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R186: Proposed Permissive Property Tax Exemptions for the 2025 Tax Year for Qualifying Places of Worship and Pre-1974 Care Homes
The purpose of this report is to request that Council consider permissive tax exemptions for places of worship and pre-1974 care homes pursuant to Section 224(2)(f) and (h) of the Community Charter, S.B.C. 2003, c. 26, in accordance with the City's Tax Exemption Policy (the "Policy"), as documented in Appendix "II", and in conjunction with a statutory exemption, pursuant to Section 220 of the Community Charter, determined by and administered by the BC Assessment Authority.Regular Council Corporate ReportR188: Proposed Permissive Property Tax Exemptions for the 2025 Tax Year for Not-For-Profit Societies and Licensed Community Care Facilities
The purpose of this report is to request that Council consider permissive tax exemptions for select not-for-profit societies and licensed community care facilities pursuant to Sections 224(2)(a), (d), (i), and (j) of the Community Charter, S.B.C. 2003, c. 26 and in accordance with the City's Tax Exemption Policy (the "Policy").Regular Council Corporate ReportR193: Surrey School District Eligible School Sites Proposal: 2025-2026 Capital Plan
The intent of this report is to provide information to Council on the Surrey School District’s Eligible School Sites Proposal for 2025-2026 and to seek Council endorsement of the proposal.Regular Council Corporate ReportR192: Transition from Single-Family Residential Zones to Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing Zones for In-stream Development Applications – Fourth 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 ReportR187: Proposed Permissive Property Tax Exemptions for the 2025 Tax Year for Properties Leased for the Purpose of Public Worship
The purpose of this report is to request that Council consider permissive tax exemptions for properties leased for public worship pursuant to Section 224(2)(g) of the Community Charter, S.B.C. 2003, c. 26 and in accordance with the City's Tax Exemption Policy (the "Policy").Regular Council Corporate ReportR189: Proposed Permissive Property Tax Exemptions for the 2025 Tax Year for Heritage Properties
The purpose of this report is to request that Council consider permissive tax exemptions for select heritage properties pursuant to Section 225 of the Community Charter, S.B.C. 2003, c. 26 and in accordance with the City's Tax Exemption Policy (the "Policy").Regular Council Corporate ReportR185: Recommended Mural Proposal at Lionel Courchene Park
The purpose of this report is to obtain Council approval to proceed with the implementation of a mural in Lionel Courchene Park, located at 9900 – 154 Street.Regular Council Corporate ReportR184: 10-Year Capital Infrastructure Plan for Fire Services Facilities
The purpose of this report is to present the 10-year Capital Infrastructure Plan for Fire Service Facilities to inform amendments of the Development Cost Charges (“DCC”) Bylaw, to create a Fire DCC component to fund the growth portion of additional fire facility infrastructure.Regular Council Corporate ReportR190: Permissive Tax Exemption - Strawberry Hill Library
The purpose of this report is to request that Council consider a permissive tax exemption for Strawberry Hill Library pursuant to Section 224(2)(b) of the Community Charter, S.B.C. 2003, c. 26 and in accordance with the City's Tax Exemption Policy (the "Policy").Regular Council Corporate ReportR194: Strata Title Conversion of Three-unit Townhouse at 12683 – 72 Avenue
The intent of this report is to provide Council with the information necessary to authorize the issuance of a Certificate of Approval for the strata conversion of the three-unit townhouse building at 12683 – 72 Avenue.Regular Council Corporate ReportR195: Establishing a Development Approval Process Improvement Task Force
The intent of this report is to respond to Mayor Locke’s Notice of Motion as introduced at the September 9, 2024 Regular Council Public Hearing Meeting and as amended at the September 23, 2024 Regular Council Public Hearing Meeting.Regular Council Corporate ReportR196: Award of Contract No. 1220-040-2024-068 Supply and Delivery of Traffic Signal Cabinets
The purpose of this report is to seek Council approval for Contract No. 1220-040-2024 to Innovative Traffic Solutions, Inc. for staff to purchase 30 traffic signal cabinets and supporting appurtenances, as identified in this report.Regular Council Corporate ReportR191: Proposed Bylaw Amendments to Enhance Fireworks Enforcement
