CITY 'OF CAMPBELL RIVER

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1 CITY 'OF CAMPBELL RIVER COUNCIL MEETING, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2005 at 6:30 p.m. in the City of Campbell River Council Chambers, 301 St Ann's Road, Campbell River, BC PRESENT: Chair - Mayor L. Nash, Councillors: R. Grant, Wm. Matthews, M. Ostler, L. Ruehlen, D.D. Raines - City Manager, T. Stevens - Corporate Services Director, D. Bums - Municipal Services Director, A. Linder - Community Services Director, A. Maas - Finance Manager, L. Lloyd - Executive Assistant, P. Stanton - Planning Services Manager, R. Harley - Bylaw Enforcement/ Property Services Manager, T. Massee - Airport Manager, R. Neufeld - Engineering Services Manager, W.T. Halstead - City Clerk. IN-CAMERA BUSINESS: Ostler/Matthews: "THAT Council move In-Camera under the authority of Section 90 (1) (c), (e), 0), (k), of the Community Charter. " Council recessed at 6:30 p.m. and resumed at 7:30 p.m. following the In-Camera business. 1. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS: Patrick Marshall spoke on behalf of the Campbell River HostCity Committee for the Fly Fishing Canada, 3rd National Championships and Conservation Symposium requesting financial contributions for the event. Development Variance Permit for 160 5th Avenue. Mayor Nash declared a conflict of interest as an adjacent property owner and left the meeting at 7:50 p.m. Ann Heppner spoke in opposition to the Development Variance Permit for 160 5th Avenue. She explained that the storm sewer which has backed up into her basement is a problem. She cited the Official Community Plan greenbelt designation for the area as a reason not to approve the subdivision. She also explained that the request for relaxation of the rear yard is extreme. Mavis Smeal of 150 5th Avenue referred to the minutes of the neighbourhood meeting and her concern with the storm water. She explained that the runoff directed to 5th Avenue will result in debris on her driveway and the construction runoff will likely drain debris. She requested that the City place covenants requiring connection to storm sewer when it becomes available and a six foot fence along the east side if shrubs are removed from the Nash property. Mayor Nash returned to the meeting at 7:55 p.m.

2 Regular Council Meeting Minutes - Monday. September 12, 2005 Page 2 1. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS: (c) Jim Elliott presented the letter on behalf of the Quinsam Heights Citizens Group expressing concern regarding the Spruce Street- Treelane Road Connector. Councillor Ashley arrived at the meeting at 8:00 p.m. (d) Rich Stephens, Highland Engineering, spoke on behalf of Jorden Cook Associates regarding Discovery Bay (Merrill & Ring) Official Community Plan Amendment. 2. STAFF REPORTS: A. City Manager: City Manager's Executive Assistant's August 11, 2005 Report regarding Visual Identity & Logo Use Policy Grant/Ostler: "THAT Council adopt the Visual Identity & Logo Use Policy; AND THAT Council receive the City of Campbell River Administrative Policy revised Section 13.8 Logo/Coat of Arms for information; AND FINALLY THAT Council amend City of Campbell River Council Policy, Section Logo; as attached to the City Manager's Executive Assistant's August 11, 2005 Report. " B. Corporate Services Division: Finance Manager's September 6, 2005 Report regarding Parcel Tax Review Panel Matthews/Grant: "THAT Council establish November 22, :00 a.m. as the date and time for the first sitting of the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel for Local Improvement purposes; AND THAT Council establish February 21, :00 a.m. as the date and time for the first sitting of the Parcel Tax Roll review panel for water and sewer and storm water Parcel Tax purposes. " Bylaw Enforcement/Property Services Manager's September Report regarding Standards for Home Inspectors Ashley/Ostler: "THAT Council advise the Provincial Government that, in order to protect homeowners, the City wishes to see prescribed levels of training, education and licencing of home inspectors. " Bylaw Enforcement/Property Services Manager left the meeting at

3 Regular Council Meeting Minutes - Monday, September 12, 2005 Page 3 8:35 p.m. C. Community Services Division: Community Services Director's August 24, 2005 Report regarding Non-Resident Fee for Electoral Areas D & H Matthews/Ashley: "THAT the non-resident fee for Electoral Areas D & H be waived for 2005 based on the August 22, 2005 correspondence from Ms. Debra Oakman, Manager, Financial Services regarding grant-in-aid to support recreation services in the Campbell River Area. " Parks and Recreation Manager's September 7, 2005 Report regarding Grant-in-Aid Request for the Campbell River Branch of the Canadian Diabetes Association Ruehlen/Ashley: "THAT Council approve the grant-in-aid request from the Campbell River Branch of the Canadian Diabetes Association for up to $311 (50% of the total rental charges) to rent the Sportsplex for their annual Chinese Auction. " D. Municipal Services Division: Airport Manager's August 19, 2005 Report regarding Airport Activity Grant/Ostler: "THAT the Airport Manager's August 19, 2005 Report regarding the nd quarter Airport Revenue be Airport Manager left the meeting at 8:39 p.m. 3. BYLAWS AND PERMITS: Council Expenses Bylaw No. 3184, Matthews/Ashley: "THAT Council Expenses Bylaw No. 3184, 2005 be adopted. " Planner Buck's September 8, 2005 Report regarding Development Variance Permit th Ave. Mayor Nash declared a conflict of interest as an adjacent property owner and left the meeting at 8:40 p.m Ruehlen/Ashley: "THAT Council not approve development variance permit DVP for 160 5th Avenue: To vary Section 29.5 of Zoning Bylaw 2700, 1998 to reduce the minimum required rear yard from 7 metres to 4.5 metres for the existing dwelling on proposed Lot A, and to reduce the minimum required rear yard from 7 metres to 2.4 metres for proposed Lot B;

4 Regular Council Meeting Minutes - Monday, September 12, 2005 Page 4 and to vary Section 8.1 of Subdivision Bylaw 1340, 1983 to permit a minimum building envelope 12 metres wide and 9 metres deep. " Mayor Nash returned to the meeting at 9:05 p.m. (c) Planner Fitch's September 7, 2005 Report regarding Discovery Bay (Merrill & Ring) - OCP Amendment Ruehlen/Grant: "THAT Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3180, 2005 (Discovery Bay) to amend the OCP designation of the subject lands from Heavy and Water Based Industrial and Greenways, to Country Residential and Greenways and to amend the text of Appendix L: Discovery Bay Conceptual Development Plan, receive 1st and 2nd reading and proceed to public hearing. " 4. CORRESPONDENCE Items of correspondence for Council consideration b) (c) d) Grant/Ostler: "THAT the August 24, 2005 correspondence from Terasen Gas regarding the upcoming BC Utilities Commission proceedings regarding the purchase of the Terasen group of companies by Kinder Morgan Inc. be Grant/Ostler: "THAT the August 31, 2005 correspondence from Ken Stone, President, Campbell River Cricket Club in support of the preservation of the Sybil Andrews Cottage be Grant/Ostler: "THAT the August 24, 2005 correspondence from NVI Mining Ltd. announcing the successful bid to host the 2006 Provincial Mine Rescue Competition and inviting Mayor Nash and any delegates to visit the Myra Falls Mining Operation be Grant/Ostler: "THAT the August 23, 2005 correspondence from Rod Visser, Host Committee for Fly Fishing Canada's 3rd National Championships and Conservation Symposium being held in Campbell River, requesting a Council contribution of $5,000 as a title contributor for the Awards Presentations, and a $4, 000 contribution on behalf of Tourism Campbell River and Region be Ruehlen/Matthews: "THAT Council approve a grant-in-aid to Campbell River HostCity Committee for Fly Fishing Canada's 3rd National Championships and Conservation Symposium in the amount of $5, 000 from contingency as a title contributor for the Awards Presentations. " Ruehlen/Ostler: "THAT staff negotiate the use of public transit for

5 Regular Council Meeting Minutes - Monday, September 12, 2005 Page 5 the Fly Fishing Symposium at no additional cost. " (e) (f) g) Grant/Ostler: "THAT the August 12, 2005 correspondence from G. (Wynne) Powell Chair of the Provincial Health Services Authority regarding research in health care be Grant/Ostler: "THAT the August 31, 2005 correspondence from Richard Cronk, Chair, Campbell River Terry Fox Run inviting elected officials to participate in the Silver Anniversary of the Terry Fox Run on Sunday, September 18th, 2005 be Grant/Ostler: "THAT the following correspondence received requesting the Tyee Resort and Marina be allowed to remain on Tyee Spit: -August 22, 2005 from Donna and Bernie Barber, Phoenix, Arizona; -August 22, 2005 from Miriam MacKay; -September 1, 2005 from Cecil Mills; -August 27, 2005 from Everett & Carol Beich be Grant/Ostler: "THAT the City Clerk's September 8, 2005 reply letter to Tyee Resort and Marina residents be received" 5. MAYOR'S REPORTS: Media Release - September 12, City, Province and Band Agree to Terms of the Six-Acre Site. Ashley/Matthews: "THAT the Media Release - September 12, 2005 City, Province and Band Agree to Terms of the Six-Acre Site be 6. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS: 7. MINUTES: August 22, 2005 Council Minutes. Ruehlen/Ashley: "THAT the August 22, 2005 Council Minutes be adopted. " 8. OTHER MINUTES: August 17, 2005 Development Liaison Group Minutes. Grant/Ashley: "THAT the August 17, 2005 Development Liaison Group Minutes be RRIED August 15, 2005 Audit, Finance and Personnel Committee Minutes OstlerlMatthews: "THAT the August 15, 2005 Audit, Finance and Personnel Committee Minutes be

6 Regular Council Meeting Minutes - Monday, September 12, 2005 Page 6 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Ruehlen/Ashley: "THAT staff review the request of the Quinsam Heights Citizens Group regarding Spruce Street-Treelane Road Connector and bring back an options report in consultation with the neighbourhood. " 10. NEW BUSINESS: 11. INFORMATION: Information items presented to Council b) Grant/Ostler: "THAT the July, 2005 correspondence from Gord Robson, Crystal Meth Task Force Strategies Society regarding the Crystal Meth situation in communities be Ashley/Ruehlen: "THAT the DVD from Gord Robson, Crystal Meth Task Force Strategies Society titled "Life or Meth: A Community Takes Action" be forwarded to the Alcohol and Drug Committee for review and action. " Grant/Ostler: "THAT the Campbell River Visitor Information Centre Visitor Analysis be (c) Grant/Ostler: "THAT the September 1, 2005 correspondence from British Columbia Transmission announcing that they are a sponsor of the 2005 UBCM convention be 12. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting recessed at 9:20 p.m. and reconvened at 9:40 p.m. following the conclusion of the In-Camera business Grant/Ostler: "THAT the meeting adjourn. " The meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m. PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD: W.T. Halstead CITY CLERK