COUNCIL MINUTES CITY OF CAMPBELL, RIVER 1. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS:

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1 CITY OF CAMPBELL, RIVER COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING, MONDAY, DECEMBER 04, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. in the City of Campbell River Council Chambers, 301 St Ann's Road, Campbell River, BC PRESENT: Chair - Mayor R. McDonell, Councillors: A. Adams, R. Grant, M. Ostler, L. Ruehlen, Z. Stewart, M. Storry, D.D. Raines - City Manager, T. Stevens - Corporate Services Director, J. MacKay - Director of Operations, R. Neufeld - Engineering Services Manager, R. Harley - Bylaw Enforcement/Property Services Manager, P. Stanton - Planning Services Manager, L. Samson - Fire Chief, L. Stright - R.C.M.P. Inspector, W.T. Halstead - City Clerk IN-CAMERA BUSINESS: Ostler/Stewart: "THAT Council move In-Camera under the authority of Section 90 (1) (d), (e), (i) of the Community Charter. " Councillor Ruehlen Opposed. The Council meeting recessed at 6:00 p.m. and reconvened at 7:30 p.m. 1. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS: Sian Thomson, Executive Director, Island JADE Society requested Council support the community based advocacy services for people in crisis, disabled and the poor. She requested the Mayor and Council to step forward, to work towards a shared vision for the future of vulnerable citizens of Campbell River by taking the following steps: 1)To make a formal proclamation that the City supports the mission and work of Island JADE Society. 2)To pressure the provincial government to raise the minimum wage to ten dollars an hour so that anyone working full time and full year is above the poverty line, and to raise the welfare rates by fifty percent so they are adequate for basic survival. 3)To provide a liaison to work with JADE as a way to have input and stay informed about the state of poverty, suffering, and neglect in the community. 4)To have a link to their site on the City's webpage. 5)To provide an annual grant in the amount of twelve thousand dollars to address the shortfalls in funding. (b) (c) (d) Richard Stephens, Highland Engineering spoke in support of the Zoning Amendment - South Dogwood Street, South Alder and Erickson Road. Richard Stephens, Highland Engineering spoke in support of the Rezoning of 801 Hilchey Road. Councillor Grant declared a conflict of interest as a member of the

2 Regular Council Meeting Minutes - Monday, December 04, 2006 Page 2 Eagles Club and left the meeting at 8:03 p.m. Gary Ramm, Chairman, Fraternal Order of Eagles spoke in support of Major Development Permit and Variance - Eagles Hall. Councillor Grant returned to the meeting at 8:05 p.m. 2. STAFF REPORTS: A. ADMINISTRATION RCMP Inspector Stright's November 15, 2006 Report regarding Crime Statistics for the 3rd Quarter of Stewart/Grant: "THAT RCMP Inspector Stright's November 15, 2006 Report regarding Crime Statistics for the 3rd Quarter of 2006 be received. " Inspector Stright left the meeting at 8:20 p. B. CORPORATE SERVICES DIVISION Corporate Services Director's November 16, 2006 Report regarding Rivercorp Contract Interim Extension Stewart/Storry: "THAT the contract between the City of Campbell River and Rivercorp be extended to June 30, " (b) Bylaw Enforcement/Property Services Manager's November 8, 2006 Report regarding hedge height restrictions Ruehlen/Adams: "THAT Council receive the Bylaw Enforcement/Property Services Manager's November 8, 2006 Report regarding hedge height restrictions as information. " C. OPERATIONS DIVISION Director of Operation's December 4, 2006 Report regarding Winter Storms of November 25/26 and November 29/30, Ruehlen/Grant: "THAT the report from the Director of Operations regarding the winter storms that occurred on November 25th and 26th and November 29th and 30th be received. " 3. BYLAWS AND PERMITS: Audit, Finance & Personnel Committee's November 20, 2006 Report regarding Council Expenses Bylaw Grant/Adams: "THAT Council amend the per diem section of the Council Expenses Bylaw to provide greater clarity in the partial day rates. "

3 Regular Council Meeting Minutes - Monday, December 04, 2006 Page BYLAWS AND PERMITS: Grant/Adams: "THAT the Council Expenses Amendment Bylaw No. 3272, 2006 be given first three readings" (b) Bylaw Enforcement/Property Services Manager's November 23, 2006 Report regarding Animal Control Bylaw No. 3261, Adams/Ostler: "THAT the Animal Control Bylaw No. 3261, 2006 be given first, second and third readings. " R. Harley left the meeting at 8:50 p.m. c) Planning Services Manager's October 30, 2006 Report regarding Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3180, Stewart/Grant: "THAT 1st and 2nd Readings (Council Resolution No ) for Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3180, 2005 (Discovery Bay) be rescinded. " d) Planning Services Manager's November 24, 2006 Report regarding Planning Procedures Bylaw No. 3266, Ruehlen/Storry: "THAT the City of Campbell River Planning Procedures Bylaw No. 3266, 2006 be read a first, second and third time. " e) Planning Services Manager's November 27, 2006 Report regarding Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3260, South Dogwood Street/South Alder Street/Erickson Road Ruehlen/Adams: "THAT Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3260, South Dogwood Street/South Alder Street/Erickson Road be read a first and second time and be scheduled for Public Hearing. " f) Planner Buck's November 29, 2006 Report regarding Zoning Amendment and Official Community Plan Amendment for 166 Finch Road Stewart/Grant: "THAT Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3263, 2006 receive first and second readings and be scheduled. for Public Hearing. " Grant/Stewart: "THAT Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3264, 2006 receive first and second readings and be scheduled for Public Hearing. " g) Planner Fitch's November 28, 2006 Report regarding Rezoning of 801 Hilchey Road (in the Penfield West development) from R-1 to C Ruehlen/Adams: "THATBylaw No to rezone 801 Hilchey

4 Regular Council Meeting Minutes - Monday, December 04, 2006 Road from Residential 1 zone (R-1) to Commercial 2 zone (C-2), and to add a site-specific text amendment to the C-2 zone limiting the maximum commercial floor area to 2,750 square metres and the maximum single occupancy to 1,200 square metres, receive first and second readings and proceed to Public Hearing. " Page 4 (h) City Clerk's November 30, 2006 Report regarding TimberWest Lands Water and Sewer Extension Grant/Stewart: "THAT the Timber West Lands Water & Sewer Development Works Agreement Bylaw No. 3265, 2006 receive first, second and third readings. " Grant/Ruehlen: "THAT TimberWest Lands Water and Sanitary Sewer Local Area Service Bylaw No. 3273, 2006 receive first, second and third readings. " (i) Planner Fitch's November 29, 2006 Report regarding Major Development Permit for 346 Erickson Road Ostler/Stewart: "THAT Council approve Major Development Permit for 346 Erickson Road to permit the development of a 16-unit multifamily residential project. " (J) Planner Buck's November 29, 2006 Report regarding Major Development Permit and Variance for Eagles Hall th Ave Councillor Grant declared a conflict of interest as a member of the Eagles Club and left the meeting at 9:19 p.m. Stewart/Ruehlen: "THAT Council approve Major Development Permit , including an 80 stall parking variance and a 1 space loading zone variance, to permit the expansion of the Eagles Hall at th Avenue. " Councillor Grant returned to the meeting at 9:25 p.m. (k) Planner Buck's November 28, 2006 correspondence regarding Variance to Sign Bylaw for Freestanding Sign at Fountain Tire (1620 Tamarac St.) Ruehlen/Stewart:: "THAT Council approve Development Variance Permit to permit a freestanding sign at 1620 Tamarac Street that is metres in height with a sign area of square metres. " P. Stanton left the meeting at 9:35 p.m. (l) City Engineer and City Clerk's November 29, 2006 Report regarding Water Regulations Bylaw and User Fees and Charges

5 Regular Council Meeting Minutes - Monday, December 04, 2006 Page 5 Bylaw Adams/Grant: "THAT Water Regulations Bylaw No. 3216, 2006 be given first, second and third readings. " Adams/Grant: "THAT User Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 3271, 2006 be given f rst, second and third readings. " 4. CORRESPONDENCE Items of correspondence for council consideration Ruehlen/Grant: "THAT the November 15, 2006 correspondence from the Honourable Olga Ilich, Minister of Labour and Citizens' Services regarding payment of the 2006 grants-in-lieu of taxes for provincially owned properties be received. " (b) Ruehlen/Grant. "THAT the November 16, 2006 correspondence from The Honourable Carole Taylor, Minister of Finance regarding increased property tax grants from provincial Crown corporations be received. " (c) Ruehlen/Grant: "THAT the November 17, 2006 correspondence from Howard Waldner, President and Chief Executive Officer, Vancouver Island Health Authority thanking the City of Campbell River Mayor and Council for their support in facilitating the development of a new residential care facility located at th avenue in Campbell River be received. " (d) Ruehlen/Grant.: "THAT the November 17, 2006 correspondence and petition from Althea Vermaas requesting banning the sale to and use of fireworks by the general public, limiting fireworks to organized, approved community celebration such as Canada Day and New Year's be received. " 5. MAYOR'S REPORTS: Mayor McDonell's December 4, 2006 Report regarding appointments to the Regional District Comox-Strathcona Board Ruehlen/Grant: "THAT Councillors Ruehlen, Stewart, Storry and Adams be appointed as alternates to the Regional District Comox- Strathcona Board and be selected as required in the order in which they appear in this resolution. " (b) City Clerk's December 4, 2006 Report regarding 2007 Council meeting schedule Adams/Ostler: "THAT Council adopt the 2007 Council meeting schedule. "

6 Regular Council Meeting Minutes - Monday, December 04, 2006 Page 6 6. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS: Environmental Coordinator's November 2, 2006 Report regarding the Environmental Advisory Commission Recommendations on Open Burning (i) Grant/Stewart: "THAT Council increase the City's role in the regulation of wood heating appliances and that a public education program be enhanced around proper wood burning practices; AND THAT Council ban backyard burning (excluding BBQ or campfires), but only once an appropriate alternative program for disposal of yard waste has been initiated; " Storry/Adams: "THAT Resolution # be amended by deleting "AND THAT Council ban backyard burning (excluding BBQ or campfires), but only once an appropriate alternative program for disposal of yard waste has been initiated; " and substitute with "AND THAT the City initiate an alternate program for yard waste disposal. " Mayor McDonell and Councillor Ostler Opposed Adams/Storry: "THAT resolution # be amended by adding "direct staff to" in the first line after "Council". " Mayor McDonell Opposed. "Question was called on the motion as amended. " Grant/Adams: "THAT the Environmental Advisory Commission, with the appropriate staff, undertake a study regarding land development burns and make a recommendation to Council. " (ii) Grant/Stewart: "THAT the September 26 and October 26, 2006 Environmental Advisory Commission Minutes be received " ' - - ', Der- i 07-daw! (b) Environmental Coordinator's November 29, 2006 Report regarding Recycling Programs (i) Ostler/Adams: "THAT the City take a more active role in yard waste disposal and recycling. " (ii) OstlerlAdams: "THAT the City, in cooperation with the Regional District of Cornox-Strathcona, establish a formal public education program related to yard waste and recycling opportunities within the community. " (iii) Ostler/Grant: "THAT the November 23, 2006 Environmental Commission meeting minutes be received. " (c) November 28, 2006 Committee of the Whole Minutes Grant/Stewart: "THAT the November 28, 2006 Committee of the

7 Regular Council Meeting Minutes - Monday, December 04, 2006 Page 7 Whole Minutes be adopted. " Committee of the Whole Recommendations for Council consideration: (i) Adams/Stewart. "THAT the Development Cost Charges proposal be referred to a Public Open House. " (ii) Stewart/Adams: "THAT Council adopt the Strategic Parks Plan in principle. " 7. MINUTES: R. Neufeld left the meeting at 10:40 p.m. November 20, 2006 Council Minutes. Grant/Stewart: "THAT the November 20, 2006 Council Minutes be adopted. " 8. OTHER MINUTES: November 1, 2006 Seniors' Advisory Commission Minutes. Ostler/Stewart. "THAT the November 1, 2006 Seniors'Advisory Commission Minutes be received. " (b) November 22, 2006 Campbell River Access Awareness Committee Minutes Ruehlen/Adams: "THAT the November 22, 2006 Campbell River Access Awareness Committee Minutes be received. " 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 10. NEW BUSINESS: It. INFORMATION: Information items presented to Council. ARRIED Ruehlen/Adams: "THAT the November 10, 2006 correspondence from Retail BC, Canadian Taxpayers Federation and Canadian Plastics Industry Association regarding the Union ofbc Municipalities resolution to tax plastic shopping bags be received. " b) Ruehlen/Adams: "THAT the November 17, 2006 correspondence from the Union of BC Municipalities regarding 2006 Integrated Emergency Planning Grant application be received. " 12. ADJOURNMENT: ARRIED Stewart/Ruehlen: "THAT the meeting adjourn"

8 Regular Council Meeting Minutes - Monday, December 04, 2006 Page ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 10:42 p.m. Mayor R. MeDonell CHAIR W.T. Halstead CITY CLERK