March 19, 2007 Council Meeting Minutes
Attending:
Mayor: S. L. Winchester
Councillors: L. V. Jangula
R-R. Leonard
D. S. McRae
G.T. Phelps
J. M. Presley
Staff: S. T. Gray, Administrator
J. Ward, Manager of Corporate Administration
D. Slobodan, Director of Regulatory Services
P. Crawford, Director of Planning Services
T. Manthey, Director of Financial Services
The meeting was called to order at 4:02 p.m.
1.00 MINUTES
Moved by Phelps and seconded by Leonard that the minutes of the regular Council meeting held March 12, 2007 be adopted.
Carried
4.00 COMMITTEE/STAFF REPORTS
.01 UTILITY FEES REVISIONS
Moved by McRae and seconded by Presley that Council consider the City of Courtenay Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 2495, 2007.
Carried
.02 RESERVE EXPEND BYLAW
Moved by Presley and seconded by Leonard that Council consider the Development Charge Reserve Funds Expenditure Bylaw No. 2493, 2007, and the Reserve Funds Expenditure Bylaw No. 2494, 2007.
Carried
.03 SEARCH & RESCUE SERVICE
Moved by Phelps and seconded by Presley that the City of Courtenay supports the adoption of the "Comox Valley Search and Rescue Grant-in-aid Service Conversion Bylaw No. 2985, 2007".
Carried
5.00 REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION
.01 MONTHLY FIRE REPORT & ANNUAL REPORT
Moved by Phelps and seconded by Presley that the Fire Report for February 2007 and the 2006 Annual Fire Report be received for information.
Carried
6.00 RESOLUTIONS OF COUNCIL
.01 INCAMERA
Moved by Presley and seconded by McRae that under the provisions of Section 90(1)(e) of the Community Charter, notice is hereby given that a Special In-Camera meeting closed to the public, will be held March 19, 2007 at the conclusion of the Regular Council Meeting.
Carried
9.00 NEW BUSINESS
.01 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Moved by Leonard and seconded by Phelps that
WHEREAS a great many decisions of the City have an impact on climate change;
AND WHEREAS greater public involvement will lead to successful adaptations to our community in response to global warming and will lead to a healthier community;
AND WHEREAS there are always new ways of improving public participation being developed;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a "Reach for Excellence in Public Participation" (REPP) Strategy be created and supported as an important strategy for the City of Courtenay.
Carried
10.00 BYLAWS
.01 BYLAW NO. 2495
Moved by McRae and seconded by Presley that "City of Courtenay Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 2495, 2007" pass first, second and third reading.
Carried
.02 BYLAW NO. 2493 Moved by Jangula and seconded by Presley that Development Cost Charge Reserve Funds Expenditure Bylaw No. 2493, 2007" pass first, second and third reading.
Carried
.03 BYLAW NO. 2494
Moved by Presley and seconded by McRae that "Reserve Funds Expenditure Bylaw No. 2494, 2007" pass first, second and third reading.
Carried
11.00 COUNCIL MEMBER ROUND TABLE
COUNCILLOR LEONARD Councillor Leonard outlined her attendance at the following events:
- Cycling Task Force meeting
- Glacier View Traffic Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Open House
- Sid Williams Tribute
COUNCILLOR MCRAE Councillor McRae outlined his attendance at the following events:
- L.U.S.H. meeting
- Regional District Sports Commission, Water Commission, Sewer Commission meetings
- Economic Development Commission meeting
COUNCILLOR JANGULA Councillor Jangula outlined his attendance at the following events:
- Glacier View Traffic Neighbourhood Traffic Calming Open House
- Regional District Sewage Commission meeting
COUNCILLOR PHELPS Councillor Phelps outlined his attendance at the Community Drug Strategy Committee meeting
MAYOR WINCHESTER Mayor Winchester outlined her attendance at the following events:
- Signing of the VIHA/Regional District Protocol Agreement
- Spirit of BC event at Simms Park
- CEO Forum in Vancouver
- St. George's United Church Homelessness presentation
- Island Coastal Economic Trust Strategic Plan
- Courtenay Volunteer Fire Department Annual Banquet
- Regional District and Regional Hospital District meetings
RECESS Moved by Phelps and seconded by McRae that the meeting now recess at 4:34 p.m.
Carried
The meeting reconvened at 5:03 p.m.
BYLAW FOR THIRD READING AFTER PUBLIC HEARING
.01 BYLAW NO. 2500 Moved by Presley and seconded by McRae that "Zoning Bylaw No. 2500, 2007" pass third reading.
Carried
12.00 ADJOURNMENT
.01 Moved by Jangula and seconded by Phelps that the meeting now adjourn at 5:04 p.m.
Carried
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