MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

Monday, July 04, 2022 at 6:00 P.m. - 11:00 P.m.

Council Chambers

8645 Stave Lake Street, Mission, BC

Council Present:

• Mayor Paul Horn
• Councillor Cal Crawford
• Councillor Mark Davies
• Councillor Jag Gill
• Councillor Carol Hamilton
• Councillor Ken Herar
• Councillor Danny Plecas

Staff Present:

• Barclay Pitkethly, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
• Jennifer Russell, Corporate Officer
• Stacey Crawford, Director of Economic Development
• Louis Dauphin, Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture
• Mike Dickinson, Manager of Long-Range Planning
• Kirsten Hargreaves, Manager of Social Development
• Tracy Kyle, Director of Engineering and Public Works
• Kerri Onken, Deputy Treasurer/Collector
• Robert Publow, Manager of Planning
• Gerald Schlesiger, Project Manager - Waterfront Masterplan
• Doug Stewart, Director of Finance

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Horn called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

2.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

• RC22-316
  Moved by Councillor Plecas
  Seconded by Councillor Crawford

  RESOLVED:

  1. That Item 8(d) “Council Remuneration Effective November 2022” be added to the agenda under Corporate Administration and Finance; and
  2. That the agenda for the Regular Council Meeting of July 4, 2022 be adopted as amended.
  CARRIED

3.

DELEGATIONS

a.

Carrie Dunnett, Nicole Kokoska, and Stu Taylor, Mission Minor Lacrosse Club

Carrie Dunnett, Nicole Kokoska, and Stu Taylor appeared before Council on behalf of the Mission Minor Lacrosse Club. They provided a PowerPoint presentation that included information in regards to challenges faced by the club at the existing outdoor box; a list of Mission players that have made provincial and national teams or currently play internationally; a comparison of local municipalities with outdoor covered lacrosse boxes; the potential economic benefits of constructing a new multi-use box; and wish list items for the space, including changes rooms, lights, heat, score keeping equipment, and a PA system. They requested that Council consider covering the existing lacrosse box at Centennial Park or constructing a new outdoor covered lacrosse box.

Discussion ensued, and the Mayor noted that Council would be meeting soon to discuss capital projects and facilities.

4.

PROCLAMATIONS

a.

Special Olympics Global Week of Inclusion

• RC22-317
  Moved by Councillor Plecas
  Seconded by Councillor Hamilton

  RESOLVED:

  That July 18-24, 2022 be proclaimed as "Special Olympics Global Week of Inclusion" within the City of Mission.

  CARRIED

5.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

a.

Public Hearing Notice for July 4, 2022

b.

Zoning Amending Bylaw 6098-2022-5949(65)

The purpose of proposed Zoning Amending Bylaw 6098-2022-5949(65) is to rezone the subject property located at 7680 Hurd Street from the Urban Residential 558 (R558) Zone to the Multi-unit Rowhouse One (MR1) Zone to allow a 3-lot subdivision for rowhomes. The subject property is legally described as:

Parcel Identifier:  009-380-426
Lot 8, Section 20, Township 17, New Westminster District Plan 10719

The Mayor opened the public hearing.

The Manager of Planning showed a PowerPoint presentation that provided the following information:

1. Purpose and outline of the proposal.
2. Subject property map.
3. Conceptual elevations
4. Site Plan.

The Corporate Officer stated that no written submissions pertaining to the subject application had been received.

The Mayor opened the floor to the public for questions and comments.

Hearing no questions or comments, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing for City of Mission Zoning Amending Bylaw 6098-2022-5949(65) closed.

c.

Zoning Amending Bylaw 6104-2022-5949(67)

The purpose of proposed Zoning Amending Bylaw 6104-2022-5949(67) is to rezone the subject property located at 32625 Cherry Avenue from the Suburban 20 (S20) Zone to the Urban Compact 465 Secondary Dwelling (UC465s) Zone to allow a 4-lot subdivision with each lot a minimum 465 square metre lot size. The subject property is legally described as:

Parcel Identifier:  001-832-913
Lot 63, Section 29, Township 17, New Westminster District Plan 67269

The Mayor opened the public hearing.

The Manager of Planning showed a PowerPoint presentation that provided the following information:

1. Purpose and outline of the proposal.
2. Subject property map.
3. Draft plan of subdivision.

The Corporate Officer stated that no written submissions pertaining to the subject application had been received.

The Mayor opened the floor to the public for questions and comments.

Earl Babich, Mission, stated his desire to see higher density developments and additional green space.

Hearing no further questions or comments, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing for City of Mission Zoning Amending Bylaw 6104-2022-5949(67) closed.

6.

RESOLUTION TO RESOLVE INTO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

• RC22-318
  Moved by Councillor Crawford
  Seconded by Councillor Hamilton

  RESOLVED:

  That Council now resolve itself into Committee of the Whole.

  CARRIED

7.

PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH

a.

Application to UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund - Manager of Social Development (Verbal Item)

The Manager of Social Development appeared before Council to request support for an application to the UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund for Extreme Heat Risk Mapping, Assessment, and Planning. She provided an overview of the project, partnerships, and detailed how the grant funds would be spent if received.

• RC22-319
  Moved by Councillor Gill

  RECOMMENDED:

  That Council supports the application to the UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund for a grant to develop, in partnership with community stakeholders and Leq’a:mel First Nation, effective response plans and strategies to prepare for, mitigate and adapt to extreme heat episodes in the short and long term.

  CARRIED

8.

CORPORATE ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE

a.

Waterfront Revitalization Master Plan - June 2022

A report from the Project Manager of the Waterfront Revitalization Master Plan dated July 4, 2022, seeking endorsement of the Waterfront Revitalization Master Plan, was provided for the Committee’s consideration.

• RC22-320
  Moved by Councillor Plecas

  RECOMMENDED:

  That Council endorse the Waterfront Revitalization Master Plan (WRMP) dated June 2022.

  OPPOSED (1)

  Councillor Herar

  CARRIED (6 to 1)

b.

Letter of Approval in Principle – RCMP 2023/2024 Budget Estimates

A report from the Kerri Onken, Deputy Treasurer/Collector dated July 4, 2022, regarding financial information provided from the RCMP and the impact of the 2023/2024 contract forecast on the City’s 2023 budget, was provided for the Committee’s consideration.

• RC22-321
  Moved by Councillor Plecas

  RECOMMENDED:

  That the Letter of Approval in Principle for the RCMP 2023/2024 budget estimates included as Attachment A to the report dated July 4, 2022 from the Deputy Treasurer/Collector be approved and forwarded to the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General and the RCMP.

  CARRIED

c.

Dedication of 29485 Donatelli Avenue as a Park

A report from the Chief Administrative Officer dated July 4, 2022, regarding a proposal to dedicate 29485 Donatelli Avenue as a park, was provided for the Committee’s consideration.

Discussion ensued, and it was noted that the property had not yet been added to the Parks, Trails & Bicycle Master Plan.

• Moved by Councillor Hamilton

  RECOMMENDED:

  That the City of Mission Park Dedication Bylaw 6114-2022 be considered for first three readings.

  It was noted that consideration of first three readings of the City of Mission Park Dedication Bylaw 6114-2022 would be given later in the evening during the Bylaws for Consideration portion of the meeting.

  
  

d.

Late Item - Council Remuneration Effective November 2022

A report from the Chief Administrative Officer dated July 4, 2022, regarding Council remuneration was provided for the Committee’s consideration.

Members of Council provided their rationale for their decisions.

• RC22-322
  Moved by Councillor Crawford

  RECOMMENDED: 

  1. That the Mayor’s annual salary be established at $96,491 starting on the date of the inaugural Council meeting after the general local election on October 15, 2022; and
  2. That Council Remuneration and Expenses Policy ADM.06(C) be amended accordingly and as set out in the Chief Administrative Officer's report of July 4, 2022.

  OPPOSED (1)

  Councillor Gill

  CARRIED (6 to 1)
• RC22-323
  Moved by Councillor Crawford

  RECOMMENDED:

  That a Councillor’s salary be established at $48,246 (50% of the Mayor's annual salary) starting on the date of the inaugural Council meeting after the general local election on October 15, 2022.

  OPPOSED (2)

  Councillor Gill, and Councillor Herar

  CARRIED (5 to 2)
• RC22-324
  Moved by Councillor Herar

  RECOMMENDED:

  That staff be directed to investigate the cost implications for the provision of cell phones for Council members and report back to Council.

  OPPOSED (6)

  Councillor Crawford, Councillor Davies, Councillor Gill, Councillor Hamilton, Councillor Plecas, and Mayor Horn

  DEFEATED (1 to 6)

9.

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

a.

Development Application - 32647 & 32659 - 6th Avenue and 7542 Briskham Street

A report from the Senior Planner - Land Use dated July 4, 2022, regarding a development application for the properties located at 32647 and 32659 - 6th Avenue and 7542 Briskham Street, was provided for the Committee’s consideration.

Discussion ensued, and staff were directed to include information on the Briskham Street intersection at the Public Hearing.

• RC22-325
  Moved by Councillor Gill

  RECOMMENDED:

  1. That draft bylaw 6109-2022-5949(70) to rezone 32647 and 32659 - 6th Avenue and 7542 Briskham Street from Multi-unit Duplex 465 (MD465) Zone to Multi-unit Townhouse One (MT1) Zone be considered for first and second reading;
  2. That subject to the Bylaw receiving first and second reading, a Public Hearing be scheduled on a date to be determined; and
  3. That prior to the adoption of Zoning Amending Bylaw 6109-2022-5949(70), the following conditions be met to the satisfaction of the Director of Development Services:
     1. Collection of any volunteered contributions to the City’s community amenity reserve.
     2. Completion of the Engineering requirements, as in Attachment A.
     3. Any other requirements resulting from Council’s consideration of the Bylaw, including Public Hearing.
  CARRIED

b.

Development Application – 8241 Hazel Crescent

A report from the Planner dated July 4, 2022, regarding a development application for the property located at 8241 Hazel Crescent, was provided for the Committee’s consideration.

Discussion ensued, and concerns were raised in regards to driveway access. The Manager of Planning stated that there was already an easement in place protecting continuous free and unencumbered access.

Staff were directed to provide information regarding the onsite parking and driveway access at the Public Hearing.

• RC22-326
  Moved by Mayor Horn

  RECOMMENDED:

  1. That draft bylaw 6110-2022-5949(71) to rezone 8241 Hazel Crescent from Urban Residential 558 Zone (R558) to Urban Residential 558 Secondary Dwelling Zone (R558s) zone be considered for first and second reading;
  2. That, subject to the Bylaw receiving first and second reading, a Public Hearing be scheduled on a date to be determined; and
  3. That prior to the adoption of Zoning Amending Bylaw 6110-2022-5949(71), the following conditions be met to the satisfaction of the Director of Development Services:
     1. Collection of any volunteered contributions to the City’s community amenity reserve.
     2. Any other requirements resulting from Council’s consideration of the Bylaw, including Public Hearing.

  OPPOSED (2)

  Councillor Davies, and Councillor Herar

  CARRIED (5 to 2)

c.

Development Application – 7330 Horne Street

A report from the Planner dated July 4, 2022, regarding a Development Variance Permit application for the property located at 7330 Horne Street, was provided for the Committee’s consideration.

Discussion ensued, and concerns were raised in regards to the removal of parking from the busy downtown core.

• RC22-327
  Moved by Councillor Crawford

  RECOMMENDED:

  That Development Variance Permit DV21-018 for 7330 Horne Street be referred back to staff to work with the applicant regarding the on-street parking issue.

  CARRIED

d.

Development Application - 34159 Kirkpatrick Avenue

A report from the Senior Planner - Land Use dated July 4, 2022, regarding a Development Variance Permit application for the property located at 34159 Kirkpatrick Avenue, was provided for the Committee’s consideration.

Discussion ensued, and members of the Committee expressed concern that construction on the project had begun prior to receiving a building permit.

• RC22-328
  Moved by Councillor Gill

  RECOMMENDED:

  That Development Variance Permit DV21-022 for 34159 Kirkpatrick Avenue to vary:

  1. Section 1101 D. 1. Setback to the front lot line from 7.5 metres to 0.2 metres to allow for an existing accessory building

  of Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020 be approved subject to the addition of wording within the permit that specifies the building permit number.

  OPPOSED (1)

  Councillor Crawford

  CARRIED (6 to 1)

e.

Affordable Housing Strategy Quarterly Report – July 2022

A report from the Manager of Long Range Planning and Special Projects dated July 4, 2022, providing a quarterly update on the City's Affordable Housing Strategy, was provided for the Committee’s information.

10.

RESOLUTION TO RISE AND REPORT

• RC22-329
  Moved by Councillor Hamilton

  RESOLVED:

  That the Committee of the Whole now rise and report.

  CARRIED

11.

RESOLUTION TO ADOPT RECOMMENDATIONS OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

• RC22-330
  Moved by Councillor Gill
  Seconded by Councillor Plecas

  RESOLVED:

  That the recommendations of the July 4, 2022 Committee of the Whole, as contained in items RC22-319 to RC22-329 (except items RC22-320, RC22-322, RC22-323, RC22-326, RC22-328) be adopted.

  CARRIED
• RC22-331
  Moved by Councillor Plecas
  Seconded by Councillor Gill

  
  RESOLVED:

  That the recommendation of the July 4, 2022 Committee of the Whole, as contained in item RC22-320 be adopted.

  OPPOSED (1)

  Councillor Herar

  CARRIED (6 to 1)
• RC22-332
  Moved by Councillor Hamilton
  Seconded by Councillor Crawford

  
  RESOLVED:

  That the recommendation of the July 4, 2022 Committee of the Whole, as contained in item RC22-322 be adopted.

  OPPOSED (1)

  Councillor Gill

  CARRIED (6 to 1)
• RC22-333
  Moved by Councillor Plecas
  Seconded by Councillor Crawford

  
  RESOLVED:

  That the recommendation of the July 4, 2022 Committee of the Whole, as contained in item RC22-323 be adopted.

  OPPOSED (2)

  Councillor Gill, and Councillor Herar

  CARRIED (5 to 2)
• RC22-334
  Moved by Councillor Plecas
  Seconded by Councillor Crawford

  
  RESOLVED:

  That the recommendation of the July 4, 2022 Committee of the Whole, as contained in item RC22-326 be adopted.

  OPPOSED (3)

  Councillor Davies, Councillor Gill, and Councillor Herar

  CARRIED (4 to 3)
• RC22-335
  Moved by Councillor Gill
  Seconded by Councillor Hamilton

  
  RESOLVED:

  That the recommendation of the July 4, 2022 Committee of the Whole, as contained in item RC22-328 be adopted.

  OPPOSED (1)

  Councillor Crawford

  CARRIED (6 to 1)

12.

COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS & MINUTES

The following minutes were received as information: 

a.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - April 12, 2022

 

13.

COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR APPROVAL

a.

Special Council Meeting (Economic Development Select Committee) - June 8, 2022

b.

Regular Council Meeting (for the purpose of going into a closed meeting) – June 20, 2022

c.

Regular Council Meeting - June 20, 2022

• RC22-336
  Moved by Councillor Plecas
  Seconded by Councillor Crawford

  RESOLVED:

  That the minutes contained in Items 13 a - c be adopted.

  CARRIED

14.

BYLAWS FOR CONSIDERATION

a.

Zoning Amending Bylaw 6109-2022-5949(70) - FIRST AND SECOND READINGS

• RC22-337
  Moved by Councillor Plecas
  Seconded by Councillor Crawford

  RESOLVED:

  That Zoning Amending Bylaw 6109-2022-5949(70), a bylaw to rezone the properties at 32647 and 32659 - 6th Avenue and 7542 Briskham Street from Multi-unit Duplex 465 (MD465) Zone to Multi-unit Townhouse One (MT1) Zone, be read a first and second time.

  CARRIED

b.

Zoning Amending Bylaw 6110-2022-5949(71) - FIRST AND SECOND READINGS

• RC22-338
  Moved by Councillor Crawford
  Seconded by Councillor Plecas

  RESOLVED:

  That Zoning Amending Bylaw 6110-2022-5949(71), a bylaw to rezone property at 8241 Hazel Crescent from Urban Residential 558 (R558) Zone to Urban Residential 558 Secondary Dwelling (R558s) Zone, be read a first and second time.

  OPPOSED (3)

  Councillor Davies, Councillor Gill, and Councillor Herar

  CARRIED (4 to 3)

c.

Park Dedication (29485 Dontatelli Avenue) Bylaw 6114-2022 - FIRST, SECOND, AND THIRD READINGS

• RC22-339
  Moved by Councillor Hamilton
  Seconded by Councillor Gill

  RESOLVED:

  That Park Dedication (29485 Dontatelli Avenue) Bylaw 6114-2022, a bylaw to dedicate 29485 Donatelli Avenue as park land, be read a first, second, and third time.

  CARRIED

d.

Zoning Amending Bylaw 6098-2022-5949(65) - THIRD READING

• RC22-340
  Moved by Councillor Crawford
  Seconded by Councillor Plecas

  RESOLVED:

  That Zoning Amending Bylaw 6098-2022-5949(65), a bylaw to rezone property at 7680 Hurd Street from Urban Residential 558 (R558) Zone to Multi-unit Rowhouse One (MR1) Zone, be read a third time.

  CARRIED

e.

Zoning Amending Bylaw 6104-2022-5949(67) - THIRD READING

• RC22-341
  Moved by Councillor Hamilton
  Seconded by Councillor Crawford

  RESOLVED:

  That Zoning Amending Bylaw 6104-2022-5949(67), a bylaw to rezone property at 32625 Cherry Avenue from Suburban 20 (S20) Zone to Urban Compact 465 Secondary Dwelling (UC465s) Zone, be read a third time.

  CARRIED

f.

Zoning Amending Bylaw 5806-2018-5050(325) - ADOPTION

• RC22-342
  Moved by Councillor Plecas
  Seconded by Councillor Gill

  RESOLVED:

  That Zoning Amending Bylaw 5806-2018-5050(325), a bylaw to rezone property at 35043 Lougheed Highway from Rural 80 (RU80) Zone to Urban Residential 930 Secondary Dwelling (R930s) Zone, be adopted.

  CARRIED

g.

Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw 6095-2022-5670(33) - ADOPTION

• RC22-343
  Moved by Councillor Plecas
  Seconded by Councillor Hamilton

  RESOLVED:

  That Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw 6095-2022-5670(33), a bylaw to amend Official Community Plan Bylaw 5670-2017 to incorporate references to the Waterfront Revitalization Master Plan, be adopted.

  OPPOSED (1)

  Councillor Herar

  CARRIED (6 to 1)

h.

Consumption of Liquor in Public Places Bylaw 6107-2022 - ADOPTION

Discussion ensued, and members of Council expressed concern regarding adopting the proposed bylaw prior to viewing a draft of the signage to be placed in participating parks.

• RC22-344
  Moved by Mayor Horn
  Seconded by Councillor Hamilton

  RESOLVED:

  That consideration of Consumption of Liquor in Public Places Bylaw 6107-2022, a bylaw to set out parameters for the public consumption of alcohol in Fraser River Heritage Park and Centennial Park, for a trial basis of one year, be deferred pending Council's review of draft signage.

  CARRIED

i.

Development and Subdivision Control Amending Bylaw 6108-2022-5650(4) - ADOPTION

• RC22-345
  Moved by Councillor Hamilton
  Seconded by Councillor Crawford

  RESOLVED:

  That Development and Subdivision Control Amending Bylaw 6108-2022-5650(4), a bylaw to amend Development and Subdivision Control Bylaw 5650-2017 to incorporate new livable street cross sections, offer clarification on clauses that were previously adopted, and minor housekeeping amendments, be adopted.

  CARRIED

15.

PERMITS FOR CONSIDERATION

a.

Development Variance Permit Application DV21-018 (7330 Horne Street)

This item was referred back to staff.

b.

Development Variance Permit Application DV21-022 (34159 Kirkpatrick Avenue)

• RC22-346
  Moved by Councillor Plecas
  Seconded by Councillor Hamilton

  RESOLVED:

  That Development Variance Permit DV21-022 for the property at 34159 Kirkpatrick Avenue, be approved as amended.

  OPPOSED (1)

  Councillor Crawford

  CARRIED (6 to 1)

16.

RESOLUTIONS RELEASED FROM CLOSED

a.

Mission Community Heritage Commission Reappointment

The following resolution was released from the Closed Council meeting held on June 20, 2022:

Mission Community Heritage Commission Reappointment

Tim Pippus has been reappointed to the Mission Community Heritage Commission for a two-year term commencing June 20, 2022 and ending June 19, 2024.

17.

NEW/OTHER BUSINESS

a.

Council Member Updates

Council provided updates on recent events, committee and association meetings.

18.

NOTICES OF MOTION

a.

Health Care Planning Symposium

Mayor Horn introduced his motion to Council and provided his rationale.

• RC22-347
  Moved by Mayor Horn
  Seconded by Councillor Plecas

  RESOLVED:

  1. That the City of Mission host a health care planning symposium and invite Fraser Health to both participate in and assist with planning the event.
  2. That the City of Mission invite Fraser Health to undertake a local health care needs assessment with the aim of creating a memorandum of understanding for partnering in the provision of health care services.
  CARRIED

b.

Density Bonusing

Mayor Horn introduced his motion to Council and provided his rationale.

• RC22-348
  Moved by Mayor Horn
  Seconded by Councillor Gill

  RESOLVED:

  1. That Council supports an approach to development in which density bonusing is considered for proposals that seek to address community needs, including:
     • Shared community spaces for not-for-profit organizations
     • Spaces appropriate for medical clinics
     • Parking in areas where the parking deficit has been identified
     • Significant financial contributions to an affordable housing fund
     • Significant opportunities for addressing other strategic needs that have been identified by the city; and
  2.  That staff be empowered to negotiate such an approach with developers where appropriate, and bring forward creative proposals if they arise before a new policy or bylaw amendment is complete.

   

  CARRIED

19.

QUESTION PERIOD

There were no questions from the public.

20.

ADJOURNMENT

• RC22-349
  Moved by Councillor Hamilton
  Seconded by Councillor Plecas

  RESOLVED:

  That the meeting be adjourned.

  CARRIED

  The meeting was adjourned at 7:59 p.m.