CITY OF CAMPBELL RIVER COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL MEETING, TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2011 at 7:35 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers, 301 St. Ann's Road, Campbell River, BC. PRESENT: Acting Chair - M. Storry, Councillors: R. Grant, R. Mennie, C. Moglove, Z. Stewart, R. Milnthorp - General Manager, Parks, Recreation & Culture; D. Morris -General Manager, Facilities and Supply Management; R. Neufeld - General Manager, Operations; L. Ciarniello - General Manager, Corporate Services ; J. Douglas - Communications Advisor; J. Douglas - Communications Advisor; R. Blackwell - Land Use Manager; W. Kalyn - Information Services Manager; RCMP Staff Sergeant C. Massey; P. F. Wipper - City Clerk. 1. COUNCIL IN-CAMERA MEETING (7:00 p.m.) 1.1 Resolution to Move In-Camera 11-0352 Moglove/Stewart THAT Council move In-Camera under the authority of Section 90 (1) (a) of the Community Charter. 1.2 NOTE: Issues discussed In-Camera are not open to the public. 2. COUNCIL OPEN MEETING 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 3.1 Approval/modification of the Agenda. 11-0353 Moglove/Stewart THAT the Agenda be approved with the addition of letter of support for Carihi Secondary School to hold provincial soccer championship. AND THAT Items 17.1, 17.2, 17.3, 17.4, 17.5, 17.6, 17.7, 17.8, 17.9, 17.10 and 17.11 be adopted by consent. Page 1 of 9
4. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS 4.1 Laverne Henderson and representatives of the Aboriginal Day Planning Committee presentation on this year's event to be held on June 21 (See Item 5.1). Ms. Henderson provided an overview of the upcoming Aboriginal Day celebrations. Acting Mayor M. Storry thanked Ms. Henderson for her presentation on the Aboriginal Day celebrations. 4.2 Kris Mailman and Evan Larkam, agents for Seymour Pacific regarding Major Development Permit for 920 Alder Street (See Item 7.1). Councillor Stewart declared a conflict of interest because he provides landscaping services to the applicant and left the meeting at 7:44 p.m. Mr. Larkam provided an overview of the application. Councillor Stewart returned to the meeting at 7:46 p.m. 4.3 David Jones, Howe Sound Forest Products, owner, regarding rezoning of 241 Jacqueline Road (See Item 8.3.1). Councillor Grant declared a conflict of interest because of his business relationship with the applicant and left the meeting at 7:46 p.m. Rich Stephens, agent, and Mr. Jones provided an overview of the application. Mr. Jones asked Council to proceed with the application. Councillor Grant returned to the meeting at 7:51 p.m. 4.4 Shelley Howard, Campbell River Head Injury Society, regarding rezoning of 591-9th Avenue. (See Item 7.2). Ms. Howard spoke in support of the application. 4.5 Ken Hazelwood, applicant, regarding Temporary Use Permit for 1401 D Maple Street (See Item 7.4). Mr. Hazelwood spoke in support of the application. 4.6 Corrine Matheson, applicant regarding Development Variance Permit for 4737 Gordon Road (See Item 7.5). Ms. Matheson spoke in support of the application. 5. CORRESPONDENCE 5.1 June 3, 2011 correspondence from Corrine Sagmeister, Laichwiltach Family Life Society requesting funding for the 2011 Aboriginal Day Celebration. Page 2 of 9
11-0354 Moglove/Stewart THAT the June 3, 2011 correspondence from Corrine Sagmeister, Aboriginal Day Planning Committee Member, Laichwiltach Family Life Society regarding the June 21st Aboriginal Day Celebration, be 11-0355 Moglove/Stewart THAT Council allocate $500 to support the Aboriginal Day Planning Committee with funding from Council's Contingency account. 6. COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS 6.1 Rivercorp s presentation of its 2010 4 th quarter and 2011 1 st quarter reports were postponed until a future meeting. 7. BYLAWS AND PERMITS 7.1 General Manager, Operations' May 27, 2011 report regarding Major Development Permit for an office addition to 920 Alder Street. Councillor Stewart declared a conflict of interest because he provides landscaping service to the applicant and left the meeting at 7:55 p.m. R. Neufeld and R. Blackwell provided a brief overview of the application. 11-0356 Moglove/Grant THAT Council approve Major Development Permit 11-010 for a 1672.2 square metre addition to the existing office building located on Lot A, District Lot 69, Sayward District, Plan 43332 (920 Alder Street). Councillor Stewart returned to the meeting at 7:58 p.m. 7.2 General Manager, Operations' May 31, 2011 report regarding Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3457, 2011 to rezone 591-9th Avenue from Commercial Eight to Commercial One to change its use from a convenience store on the ground floor with two rental suites above, to office space on the ground floor with four residential units above. R. Neufeld provided a brief overview of the application. 11-0357 Grant/Moglove THAT Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3457, 2011 to rezone 591-9th Avenue from Commercial Eight (C-8) zone to Commercial One (C-1) zone receive first and second readings; Page 3 of 9
AND THAT the requirements for the holding of a Public Hearing be waived in accordance with the provisions of Section 3(8) of Planning Procedures Bylaw No. 3266. 7.3 Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3452, 2011 (991 Westmore Road) to permit the addition of a secondary suite. 11-0358 Moglove/Stewart THAT Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3452, 2011 (991 Westmore Road) receive third reading and be adopted. 7.4 General Manager, Operations' May 10, 2011 report regarding a temporary industrial permit for a wrecking yard at 1401D Maple Street. R. Blackwell answered questions concerning the application. 11-0359 Moglove/Stewart THAT Council approve Temporary Use Permit 11-003 for a three year term for Unit D at 1401 Maple Street to permit a "Wrecking Yard" to be enclosed within an existing building with no outdoor storage of dismantled vehicles, parts or scrap metals. 7.5 General Manager, Operations' May 30, 2011 report regarding variance to building height for horse riding arena at 4737 Gordon Road. 8. STAFF REPORTS R. Neufeld answered questions concerning the application. 11-0360 Moglove/Stewart THAT Council approve Development Variance Permit 11-013 to vary Section 5.37.6 of Zoning Bylaw 3250, 2006 by 2.43 metres to increase the maximum permitted height for a riding arena from 10 metres to 12.43 metres. 8.1. ADMINISTRATION 8.1.1 RCMP O.I.C., Inspector L. Gelinas' 2011 1st quarter report. Page 4 of 9
Staff Seargeant C. Massey provided an overview of the report and answered questions from Council. 11-0361 Moglove/Mennie THAT the RCMP, Campbell River Detachment, O.I.C Inspector L. Gelinas' 2011 1st quarter report, be 8.1.2 City Manager's June 8, 2011 report regarding neighborhood parks and tot lots. 11-0362 Moglove/Stewart THAT staff be directed to report back to Council on funding the $20,000 for the reinstatement of the neighbourhood park and tot lot grass cutting from corresponding reductions elsewhere in the City's 2011 operating budget. Councillor Mennie Opposed. 8.2. CORPORATE SERVICES 8.2.1 Communication Advisor's June 6, 2011 report regarding communications policy. Council discussed the wording of the policy. 11-0363 Moglove/Grant THAT the communications policy be referred back to staff for fine tuning and in particular the use of verb tense. Councillor Mennie Opposed. 8.2.2 Manager of Information Services' May 19, 2011 report regarding City of Campbell River web cameras. W. Kalyn provided an overview of the report. 8.2.3 General Manager, Corporate Services' June 14, 2011 report regarding Finance Committee. L. Ciarnello provided a brief overview of the terms of reference and answered questions from Council. Page 5 of 9
11-0364 Moglove/Stewart THAT Council adopts the terms of reference for the Finance (Budget) Committee and the meeting schedule as attached to the General Manager, Corporate Services' June 14, 2011 report entitled "Finance Committee". 8.2.4 General Manager, Corporate Services' June 14, 2011 report regarding Capital Lending Reserve. L. Ciarnello provided an overview of the report and answered questions from Council. 11-0365 Grant/Stewart THAT Council directs staff to commence the repayment of the Business System Replacement Project (Vadim) in the amount of $312,000 (including interest); AND THAT the 3 year repayment plan commences January 1, 2012 and continues through December 31, 2014. Funds for the repayment will be added to the general operating budget for each of the years. 8.3. OPERATIONS 8.3.1 General Manager, Operations' April 19, 2011 report regarding rezoning of 241 Jacqueline Road from Residential Estate One to Residential One to permit a 23 lot single family dwelling subdivision development. Councillor Grant declared a conflict of interest because of his business relationship with the applicant and left the meeting at 8:57 p.m. R. Neufeld and R. Blackwell answered questions from Council. 11-0366 Moglove/Stewart THAT Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3453, 2011 to rezone 241 Jacqueline Road from Residential Estate One (RE-1) to Residential One (R-1) zone be given first and second readings and be scheduled for public hearing. Councillor Grant returned to the meeting at 9:07 p.m. 8.4. PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURE 8.4.1 General Manager, Parks, Recreation and Culture's and Recreation and Culture Supervisor's June 6, 2011 report regarding public art policy. Page 6 of 9
11-0367 Moglove/Grant THAT Council place the proposed public art policy on the next Strategic Committee Meeting agenda for discussion. 9. MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORTS 9.1 Councillor Moglove reported on the: Federation of Canadian Municipalities Conference panel discussion on policing costs. Chamber luncheon featuring Dr. Jan Lindsay and Cheryl O'Connell of North Island College. 9.2 Acting Mayor Storry reported on the: June 6th Van Isle 360 Awards presentation; Transit Future Road Show; June 11th opening of Ironwood Auto Tech; June 11th Golden Hammer Awards for the C.R. Head Injury Society shed building competition and auction; June 11th C.R. Phillipino Canadian Cultural Association Independence Day Party. 10. STRATEGIC COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR COUNCIL'S CONSIDERATION 10.1 May 31, 2011 Strategic Committee Minutes. 11-0368 Moglove/Stewart THAT the May 31, 2011 Strategic Committee Minutes be adopted. 10.2 City's Facebook page. 11-0369 Mennie/Stewart THAT staff be directed to post the City's Facebook page on the Internet. 11. COUNCIL MINUTES 12. OTHER MINUTES 13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 14. NEW BUSINESS Page 7 of 9
15. ADDENDA ITEMS 15.1 June 7, 2011 email correspondence from John Jepson, Carihi Athletic Director. 11-0370 Moglove/Grant THAT the June 7, 2011 email from John Jepson, Carihi Athletic Director, regarding hosting the "AAA" Girls Soccer Provincial Championship, be 11-0371 Moglove/Grant THAT the City send a letter to the BC Secondary Schools Soccer Commissioner in support of Carihi Secondary School hosting the BC Senior Girls "AAA" High School Soccer Championships in June 2012 or 2013. 16. NOTICE OF MOTION 17. CONSENT AGENDA 17.1 May 31, 2011 Special Council Minutes. THAT the May 31, 2011 Special Council Minutes be adopted. 17.2 April 27, 2011 Seniors' Advisory Committee Minutes. THAT the April 27, 2011 Seniors' Advisory Committee Minutes be 17.3 May 4, 2011 Community Advisory Committee Minutes. THAT the May 4, 2011 Community Advisory Committee Minutes be 17.4 May 12, 2011 Culture and Heritage Sub Committee Minutes. THAT the May 12, 2011 Culture and Heritage Sub Committee Minutes be 17.5 March 3, 2011 Community Advisory Committee Minutes. THAT the March 3, 2011 Community Advisory Committee Minutes be 17.6 June 2, 2011 Development Advisory Commission Minutes. THAT the June 2, 2011 Development Advisory Commission Minutes be Page 8 of 9
17.7 March 10, 2011 Culture and Heritage Sub Committee Minutes. THAT the March 10, 2011 Culture and Heritage Sub Committee Minutes be 17.8 April 6, 2011 Community Advisory Committee Minutes. THAT the April 6, 2011 Community Advisory Committee Minutes be 17.9 May 30, 2011 correspondence from Philip Skognes. THAT the May 30, 2011 correspondence from Philip Skognes regarding the proposed renaming of the Island Highway, be 17.10 May 31, 2011 correspondence from John T. McLaughlin, Beeline Taxi Ltd. THAT the May 31, 2011 correspondence from John T. McLaughlin, Beeline Taxi Ltd. regarding a notice of proposed 2.38% increase in the Taxi Coast Index, be 17.11 City Clerk's June 9, 2011 report regarding June 2011 Council Meeting Schedule. THAT the 2011 Council Meeting Schedule be amended by adding a Special Strategic Committee Meeting on June 28, 2011. 18. ADJOURNMENT 18.1 Adjournment 11-0372 Moglove/Stewart THAT the meeting adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 9:19 p.m. Acting Mayor M. Storry, CHAIR P. F. Wipper, CITY CLERK Page 9 of 9