January 18, 2010 Council Meeting Minutes
Minutes of a Regular Council Meeting held in the City Hall Council Chambers, Courtenay B.C., on Monday, January 18, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.
Attending:
Mayor: G. T. Phelps
Councillors: J. K. Ambler
D. A. Hillian
L. V. Jangula
J. M. Presley
M. Theos
Staff: S.T. Gray, Administrator
S. Karvalics, Executive Assistant
K. Lagan, Director of Operational Services
R. Wiwchar, Director of Community Service
P. Crawford, Director of Planning Services
T. Manthey, Director of Financial Services
The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m.
1.00 MINUTES
Moved by Presley and seconded by Hillian that the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held January 11, 2010 and Special Council Meeting Minutes held January 13, 2010 be adopted.
Carried
2.00 INTRODUCTION OF LATE ITEMS
Mayor Phelps approved the addition of one late item to the agenda.
3.00 DELEGATIONS
1. Alison Fox and Isabel McKinnon, re: Community Against Sexual Exploitation of Youth
Alison Fox and Isabel McKinnon representing Community Against Sexual Exploitation of Youth (CASEYCV) provided an overview of their organization and asked Council on how the City can help them raise awareness on eliminating sexual exploitation of youth in the Comox Valley.
2. Bill Bate re: Latecomer Charges
Bill Bate of 2900 Mission Road expressed concerns regarding latecomer charges and
how they affect developers and residents.
Moved by Ambler and seconded by Jangula that the letter from Bill Bate regarding latecomer charges be referred to staff for review and a report back to Council.
Carried
4.00 COMMITTEE/STAFF REPORTS
Public Input Development Variance Permit No. 0910 4722 Oakridge Drive
Mayor Phelps asked the public in attendance if they wished to speak on behalf of Development Variance Permit No. 0910 for 4722 Oakridge Drive.
Diane Linekar, 4721 Oakridge Drive advised that she and her husband reviewed the plans and feel the variance will fit in with the area. They also approve the rezoning bylaw change.
5.00 REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION
Police Report
Moved by Presley and seconded by Hillian that the Police Report for December 2009 be received for information.
Carried
6.00 RESOLUTIONS OF COUNCIL
In Camera Meeting
Moved by Presley and seconded by Theos that under the provisions of Section 90(1)(d) of the Community Charter, notice is hereby given that a Special In-Camera meeting closed to the public, will be held January 18, 2010 at the conclusion of the Regular Council Meeting.
Carried
Cancel Meeting
Moved by Jangula and seconded by Presley that the January 25, 2010 Council Strategic Planning Meeting be cancelled.
Carried
9.00 NEW BUSINESS
Councillor Hillian Late Item Letter from AHERO
Councillor Hillian referred to a letter he received from AHERO. AHERO has concerns regarding the lack of a shelter during the daytime for the homeless.
Mayor Phelps to followup with the Regional District Homelessness Committee.
The meeting recessed at 5:04 p.m. to conduct the Public Hearing in relation to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2593, 2010.
The meeting reconvened at 5:06 p.m.
10.00 BYLAWS FOR THIRD READING AFTER PUBLIC HEARING
Bylaw No. 2593 Zoning Amendment
Moved by Presley and seconded by Ambler that “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2593, 2010” pass third reading.
Carried
11.00 COUNCIL MEMBER ROUNDTABLE
Councillor Ambler reviewed his attendance at the C.V. Ground Search & Rescue Headquarters.
Councillor Jangula reviewed his attendance at the following events:
Ø C.V. Ground Search & Rescue Headquarters
Ø Funeral service for Hank Schellinck
Councillor Hillian reviewed his attendance at the following events:
Ø a reception with Federal NDP Leader Jack Layton
Ø Social Planning Society meeting
Ø Funeral service for Hank Schellinck
Ø Tour of parks and facilities with Randy Wiwchar, Director of Community Services
Councillor Presley reviewed his attendance at the Regional District Hospital Board meeting.
Mayor Phelps expressed his appreciation to staff for their extraordinary efforts with the recent flooding incident.
12.00 ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Presley and seconded by Hillian that the meeting now adjourn at 5:15 p.m.
Carried
CERTIFIED CORRECT
Manager of Corporate Administration
Adopted this 18th day of January, 2010
Mayor
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