Richmond General Purposes Committee Meeting: E-bike Program, Fieldhouse Demolition, and ESA Map Updates

Key Decisions on Infrastructure, Budget Allocation, and Environmental Planning

The General Purposes Committee meeting addressed several key issues. Lime Technology Inc. was awarded the contract for the public shared e-scooter and e-bike program, following a discussion addressing safety features, pricing, and accessibility. The demolition of the Hugh Boyd Fieldhouse was approved, contingent on completion in the second quarter of 2028, with Cllrs. Day and Wolfe opposed. The committee also approved amendments to the Consolidated Fees Bylaw No. 8636 for playing field user fees. Richmond Community Celebration Grants totaling $51,052 were approved, with a review of the 2026 budget to be undertaken. Finally, the proposed update to the Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESA) map was endorsed for public and stakeholder consultation, with Cllr. Wolfe opposed.

Reports

• Richmond Public Shared E-Scooter and E-Bike Program Contract Award
• Brighouse Park Multi-Surface Baseball Diamond Fee Implementation
• 2025 Richmond Community Celebration Grants Allocation
• Demolition of Hugh Boyd Fieldhouse and West Richmond Pavilion Construction
• Richmond OCP Update: Revised Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESA) Map