Minutes of the Regular meeting of the Council of the City of Abbotsford held April 28, 2008, at 4:02 p.m. in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium

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1 April 28, 2008, at 4:02 p.m. in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium Council Present: Mayor G. Ferguson; and Councillors B. Beck, C. Caldwell, S. Gibson, M. Gill, L. Harris, D. Loewen, P. Ross and J. Smith Staff Present: Acting City Manager - J. Gordon; Acting Director, Administration and Corporate Planning - B. Flitton; Acting Director, Corporate Services - J. Lewis; Director, Development Services - G. Acheson; Deputy City Clerk - K. Harms; and Committee Secretary - R. Brar Staff Present for a Portion of the Meeting: Manager, Bylaw and Animal Control - G. Ferguson; Senior Planners - R. Brennan, W. Gordon, C. Johansen, and M. Thornton; Planner - M. Dickinson; Revenue Manager - K. Sinclair; Human Resources Manager - C. Melvin; Economic Development Manager - J. Teichroeb; Director, Parks, Recreation and Culture - M. Taylor; Parks Design Technician - S. Watson; and Airport Manager - M. Pastro Media Present: Abbotsford News and Shaw Communications Inc. Public Present: CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 4:02 p.m. 2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES.1 Minutes of the Regular Meeting - April 21! 2008 Moved by Councillor Gill, seconded by Councillor Smith, that the minutes of the Regular meeting of Council held April 21,2008, be adopted. R CARRIED..2 Minutes of the Public Hearing held April 21, 2008 Moved by Councillor Gill, seconded by Councillor Smith, that the minutes of the Public Hearing held April 21, 2008, be received. R CARRIED.

2 April 28, 2008, at 4:02 p.m. in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium Page 2 3. BUSINESS OUT OF MINUTES.1 Reconsideration of Resolution No. R , from the March 31,2008, Regular Meeting of Council by Mayor Ferguson, Under Section 131 of the Community Charter, regarding a rezoning for the Bridgeway Ventures Inc. (G. Nichele), 4325 Clayburn Road ( / ) Moved by Councillor Beck, seconded by Councillor Loewen, that reconsideration of Resolution No. R , from the March 31, 2008, Regular Meeting of Council by Mayor Ferguson, Under Section 131 of the Community Charter, regarding a rezoning for the Bridgeway Ventures Inc. (G. Nichele), 4325 Clayburn Road, be deferred until May 5, 2008, for a staff report outlining new information regarding the proposed development. R CARRIED..2 Quantum Properties V Inc. (H. Thiessen and J. Delves) and Quantum Properties V Inc. (D. Delves and D. Isaak), 2557 and 2575 Campbell Avenue, Essendene Avenue and 2570 Willow Lane; DVP No ( / ) Moved by Councillor Smith, seconded by Councillor Loewen, that Report No. DEV , dated April 9, 2008, be received from the Planner, and; Development Permit No. 1610, with variances, for the Quantum Properties V Inc. (H. Thiessen and J. Delves) and Quantum Properties V Inc. (D. Delves and D. Isaak) properties, located at 2557 and 2575 Campbell Avenue, Essendene Avenue and 2570 Willow Lane, be approved for issuance, subject to: (a) completion of the rezoning under application R06-049, which allows the proposed development; (b) provision of a $1,62, landscaping letter of credit; (c) payment of a $2, landscaping inspection fee; (d) submission of six sets of all drawings; and (e) signing of the six copies of the permit by the registered owners of the property. R DEFEATED. Opposed: Councillors: Beck, Gibson, Gill, Harris and Ross

3 Of)Oi~98 Minutes of the Regular meeting of the Council of the City of Abbotsford held April 28, 2008, at 4:02 p.m. in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium Page 3.3 H. S. Dhaliwal, Old Yale Road; DVP No ( /D07-084) Moved by Councillor Gill, seconded by Councillor Beck, that Report No. DEV , dated April 11, 2008, be received from the Planning Technician, and; Development Variance Permit No. 1613, for the H. S. Dhaliwal property, located at Old Yale Road, be approved for issuance, subject to completion of the application to rezone a portion of the lands to One Unit Compact Lot Residential (RS5). R CARRIED..4 Regency Capital (2007) Ltd. (R. Singh), 2871 Livingstone Avenue; DVP Permit No ( /D07-072) Moved by Councillor Smith, seconded by Councillor Gibson, that further consideration of Report No. DEV , dated April 16, 2008, from the Senior Planner, regarding Development Variance Permit No. 1609, for the Regency Capital (2007) Ltd. (R. Singh) property, located at 2871 Livingstone Avenue, be deferred until May 5, 2008, pending a staff report regarding traffic issues. R CARRIED BC Ltd. (A. Bedesha, J. Banwait, B. Brar, S. Gill, M. Heer, and S. Malhi), 33762, 33770, 33780, 33786, and McDougall Avenue and 2395 McKenzie Road; DVP No Moved by Councillor Loewen, seconded by Councillor Caldwell, that Report No. DEV , dated April 16, 2008, be received from the Senior Planner, and; Development Permit No. 1614, with variances for the BC Ltd. (A. Bedesha, J. Banwait, B. Brar, S. Gill, M. Heer, and S. Malhi) properties, located at 33762, 33770, 33780, 33786, and McDougall Avenue and 2395 McKenzie Road, be approved for issuance, subject to: (a) completion of the rezoning which allows the proposed development; (b) provision of a $53, landscaping letter of credit; (c) payment of a $ landscaping inspection fee; (d) submission of six sets of all drawings; and (e) signing of the six copies of the permit by the registered owners of the property. R CARRIED.

4 April 28, 2008, at 4:02 p.m. in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium Page 4.6 Bylaw No , Z. A. No. 548; Quantum Properties Ltd. (H. Thiessen and J. Delves), 2557 and2575 Campbell Avenue, and Essendene Avenue and 2570 Willow Lane, and Parcel "A" 228 sq. m portion of Essendene Avenue; rezones from RS2 to RML to allow a four storey, 94 unit apartment building (R06-049) Moved by Councillor Loewen, seconded by Councillor Smith, that Bylaw No , cited as "Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 1996, Amendment Bylaw No. 548", be read a second and third time. R DEFEATED. Opposed: Councillors Beck, Gibson, Gill, Harris and Ross.7 Bylaw No , Z. A. No. 550; Shape Properties (Abbotsford East) Corp. (J. Horton), and Old Yale Road, and 1874, 1956, and 1976 North Parallel Road; rezones from C2, RS2, RR4 and 11 to C3 and RML (R07-055) Moved by Councillor Smith, seconded by Councillor Gill, that Bylaw No , cited as "Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 1996, Amendment Bylaw No. 550", be read a second and third time. R CARRIED..8 Bylaw No , Z. A. No. 419; BC Ltd Ltd / B. Heinrichs, (W. Friesen, Points West Architecture), 33237,33247, 33259, 33265, and Robertson Avenue; rezones from RS3 to RML (R04-059) Moved by Councillor Caldwe", seconded by Councillor Loewen, that Bylaw No , cited as "Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 1996, Amendment Bylaw No. 419", be read a third time. R CARRIED..9 Bylaw No , Z. A. No. 547; BC Ltd. (A. Sutherland) 3748 McKinley Drive; rezones from RS2, RS3 and RR3 to RS2, RS3 and RS3A (R04-030) Moved by Councillor Smith, seconded by Councillor Gi", that Bylaw No , cited as "Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 1996, Amendment Bylaw No. 457", be read a second and third time. R CARRIED.

5 April at 4:02 p.m. in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium Page 5.10 Bylaw No , Z. A. No. 554; K. and S. Rai, Bevan Avenue; rezones from RS3 to RS5 to permit a four lot subdivision consistent with the RS3 and RS5 (R04-045) Moved by Councillor Gill, seconded by Councillor Caldwell, that Bylaw No , cited as "Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 1996, Amendment Bylaw No. 554", be read a second and third time. R CARRIED.. 11 Bylaw No , Z. A. No. 555; BC BC Ltd. (A. Badesha, J. Banwait, B. Brar, S. Gill, M. Heer, and S. Mallhi), 33762, 33770, 33780, 33786, McDougall Avenue and 2395 McKenzie Road; rezones from RS2 to RML to allow a four storey. 64 unit apartment (R07-044) Moved by Councillor Loewen, seconded by Councillor Beck, that Bylaw No , cited as "Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 1996, Amendment Bylaw No. 555", be read a second and third time. R CARRIED.. 12 Bylaw No , Z. A. No. 549; Regency Park Capital (2007) Ltd. (R. Singh), 2871 Livingstone Avenue; rezones from RR3 and P1 to CTA to allow a 106 room hotel and ancillary uses including car rental R07-043) Moved by Councillor Harris, seconded by Councillor Beck, that further consideration of Bylaw No , cited as "Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 1996, Amendment Bylaw No. 555", be deferred until May 5,2008. R CARRIED..13 Bylaw No , Z. A. No. 553; H. S. Dhaliwal, Old Yale Road; rezones from RS3 to RS5 to permit a two lot subdivision (R07-051) 4. DELEGATIONS None. Moved by Councillor Gill, seconded by Councillor Smith, that Bylaw No , cited as "Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 1996, Amendment Bylaw No. 553", be read a second and third time. R CARRIED.

6 April 28, 2008, at 4:02 p.m. in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium Page 6 5. CONSENT AGENDA 5.1 BYLAWS TO BE ADOPTED.1 Bylaw No , "Abbotsford Airport Fee Bylaw, 2004, Amendment Bylaw NO.5" An opportunity for public input was provided. There were no comments or questions. Moved by Councillor Beck, seconded by Councillor Harris, that Bylaw No , cited as "Abbotsford Airport Fee Bylaw, 2004, Amendment Bylaw No.5", be adopted. R CARRIED..2 Bylaw No , "Abbotsford East Downtown Business Improvement Area Bylaw" Moved by Councillor Beck, seconded by Councillor Harris, that Bylaw No , cited as "Abbotsford East Downtown Business Improvement Area Bylaw", be adopted. R CARRIED..3 Bylaw No , "Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2006, Amendment No. 7" Moved by Councillor Beck, seconded by Councillor Harris, that Bylaw No , cited as "Fees and Charges Bylaw, 2006, Amendment No. 7", be adopted. R CARRIED. 5.2 MINUTES AND CORRESPONDENCE Moved by Councillor Beck, seconded by Councillor Gibson, that the following minutes and correspondence, be received:.1 Fraser Valley Regional District minutes; Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District Board of Directors meeting held March 26, 2008; Board of Directors meeting held March 26, 2008; Electoral Area Services Committee meeting held April 8, 2008; and Joint Fraser Valley Treaty Advisory Committee and Board meeting held March 26, 2008;

7 Minutes of the Regular meeting of the Council of the City of Abbotsford held April 28, 2008, at 4:02 p.m. in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium Page 7 6. COMMITTEES.2 minutes of the Abbotsford Police Board meeting held March 18, 2008 and its 2007 Statistical Report;.3 minutes of the Fraser Valley Regional Library Friends of the Library meeting held April 1, 2008;.4 correspondence, received April 18, 2008, from the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, seeking nominations for the 2008 Citation for Citizenship Awards;.5 correspondence, dated April 9, 2008, from Metro Vancouver, enclosing its report on Regional Economy;.6 correspondence, dated April 14, 2008, from the City of Chilliwack, enclosing a copy of "Responding to the Dangers of Methamphetamines: Towards Informed Practices";.7 correspondence, dated April 14, 2008, from the City of Surrey, regarding its Status Report on the Livability Accord Between High Growth Municipalities;.8 Prospera Credit Union Annual Report 2007;.9 Cultures West - Welcoming Communities in British Columbia; and.10 City of Abbotsford - March comparison of building permits. R CARRIED..1 Abbotsford Airport Authority Meeting - March 20, 2008 Moved by Councillor Ross, seconded by Councillor Harris, that the minutes of the Abbotsford Airport Authority meeting held March 20, 2008, be approved. R CARRIED.

8 April 28, 2008, at 4:02 p.m. in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium Page 8.2 Abbotsford Economic Development Commission Meeting - February 20, 2008 Moved by Councillor Ross, seconded by Councillor Harris, that the minutes of the Abbotsford Economic Development Commission meeting held February 20, 2008, be approved. R CARRIED..3 Health Care Select Committee Meeting - February 18, 2008 Moved by Councillor Ross, seconded by Councillor Harris, that the minutes of the Health Care Select Committee meeting held February 18, 2008, be approved. R CARRIED..4 Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Meeting - March 17, BYLAWS Moved by Councillor Ross, seconded by Councillor Harris, that the minutes of the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee meeting held March 17,2008, be approved. R CARRIED..1 Bylaw No "Urban Storm Drainage System Fee Bylaw, 2001, Amendment Bylaw No.7, 2008" Moved by Councillor Loewen, seconded by Councillor Gill, that Bylaw No cited as "Urban Storm Drainage System Fee Bylaw, 2001, Amendment Bylaw No.7, 2008", be introduced and read a first, second and third time. R CARRIED..2 Bylaw No , "Tax Rates Bylaw, 2008" Moved by Councillor Beck, seconded by Councillor Smith, that Bylaw No , cited as "Tax Rates Bylaw, 2008", be introduced and read a first, second and third time. R CARRIED. Opposed: Councillor Gill

9 0004U4 Minutes of the Regular meeting of the Council of the City of Abbotsford held April 28, 2008, at 4:02 p.m. in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium Page 9.3 Bylaw No , "Five-Year Financial Plan, Bylaw , Amendment Bylaw No.1" Moved by Councillor Beck, seconded by Councillor Smith, that Bylaw No , cited as "Five-Year Financial Plan, Bylaw , Amendment Bylaw No. 1", be introduced and read a first, second and third time. R CARRIED..4 Bylaw No , Z. A. No. 491; D. Reimer, and Pine Street, rezones land from RS2 to RML with a text amendment ( /R07-017) 8. NEW BUSINESS Moved by Councillor Beck, seconded by Councillor Smith, that Report No. DEV , dated April 21, 2008, be received from the Senior Planner, and third reading of Bylaw No , rezoning application for the BC Ltd. (D. Reimer) property, located at and Pine Street, given on December 4, 2006, be rescinded. R CARRIED. Moved by Councillor Beck, seconded by Councillor Smith, that Bylaw No , cited as "Abbotsford Zoning Bylaw, 1996, Amendment Bylaw No. 491", be read a third time, as amended. R CARRIED..1 Kalgidhar Park Construction ( /1192) Moved by Councillor Smith, seconded by Councillor Gibson, that Report No. COR , dated April 21, 2008, be received from the Director, Parks, Recreation and Culture, and Purchasing and Risk Manager, and: (1) the tender from Marv's Excavating Ltd., in the amount of $1,312, (excluding GST), be accepted; and (2) the Mayor and Corporate Officer be authorized to execute all documentation relating to this matter. R CARRIED.

10 Minutes of the Regular meeting of the Council of the City of Abbotsford held April 28, 2008, at 4:02 p.m. in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium Page ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councillor Gill, seconded by Councillor Gibson, that the April 28, 2008, Regular Council meeting be adjourned (4:52 p.m.). CARRIED. Certified Correct: City Clerk