Previous Committees

1. Arts Economic Task Force

   The purpose of the Arts Economic Task Force is to provide City Council with a strategic plan for the advancement of the arts as an economic generator in the community.

2. Branding Steering Committee

   The Branding Steering Committee's mandate is to revisit previous branding efforts and guide a new branding process for the city.

3. Centre Street Road Allowance Improvements Task For

   The Centre Street Road Allowance Improvements Task Force oversees the preparation of landscape and hardscape plans to improve the accessibility and safe usage of the road allowance form Columbia Street to Marine Drive, to improve the community amenities, including the possibility of providing community garden space, and to engage the public in the preparation of the plans.

4. Cultural Activity Task Force

   The mandate of the Cultural committee is to advise Council on creating and supporting sustainable cultural initiatives and to embrace a vision that honors the past, celebrates the present and plans for the future.

5. Cultural Committee

   The Cultural Committee advises Council on creating and supporting sustainable cultural initiatives, and embracing a vision that honours the past, celebrates the present, and plans for the future.

6. East Beach Waterfront Improvements Task Force

   The purpose of the East Beach Waterfront Improvements Task Force is to prepare a development plan for the area from the pier eastwards including consideration of an all abilities playground, a central attraction such as a breaching whale statue/fountain, meandering promenade. and climate-change proofing.

7. Economic, Investment, & Revitalization Committee

   The mandate of the Economic, Investment and Revitalization committee is to consider, evaluate and provide advice to Council on economic-related matters referred to it by Council related to business, tourism and economic growth and bring forward possible initiatives that would create a sustainable business climate in White Rock.

8. External Communications Review Sub-Committee

   Check out the agendas and minutes of the External Communications Review Sub-Committee.

9. Environment Committee

   The mandate of the Environment committee is to consider, evaluate and provide advice to Council on environment-related issues referred to it by the Mayor or Council.

10. Gateway Feature Selection Committee

    View for more information regarding the Gateway Feature Selection Committee.

11. Health & Social Committee

    The mandate of the Health and Social committee is to consider, evaluate and provide advice to Council on health and social issues referred to it by Mayor or Council.

12. Infrastructure Committee

    The mandate of the Infrastructure committee is to consider, evaluate and provide advice to Council on public infrastructure referred to it by the Mayor or Council.

13. Johnston Road reconstruction & Beautification

    To oversee a process of gaining public input and feedback into the design of the reconstruction work of Johnston Road from North Bluff Road to Thrift Avenue. Such input to include consideration of the number of lanes, sidewalk widths, pedestrian environment, streetscape and landscaping, on-street parking, and the incorporation of a "gateway" feature.

14. Memorial Park Committee

    The Memorial Park committee was established to review the design components of Memorial Park and the upgrades to the Pier Washrooms.

15. Mayor's Parking Task Force

    The City of White Rock, with representatives from the Business Improvement Association and waterfront businesses have joined forces for the purpose of exploring parking and related options for the waterfront area and immediate surroundings.

16. Parcel Tax Roll Review

    The Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel meets annually to review White Rock properties being assessed for the City's parcel tax for the first time.

17. Public Art Advisory Committee

    The mandate of the Public Art Advisory Committee will be to advise Council on the implementation of the Public Art Policies for the City of White Rock.

18. Public Art task Force

    The purpose of the Public Art Task Force is to select a piece of public art for the plaza in front of the train station that celebrates its history.

19. Rail Safety Task Force

    The purpose of the Rail Safety Task Force is to help guide the process of improving rail safety in White Rock in consideration of the issues of pedestrian safety, the rerouting of dangerous goods, and air quality from coal trains and diesel emissions.

20. Rental Housing Task Force

    The White Rock Rental Housing Task Force will provide assistance to Planning and Development Services in completing the Official Community Plan Review and in preparing a Housing Strategy / Action Plan.

21. Single Family Zone Bylaw Review Task Force

    The purpose of this Task Force is to review all City Bylaws as they pertain to single family zones.

22. Transportation Committee

    The mandate of the Transportation committee is to consider, evaluate and provide advice to Council on public transit matters referred to it by the Mayor and Council.

23. White Rock Tourism Strategy Task Force

    The White Rock Tourism Strategy Task Force will work under the direction of a consultant to collaborate with stakeholders in the community to develop and implement a strategic plan to enhance tourism economic activity in White Rock.