The Corporation of the
CITY OF WHITE ROCK

Regular Council Meeting
AGENDA

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 4:00 P.m. - 5:00 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 January 27, 2025 as circulated.

3.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT the Corporation of the City of White Rock adopt the meeting minutes of January 13, 2025, as circulated.

3.1

SPECIAL PRESENTATION

3.1.a

CHEQUE PRESENTATION FOR THE WARMING CENTRE - AVA MARIE, GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS SECONDARY SCHOOL 

Ava Marie, Grandview Heights Secondary School (Grade 11), to attend to present Council with a cheque in the total amount of $450 following her fundraising efforts for the Warming Centre. In addition to the monetary amount, 500 pairs of socks and mittens were also donated.

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

SOURCES FOUNDATION - COLDEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR

Abby Gemino and Marc Burchell, Sources Foundation, to attend to provide information about the upcoming Coldest Night of the Year event.

5.1.b

PEACE ARCH CURLING CLUB

Christine Makasoff and Greg Christofferson, Peace Arch Curling Club, to attend to introduce the Club and provide an overview of its history and what it offers to the citizens of White Rock and South Surrey.

5.1.c

INTERNATIONAL YACHT CLUB OF BC

Sue Gibson, International Yacht Club of BC, to attend to discuss the dissolution of the yacht club and the distribution of the remaining Club funds, as well as to request that a Legacy Project associated with the White Rock Pier be considered. 

5.1.d

WHITE ROCK HOMEOWNERS AND TAXPAYERS SOCIETY - WHITE ROCK COMMUNITY HUB PROJECT

Gary Gumley, White Rock Homeowners and Taxpayers Society, to attend to speak in support of the White Rock Community Hub project and to request open discussion with the community about the project so that the public can participate in the decision-making process. 

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 October through December 2024.

6.2

CORPORATE REPORTS

6.2.a

HOUSING TARGET PROGRESS REPORT - REPORTING PERIOD 1.1 (SIX MONTH UPDATE)

Corporate report dated January 27, 2025 from the Director of Planning and Development Services titled "Housing Target Progress Report - Reporting Period 1.1 (Six Month Update)".

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council:

  1. Receive the January 27, 2025, Corporate Report from the Director of Planning and Development Services, titled “Housing Target Progress Report - Reporting Period 1.1 (Six-Month Update)”.
  2. Direct staff to forward “Housing Target Progress Report - Reporting Period 1.1 (Six-Month Update)” as attached as Appendix B to the January 27, 2025, Corporate Report to the Provincial Government’s Housing Targets Branch in accordance with the Housing Supply Act.
  3. Direct staff to publish the “Housing Target Progress Report - Reporting Period 1.1 (Six-Month Update)” attached as Appendix B to the January 27, 2025, Corporate Report on the City’s Webpage.

6.2.b

INITIAL REVIEW OF ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT FOR 1484 JOHNSTON ROAD (ZON00064)

Corporate report dated January 27, 2025 from the Director of Planning and Development Services titled "Initial Review of Zoning Bylaw Amendment for 1484 Johnston Road (ZON00064)".

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council:

  1. Receive for information the corporate report dated January 27, 2025, from the Director of Planning and Development Services, titled " Initial Review of Zoning Bylaw Amendment for 1484 Johnston Road (ZON00064);" and
  2. Direct staff to proceed with preparing a zoning amendment bylaw to permit the permanent use of a non-medical Cannabis Retail Store at 1484 Johnston Road.

6.2.c

REQUEST FOR APPROVAL - WHITE ROCK AFFORDABLE HOUSING STRATEGY (2024 - 2034)

Corporate report dated January 27, 2025 from the Director of Planning and Development Services titled "Request for Approval - White Rock Affordable Housing Strategy (2024 - 2034)".

Note: Housing Advisory Committee meeting minutes and recommendation of support regarding this topic can be viewed under Item 7.1 and 7.2.a 

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council:

  1. Receive the January 27, 2025, Corporate Report from the Director of Planning and Development Services, titled “Request for Approval - Affordable Housing Strategy (2024 – 2034).”
  2. Approve the Affordable Housing Strategy, attached as Appendix A to this January 27, 2025 corporate report.
  3. Direct the Housing Advisory Committee to work on the high priority/short-term initiatives in their 2025-2026 term as listed in Table 2.0 in this January 27, 2025 corporate report.

6.2.d

FIVE CORNERS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT UPDATE

Corporate report dated January 27, 2025 from the Manager of Engineering titled "Five Corners Improvement Project Update".

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council receive the corporate report dated January 27, 2025, from the Manager of Engineering, titled “Five Corners Improvement Project Update” for information; and

  1. Endorse the alternative design concept without a washroom as outlined in the report; and
  2. Direct staff to proceed to the preliminary design stage for the alternative concept.

6.2.e

REDUCING EMISSIONS: TRANSITION TO BATTERY ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT IN CITY PARKS

Corporate report dated January 27, 2025 from the Director of Engineering and Municipal Operations titled "Reducing Emissions: Transition to Battery Electric Equipment in City Parks".

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council:

  1. Receive the January 27, 2025, corporate report from the Director of Engineering and Municipal Operations, titled "Reducing Emissions: Transition to Battery Electric Equipment in City Parks"; and 
     
  2. Endorse continuing conversion from gas to electric powered landscape equipment.

6.2.f

COMMUNITY HUB DEVELOPMENT OPTIONS

Corporate report dated January 27, 2025 from the Chief Administrative Officer titled "Community Hub Development Options".

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council:

  1. Direct staff to pursue Scenario #3A, setting the location for the new Community Hub at 1510 Johnston Road.
  2. Direct staff to perform further analysis to incorporate affordable housing at the site.
  3. Direct staff to approach Sources to formally incorporate their Youth Foundry project into the Community Hub.
  4. Direct staff to initiate discussions with Library staff regarding the selected site.
  5. Direct staff to conduct public consultations to gather feedback on the selected option and refer the Community Hub Committee for further discussion and recommendations to Council.
  6. Direct staff to prepare and initiate Official Community Plan (OCP) and zoning amendments for all necessary sites to make this project viable.

7.

MINUTES AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF COMMITTEES

7.1

SELECT COMMITTEE MINUTES

• RECOMMENDATION

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

  • Housing Advisory Committee - December 3, 2024; and
  • Public Art and Culture Advisory Committee - January 15, 2025.

7.2

SELECT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

7.2.a

HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE (COUNCILLOR LAWRENCE, CHAIRPERSON FOR 2024)

Note: Housing Advisory Strategy is included in the agenda under Item 6.2.c (Attachment A) 

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council endorse the Affordable Housing Strategy document, as presented during the Committee's December 3, 2024 meeting.

8.

POLICIES

None

9.

BYLAWS AND PERMITS

9.1

BYLAWS

9.1.a

BYLAW 2526 - WHITE ROCK DRAINAGE UTILITY USER FEE BYLAW, 2004, NO. 1739, AMENDMENT NO. 12, 2025, NO. 2526

Bylaw 2526 - A bylaw to amend the White Rock Drainage Utility User Fee Bylaw to replace Schedule "A" Drainage Utility Fees. Bylaw 2526 received three (3) readings on January 13, 2025 and is on the agenda for consideration of final reading.

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council give final reading to "White Rock Drainage Utility User Fee Bylaw, 2004, No. 1739, Amendment No. 12, 2025, No. 2526".

9.1.b

BYLAW 2528 - COLLECTION, REMOVAL, DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING OF SOLID WASTE BYLAW 2015, NO. 2084, AMENDMENT NO. 12, 2025, NO. 2528

Bylaw 2528 - A bylaw to amend the Collection, Removal, Disposal and Recycling of Solid Waste Bylaw in relation to Schedule "A" Solid Waste Collection Service Fee. Bylaw 2528 received three (3) readings on January 13, 2025 and is on the agenda for consideration of final reading.

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council give final reading to "Collection, Removal, Disposal and Recycling of Solid Waste Bylaw 2015, No. 2084, Amendment No. 12, 2025 No. 2528”.

9.1.c

BYLAW 2529 - SEWER CONNECTION AND RENTAL CHARGES BYLAW, 1970, NO. 396, AMENDMENT NO. 34, 2025, NO. 2529

Bylaw 2529 - A bylaw to amend the Sewer Connection and Rental Charges Bylaw in relation to Schedule "B" Annual Rental Rates. Bylaw 2529 received three (3) readings on January 13, 2025 and is on the agenda for consideration of final reading.

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council give final reading to "Sewer Connection and Rental Charges Bylaw, 1970, No. 396, Amendment No. 34, 2025, No. 2529”.

9.1.d

BYLAW 2533 - REVENUE ANTICIPATION BYLAW 2025

Bylaw 2533 - A revenue anticipation bylaw providing for the borrowing of sums of money as may be required to meet the current lawful expenditures of the City. Bylaw 2533 received three (3) readings on January 13, 2025 and is on the agenda for consideration of final reading.

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council give final reading to "White Rock Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw, 2025, No. 2533".

9.2

PERMITS

None

10.

CORRESPONDENCE

10.1

CORRESPONDENCE - RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION

Note: Council may wish to refer this matter to staff for consideration and response.

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council receive correspondence item(s) 10.1 a as circulated. 

10.1.a

MINISTRY OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND SOLICITOR GENERAL - CCTV CAMERA FUNDING REQUEST RESPONSE

Correspondence dated January 10, 2025 from Gary Begg, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, in response to the City's funding request for the installation of CCTV cameras in White Rock.

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 JANUARY 27, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING