Agenda
Regular Council

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 7:00 P.m. - 10:00 P.m.

Council Chamber, Delta City Hall

4500 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta, BC

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Mayor Harvie acknowledged that this meeting took place on the shared, traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the scəw̓ aθən (Tsawwassen), xʷməθkʷəy̓ əm, (Musqueam) and other Coast Salish Peoples and extended appreciation to these, First Nations for the opportunity to hold this meeting here today.

3.

AGENDA ENDORSEMENT

• Recommendation:

  THAT the Agenda for the July 28, 2025 Regular Council meeting be endorsed.

4.

RESOLUTION TO RESOLVE INTO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council resolve into Committee of the Whole.

5.

RESOLUTION TO ENDORSE THE AGENDA OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council endorse the agenda of the Committee of the Whole.

6.

DELEGATION

6.1

Delegation by BC Emergency Health Services regarding Ambulance Response Times in Delta

Presenters:

Jennie Helmer, Chief Operations Officer, BC Emergency Health Services 

James Towle, Senior Provincial Executive Director, BC Emergency Health Services 

PowerPoint presentation titled "Delta Council Presentation"

6.1.1

Letter from City of Delta to BC Emergency Health Services dated June 2, 2025, refers.

7.

RESOLUTION TO RISE FROM THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

• Recommendation:

  THAT Committee of the Whole rise and report. 

8.

RESOLUTION TO ADOPT ACTIONS OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council adopt the actions of the Committee of the Whole. 

9.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

9.1

Minutes of the July 7, 2025, Special Council Meeting

• Recommendation:

  THAT the Minutes of the July 7, 2025, Special Council meeting be adopted as circulated. 

9.2

Minutes of the July 7, 2025, Regular Council Meeting

• Recommendation:

  THAT the Minutes of the July 7, 2025, Regular Council meeting be adopted as circulated. 

10.

RECEIPT OF MINUTES

10.1

Minutes of the June 26, 2025 Mobility and Accessibility Committee Meeting

• Recommendation:

  THAT the Minutes of the June 26, 2025 Mobility and Accessibility Committee be received for information. 

11.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

12.

BYLAWS FOR FINAL ADOPTION

12.1

Final Consideration and Adoption of Bylaw No. 8431 and Issuance of Development Variance Permit LU009680 at 635 54 Street

• Recommendation:

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

• Recommendation:
  1. THAT Bylaw No. 8431 be finally considered and adopted.
  2. THAT Development Variance Permit LU009680 be issued.

13.

BYLAWS FOR FIRST, SECOND, & THIRD READING

13.1

Rezoning Application for Six-Storey Apartment Building on 55A Street

• Recommendation:
  1. THAT first, second, and third readings be given to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8514.
  2. THAT the owner satisfy the following requirements to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Development, as a condition of final consideration and adoption:
     
     1. Enter into Section 219 Covenants and provided associated securities for building design, landscape, prohibiting rooftop telecommunications equipment without permission from the City of Delta, geotechnical considerations, utility pumping and development servicing.
     2. Statutory Right-of-Way for a water meter chamber.
     3. Road dedication for a 3m x 3m corner truncation at the intersection of 14B Avenue and 55A Street, and 15B Avenue and 55A Street.
     4. Community amenity contribution of $177,000 in accordance with the Parks, Recreation and Culture Amenity Contribution Policy.

13.1.1

One piece of correspondence refers

13.2

Minor Height Increases to Allow for Standard Coach Houses and Garden Suites

• Recommendation:

  THAT first, second and third readings be given to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8507.

13.3

Rezoning for Two-Lot Subdivision at 11990 Clark Drive

• Recommendation:

  THAT first, second, and third readings be given to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8518.

13.3.1

One piece of correspondence refers.

13.4

Rezoning for Two-Lot Subdivision at 5125 Whitworth Crescent South

• Recommendation:

  THAT first, second and third readings be given to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8512.

13.5

Rezoning for Two-Lot Subdivision at 11129 80 Avenue

• Recommendation:

  THAT first, second and third readings be given to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8511.

13.6

Rezoning and Development Variance Permit for a Five-Unit Townhouse at 5517 18 Avenue

• Recommendation:
  1. THAT first, second and third readings be given to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 8516.

      

  2. THAT the owners satisfy the following requirements as a condition of final consideration and adoption:

      

     1. Enter into Section 219 Covenants and provided associated securities to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Development for building design, landscape, tree retention and replacement, and development servicing.
     2. Provide a 2 m wide statutory right-of-way along the east property line for a pathway and public access.
     3. Provide a final landscape plan including the pathway design, acceptable to the General Manager, Development.
     4. Provide a community amenity contribution in the amount of $5,000 in accordance with the Parks, Recreation and Culture Amenity Contribution Policy.

13.6.1

Two pieces of correspondence refers.

14.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

14.1

2025 Battle of Britain Commemorative Parade

• Recommendation:
  1. THAT Alpha Aviation Inc. be permitted to host the 2025 Battle of Britain Commemorative Parade at Boundary Bay Airport on September 28, 2025.
  2. THAT a letter be sent to the Royal Canadian Air Force approving the request to conduct a fly-by as low as 500 feet during the 2025 Battle of Britain Commemorative Parade.
  3. THAT the authority to approve future requests to host the Battle of Britain Commemorative Parade be delegated to the City Manager.

14.2

Royal York Traffic Calming

• Recommendation:

  THAT staff proceed with the implementation of the proposed traffic calming measures in the Royal York Neighbourhood.

14.3

2025 Ladner Village Revitalization Action Plan Update

• Recommendation:
  1. THAT the final design concepts for the Chisholm Street Wharf as described in this report be endorsed.

      

  2. THAT staff be authorized to undertake a competitive process to engage a Chisholm Street Wharf concession operator.

14.4

Sports Field Needs Assessment

Presentation by Josh Turner, General Manager, Parks, Recreation & Culture

PowerPoint presentation titled "Sports Field Needs Assessment"

• Recommendation:

  THAT the report be received as information to support Parks policy planning updates and future capital planning and infrastructure investment.

14.5

John Oliver Park Master Plan

Presentation by Josh Turner, General Manager, Parks, Recreation & Culture

PowerPoint presentation titled "John Oliver Park Master Plan"

• Recommendation:
  1. THAT staff be directed to proceed with community engagement to gather feedback on the John Oliver Park Master Plan Concepts.
  2. THAT staff be directed to begin the application process with the Agricultural Land Commission for the establishment of a sport tournament hub at John Oliver Park.
  3. THAT staff be directed to engage with the Ministry of Transportation and Transit on access improvements to John Oliver Park.

14.6

Parks, Recreation & Culture Master Plan Update

• Recommendation:
  1. THAT the Parks, Recreation & Culture Master Plan (“PRCMP”) Update be received for information.
  2. THAT staff be directed to proceed with the first phase of community engagement as outlined below.

15.

CORRESPONDENCE

15.1

Correspondence

• Recommendation:

  THAT the 3 pieces of external correspondence circulated to Council as of July 17, 2025 be received for information.

16.

NOTICE OF MOTIONS

17.

COUNCIL INQUIRIES, OTHER MATTERS, & NEW BUSINESS

18.

ADJOURNMENT

• Recommendation:

  THAT the meeting adjourn.