Agenda
Regular Council Meeting

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 7:00 P.m. - 9:00 P.m.

Theatre, North Delta Centre for the Arts

11425 – 84 Avenue, Delta, BC

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

• Recommendation:

  THAT the meeting be called to order.

2.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

3.

AGENDA ENDORSEMENT

• Recommendation:

  THAT the Agenda for the April 27, 2026, Regular Council meeting be endorsed.

4.

PRESENTATIONS

4.1

Earth Day Photo Contest Winners

PowerPoint presentation titled "2026 Earth Day Photo Contest"

Fan Favourite - Anhad Dhot 

Child 3^rd - Reuben Smith

Child 2^nd - Raegan Mattei 

Child 1^st - Egor Sergeyenko

Youth 3^rd - Gia Claudio

Youth 2^nd - John Spencer

Youth 1^st - Bianca Bell 

Adult 3^rd - Johnny Vantol 

Adult 2^nd - Shawn Gold 

Adult 1^st - Karen Pacheco 

Grand Prize - Erin Desaulniers 

4.2

Seasonal Forecast and Hazard Preparedness Spring – Summer 2026

Presentation by: Jeff Owens, Emergency Program Manager

4.3

Day of Mourning - April 28, 2026

Council will observe a moment of silence, following the presentation. 

Presentation by: Sherryann Weber, New Westminster & District Labour Council delegate representing CUPE 1091

• Recommendation:

  THAT the report titled “Day of Mourning – April 28, 2026” dated April 27, 2026 be received into the record.

5.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

6.

ITEMS ARISING FROM CLOSED COUNCIL MEETING

• Recommendation:

  THAT the Items Arising from the April 13, 2026, Closed Council Meeting be received into the record.

6.1

At the April 13, 2026, Closed Meeting, Council endorsed the public release of the report dated April 13, 2026 titled "Mayor's Charity Ball 2026 - Request for Support"

7.

CONSENT AGENDA

• Recommendation:

  THAT Items 7.1 to 7.5 be adopted on consent. 

7.1

Minutes: April 13, 2026, Special Council (to Close) Meeting

• Recommendation:

  THAT the Minutes of the April 13, 2026, Special Council (to Close) meeting be adopted as circulated.

7.2

Minutes: April 13, 2026, Regular Council Meeting

• Recommendation:

  THAT the Minutes of the April 13, 2026, Regular Council meeting be adopted as circulated.

7.3

Minutes: Delta Council / Delta Board of Education Liaison Committee Meeting

• Recommendation:

  THAT the Minutes of the March 31, 2026, Delta Council / Delta Board of Education Liaison Committee meeting be received into the record.

7.4

Report: Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing Phase 2 – Update and Next Steps

• Recommendation:

  THAT the community engagement summary for small-scale multi-unit housing updates in Attachment E be received into the record.

7.5

Correspondence: Correspondence from Delta Farmers Institute dated April 13, 2026, regarding Marine Operations in Canoe Pass Inlet

• Recommendation:

  THAT the correspondence from Delta Farmers Institute dated April 13, 2026, regarding marine operations in Canoe Pass Inlet, be received into the record.

8.

BYLAWS FOR FINAL ADOPTION

8.1

Final Consideration and Adoption of Bylaw No. 8503 at 7660 116A Street

• Recommendation:

  THAT “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017” Amendment Bylaw No. 8503, 2025 be finally considered and adopted.

9.

BYLAWS FOR FIRST, SECOND, & THIRD READING

9.1

2026 Annual Tax Rate Bylaws

• Recommendation:
  1. THAT Delta Annual Rates and Tax Collection (Municipal) Bylaw No. 5751, 1999 Amendment Bylaw No. 8571, 2026 be given first, second and third readings (Attachment A).
  2. THAT Delta Annual Rates and Tax Collection (Other) Bylaw No. 5752, 1999 Amendment Bylaw No. 8572, 2026 be given first, second and third readings (Attachment B).
  3. THAT Tsawwassen Business Improvement Area Rates Bylaw No. 8573, 2026 be given first, second and third readings (Attachment C).

9.2

Amendment of Bylaw No. 8499 at 809 51 Street and 5140 8A Avenue

• Recommendation:
  1. THAT first, second, and third readings be given to “Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017” Amendment Bylaw No. 8499, 2025, as amended.
  2. THAT the owner satisfy the following requirements as a condition of final consideration and adoption of Bylaw No. 8499, as amended:
     1. Enter into Section 219 Covenant and provide associated securities for building design, landscaping and tree relation; and
     2. Provide an easement to allow reciprocal access over the shared driveways.

9.3

Rezoning for a 16-Unit Townhouse Development at 4739 and 4749 60B Street

• Recommendation:
  1. THAT first, second, and third readings be given to “Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017” Amendment Bylaw No. 8565, 2026.
  2. THAT the owner satisfy the following requirements as a condition of final consideration and adoption:
     1. Provide building design and landscape plans to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Development;
     2. Enter into Section 219 covenants and provide associated securities for building design, landscaping, tree retention and replacement, and development servicing;
     3. Provide a statutory right-of-way for a water meter chamber; and
     4. Provide a community amenity contribution of $16,000 in accordance with the Parks, Recreation and Culture Amenity Contribution policy.

9.3.1

4 pieces of correspondence received

10.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

10.1

2026 UBCM Community Excellence Awards

• Recommendation:

  THAT the City of Delta’s applications for the 2026 UBCM Community Excellence Awards for the following initiatives be endorsed by Council:

  1. Westham Island Bridge Response – Excellence in Governance; and
  2. Barns to Beaches Bike Route – Excellence in Service Delivery.

      

10.2

Ladner Trunk Road and 62 Street Safety Review

• Recommendation:
  1. THAT the traffic safety enhancements recommended in this report be implemented.
  2. THAT a copy of this report be sent to the Delta School District.

      

10.3

Staff Appointment of Approving Officer

• Recommendation:
  1. THAT the previous Approving Officer appointment for City of Delta under Section 77 of the Land Title Act for Doreann Mayhew, General Manager, Facilities & Major Projects, be revoked.
  2. THAT Anne Berry, General Manager, Development, be appointed as Approving Officer for City of Delta, pursuant to Section 77 of the Land Title Act.

10.4

Heritage Alteration Permit for 4488 Arthur Drive

• Recommendation:

  THAT Heritage Alteration Permit LU009911 be issued.

11.

CORRESPONDENCE

11.1

Correspondence from Metro Vancouver dated March 30, 2026, regarding Metro 2050 Type 2 Proposed Amendment – City of Maple Ridge (North 256 Street Industrial Lands Area Plan)

• Recommendation:

  THAT staff be directed to advise Metro Vancouver that the City of Delta does not object to the Metro 2050 Type 2 Proposed Amendment – City of Maple Ridge (North 256 Street Industrial Lands Area Plan).

11.2

Correspondence from Metro Vancouver dated March 31, 2026, regarding Metro 2050 Type 2 Proposed Amendment – City of Surrey (Hazelmere)

• Recommendation:

  THAT staff be directed to advise Metro Vancouver that the City of Delta has no comment regarding the Metro 2050 Type 2 Proposed Amendment - City of Surrey (Hazelmere).

11.3

Correspondence from Delta Gymnastics Society dated April 8, 2026, regarding Request for Support – "Seniors Can Move" Program Funding

• Recommendation:

  THAT the Mayor, on behalf of Council, provide a letter in support of funding applications for Delta Gymnastics Society’s “Seniors Can Move” program.

12.

NOTICE OF MOTIONS

13.

COUNCIL INQUIRIES, OTHER MATTERS, & NEW BUSINESS

14.

ADJOURNMENT

• Recommendation:

  THAT the meeting adjourn.