April 19, 2010 Council Meeting Minutes
Minutes of a Regular Council Meeting held in the City Hall Council Chambers, Courtenay B.C., on Monday, April 19, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.
Attending:
Mayor: G. T. Phelps
Councillors: J. K. Ambler
D. A. Hillian
L. V. Jangula at 4:06 p.m.
R-R. Leonard
J. M. Presley
M. Theos
Staff: S. Gray, Administrator
J. Ward, Manager of Corporate Administration
K. Lagan, Director of Operational Services
P. Crawford, Director of Planning Services
T. Manthey, Director of Financial Services
R. Wiwchar, Director of Community Services
J. Nelson, Manager of Finance (until 4:30 p.m.)
C. Hilton, Accountant (until 4:30 p.m.)
The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m.
1.00 MINUTES
Moved by Presley and seconded by Ambler that the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held April 12, 2009 be adopted.
Carried
2.00 INTRODUCTION OF LATE ITEMS
3.00 DELEGATIONS
1. Ben Vanderhorst & Cory Vanderhorst – Meyers Norris Penny LLP
Ben Vanderhorst & Cory Vanderhorst presented the Audit Report of the City of Courtenay Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2010.
2. Alix Wilson & Joanne Sales re: Scotch Broom
Alix Wilson and Joanne Sales reviewed the volunteer Scotch broom removal program, and requested that Council endorse elevating the classification of Scotch broom from a “Nuisance weed” to a “Noxious weed”.
Scotch Broom
Moved by Hillian and seconded by Presley that Council support the efforts of Broombusters and endorse elevating the classification of Scotch broom from a “Nuisance weed” to a “Noxious weed”.
Carried
3. Paul Berry – Flooding concerns 4931 N. Island Hwy
Paul Berry reiterated his concerns regarding flooding on his property, and requested that the City provide a solution to the surface water problem which he believes is being caused by water from the highway.
The meeting recessed at 5:02 p.m. to conduct the Public Hearing in relation to Bylaws 2615, 2616, 2617, and 2618.
The meeting reconvened at 5:20 p.m.
4.00 COMMITTEE/STAFF REPORTS
2009 Financial Statements
Moved by Jangula and seconded by Theos that Council accept:
1) The Audited Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2009, and
2) The report of Council remuneration, expenses and contracts for the year ended December 31, 2009.
Carried
DCBIA Budget
Moved by Presley and seconded by Hillian that Council approve the DCBIA 2010 proposed budget and requested tax levy for the amount of $60,000.00; and
That Council accept the DCBIA Audited Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2009.
Carried
Five Year Financial Plan
Moved by Presley and seconded by Jangula that Council approve the final revisions to the 2010 – 2014 Financial Plan;
That Council consider the tax rate multiplier options provided; and
That Council set the tax rate multiplier to be used in calculating the 2010 property tax rates.
Subsidiary Motions
Moved by Presley and seconded by Ambler that Council set the tax rate multiplier to be used in calculating the 2010 property tax rates at 3.1 for Commercial and 3.9 for Light Industrial.
Carried
Moved by Ambler and seconded by Theos that funds be allocated on the 2011-2014 Financial Plan to allow for the traffic signals at Lerwick Road and Mission Road to be operational prior to the opening of Costco Wholesale.
Carried
Moved by Jangula and seconded by Presley that the provision for voluntary water meters in the 2010-2014 Financial Plan be removed and the proposed funding be transferred and identified for other water efficiency measures.
Carried
The main motion was carried as amended with Councillor Leonard opposed
Canada Day
Moved by Presley and seconded by Leonard that Council receive the report on the closure of Fifth St. on July 1, 2010 between Lake Trail Rd. and Ryan Rd. from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Fifth St. between Cliffe Ave. and Comox Rd. from 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Carried
Moved by Leonard and seconded by Hillian that Council approve the closure of Fifth St. on July 1, 2010 between Lake Trail Rd. and Ryan Rd. from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Fifth St. between Cliffe Ave. and Comox Rd. from 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Carried
Traffic Signal Warrant Lerwick Road and Mission Road
Moved by Leonard and seconded by Presley that the report from the Director of Operational Services regarding the Traffic Signal Warrant Analysis for the intersection of Lerwick Road and Mission Road be received for information.
Carried
Arden Trunk Sanitary Sewer Project
Moved by Presley and seconded by Hillian that the report from the Director of Operational Services regarding Arden Trunk Sanitary Sewer Project be received for information.
Carried
6.00 RESOLUTIONS OF COUNCIL
Incamera Meting
Moved by Presley and seconded by Ambler that under the provisions of Section 90(2)(b) of the Community Charter, notice is hereby given that a Special In-Camera meeting closed to the public, will be held April 19, 2010 at the conclusion of the Regular Council Meeting.
Carried
Cycling Public Advisory Committee
Moved by Leonard and seconded by Hillian that
WHEREAS the City of Courtenay endorsed the recommendations of the Comox Valley Cycling Plan, including provision for public consultation in a recognized format to implement the Comox Valley Cycling Plan;
AND WHEREAS the Cycling Public Advisory Committee (CPAC) was development by the Comox Valley Cycling Task Force to support the recommendations;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff liaise with the CPAC on major capital road works to consider the accommodation of cycling on City roads.
Moved by Ambler and seconded by Leonard that the motion be amended to read THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff liaise with the CPAC on major capital road works to ensure where practicable the accommodation of cycling on City roads.
Defeated with Councillors Hillian, Leonard and Theos in favour
The main motion was Carried
8.00 NOTICE OF MOTION
Councillor Hillian provided a Notice of Motion regarding Bus Shelters to be considered at the May 3, 2010 regular Council meeting.
Councillor Hillian provided a Notice of Motion regarding the automatic recording of opposition votes at Council meetings, to be considered at the May 3, 2010 regular Council meeting.
9.00 NEW BUSINESS
Letter from J.J. Simice, M.D. re: St. Joseph’s Hospital
Moved by Presley and seconded by Hillian that the letter from J.J. Simice, M.D. regarding St. Joseph’s hospital be received for information.
Carried
10.00 BYLAWS
Bylaw No. 2615 OCP Amendment
Moved by Presley and seconded by Hillian that “Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2615, 2010” pass third reading.
Carried
Bylaw No. 2616 Zoning Amendment
Moved by Hillian and seconded by Leonard that “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2616, 2010” pass third reading.
Carried with Councillors Jangula and Presley opposed
Bylaw No. 2617 Zoning Amendment
Moved by Hillian and seconded by Presley that “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2617, 2010” pass third reading.
Carried
Bylaw No. 2618 Zoning Amendment
Moved by Presley and seconded by Jangula that “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2618, 2010” pass third reading.
Carried
11.00 COUNCIL MEMBER ROUNDTABLE
Councillor Leonard outlined her attendance at the Grand Opening of the Ucluelet Library and Community Centre
Councillor Hillian outlined his attendance at the following events:
- Senior’s Games Kick-off
- Lake Trail Neighbourhood Day
Councillor Theos outlined his attendance at the following events:
- CV Water Committee meeting
- Lake Trail Neighbourhood Day
Mayor Phelps outlined his attendance at the following events:
- Senior’s Games Kick-off
- CV Water Supply Governance meeting
- Tour de Rock training session
- Weekly CAO meeting
- Courtenay Elementary Multi-Cultural Fashion Show
- Lions Club Spring Conference opening
- Lake Trail Neighbourhood Day
- ATV Club fundraiser for child with leukemia
- Memorial Service for Blair McKinnon
12.00 ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Jangula and seconded by Presley that the meeting now adjourn at 7:41 p.m.
Carried
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