Minutes of the Regular meeting of Council held Monday, July 31, 1995, at 4:15 p.m. in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium

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1 :15 p.m. in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium Council Present: Mayor G. Ferguson; Councillors - K. Funk, S. Gibson, W. Lee, G. Peary, J. Robertson, P. Ross, R. Sweeney, M. Warawa, and C. Wiebe Staff Present: City Manager - H. Cochran; Deputy City Clerk - T.O. Strong; Director of Development Services - R. Danziger; Director of Engineering - E. Regts; Director of Finance - D. Bottrill; Manager, Current Development - G. Boyle; Recording Secretary - M.B. Cote Media Present: Abbotsford Times, The News, and Rogers Cablesystems Public Present: 8 1. CALL TO ORDER The Chairman called the meeting to order at 4:15 p.m. 2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES.1 Regular Meeting of Council - July 17, 1995 Moved by Councillor Warawa, seconded by Councillor Robertson, that the minutes of the Regular meeting of Council held July 17, 1995, be adopted. R CARRIED..2 Public Hearing - July 17, 1995 Moved by Councillor Sweeney, seconded by Councillor Peary, that the minutes of a Public Hearing held July 17, 1995, be received. R CARRIED.

2 :15 p.m. in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium Page 2 3. BUSINESS OUT OF MINUTES.1 Bel-Vue Developments Ltd., blk. Marshall Road File No.: D95-11 Report No dated July 21, 1995 from the Deputy Approving Officer recommended approval of Development Permit No for property located at block Marshall Road. This development permit provides for acceptable siltation control measures, and a project design which complies with Lower Sumas Mountain Road Development Permit Area. The owners have agreed to the contents of the permit and surrounding property owners and occupiers had been notified that they may comment on the proposal. There were no comments or questions. Moved by Councillor Wiebe, seconded by Councillor Funk that, as recommended in Report No from the Deputy Approving Officer, Development Permit No be approved for issuance. R CARRIED. 4. DELEGATIONS.1 M. Bielz - Commuter Bus Service M. Bielz stated that he has applied to the Motor Carrier Commission for authority to provide transit service between Chilliwack and Vancouver for commuters as well as other travellers. He is in the process of purchasing buses. His proposal would see an express run of two buses in the morning for commuters starting in Chilliwack, picking up in Abbotsford, continuing to the Park and Ride at 200th Street in Langley, and then into Vancouver. There would be a total of four buses going into Vancouver in the morning and four returning later in the day, with the last bus leaving Vancouver at 8:00 p.m. The tentative start date for this service is September 1, M. Bielz noted the environmental benefits of bus service, which reduces the number of cars on the road.

3 :15 p.m. in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium Page 3 M. Bielz asked for assistance from the City in providing a Park and Ride facility, and requested Council's support of his application to the Commission. Moved by Councillor Sweeney, seconded by Councillor Ross, that: (1) the delegation of M. Bielz be received; (2) the City assist in establishing a Park and Ride facility; and (3) a letter of support be sent to the Motor Carrier Commission stating the need for this service. R95-51O CARRIED. Opposed: Councillor Funk 5. CONSENT AGENDA 5.0 BY-LAWS TO BE ADOPTED See items 7.1,7.2, and MINUTES AND CORRESPONDENCE TO BE RECEIVED Sweeney, that the following minutes and correspondence be received:.1 Correspondence dated July 10, 1995 from the Minister of Municipal Affairs providing additional information regarding railway taxation;.2 Correspondence from Fisheries and Oceans including products promoting stream stewardship;.3 Correspondence dated July 3, 1995 from the Forest Practices Board introducing the Board and its mandate;.4 Correspondence dated July 18, 1995 from Alcan Smelters and Chemicals Ltd. including news releases explaining the status of negotiations with the Provincial Government regarding the Kemano Project;

4 :15 p.m. in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium Page 4.5 Correspondence dated July 17, 1995 from the Hongkong Bank of Canada requesting nominations for the 1995 British Columbia Senior Award;.6 Correspondence dated July 21, 1995 from the Abbotsford Youth Commission announcing its involvement in the 2nd Annual U.B.C.M. Convention;.7 Correspondence dated July 11, 1995 from the West Abbotsford residents regarding the proposed alignment of the Aldergrove By-pass;.8 Correspondence dated July 18, 1995 from Derek Spencer expressing appreciation for the presentation honouring his and Mrs. Spencer's service on past Canada Day Committees;.9 Correspondence from U.B.C.M. announcing Local Government Awareness Winners for 1995;.10 Award of Appreciation from the Canada Employment Centre for Students in recognition of the City's participation in the 1995 summer employment program for students;.11 Provincial Government News Release dated July 14, 1995 announcing proclamation of the Mountain Resort Associations Act;.12 News Release dated July 18, 1995, announcing enhanced transit services for the Central Fraser Valley;.13 U.B.C.M. In the House News Release providing information on legislation affecting local government; and highlights of the Executive Committee meetings held July 13 and 14, 1995;.14 News Release from Rogers Cable TV announcing the premiere of a documentary program designed to demystify the job-finding process for newcomers to Canada;

