1 00:02:07,851 --> 00:02:15,084 Madam clerk. Thank you very much, actor Mayor Kruger. Good 2 00:02:15,084 --> 00:02:17,524 evening and welcome to the regular council meeting for Monday. 3 00:02:17,524 --> 00:02:21,884 January 19, 2026. Acting Mayor Kruger, before we call this 4 00:02:21,884 --> 00:02:23,924 meeting to order, I would just like to mention that 5 00:02:23,924 --> 00:02:26,964 this evening's regular meeting is a continuation of the meetings 6 00:02:26,964 --> 00:02:30,724 of council that commenced at 06:00 this evening, and acting 7 00:02:30,724 --> 00:02:32,484 mayor Kruger will now start the meeting with the indig. 8 00:02:32,783 --> 00:02:35,753 Indigenous land. Acknowledgement. Well, thank you. And before we begin, 9 00:02:35,753 --> 00:02:37,913 I'd like to acknowledge that. This meeting is taking place 10 00:02:37,913 --> 00:02:41,313 on the share traditional and ancestral territories of the Swas 11 00:02:41,313 --> 00:02:44,673 and Hamasquiam. And other cosilish peoples. We extend our appreciation 12 00:02:44,673 --> 00:02:46,873 of these first nations for the opportunity to hold this 13 00:02:46,873 --> 00:02:51,252 meeting here today. You, worship. The first item of business 14 00:02:51,252 --> 00:02:59,747 is agenda endorsement. Council. Any discussion. All those in favor? 15 00:03:02,732 --> 00:03:06,773 Opposed and carried. The next item of business is adoption 16 00:03:06,773 --> 00:03:09,693 of minutes. Item 4.1 are the minutes of the December 17 00:03:09,693 --> 00:03:15,053 eigth 2025 special counsel to close meeting any overseeing adoption 18 00:03:15,053 --> 00:03:20,213 moved seconded discussion all those in favor? Opposed? Carried. And 19 00:03:20,213 --> 00:03:23,493 item 4.2 are the minutes of the December eigth. 2025 20 00:03:23,493 --> 00:03:28,565 regular council. Meeting any errors or emissions. All those in 21 00:03:28,565 --> 00:03:35,794 favor? Opposed. Carried. And you, worship, the next section of 22 00:03:35,794 --> 00:03:38,514 the agenda is announcements. I believe you have some announcements 23 00:03:38,514 --> 00:03:42,114 this evening. Well, thank you. Welcome to our first regular 24 00:03:42,114 --> 00:03:46,034 council meeting of 2026. Mayor Harvey is away. Today I'll 25 00:03:46,034 --> 00:03:48,514 be sitting as acting chair. I hope you all had 26 00:03:48,514 --> 00:03:53,694 a restful and. Enjoyable holiday break. First of all, I 27 00:03:53,694 --> 00:03:55,894 want to thank everyone who joined us at the Centennial 28 00:03:55,894 --> 00:03:59,534 Beach New Year's. Day 47th annual polar bear swim on 29 00:03:59,534 --> 00:04:02,734 January 1 from the brave swimmers who took the plunge 30 00:04:02,734 --> 00:04:05,774 to the festive costumes and great energy. It was a 31 00:04:05,774 --> 00:04:08,574 fun filled day made possible by our amazing community and 32 00:04:08,574 --> 00:04:13,134 dedicated volunteers. Thank you to councilor's binder and web air 33 00:04:13,134 --> 00:04:15,713 for. Joining me. Still very disappointed you did not take 34 00:04:15,713 --> 00:04:20,498 the plunge, but was a fun day indeed. I was 35 00:04:20,498 --> 00:04:22,618 honored to recently take part in the unveiling of a 36 00:04:22,618 --> 00:04:25,658 memorial plaque organized by the latner Legion in honor of 37 00:04:25,658 --> 00:04:29,858 the late Murray Alan Ridgeway, known to many as Al 38 00:04:29,858 --> 00:04:33,458 al served as the legion's executive for many, many years, 39 00:04:33,458 --> 00:04:36,658 including seven years as president and was deeply committed to 40 00:04:36,658 --> 00:04:40,018 the legion and everything it represents. I had the great. 41 00:04:40,631 --> 00:04:42,471 Pleasure of working with AL on a number of occasions 42 00:04:42,471 --> 00:04:45,191 in his role with the latino business association. As well 43 00:04:45,191 --> 00:04:47,231 as all the projects that he worked on on behalf 44 00:04:47,231 --> 00:04:50,511 of the legion, on behalf of Delta Council. Thank you 45 00:04:50,511 --> 00:04:53,271 to the Latner Legion for organizing this memorial and for 46 00:04:53,271 --> 00:04:57,926 recognizing owl's. Lasting legacy in our community. I also had 47 00:04:57,926 --> 00:05:00,806 the opportunity to take part in an announcement at Mangrove 48 00:05:00,806 --> 00:05:04,966 Lithium in Delta's Tilbury industrial park, where Delta MP and 49 00:05:04,966 --> 00:05:08,486 Minister Joe McKnight shared news of a federal government investment 50 00:05:08,486 --> 00:05:12,406 of up to $89 million from the Canada Growth Fund. 51 00:05:12,406 --> 00:05:16,326 This funding will support mangrove lithium's expansion create good local 52 00:05:16,326 --> 00:05:20,891 jobs and. Encourage economic diversification and strengthen Delta's role in 53 00:05:20,891 --> 00:05:25,491 this growing sector, both regionally and nationally. Congratulations to the 54 00:05:25,491 --> 00:05:29,251 mangrove lithium team on this exciting milestone and their continued 55 00:05:29,251 --> 00:05:33,251 growth here in Delta. Last Friday, the Government of Canada 56 00:05:33,251 --> 00:05:36,971 held an announcement event at Delta Cyst, where Minister Joe 57 00:05:36,971 --> 00:05:39,699 McKnight. Also shared the news of a federal investment of 58 00:05:39,699 --> 00:05:43,299 up to $120,000,000 over the next two years to support 59 00:05:43,299 --> 00:05:47,339 the continued operation of the nine eight eight suicide crisis 60 00:05:47,339 --> 00:05:51,459 helpline. This funding supports the vital frontline work of local 61 00:05:51,459 --> 00:05:56,059 organizations such as Delta Cyst and alongside you and strengthens 62 00:05:56,059 --> 00:05:59,813 crisis support in our community. The city is grateful to 63 00:05:59,813 --> 00:06:02,373 the minister and to the federal government for this investment. 