CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA

Monday, April 25, 2022 at 6:00 P.m. - 7:00 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.

MINUTE OF SILENCE

Minute of Silence recognizing the Day of Mourning for Workers Killed and Injured on the Job

4.

ISSUANCE OF PERMITS

4.1

Development Variance Permit No. DVP00692 for 508 Eighth Street

An application has been submitted to allow the addition of three studio and one one-bedroom residential units in an existing 42-unit residential rental building. The requested Development Variance Permit will reduce the number of required off-street parking spaces by 45% from the standard Zoning Bylaw requirements for secured rental units.

a.

Copy of Notice

b.

Director of Climate Action, Planning and Development's report dated April 11, 2022

c.

Statement concerning the number of written submissions received, including On Table submissions (City Clerk)

a.

Index of Written Submissions

b.

Written Submissions

d.

Council Decision

5.

REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION  AND ACTION

5.1

Biodiversity and Natural Area Strategy, Director of Engineering Services and Michael Coulthard, Diamond Head Consulting

a.

Presentation (On Table)

b.

Biodiversity and Natural Area Strategy Report

To submit the 2022 Biodiversity & Natural Area Strategy for Council’s approval.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council approve the Biodiversity and Natural Areas Strategy;

  THAT staff be directed to identify and advance actions in the Biodiversity and Natural Areas Strategy that can be implemented within the existing staffing capacity and budget resources;

  THAT staff be directed to bring forward as part of the annual budgeting process funding requests for specific Biodiversity and Natural Areas Strategy actions for consideration.

6.

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.

6.1

2022 Heat Response Plans and Emergency Preparedness Week

To inform Council of the current plans for potential response to extreme heat this summer and information regarding the City’s plans for Emergency Preparedness Week.

• Recommendation:

  That Council receive this report for information.

6.2

2022 Tax Rates Bylaw No. 8326, 2022

This reports seeks Council’s approval of the City’s 2022 Tax Rates Bylaw as presented in Attachment 1.

• Recommendation:

  That Council give three readings to the Tax Rates Bylaw No. 8326, 2022 as presented in Attachment #1 of this report.

6.3

Committee Remuneration Policy - Indigenous Members

To seek Council’s approval of a Committee Remuneration Policy - Indigenous Members.

• Recommendation:

  That Council approve the attached Committee Remuneration Policy - Indigenous Members.

6.4

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

The purpose of this report is to request Council to grant a construction noise exemption extension to EllisDon Design Build from Construction Noise Bylaw No. 6063, 1992 to enable ongoing construction work at the Royal Columbian Hospital Redevelopment Project two hours earlier every Saturday from 7 AM to 9 AM as needed from May 7, 2022 to April 29, 2023.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council grant an exemption extension to EllisDon Design Build from Construction Noise Bylaw No. 6063, 1992 from 7 AM to 9 AM on Saturdays for another year from May 7, 2022 to April 29, 2023 (excluding the period from December 24 2022 to January 1 2023) to enable ongoing construction of the Royal Columbian Hospital Redevelopment Project at 330 East Columbia Street, New Westminster.

6.5

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.

6.6

Development Cost Charge (DCC) Bylaw Major Update Project - Stakeholder Feedback

This report summarizes stakeholder feedback on the proposed Development Cost Charge (DCC) program and seeks Council’s support to bring the proposed bylaw forward for Council Consideration.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council direct staff to bring forward the updated Development Cost Charge (DCC) Bylaw for Council’s consideration.

  THAT Council endorse the Frequency of Development Cost Charge Updates Policy included as Attachment 4 to this report.

6.7

Municipal Security Issuing Resolutions

To seek Council’s approval to proceed with securing long-term debt for the təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre, the Queensborough Substation and Civic Infrastructure from MFA through their Fall 2022 Long Term Debt Issue.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council approves borrowing from the Municpal Finance Authority of British Columbia (MFA), as part of their 2022 Fall Borrowing Session, $93,600,000 as authorized through the New Westminster Aquatics and Community Centre Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 8073, 2019; and

  THAT Metro Vancouver be requested to consent to the City borrowing $93,600,000 over a 20-year term and include the borrowing in their security issuing bylaw.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council approves borrowing from the Municpal Finance Authority of British Columbia (MFA), as part of their 2022 Fall Borrowing Session, $25,000,000 as authorized through the Electric Utility Infrastructure Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 8041, 2018; and

  THAT Metro Vancouver be requested to consent to the City borrowing $25,000,000 over a 20-year term and include the borrowing in their security issuing bylaw.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council approves borrowing from the Municpal Finance Authority of British Columbia (MFA), as part of their 2022 Fall Borrowing Session, $3,830,000 as authorized through the New Westminster Civic Infrastructure Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 7842, 2016; and

  THAT Metro Vancouver be requested to consent to the City borrowing $3,830,000 over a 20-year term and include the borrowing in their security issuing bylaw.

6.8

Official Community Plan Amendment and Heritage Revitalization Agreement: 501 Fourth Avenue and 408 Fifth Street (Holy Eucharist Cathedral) – Preliminary Report

To seek Council’s approval to proceed with processing a proposal for the development of non-profit child care, secured market rental, and an expansion to the Holy Eucharist Cathedral.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council direct staff to proceed with the processing of the proposed Official Community Plan (OCP) Amendment and Heritage Revitalization Agreement applications for 501 Fourth Avenue and 408 Fifth Street, as outlined in the “Next Steps” section of this report.

  THAT Council, with regard to the proposed OCP Amendment:

  1. Give consideration to the requirements of Section 475 and 476 as well as other relevant sections of the Local Government Act;
  2. Direct staff to advise and consult with the following:
     1. the Board of Education of New Westminster Schools; and
     2. the following First Nations:
        1. Cowichan Tribes;
        2. Halalt First Nation;
        3. Katzie First Nation;
        4. Kwantlen First Nation;
        5. Kwikwetlem First Nation;
        6. Lyackson First Nation;
        7. Lake Cowichan First Nation;
        8. Musqueam Indian Band;
        9. Penelakut Tribe;
        10. Qayqayt First Nation;
        11. Semiahmoo First Nation;
        12. Sto:lo Nation;
        13. Stz’uminus First Nation;
        14. Tsawwassen First Nation; and
        15. Tsleil-Waututh Nation.
  3. Direct staff to seek input from interested parties in the following manner:
     1. send a request for written comments to the parties listed above;
     2. as part of the notification requirements for a Public Hearing, place a notice on the City Page to advise the public of this application; and
     3. as part of the notification requirements for a Public Hearing, require the applicant to include notice of the proposed OCP Amendment on the site signage required for the subject application.
  4. Not require consultation with:
     1. Board of the regional district in which the area covered by a plan is located (Metro Vancouver)
     2. any greater boards or improvement districts;
     3. Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District Board;
     4. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure; and
     5. Councils of immediately adjacent municipalities;

  as none are considered to be affected by this application.

6.9

Public Art Plan

The purpose of this report is to seek Council’s endorsement to proceed with the development of a new Public Art Plan. Funding is available in the approved 2022 Capital Budget and 5 Year Financial Plan in the Arts Strategy Gap Analysis.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council endorse the recommendation from staff to develop a new Public Art Plan as outlined in this report;

  
  THAT Council approve the allocation of up to 40K from the approved 2022-2026 Capital budget to support development of the Plan.

6.10

Rezoning Application for Infill Townhouse: 1032 and 1036 St. Andrews Street – Preliminary Report to Council

To seek Council’s approval to proceed with processing the proposed rezoning at 1032 and 1036 St. Andrews Street.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council direct staff to proceed with processing the proposed rezoning at 1032 and 1036 St. Andrews Street, as outlined in the “Consultation and Review Process” section of this report.

6.11

Zoning Bylaw Text Amendment and Event-Driven Liquor Primary Licence: 735 Eighth Avenue (Massey Theatre) – Preliminary Report

To provide Council with preliminary information on the proposed applications and to seek support for the application review process outlined in this report.

• Recommendation:

  THAT the City of New Westminster opt out of conducting the public input process for the Event-Driven Liquor Primary licence application submitted by the Massey Theatre Society for 735 Eighth Avenue;

  THAT the City encourage the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch to send application details and request for comment to the New Westminster School District given the close proximity of New Westminster Secondary School;

  THAT Council direct staff to process the proposed Zoning Bylaw text amendment application for 735 Eighth Avenue as outlined in the Application Review Process and Next Steps section of this report.

6.12

Proclamation: Day of Mourning for Workers Killed and Injured on the Job, April 28, 2022

6.13

Proclamation: Youth Week, May 1-7, 2022

6.14

Minutes for Adoption

a.

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

b.

March 28, 2022 Public Hearing

c.

March 28, 2022 City Council Meeting (following the Public Hearing)

d.

April 11, 2022 City Council Meeting (9:00 a.m.)

e.

April 11, 2022 City Council Meeting (6:00 p.m.)

7.

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

8.

BYLAWS

8.1

Bylaws for readings

a.

Tax Rates Bylaw No. 8326, 2022

To establish tax rates for 2022.  This bylaw is on the agenda for THREE READINGS.

8.2

Bylaws for adoption

a.

Housing Agreement (508 Eighth Street) Bylaw No. 8279, 2022

To add four units of new secured market rental housing to an existing market rental housing building. This bylaw is on the agenda for ADOPTION.

9.

NEW BUSINESS 

10.

ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM MEMBERS OF COUNCIL

11.

END OF THE MEETING

 

 

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