The Corporation of the
CITY OF WHITE ROCK

Regular Council Meeting
AGENDA

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 4:00 P.m. - 6:00 P.m.

City Hall Boardroom

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 June 23, 2025 as circulated.

3.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT the Corporation of the City of White Rock Council adopt the meeting minutes of June 9, 2025, 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)

5.1.a

WHITE ROCK FARMERS' MARKET, COLE ISAAC AND BRENDA PLOWMAN - NOISE EXEMPTION REQUEST

Members from the White Rock Farmers' Market will attend to request consideration of a noise exemption to allow the use of low-noise generators at the market by food vendors during market operation.  

5.2

PETITIONS

None

6.

PRESENTATIONS AND CORPORATE REPORTS

6.1

PRESENTATIONS (10 MINUTES)

None

6.2

CORPORATE REPORTS

6.2.a

CITY OF WHITE ROCK 2024 ANNUAL REPORT

Corporate report dated June 23, 2025 from the Director of Corporate Administration titled "City of White Rock 2024 Annual Report".

Note: City of White Rock 2024 Annual Report can be viewed under a separate cover (CLICK HERE)

Notice regarding the 2024 Annual Report was published in the June 5 and June 19 editions of the Peace Arch News and was posted on Facebook and Instagram on June 13.

*Opportunity for in person submissions or questions, Mayor to call for speakers to the 2024 Annual Report at this time

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council:

  1. Receive the verbal submissions and questions regarding the 2024 Annual Report; and
  2. Endorse the City of White Rock’s 2024 Annual Report as circulated.

6.2.b

2024 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL INFORMATION (SOFI)

Corporate report dated June 23, 2025 from the Director of Financial Services titled "2024 Statement of Financial Information (SOFI)".

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council:

  1. Receive for information the June 23, 2025, corporate report from the Director, Financial Services, titled “2024 Statement of Financial Information (SOFI);”
  2. Approve the 2024 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

WHITE ROCK FINANCIAL PLAN (2025-2029) BYLAW, 2025, NO. 2534, AMENDMENT NO. 1, 2025, NO. 2539

Corporate report dated June 23, 2025 from the Director of Financial Services titled "White Rock Financial Plan (2025-2029) Bylaw, 2025, No. 2534, Amendment No. 1, 2025, No. 2539".

Note: Bylaw 2539 is on the agenda for consideration of staff recommended first, second and third reading under Item 9.1.a

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council receive the June 23, 2025, corporate report from the Director, Financial Services, titled “White Rock Financial Plan (2025-2029) Bylaw, 2025, No. 2534, Amendment No. 1, 2025, No. 2539".

6.2.d

2025 GRANTS-IN-AID - LATE APPLICATIONS

Corporate report dated June 23, 2025 from the Director of Financial Services titled "2025 Grants-in-Aid - Late Applications".

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council:

  1. Receive the June 23, 2025, corporate report from the Director of Financial Services, titled “2025 Grants-in-Aid Late Applications” for consideration; and
  2. Direct staff on the allocation of the remaining 2025 Grants-in-Aid funding available.

6.2.e

BACKFILL FOR MANAGER OF BUDGET AND ACCOUNTING - ERP SUPPORT AND SUCCESSION PLANNING

Corporate report dated June 23, 2025 from the Director of Financial Services titled "Backfill for Manager of Budget and Accounting - ERP Support and Succession Planning".

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council receive the corporate report dated June 23, 2025, from the Director of Financial Services, titled “Backfill for Manager of Budgeting and Accounting - ERP Support and Succession Planning” for consideration; and

  1. Approve the hiring of a 2.5-year temporary, full-time, Manager of Budgeting and Accounting to support the City’s ERP implementation and succession planning efforts, funded from the unallocated General Operating Fund Accumulated Surplus reserve.

6.2.f

COLDICUTT AVENUE DRAINAGE AND WATER UPGRADES PHASE 1 - SOIL CONDITION CONTINGENCY REQUEST

Corporate report dated June 23, 2025 from the Manager, Engineering, titled "Coldicutt Avenue Drainage and Water Upgrades Phase 1 - Soil Condition Contingency Request".

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council receive the corporate report dated June 23, 2025, from the Manager of Engineering, titled “Coldicutt Avenue Drainage and Water Upgrades Phase 1 – Soil Condition Contingency Request;” and

  1. Authorize a soil condition contingency in the amount of $370,000 (excluding GST) to support the project; and
  2. Authorize the Director of Engineering & Municipal Operations to execute the soil condition contingency as required to support the project.

6.2.g

2025 WHITE ROCK PAVING PROGRAM - CONTRACT AWARD

Corporate report dated June 23, 2025 from the Manager, Public Works, titled "2025 White Rock Paving Program - Contract Award".

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council:

  1. Receive for information the Corporate Report dated June 23, 2025, from the Manager of Public Works, titled “2025 White Rock Paving Program – Contract Award;”
  2. Approve the award of a contract for the 2025 White Rock Paving Program to 1166618 BC Ltd. dba Save On Blacktop Ltd. for $927,797.75 (excluding GST); and
  3. Authorize the Director of Engineering and Municipal Operations to execute all contract documentation required for the project.

6.2.h

OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN UPDATE 2025 PROGRESS REPORT NUMBER 1, WHAT WE HEARD REORT #1

Corporate report dated June 23, 2025 from the Director of Planning and Development Services titled "“OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN Update 2025 Progress Report Number 1, What We Heard Report #1”.

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council receive for information the corporate report dated June 23, 2025, from the Director of Planning and Development Services, titled “OCP Update 2025 Progress Report Number 1, What We Heard Report #1.”

6.2.i

WHAT WE HEARD REPORT (ENGAGEMENT ROUND 2) - NORTH BLUFF ROAD CORRIDOR STUDY

Corporate report dated June 23, 2025 from the Director of Planning and Development Services titled "What We Heard Report (Engagement Round 2) - North Bluff Road Corridor Study".

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council receive for information the corporate report dated June 23, 2025, from the Director of Planning and Development Services, titled “What We Heard Report (Engagement Round #2) – North Bluff Road Corridor Study.” 

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 - June 5, 2025; and
  • Public Art and Culture Advisory Committee - June 11, 2025.

7.2

SELECT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

7.2.a

INTERNAL COMMUNITY HUB STEERING COMMITTEE (COUNCILLOR LAWRENCE, CHAIRPERSON)

7.2.a.a

CITY HALL NEEDS ASSESSMENT REPORT

Note: Committee report dated June 5, 2025, from the Community Hub Senior Project Manager, titled "City Hall Needs Assessment - Recommendation Report" is attached for reference.

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council consider the Moderate Growth Scenario (~25,500 sq. ft.) as the baseline for future design and feasibility planning related to the Community Hub or standalone City Hall redevelopment.

8.

POLICIES

None

9.

BYLAWS AND PERMITS

9.1

BYLAWS

9.1.a

WHITE ROCK FINANCIAL PLAN (2025-2029) BYLAW, 2025, NO. 2534, AMENDMENT NO. 1, 2025, NO. 2539

Bylaw 2539 - A Bylaw to amend the 2025-2029 White Rock Financial Plan to include:

• Carryforwards of budgeted but unspent capital items from 2024, which are being carried over into the 2025 financial year;
• Carryforwards of some budgeted but unspent operating items from 2024, which are being carried over into the 2025 financial year;
• Removal of the budget for the Warming Centre for 2026 – 2029; and
• Updated capital amounts for new or increased capital projects approved by Council since the presentation of the first draft of the 2025 Financial Plan.

Note: Bylaw 2539 was the subject of a corporate report under Item 6.2.c

Note: Advertising for public written comments in relation to Bylaw 2539 was placed in the June 19th edition of the Peace Arch News.

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council give first, second and third reading to "White Rock Financial Plan (2025-2029) Bylaw, 2025, No. 2534, Amendment No. 1, 2025, No. 2539".