64 00:06:03,895 --> 00:06:06,335 In terms of upcoming council business, our next regular meeting 65 00:06:06,335 --> 00:06:09,055 will take place on Monday, February 9 in the council 66 00:06:09,055 --> 00:06:12,255 chamber at Delta City hall. I'd like to now ask 67 00:06:12,255 --> 00:06:14,815 counsel if there are any additional announcements, and I'll turn 68 00:06:14,815 --> 00:06:18,895 first to councilor Bouvair in his capacity as Delta's representative 69 00:06:18,895 --> 00:06:22,982 on the Delta Police board for an update. Thanks. Mayor 70 00:06:22,982 --> 00:06:25,742 Krueger. Yes. One of my roles on council is that 71 00:06:25,742 --> 00:06:28,422 I do represent council. On the Delta Police board and 72 00:06:28,422 --> 00:06:35,215 I wanted to bring some information. To the public. That 73 00:06:35,215 --> 00:06:39,695 was provided to me by Chief Sadhu and it is 74 00:06:39,695 --> 00:06:43,629 regarding. The extortion attempts that we've seen a lot in 75 00:06:43,629 --> 00:06:48,173 our community, and we certainly are getting. A lot of 76 00:06:48,173 --> 00:06:52,293 concern citizens, so I just wanted to go through some 77 00:06:52,293 --> 00:06:56,173 information on that. So just as some background across BC 78 00:06:56,173 --> 00:06:59,893 police agencies have experienced a sharp rise in organized extortion 79 00:06:59,893 --> 00:07:03,973 attempts targeting south asian families and small business owners. Offenders 80 00:07:03,973 --> 00:07:08,277 are using intimidation, threatening messages and in some. Cases, some 81 00:07:08,277 --> 00:07:13,635 cases arson. And the discharge of firearms. Victims are often 82 00:07:13,635 --> 00:07:17,115 not involved in criminality. They are selected for perceived vulnerability. 83 00:07:18,957 --> 00:07:21,677 Delta has been in somewhat fortunate to see fewer incidents 84 00:07:21,677 --> 00:07:27,917 in other jurisdictions, but this remains a regional and transnational 85 00:07:27,917 --> 00:07:33,262 organized crime issue that requires coordinated action. In delta currently. 86 00:07:35,282 --> 00:07:40,796 Adulta police has. Twelve extortion related files that are open. 87 00:07:40,796 --> 00:07:44,516 Seven of these originated in Delta, were five were from 88 00:07:44,516 --> 00:07:49,726 other jurisdictions. Of these twelve, three involve confirmed shooting incidents. 89 00:07:51,587 --> 00:07:56,022 Fortunately, no one was injured. In these. The province has 90 00:07:56,022 --> 00:07:59,302 established a provincial extortion task force to coordinate investigations and 91 00:07:59,302 --> 00:08:02,982 intelligence, and this task force includes over 40 officers and 92 00:08:02,982 --> 00:08:09,408 partners from multiple agencies. Delta Police is an active participant 93 00:08:09,408 --> 00:08:13,580 in this task force. Delta police has an assigned investigator 94 00:08:13,580 --> 00:08:17,780 to the task force. Also provides surveillance, digital forensic support 95 00:08:17,780 --> 00:08:22,460 and intelligence. Sharing. Both the chief and deputy chief Lisa 96 00:08:22,460 --> 00:08:29,141 participate in weekly meetings. To align with this group. So 97 00:08:29,141 --> 00:08:35,083 in terms of delta's police's response, It's a four pronged 98 00:08:35,083 --> 00:08:39,683 approach, intelligence led and enforcement supports, meaning that analysts continually 99 00:08:39,683 --> 00:08:43,283 monitor regional data for links and the coordinate closely with 100 00:08:43,283 --> 00:08:47,203 other local law enforcement partners to ensure the seamless information 101 00:08:47,203 --> 00:08:51,432 flows between them. Where concern has been identified locally. Officers 102 00:08:51,432 --> 00:08:55,432 have completed safety plans, risk assessments and follows up and 103 00:08:55,432 --> 00:08:58,552 follow ups with individuals and businesses. This work will continue 104 00:08:58,552 --> 00:09:02,674 as long as as needed. Delta police engages directly with 105 00:09:02,674 --> 00:09:06,314 the south asian community to provide reassurance, education, and to 106 00:09:06,314 --> 00:09:12,122 encourage immediate reporting of suspicious activity. This remains a complex 107 00:09:12,122 --> 00:09:16,431 and evolving issue. But a collaboration across agencies is significantly 108 00:09:16,431 --> 00:09:20,151 enhancing. Don't the police's ability to prevent investigate and disrupt 109 00:09:20,151 --> 00:09:23,351 these crimes. So I just want everyone to know that 110 00:09:23,351 --> 00:09:25,631 certainly at the police board, it's a discussion that happens 111 00:09:25,631 --> 00:09:28,951 nearly every meeting where we get constant updates and certainly. 112 00:09:31,072 --> 00:09:34,675 Our role on the Delta police board is. To provide 113 00:09:34,675 --> 00:09:37,995 our police department with whatever tools we can to help 114 00:09:37,995 --> 00:09:41,035 them stop and disrupt these crimes. I'll leave it there. 115 00:09:42,916 --> 00:09:45,876 Thank you, Councilor Bluire. And I know that all of 116 00:09:45,876 --> 00:09:49,476 Delta council is going to continue. To ensure that the 117 00:09:49,476 --> 00:09:51,716 Delta Police board and the Delta police have all the 118 00:09:51,716 --> 00:09:54,196 resources they need at least from the city of Delta's 119 00:09:54,196 --> 00:09:57,676 perspective, to continue to fight these heinous acts. There is 120 00:09:57,676 --> 00:10:01,636 no place in a country like Canada for this level 121 00:10:01,636 --> 00:10:05,293 of extortion. Intimidation or threats, and we expect that it'd 122 00:10:05,293 --> 00:10:08,253 be dealt with in the most severe of manners possible. 123 00:10:08,253 --> 00:10:10,453 So thank you for your update and we look forward 124 00:10:10,453 --> 00:10:14,133 to further updates. Fully agree. Thank you. Thank you. Any 125 00:10:14,133 --> 00:10:18,306 further announcements from members of council? Seeing none, Madam Clerk. 126 00:10:20,811 --> 00:10:24,531 Thank you, worship. Next section of the agenda is arising 127 00:10:24,531 --> 00:10:29,544 from closed council meeting item. .6. You have at the 128 00:10:29,544 --> 00:10:33,744 December eigth 2025 close council meeting. Council endorsed a resolution 129 00:10:33,744 --> 00:10:38,984 regarding the 2026 2028 Barnside Harvest Festival, which was provided 130 00:10:38,984 --> 00:10:42,304 for council on this agenda and the next section of 131 00:10:42,304 --> 00:10:48,249 the agenda is bylaws for final adoption. Item 7.1. You 132 00:10:48,249 --> 00:10:51,609 have a report from the development Department regarding final consideration 133 00:10:51,609 --> 00:10:57,009 and adoption of bylaw number 8547 2025. Servicing officer appointments. 134 00:10:58,436 --> 00:11:03,955 Council move receipt of the memorandum. Any discussion. All those 135 00:11:03,955 --> 00:11:09,844 in favor, opposed and carried. The bylaw that delta development 136 00:11:09,844 --> 00:11:18,311 and subdivision standards bylaw number. 8288 137 00:11:18,311 --> 00:11:26,031 2024. Amendment bylaw number 8547-2025 be finally considered and adopted. 138 00:11:26,031 --> 00:11:30,075 All those in favor, opposed and carried. Please thank your 139 00:11:30,075 --> 00:11:33,955 worship. Item 7.2 is a report from the development department 140 00:11:33,955 --> 00:11:37,755 regarding final consideration. And adoption of consolidated fees and charges 141 00:11:37,755 --> 00:11:42,995 bylaw. Update, counsel. We received the memorandum. Second, all those 142 00:11:42,995 --> 00:11:45,995 in favor, opposed and carried reading of the bylaws that 143 00:11:45,995 --> 00:11:49,887 delta consolidated fees and charges bylaw number eight. Three 8620 144 00:11:49,887 --> 00:11:54,247 24 amendment by low number 8548 2025 be finally considered 145 00:11:54,247 --> 00:11:57,687 and adopted. All those in? Seconded? All those in favor? 146 00:11:57,687 --> 00:12:02,047 Any opposed? Carried. Madam clerk. Thank you very much. Item. 147 00:12:02,047 --> 00:12:04,727 7.3. You have a report from the parks, recreation and 148 00:12:04,727 --> 00:12:10,276 culture Department regarding final consideration and adoption of parks. Regulation 149 00:12:10,276 --> 00:12:15,036 bylaw number 85444 2025. Municipal ticketing information by law number 150 00:12:15,036 --> 00:12:23,312 8545-2025. Bylaw notice enforcement bylaw number 8546 2025. Council. 151 00:12:25,424 --> 00:12:31,500 Mover sheet of the memorandum. All those in favor? Any 152 00:12:31,500 --> 00:12:34,890 opposed? Carried. And reading of the bylaws, please. Madam clerk. 153 00:12:34,890 --> 00:12:36,250 Do I do all three separately, or I can do 154 00:12:36,250 --> 00:12:42,178 all a, B and C and. One. That parks recreation 155 00:12:42,178 --> 00:12:46,818 bylaw number 8544 2025 be finally considered and adopted that 156 00:12:46,818 --> 00:12:51,418 municipal ticketing information by law number 66639 2007. Amendment by 157 00:12:51,418 --> 00:12:56,218 law 8545 2025. Be finally considered and adopted and that 158 00:12:56,218 --> 00:13:01,129 Delta bylaw notice enforcement by law number 70 zero. Nine 159 00:13:01,129 --> 00:13:05,769 2011 amendment by law number 8546 2025 be finally considered 160 00:13:05,769 --> 00:13:10,437 and adopted. Second consecutive. All those in favor? Opposed? Carried. 161 00:13:12,160 --> 00:13:14,280 You, worship. The next section of the agenda's bylaws for 162 00:13:14,280 --> 00:13:17,840 1st, second and third. Reading item 8.1 is a report 163 00:13:17,840 --> 00:13:21,480 from the Corporate Services department regarding Tawasam business. Improvement area. 164 00:13:23,732 --> 00:13:28,770 The adoption of the recommendation. Second, any discussion. Seeing none. 165 00:13:28,770 --> 00:13:34,167 Call the question. All those in favor? Opposed? Carried. Thank 166 00:13:34,167 --> 00:13:37,687 you, acting mayor Kruger. Item 8.2 is a report from 167 00:13:37,687 --> 00:13:42,567 the Development department regarding rezoning. Ten residential lots at 6291 168 00:13:42,567 --> 00:13:51,107 to 63339 and 6351 River Road. Move adoption recommendations. Any 169 00:13:51,107 --> 00:13:56,960 discussion. None. All those in favor? Any opposed? Carried. And 170 00:13:56,960 --> 00:14:00,240 item 8.3. You have a report from the development department 171 00:14:00,240 --> 00:14:03,960 regarding zoning bylaw. Text amendment and covenant modification for a 172 00:14:03,960 --> 00:14:11,838 hotel edition at 6005 Highway 17, a council. Any discussion. 173 00:14:16,628 --> 00:14:20,308 Councilor Binder, then councilor Johal. Yeah. Thank you, acting Mercruger. 174 00:14:22,480 --> 00:14:25,120 I recall my time when I was on the Parks 175 00:14:25,120 --> 00:14:29,242 commission going way back to. 2014. One of the things 176 00:14:29,242 --> 00:14:32,002 that we talked about was it would be nice if 177 00:14:32,002 --> 00:14:35,722 Delta could start to host perhaps some smaller tournaments and 178 00:14:35,722 --> 00:14:37,762 different events. And one of the barriers that we sought 179 00:14:37,762 --> 00:14:40,602 to doing that was. There was actually no hotel space. 180 00:14:40,602 --> 00:14:43,645 We had some, but it was very limited. And to 181 00:14:43,645 --> 00:14:45,685 have larger tournaments. It meant going to surrey, it meant 182 00:14:45,685 --> 00:14:49,245 going to Richmond, and that of course, created some barriers. 183 00:14:49,245 --> 00:14:51,445 So I'm very happy to see that not only do 184 00:14:51,445 --> 00:14:57,286 we have I believe some very. Good. Participation. Lots of 185 00:14:57,286 --> 00:14:59,686 reservations at the current hotel, but the expansion, and I 186 00:14:59,686 --> 00:15:02,714 think it's, well. Needed, and I think it's great. That 187 00:15:02,714 --> 00:15:06,172 the need is there, and I'm certain that. It's going 188 00:15:06,172 --> 00:15:07,812 to be a very full hotel, so I'm glad to 189 00:15:07,812 --> 00:15:11,242 see this. Coming forward. Thank you, Councilor Joe hall. Thank 190 00:15:11,242 --> 00:15:13,746 you. I just wanted to take a moment to express 191 00:15:13,746 --> 00:15:17,546 my support for this proposed addition to the delta. Marriott 192 00:15:17,546 --> 00:15:21,823 Hotel. This expansion. Is a positive step for our community 193 00:15:21,823 --> 00:15:25,583 in response to a very real need. This hotel serves 194 00:15:25,583 --> 00:15:31,903 a wide range of users from tourists, professional visitors for 195 00:15:31,903 --> 00:15:35,143 our industrial lands, for meetings and businesses and sports. Teams 196 00:15:35,143 --> 00:15:39,026 coming to delta for tournaments, et cetera. And while all 197 00:15:39,026 --> 00:15:41,866 hotels experience slower periods of time, there's no doubt about 198 00:15:41,866 --> 00:15:44,066 that, but more often than not when you're trying to 199 00:15:44,066 --> 00:15:49,712 book at that hotel. Whether it's for clients or suppliers 200 00:15:49,712 --> 00:15:52,232 or what have you. The hotels either at capacity or. 201 00:15:52,232 --> 00:15:56,438 Very close to it. So. This additional wing is definitely 202 00:15:56,438 --> 00:15:59,764 going to help meet some of that existing demand. And 203 00:15:59,764 --> 00:16:04,044 future demand and support local economic activity and strengthen Delta's 204 00:16:04,044 --> 00:16:08,364 ability to host events, tournaments and business visitors. So it's 205 00:16:08,364 --> 00:16:12,804 great news for the hotel operator, our local economy and 206 00:16:12,804 --> 00:16:16,644 the broader Delta community. So thank you. Thank you. Any 207 00:16:16,644 --> 00:16:20,453 further comments, councilor Geisha? Thank you. Act. Acting chair, Kruger. 208 00:16:20,453 --> 00:16:22,693 Not much to add. Just want to say it's a 209 00:16:22,693 --> 00:16:26,133 positive location for additional units. Glad to hear it's going 210 00:16:26,133 --> 00:16:30,390 well. In positive business and needing to expand. It's in 211 00:16:30,390 --> 00:16:33,790 a great location just outside of town, major highways. So 212 00:16:33,790 --> 00:16:37,675 I'm very supportive of that. Thanks. Thank you. Any further 213 00:16:37,675 --> 00:16:40,709 comments? I just like to agree with the comments that 214 00:16:40,709 --> 00:16:42,509 we've heard so far. It's great news. I know that 215 00:16:42,509 --> 00:16:46,629 the existing hotel has been pretty much fully occupied ever 216 00:16:46,629 --> 00:16:49,846 since it opened. Which is a great sign. For the 217 00:16:49,846 --> 00:16:51,646 community. We know that our region as a whole is 218 00:16:51,646 --> 00:16:55,246 experiencing a major deficit when it comes to hotel space, 219 00:16:55,246 --> 00:16:59,688 we have less hotel space. In Metro Vancouver in 2026 220 00:16:59,688 --> 00:17:01,968 for the upcoming FIFA World cup games than we had 221 00:17:01,968 --> 00:17:05,008 back in 2010, when we hosted the Vancouver Olympics. So 222 00:17:05,008 --> 00:17:06,808 if we want to be able to do big things, 223 00:17:06,808 --> 00:17:09,488 as a region and host large events. We need accommodation 224 00:17:09,488 --> 00:17:13,768 space within delta. As was mentioned, additional hotel space opens 225 00:17:13,768 --> 00:17:17,648 up opportunities to do things like sports, tournaments and more. 226 00:17:18,129 --> 00:17:20,489 Senior level sports tournaments. It allows us to continue to 227 00:17:20,489 --> 00:17:24,289 host marquee entertainment events like the growing and very popular 228 00:17:24,289 --> 00:17:27,209 Barnside Harvest festival. And people might be surprised we get 229 00:17:27,209 --> 00:17:29,649 the stats back. From the harvest festival. We had a 230 00:17:29,649 --> 00:17:32,369 lot of locals, but we get folks from cross, BC 231 00:17:32,369 --> 00:17:35,689 Cross. Canada, even some from the states and international who 232 00:17:35,689 --> 00:17:38,692 come and they're looking for hotel space. I want them 233 00:17:38,692 --> 00:17:41,692 saying in Delta and buying their breakfast in Delta and 234 00:17:41,692 --> 00:17:45,052 buying their lunches in Delta, not in other cities across 235 00:17:45,052 --> 00:17:47,812 the region. And then, of course, we've also, because of 236 00:17:47,812 --> 00:17:52,332 provincial changes lost Airbnb space. So just anecdotally, I've heard 237 00:17:52,332 --> 00:17:55,292 about when we bring in highly skilled workers to work 238 00:17:55,292 --> 00:17:58,212 on. We had a couple of years ago BC ferries. 239 00:17:58,782 --> 00:18:00,582 Had updates to one of their births. Or we've had 240 00:18:00,582 --> 00:18:03,382 other local construction projects where you got to bring highly 241 00:18:03,382 --> 00:18:05,022 skilled people in for a couple of weeks or months 242 00:18:05,022 --> 00:18:08,382 at a time. They need places to go with Airbnb. 243 00:18:09,733 --> 00:18:11,533 As closure, the hotel space fills the gap. All that 244 00:18:11,533 --> 00:18:14,613 to say, great news for our local economy. And our 245 00:18:14,613 --> 00:18:17,053 city and look forward to the continued success of that 246 00:18:17,053 --> 00:18:19,933 location. There's nothing further. Call the question. All those in 247 00:18:19,933 --> 00:18:24,493 favor? Opposed and carried. Thank you, Madam Clerk. Thank you 248 00:18:24,493 --> 00:18:26,413 very much. For worship. The next section of the agenda 249 00:18:26,413 --> 00:18:30,280 is the consent agenda and council has three reports. On 250 00:18:30,280 --> 00:18:33,440 the consent agenda. 9.1 is a new liquor primary license 251 00:18:33,440 --> 00:18:40,600 at 269-579-5712 street and 9.2 is a new rezoning and 252 00:18:40,600 --> 00:18:45,080 heritage alteration permit. Application for townhouses at 45 one Arthur 253 00:18:45,080 --> 00:18:48,320 and 9.3 is a new rezoning. Application for six story 254 00:18:48,320 --> 00:18:52,339 mixed use rental building at. 15 556 street. Thank you. 255 00:18:52,339 --> 00:18:55,179 Anyone like to pull any of the consent items? If 256 00:18:55,179 --> 00:18:57,099 not, get a motion to receive move. Receipt of the 257 00:18:57,099 --> 00:19:02,934 agenda. Any discussions? Seeing none. All those in favor? Opposed 258 00:19:02,934 --> 00:19:08,491 and carried. Madam clerk. Thank you very much. The next 259 00:19:08,491 --> 00:19:13,091 section of the agenda is administrative reports, item 10.1. You 260 00:19:13,091 --> 00:19:16,411 have a report from the development department regarding development variance. 261 00:19:16,411 --> 00:19:21,364 Permit at three five 600:40 street. Council. We have adoption 262 00:19:21,364 --> 00:19:25,284 of the recommendation. Second, any discussion? Seeing none. All those 263 00:19:25,284 --> 00:19:30,402 in favor? Opposed. And. Carried. And item 10.2, you have 264 00:19:30,402 --> 00:19:33,682 a report from the engineering department regarding Gillespie Road traffic 265 00:19:33,682 --> 00:19:40,285 calming. Enhancements. Council move adoption of the recommendations. Any discussion. 266 00:19:41,989 --> 00:19:46,166 Seeing none. All those in favor? Any opposed? Carried. And 267 00:19:46,166 --> 00:19:48,406 item 10.3. You have a report from the Parks, Recreation 268 00:19:48,406 --> 00:19:52,566 and Culture Department regarding FIFA. World Cup 26 stalker fan 269 00:19:52,566 --> 00:19:58,938 zones speaking of FIFA, Council. Move adoption of the recommendations. 270 00:20:02,311 --> 00:20:06,304 Second. Any discussion on the report? At councilor Geeshan and 271 00:20:06,304 --> 00:20:12,086 councilor Johal. Thank you, acting Chair Kruger. Thank you, staff. 272 00:20:12,086 --> 00:20:13,646 Bringing this report back. I know it was about a 273 00:20:13,646 --> 00:20:18,220 month ago. We had something preliminary come by and love 274 00:20:18,220 --> 00:20:21,364 to see that. We are now expanding some of this 275 00:20:21,364 --> 00:20:24,324 into North Delta, having some viewership there, obviously changing pace. 276 00:20:24,324 --> 00:20:27,644 A little bit. Instead of just three watch parties now, 277 00:20:27,644 --> 00:20:30,997 it's a little bit more extended. To capture the whole 278 00:20:30,997 --> 00:20:35,761 FIFA experience for about a month there. Just a few 279 00:20:35,761 --> 00:20:39,705 questions through to staff. Again, thank you for bringing. This 280 00:20:39,705 --> 00:20:43,978 in this format, but few questions. On mostly the Chisholm 281 00:20:43,978 --> 00:20:48,263 street area. Might be bigger watch parties there. Just any 282 00:20:48,263 --> 00:20:51,303 logistics that need to be aware of street closures. Is 283 00:20:51,303 --> 00:20:54,263 there anything like that or a parking plant in place 284 00:20:54,263 --> 00:21:00,562 in the village during those times of added. Pedestrians or 285 00:21:00,562 --> 00:21:04,402 people out and about having fun. Also, any parking plans 286 00:21:04,402 --> 00:21:08,366 if it overlaps on latter village market days. Just accommodating 287 00:21:08,366 --> 00:21:10,886 all the extra foot traffic in and around the village. 288 00:21:12,291 --> 00:21:15,011 I know this is early, and I think I would 289 00:21:15,011 --> 00:21:17,251 maybe assume more information to come. Just wanted to let 290 00:21:17,251 --> 00:21:19,451 staff know that these are things I'm thinking about and 291 00:21:19,451 --> 00:21:27,138 asking. But positive report anyway. Thank you, Mr. Turner. Yes, 292 00:21:27,138 --> 00:21:31,784 through your worship. With respect to the Chisholm site. Our 293 00:21:31,784 --> 00:21:34,744 intention is not to close streets at this time. As 294 00:21:34,744 --> 00:21:39,693 you mentioned. Councilor Geishan, we have changed our plan slightly, 295 00:21:39,693 --> 00:21:43,293 given the dates and times of the World cup games. 296 00:21:45,384 --> 00:21:47,304 They weren't going to be conducive for a large watch 297 00:21:47,304 --> 00:21:50,064 party. School is still in session. The summer break hasn't 298 00:21:50,064 --> 00:21:55,302 started. For the districts as of then. So we regrouped, 299 00:21:55,302 --> 00:21:59,247 as you saw in the report. And. I think we 300 00:21:59,247 --> 00:22:01,767 have a good plan for both North Delta community and 301 00:22:01,767 --> 00:22:05,881 South Delta. Councilor Geesha, just to follow up. Thank you 302 00:22:05,881 --> 00:22:10,301 so much. As this process goes along, I know there's 303 00:22:10,301 --> 00:22:12,541 a few things that we're still waiting to hear from 304 00:22:12,541 --> 00:22:16,421 FIFA via licensing and also hoping on a grant to 305 00:22:16,421 --> 00:22:20,522 help fund some of this initiative. Will you be keeping 306 00:22:20,522 --> 00:22:23,162 council up to date on, I guess, those two aspects, 307 00:22:23,162 --> 00:22:26,856 like as it moves. Along. Yes, through your worship, we 308 00:22:26,856 --> 00:22:30,496 will keep council apprised as it stands today, where we're 309 00:22:30,496 --> 00:22:35,575 not certain what the FIFA licensing looks like. It's a 310 00:22:35,575 --> 00:22:39,399 well kept secret. And with respect to our ground applications, 311 00:22:39,399 --> 00:22:41,559 we will be sure to keep council posted and to 312 00:22:41,559 --> 00:22:44,679 your further questions. Councilor Geishan, with respect to parking, my 313 00:22:44,679 --> 00:22:50,675 apologies. Our vision is that. Being a local event. We're 314 00:22:50,675 --> 00:22:53,795 hoping residents will bite, walk and kind of work their 315 00:22:53,795 --> 00:22:58,275 way. Into the Latin or village to attend events. Outside 316 00:22:58,275 --> 00:23:01,115 of that, it will be usual parking within the launder 317 00:23:01,115 --> 00:23:06,481 village. Just one more. Thank you so much. This is 318 00:23:06,481 --> 00:23:09,361 the last one, I promise. Just as this progresses, and 319 00:23:09,361 --> 00:23:13,525 of course, this report is out. There tonight. 34 days 320 00:23:13,525 --> 00:23:18,501 of events. Can be maybe quite a lot. For neighbors 321 00:23:18,501 --> 00:23:21,301 of the area if there's any. Is there any communications 322 00:23:21,301 --> 00:23:25,303 or plan. Of if we get feedback or anything like 323 00:23:25,303 --> 00:23:26,943 that in the next four months. Is there any type 324 00:23:26,943 --> 00:23:30,423 of communication plan out to residents that were planning this. 325 00:23:30,423 --> 00:23:34,518 And how early are we getting it out? There. No 326 00:23:34,518 --> 00:23:38,398 formal communication plan yet. We'll work with our communication engagement 327 00:23:38,398 --> 00:23:42,273 department to come up with something robust. Our plan. As 328 00:23:42,273 --> 00:23:45,673 of now, though, we've removed the 08:00 and 09:00 p.m. 329 00:23:45,673 --> 00:23:48,273 game viewings. Just to be respectful to the residents within 330 00:23:48,273 --> 00:23:52,772 the village. It's