REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 6:00 P.m. - 7:00 P.m.

Meeting held in Council Chamber

Second Floor, City Hall

We recognize and respect that New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Halkomelem speaking peoples. We acknowledge that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land. As a City, we are learning and building relationships with the people whose lands we are on.

 

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1.

CALL TO ORDER AND LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The Mayor will open the meeting and provide a land acknowledgement.

2.

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

As circulated or as amended (urgent/time sensitive matters only)

3.

ISSUANCE OF PERMIT

3.1

Temporary Use Permit No. TUP00032 for 502 Columbia Street

a.

Notice

b.

Director of Planning and Development's report dated November 4, 2024

c.

Correspondence received from November 4, 2024 to November 12, 2024 at 5:00 pm - 5 Items

d.

Statement of Correspondence received (Corporate Officer)

e.

Council Consideration

THAT Council approve issuance of TUP00032.

4.

CONSENT AGENDA

If Council decides, all the recommendations in the reports on the Consent Agenda can be approved in one motion, without discussion. If Council wishes to discuss a report, that report is removed from the Consent Agenda. A report may be removed in order to discuss it, because someone wants to vote against the report’s recommendation, or because someone has a conflict of interest with the report. Any reports not removed from the Consent Agenda are passed without discussion.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council adopt the recommendations for items # on consent.

4.1

Community Advisory Assembly Update and Reports

To provide an update to Council on the work of the Community Advisory Assembly pilot project, and share two summary reports developed for City staff as a result of the Assembly’s discussions on road reallocation and climate action.

• Recommendation:
  1. THAT the Community Advisory Assembly update report and attached group-generated reports about road reallocation and climate action be received for information; and
  2. THAT staff from Transportation and Climate Action be directed to report back to the Assembly members about how they will consider and incorporate the group’s feedback in their work.

4.2

Local Government Climate Action Program 2023 Reporting Year and Program Funding

The purpose of this report is to notify Council that requirements under the Local Government Climate Action Program (LGCAP) have been met for the 2023 reporting year and seek direction on allocating LGCAP funds through the 2025 budgeting process.

• Recommendation:

  THAT staff be directed to allocate funds received through the Local Government Climate Action Program (LGCAP) as part of the 2025 budgeting process in accordance with requirements of the LGCAP.

4.3

New Westminster Chamber of Commerce – Request for Funding

To present Council with a funding request from the New Westminster Chamber of Commerce.

• Recommendation:

  THAT staff include a $60,000 enhancement request in the 2025 Budget for allocation to the New Westminster Chamber of Commerce, consisting of a $50,000 Fee for Service agreement and $10,000 for in-kind costs associated with hosting a 2025 Economic Forum event.

4.4

Proposed 2025 Schedule of Council Meetings and Proposed Updates to Delegation Protocol and Notice of Motion Process Policy

To request approval of the 2025 Schedule of Council Meetings, a new order of proceedings for Regular Council meetings and process for bylaw readings, and updated Notice of Motion Process Policy.

• Recommendation:
  1. THAT the 2025 Council Meeting Schedule, included as Attachment 3 to the staff report titled “Proposed 2025 Schedule of Council Meetings and Proposed Updates to Delegation Protocol and Notice of Motion Process Policy”, dated November 18, 2024 from the Corporate Officer, be approved;
  2. THAT the September 15, 2025 Regular Council meeting be held at the Queensborough Community Centre;
  3. THAT the proposed protocol for delegations, as detailed in the staff report titled “Proposed 2025 Schedule of Council Meetings and Proposed Updates to Delegation Protocol and Notice of Motion Process Policy”, dated November 18, 2024 from the Corporate Officer, be approved;
  4. THAT Council Procedure Bylaw No. 6910, 2004, Amendment Bylaw No. 8493, 2024 be considered for first, second, and third readings; and
  5. THAT the revised Notice of Motion Process Policy, included as Attachment 6 to the staff report titled “Proposed 2025 Schedule of Council Meetings and Proposed Updates to Delegation Protocol and Notice of Motion Process Policy”, dated November 18, 2024 from the Corporate Officer, be approved.

4.5

Minutes for Adoption

a.

October 21, 2024 Council Workshop

b.

October 21, 2024 Regular Council meeting

c.

October 28, 2024 Special Council meeting

d.

October 28, 2024 Council Workshop

e.

November 4, 2024 Special Council meeting

f.

November 4, 2024 Regular Council meeting

5.

OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO SPEAK TO COUNCIL – 7:00 PM

5.1

Guide Dog Access Awareness

Presented By: Terry Kalkanis, Manager, Stakeholder Relations and Executive Operations, CNIB (BC/Yukon), Tommy Leung, Program Lead, Advocacy, CNIB (BC/Yukon), and Steve Vander Mey, CNIB Participant

a.

Presentation

5.2

Open Delegations

6.

BYLAWS

6.1

Bylaws for Readings

a.

Council Procedure Bylaw No. 6910, 2004, Amendment Bylaw No. 8493, 2024

To re-sequence the order of proceedings for Regular Council meetings and make other miscellaneous updates. This bylaw is on the agenda for first, second and third readings.

6.2

Bylaws for Adoption

a.

Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001, Amendment Bylaw (Family Friendly Housing Policy) No. 8486, 2024

To amend the Zoning Bylaw to implement Family Friendly Housing requirements that will increase the required percentages of two- and three-bedroom units to be provided in new multi-unit developments, and introduce minimum unit sizes for these types of units. This bylaw is on the agenda for adoption.

b.

Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001, Amendment Bylaw (Electric Vehicle Ready Requirements for New, Non-Residential Buildings) No. 8494, 2024

To amend the Zoning Bylaw to require 50% of required parking spaces in new, non-residential buildings to be EV Ready. This bylaw is on the agenda for adoption.

7.

MOTIONS FROM MEMBERS OF COUNCIL

7.1

Notices of Motion

a.

Vision Zero

Submitted by Mayor Johnstone

Whereas many jurisdictions have adopted a Vision Zero strategy to eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries, while increasing safe, healthy, and equitable mobility for all; and

Whereas a true Vision Zero strategy requires cooperation and coordination between agencies of the municipal and provincial governments, of the likes not yet achieved in British Columbia; and

Whereas Council’s 2023-2026 Strategic Priorities Plan includes a focus on “Safe Movement of People” which identified the need for collaborative relationships across agencies to advance a Vision Zero mindset; and

Whereas traffic calming and management was identified in a recent survey of New Westminster residents as one area the City needs to demonstrate more progress;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council strike a Vision Zero Task Force including but not limited to representatives from engineering staff, NWFR, NWPD, ICBC, Fraser Health, TransLink, the Walkers Caucus and the disability community to make recommendations to Council to achieve Vision Zero.

b.

Vape Shops

Submitted by Councillor Fontaine

Whereas there has been a significant increase in the number of vape shops that have been opening in the City of New Westminster; and

Whereas a proliferation of vape shops throughout our city does not support the City's efforts at creating a balanced and community-based retail market; and

Whereas dramatically increasing easier access to vape shops could result in more youth regularly consuming a product that has known and serious health risks;

BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff report back regarding what options are within Council's jurisdiction to limit the overall number and locations of business licences issued for new vape shops.

8.

NEW BUSINESS

9.

ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM MEMBERS OF COUNCIL

10.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

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