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R032: Surrey Transportation Plan Phase 3 - Engagement Results
The intent of this report is to update Council on the Phase 3 public engagement results for the Surrey Transportation Plan (“STP”).Regular Council Corporate ReportR033: Award of Contract No. 1220-040-2021-061 South Surrey Indigenous Carving Centre
Award of Contract No. 1220-040-2021-061 South Surrey Indigenous Carving Centre.Regular Council Corporate ReportR034: Increase in Scope of Work for Contract No. 1220-030-2021-023 Newton Community Centre –Design and Construction Administration Services
The intent of this report is to obtain Council approval to increase the expenditure authorization limit for Contract No. 1220-030-2021-023 with TKA+D + MJMA to complete the architectural design and construction administration services related to the Project.Regular Council Corporate ReportR035: Increase Scope of Work for Contract No. 1220-030-2016-007 Cloverdale Sport & Ice Complex –Design and Construction Administration Services
The intent of this report is to obtain Council approval to increase the expenditure authorization limit on Contract No. 1220-030-2016-007 with TKA+RDH for the architectural design and construction administration services related to the Cloverdale Sport & Ice Complex (the “Project”).Regular Council Corporate ReportR036: South Campbell Heights Update to Address MVRD Board Comments
The intent of this report is to provide Council with information on concerns raised at the January 28, 2022 Metro Vancouver Regional District Board (“MVRD Board”) meeting, and subsequently discussed in a February 1, 2022 meeting between Metro Vancouver and City staff, as directed by the MVRD Board, regarding Surrey’s proposed Regional Growth Strategy (“RGS”) Amendment request related to the South Campbell Heights Plan (“SCH Plan”).Regular Council Corporate ReportR037: Sponsorship Request – The Mixing Middle Competition
The City has received a request from the Vancouver Urbanarium Society (“Urbanarium”) to join as a sponsoring partner in presenting the upcoming design competition entitled “The Mixing Middle”. The awards presentation will be live streamed in February 2022.Regular Council Corporate ReportR038: COVID-19: Emergency Operations Centre Update
The purpose of this report is to provide Council a status update of various actions taken in response to COVID-19 since the last Corporate Report which was provided to Council at the January 17, 2022 Regular Council Public Hearing meeting (a copy of Corporate Report No. R012; 2022 is attached as Appendix “I”).Regular Council Corporate ReportR039: Award of Contract No. 1220-031-2021-002 for “Workforce Management Software Solution for the Surrey Police Service”
Award of Contract No. 1220-031-2021-002 for “Workforce Management Software Solution for the Surrey Police Service”Regular Council Corporate ReportR014: Purchase of Adobe Licensing for Provision of Software
This report seeks Council authority for renewal of licensing agreements with Adobe Inc. (“Adobe”) for the provision of software, and related services and support for a term of three years.Regular Council Corporate ReportR015: Appointment of Chief Election Officer and Deputy Chief Election Officer
The purpose of this report is to seek Council’s approval of the appointments for the positions of Chief Election Officer and Deputy Chief Election Officer.Regular Council Corporate ReportR016: Cultural Grants Program – 2022 Allocations
The purpose of this report is to obtain approval for the issuance of 62 cultural grants and 12 Surrey Civic Theatres-in-Kind subsidy grants recommended for 2022 under the Cultural Grants Program (Appendix “II”), and to provide an update on how funding was utilized by organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic (Appendix “III”).Regular Council Corporate ReportR017: Award of Contract No. 1218-016-11 Newton Pump Station Upgrades
The purpose of this report is to award Contact No. 1218-016-11 to Tritech Group Ltd. in the amount of $6,145,131.30, (including GST), for Newton Pump Station Upgrades including installation of new pumps and a new above ground electrical building and set the expenditure authorization limit for Contract No. 1218-016-11 at $6,759,700.00, including GST and contingency.Regular Council Corporate ReportR018: Award of Contract No. 4721-001-11 2022 Sanitary and Drainage Improvements
The purpose of this report is to award Contract No. 4721-001-11 to J. Cote & Son Excavating Ltd. in the amount of $5,656,490.96 (including GST) for the 2022 Sanitary and Drainage Improvements project and set the expenditure authorization limit for Contract No. 4721-001-11 at $6,222,140.00 (including GST and contingency).Regular Council Corporate ReportR019: Acquisition of Property at 17419 – 16 Avenue for Parkland Purposes
