March 2, 2009 Council Meeting Minutes
Minutes of a Regular Council Meeting held in the City Hall Council Chambers, Courtenay B.C., on Monday, March 2, 2009 at 4:00 p.m.
Attending:
Mayor: G. T. Phelps
Councillors: L. V. Jangula
R-R. Leonard
D. S. McRae
J. M. Presley
M. Theos
Staff: K. Lagan, Acting Administrator
J. Ward, Manager of Corporate Administration
T. Manthey, Director of Financial Services
R. Wiwchar, Director of Community Services
P. Crawford, Director of Planning Services
The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m.
1.00 MINUTES
Moved by Jangula and seconded by Presley that the minutes of the regular Council meeting held February 16, 2009 be adopted.
Carried
3.00 DELEGATIONS
1. Sid Williams Theatre Society, Update and Future Plans
Dove Hendren, Brenda Wallace, Frank Price from the Sid Williams Theatre Society and Deb Renz, Theatre Manager, updated Council on theatre operations and expressed concerns regarding the lack of funding from other Comox Valley jurisdictions. They also thanked Council and City staff for their excellent support of the theatre.
4.00 COMMITTEE/STAFF REPORTS
Bylaw No. 2547
Moved by McRae and seconded by Presley that first, second and third reading of “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2547, 2008” be rescinded.
Carried
Board of Variance Appointment
Moved by Jangula and seconded by Presley that Council appoint Mr. Mike Meyer to the Board of Variance to serve as a member for the term ending November 2011.
Carried
Zoning – 1400 & 1470 Arden Road
Moved by Presley and seconded by Theos that Council approve the request from Arden Park Estates to amend Bylaw Amendment No. 2546 to reduce the number of properties subject to the bylaw amendment from three to two by removing 1360 Arden Road;
That third reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2546, 2008 be rescinded;
That paragraph 2(a) of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2546, 2008 be amended to read:
(a) That part of Lot A, District Lot 96, Comox District, Plan 20420 (1400 Arden Road) and part of Lot 2, District Lot 96, Comox District, Plan 2963 (1470 Arden Road) be rezoned from Residential One A Zone (R1- A) to Rural Residential One Zone (RR-1) as shown on Schedule No. 1 attached hereto and forming part of this bylaw;
That Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2546, 2008 pass third reading as amended; and
That Council postpone final reading of Bylaw No. 2546 until the subject development agreement is signed and registered by the City and affected property owners.
Carried
Opaque Windows Royal Place/Bristol Way
Moved by Theos and seconded by McRae that should Council wish to amend the requirement for fixed opaque windows on the second storey of the residential units at 737 Royal Plan and 2727 Bristol Way the following resolution is recommended:
Be it resolved that Development Permit Nos. 0424 and 0523 be amended by substituting a requirement under Section 920(8) of the Local Government Act in respect of the windows on the second storey of the elevation of the building, in place of any requirement in respect of those windows contained in Development Permit Nos. 0424 and 0523, that the windows be top or bottom opening casement windows glazed with patterned glass, capable of being opened to a maximum of 15 centimetres measured at the upper or lower edge of the window.
Defeated
Native Sons Hall Renovation
Moved by McRae and seconded by Theos that the City proceed to prepare the renovations to the Native Sons Hall to contract ready stage; and
That an application be made under the Federal Building Canada Fund for a grant in the amount of $1.2 million.
Carried
Strategic Community Investment Funds
Moved by Presley and seconded by Jangula that Council agrees to enter into the Strategic Community Investment Funds Agreement between the Province of British Columbia and the City of Courtenay, and that
The Mayor and Manager of Corporate Administration be authorized to sign all required documentation.
Carried
recess
Moved by Presley and seconded by Jangula that the meeting now recess at 4:56 p.m. to conduct the Public Hearing in relation to Bylaw No. 2563.
The meeting reconvened at 5:06 p.m.
6.00 RESOLUTIONS OF COUNCIL
VIHA Hospital Plan
Moved by McRae and seconded by Presley that Council support in principle the two hospital plan as recently unveiled by VIHA;
That Council convey such support at the next Comox Strathcona Regional Hospital Board meeting on Thursday, March 12, 2009; and
That Council arrange a meeting with other Comox Valley municipalities and Regional District representatives to determine a process in which to determine a suitable hospital site in the Comox Valley.
Carried
9.00 NEW BUSINESS
Mongolian Ski Team
Mayor Phelps and Councillor McRae outlined the lack of funding issue for the Mongolian Ski Team member wishing to attend the IPC training event next week at Mount Washington.
10.00 BYLAWS
Bylaw No. 2564
Moved by Presley and seconded by Theos that “City of Courtenay Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 2564, 2009” pass first, second and third reading.
Bylaw No. 2563
Moved by McRae and seconded by Theos that “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2563, 2009” pass third reading.
Carried
11.00 COUNCIL MEMBER ROUNDTABLE
Councillor Leonard outlined her attendance at the following events:
Ø Cycling Task Force Meeting
Ø Creating an Open and Inclusive Community forum
Ø C.V. Environmental Council meeting
Ø RD Growth Strategy Open House
Ø Ruth Masters book reading
Ø Be Car Free event
Councillor Jangula reviewed his attendance at the following events:
Ø RD Board meeting
Ø 911 Corporation Board meeting
Mayor Phelps reviewed his attendance at the following events:
Ø Tour of the Courtenay Civic Cemetery
Ø Red Cross flag raising
12.00 ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Presley and seconded by Theos the meeting now adjourn at 5:25 p.m.
Carried
CERTIFIED CORRECT
Manager of Corporate Administration
Adopted this 9th day of March, 2009
Mayor
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