February 12, 2007 Council Meeting Minutes
Minutes of a Regular Council Meeting held in the City Hall Council Chambers, Courtenay B.C., on Monday, February 12, 2007 at 4:00 p.m.
Attending:
Acting Mayor: J. M. Presley
Councillors: L. V. Jangula
R-R. Leonard
D. S. McRae
G.T. Phelps
M. Theos
Staff: S. T. Gray, Administrator
J. Ward, Manager of Corporate Administration
D. Slobodan, Director of Regulatory Services
T. Manthey, Director of Financial Services
P. Crawford, Director of Planning Services
Lis Pedersen, Manager of Human Resources
The meeting was called to order at 4:02 p.m.
1.00 MINUTES
.01 Moved by McRae and seconded by Phelps that the minutes of the regular Council meeting held February 5, 2007 be adopted.
Carried
2.00 INTRODUCTION OF LATE ITEMS
Acting Mayor Presley approved the addition of one late delegation to the agenda.
3.00 DELEGATIONS
Helen Boyd, Ad Hoc Emergency Responses Organization (AHERO)
Helen Boyd reviewed the results of the Comox Valley Homeless and Housing Survey conducted in November 2006, and presented specific recommendations for Council’s consideration.
Len Morrow, Courtenay Airpark Association
Len Morrow, President of the Courtenay Airpark Association provided an update on the Airpark operation, as well as recent improvements. He also distributed an Airpark Financial Statement.
.01 AHERO RECOMMENDATIONS 5040-20
Moved by McRae and seconded by Phelps that staff provide a report to Council regarding the recommendations of the Ad Hoc Emergency Responses Organization including feasibility and financial impact.
Carried
4.00 COMMITTEE/STAFF REPORTS
.01 WORKPLACE HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAM 2640-20
Moved by McRae and seconded by Leonard that Council adopt Policy #2640.00.01 – Workplace Health and Wellness Program.
Carried
.02 DP NO. 0701 CRACKERJACK HOLDINGS LTD 3060-20-0701
Moved by McRae and seconded by Theos that Development Permit No. 0701 be issued to Crackerjack Holdings Ltd. to allow for the construction of an 883m2 veterinary clinic within a two storey commercial building on Lot 6, Section 16, Plan 6065 at 1111 Braidwood Road including landscape materials, installation and irrigation valued at $61,109.84, as outlined in Schedule Nos. 1-3;
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, the permit lapses.
Carried
.03 CITIZENS ON PATROL GRANT 1850-20
Moved by Jangula and seconded by Phelps that Council approve an increase of $2,500 in the annual grant to the Citizens on Patrol.
Carried
5.00 REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION
.01 BUILDING PERMIT REPORT 650-20
Moved by Phelps and seconded by Leonard that the Building Permit Report for January 2007 be received for information.
Carried
.02 FIRE REPORT 650-20
Moved by McRae and seconded by Theos that the Fire Report for January 2007 be received for information.
Carried
6.00 RESOLUTIONS OF COUNCIL
.01 INCAMERA MTG
Moved by Theos and seconded by Phelps that under the provisions of Section 90(1)(c)(k)(g) of the Community Charter, notice is hereby given that a Special In-Camera meeting closed to the public, will be held February 12, 2007 at the conclusion of the Regular Council meeting.
Carried
.02 AVICC RESOLUTION PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX
Moved by Leonard and seconded by Phelps that
WHEREAS the B.C. Real Estate Association has proposed to the provincial government that the unexpected property transfer tax revenues from increased Property Transfer Tax revenues due to an unexpected rise in the housing market be directed toward affordable housing initiatives;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities support the BCREA recommendation to direct excess Property Transfer Tax revenues to address the affordable housing infrastructure deficit, and further, that the Union of British Columbia Municipalities be requested to provide a unified supporting voice.
Carried
.03 AVICC RESOLUTION TILMA
Moved by Leonard and seconded by Phelps that
WHEREAS the Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement between B.C and Alberta will have a significant effect on local government;
BE IT RESOLVED that the Union of British Columbia Municipalities be requested to review the Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement between B.C and Alberta and consult with the provincial government and local government with the intent of making required changes, or exempting municipalities from the Agreement.
Carried
11.00 COUNCIL MEMBER ROUND TABLE
Councillor Leonard reviewed her attendance at the following events:
- Francophone Association Mardi Gras
- School District #71 School Configuration Exercise
Councillor Theos outlined his attendance at the Trilogy presentation.
Councillor Phelps outlined his attendance at the Community Drug Strategy Committee.
Acting Mayor Presley outlined his attendance at the following events:
- Comox Valley Economic Development Society meeting
- Trilogy presentation
12.00 ADJOURNMENT
.01 Moved by Jangula and seconded by Phelps that the meeting now adjourn at 5:05 p.m.
Carried
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