April 21, 2008 Council Meeting Minutes
Minutes of a Regular Council Meeting held in the City Hall Council Chambers, Courtenay B.C., on Monday, April 21, 2008 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
J. Ward, Manager of Corporate Administration
K. Lagan, Director of Operational Services
T. Manthey, Director of Financial Services
R. Wiwchar, Director of Community Services
P. Crawford, Director of Planning Services
Lis Pedersen, Manager of Human Resources
The meeting was called to order at 4:01 p.m.
1.00 MINUTES
.01
Moved by Phelps and seconded by Presley that the minutes of the regular Council meeting held April 14, 2008 be adopted.
Carried
2.00 LATE ITEMS
Mayor Winchester approved the addition of two late items to the agenda.
3.00 DELEGATIONS
Raymond Poje, Application for ALR Exclusion
Raymond Poje reviewed the application from Vista Ventures Ltd. to exclude a portion of land from the Agricultural Land Reserve, and requested that Council table its decision on the application for up to 90 days.
4.00 COMMITTEE/STAFF REPORTS
.01 Vista Ventures ALR Exclusion 3015-20
Moved by McRae and seconded by Presley that the March 15, 2008 letter from Mr. Raymond Poje, President, Vista Ventures Ltd. be received for information.
Carried
.02
DCBIA Budget & Levy 1971-20
Moved by Phelps and seconded by Jangula that Council approve the DCBIA 2008 proposed budget and requested tax levy for the amount of $60,000.00, and
That Council accept the DCBIA 2007 Audited Financial Statements.
Carried
.03 Comox Bay Farm 3320-20-07547
Moved by Presley and seconded by Theos that the report from the Director of Operational Services regarding the redevelopment status of the Comox Bay Farm be received for information.
Carried
.04 Canada Day road closures 5460-08
Moved by Leonard and seconded by Theos that Council receive the report on the closure of Fifth St. on July 1, 2008 between Lake Trail Rd. and Ryan Rd. from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Fifth St. between Cliffe Ave. and Comox Rd. from 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Moved by Jangula and seconded by Theos that the motion be amended to approve the closure of 5th Street between Cliffe Ave. and Comox Road from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday July 1st, 2008.
The motion to amend was carried
The main motion was carried as amended
5.00 REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION
.01 Cycling Task Force Quarterly Report
Moved by Phelps and seconded by Presley that the Comox Valley Cycling Task Force Quarterly Report be received for information.
Carried
.02 Police Report
Moved by Presley and seconded by Phelps that the Police Report for March 2008 be received for information; and
That a letter of appreciation be sent to Constable Dave Goodyear for his efforts on March 28, 2008.
Carried
6.00 RESOLUTIONS OF COUNCIL
.01 Incamera Meeting
Moved by Presley and seconded by Jangula that under the provisions of Section 90(1)(c) of the Community Charter, notice is hereby given that a Special In-Camera meeting closed to the public, will be held April 21, 2008 at the conclusion of the Regular Council Meeting.
Carried
9.00 NEW BUSINESS
.01 Anti-idling Bylaw
Moved by Leonard and seconded by Theos that staff prepare a report to Council regarding the possible development of a Vehicle Anti-Idling Bylaw as well as an idling policy for City vehicles.
Carried
.02 Riverside Community Church
Councillor Jangula acknowledged the petition from the residents in the area of the Riverside Community Church regarding the zoning of church. Peter Crawford reviewed that staff are currently preparing a report to Council.
.03 Rat and Rabbit Control
Councillor Jangula requested a staff report regarding controlling rat populations in the City, and Councillor McRae requested that the control of rabbits be included in the report.
11.00 COUNCIL MEMBER ROUNDTABLE
Councillors McRae and Jangula reviewed their attendance at the demolition of the Palace Theatre
Councillor Leonard reviewed her attendance at the AVICC Annual Conference including the following highlights:
- UBCM work on Climate Action Charter
- Municipal fiscal imbalance
- Premier Campbell honouring Gerry Furney
- Active Aging in BC
- Presentation on third party engagement – working outside the treaty process
- Resolutions including liquor labelling and surplus school property
- Gas franchise fees
- Motion to separate land and improvements
Mayor Winchester reviewed her attendance at the following events:
- Sunrise Rotary Club Presentation
- Meetings in Victoria with provincial ministries regarding homelessness
- Meeting with VIHA CEO Howard Waldner
- Question Period in Legislature
- Island Coastal Economic Trust
- Snow to Surf Race
Councillor Phelps reviewed his attendance at the Snow to Surf Race
12.00 ADJOURNMENT
.01
Moved by Phelps and seconded by Presley that the meeting now adjourn at 4:56 p.m.
Carried
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