5 :15 p.m. in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium Page 5.15 Forest Renewal B.C.'s Business Plan for ;.16 Interim Report on the Safety Implication of Automated Weather Observation Systems;.17 Selected Vital Statistics and Health Status Indicators Annual Report 1994;.18 Development Services Building Report to June R CARRIED. 6. REPORTS (STAFF/COMMITTEES).1 Joint Transit Committee Minutes - July 21, 1995 Sweeney, that the minutes of the Joint Transit Committee meeting held July 21, 1995 be approved. R CARRIED..2 Abbotsford Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes - July 25, 1995 Moved by Councillor Sweeney, seconded by Councillor Warawa, that the minutes of the Abbotsford Parks and Recreation Commission meeting held July 25, 1995 be approved. R CARRIED.

6 :15 p.m. in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium Page 6 7. BY-LAWS.1 By-law No , Matsqui Zoning By-law, 1985, Amendment By-law No. 537 (R95-29) (City of Abbotsford; Deletes Temporary Commercial Use from C-3, C-3H, and CS-l Zones) Ross, that By-law No , cited as "Matsqui Zoning By-law, 1985, Amendment By-law No. 537", now be read a second and third time. R CARRIED. Peary, that By-law No , cited as "Matsqui Zoning By-law, 1985, Amendment By-law No. 537", now be adopted. R CARRIED..2 By-law No , Matsqui Zoning By-law, 1985, Amendment By-law No. 539 (R95-19) (Bingo Hall, Peardonville Road; Amends M-2 Zone) Moved by Councillor Wiebe, seconded by Councillor Funk, that By-law No , cited as "Mats qui Zoning By-law, 1985, Amendment By-law No. 539", now be read a second and third time. R CARRIED. Moved by Councillor Peary, seconded by Councillor Robertson, that By-law No , cited as "Matsqui Zoning By-law, 1985, Amendment By-law No. 539", now be adopted. R CARRIED.

7 :15 p.m. in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium Page 7.3 By-law No , District of Abbotsford Zoning By-law No , Amendment By-law (R95-30) (Beaver Lumber; Adds Building Supplies Use) Funk, that By-law No , cited as "District of Abbotsford Zoning By-law No , Amendment By-law", now be read a second and third time. R CARRIED. Moved by Councillor Wiebe, seconded by Councillor Robertson, that By-law No , cited as "District of Abbotsford Zoning By-law No , Amendment By-law", now be adopted. R CARRIED..4 By-law No , Official Community Plan By-law No , Amendment By-law (Chard Development, Sumas Way and McConnell Road) Moved by Councillor Lee, seconded by Councillor Funk, that By-law No , cited as "Official Community Plan By-law", Amendment By-law", now be read a second and third time. R CARRIED. Opposed: Councillor Peary.5 By-law No , Zoning By-law No , Amendment By-law (Chard Development, Sumas Way and McConnell Road) Moved by Councillor Lee, seconded by Councillor Wiebe, that By-law No , cited as "Zoning By-law No , Amendment By-law", now be read a second and third time. R CARRIED. Opposed: Councillor Peary

8 :15 p.m. in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium Page 8.6 By-law No , Matsqui Zoning By-law, 1985, Amendment By-law No. 536 (R95-03) (V. Jones and 1. and D. Rodominski, 2499 and 2507 Ware Street; Rezones from RS-l to RM-90) Moved by Councillor Wiebe, seconded by Councillor Funk, that By-law No , cited as "Mats qui Zoning By-law, 1985, Amendment By-law No. 536", now be read a second and third time. R CARRIED. Councillor Warawa excused himself from the meeting due to a conflict of interest with item By-law No , Matsqui Zoning By-law, 1985, Amendment By-law No. 538 (R93-36) (Central Heights Seniors Housing Society, Hawthorne Avenue; Rezones from RS-l to P-2) Moved by Councillor Lee, seconded by Councillor Sweeney, that By-law No , cited as "Matsqui Zoning By-law, 1985, Amendment By-law No. 538", now be read a second and third time. R CARRIED..8 By-law No , Matsqui Zoning By-law, 1985, Amendment By-law No. 540 (R95-19) (Bingo Hall, Peardonville Road; Rezones from A-I to M-2) Lee, that By-law No , cited as "Matsqui Zoning By-law, 1985, Amendment By-law No. 540", now be read a second and third time. R CARRIED. Councillor Warawa returned to the meeting.

9 :15 p.m. in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium Page 9.9 By-law No , Matsqui Zoning By-law, 1985, Amendment By-law No. 541 (R95-06) Phil Van Enterprises Ltd.! Actton Petroleum Sales/Toby Russell Buckwell and Partners, South Fraser Way; Rezones from CS-5 to C-3) Moved by Councillor Funk, seconded by Councillor Gibson, that By-law No , cited as "Mats qui Zoning By-law, 1985, Amendment By-law No. 541", now be read a second and third time. R CARRIED. Opposed: Councillor Wiebe.10 By-law No , District of Abbotsford Zoning By-law No , Amendment By-law (R95-05) (Royal Flex-Lox, and Indian Road; Rezones from M-l to M-2) Funk, that By-law No , cited as "District of Abbotsford Zoning By-law No , Amendment By-law", now be introduced and read a first time. R CARRIED..11 By-law No , Sign By-law, 1995, Amendment By-law No.3, 1995 (Amends Provision for Roof-Mounted Signs) Moved by Councillor Lee, seconded by Councillor Sweeney, that By-law No , cited as "Sign By-law, 1995, Amendment By-law No.3, 1995", now be introduced and read a first, second and third time. R CARRIED.

10 :15 p.m. in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium Page By-law No , Matsqui Zoning By-law, 1985, Amendment By-law No. 542 (R9148) (School District No. 34, 3556 Mt. Lehman Road; Rezones from RS4 to P-l) Moved by Councillor Sweeney, seconded by Councillor Wiebe, that By-law No. 542, cited as "Matsqui Zoning By-law, 1985, Amendment By-law No. 542", now be introduced and read a first time. R CARRIED..13 By-law No , District of Abbotsford Zoning By-law No , Amendment By-law (R95-33) (Adds "Printing" as a Permitted Use in the M-2 Zone) Moved by Councillor Sweeney, seconded by Councillor Gibson, that By-law No , cited as "District of Abbotsford Zoning By-law No , Amendment By-law", now be introduced and read a first time. R CARRIED. 8. NEW BUSINESS.1 Medallion Security Corp. - Matsqui Centennial Auditorium Security Moved by Councillor Wiebe, seconded by Councillor Ross that, as recommended in a report dated July 20, 1995 from the Director of Administration! City Clerk, the City enter into an agreement with Medallion Security Corp. for provision of security services for the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium until December 31, R CARRIED.

11 :15 p.m. in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium Page 11.2 Informix Software (Canada) Inc. - Relational Database Management System Software and Technical Services - Tender Ross that, as recommended in Report No from the Purchasing Manager, supply and delivery of relational database management system software and technical services be awarded to Informix Software (Canada) Inc., in the amount of $47,401, including taxes. R CARRIED. Opposed: Councillor Funk.3 Mop Magic Cleaners - Janitorial Contract - Clearbrook Library.4 Bill 55 Moved by Councillor Sweeney, seconded by Councillor Robertson that, as recommended in Report No. 93 from the Manager, Engineering Services, Mop Magic Cleaners be retained as the janitorial contractor of the new Clearbrook Library for a monthly fee of $1,344 for the remainder of R CARRIED. Correspondence dated July 24, 1995 from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs announced a series of consultation meetings being held to discuss provisions of Bill 55. Moved by Councillor Peary, seconded by Councillor Funk, that correspondence dated July 24, 1995 from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs regarding Bill 55 meetings be received. R CARRIED.

12 :15 p.m. in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium Page 12.5 Curfew Act - Resolution Moved by Councillor Wiebe, seconded by Councillor Peary, that the correspondence dated July 26, 1995 from the City of Prince Rupert asking that Council support a resolution to the 1995 Annual U.B.C.M. Conference, to pursue the enactment of a Curfew Act, be received. R CARRIED. Opposed: Councillor Warawa.6 International Day for the Elderly - October 1, 1995 Sweeney that, as requested in correspondence dated July 14, 1995 from Help the Aged, October 1, 1995 be proclaimed "International Day for the Elderly". R CARRIED..7 Wheel-A-Thon - August 5, 1995 Moved by Councillor Sweeney, seconded by Councillor Robertson that, as requested in correspondence dated July 7, 1995 from First Heritage Credit Union, permission be granted to conduct a Wheel-A-Thon on August 5, 1995 between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., subject to provision of a map indicating the route to be used on Sumas Prairie and submission of insurance documents naming the City as an additional insured. R CARRIED.

13 00067a 4:15 p.m. in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium Page 13.8 Triathlon - August 5, 1995 Moved by Councillor Lee, seconded by Councillor Gibson that, as requested in correspondence dated July 12, 1995 from W.A. Fraser Elementary School, permission to cordon off segments of Brewster Street and Anora Drive, to conduct a triathlon on October 13, 1995 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., be granted, subject to the crosswalk leading to Blatchford Way being manned and area residents affected by the closure being notified in advance. R CARRIED. 9. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councillor Funk, seconded by Councillor Gibson, that the Regular meeting of Council be adjourned (4:45 p.m.). Certified Correct: ~2ZaMXd,,--. Mayor ~ v \..!