At the July 22, 2019 Regular Council Meeting:
- Council received delegations regarding the following topics:
- Proposal to add “No Dog” signage at the green space at Finlay Street.
- Request for stricter enforcement regarding dog walking violations on the promenade.
- Car share companies in White Rock/ South Surrey.
- Semiahmoo Arts regarding White Rock becoming a Mural City.
- Proposal for “Festival of Lights” event in White Rock. A corporate report will be presented to Council with information on hosting such an event.
- Presentations:
- “Beach Wheelchair User Program” presented by self advocates of Semiahmoo and Uniti.
- “Smart Cities” presented by Chris Zota, Manager of Information Technology (City of White Rock).
- Corporate Reports:
- “Proposal for Dedicated Multicourt Pickleball Facility” was received. Staff were directed to research and host a public consultation meeting to determine a suitable location to build outoor pickleball courts in White Rock and prepare a corporate report following the public consultation meeting.
- “Response to Metro Vancouver 2040: Shaping our Future Land Use Designation Amendment Request – MK Delta Lands” was received, the City does not support the proposed amendment to the Regional Growth Strategy.
- “White Rock Repealing Bylaw No.’s 2303 and 2304 for Waterfront Parking Facility Design and Construction Loan Authorization bylaw, 2017, No. 2206” was received.
- "White Rock Pier Update" was received.
- "2019 Sanitary and Storm Sewer Rehabilitation Contract Award",award to PW Trenchless Construction Inc. for $594,150 (including GST).
- "Fencing for the Water Sytem at 1444 Oxford Street" was recieved.
- "Updates on City-Owned Property (15463 Buena Vista)" was received.
- “Marine Drive 'Hump' Vegetation Plan” endorsed with the amendment to maintain only the blackberry bushes.
- “Freedom of information Task Update” was received.
- Committee Recommendations:
- Special Event Protocol Guidelines were endorsed by Council with an amendment.
- OCP amendment application - 1485 Fir Street (19-009 OCP/ZON/MJP) was refused and directed staff to work with the applicant.
- Bylaws:
- Council gave final reading to “Water Services Bylaw, 2015, No.2117, Amendment No.6, Bylaw, 2019, No. 2302”.
- Council reconsidered their resolution to rename Totem Plaza and requested a report to be brough forward regarding the history behind the naming of Lions Lookout Park and Totem Plaza and possible options/consideration of future naming of the park and plaza.
- Proposed Cut-Through Walkway from Oxford Street to Martin Street: Council directed staff to report back with information regarding the potential construction of the proposed cut-through walkway.
- Zoning Bylaw: Council directed staff to report back with a corporate report that identifies issues regarding new single-family home development in White Rock, and present potential options to address these issues, through a review of the zoning bylaw and other related city bylaws
- Question and Answer period is an opportunity for the public to ask questions and make comments to Council at the beginning of the Council Meeting. A summary of all questions and answers will be available on the City’s website under the Government tab following the adoption of the minutes.
To read the agenda and watch the Council Meeting, please visit the City's Video Recordings of Regular Council Meetings archives page.
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Council Meetings Break for Summer.
The next Council meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. If you have any questions, please contact the Director of Corporate Administration at 604.541.2212.
Review Council's 2019-2022 Strategic Priorities, which outlines the goals and vision for the council during their term in office and discover more about your City Council on the City's website.
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Free Summer Concert Series TD Concerts For The Pier Continues!
Don't miss the final concerts of the iconic summer event! Shows start at 7:00p.m.
Proudly sponsored by the City of White Rock and White Rock BIA and title sponsor TD Bank.
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