great. Thank you, Mr. Turner. Thank you, 331 00:23:52,772 --> 00:23:56,805 Councilor Joe hall. Thank you. Thank you. Mr. Turner. Just 332 00:23:56,805 --> 00:24:00,325 a couple of questions. You've knocked off two of them 333 00:24:00,325 --> 00:24:03,245 already. Know, you did a great job. The first being, 334 00:24:03,245 --> 00:24:05,365 is there a contingency plan? For what? Is it a 335 00:24:05,365 --> 00:24:10,904 weather dependent? Event, or is there anything for backup, specifically 336 00:24:10,904 --> 00:24:16,357 for cell delta? So with respect to whether the screens 337 00:24:16,357 --> 00:24:18,397 that we will be renting are weatherproof, so there will 338 00:24:18,397 --> 00:24:23,122 be rain or shine events. There are four. Don't hold 339 00:24:23,122 --> 00:24:24,922 me. The number. I think there's three or four planned 340 00:24:24,922 --> 00:24:29,876 for the plans. Like sun shade shelters that could act 341 00:24:29,876 --> 00:24:34,036 as rain. But Raynershine will be showing the games. Thank 342 00:24:34,036 --> 00:24:35,956 you. And just one last one there. So as the 343 00:24:35,956 --> 00:24:38,756 schedule starts to wind down for the tournament. Are they 344 00:24:38,756 --> 00:24:42,862 going to be other opportunities to continue to engage? The 345 00:24:42,862 --> 00:24:46,832 community. At three year worship. Our plan on off days 346 00:24:46,832 --> 00:24:50,872 is to perhaps host some movie nights, some soccer. Type 347 00:24:50,872 --> 00:24:56,489 video game parties for the communities. If feasible, our intention 348 00:24:56,489 --> 00:25:00,761 is to activate the space throughout the summer. Sweet. Thank 349 00:25:00,761 --> 00:25:02,201 you. I just wanted to say I thought it was 350 00:25:02,201 --> 00:25:06,521 a very well written report. Very. Reflective, appreciated that deeper 351 00:25:06,521 --> 00:25:09,281 dive and that reflection in terms of what could work, 352 00:25:09,281 --> 00:25:15,681 logistic wise and cost and feasibility. Super excited for it. 353 00:25:15,681 --> 00:25:18,201 Quite excited to support this initiative. And I do love 354 00:25:18,201 --> 00:25:20,081 the fact that you guys will be applying, or you 355 00:25:20,081 --> 00:25:25,416 will be applying for the grant application. I think. That'll 356 00:25:25,416 --> 00:25:29,104 be a plus, so fingers crossed. Thank you. Thank you. 357 00:25:29,104 --> 00:25:34,736 Any further comments or questions? I agree. Very exciting report. 358 00:25:34,736 --> 00:25:37,056 And what a great way to introduce the brand new 359 00:25:37,056 --> 00:25:40,218 Chisholm street wharf. To the community. By a string of 360 00:25:40,218 --> 00:25:42,858 events right off the bat to build excitement and get 361 00:25:42,858 --> 00:25:46,498 people down there. So I actually like the morphing into 362 00:25:46,498 --> 00:25:50,405 a fan zone. It's really, actually disappointing that the Canada 363 00:25:50,405 --> 00:25:52,325 games are at such bad times. We were open as 364 00:25:52,325 --> 00:25:55,605 a host nation to have some more primo times, but 365 00:25:55,605 --> 00:25:57,325 I think we've done a lot with that, and I 366 00:25:57,325 --> 00:25:59,645 appreciate the pivot and the quick thinking as well as 367 00:25:59,645 --> 00:26:02,804 the opportunity to. Extend the fan zone and the fun 368 00:26:02,804 --> 00:26:05,564 into the North Delta Rec center and utilize the built 369 00:26:05,564 --> 00:26:09,284 in stadium seating there. So it should be a fun 370 00:26:09,284 --> 00:26:13,926 couple of weeks coming up very quickly here. There's nothing 371 00:26:13,926 --> 00:26:16,667 further. Call the question. All those in favor? Any opposed? 372 00:26:16,667 --> 00:26:20,307 And carried. Madam clerk. Thank you very much, your worship. 373 00:26:20,307 --> 00:26:23,747 The next section is motion on. Notice item 11.1. We 374 00:26:23,747 --> 00:26:26,707 have a motion on notice addressing downloading of provincial and 375 00:26:26,707 --> 00:26:31,387 federal responsibilities submitted by Councilor Kruger. Thank you. Maybe I'll 376 00:26:31,387 --> 00:26:33,147 read it and then move it. And then we can 377 00:26:33,147 --> 00:26:37,429 move into discussion, if that works for everyone. Addressing downloading 378 00:26:37,429 --> 00:26:41,149 a provincial and federal responsibilities, whereas senior levels of government 379 00:26:41,149 --> 00:26:45,669 have not adequately supported provided or funded essential services under 380 00:26:45,669 --> 00:26:51,389 their jurisdiction, including accessible healthcare and hospitals, social services, police 381 00:26:51,389 --> 00:27:00,410 services. Non market housing and critical infrastructure projects such as 382 00:27:00,410 --> 00:27:04,530 Dyke upgrades, secondary channel dredging, and a river road overpass. 383 00:27:04,530 --> 00:27:09,250 And whereas municipalities increasingly face the burden of funding provincial 384 00:27:09,250 --> 00:27:12,690 or federal areas of responsibility, in order to address service 385 00:27:12,690 --> 00:27:16,570 gaps, a practice commonly referred to as downloading, wherein senior. 386 00:27:17,463 --> 00:27:21,143 Governments shift their obligations, whether financial or otherwise, onto local 387 00:27:21,143 --> 00:27:24,383 governments. And whereas the city of Vancouver reported in 2021 388 00:27:24,383 --> 00:27:28,583 and 2022, that downloading from senior governments resulted in an 389 00:27:28,583 --> 00:27:34,286 estimated $250,000,000 per year. In additional operating and capital costs. 