January 15, 2007 Council Meeting Minutes
Minutes of a Regular Council Meeting held in the City Hall Council Chambers, Courtenay B.C., on Monday, January 15, 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. Gray, Administrator
J. Ward, Manager of Corporate Administration
D. Slobodan, Director of Regulatory Services
K. Lagan, Director of Operational Services
T. Manthey, Director of Financial Services
P. Crawford, Director of Planning Services
R. Wiwchar, Director of Community Services
The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m.
1.00 MINUTES
.01
Moved by Phelps and seconded by Presley that the minutes of the regular Council meeting held January 8, 2007 be adopted.
Carried
2.00 INTRODUCTION OF LATE ITEMS
Mayor Winchester approved the addition of one late item to the agenda.
3.00 DELEGATIONS
Bev Moquin, Volunteer Comox Valley
Bev Moquin reviewed the operation of Comox Valleylinks and Volunteer Comox Valley. She indicated that funding for Volunteer Comox Valley is only in place until March 31, 2007, and requested that the City of Courtenay take a leadership role to do whatever it takes to save the program, including financial support if possible.
4.00 COMMITTEE/STAFF REPORTS
.01
PED BRIDGE DINGWALL CREEK
5225.20
Moved by Presley and seconded by Phelps that since the City has no ownership of the land or bridge structure located at 1547 Dingwall Road, the request from the residents of Lion’s Valley View Estates and surrounding area for the City to install a new bridge or culvert be denied; and
That the City agree to provide information on the diameter and gradient of a culvert for the creek on which the City has a statutory right of way, should the property owners consider a culvert crossing.
Subsidiary Motion
Moved by McRae and seconded by Theos that staff contact the Municipal Insurance Association, Lion’s Valley View Estates, School District #71, and other service clubs to work towards an agreeable solution to the pedestrian bridge situation and provide a report to Council.
Carried
.02
COMP DEV AGREE & DEV COVENANT
3220-20
Moved by McRae and seconded by Theos that the Mayor and Manager of Corporate Administration be authorized to sign all documentation relating to the Comprehensive Development Agreement, Land Development Covenant and any other legal documents for the development at 341 Hunt Place.
Carried with Councillors Jangula, Leonard and Presley opposed
6.00 RESOLUTIONS OF COUNCIL
.01
INCAMERA MTG
Moved by Jangula and seconded by Presley that under the provisions of Section 90(1)(e) if the Community Charter, notice is hereby given that a Special In-Camera meeting closed to the public, will be held January 15, 2007 at the conclusion of the Regular Council meeting.
Carried
9.00 NEW BUSINESS
.01
LANDSCAPING IN CITY
Moved by McRae and seconded by Phelps that staff provide a report to Council regarding the feasibility of requiring commercial developments to utilize landscaping plans that include a higher percentage of native vegetation, coniferous trees and drought resistant species.
Carried
10.00 BYLAWS
.01
BYLAW NO. 2490
Moved by Presley and seconded by Theos that “Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2490, 2006” be finally passed and adopted.
Carried
11.00 COUNCIL MEMBER ROUND TABLE
COUNCILLOR MCRAE Councillor McRae outlined his attendance at the following events:
- Planning for Plenty meeting
- Mature Drivers Program meeting
MAYOR WINCHESTER Mayor Winchester outlined her attendance at the CFB Comox Fitness Centre for the BC Lions Grey Cup event.
12.00 ADJOURNMENT
.01 Moved by Phelps and seconded by Presley that the meeting now adjourn at 4:50 p.m.
Carried
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