TOWN OF SMITHERS. Mayor Bachrach called the meeting to order (7:33 p.m.).

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1 TOWN OF SMITHERS MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 1027 ALDOUS STREET, SMITHERS, B.C. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2013, AT 7:30 PM Council Present: Taylor Bachrach, Mayor Norm Adomeit, Councillor Mark Bandstra, Councillor Phil Brienesse, Councillor Bill Goodacre, Councillor Charlie Northrup, Councillor Frank Wray, Councillor. Staff Present: Deborah Sargent, Chief Administrative Officer Susan Bassett, Director of Corporate Services Mark Allen, Director of Development Services Andrew Hillaby, Director of Recreation, Parks and Culture Keith Stecko, Fire Chief Rob Blackburn, Airport Manager Penny Goodacre, Recording Secretary. Staff Excused: Leslie Ford, Director of Finance Wilf Taekema, Director of Works and Operations. Media Present: A. Owen, The Peak; and R. Jensen, The Interior News. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Bachrach called the meeting to order (7:33 p.m.) APPROVAL OF AGENDA (including Supplemental Items) APPROVAL OF AGENDA Adomeit/Wray THAT Council approves the agenda STRATEGIC PRIORITIES Standing item dated July 19, 2013, was presented. 2. PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARING FOR BYLAW Mayor Bachrach opened the Public Hearing for "Bylaw No Town of Smithers Zoning Bylaw No Amendment No " (Central Park) at 7:34 p.m. The purpose of the bylaw is to create a new zone P4 (Public Amenity) for Central Park. There were no written submissions received. Mayor Bachrach called a first time for submissions. Page 1 of 15

2 2.1 cont d Mayor Bachrach called a second time for submissions. Liz Murdoch, 3852 Seventh Avenue: L. Murdoch requested clarification for the definition of "to permit some commercial interest". Staff clarified by reading the list of proposed permitted uses in the P-4 zone. Mayor Bachrach called a third and final time for submissions, and receiving none, closed the Public Hearing for Bylaw No at 7:43 p.m. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3.1 REGULAR - AUG Adomeit/Northrup THAT the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held August 27, 2013, be adopted. 3.2 COW - SEPT Wray/Bandstra THAT the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held September 3, 2013 (Positive Living North - Homelessness), be adopted. 4. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES 4.1 ITEMS MADE PUBLIC Report ADM dated September 4, 2013, from D. Sargent, Chief Administrative Officer, recommending no items be made public from the Special (In-Camera) Meeting held August 13, 2013, was presented ( ). 4.2 ITEM RED THE AGENCY - REG JULY 23 Red the Agency's presentation of the Airport Marketing Plan was presented Northrup/Wray THAT Council select Logo #2. OPPOSED: COUNCILLORS ADOMEIT, BRIENESSE, GOODACRE, WRAY, AND MAYOR BACHRACH. DEFEATED. Page 2 of 15

3 4.2 cont d Wray/Adomeit THAT Council keep the current logo for the Airport. OPPOSED: COUNCILLORS BANDSTRA, BRIENESSE, NORTHRUP, WRAY, AND MAYOR BACHRACH. DEFEATED Brienesse/Wray THAT Council schedule a Committee of the Whole meeting with Red the Agency to discuss options for adjusting the three logos presented. 5. PETITIONS AND DELEGATIONS CANADA WINTER GAMES A. Everett, Chair, 2015 Canada Winter Games, provided an update on the 2015 Canada Winter Games being held in Prince George February 13 to March 1, He presented Council with lapel pins. The vision for the 2015 Canada Winter Games (Games) is Together, we ll write a northern story of spirit and passion inspiring unique and magical experiences for all Canadians. The mission for the Games is To design and create the best Canada Games experience that our region, people and resources can deliver leaving lasting memories and sustainable legacies for our sport and broader communities. The Games core values include: accountability, collaboration, fun, inclusiveness, integrity, respect, and transparency. The Canada Games are held every 2 years and alternate between Summer and Winter Games. The Games are one of Canada s largest multi-sport events and a major stepping stone for young athletes towards international competition and the Olympics. The City of Prince George has been working on the games since the bid was announced in September There will be 19 official sports, 20+ games sport and non-sport venues, 18 days of games activities, 15,000 visitors to Prince George and the region, with an economic impact between $70 and $90 Million during the Games. As well as preparing to host the Games, there has been a lot of planning for the Games Cultural Festival, which includes live entertainment, concerts, etc. The Games are seeking a large group of volunteers to help make the event a success. Page 3 of 15

4 Regional participation in the Games will include the following: a) Games Ambassador s Group: Elected Officials across Northern BC; b) Hosting a Torch Relay Stop & Celebration Event; c) Identifying Local Artisans, Performers & Cultural Opportunities; d) Hosting a Special Reception during the Games; e) Promotional Opportunities on Northern BC Street during the Games; f) Regional Celebration Programming in Games Village; g) Athlete Approved Advisory Group; and h) Media Opportunities (local, regional, provincial, and national coverage). 5.2 CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY K. Medhurst, Canadian Cancer Society, provided an update on the public policy priorities of the Canadian Cancer Society and sought support for the implementation of an Outdoor Tobacco Bylaw and Radon awareness. Radon Gas Radon gas is a colourless and odourless gas. It is a known carcinogen and is the second leading cause of lung cancer. Radon can be found all over Canada. Some amount of radon is found in every home, but levels will vary from one house to another. It s impossible to know how much radon there is in your home unless you test for it (radon concentrations are 200Bq/m3 or less). Local governments can support radon awareness and mitigation by: a) testing civic facilities for radon; b) displaying/selling test kit and information in service centre and/or building permit department for the purpose of raising awareness among homeowners; c) distributing information to all homeowners, by including with a utility tax notice or property tax notice; d) supporting dissemination of information to staff through workplace meetings; e) supporting dissemination of information to residents through local information events; and f) test municipal water supply for radon. Tobacco Use Second hand smoke exposure has the following health impacts on children: a) are 50% more likely to suffer lung and breathing problems; b) greater impacts than adults due to developing immune and respiratory systems; and c) have an increased risk of developing asthma later in life. Second hand smoke exposure has the following health impacts on adults: a) linked to up to 110 deaths among non-smokers in British Columbia each year; b) increased risk of lung cancer, heart disease, and/or respiratory problems; and c) damage to the respiratory system immediately after exposure. Page 4 of 15

5 6. COUNCIL REPORTS Environmental impacts of tobacco use include: a) outdoor concentrations of tobacco smoke can be as high as indoors; b) increased risk of forest fires; c) cigarette filters trap carcinogenic toxins that can leach into soil and waterways affecting wildlife; takes 15 years to completely breakdown; and d) accidental ingestion of toxic litter by children in parks and playgrounds is a major concern. It is estimated three-quarters of a billion kilograms of cigarette butts end up dropped on the ground every year worldwide. Economic impacts of tobacco use include: a) tobacco use kills more than 6,000 British Columbians each year; b) tobacco use costs the British Columbian economy $2.3 billion annually; and c) tobacco related litter can outnumber other types of litter by as much as 3 times. Smoking bans in public places are the most effective means for reducing exposure to second hand smoke and to reducing tobacco use in our community. Smoke free outdoor public places would provide the following benefits: a) increase motivation for smokers to quit or cut back; b) models smoke-free living for children and youth, and denormalizes smoking behaviour; c) decreases tobacco related waste; and d) ensures healthy public outdoor spaces for all. In 2012, the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) convention passed a resolution to officially endorse Smoke Free Outdoor Public Places. Thirty (30) municipalities across British Columbia have taken a leadership role in implementing smoke-free outdoor public places bylaws. UBCM asked the Provincial Government to consult with industry and implement legislation banning tobacco smoking in customer service patios of restaurants, in bars and pubs; in parks; on playgrounds, on beaches; at public events; and at least 7.5 m from each of these locations; and at least 7.5 m from doors, windows and air intakes of public buildings. Because scientific evidence has shown that the fine particulate matter in second-hand tobacco smoke generally does not dissipate until 7.5 m from its source. K. Medhurst encouraged Council to implement a strong and enforceable Outdoor Tobacco Bylaw COUNCILLOR ADOMEIT APC - AUG 22 The minutes of the Advisory Planning Commission meeting held August 22, 2013, were presented ( ). Page 5 of 15

6 6.2. COUNCILLOR BANDSTRA BANDSTRA REPORTS Councillor Bandstra advised that he attended the Committee of the Whole meeting regarding Homelessness COUNCILLOR BRIENESSE BRIENESSE REPORTS Councillor Brienesse reported that he attended the Committee of the Whole meeting regarding Homelessness COUNCILLOR GOODACRE GOODACRE REPORTS Councillor Goodacre advised Council that that there will be a public meeting September 26, 2013, at the Bulkley Lodge to discuss concerns regarding changes to the Adult Day Program, and advised that he attended the Access Smithers meeting COUNCILLOR NORTHRUP NORTHRUP REPORTS Councillor Northrup advised he attended the Committee of the Whole meeting regarding Homelessness COUNCILLOR WRAY None REPORT OF MAYOR BACHRACH MAYOR'S REPORT Report from Mayor Bachrach dated September 10, 2013, was presented ( ) BUSINESS FACADE IMPROVEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE - SEPT 5 Councillor Bandstra declared a conflict of interest, due to family member being an applicant, and left the Chambers (8:45 p.m.). The minutes of the Business Façade Improvement Advisory Committee held September 5, 2013, were presented. Page 6 of 15

7 6.7.2 cont d The Business Facade Improvement documentation: a) Program Guide; b) Terms of Reference; and c) Applications, was presented Wray/Brienesse THAT the following three projects receive $5,000 in grant money towards their facade improvement projects, the fourth receive $4,755 and the fifth project receive the remaining $245 in grant money: 7. STAFF REPORTS 7.1. STAFF (A) REPORTS /1180 Main Street (Salon 1180 and Barb's Bodacious Boutique) $5, Broadway Avenue (Paul's Bakery Ltd.) $ Main Street (The Sausage Factory) $5, First Avenue (Gone Hollywood Video) $4, First Avenue (Wedzinkwah Family Medicine Centre) $245 Councillor Bandstra returned to Chambers (8:49 p.m.) LET'S TALK BUDGET Report FIN dated August 19, 2013, from L. Ford, Director of Finance, regarding possible questions to ask at the Let's Talk Budget 2014 session, was presented ( ). Council directed Staff to select the forum questions QTRADE INVESTOR INC. Report FIN dated August 23, 2013, from L. Ford, Director of Finance, regarding Qtrade Investor Inc. was presented ( ) Brienesse/Bandstra THAT the Town of Smithers own and operate one or more accounts with Qtrade Investor Inc. ("Qtrade"); AND THAT all transactions for the Town of Smithers account(s) shall be effected and controlled with respect to settlement and all other matters pursuant to the terms and conditions of Qtrade's agreements, as specified within the Qtrade "Certified Resolution for Corporate Accounts" form; Page 7 of 15

8 7.1.2 cont d AND THAT one Senior Staff person and one Councillor be designated as "Trading Authorities" on behalf of the Town of Smithers for the purpose of opening and operating any accounts with Qtrade; and are authorized and empowered on behalf of the Town of Smithers to execute all necessary agreements, documents, instruments, transfers as required by Qtrade Wray/ THAT Motion # be amended by adding the words "AND THAT the Qtrade account be closed on September 30, 2014," MOTION LOST DUE TO LACK OF SECONDER Adomeit/Wray THAT Motion # be amended by adding the words "AND THAT the Qtrade account is revisited in September 2014". OPPOSED: COUNCILLORS DEFEATED BANDSTRA, BRIENESSE, GOODACRE, NORTHRUP, AND MAYOR BACHRACH. The main motion, not amended, was voted on with the final wording being as follows: THAT the Town of Smithers own and operate one or more accounts with Qtrade Investor Inc. ("Qtrade"); AND THAT all transactions for the Town of Smithers account(s) shall be effected and controlled with respect to settlement and all other matters pursuant to the terms and conditions of Qtrade's agreements, as specified within the Qtrade "Certified Resolution for Corporate Accounts" form; AND THAT one Senior Staff person and one Councillor be designated as "Trading Authorities" on behalf of the Town of Smithers for the purpose of opening and operating any accounts with Qtrade; and are authorized and empowered on behalf of the Town of Smithers to execute all necessary agreements, documents, instruments, transfers as required by Qtrade. OPPOSED: COUNCILLOR WRAY Wray/Bandstra THAT Council appoint Mayor Bachrach as the designated Trading Authority on behalf of the Town of Smithers. Page 8 of 15

9 7.1.2 cont d Adomeit/Bandstra THAT Council appoint L. Ford, Director of Finance, as the designated Trading Authority on behalf of the Town of Smithers AWARD OF EXCELLENCE Councillor Bandstra declared a conflict of interest, as he is related to an applicant, and left the Chambers at 9:05 p.m. Report DEV dated August 30, 2013, from A. Cseke, Planner, recommending recipients for the 2013 Award of Excellence, was presented ( ) Northrup/Wray THAT Council grants the Award of Excellence in the residential category to the SAFER Home located at 3231 Turner Way; AND THAT Council grants the Award of Excellence in the Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional category to the medical office restoration located at 3731 First Avenue. Councillor Bandstra returned to Chambers (9:06 p.m.) DAHLIE ROAD WATERMAIN CONTRACT AWARD Report DEV dated September 3, 2013, from M. Allen, Director of Development Services, recommending approval of the Dahlie Road Watermain Contract to Canyon Creek Contracting Company, was presented ( / ) Brienesse/Wray THAT Council approves increasing the 2013 Watermain Improvements Capital Budget by $150,000 to come from Utility Surplus Fund; AND THAT Council awards the Dahlie Road Watermain Contract to Canyon Creek Contracting Company in the tendered amount of $634, excluding GST. Page 9 of 15

10 7.1.5 FORD ROAD REZONING Report DEV dated August 30, 2013, from A. Cseke, Planner, regarding the rezoning and Official Community Plan amendment application for the unaddressed property located between Ford Road and Tatlow Road, was presented ( /R13-05) Adomeit/Brienesse THAT Council proceed with redesignating a minimum two hectare and maximum less than four hectare portion of the property located between Ford Road and Tatlow Road from Heavy Industrial to Rural Lands and rezone the same section of land from Heavy Industrial (M-3) to Rural Residential Hobby Farm (R-7) to permit one dwelling, with the following condition: 1) THAT a nuisance easement be registered on title for all of the R-7 properties. OPPOSED: COUNCILLORS BANDSTRA, NORTHRUP, AND MAYOR BACHRACH TEMPORARY USE PERMIT AT 1492 MAIN STREET Report DEV dated August 30, 2013, from A. Cseke, Planner, regarding the Temporary Use Permit for the property located at 1492 Main Street, was presented ( /TU13-03) Adomeit/Goodacre THAT Council approve the Temporary Use Permit (TUP 13-03) to permit a professional office as a principle use for the property located at 1492 Main Street for a one year term for Perry and Company Bandstra/Brienesse THAT Motion # be amended by changing "one year term" to "two year term". The main motion, as amended, was voted on with the final wording being as follows: THAT Council approve the Temporary Use Permit (TUP 13-03) to permit a professional office as a principle use for the property located at 1492 Main Street for a two year term for Perry and Company. Page 10 of 15

11 7.1.7 BOVILL SQUARE RENTAL POLICY Report PR dated September 5, 2013, from A. Hillaby, Director of Recreation, Parks, and Culture, regarding the Bovill Square rental policy development, was presented ( ) Adomeit/Goodacre THAT Council approves the development of a Bovill Square Rental Policy and Rental Agreement managed by the Town of Smithers STAFF (B) REPORTS LIBRARY CARPET REPLACEMENT Report DEV dated September 3, 2013, from M. Allen, Director of Development Services, regarding award of the Library Carpet Replacement Contract to Smithers Lumber Yard for $15, excluding GST, was presented ( /13-17). 8. BYLAWS 8.1 BYLAW Wray/Brienesse THAT "Bylaw No Town of Smithers Zoning Bylaw 1403 Amendment No " (Central Park), be read a third time Brienesse/Wray THAT "Bylaw No Town of Smithers Zoning Bylaw 1403 Amendment No " (Central Park), be adopted. 9. CORRESPONDENCE (A) ITEMS 9.1 UBCM - PARKS The dated August 22, 2013, from B. Parks, seeking support for the resolution on genetically engineered crops and animals at the 2013 Union of British Columbia Municipalities Convention, was presented ( ). Page 11 of 15

12 9.2 SEABRIDGE GOLD The letter dated August 23, 2013, from R. Murphy, Seabridge Gold, announcing the Seabridge Gold's KSM Project has been formally accepted into the British Columbia Environmental Assessment review process, and Town of Smithers News Release dated September 5, 2013 "Smithers Mayor and Councillor tour site of proposed KSM mine", were presented ( ) Northrup/Adomeit THAT Council send a letter of support to the Federal and Provincial agencies supporting Seabridge Gold's KSM Project Brienesse/ THAT Motion # be postponed to the October 8, 2013, Regular Meeting of Council. MOTION LOST DUE TO LACK OF SECONDER Goodacre/Brienesse THAT Motion # be amended by adding the following conditions: 1) the project receives a clean bill of health during the Environmental Assessment review process; and 2) the project develops a satisfactory relationship with First Nations. The main motion, as amended, was voted on with the final wording being as follows: THAT Council send a letter of support to the Federal and Provincial agencies supporting Seabridge Gold's KSM Project, provided that the following conditions are met: a) the project receives a clean bill of health during the Environmental Assessment review process; and 2) the project develops a satisfactory relationship with First Nations. 9.3 OFFICIAL OPPOSITION The dated August 29, 2013, from A. Nash, Official Opposition, inviting Council to schedule meetings with members of the Official Opposition during the upcoming Union of British Columbia Municipalities convention, was presented ( ). Page 12 of 15

13 10. CORRESPONDENCE (B) ITEMS - RECEIVE AND REPLY 11. CORRESPONDENCE (B) ITEMS - RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION 11.1 MLA DONALDSON, STIKINE The letter dated August 27, 2013, from MLA Donaldson, Stikine, requesting Council's meeting schedule during the upcoming Union of British Columbia Municipalities convention, was presented ( ) CN The letter dated August 19, 2013, from S. Finn, CN, providing a copy of the "CN in the Community" publication, was presented ( ). 12. CORRESPONDENCE (C) ITEMS 13. CORRESPONDENCE (D) ITEMS 13.1 The letter dated August 19, 2013, from N. Donaldson, Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation, presenting the Nisga'a Final Agreement, Implementation Report for and , was presented "CN in the Community" publication was presented. 14. SUPPLEMENTAL ITEMS APPROVED FOR DISCUSSION 15. OTHER/NEW BUSINESS 15.1 R. Blackburn, Airport Manager, advised Council that there will be a live exercise at the Airport on October 9, 2013, to test agency emergency responses K. Stecko, Fire Chief, advised Council of an upcoming resolution being brought forward at the Union of British Columbia Municipalities conference regarding smoke alarms and encouraged Council to support the resolution A. Hillaby, Director of Recreation, Parks and Culture, advised Council that Chandler Park field is now closed for the season and that Town crews are now repairing and fertilizing the fields. Page 13 of 15

14 15.4 D. Sargent, Chief Administrative Officer, advised Council that she and A. Hillaby are working with the Rugby Association to relocate the rugby pitch to the back portion of Heritage Park, by the Tot Park, in the next couple of weeks. As part of the pitch relocation there will be large trees to be removed and a ball diamond will be relocated to Elks Park Brienesse/Goodacre THAT Council collaborate with other communities, as necessary, for joint support regarding the emergency resolution being submitted for consideration at the Union of British Columbia Municipalities conference regarding Multi-Materials BC product stewardship for packaging and printed paper Brienesse/Goodacre WHEREAS in 2012 the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) adopted Policy Paper #2 Packaging and Printed Paper (PPP) Product Stewardship; AND WHEREAS the local governments' concerns and objectives for the stewardship program for PPP outlined in the UBCM policy paper have not been incorporated into Multi Materials BC's stewardship plan and local government efforts over the summer to mitigate these concerns have not been successful; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Union of British Columbia Municipalities call on the Provincial Government to review Multi Materials BC's stewardship plan for Packaging and Printed Paper and require the plan be revised to: a) address local governments' concerns with the implementation of the plan; and b) ensure producers take full financial responsibility for the collection and recycling of their packaging and printed paper products. 16. PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD 16.1 S. Rowell of Perry and Company invited Council to a Canadian Bar Association event being held during the Union of British Columbia Municipalities conference. Mayor Bachrach and Councillor Goodacre expressed interest in attending the event. Page 14 of 15

15 17. NOTICE OF SPECIAL (IN-CAMERA) MEETING(S) OF COUNCIL PURSUANT TO SECTION 92 OF THE COMMUNITY CHARTER Bachrach/Wray THAT, pursuant to Section 92 of the Community Charter, Council gives notice and exercises its authority and excludes the media and the public, except for municipal staff, from the Special (In-Camera) meeting being held Tuesday, September 24, 2013, at 6:00 p.m. to deal with matters falling under Section 90, subsections (1) and/or (2) of the Community Charter. 18. ADJOURNMENT Adomeit/Bandstra THAT the meeting be adjourned (10:32 p.m.). Taylor Bachrach Mayor Deborah Sargent Chief Administrative Officer Deborah Sargent Corporate Administrator Certified a True and Correct Copy of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council meeting held Tuesday, September 10, 2013, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers, B.C. Deborah Sargent Corporate Administrator Page 15 of 15