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 October 4, 2021 as circulated.

  • RECOMMENDATION

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

    • September 20, 2021.

Members from Friends of the Pier and the Rotary Club of Semiahmoo (White Rock) to attend to provide an update on fundraising for the Pier.

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 ClerksOffice@whiterockcity.ca with Question and Answer Period noted in the subject line.

As of 8:30 a.m., September 29, 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).

Clint Morrison and Clem Andrews, Surrey Special Olympics, to attend to discuss Special Olympic programs offered in Surrey and potential fundraising opportunities. 

Michael Weiner to appear as a delegation in regard to City Policy 611 to notify how he has been impacted in terms of a request for deposit for the tree removal and replacement.   

Note:  Policy 611 - Tree Management on City Lands has been attached for reference purposes

Marko Dekovic, Vice-President, Global Containers Terminals (GST) to appear electronically as a delegation to provide an update on the proposed GST Delta Port Berth Four Expansion Project (DP4).

None

Sean Galloway, Director of Regional Planning and Electoral Area Services, and Erin Rennie, Senior Planner, Growth Management and Transportation, Metro Vancouver to appear electronically to provide a presentation and update on Metro 2050.

Eve Hou, Manager, Policy Development, to appear electronically to provide a presentation and update on Translinks' Transport 2050 plan.

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

Corporate report dated October 4, 2021 from the Acting Director of Financial Services titled "2021 Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2020, No. 2369, Amendment No. 4, 2021, No. 2400".

Note:  Bylaw 2400 is on the agenda for consideration under Item 8.1.d

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council receive for information the October 4, 2021, corporate report from the Acting Director, Financial Services, titled “2021 Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2020, No. 2369, Amendment No. 4, 2021, No. 2400.”

Corporate report dated October 4, 2021 from the Director of Corporate Administration titled "White Rock Sign Bylaw, No. 1923, Amendment No. 4, Bylaw 2021 No. 2380 (Election Signage)".

Note:  Bylaw 2380 is on the agenda for consideration under Item 8.1.f

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council receive the October 4, 2021 corporate report from the Director of Corporate Administration titled “White Rock Sign Bylaw, No. 1923, Amendment No. 4, Bylaw 2021, No. 2380 (Election Signage)”.

Corporate report dated October 4, 2021 from the Director of Engineering and Municipal Operations titled "Solid Waste Bylaw Update".

Note: Bylaw 2402 is on the agenda for consideration under Item 8.1.e.

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council:

    1. Receive the September 20, 2021, corporate report from the Director of Engineering and Municipal Operations, titled “Solid Waste Bylaw Update;”
    2. Approve the regular full time Solid Waste Coordinator position in advance of adopting the 2022 Financial Plan to enable recruitment for this position in Fall 2021;
    3. Direct staff to procure a contractor to provide solid waste collection services for multifamily (MF) and institutional, commercial, and industrial (ICI) properties, and user-pay bulky waste collection services for single family (SF), MF and ICI; and
    4. Approve the first, second, and third reading of the Collection, Removal, Disposal and Recycling of Solid Waste Bylaw which stipulates that MF and ICI properties can opt into the City managed collection services beginning January 30, 2023, and must transition by March 27, 2023, or the termination date of any private solid waste service agreement that was entered into prior to the Bylaw adoption date.

Corporate report dated October 4, 2021 from the Director of Engineering and Municipal Operations titled "Centre Street Walkway - Design Options".

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council:

    1. Support R.F. Binnie & Associates’ Centre Street Walkway Preliminary Design Option B, as it is more walkable, sustainable, and cost-effective; and
    2. Direct staff to proceed with the detailed design and construction of Option B.

Corporate report dated October 4, 2021 from the Director of Engineering and Municipal Operations titled "Parker Street and Marine Drive Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon - Update".

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council:

    1. Receive the letter “Marine Drive/Parker Street Intersection Proposed Treatment” dated May 7, 2021 from Scott Neuman, P.Eng., General Manager, Engineering, City of Surrey; and
    2. Direct staff to work with the City of Surrey to identify mutually agreed upon traffic safety improvements along Marine Drive between Finlay Street and Stayte Road and to advise Council of the preliminary design details and estimates.

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

  • Solid Waste Pickup for Multi-Family: Council report included on the October 4th agenda with a request for approval for a solid waste coordinator position to immediately start work on identifying the collection needs of approximately 400 locations.  Included will also be proposed bylaw to switch collection of multi-family and commercial to the City (who will hire a single contractor.   

  • Housing Needs / Affordable Housing:  No Update at this time

  • Community Amenity Contribution "Shovel-in-the-Ground" Projects

    - Bay Street Beach Access Ramp:  Nearly complete, final grouting and paving to be done in the next two (2) weeks.  Work is also underway improving the Cypress Street access ramp.  The ramp and the rip rap stood up extremely well to the recent storm. 

    - Emerson Park Playground Upgrade:  RFP submissions from five (5) proponents based on the public consultation process are under review for this 4160K project.  Further work on this and other playgrounds using the $1M Community Amenity Contributions (CAC's) will be tendered separately - all work to be starting in the spring 2022.  

     - Maccaud Park Upgrade (funded from CAC's):  Council selection design option 2A on September 20th, detailed designed in now underway for work scheduled in spring 2022.

    - Centre Street Hillside Walkway Upgrade:  Council report included on the October 4th agenda, discussions with property owners regarding encroachments continue

    - Options for Upgrading Multiple Hillside Walkways (Road Ends) to Waterfront:  Upgrades to walkways, including Vidal Street Walkway, are ongoing using Parks operational funds.  Longer term more extensive capital projects will be identified as staff work through these preliminary upgrades. 

  •  City Relationship with Semiahmoo First Nation:  No new updates at this time 
  • RECOMMENDATION

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

    • Governance and Legislation Committee - September 20, 2021;
    • Land Use and Planning Committee - September 20, 2021;
    • Finance and Audit Committee - September 22, 2021;
    • Economic Development Advisory Committee - September 7, 2021;
    • Arts and Cultural Advisory Committee - September 9, 2021;
    • Public Art Advisory Committee - September 14, 2021;
    • History and Heritage Advisory Committee - September 15, 2021; and,
    • Environmental Advisory Committee - September 23, 2021.

Note: Suggested work plans to be referred to staff to ensure they coincide with current staff work plans and Council Priorities.  

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council approve the 2021-2022 Economic Development Advisory Committee Work Plan, comprised of the following task/activities (unapproved work plan attached):

    1. Explore all grant opportunities related to economic development.
    2. Review, provide input on and approve draft versions of the Economic Development Strategic Plan.
    3. Recommend appropriate report card metrics for the updated Economic Development Strategic Plan.
    4. Create a permanent Tourism position in the city for an experienced individual who can accomplish increasing day and overnight visits to White Rock.
    5. Encourage more festivals, for example, birding, kite boarding and vegan food (off season events).
    6. Attract more tourism to White Rock by installing digital kiosks (one Uptown, one on Marine Drive and one at Memorial Park).
    7. Review zoning and bylaws related to different accommodation needs.
    8. Re-open Martin Street to two-way traffic from Marine Drive to Victoria Avenue. 
    9. Create a multi-use plaza from Vidal Street to Martin Street on Marine Drive to facilitate more patio space for businesses, traffic calming and a larger special event space.
    10. Recommend that City Council consider a request that allows the Economic Development Advisory Committee to form a sub-committee/working group to review options for re-establishing a publicly accessible west wharf float facility for the summer of 2022.
    11. Open discussions with TransLink to review the frequency and effectiveness of public transport options, specifically focusing on routes from Uptown to Marine Drive.
    12. Initiate a review of walking/cycling off-street corridors in uptown White Rock with a focus on completing a walking/cycling pathway from Centennial Park to Miramar Plaza.
    13. Focus on small retail in the town centre.
    14. Invite a higher education institution to open a White Rock campus, for example, Emily Carr White Rock Fine Arts Campus, Tech BC White Rock Institute of Science or Kwantlen University College. 
    15. Establish tax beak incentives to attract more businesses, for example, the first year is discounted for property tax for building owners or rentals (rebates given to building owners for their renters). 
    16. Develop a working plan to create a tech friendly environment.
    17. Actively seek and reclaim underutilized, undervalued or distressed City land, such as back alleys, former industrial, or land that is subject to easements or rights of ways.
    18. Develop a future plan to repurpose mini commercial economic zones throughout the city, for example, a back alley brewery row, art clubs or pop-up theater station, or city business zones. 
    19. Develop an exposure plan for corporate sponsorships of City Initiatives.

