The Corporation of the
CITY OF WHITE ROCK

Regular Council Meeting
AGENDA

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 4:00 P.m. - 7:00 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 April 28, 2025 as circulated.

3.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT the Corporation of the City of White Rock Council adopt the meeting minutes of April 14, 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

NEW WESTMINSTER & DISTRICT LABOUR COUNCIL - DAY OF MOURNING

Angela Jensen, New Westminster & District Labour Council to attend to inform regarding the Day of Mourning, April 28, 2025 in recognition of those who have suffered from workplace injury, accident or disease and to provide information on workers' health and safety issues, WorkSafeBC regulatory reviews and/or changes that have impacted BC's workplace accident and fatality rates.

5.1.b

WHITE ROCK HOMEOWNERS AND TAXPAYERS SOCIETY - KPMG FINANCIAL REPORT COMMENTS

Gary Gumley, White Rock Homeowners and Taxpayers Society, to attend to provide comments on the KPMG financial report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024.

5.2

PETITIONS

None

6.

PRESENTATIONS AND CORPORATE REPORTS

6.1

PRESENTATIONS (10 MINUTES)

None

6.2

CORPORATE REPORTS

6.2.a

WHAT WE HEARD REPORT ENGAGEMENT ROUND #1 - NORTH BLUFF ROAD CORRIDOR STUDY

Corporate report dated April 28, 2025 from the Director of Planning and Development Services titled "What We Heard Report Engagement Round #1 - North Bluff Corridor Study".

Representative(s) from Urban Systems Limited will be in attendance to provide a presentation on this topic.

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council receive for information the corporate report dated April 28, 2025, from the Director of Planning and Development Services, titled “What We Heard Report Engagement Round #1 – North Bluff Road Corridor Study”.

6.2.b

CITY OF WHITE ROCK ANNUAL PROPERTY TAX RATES BYLAW, 2025, NO. 2536

Corporate report dated April 28, 2025 from the Director of Financial Services titled "City of White Rock Annual Property Tax Rates Bylaw, 2025, No. 2536".

Note: Bylaw 2536 is on the agenda for consideration of staff recommended first, second and third reading under Item 9.1.a

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council receive the April 28, 2025, corporate report from the Director of Financial Services, titled “City of White Rock Annual Property Tax Rates Bylaw 2025, No. 2536” for information.

6.2.c

BEACH WHEELCHAIRS ACCESS AND STORAGE

Corporate report dated April 28, 2025 from the Director of Engineering and Municipal Operations titled "Beach Wheelchairs Access and Storage".

• RECOMMENDATION

  That Council:

  1. Approve six months storage of beach wheelchairs at the utility room at Memorial Park washroom subject to an organization stepping forward to manage all aspects of a beach wheelchair program.
  2. Directs staff to work with the Self Advocates of Semiahmoo (SAS) to reach out to find an organization willing to manage a beach wheelchair program.

6.2.d

CONTRACT AWARD - COLDICUTT AVENUE DRAINAGE AND WATER UPGRADES PHASE 1

Corporate report dated April 28, 2025 from the Manager, Engineering, titled "Contract Award - Coldicutt Avenue Drainage and Water Upgrades - Phase 1".

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council receive the corporate report dated April 28, 2025, from the Manager of Engineering, titled “Contract Award - Coldicutt Avenue Drainage and Water Upgrades Phase 1” and

  1. Approve the award of the Coldicutt Avenue Drainage and Water Upgrades Phase 1 to Sandpiper Contracting LLP in the amount of $982,526 (excluding GST);
  2. Authorize the pre-approved contingency in the amount of $268,934 (approximately 25% of the design and contracting costs) to support the project; and
  3. Authorize the Director of Engineering and Municipal Operations to execute all contract documentation required for the project.

7.

MINUTES AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF COMMITTEES

7.1

SELECT COMMITTEE MINUTES

• RECOMMENDATION

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

  • Public Art and Culture Advisory Committee - April 9, 2025
  • Internal Community Hub Steering Committee - April 16, 2025
  • Housing Advisory Committee - April 16, 2025

7.2

SELECT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

7.2.a

PUBLIC ART AND CULTURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (COUNCILLOR PARTRIDGE, CHAIRPERSON)

7.2.a.a

MISSING PUBLIC ART SIGNAGE

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council approve up to $3500 be allocated from the Public Art and Placemaking Fund to replace the missing public art signage for The Passenger, located in front of the museum, and for Walking on Sunshine, located in Terry Parr Plaza on East Beach.

7.2.b

INTERNAL COMMUNITY HUB STEERING COMMITTEE (COUNCILLOR LAWRENCE, CHAIRPERSON)

7.2.b.a

COMMUNITY HUB COMMUNICATIONS PLAN

• RECOMMENDATION #1

  THAT the Internal Community Hub Steering Committee recommends that the Community Hub Communications Plan be presented to Council at their next scheduled meeting (April 28, 2025).

  
  Note: Once the Committee recommendation has been considered and if approved the Senior Project Manager, Community Hub, and the Manager of Communications and Government Relations will attend to provide their presentation to Council.
  
  

7.2.b.b

CORRESPONDENCE FROM CUPE LOCAL 718

Note: The letter from CUPE Local 718, in correlation to the Committe recommendation, is attached for Council's information and receipt. 

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT the Internal Community Hub Steering Committee recommends that the letter from CUPE Local 718, dated April 16, 2025, be placed on the April 28, 2025 Regular Council agenda for information and Council receipt. 

8.

POLICIES

None

9.

BYLAWS AND PERMITS

9.1

BYLAWS

9.1.a

BYLAW 2536 - WHITE ROCK ANNUAL PROPERTY TAX RATES BYLAW, 2025, NO. 2536

Bylaw 2536 - A bylaw for the levying of rates on land and improvements and to provide for the payment of taxes and user fees for the year 2025.

Note: Bylaw 2536 was the subject of a corporate report under Item 6.2.b

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council give first, second, and third reading to "Annual Property Tax Rates Bylaw, 2025, No. 2536".

9.1.b

BYLAW 2517 - WHIITE ROCK ZONING BYLAW, 2024, NO. 2506, AMENDMENT NO. 3, 2024, NO. 2517 [HOUSEKEEPING AMENDMENTS]

Bylaw 2517 - A bylaw to amend the White Rock Zoning Bylaw to refine general regulations that apply to zones that contain Small Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH) and to further clarify provisions for the development of SSMUH.

In accordance with sections 464(2) and 467 of the Local Government Act, Notice of Waiver of a Public Hearing was advertised in the April 3 and 10 editions of the Peace Arch News. 

Bylaw 2517 received three (3) readings on April 14, 2025 and is on the agenda for consideration of final reading.

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council give final reading to "White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2024, No. 2506, Amendment No.3, 2024, No. 2517".

9.2

PERMITS

None

10.

CORRESPONDENCE

10.1

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.

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

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council receive correspondence Item 10.1.a - 10.1.b as circulated. 

10.1.a

CITY OF BURNABY RESOLUTION - PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT FINANCING AMENDMENTS

Correspondence dated April 16, 2025 from the City of Burnaby providing their motion to the Province regarding Proposed Development Financing Amendments, and requesting other Metro Vancouver member municipalities support their initiative. 

10.1.b

METRO VANCOUVER - METRO 2050 TYPE 2 PROPOSED AMENDMENT - CITY OF DELTA (4800 AND 5133 SPRINGS BOULEVARD

Correspondence dated April 17, 2025 from Metro Vancouver.

Note: Staff do not have concerns with this proposal, as it does not affect the City of White Rock. Council may still provide comments to Metro Vancouver on the correspondence if they so choose.

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council authorize the Director of Corporate Administration to respond to the Metro Vancouver Board stating that the City does not object to the Metro 2050 Type 2 Proposed Amendment regarding the City of Delta (4800 and 5133 Springs Boulevard).

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

TREES AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE FROM THE CITY FOR PLANTING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF WHITE ROCK

Councillor Chesney provided the following Motion for consideration at this time:  

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council direct that trees be made available for purchase by White Rock residents through the City to be planted on private property.

12.2

NOTICES OF MOTION

13.

RELEASE OF ITEMS FROM CLOSED COUNCIL MEETINGS

14.

OTHER BUSINESS

15.

CONCLUSION OF THE APRIL 28, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING