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Council · Regular

January 12, 2026

White Rock City Council

16:00 – 19:01 · 3h 1m
7 present · 0 absent
Megan Sage Knight Mayor — Anthony Manning Councillor — Bill Lawrence Councillor — Christopher Trevelyan Councillor — David Joseph Chesney Councillor — Elaine Cheung Councillor — Susan Bains Councillor —
Staff & officers present
Anne Berry Director of Planning and Development Services — Brad Davie Fire Chief — Candice Gartry Director of Financial Services — Darcy Dupont Senior Project Manager, Community Hub — Debbie Johnstone Acting Director of Corporate Administration — Guillermo Ferrero Chief Administrative Officer — Janessa Auer Committee Clerk — Jim Gordon Director of Engineering and Municipal Operations — John Woolgar Director of Recreation and Culture — Kari Laing Director of Human Resources — Neethu Syam Planning Division Lead —

Revisions

  1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 22, 2026
    • · Motion 1 added: THAT the Corporation of the City of White Rock Council adopt the agenda for its regular meeting scheduled for January 12, 2026, as circulated.
    • · Motion 2 added: THAT the Corporation of the City of White Rock adopt the Regular Council meeting minutes of December 1, 2025 as circulated.
    • · Motion 3 added: THAT Council receive the corporate report dated January 12, 2026, from the Director of Financial Services, titled ‘2025 Audit Planning Report and Presentation;’ and the verbal presentation by the KPMG Lead Audit Engagement Partner summariz…
    • · Motion 4 added: THAT Council receive the January 12, 2026, corporate report from the Director of Financial Services, titled “Latecomer Interest Rate Bylaw – Amendment for 2026."
    • · Motion 5 added: THAT Council receive for information the corporate report dated January 12, 2026, from the Director of Financial Services, titled “Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw, 2026, No. 2570” for consideration of first, second and third readings.
    • · Motion 6 added: THAT Council direct staff to amend the Terms of Reference to add a youth and seniors' representative on the City's current Advisory Committees.
    • · Motion 7 added: THAT Council endorses the Terms of Reference and establishes the Economic Development and Marine Drive Revitalization Advisory Committee.
    • · Motion 8 added: THAT Council receive the January 12, 2026, corporate report from the Directors of Corporate Administration, Planning and Development Services, and Recreation and Culture, titled “Terms of Reference in Consideration for Potential Establishm…
    • · Motion 9 added: THAT Council receive the corporate report dated January 12, 2026, from the Director of Financial Services, titled “Updated 2026 Operating Budget and Tax Considerations” for consideration.”
    • · Motion 10 added: THAT Council direct staff to come back with a proposed operating budget of 5.06%
    • · Motion 11 added: THAT Council defer the corporate report dated January 12, 2026, from the Director of Human Resources, titled “Respectful Workplace Policy and Employee Code of Conduct Policy– Proposed Amendments” to the next scheduled meeting.
    • · Motion 12 added: THAT Council receive the corporate report dated January 12, 2026, from the Manager of Public Works, titled “2024 Paving Program Budget Overage” for consideration and to approve a 15.34% contingency for the 2024 White Rock Paving Program.
    • · Motion 13 added: THAT Council receive for information the corporate report dated January 12, 2026, from the Director of Planning and Development Services, titled " 14205 Malabar Avenue (ZON00054) – First, Second and Third Reading of Draft Bylaw No. 2559."
    • · Motion 14 added: THAT Council receive the January 12, 2026, report from the Director of Planning and Development Services, titled “Completion of Development Prerequisites for Final Adoption of Zoning Amendment Application for 15916 Russell Avenue (ZON 21-0…
    • · Motion 15 added: THAT Council: 1. Receive the January 12, 2026, corporate report from the Director of Planning and Development Services, titled “Follow-Up on Council Direction from the November 3, 2025, Meeting – Draft OCP Amending Bylaw No. 2511 (OCP Upda…
    • · Motion 16 added: THAT Council receive the January 12, 2026, report from the Director of Planning and Development Services, titled “Completion of Development Prerequisites for Final Adoption of Zoning Amendment Application for 877 Kent Street (ZON 21-011) –…
    • · Motion 17 added: THAT Council receive for information the following committee meeting minutes as circulated: • Community Hub Advisory Committee - December 2, 2025.
    • · Motion 18 added: THAT Council rescind first, second and third reading of "White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2012, No. 2000, Amendment (RS-4 - 15916 Russell Avenue) Bylaw, 2022, No. 2429".
    • · Motion 19 added: THAT Council give first, second and third readings to “White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2024, No. 2506, Amendment No. 13, (15916 Russell Avenue [RS-1-SSMUH to RS-2 SSMUH]) 2026, No. 2568”.
    • · Motion 20 added: THAT Council direct staff to resolve the following issues prior to bringing “White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2024, No. 2506, Amendment No. 13, (15916 Russell Avenue [RS-1-SSMUH to RS-2 SSMUH]) 2026, No. 2568” back for consideration of final adopt…
    • · Motion 21 added: That Council consider final adoption of “White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2024, No. 2506, Amendment No. 13, (15916 Russell Avenue [RS-1-SSMUH to RS-2 SSMUH]) 2026, No. 2568” at the next regular Council meeting.
    • · Motion 22 added: THAT Council rescind first, second and third reading of "White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2012, No. 2000, Amendment (RS 2 - 877 Kent Street) Bylaw, 2022, No. 2440".
    • · Motion 23 added: THAT Council give first, second and third readings to “White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2024, No. 2506, Amendment No. 14, (877 Kent Street [RS-1-SSMUH to RS-3 SSMUH]) 2026, No. 2569”.
    • · Motion 24 added: THAT Council direct staff to resolve the following issues prior to bringing “White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2024, No. 2506, Amendment No. 14, (877 Kent Street [RS-1-SSMUH to RS-3 SSMUH]) 2026, No. 2569” back for consideration of final adoption: …
    • · Motion 25 added: THAT Council consider final adoption of “White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2024, No. 2506, Amendment No. 14, (877 Kent Street [RS-1-SSMUH to RS-3 SSMUH]) 2026, No. 2569” at the next regular Council meeting.
    • · Motion 26 added: THAT Council waive the requirement for the applicant to hold a Development Information Meeting.
    • · Motion 27 added: THAT Council give first, second and third reading to "White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2024, No. 2506, Amendment No. 12, (14205 Malabar Avenue [RS-2 SSMUH]) 2025, No. 2559 ".
    • · Motion 28 added: THAT Council direct staff to resolve the following issues before bringing "White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2024, No. 2506, Amendment No. 12, (14205 Malabar Avenue [RS-2 SSMUH]) 2025, No. 2559 back for consideration of adoption: a. Registration of…
    • · Motion 29 added: THAT Council give third reading to "White Rock Zoning Bylaw, 2024, No. 2506, Amendment No. 11 (Cannabis Store Use at 1478 Johnston Road), 2025, No. 2557".
    • · Motion 30 added: THAT Council give first, second and third reading to "Latecomer Interest Rate Bylaw, 2015, No. 2088, Amendment no. 7, 2026, No. 2567".
    • · Motion 31 added: THAT Council gives first, second and third reading to "White Rock Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw, 2026, No. 2570".
    • · Motion 32 added: THAT Council give first and second reading to “Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2017, No. 2220, Amendment No. 3, 2025, No. 2511.”
    • · Motion 33 added: THAT Council direct staff to submit to the Metro Vancouver Regional District Board for consideration of acceptance, the Regional Context Statement that forms part of the Bylaw, as is required under section 448 of the Local Government Act.
    • · Motion 34 added: THAT Council, upon due consideration of Section 475 of the Local Government Act, direct staff to forward referrals of the Bylaw in accordance with Council Policy 512, and that persons, organizations and authorities receiving those consulta…
    • · Motion 35 added: THAT Council, subject to granting second reading to the Bylaw, authorize staff to schedule a Public Hearing, and to provide notice of the Public Hearing pursuant to Section 466 of the Local Government Act.
    • · Motion 36 added: THAT Council gives final reading to "White Rock Drainage Utility User Fee Bylaw, 2004, No. 1739, Amendment No.19, 2025, No. 2560".
    • · Motion 37 added: THAT Council gives final reading to "Sewer Connection and Rental Charges Bylaw, 1970, No. 396, Amendment No. 35, 2025, No. 2563".
    • · Motion 38 added: THAT Council gives final reading to "Water Services Bylaw, 2015, No. 2117, Amendment No. 15, 2025 No. 2565".
    • · Motion 39 added: THAT Council gives final reading to "White Rock Secondary Suite Service Fee Bylaw, 2012, No. 2009, Amendment No. 9, 2025, No. 2561".
    • · Motion 40 added: THAT Council receive correspondence item(s) 10.1 a - e as circulated.
    • · Motion 41 added: THAT Council endorse Mayor Knight signing the attached letter of support for the Butterfly Support Network.
    • · Motion 42 added: THAT Council endorse that the following resolutions be sent to LMLGA: • Resolution #1: Mandatory Governance Education and Testing for Local Elected Officials
    • · Motion 43 added: THAT Council endorse that the following resolution be sent to LMLGA: • Resolution #2 - Authorization for Municipal Use of CCTV Cameras for Public Safety Surveillance.
    • · Motion 44 added: THAT Council refer the following recommendation to the Accessibility Advisory Committee: THAT Council direct staff to apply for the Accessibility Grant through the Rick Hansen Foundation (deadline March 15, 2026) and if successful, allocat…
    • · Motion 45 added: THAT Council direct staff to apply for the Outdoor Recreation Fund of BC Grant (closing on January 20, 2026) for the City to enhance outdoor accessible recreation on the waterfront to be put towards the beach wheelchair program intended fo…
    • · Attendance added: Susan Bains (present)
    • · Attendance added: David Joseph Chesney (present)
    • · Attendance added: Elaine Cheung (present)
    • · Attendance added: Bill Lawrence (present)
    • · Attendance added: Anthony Manning (present)
    • · Attendance added: Christopher Trevelyan (present)
    • · Attendance added: Megan Sage Knight (present)
    • · Attendance added: Guillermo Ferrero (present)
    • · Attendance added: Anne Berry (present)
    • · Attendance added: Candice Gartry (present)
    • · Attendance added: Jim Gordon (present)
    • · Attendance added: Debbie Johnstone (present)
    • · Attendance added: Kari Laing (present)
    • · Attendance added: Brad Davie (present)
    • · Attendance added: Darcy Dupont (present)
    • · Attendance added: Neethu Syam (present)
    • · Attendance added: Janessa Auer (present)
    • · Attendance added: John Woolgar (present)
    • · Participation added: Bill Lawrence depart
    • · Participation added: Bill Lawrence arrive
    • · Participation added: Susan Bains depart
    • · Participation added: Susan Bains arrive
    • · Participation added: Elaine Cheung depart