The Corporation of the
CITY OF WHITE ROCK

Regular Council Meeting
AGENDA

Monday, March 07, 2022 at 7:00 P.m. - 10:00 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

 

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 March 7, 2022 as circulated.

3.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT the Corporation of the City of White Rock Council adopt the
  February 28, 2022 meeting minutes as circulated.

4.

QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD

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., March 2, 2022 , 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).

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council receive for information the correspondence submitted for Question and Answer Period by 8:30 a.m. March 7, 2022, including “On-Table” information provided with staff responses that are available at the time.

4.1

CHAIRPERSON CALLS FOR SPEAKERS TO QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD

5.

DELEGATIONS AND PETITIONS

5.1

DELEGATIONS

None

5.2

PETITIONS

Petition noted under Item 13.1

6.

PRESENTATIONS AND CORPORATE REPORTS

6.1

PRESENTATIONS

None

6.2

CORPORATE REPORTS

6.2.a

COVID-19 UPDATE (ON TABLE MEMO TO BE PROVIDED)

The Fire Chief to provide an On Table update regarding COVID-19.

6.2.b

SEMIAHMOO PENINSULA ROTARACT DISTRICT 5050 POLAR BEAR PLUNGE

Corporate report dated March 7, 2022 from the Director of Recreation and Culture titled "Semiahmoo Peninsula Rotaract District 5050 Polar Bear Plunge".

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council approve the Semiahmoo Peninsula Rotaract District 5050 Polar Bear Plunge event to be held at White Rock Beach (east of the Pier near P’Quals, the white rock) on Saturday, March 19, 2022.

6.2.c

BUILDING BYLAW AMENDMENT BYLAW 2419 AND TICKETING FOR BYLAW OFFENCES BYLAW AMENDMENT BYLAW 2420

Corporate report dated March 7, 2022 from the Acting Director of Planning and Development Services titled "Building Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2419 and Ticketing for Bylaw Offences Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2420".

Note: Bylaw 2419 and Bylaw 2420 are on the agenda for consideration of first, second and third reading under items 8.1.a and 8.1.b.

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council receive the March 7, 2022, corporate report from the Acting Director of Planning and Development Services, titled “Building Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2419 and Ticketing for Bylaw Offences Bylaw Amendment Bylaw 2420.”

6.2.d

STATUS UPDATE OF COUNCIL'S  2022 TOP PRIORITIES

Council's 2022 Top Priorities with new activity comments provided for information:

 

• Solid Waste Pickup for Multi-Family:  

  Reach out to the first of approximately 350 potential customers for the new multi family and commercial solid waste collection system is now underway with a comprehensive survey of collection needs. Staff will follow up by contacting these customers to verify information received so we can create an accurate billing system for the utility.

  
  

  The consultant is also onboard and will assist staff in working towards issuing an RFP this summer for system startup in Jan 2023. Startup may need to be phased to accommodate customers on long term private contracts

  
  Housing Needs / Affordable Housing: Staff are moving forward with the Housing Needs Report 2021 recommendations, preparation is underway for a public workshop to be held in April 2022.
  
  
• Community Amenity Contribution "Shovel-in-the-Ground" Projects: 
  
  - Emerson Park Playground Upgrade: Protective tree barriers are in place - civil works scheduled to start in the next few days. Project completion scheduled for mid May.
  
  - Maccaud Park Upgrade:  The 95% design is now under review and tender issuance is scheduled for the third week in March with project completion scheduled for August
  
  - Helen Fathers Centre Street Walkway: Staff are pushing the schedule for completion in September. Issues include completion of the Archaeological Impact Assessment (AIA) and property matters.  AIA is currently with Archaeological consultant but staff may need to contact the Provincial Ministry if consultant cannot remove Ministry delay.  City lawyers are working on legal matters.
  
  - Review Options for Upgrading Multiple Hillside Walkways (Road Ends) to the Waterfront:  No new information:  Blackwood, Vidal and other walkways have been cleaned and plantings are redesigned and completed this will be ready for spring
  
  
• The City's Relationship with the Semiahmoo First Nation (SFN):  Staff continue to reach out to SFN.  One (1) response suggested that SFN would find a time in the subsequent week, however that did not work out.  Staff will continue to reach out.   

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:

  • Land Use and Planning Committee - February 28, 2022;
  • Housing Advisory Committee - February 22, 2022; and,
  • Economic Development Advisory Committee - February 24, 2022.

7.2

STANDING AND SELECT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

7.2.a

LAND USE AND PLANNING COMMITTEE (COUNCILLOR KRISTJANSON, CHAIRPERSON)

7.2.a.a

EARLY REVIEW OF REZONING APPLICATION - 14056 NORTH BLUFF ROAD

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council direct staff to advance the zoning amendment Application at 14056 North Bluff Road to the next stage in the application review process.

7.2.b

HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE (COUNCILLOR MANNING, VICE-CHAIRPERSON)

7.2.b.a

CANADA - BRITISH COLUMBIA EXPERT PANEL ON THE FUTURE OF HOUSING SUPPLY AND AFFORDABILITY'S FIVE CALLS TO ACTION

For information purposes, the five calls to action items noted in the Canada - British Columbia Expert Panel on the Future of Housing Supply and Affordability’s Five Calls to Action report are:

1. Creating a planning framework that proactively encourages housing;
2. Reforming fees on property development;
3. Expanding the supply of community and affordable housing;
4. Improving coordination among and within all orders of government; and,
5. Ensuring more equitable treatment of renters and homeowners.

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council adopt the Five Calls to Action into their housing strategy, with an amendment to #5 from the list to instead read: “Ensuring more equitable treatment.”

7.2.c

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE (COUNCILLOR MANNING, CHAIRPERSON)

7.2.c.a

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE WORK PLAN: REVIEW OF STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS

Note:  Council may refer the Committee Recommendations #1 - #7 to staff so they can review and inform in regard to any potential impact.

• RECOMMENDATION #1

  THAT Council approve the Committee removing items from the Work Plan document that staff have recommended be removed, with the understanding that these items will stay on record for further action by staff and/or the Committee in future years.

• RECOMMENDATION #2

  THAT Council approve the Committee continuing to include Item 6: “Review, provide input on and approve draft version of EDSP” in their 2021-2022 Work Plan.

• RECOMMENDATION #3

  THAT Council approve the Committee continuing to include Item 7: “Recommend appropriate report card metrics for the updated EDSP” in their 2021-2022 Work Plan.

• RECOMMENDATION #4

  THAT Council approve the Committee combining Work Plan Items 10: “Develop an exposure plan for corporate sponsorships of City initiatives” and 12: “Encourage more festivals for example, Birding, Kite Boarding and Vegan Food (off season events)”, and that this combined item continue to be included in their 2021-2022 Work Plan.

• RECOMMENDATION #5

  THAT Council approve the Committee continuing to include Item 13: “Improve the tourist experience throughout the City by installing digital information kiosks (one Uptown, one on Marine Drive and one at Five Corners)” in their 2021-2022 Work Plan.

• RECOMMENDATION #6

  THAT Council approve the Committee removing Item 14: “Open discussion with TransLink to review the frequency and effectiveness of public transport options, specifically focusing on routes from Uptown to Marine Drive” from their 2021-2022 Work Plan.

• RECOMMENDATION #7

  THAT Council endorse that Mayor Walker, along with TransLink, review the frequency and effectiveness of public transport options, specifically focusing on routes from Uptown to Marine Drive.

8.

BYLAWS AND PERMITS

8.1

BYLAWS

8.1.a

BYLAW 2419- WHITE ROCK BUILDING BYLAW, 2012, NO. 1928, AMENDMENT NO. 6, 2022, NO. 2419

Bylaw 2419 - A bylaw to amend the White Rock Building Bylaw to reflect changes made by the City of White Rock Tree Protection Bylaw.

Note: This bylaw was introduced under the corporate report section Item 6.2.c

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council give first, second and third readings to "White Rock Building Bylaw, 2012, No. 1928, Amendment No. 6, 2022, No. 2419" as circulated.

8.1.b

BYLAW 2420 - WHITE ROCK TICKETING FOR BYLAW OFFENCES BYLAW, 2011, NO. 1929, AMENDMENT NO. 12, 2022, NO. 2420

Bylaw 2420 - A bylaw to amend the White Rock Ticketing for Bylaw Offences Bylaw to replace Schedule B11 for the bylaw to reflect changes made by the City of White Rock Tree Protection Bylaw.

Note: This bylaw was introduced under the corporate report section Item 6.2.c

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council give first, second and third readings to "White Rock Ticketing for Bylaw Offences Bylaw, 2011, No. 1929, Amendment No. 12, 2022 No. 2420" as circulated.

8.2

PERMITS

None

9.

CORRESPONDENCE

9.1

CORRESPONDENCE - RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION

• RECOMMENDATION

  THAT Council receive for information Items 9.1.a. - 9.1.b. of correspondence as circulated.  

9.1.a

METRO VANCOUVER BOARD IN BRIEF

Metro Vancouver Board in Brief from meetings of February 25, 2022.  

9.1.b

UBCM - 2021 RESOLUTION(S) REFERRED TO UBCM EXECUTIVE

Correspondence dated February 24, 2022 from the Union of BC Municipalities President providing an update on Council's resolution from 2021 (International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons).

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

13.1

BOARD OF VARIANCE - APPLICATION 15708 CLIFF AVENUE

A petition with thirty (30) signatures was received by staff on February 22, 2022 regarding development application for 15708 Cliff Avenue asking Council to act:   

1. Restore original grade of property that was illegally raised by property owner;
2. Ensure new development adheres to 7.5M setback requirement and NOT be approved for 4.2M
3. Owner illegally pruned tree of neighbours property - should be required to plant new tree in their property as part of setback.  

Note:  Councillor Manning requested this item be noted on the agenda for informational purposes

13.2

FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES IN SUPPORT OF UKRAINE

The Director of Recreation and Culture to provide information on this item.

14.

CONCLUSION OF THE MARCH 7, 2022 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING