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R080: Transition from Single-Family Residential Zones to Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing Zones for In-stream Development Applications – Fourteenth Batch
The intent of this report is to facilitate alignment of in-stream rezoning and development variance permit applications with the new Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing zoning bylaw requirements mandated by provincial legislation and as adopted by the City on July 8, 2024 to allow in-stream application processes to proceed under the zoning currently in effect.Regular Council Corporate Report
R081: Amendments to Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000 and Surrey Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2013, No. 18020 to Streamline Development and Permitting Processes: Part 7A – Streamside Protection, and Sensitive Ecosystems Development Permits
The intent of this report is to seek Council approval to close and file prior amending bylaws relating to Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000, as amended and Surrey Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2013, No. 18020 (the “OCP”) and bring forward new bylaw amendments to Part 7A – Streamside Protection of Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000, as amended, as well as the Sensitive Ecosystems Development Permit Section of the Surrey Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2013, No. 18020. These new amendments support streamlining the City’s development and permitting processes.Regular Council Corporate ReportR082: Civic Facilities Energy Optimization Projects
The intent of this report is to inform Council about the initiation of several energy optimization projects at five civic facilities. These projects are being carried out in collaboration with FortisBC through its Custom Efficiency Program.Regular Council Corporate ReportR083: 2025 Waste Drop-Off Event and Other Clean-up Initiatives
The purpose of this report is to inform Council about the 2025 Free Waste Drop-off Event and related cleanup initiatives. The event was successfully piloted last year and is being implemented again this year in response to strong community participation, high volumes of properly disposed waste, and positive feedback from residents.Regular Council Corporate ReportR084: Recommendation for Mural Artwork at 13350 and 13352 Old Yale Road
The intent of this report is to seek Council approval for the installation of a mural at Ted Kuhn Towers located at 13350 and 13352 Old Yale Road.Regular Council Corporate ReportR085: 2025 Our City Campaign
The intent of this report is to seek Council approval to proceed with the implementation of the 2025 Our City Campaign, set to be launched in May 2025.Regular Council Corporate ReportR086: Electric Shared Micromobility Pilot Program Review
The intent of this report is to inform Council of the system performance of the electric bike share pilot project, request endorsement from Council to expand the pilot program to Newton.Regular Council Corporate ReportR087: Major Capital Project Update – Spring 2025
The purpose of this report is to provide Council with an update on the progress of the City’s major capital projects including the Cloverdale Sport & Ice Complex, Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre and Newton Community Centre.Regular Council Corporate ReportR088: Quarterly Financial Report - First Quarter - 2025
The Finance Department recommends that Council receive this report for information.Regular Council Corporate ReportR089: Award of Contract No. 1722-006-21 and No. 1722-006 C1 64 Avenue Road Improvements Between 152 Street to 164 Street
The intent of this report is to seek Council’s approval to award construction Contract No. 1722-006-21 to Lafarge Canada Inc. for the widening of 64 Avenue, between 152 Street to 164 Street, and road surfacing improvements on 152 Street in the immediate area.Regular Council Corporate ReportR090: Award of Contracts No. 1724-018-11 and No. 1724-018 C1 72 Avenue Arterial Improvements from 188 Street to 196 Street
The intent of this report is to seek Council’s approval to award construction Contract No. 1724-018-11 to Tybo Contracting Ltd. for the 72 Avenue Arterial Widening from 188 Street to 196 Street.Regular Council Corporate ReportR091: Award of contract No. 1220-040-2025-019 Supply of Three 4 Wheel Drive Tractors with Mid-Mounted Boom Mowers
The purpose of this report is to seek Council approval to award Contract No. 1220-040-2025-019 to Rollins Machinery Ltd. to purchase three 4 Wheel Drive tractors with mid-mount boom mowers as identified within this report.Regular Council Corporate ReportR092: Reimbursement to Developer for Construction of Sanitary Works
The purpose of this report is to obtain Council approval to reimburse Peninsula Estates Housing Society (the “Developer”) for the construction of sanitary works that services parts of the Semiahmoo Town Centre Plan Area.Regular Council Corporate ReportR093: Amendments to Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000: Part 5 Off-Street Parking for Bicycle Parking Spaces
