The Corporation of the
CITY OF WHITE ROCK

Regular Council Meeting
AGENDA

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 4:00 P.m. - 7:00 P.m.

Gallery Room, White Rock Community Centre Council Chambers

15154 Russell Ave, White Rock, BC, V4B 0A6

*Live Streaming/Telecast: Please note that all Committees, Task Forces, Council Meetings, and Public Hearings held in the Council Chamber are being recorded and broadcasted as well included on the City’s website at: www.whiterockcity.ca

 

T. Arthur, Director of Corporate Administration

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1.

CALL MEETING TO ORDER

1.1

FIRST NATIONS LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We would like to recognize that we are gathered on the traditional unceded territory of the Semiahmoo First Nation, within the broader territory of the Coast Salish Peoples.

2.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT the Corporation of the City of White Rock Council adopt the agenda for its regular meeting scheduled for April 14, 2025 as circulated.

3.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT the Corporation of the City of White Rock Council adopt the meeting minutes of March 31, 2025 as circulated.

3.1

SPECIAL PRESENTATION - RETIREMENT OF FIRE CHIEF ED WOLFE

Mayor Knight to say a few words in recognition of Chief Wolfe's service to the City.

4.

QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD (15 MINUTES / 2 MINUTES PER SPEAKER)

Question and Answer Period will be taking place in person at the meeting.

Note: there are to be no questions or comments on a matter that will be the subject of a public hearing (time between the public hearing and final consideration of the bylaw).

 

4.1

CHAIRPERSON CALLS FOR SPEAKERS TO QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD

5.

DELEGATIONS AND PETITIONS

5.1

DELEGATIONS (5 MINUTES)

5.1.a

STEPHANIE BECK, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER - PEACE ARCH HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

Stephanie Beck, Chief Executive Officer of the Peace Arch Hospital Foundation, to attend to provide an update on strategic projects at Peace Arch Hospital.

5.1.b

WHITE ROCK HOMEOWNERS AND TAXPAYERS SOCIETY - KPMG FINANCIAL REPORT COMMENTS

Gary Gumley, White Rock Homeowners and Taxpayers Society, to attend to provide comments on the KPMG financial report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024.

6.

PRESENTATIONS AND CORPORATE REPORTS

6.1

PRESENTATIONS (10 MINUTES)

6.1.a

MLA TREVOR HALFORD, SURREY-WHITE ROCK

MLA Trevor Halford, Surrey-White Rock, to attend to discuss housing.

6.2

CORPORATE REPORTS

6.2.a

2025 GRANTS-IN-AID

Corporate report dated April 14, 2025 from the Director of Financial Services titled "2025 Grants-in-Aid".

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council receive the April 14, 2025, corporate report from the Director of Financial Services, titled “2025 Grants-in-Aid” for consideration, and direct staff on the allocation of the 2025 Grants-in-Aid funding available.

6.2.b

2024 CAPITAL PROJECT BUDGETS CARRIED OVER INTO 2025

Corporate report dated April 14, 2025 from the Director of Financial Services titled "2024 Capital Project Budgets Carried Over into 2025".

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council receive the corporate report dated April 14, 2025, from the Director of Financial Services, titled “2024 Capital Project Budgets Carried Over Into 2025.”

6.2.c

ESTIMATED 2024 GENERAL FUND SURPLUS ALLOCATION

Corporate report dated April 14, 2025 from the Director of Financial Services titled "2024 Estimate General Fund Surplus Allocation".

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council:

  1. Receive the April 14, 2025, corporate report from the Director of Financial Services, titled “Estimated 2024 General Fund Operating Surplus Allocation;” and

      

  2. Direct staff to distribute $310K of the estimated 2024 Unallocated General Fund Surplus to the General Operating Fund Accumulated Surplus reserve to maintain a General Operating Fund accumulated surplus of 15%; and

      

  3. Direct staff to distribute the balance of the estimated Unallocated General Fund Surplus to the Community Hub Reserve fund.

6.2.d

GENERATIONS SPLASH PAD UPDATE

Corporate report dated April 14, 2025 from the Director of Engineering and Municipal Operations titled "Generations Splash Pad Update".

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council:

  1. Approve the award of construction of the Generations Playground Splash Pad, excluding the dry river component, to GPM Civil Contracting Inc. in the amount of $1,150,000 (excluding GST);
  2. Authorize the pre-approved contingency of $330,300 (approximately 24% of design and construction cost) to support the project;
  3. Approve the purchase and relocation of outdoor exercise equipment as per option two in this report for the estimated cost of $140K
  4. Approve additional funding of $428K from the Growing Community Fund Reserve, $68K from Water capital reserves, $26K from Drainage capital reserves, and $115K from Sanitary capital reserves for the project budget
  5. Authorize the Director of Engineering and Municipal Operations to execute all contract documentation required for the Project.

