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 April 17, 2023 as amended to

    • Include two On Table submissions for Question and Answer Period from G. Gumley (Item 4); and
    • Delete the delegation scheduled for this evening under Item 5.1.a.  
  • RECOMMENDATION

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

    • March 27, 2023 Regular Council as amended include Councillor Klassen as voting in the positive in regard to Item 6.2.c; and 
    • March 27, 2023 Public Meeting (Development Variance Permit No. 450 - 1588 Johnston Road).

The Semiahmoo Secondary Thunderbirds senior basketball team were in attendance to be recognized for their record-breaking season and their Provincial Championship win.

The Regular Meeting will recess in order to consider a Public Hearing regarding the following proposed application:

  • Bylaw 2451- 15495 Oxenham Avenue

The Regular Meeting will reconvene following the adjournment or conclusion of the Public Hearing.

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council:

    1. Postpone the April 17, 2023 Regular Council meeting at this time until the adjournment or conclusion of the Public Hearing for the following application:
      • Bylaw 2451 - 15495 Oxenham Avenue; and 

    2. Directly following the Public Hearing the Regular Council will be reconvened in the City's Council Chambers.

The Regular Meeting was reconvened at 7:12 p.m. following the adjournment or conclusion of the Public Hearing for the following application:

  • Bylaw 2451 - 15495 Oxenham Avenue

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 [email protected] with Question and Answer Period noted in the subject line.


As of 8:30 a.m., April 12, 2023, there was one (1) Question and Answer period submission received:

  • Email dated March 31, 2023 from J. Longworth, White Rock, regarding traffic and safety concerns at the Five Corners crosswalk, as well as concerns around sidewalk maintenance. 
    A response from staff, dated April 11, 2023, has been attached to the submission for information purposes.  

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. April 17 2023 , including “On-Table” information provided with staff responses that are available at the time.

Member(s) of the New Westminster & District Labour Council to attend in recognition of that Day or Mourning for workers killed and injured on the job.

None

Staff Sergeant Pauls to provide a presentation to update Council regarding their January - March 2022 Quarterly report.

Corporate report dated April 17, 2023 from the Director of Financial Services titled "City of White Rock Financial Plan (2023-2027) Bylaw, 2023, No. 2458".


Note: Bylaw 2458 is on the agenda for consideration of first, second and third readings under Item 8.1.a

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council receive for information the April 17, 2023, corporate report from the Director of Financial Services, titled “City of White Rock Financial Plan (2023-2027) Bylaw, 2023, No. 2458”.

Corporate report dated April 17, 2023 from the Director of Financial Services titled "City of White Rock Annual Property Tax Rates Bylaw, 2023, No. 2461".


Note: Bylaw 2461 is on the agenda for consideration of first, second and third reading under Item 8.1.b

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council receive for information the April 17, 2023, corporate report from the Director of Financial Services, titled “City of White Rock Annual Property Tax Rates Bylaw 2023, No. 2461”.

Corporate report dated April 17, 2023 from the Director of Financial Services titled "White Rock Annual Utility Rates Bylaw 2023".


Note:  Bylaws 2462, 2463, 2464 and 2465 are on the agenda for consideration of first, second and third reading under Items 8.1.c - 8.1.f

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council receive the April 17, 2023, corporate report from the Director of Financial Services, titled “White Rock Annual Utility Rates Bylaws 2023” for consideration and subsequent approval and adoption.

Corporate report dated April 17, 2023 from the Director of Engineering and Municipal Services titled "2023 Paving Program - Contract Award".

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council:

    1. Receive for information the corporate report dated April 17, 2023, from the Director of Engineering and Municipal Operations, titled “2023 Paving Program – Contract Award;”
    2. Give advance approval of carryover of 2022 budget of $645,000 and 2023 budget of $500,000; and,
    3. Approve the award of a contract for the 2023 Paving Program to Mainland Construction Material ULC dba Winvan Paving for $1,007,725.80 (excluding GST).

Corporate report dated April 17, 2023 from the Director of Planning and Development Services titled "Initial Review of 1454 Oxford Street - Building B Unit Count Change".


Note: Bylaw 2467 (and report recommendations 2-4) are on the agenda for consideration under Item 8.4.g.

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council receive for information the corporate report dated April 17, 2023, from the Director of Planning and Development Services titled "Initial Review of 1454 Oxford Street - Building B Unit Count Change".

     

Corporate report dated April 17, 2023 from the Director of Planning and Development Services titled "Information Report Update - Application for Liquor Primary Licence for 15165 Russell Avenue (LL 22-035).

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council receive for information the corporate report dated April 17, 2023, from the Director of Planning and Development Services, titled "Information Report Update- Application for a Liquor Primary Licence at 15165 Russell Avenue (LL 22-035)."

Corporate report dated April 17, 2023 from the Director of Planning and Development Services titled "15704, 15724/28/38/48/58/70 North Bluff Road – Courtyard Commons – Height Change".


Note: Bylaw 2435 (and report recommendations 2-4) are on the agenda for consideration under Item 8.4.h 

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council receive for information the corporate report dated April 17, 2023, from the Director of Planning and Development Services, titled "15704, 15724/28/38/48/58/70 North Bluff Road – Courtyard Commons – Height Change."

  • RECOMMENDATION

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

    • Finance and Audit Committee, March 27, 2023.

8.1

 

Bylaw 2458 - A bylaw to adopt a Financial Plan for 2023 to 2027.


Note: This bylaw was the subject of a corporate report under Item 6.2.a

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council give first, second and third reading to "City of White Rock Financial Plan (2023-2027) Bylaw, 2023, No. 2458".

Bylaw 2461 - 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 2023.


Note: This bylaw was the subject of a corporate report under Item 6.2.b

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council give first, second and third reading to "City of White Rock Annual Property Tax Rates Bylaw 2023, No. 2461".

Bylaw 2462 - A bylaw to amend the White Rock Collection, Removal, Disposal and Recycling of Solid Waste Bylaw 2015, No. 2084.


Note: This bylaw was the subject of a corporate report under Item 6.2.c.

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council give first, second and third reading to “White Rock Collection, Removal, Disposal and Recycling of Solid Waste Bylaw 2015, No. 2084, Amendment No. 7, 2023 No. 2462”.

Bylaw 2463 - A bylaw to amend the White Rock Drainage Utility User Fee Bylaw, 2004, No. 1739.


Note: This bylaw was the subject of a corporate report under Item 6.2.c.

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council give first, second and third reading to “White Rock Drainage Utility User Fee Bylaw, 2004 No. 1739, Amendment Bylaw, 2023, No. 2463".  

Bylaw 2464 - A bylaw to amend the White Rock Sewer Connection and Rental Charges Bylaw, 1970, No. 396.


Note: This bylaw was the subject of a corporate report under Item 6.2.c.

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council give first, second and third reading to “White Rock Sanitary Sewer Connection and Rental Charges Bylaw, 1970, No. 396, Amendment Bylaw, 2023, No. 2464”.

Bylaw 2465 - A bylaw to amend the White Rock Secondary Suite Service Fee Bylaw, 2012, No. 2009.


Note: This bylaw was the subject of a corporate report under Item 6.2.c.

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council give first, second and third reading to “White Rock Secondary Suite Service Fee Bylaw, 2012, No. 2009, Amendment No. 7, 2023, No. 2465.”

Bylaw 2467 - A bylaw to amend the White Rock Zoning Bylaw to allow for a change in the number of units in Building B (from 43 to 125 units) at 1454 Oxford Street. The OCP and Zoning Amendment for this property were adopted by Council in 2017. 

  • RECOMMENDATION #1

    THAT Council give first and second reading to Zoning Bylaw, 2012, No. 2000, Amendment (CD-46 – 1454 Oxford Street) Bylaw, 2023, No. 2467" as presented.

  • RECOMMENDATION #2

    THAT Council direct staff to schedule the public hearing for "White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2012, No. 2000, Amendment (CD-46 – 1454 Oxford Street) Bylaw, 2023, No. 2467".

  • RECOMMENDATION #3

    THAT Council direct staff to resolve the following issues before final adoption if Bylaw No. 2351 is given Third Reading after the Public Hearing;

      1. Ensure that all engineering requirements and issues, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering and Municipal Operations;
      2. Council acknowledges and accepts the negotiated community amenity contribution concerning the change in units in Building B, 43 units to 125 units at 1454 Oxford Street, in the amount of $2,320,661.46 million.

        Note:  Council requests staff to meet with the Applicant to have further discussion in regards to Item B (CAC amount).  

Bylaw 2435 - A bylaw to  amend the "White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2012, No. 2000" to allow for a multi-building development at 15074, 15724/28/38/48/58/70 North Bluff Road. Bylaw 2435 received first and second reading on June 27th, went to a Public Hearing on July 18th and received third reading on July 25, 2022.


Note: Bylaw 2435 was the subject of a corporate report under Item 6.2.g.

  • RECOMMENDATION #1

    THAT Council rescind second and third readings of "White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2012,  No. 2000, Amendment (CD Zone 67 - 15704, 15724/28/38/48/58/70 North Bluff Road) Bylaw, 2022, No. 2435".

  • RECOMMENDATION #2

    THAT Council give second reading to "White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2012, No. 2000, Amendment (CD Zone 67 - 15704, 15724/28/38/48/58/70 North Bluff Road) Bylaw, 2022, No. 2435" as amended / presented.

  • RECOMMENDATION #3

    THAT Council direct staff to waive the public hearing as the development is consistent with the Official Community Plan, and further direct staff to notify the public of the decision by providing two notices published in a local newspaper and notify property owners within 100 metres of the subject property.

  • RECOMMENDATION #4

    THAT Council direct staff to resolve the following issues before final adoption if Bylaw No. 2435 is given third reading:

      1. Ensure that all engineering requirements and issues, are addressed to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering and Municipal Operations;
      2. Confirm and ensure the recommendations of the 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.

Bylaw 2454 - A bylaw to amend the "White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2012, No. 2000" to allow for the construction of a duplex on the property. This bylaw received first and second readings and the public hearing was waived on March 13, 2023.


In accordance with section 464(2) and 467 of the Local Government Act Notice of Waiver of a Public Hearing was advertised in the April 6 and 13th editions of the Peace Arch News and 138 notices were mailed out to owners and occupants within 100 meters of the subject property.

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council give third reading to “White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2012, No. 2000, Amendment (RS-1 Zone to CD-69 Zone, 15439 Oxenham Avenue) Bylaw, 2022, No. 2454”.

Bylaw 2351 proposes multi-building development at 15654/64/74 North Bluff Road / 1570/80 Maple Street and 1593 Lee Street (Beachway). This bylaw was presented for consideration of first and second reading at the January 11, 2021 Regular Council meeting.  The public hearing was held March 1, 2021 and third reading was given on March 8, 2021. Following changes to the application (removing the affordable housing component and requesting less density) Council rescinded third and second readings for this bylaw. A new second reading was provided (as amended) at the March 27, 2023 meeting.


This bylaw is on the agenda for Council's consideration for third reading at this time.


In accordance with section 464(2) and 467 of the Local Government Act Notice of Waiver of a Public Hearing was advertised in the April 6 and 13th editions of the Peace Arch News and 138 notices were mailed out to owners and occupants within 100 meters of the subject property.

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council give third reading of "White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2012, No. 2000, Amendment (CD Zone 63 – 15654/64/74 North Bluff Road/ 1570/80 Maple Street and 1593 Lee Street) Bylaw, 2020, No. 2351" as presented.

Bylaw 2459 - A bylaw to amend the Council and Committee Procedure Bylaw. This bylaw received first, second and third readings on March 27, 2023. In accordance with Section 124 of the Community Charter amendments to the bylaw were advertised in the Peace Arch News in the April 6th and 13th editions. 


Bylaw 2459 is on the agenda for consideration of third reading at this time.

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council give final reading to "Council and Committee Procedure Bylaw, 2021, Amendment No. 1, 2023, No. 2459".

Bylaw 2460: A bylaw to amend the 2023 Fees and Charges Bylaw in regard to 2023 waterfront parking rates. Bylaw 2460 received first, second and third reading on March 27, 2023 and is on the agenda for consideration of final reading at this time.

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council give final reading to "2023 Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2022, No. 2447, Amendment No. 1, 2023 No. 2460".

8.2

 

Note: DVP 450 (1588 Johnston Road) was the subject of a Public Meeting held on March 27, 2023.


Development Variance Permit (DVP) would seek relief from the minimum residential visitor parking stall designation requirement of 53 to permit a shared parking scheme. This shared parking scheme would allow 18 of the 57 residential visitor parking stalls for commercial use during business hours (i.e., 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM). The remaining 39 stalls would be available to residential visitors.

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council approve the issuance of Development Variance Permit No. 450 -1588 Johnston Road.

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council receive correspondence item(s) 9.1 a - c as circulated. 

Letter dated March 30, 2023 from Metro Vancouver Board Chair George V. Harvie regarding the adoption of Metro 2050, the Updated Regional Growth Strategy. 

The Metro Vancouver Board in Brief for Mach 31, 2023 provided for information purposes.  

Letter dated March 29, 2023 from E-Comm 9-1-1 regarding endorsement representation on the Board of Directors (2 positions).  


Note:  The following was adopted by Council February 11, 2019 as White Rock shares it’s representation on the E-Comm Board of Directors with the City of Surrey, Township of Langley and the City of Langley. In 2018 the City of Langley purchased a Class A share enabling them to participate at the Board as well and the following schedule was agreed upon in terms of representation at the table: 


WHEREAS the Township of Langley, and the Cities of Langley, Surrey and White Rock share a designated grouping for the appointment of E-Comm Board of Directors pursuant to section 4.2.1.5 of the E-Comm Members’ Agreement;


AND WHEREAS the sharing of the two (2) Board of Director chairs for the grouping would be most equitable based on approximate population representation;


NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of White Rock confirms support of the following rotation of the two (2) shared E-Comm Board of Director seats beginning with the 2019 E-Comm Annual General Meeting and continuing forward using the rotation given below:

  • City of Surrey – one (1) dedicated, continuing Board of Director seat;
  • City of Langley – two (2) year term (beginning the 2019 Annual General meeting);
  • City of White Rock – two (2) year term (beginning the 2021 Annual General meeting); and
  • Township of Langley – four (4) year term (beginning the 2023 Annual General meeting).

Note:  Fire Chief Ed Wolfe will be in attendance at the Annual General Meeting of E-Comm will be held Thursday, June 22, 2023 where each municipality is welcome to have a representative attend.  

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council approve:  

    1. The Township of Langley’s chosen representative, Councillor Barb Martens as a designate for election to the E-Comm Board of Directors for each of the Board’s yearly terms between 2023-2027; and  
    2. The City of Surrey’s chosen representative as a designate for election to the E-Comm Board of Directors for each of the Board’s yearly terms between 2023-2027.

11.1

 

Councillors Trevelyan and Klassen provided the following Motion for consideration at this time:

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council direct staff to bring forward information and background including a proposed resolution to be submitted to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) regarding the following: 

    • Given the many challenges facing small 'brick and mortar' businesses, including the often devastating increase in rent once a lease expires, the City of White Rock would like UBCM to consider limiting rent increases on commercial properties just as rent increases are limited on residential properties.

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

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council direct staff to bring forward a corporate report reviewing waterfront parking in regard to the potential to convert more regular parking stalls to accessible stalls midway between the current sites (two (2) at Marine Drive and Oxford Street and then at the Museum).  

    Note:  May include changing the current number of accessible stalls to be more evenly distributed within the noted area. 

The following Standing Committees Terms of Reference are being brought forward to rescind in accordance with the amendment to the Council and Committee Procedure Bylaw. Items that would normally go to these committees will now be brought directly to the Regular Council meeting for discussion and consideration. 

  • RECOMMENDATION #1

    THAT Council rescind Council Policy 142 - Terms of Reference: Governance and Legislation Committee.

  • RECOMMENDATION #2

    THAT Council rescind Council Policy 145 - Terms of Reference: Finance and Audit Committee

  • RECOMMENDATION #3

    THAT Council rescind Policy 155 - Terms of Reference: Land Use and Planning Committee

Council Policy 111 has been updated based off the changes brought forward through Bylaw 2459, amendment bylaw for the Council and Committee Procedure Bylaw.

  • RECOMMENDATION

    THAT Council endorse Order of Proceedings and Business for Council Agendas Council Policy 111 as presented.

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