CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA

Monday, February 14, 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.

 

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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.

ISSUANCE OF PERMITS

3.1

Development Variance Permit No. DVP00691 for 520 Eighth Street

Applications have been submitted to allow the addition of five studio and one-bedroom residential units in an existing 56-unit residential rental building. The requested Development Variance Permit will reduce the number of required off-street parking spaces by 21% 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 January 31, 2022

c.

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

d.

Council Decision

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council approve/reject issuance of DVP00691.

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

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 multiple upgrades installation and slip lining in the downtown area for eight nights from Tuesday, February 15, 2022 to Thursday, March 10, 2022.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council grant an exemption to Oscar Renda Contracting of Canada (ORCC) from Construction Noise Bylaw No. 6063, 1992 for eight nights between Tuesday February 15, 2022 and Thursday March 10, 2022 from 8:00 PM to 7:00 AM Mondays to Thursdays and 8:00 PM Fridays to 7:00 AM Mondays including Sundays and a Statutory Holiday to conduct maintenance of the existing sewer, installation of new utility holes and slip lining along Columbia Street.

4.2

Construction Noise Bylaw Exemption Request: 660 Quayside Drive (Bosa Development)

To seek Council’s approval for an exemption from Construction Noise Bylaw No. 6063, 1992 to enable Bosa Development to conduct an overnight monolithic concrete pour for the creation of the East Tower foundation at Pier West Development located at 660 Quayside Drive.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council grant an exemption from Construction Noise Bylaw No. 6063, 1992 to Bosa Development on Friday March 11, 2022 from 6:00 AM to Saturday March 12, 2022 to 9:00 AM to enable a monolithic concrete pour for the creation of the East Tower foundation.

  and

  THAT Council grant an exemption from Construction Noise Bylaw No. 6063, 1992 to Bosa Development for either Friday March 18, 2022 from 6:00 AM to Saturday March 19, 2022 at 9:00 AM OR Friday March 25, 2021 from 6:00 AM to Saturday March 26, 2021 at 9:00 AM to enable a monolithic concrete pour for the creation of the East Tower foundation if unfavorable weather conditions prohibit the work from occurring on the weekend of Friday March 11, 2022.

4.3

Filming Activity in 2021 and Proposed Filming Fees for 2022

The purpose of this report is to provide the annual overview of the prior year’s filming activity and accomplishments and to propose new and revised filming fees for 2022.

• Recommendation:

  THAT this report be received for information; and

  THAT staff be directed to bring forward amendments to Parks and Recreation Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 6673, 2001 as outlined in this report.

4.4

Local Government Election 2022: Appointment of Chief Election Officer and Deputy Chief Election Officer

To recommend appointments of Chief Election Officer (CEO) and Deputy Chief Election Officer (DCEO) for the 2022 Local Government Election.

• Recommendation:

  THAT pursuant to Section 58(1) of the Local Government Act, Council appoint Jacque Killawee, City Clerk, as Chief Election Officer, and Nicole Ludwig, Assistant City Clerk, as Deputy Chief Election Officer for the 2022 Local Government Election.

4.5

Peer Assisted Crisis Team (PACT) Pilot Project Update

The purpose of this report is to update Council on the Peer Assisted Crisis Team (PACT) Working Group’s progress to date as well as approve the community engagement plan for Phase One, the hiring of a support staff to help facilitate the project and to rename the Working Group to more accurately reflect the work plan.

• Recommendation:

  That Council approve the community engagement plan for the PACT Pilot Project conducted in collaboration with the Canadian Mental Health Association;

  That Council approve the hiring of a Project Coordinator, Crisis Care Reform to support the PACT Pilot Project; and

  That Council approve the change in name of the Working Group to the Peer Assisted Crisis Team (PACT) Working Group.

4.6

People, Parks & Pups: A 10-Year Strategy for Sharing Public Space

The purpose of this report is to seek adoption of the People, Parks & Pups Strategy (the “Strategy”) as developed to support a proactive approach to sharing New Westminster’s limited park space among those with and without dogs. As a ten-year framework, this Strategy provides recommendations to guide the ongoing planning, design and management of dog off-leash activity across the city.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council adopt the “People, Parks & Pups Strategy”, as included as Attachment B of this report, to guide the planning and design for people and dogs in parks and open spaces across New Westminster; and

  THAT staff proceed with next steps as outlined in this report.

4.7

Provincial Community Economic Recovery Infrastructure Program Funding Approval for the Riverfront Tugger – Community Gathering and Play Space

The City has successfully applied to the Provincial Community Economic Recovery Infrastructure Fund and been awarded $305,480 toward the upgrade of the Riverfront Tugger - Community Gathering and Play Space. This report provides an update to Council and requests authorization to finalize a project funding agreement with the Province of British Columbia.

• Recommendation:

  That Council authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to finalize a funding agreement with the Province of British Columbia for the amount of $305,480 from the Community Economic Recovery Infrastructure Fund-Destination Development Stream, to upgrade the Riverfront Tugger - Community Gathering and Play Space.

4.8

Revised Public Art Policy

The purpose of this report is to release Council’s approval of the revised Public Art Policy.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council receive this report for information.

4.9

Proclamation: Anti-bullying Day, February 23, 2022

4.10

Correspondence: MP Peter Julian email dated February 10, 2022 regarding Seeking Endorsement for Bill C-229

4.11

Minutes for Adoption

a.

January 21, 2022 Special City Council Meeting

b.

January 31, 2022 City Council Meeting (9 a.m.)

c.

January 31, 2022 Council Workshop

d.

January 31, 2022 Public Hearing

e.

January 31, 2022 City Council Meeting (following the Public Hearing)

5.

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

6.

BYLAWS

6.1

Bylaws for adoption

a.

Heritage Designation (125 Third Street) Bylaw No. 8306, 2021

To designate the 1905 house at 125 Third Street as a protected heritage property. This bylaw is on the agenda for ADOPTION.

b.

Heritage Revitalization Agreement (323 Regina Street) Bylaw No. 8304, 2022

To enable the construction of an infill house, larger than permitted under the laneway and carriage house program, at 323 Regina Street with relaxations for density and siting as well as a siting relaxation for the existing house. This bylaw is on the agenda for ADOPTION.

c.

Heritage Designation (323 Regina Street) Bylaw No. 8305, 2022

To designate the 1928 house at 323 Regina Street as a protected heritage property. This bylaw is on the agenda for ADOPTION.

d.

Housing Agreement (520 Eighth Street) Bylaw No. 8273, 2022

To authorize the City to enter into a Housing Agreement with the property owner that will secure all existing and proposed units within the building as a market rental project for 60 years or the life of the building, whichever is longer.  This bylaw is on the agenda for ADOPTION.

7.

MOTIONS FROM MEMBERS OF COUNCIL

7.1

Support for Bill C-229 - Banning Symbols of Hate Act, Mayor Cote

• Recommendation:

  On behalf of 78,916 residents, New Westminster City Council endorses MP Peter Julian's Private Member's Bill C-229 - Banning Symbols of Hate Act.

8.

NEW BUSINESS 

9.

ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM MEMBERS OF COUNCIL

10.

END OF THE MEETING

 

 

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