The Corporation of the
CITY OF WHITE ROCK

Regular Council Meeting
AGENDA

Monday, February 07, 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 February 7, 2022 as circulated.

3.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT The Corporation of the City of White Rock adopt the January 24, 2022 meeting minutes as circulated.  

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 [e-mail] with Question and Answer Period noted in the subject line.

As of 8:30 a.m., February 2, 2022, there was one Question and Answer period submission received:

• Submission from P. Kealy with a question regarding the parking ticket appeal process. Response from Manager of Parking Services attached for information.

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. February 7, 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

6.

PRESENTATIONS AND CORPORATE REPORTS

6.1

PRESENTATIONS

None

6.2

CORPORATE REPORTS

6.2.a

COVID-19 GLOBAL PANDEMIC UPDATE (ON TABLE MEMO TO BE PROVIDED)

The Fire Chief to provide an On Table update regarding the COVID-19 global pandemic.

6.2.b

MIRAMAR VILLAGE PLAZA SPECIAL EVENTS 2022

Corporate report dated February 7, 2022 from the Director of Recreation and Culture titled "Miramar Village Plaza Special Events 2022".

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council endorse the following events to be held on the public open space located in Miramar Village Plaza in 2022:

  1. White Rock Farmers’ Market on Sundays from April 24, 2022 to October 16, 2022; and
  2. Christmas on the Peninsula on Saturday, November 26, 2022.

6.2.c

2022 SPECIAL EVENTS

Corporate report dated February 7, 2022 from the Director of Recreation and Culture titled "2022 Special Events". 

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council:

  1. Approve the following new Special Events for 2022:
     1. White Rock Blues & Jazz Festival, June 10 to June 12, 2022, to be organized by the White Rock BIA; and
     2. White Rock Pride Day, July 23, 2022, to be organized by the White Rock Pride Society.
  2. Not approve the following events for 2022:
     1. White Rock Lights display from November 18, 2022, to February 18, 2023, to be organized by the White Rock Lights Society;” and
     2. White Rock Promenade Sculpture Competition, May 22, 2022, through April 2023, to be organized by the White Rock Events Society.

6.2.d

INVESTING IN CANADA INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM (ICIP) GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (EQ) PROGRAM APPLICATION

Corporate report dated February 7, 2022 from the Director of Engineering and Municipal Operations titled "Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) Green Infrastructure - Environmental Quality Program Application".

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council:

  1. Receive for information the corporate report dated February 7, 2022, from the Director of Engineering and Municipal Operations, titled “Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) Green Infrastructure – Environmental Quality (EQ) Program Application;”
  2. Approve ICIP-EQ program application for the Stormwater Management Improvements on Marine Drive; and
  3. Approve a financial commitment in the amount of $2.7M in City funding to be disbursed for this project in support of the grant application process.

6.2.e

WHITE ROCK ZONING BYLAW, 2012, NO. 2000, AMENDMENT (CD-67 - 14937 THRIFT AVENUE AND 1441, 1443-45, AND 1465 VIDAL STREET) BYLAW, 2022, NO. 2418

Corporate report dated February 7, 2022 from the Acting Director of Planning and Development Services titled  "White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2012, No. 2000, Amendment (CD-67 - 14937 Thrift Avenue and 1441, 1443-45, and 1465 Vidal Street) Bylaw, 2022, No. 2418".

Note: Bylaw 2418 is on the agenda for consideration under Item 8.1.b.

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council receive for information the report from the Acting Director of Planning and Development Services titled "White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2012, No. 2000, Amendment (CD-67 - 14937 Thrift Avenue and 1441, 1443-45, and 1465 Vidal Street) Bylaw, 2022, No. 2418".

6.2.f

STATUS UPDATE OF COUNCIL'S 2021-2022 TO PRIORITIES

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

 

• Solid Waste Pickup for Multi-Family: Staff are moving forward with less consulting resources.  Recruitment of Solid Waste Coordinator is underway.  Staff are developing an input form for data collection from the properties that can be used moving forward for billing.  the intent is to build in flexibility for changing customer needs.  For this service it is projected to be quarterly billing.
  
  
• Housing Needs / Affordable Housing: Staff are moving forward with the Housing Needs Report 2021 recommendations, in addition there is preparation being made to host a public workshop in April 2022.
  
  
• Community Amenity Contribution "Shovel-in-the-Ground" Projects: 
  
  - Emerson Park Playground Upgrade: The Geotechnical Report is now complete, the City has received the Irrigation Schematic and staff continue to review 50% design submission
  
  - Maccaud Park Upgrade: The designer is moving forward towards the 90% design
  
  - Centre Street Hillside Walkway Upgrade: Staff are working with the consultant to revise the 90% design as the current cost projections based on this design are over budget.  Cast in place concrete walls o be reduced, potentially using gabions and ornamental lock block walls instead.  To be reviewed in detail.  
  Legal discussions continue with two (2) property owners, it appears a third may be close to resolution.  
  
  - Review Options for Upgrading Multiple Hillside Walkways (Road Ends) to the Waterfront: No new information from January:  Blackwood, Vidal and other walkways cleaned and plantings are redesigned and completed ready for spring
  
  
• The City's Relationship with the Semiahmoo First Nation (SFN):  Staff reached out to SFN to set up a meeting to discuss drainage improvements and an application to the Federal/Provincial Infrastructure Program for a grant to cover a significant portion of the works.

7.

MINUTES AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF COMMITTEES

7.1

STANDING AND SELECT COMMITTEE MINUTES

• RECOMMENDATION

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

  • Finance and Audit Committee, January 24, 2022.

7.2

STANDING AND SELECT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

None

8.

BYLAWS AND PERMITS

8.1

BYLAWS

8.1.a

BYLAW 2417 - 2022 FEES AND CHARGES BYLAW, 2021, NO. 2401, AMENDMENT NO. 1, 2022, NO. 2417

Bylaw 2417 - A Bylaw to amend Schedule "A" of the Fees and Charges Bylaw in regard to Item: Development Category Application Fees for Planning and Development Services.  This bylaw received first, second and third reading on January 24, 2022 and is on the agenda for consideration of final reading.

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council give final reading to the "2022 Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2021, No. 2401, Amendment No. 1, 2022, No. 2417".

8.1.b

BYLAW 2418 - WHITE ROCK ZONING BYLAW, 2012, NO. 2000, AMENDMENT (CD-67 - 14937 THRIFT AVENUE AND 1441, 1443-45, 1465 VIDAL STREET) BYLAW, 2022, NO. 2418

Bylaw 2418 - A Bylaw to amend the "White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2012, No. 2000" to allow for a four-storey 82 unit rental apartment building at 14937 Thrift Avenue and 1441, 1443-45, 1465 Vidal Street.

Note: Bylaw 2418 was the subject of a corporate report under Item 6.2.e.

• RECOMMENDATION #1

  That Council give first and second readings to “White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2012, No. 2000, Amendment (CD-67 – 14937 Thrift Avenue and 1441, 1443-45, 1465 Vidal Street) Bylaw, 2022, No. 2418” as presented.

• RECOMMENDATION #2

  That Council direct staff to schedule the public hearing for “White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2012, No. 2000, Amendment (CD-67- 14937 Thrift Avenue and 1441, 1443-45, 1465 Vidal Street) Bylaw, 2022, No. 2418".

• RECOMMENDATION #3

  That Council direct staff to resolve the following issues prior to bringing “White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2012, No. 2000, Amendment (CD-67- 14937 Thrift Avenue and 1441, 1443-45, 1465 Vidal Street) Bylaw, 2022, No. 2418;” back for consideration of final adoption:

  a)    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;
   b) Ensure that all matters pertaining to tree protection and retention, are addressed to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Development Services;
   c) Confirm that a tree protection covenant, if and as required, is registered on title to ensure the recommendations of 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
  d) Complete the demolition of the existing buildings to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Development Services. 

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 circulated in the agenda as Items 9.1.a. to 9.1.d.

9.1.a

METRO VANCOUVER BOARD IN BRIEF

Metro Vancouver Board In Brief for Metro meetings held January 28, 2022

9.1.b

PRIMECORP ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Correspondence dated January 25, 2022 to introduce information in regard to the 2020 - 2021 PRIMECorp Annual Report and financial statements. 
PRIMECorp is the custodian of police information and data - PRIME-BC (Police Records Information Management Environment) is the information management system police across BC use to access data and other critical information that helps prevent and solve crime.  

Further information may be found at the following link:  Publications | PRIMECorp (primecorpbc.ca)

9.1.c

CITY OF SURREY - REGIONAL LAND USE DESIGNATION AMENDMENT FOR SOUTH CAMPBELL HEIGHTS UPDATE

Letter dated January 20, 2022 from the City of Surrey to Metro Vancouver Board of Directors providing an update on consultation efforts on South Campbell Heights since the closing of the Metro Vancouver Regional Growth Strategy amendment application formal comment period.

9.1.d

ACTION ON SMOKING & HEALTH (ASH CANADA)

Correspondence dated January 21, 2021 from Action on Smoking and Health to inform on the topic and request the City consider amending it's White Rock Public Health Smoking Protection Bylaw, 2008, No. 1858.

Note:  Council may wish to refer the information to staff to review 

10.

MAYOR AND COUNCILLOR REPORTS

10.1

MAYOR’S REPORT

10.2

COUNCILLORS REPORTS

11.

MOTIONS AND NOTICES OF MOTION

11.1

GASOLINE-POWERED LANDSCAPING EQUIPMENT

Councillor Johanson provided the following motion for consideration:  

• RECOMMENDATION

  That Council directs staff to bring forward a corporate report on how the city can phase out and transition personal and commercial use of gasoline-powered landscaping equipment by 2024. The basis of the report will be the City of Vancouver’s Member Motion B.4 and include the negative effect these tools on health.

11.2

REQUEST FOR A NEW TITLE FOR THE FEDERAL "INDIAN ACT"

At the January 24, 2022 regular Council meeting Council adopted the following resolution:

THAT Council endorse a letter be forwarded to all cities/municipalities in British Columbia, to support White Rock in requesting the repeal of the name “Indian Act” (Act) and further

This request for support is for name change only and it is not the intent to impact the legality and wording of the Act;

If the support brings about change the final naming process would be fully directed by our First Nation neighbours.

At this time the resolution has been placed in the format to be forwarded to the Lower Mainland Government Association (LMLGA) followed by the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM):  

• RECOMMENDATION

  WHEREAS The title "Indian Act" (Act) is outdated, and the terminology is insulting to many;

  WHEREAS It is not the intent to impact the legality and wording of the Act; 

  THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED: The title of the Act be formally amended whereby the final naming process would be directed by First Nation representatives.

12.

NOTICES OF MOTION

13.

RELEASE OF ITEMS FROM CLOSED COUNCIL MEETINGS

None

14.

OTHER BUSINESS

14.1

2022 GRANTS-IN-AID COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS

Mayor Walker informs of the appointments he has made to serve on the Grants-in-Aid Sub Committee (Standing Committee established and appointed by the Mayor in accordance with the Community Charter) for 2022:

• Councillor Chesney, Chairperson
• Councillor Johanson
• Councillor Manning
• Councillor Kristjanson, Alternate

14.2

2022 AUGUST CONTRACT COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS

Mayor Walker informs of the appointments he has made to serve on the August Contract Committee (Standing Committee established and appointed by the Mayor in accordance with the Community Charter) for 2022:

• Councillor Manning, Chairperson
• Councillor Johanson
• Councillor Kristjanson
• Councillor Trevelyan, Alternate

15.

CONCLUSION OF THE FEBRUARY 7, 2022 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING