The Corporation of the
CITY OF WHITE ROCK

Regular Council Meeting
AGENDA

Monday, July 25, 2022 at 7:00 P.m. - 10:00 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 standing/working/meeting on the traditional unceded territory of the Semiahmoo First Nation, and also wish to acknowledge 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 July 25, 2022 as circulated.

3.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT the Corporation of the City of White Rock Council adopt the following meeting minutes as circulated:

  • Regular Council, July 11, 2022; and,
  • Public Hearing/Public Meeting, July 18 for Bylaw 2434 (CD Zone 62 - 1453 Stayte Road), Bylaw 2435 (CD Zone 67 - 15704, 15724/28/38/48/58/70 North Bluff Road), and DVP 445 (15385 Semiahmoo Avenue).

3.1

SPECIAL PRESENTATION

3.1.a

OUTSTANDING CANADIANS ON THE PENINSULA 2022 AWARD RECIPIENTS

The 2022 Outstanding Canadians on the Peninsula Legacy Award recipients to attend to be recognized for their contributions to to the City of White Rock:

• Ramona Kaptyn
• Marie Sabine
• Upkar Singh Tatley 

4.

QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD

Question and Answer Period will be taking place both in person at the meeting, as well as electronically through email. 

If you wish to have your question submitted electronically you may forward questions and comments to Mayor and Council by emailing [email protected] with Question and Answer Period noted in the subject line.

As of 8:30 a.m., July 20, 2022 there were no Question and Answer period submissions received.

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).

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council receive for information the correspondence submitted for Question and Answer Period by 8:30 a.m. July 25 2022, including “On-Table” information provided with staff responses that are available at the time.

4.1

CHAIRPERSON CALLS FOR SPEAKERS TO QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD

5.

DELEGATIONS AND PETITIONS

5.1

DELEGATIONS

None

5.2

PETITIONS

None

6.

PRESENTATIONS AND CORPORATE REPORTS

6.1

PRESENTATIONS

6.1.a

WHITE ROCK RCMP 2nd QUARTER PRESENTATION

Staff Sergeant Kale Pauls to provide a presentation regarding the RCMP April - June 2022 Quarterly report.

6.2

CORPORATE REPORTS

6.2.a

CITY OF WHITE ROCK'S 2021 ANNUAL REPORT

Corporate report dated July 25, 2022 from the Director of Corporate Administration titled "City of White Rock's 2021 Annual Report".

Note: City of White Rock's 2021 Annual Report can be viewed by Separate Cover

An opportunity for public participation will be available at this time.

Those wishing to submit questions/comments are encouraged to do so by:

• attending the meeting in person; or
• emailing [email protected] or mailing/dropping off their submissions to Corporate Administration - 15322 Buena Vista Avenue (deadline for written submissions is 12:00 p.m. [noon] on Monday, July 25, 2022).

Notice regarding the 2021 Annual Report was published in the July 14 and 21 editions of the Peace Arch News.

As of 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 no submissions were received. Further submissions received up to the deadline will be presented to Council "On-Table" at the Council meeting.

*Mayor to call for speakers to the 2021 Annual Report at this time. 

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council receive the written and verbal submissions regarding the 2021 Annual Report.

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council endorse the City of White Rock 2021 Annual Report as circulated. 

6.2.b

2021 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Corporate report dated July 25, 2022 from the Director of Financial Services titled "2021 Statement of Financial Information".

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council:

  1. Receive for information the July 25, 2022 corporate report from the Director of Financial Services and the Manager of Budgets & Accounting, titled “2021 Statement of Financial Information (SOFI)”;
  2. Approve the 2021 Statement of Financial Information attached as Appendix A; and
  3. Authorize the Mayor to sign the document as approved on behalf of City Council.

6.2.c

INTERGRATED TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE MASTER PLAN

Corporate report dated July 25, 2022 from the Director of Engineering and Municipal Operations titled "Integrated Transportation Infrastructure Master Plan".

Note:  Brian Patterson, Urban Systems, to attend virtually to provide a presentation on this topic. 

Note: White Rock Integrated Transportation Infrastructure Master Plan can be viewed by separate cover.

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council:

  1. Receive the report dated July 25, 2022, from the Director of Engineering and Municipal Operations, titled “Integrated Transportation infrastructure Master Plan” (ITIMP) and the July 2022 Integrated Transportation and Infrastructure Master Plan prepared and being presented by Urban Systems Ltd.
  2. Endorse the final ITIMP report subject to Council feedback on specific details at the September 19, 2022, Regular Council Meeting.
  3. Approve submission of the ITIMP report to the British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure as the fulfilment of the terms of the $50K grant from the Ministry’s Active Transportation Fund.

6.2.d

INTERPRETIVE SIGNAGE

Corporate report from the Directors of Engineering and Municipal Operations, Recreation and Culture and the Manager of Communications and Government Relations titled "Interpretive Signage Design Concept for the Pier".

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council approve the recommended signage concept for an interpretive sign series to be installed on the Pier.

6.2.e

PROGRESS UPDATE ON MULTI-FAMILY AND INSTITUTIONAL, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL SOLID WASTE TRANSITION

Corporate report dated July 25, 2022 from the Director of Engineering and Municipal Operations titled "Progress Update on Multi-Family and Institutional, Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Transition". 

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council:

  1. Receive for information the corporate report dated July 25, 2022, from the Director of Engineering and Municipal Operations, titled “Progress Update on MF & ICI Solid Waste Transition;
  2. Direct staff continue preparing the RFP documents;
  3. Endorse the project schedule outlined in this Corporate Report including recommendation for awarding of the contract at Council’s regular meeting on October 3, 2022.

6.2.f

2023 - 2027 NOT FOR PROFIT PERMISSIVE TAX EXEMPTIONS BYLAW 2022, NO. 2436

Corporate report dated July 25, 2022 from the Director of Financial Services titled "2023 - 2027 Not for Profit Permissive Tax Exemptions Bylaw 2022, No. 2436".

Note: Bylaw 2436 is on the agenda for consideration of first, second and third readings under Item 8.1.a.

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council receive the July 25, 2022, corporate report from the Director of Financial Services, titled “2023 - 2027 Not for Profit Permissive Tax Exemptions Bylaw 2022, No. 2436". 

6.2.g

2023-2025 PERMISSIVE TAX EXEMPTIONS CENTRE FOR ACTIVE LIVING BYLAW, 2022, NO. 2437

Corporate report dated July 25, 2022 from the Director of Financial Services titled "2023-2025 Permissive Tax Exemptions Centre for Active Living Bylaw 2022, No. 2437".

Note: Bylaw 2437 is on the agenda for consideration of first, second and third readings under Item 8.1.b.

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council receive the July 25, 2022, corporate report from the Director of Financial Services, titled “2023 Permissive Tax Exemptions Centre for Active Living Bylaw 2022, No. 2437”.  

6.2.h

BIA REQUEST FOR BEER GARDENS AT TD CONCERTS AT THE PIER

Corporate report dated July 25, 2022 from the Director of Recreation and Culture titled "BIA request for Beer Gardens at the TD Concerts at the Pier".

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council approve the request from the White Rock Business Improvement Association (BIA) to hold “beer and wine” gardens hosted by the White Rock Beach Beer Company at two TD Concerts at the Pier performances on:

  • Thursday, August 18, 2022 from 6:00 p.m. ‒ 10:00 p.m. at Five Corners (Johnston Road and Pacific Avenue), and
  • Thursday, August 25, 2022 from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. at the East Beach parking lot east of Grand Chief Bernard Robert Charles Memorial Plaza).

6.2.i

PROMENADE SCULPTURE COMPETITION UPDATE

Corporate report dated July 25, 2022 from the Director of Recreation and Culture titled "Promenade Sculpture Competition Update".

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council:

  1.Receive for information the corporate report dated July 25, 2022, from the Director of Recreation and Culture, titled “Promenade Sculpture Competition Update”; and

  2. Waive the earlier requirement that White Rock Events Society secure commitments for 75% of the Society’s $75,000 fundraising target ($56,250) prior to any pedestals or sculptures being installed at the waterfront.

6.2.j

HEALTHY COMMUNITIES AGE FRIENDLY GRANT APPLICATION 2022 RESOLUTION

Corporate report dated July 25, 2022 from the Director of Recreation and Culture titled "Healthy Communities Age Friendly Grant Application 2022 Resolution".

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council endorse the City’s BC Healthy Communities Age Friendly 2022 Grant Application and indicate support for city staff to provide overall grant management. 

6.2.k

WHITE ROCK ZONING BYLAW, 2012, NO. 2000, AMENDMENT (CD-68-14937 THRIFT AVENUE AND 1441, 1443-45, AND 1465 VIDAL STREET) BYLAW, 2022, NO. 2439

Corporate report from the Director of Planning and Development Services titled "White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2012, No. 2000, Amendment (CD-68 - 14937 Thrift Avenue and 1441, 1443-45, and 1465 Vidal Street) Bylaw, 2022, No. 2439".  

Note: Bylaw 2439 is on the agenda for consideration of first and second readings under Item 8.1.c.

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council receive for information the corporate report from the Director of Planning and Development Services titled "White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2012, No. 2000, Amendment (CD-68 – 14937 Thrift Avenue and 1441, 1443-45, 1465 Vidal Street) Bylaw, 2022, No. 2439".

6.2.l

CONSIDERATION OF FIRST AND SECOND READING OF "WHITE ROCK ZONING BYLAW, 2012, NO. 2000, AMENDMENT (RT-1 - 1091 STAYTE ROAD) BYLAW, 2022, NO. 2438"

Corporate report dated July 25, 2022 from the Director of Planning and Development Services titled "Consideration of First and Second Reading of 
"White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2012, No. 2000, Amendment (R-T -1 - 1091 Stayte Road) Bylaw, 2022, No. 2438".

Note:  This item would usually go the Land Use and Planning Committee then onto the Regular Council meeting agenda.  The applicant’s revised submission and staff review were completed just short of the advertising deadline to notify a Land Use and Planning Committee meeting has been scheduled.  Due to timing of the Council term, it was requested to place the item on the Regular Council meeting.  Council may wish to consider this application directly or you may defer discussion / consideration until the next scheduled meeting date in September. 

Note: If Council considers this item at the Regular Meeting, Bylaw 2438 is on the agenda for consideration of first and second reading under Item 8.1.d.

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council receive for information the corporate report from the Director of Planning and Development Services titled "Consideration of 1st and 2nd Reading of White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2012, No. 2000, Amendment (RT-1 – 1091 Stayte Road) Bylaw, 2022, No. 2438".

6.2.m

STATUS UPDATE OF COUNCIL'S 2022 TO PRIORITIES

Council's 2022 Top Priorities with new activity comments provided for information:

 

• • • Solid Waste Pickup for Multi-Family: Staff plan to present a report to Council on July 25th outlining the RFP posting and subsequent schedule for recommendation to Council on October 3rd. It is proposed that the implementation will be done in stages as properties become available; however, there are still concerns to be addressed with long term contracts.  

       

    • Housing Needs / Affordable Housing: On April 25, 2022 the draft Housing Strategy presented to Council from the Committee was removed by Council for consideration - later in the agenda some committee recommendations were received by Council and some were not approved / not endorsed.  Council has directed the Housing Advisory Committee to focus on partnering with non-profit organizations and utilizing the funding and grants as outlined at the Affordable Housing workshop, held in April 2022, in furtherance of affordable seniors housing.  Work on this is ongoing.
      
      
    • Community Amenity Contribution "Shovel-in-the-Ground" Projects:
      
      - Emerson Park Playground Upgrade: Project is completed. Opening ceremony was held on July 4^th. Staff to report to Council on additional options for playground equipment suitable for older children.
      
      - Maccaud Park Upgrade: Asphalt pathways are constructed and trees planted. Benches on site ready for installation.  Landscaping to be completed in time for opening in September.
      
      - Helen Fathers Centre Street Hillside Walkway:  The petition to the Court by three properties for an injunction to prohibit work until legal issues related to encroachments are resolved was denied. The hearings on these petitions are tentatively scheduled for August and September. The City Solicitor will update Council in Closed on July 25th.
      
      - Review Options for Upgrading Multiple Hillside Walkways (Road Ends) to Waterfront:  A funding application was submitted before the March 28th deadline, no further update at this time
      
      
    • The City's Relationship with the Semiahmoo First Nation (SFN): 
      • At the direction of Council, in response to the suggestion from Chief Harley Chappell, staff is researching the feasibility of permanently flying the SFN flag at City Hall. Staff will report back.
      • Manager, Communications & Government Relations has established a monthly 1:1 meeting with Councillor Jennine Cook who is now overseeing SFN communications.
      • City Events staff is working with SFN on enhanced programming for Semiahmoo Days for this year’s Sea Festival/Semiahmoo Days joint event on the August long weekend.
      • Staff are working with SFN Council to see when they will be ready to meet again to discuss the draft Communications Memorandum of Understanding. 

       

7.

MINUTES AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF COMMITTEES

7.1

STANDING AND SELECT COMMITTEE MINUTES

• RECOMMENDATION

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

  • Public Art Advisory Committee, July 12, 2022;
  • Housing Advisory Committee, July 13, 2022; and,
  • Arts and Cultural Advisory Committee, July 14, 2022.

7.2

STANDING AND SELECT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

7.2.a

HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE (COUNCILLOR MANNING, CHAIRPERSON)

7.2.a.a

HOUSING STRATEGY ACTION PLAN

Note: Committee report dated July 13, 2022, to the Housing Advisory Committee from the Manager of Planning, titled "Affordable Housing Framework" is attached for reference.

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council support the integration of the following five strategies into the existing development process to create a long-term framework for affordable housing that creates the capacity to provide affordable housing in multiple ways:

  1. Use the City's regulatory tools to encourage a diverse mix of housing types
  2. Maximize use of City resources and financial tools
  3. Build capacity with non-profit housing and service providers
  4. Facilitate and strengthen partnership opportunities
  5. Increase advocacy, awareness, and education roles

7.2.b

ARTS AND CULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (COUNCILLOR MANNING, CHAIRPERSON)

7.2.b.a

MULTI-COMMITTEE PLACEMAKING WORKSHOP FOLLOW-UP

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council approve the scheduling of additional multi-committee roundtable placemaking discussion workshops in late July / early August 2022. 

8.

BYLAWS AND PERMITS

8.1

BYLAWS

8.1.a

BYLAW 2436 - 2023 - 2027 NOT FOR PROFIT PERMISSIVE TAX EXEMPTIONS BYLAW 2022, NO. 2436

Bylaw 2436 - A bylaw to provide an exemption from municipal property taxes under section 224 of the Community Charter.

Note: Bylaw 2436 was the subject of a Corporate Report under item 6.2.f.

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council give first, second and third readings to the "2023-2027 Not for Profit Permissive Tax Exemptions Bylaw, 2022, No. 2436".

8.1.b

BYLAW 2437 - 2023-2025 PERMISSIVE TAX EXEMPTIONS CENTRE FOR ACTIVE LIVING BYLAW 2022, NO. 2437

Bylaw 2437 - A bylaw to provide an exemption from municipal property taxes under section 224 of the Community Charter.

Note: Bylaw 2437 was the subject of a Corporate Report under Item 6.2.g.

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council give first, second and third readings to the "2023 Permissive Tax Exemptions Centre for Active Living Bylaw, 2022, No. 2437".

8.1.c

BYLAW 2439: WHITE ROCK ZONING BYLAW, 2012, NO. 2000, AMENDMENT (CD 68 - 14937 THRIFT AVENUE AND 1441, 1443-45 AND 1465 VIDAL STREET) BYLAW, 2022, NO. 2439

Bylaw 2439 - A bylaw to rezone four properties from the "RS-1 One Unit Residential Zone" to the "Comprehensive Development Zone (CD) 68". If approved, it would enable the proposed multi-building residential project that consists of 70 purpose built rental apartments ranging from 1 to 3-bedroom units to be built. 

Note: This bylaw was the subject of a Corporate Report under Item 6.2.k.

• RECOMMENDATION #1

  THAT Council give first and second readings to "White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2012, No. 2000, Amendment (CD-68 – 14937 Thrift Avenue and 1441, 1443-45, 1465 Vidal Street) Bylaw, 2022, No. 2439" as presented.

• RECOMMENDATION #2

  That Council direct staff to schedule the public hearing for "White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2012, No. 2000, Amendment (CD-68- 14937 Thrift Avenue and 1441, 1443-45, 1465 Vidal Street) Bylaw, 2022, No. 2439". 

• RECOMMENDATION #3

  That Council direct staff to resolve the following issues before bringing "White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2012, No. 2000, Amendment (CD-68- 14937 Thrift Avenue and 1441, 1443-45, 1465 Vidal Street) Bylaw, 2022, No. 2439" back for consideration of final adoption:

  1. Ensure that all engineering requirements and issues, including road dedication and the execution of a Works and Servicing Agreement, are addressed to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering and Municipal Operations;
  2. Ensure that all matters about tree protection and retention are addressed to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Development Services;
  3. Confirm that a tree protection covenant, if and as required, is registered on title to ensure the recommendations of the final Arborist Report, approved by the Director of Planning and Development Services and, more specifically, the City's Arboricultural Technician, are implemented and maintained through future demolition and construction activities;
  4. Complete the demolition of the existing buildings to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Development Services; and
  5. A statutory-right-of-way be registered on title regarding the community urban park space.

8.1.d

BYLAW 2438 - WHITE ROCK ZONING BYLAW, 2012, AMENDMENT (R-1- 1091 STAYTE ROAD) BYLAW, 2022, NO. 2438

Bylaw 2438 - A bylaw to amend the "White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2012, No. 2000 to rezone the property from the “RS-1 One-Unit Residential Zone” to the “RT-1 Two-Unit (duplex) Residential Zone” at 1091 Stayte Road. If approved, it would allow for the construction of a duplex on the property.

Note: This bylaw was the subject of a Corporate Report under Item 6.2.i

• RECOMMENDATION #1

  THAT Council give first and second readings to “White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2012, No. 2000, Amendment (RT-1 – 1091 Stayte Road) Bylaw, 2022, No. 2438”.

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council direct staff to schedule the public hearing for “White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2012, No. 2000, Amendment (RT-1 – 1091 Stayte Road) Bylaw, 2022, No. 2438”. 

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council direct staff to address the following conditions prior to bringing “White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2012, No. 2000, Amendment (RT-1 – 1091 Stayte Road) Bylaw, 2022, No. 2438” back for consideration of final adoption:

  1. Ensure that all engineering requirements and issues, including road dedication and the execution of a Works and Servicing Agreement, are addressed to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering and Municipal Operations;
  2. Ensure that the east pedestrian walkway is revised, and updated drawings are submitted and approved by the Director of Planning and Development Services;
  3. Registration of a Section No. 219 Covenant to restrict basement suites;
  4. Ensure that all matters pertaining to tree protection and retention are addressed to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Development Services.
  5. Confirm and ensure the recommendations of the final arborist report, approved by the Director of Planning and Development Services and, more specifically the city’s Arboricultural Technician, are implemented and maintained through future demolition and construction activities; and
  6. Complete the demolition of the existing dwelling to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Development Services.

