Stay informed about White Rock City Council meetings and decisions. Here, you’ll find short, informative videos breaking down important discussions and votes, so you can see what’s happening in your city and why it matters.
A simple signage request turned into a heated debate at White Rock Council. You’ll hear the words: “Using council position to pull rank” and “going against our own approved bylaw.”
Should the sign bylaw be updated to help local businesses, or applied consistently as written?
Watch the clip and decide for yourself!
Disclaimer: These are my personal opinions and do not necessarily reflect the views of the City of White Rock or other Council members.
Motion: Apply for a $25,000 Age‑Friendly Grant — March 12 deadline
At the February 9, 2026 council meeting, a motion was discussed for staff to apply for the Age‑Friendly Communities grant, with a deadline of March 12. Just because a grant is available doesn’t automatically make it a council priority. This motion would add new work that did not come through a committee, requires staff time now, and would require more staff time later — all while staff are already juggling existing council priorities and projects. We also need to be honest with residents: council has already unanimously approved strategic priorities for this term, and there is still significant work outstanding. Chasing every time‑sensitive funding opportunity can mean pushing those priorities aside.
Council voted to pass the motion, with Mayor Knight, Councillor Lawrence, and Councillor Cheung opposed.
🎥 Watch the full council discussion here: 👉 https://pub-whiterockcity.escribemeetings.com/Players/ISIStandAlonePlayer.aspx?Id=a06c0b1f-4d92-4462-8e9b-740c83bf2ef7
Disclaimer: The views expressed are my own and are shared for transparency and public information. They do not necessarily reflect the views of the City of White Rock or other members of White Rock Council. I encourage everyone to watch the full meeting for complete context.
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Council passed a policy to end fee waivers. Then voted to make an exception anyway.
At the June 24, 2024 council meeting, council approved a clear policy ending long‑standing fee waivers, with an 18‑month transition period so organizations had time to plan.
At the January 26, 2026 council meeting, council voted to grant the Peace Arch Hospital Foundation a $7,000 fee reduction, despite that policy already being in place. I was not present for that vote.
I couldn’t support continuing that exception. Good governance means that when council sets policy, we follow it consistently — even when the decision is uncomfortable. Otherwise, policy loses its meaning and public trust erodes.
🎥 Watch the full council discussion here: 👉 https://pub-whiterockcity.escribemeetings.com/Players/ISIStandAlonePlayer.aspx?Id=a06c0b1f-4d92-4462-8e9b-740c83bf2ef7
Disclaimer: The views expressed are my own and are shared for transparency and public information. They do not necessarily reflect the views of the City of White Rock or other members of White Rock Council.
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Council debated a federal accessibility grant for an elevator at aging City Hall.
My concern: accessibility is essential – but so are grant criteria, staff capacity, and focusing on long‑term solutions instead of continuing to patch an end‑of‑life building. For clarity: I support accessibility. My comments here focus on grant eligibility, staff capacity, and long‑term planning, not opposition to accessibility.
All opinions are expressed by me and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the City of White Rock or other members of White Rock Council.
A simple signage request turned into a heated debate at White Rock Council. You’ll hear the words: “Using council position to pull rank” and “going against our own approved bylaw.” Should the sign bylaw be updated to help local businesses, or applied consistently as written? Watch the clip and decide for yourself!
Disclaimer: These are my personal opinions and do not necessarily reflect the views of the City of White Rock or other Council members.
Dec 1, 2025 Council Highlights in Under 8 Minutes Outcomes, and Context:
Watch the highlight reel now! Full meeting video: https://pub-whiterockcity.escribemeetings.com/Players/ISIStandAlonePlayer.aspx?Id=be337582-5359-48a0-a6cf-ce1488db56ea
At the November 3, 25 White Rock council meeting, council voted to defer the Official Community Plan (OCP) amendment (voted against Mayor Knight, Cllr. Cheung & Lawrence) and asked staff to prepare a 2-page summary before engaging in further public consultation. Due to limited staff resources, the summary couldn’t be completed internally, so staff obtained a quote from a consultant to help move the process forward. After a thorough debate, council ultimately approved spending $10,000 to hold an open house for additional public input (voted against Mayor Knight, Cllr. Cheung & Lawrence). Watch the key moments from the debate and see how council reached this decision.
On Oct 20, 2025 White Rock Council discussed the Official Community Plan (OCP) amendment. Council voted to defer the amendment to a future meeting. Mayor Knight, Councillor Lawrence, and Cheung voted against the deferral, as we believe it’s important for the City to meet its legal obligation to adopt the OCP amendment and to avoid potential provincial involvement in local planning.
