CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA

Monday, March 28, 2022, Immediately following the Public Hearing that begins at 6:00 p.m.

Meeting held electronically and open to public attendance

Council Chamber, 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.

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA

Urgent/time sensitive matters only

3.

BYLAWS CONSIDERED AT THE PUBLIC HEARING

3.1

Heritage Revitalization Agreement (1324 Nanaimo Street) Bylaw No. 8290, 2022

To subdivide and enable the construction of an infill house on the new lot.  Primary relaxations to the proposed HRA include relaxations to the density, lot size, site coverage, front yard setbacks and off-street parking as well as minor ones to regularize the heritage house.   This bylaw is on the agenda for THIRD READING and ADOPTION.

3.2

Heritage Designation Bylaw (1324 Nanaimo Street) No. 8291, 2022

To designate the 1944 house at 1324 Nanaimo Street as a protected heritage property.  This bylaw is on the agenda for THIRD READING.

3.3

Heritage Revitalization Agreement (102 Seventh Avenue) Bylaw No. 8312, 2022

To enable construction of an infill duplex at 102 Seventh Avenue, with relaxations for lot size, density, and construction and siting of the duplex.  This bylaw is on the agenda for THIRD READING and ADOPTION.

3.4

Heritage Designation (102 Seventh Avenue) Bylaw No. 8313, 2022

To designate the 1941 house at 102 Seventh Avenue as a protected heritage property.  This bylaw is on the agenda for THIRD READING.

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

2022 Spring Freshet and Snow Pack Level

This report is to inform Council of the current snowpack conditions as of March 1, 2022 in the Fraser River Basin and related preparation for the annual freshet for 2022.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council receive this report for information.

4.2

Amendment to the Water Shortage Response Bylaw No. 6948, 2004 - Revision of Lawn Sprinkling Regulations

To introduce an amendment to the Water Shortage Response Bylaw No. 6948, 2004 for Council's consideration (Attachment 1).

• Recommendation:

  THAT the Water Shortage Response Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 8314, 2022, which amends Water Shortage Response Bylaw No. 6948, 2004, be granted three readings.

4.3

Arts Council of New Westminster License Agreement Renewal

The purpose of this report is to seek authorization to renew the license agreement with the Arts Council of New Westminster for the use of a portion of Centennial Lodge.

• Recommendation:

  THAT the Mayor and Corporate Office be authorized to execute the Arts Council License Agreement for the use of a portion of Centennial Lodge (as per Attachment “A”), subject to required public notification.

4.4

Construction Noise Bylaw Exemption Request: 330 E. Columbia Street (Royal Columbian Hospital Development)

To seek Council’s approval for an exemption from Construction Noise Bylaw No. 6063, 1992 to enable EllisDon Design Build to conduct a concrete pour for a building construction at Royal Columbian Hospital located at 330 E. Columbia Street.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council grant an exemption to EllisDon Design Build from Construction Noise Bylaw No. 6063, 1992 on Friday April 22, 2022 from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM to enable a concrete pour for a building construction; and

  THAT Council grant an exemption to EllisDon Design Build from Construction Noise Bylaw No. 6063, 1992 for one day from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, within an eight (8) day period until Saturday April 30^th 2022 excluding Sunday, to enable a concrete pour for a building construction if unfavorable weather conditions or construction delays prohibit the work from occurring on the Friday April 22, 2022.

4.5

Designation of an Acting Chief Licence Inspector

To provide for the efficient operation of the City by designating Manager of Communications and Economic Development, Blair Fryer as the Acting Chief Licence Inspector, with the power, duty and responsibility to carry out the functions prescribed to this position.

• Recommendation:

  That Council designate the Manager of Communications and Economic Development, Blair Fryer as Acting Chief Licence Inspector.

4.6

European Chafer Management Program Update

The purpose of this report is to provide an update on the City’s European Chafer Management Subsidy Program and propose changes to the program for 2022.

• Recommendation:

  THAT the European Chafer Management Subsidy Program be temporarily suspended, and

  THAT staff be directed to monitor the impacts of the suspension for the next two years.

4.7

Local Government Act Updates (Bill 26) and Proposed Delegation of Small Development Variance Permits

The purpose of this report is to update Council on changes to the Local Government Act (LGA), and to request Council endorsement of next steps to delegate small development variance permits to staff, as now permitted in the LGA.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council direct staff to bring forward the necessary bylaw changes required to implement delegation of minor variances, as outlined in Attachment 1 of this report.

4.8

Rezoning and Development Permit Applications for a 15-unit Rental Project: 1321 Cariboo Street – For Information

This report is intended to provide Council with preliminary information on the proposed rezoning and Development Permit of the property at 1321 Cariboo Street, including initial Land Use and Planning Committee discussion.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council recieve this report for information.

4.9

Rezoning and Special Development Permit (815 – 821 Victoria Street and 810 Agnes Street) – Project Update

This report provides Council with preliminary information on the revised development proposal for 815-821 Victoria Street and 810 Agnes Street, and outlines the application review process for endorsement.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council direct staff to process the Rezoning and Special Development Permit applications at 815 – 821 Victoria Street and 810 Agnes Street, as outlined in the “Application Review Process and Next Steps” Section of this report.

4.10

Sex Worker Safety Proposed Work Plan

This report requests Council endorsement of a proposed work plan and provides information on an upcoming workshop with Council and senior staff related to sex worker safety.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council endorse the sex worker safety proposed work plan.

4.11

Temporary Use Permit Renewal: 488 Furness Street – for Presentation Centre

To request Council extend the expiry date of the Temporary Use Permit at 488 Furness Street from April 29, 2022 to April 29, 2024 to allow the continued operation of a temporary sales centre.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council extend the expiry date of TUP00019 to April 29, 2024 to allow the continued operation of a temporary sales centre.

4.12

Ukrainian Crisis – Government and Community Response

This report provides an update on actions currently underway by the federal and provincial governments and Holy Eucharist Cathedral, New Westminster Parish and possible future actions by the City, the Welcoming and Inclusive New Westminster Local Immigration Partnership Council, Holy Eucharist Cathedral, and others to support the Ukrainian community during this time of crisis.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council receive this report for information.

4.13

Minutes for Adoption

a.

February 28, 2022 City Council Meeting (9:00 a.m.)

b.

February 28, 2022 City Council Meeting (6:00 p.m.)

c.

March 7, 2022 City Council Meeting (9:00 a.m.)

d.

March 7, 2022 City Council Meeting (6:00 p.m.)

e.

March 10, 2022 Special City Council Meeting

5.

BYLAWS

5.1

Bylaws for readings

a.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw (Parking Reductions for Patios) No. 8317 2022

To allow businesses to convert parking or loading spaces on private property into patio space.  This bylaw is on the agenda for THIRD READING.

b.

Water Shortage Response Amendment Bylaw No. 8314, 2022

To bring the City’s water shortage restrictions into alignment with Metro Vancouver’s.  This bylaw is on the agenda for THREE READINGS.

5.2

Bylaws for adoption

a.

Corporate Records Management Program Amendment Bylaw No. 8322, 2022

An amendment to permit electronic signatures on City documents under certain circumstances.  This bylaw is on the agenda for ADOPTION.

b.

Street and Sidewalk Patio Bylaw No. 8318 2022

To regulate patios so that businesses can build or continue to operate patios on City property.  This bylaw is on the agenda for ADOPTION.

6.

NEW BUSINESS 

7.

ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM MEMBERS OF COUNCIL

8.

END OF THE MEETING

 

 

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