Question and Answer Period
All Question and Answer Period submissions and their responses can be viewed on the City website.
Delegations
Council received two (2) delegations regarding:
- Sources Foundation Coldest Night of the Year event scheduled for February 24, 2024. Learn more.
- Local Legionella Prevention and Mitigation, presentation from the Fraser Health Authority
Special Presentation
Members of the Bayside U16 Boys Makos rugby team were in attendance to be recognized by Council for their undefeated season and their Provincial Championship win.
2023 Audit Planning Report and Presentation
A representative from KPMG LLP (the City’s Auditors) provided a presentation regarding the City of White Rock Audit Planning Report for the year ending December 31, 2023.
Draft 2024-2028 Consolidated Financial Plan
Council received the first draft for the 2024-2028 consolidated financial plan. Community feedback on the draft financial plan will take place January 11, 2024 to January 23, 2024. Provide your comments online at www.talkwhiterock.ca/financialplan2024
Contract Award – New Water Well #5 Completion and Site Work
Council received a report on new water well #5, located at Buena Vista Avenue and Oxford Street, and:
- Approved additional funding of $800,000 in 2024 for this project from the Water Infrastructure (capital) Reserve in advance of approving the 2024 Consolidated Five-Year Financial Plan;
- Approved the award of New Water Well #5 Civil Work to Drake Excavating (2016) Ltd. in the amount of $1,420,000 (excluding GST); and,
- Approved the award of construction management and contract administration to Kerr Wood Leidal in the amount of $68,250 (excluding GST).
Bylaws Receiving Final Reading
Five (5) bylaws received final reading and were approved by Council:
- Bylaw 2491 and Bylaw 2489 – Amendment Bylaws for the Collection, Removal, Disposal and Recycling of Solid Waste Bylaw relating to a change in collection hours (7 am to 7pm) and solid waste collection fees;
- Bylaw 2488 – Amendment Bylaw for the Sewer Connection and Rental Charges Bylaw in relation to rental fees;
- Bylaw 2487 – Amendment Bylaw for the White Rock Utility User Fee Bylaw in relation to drainage utility fees; and,
- Bylaw 2486 – White Rock Secondary Suite Service Fee Bylaw in relation to fee amounts.
The next Regular Council meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 29, 2024.