6.2.e

WHITE ROCK ZONING BYLAW, 2024, NO. 2506, AMENDMENT NO. 3, 2024, NO. 2517 [HOUSEKEEPING AMENDMENTS]

Corporate report dated April 14, 2025 from the Director of Planning and Development Services titled "White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2024, No. 2506, amendment No. 3, 2024, No. 2517 [Housekeeping Amendments]".

Note: Bylaw 2517 is on the agenda for staff recommended first, second and third reading under Item 9.1.a

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council receive the Corporate Report dated April 14, 2025, from the Director of Planning and Development Services, titled “White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2024, No. 2506, Amendment No. 3, 2024, No. 2517 [Housekeeping Amendments]”.

7.

MINUTES AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF COMMITTEES

7.1

SELECT COMMITTEE MINUTES

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council receive for information the following committee meeting minutes as circulated:

  • Internal Community Hub Steering Committee, April 3, 2025

7.2

SELECT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

None

8.

POLICIES

None

9.

BYLAWS AND PERMITS

9.1

BYLAWS

9.1.a

BYLAW 2517 - WHIITE ROCK ZONING BYLAW, 2024, NO. 2506, AMENDMENT NO. 3, 2024, NO. 2517 [HOUSEKEEPING AMENDMENTS]

Bylaw 2517 - A bylaw to amend the White Rock Zoning Bylaw to refine general regulations that apply to zones that contain Small Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH) and to further clarify provisions for the development of SSMUH.

In accordance with sections 464(2) and 467 of the Local Government Act, Notice of Waiver of a Public Hearing was advertised in the April 3 and 10 editions of the Peace Arch News.

Note: This Bylaw was the subject of a corporate report under Item 6.2.e

• RECOMMENDATION #1

  THAT Council waive the Public Hearing requirement in accordance with Section 464(2) and 467 of the Local Government Act for "White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2024, No. 2506, Amendment No.3, 2024, No. 2517".

• RECOMMENDATION #2

  THAT Council give first, second and third reading to "White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2024, No. 2506, Amendment No.3, 2024, No. 2517".

9.1.b

BYLAW 2538 - ANIMAL CONTROL AND LICENSING BYLAW, 2012, NO. 1959, AMENDMENT NO.4, 2025, NO. 2538

Bylaw 2538 - A bylaw to amend the Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw to allow dogs on the Promenade between April 1st to September 30th from the hours of 5:30am to 9:00am.

Bylaw 2538 received three (3) readings on March 31, 2025 and is on the agenda for consideration of final reading at this time. 

• RECOMMENDATION #1

  THAT Council give final reading to "Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw, 2012, No. 1959, Amendment No. 4, 2025, No. 2538".

9.2

PERMITS

None

10.

CORRESPONDENCE

10.1

CORRESPONDENCE - RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council receive correspondence items 10.1 a - c as circulated. 

10.1.a

PROCLAMATION REQUEST - LIONS WORLDWIDE INDUCTION DAY

Note: Council Policy No. 109 notes that the City of White Rock does not make official proclamations. Item 10.1.a has been included under correspondence for public information purposes only. 

Correspondence dated March 31, 2025 from Teresa Addison, President, Oak Harbor Lions Club, regarding the Lions Worldwide Induction Day on April 26, 2025.

10.1.b

MINISTER OF HOUSING - WHITE ROCK'S SIX-MONTH HOUSING TARGETS PROGRESS REPORT

Correspondence dated April 2, 2025 from Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs, in response to the City's six-month housing targets progress report.

10.1.c

METRO VANCOUVER BOARD IN BRIEF

Metro Vancouver Board in Brief for March meetings for information purposes.

11.

MAYOR AND COUNCILLOR REPORTS

11.1

MAYOR’S REPORT

11.2

COUNCILLORS REPORTS

12.

MOTIONS AND NOTICES OF MOTION

12.1

MOTIONS

12.1.a

NO PARKING SIGNAGE BE ADDED TO CORRELATE WITH NEW HILLSIDE WALKWAYS SIGNAGE (HELEN FATHERS CENTRE STREET WALKWAY)

Councillor Chesney provided the following Motion for consideration at this time:  

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council direct “No Parking” signage be erected at the entrances and exits in correlation of the new Hillside Walkway signage being installed at the Helen Fathers Centre Street Walkway.

12.2

NOTICES OF MOTION

13.

RELEASE OF ITEMS FROM CLOSED COUNCIL MEETINGS

14.

OTHER BUSINESS

14.1

COUNCIL APPOINTMENT TO OUTSTANDING CANADIANS ON THE PENINSULA COMMITTEE

Note: Policy 125 White Rock Outstanding Canadians on the Peninsula Legacy Program

Mayor Knight provided the following for consideration:

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council appoint Mayor Knight to serve on the Outstanding Canadians on the Peninsula Selection Committee for 2025.

15.

CONCLUSION OF THE APRIL 14, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING