The Corporation of the
CITY OF WHITE ROCK

Regular Council Meeting
AGENDA

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 4:00 P.m. - 6:00 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 May 12, 2025 as circulated.

3.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT the Corporation of the City of White Rock Council adopt the meeting minutes of April 28, 2025 as circulated.

3.1

SPECIAL PRESENTATION

3.1.a

NEW STAFF MEMBER: CITY OF WHITE ROCK FIRE CHIEF

Introduction of the City's White Rock Fire Chief, Brad Davie.

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)

6.1.a

WHITE ROCK RCMP QUARTERLY REPORT

Staff Sergeant Dixon will provide the City of White Rock RCMP Quarterly update for January through March, 2025.

6.2

CORPORATE REPORTS

6.2.a

2024-2025 WARMING CENTRE OPERATIONS REVIEW

Corporate report dated May 12, 2025 from the Director of Recreation and Culture titled "2024-2025 Warming Centre Operations Review".

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council receive the May 12, 2025, corporate report from the Director of Recreation and Culture, titled “2024-2025 Warming Centre Operations Review” for information and consideration.

6.2.b

AUDIT FINDINGS REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024

Corporate report dated May 12, 2025 from the Director of Financial Services titled "Audit Findings Report for the Year Ended December 31, 2024".

Jordan Patterson, Engagement Senior Manager, KPMG, will be in attendance to provide a presentation on this topic.

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council receive the corporate report dated May 12, 2025, from the Director of Financial Services, titled “Audit Findings Report for the Year Ended December 31, 2024” for Council’s consideration and acceptance.

6.2.c

DRAFT 2024 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Corporate report dated May 12, 2025 from the Director of Financial Services titled "Draft 2024 Audited Financial Statements".

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council receive the May 12, 2025, corporate report from the Director of Financial Services, titled “Draft 2024 Audited Financial Statements;” and

  1. Accept the Draft 2024 Audited Financial Statements, which have been included in Appendix A;
  2. Receive the CFO Letter of Transmittal and accompanying Management Discussion and Analysis report, attached as Appendix B and C respectively; and
  3. Direct the Mayor and Director, Financial Services, to sign the Statement of Financial Position contained within the Draft 2024 Audited Financial Statements and forward the complete audited financial statements to the province.

7.

MINUTES AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF COMMITTEES

7.1

SELECT COMMITTEE MINUTES

• RECOMMENDATION

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

  • Accessibility Advisory Committee - April 22, 2025.

7.2

SELECT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

7.2.a

ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE (COUNCILLOR LAWRENCE, CHAIRPERSON)

7.2.a.a

INTEGRATED TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE MASTER PLAN OVERVIEW

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council endorse that a letter be sent from Mayor Knight to TransLink to request increased accessibility-focused service in White Rock, with an emphasis on routes to and from Marine Drive, and to request that informative signage be installed at bus stops to encourage consideration for passengers with mobility challenges.

8.

POLICIES

None

9.

BYLAWS AND PERMITS

9.1

BYLAWS

9.1.a

BYLAW 2536 - WHITE ROCK ANNUAL PROPERTY TAX RATES BYLAW, 2025, NO. 2536

Bylaw 2536 - A bylaw for the levying of rates on land and improvements and to provide for the payment of taxes and user fees for the year 2025. Bylaw 2536 received three (3) readings on April 28th and is on the agenda for consideration of final reading.

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council give final reading to "Annual Property Tax Rates Bylaw, 2025, No. 2536".

9.2

PERMITS

None

10.

CORRESPONDENCE

10.1

CORRESPONDENCE - RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council receive correspondence Items 10.1.a - b as circulated. 

10.1.a

PROCLAMATION REQUEST - MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AWARENESS MONTH IN MAY

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 April 16, 2025 from Patricia Wilson, MS Canada Ambassador, requesting support for the annual MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Awareness Month of May in Canada, as well as for World MS Day on May 30th. 

The MS Canada flag will be flown on the City Hall flagpole from May 23rd to May 30th in honour of MS Awareness Month, in accordance with City Policy 167, and the White Rock Pier lights will be lit up in red on May 30th in honour of World MS Day, in accordance with City Policy 168.

10.1.b

PROCLAMATION REQUEST - NATIONAL HOSPICE MONTH IN MAY

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

Correspondence dated April 7, 2025 from Amanda McNally, Executive Director, Peace Arch Hospice Society, requesting support for National Hospice Month in May.

11.

MAYOR AND COUNCILLOR REPORTS

11.1

MAYOR’S REPORT

11.2

COUNCILLORS REPORTS

12.

MOTIONS AND NOTICES OF MOTION

12.1

MOTIONS

12.2

NOTICES OF MOTION

13.

RELEASE OF ITEMS FROM CLOSED COUNCIL MEETINGS

14.

OTHER BUSINESS

15.

CONCLUSION OF THE MAY 12, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING