Mark Boden

This document outlines the City Centre Transportation Vision for the City of Richmond, aiming for sustainable mobility in a liveable, appealing, and viable downtown. The plan focuses on key components including the Street Network, Transit, Walking, Cycling, Driving & Parking, Goods Movement & Emergency Services, and Supporting Measures. Its goals are to foster a smart community with accessible transportation, build green by reducing emissions and promoting active living, enhance economic vitality through improved accessibility and efficient goods movement, and build a legacy of a high-quality, safe, and sustainable transportation system for future generations.

The agenda includes the adoption of minutes from a previous meeting. It also features a Board of Variance appeal concerning a property on Pendleton Road, where the applicant seeks permission to expand a second-story deck by varying the rear yard setback requirements. The appeal involves presentations from the applicant, written and public submissions, and board deliberation.

The meeting included a presentation on the 2018 Project of the Year Award from the Public Works Association of British Columbia (PWABC) for the No.2 Road North Drainage Pump Station. Council discussed amendments to the Consolidated 5 Year Financial Plan (2018-2022) Bylaw No. 9800. Several bylaws were introduced and given readings, including those related to district energy utility rates, permissive exemptions, consolidated fees, and utility budgets and rates. Additionally, a housing agreement bylaw was discussed to secure affordable housing units. Council also endorsed the Concept Master Land Use Plan for the Lansdowne Shopping Centre Master Land Use Plan amendment.

This document, a targeted update to the Official Community Plan, outlines how land use planning can address climate change in Richmond by focusing on mitigation and adaptation strategies. Key pathways to success include prioritizing continual improvement in high-performance development practices, building connected climate-resilient transit-oriented urban villages, and future-proofing public and private spaces. The plan aims to advance overall sustainability, enhance community climate resilience, and contribute to equity and affordability, supported by initiatives such as the Community Energy and Emissions Plan (CEEP) 2050 and the Circular City Strategy.

This Official Community Plan (OCP) Update outlines a long-term vision for the City of Richmond, guiding decision-making for growth and change with a target of 2050. The plan aims to make Richmond the "most appealing, livable, and well-managed community in Canada." Key focus areas include housing supply, choice, and affordability; equitable communities; climate mitigation and adaptation; and environmental protection and enhancement. The strategy involves a Growth Management Roadmap to direct growth away from agricultural, employment, and natural areas, promote complete, inclusive, and resilient communities, and enhance ecological health and access to nature across the city.