The Corporation of the
CITY OF WHITE ROCK

Regular Council Meeting
AGENDA

Monday, April 27, 2026 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 27, 2026 as circulated.

3.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT the Corporation of the City of White Rock adopt the April 20, 2026 Special Council meeting minutes 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)

None

5.2

PETITIONS

None

6.

PRESENTATIONS AND CORPORATE REPORTS

6.1

PRESENTATIONS (10 MINUTES)

None

6.2

CORPORATE REPORTS

6.2.a

STREET BANNER PROGRAM 2026-2028

Corporate report dated April 27, 2026. from the Director of Recreation and Culture titled "Street Banner Program 2026-2028". 

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council:

  1. Receive for information the April 27, 2026, report from the Director of Recreation and Culture, titled “Street Banner Program 2026-2028”; and
  2. Endorse the recommendation(s) of the Public Art and Culture Committee and Art Selection Panel as outlined within the report and shown on Appendix A (Selected Community Art Banners).

6.2.b

ALL-WEATHER WHITE ROCK PICKLEBALL FEASIBILITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT / FEASIBILITY STUDY

Corporate report dated April 27, 2026, from the Director of Recreation and Culture titled "All-Weather White Rock Pickleball Feasibility Needs Assessment / Feasibility Study".

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council receive for information, the corporate report dated April 27, 2026, from the Director of Recreation and Culture, titled “All Weather Pickleball Facility Needs Assessment/Feasibility Study;” and

  1. ​Approve an All-Weather White Rock Pickleball Facility Needs Assessment/Feasibility Study to evaluate the need, feasibility, and potential locations for an all-weather pickleball facility within the City of White Rock; and  
  2. ​Approve $10,000 to co-fund the All-Weather White Rock Pickleball Facility Needs Assessment/Feasibility Study with the White Rock Pickleball Association.

6.2.c

HOGG PARK - PROPOSED COMMUNITY GARDEN

Corporate report dated April 27, 2026, from the Director of Engineering and Municipal Operations, titled "Hogg Park - Proposed Community Garden".

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council receive the Corporate Report dated April 27, 2026, from the Director of Engineering & Municipal Operations, titled “Hogg Park – Proposed Community Garden” and provide direction to staff to:

  1. Continue the status quo of maintaining the Centennial Park Community Garden as the City’s only community garden; OR
  2. Proceed with development of a Hogg Park Community Garden subject to first determining a $40K source of grant funding; OR
  3. Obtain quotes for development of a Hogg Park Community Garden based upon funding approval of $40K from the 2026 capital contingency.

6.2.d

CONSIDERATION OF STAFF-DELEGATED APPLICATION FOR BREWERY LICENCE AMENDMENT FOR 3 DOGS BREWING LTD. 107-15181 THRIFT AVENUE (LL 25-017)

Corporate report dated April 27, 2026, from the Director, Planning and Development Services, titled "Consideration of Staff-Delegated Application for Brewery Licence Amendment for 3 Dogs Brewing Ltd. - 107-15181 Thrift Avenue (LL 25-017)."

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council:

  1. Receive a copy of the April 27, 2026, corporate report from the Director of Planning and Development Services titled “Consideration of Staff-Delegated Application for Brewery Licence Amendment for 3 Dogs Brewing Ltd. - 107-15181 Thrift Avenue (LL 25-017);” and
  2. Consider the options listed in this report related to the LL 25-017 application and provide direction to staff regarding this application.

6.2.e

BILL 16 (DENSITY BONUS PROVISION) RELATED AND HOUSE KEEPING AMENDMENTS TO ZONING BYLAW - WHITE ROCK ZONING BYLAW, 2024, NO. 2506, AMENDMENT NO. 19, 2026, NO. 2578

Corporate report dated April 27, 2026, from the Director of Planning and Development Services, titled "Bill 16 (Density Bonus Provision) Related and House Keeping Amendments to Zoning Bylaw - White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2024, No. 2506, Amendment No. 19, 2026, No. 2578".

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council:

  1. Receive the Corporate Report dated April 27, 2026, from the Director of Planning and Development Services, titled “Bill 16 (Density Bonus Provision) Related and House Keeping Amendments to Zoning Bylaw - White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2024, No. 2506, Amendment No. 19, 2026, No. 2578;”
  2. Rescind Council Policy 511: Density Bonus / Amenity Contribution;
  3. Direct staff to advertise that Council intends to waive the Public Hearing requirement in accordance with Section 464(2) and 467 of the Local Government Act for “White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2024, No. 2506, Amendment No. 19, 2026, No. 2578;” and
  4. Direct staff to bring to Council for consideration of first, second and third reading to “White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2024, No. 2506, Amendment No. 19, 2026, No. 2578” following fulfilment of the public notification requirement for waiving the public hearing.

6.2.f

CONSIDERATION OF TEMPORARY USE PERMIT APPLICATION - 991 STAYTE ROAD (TUP 26-001)

Corporate report dated April 27, 2026, from the Director of Planning and Development Services, titled "Consideration of Temporary Use Permit Application 991-Stayte Road (TUP 26-001)".

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council:

  1. Receive for information the corporate report dated April 27, 2026, from the Director of Planning and Development Services, titled “Consideration of Temporary Use Permit Application – 991 Stayte Road (TUP 26-001);”
  2. Direct staff to notify residents that Temporary Use Permit No. 26-001 will be considered at the Council meeting scheduled for May 11, 2026; and
  3. Following the public notification period, consider for approval Temporary Use Permit No. 26-001 for 991 Stayte Road, at the May 11, 2026, Council meeting.

6.2.g

RESPONSE TO LETTER FROM ACTING ASSISTANT DEPUTY MINISTER, MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS, REGARDING THE LEGISLATED OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN UPDATE

Corporate report dated April 27, 2026 from the Director of Planning and Development Services, titled "Response to Letter from Acting Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs, regarding the Legislated Official Community Plan Update".

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council:

  1. Receive the April 27, 2026, corporate report from the Director of Planning and Development Services, titled “Response to Letter from Acting Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs, Regarding the Legislated Official Community Plan Update” and,
  2. Provide direction to staff on how to proceed given the options listed in this corporate report.

6.2.h

2025 CAPITAL PROJECT BUDGET CARRYOVERS INTO 2026

Corporate report dated April 27, 2026 from the Director of Financial Services and the Director of Engineering and Municipal Operations, titled "2025 Capital Projects Budget Carryovers into 2026".

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council:

  1. Receive the corporate report dated April 27, 2026, from the Director of Financial Services and the Director of Engineering & Municipal Operations, titled “2025 Capital Project Budget Carryovers into 2026,” and
  2. Direct staff to include the 2025 capital project budget carryover amounts in the 2026-2030 Financial Plan.

6.2.i

ESTIMATED 2025 GENERAL FUND OPERATING SURPLUS AND ALLOCATION

Corporate report dated April 27, 2026, from the Director of Financial Services and the Senior Project Manager, Community Hub, titled "Estimated 2025 General Fund Operating Surplus and Allocation".

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council:

  1. Receive the April 27, 2026, corporate report from the Director of Financial Services and the Senior Project Manager of the Community Hub, titled “Estimated 2025 General Fund Operating Surplus and Allocation;” and
  2. Direct staff to distribute the balance of the estimated Uncommitted General Fund Surplus to the Community Hub Reserve Fund.

6.2.j

CITY OF WHITE ROCK ANNUAL PROPERTY TAX RATES BYLAW, 2026, NO. 2581

Corporate report dated April 27, 2026, from the Director of Financial Services, titled "City of White Rock Annual Property Tax Rates Bylaw, 2026, No. 2581".

Note: Bylaw 2581 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 27, 2026, corporate report from the Director of Financial Services, titled “City of White Rock Annual Property Tax Rates Bylaw 2026, No. 2581” and give first, second, and third readings to the Annual Property Tax Rates Bylaw, 2026, No. 2581.

7.

MINUTES AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF COMMITTEES

7.1

SELECT COMMITTEE MINUTES

• RECOMMENDATION

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

  • Economic Development and Marine Drive Revitalization Advisory Committee - April 2, 2026;
  • Public Art and Culture Advisory Committee - April 8, 2026; and,
  • Housing Advisory Committee - April 15, 2026.

7.2

SELECT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

7.2.a

HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE (COUNCILLOR MANNING, CHAIRPERSON)

7.2.a.a

AFFORDABLE HOUSING STRATEGY ACTION ITEM - REDUCE COSTS BY STREAMLINING APPROVALS

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council direct staff to create a Priority Review Policy for affordable housing projects.

7.2.a.b

LIGHT POLLUTION FROM HOMES AND HIGH-RISES

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council approve the topic of Light Pollution from Homes and High-Rises be deferred for consideration by the future Committee in the upcoming term.

8.

POLICIES

None

9.

BYLAWS AND PERMITS

9.1

BYLAWS

9.1.a

BYLAW 2581 - CITY OF WHITE ROCK ANNUAL PROPERTY TAX RATES BYLAW, 2026, NO. 2581

Bylaw 2581 - A bylaw for the levying of rates on lands and improvements and to provide for the payment of taxes and user fees for the year 2026. This bylaw reflects an average property tax increase of 5.04% over 2025 rates.

Note: Bylaw 2581 was the subject of a corporate report under item 6.2.i

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council gives first, second and third reading to "City of White Rock Annual Property Tax Rates Bylaw, 2026, No. 2581".

9.1.b

BYLAW 2580 - 2026 FEES AND CHARGES BYLAW, 2025, NO. 2554, AMENDMENT NO. 1, 2026, NO. 2580

Bylaw 2580 - A bylaw to amend the 2026 Fees and Charges Bylaw in relation to Schedule "I" - Centennial Park Leisure Centre Outdoor Fees, to add in a charge for pickleball courts. Bylaw 2580 received three (3) readings on April 13, 2026, and is on the agenda for consideration of final reading.

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council give final reading to "2026 Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2025, No. 2554, Amendment No. 1, 2026, No. 2580".

9.1.c

BYLAW 2540 - WHITE ROCK DEVELOPMENT COST CHARGES BYLAW, 2015, NO. 2112, AMENDMENT NO. 1, 2025, NO. 2540

Bylaw 2540 - A bylaw to amend the “Development Cost Charges Bylaw 2015, No. 2112” as amended, to reflect new authorities contained in Bill 46, Housing Statutes (Development Financing) Amendment Act, 4^th Session, 42^nd Parliament (2023).

Bylaw 2540 received first reading on June 9, 2025, and second and third reading on February 23, 2026. Statutory Approval of the Bylaw was provided from the Deputy Inspector of Municipalities, Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs, on April 13, 2026.

Bylaw 2540 is on the agenda for consideration of final reading. 

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council gives final reading to "White Rock Development Cost Charges Bylaw, 2015, No. 2112, Amendment No. 1, 2025, No. 2540".

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.

• RECOMMENDATION

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

10.1.a

METRO VANCOUVER BOARD IN BRIEF - March 27, 2026

Metro Vancouver Board in Brief Summaries for the March 27, 2026, meetings.  

10.1.b

ENVIRONMENTAL SENSITIVITIES / MULTIPLE CHEMICAL SENSITIVITY AWARENESS DAY & MONTH

Note: Council Policy No. 109 notes that the City of White Rock does not make official proclamations. Item 10.1.a has been included under correspondence for public information purposes only.

Two (2) items of correspondence dated December 21, 2025 and January 29, 2026, regarding Environmental Sensitivities / Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Awareness Month in May, as well as Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Awareness Day on May 12, 2026.

10.1.c

METRO VANCOUVER - 2026 METRO VANCOUVER HOUSING 10-YEAR PLAN

Correspondence dated April 10, 2026 providing the newly adopted 2026 Metro Vancouver Housing 10-Year Plan.

Staff can arrange for a presentation from Metro Vancouver, if requested. 

10.1.d

TRANSLINK'S 2026 ACCESSIBILITY PLAN

Correspondence dated April 14, 2026 from TransLink regarding their 2026 Accessibility Plan.

Note: This information was also provided to the City's Accessibility Advisory Committee for their feedback.

10.1.e

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AWARENESS MONTH IN MAY

Note: Council Policy No. 109 notes that the City of White Rock does not make official proclamations. Item 10.1.e has been included under correspondence for public information purposes only.

Correspondence dated April 14, 2026 from Patricia Wilson, MS Canada Ambassador, requesting support for the annual MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Awareness Month of May in Canada, as well as for World MS Day on May 30th. 

The MS Canada flag will be flown on the City Hall flagpolefor the month of May in honour of MS Awareness Month, in accordance with City Policy 167, and the White Rock Pier lights will be lit up on May 30th in honour of World MS Day, in accordance with City Policy 168.

10.1.f

NATIONAL HOSPICE MONTH IN MAY

Note: Council Policy No. 109 notes that the City of White Rock does not make official proclamations. Item 10.1.f has been included under correspondence for public information purposes only.

Correspondence dated April 1, 2026 from Amanda McNally, Peace Arch Hospice Society, requesting that the City of White Rock acknowledge May as National Hospice Month. 

10.1.g

MINISTRY OF HEALTH - BC FARMER'S MARKET NUTRITION COUPON PROGRAM

Correspondence dated April 17, 2026 from the Assistant Deputy Minister, Population and Public Health Division, advising that the BC Association of Farmer's Markets will be continuing delivery in 2026 with the Farmer's Market Nutrition Coupon Program.

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

14.1

SEA FESTIVAL DISCUSSION

Councillor Trevelyan requested that this item be added to the agenda for discussion.

Note: This item was originally deferred from the March 30^th and then the April 13^th Council meetings.

14.2

UPDATES TO HUMAN RESOURCES POLICY 406: ANTI-RACIAL DISCRIMINATION AND ANTI-RACISM

Councillor Bains requested that this item be added to the agenda for discussion.

Note: Staff will need further direction on the specific updates being requested.

14.3

UPDATES TO TERMS OF REFERENCE: PUBLIC ART & CULTURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Councillor Bains requested that this item be added to the agenda for discussion. 

Note: Staff will need further direction on the specific updates being requested.

15.

CONCLUSION OF THE APRIL 27, 2026 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING