August 18, 2008 Council Meeting Minutes
Minutes of a Regular Council Meeting held in the City Hall Council Chambers, Courtenay B.C., on Monday August 18, 2008 at 4:00 p.m.
Attending:
Mayor: S. L. Winchester
Councillors: L. V. Jangula
R-R. Leonard
G. T. Phelps
M. Theos
Staff: S. Gray, Administrator
J. Ward, Manager of Corporate Administration
K. Lagan, Director of Operational Services
P. Crawford, Director of Planning Services
N. Lamb, Deputy Fire Chief
The meeting was called to order at 4:02 p.m.
1.00 MINUTES
.01
Moved by Phelps and seconded by Theos that the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held August 5, 2008 be adopted.
Carried
2.00 LATE ITEMS
The Mayor approved the addition of 4 late items to the agenda.
3.00 DELEGATIONS
1. Bob Stuve, Diamond Park Enterprises re: 170 Centennial
Bob Stuve reviewed the application for Development Permit No. 0703 at 170 Centennial Drive. He outlined a revised drawing showing a traffic loop as suggested by members of Council, and requested that Council approve either option to allow the project to proceed.
4.00 COMMITTEE/STAFF REPORTS
.01 Fire & Rescue Agree-Campbell River
7200-20
Moved by Leonard and seconded by Phelps that Council approve an amendment to the Comox Valley Fire and Rescue Services Agreement to include the City of Campbell River; and
That the Mayor and Manager of Corporate Administration be authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the City.
Carried
.02 Fire Report 650-20
Moved by Theos and seconded by Leonard that the Fire Report for July 2008 be received for information.
Carried
.03 DP No. 0703 170 Centennial Drive 3060-20-0703
Moved by Phelps and seconded by Theos that Development Permit No. 0703 with variances be referred to the September 2, 2008 regular Council meeting.
Carried
.04 DP No. 0806 Phase 6 Corinthia estates 3060-20-0806
Moved by Jangula and seconded by Theos that Development Permit No. 0806, to allow construction of a 24 unit multi residential building on Royal Vista Way (Lot A, Block 72, Comox District, Plan VIP84549), including landscape materials, irrigation, and installation valued at $53,500 as shown on Schedule Nos. 2-4, be approved subject to the following conditions:
That conditions of Development Permit No. 0806 be as follows:
a) Submission of a stormwater management plan prepared by a Professional Engineer in compliance with the City’s stormwater management policies and the City’s Water Balance Model, to the City’s satisfaction;
b) Submission of bonding for landscaping in the amount of 125% of the cost estimate ($66,875.00);
c) That if the permit holder has not substantially commenced any construction to which the permit was issued within twelve (12) months after the date it was issued, permit lapses.
Carried
.05 DVP No. 813 Mathot Homes 3090-20-0813
Moved by Theos and seconded by Phelps that notice be given to the adjacent property owners of the requested development variance and that the application be returned to Council at the regular meeting on September 2, 2008;
That subject to public input, Development Variance Permit No. 0813 be issued to Mathot Homes Ltd., to provide relief from the City of Courtenay Subdivision Control Bylaw No. 1401, 1986 and amendments thereto, to allow construction of a cul de sac as a dead-end roadway, for Lot A, Section 15, Comox District, Plan 17839, Except Part in Plan 43730 (Stephens Place), as outlined in Schedule No. 1.
Carried
5.00 REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION
.01 Police Report 7550-01
Moved by Phelps and seconded by Leonard that the Police Report for July 2008 be received for information.
Carried
7.00 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
.01 UBCM Affordable housing & homeless questionnaire
Mayor Winchester advised that the UBCM Affordable Housing Questionnaire will be forwarded to the C.V. Homelessness Commission, and any submissions by Councillors will be coordinated by John Ward.
9.00 NEW BUSINESS
.01 Hawk Glen Park Traffic Calming
Moved by Phelps and seconded by Jangula that speed humps be installed on Hawk Drive at each end of Hawk Glen Park.
Carried
.02 Homelessness Committee
Councillor Phelps expressed his opposition to the proposed remuneration of the chair of the C.V. Homelessness Commission.
Mayor Winchester read a letter from the vice chair of the Commission clarifying the issue.
.03 Affordable Housing
Moved by Theos and seconded by Leonard that staff prepare a report to Council to define the term “Affordable Housing” in the City of Courtenay in order to move forward with the City’s Affordable Housing Policy”.
Carried
.04 Traffic Signal 6th and Cliffe
Councillor Jangula requested an update regarding the progress of the 6th Street traffic signal.
Kevin Lagan advised the field work has been completed by the consultant and a report will be presented to Council within 2 weeks.
11.00 COUNCIL MEMBER ROUNDTABLE
Councillor Leonard reviewed her attendance at the following events:
- HMCS Quadra Freedom of the City
- Opening of the Linc Basketball Court
Councillor Theos reviewed his attendance at the following events:
- HMCS Quadra Freedom of the City
- Opening of the Linc Basketball Court
- Meeting with Chief Judge Stansfield
Councillor Phelps reviewed his attendance at the following events:
- HMCS Quadra Freedom of the City
- Opening of the Linc Basketball Court
Councillor Jangula reviewed his attendance at the following events:
- HMCS Quadra Freedom of the City
- Regional District Meeting
- Meeting with Chief Judge Stansfield
Mayor Winchester reviewed her attendance at the following events:
- HMCS Quadra Freedom of the City
- Meeting with Chief Judge Stansfield
- Regional District Committee of the Whole Meeting
- HMCS Quadra End of the Season Dinner
- Gliding School Graduation Ceremony
- Unveiling of Heritage Signing for Downtown
- Island Coastal Economic Trust meeting
- Chamber of Commerce Visitors Day
- Opening of the Linc Basketball Court
- Garden Party with the CFB Comox Base Commander
12.00 ADJOURNMENT
.01 Moved by Phelps and seconded by Jangula that the meeting now adjourn at 4:55 p.m.
Carried
Mayor
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