February 4, 2008 Council Meeting Minutes
Minutes of a Regular Council Meeting held in the City Hall Council Chambers, Courtenay B.C., on Monday, February 4, 2008 at 4:00 p.m.
Attending:
Mayor: Mayor S. L. Winchester
Councillors: L. V. Jangula
R-R. Leonard
D. S. McRae
G. T. Phelps
J. M. Presley
M. Theos
Staff: Sandy Gray, Administrator
S. Karvalics, Executive Assistant
K. Lagan, Director of Operational Services
R. Wiwchar, Director of Community Services
D. Slobodan, Director of Regulatory Services
P. Crawford, Director of Planning Services
T. Manthey, Director of Financial Services
L. Pedersen, Manager of Human Resources
The meeting was called to order at 4:04 p.m.
1.00 MINUTES
Moved by Jangula and seconded by Theos that the minutes of the regular Council meeting held January 21, 2008 be adopted and the Committee of the Whole minutes of January 28, 2008 be amended showing Councillor Leonard opposing the original motion to go into an InCamera Meeting .
Carried
2.00 LATE ITEMS
Mayor Winchester approved the addition of three late items to the agenda.
3.00 DELEGATIONS
Community Justice Centre re: UN Day for the Elimination of Racism
Roger Kishi and Bruce Curtis were present to request Council to proclaim March 21, 2008 as “UN Day for the Elimination of Racism and Discrimination” and also to participate in the Canadian Coalition Against Racism and Discrimination as part of a international movement.
Moved by Phelps and seconded by Presley that Council proclaim March 21, 2008 as “UN Day for the Elimination of Racism and Discrimination” in the City of Courtenay and further that the request to participate in a Canadian Coalition Against Racism and Discrimination be referred to the new Comox Valley Regional District for discussion.
Carried
4.00 COMMITTEE/STAFF REPORTS
Moved by Jangula and seconded by Presley that Council approve the application from Coranne Creswell to strata title the residential suite and the commercial floor areas at 2311 Rosewall Crescent.
Carried
5.00 REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION
Moved by McRae and seconded by Presley that the update from W.J. Peake, Chair of the Island Coastal Economic Trust be received for information.
Carried
6.00 RESOLUTIONS OF COUNCIL
Moved by Presley and seconded by Leonard 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 February 4, 2008 at the conclusion of the Regular Council meeting.
Carried
7.00 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Moved by McRae and seconded by Leonard that Development Variance Permit No. 0802 be issued to Matthew Knott and Lawrence Berry, to provide relief from the City of Courtenay Subdivision Control Bylaw No. 1401, 1986 and amendments thereto, to permit Oakridge Drive and Island Highway (Hwy 19A), adjacent to the subject property to remain a rural road standard as outlined in Schedule No. 1, for Lot 2, Plan 18219, and Lot B, Plan 9719, both of Section 18, Comox District.
Carried
9.00 NEW BUSINESS
Moved by Phelps and seconded by Jangula that the following resolution be submitted to AVICC and UBCM:
Whereas warning labels on alcoholic beverages may assist in preventing health problems and reduce the risk to the public;
Therefore, Be It Resolved that the Provincial Government require the following warning labels on all alcoholic beverages sold in B.C:
1. Women should avoid alcoholic beverages during pregnancy because of the risk of birth defeats;
2. The consumption of alcoholic beverages impairs your ability to operate machinery and over consumption may cause health problems;
3. That the warning labels also contain graphic information, similar to that shown on cigarette packages.
Carried
Councillor Phelps announced that Habitat for Humanity has purchased the building at 13th and Edgett and that the building will be shared with the Food Bank. The grand opening of the Food Bank is slated for March 31, 2008.
Councillor Jangula advised that after some research, the landfill in Cumberland is the only facility that will take small household batteries for recycling. He stressed that more facilities should take household batteries. It was agreed that this issue be presented to the new Comox Valley Regional District for action.
Sandy Gray, City Administrator gave a brief history to clarify misinformation recently reported on the Jackson Drive Rezoning
10.00 BYLAWS
Councillor Presley declared a potential conflict of interest due to a client relationship and vacated the Chambers at 4:50 p.m.
Moved by Theos and seconded by McRae that “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2518, 2007” be finally passed and adopted.
Carried
Councillor Presley returned to the Chambers and took his seat at 4:51 p.m.
11.00 COUNCIL MEMBER ROUNDTABLE
Councillor Phelps reviewed his attendance at a Crime Reduction Strategy Question and Answer session
Councillor Theos reviewed his attendance at a Community Justice Meeting
Councillor McRae outlined his attendance at the following events:
Walk for Alzheimer’s
Puntledge River Restoration Meeting
Comox Valley Regional District Informal Meeting
Memorial Service for Anna Bourassa
Councillor Leonard reviewed her attendance at the following events:
Library Board Meetings
Environmental Council Meeting
CUPE Luncheon
1st Bike to Work Week Meeting
Councillor Jangula reviewed his attendance at the Walk for Alzheimer’s
Mayor Winchester reviewed her attendance at the following events:
Western Ovarian Cancer event
Task Force on Homelessness
Walk for Alzheimer’s
Regional Advisory Committee
Film Commission Lunch
12.00 ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Phelps and seconded by Presley that the meeting now adjourn at 4:58 p.m.
Carried
CERTIFIED CORRECT
Manager of Corporate Administration
Adopted this 11th day of February, 2008
Mayor
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