June 1, 2009 Council Meeting Minutes
Minutes of a Regular Council Meeting held in the City Hall Council Chambers, Courtenay B.C., on Monday, June 1, 2009 at 4:00 p.m.
Attending:
Mayor: G. T. Phelps
Councillors: J. K. Ambler
L. V. Jangula
R-R. Leonard
D. S. McRae
J. M. Presley
M. Theos
Staff: P. Crawford, A/Administrator
J. Ward, Manager of Corporate Administration
K. Lagan, Director of Operational Services
R. Wiwchar, Director of Community Services
T. Manthey, Director of Financial Services
The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m.
1.00 MINUTES
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Moved by Presley and seconded by McRae that the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held May 19, 2009 be adopted.
Carried
3.00 DELEGATIONS
1. Len Morrow, Courtenay Airpark Update
Len Morrow and Chris Harris from the Courtenay Airpark Association provided an update of the Courtenay Airpark operation.
2. Paul Krismer, Chair, Advocacy Committee for the C.V. Chamber of Commerce
Paul Krismer representing the Comox Valley and Cumberland Chambers of Commerce provided input from the business community relating to the Regional Growth Strategy.
4.00 COMMITTEE/STAFF REPORTS
Olympic Torch Relay Funding
Moved by Presley and seconded by Jangula that the City make application for funding for the Olympic Torch Relay community celebration to be held in the Comox Valley on November 2, 2009.
Carried
Development Variance Permit
Moved by Presley and seconded by McRae that notice be given to the adjacent property owners of proposed Development Variance Permit No. 0911 as outlined below, and that the application be returned to Council on June 15, 2009;
That subject to public input, Development Variance Permit No. 0911, to reduce the minimum Side Yard Setback provisions of the Residential Two B Zone (R-2B) of the City of Courtenay Zoning Bylaw No. 2500, 2007, from 1.5 metres to 0.914 metres for the property legally described as Lot 2, Section 61, Comox District, Plan 8552, be issued to Dennis Larson subject to the following conditions:
a) Development is in accordance with the plans contained in Attachment No. 2;
b) Exterior wall construction is in accordance with Option No.2: Hardi- Plank/Cedar Building Paper, contained in Attachment No. 2, (page 6 of 7);
c) That the height of the structure does not exceed 6 metres as measured from the front of the building to the mean height level between the eaves and the gable roof. The height of the foundation is to be confirmed by a surveyor and the surveyed foundation height is submitted to the City of Courtenay;
d) Confirmation that no archaeological artefacts exist on site prior to issuing a building permit.
Carried
5.00 REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION
Airport Commission Letter-Council Request
Moved by Presley and seconded by Theos that the excerpt from the Comox Valley Regional District Board Meeting Minutes of May 26, 2009 and background information regarding the governance activities of the Comox Valley Airport Commission be received for information.
Carried
Moved by Jangula and seconded by McRae that the response letter from the Comox Valley Airport Commission be received for information.
Carried
VIHA News Release Two New Hospitals
Moved by Presley and seconded by Jangula that the VIHA News Release confirming an agreement reached on two hospitals in Comox-Strathcona be received for information.
Carried
Recess
Moved by McRae and seconded by Jangula that the meeting now recess at 4:59 p.m. to conduct the public hearing in relation to bylaws 2577, 2578 and 2579.
Carried
The meeting reconvened at 5:07 p.m.
6.00 RESOLUTIONS OF COUNCIL
Incamera Meeting
Moved by Presley and seconded by McRae that under the provisions of Section 90(1)(e)(m) of the Community Charter, notice is hereby given that a Special In-Camera meeting closed to the public, will be held June 1, 2009 at the conclusion of the Regular Council meeting.
Carried
7.00 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Development Permit No. 0902 Holiday Inn Sign
Mayor Phelps inquired whether there were any members of the public wishing to make a submission regarding Development Permit with Variances No. 0902.
Beverly Chalk, representing Budget Brake and Muffler, 2130 Cliffe Avenue expressed her opposition to Development Permit with Variances No. 0902.
A letter dated June 1, 2009 from the Westerly Hotel in opposition of Development Permit with Variances No. 0902 was received.
Moved by Leonard and seconded by Presley that final decision for Development Permit with Variances No. 0902, to allow construction of a 4.72m high internally illuminated sign 7.06m2 in area per side on the property legally described as Lot 1, Section 66, Comox District, Plan VIP83758 (2200 Cliffe Avenue) be postponed until June 15, 2009.
Carried
Airport Commission Letter-Council Request
Moved by Leonard and seconded by Ambler that staff provide a report to Council regarding any tax dollars provided for the operation of the Comox Valley Airport.
Carried
10.00 BYLAWS
Bylaw No. 2582 Delegation Authority
Moved by McRae and seconded by Presley that “Delegation of Authority Bylaw No. 2582, 2009” pass first, second and third reading.
Carried
Bylaw No. 2577 OCP Amend
Moved by Presley and seconded by Jangula that “Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2577, 2009” pass third reading
Carried
Bylaw No. 2578 Zoning Amend
Moved by McRae and seconded by Presley that “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2578, 2009” pass third reading.
Carried
Bylaw No. 2579 OCP Amend
Moved by Jangula and seconded by McRae that “Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2579, 2009” pass third reading.
Carried
Bylaw No. 2568 OCP Amend
Moved by Presley and seconded by Theos that “Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2568, 2009” be finally passed and adopted.
Carried
11.00 COUNCIL MEMBER ROUNDTABLE
Councillor Leonard outlined her attendance at the following events:
Ø Meeting regarding Steering Committee for the CV Cycling Task Force
Ø Respectful Engagement Session with K’ómoks First Nations
Ø Farmer’s Institute farm tour
Councillor Ambler outlined his attendance at a meeting of the Public Safety Building Committee
Mayor Phelps reviewed his attendance at the Citizenship Ceremony
12.00 ADJOURNMENT
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Moved by Presley and seconded by Leonard that the meeting now adjourn at 5:30 p.m.
Carried
CERTIFIED CORRECT
Manager of Corporate Administration
Adopted this 15th day of June, 2009
Mayor
Last Update :
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