MINUTES of the REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL, City Hall, A St., Dawson Creek, B.C., on MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2002.

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1 MINUTES of the REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL, City Hall, A St., Dawson Creek, B.C., on. COUNCIL PRESENT STAFF PRESENT Mayor Wayne Dahlen - Chairman Jim Chute Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Councillor Paul Gevatkoff John Malcolm Deputy Chief Administrative Officer (DCAO) Councillor Bob Gibbs Ian Eggertson Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Councillor Calvin Kruk Tyra Henderson Recording Secretary Councillor Brent Neumann Councillor Bud Powell Councillor Alvin Stedel ALSO IN ATTENDANCE Mark Neilsen Ed Rosales Sam Goodwin Jim Sinclair Kristal D Amato, Shaun Smith, Sgt. Hilton Smee, Peter Batchelor, Walter McCue, Rick Lowcay, Colleen Hay, Mike Nielson Capt. Gail Haggett, Capt. Barry Haggett Cst. Craig Douglass, Cst. Rob Roy Peace River Block News Shaw Cable TV CJDC The Mirror Item 2-1, Emergency Preparedness Week Proclamation Item 2-2, Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal Proc. Item 2-3, Skateboard Bylaw Call to order 1. Close to the Public 1. CALL TO ORDER The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:59 a.m. 1-1 Close to the Public THAT this meeting be closed to the public pursuant to Section of the Local Government Act on the following basis: Agenda Item 3-1 Agenda Item 6-1 Agenda Item 6-2 Agenda Item 7-1 Agenda Item RECONVENE The Chairman declared the meeting reconvened open to the public at 10:00 A.M. Emergency Preparedness Proclamation Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal May 2002 Skateboard Park Project rqst. for bylaw 2. Draft bylaw prohibiting skateboarding downtown 2. DELEGATIONS, PETITIONS, PROCLAMATIONS 2-1 Mayor Dahlen proclaimed May 6 to 12 th, 2002 as Emergency Preparedness Week in Dawson Creek. Fire Chief Peter Batchelor thanked the new Emergency Social Services Coordinator Kristal D Amato for volunteering for her new position and noted that she is currently recruiting further volunteers. 2-2 Mayor Dahlen proclaimed May 2002 as The Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal Month in Dawson Creek and presented the proclamation to Captain Barry & Captain Gail Haggett of the Dawson Creek Salvation Army. Mayor Dahlen presented the Haggetts with a personal cheque for $ to kick off their campaign and wished them luck in attaining their goal of $10, Cst. Craig Douglass and Cpl. Rob Roy, on behalf of the Skateboard Park Project, requested that Council consider passing a bylaw which would prohibit skateboard use on sidewalks in the downtown commercial core. They advised that the skateboard group members have signed a pledge not to skateboard downtown and that the group feels that those who are using public sidewalks and creating a possible hazard are a detriment to their efforts to realize a skateboard park in Dawson Creek. Cst. Douglass noted that the RCMP are willing to enforce the City bylaw as required. THAT Administration be directed to draft a bylaw similar to Campbell River s regarding skateboarding in the downtown commercial area.

2 PAGE TWO (2) Refer gravel complaints to Skateboard Park group Dawson Creek Clean-Up Campaign May 1-15th 3. Minutes Apr.15/02 4. Minutes Mar.26/02 Action Comm. 5. Minutes Feb.15/02 Youth Advisory 6. Minutes Mar.15/02 Youth Advisory Tent for BBQ May 15 Worker s Memorial Apr.28/02 Bullriding Event Balance Sheet rqst. 7. Approve amended Mile O Park Society constitution 8. Range Review Group ltr. received 9. Endorse Fire Services Act Insurance Prem. Tax reso. Mayor Dahlen advises Cst. Douglass that Council was willing to refer complaints regarding gravel on lawns to his group and would attempt to locate some rakes for their use if they would offer a service for a donation similar to their driveway shoveling fundraiser. The media in attendance indicated they would attempt to make the public aware of the service. 2-4 Mayor Dahlen proclaimed May 1-15 th, 2002 as the Dawson Creek Clean Up Campaign and encouraged all residents to pitch in and help clean up our city. Councillor Stedel noted that the date for the Community Clean Up Day has been changed from May 4 to May 11 due to the late spring we are experiencing. 3. MINUTES 3-1 KRUK/POWELL, THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council (April 15, 2002) be adopted. 3-2 NEUMANN/STEDEL, THAT the Minutes of the Action Committee Meeting (March 26, 2002) be received for information. 3-3 THAT the Minutes of the Youth Advisory Committee Meeting (February 15, 2002) be received for information. 3-4 POWELL/KRUK, THAT the Minutes of the Youth Advisory Committee Meeting (March 15, 2002) be received for information. 4. BUSINESS ARISING 4-1 Councillor Kruk noted that the Mile O Park Society may not be able to provide the tent for the barbeque at Pioneer Village for the Quebec exchange students May 15, 2002 but that alternate arrangements will be made if necessary. 4-2 Councillor Kruk noted the Worker s Memorial Ceremony held April 28, 2002 at Peace Park was well done and reminded everyone to reflect on lives lost on the job. 4-3 In response to Councillor Neumann, the DCAO advised that no meeting date has been set with the Dawson Creek & District Stables & Arena Association but that the correspondence sent to them did stipulate a thirty (30) day time limit to provide the City with a balance sheet for the event. 4-4 KRUK/POWELL, THAT the City of Dawson Creek approve the amendments to the Mile O Park Society s constitution as circulated. 5. CORRESPONDENCE 5-1 THAT the correspondence from the Range Review Group (April 8, 2002) re: Letter of Support for the Creation of a Provincial Encroachment In-growth Strategy be received for information. 5-2 NEUMANN/KRUK, THAT the correspondence from the City of North Vancouver (April 11, 2002) re: Fire Services Act - Insurance Premium Tax Resolution be received; further, that Council of the City of Dawson Creek unanimously endorse the resolution.

