The Corporation of the
CITY OF WHITE ROCK

Regular Council Meeting
AGENDA

Monday, September 09, 2024 at 4:00 P.m. - 6:00 P.m.

City Hall Council Chambers

15322 Buena Vista Avenue, White Rock, BC, V4B 1Y6

*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 September 9, 2024 as circulated.

3.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT the Corporation of the City of White Rock adopt the July 29, 2024 Regular Council meeting minutes as circulated. 

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)

None

5.2

PETITIONS

None

6.

PRESENTATIONS AND CORPORATE REPORTS

6.1

PRESENTATIONS (10 MINUTES)

None

6.2

CORPORATE REPORTS

6.2.a

WHITE ROCK PUBLIC NOTICE BYLAW, 2024, NO. 2484

Corporate report dated September 9, 2024 from the Director of Corporate Administration titled "White Rock Public Notice Bylaw, 2024, No. 2484".

Note: Bylaw 2484 is on the agenda for consideration of staff recommended first, second and third reading under Item 9.1.a.

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council receive the corporate report dated September 9, 2024, from the Director of Corporate Administration, titled “White Rock Public Notice Bylaw, 2024, No. 2848".   

6.2.b

BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA (BIA) SURVEY RESULTS AND DIRECTION FOR A NEW BIA BYLAW

Corporate report dated September 9, 2024 from the Director of Corporate Administration titled "Business Improvement Area (BIA) Survey Results and Direction for a New BIA Bylaw".

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council:

  1. Receive the September 9, 2024, corporate report from the Director of Corporate Administration, titled “Business Improvement Area (BIA) Survey Results and Direction for a New BIA Bylaw;” and
  2. Direct staff to bring forward a new Business Improvement Area (BIA) bylaw utilizing:
     1. the Community Charter Section 212 (Petition for local area service) or
     2. the Community Charter Section 213 (Local Area Service on Council Initiative – counter petition) noting that all previous BIA bylaws have utilized Section 213 / counter petition;
  3. Confirm the term (5 years);
  4. Confirm the annual amounts to be collected in accordance with the bylaw with suggested BIA levies for each year of the five-year term (2% or 4% increase from the previous bylaw); and
  5. Confirm the mandate.

      

6.2.c

RESULTS - BUDGET SURVEY 2025

Corporate report dated September 9, 2024, from the Director of Financial Services titled "Results - Budget Survey 2025".

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council receive the corporate report dated September 9, 2024, from the Director of Financial Services, titled “Results – Budget Survey 2025” for information.

6.2.d

GUARDRAIL AND RETAINING WALL REPAIRS - BEACHVIEW AVENUE AT VIDAL STREET

Corporate report dated September 9, 2024, from the Director of Engineering and Municipal Operations titled "Guardrail and Retaining Wall Repairs - Beachview Avenue at Vidal Street".

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council:

  1. Approve funding of $317,000 be allocated from Capital Contingency for the repairs of the guardrail and retaining wall on Beachview Avenue at Vidal Street.”
  2. Approve the award of the Beachview Guardrail and Retaining Wall Replacement Project to GDM Construction Ltd. in the amount of $222,361 (excluding GST);
  3. Approve the award of engineering inspection and engineering support for the Beachview Guardrail and Retaining Wall Replacement Project to GeoWest Engineering Ltd. in the amount of $30,000 (excluding GST);
  4. Authorize the pre-approved contingency in the amount of $44,000.00 (approximately 20%) to support the project; and
  5. Authorize the Director of Engineering and Municipal Operations to execute all contract documentation required for the project.

6.2.e

ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW TO DELETE 15053 MARINE DRIVE TO PERMIT TEMPORARY USE PERMIT FOR CANNABIS RETAIL SALES

Corporate report dated September 9, 2024, from the Director of Planning and Development Services titled "Zoning Amendment Bylaw to Delete 15053 Marine Drive to Permit Temporary Use Permit for Cannabis Retail Sales". 

Note: Bylaw 2512 is on the agenda for consideration of staff recommended first, second and third reading under Item 9.1.b

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council receive the report dated September 9, 2024, from the Director of Planning and Development Services, titled “Zoning Amendment Bylaw to delete 15053 Marine Drive to permit Temporary Use Permit for Cannabis Retail Sales.”

6.2.f

CONSIDERATION OF FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READINGS OF WHITE ROCK ZONING BYLAW, 2024, NO. 2506, AMENDMENT NO. 4, 2024, NO. 2518 (15156 AND 15158 ROPER AVENUE)

Corporate report dated September 9, 2024, from the Director of Planning and Development Services "Consideration of First, Second and Third Readings of White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2024, No. 2506, Amendment No. 4, 2024, No. 2518 (15156 and 15158 Roper Avenue).

Note: Bylaw 2518 is on the agenda for consideration of staff recommended first, second and third reading under Item 9.1.c

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council receive for information this corporate report dated September 9, 2024, from the Director of Planning and Development Services, titled “Consideration of first, second and third readings of White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2024, No. 2506, Amendment No. 4, 2024, No. 2518 (15156 and 15158 Roper Avenue).”

7.

MINUTES AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF COMMITTEES

7.1

SELECT COMMITTEE MINUTES

None

7.2

SELECT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

None

8.

POLICIES

None

9.

BYLAWS AND PERMITS

9.1

BYLAWS

9.1.a

BYLAW 2484 - WHITE ROCK PUBLIC NOTICE BYLAW, 2024 NO. 2484

Bylaw 2484 - A Bylaw to provide for alternative means of publishing a notice.

Note: Bylaw 2484 was the subject of a corporate report under Item 6.2.a, for as long as the Peace Arch News publishes hard copy newspapers it is staff's intent to continue to place the legislated advertising in the newspaper.   

• THAT Council give first, second and third reading to “White Rock Public Notice Bylaw, 2024, No. 2484”.

9.1.b

BYLAW 2512 - WHITE ROCK ZONING BYLAW, 2024, NO. 2506, AMENDMENT NO. 2, 2024, NO. 2512

Bylaw 2512 - A bylaw to amend the White Rock Zoning Bylaw to remove the potential to issue a temporary use permit for a cannabis retail store at 15053 Marine Drive.

In accordance with sections 464(2) and 467 of the Local Government Act, Notice of Waiver of a Public Hearing was advertised in the August 29 and September 5 editions of the Peace Arch News. 176 notices were mailed out to owners and occupants within 100 meters of the subject property.

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. 2, 2024, No. 2512”.

• RECOMMENDATION #2

  THAT Council give first, second and third reading to “White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2024, No. 2506, Amendment No. 2, 2024, No. 2512”.

9.1.c

BYLAW 2518 - WHITE ROCK ZONING BYLAW, 2024, NO. 2506, AMENDMENT NO. 4, 2024, NO. 2518 (15156 AND 15158 ROPER AVENUE)

Bylaw 2518 - A bylaw to amend the White Rock Zoning Bylaw to amend the CD-4 (Comprehensive Development) zone to remove the requirement within the CD-4 zone that limits retail service groups 1 use, to be contained within a single strata unit which includes a residential use, so that the commercial units can be operated and owned independently from the residential units at 15156 and 15158 Roper Avenue.

In accordance with sections 464(2) and 467 of the Local Government Act, Notice of Waiver of a Public Hearing was advertised in the August 29 and September 5 editions of the Peace Arch News. 228 notices were mailed out to owners and occupants within 100 meters of the subject property.

Note: Bylaw 2518 was the subject of a corporate report under Item 6.2.f

• 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. 4, 2024, No. 2518 [15156 and 15158 Roper Avenue]".

• RECOMMENDATION #2

  THAT Council give first second and third readings “White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2024, No. 2506, Amendment No. 4, 2024, No. 2518 (15156 and 15158 Roper Avenue).

• RECOMMENDATION #3

  THAT Council authorize staff to instruct the Applicant’s lawyer to prepare the required discharge documents to discharge Restrictive Covenant (BM18352) and authorize the discharge of the covenant after Bylaw 2518 is adopted

• RECOMMENDATION #4

  THAT Council direct staff to resolve the following issues prior to final adoption of Bylaw 2518;

  1. That the Applicant must submit a complete building permit application for all work that has been undertaken on the subject properties to date and obtain final approval of the work; and
  2. The Applicant will provide a written analysis, prepared by a Code consultant or Architect, identifying the integrity of all fire separations between residents and commercial units to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official.

