CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA

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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
Temporary Use Permit No. TUP00028 for 97 Braid Street

 

3.2
Temporary Use Permit No. TUP00029 for 311 Louellen Street

 

a.
Copy of Notice

This item has attachments. 
1.TUP - 311 Louellen Street - October 3rd Meeting postcard.pdf

b.
Director of Climate Action, Planning and Development's report dated August 29, 2022

This item has attachments. 
1.Council Report - TUP for 311 Louellen Street.pdf

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

 
a.
Summary of Written Submissions
This item has attachments. 
1.TUP00029_for_311_Louellen_St_Summary_of_Written_Submissions.pdf
b.
Written Submissions
This item has attachments. 
1.1 Staff Memo.pdf
2.2 Carrie-Ann Sakaki_Redacted.pdf
3.3 Kathleen and Brent Graham_Redacted.pdf
4.4 Jill Klemick_Redacted.pdf
5.5 Kim Rougeau.pdf
6.6 Brandi M Wingrove_Redacted.pdf
7.7 Deanna Schilling.pdf
8.8 Neil Firkins.pdf
9.9 Rachelle D_Redacted.pdf
10.10 Elspeth Cooper_Redacted.pdf
11.11 Alex Bodnark_Redacted.pdf
12.12 Joseph Rizzuto_Redacted.pdf
13.13 Connor Gotowiec_Redacted.pdf
14.14 Morgan Sakaki-Hodder.pdf
15.15 Paul Sibley.pdf
16.16 Christopher Schilling_Redacted.pdf
17.17 Jason Maier.pdf
18.18 Lori Pappajohn.pdf
19.19 Lisa Vo.pdf
20.20 James and Daphne Marvel_Redacted.pdf
21.21 Wes Ferris.pdf
22.22 Scott C Arnold.pdf
23.23 Laurie Bicknell.pdf
24.24 Nina Rizzuto_Redacted.pdf
25.25 Alexandra Lerner.pdf
26.26 Sergey Kvyatkovskiy_Redacted.pdf
27.27 Aman Sanghera.pdf
28.28 Chris Lin_Redacted.pdf
29.29 Lisa Vo.pdf
30.30 Staff Response to Lisa Vo.pdf
31.31 Aiza Gonzales_Redacted.pdf
32.32 Fabian Hansen_Redacted.pdf
33.33 Staff Response to Fabian Hansen_Redacted.pdf
34.34 Geoffrey Litherland_Redacted.pdf
35.35 Raphael Yamada_Redacted.pdf
36.36 Aaron Sinclaire.pdf
37.37 Darcy Schlechtleitner.pdf
38.38 Chris Good_Redacted.pdf
39.39 Hank Zhang_Redacted.pdf
40.40 Chris Esnard_Redacted.pdf
41.41 Grace Chen_Redacted.pdf
42.42 Shu Sui Wang_Redacted.pdf
43.43 Drew Bicknell.pdf
44.44 Nina Rizzuto_Redacted.pdf
45.45 Fabian Hansen_Redacted.pdf
46.46 Janice Hudon_Redacted.pdf
47.47 Lindsay Thompson.pdf
48.48 Troy Hawthorne.pdf
49.49 Tamiza Rasul.pdf
50.50 Julie Ann Madrigal.pdf
51.51 Allen Kharlip.pdf
52.52 Colin Ramsay.pdf
53.53 Alex Kearney_Redacted.pdf
54.54 Dan Rey Madrigal.pdf
55.55 Armando Betancourt.pdf
56.56 Celly Igonia_Redacted.pdf
57.57 Robert Toews.pdf
58.58 Michele Sinclaire_Redacted.pdf
59.59 Donna Keane.pdf
60.60 Chris Bishop and Kate Drew_Redacted.pdf
61.61 Alex Otero.pdf
62.62 Amos Ashurst and Aura Haydon.pdf
63.63 Maureen Vo_Redacted.pdf
64.64 Valerie LM Kuilboer.pdf
65.65 Laura_Redacted.pdf
66.66 John and Wendy Arnold_Redacted.pdf
67.67 Trevor Duong.pdf
68.68 Jenn and Mario Mena_Redacted.pdf
69.69 Lisa Vo_Redacted.pdf
70.ON TABLE 70 Keenan Midgley_Redacted.pdf
71.ON TABLE 71 Staff Response to Lisa V C-69_Redacted.pdf
72.ON TABLE 72 Bill Regan.pdf
73.ON TABLE 73 James and Eileen White_Redacted.pdf
74.ON TABLE 74 Nick Ringma_Redacted.pdf
75.ON TABLE 75 Name Withheld_Redacted.pdf
76.ON TABLE 76 Donna Keane.pdf
77.ON TABLE 77 Petition - 31 names.pdf
78.ON TABLE 78 Tzu-Yie Koo_Redacted.pdf
79.ON TABLE 79 Tzu-Yie Koo_Redacted.pdf

d.
Council Decision

 

THAT Council approve/reject issuance of TUP00029 with the following conditions:

  • Not provide accommodation to more than 10 men at any given time (excluding the house manager);
  • Be permitted to operate 24 hours per day;
  • Only operate as a temporary residential recovery program;
  • Become registered with the Assisted Living Registry, under the Community Care and Assisted Living Act, within one year of operation;
  • The applicant shall provide verification, to the satisfaction of the Director of Climate Action, Planning and Development, that the building is suitable for the intended use, prior to operation;
  • Provide accommodation to men who have successfully completed a primary care treatment program for substance use (specifically drug and/or alcohol) and/or behavioural addictions (specifically video games and/or gambling); and,
  • Only operate as a smoke-free (cannabis and tobacco) facility.

4.
REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION  AND ACTION

 

4.1
Peer Assisted Care Team (PACT) Pilot Project Update

 

a.
Presentation, Canadian Mental Health Association (On Table)

This item has attachments. 
1.ON TABLE PACT Update PowerPoint.pdf

b.
Peer Assisted Care Team (PACT) Pilot Project Update

This item has attachments. 
1.PACT Update October 3 2022 - 2022-690.pdf
2.Attachment 1 Planning and Provincial Tables Summary.pdf
3.Attachment 2 REOI New West PACT.pdf

The purpose of this report is to update Council on the Peer Assisted Care Team (PACT) and the PACT Working Group’s progress to date. Support is required for the Canadian Mental Health Association BC (CMHA BC) decision to contract the Lower Mainland Purpose Society as the service provider to deliver the PACT program to the community. Increased advocacy for mental health support and coordination of services in the community is also required.

  • Recommendation:

    That Council support the decision of Canadian Mental Health Assoiation BC (CMHA BC) and the selection committee to proceed with a formalized agreement for the one year Peer Assisted Care Team (PACT) pilot project with the Lower Mainland Purpose Society to deliver the program to the community; and

    That Council support strengthened advocacy for mental health support in the community including advocacy for the 52 units of supportive housing at 68 Sixth Street.

4.2
Council Update on Research into Actions taken by the City of New Westminster involving Indigenous Peoples from 1860-1999

 

a.
Staff Presentation (On Table)

This item has attachments. 
1.ON TABLE Staff PowerPoint.pdf

b.
Council update on research into actions taken by the City of New Westminster involving Indigenous peoples from 1860-1999

This item has attachments. 
1.Summary Report on Actions Taken by the City of New Westminster - 2022-688.pdf
2.Attachment 1 Summary Report.pdf

The purpose of this report threefold. First, to present to Council an update on research into actions taken by the City of New Westminster involving Indigenous peoples from 1860 – 1999. Second, to advise Council on engagement with First Nations surrounding the findings of this research. Third, to provide Council with details of a Truth Before Reconciliation Strategy, outlining City reconciliatory activities from 2022 and progressing into 2023.

  • Recommendation:

    THAT Council receive for information an update on research into actions taken by the City of New Wedstminster involving Indigenous peoples from 1860-1999.

    THAT Council receive for information upcoming activities of the City’s Reconciliation work plan as detailed in the next steps in this report.

5.
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.

5.1
All Ages and Abilities Active Transportation Network Plan

This item has attachments. 
1.All Ages and Abilities Active Transportation Network Plan - 2022-689.pdf
2.Att 1 - All Ages and Abilities Active Transportation Network Plan (Draft Report).pdf
3.Att 2 - Council Motion.pdf

To seek Council’s endorsement of the All Ages and Abilities (AAA) Active Transportation Network Plan (ATNP) provided in Attachment 1 of this report and direction to develop a financial strategy to support its implementation in a manner consistent with the City’s financial principles and asset management strategy.

  • Recommendation:

    THAT Council adopt the All Ages and Abilities Active Transportation Network Plan provided in Attachment 1 of this report, including the guiding principles, active transportation network, and general improvement strategies described therein.

    THAT Council direct staff to develop a financing strategy that supports implementation of the All Ages and Abilities Active Transportation Network Plan in alignment with the City’s financial principles and asset management strategy.

5.2
Community Energy and Emissions Plan 2050 - Adoption

This item has attachments. 
1.Community Energy and Emissions Plan Adoption for Oct. 3 Council - 2022-680.pdf
2.Att 1 - CEEP Staff Memo.pdf
3.Att 2 - Community Energy and Emissions Plan 2050.pdf
4.Att 3 - Community Feedback on the Draft.pdf

To seek Council adoption of the Community Energy and Emissions Plan, CEEP 2050.

  • Recommendation:
    1. THAT Council adopt the Community Energy and Emissions Plan 2050;

    2. THAT staff be directed to identify and advance actions in CEEP 2050 that can be implemented within the existing staffing capacity and budget resources; and

    3. THAT staff be directed to bring forward CEEP 2050 funding requests for consideration in the 2023 budget process.

5.3
Development Permit Application: Brewery District Transit Plaza – For Information

This item has attachments. 
1.Development Permit Application - Brewery District Transit Plaza - Report for Information - 2022-676.pdf
2.Att 1 - Staff Memo.pdf
3.Att 2 - Applicant Design Rationale and Select Project Drawings.pdf
4.Att 3 - Accessibility Summary.pdf
5.Att 4 - Background.pdf

This report is intended to provide Council with preliminary information on the proposed Development Permit application for the Brewery District Transit Plaza.

  • Recommendation:

    THAT Council receive this report for information.

5.4
Formal Recognition of National Aboriginal Veterans’ Day

This item has attachments. 
1.2022 REGULAR RSIETF Oct 3 Formal Recognition of National Aboriginals Veterans Day - 2022-678.pdf
2.Att 1 - RSIETF Minutes Excerpt from July 15, 2022 Meeting.pdf

The purpose of this report is to present to Council a recommendation from the Reconciliation, Social Inclusion and Engagement Task Force which was passed at the Task Force’s July 15, 2022 meeting.

  • Recommendation:

    THAT Council approve the Reconciliation, Social Inclusion and Engagement Task Force’s recommendation that the City take a more formal approach when recognizing National Aboriginal Veterans’ Day, that acknowledgements of the occasion go through the Mayor’s office, and that the Mayor or their delegate attend the ceremony held in Vancouver in honour of National Aboriginal Veterans’ Day.

5.5
Heritage Revitalization Agreement: 441 Fader Street – Preliminary Report to Council

This item has attachments. 
1.HRA 441 Fader Street Preliminary Report to Council - 2022-677.pdf
2.Attachment 1 - Staff Memo.pdf
3.Attachment 2 - Background Information.pdf
4.Attachment 3 - Drawing Package.pdf

To seek Council’s approval to proceed with processing the proposed Heritage Revitalization Agreement at 441 Fader Street.

  • Recommendation:

    THAT Council direct staff to proceed with processing the proposed Heritage Revitalization Agreement at 441 Fader Street, as outlined in the “Consultation and Review Process” Section of this report.

5.6
Lighting Up City Hall in Celebration of Diwali

This item has attachments. 
1.2022 REGULAR SIERAC Oct 3 Lighting Up City Hall in Celebration of Diwali - 2022-687.pdf
2.Att 1 - SIERAC Draft Minutes Excerpt from September 14, 2022 Meeting.pdf

The purpose of this report is to present to Council a recommendation from the Social Inclusion, Engagement and Reconciliation Advisory Committee which was passed at the Committee’s September 14, 2022 meeting.

  • Recommendation:

    THAT Council approve the Social Inclusion, Engagement and Reconciliation Advisory Committee’s recommendation to light up the outside of City Hall with white strings of lights for a range of days around October 24, 2022 in celebration of Diwali.

5.7
Uptown Business Association and Downtown New Westminster BIA – 2023 Business Promotion Scheme Budget Approvals

This item has attachments. 
1.UBA and DBIA Budget Approval 2023 Reg Council Oct 3 2022 - 2022-681.pdf
2.Attachment 1 UBA BIA Bylaw.pdf
3.Attachment 2 DBIA Bylaws Primary and Secondary Areas.pdf
4.Attachment 3 2023 UBA Business Promotion Scheme Budget.pdf
5.Attachment 4 2023 DBIA Business Promotion Scheme Budget.pdf

To provide Council with the Uptown Business Association and Downtown Business Improvement Area’s 2023 Business Promotion Scheme budgets for approval.

  • Recommendation:

    THAT Council approve the Uptown Business Association’s 2023 Business Promotion Scheme Budget;

    THAT Council approve the Downtown New Westminster BIA’s 2023 Business Promotion Scheme Budgets for the Primary Area and Secondary Area.

  • Recommendation:

    THAT Council approve the Uptown Business Association’s 2023 Business Promotion Scheme Budget;

5.8
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority Carter Street Foreshore Lease Agreement Renewal

This item has attachments. 
1.Vancouver Fraser Port Authority Carter Street Foreshore Lease Agreement Renewal - 2022-698.pdf
2.Att A - Carter Street Foreshore Lease Location.pdf
3.Att B- DRAFT Lease Vancouver Fraser Port Authority to Corporation of the City of New Westminster (No. NEW326-00714F-004).pdf

To propose the renewal of the lease agreement with the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority for a portion of the Carter Street and South Dyke Road Foreshore.

  • Recommendation:

    THAT the Mayor and Corporate Officer to authorized to execute the lease agreement from the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority for a portion of the Carter Street and South Dyke Road Foreshore area generally in the form included as Attachment “B” to this report.

5.9
Proclamation - Energy Efficiency Day, October 5, 2022

This item has attachments. 
1.Proclamation - Energy Efficiency Day, Oct 5, 2022 - 2022-691.pdf

5.10
Proclamation - World Food Day, October 16, 2022

This item has attachments. 
1.Proclamation - World Food Day, Oct 16, 2022 - 2022-694.pdf

5.11
Proclamation - World Polio Day, October 24, 2022

This item has attachments. 
1.Proclamation - World Polio Day, Oct 24, 2022 - 2022-695.pdf

5.12
Proclamation - Homelessness Action Week, October 8-16, 2022

This item has attachments. 
1.Proclamation - Homelessness Action Week, Oct 8-16, 2022 - 2022-693.pdf

5.13
Proclamation - Fire Prevention Week, October 9-15, 2022

This item has attachments. 
1.Proclamation - Fire Prevention Week, Oct 9-15, 2022 - 2022-692.pdf

6.
OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO SPEAK TO COUNCIL – 7:00 PM

 

7.
BYLAWS

 

7.1
Bylaws for adoption

 

a.
Anvil Theatre Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 8367,  2022

This item has attachments. 
1.Anvil Theatre Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No 8367 2022 - 2022-682.pdf

A bylaw to set the 2023 Anvil Theatre Fees and Charges.  This bylaw is on the agenda for ADOPTION.

b.
Climate Action Planning and Development Fees and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 8358,  2022

This item has attachments. 
1.Climate Action Planning and Development Fees and Rates Amendment Bylaw No 8358 2022 - 2022-683.pdf

A bylaw to set the 2023 Climate Action, Planning and Development Fees and Rates. This bylaw is on the agenda for ADOPTION.

c.
Cultural Services Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 8359, 2022

This item has attachments. 
1.Cultural Services Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No 8359 2022 - 2022-684.pdf

A bylaw to set the 2023 Cultural Services Fees and Charges.  This bylaw is on the agenda for ADOPTION.

d.
Electrical Utility Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 8368, 2022

This item has attachments. 
1.Electric Utility Charges Amendment Bylaw No 8368 2022 - 2022-685.pdf

A bylaw to set the 2023 Electric Utility Charges.  This bylaw is on the agenda for ADOPTION.

e.
Engineering User Fees and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 8360, 2022

This item has attachments. 
1.Engineering User Fees and Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 8360, 2022 - 2022-686.pdf

A bylaw to set the 2023 Engineering Fees and Rates.  This bylaw is on the agenda for ADOPTION.

8.
NEW BUSINESS 

 

9.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM MEMBERS OF COUNCIL

 

10.
END OF THE MEETING

 

 


 


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