COUNCIL MINUTES DISTRICT OF CAMPBELL RIVER

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1 DISTRICT OF CAMPBELL RIVER COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING, MONDAY, JULY 07, 2003 at 6:00 p.m. in the District of Campbell River Council Chambers, 301 St Ann's Road, Campbell River, BC PRESENT: Chair - Acting Mayor C. Cornfield, Councillors: M. Ashley, R. Grant, Wm. Matthews, M. Ostler, L. Ruehlen. C.D. Lang - Acting Administrator, D. Burns - Municipal Services Director, A. Linder - Community Services Director, P. Stanton - Planning Services Manager, G. Brown - Public Works Assistant Manager, R. Neufeld - Engineering Services Supervisor, W.T. Halstead - Municipal Clerk IN-CAMERA BUSINESS: Ostler/Ashley: "THAT Council move In-Camera under the authority of Section 242.2(1) (c), (d), (e), (j) of the Local Government Act. " Council recessed at 6:00 p.m. and resumed at 7:30 p.m. following the In-Camera business. 1. DELEGATIONS: Items 1(a) and 1(b) of the Agenda were dealt with in reverse order. (a) (b) Eric Carlson of th Avenue appeared before Council to express his concerns regarding the general appearance of private and public property in Campbell River. Specifically, Mr. Carlson expressed his concern with having to clear long grass, blackberry and other bushes in alleys and storm drain ditches, not on his property, which he stated is the responsibility of the City. He suggested that this issue should be addressed by the City's annual maintenance program. He noted that a neighbouring property has a hay field which was not cut this year until his recent complaints. Mr. Carlson stated that he should not have to do the work of the City by initiating Bylaw Enforcement complaints. He further requested that: a Grass Cutting Bylaw by adopted, that the Campbellton area be scrutinized for Bylaw infractions, that water conservation and sprinkling limitations don't go far enough and suggested a bylaw amendment banning lawn watering and only allowing flower and garden watering. Dave Atkinson, President of Wacor Holdings Ltd. presented and explained their letter dated July 7, 2003 expressing concerns regarding the Petersen Road upgrade. He stated that the estimate for the proposed alternate route is a little higher than he predicted, but he is hopeful that Council can forsee the benefits to an alternative alignment. He addressed a further issue that was not included in the letter, being that the property that is needed for the right of way is on the market for $140,000. Mr. Atkinson

2 Regular Council Meeting Minutes - Monday, July 07, 2003 Page 2 circulated a map by Highland Consultants of the proposed alignment and emphasized that Council used the strategy of not following existing rights of way in previous projects, examples of which are Dogwood Street from 9th to 11th and 9th Avenue. (c) Ron Chapman, Task Force Leader, along with Stacey Stokes, Barb Walker, Carol Chapman, Fran Jones, Sean Smith and Councillor Grant represented the Campbell River 2010 Olympic Games Task Force. Mssrs. Chapman and Smith made a presentation regarding the Olympic Support Web Strategy (located at: and explained that further information will be available when the Vancouver Olympic Support committee begins operating. Planning Application Delegates: (d) (e) (f) Mr. Neil Van lerland, spoke in support of Development Variance Permit for 1561 Galerno Road. Mr. Allen Chapmen, spoke in support of Development Variance Permit for 864 8th Avenue. Mr. Mike Mayor and Mr. Don Braithwaite of West Coast Netminders Ltd. spoke in support of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3000, Mr. Braithwaite explained that odors in the past had occurred as a result of equipment failure and lack of operating authority. Mr. Braithwaite stated that, if Zoning Amendment Bylaw 3000, 2003 is approved, his plan would be to clean nets as they come in to the operation so that nothing has a chance to decompose. Mr. Braithwaite explained that he doesn't want to be located in the Industrial Park, as they don't want their business mistaken for the odor coming from Renuable Resources (g) Mr. Ralph Walker did not appear as a delegation. 2. MINUTES: (a) June 16, 2003 Council Minutes. Grant/Ashley: "THAT the June 16, 2003 Council Minutes be adopted. " (b) June 24, 2003 Special Council Minutes Matthews/Ashley: "THAT the June 24, 2003 Special Council Minutes be adopted. "

3 Regular Council Meeting Minutes - Monday, July 07, 2003 Page 3 3. OTHER MINUTES: (a) May 21, 2003 Campbell River Access Awareness Committee Minutes Ashley/Matthews: "THAT the May 21, 2003 Campbell River Access Awareness Committee Minutes be received. " (b) May 7th and June 4th, 2003 Parks, Recreation and Cultural Commission Minutes Matthews/Ashley: "THAT the May 7th and June 4th, 2003 Parks, Recreation and Cultural Commission Minutes be received. " (c) June 19, 2003 Advisory Planning Commission Minutes Grant/Ashley: "THAT the June 19, 2003 Advisory Planning Commission Minutes be received. " (d) May 26, 2003 Youth Advisory Committee Minutes Matthews/Ashley: "THAT the May 26, 2003 Youth Advisory Committee Minutes be received. " 4. CORRESPONDENCE: Items of correspondence for Council consideration: (a) Ashley/Ruehlen: "THAT the June 20, 2003 correspondence from Lois & Ed Jarvis, Bernice Solberg and Mike & Wendy Hanlon regarding the closing of Lakeview Youth Custody Centre be received. " (b) Ruehlen/Ashley: "THAT the June 19, 2003 correspondence from Town of Port McNeill regarding the fourth annual Orca Fest on Saturday August 9, 2003 be received. " Ashley/Matthews: "THAT a letter be sent to Mayor Furney of the Town of Port McNeill thanking him for the invitation to the Orca Fest on Saturday, August 9, 2003, and advising that this date conflicts with the Campbell River Salmon Festival, and suggesting that the Town of Port McNeill Council attend Salmon Fest. " (c) Ashley/Matthews: "THAT the June 17, 2003 correspondence from the Denim Pine Marketing Association requesting a letter of support and renewal of membership be received. " Matthews/Ashley: "THAT a letter be sent to Denim Pine Marketing Association in support of it's funding application under the Softwood Industry Community Economic Adjustment Initiative. " (d) Grant/Ashley: "THAT the correspondence received July 2, 2003 from the Vancouver Island Health Authority regarding Outdoor

4 Regular Council Meeting Minutes - Monday, July 07, 2003 Page 4 Air Pollution be received. " (e) (f) Matthews/Ruehlen: "THAT the information from the Vancouver Island Health Authority regarding Outdoor Air Pollution be referred to the Air & Water Quality Select Committee. " Ostler/Matthews: "THAT the July 2, 2003 correspondence from Howard and Rosemary Burns in support of the proposed addition to the seawalk be received. " Ruehlen/Grant: "THAT the July 2, 2003 memo from the Mayor's Executive Assistant regarding a call from Mr. Barry McIntosh in support of the seawalk extension be received. " 5. MAYOR'S REPORTS: (a) The Acting Mayor for July, Councillor Cornfield reported on: Canada Day Celebrations; and Niki Cup Provincial Soccer Championships. The Acting Mayor for June, Councillor Grant reported on: BC Oil & Gas; Ministry of Forests regarding BC Softwood Lumber; Meeting with Mayor Kinsley regarding Softwood Initiatives Funding; Dragon Boat Society; Carihi Grad; and Driftwood Carving Contest Matthews/Ashley: "THAT Council receive the verbal reports of the Acting Mayors. " 6. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS: (a) June 24, 2003 Committee of the Whole Minutes Ashley/Grant: "THAT the June 24, 2003 Committee of the Whole Minutes be received. " 7. STAFF REPORTS: A. Administrator: B. Municipal Services Division: C. Corporate Services Division: (a) Corporate Services Director's June 24, 2003 Report regarding Student Bus Passes Matthews/Ashley: "THAT effective September 1, 2003 the student monthly pass be reduced to $25 per month for one zone and to $30

5 Regular Council Meeting Minutes - Monday, July 07, 2003 Page 5 per month for two zones; AND THAT the school days only pass be eliminated; AND FINALLY THAT effective September 1, 2003 the introduction of a student semester pass at $72 for one zone and $84 for two zones be approved. " Ruehlen/Ashley: "THAT future transit issues be referred to the Youth Advisory Commission. " D. Community Services Division: (a) Building Inspector's Report to June 30, Ashley/Grant: "THAT the Building Inspector's Report to June 30, 2003 be received. " 8. BYLAWS AND PERMITS: (a) Planner Marples' June 23, 2003 Report regarding Development Variance Permit Galerno Road Ashley/Grant: "THAT Council approve Development Variance Permit application submitted by Cornelis Van Ierland on Lot A, Tp. 1, Comox District, Plan VIP71358 (1561 Galerno Road) to vary Zoning Bylaw 2700 as follows: a) The minimum side yard setback required for Section 35.5 in the Residential four zone (R-4) from three (3) metres to two (2) metres. b) The maximum allowable floor area for accessory buildings under Section 9.4 be varied from the required 592 sq. ft. (55 sq metres) to 882 sq. ft. (82 sq. metres). c) The maximum allowable height for accessory buildings under Section 9.5 be varied from the required 4.5 metres (15 ft) to 5.03 metres (16.5 ft). " (b) Planner Marples' June 24, 2003 Report regarding Development Variance Permit th Avenue Grant/Ostler: "THAT Council approve Development Variance Permit application submitted by Allen Chapman on Lot C, District Lot 73, Sayward District, Plan (864 8th Avenue) to vary Zoning Bylaw 2700, Section 9.4 regarding the maximum allowable floor area for accessory buildings from the required 592 sq. ft. (55 sq. metres) to 728 sq. ft. (67.63 sq. metres). " (c) Planning Services Manager's June 10, 2003 Report regarding Zoning Text Amendment Bylaw No D&D Equipment Sales Ltd. and Westcoast Netminders Ltd Grant/Ostler: "THAT Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3000, 2003, being a bylaw to amend the text of the Industrial three zone (1-3)

6 Regular Council Meeting Minutes - Monday, July 07, 2003 Page 6 receive 1st and 2nd reading and be scheduled for public hearing; AND THAT Council consider a subsequent motion to request that Land and Water British Columbia Inc. include a clause in the proponents lease that 'the lease become null and void and the proponents be required to cease and desist operation and vacate the site in the event of failure to comply with requirements of the Provincial Health Actor Waste Management Act'." Matthews/Ashley: "THAT at least two weeks prior to the Public Hearing a Neighbourhood Meeting be scheduled to include the surrounding neighbourhood, for example, Mclvor Lake, Argonaut Road and adjacent businesses. " Matthews/Cornfield: "THAT the letter to D & D Equipment Sales Ltd./West Coast Netminders Ltd. from Ron Creber, Land and Water Manager regarding the need to obtain necessary zoning from the District of Campbell River to continue the operation of their business be received. " (d) Planner Roy's June 26, 2003 Report regarding OCP Amendment and Rezoning Application Evergreen Road. Councillor Grant declared a conflict of interest and left the meeting at 9:25 p.m Ruehlen/Ashley: "THAT the Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3036, 2003 (2100 Evergreen Road), Lot A, District Lot 76, Sayward District Plan VIP72689 application from Urban Reserve to Traditional Single Family 8-12 units per hectare submitted by Ralph Walker on behalf of Pallen Holdings Ltd. receive 1st and 2nd readings and proceed to public hearing. " Ashley/Matthews: "THAT Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3037, 2003 (2100 Evergreen Road), Lot A, District Lot 76, Sayward District Plan VIP72689 application to rezone property from Residential infill one zone (Ri-1) to Residential one zone (R-1) submitted by Ralph Walker on behalf of Pallen Holdings Ltd. receive 1st and 2nd reading and proceed to public hearing. " Matthews/Ashley: "THAT the letter received July 4, 2003 from Murray Whelan regarding the Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3036, 2003 (2100 Evergreen Road) and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3037, 2003 (2100 Evergreen Road) be received. " (e) Engineering Services Supervisor's July 2, 2003 Report regarding Petersen Road LIP.

7 Regular Council Meeting Minutes - Monday, July 07, 2003 Page Matthews/Ashley: "THAT the Engineering Services Supervisor's July 2, 2003 Report regarding Petersen Road LIP be received. " Matthews/Ashley: "THAT the July 7, 2003 letter and attachments from Dave Atkinson, President of Wacor Holdings Ltd. regarding Petersen Road Local Improvement Project be received. " Matthews/Ruehlen: "THAT first three readings of Local Improvement Amendment Bylaw No. 3040, 2003 (Petersen Road: 14th Avenue to Cheviot Road) be rescinded. " Matthews/Ashley: "THAT the Local Improvement Project for Petersen Road be reconsidered when the Major Road Infrastructure Study is completed. " Matthews/Ashley: "THAT staffproceed with the reconstruction of Parkway Road from Galerno Road to Alder Street as authorized by Local Improvement Project Bylaw No and the Financial Plan be amended accordingly. " f) Planning Services Manager's July 3, 2003 Report regarding Notice of Intent of Zoning Amendment Bylaw 3016, 3003 (Jubilee Parkway adjacent to the airport) Matthews/Ashley: "THAT the Notice of Intent to adopt Bylaw No. 3016, 2003, sent on June 20, 2003 to the neighbouring property owners be received. " Matthews/Ashley: "THAT the letter received June 17, 2003 from Bill Walton, Waltav Industries Ltd. regarding regulating land use at the Campbell River Airport be received. " Matthews/Ashley: "THAT the received July 7, 2003 from Chuck DeSorcy, Chairman of Willow Creek Watershed Society regarding the Airport Bylaw Amendment be received. " Ruehlen/Ashley: "THAT Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3016, 2003 (Timber West Airport Area Lands Text and Map Amendment) receive third reading and be adopted. " 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: (a) Municipal Hall Foyer Upgrade was moved from the In-Camera Agenda Ashley/Ostler: "THAT Council approves the following expenditures, as per the Corporate Services Directors May 30, 2003 report, regarding the Municipal Hall Foyer Upgrade: Lighting and Electrical, $3,500 Signage, $1,000 and

8 Regular Council Meeting Minutes - Monday, July 07, 2003 Page 8 Painting, $1,500 AND THAT the remaining items be referred to the 2004 Council Retreat for consideration. " (b) Matthews/Grant: "THAT Eric Carlson's written proposal regarding neighbourhood clean up be referred to the 2004 Financial Plan, with a report from staff. " 10. NEW BUSINESS: It. INFORMATION: Items of Information for Council consideration: (a) b) (c) (d) e) f) Ashley/Matthews: "THAT the June 16, 2003 correspondence from the Campbell River Environmental Council to the Minister of Water, Land and Air Protection expressing their opposition to Boliden Westmin's plans to siphon water in Strathcona Park for purposes ofproducing hydroelectric power be received." Ashley/Matthews: "THAT the June 2003 Vancouver Island Regional Library Board News Brief be received. " Ashley/Matthews: "THAT the promotional material from the BC Salmon Farmers Association regarding Membership be received. " Ashley/Matthews: "THAT the June 10, 2003 correspondence from the Vancouver Island Health Authority to Updland Excavating and Quinsam Coal Corporation regarding their review of acute health care services in the Comox-Strathcona region be received. " Ashley/Matthews: "THAT the June 4, 2003 correspondence from the Powell River Regional District to the Minister of Community, Aboriginal and Women's Services regarding Agriculture, Food and Fisheries Statutes Amendment Act, 2003 be received. " Ashley/Matthews: "THAT the June 18, 2003 correspondence from West Coast Reductions Ltd. regarding the possible dumping of raw meat, offal, bone and fat and dead animal carcasses in landfills be received. " g) Ashley/Matthews: "THAT the June 30, 2003 the copy of correspondence from Acting Mayor, Roy Grant to residents between 503 and 583 Island Highway regarding the Foreshore Sewer and Seawalk be received. " h) Ashley/Matthews: "THAT the June 6, 2003 correspondence from the Honourable Gordon Campbell, Premier, in response to a letter from the District of Campbell River regarding the restructuring of

9 Regular Council Meeting Minutes - Monday, July 07, 2003 Page 9 Doman Industries be received. " (i) Ashley/Matthews: "THAT the June 12, 2003 correspondence from the Honourable Rich Coleman, Solicitor General in response to a letter from the District of Campbell River regarding the Keep of Prisoners (KOP) Program be received. " (j) Ashley/Matthews: "THAT the June 19, 2003 correspondence from the Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection providing an update on Quinsam Coal Corporation's activities relative to the recommendations of the Environmental Technical Review Committee be received. " (k) Ashley/Matthews: "THAT the June 4, 2003 correspondence from the Campbell River Environmental Council thanking the District for writing to the Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection regarding the Quinsam Coal Corporation's environmental accountability be received. " (1) Ashley/Grant: "THAT the June 11, 2003 News Release from the Ministry of Forests entitled BC 'Investments Support Wood Product Exports' be received. " 12. ADJOURNMENT: Ashley/Matthews: "THAT the meeting be adjourned. " The meeting was adjourned at 10:35 p.m. Acting Mayor C. Cornfield CHAIR W.T. Halstead Municipal Clerk