The intent of this report is to inform Council of a bike utilization survey for underground parking and bring forward amendments to Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000, as amended (the “Zoning Bylaw”) for consideration.Regular Council Corporate ReportR094: Suites in Townhouse Zones
The purpose of this report is to respond to a Council Motion directing staff to review all townhouse zones to investigate the potential for incorporating suites in close proximity to public transportation. The report proposes amendments to Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000, as amended (“Zoning Bylaw”), to permit suites in townhouse zones within Transit-Oriented Areas and Frequent Bus Stop Areas.Regular Council Corporate ReportR095: Environment and Climate Change Committee Terms of Reference Review and Council Appointment
The purpose of this report is to seek Council approval of the proposed Environment and Climate Change Committee Terms of Reference revisions and to appoint one Council member as Chair of the Environment and Climate Change Committee.Regular Council Corporate ReportF002: 2025 Five-Year (2025-2029) Financial Plan – General Operating
The proposed 2025 Five-Year (2025-2029) General Operating and Roads & Traffic Operating Financial Plan has been formulated based on direction from Mayor and Council, reflecting City strategies, resource requirements to maintain service delivery, and feedback on community priorities obtained during the City’s budget engagement process. Details of the key assumptions, directions and priorities are discussed in the following sections of this report.Finance Committee Corporate ReportsF003: 2025 Five-Year (2025-2029) Financial Plan - Capital Program
The General Capital Program is composed of the following two elements:1) On-going General Capital Program to maintain and/or enhance the City’s existing infrastructure and amenities; and
2) Major General Capital Program, which includes investments in new amenities and infrastructure including arenas, parks, recreational facilities and arts & culture amenities to help serve the City’s growing population and economy.Finance Committee Corporate Reports
R056: Surrey Officer and Indemnification Bylaw Amendments
The purpose of this report is to bring forward amendments that simplify the Bylaw and corresponding amendments to a number of other bylaws are also proposed.Regular Council Corporate ReportR057: Affordable Rental Housing Strategy
The purpose of this report is to obtain Council approval for the use of City owned land at 10975 126A Street as part of an Affordable Rental Housing Strategy (the “Strategy”) for the development of purpose-built rental housing developments, and pursuant to this Strategy, for Council to authorize staff initiating the procurement process for a development partner for10975 126A Street.Regular Council Corporate Report
R058: E-Comm 9-1-1 - Nomination to the Board of Directors and Designation of Representative for the 2025 Annual General Meeting
The purpose of this report is to seek Council's approval to designate a City of Surrey representative for election to the Board for the 2025-2026 term, designate a City of Surrey voting representative for the 2025 AGM and to represent the City generally for any required business prior to the 2026 AGM and to endorse the individual chosen by the Township of Langley as a designate for election to the Board.Regular Council Corporate ReportR059: Use of a Portion of City Property for Commercial Truck Parking
The purpose of this report is to seek Council approval to enter into a license agreement for the use of a portion of the City-owned property at 19230 – 20 Avenue (the “Site”), as illustrated in Appendix “I”, for commercial truck parking. The license duration will be for a period of 36 months with a 36-month option to renew, subject to the issuance of a TUP and TPFP, as required.Regular Council Corporate ReportR060: Lease of the Ground Floor Commercial Retail Unit 120 of the Surrey Sport and Leisure Complex at 16555 Fraser Highway to CBI Limited
The intent of this report is to seek Council’s approval to enter into a new five-year lease agreement (the “Lease”), with an option to renew for another five years by CBI Limited (“CBI”) to allow CBI to continue operating their physiotherapy and health services clinic within the commercial retail unit 120 at the Surrey Sport and Leisure Complex (the “SS&LC”) on the City property at 16555 Fraser Highway (the “Property”).Regular Council Corporate ReportR061: Disposition of a Statutory Right-of-Way Interest over a Portion of City Land Located at 14710 - 116A Avenue
The purpose of this report is to seek Council approval to grant the Ministry of Transportation and Transit a statutory-right-of-way (the “SRW”) over a 4.583 metre wide strip, 125.7 m² (1,353 ft.²) portion (the “SRW Area”) (as shown in Appendix “II”) of the City property located at 14710 – 116A Avenue (the “City Property”) to facilitate the supply of water service to the Province’s North Surrey Truck Parking Facility (the “Truck Parking Facility”) for washrooms, which is located on provisional arterial highway lands.Regular Council Corporate ReportR062: Development Approval Process Improvement Task Force Update
The intent of this report is to provide Council with an update on the work of the Development Approval Process Improvement Task Force (the “Task Force”).Regular Council Corporate ReportR063: Approving Officer Appointment
The intent of this report is to appoint Ingrid Matthews, Development Planning Manager, as an Approving Officer for the City of Surrey.Regular Council Corporate ReportR064: Advisory Design Panel Terms of Reference Revisions
The intent of this report is to seek Council approval of proposed revisions to the Advisory Design Panel’s Terms of Reference in order to clarify and streamline the development permit review process.Regular Council Corporate ReportR065: Application for the Local Community Accessibility Grant Program 2025
The intent of this report is to obtain a Council resolution authorizing staff, as required by the funders, to apply for the Local Community Accessibility Grant to support the implementation of evacuation chairs and procedures at City facilities and fund upgrades to recreation facilities that enhance fitness accessibility. A Council resolution is required for the application process.Regular Council Corporate ReportR066: Community Enhancement Partnership Program Grants – 2024 Year-end Reporting
The intent of this report is to provide Council with an overview of the Community Enhancement Partnership Grant Program (the “CEP Program”) and information on the 44 grants awarded in 2024.Regular Council Corporate ReportR067: Community Events Policing Grants Program – Funding Awarded from 2023 to 2024
The intent of this report is to provide Council with an overview of the Community Events Policing Grant Program and information on the grants awarded from 2023 to 2024. Community events include parades, festivals, and other gatherings hosted by community groups in Surrey.Regular Council Corporate ReportR068: Award of Contract No. 1220-030-2025-007 Design-Build of Covered Sports Court at South Surrey Athletic Park
The intent of this report is to seek Council approval to award contract No. 1220-030-2025-007 to Liberty Contract Management Inc. for the design and construction of a covered sports court at South Surrey Athletic Park.Regular Council Corporate ReportR069: Newton Task Force Actions to Support International Students in Surrey
The intent of this report is to inform Council about the 2024 activities undertaken by the Community Safety Section, arising out of the Newton Task Force Plan, and to endorse Next Steps as outlined in this report.Regular Council Corporate ReportR070: Public Art Recommendation for 84 Avenue Bridge at Bear Creek
The intent of this report is to obtain Council approval to proceed with the implementation of Debbie Westergaard Tuepah’s artwork design at the 84 Avenue Bridge at Bear Creek.Regular Council Corporate ReportR071: Award of Contract No. 1220-030-2025-011 Newton Athletic Park Synthetic Turf Replacements – Fields #2 and #6
The intent of this report is to award contract No. 1220-030-2025-011 to XL Turf Ltd. for the removal, recycling, and replacement of synthetic turf on Fields #2 and #6 at Newton Athletic Park.Regular Council Corporate ReportR072: Award of Contract No. 1220-030-2025-012 North Surrey Community Park Track Reconstruction
The intent of this report is to seek Council approval to award contract No. 1220-030-2025-012 to Wilco Civil Inc. for the removal and replacement of the existing rubberized track and associated track and field facilities adjacent to North Surrey Community Park.Regular Council Corporate ReportR073: 2025 Public Art Street Banners
The intent of this report is to provide information on the 2025 Public Art Street Banner Project and to obtain Council approval to contract Angie Quintanilla Coates and Lay Hoon to complete the design. The banners are to be installed on approximately 100 street poles near significant cultural destinations in Surrey.Regular Council Corporate ReportR074: Award of Contract No. 1725-016-11 Local Road and Overlay Paving Program
The intent of this report is to seek Council’s approval to award contract No. 1725-016-11 to Pavex Paving Ltd. for the Local Road and Overlay Paving Program.Regular Council Corporate ReportR075: Impacts of Provincial Legislation on Surrey’s Amenity Financing Framework
The intent of this report is to inform Council of the impacts of recent Provincial housing legislation on Surrey’s amenity financing framework. Specifically, it will discuss a potential June 30, 2025 deadline to amend Surrey’s existing Community Amenity Contribution approach and the effect this would have on expected revenue.Regular Council Corporate ReportR076: Amendment to the Coordinated Works Agreement with BC Hydro for the 64 Avenue Road Improvements from 177B Street to 188 Street
The purpose of this report is to seek Council’s approval for the execution of an Amendment to the existing Agreement with the British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority (“BC Hydro”) to increase the scope of work requested by BC Hydro for the duct work being undertaken as part of the 64 Avenue Improvements project from 177B Street to 184 Street (the “Project”).Regular Council Corporate ReportR077: Licence Agreement with Fibre Connect for Use of Road Allowances
The intent of this report is to obtain Council’s approval to execute a Licence Agreement with Fibre Connect to install, operate and maintain telecommunications infrastructure within road allowances.Regular Council Corporate ReportR078: Proposed Amendments to the Council Initiatives Fund Utilization Policy
The purpose of this report is to seek Council approval of proposed amendments to the Council Initiatives Fund Utilization Policy D-41 (the “CIF Policy”) to provide further clarity on the role of the Council Initiatives Fund Committee (the “Committee”) in the review and consideration of funding applications.Regular Council Corporate ReportR079: Select Committee Terms of Reference Review and Council Committee Appointments
The purpose of this report is to seek Council approval of the proposed Select Committee Terms of Reference (“TOR”) revisions, the establishment of the proposed Liveability, Social Equity and Public Safety Committee, and to appoint Council members to Select Committees.Regular Council Corporate ReportR055: Transition from Single-Family Residential Zones to Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing Zones for In-stream Development Applications – Thirteenth Batch
The intent of this report is to facilitate alignment of in-stream rezoning and development variance permit applications with the new Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing zoning bylaw requirements mandated by provincial legislation and as adopted by the City on July 8, 2024 to allow in-stream application processes to proceed under the zoning currently in effect.Regular Council Corporate ReportF004: City Grants for 2025
Each year, Council provides support to local non-profit and community-based organizations through the City Grants Program (the “Program”). The Program encompasses various grant streams, including Community Grants, Sport Surrey Grants, Neighbourhood Enhancement Grants, Event Grants, Arts & Culture Grants, and Lease-in-Kind Grants. City of Surrey Policy No. D-26 – Policy on City Grants, provides governance over the Program and outlines the Program criteria and eligibility.Finance Committee Corporate ReportsR054: Filing a Notice on Title, 6718 140A Street, Surrey, BC
The purpose of this report is to provide information to Council regarding unpermitted construction on the Property and to recommend that Council direct the City Clerk to register a notice in the Land Title Office pursuant to Section 57 of the Community Charter on the basis that works were constructed on the Property without the required permits.Regular Council Corporate ReportR053: Filing a Notice on Title, 9040 Skye Place, Surrey, BC
The purpose of this report is to provide information to Council regarding unpermitted construction on the Property and to recommend that Council direct the City Clerk to register a notice in the Land Title Office pursuant to Section 57 of the Community Charter on the basis that works were constructed on the Property without the required permits.Regular Council Corporate ReportR036: Tenant Improvement and Building Permit Improvements
The intent of this report is to respond to a Motion of Council directing staff to explore alternative approaches to expediting minor tenant improvement works, as well other opportunities to streamline, simplify and improve the building permit approval process for businesses.Regular Council Corporate ReportR037: Union of BC Municipalities Grant for Next Generation 9-1-1 Funding
The purpose of this report is to seek Council’s endorsement to submit a Union of BC Municipalities (“UBCM”) grant application to the Next Generation 9-1-1 (“NG9-1-1”) funding program in the amount of $2,000,000. This additional funding will be used to procure the required Computer Aided Dispatch (“CAD”) and Geographic Information System (“GIS”) hardware and software to complete Surrey Fire Services’ dispatch centre transition to NG9-1-1 as required by the Canadian Radio-television Telecommunications Commission (“CRTC”).Regular Council Corporate ReportR038: Award of Contract No. 1220-030-2024-038 Computer Aided Dispatch Software Replacement
The purpose of this report is to seek Council approval to award Contract No. 1220-030-2024-038 to Motorola Solutions Canada Inc. to implement their CAD software for a five-year term including annual licensing and support.Regular Council Corporate ReportR039: Proposed Amendments to Surrey Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2013, No. 18020; Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000; South Newton and King George Corridor NCP Mapping and City of Surrey Policy No. O-62
The intent of this report is to obtain Council approval of proposed housekeeping and text amendments to Surrey Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2013, No. 18020, as amended (the “OCP”); Surrey Zoning By-law, 1993, No. 12000, as amended (the “Zoning By-law”). The report supports continuous efforts to improve the efficiency of the development process by clarifying land use and zoning regulations and ensuring consistency with policies and regulations.Regular Council Corporate ReportSearch tips: If you are having trouble finding something, try broadening your search. Remove the category filter or year filter or try using fewer keywords. You can also try a more generic keyword or different word.
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