May 3, 2010 Council Meeting Minutes
Minutes of a Regular Council Meeting held in the City Hall Council Chambers, Courtenay B.C., on Monday, May 3, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.
Attending:
Mayor: G. T. Phelps
Councillors: J. K. Ambler
D. A. Hillian
L. V. Jangula
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
G. MacKay, Senior Planner
The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m.
1.00 MINUTES
Moved by Jangula and seconded by Theos that the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held April 19, 2010 and Committee of the Whole minutes of April 26, 2010 be adopted.
Carried
2.00 INTRODUCTION OF LATE ITEMS
3.00 DELEGATIONS
1. Representatives from St. Joseph’s Health Coalition re: Acute care delivery
Marlene Louch, Tammy Hudson, Linda Jackman, and Kim Foreman representing the St. Joseph’s Health Coalition made a presentation regarding the planned changes to acute care delivery at St. Joseph’s hospital. They requested that Council contact the administration and Board of St. Joseph’s as well as VIHA and the Ministry of Health regarding this issue.
2. Coal Watch Comox Valley re: Raven Underground Coal Mine
Campbell Connor representing Coal Watch Comox Valley made a presentation regarding the proposed Raven Underground Coal Mine. He requested that Council request the BC government institute a comprehensive and independent mapping and modeling of the aquifers in the area and request that the federal government conduct an independent environmental assessment.
4.00 COMMITTEE/STAFF REPORTS
Accessibility Playground Concept
Moved by Theos and seconded by Hillian that the concept plan from the Director of Community Services for the proposed Accessible Playground to be located at the south end of the Courtenay Riverway on Mansfield Drive be approved.
Carried
Backyard Chickens
Moved by Hillian and seconded by Ambler that Council authorize staff to include the attached survey in the 2010 tax notices on the keeping of backyard chickens on single family residential lots within the City of Courtenay.
Carried with Councillor Jangula opposed
Development Variance Permit No. 1006 2080 Cliffe Ave
Moved by Ambler and seconded by Theos that notice be given to the adjacent property owners of proposed Development Variance Permit No. 1006 as outlined below, and that the application be returned to Council on May 17, 2010; and
That subject to public input, Development Variance Permit No. 1006, to vary Sections 8.14.3 and 8.14.6 of the City of Courtenay Zoning Bylaw No. 2500, 2007, being firstly, the frontage of a lot and secondly, the height of a building, for the property legally described as Remainder of Lot 2, Comox District, Plan 15512 (2080 Cliffe Avenue), be issued to Bazett Aerial Imaging Ltd. subject to the following conditions:
a. The variance is to preserve the right to a building height of 18.0m geodetic on the remainder of Lot 2, Comox District,
Plan 15512;
b. The variance is to reduce the road frontage from 21.18m to 0.0m;
c. Development must be in conformance with the plans contained in Attachment No. 2.
Carried
19th Street Road Closure
Moved by Ambler and seconded by Theos that Council approve the closure of a portion of 19th Street adjacent to Cliffe Avenue;
That “Road Closure Bylaw No. 2621, 2010” proceed to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd reading; and
That Council approve the disposition of the closed road 73.3 square metres in size with a value of $23,670.00 legally described as Part of Section 68, dedicated as road at the Victoria Land Title Office by Plan 2447, Comox District, which is shown outlined in bold black on the reference plan prepared by M. R. Kuss, B.C.L.S. on the 29th day of March 2010, a reduced copy of which is attached to this report as Schedule “A” to Dekan Enterprises Ltd., (Inc. No. 170306), in exchange for land along the Cliffe Avenue with a value of $23,670.00 legally described as Part of Lot 1, Section 68, Comox District, Plan 10008 as shown on the plan attached to this report as Schedule “B”.
Carried
5.00 REPORT AND CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION
Heritage Minutes
Moved by Jangula and seconded by Theos that the Heritage Advisory Commission minutes of Jan 13, 2010 be received for information.
Carried
The meeting recessed at 4:58 p.m. to conduct the Public Hearing in relation to Bylaw 2605 and Bylaw 2622.
The meeting reconvened at 5:15 p.m.
6.00 RESOLUTIONS OF COUNCIL
Incamera Meeting
Moved by Jangula and seconded by Theos 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 May 3, 2010 at the conclusion of the Regular Council Meeting.
Carried
Councillor Hillian Bus Shelters
Moved by Hillian and seconded by Theos that
WHEREAS public transit services provide mobility access to people who, by choice or necessity, travel without reliance on a personal vehicle; and
WHEREAS the City of Courtenay Official Community Plan (OCP) includes as a goal the “development of a transportation system that provides choices for different modes of travel including vehicle, transit, pedestrian, cycling and people with mobility impairments”; and
WHEREAS the OCP Vision and Strategy states that “the City will continue development of a transit system throughout the City and Comox Valley”; and
WHEREAS an effective public transit system implies increased transit ridership, with resulting benefits related to traffic congestion, air quality, business patronage and community accessibility; and
WHEREAS the lack of adequate bus shelters in the City of Courtenay acts as a disincentive to transit ridership and compromises the health, well-being and dignity of citizens who depend on public transit, particularly those who are vulnerable du4 to age or ability;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that:
· the City of Courtenay immediately strike a task force to develop an action plan to address the lack of adequate bus
shelters;
· the plan include innovative elements such as an approach to business and community organizations to participate
in an “adopt a bus shelter program”;
· the experiences of other urban communities be researched to identify design elements that prevent or discourage
vandalism;
· the use of gambling and gas tax revenues be considered as a source of funding if required;
· the task force include a Council representative, to be appointed by the Mayor and serve as chair, staff
representatives, as appointed by the Administrator, and citizen representation as selected from interested
applicants by the Council and staff appointees; and
· the task force be given a mandate to report back with an action plan within four months, and periodically as progress is
made towards the goal of, at minimum, having bus shelters in place at key transit exchanges such as the museum,
Driftwood Mall and Superstore locations by November 1, 2010.
Carried
Councillor Hillian Recording Negative Votes
Moved by Hillian and seconded by Theos that
WHEREAS municipal government accountability requires an informed electorate; and
WHEREAS in informed electorate requires that municipal government operate, to the extent possible, in an open and transparent manner; and
WHEREAS the citizens of Courtenay have an interest in how their elected representatives vote on particular issues, and in having ease of access to that information;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Courtenay adopt as practice the recording in Council meeting minutes of the names of opposition votes.
Carried
9.00 NEW BUSINESS
Councillor Hillian requested that Council waive the resolution notice requirement pursuant to section 21 of the Procedure Bylaw to allow consideration of a proposed resolution relating to St. Joseph’s hospital. Councillors Jangula and Theos were opposed to waiving the notice requirement.
Waive Notice Requirement
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Moved by Jangula and seconded by Ambler that Council waive the notice requirement pursuant to section 21 of the Procedure Bylaw to allow for consideration of a proposed resolution by Councillor Jangula.
Carried unanimously
Moved by Jangula and seconded by Theos that Council seek further clarification and information from St. Joseph’s Hospital and VIHA concerning funding and plans for acute care delivery.
Carried
10.00 BYLAWS
Bylaw No. 2621 Road Closure
Moved by Jangula and seconded by Theos that “Road Closure Bylaw No. 2621, 2010” pass first, second and third reading.
Carried
Bylaw No. 2623 2010-2014 Financial Plan
Moved by Jangula and seconded by Ambler that “City of Courtenay 2010-2014 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 2623, 2010” pass first, second and third reading.
Carried
Bylaw No. 2624 Tax Rates
Moved by Jangula and seconded by Theos that “City of Courtenay Tax Rates Bylaw No. 2624, 2010” pass first, second and third reading.
Carried
Bylaw No. 2613 Zoning Amendment
Moved by Theos and seconded by Jangula that “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2613, 2010” be finally passed and adopted.
Carried
Bylaw No. 2615 OCP Amendment
Moved by Jangula and seconded by Ambler that “Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2615, 2010” be finally passed and adopted.
Carried
Bylaw No. 2616 Zoning Amendment
Moved by Hillian and seconded by Ambler that “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2616, 2010” be finally passed and adopted.
Carried with Councillors Jangula and Theos opposed
Bylaw No. 2617 Zoning Amendment
Moved by Hillian and seconded by Ambler that “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2617, 2010” be finally passed and adopted.
Carried
Bylaw No. 2618 Zoning Amendment
Moved by Ambler and seconded by Jangula that “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2618, 2010” be finally passed and adopted.
Carried
Bylaw No. 2605 OCP Amendment
Moved by Hillian and seconded by Theos that “Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2605, 2010” pass third reading.
Carried
Bylaw No. 2622 Zoning Amendment
Moved by Theos and seconded by Hillian that “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2622, 2010” pass third reading.
Carried
11.00 COUNCIL MEMBER ROUNDTABLE
Councillor Jangula reviewed his attendance at Regional District meetings, and reviewed plans for a fundraiser to support Cumberland Councillor Leslie Baird and raise funds for cancer research, to be held during Empire Days in Cumberland.
Councillor Jangula expressed concerns regarding the Climate Change study being conducted for Comox Lake.
Councillor Ambler announced the birth of his new granddaughter “Maple Rose”, and mentioned that he will be attending the Comox Valley Newcomers meeting next Monday.
Councillor Hillian outlined his attendance at the following events:
Ø Parcel Tax Review Panel
Ø Puntledge River Restoration Society meeting
Ø Battle of the Atlantic commemorative ceremony
Councillor Theos outlined his attendance at the following events:
Ø Parcel Tax Review Panel
Ø CV Water Supply Commission meeting
Mayor Phelps outlined his attendance at the following events:
Ø St. Joseph’s Hospital Town Hall meeting
Ø Earth Day celebrations
Ø Meeting regarding the motorcycle ride for prostate cancer
Ø Regional District meetings
Ø Day of mourning – NAOSH week
Ø Surgenor Breweries 1st Anniversary
Ø Ladies of the Royal Purple flag raising
Ø Comox Valley Snow to Surf race
Ø Lawn Bowling Opening Ceremony and Lunch
12.00 ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Jangula and seconded by Theos that the meeting now adjourn at 6:10 p.m.
Carried
CERTIFIED CORRECT
Manager of Corporate Administration
Adopted this 10th day of May, 2010
Mayor
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