9.1.d

BYLAW 2510 - TICKETING FOR BYLAW OFFENCES BYLAW, 2011, NO. 1929, AMENDMENT NO. 15, 2024, NO. 2510

Bylaw 2510 - A bylaw to amend the ticketing for Bylaw Offences Bylaw with respect to schedule B13 to address small scale multi-unit housing regulations. Bylaw 2510 received three (3) readings on July 29, 2024 and is on the agenda for consideration of final reading.

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council give final reading to "Ticketing for Bylaw Offences Bylaw, 2011, No. 1929, Amendment No. 15, 2024, No. 2510".

9.1.e

BYLAW 2509 - WHITE ROCK HOUSING AGREEMENT (14937 THRIFT AVENUE AND 1441, 1443-45, 1465 VIDAL STREET) BYLAW, 2024, NO. 2509

Bylaw 2509 - A bylaw to enter into a Housing Agreement under Section 483 of the Local Government Act. Bylaw 2509 received three (3) readings on July 29, 2024, and is on the agenda for consideration of final reading.

Note:  This bylaw is only in regard to the Housing Agreement element of the overall application.  

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council give final reading to "White Rock Housing Agreement (14937 Thrift Avenue and 1441, 1443-45, 1465 Vidal Street) Bylaw, 2024, No. 2509".

9.2

PERMITS

None

10.

CORRESPONDENCE

10.1

CORRESPONDENCE - RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION

Note: Further action on the following correspondence items may be considered. Council may request that any item be brought forward for discussion, and may propose a motion of action on the matter.

10.1.a

METRO VANCOUVER BOARD - METRO 2050 TYPE 3 PROPOSED AMENDMENT - CITY OF SURREY (7880 128 STREET)

Letter dated August 20, 2024 from Metro Vancouver Board Chair, Mike Hurley, regarding a Metro 2050 Type 3 Proposed Amendment requested by the City of Surrey for one property located at 7880 128 Street.

Report from Metro can be found here: MVRD Board Agenda Package - July 26, 2024 (metrovancouver.org)

Note:  The Director of Planning and Development Services has noted no concern with the Type 3 proposed amendment to the Metro 2050 plan requested by the City of Surrey at 7880 - 128 Street.  

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council supports the proposed Type 3 amendment to the Metro 2050 plan as proposed by the City of Surrey in regard to 7880 - 128 Street.  

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

CONSIDERATION OF BUSINESS HOURS

Mayor Knight provided the following Motion for consideration by Council at this time:  

THAT Council direct staff to bring forward options in regard to the regulation of business hours of operation within the City of White Rock, in order to consider the regulation of closing times.  

12.1.b

BYLAW PROHIBITING DOGS ON CENTENNIAL TRACK

Councillor Cheung provided the following Motion for consideration by Council at this time:  

THAT Council direct staff to draft a bylaw prohibiting dogs on the Centennial Track, with appropriate signage to be installed in order to inform the public of this restriction. 

12.1.c

OVERNIGHT PARKING LOT CLOSURES ON MARINE DRIVE

Councillor Trevelyan put forward the following Motion for consideration by Council at this time:

That council direct staff to bring forward a report with options on closing some or all parking lots on Marine Drive in the early morning (2am-5am) to support the efforts of our RCMP detachment. Options may include signage, physical closure (automated or manual), and other considerations.

12.1.d

ADDITIONAL GARBAGE PICK-UP AND CLEANING ON THE WATERFRONT

Councillor Trevelyan provided the following Motion for consideration by Council at this time:

THAT Council direct staff to bring forward a report with options to increase garbage pick-up and cleaning on the waterfront, in particular during the high season.

12.2

NOTICES OF MOTION

13.

RELEASE OF ITEMS FROM CLOSED COUNCIL MEETINGS

14.

OTHER BUSINESS

15.

CONCLUSION OF THE SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING