April 2, 2007 Council Meeting Minutes
Minutes of a Regular Council Meeting held in the City Hall Council Chambers, Courtenay B.C., on Monday, April 2, 2007 at 4:00 p.m.
Attending:
Mayor: S. L. Winchester
Councillors:L. V. Jangula
R-R. Leonard
D. S. McRae
G.T. Phelps
J. M. Presley
M. Theos
Staff: S. T. Gray, Administrator
S. Karvalics, Executive Assistant
D. Slobodan, Director of Regulatory Services
P. Crawford, Director of Planning Services
K. Lagan, Director of Operational Services
R. Wiwchar, Director of Community Services
N. Henderson, Planner
The meeting was called to order at 4:03 p.m.
1.00 MINUTES
.01
Moved by Phelps and seconded by Presley that the minutes of the regular Council meeting held March 19, 2007 be adopted.
Carried
2.00 INTRODUCTION OF LATE ITEMS
Mayor Winchester approved the addition of one late item.
3.00 DELEGATIONS
Edwin Grieve, July 1st Committee
Edwin Grieve, Chair of the July 1st Committee made a presentation to Council regarding July 1st activities particularly the need to close the 5th Street bridge between Cliffe Avenue and Comox Road. He is asking Council to consider closing that portion of 5th Street from Cliffe Avenue to Comox Road between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Inspector Paul Cheney, RCMP
Inspector Paul Cheney, Assistant District Officer, Island District, RCMP was present to update Council on some changes taking place in the Valley regarding policing. Inspector Cheney advised that the transfer of resources from the Comox Valley are beyond their control. For example the major crime resources are controlled by Head Office in Vancouver. If approved, there will be four additional plain clothe officers added to the Comox Valley detachment and also a new helicopter for the area.
4.00 COMMITTEE/STAFF REPORTS
.01
ZONING BYLAW NO. 2500
Moved by McRae and seconded by Presley that third reading of "Zoning Bylaw No. 2500, 2007" be reconsidered;
That Zoning Bylaw No. 2500, 2007 Section 8.9.8 Accessory Buildings and Accessory Structure Subsection (4) be amended as follows:
8.9.8 Accessory Buildings and Accessory Structure
(4) Shall be permitted at the front of a principal residence provided they shall conform to all relevant siting regulations of this bylaw; and
That "Zoning Bylaw No. 2500, 2007" pass third reading as amended.
Carried
.02
DVP NO. 0702 KROPELIN/GALLANT
Moved by Presley and seconded by Theos that notice be given to the adjacent property owners of the proposed development variance outlined below and that the application be returned to Council at their meeting on April 16, 2007; and
That subject to public input, Development Variance Permit No. 0702 be issued to Wade Kropelin/Regina Gallant to provide relief from the City of Courtenay Zoning Bylaw No. 2500, 2007, and amendments thereto, to reduce the required front yard setback from 6.0 metres to 4.57 metres for the construction of a single residential dwelling as shown on Schedule No. 1 for the property legally described as Lot 14, Block 72, Comox District, Plan VIP81881 at 1689 Sussex Drive provided that:
(a) the building is sited as illustrated in Schedule No. 1;
(b) a 6.0 metre setback is maintained at the southeast corner of the proposed dwelling; and
(c) a 1.2 metre clearance is maintained between the driveway and City light standard.
Carried
.03
WATER SAVING MEASURES
Moved by Theos and seconded by Leonard that the City require the installation of low consumption (6 litre) toilets in all new construction and in the replacement of existing fixtures.
Carried
.04
NOTICE ON TITLE 4714 #160 MUIR
Moved by Presley and seconded by Jangula that pursuant to Section 57(3) of the Community Charter, the Corporate Officer file a notice in the Land Title Office against #160-4714 Muir Road stating that:
(a) a Council resolution relating to that land has been made under this section; and
(b) further information about it may be inspected at the offices of the Municipality.
Carried
.05
DVP NO. 0704 FAIR
Moved by Presley and seconded by McRae that notice be given to the adjacent property owners of the proposed Development Variance Permit and that the application be returned to Council at a meeting on April 16, 2007;
That subject to public input, Development Variance Permit No. 0704 be issued to Ralph Fair to provide relief from City of Courtenay Zoning Bylaw No. 1427, 1986 and amendment thereto, to reduce the total side yard setback from 4.5 metres to 4.15 metres and to allow a cantilevered room extension as detailed in Schedule No. 1 & 2 for the property legally described as Lot K, District Lot 158, Comox District, Plan VIP79430 at 2107 Blue Jay Place; and
That the fees associated with the application for a Development Variance Permit be waived.
Carried
.06
GREEN INCENTIVES
Moved by Leonard and seconded by Phelps that the report from the Director of Regulatory and Property Services regarding Green Incentives in the City of Courtenay and Building Permits be received for information.
Carried
.07
CSRD C.V. RECREATION SERVICE
Moved by Jangula and seconded by Leonard that the City of Courtenay supports the adoption of Bylaw No. 3009 being the "Comox Valley Recreation Service Conversion Bylaw No. 2386, 2001 Amendment No. 2".
Carried
.08
CONVERSION TO BIO-DIESEL FUEL
Moved by Phelps and seconded by Jangula that Council receive the report on the change to the use of bio-diesel for the City fleet.
Carried
.09
MILEAGE INCREASE
Moved by Jangula and seconded by Phelps that Council approve an increase of $0.08 in the per kilometre transportation reimbursement rate to bring the rate per kilometre from $0.42 to $0.50.
Carried
.10
OCCUPANCY AGREE MUSEUM & ART GALLERY
Moved by Theos and seconded by McRae that Council approve revising the occupancy agreements with the Courtenay & District Historical Society and the Comox Valley Art Gallery to include payment of heat and power costs under the City's financial responsibilities; and
That the Mayor and Manager of Corporate Administration be authorized to amend and sign the revised agreements.
Carried with Councillor Jangula opposed
.11
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
Moved by McRae and seconded by Phelps that Council receive the report from the Director of Operational regarding environmental issues.
Carried
.12
TERASEN GAS LOCATE POLICY
Moved by Presley and seconded by Leonard that Council supports the proposed resolution by the City of Nanaimo to be made at the association of Vancouver Island Coastal Communities Annual General Meeting, on April 13, 2007 regarding Terasen Gas Locate Policy.
Carried
5.00 REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION
.01
SPCA
Moved by Jangula and seconded by Phelps that the letter from the SPCA thanking Council for the $1,500.00 grant be received for information.
Carried
.02
HERITAGE MINUTES Moved by Phelps and seconded by McRae that the Heritage Advisory Commission minutes of March 28, 2007 be received for information.
Carried
6.00 RESOLUTIONS OF COUNCIL
.01
INCAMERA
Moved by Presley and seconded by Jangula that under the provisions of Section 90(1)(c)(g) of the Community Charter, notice is hereby given that a Special In-Camera meeting closed to the public, will be held April 2, 2007 at the conclusion of the Regular Council Meeting.
Carried
9.00 NEW BUSINESS
.01
C.V. CYCLING TASK FORCE QUARTERLY REPORT
Moved by Leonard and seconded by McRae that the Comox Valley Cycling Task Force Quarterly Report be received for information.
Carried
.02
JULY 1ST STREET CLOSURE
Moved by McRae and seconded by Jangula that staff prepare a report to Council on the possibility of closing the 5th Street bridge area from Cliffe Avenue to Comox Road between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on July 1st.
Carried
10.00 BYLAWS
.01
BYLAW NO. 2495
Moved by Presley and seconded by McRae that "City of Courtenay Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 2495, 2007" be finally passed and adopted.
Carried
.02
BYLAW NO. 2493 Moved by McRae and seconded by Theos that "Development Cost Charge Reserve Funds Expenditure Bylaw No. 2493, 2007" be finally passed and adopted.
Carried
.03
BYLAW NO. 2494
Moved by Theos and seconded by Jangula that "Reserve Funds Expenditure Bylaw No. 2494, 2007" be finally passed and adopted.
Carried
.04
BYLAW NO. 2500 Moved by Jangula and seconded by Theos that "Zoning Bylaw No. 2500, 2007" be finally passed and adopted.
Carried
11.00 COUNCIL MEMBER ROUND TABLE
COUNCILLOR MCRAE Councillor McRae outlined his attendance at the following events:
Puntledge Restoration Meeting
Regional District Board Meetings
COUNCILLOR LEONARD Councillor Leonard outlined her attendance at the following events:
Library Board Meeting
Environmental Council Meeting
Habitat Groundbreaking Ceremony
COUNCILLOR THEOS Councillor Theos outlined his attendance at the following event:
Walk to Cure Diabetes Launch Party
COUNCILLOR PHELPS Councillor Phelps outlined his attendance at the Eureka Clubhouse Project
COUNCILLOR JANGULA Councillor Jangula outlined his attendance at the following events:
UBCM RCMP Contract Discussions
Upper Island Women of Native Ancestry Powwow Fundraiser
Home with a Difference ICF Showcase Home
12.00 ADJOURNMENT
.01 Moved by Phelps and seconded by Jangula that the meeting now adjourn at 5:33 p.m.
Carried
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