CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA

Monday, May 30, 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 (328 Second Street) Bylaw No. 8309, 2022

To subdivide one lot into two and enable the construction of an infill house on the new lot.  Primary relaxations to the proposed HRA include relaxations to the lot size (both lots), density (heritage house) and minor siting or site design ones related to the panhandle lot configuration.  This bylaw is on the agenda for THIRD READING and ADOPTION.

3.2

Heritage Designation Bylaw (328 Second Street) No. 8310, 2022

To designate the 1889 house at 328 Second Street 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

British Columbia Electoral Boundaries Commission Reform Submission - May 2022

This report will outline the work of and submission to the BC Electoral Boundaries Commission regarding the need for increased Provincial representation in New Westminster.

• Recommendation:

  That Council accept this report for information on the submission to the British Columbia Electoral Boundaries Commission.

4.2

Budget 2023: Proposed Framework and Timelines

To seek Council’s endorsement of the 2023 budget framework and timelines.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council endorse the 2023 budget framework and timelines.

4.3

Construction Noise Bylaw Exemption Request: 330 East Columbia Street (Royal Columbian Hospital Redevelopment Project)

To request that Council grant an exemption from the Construction Noise Bylaw to EllisDon Design Build from Construction Noise Bylaw No. 6063, 1992 to enable specialized concrete slab surface finishing to meet operational specifications in the facility within the ongoing construction of the Royal Columbian Hospital Redevelopment Project at 330 East Columbia Street, New Westminster.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council grant an exemption extension to EllisDon Design Build from Construction Noise Bylaw No. 6063, 1992 from 8 PM to 11:59 PM from Monday to Friday and 6 PM to 11:59 PM on Saturdays starting May 30, 2022 to January 31, 2023 (excluding Sundays, Statutory Holidays, and the period from December 24, 2022 to January 1, 2023) an average of 6 evenings per month, to enable concrete slab surface finishing within the ongoing construction of the Royal Columbian Hospital Redevelopment Project at 330 East Columbia Street, New Westminster.

4.4

Construction Noise Bylaw Exemption 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, slip-lining, excavation and installation of new sewer pipes for two nights per week from Wednesday June 1st 2022 to Wednesday, November 30, 2022.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council grant an exemption to Oscar Renda Contracting of Canada (ORCC) from Construction Noise Bylaw No. 6063, 1992 for two nights per week between Wednesday June 1, 2022 and Wednesday November 30, 2022, excluding Sundays and Statutory Holidays, to conduct maintenance of the existing sewer, slip-lining, excavation, and installation of new sewer pipes along the 100 Block to 300 Block of Columbia Street.

4.5

Development Variance Permit for Works & Services Security (823-841 Sixth Street Affordable Housing Project) – Notice of Consideration of Issuance

The purpose of this report is to request that Council issue notice that it will consider varying the definition of “Security” in the Subdivision and Development Control Bylaw No. 7142, 2007, as amended, by including an Indemnification Servicing Agreement from BC Housing and Management Commission, plus a reduced letter of credit from the Developer, as an acceptable form of security for the affordable housing project located at 823-841 Sixth Street.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council provide notice that it will consider issuance of Development Variance Permit No. DVP00699 to vary the definition of “Security” in the City’s Subdivision and Development Control Bylaw No. 7142, 2007, as amended, to include the use of an Indemnification Agreement from British Columbia Housing Management Commission (BCHMC) and a reduced letter of credit from the Developer, for Works and Services Agreement, and to proceed to Public Notification.

4.6

Downtown Livability Strategy - Update

To provide an update on the continued implementation of the Downtown Livability Strategy, previously presented January 10, 2022.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council receive this report for information.

4.7

Regional Growth Strategy Update: Metro 2050 Acceptance

To seek Council acceptance of the updated Regional Growth Strategy, Metro 2050.

• Recommendation:
  1. THAT the proposed Metro 2050 Regional Growth Strategy (Metro Vancouver Regional District Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw No. 1339, 2022) be accepted, as presented, pursuant to section 436 of the Local Government Act;

  2. THAT staff be directed to forward the Council resolution of acceptance of Metro 2050 Regional Growth Strategy (Metro Vancouver Regional District Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw No. 1339, 2022) to Metro Vancouver Regional District; and

  3. THAT staff be directed to include in the letter conveying acceptance of Metro 2050 that the City of New Westminster encourages further consideration of including municipal-scale population and housing targets in regional plans going forward.

4.8

Rezoning and Development Permit for Infill Townhouses: 102 – 128 East Eighth Avenue and 721 Cumberland Street – Preliminary Report

To seek Council support for proceeding with processing a proposal for an infill townhouse development in the McBride-Sapperton neighbourhood.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council instruct staff to process the proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment and Development Permit applications for 102-128 East Eighth Avenue and 721 Cumberland Street as outlined in the Application Review Process and Next Steps section of this report.

4.9

Staffing Resource Challenges and Implications on Departments’ Service Delivery Work Plans

To inform City Council and the community of adjustments being made within the organization to address staff resourcing challenges. Departments are adjusting work plans in order to continue prioritizing core services and Council’s Strategic Priorities.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council receive this report for information.

4.10

Zoning Bylaw Text Amendment and Event-Driven Liquor Primary Licence: 735 Eighth Avenue (Massey Theatre) – Bylaw for First and Second Readings

To request that Council consider the proposed zoning amendment bylaw, which would allow a Liquor Primary licence as a permitted use on the subject property.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council consider Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8341, 2022 for First and Second Readings, and forward the Bylaw to a Public Hearing.

4.11

Minutes for Adoption

a.

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

b.

May 9, 2022 City Council Meeting (6:00 p.m.)

c.

May 16, 2022 Special City Council Meeting (11:30 a.m.)

d.

May 16, 2022 Special City Council Meeting (12:00 p.m.)

5.

BYLAWS

5.1

Bylaws for readings

a.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw (735 Eighth Avenue) No. 8341, 2022

To allow a Liquor Primary licence as a permitted use at 735 Eighth Avenue (Massey Theatre).  This bylaw is on the agenda for TWO READINGS.

A Public Hearing will be held for this bylaw.

b.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw (122 Eighth Avenue) No. 8325, 2022

To enable construction of a duplex at 122 Eighth Avenue.  This bylaw is on the agenda for THIRD READING.

c.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw (337 and 339 Keary Street) No. 8324, 2022

To enable construction of a 9 unit infill townhouse project at 337 and 339 Keary Street.  This bylaw is on the agenda for THIRD READING.

d.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw (817 St. Andrews Street) No. 8323, 2022

To enable construction of a triplex at 817 St. Andrews Street.  This bylaw is on the agenda for THIRD READING.

6.

NEW BUSINESS 

6.1

ON TABLE Recruitment 2022: Appointments to the Arts Advisory Committee (AAC)

To release the Closed Council decisions to rescind the appointment of Stephen O’Shea as Representative, Arts Council New Westminster to the Arts Advisory Committee, appoint Laura Grady as the Representative, Arts Council New Westminster to the Arts Advisory committee for the term ending January 31, 2024, and to appoint Stephen O’Shea as Artist, New Westminster Based, to the Arts Advisory Committee for the term ending January 31, 2024.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council receive the report titled, “Appointments to the Arts Advisory Committee (AAC)“ for information.

7.

ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM MEMBERS OF COUNCIL

8.

END OF THE MEETING

 

 

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