3 PAGE THREE (3) 10. Grizzly Valley Days ltr. received 11. Renew Fire Inspection Agmt w Village of Pouce Coupe 11. Ltr. of support to GP Storm 12. Spec. Occas. Permit DC Rodeo Club June/ Elected Official Wkshp 14. Municpal Govt. Day Challenges 15. Ltr of support for skateboard facility to Ark 5-3 THAT the correspondence from the District of Tumbler Ridge (April 15, 2002) re: Tumbler Ridge Grizzly Valley Days/Grizfest Celebrations August 1-4, 2002 be received for information. 5-4 THAT the correspondence from the Village of Pouce Coupe (April 17, 2002) re: Renewal of Fire Inspection Agreement between the City of Dawson Creek and the Village of Pouce Coupe be received; further, that Administration be directed to renew the agreement for a one year term. 5-5 POWELL/KRUK, THAT the correspondence from the Grande Prairie Storm (undated) re: Letter of Support for the 2004 Royal Bank Cup be received; further, that the City forward a letter of support to the Grande Prairie Storm for their bid to host the 2004 Royal Bank Cup. 5-6 GEVATKOFF/KRUK, THAT the correspondence from the Dawson Creek Rodeo Club (April 23, 2002) re: Request for Approval to Host a Beer Garden June 7,8,9, 2002 during the Spring Amateur Rodeo be received; further, that the Special Occasion Permit be granted for June 7, 6-9 p.m. and June 8&9, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. OPPOSED: COUNCILLOR NEUMANN 5-7 THAT the correspondence from the Peace River Regional District (April 24, 2002) re: Tentative Elected Officials Workshop be received for information. 5-8 NEUMANN/KRUK, THAT the correspondence from the City of Grande Prairie (April 25, 2002) re: Municipal Government Day Challenges be received for information. 6. REPORTS 6-1 NEUMANN/GEVATKOFF, THAT the report from the DCAO (April 25, 2002) re: Request for Support for Funding Applications for Construction of a Skateboard Facility be received; further, that a letter of support be forwarded to the Dawson Creek Youth Centre Society (The Ark) for their skateboard facility initiative. In response to Councillor Kruk, Cst. Douglass indicated that he felt the Ark s proposed facility would be welcome in addition to the project his group is working toward. 16. Appoint Rec Advisory Committee 17. Approve quarterly City newsletter 6-2 KRUK/GEVATKOFF, THAT the report from the DCAO (April 25, 2002) re: Recreation Advisory Committee Appointments be received; further, that the following people be appointed to the Committee: Mr. Sam Barber Ms. Meredith Thornton Mr. Frank McAllister Mrs. Sally Schilds Mr. Danny Schilds Mr. Brant Leer Mr. Martin Hooke Mr. Don Pettit Mr. Dick Powell Mr. Lee Bowd Mr. Andy Kadziolka Ms. Marilyn Belak 6-3 THAT the report from the DCAO (April 25, 2002) re: City Newsletter Costs be received; further, that Administration be authorized to proceed with production of a quarterly City Newsletter with an annual budget of $5,100.00

4 18. Richard Muir - Failure to File Disclosure Stmt. 19. Partner w. Richmond Team Works program 20. Election Officials appointed for Council Expenses 22. Approve Central Gr. 9 Banquet rqst. 23. Airport Advisory rec. endorsed 24. Bylaw st, 2 nd, 3 rd readings 25. Bylaw st, 2 nd, 3 rd readings 26. Mayor s Appt. List PAGE FOUR (4) 6-4 THAT the report from the DCAO (April 25, 2002) re: Richard Muir - Failure to File a Disclosure Statement be received for information. 6-5 THAT the report from the Director of Development Services (April 25, 2002) re: Adopt a Block Program be received; further, that Administration be directed to proceed with establishing a partnership with the City of Richmond Team Works to create an effective program in Dawson Creek. 6-6 NEUMANN/STEDEL, THAT the report from the Director of Development Services (April 25, 2002) re: Appointment of Election Officials of 2002 General Election be received; further, that pursuant to Section 41 (1) and (2) of the Local Government Act, Greg Dobrowolski be appointed Chief Election Officer for conducting of the 2002 General Local Elections with power to appoint other election officials as required for the administration and conduct of the 2002 General Local Elections; and further, that John Malcolm and Kathy Vipond be appointed Deputy Chief Election Officers for the 2002 General Local Elections. 6-7 THAT the report from the CFO (April 25, 2002) re: Council Remuneration and Expenses for the Year 2001 be received for information. 6-8 GIBBS/STEDEL, THAT the report from the Grants Committee (April 25, 2002) re: Central Grade 9 Banquet Committee Request be received; further, that the grant of $ GST be approved. 6-9 GEVATKOFF/STEDEL, THAT the report from the Airport Advisory Committee (April 24, 2002) re: Committee Recommendations be received; further, that any offer for land sale or land lease on airport property be referred to the Airport Advisory Committee for recommendation(s) prior to submission to Council by the Land Sale Committee; and further, that the City s Land Sale Policy be amended to include a section on Airport Property to reflect this change in process; and further, that the City create an Airport Zone with airside restrictions, to apply to Lots 1-10, Plan PGP 42279, S. 12, T. 78, R. 15, W6M; and further, that Administration be directed to prepare a draft Airport Zone Bylaw, include Permitted Uses to be recommended by the Committee; and further, that the Airport Advisory Committee review the proposed zone before final adoption by Council; and further, that Administration be directed to survey properties affected for a 2,000 foot extension to the west end of the airport runway and develop map(s) to include Approach and Transitional Surfaces as required by Transport Canada. 7. BYLAWS 7-1 GEVATKOFF/KRUK, THAT Tax Rates Bylaw No. 3569, 2002 be given first, second and third readings. 7-2 THAT Financial Plan Bylaw No. 3570, 2002 be given first, second and third readings. 8. MAYOR S BUSINESS 8-1 THAT the Mayor s Appointment List (April 25, 2002) be received for information.

5 27. Diary ICBC Clicking In program & Challenge to City of Fort St. John Volunteer Appreciation Day May 20/ Participate in Ethanol discussions 30km/hr speed limit extension Market Pricing of Electricity Forestry Industry mtg in Kamloops Gary Williams to work on Graduated PST concept. PAGE FIVE (5) 9. DIARY 9-1 The CAO stated that BC Hydro has indicated that the request for a quote to install underground lines along Alaska Avenue will be addressed in the Fall. 10. NEW BUSINESS 10-1 Councillor Powell advised that he attended the province wide kick-off for ICBC s new Clicking In program aimed at increasing seat belt usage. He noted that Dawson Creek and Fort St. John both fall well below the provincial average of 91% for seat belt usage and challenged Fort St. John to a contest to see which municipality could increase their seat belt usage by the greatest percentage over the next year Councillor Gevatkoff noted the City sponsored Volunteer Appreciation Day planned for Monday, May 20, 2002 at the Pioneer Village, tentatively for 12 noon - 3pm. He also asked that residents submit forms recognizing local volunteers for inclusion in the Volunteer Appreciation supplement planned for the Peace River Block News Sunday Regional, to assist organizers ensure that no one is missed Councillor Powell reported on the Ethanol Conference Saturday, April 27, GEVATKOFF/KRUK, THAT the City of Dawson Creek participate in future discussions regarding an ethanol plant in our area, represented by Mayor Dahlen THAT Administration be directed to investigate extending the 30km/hr school zone from South Peace School to Tremblay School along 15 th Street. DEFEATED IN FAVOUR: COUNCILLOR KRUK 10-5 In response to Councillor Neumann s concerns over Ministry of Energy and Mines Richard Neufeld s comments in the Peace River Block News recently regarding artificially low electricity rates, the CAO suggested that Council defer discussion until after the NCMA conference, pending the outcome of discussions at that forum Councillor Gibbs reported on his attendance to a meeting in Kamloops of various forestry and value added wood industry players regarding the forestry industry in BC. As a result of a meeting with Ministry officials, the group was promised a voice and that some action would be taken within two weeks to confirm that commitment. If nothing transpires the City will likely be asked for a letter of support to further the group s concerns with the Provincial Government Councillor Stedel reported that Council agreed to fund $5,000 toward a consultant to work with the Ministry of Provincial Revenues Deputy Minister to explore the depth and type of survey required by the Government for the Graduated PST zone concept to be given real consideration. 11. MEDIA QUESTION PERIOD 11-1 In response to Mark Nielsen, Councillor Stedel clarified that the $5,000 will fund hiring a consultant (Gary Williams) to work with the Deputy Minister of Provincial Revenue to design a survey, not to fund the actual survey In response to Mark Nielsen, Councillor Kruk stated that there were many amendments proposed to the Mile O Park Society s constitution, and that he would provide Mr. Nielson with a copy of the amendments.

6 PAGE SIX (6) RECESS: The Chairman declared the meeting recessed to the Closed portion of the meeting at 11:35 a.m. Mayor Wayne Dahlen - Chairman John Malcolm - Corporate Administrator CERTIFIED A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of City Council held April 29, John Malcolm Corporate Administrator