February 19, 2007 Council Meeting Minutes
Minutes of a Regular Council Meeting held in the City Hall Council Chambers, Courtenay B.C., on Monday, February 19, 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
K. Lagan, Director of Operational Services
P. Crawford, Director of Planning Services
T. Towle, Fire Chief
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 February 12, 2007 be adopted.
Carried
2.00 INTRODUCTION OF LATE ITEMS
Mayor Winchester approved the addition of one late delegation to the agenda.
3.00 DELEGATIONS
Jim Gillis, Jack Bush and Bob Mortimer-Local Government Restructure of the Comox Valley
Bob Mortimer, representing The Committee for Local Government Restructure of the Comox Valley gave an opening statement followed by a PowerPoint presentation. The purpose of their committee is start the process for restructuring local governments in the Comox Valley. A letter was sent in November 2006 to the Honourable Ida Chong, Minister of Community Services. An interim response has been received from Minister Chong and if approved there will be a formal examination to study whether or not this issue would go to referendum. The committee is seeking Council’s support to the Minister for a restructure study.
4.00 COMMITTEE/STAFF REPORTS
.01 COUNCIL PROCEDURE BYLAW 530-00
Moved by Presley and seconded by McRae that “Council Procedure Bylaw No. 2492, 2007” proceed to first, second and third reading.
Carried
.02 COURTENAY HOTEL FIRE INSPECTIONS 7280-01
Councillor Presley declared a conflict of interest concerning the next item due to a client relationship and left the chambers at 4:27 p.m.
Moved by Phelps and seconded by Jangula that the report and subsequent information from the Administrator regarding the Courtenay Hotel Fire Inspections be received for information.
Carried
Councillor Presley returned to the chambers at 4:29 p.m.
.03 CROWN ISLE DEVELOPMENT COMMERCIAL ZONING AMENITY 6940-20
Moved by Jangula and seconded by Leonard that Council not relax the requirement in the Official Community Plan for an amenity contribution for any additional commercial space beyond the 29,970m2 (320,000 ft2) in the CD-1F Zone; and
That an amount of $5.00/ft2 for additional commercial floor space within CD-1F zone be required at this time pursuant to Section 7.7.6 of the Official Community Plan.
Carried
.04 STAT RIGHT OF WAY CREEKSIDE COMMONS 3220-20-2202
Moved by Theos and seconded by Presley that Council approve the Statutory Rights of Way for the development of Lot 7, District Lot 230, Comox District, Plan VIP82433; and
That the Mayor and Manager of Corporate Administration be authorized to sign all documentation relating to this development.
Carried
9.00 NEW BUSINESS
.01
COMMITTEE FOR LOCAL GOV’T RESTRUCTURE 3710-20
Moved by Phelps and seconded by Jangula that Council endorse the efforts of The Committee for Local Government Restructure of the Comox Valley and further that a letter be sent to Minister Ida Chong stating Council’s support.
Carried with Councillor Leonard opposed
.02
GARBAGE RECEPTACLES DOWNTOWN AREA 5360-01
Moved by McRae and seconded by Phelps that staff report on alternative solutions to the City garbage receptacles in the downtown core to better control the spreading of garbage.
Carried
10.00 BYLAWS
.01
BYLAW NO. 2492 Moved by Presley and seconded by Leonard that “Procedure Bylaw No. 2492, 2007” pass first, second and third reading.
Carried
.02
RECESS Moved by Phelps and seconded by McRae that the Council meeting recess at 4:52 p.m. to conduct a public hearing.
Carried
03
RECONVENE Moved by Presley and seconded by McRae that the Council meeting reconvene at 5:05 p.m.
Carried
BYLAWS FOR THIRD READING AFTER PUBLIC HEARING
.01
BYLAW NO. 2485
Moved by McRae and seconded by Presley that “Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2485, 2006” pass third reading.
Carried
.02
BYLAW NO. 2484
Moved by McRae and seconded by Presley that “City of Courtenay Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2484, 2006” pass third reading.
Carried
.03
BYLAW NO. 2456
Moved by Presley and seconded by Jangula that “Train Station Heritage Designation Bylaw No. 2456, 2007” pass third reading.
Carried
11.00 COUNCIL MEMBER ROUND TABLE
COUNCILLOR MCRAE Councillor McRae reviewed his attendance at the Village of Cumberland Taiwanese Lantern Festival official opening wine and cheese reception.
COUNCILLOR PHELPS Councillor Phelps outlined his attendance at the Grand Opening of the Habitat for Humanity Restore in Campbell River.
12.00 ADJOURNMENT
.01 Moved by Presley and seconded by Phelps that the meeting now adjourn at 5:09 p.m.
Carried
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