CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA

Monday, November 01, 2021 at 6:00 P.m. - 8:00 P.m.

Meeting held electronically and open to public attendance

in 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.

REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND ACTION

3.1

Peer Assisted Crisis Team Pilot Project

a.

Presentation, Jonny Morris, CEO, Canadian Mental Health Association BC Division (On Table)

b.

Peer Assisted Crisis Team Pilot Project

Staff are requesting authorization to implement the Peer Assisted Crisis Team Pilot Project in New Westminster in collaboration with the Canadian Mental Health Association, to reduce the reliance on policing and city services for mental health crisis response in the community. Staff are also looking for authorization for the submission of a grant application to the Province of British Columbia, Civil Forfeiture Crime Prevention and Remediation Grant Program.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council approve the City’s participation in the Peer Assisted Crisis Team Pilot Project in New Westminster with the Canadian Mental Health Association and the City of Victoria, North Vancouver and the District of North Vancouver;

  THAT Council approve $65,000 toward the implementation of Phase 1 of the Peer Assisted Crisis Team Pilot Project in New Westminster;

  THAT Council approve the City’s Submission to the Province of British Columbia Civil Forfeiture Crime Prevention and Remediation Grant Program for up to $94,000;

  THAT a letter be sent to the local Members of the Provincial Legislative Assembly and Member of Parliament, creating awareness of the Pilot Project;

  THAT Council approve the next steps and continued consultation with First Nations and other key stakeholders referenced in the Pilot Project; and

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

Arts Advisory Committee

To receive Council’s approval to establish the Arts Advisory Committee and approve the Committee Terms of Reference. Staff are also requesting that Council repeal the existing Arts Commission bylaw in order to facilitate this governance transition.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council approve the establishment of the Arts Advisory Committee;

  THAT Council approve the Terms of Reference for the Committee as attached to this report;

  THAT Council repeal the Arts Commission bylaw in order to facilitate this governance transition.

4.2

Business Regulations and Licensing (Rental Unit) Bylaw: Next Steps

To update Council regarding the implications of recent changes to the Residential Tenancy Act (RTA) that correlate to Part 6 of Business Regulations and Licensing (Rental Units) Bylaw No. 6926, 2004 and provide options for consideration.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council give three readings to:

  • Business Regulations and Licensing (Rental Units) Amendment Bylaw No. 8302, 2021 to repeal Part 6 of Business Regulations and Licensing (Rental Units) Bylaw No. 6926, 2004;
  • Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No. 8298, 2021 to amend Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7318, 2009; and
  • Municipal Ticket Information Amendment Bylaw No. 8299, 2021 to amend Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No. 8077, 2019.

  THAT Council direct staff to give notice regarding an Opportunity to Be Heard on November 15, 2021 to enable interested parties to provide comment on the amendment to Business Regulations and Licensing (Rental Units) Bylaw No. 6926, 2004 that results in the repeal of Part 6.

  THAT Council direct staff to proceed with the proposed communications strategy.

4.3

Canada Games Pool Unplanned Closure Update

To update Council regarding the background and status of the unplanned closure of the Canada Games Pool.

• Recommendation:

  THAT this report be received for information.

4.4

Electric Bikeshare Program – Motion from Sustainable Transportation Task Force

To seek Council’s endorsement to advance a business plan for implementation of an electric bikeshare program in the City of New Westminster.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council direct staff to develop a business plan for an electric bikeshare program for the City of New Westminster.

4.5

Heritage Revitalization Agreement (208 Fifth Avenue) Bylaw No. 8271, 2021 and Heritage Designation (208 Fifth Avenue) Bylaw No. 8272, 2021: Bylaws for First and Second Readings

For Council to consider bylaws which would allow the subdivision of a Queen’s Park property in exchange for heritage protection and restoration of a heritage house.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council consider Heritage Revitalization Agreement (208 Fifth Avenue) Bylaw No. 8271, 2021 and Heritage Designation (208 Fifth Avenue) Bylaw No. 8272, 2021 for First and Second Readings, and forward the Bylaws to a Public Hearing.

  THAT Council add 208 Fifth Avenue to the City’s Heritage Register following the adoption of Heritage Designation (208 Fifth Avenue) Bylaw No. 8272, 2021.

4.6

HRA Refresh: Queen’s Park Heritage Conservation Area Post-Implementation Evaluation and Report Back on Final Incentives

To advise Council of the outcome of implementing the Heritage Conservation Area and to request that the outstanding elements of the related incentives program inform the HRA Refresh project.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council endorse that staff do no further work to implement the following as part of the Queen’s Park Heritage Conservation Area incentives program:

  a) stratification of laneway and carriage houses,

  b) conversion of existing houses into multiple units, or

  c) creation of additional design guidelines

  and instead endorse that tenure and unit count be included in the scope of the initiated Heritage Revitalization Agreement Refresh project.

  THAT Council endorse the refined Evaluation Checklist (Attachment 1) for use in Heritage Alteration Permit applications for demolition and Official Community Plan Amendment applications for removal of Heritage Conservation Area protection.

4.7

Miscellaneous Zoning Bylaw Amendments for First and Second Readings

To request Council give First and Second Readings to a bylaw that will amend the Zoning Bylaw and to waive the Public Hearing.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council consider Zoning Amendment Bylaw (Miscellaneous Amendments) No. 8287, 2021 for First and Second Readings and waive the Public Hearing.

4.8

Public Art Calls: Artist Roster and Artist-Initiated Projects

The purpose of this report is to provide Council with information regarding two (2) public art calls to establish an artist roster and to develop new artist-initiated public art projects.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council receive this report for information.

4.9

Regional Growth Strategy Update: Metro 2050 Comment Period

To seek direction from Council regarding the proposed City response to the draft updated Regional Growth Strategy, Metro 2050.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council direct staff to send the attached letter to Metro Vancouver as formal City comments on the draft updated Regional Growth Strategy, Metro 2050.

4.10

Temporary Use Permit: 502 Columbia Street (Former Army and Navy Department Store) – For Emergency Shelter

For Council to consider a Temporary Use Permit for an emergency shelter on the lower floor of the former Army and Navy Department Store, located at 502 Columbia Street.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council provide notice that it will consider issuance of a Temporary Use Permit (TUP00027) for an Emergency Shelter at 502 Columbia Street as outlined in this report.

  THAT Council approve a grant-in-lieu to the applicant in the amount of $1,542.50 for the purposes of waiving the fee for the Temporary Use Permit.

4.11

User Fees and Rates Review for 2022, Amendment Bylaws for Three Readings

The purpose of this report is to update the bylaws associated with the user fees and rates as approved in principle by Council on October 18, 2021.

• Recommendation:

  THAT the following Amendment Bylaws be given three readings:

  1. Climate Action, Planning and Development User Fees and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 8293, 2021

  2. Cultural Services User Fees and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 8294, 2021

  3. Electric Utility Fees and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 8295, 2021

  4. Engineering Services User Fees and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 8292, 2021

  5. Financial Services Fees and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 8296, 2021

4.12

Correspondence: Parkside Drainage Issue - Request to New Westminster Council for Action, October 21, 2021

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council receive the above-noted correspondence.

5.

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

6.

BYLAWS

6.1

Bylaws for readings

a.

Heritage Revitalization Agreement (208 Fifth Avenue) Bylaw No. 8271, 2021

To enable lot subdivision at 208 Fifth Avenue for retention of the existing house and construction of a new house; and relax lot size, density, siting, bay window width and parking requirements. This bylaw is on the agenda for TWO READINGS.  A public hearing will be held for this bylaw.

b.

Heritage Designation (208 Fifth Avenue) Bylaw NO. 8272, 2021

To designate the 1910 house at 208 Fifth 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.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw (Miscellaneous Amendments) No. 8287, 2021

This Zoning Amendment Bylaw includes identified minor annual miscellaneous revisions, edits and corrections to the Zoning Bylaw. This bylaw is on the agenda for TWO READINGS. Public hearings are usually held for Zoning Amendments, but staff have requested that the public hearing for this bylaw be waived because it is consistent with the City’s Official Community Plan.

d.

Business Regulations and Licensing (Rental Units) Amendment Bylaw No. 8302, 2021

An amendment to delete Part 6 from Business Regulations and Licensing (Rental Units) Bylaw No. 6926, 2004.  Part 6 deals with renovictions and has been made inoperative by recent changes to the Residential Tenancy Act.  This bylaw is on the agenda for THREE READINGS.

e.

Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No. 8298, 2021

An amendment to remove the ticketing sections related to Part 6 of Business Regulations and Licensing (Rental Units) Bylaw No. 6926, 2004.  This bylaw is on the agenda for THREE READINGS.

f.

Municipal Ticket Information Amendment Bylaw No. 8299, 2021

An amendment to remove the ticketing sections related to Part 6 of Business Regulations and Licensing (Rental Units) Bylaw No. 6926, 2004.  This bylaw is on the agenda for THREE READINGS.

g.

Climate Action, Planning and Development User Fees and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 8293, 2021

To establish the 2022 fees and rates for the Climate Action, Planning and Development department.  This bylaw is on the agenda for THREE READINGS.

h.

Cultural Services User Fees and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 8294, 2021

To establish the 2022 fees and charges for Cultural Services.  This bylaw is on the agenda for THREE READINGS.

i.

Electric Utility Fees and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 8295, 2021

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

j.

Engineering Services User Fees and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 8292, 2021

To establish the 2022 fees and rates for Engineering Services.  This bylaw is on the agenda for THREE READINGS.

k.

Financial Services Fees and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 8296, 2021

To establish the 2022 fees for Financial Services.  This bylaw is on the agenda for THREE READINGS.

6.2

Bylaws for third reading and adoption

a.

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.  The public hearing for this bylaw was waived, and it is on the agenda for THIRD READING and ADOPTION.

6.3

Bylaws for repeal

a.

Arts Commission Bylaw No. 7367, 2009

Staff are requesting that Council repeal the Arts Commission Bylaw to facilitate the transition to an Arts Advisory Committee.  This bylaw is on the agenda for REPEAL.

7.

MOTIONS FROM MEMBERS OF COUNCIL

7.1

Creating a more inclusive and welcoming environment outside Council Chamber, Councillor Trentadue

• Recommendation:

  Whereas the City of New Westminster’s vision is “A vibrant, compassionate, sustainable city that includes everyone”; and

  Whereas Reconciliation, Inclusion and Engagement is a high priority for the City as we work towards “creating a welcoming, inclusive and accepting community that promotes a deep understanding and respect for all cultures; and

  Whereas our 2019 Arts Strategy outlines goals and a vision that encompasses “Communicate, Nurture, Include, Generate and Innovate” while expanding opportunities for the Arts in our community; and

  Whereas a motion approved in January 2020 called for ways in which the City can be more welcoming and inclusive, specifically related to Civic facilities, City Hall and Council Meetings;

  Therefore be it resolved that Arts Services report back to Council and the PAAC with options to reimagine the space and walls outside Council Chamber to create a more inclusive and welcoming environment.

8.

NEW BUSINESS 

8.1

ON TABLE Recommendations from Nov. 1 2021 Council Workshop

9.

ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM MEMBERS OF COUNCIL

10.

END OF THE MEETING

 

 

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