390 00:27:34,286 --> 00:27:36,686 And whereas the financial burden transferred to the city of 391 00:27:36,686 --> 00:27:42,006 Delta ultimately impacts municipal taxpayers, creating pressure for increased property 392 00:27:42,006 --> 00:27:46,452 taxes and fees. Therefore, be it resolved that staff provide 393 00:27:46,452 --> 00:27:49,572 a report on the financial impacts of downloading, including the 394 00:27:49,572 --> 00:27:53,892 cumulative costs associated with provincial and federal responsibilities that have 395 00:27:53,892 --> 00:27:56,812 shifted to the city of Delta over time. Be it 396 00:27:56,812 --> 00:27:59,412 further resolved that the report includes, but is not limited 397 00:27:59,412 --> 00:28:03,732 to, costs related to health and social services, housing, homelessness 398 00:28:03,732 --> 00:28:08,283 response. Mental health and addiction supports, police services, critical infrastructure 399 00:28:08,283 --> 00:28:11,843 upgrades, and any other areas where the city is funding 400 00:28:11,843 --> 00:28:16,163 where it's considering funding responsibilities traditionally held by senior levels 401 00:28:16,163 --> 00:28:19,952 of government. I would so move. Thank you. Moving into 402 00:28:19,952 --> 00:28:22,592 discussion, I'll just say a few lines to kick it 403 00:28:22,592 --> 00:28:27,878 off and. Then we'll open it up to council. Bear 404 00:28:27,878 --> 00:28:37,234 with me as I've gone paperless here. We go. 405 00:28:41,969 --> 00:28:45,529 So why I'm proposing this motion at a critical moment 406 00:28:45,529 --> 00:28:48,289 when, frankly, a lot of residents in Delta are already 407 00:28:48,289 --> 00:28:53,995 grappling with an affordability crisis. We have wages that are 408 00:28:53,995 --> 00:28:57,515 struggling to keep pace with rising inflation. Many community members 409 00:28:57,515 --> 00:29:01,595 finding it increasingly difficult to afford the basics, groceries, rent 410 00:29:01,595 --> 00:29:06,355 and mortgages. As our budgets tighten, senior government continues to 411 00:29:06,355 --> 00:29:09,755 expect cities like ours to do more with less. So 412 00:29:09,755 --> 00:29:13,551 let's discuss this concept of downloading. This is when. Provincial 413 00:29:13,551 --> 00:29:18,511 and federal governments shift their responsibilities, financial and otherwise, onto 414 00:29:18,511 --> 00:29:24,751 local municipalities. We're seeing this trend everywhere. Healthcare, mental health 415 00:29:24,751 --> 00:29:30,318 services, housing, police services, and critical infrastructure upgrades. These vital 416 00:29:30,318 --> 00:29:34,638 costs are increasingly being placed on our shoulders, and the 417 00:29:34,638 --> 00:29:38,038 downloading has real cost implications. The city of Vancouver is 418 00:29:38,038 --> 00:29:42,798 reported an estimated $250,000,000 per year. In additional costs due 419 00:29:42,798 --> 00:29:46,118 to downloading and coquitlam, which is a city just a 420 00:29:46,118 --> 00:29:50,555 little bit. Larger than Delta estimates, over 37 million. Dollars 421 00:29:50,555 --> 00:29:54,395 in impacts between 2021 and 2024, which is the equivalent 422 00:29:54,395 --> 00:29:58,951 of an 18% cumulative tax. Increase in just. Four years. 423 00:30:00,552 --> 00:30:03,392 Here in Delta, we have these same challenges, but without 424 00:30:03,392 --> 00:30:05,752 a full report and a full costing, we don't know 425 00:30:05,752 --> 00:30:09,660 the full amount that we're being forced to cover. It's 426 00:30:09,660 --> 00:30:12,500 really essential to understand what Delta is paying to provide 427 00:30:12,500 --> 00:30:15,380 the services that senior levels of government should be handling 428 00:30:15,380 --> 00:30:21,117 themselves. We need transparency. Delta taxpayers deserve to know what 429 00:30:21,117 --> 00:30:23,957 further downloading will lead to in terms of either higher 430 00:30:23,957 --> 00:30:28,397 taxes or cuts to essential services. Both of these outcomes 431 00:30:28,397 --> 00:30:32,412 are completely unacceptable. Delta takes pride in having one of 432 00:30:32,412 --> 00:30:35,972 the lowest tax rates in the region while maintaining high 433 00:30:35,972 --> 00:30:39,932 quality of services. We shouldn't have to sacrifice this standard 434 00:30:39,932 --> 00:30:43,692 because senior governments fail to balance their own budgets. Our 435 00:30:43,692 --> 00:30:48,452 residents are already making tough decisions regarding their household finances, 436 00:30:48,452 --> 00:30:51,959 and as such, I'm calling for a comprehensive. Report on 437 00:30:51,959 --> 00:30:55,119 the facts. It's time to uncover the real costs being 438 00:30:55,119 --> 00:30:57,879 imposed on our city. And to take a firm stance 439 00:30:57,879 --> 00:31:02,821 against the ongoing transfer of these financial burdens. That's my 440 00:31:02,821 --> 00:31:06,741 motion. Any further discussion, Councilor Binder? Yes. Thank you, acting 441 00:31:06,741 --> 00:31:11,270 Mercru. I'm glad to see this motion coming forward. We've 442 00:31:11,270 --> 00:31:14,510 had the opportunity to meet with ministers at UBCM and 443 00:31:14,510 --> 00:31:17,950 have conversations with them as far as some of the 444 00:31:17,950 --> 00:31:21,230 challenges that we're having in our own community and we've 445 00:31:21,230 --> 00:31:23,030 heard the term getting back to the basics, and the 446 00:31:23,030 --> 00:31:26,390 basics for our city and for the role of this 447 00:31:26,390 --> 00:31:28,590 council, working with our great staff, is to make sure 448 00:31:28,590 --> 00:31:33,786 that. We remove the snow, we keep the water flowing, 449 00:31:33,786 --> 00:31:38,231 keep the sewer flowing, keep public safety. And that's what 450 00:31:38,231 --> 00:31:43,054 we expect, great recreation facilities and great parks. That starts 451 00:31:43,054 --> 00:31:46,054 to become in jeopardy if we can start taking on 452 00:31:46,054 --> 00:31:48,334 the things that are not part of those basics and 453 00:31:48,334 --> 00:31:51,494 it's very concerning. And when we meet with the ministers 454 00:31:51,494 --> 00:31:54,414 and we make comments about. Well, maybe we can find 455 00:31:54,414 --> 00:31:56,614 some extra funding for that. You see their eyes light? 456 00:31:56,614 --> 00:31:59,134 Up. They love the idea of us taking on some 457 00:31:59,134 --> 00:32:03,086 of that, and that's not fair. To our taxpayers. We're 458 00:32:03,086 --> 00:32:04,846 already stretching our dollar as far as we can, and 459 00:32:04,846 --> 00:32:08,646 we can't start. Taking on the responsibility of everybody else's 460 00:32:08,646 --> 00:32:11,806 challenges, so I'm very happy to see this. There's no 461 00:32:11,806 --> 00:32:14,006 question that once we get this report, it'll give us 462 00:32:14,006 --> 00:32:18,046 some. Real, tangible understanding of the dollars and cents that 463 00:32:18,046 --> 00:32:21,566 could be at risk if we don't. Continue to stand 464 00:32:21,566 --> 00:32:25,096 firm on our basics. And further to that. I'm not 465 00:32:25,096 --> 00:32:26,976 going to stop. And I know this council won't stop 466 00:32:26,976 --> 00:32:29,416 continuing to. Lobby to other levels of government to make 467 00:32:29,416 --> 00:32:31,456 sure that they're keeping up with their part. Of the 468 00:32:31,456 --> 00:32:35,940 bargain here and keeping up with their responsibilities. So I'm 469 00:32:35,940 --> 00:32:38,140 looking forward to seeing this report. I must say, I'm 470 00:32:38,140 --> 00:32:39,860 a little. Bit nervous to see what the numbers might 471 00:32:39,860 --> 00:32:42,180 be. It may be larger than we're expecting. But the 472 00:32:42,180 --> 00:32:45,234 facts are the facts. And I think it's good to 473 00:32:45,234 --> 00:32:47,834 be managing the facts and get that on the table. 474 00:32:47,834 --> 00:32:49,594 So thank you for bringing forward this motion. I'll support 475 00:32:49,594 --> 00:32:54,917 it. Thank you. Councilor binder. Any additional comments. Seeing none. 476 00:32:54,917 --> 00:32:58,698 Call the question. All those. Can I get a second? 477 00:32:58,698 --> 00:33:05,558 Yeah. Council binder. Second? I thought you did. Okay, we 478 00:33:05,558 --> 00:33:06,798 got to move her in a second. Or no further 479 00:33:06,798 --> 00:33:11,598 comments. All those in favor? Any? Opposed. Motion carries unanimously. 480 00:33:11,598 --> 00:33:13,718 Thank you very much, counsel. Appreciate the support and look 481 00:33:13,718 --> 00:33:15,838 forward to getting the report back from staff in due 482 00:33:15,838 --> 00:33:19,619 course. Madam clerk. Thank you very much for worship. The 483 00:33:19,619 --> 00:33:23,819 next section of the agenda is correspondence, item 12.1. You 484 00:33:23,819 --> 00:33:28,464 have three pieces of correspondence in your agenda package. Would 485 00:33:28,464 --> 00:33:30,904 any members of council like to pull pieces of correspondence? 486 00:33:30,904 --> 00:33:34,704 Council? Geeshan. Thank you. I'll. Pull item two. Number two. 487 00:33:34,704 --> 00:33:37,875 Anything further? Can someone move receipt on the remaining of 488 00:33:37,875 --> 00:33:42,416 the correspondence? Second. Moved and seconded. All those in favor, 489 00:33:42,416 --> 00:33:48,850 opposed and carried. And Madam clerk. Thank you very much. 490 00:33:48,850 --> 00:33:52,050 Councilor Geeshan pulled item two, which is correspondence from. Ian 491 00:33:52,050 --> 00:33:56,810 Payton, MLA, Legislative assembly of BC greenhouse regarding greenhouse like 492 00:33:56,810 --> 00:34:00,170 complaints and councilor Geisha can you move. Receipt. So moved. 493 00:34:02,023 --> 00:34:05,463 Secondary and on discussion. Great. Thank you so much, chair. 494 00:34:05,463 --> 00:34:10,753 Yeah, just getting more and more discussion questions. On what 495 00:34:10,753 --> 00:34:14,113 people have been seeing. Greenhouse light complaints and pollution, air 496 00:34:14,113 --> 00:34:18,889 pollutions and things like that. And more questions on Delta's 497 00:34:18,889 --> 00:34:21,209 role in that or if we have a role, if 498 00:34:21,209 --> 00:34:23,689 we have any control on this, and I would just 499 00:34:23,689 --> 00:34:26,449 like to seek maybe more information from our local farmers 500 00:34:26,449 --> 00:34:29,329 on this, and if I could refer this issue to 501 00:34:29,329 --> 00:34:33,969 our agriculture advisory committee for maybe further comment and recommendation 502 00:34:33,969 --> 00:34:37,348 back to council. Thank you. Can I get a seconder 503 00:34:37,348 --> 00:34:40,868 on the referral? Second? We'll vote on any further comments 504 00:34:40,868 --> 00:34:44,948 or questions. Referral. All those in favor, opposed and carried. 505 00:34:46,531 --> 00:34:50,531 And just before we vote on receipt, I know we're 506 00:34:50,531 --> 00:34:53,891 going to further comment at the committee meeting, but actually 507 00:34:53,891 --> 00:34:56,171 a great comment box from our staff on this one 508 00:34:56,171 --> 00:35:00,491 that talks about actually Delta's long standing attempts, there was 509 00:35:00,491 --> 00:35:03,371 actually a bylaw that was written and drafted and sent 510 00:35:03,371 --> 00:35:05,491 in draft form to the Ministry of Agriculture, but was 511 00:35:05,491 --> 00:35:07,870 not approved. At that time. A lot of people don't 512 00:35:07,870 --> 00:35:11,110 realize Delta is one of four regulated municipalities. In the 513 00:35:11,110 --> 00:35:13,790 province under section five five three of the local government 514 00:35:13,790 --> 00:35:16,870 act, meaning that the city may propose bylaws related to 515 00:35:16,870 --> 00:35:20,030 farm use to the Ministry of Agriculture. They cannot implement 516 00:35:20,030 --> 00:35:23,390 such bylaws until they're approved by the province, so certainly 517 00:35:23,390 --> 00:35:25,790 warranting further discussion. And look forward to the results of 518 00:35:25,790 --> 00:35:29,054 the committee discussion. Call the question. All those in favor? 519 00:35:29,054 --> 00:35:33,054 Opposed and carried. Madam clerk. Thank you very much, acting 520 00:35:33,054 --> 00:35:39,122 mayor. Kruger. Our next item is. Notice of motions. We 521 00:35:39,122 --> 00:35:42,362 have none. See? None. Thank you. The next item is 522 00:35:42,362 --> 00:35:44,922 14, which is council inquiries, other matters. In new business. 523 00:35:46,537 --> 00:35:50,355 Seeing none. If there's nothing further, adjournment would be an 524 00:35:50,355 --> 00:35:54,821 order. Motion to adjourn. All those in favor? Opposed and 525 00:35:54,821 --> 00:35:57,341 carried. Thank you very much, counsel. Thank you to our 526 00:35:57,341 --> 00:36:00,312 staff members. Of the public. We'll see you next time.