May 11, 2009 Council Meeting Minutes
Minutes of a Regular Council Meeting held in the City Hall Council Chambers, Courtenay B.C., on Monday, May 11, 2009 at 4:00 p.m.
Attending:
Mayor: G. T. Phelps
Councillors: J. K. Ambler
L. V. Jangula
R-R. Leonard
J. M. Presley
M. Theos
Staff: T. Manthey, Acting Administrator
J. Ward, Manager of Corporate Administration
P. Crawford, Director of Planning Services
R. Wiwchar, Director of Community Services
K. Lagan, Director of Operational Services
D. Bardonnex, Fire Chief
K. Foisy, Planning Technician
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 May 4, 2009 and be adopted.
Carried
3.00 DELEGATIONS
1. Ed Schum – C.V. Cycling Coalition
Ed Schum representing the Comox Valley Cycling Coalition made a presentation to Council regarding cycling infrastructure in the Comox Valley and examples of cycling infrastructure throughout the world.
2. Scott Butler, Holiday Inn Express
Scott Butler reviewed the application from the Holiday Inn Express for Development Permit with variances No. 0902 to allow a 4.72 metre high internally illuminated sign.
3. Frank Burden, Courtenay Legion
Frank Burden reviewed the Courtenay Legion application for a new outdoor patio, and confirmed that there would be no music in the outdoor area.
4.00 COMMITTEE/STAFF REPORTS
Traffic Bylaw Amendment-Panhandling
Moved by Jangula and seconded by Presley that “Traffic Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 2580, 2009” proceed to first, second and third reading.
Carried
Liquor License Outdoor Patio Legion
Moved by Leonard and seconded by Presley that Council adopt the following resolution regarding the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #17 application for a new outdoor patio:
1. Be it resolved that the Council of the City of Courtenay recommends approval of the new outdoor patio at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #17 for the following reason:
(a) The outdoor patio would not have a negative impact on the community based on the limited number of submissions from the public regarding the application.
2. Council’s comments on the prescribed considerations are as follows:
(a) If the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #17 application were approved, it would not result in an increase of noise in the area;
(b) If the application were approved, it would not have a negative impact on the community; and
(c)In order to gather the views of residents, the City of Courtenay mailed notices to property owners and businesses within a 100 metre radius of the applicant outlining the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #17 application and accepting written submissions concerning the application up to May 8, 2009. One submission in opposition was received.
Carried
Development Permit No. 0902 Holiday Inn Express New Sign
Moved by Leonard and seconded by Ambler that 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 denied.
Defeated with Councillor Leonard in favour
Moved by Presley and seconded by Jangula that notice be given to the adjacent property owners of proposed Development Permit with Variances No. 0901 as outlined below, and that the application be returned to Council on June 1, 2009;
That subject to public input, Development Variance Permit No. 0901, to vary Section 6.6.1 of the City of Courtenay Sign Bylaw No. 2042, 1998 (maximum area for a two-sided sign from from 8.0 m2 to 14.12 m2, and the maximum height from 3.5 m to 4.72 m for the property legally described as Lot 1, Section 66, Comox District, Plan VIP83758 (2200 Cliffe Avenue), be issued to Bayview Hotel Group Ltd., Inc. No. BC0812846 subject to the following conditions:
(a) Sign must be in compliance with the plan and drawing contained in Attachment No. 2.
Carried
Rescind/Amend 2nd Reading Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2578
Moved by Jangula and seconded by Presley that second reading of “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2578, 2009” be rescinded;
That “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2578, 2009” be amended to rezone from Residential One A Zone (R-1A) to Commercial Two A (C-2A) that portion of the property legally described as Lot 4, Section 18, Comox District, Plan 7178 shown in bold outline on the map contained in Attachment No. 1, and to rezone from Residential One A Zone (R-1A) and Commercial Two Zone (C-2) to Residential One A Zone (R-1A) the property legally described as Lot 1, Section 18, Comox District, Plan 5466 Except Parcel A (DD 379448-I) as shown on the map contained in Attachment No. 2; and
That “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2578, 2009” pass second reading as amended.
Carried
5.00 REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION
Fire Report
Moved by Jangula and seconded by Presley that the Fire Report for April 2009 be received for information.
Carried
6.00 RESOLUTIONS OF COUNCIL
Iincamera Meeting
Moved by Presley and seconded by Jangula that Council adjourn In Camera at 5:10 p.m. under the provisions of Section 90(1)(n) of the Community Charter.
Carried
The meeting reconvened at 5:25 p.m.
9.00 NEW BUSINESS
Comox Valley Airport Commission
Mayor Phelps read a statement regarding the Comox Valley Airport Commission.
A general discussion was held regarding recent developments at the Comox Valley Airport Commission.
Moved by Ambler and seconded by Theos that staff seek a response to the following issues regarding the Comox Valley Airport Commission:
1. Names of Directors with knowledge and experience in the aviation industry (section 4.1 of the CVAC Bylaws).
2. Were copies of written statements from recent Director resignations provided to the nominating entities (section 4.2 CVAC Bylaws).
3. Directors shall serve without remuneration (section 4.7 CVAC Bylaws). If this section is amended, was input and advice sought from the nominating entities pursuant to section 15.3 of the CVAC Bylaws.
Carried
10.00 BYLAWS
Bylaw No. 2580 Traffic Amendment
Moved by Jangula and seconded by Presley that “Traffic Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 2580, 2009” pass first, second and third reading.
Carried
Bylaw No. 2581 MTI Amendment
Moved by Presley and seconded by Theos that “Municipal Ticket Information Amendment Bylaw No. 2581, 2009” pass first, second and third reading.
Carried
Bylaw No. 2573 Financial Plan
Moved by Presley and seconded by Ambler that “2009-2013 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2573, 2009” be finally passed and adopted.
Carried with Councillors Jangula and Theos opposed
Bylaw No. 2574 Tax Rates Bylaw
Moved by Presley and seconded by Leonard that “Tax Rates Bylaw No. 2574, 2009” be finally passed and adopted.
Carried
Bylaw No. 2576 Building Amendment
Moved by Jangula and seconded by Presley that “Building Amendment Bylaw No. 2576, 2009” be finally passed and adopted.
Carried
11.00 COUNCIL MEMBER ROUNDTABLE
Councillor Leonard outlined her attendance at the following events:
Ø Bike to Work Week
Ø Executive meeting Vancouver Island Regional Library Board
Ø Comox Valley Friends of Farming Working Lunch
Councillor Ambler outlined his attendance at the following events:
Ø Bike to Work Week
Ø Rally in Simms Park
Ø Meeting of the Public Safety Building Committee
Mayor Phelps reviewed his attendance at the following events:
Ø R.C.M.P. Regimental Ball
Ø Soroptimist sign dedication
Ø 150 Year Grove tree planting
Ø St. John Ambulance awards presentation
12.00 ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Jangula and seconded by Presley that the meeting now adjourn at 6:02 p.m.
Carried
CERTIFIED CORRECT
Manager of Corporate Administration
Adopted this 18th day of May, 2009
Mayor
Last Update :
Wednesday, November 18, 2009,8:31 AM
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