The Corporation of the
CITY OF WHITE ROCK

Regular Council Meeting
AGENDA

Monday, January 25, 2021 at 7:00 P.m. - 10:30 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

 

The City of White Rock is committed to the health and safety of our community. In keeping with
Ministerial Order No. M192 from the Province of British Columbia, City Council meetings will take
place without the public in attendance at this time until further notice. 

 

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 January 25, 2021 as circulated.

3.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• RECOMMENDATION

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

  • January 11, 2021 Regular Council minutes; and
  • January 18, 2021 Public Hearing minutes for Bylaw 2358 (15561 & 15569 Oxenham Avenue) and 2363 (1485 Fir Street).  

4.

QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD

Due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, in-person Question and Answer Period has been temporarily suspended until further notice. You may forward questions and comments to Mayor and Council by emailing [email protected] with Question and Answer Period noted in the subject line. Your questions and comments will be noted along with answers and placed on the City’s website. You will be notified directly once this has been completed.

As of 8:30 a.m., January 20, 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).

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. January 25, 2021, including “On-Table” information provided with staff responses that are available at the time.

5.

DELEGATIONS AND PETITIONS

5.1

DELEGATIONS

None

5.2

PETITIONS

None

6.

PRESENTATIONS AND CORPORATE REPORTS

6.1

PRESENTATIONS

None

6.2

CORPORATE REPORTS

6.2.a

COVID-19 GLOBAL PANDEMIC VERBAL UPDATE

The Fire Chief to provide a verbal report regarding the COVID-19 Global Pandemic. 

6.2.b

Draft Surveys for Economic Development Strategic Plan Update 

Corporate report dated January 25, 2021 from the Director of Planning and Development Services titled "Draft Surveys for Economic Development Strategic Plan Update".

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council refer the draft Economic Development Strategic Plan update surveys for business and for residents to the Economic Development Advisory Committee for review, prior to distributing the surveys.

6.2.c

2020 Special Events Review and Special Events for 2021

Corporate report from the Director of Recreation and Cultural titled "2020 Special Events Review and Special Events for 2021".

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council approve the following new Special Events for 2021:

  1. Chalk Art Festival, May 29-30, 2021, organized by the White Rock BIA; and
  2. Summer Busker Series, June 5 to August 28, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. (noon) to 4:00 p.m. at various busker locations throughout the City, organized by the White Rock BIA.

6.2.d

White Rock Festival of Lights Event Application Review

Corporate report dated January 25, 2021 from the Director of Recreation and Culture titled "Whit Rock Festival of Lights Event Application Review".

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council approve the 2021 White Rock Festival of Lights (WRFL) as a “Category C” special event under the conditions outlined in this corporate report.

6.2.e

Antique Fire Truck Options

Corporate report dated January 25, 2021 from the Director of Engineering and Municipal Operations and the Fire Chief titled " Antique Fire Truck Options". 

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council directs staff to request the White Rock Firefighters’ Union to relocate the antique fire truck from the Parks Yard.

6.2.f

Contract Award - Fire Hall Roof Replacement

Corporate report dated January 25, 2021 from the Director of Engineering and Municipal Operations titled "Contract Award - Fire Hall Roof Replacement". 

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council:

  1. Approve the award of the Fire Hall Roof Replacement project to Langley Roofing Co. Ltd. in the amount of $225,700 (excluding GST); and
  2. Direct staff to realign capital projects in the Financial Plan to accommodate these unbudgeted increases.

6.2.g

Street and Traffic Bylaw Amendment - Johnston Road Speed Limit Reduction

Corporate report dated January 25, 2021 from the Director of Engineering and Municipal Operations titled "Street and Traffic Bylaw Amendment - Johnston Road Speed Limit Reduction".

Note:  The noted Bylaw No. 2374 is placed on the agenda as Item 8.1.a. for Council consideration at that time.  

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council receive the January 25, 2021 corporate report from the Director of Engineering and Municipal Operations titled "Street and Traffic Amendment - Johnston Road Speed Limited Reduction".  

7.

MINUTES AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF COMMITTEES

7.1

STANDING AND SELECT COMMITTEE MINUTES

• RECOMMENDATION

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

  Finance and Audit Committee - December 7, 2020;

  Land Use and Planning Committee - November 16, 2020;

  Land Use and Planning Committee - January 11, 2021;

  Seniors Advisory Committee - January 5, 2021; and,

  Environmental Advisory Committee - January 7, 2021.

7.2

STANDING AND SELECT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

7.2.a

Land Use and Planning Committee - January 11, 2021 (Chairperson, Councillor Chesney)

Note:  From the January 11, 2021 Land Use and Planning Committee Minutes:

• The Land Use and Planning Committee recommended Bylaw No. 2371, as amended, be given first and second readings and direct staff to schedule the public hearing.  Bylaw No.  2371 will be considered under Item 8.1.b. of this agenda.
• Application for Liquor License Referral - 1122 Vidal Street was addressed at the January 11, 2021 Regular Council Meeting
• Application for "Beachway" 15654/64/74 North Bluff Road / 1570/80 Maple Street and 1593 Lee Street was addressed at the January 11, 2021 Regular Council meeting

7.2.a.a

ADVANCEMENT OF APPLICATON FOR 15733 THRIFT AVENUE - Recommendation #1

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council direct staff to advance the zoning amendment application at 15733 Thrift Avenue to the next stage in the application review process.

8.

BYLAWS AND PERMITS

8.1

BYLAWS

8.1.a

BYLAW 2374 - STREET AND TRAFFIC BYLAW, 1999, NO. 1529, AMENDMENT NO. 7, BYLAW 2021, NO. 2374

Bylaw 2374 - A bylaw to replace Schedule B and Schedule D of the Street and Traffic Bylaw with a new Schedule B showing Street Classifications and Speed Limits. The bylaw is placed on the agenda for consideration of first, second and third reading at this time.  

Note:  Bylaw 2374 is brought forward from Item 6.2.g corporate report placed earlier on the agenda.   

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council give first, second and third reading to the "Street and Traffic Bylaw, 1999, No. 1529, Amendment No. 7, Bylaw 2021, No. 2374".  

8.1.b

BYLAW 2371 - White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2012, No. 2000, Amendment (Accessible Parking Standards) Bylaw, 2021, No.2371

Bylaw 2371 - A bylaw to amend the White Rock Zoning Bylaw in regard to accessible parking.  This item was discussed at the January 11, 2021 Land Use and Planning Committee meeting.  The Committee recommended Council give first and second reading as amended (minutes attached to this agenda under Item 7.1)  

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council give first and second readings to “White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2012, No. 2000, Amendment (Accessible Parking Standards) Bylaw, 2021, No.2371”.

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council direct staff to schedule the public hearing for “White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2012, No. 2000, Amendment (Accessible Parking Standards) Bylaw, 2021, No. 2371.”

8.1.c

BYLAW 2372 - REVENUE ANTICIPATED BORROWING BYLAW, 2021, NO. 2372

Bylaw 2372 - A bylaw providing for the borrowing of sums of money as may be requisite to meet the current lawful expenditures of the City. The bylaw was given first, second and third reading at the January 11, 2021 Regular Council meeting and is now presented for consideration of final reading at this time.  

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council give final reading to the "Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw, 2021, No. 2372".

8.1.d

BYLAW 2358 - WHITE ROCK ZONING BYLAW 2012, NO. 2000, AMENDMENT (RS-4 - 15561/15569 OXENHAM AVENUE) BYLAW, 2020, NO. 2

Bylaw 2358 - A bylaw to amend the "White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2012, No. 2000" as amended to permit the subsequent subdivision of the two (2) lots into three (3) and allow for the construction of a new single family dwelling on each new lot; three (3) new homes in place of two (2).  The project / bylaw was given first and second reading at the September 28, 2020 Regular Council meeting.  The public hearing was held January 18, 2021.  The bylaw is now presented for consideration of third reading.  

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council give third reading to "White Rock Zoning Bylaw 2012, No. 2000, Amendment (RS-4 - 15561/15569 Oxenham Avenue) Bylaw, 2020, No. 2358".  

• RECOMMENDATION

  That Council direct staff to resolve the following issues prior to final adoption:

  1. Ensure that all engineering requirements and issues including servicing agreement completion are addressed to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering and Municipal Operations; and
  2. Demolish the existing building and structures to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering and Municipal Operations.

8.1.e

BYLAW 2363 - WHITE ROCK ZONING BYLAW, 2012, NO. 2000, AMENDMENT (CD-64 - 1485 FIR STREET) BYLAW, 2020, NO. 2363

Bylaw 2363 -  A bylaw to amend the "White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2012, No. 2000" as amended to permit the construction of a six-storey 80-unit rental residential building over two (2) levels of underground parking. The project / bylaw was given first and second reading at the October 19, 2020 Regular Council meeting.  The public hearing was held January 18, 2021.  The bylaw is now presented for consideration of third reading.  

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council give third reading to "White Rock Zoning Bylaw 2012, No. 2000, Amendment (CD-64 - 1485 Fiir Street) Bylaw, 2020, No. 2363".  

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council direct staff to resolve the following issues prior to final adoption, if Bylaw No. 2363 is given Third Reading after the Public Hearing:

  1. Ensure that all engineering requirements and issues, including dedication of a 5.0 metre by 5.0 metre corner cut on the corner of the site at Fir Street and Russell Avenue, intersection improvements including ‘watch for pedestrian’ signage as well as tactile paving on the northwest and northeast corners of George Lane and Thrift Avenue, and completion of a servicing agreement, are addressed to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering and Municipal Operations;
  2. Finalization of the Tenant Relocation Plan and adoption of a Housing Agreement Bylaw; and
  3. Consolidation of the existing three (3) lots and demolition of the existing residential building; and 

  THAT pending adoption of “White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2012, No. 2000, Amendment (CD-64 – 1485 Fir Street) Bylaw, 2020, No. 2363,” Council consider issuance of Development Permit No. 432 for 1485 Fir Street.

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 - 9.1.d.

9.1.a

CITY OF NELSON: VACCINATION PRIORTY FOR ESSENTIAL CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE EMPLOYEES

Letter dated January 8, 2021 from the City of Nelson to A. Dix, Minister of Health, to inform of their request of the inclusion of essential municipal critical infrastructure employees in the second priority group of the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out.

9.1.b

CITY OF NORTH VANCOUVER: PROVINCE WIDE BAN ON ANTICOAGULANT RODENTICIDES

Letter dated January 11, 2021 from the City of North Vancouver to the Honourable G. Heyman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy and Minister Responsible for TransLink to inform of their formal ban of the use of anticoagulant rodenticides on all municipal property and requesting support for a BC wide ban of the same as well as requested to find new ways to address the rodent population that does not threaten the wellbeing of other animals dwelling within urban areas. 

Note:  Council may consider supporting the initiative for a BC wide ban of the use of anticoagulant rodenticides 

9.1.c

PEACE ARCH HOSPITAL FOUNDATION - HEALTHY COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAM

Letter dated January 15, 2021 from the Peace Arch Hospital Foundation (PAHF) to inform G. Passmore of Sources Community Resources that their letter of intent towards the PAHF Community Grant Program has been accepted and they have been invited to continue the application process which concludes February 15, 2021.  

Note:  Council may wish to consider a letter of support for the Sources Community Resources application for this grant opportunity.  

9.1.d

SOFTBALL B.C: COVID RELIEF FUNDING

Email dated December 15, 2020 from Softball B.C. requesting financial support for softball athletes attending the Canada Summer games in 2022.

Note: Council may wish to refer to the financial plan process.

10.

MAYOR AND COUNCILLOR REPORTS

10.1

MAYOR’S REPORT

10.2

COUNCILLORS REPORTS

11.

MOTIONS AND NOTICES OF MOTION

11.1

MOTIONS

11.2

NOTICES OF MOTION

12.

RELEASE OF ITEMS FROM CLOSED COUNCIL MEETINGS

13.

OTHER BUSINESS

14.

CONCLUSION OF THE JANUARY 25, 2021 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING