The Corporation of the
CITY OF WHITE ROCK

Regular Council Meeting
AGENDA

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City Hall Council Chambers
15322 Buena Vista Avenue, White Rock, BC, V4B 1Y6

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T. Arthur, Director of Corporate Administration


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.

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT the Corporation of the City of White Rock Council adopt the agenda for its regular meeting scheduled for September 20, 2021 as circulated.

  • RECOMMENDATION

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

    • July 26, 2021

Due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, Question and Answer Period will be taking place both in person at the meeting, as well as electronically through email. 

If you wish to participate in person, there will be a Speaker’s List available, each speaker will be given two (2) minutes and one (1) opportunity to ask a question(s) or make a comment

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. 

Question period shall be 15 minutes. Question and Answer Period is noted in the record and once the minutes are adopted, the questions and answers will be available on the Question and Answer Period webpage.

As of 8:30 a.m., September 15, 2021, 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. September 20, 2021, including “On-Table” information provided with staff responses that are available at the time.

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Petition received July 29, 2021 with 25 signatures.  The following statement was noted at the top of the petition pages "The construction noise at 7 am is too early.  White Rock has seniors and this is detrimental to their health.  The preference is 8 am.  The law is 7:30 am but, many construction sites are starting earlier which is illegal".  

Note:  The City's Noise Bylaw currently allows construction during the following hours:

  • Monday to Friday – 7:30am – 7:00 pm
  • Saturday – 9:00am – 7:00pm
  • Sundays and Statutory Holidays – Not Permitted

*Construction work conducted by the City and its agents (e.g. road construction) is exempt from the Noise Bylaw. Further, where it is impossible  / impracticable to complete work within these hours (e.g. crane removal or large concrete pours that require a continuous period longer than 12 hours), an applicant may apply for work outside the standard construction work hours. It is the responsibility of the builder to notify adjacent properties when they are approved for noise extensions.

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council receive a petition with 25 signatures received July 29, 2021 with the following statement noted on top of the petition pages "The construction noise at 7 am is too early. White Rock has seniors and this is detrimental to their health.  The preference is 8 am.  The law is 7:30 am but, many construction sites are starting earlier which is illegal".  

Members of Community in You(th) to attend to inform of the Youth White Rock Museum Project regarding community stories on the solidary and sense of community recognized during COVID-19.

Babeeta Chhabra, community member, to attend to propose ideas to Council regarding Sister City opportunities and cultural events and festivals for White Rock. 

Note:  the City's Sister City policy is attached for information purposes 

The Fire Chief to provide a verbal update regarding the COVID-19 global pandemic.

Corporate report dated September 20, 2021 from the Director of Engineering and Municipal Operations titled "Contract Award - Ruth Johnson Park East Ravine Restoration".

  • RECOMMENDATION

     THAT Council approve the award of a contract for the Ruth Johnson Park East Slope Remediation to GDM Construction Ltd. for the total tender amount of $ 1,354,227 (excluding GST).

Corporate report dated September 20, 2021 from the Director of Engineering and Municipal Operations titled "Tree Management on City Lands Policy 611". 

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council approve:  

    1. The revised Tree Management on City Lands Policy 611 and shown as Appendix B; and 
    2. Adding a section to the Corporate Report Template to include implications for tree preservation and tree canopy enhancement where applicable.

Corporate report dated September 20, 2021 from the Director of Engineering and Municipal Operations titled "Maccaud Park Improvements".

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council:

    1. Approve the Maccaud Park Improvements Concept 2A, as it will provide an overall refresh of the Park, offer additional passive amenities, result in less tree removal, and it will retain the Park character; and
    2. Direct staff to proceed with detailed design and construction of Concept 2A.

Corporate report dated September 20, 2021 from the Director of Engineering and Municipal Operations titled "Cosmic Alley - Bylaw Update". 

Note:  Corresponding bylaw for consideration is noted later in the agenda as Item 8.1.h.

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council support the Street Naming and House Numbering By-law, 1988, No. 992, Amendment No. 3, Bylaw 2021, No. 2399 to enable a section of the laneway, north of Marine Drive between Martin Street and Finlay Street, to be renamed to Cosmic Alley.

Corporate report dated September 20, 2021 from the Acting Director of Financial Services titled "White Rock Financial Plan (2021-2025) Bylaw, No. 2377, Amendment No. 1, 2021 No. 2394". 

 

Note: Corresponding bylaw noted later in the agenda as Item 8.1.a

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council receive for information the corporate report dated
    July 26, 2021 from the Acting Director of Financial Services, titled
    “White Rock Financial Plan (2021-2025) Bylaw, 2021, No. 2377,
    Amendment No. 1, 2021, No. 2394.

The following five (5) reports dated September 20, 2021 are presented by the Acting Director of Financial Services and have corresponding bylaws for consideration noted later in the agenda as items 8.1.b (a-e).  

Corporate report dated September 20, 2021 from the Acting Director of Financial Services titled "2022-2026 Permissive Tax Exemptions Bylaw Peninsula Productions Society, 2021, No. 2389".

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council receive the September 20, 2021, corporate report from the Acting Director of Financial Services, titled “2022-2026 Permissive Tax Exemptions Bylaw Peninsula Productions Society, 2021, No. 2389” regarding bylaw approval and adoption.

Corporate report dated September 20, 2021 from the Acting Director of Financial Services titled "2022-2026 Permissive Tax Exemption White Rock Tennis Club Bylaw, 2021, No. 2390".

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council receive the September 20, 2021, corporate report from the Acting Director of Financial Services, titled “2022 - 2026 Permissive Tax Exemption White Rock Tennis Club Bylaw 2021, No. 2390” regarding bylaw and adoption.

Corporate report dated September 20, 2021 from the Acting Director of Financial Services titled "2022 Permissive Tax Exemptions Centre for Active Living Bylaw 2021, No. 2391".

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council receive the September 20, 2021, corporate report from the Acting Director of Financial Services, titled “2022 Permissive Tax Exemption Centre for Active Living Bylaw 2021, No. 2391” regarding bylaw approval and adoption.

Corporate report dated September 20, 2021 from the Acting Director of Financial Services titled "2022-2032 Permissive Tax Exemption Peace Arch Curling Bylaw 2021, No. 2396".

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council receive the September 20, 2021, corporate report from the Acting Director of Financial Services, titled “2022 - 2032 Permissive Tax Exemption Peace Arch Curling Club Bylaw 2021, No. 2396” regarding bylaw approval and adoption.

Corporate report dated September 20, 2021 from the Acting Director of Financial Services titled "2022 Annual Permissive Tax Exemptions Bylaw 2021, No. 2392".

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council receive the September 20, 2021, corporate report from the Acting Director of Financial Services, titled “2022 Annual Permissive Tax Exemptions Bylaw, 2021, No. 2392” regarding approval and adoption.

Corporate report dated September 20, 2021 from the Acting Director of Financial Services titled "Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2020,
No. 2369, Amendment No. 3, 2021, No. 2398". 

Note: Corresponding bylaw noted later in the agenda as Item 8.1.g

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council receive for information the September 20, 2021 corporate report from the Acting Director of Financial Services, titled “Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2020, No. 2369, Amendment No. 3, 2021, No. 2398”.

Corporate report dated September 20, 2021 from the Director of Planning and Development Services titled "Completion of Final Adoption Pre-Requisites for  Zoning Amendment Bylaw and Minor Development Permit, 15496 Thrift Avenue (ZON & MIP 19-018)". 

Note: Corresponding bylaw noted later in the agenda as Item 8.1.f.

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council receive the September 20, 2021, corporate report from the Director of Planning and Development Services, titled “Completion of Development Pre-Requisites for Zoning Amendment Bylaw and Minor Development Permit, 15496 Thrift Avenue (ZON&MIP 19-018).”

Corporate report dated September 20, 2021 from the Director of Planning and Development Services titled "Completion of Development Pre-Requisites for Zoning Amendment Bylaw, Temporary Use Permit, and Cannabis License Referral, 15053 Marine Drive (LL/ZON/TUP, 20-018)". 

Note: Corresponding bylaw noted later in the agenda as Item 8.1.e, and corresponding Temporary Use Permit noted as Item 8.2.a.

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council direct staff to forward a copy of the February 8, 2021 Land Use and Planning Committee report, titled “Application for Cannabis License Referral, Zoning Bylaw Amendment, and Temporary Use Permit, 15053 Marine Drive (LL/ZON/TUP 20-018),” to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB) along with a resolution to advise that Council has considered the location of the proposed cannabis retail store and the potential for impacts to residents, and is in support of the cannabis license application at 15053 Marine Drive, subject to the inclusion of the following licensing conditions:

    1. The hours of retail (cannabis) sale shall be limited to the following:

       

      Sun

      Mon

      Tues

      Wed

      Thurs

      Fri

      Sat

      Open

      09:00

      09:00

      09:00

      09:00

      09:00

      09:00

      09:00

      Closed

      22:00

      22:00

      22:00

      22:00

      22:00

      22:00

      22:00

    2. Customer (non-employee) access to the retail store shall be limited to the Marine Drive (south) side of the building.
    3. The retail sale of cannabis and any related products shall be limited to a retail floor area of no greater than 62 square metres (667 square feet).

Council's 2021 - 2022 Top five (5) Priorities with new activity comments provided for information:

  • The Official Community Plan (OCP) Review:  No update at this time
  • Solid Waste Pickup for Multi-Family: Report scheduled for Council on October 4, 2021 to amend the solid waste bylaw. Legal resources are drafting text amendments to the bylaw so the City will be able to manage multi family and commercial solid waste collection services beginning on March 27, 2023. A tender will be issued in mid 2022 for a single contractor to provide the multi family and commercial solid waste collection
  • Housing Needs / Affordable Housing: Work on the Housing Needs Report continues, including compilation of the data and stakeholder engagement undertaken in summer 2021, however as the Director of Planning and Development Services position will be under recruitment there may be some delays in this process. The consultant, City Spaces Consulting, has been retained to draft the final Housing Needs Report within the original budget provided by the UBCM grant for this work.
  • Community Amenity Contribution "Shovel-in-the-Ground" Projects:

    • Bay Street Beach Access Ramp:   Work is underway, rip rap seawall in place. Contractor is doing final grading and gravel placement on subgrade in anticipation of installation of the precast panels
    • Emerson Park: Mandatory site meeting held with 11 proponents as part of RFP process
    • Maccaud Park Upgrade: Report scheduled for September 20, 2021
    • Centre Street Walkway Upgrade: Staff are continuing to work with residents, some of whom are very unhappy about losing their encroachments. Specific concerns related to parking pads and access.
  • The City's Relationship with the Semiahmoo First Nation: No update at this time.
  • RECOMMENDATION

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

    • Governance and Legislation Committee - July 26, 2021;
    • Land Use and Planning Committee - July 26, 2021;
    • Finance and Audit Committee - July 28, 2021;
    • Environmental Advisory Committee - July 22, 2021;
    • Housing Advisory Committee - July 27, 2021;
    • At-Risk and Priority Population Task Force - July 29, 2021; and
    • At-Risk and Priority Population Task Force - September 2, 2021.

Note:  The noted policy 511  with tracked changes is included for reference purposes

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council endorse the proposed revisions to Council Policy 511: Density Bonus / Amenity Contribution Policy.

Note: Council Policy 145:  Terms of Reference:  Finance and Audit Committee with tracked changes is included for reference purposes 

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council amend the Council Terms of Reference 145 - Terms of Reference Finance and Audit Committee to reflect the Mayor appoint the Chairperson using the approved Deputy Mayor rotation. 

8.1

Bylaw 2394 - A Bylaw to amend the White Rock Financial Plan to update Schedules A, B, and C.  This Bylaw is being presented for consideration of first, second and third reading.

Note: Bylaw 2394 was the subject of a corporate report  on this agenda under Item 6.2.f.

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council gives first, second and third reading to "White Rock Financial Plan (2021-2025) Bylaw, 2021, No. 2377, Amendment No. 1, 2021, No. 2394".

The City has the authority to grant permissive property tax exemptions for non-profit organizations under conditions identified in the Community Charter Section 224.  Council has provided further direction for eligibility requirements in the White Rock City Council Policy No. 317 - Municipal Property Tax Exemptions.  These bylaws were the subject of corporate reports considered earlier in the agenda regarding Permissive Tax Exemptions as Items 6.2.e (a-e).

Bylaw 2389 is presented for consideration of first, second and third reading. 

Note: Bylaw 2389 was the subject of a corporate report  on this agenda under Item 6.2.g.a.

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council give first, second and third reading to "2022-2026 Permissive Tax Exemptions Peninsula Productions Society Bylaw 2021, No. 2389".

Bylaw 2390 is presented for consideration of first, second and third reading. 

Note: Bylaw 2390 was the subject of a corporate report  on this agenda under Item 6.2.g.b.

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council give first, second and third reading to "2022-2026 Permissive Tax Exemptions White Rock Tennis Club Bylaw 2021, No. 2390".

Bylaw 2391 is presented for consideration of first, second and third reading. 

Note: Bylaw 2391 was the subject of a corporate report  on this agenda under Item 6.2.g.c.

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council give first, second and third reading to "2022 Permissive Tax Exemptions Centre for Active Living Bylaw 2021, No. 2391".

Bylaw 2396 is presented for consideration of first, second and third reading. 

Note: Bylaw 2396 was the subject of a corporate report  on this agenda under Item 6.2.g.d.

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council give first, second and third reading to "2022-2032 Permissive Tax Exemptions Peace Arch Curling Club Bylaw 2021, No. 2396".

Bylaw 2392 is presented for consideration of first, second and third reading. 

Note: Bylaw 2392 was the subject of a corporate report  on this agenda under Item 6.2.g.e.

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council give first, second and third reading to "2022 Annual Permissive Tax Exemptions Bylaw 2021, No. 2392".

Bylaw 2393 - A Bylaw to establish the rules of procedure for Council and Committee meetings.

This Bylaw was the subject of a corporate report considered earlier in the evening at the Governance and Legislation Committee meeting and is presented for consideration of first, second and third reading at this time.

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council give first, second and third reading to "Council and Committee Procedure Bylaw, 2021, No. 2393".

Bylaw 2397 -  bylaw to amend the "White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2012, No. 2000" to rezone the subject property to CD-66 to permit a three storey 53 unit development comprised of a mix of ground-oriented and stacked townhouses.  This Bylaw is presented for first and second reading at this time.

Note: A corporate report on this topic was provided at the Land Use and Planning Committee held earlier this evening.  Recommendations from the report have been added to the agenda should Council wish to consider them at this time.

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council give first and second reading to “White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2012, No. 2000, Amendment (CD-66 – Comprehensive Development Zone (1539 Maple Street)) Bylaw, 2021, No. 2397” and direct staff to schedule a Public Hearing.

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council:

    1. Direct staff to resolve the following issues prior to final adoption, if Bylaw No. 2397 is given Third Reading after the Public Hearing;
      1. Ensure that all engineering requirements and issues, including the execution of a Works and Servicing Agreement, and the dedication of land if necessary to support an ultimate road cross section along both Russell Avenue and Maple Street, are addressed to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering and Municipal Operations; and
    2. Pending adoption of “White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2012, No. 2000, Amendment (CD-66 – Comprehensive Development Zone (1539 Maple Street)) Bylaw, 2021, No. 2397”, consider issuance of Development Permit No. 421 for 15631 Russell Avenue and 1509, 1529, 1539, 1549 and 1559 Maple Street.

Bylaw 2375 - A Bylaw to amend City of White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2012, No. 2000 to enable the establishment of a cannabis store at 15053 Marine Drive.  This Bylaw was given first and second reading on February 8, 2021 and went to Public Hearing on March 1, 2021. Third reading was provided on March 8, 2021 and is presented for consideration of final reading at this time.

Note:  A corporate report on this topic was provided earlier in the agenda (Item 6.2.j)

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council gives final reading for "White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2012, No. 2000, Amendment Bylaw, 2021, No. 2375".

Bylaw 2366 - A bylaw to amend the "White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2012, No. 2000" to rezone the subject property from ‘RS-1 One Unit Residential Zone’ to ‘RT-1 Two Unit (Duplex) Residential Zone’ to allow for the construction of a duplex. The project/ bylaw was given first and second reading and the November 9, 2020 Regular Council meeting.  The public hearing was held February 1, 2021.  Third reading was given on February 8, 2021.  The bylaw is presented for consideration of final reading at this time.

Note:  Bylaw 2366 was the subject of a corporate report on this agenda (Item 6.2.i.)

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council gives final reading for "White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2012, No. 2000, Amendment (RT-1 15496 Thrift Avenue) Bylaw, 2021, No. 2366".

Bylaw 2398 - A Bylaw to amend Schedule "K" of the Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2020, No. 2396 in regards to Parking fees. This bylaw is presented for consideration first, second and third reading.

Note: Bylaw 2398 was the subject of a corporate report  on this agenda under (Item 6.2.g.)

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council gives first, second and third reading for "Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2020, No. 2369, Amendment
    No. 3, 2021, No. 2398
    ".

Bylaw 2399 -  A Bylaw to amend the Street Naming and House Numbering Bylaw to add Cosmic Alley.

Note: Bylaw 2399 was the subject of a corporate report on this agenda (Item 6.2.e)

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council give first, second and third reading for "White Rock Street Naming and House Numbering Bylaw, 1988, No. 992, Amendment, No. 2399".

8.2

A Temporary Use Permit (TUP), and a cannabis license referral that, if approved, would enable the establishment of a cannabis store at 15053 Marine Drive.  This item was brought forward to a Public Hearing held on March 1, 2021.

Note:  TUP was the subject of a corporate report on this agenda (Item 6.2.j.)

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council approves Temporary Use Permit No. 20-018 for Seed & Stone (White Rock) Retail Ltd.

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

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council receive for information correspondence as circulated in the agenda as Items 9.1.a - 9.1.d.

Publication forwarded August 13, 2021 from Metro Vancouver titled "Caring for the Air 2021" regarding their annual review of air quality and climate change.  

Note:  A copy has been forwarded to the Director of Engineering and Municipal Operations for information purposes.  

Correspondence dated September 3, 2021 from Ambulance Paramedics providing an overview of the work they do in the community.

Correspondence dated September 7, 2021 from G. Webber that was sent to the province with information regarding Lower Mainland Inter City Rail passenger service from Vancouver to Chilliwack and Inter City Rail from Vancouver to Seattle Washington and an Inter City Rail from Vancouver to Whistler.  

11.1

Councillor Trevelyan provided the following motion for consideration at this time:

  • RECOMMENDATION

    With the removal of the ATM machine on Marine Drive and Martin Street:  

    THAT Council directs a corporate report be brought forward exploring the possibility of making the area convertible from outdoor table space to road space; the latter with the goal of being able to re-route traffic up to Victoria Avenue to allow for easy temporary close of Marine Drive between Vidal Street and Martin Street for special events or festivals; including a  review of traffic flow and the possibility of a sign or light being erected at Martin Street and Victoria Avenue.

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