Agenda
Regular Council

Monday, October 06, 2025 at 7:00 P.m. - 10:00 P.m.

Theatre, North Delta Centre for the Arts

11425 – 84 Avenue, Delta, BC

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

3.

AGENDA ENDORSEMENT

• Recommendation:

  THAT the Agenda for the October 6, 2025 Regular Council meeting be endorsed.

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

4.1

Minutes of the September 15, 2025 Regular Council Meeting

• Recommendation:

  THAT the Minutes of the September 15, 2025 Regular Councill meeting be adopted as circulated.

5.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

6.

ITEMS ARISING FROM CLOSED COUNCIL MEETING

6.1

At the September 15, 2025, Closed Meeting, Council endorsed the public release of the report dated June 24, 2025 titled "Ladner Waterfront Head Lease Consideration"

7.

BYLAWS FOR FINAL ADOPTION

7.1

Final Consideration and Adoption of Bylaw No. 8514 for a Six-Storey Apartment Building on 55A Street

• Recommendation:

  THAT the Report from the Development Department be received for information. 

• Recommendation:

  THAT Bylaw No. 8514 be finally considered and adopted.

7.2

Final Consideration and Adoption of Bylaw No. 8521 (Six-Storey Mixed Use Apartment Zones)

• Recommendation:

  THAT the Report from the Development Department be received for information. 

• Recommendation:

  THAT Bylaw No. 8521 be finally considered and adopted.

7.3

Final Consideration and Adoption of Bylaw No. 8496 (Civic and Institutional Building Height Zoning Amendment)

• Recommendation:

  THAT the Report by the Development Department be received for information. 

• Recommendation:

  THAT Bylaw No. 8496 be finally considered and adopted.

7.4

Final Consideration and Adoption of Bylaw No. 7560, 2017, Amendment No. 8527, 2025 (Development Cost Charges)

• Recommendation:

  THAT the Report from the Finance Department be received for information. 

• Recommendation:

  THAT Bylaw No. 7560, 2017, Amendment Bylaw No. 8527, 2025 be finally considered and adopted.

7.5

Final Consideration and Adoption of Bylaw No. 8515 (Consolidated Fees and Charges)

• Recommendation:

  THAT the Report from the Finance Department be received for information. 

• Recommendation:

  THAT Bylaw No. 8515 be finally considered and adopted.

7.6

Final Consideration and Adoption of Bylaw No. 8526 (Permissive Tax Exemptions)

• Recommendation:

  THAT the Report from the Finance Department be received for information. 

• Recommendation:

  THAT Bylaw No. 8526 be finally considered and adopted.

7.7

Final Consideration and Adoption of Mobile Food and Beverage Vendor Program Bylaws

• Recommendation:

  THAT the Report from the Corporate Services Department be received for information. 

• Recommendation:
  1. THAT Highways Bylaw Amendment No. 8415, 2025 be finally considered and adopted.
  2. THAT Business License Bylaw Amendment No. 8425, 2025 be finally considered and adopted.

8.

BYLAWS FOR FIRST, SECOND, & THIRD READING

8.1

Proposed Pre-Zoning of Portions of the 72 Avenue Corridor

• Recommendation:

  THAT first, second, and third readings be given to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8533.

8.1.1

Two pieces of correspondence refers

8.2

Rezoning for Two-Lot Subdivision at 6632 Lambert Crescent

• Recommendation:

  THAT first, second, and third readings be given to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8529.

8.2.1

One piece of correspondence refers

8.3

Rezoning for Two-Lot Subdivision at 6456 Cabeldu Crescent

• Recommendation:

  THAT first, second, and third readings be given to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8528.

8.4

Rezoning for Conversion of Commercial Area to Residential Area at 4872 Delta Street

• Recommendation:

  ALTERNATIVE ONE:

  1. THAT first, second, and third readings be given to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8517.

      

  2. THAT the owner satisfy the following requirements prior to final consideration and adoption of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8517:
     1. Completion of works under a plumbing permit for upgrades to the building’s plumbing and mechanical systems; and
     2. Submission of a complete building permit application for the proposed commercial area conversion that includes an accepted Code Compliance Report from a Certified Code Consultant.

         

  ALTERNATIVE TWO:

  THAT the application for a text amendment to Comprehensive Development Zone No. 476 be denied.

9.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

9.1

Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall Application Update

• Recommendation:

  Option 1:

  1. THAT the response package be received and staff be directed to prepare a Zoning Amendment Bylaw for consideration at a future Council meeting.
  2. THAT the notice required under Section 467 of the Local Government Act be provided a minimum of 20 days prior to Council’s consideration of the Zoning Amendment Bylaw.

      

  Option 2:

  1. THAT application LU009754 be denied.
  2. THAT the applicant be advised that any future proposals will require a new application and review process.

9.2

Draft 2026 Financial Plan and Next Steps

Presentation by Navin Chand, General Manager, Finance

PowerPoint presentation titled "Draft 2026 Financial Plan"

• Recommendation:
  1. THAT the Draft 2026 Financial Plan be received for information.
  2. THAT staff proceed with public consultation on the Draft 2026 Financial Plan.

9.3

Winskill Renewal Project Update

• Recommendation:

  THAT the Winskill Renewal Project update, including the Class B cost estimate and overall project timelines, be received for information.

9.4

Proposed Telecommunications Tower at 2194 Westham Island Road

• Recommendation:

  THAT the General Manager of Development send a letter to Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) confirming that the proponent, SLI Towers Inc., has satisfied the public consultation requirements under the federal Radiocommunication Act for the proposed telecommunications tower at 2194 Westham Island Road, Delta.

10.

MOTIONS ON NOTICE

10.1

Tree Protection in Sunshine Hills submitted by Councillor Kruger

• Recommendation:

  WHEREAS the Sunshine Hills neighbourhood is defined by its mature tree canopy, which is central to the character, livability, and environmental health of the community;

  WHEREAS increasing redevelopment pressures stemming from provincial legislative changes are resulting in the removal of large, mature trees, leading to concerns from residents that the unique character of Sunshine Hills is being eroded;

  WHEREAS while Delta has a citywide Tree Protection and Replacement Bylaw, residents of Sunshine Hills have expressed a desire for stronger, neighbourhood-specific protections to preserve their unique tree canopy;

  WHEREAS under the current framework of the Community Charter, municipalities cannot use tree bylaws to override the development potential of a property permitted under zoning regulations;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

  1. Staff be directed to consult with the Sunshine Hills community to develop a Neighbourhood Tree Protection Pilot Program, which may include:
     
     • Establishing a Heritage Tree designation to protect landmark trees of significant size, age, or community value.
     • Enhanced tree replacement requirements or higher cash-in-lieu contributions within Sunshine Hills to better reflect the value of lost mature trees.
     • A clear opt-in mechanism for neighbourhoods like Sunshine Hills that wish to adopt stronger protections while ensuring consistency within the community.
     • Education and incentive programs for homeowners to preserve large trees during redevelopment.
     • Enhanced reporting on the number of heritage trees impacted by development and replacement trees required.
  2. Staff report back to council on the results of this community engagement by February 28, 2026.
  3. The City of Delta write to the Minister of Municipal Affairs requesting amendments to the Community Charter to provide municipalities with greater authority to protect mature trees in established neighbourhoods, even in areas where redevelopment is permitted.

11.

CORRESPONDENCE

11.1

Correspondence

• Recommendation:

  THAT 2 items of external correspondence circulated to Council as of August 28, 2025 be received for information.

12.

NOTICE OF MOTIONS

13.

COUNCIL INQUIRIES, OTHER MATTERS, & NEW BUSINESS

14.

ADJOURNMENT

• Recommendation:

  THAT the meeting adjourn.