November 2, 2009 Council Meeting Minutes
Minutes of a Regular Council Meeting held in the City Hall Council Chambers, Courtenay B.C., on Monday, November 2, 2009 at 4:00 p.m.
Attending:
Mayor: G. T. Phelps
Councillors: J. K. Ambler
L.V. Jangula
R-R. Leonard
M. Theos
Staff: S.T. Gray, 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
The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m.
Mayor Phelps approved the addition of a late delegation to the agenda.
1.00 MINUTES
Moved by Jangula and seconded by Theos that the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held October 19, 2009 and Committee of the Whole minutes of October 26, 2009 be adopted.
Carried
2.00 DELEGATIONS
1. Geoff Urton, Animal Welfare Coordinator, BC SPCA and Tricia DeBruyne, Branch Manager Comox Valley SPCA.
Geoff Urton made a presentation requesting that the City include a spay/neuter grant in the 2010 budget.
SPCA Spay/Neuter Grant
Moved by Leonard and seconded by Jangula that staff investigate the feasibility of a spay/neuter grant in the 2010 budget.
Carried
2. Ken Dawson and Russell Irvine - Comox Valley Airport Commission
Ken Dawson, Chair of CVAC announced the appointment of Shirley de Silva as the new CVAC Chief Executive Officer.
4.00 COMMITTEE/STAFF REPORTS
Museum License to Occupy & Operating Agreement
Moved by Leonard and seconded by Theos that the license to occupy and operating agreement for the Courtenay and District Historical Society for operation of the Courtenay and District Museum be renewed for a five year term.
Carried
2010 BC Seniors Games
Moved by Jangula and seconded by Leonard that the report from the Director of Community Services regarding the 2010 BC Seniors Games be received for information.
Carried
656 Arden Road Lease
Moved by Theos and seconded by Ambler that subsequent to publication of notice, Council approve a one year lease with three one year renewal options for the municipally owned property located at 656 Arden Road legally described as Lot 1, Section 79, Comox District, Plan 8249, Except Parcel A (DD6666JN) and Except those parts in Plan 8464M, 10254 and 38814 to Ryan Lavoie and Tara Emery; and
That the Mayor and Manager of Corporate Administration be authorized to execute the lease on behalf of the City.
Carried
Strata Conversion 917 Fitzgerald Ave
Moved by Jangula and seconded by Leonard that Council approve the application for the strata conversion of 917 Fitzgerald Ave., which is an existing commercial building; and
That the Mayor and Manager of Corporate Administration be authorized to sign the Strata Plan.
Carried
Subdivision Servicing Agreement Silver Sand Land Corp
Moved by Ambler and seconded by Jangula that Council approve the Subdivision Servicing Agreement for the subdivision of Part of Lot A, Block 72, Comox District, Plan 49168, Except Parts in Plans VIP72302, VIP78220, VIP80915, VIP82077 and VIP82902;
That the required security be provided to the City prior to subdivision approval; and
That the Mayor and Manager of Corporate Administration be authorized to sign all documentation relating to this development.
Carried
9.00 NEW BUSINESS
Cliffe Avenue Sewer Line
Staff provided an update regarding a broken sewer line on Cliffe Avenue near 6th Street which will require immediate repair.
10.00 BYLAWS
Bylaw No. 2592 Zoning Amendment
Moved by Leonard and seconded by Theos that “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2592, 2009” be finally passed and adopted.
Carried
10.00 COUNCIL MEMBER ROUNDTABLE
Councillor Ambler reviewed his attendance at the following events:
Ø Flag raising with the Branch 17 of the Royal Canadian Legion
Ø RCMP Honours and Awards Ceremony
Ø CV Child Development Association Telethon
Ø Royal Bank Torch Relay Reception
Ø 2010 Olympics Torch Relay and celebration
Councillor Leonard reviewed her attendance at the following events:
Ø RCMP Honours and Awards Ceremony
Ø 2010 Olympics Torch Relay and celebration
Ø DCBIA Website Launch
Ø Comox Valley Water Supply Tour
Councillor Theos outlined his attendance at the following events:
Ø Comox Valley Water Supply Tour
Ø 2010 Olympics Torch Relay and celebration
Mayor Phelps outlined his attendance at the 2010 Olympics Torch Relay and celebration
12.00 ADJOURNMENT
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Moved by Jangula and seconded by Ambler that the meeting now adjourn at 4:48 p.m.
Carried
CERTIFIED CORRECT
Manager of Corporate Administration
Adopted this 9th day of November, 2009
Mayor
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