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Home White Rock Meetings February 9, 2026

Council · Regular

February 9, 2026

White Rock City Council

16:00 – 18:28 · 2h 28m
7 present · 0 absent
Staff & officers present

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 February 9, 2026, as amended.
    • · Motion 2 added: THAT the Corporation of the City of White Rock adopts the January 26, 2026 Regular meeting minutes as circulated.
    • · Motion 3 added: THAT Council direct staff to bring forward an amendment to the City's Sign Bylaw that would address concern in regard to additional signage at 1122 Vidal Street.
    • · Motion 4 added: THAT Council receive the February 9, 2026, corporate report from the Director of Financial Services, titled “Draft 2026 – 2030 Financial Plan” and provide feedback to staff on the Draft 2026 – 2030 Financial Plan.
    • · Motion 5 added: THAT Council receive the February 9, 2026, corporate report from the Director of Financial Services, titled “Establish by Bylaw - Growing Communities Fund Reserve, 2026, Bylaw No. 2571” for consideration and give first, second, and third r…
    • · Motion 6 added: THAT Council receive the February 9, 2026, corporate report from the Manager of Engineering, titled “Street and Traffic Bylaw – Driveway Clarification Amendment” for review and consideration of the bylaw under Agenda Item 9.1.b.
    • · Motion 7 added: THAT Council receive the corporate report dated February 9, 2026, from the Manager of Engineering, titled “Contract Award - Pacific Avenue Watermain Upgrade” and approve the award of the Pacific Avenue Watermain Upgrade to Blackline Site W…
    • · Motion 8 added: THAT Council receive for information the corporate report dated February 9, 2026, from the Director of Planning and Development Services, titled “Request for Council Direction: Rezoning Application for 15931 Buena Vista Avenue (ZON00036);”…
    • · Motion 9 added: THAT Council receive the corporate report dated February 9, 2026, from the Director of Planning and Development Services, titled “Amendment to Major Development Permit No. 414 – 15385 Semiahmoo Avenue (MJP00050)” and Approve the Major Deve…
    • · Motion 10 added: THAT Council direct staff to sell a Resident Pay Parking decal to White Rock residents with a valid SPARC permit that they could transfer to a non-residents vehicle that they are a passenger in, thereby granting the non-resident free parki…
    • · Motion 11 added: THAT Council authorize staff to proceed with Decision Gate 1 for the Community Hub project, including: 1. Retention of a Professional Services Team... 2. Completion of site due diligence... 3. Preparation of schematic design... AND THAT th…
    • · Motion 12 added: THAT Council receive for information the corporate report dated February 9, 2026, from the Director of Corporate Administration, titled “Notice of Late Disclosure Statement Filing – White Rock By-Election Candidate.”
    • · Motion 13 added: THAT Council receive for information the following committee meeting minutes as circulated: Housing Advisory Committee - January 21, 2026.
    • · Motion 14 added: THAT Council receive for information the following committee meeting minutes as circulated: Accessibility Advisory Committee - January 27, 2026.
    • · Motion 15 added: THAT Council, pending budget review/approval and engagement of a consultant for the development of an Inclusionary Zoning Bylaw and the related expansion of the City’s Affordable Housing Reserve Fund Bylaw, approves the Committee prioritiz…
    • · Motion 16 added: THAT Council approve the prioritization of developing an Inclusionary Zoning Bylaw as time permits.
    • · Motion 17 added: THAT Council direct staff to apply for funding through the government of Canada's Enabling Accessibility Fund to improve accessibility at City Hall, with the application for the installation of an elevator for barrier-free access.
    • · Motion 18 added: THAT Council direct staff to apply to the Barrier Buster Grant program through the Rick Hanson fund, whereby successful funds may be utilized toward a stage ramp for the City.
    • · Motion 19 added: THAT Council direct staff to conduct an inventory of all City controlled crosswalk signals and whether they have Accessible Pedestrian Signal (APS) systems activated.
    • · Motion 20 added: THAT Council rescind the following Council Resolutions: #2026-054 & #2026-076 made at the January 26, 2026, regular Council meeting.
    • · Motion 21 added: THAT Council endorse and direct the City Policy 707 Fee Waiver Policy be amended as circulated specifically in regard to resolution # 2026-077, made at the January 26, 2026, regular Council that would permit: THAT Council endorse maintaini…
    • · Motion 22 added: THAT Council amend the City Policy 707 Fee Waiver Policy in accordance with Council Resolution #2026-054 made at the January 26, 2026, regular Council meeting as follows: Additional rental fees be waived for the Peace Arch Hospital Foundat…
    • · Motion 23 added: THAT Council give first, second, and third reading to "Growing Community Fund Reserve, 2026, No. 2571".
    • · Motion 24 added: THAT Council give first, second, and third reading to "Street and Traffic Bylaw, 1999, No. 1529, Amendment No. 13, 2026, No. 2572".
    • · Motion 25 added: THAT Council rescind second reading of “Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2017, No. 2220, Amendment No. 3, 2025, No. 2511.”
    • · Motion 26 added: That Council give second reading to "Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2017, No. 2220, Amendment No. 3, 2025, No. 2511" as amended including further On-Table Amendments replacing "Figure 4" on page 4 of the bylaw updating the population chart…
    • · Motion 27 added: THAT Council direct staff to submit to the Metro Vancouver Regional District Board for consideration of acceptance, the amended Regional Context Statement that forms part of the Bylaw, as is required under section 448 of the Local Governme…
    • · Motion 28 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 29 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 30 added: THAT Council receive correspondence Item 10.1 a as circulated.
    • · Motion 31 added: THAT Council direct staff to: Initiate the development of an updated Age-Friendly Community Assessment and Action Plan for the City of White Rock; and Prepare and submit an application to BC Healthy Communities 2026 Age-Friendly Communitie…
    • · Motion 32 added: WHEREAS: ... THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. Council request the Province of British Columbia to amend relevant provincial legislation... 2. Council further request that the Province establish higher or distinct maximum fine amounts spec…
    • · Motion 33 added: THAT Council refer to the City's Housing Advisory Committee consideration of the City applying "rodent abatement" as a requirement that must be satisfied prior to a demolition permit being issued.
    • · 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: Jim Gordon (present)
    • · Attendance added: Tracey Arthur (present)
    • · Attendance added: Wayne Berg (present)
    • · Attendance added: Candice Gartry (present)
    • · Attendance added: John Woolgar (present)
    • · Attendance added: Mike Passas (present)
    • · Attendance added: Darcy Dupont (present)
    • · Attendance added: Kaelin Nelson (present)
    • · Attendance added: Debbie Johnstone (present)
    • · Attendance added: Kari Laing (present)