THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF COLDSTREAM

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1 THE CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF COLDSTREAM Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the District of Coldstream held Monday, November 8, 2004 in the Municipal Hall Council Chambers 9901 Kalamalka Road, Coldstream, B.C. CALL TO ORDER: PRESENT: ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: Acting Mayor Corner called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Acting Mayor Corner Councillors Dirk, Hackman, Taylor, Williams Mayor Postill Councillor McClean G. Betts, Chief Administrative Officer W. Kay, Director of Corporate Administration D. Kutney, Director of Operational Services C. Broderick, Development Services Officer 1. DELEGATIONS a. Third Quarter Report RCMP Report from Inspector Kolibaba, dated October 21, 2004 Traffic Accident Reports for July, August 2004 Victims Assistance Program Reports for July, August, September, 2004 Inspector Kolibaba was present to speak to his Third Quarter Report for b. Bylaw Contravention Notice No. KH Registered on Lot 1, Plan 21991, 5777 Highway 6 Mr. Skelton of 5777 Highway 6, requested Council s consideration of removing Bylaw Contravention Notice No. KH registered on Lot 1, Plan 21991, and resolving the matter which relates to the building of an illegal suite on the property in question. Mr. Skelton advised that there is currently someone living in the suite.

2 Monday, November 8, 2004 Page 2 c. OCP Review Lot 111, Plan 710A, Section 25, Township 9, ODYD OCP Review Policy Direction Commercial Shopping Centre Bob McKay representative of Trintec Enterprises Inc. was present to speak to two matters as outlined in his letters, dated October 19, 2004 and October 29, 2004, with respect to his property located adjacent to Aberdeen Road and Highway 6. d. Petition Noise Bylaw/CN Rail Shunting of Trains Barb Haner of 556 Guildford Court, spoke to the petition presented and received November 2, 2004, regarding the shunting of trains at 4:00 a.m., and requested Council s support in trying to have the shunting yard moved out of Coldstream. She further requested that in the meantime, the District s noise bylaw be enforced. e. Request for Donations Festival of Trees and Art Auction Kevin Rothwell representing the Vernon and District Association for Community Living, requested Council s support with the Association s Festival of Trees and Art Auction. He further invited Council as individuals to attend the auction. f. OCP Review Coldstream Elementary School Site and Buildings Chuck Johnson of 7900 Bonavista Drive, presented to Council a petition, requesting Council consider the purchase of the Coldstream Elementary School site and buildings, for the possible future use as a Community Centre, Park, and Fire Hall. g. Development Variance Permit Application DVP Lot 118, Plan 710A, 68 North Aberdeen Road (Wasylyszyn) Steve Wasylyszyn of 68 North Aberdeen Road, was present to answer questions of Council.

3 Monday, November 8, 2004 Page 3 h. Development Variance Permit Application DVP Strata Lot 5, Plan KAS1883, #5, Kidston Road (Mr. & Mrs. Blaney c/o Jim van Ellenberg Designs) Jim van Ellenberg of Jim van Ellenberg Designs, and representing the owners of #5, Kidston Road, Mr. & Mrs. Blaney, was present to speak in support of Development Variance Permit Application DVP, to allow for a height variance. Cathy Clark representing the Strata Council, spoke in support of Development Variance Permit Application DVP, and advised Council that the Strata Council had supported the height variance requested. 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Moved by Taylor, seconded by Dirk, THAT the agenda be approved as circulated. 3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES a. Adoption of the Special Regular Meeting Minutes of Council, held Thursday, October 28, 2004 Moved by Taylor, seconded by Dirk, THAT the Special Regular Meeting Minutes of Council, held Thursday, October 28, 2004, be adopted as circulated.

4 Monday, November 8, 2004 Page 4 b. Adoption of the Regular Meeting Minutes of Council, held Monday, October 25, 2004 Moved by Taylor, seconded by Dirk, THAT the Regular Meeting Minutes of Council, held Monday, October 25, 2004, be adopted as circulated, with the following correction: [Page 11 Councillor Hackman s Report Okanagan Basin Water Board should read eighteen percent and not eight percent.] c. Receipt of the Advisory Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, held Wednesday, October 20, 2004 Moved by Taylor, seconded by Dirk, THAT the Advisory Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, held Wednesday, October 20, 2004, be received for information. 4. REPORT OF CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER a. Bylaw Contravention Notice No. KH Registered on Lot 1, Plan 21991, 5777 Highway 6 Report from Chief Administrative Officer, dated November 2, 2004 Moved by Dirk, seconded by Williams, THAT the report from the Chief Administrative Officer, dated November 2, 2004, regarding Bylaw Contravention Notice No. KH123363, Registered on Lot 1, Plan 21991, 5777 Highway 6, be received; AND THAT staff bring forward a report on possible solutions to legalize the existing construction on the site which is the subject of the Notice on Title.

5 Monday, November 8, 2004 Page 5 b. Development Variance Permit Application DVP Lot 118, Plan 710A, 68 North Aberdeen Road (Wasylyszyn) Letter from Agricultural Land Commission, dated November 8, 2004 Report from Development Services Officer, dated October 20, 2004 Moved by Hackman, seconded by Williams, THAT the letter from the Agricultural Land Commission, dated November 8, 2004, and the report from the Development Services Officer, dated October 20, 2004, regarding Development Variance Permit Application DVP, for Lot 118, Plan 710A, 68 North Aberdeen Road (Wasylyszyn), be received; AND THAT Development Variance Permit DVP, be issued to the property owners of Lot 118, Plan 710A, 68 North Aberdeen Road (Wasylyszyn), to vary Section e. of Zoning Bylaw No. 1382, 2002, and amendments made thereto, by reducing the minimum side yard setback from 4.5 m (15 ft.) to 2.0 m (6.5 ft.). c. Development Variance Permit Application DVP Strata Lot 5, Plan KAS1883, #5, Kidston Road (Mr. & Mrs. Blaney c/o Jim van Ellenberg Designs) Letter from J. Arthur Clark, dated November 8, 2004 Report from Development Services Officer, dated October 20, 2004 Moved by Hackman, seconded by Taylor, THAT the letter from J. Arthur Clark, dated November 8, 2004, and the report from the Development Services Officer, dated October 20, 2004, regarding Development Variance Permit Application DVP, for Strata Lot 5, Plan KAS1883, #5, Kidston Road (Mr. & Mrs. Blaney c/o Jim van Ellenberg Designs), be received; AND THAT Development Variance Permit DVP, be issued to the property owners of Strata Lot 5, Plan KAS1883, #5, Kidston Road (Mr. & Mrs. Blaney), subject to the following conditions:

6 Monday, November 8, 2004 Page 6 (1) Section a. of District of Coldstream Zoning Bylaw No. 1382, 2002, and amendments made thereto, which regulates building height, is varied from 11 m (36.09 ft.) on lots that exceed five percent (5%) average natural slope to m (49 ft.), as shown on Attachment 1 Elevations, to form part of the Development Variance Permit. (2) The applicant be required to construct the retaining wall down below the existing infrastructure to the satisfaction of the Director of Operational Services. This will allow for maintenance of the infrastructure in the future. (3) The Development Variance Permit note that as part of the Building Permit review process, based on the size of the proposed building and difficult terrain for access, special features may be required by the Building Official and NORD Fire Prevention Officer. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Nil 6. GREATER VERNON SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR S REPORT Nil

7 Monday, November 8, 2004 Page 7 7. CORRESPONDENCE a. ACTION (1) Request for Donation Festival of Trees and Art Auction Letter from Vernon and District Association for Community Living, dated June 2, 2004 Moved by Taylor, seconded by Williams, THAT the letter from the Vernon and District Association for Community Living, dated June 2, 2004, regarding the Festival of Trees and Art Auction, be received; AND THAT Council support this initiative by providing a one time grant in the amount of $ with Councillors Dirk, Hackman opposed (2) OCP Review Lot 111, Plan 710A, Section 25, Township 9, ODYD Letter from Trintec Enterprises Inc., dated October 19, 2004 Moved by Williams, seconded by Dirk, THAT the letter from Trintec Enterprises Inc., dated October 19, 2004, regarding OCP Review Lot 111, Plan 710A, Section 25, Township 9, ODYD, be received and forwarded to Urban Systems for consideration in the OCP Review and subsequent report to Council.

8 Monday, November 8, 2004 Page 8 (3) OCP Review Policy Direction Commercial Shopping Centre Letter from Trintec Enterprises Inc., dated October 29, 2004 Moved by Hackman, seconded by Taylor, THAT the letter from Trintec Enterprises Inc., dated October 29, 2004, regarding OCP Review Policy Direction Commercial Shopping Centre, be received and forwarded to Urban Systems for consideration in the OCP Review and subsequent report to Council. (4) Petition Noise Bylaw/CN Rail Shunting of Trains Petition from residents of Guildford Court, received November 2, 2004 Moved by Williams, seconded by Hackman, THAT the petition from residents of Guildford Court, received November 2, 2004, regarding Noise Bylaw/CN Rail Shunting of Trains, be received; AND THAT a letter be forwarded to CN on behalf of Coldstream Residents, requesting shunting of trains not take place in the early morning hours, as it is disruptive to our community and the peace and quiet of those that live in the immediate area.

9 Monday, November 8, 2004 Page 9 (5) OCP Review Input Letter from Marvin Friesen, dated November 1, 2004 Letter from Dr. Dooling, received November 1, 2004 Letter from Roy and Dianne Farnsworth, dated October 29, 2004 Letter from Ribbons of Green Trails Society, dated October 29, 2004 Letter from Sue Johnson, dated October 27, 2004 Presentation from Jack Borden, received October 25, 2004 Moved by Taylor, seconded by Hackman, THAT the letter from Marvin Friesen, dated November 1, 2004; the letter from Dr. Dooling, received November 1, 2004; the letter from Roy and Dianne Farnsworth, dated October 29, 2004; the letter from the Ribbons of Green Trails Society, dated October 29, 2004; and the letter from Sue Johnson, dated October 27, 2004; the presentation from Jack Borden, received October 25, 2004, be received and forwarded to Urban Systems for consideration in the OCP Review and subsequent report to Council. (6) Juniper Drive Retaining Wall Letter from Karen and Kevin Cleland, dated October 26, 2004 Moved by Dirk, seconded by Taylor, THAT the letter from Karen and Kevin Cleland, dated October 26, 2004, regarding the Juniper Drive Retaining Wall, be received for information.

10 Monday, November 8, 2004 Page 10 (7) D.A.R.E. Program Donation Letter from RCMP, dated October 22, 2004 Moved by Dirk, seconded by Williams, THAT the letter from the RCMP, dated October 22, 2004, regarding the donation to the D.A.R.E. Program, be received for information. (8) Youth Sports Resolution Letter from the City of Port Moody, dated October 13, 2004 Moved by Taylor, seconded by Williams, THAT the letter from the City of Port Moody, dated October 13, 2004, regarding a resolution with respect to Youth Sports, be received for information. (9) Community Achievement Awards Letter from Honourable Tom Christensen, MLA, dated October 18, 2004 Moved by Dirk, seconded by Hackman, THAT the letter from the Honourable Tom Christensen, MLA, dated October 18, 2004, regarding Community Achievement Awards, be received; AND THAT if there are names individual Councillors wish to submit, that they be authorized to do so.

11 Monday, November 8, 2004 Page 11 (10) 2004 Fraser River Sockeye Escapement Crisis: Review of Possible and Probable Causes in Aid of a Judicial Inquiry Letter from John Cummins, MP, dated October 22, 2004 Moved by Dirk, seconded by Taylor, THAT the letter from John Cummins, MP, dated October 22, 2004, regarding the 2004 Fraser River Sockeye Escapement Crisis: Review of Possible and Probable Causes in Aid of a Judicial Inquiry, be received for information. (11) Update: Riparian Areas Regulation Fax from UBCM, dated November 1, 2004 Moved by Taylor, seconded by Williams, THAT the fax from UBCM, dated November 1, 2004, regarding and update on the Riparian Areas Regulation, be received for information. (12) Falls Prevention Strategies for Your Community Letter from Interior Health, received October 27, 2004 Moved by Dirk, seconded by Williams, THAT the letter from Interior Health, received October 27, 2004, regarding Falls Prevention Strategies for Your Community, be received for information.

12 Monday, November 8, 2004 Page 12 (13) Okanagan Valley Transportation Corridor Study Letter from Regional District of Central Okanagan, dated September 28, 2004 Moved by Dirk, seconded by Williams, THAT the letter from the Regional District of Central Okanagan, dated September 28, 2004, regarding the Okanagan Valley Transportation Corridor Study, be received for information. (14) Information for Neighbours of the Pottery Road Landfill Letter from Regional District of North Okanagan, dated October 27, 2004 Moved by Williams, seconded by Dirk, THAT the letter from the Regional District of North Okanagan, dated October 27, 2004, regarding information for neighbours of the Pottery Road Landfill, be received for information. (15) Disposal Alternatives Feasibility Study Letter from Regional District of North Okanagan, dated October 19, 2004 Moved by Hackman, seconded by Dirk, THAT the letter from the Regional District of North Okanagan, dated October 19, 2004, regarding Disposal Alternatives Feasibility Study, be received for information.

13 Monday, November 8, 2004 Page 13 (16) Crime Prevention and Community Safety: Harnessing Youth Power & Perspectives In Your Local Government Fax from UBCM, dated November 2, 2004 Moved by Williams, seconded by Taylor, THAT the fax from UBCM, dated November 2, 2004, regarding Crime Prevention and Community Safety: Harnessing Youth Power & Perspectives In Your Local Government, be received for information. (17) Revenue Requirements Letter from BC Hydro, dated October 29, 2004 Moved by Dirk, seconded by Williams, b. RECEIVE AND FILE THAT the letter from BC Hydro, dated October 29, 2004, regarding revenue requirements, be received for information. Moved by Taylor, seconded by Williams, THAT the following items be received for information: (1) Fairweather Bingo Conversion to Gaming Facility to City of Vernon, dated October 25, 2004 (2) In the House - Fall Legislative Sitting Ends Fax from UBCM, released October 28, 2004 (3) MFABC Fall 2004 Debenture Issue Fax from Municipal Finance Authority, received October 21, 2004

14 Monday, November 8, 2004 Page 14 (4) Taxicab Rates Under the Passenger Transportation Act Fax from Passenger Transportation Board, dated September 22, 2004 (5) Risk Management Tidbits Newsletter from Municipal Insurance Association, dated September/October 2004 (6) Correspondence from Interior Health Media Release dated November 2, 2004, Re: Healthy Dental Tips for Handling Halloween Candy Media Release dated October 29, 2004, Re: Update on Progress at Kimberley Primary Health Care Centre Media Release dated October 29, 2004, Re: Taking Action to Reduce Chronic Disease Public Service Announcement dated October 29, 2004, Re: Reducing Chronic Disease Taking Action Media Release dated October 29, 2004, Re: Kids Need Breathing Space! Media Release dated October 28, 2004, Re: Influenza at Royal Inland Hospital Media Release dated October 28, 2004, Re: IH Reviewing Williams Lake Seniors Village (7) Public Hearing Minutes of the City of Vernon, held Tuesday, October 12, 2004 (8) Meeting Minutes of the City of Vernon, held Tuesday, October 12, 2004 (9) Meeting Minutes of the Okanagan Basin Water Board, held Tuesday, October 12, 2004 (10) Meeting Minutes of the Regional District of North Okanagan, held Tuesday, October 5, 2004 (11) Public Hearing Minutes of the Regional District of North Okanagan, held Tuesday, October 5, 2004 (12) Meeting Minutes of the Greater Vernon Services Commission, held Thursday, September 16, 2004 (13) Meeting Minutes of the Greater Vernon Services Commission, held Thursday, September 30, 2004 (14) Meeting Minutes of the Electoral Area Directors Committee, held Tuesday, October 19, 2004

15 Monday, November 8, 2004 Page 15 (15) Meeting Minutes of the Regional Services Committee, held Tuesday, October 19, 2004 (16) Meeting Minutes of the North Okanagan Regional Hospital District Board, held Tuesday, August 3, REPORTS OF COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS a. Councillor Corner (1) Greater Vernon Services Commission b. Councillor Dirk problems regarding agricultural water rate policies referred to staff for report c. Councillor Hackman (1) North Okanagan Regional District (a) (b) (c) (d) Executive/Finance Planning and Building Solid Waste Plan Monitoring Committee Regional Services (2) Okanagan Basin Water Board (3) Finance Committee

16 Monday, November 8, 2004 Page 16 d. Councillor McClean (1) Regional Transit (2) Sewer (3) 9-1-1/Jaws of Life/Emergency Programs/Victim s Assistance e. Councillor Taylor (1) Sewer Committee rehabilitation of primary digester tank quotes obtained landscaping referred to Vernon Council f. Councillor Williams (1) Okanagan Regional Library g. Mayor Postill (1) Greater Vernon Services Commission 9. BYLAWS Nil

17 Monday, November 8, 2004 Page NEW BUSINESS a. OCP Review Coldstream Elementary School Site and Buildings Petition received November 8, 2004 Moved by Dirk, seconded by Taylor, THAT the petition received November 8, 2004, regarding the OCP Review Coldstream Elementary School Site and Buildings, be received and forwarded to Urban Systems for consideration in the OCP Review and subsequent report to Council. 11. Resolution to Adjourn to In-Camera Moved by Taylor, seconded by Williams, THAT Council adjourn to an In-Camera meeting to discuss issues related to: Section 90(1)(m) of the Community Charter; Section 90(1)(c) of the Community Charter; Section 90(1)(i) of the Community Charter. The Regular Meeting recessed to In-Camera at 8:13 p.m. The Regular Meeting of Council reconvened at 9:26 p.m. 12. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Williams, seconded by Taylor, THAT the Regular Meeting of Council, held Monday, November 8, 2004, be adjourned.

18 Monday, November 8, 2004 Page 18 The meeting adjourned at 9:29 p.m. CERTIFIED CORRECT Director of Corporate Administration Acting Mayor