The purpose of the report is to bring forward amendments to the Fireworks Bylaw, MTI Bylaw and BEN Bylaw for Council’s approval to enhance enforcement in relation to fireworks.Regular Council Corporate ReportR170: BC Building Code changes to allow a Single Exit Stair in Six Storey Buildings
The purpose of this report is to provide Council information on the recent BC Building Code changes, the process to determine the changes and fire service safety concerns with the changes.Regular Council Corporate ReportR171: Multilingual Communications Policy Update
The purpose of this report is to inform Council of the newly developed Multilingual Communications Policy (the “Policy”), as outlined in Appendix “I”.Regular Council Corporate ReportR172: Transition from Single‐Family Residential Zones to Small‐Scale Multi‐Unit Housing Zones for In‐stream Development Applications – Third 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 ReportR173: Award of Contract for RFQ No. 1220-040-2024-022 Special Events – Production Team
The purpose of this report is to obtain Council’s authorization to award a contract No 1220-040-2024-022 for Production Team Services to support the City’s Special Events Team in hosting the City’s Signature Events.Regular Council Corporate ReportR174: Award of Contract No. 1220-030-2024-044: 1001 Steps Replacement
The purpose of this report is to obtain Council’s authorization to award a contract No 1220-030-2024-044 to Calta Construction Inc for the removal and replacement of the 1001 Steps stair system in the Ocean Park community of South Surrey.Regular Council Corporate ReportR175: Award of Contract No. 1220-040-2024-062 2024 Streetlight LED Upgrades
The purpose of this report is to seek authorization to award Contract No. 1220-040-2024-062 to Crown Contracting Limited to replace High Intensity Discharge (“HID”) streetlight fixtures with Light Emitting Diode (“LED”) streetlight fixtures, as identified in this report.Regular Council Corporate ReportR176: Award of Contract No. 1718-038-11 140 Street Road Improvements from 88 Avenue and 92 Avenue.
The intent of this report is to seek Council’s approval to award a construction contract No 1718-038-11 to Jack Cewe Construction Ltd. for the 140 Street Road Improvements from 88 Avenue to 92 Avenue.Regular Council Corporate ReportR177: Acquisition of Property at 1842 – 176 Street for Parkland Purposes
The purpose of this report is to seek Council’s approval to purchase 1842 – 176 Street (the “Property”), as illustrated on the map attached to this report as Appendix “I”, for parkland purposes.Regular Council Corporate ReportR178: Community Emergency Preparedness Fund - Disaster Risk Reduction – Climate Adaptation Program – Fall 2024 Intake
The intent of this report is to obtain Council endorsement of the identified projects detailed in the attached Appendix “I” and submit an application for funding to the Province of British Columbia’s Community Emergency Preparedness Fund - Disaster Risk Reduction – Climate Adaptation (“CEPF DRR-CA”) program fall intake.Regular Council Corporate ReportR179: Reimbursement to Developer for Dedication of Drainage Corridors and Construction of Road and Water Works
The purpose of this report is to obtain Council approval to reimburse Marathon Homes Sunnyside Ltd. (the “Developer”) for the dedication of drainage corridors and construction of road and water works.Regular Council Corporate ReportR180: 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 ReportR181: Award of Contract No. 1220-040-2024-053 Supply and Delivery of 25,000kg Loader
The purpose of this report is to seek Council approval to award Contract No 1220-040-2024-53 to Liebherr Canada for the purchase of one 25,000 kg loader to replace an existing loader.Regular Council Corporate ReportR182: Award of Consultant Agreement No. 1723-025-1 72 Avenue Arterial Widening: 144 Street to 152 Street
The intent of this report is to seek Council’s approval to award Consultant Agreement No. 1723-025-1 to AtkinRéalis Canada Inc. for engineering design and construction services for the 72 Avenue Arterial Widening between 144 Street to 152 Street, as illustrated on the map attached to this report as Appendix “I”.Regular Council Corporate ReportR183: Engineering Servicing Impacts for Small Scale Multi-Unit Housing Developments
The purpose of this report to is to outline the engineering service impacts to local water, sewer, and drainage utilities and waste collection services for Surrey neighbourhoods with the incremental development of Small Scale Multi-Unit Housing (“SSMUH”) developments, and to recommend an approach to modify Development Cost Charges (“DCCs”) and solid waste fees accordingly from these types of developments to support infrastructure needs.Regular Council Corporate ReportR157: Award of Contract No. 1220-020-2024-005: Softball City LED Lighting Upgrade
The intent of this report is to seek Council’s approval to award Contract No. 1220-020-2024-005 to Boileau Electric and Pole Ltd for the Softball City LED Lighting Upgrade of the sports field lighting system at Softball City.Regular Council Corporate ReportR158: Application for a BC Healthy Communities – Age-Friendly Communities 2024 Grant
The purpose of this report is to seek Council authorization to submit an application for a Grant in the amount of $15,000 to implement the Housing Forum – Program and Services Project (the “Project”) that will provide learning programs and services to support older adults with housing. A Council resolution is a requirement of the Program grant application.Regular Council Corporate ReportR159: Council Initiatives Fund Utilization Policy - Proposed Amendments
The intent of this report is to seek approval from Council to update the CIF Policy.Regular Council Corporate ReportR160: Purchase of Ready for Service Pumper Fire Apparatus
The purpose of this report is to obtain Council approval for the purchase of a ready for service pumper fire apparatus from Safetek Emergency Vehicles Limited.Regular Council Corporate ReportR161: City of Surrey Water System Annual Report for 2023
This report represents the Annual Report for 2023 of the City of Surrey Water System, which has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the British Columbia Drinking Water Protection Act (the “Act”).Regular Council Corporate ReportR162: Proposed Regulatory Bylaw Amendments Related to Provincial Housing Legislation Implementation
The intent of this report is to obtain Council approval of proposed bylaw amendments to Surrey Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2013, No. 18020 and Surrey Zoning Bylaw, 1993, No. 12000 to streamline the processing of in‐stream development applications that are affected by the recent Transit Oriented Areas and Small‐Scale Multi‐Unit Housing zoning changes. In addition, this report proposes administrative bylaw amendments to replace old single‐family and duplex zone names with new Small‐Scale Multi‐Unit Housing zone names and include Small‐Scale Multi‐Unit Housing types in the following bylaws: Development Application Fees Bylaw, 2016, No. 18641, Business License By‐law, 1999, No. 13680, Surrey Tree Protection Bylaw, 2006, No. 16100, and Surrey Chicken Keeping Bylaw, 2016, No. 18754.Regular Council Corporate ReportR163: Transition from Single‐Family Residential Zones to Small‐Scale Multi‐Unit Housing Zones for In‐stream Development Applications
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 ReportR164: Award of Contract No. 1220-040-2024-032 Supply of One 100-Foot Mid Mount Aerial Platform Fire Apparatus
The purpose of this report is to obtain Council approval to award Contract No. 1220-040-2024-032 to Commercial Emergency Equipment for the supply and delivery of one 100-foot mid mount aerial platform fire apparatus, as a replacement for a coming to end of life aerial, as identified within this report.Regular Council Corporate ReportR165: Proposed Surrey Charter
The purpose of this report is to obtain Council’s approval in concept of the proposed Surrey Charter, which if enacted, will provide the City with additional powers, responsibilities, and exemptions that appropriately address the size and diversity of the City, and the nature of its corresponding challenges. This will give the City more flexibility and autonomy to be more responsive to the needs of its community.Regular Council Corporate ReportR166: Subdivision & Development Bylaw Update - Engineering Design Criteria
The intent of this report is to provide Council with an update on the proposed revisions to the City’s Engineering Design Criteria Manual and Standard Construction Documents, which form part of the Subdivision and Development Bylaw, No. 8830, as amended (the “Bylaw”).Regular Council Corporate ReportR167: Anniedale‐Tynehead Neighbourhood Concept Plan – Stage 1 Plan Update
The intent of this report is to provide a summary of the Anniedale‐Tynehead Neighbourhood Concept Plan update process and seek Council endorsement of the proposed updated Stage 1 Plan. The report also seeks Council authorization to proceed with the associated Stage 2 planning process.Regular Council Corporate ReportR168: Alternative Methods of Public Notice – Bylaws and Communication Plan
The purpose of this report is to seek Council’s approval to use alternative methods for providing public notice as permitted under Section 94 of the Community Charter.Regular Council Corporate ReportR169: Engineering Public Works Week Awards Received in 2024
The purpose of this report is to inform the Council of the National Public Works Week award the City received at the American Public Works Association Conference on September 9, 2024.Regular Council Corporate ReportR156: Filing a Notice on Title, 7686 – 125 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 ReportR139: Award Contract No. 1220-020-2024-004 Modular Daycare Addition at Don Christian Recreation Centre
The purpose of this report is to seek Council’s approval to award Contract No. 1220-020-2024-004 (the “Contract”) to Dawn Construction (2018) Limited ("Dawn"). The modular daycare addition at Don Christian Recreation Centre will create 24 new childcare spaces for children aged 30 months to school age.Regular Council Corporate ReportR140: Award of Contract No. 6021-001-11 and 6021-001 C1 Crescent Beach Drainage and Road Improvements
The intent of this report is to seek Council’s approval to award Contract No. 6021-001-11 to Richco Contacting Ltd. for the Crescent Beach Drainage and Road Improvements project and related consultant construction services agreement.Regular Council Corporate ReportR141: Quarterly Financial Report - Second Quarter – 2024
The purpose of this report is to provide Council with an update on the City’s financial activity for the first two quarters of 2024 and to compare this activity relative to the 2024 Financial Plan.Regular Council Corporate ReportR142: Approval of the Sale of a Portion of City Property Located at 13773 – 108 Avenue
The purpose of this report is to seek Council’s approval to sell a 219.2 m2 (719 ft²) portion (the “Disposition Area”) of the vacant City-Owned property located at 13773 – 108 Avenue (the “City Property”), as illustrated in Appendix “I” attached to this report, for consolidation with the privately-owned adjacent properties located at 13733 and 13753 – 108 Avenue, and 13758 and 13764 Larner Road (the “Adjacent Properties”) for the development of a 6-storey residential apartment building.Regular Council Corporate ReportR143: 2024-2034 Federal Gas Tax - Community Works Fund and 2023 Community Works Fund Program Stream Update
The purpose of this report is to update Council on the status of the 2023 and 2024 Canada Community-Building Fund – Community Works Fund projects, and authorize the Mayor to execute the 2024 – 2034 Community Works Fund Agreement (the “Agreement”), a copy of which is attached to this report as Appendix “I”.Regular Council Corporate ReportR144: Local Area Service and Development Cost Charge Funding for 74 Avenue Sanitary and Drainage
The purpose of this report is to seek Council approval for the City to front-end sanitary and drainage sewers on 74 Avenue between 181 Street to 188 Street to support multiple housing developments, and that the works be cost-recovered by way of a Local Area Service Area (“LAS”) under a LAS Bylaw for the sanitary sewer, and DCC funds for the storm sewer.Regular Council Corporate ReportR145: Appointment of Two Approving Officers
The intent of this report is to appoint Christopher Atkins, Development Planning Manager and Curtis Scott, Director, Development Planning as Approving Officers for the City of Surrey.Regular Council Corporate ReportR146: Rental and Affordable Housing Considerations for the Surrey-Langley SkyTrain Corridor
The intent of this report is to inform Council of new powers granted by the Province under Bill 16 to secure affordable housing units within new developments, and to advise Council and the public that staff are studying the potential of requiring rental and affordable housing units within Transit-Oriented Areas along the Surrey-Langley SkyTrain corridor. Such requirements wouldalign with housing objectives in Surrey Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2013, No. 18020, as well as existing commitments in the Surrey-Langley SkyTrain Supportive Policies Agreement entered into with TransLink, to encourage rental and affordable housing.Regular Council Corporate Report
R147: Transition from Single-Family Residential Zones to Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing Zones for In-stream Development Applications
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 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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