The intent of this report is to seek Council’s approval to purchase 17419 - 16 Avenue (the Property”) for parkland purposes.Regular Council Corporate ReportR020: Closure of Road Adjacent to 10458, 10476, 10490 and 10508 - 138A Street and 10463, 10469/77, 10495 and 10505 - 139 Street
The intent of this report is to seek Council’s approval to close and remove a portion of unopened road allowance for disposition and consolidation with the adjacent lands under Development Application No. 7919-0091-00.Regular Council Corporate ReportR021: Award of Contract No. 1220-040-2021-075 Supply and Delivery of Various Vehicles
The purpose of this report is to seek Council approval to purchase 37 vehicles in various configurations (as outlined in Appendix “I”) to maintain the City’s fleet to a state of good repair and accommodate growth in the City.Regular Council Corporate ReportR022: Proposed Amendments to Surrey Municipal Ticket Information Utilization By-law, 1994, No. 12508; Surrey Building Bylaw, 2012, No. 17850; and Surrey Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2016, No. 18691
Pursuant to Corporate Report No. R011; 2022 Proposed Changes to Unpermitted and Illegal Construction, the purpose of this report is to obtain Council’s approval to adopt the amendments (the “Amendments”) to the Surrey Municipal Ticket Information Utilization By-law, 1994, No. 12508 (the “MTI By-law”), Surrey Building Bylaw, 2012, No. 17850 (the “Building Bylaw”), and Surrey Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw, 2016, No. 18691 (the “Bylaw Notice Bylaw”).Regular Council Corporate ReportR023: 10-Year (2022-2031) Servicing Plan and 2022 Development Cost Charge Bylaw
The purpose of this report is to obtain Council endorsement of the updated Engineering 10-Year Servicing Plan, give the related Development Cost Charge Bylaw (the “Bylaw”) the required readings, and authorize staff to submit the Bylaw for Provincial Approval prior to final adoption by Council.Regular Council Corporate ReportR024: The Surrey Community Child Care Action Plan and Planning Policies Review
The purpose of this report is to provide an overview and obtain Council endorsement of the Surrey Community Child Care Action Plan (the “Action Plan”) and share outcomes of the Surrey Child Care Planning and Policy Review and obtain Council’s endorsement of the recommendations.Regular Council Corporate ReportR026: Guaranteed Permitting Timelines Progress Update and Next Steps
The purpose of this report is to provide Council with an update on the implementation of the Guarantee Permitting Timelines for Single-Family Building Permits, Tenant Improvement Building Permits, and Rezoning applications, and the corresponding process improvements to support these timelines, endorsed by Council in October 2021. The report provides an update on the current status of the timeline guarantee by application type, and outlines staff’s intended next steps to ensure successful full implementation of the program and consistent ongoing adherence to the timeline guarantees.Regular Council Corporate ReportR025: Semiahmoo Town Centre Plan
The intent of this report is to seek Council approval of the Stage 2 Semiahmoo TCP (the “Plan”). The Semiahmoo TCP presents an updated vision for the civic and cultural heart of South Surrey, including a land use concept, parks and open space network, road and transportation network, engineering servicing strategy, and a financing strategy to ensure the necessary delivery of community amenities and engineering infrastructure.Regular Council Corporate ReportR001: Approval of the Sale of a Closed Portion of Road Allowance adjacent to 13943, 13953, 13963 – 96 Avenue and 13942, 13952, 13962 Laurel Drive (Step 2)
The intent of this report is to seek Council’s approval to sell the closed portion of road for consolidation with the adjacent development lands at 13943, 13953, 13963 – 96 Avenue and 13942, 13952, 13962 Laurel Drive.Regular Council Corporate ReportR002: Approval of the Sale of a Closed Portion of Road Allowance adjacent to 17715, 17725 and 17735 – 57A Avenue and 17722 and 17734 – 58 Avenue and 5765, 5771, 5779 and 5789 – 177B Street (Step 2)
The intent of this report is to seek Council’s approval to sell the closed portion of road for consolidation with the adjacent development lands at 17715, 17725 and 17735 – 57A Avenue and 17722 and 17734 – 58 Avenue and 5765, 5771, 5779 and 5789 – 177B Street.Regular Council Corporate ReportR003: UBCM Grant Application to the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund
The purpose of this report is to seek Council’s endorsement to submit a Union of BC Municipalities (“UBCM”) grant application to the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (“CEPF”) to enhance the resiliency of the City of Surrey in the event of a large-scale disaster.Regular Council Corporate ReportR004: Award of Contract No. 4818-035-21 and 4818-035 C2 2022 Robson Utility Improvements
The purpose of this report is to seek Council’s approval to award Contract No. 4818-035-21 to Richco Contracting Ltd. for the Robson Utility Improvements project. The project consists of replacing aging and undersized infrastructure such as storm and sanitary sewer upgrades to those areas highlighted in Appendix "I". Regular Council Corporate ReportR005: Award of Contract 1220-040-2021-070 for Hazardous Material Response Trucks
The purpose of this report is to seek Council approval for staff to purchase two (2) hazardous material response trucks to replace two existing hazardous material response trucks that are due for replacement as part of the 2021 Capital Reserve Plan.Regular Council Corporate ReportR006: Closure of Road Adjacent to 15719, 15729 – 16 Avenue and 1634, 1642, 1652, 1662, 1672 – 157 Street
The intent of this report is to seek Council’s approval to close and remove a portion of unconstructed road allowance for consolidation with the adjacent property to allow for the development of two apartment buildings and one townhouse building under Development Application No. 7919-0183-00.Regular Council Corporate ReportR007: Canada-British Columbia Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program Grant Opportunity
The purpose of this report is to provide Council with an overview of the Canada-British Columbia Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program – Green Infrastructure – Environmental Quality Sub-Stream grant opportunity (“the Grant”) and to obtain Council’s support for the application to the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (the “Program”) before the application deadline of January 26, 2022.Regular Council Corporate ReportR008: Award of Contract No. 1220-040-2021-077 A, B & C Hazard Tree Removal Services
The purpose of this report is to obtain Council approval to award Contract No. 1220-040-2021-077 A, B & C to B.C. Plant Health Care Inc. (“BCPHC”), DC Tree Services Ltd. (“DC”) and Scott Vegetation Management Ltd. (“Scott”) respectively for the provision of hazard tree removal services.Regular Council Corporate ReportR009: Award of Contract No. 1220-040-2021-064 Refuse Collection & Disposal Services - City Parks
The purpose of this report is to obtain approval to award Contract No. 1220-040-2021-064 to Horizon Landscape Contractors (“Horizon”) for refuse collection and disposal services in City parks.Regular Council Corporate ReportR010: Recent Amendments to Provincial Enactments Affecting Local Governments
The purpose of this report is to provide Mayor and Council with information regarding amendments by the Province regarding various enactments relating to local governments including changes related to public hearing requirements for zoning bylaw amendments, delegating to staff the authority to issue development variance permits, codes of conduct for Council Members, public notice requirements, and freedom of information application fees.Regular Council Corporate ReportR011: Proposed Changes to Unpermitted and Illegal Construction
The purpose of this report is to obtain Council endorsement to amend the City’s current practices and by-laws with respect to dealing with unpermitted and illegal construction with the proposed approach provided in this report.Regular Council Corporate ReportR012: COVID-19: Emergency Operations Centre Update
The purpose of this report is to provide Council a status update of various actions taken in response to COVID-19 since the last Corporate Report which was provided to Council at the December 6, 2021 Regular Council Public Hearing meeting (a copy of Corporate Report No. R236; 2021 is attached as Appendix “I”).Regular Council Corporate ReportR013: Surrey Housing Needs Report – Update on City Actions
The purpose of this Corporate Report is to provide Council with an update on areas where the City plays a key role in addressing housing need in the region and the City’s actions relative to addressing housing needs in Surrey, as well as to seek approval to submit the Surrey Housing Needs Report (the “Report”) to the Union of BC Municipalities (“UBCM”). This Corporate Report also proposes that Council authorize staff to use the Report to inform future planning processes and policies.Regular Council Corporate ReportR248: Extreme Weather Response for People Experiencing Homelessness
The purpose of this report is to seek Council approval to open a new EWR Shelter at the former NSRC from December 24, 2021 to March 31, 2022, and extend the hours over the holidays at the Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre so it can provide a warm place for people during the daytime.Regular Council Corporate ReportF001: 2022 Five Year (2022 - 2026) Financial Plan - General Operating
Finance Committee Corporate ReportsF002: 2022 Five Year (2022 - 2026) Financial Plan - Capital Program
Finance Committee Corporate ReportsF003: 2022 Five Year (2022 - 2026) Financial Plan - Utilities and Other Self-Funded Programs
Finance Committee Corporate ReportsF004: 2022 Five Year (2022 - 2026) Financial Plan - City Grants for 2022
Finance Committee Corporate ReportsR238: Award of Contract No. 1220-030-2021-029 for Service Management Tool Software and Services
The purpose of this report is to obtain Council’s approval to award Contract No. 1220-030-2021-029 (the “Contract”) to Avante Solutions Inc. (“Avante”) to implement their Service Management Software for a three-year term including implementation, annual licensing, and support, with the option to extend for one two-year renewal term.Regular Council Corporate ReportR239: Sale of City Property Located at 16596 – 24 Avenue
The intent of this report is to seek Council approval to sell the vacant City owned property located at 16596 – 24 Avenue (the “City Property”), for consolidation with the adjacent properties located at 16487-23 Avenue and 16498, 16508, 16528, 16538, 16550, 16560, 16578 – 24 Avenue (the “Adjacent Properties”).Regular Council Corporate ReportR240: Award of Contract No. 5518-004-21 District Energy Distribution Piping System Expansion
The intent of this report is to award Contract No. 5518-004-21 to Clearway Construction Inc. in the amount of$3,218,079.90 (including GST) for the District Energy Distribution Piping Expansion project and set the expenditure authorization limit for Contract No. 5518-004-21 at $3,600,000.00, including GST and contingency.Regular Council Corporate Report
R241: Application for a Union of BC Municipalities - Community Emergency Preparedness Fund 2022 Grant
The purpose of this report is to provide Council with an overview of the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (“CEPF”) grant opportunity and to obtain Council’s support for an application in support of the Emergency Support Services Modernization Project (the “Project”) to purchase the Evacuee Registration and Assistance (“ERA”) tool to support the City’s local Emergency Support Services (“ESS”) Program. The ERA tool can be used by evacuees to self-register for support services, by responders to register evacuees and by suppliers to submit invoices.Regular Council Corporate ReportR242: Closure of Road Adjacent to 13317, 13335 King George Boulevard and 13377 Barker Street
The intent of this report is to seek Council’s approval to close and remove a portion of unconstructed road allowance for consolidation with the adjacent property to allow for a multiple residential development under Development Application No. 7917-0397-00.Regular Council Corporate ReportR243: R6 Scott Road RapidBus Update - Engagement Results & Design Update
The intent of this report is to provide Council an update on the R6 Scott Road RapidBus project (“R6 Project”) public engagement results and seek endorsement for transit priority measures, enhanced customer amenities and landscaping along the corridor.Regular Council Corporate ReportR244: Comments on the Deltaport Expansion – Berth Four Project
The purpose of this report is to provide information to Council on the Global Container Terminals Canada Inc.’s (“GCT”) proposed Deltaport Expansion - Berth Four Project (“DP4 Project”) and to provide staff comments to the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada within the comment period ending January 7, 2022.Regular Council Corporate ReportR245: Zoning Bylaw Update - Omission Corrections
The intent of this report is for Council to approve an Amendment Bylaw to restore previous zoning regulations unintendedly modified as part of prior housekeeping amendment Surrey Zoning Bylaw, 1993, No. 12000, Text Amendment Bylaw, 2021, No. 20300 (“Bylaw No. 20300”).Regular Council Corporate ReportR246: November 2021 Rainfall Event Summary
The purpose of this report is to provide information to Council with respect to the rainfall events that took place during November 2021, the effects on the City’s drainage infrastructure, and actions undertaken by City staff.Regular Council Corporate ReportR247: Comments on Proposed Metro 2040 Regional Growth Strategy Amendment for the Area Corresponding with the Stage 1 South Campbell Heights Land Use Plan
The purpose of this report is to provide information to Council on staff comments in support of Surrey’s proposed Regional Growth Strategy (“RGS”) amendment for the area corresponding with the Stage 1 South Campbell Heights Plan (the “Plan”). Comments must be submitted to Metro Vancouver within the 30-day consultation period, ending January 7, 2022.Regular Council Corporate ReportR233: 2022 Staff Inclusion Calendar
The purpose of this report is to provide Council with information on the key cultural events and important awareness days to be celebrated as outlined in the 2022 Staff Inclusion Calendar (the "Calendar"), attached to this report as Appendix "I".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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