9.1.b

BYLAW 2543 - WHITE ROCK ZONING BYLAW, 2024, NO. 2506, AMENDMENT (CD-72 1589 MAPLE STREET), 2025, NO. 2543

Bylaw 2543 - A bylaw to amend the "White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2024, No. 2506" to rezone the subject property from the 'RS-1 SSMUH Residential Zone' to the 'Comprehensive Development Zone (CD-72)' to enable a proposed six-storey multi-unit residential building, comprising of 78 market-strata apartment units, with 20% of these units being provided as affordable rental housing.

A Public Hearing is prohibited on this zoning amendment bylaw in accordance with Section 464 (3) of the Local Government Act.

published in the May 29 and June 5 editions of the Peace Arch News, and 381 notices were mailed to inform owners and occupants within 100 meters of the subject property.

Bylaw 2543 received first readings on June 9, 2025, and is on the agenda for consideration of second and third readings at this time.

• RECOMMENDATION #1

  THAT Council give second and third reading to "White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2024, No. 2506, Amendment (CD-72 1589 Maple Street), 2025, No. 2543".

• RECOMMENDATION #2

  THAT Council direct that the following conditions be met prior to consideration of final reading of "White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2024, No. 2506, Amendment (CD-72 1589 Maple Street), 2025, No. 2543":

  • Ensure that all engineering requirements and issues, including dedication of a 5.0 metre by 5.0 metre corner cut on the corner of the site at North Bluff Road and Maple Street, dedication of 2.8 metres along the North Bluff Road frontage, registration of restrictive covenants and rights of way where necessary, and the execution of a Works and Servicing Agreement are addressed to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering and Municipal Operations;
  • Confirm that 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;
  • Submit a finalized landscaping cost estimate based on the landscaping plan attached in this report to the satisfaction of the Director of the Planning and Development Department;
  • Removal/Demolition of any existing buildings or structures to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Development Services;
  • Registration of Section 219 restrictive covenants for Community Amenities, if required;
  • Develop a Construction Management Plan for staff approval; and
  • Develop a Comprehensive Addressing Plan for staff approval

9.1.c

BYLAW 2544 - WHITE ROCK HOUSING AGREEMENT (1589 MAPLE STREET) BYLAW, 2025, NO. 2544

Bylaw 2544 - a bylaw to enter into a housing agreement under Section 483 of the Local Government Act.

Bylaw 2544 received three (3) readings on June 9, 2025 and is on the agenda for consideration of final reading at this time.

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council give final reading to "White Rock Housing Agreement (1589 Maple Street) Bylaw, 2025, No. 2544".

9.1.d

BYLAW 2541 - WHITE ROCK ELECTION PROCEDURE BYLAW, 2022, NO. 2426, AMENDMENT NO. 1, 2025, NO. 2541

Bylaw 2541 - A bylaw to amend the determination of various procedures for the conduct of elections and assent voting.

Bylaw 2451 received three (3) readings on June 9, 2025, and is on the agenda for consideration of final reading.

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council give final reading to “White Rock Election Procedure Bylaw, 2022, No. 2426, Amendment No. 1, 2025, No. 2541”.

9.2

PERMITS

None

10.

CORRESPONDENCE

10.1

CORRESPONDENCE - RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION

None

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

DEPUTY MAYOR ROTATION FOR 2025

Mayor Knight requested the following motion be placed on the agenda for consideration where Councillors Chesney and Partridge exchange Deputy Mayor placement on the 2025 calendar.  

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council amend the 2025 Deputy Mayor Rotation to now read as follows in relation to the July - October, 2025 appointments: 

  • July 2 - August 31 - Councillor Chesney; and
  • Sept 1 - Oct 31 - Councillor Partridge.  

12.2

NOTICES OF MOTION

13.

RELEASE OF ITEMS FROM CLOSED COUNCIL MEETINGS

14.

OTHER BUSINESS

15.

CONCLUSION OF THE JUNE 23, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING