CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA

Monday, September 27, 2021 at 6:00 P.m. - 11:00 P.m.

Meeting held electronically and open to public attendance

in Council Chamber, City Hall

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA

Urgent/time sensitive matters only

3.

REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION  AND ACTION

3.1

Apology from the City of New Westminster to the South Asian Community and descendants of the Komagata Maru, Chief Administrative Officer

a.

Report: Apology from the City of New Westminster to the South Asian Community and descendants of the Komagata Maru

Pursuant to a motion passed by Council on March 1, 2021 this report provides Council with language for a formal apology to the South Asian community and descendants of the Komagata Maru. The report asks that the Council offer this apology in English, Hindi and Punjabi on September 27, 2021 during their regular evening meeting.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council offer formal apology to the community, families and descendants of those who were impacted negatively by actions and words of the Council of New Westminster during the Komagata Maru incident as outlined in this report, and;

  THAT Council offer this apology in English, Hindi and Punjabi

b.

Formal Reading of Apology in English, Hindi and Punjabi

c.

Public Comment

3.2

Crisis Response Bylaw Amendments: Bylaws forFirst Reading and Engagement Plan Approval, Director of Development Services

a.

Presentation: 68 Sixth Street Proposed Supportive Housing, Sara Jellicoe and Tsitsi Watt, BC Housing

b.

Report:  Crisis Response Bylaw Amendments: Bylaws for Consideration of First Reading and Proposed Engagement Approach for Approval

To present to Council: 1) a thorough rationale for the crisis response bylaw amendment; 2) a proposed Public Engagement approach for Council consideration and potential approval; 3) six bylaws (three amendments to the Zoning Bylaw and three amendments to the Official Community Plan) for consideration of First Reading. Proposed bylaw amendments would enable urgent housing and time-sensitive crisis services, including opportunities for an affordable housing project at 350-366 Fenton Street, and a supportive housing project at 60-68 Sixth Street.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council approve the proposed Public Engagement Approach, as described in this report, for three separate but closely related projects that are being bundled together as the Crisis Response Bylaw Amendments;

  THAT Council give consideration to First Reading of the following six Bylaws:

  1. Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw (350-366 Fenton Street) No. 8281, 2021
  2. Zoning Amendment Bylaw (350-366) Fenton Street) No. 8282, 2021
  3. Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw (60-68 Sixth Street) No. 8283, 2021
  4. Zoning Amendment Bylaw 60-68 Sixth Street) No. 8284, 2021
  5. Official Community Plan Amendment (City-wide Crisis Response) No. 8285, 2021
  6. Zoning Amendment Bylaw (City-wide Crisis Response) No. 8286, 2021

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

Anvil Centre Default Lighting

To seek Council’s approval to send the recommendation from the Restorative Justice Committee, to change the default lighting colour of the Anvil Centre to orange to the Reconciliation, Social Inclusion and Engagement Task Force, and for staff to create a Civic lighting policy.

• Recommendation:

  THAT, Council refer the motion from the Restorative Justice Committee to the Reconciliation, Social Inclusion and Engagement Task Force for engagement with first nations and consideration that the Anvil Centre have orange as their default outside lighting colour in acknowledgement of the recent and ongoing discoveries at residential schools; and,

  THAT, Council direct staff to develop a lighting policy for all civic buildings.

4.2

Application for Grant Funding to the 2021 UBCM Asset Management Planning Program

The purpose of this report is to seek Council support for staff to apply for grant funding for ‘Pump Station Condition Assessment and Condition Framework’ under the UBCM 2021 Asset Management Planning Program.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council approves the submission of a grant application for the Pump Station Condition Assessment and Condition Framework to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) 2021 Asset Management Planning Program.

4.3

Climate Emergency: Updated Green Buildings Policy & Energy Efficient Equipment Selection Policy

To request that Council endorse the new Energy Efficient Equipment Selection Policy and the updated Green Buildings Policy.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council endorse the updated Green Buildings Policy.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council endorse the new Energy Efficient Equipment Selection Policy.

4.4

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

To seek Council’s approval for an exemption from Construction Noise Bylaw No. 6063, 1992 to enable Oscar Renda Contracting of Canada (ORCC) to conduct slip lining of the existing sewer with small sections of open cut replacement, replace lateral connections, and install new utility holes both at Eighth Street and Columbia Street and at Blackwood Street and Columbia Street during overnight hours from Tuesday, October 12, 2021 to Friday, October 29, 2021.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council grant an exemption to Oscar Renda Contracting of Canada (ORCC) from Construction Noise Bylaw No. 6063, 1992 for four nights from Tuesday, October 12, 2021 to Friday, October 29, 2021 from 8:00 PM to 7:00 AM on weekdays and 12:00 AM to 9:00 AM on Saturdays to conduct work and install new utility holes on Columbia Street at Eighth Street and at Blackwood Street.

4.5

COVID-19 Pandemic Response – Update and Progress from the Four Task Forces

The purpose of this report is to provide City Council with updates from the four COVID-19 pandemic response task forces.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council receives this report for information.

4.6

Decommissioning Cosmic Maypole

This report is to seek Council’s approval of the Public Art Advisory Committee’s recommendation to remove Cosmic Maypole from Friendship Gardens due to safety concerns and to initiate a process to decommission the work. The report is also seeking Council’s approval to reallocate existing approved Public Art Reserve funding from the 2021 Capital budget to cover the cost of removal and decommissioning.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council approve the Public Art Advisory Committee’s recommendation to remove Cosmic Maypole from Friendship Gardens due to safety concerns and initiate a process to decommission the work; and

  THAT Council approve the reallocation of Public Art reserve funding from the approved 2021 Capital budget to cover the cost of removal and decommissioning.

4.7

Development Variance Permit: 220 Carnarvon Street – Permit to Vary Siting, Site Coverage, and Parking/Loading Requirements

The purpose of this report is to request that Council issue notice that it will consider Development Variance Permit (DVP00695) to vary the siting and parking provisions of the Public and Institutional Districts (High Rise) (P-3) in the Zoning Bylaw for 220 Carnarvon Street.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council issue notice that it will consider issuance of Development Variance Permit (DVP00695) to vary the setback, site coverage and parking/loading requirements for 220 Carnarvon Street.

4.8

New Departmental Name for Development Services Department

The purpose of this report is to seek Council support for changing the name of the Development Services Department.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council direct staff to update the City‘s letterhead and website to reflect a department name change from “Development Services” to “Climate Action, Planning and Development”.

4.9

Proclamation: Fire Prevention Week, Oct 3-9, 2021

4.10

Proclamation: Wrongful Conviction Day, Oct 2, 2021

4.11

Remedial Action Requirement: 509 Eleventh Street - Update

To update Council regarding the status of the November 20, 2017 Remedial Action Requirement (RAR) issued by Council for 509 Eleventh Street and the subsequent Supreme Court Consent Order, and to seek support for the staff recommendation.

• Recommendation:

  Staff are recommending that Council adopt the following resolution:

  THAT in response to the failure of James William Richard Bell to fulfill the Remedial Action Requirement imposed by resolution of Council on November 20, 2017, the Council of the City of New Westminster authorize the City, by its staff, agents and contractors, to fulfill the requirement at James William Richard Bell’s expense by entering the property civically and legally described as 509 Eleventh Street, New Westminster, BC, V3M 4G4, PID: 013-646-591, Lot 22 of Lot 15 Suburban Block 10 Plan 2620 (the “Property”) and removing the scaffolding, demolishing the house and ensuring that all waste, debris and discarded materials are removed from the Property and disposed of at an appropriate waste disposal facility as required by paragraphs 4(b) and 5 of the November 20, 2017 Resolution.

  AND THAT for the purpose fulfilling the Remedial Action Requirement at James William Richard Bell’s expense City staff are directed to:

  1. pursuant to Community Charter, s. 17, retain, in accordance with the City’s

     procurement policy, all contractors necessary to perform the work; and

  2. pursuant to Community Charter, s. 258, add the unpaid costs to the property

     taxes for the Property, if any cost of the work remains unpaid after December

     31st of the year that the cost was invoiced.

4.12

Rezoning Application for Child Care: 733 Thirteenth Street – Bylaw for First and Second Readings

To request that Council consider First and Second Reading of the Zoning Amendment Bylaw 8265, 2021 to create a new Comprehensive Development (CD) District for the 733 Thirteenth Street site, and to recommend waiving the Public Hearing given that the application is consistent with the City’s Official Community Plan and given the feedback received through the City-led consultation.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council consider Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8265, 2021 for two readings, and

  THAT Council waive the Public Hearing, as the Bylaw is consistent with the City’s Official Community Plan.

4.13

Minutes for Adoption: August 30, 2021 Open Workshop

4.14

Minutes for Adoption: August 30, 2021 Regular Meeting

5.

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

6.

BYLAWS

6.1

Bylaws for readings

a.

Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw (350-366 Fenton Street) No. 8281, 2021

To permit an affordable housing development for Indigenous individuals. This bylaw is on the agenda to receive FIRST READING.

b.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw (350-366 Fenton Street) No. 8282, 2021

To permit an affordable housing development for Indigenous individuals. This bylaw is on the agenda to receive FIRST READING.

c.

Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw (60-68 Sixth Street) No. 8283, 2021

To permit a supportive housing development containing studio homes with various on-site support services. This bylaw is on the agenda to receive FIRST READING.

d.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw (60-68 Sixth Street) No. 8284, 2021

To permit a supportive housing development containing studio homes with various on-site support services. This bylaw is on the agenda to receive FIRST READING.

e.

Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw (City-wide Crisis Response) No. 8285, 2021

To enable urgent and time-sensitive service response to local, regional and provincial crises. This bylaw is on the agenda to receive FIRST READING.

f.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw (City-wide Crisis Response) No. 8286, 2021

To enable urgent and time-sensitive service response to local, regional and provincial crises. This bylaw is on the agenda to receive FIRST READING.

g.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw (733 Thirteenth Street) No. 8266, 2021

To enable conversion of the existing single detached dwelling at 733 Thirteenth Street for use as a licensed group child care facility.  This bylaw is on the agenda to receive FIRST READING and SECOND READING.  Zoning Amendments are usually given Public Hearings but staff are recommending that this Public Hearing be waived because the amendment is consistent with the City’s Official Community Plan.

6.2

Bylaws for third reading and adoption

a.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw (819 Milton St) No. 8266, 2021 for third reading and adoption

To allow the construction of a duplex that is “suite ready” for future secondary suites by rezoning the property from Single Detached Residential Districts (RS-1) to Comprehensive Development District – 819 Milton Street (CD-77).  This bylaw is on the agenda to receive THIRD READING and ADOPTION.

6.3

Bylaws for adoption

a.

Zoning Amendment (823-841 Sixth St) Bylaw No. 8260, 2021 for adoption

To permit an affordable rental housing development for Indigenous and Swahili speaking communities.  This bylaw is on the agenda for ADOPTION.

b.

Official Community Plan Amendment (823-841 Sixth St) Bylaw No. 8261, 2021 for adoption

To permit an affordable rental housing development for Indigenous and Swahili speaking communities.  This bylaw is on the agenda for ADOPTION.

7.

MOTIONS FROM MEMBERS OF COUNCIL

7.1

Building an All Ages and Abilities “AAA” Network, Councillor Johnstone

• Recommendation:

  Whereas the City of New Westminster’s Master Transportation Plan is six years old, and has seen significant improvements in accessibility and pedestrian safety, and progress is beginning to be seen in completion of the Cycling Network (better termed as an Active Transportation Network in light of advances in personal mobility technologies); and

  Whereas the COVID-19 Pandemic has brought about a generational change in how people move around urban areas, with municipalities across North America and Europe that rapidly rolled out safe Active Transportation infrastructure seeing immediate take-up, and achieving mode shift similar to that envisioned in the Master Transportation Plan; and

  Whereas New Westminster has adopted a bold vision for Climate Action, including transportation emission reduction, mode shift, and public realm changes that will only be achieved through equally bold transportation infrastructure changes, including a network that connects our key destinations and safe routes to school; and

  Whereas the provincial Move.Commute.Connect program and federal Canada’s National Active Transportation Strategy represent new partnership opportunities to help finance transformational Active Transportation infrastructure programs for communities with shovel-ready projects that meet the goals of making Active Transportation safe, comfortable, and connected;

  Be it resolved that Council commit to the rapid completion of a safe, comfortable, and connected All Ages and Abilities (AAA) Active Transportation Network; and

  Be it further resolved that Council request staff update the Long Term Bicycle Network in the Master Transportation Plan, with an emphasis on establishment of a core AAA Active Transportation Network to connect neighborhoods and schools across New Westminster; and

  Be it further resolved that staff work with the Sustainable Transportation Task Force to develop preliminary AAA designs and standards, and report back to Council with an ambitious timeline for implementation of the core AAA network and phasing schedule that can be integrated into a 5-year capital plan for Council consideration. 

8.

NEW BUSINESS 

9.

ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM MEMBERS OF COUNCIL

10.

END OF THE MEETING

 

 

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