CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA

Monday, March 07, 2022 at 6:00 P.m. - 8:00 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.

 

LIVE WEBCAST: Please note City Council Meetings, Public Hearings, Council Workshops and some Special City Council Meetings are streamed online and are accessible through the City’s website at http://www.newwestcity.ca/council  

---

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.

REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION  AND ACTION

3.1

Presentation: New Westminster Interceptor - Columbia Sewer Rehabilitation Update, Colin Meldrum, Director, Engineering, Design and Construction, Liquid Waste Services, Metro Vancouver (On Table)

3.2

Construction Noise Bylaw Exemption Extension Request: New Westminster Interceptor – Columbia Sewer Rehabilitation

To request that Council grant an exemption from the Construction Noise Bylaw for Metro Vancouver’s contractor, Oscar Renda Contracting of Canada (ORCC), to conduct sewer maintenance including new utility holes installation and slip lining in the downtown area for twelve nights from Friday, March 11, 2022 to Thursday, April 14, 2022.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council grant an exemption to Oscar Renda Contracting of Canada (ORCC) from Construction Noise Bylaw No. 6063, 1992 for twelve nights between Friday March 11, 2022 and Thursday April 14, 2022 from 8:00 PM to 7:00 AM Mondays to Thursdays and 8:00 PM Fridays to 7:00 AM Mondays including Sundays to conduct maintenance of the existing sewer, installation of new utility holes and slip lining along Columbia Street.

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

Amendment to the Corporate Records Management Program Bylaw 2022: Electronic Signature Policy

To request Council give three readings to the Corporate Records Management Program Amendment Bylaw No 8322, 2022 which will allow the City to use electronic means to legally bind documents and facilitate the City’s continued migration to an electronic work environment.

• Recommendation:

  That Council give first, second and third readings to Corporate Records Management Program Amendment Bylaw No 8322, 2022 (Attachment 1), a bylaw to amend the Corporate Records Management Bylaw 7987, 2018.

4.2

Construction Noise Bylaw Exemption Request: 81 Braid Street (Braid SkyTrain Station)

To seek Council’s approval for an exemption from Construction Noise Bylaw No. 6063, 1992 to enable Rissling Services Ltd. to install a new water main to Braid SkyTrain Station located at 81 Braid Street.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council grant an exemption from Construction Noise Bylaw No. 6063, 1992 to Rissling Services Ltd. from Monday March 14^th, 2022 to Thursday April 14^th, 2022 from 8:00 PM to 7:00 AM Mondays to Thursdays and 8:00 PM Fridays to 9:00 AM Saturdays to enable installation of a new water main to Braid SkyTrain Station.

4.3

Covid-19 Task Forces: Update

An informational report to Council with updates from the Covid-19 Task Forces.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council receives this report for information.

4.4

Fraser Health Authority Community Health Specialist: Proposed New Role

This report requests Council endorsement for the Fraser Health Authority Community Health Specialist to be embedded in the Community Planning section of the Climate Action, Planning and Development Department. The purpose of this proposal is to deepen the health lens and perspective in City policies, plans and strategies and to strengthen the City’s working relationship with the Fraser Health Authority.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council endorse that the Fraser Health Authority Community Health Specialist be embedded in the Community Planning section of the Climate Action, Planning and Development Department and act as a resource to all City Departments.

4.5

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act Report for 2021

To update Council on the City’s compliance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA) and the recent Provincial amendments to FOIPPA.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council endorse staff’s recommendation not to charge an Administrative Fee; and

  THAT Council receive this report for information.

4.6

Heritage Revitalization Agreement (102 Seventh Avenue) Bylaw No. 8312, 2022 and Heritage Designation (102 Seventh Avenue) Bylaw No. 8313, 2022 Bylaws for First and Second Readings

For Council to consider bylaws that would allow the construction of an infill duplex at 102 Seventh Avenue in exchange for heritage protection and conservation of a heritage house.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council consider Heritage Revitalization Agreement (102 Seventh Avenue) Bylaw 8312, 2022 and Heritage Designation (102 Seventh Avenue) Bylaw No. 8313, 2022 for First and Second Readings, and forward the Bylaws to a Public Hearing.

  THAT Council add 102 Seventh Avenue to the City’s Heritage Register following the adoption of the Heritage Designation (102 Seventh Avenue) Bylaw No. 8313, 2022.

4.7

Heritage Revitalization Agreement (1324 Nanaimo Street) Bylaw No. 8290, 2022 and Heritage Designation (1324 Nanaimo Street) Bylaw No. 8291, 2022 for First and Second Readings

For Council to consider bylaws which would allow the subdivision of a property in the West End into two lots, in exchange for heritage protection and restoration of the heritage house.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council consider Heritage Revitalization Agreement (1324 Nanaimo Street) Bylaw No. 8290, 2022 and Heritage Designation (1324 Nanaimo Street) Bylaw No. 8291, 2022 for First and Second Readings, and forward the Bylaws to a Public Hearing.

  THAT Council add 1324 Nanaimo Street to the City’s Heritage Register following the adoption of Heritage Designation (1324 Nanaimo Street) Bylaw No. 8291, 2022.

4.8

Patio Program Update

To provide an update on changes to various regulations to support an updated approach to patios for use by private businesses and seek endorsement on the fee structure for the various types of patios.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council consider Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8317, 2022 for Two Readings and waive the holding of a Public Hearing as the Bylaw is consistent with the City’s Official Community Plan;

  THAT Council repeal Sidewalk Cafe Encroachment Bylaw No. 6370, 1997;

  THAT Council give Three Readings to Street and Sidewalk Patio Bylaw No. 8318, 2022

4.9

Proclamation: International Women's Day, March 8, 2022

4.10

Proclamation: International Purple Day for Epilepsy Awareness, March 26, 2022

4.11

Proclamation: Green Shirt Day, April 7, 2022

5.

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

6.

BYLAWS

6.1

Bylaws for readings

a.

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 TWO READINGS.

A Public Hearing will be held for this bylaw.

b.

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 TWO READINGS.

A Public Hearing will be held for this bylaw.

c.

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 TWO READINGS.

A Public Hearing will be held for this bylaw.

d.

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 TWO READINGS.

A Public Hearing will be held for this bylaw.

e.

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 TWO READINGS.

Public Hearings are usually held for Zoning Bylaw Amendments. Because this bylaw is consistent with the Official Community Plan, staff have requested that the Public Hearing be waived.

f.

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 THREE READINGS.

g.

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 THREE READINGS.

6.2

Bylaws for adoption

a.

Local Government Elections Procedures Amendment Bylaw No. 8311, 2022

A bylaw to allow for mail ballot voting and elector registration by mail, incorporate Special Voting Opportunities Bylaw No. 6143, 1993 with changes to expand the definition of special voting, and repeal the existing Special Voting Opportunities bylaw.  This bylaw is on the agenda for ADOPTION.

b.

Parks and Recreation Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 8319, 2022

To establish the 2022 fees and charges for the Parks and Recreation department.  This bylaw is on the agenda for ADOPTION.

7.

NEW BUSINESS 

7.1

ON TABLE Motion regarding Ukraine, Councillor McEvoy

• Recommendation:

  WHEREAS New Westminster is home to 185 people who speak Ukrainian as a first language; and, 

  WHEREAS New Westminster is home to 380 people who speak Ukrainian; and, 

  WHEREAS New Westminster is home to 325 immigrants from Ukraine; and, 

  WHEREAS 3,660 residents of New Westminster identify Ukrainian as their ethnic origin; and,

  (Statistics from 2016 census profile of New Westminster)

  WHEREAS Ukraine has been brutally invaded by the forces of Russian Federation President, Vladimir Putin;  

  BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Council of New Westminster express its support for all residents with connections to Ukraine; and, 

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT that the City of New Westminster express its opposition to the war and support for peace; and, 

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT that the city hall of New Westminster continue to be lit in yellow and blue until at least March 18th, and that the flag of Ukraine be displayed;  and, 

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT that the city recognize the pain of Russians, and citizens from Russia, who may also be affected by and oppose this war; and for those young Russians who have died in Putin's war; and,

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT that the city call on the Government to Canada to expedite immigration and refugee processing for all those fleeing war; and,

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT that the city boycott products from the Russian Federation in keeping with international sanctions; and, 

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT that the city contact the Government of Canada, Sister Cities International, and the Ukraine Consulate in Vancouver, to determine how cities might assist, and to communicate support;  and, 

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT that the city encourage the people of the City of New Westminster to donate to the Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal, the UNICEF Ukraine Emergency Fund, and to the Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal of the Canadian Red Cross, and that the city advise citizens on how to make such donations through social media, and/or other means to be determined by staff, such as the city website.

  And finally, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT that the city contact local refugee organizations and the Canadian government to identify potential needs refugees and how the city can be supportive, similar to other events such as the Syria refugee crisis, and the city maintain such contacts and support for future similar refugee crises caused by the outbreak of war, and that the city advise citizens on how they may support refugees from war.

7.2

ON TABLE Recruitment 2022: Committee Appointments – SIERAC, CHC, APC, CLSE and Downtown New Westminster BIA

This report releases the Closed Council committee appointment decisions.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council receive this report for information.

8.

ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM MEMBERS OF COUNCIL

9.

END OF THE MEETING

 

 

*Some personal information is collected and archived by the City of New Westminster under Section 26(g)(ii) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and for the purpose of the City’s ongoing commitment to open and transparent government. If you have any questions about the collection of personal information please contact Legislative Services, 511 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, V3L 1H9, 604-527-4523.