8.1.e

BYLAW 2435: WHITE ROCK ZONING BYLAW, 2012, NO. 2000, AMENDMENT (CD ZONE 67 - 15704, 15724/28/38/48/58/70 North Bluff Road) Bylaw, 2022, No. 2435”

Bylaw 2435: A Bylaw to amend the "White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2012, No. 2000" to allow for a multi-building development at 15074, 15724/28/38/48/58/70 North Bluff Road. Bylaw 2435 received first and second reading on June 27th, and went to a Public Hearing on July 18th.  It is on the agenda for consideration of third reading.

• RECOMMENDATION #1

  THAT Council give third reading to "White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2012, No. 2000, Amendment (CD Zone 67 – 15704, 15724/28/38/48/58/70 North Bluff Road) Bylaw, 2022, No. 2435” as presented.

8.1.f

BYLAW 2434- WHITE ROCK ZONING BYLAW 2012, NO. 2000, AMENDMENT (CD 62-1453 STAYTE ROAD) BYLAW, 2019, NO. 2434

Bylaw 2434 - A bylaw to amend the "White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2012, No. 2000" to enable the development of a 20 unit townhouse project at 1453 Stayte Road.  This Bylaw was given first and second reading on June 13 and went to a Public Hearing held July 18, 2022.  It is on the agenda for consideration of third reading.

• RECOMMENDATION #1

  THAT  Council give third reading to "White Rock Zoning Bylaw 2012, No. 2000, Amendment (CD Zone 62 - 1453 Stayte Road) Bylaw, 2022, No. 2434".

8.1.g

BYLAW 2433 - ROAD EXCHANGE BYLAW (14977 BEACHVIEW AVENUE), 2022, NO. 2433

Bylaw 2433 - A bylaw to close and remove the highway dedication and to dispose of a portion of Beachview Avenue in exchange for road dedication on a portion of the property known as 14977 Beachview Avenue. This bylaw received three (3) readings on July 11, 2022 and is on the agenda for consideration of final reading.

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council give final reading to "Road Exchange Bylaw (14977 Beachview Avenue), 2022, No. 2433".

8.2

PERMITS

None

9.

CORRESPONDENCE

9.1

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.

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council receive correspondence Items 9.1.a - 9.1.b  as circulated.  

9.1.a

#1792 Project - 230th ANNIVERSARY OF 15 SHIPS TO SIERRA LEONE: BLACK LOYALIST EXODUS

Correspondence dated July 7, 2022 providing information on the 230th Anniversary of Black Loyalist exodus from Halifax to Freetown (Sierra Leone).  The #1792Project is looking to raise awareness of this piece of history throughout Canada. 

Note: Council Policy No. 109 notes that the City of White Rock does not make official proclamations. Items 9.1.a has been included under correspondence for public information purposes only.

9.1.b

GREATER VANCOUVER SEWERAGE AND DRAINAGE DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT COST CHARGE AMENDING BYLAW

Correspondence dated July 8, 2022 from Metro Vancouver to inform of their adoption of the GVS&DD Development Cost Charge Rate Amending Bylaw No. 353, 2022 as circulated.    

Note: Development Cost Charges (DCC's):  municipalities and regional districts levy DCC's on new development to pay for new or expanded infrastructure such as sewer, water, drainage, parks and roads necessary to adequately service the demands of that new development.  DCC's are established by bylaw with the approval of the Inspector of Municipalities.  

10.

MAYOR AND COUNCILLOR REPORTS

10.1

MAYOR’S REPORT

10.2

COUNCILLORS REPORTS

11.

MOTIONS AND NOTICES OF MOTION

11.1

MOTIONS

Councillor Chesney provided the following Notice of Motion at the July 11, 2022 Regular Council meeting for consideration at this time:  

THAT Council direct staff to prepare a report on the feasibility of changing the City's Zoning/Building Bylaws that would state the following: 

All future homes built in White Rock must have 40% of their land maintained on a permeable surface; and further this motion would also pertain to driveways which would be constructed with interlocking bricks and earth openings to diminish water runoff.

11.2

NOTICES OF MOTION

12.

RELEASE OF ITEMS FROM CLOSED COUNCIL MEETINGS

13.

OTHER BUSINESS

14.

CONCLUSION OF THE JULY 25 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING