Minutes of the Regular meeting of Council held Monday, June 2, 1997, at 4:00 p.m. in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium

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1 00052a 4:00 p.m. in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium Council Present: Mayor G. Ferguson; Councillors - E. Fast (part), S. Gibson, M. Gill, W. Lee, P. Ross, M. Warawa, and C. Wiebe Staff Present: City Manager - H. Cochran; City Clerk - T. Strong; Director of Development Services - R. Danziger; and Committee Clerk - T. Harder Staff Present for a Portion of the Meeting: Manager of Engineering Services - 1. Duckworth; Manager, Utilities - R. Bomhof; Manager, Current Development - G. Boyle; Deputy Treasurer/ Collector - S. Westby; Deputy Fire Chief, Administration - R. Lawrie Media Present: 85 Radio MAX, Sterling News Service, and Rogers Cablesystems Public Present: 2 1. CALL TO ORDER The Chairman called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. 2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES.1 Regular Meeting of Council Minutes - May 26, 1997 Moved by Councillor Wiebe, seconded by Councillor Gill that the minutes of the Regular meeting of Council held May 26, 1997, be adopted. R CARRIED..2 Public Hearing Minutes - May 26, 1997 Moved by Councillor Wiebe, seconded by Councillor Gill, that the minutes of a Public Hearing held May 26, 1997, be received. R CARRIED.

2 :00 p.m. in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium Page 2 3. BUSINESS OUT OF MINUTES.1 Bekar Brothers Industries Ltd., 2545 McCallum Road - Development Permit No ( / D97-23) The Manager, Current Development presented Report No. DEV dated May 28, 1997, from the Senior Planner, which recommended that Development Permit No. 1094, for the Bekar Brothers Industries Ltd. property at 2545 McCallum Road, be approved for issuance. The subject site is in the Central Business District Development Permit of the Abbotsford Official Community Plan, which ensures that buildings and projects are architecturally distinctive, carefully integrated in function, attractive in appearance, and compatible with adjacent land uses. If approved, the permit would allow construction of a 2,036 m 2 commercial retail building, and Abbotsford Zoning By-law, 1996, would be varied to reduce parking to 64, rather than the required 70 parking spaces. The owner, Bekar Brothers Industries Ltd., has agreed to the contents of the permit, and surrounding property owners and occupiers have been notified that they may comment on the proposal. There were no comments or questions. Moved by Councillor Wiebe, seconded by Councillor Gill that, as recommended in Report No. DEV dated May 28, 1997, from the Senior Planner, Development Permit No. 1094, for the Bekar Brothers Industries Ltd.'s property at 2545 McCallum Road, be approved for issuance, subject to provision of financial security in the amount of $24,000, an inspection fee of $500, dedication of the subject property's north edge as park, and a cash contribution of $15,000. R CARRIED. Councillor Fast declared a conflict of interest with the following item, and was excused from the meeting at 4:03 p.m.

3 r, ~() r 00 U v::" ij 4:00 p.m. in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium Page 3.2 Mt. Lehman Developments Ltd., 2476 Mt. Lehman Road - Amendment No.1 to Development Permit No. 197 ( /D97-9) The Manager, Current Development highlighted her Report No. DEV dated May 29, 1997, which recommended that Amendment No. 1 to Development Permit No. 197, for the Mt. Lehman Developments Ltd. lands at 2476 Mt. Lehman Road, be approved for issuance. The subject site is located in the Natural Environment and Hazardous Condition Development Permit Area of that Abbotsford Official Community Plan. If approved, the amendment would allow site clearing and grading in the area 2.5 m beyond the Fisheries leavestrip. Moved by Councillor Wiebe, seconded by Councillor Gill that, as recommended in Report No. DEV dated May 29, 1997, from the Manager, Current Development, Amendment No. 1 to Development Permit No. 197, for the Mt. Lehman Developments Ltd. property at 2476 Mt. Lehman Road, be approved for issuance, subject to submission of an $84,630 letter of credit, $4,230 inspection fee, and a letter from the property owners to the north giving permission to use their property to access the northeast corner of the subject lands. R CARRIED. Councillor Fast returned to the meeting at 4:04 p.m. 4. DELEGATIONS None. 5. CONSENT AGENDA 5.1 BY-LAWS TO BE ADOPTED Moved by Councillor Warawa, seconded by Councillor Ross, that the following by-laws now be adopted:.1 By-law No , cited as "Land Use Contract No. 53, Amendment By-law, 1996"; and

4 :00 p.m. in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium Page 4.2 By-law No , cited as "Land Use Contract No. 225, Amendment By-law, 1997". R CARRIED. 5.2 MINUTES AND CORRESPONDENCE Moved by Councillor Gibson, seconded by Councillor Ross, that the following minutes and correspondence be received:.1 Minutes of the Fraser Valley Regional District Board meeting held April 22, 1997;.2 Minutes of the Fraser Valley Regional Health Board meeting held May 7, 1997;.3 Minutes of the Fraser Valley Regional District Executive Committee meeting held May 13, 1997;.4 Minutes of the Joint Abbotsford-Mission Sewer Board meeting held May 8, 1997;.5 Minutes of the Central Fraser Valley Water Commission meeting held May 7, 1997;.6 Minutes of the Tansy Ragwort Abatement Program Committee meeting held May 15, 1997;.7 Minutes of the Abbotsford Air Quality Initiatives Group held April 29, 1997;.8 Minutes of the Ledgeview Golf and Country Club Board of Directors meeting held May 15, 1997;.9 Correspondence dated May 26, 1997, from the Union of British Columbia Municipalities, enclosing a copy of the Provincial response to a 1996 resolution submitted by the City of Abbotsford;

5 :00 p.m. in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium Page 5.10 Correspondence dated May 25, 1997, from C. Williams, Village Knoll, expressing concern regarding the recent approval of a gravel extraction operation in the vicinity of Fishtrap Creek;.11 Correspondence dated May 29, 1997, from A. and D. Peters, Hillcrest Avenue, commending B. and B. Contracting for its courtesy and efficiency during the widening of Hillcrest A venue;.12 News Release dated May 28, 1997, from the Ministry of Attorney General, announcing that Municipal government approval will no longer be required for photo radar units to operate camera vans anywhere in the Province; and.13 Union of British Columbia Municipalities Member Release dated May 22, 1997, providing information on three new additions to the B.C. Fisheries Strategy. R CARRIED. 6. REPOR TS (STAFF/COMMITTEES) None. 7. BY-LAWS.1 By-law No , Z.A. No Permits Accessory Secondary Suite Residential Use in N4 Zone (R97-5) Moved by Councillor Lee, seconded by Councillor Ross, that Report No. DEV dated May 27, 1997, from the Manager, Current Development, recommending that the condition which permit Accessory Secondary Suite Residential Use in the Comprehensive Development Four Zone (N4), be received. R CARRIED.

6 :00 p.m. in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium Page 6 Moved by Councillor Ross, seconded by Councillor Lee, that second reading given By-law No , cited as "Abbotsford Zoning By-law, 1996, Amendment By-law No. 54", on May 5, 1997, now be rescinded. DEFEATED. Opposed: Councillors Fast, Gibson, Gill, and Wiebe Councillor Fast declared a conflict of interest with the following item, and was excused from the meeting at 4:12 p.m.. 2 By-law No , Z.A. No M. and E. Epp, South Fraser Way; Rezones from CAM to C6 (R97-21) Moved by Councillor Lee, seconded by Councillor Ross, that By-law No , cited as "Abbotsford Zoning By-law, 1996, Amendment By-law No. 59", now be read a second R CARRIED. Councillor Fast returned to the meeting at 4:13 p.m..3 By-law No , Z.A. No A. Warkentin, South Fraser Way; Rezones from CAM to C6 (R97-22) Moved by Councillor Wiebe, seconded by Councillor Gibson, that By-law No , cited as "Abbotsford Zoning By-law, 1996, Amendment By-law No. 60", now be read a second R CARRIED.. 4 By-law No , Z.A. No Abbotsford Imports Ltd., South Fraser Way; Rezones from CAM to C6 (R97-23) Moved by Councillor Gill, seconded by Councillor Wiebe, that By-law No , cited as "Abbotsford Zoning By-law, 1996, Amendment By-law No. 61", now be read a second R CARRIED.

7 :00 p.m. in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium Page 7.5 By-law No , Z.A. No Chiang Industries Ltd., South Fraser Way; Rezones from CAM to C6 (R97-24) Moved by Councillor Gill, seconded by Councillor Ross, that By-law No , cited as "Abbotsford Zoning By-law, 1996, Amendment By-law No. 62", now be read a second R CARRIED.. 6 By-law No , Z.A. No Willow Estates, South Fraser Way; Rezones from CAM to C6 (R97-18) Moved by Councillor Wiebe, seconded by Councillor Gill, that By-law No , cited as "Abbotsford Zoning By-law, 1996, Amendment By-law No. 65", now be read a second R CARRIED..7 By-law No , Z.A. No D Cycles Ltd., 2121 Clearbrook Road; Rezones from CAM to C6 (R97-27) Moved by Councillor Fast, seconded by Councillor Wiebe, that By-law No , cited as "Abbotsford Zoning By-law, 1996, Amendment By-law No. 66", now be read a second R CARRIED.. 8 By-law No , Z.A. No L. Isfeld, South Fraser Way; Rezones from CAM to C6 (R97-28) Moved by Councillor Gill, seconded by Councillor Gibson, that By-law No , cited as "Abbotsford Zoning By-law, 1996, Amendment By-law No. 67", now be read a second R CARRIED.

8 :00 p.m. in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium Page 8.9 By-law No , Z.A. No Grun Holdings Ltd., 2771 Emerson Street; Rezones from CAM to C6 (R97-30) Moved by Councillor Ross, seconded by Councillor Fast, that By-law No , cited as "Abbotsford Zoning By-law, 1996, Amendment By-law No. 68", now be read a second R CARRIED..10 By-law No , Z.A. No Square Wheel Autos Ltd., Joyce Avenue; Rezones from CAM to C6 (R97-39) ;1... Moved by Councillor Warawa, seconded by Councillor Gill, that By-law No , cited as "Abbotsford Zoning By-law, 1996, Amendment By-law No. 69", now be read a second R CARRIED..11 By-law No , Z.A. No L. and H. Leisure Vehicles Ltd., King Road; Rezones from CAM to C4 (R97-40) Moved by Councillor Warawa, seconded by Councillor Wiebe, that By-law No , cited as "Abbotsford Zoning By-law, 1996, Amendment By-law No. 70", now be read a second R CARRIED..12 By-law No , Z.A. No Westpo Enterprises Ltd., South Fraser Way; Rezones from CAM to C6 (R97-41) Moved by Councillor Gill, seconded by Councillor Gibson, that By-law No , cited as "Abbotsford Zoning By-law, 1996, Amendment By-law No. 71", now be read a second R CARRIED.

9 :00 p.m. in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium Page 9 8. NEW BUSINESS.1 City of Abbotsford Fire Department 1996 Annual Report ( ) Moved by Councillor Wiebe, seconded by Councillor Ross, that the City of Abbotsford Fire Department 1996 Annual Report, be received. R CARRIED..2 City of Abbotsford Public Works Department and Precision Service and Pumps - Buchanan Water Booster Station - Tender ( /15) Report No. ENG dated May 23, 1997, from the Manager, Utilities, presented the results of quotations for the Buchanan Water Booster Station. The quotation was separated into two lump sum items for Siteworks/ Building and Pumps/ Pipeworks in order to obtain the most competitive price for the work. The Terms of Reference for the project allowed the City to choose the lowest bidder in each category. Quotations were received from four private companies, plus the City's Public Works Department submitted a quote for Item 1 - Siteworks/ Building. Moved by Councillor Ross, seconded by Councillor Lee that, as recommended in Report No. ENG dated May 23, 1997, from the Manager, Utilities: (1) the budget for the Buchanan Water Booster Station be increased to $50,000; (2) the 1997 Capital Budget be amended to include this project cost; (3) Buchanan Water Booster Station, Item 1, Siteworks/ Building, be awarded to the low bidder, the City of Abbotsford Public Works Department, for a price of $17,333.44, including G.S.T.; (4) Buchanan Water Booster Station, Item 2, Pumps/ Pipeworks, be awarded to the low bidder, Precision Service and Pumps, for a price of $25,916.00, including G.s.T.; and (5) the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute all documentation related to this award.

10 :00 p.m. in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium Page 10 Several members of Council were apprehensive about the awarding of tenders to City crews, given that there would be no bond or guarantee that work would be completed within the quoted cost. Staff gave assurances that the project would be completed for the tendered price, and clarified that 15% of the Public Works Department's quoted price was allotted to overhead costs and administrative fees. The motion was then put and R CARRIED. Opposed: Councillors Fast, Lee, and Warawa Moved by Councillor Lee, seconded by Councillor Warawa that, upon completion of the Buchanan Water Booster Station, the Finance Department report to Council the actual costs incurred by the Public Works Department to complete the project. R CARRIED..3 Abbotsford Senior Secondary - Annual "Storm the Wall" Triathlon June 10 and 11, 1997 ( ) Moved by Councillor Fast, seconded by Councillor Ross that, as requested in correspondence dated May 21, 1997, from Abbotsford Senior Secondary, permission be granted to conduct its annual "Storm the Wall" triathlon on June 10 and 11, 1997, along the route outlined, subject to submission of insurance documents naming the City of Abbotsford as an additional insured. R CARRIED.

11 00053a 4:00 p.m. in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium Page 11.4 Fraser Valley Arts and Peace Festival - Banner - July 21 to August 11, 1997 (0300-{)3) Moved by Councillor Lee, seconded by Councillor Warawa that, as requested in correspondence dated April 30, 1997, from the Fraser Valley Arts and Peace Festival, permission be granted to hang a banner at Clearbrook Road and Madiera Place from July 21 to August 11, 1997, subject to compliance with City policy. R CARRIED..5 Arthritis Society - Banner: September 14 to 27, 1997; and Canvass September 8 to 27, 1997 (0300-{)3! ) Moved by Councillor Warawa, seconded by Councillor Ross that, as requested in correspondence dated April 21, 1997, from the Arthritis Society, permission be granted to hang a banner from September 14 to 27, 1997, and to canvass in Abbotsford from September 8 to 27, 1997, except Sundays. R CARRIED. 9. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councillor Warawa, seconded by Councillor Fast, that the Regular meeting of Council be adjourned. (4:30 p.m.) CARRIED. Certified Correct: ~Q~u. CMa;or