Note: Draft Cultural Strategic Plan document attached for reference purposes.  

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council direct staff to design a draft cover page for the Cultural Strategic Plan document that displays two (2) photos, a beach photo and an uptown photo, to visually link these two areas of the City, to be presented to the Committee for their review at their October 14, 2021 meeting.

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council direct staff to connect with volunteers in the arts community to obtain information and recommendations around creating an Arts Endowment Fund, to report back to the Committee at the October 14, 2021 meeting.

Note: Draft Cultural Strategic Plan document attached under item 7.2.b.a.

Note: Council to determine if this is a priority and if so, this recommendation will be forwarded to the budget process. 

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT further to Council previously endorsing Cultural Strategic Plan Item 2.1.1: “Conduct an Arts and Culture Opportunity and Needs Assessment (including City owned, leased or privately owned dedicated arts spaces). As well as the possibility of merging a new seniors’ programming facility with arts and cultural needs. Access grants if possible,” that Council expedite this project by allocating an amount of up to $25,000 to the Committee before November 2021, to be used to hire a consultant to conduct the Needs Assessment. 

 Note: Suggested work plans to be referred to staff to ensure they coincide with current staff work plans and Council Priorities.  

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council approve the additions discussed and populated in the 2021-2022 Work Plan document during the Committee's September 9, 2021 meeting (unapproved Work Plan attached).

Note: Draft Intersection Art Plan attached for information. 

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council accept the approved Intersection Art Plan and direct staff to proceed with this project.

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council direct staff to prepare a report on the requirements for developing a Murals on Construction Hoarding policy.

Note: Suggested work plans to be referred to staff to ensure they coincide with current staff work plans and Council Priorities. 

Note: Refer back to staff as there was previous work done on this topic working with the Museum.

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council approve that a working group (comprised of committee members G. Gumley, A. Gupta and a staff liaison) is formed to investigate the history and significance of Memorial Park’s name, as well as to investigate the possibility of changing the name and whether there is community interest in doing so.

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council approve that the development of a History and Heritage component on the City website’s Story Map be carried over as a 2021-2022 Work Plan item.

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council approve the Committee holding an extra meeting in early-mid November 2021, as the meeting schedule permits.

Note: Suggested work plans to be referred to staff to ensure they coincide with current staff work plans and Council Priorities. 

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council approve that a priority of the Committee’s 2021-2022 Work Plan be to follow up on implementation of Council Resolution 2020-20 of January 13, 2020, recognizing the ongoing and increasingly pronounced “climate emergency.” The objective would be for the Committee, working with Staff, to develop recommendations on practical measures for the City to help mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change on its citizens and contribute to broader regional, provincial and national efforts to address the critical challenges posed by global warming. This work would proceed on the basis of an update of the framework tabled at the Committee’s February 20, 2020 meeting, based on the framework for the province’s Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program (CARIP).

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council approve that a priority of the Committee’s 2021-2022 Work Plan be that the Committee collaborate with staff to understand where the City stands in terms of Metro Vancouver requirements for the Integrated Stormwater Management Plan (ISMP), how we can meet these requirements, and how we might move further than these requirements in terms of considering an update for the City’s current ISMP.

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council approve that a priority of the Committee’s 2021-2022 Work Plan be the ongoing monitoring of water quality and the investigation of these treatment processes.

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council approve that the Environmental Advisory Committee recommends that Climate Change be their top priority Work Plan item.

8.1

Bylaw 2394 - A Bylaw to amend the White Rock Financial Plan to update Schedules A, B, and C.  This Bylaw was provided first, second and third reading at the September 20 Council meeting.

Note: Advertising for the public written comments in relation to Bylaw 2394 was placed in the Peace Arch News September 30, 2021

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council receive and accept written submissions in regard to the White Rock Financial Plan (2021-2025) Bylaw, 2021, No. 2377, Amendment No. 1, 2021, No. 2394.

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council give final reading to "White Rock Financial Plan (2021-2025) Bylaw, 2021, No. 2377, Amendment No. 1, 2021, No. 2394".

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 by the Governance and Legislation Committee on September 20, 2021, later that evening Council gave the bylaw, as amended to include direction in regard to the timing of staff updating the Council Voting Dashboard, first, second and third reading.  An ad was placed in the Peace Arch News on September 23 and 30, 2021 to notify of the bylaw consideration.  The bylaw is presented for consideration of final reading.  

Note:  The Bylaw has been amended with tracked changes (Section10(5) however it is noted that the requested turn around time is not feasible thus it notes as follows:  

Following Regular or Special Council meeting minutes approval staff will update the Council Voting Dashboard on the City’s website the next day staff resources permit to do so. 

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council give final reading to the "Council and Committee Procedure Bylaw 2021, No. 2393".  

Bylaw 2398 - A Bylaw to amend Schedule "K" of the Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2020, No. 2396 in regards to Parking fees. This bylaw was given first, second and third reading on September 20, 2021 and is presented for final reading at this time.

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council give final reading for "Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2020,
    No. 2369, Amendment No. 3, 2021, No. 2398
    ".

Bylaw 2400 - A Bylaw to amend the White Rock Fees and Charges Bylaw Schedule "K"  in regard to parking fees.

Note: Bylaw 2400 was the subject of a corporate report on this agenda under Item 6.2.b.

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council give first, second and third reading to "2021 Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2020, No. 2369, Amendment No. 4, 2021, No 2400".

Bylaw 2402 - A Bylaw to amend the Collection, Removal, Disposal and Recycling of Solid Waste Bylaw, to provide solid waste collection services to multi-family buildings and institutional, commercial, and industrial buildings.

Note: Bylaw 2402 was the subject of a corporate report on this agenda under Item 6.2.d.

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council give first, second and third reading to "Collection, Removal, Disposal and Recycling of Solid Waste, 2015, Bylaw No. 2084, Amendment Bylaw, 2021, No. 2402".

Bylaw 2380 - A Bylaw to amend the City's sign bylaw in regard to election signage and adds a component in regard to possible ticketing is presented for consideration of first, second and third reading.  

Note:  A corporate report regarding this bylaw is on the agenda under Item 6.2.c. 

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council give first, second and third reading to "White Rock Sign Bylaw, 2010, No. 1923, Amendment No. 4, Bylaw 2021 No. 2380".

Bylaw 2395 - A Bylaw to amend the Ticking for Bylaw Offences Bylaw, 2011, No. 1929 is being presented for consideration of first, second and third reading.

 Note: A corporate report regarding this bylaw is on the agenda under Item 6.2.C.

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council give first, second and third reading to "White Rock Municipal Ticketing Bylaw 2011, No. 1929, Amendment No. 2395".

8.2

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11.1

Councillor Johanson provided the following notice of motion at the September 20, 2021 Regular Council meeting: 

Note:  The motion is a request that will amend Motion No. 2021-245 adopted at the June 28, 2021 regular Council meeting as follows:  

THAT Council endorse a trial period of six (6) months for the dedication of the northwest tennis/pickleball courts at Centennial Park for the use of pickleball only.  

Motion No. 2021-244 was also adopted at the same meeting:  

That Council:

  1. Approve dedicating the northwest tennis/pickleball court at Centennial Park as pickleball only;
  2. Authorize White Rock Pickleball (WRPB) to hire an approved contractor, at their cost, to repaint the lines on the northwest court at Centennial Park for pickleball;
  3. Approve expand the pickleball priority use hours on the northeast tennis/pickleball court at Centennial Park to 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily (and maintain other court times on this court as shared use, first come, first served for tennis or pickleball as per present court use regulations);
  4. Approve the installation of new court use signage to clarify the above changes for the general public; and
  5. Consider funding in the amount of $50K in the City’s 2022-2026 Financial Plan to construct new permanent pickleball courts, new surfacing, line marking, net posts and other court amenities for the northwest court.

Note:  Attached is the electronic tracking numbers of those entering the court used for pickleball.  The counting program includes both ingress and egress from the court and does not distinguish when this is done by the same person .  

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council direct the:  

    1. Trial period for the four (4) dedicated pickleball courts in one (1) tennis court, be reduced from six (6) months to three (3) months ending September 30, 2021; and 

    2. Work needed to make these courts permanent be approved so that they can be available by spring 2022.
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