NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING District of Fort St. James will hold Special Meeting No. 2017-18.1 at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at the District Council Chambers, 477 Stuart Drive West, Fort St. James, BC V0J 1P0. AGENDA No. Item Name Page 1. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 2. CORRESPONDENCE 2.1 Sharon Bird - Application to First People's Cultural Council 2-14 3. BYLAWS 3.1 Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 980, 2017 That Council adopt Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 980, 2017 as amended. 3.2 Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application - Pajama Holdings - Revised That Council rescind resolution number 2017-18-10, "That Council give first and second reading to Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 31, Bylaw No. 982, 2017; and, 15-17 18-48 That Council give first and second reading to "Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 31, Bylaw No. 982, 2017", a bylaw to amend District of Fort St. James Zoning Bylaw No. 738, 2001 based on the revised application. 4. NEW BUSINESS 5. ADJOURNMENT Page 1 of 48
AGENDA ITEM #2.1 District of Fort St. James 477 Stuart Drive West, PO Box 640 Fort St. James, BC V0J 1P0 Phone 250 996 8233 Fax 250 996 2248 www.fortstjames.ca OFFICE OF THE MAYOR October 30, 2017 First People s Cultural Council To Whom It May Concern: Re: Aboriginal Arts Development Application Council of the District of Fort St. James is pleased to provide this letter of support of Nak azdli Whut en Cultural Centre s grant proposal to the First Peoples Cultural Council. We believe that funding for an intern will help the Cultural Centre to provide exposure and marketing opportunities for their products and services, as well as support for the creation and marketing of their fine crafts. Council believes that this grant will also assist local elders to teach their skills and mentor individuals to learn more about traditional indigenous culture. We are certain that the proposed programs will be an enhancement to the community as a whole. Sincerely, Rob MacDougall Mayor Sharon Bird - Application to First People's Cultural Council Page 2 of 48
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AGENDA ITEM #3.1 Date: October 27, 2017 Memo to: Mayor and Council From: Kevin Crook, Chief Administrative Officer Subject: Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw RECOMMENDATION That Council adopt Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 980, 2017, a bylaw to provide for permissive tax exemptions for the year 2018, as amended. REPORT Purpose To adopt a bylaw that provides permissive tax exemption for the 2018 year to selected properties pursuant to the Community Charter section 224. Background Each year, the District provides permissive tax exemptions to the taxable portions of lands held by religious institutions providing public places of worship, to the recreational portion of the Stuart Lake Golf Club for recreational purposes, and to not for profit organizations for lands and improvements used for the purposes of the organization. Since first three readings on October 25, the building known as Pope Mountain Arts has been added [Section 3 (d)] to the bylaw. Details On the basis of information available, tax exemptions on the properties shown in the draft bylaw are recommended. If adopted, these properties will not be charged property tax for the exempted portions of their lands and/or improvements. FINANCIAL/PROGRAM IMPLICATIONS Reductions to District revenue are estimated at $7,000 based on 2017 assessment values and tax rates. Respectfully submitted, Kevin Crook Chief Administrative Officer Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 980, 2017 Page 15 of 48
AGENDA ITEM #3.1 DISTRICT OF FORT ST. JAMES PERMISSIVE TAX EXEMPTION BYLAW NO. 980, 2017 A bylaw to provide for permissive tax exemptions. The Council of the District of Fort St. James enacts as follows: 1. Pursuant to Section 224(2)(f) of the Community Charter, the following lands and improvements held by religious organizations for public worship shall be exempt from taxation for the 2018 tax year: (a) (b) Property held in the name of the Robert Switzer (Trustee) and Elmer Walstrom (Trustee) and occupied by the United Church: All of Lots 17-18 Block 1 Range 5 District Lot 110 Coast District Plan PRP1691, PID #012-616-486 and 012-616-494 (Folio 00012.010); Property held in the name of Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada: All of Lots 7-8 Block 2 District Lot 110 Range 5 Coast District Plan PRP1691, PID #012-637-505 and 012-640-026. (Folio 00024.100); (c) Property held in the name of Anglican Synod Diocese of Caledonia: All of Lot 12 Block 2 District Lot 110 Range 5 Coast District Plan PRP3117, PID #012-352-268 (Folio 00036.500); (d) (e) (f) Property held in the names of Trustees of Congregation of Jehovah Witnesses: All of Lot 6 District Lot 111 Range 5 Coast District Plan PRP4533, PID #011-546-468 (Folio 00230.031); Property held in the name of Ft St James Evangelical Free Church: All of Lot A District Lot 111 Range 5 Coast District Plan PRP4533, PID #011-515-643 (Folio 00230.435); Property held in the name of Sahib Jorawar Singh-Sahib Fateh Singh Gur Sikh Temple and occupied by Victory Christian Centre: All of Lot 16, Plan PRP8411, District Lot 4762, Range 5, Coast Range 5 Land District, PID #007-747-497 (Folio 00600.180). 2. Pursuant to section 224(2)(i) of the Community Charter, the following lands held by a recreational club shall be exempt from taxation for the 2018 tax year: (a) Property held in the name of Stuart Lake Golf Club: All Class 8 as per the BC Assessment Roll located on District Lot 3183, Range 5 Coast District, Except Plan 4437, 4994, 5147, PID #015-173-682 (Folio 00563.200). Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 980, 2017 Page 16 of 48
AGENDA ITEM #3.1 3. Pursuant to section 224(2)(a) of the Community Charter, the following lands leased by philanthropic or other not for profit corporations shall be exempt from taxation for the 2018 year: (a) (b) (c) (d) Property held in the name of District of Fort St. James, leased by Music Makers of Fort St. James: All of Lot 6 Block 2 District Lot 110 Range 5 Coast District Plan PRP1691, PID #012-614-181 (Folio 00023.001); Property held in the name of District of Fort St. James, leased by Stuart Lake Seniors Association: All of Lot 1 Block O District Lot 110 Range 5 Coast District Plan PRP3304, PID #012-266-957 (Folio 00161.002); Property held in the name of District of Fort St. James, leased by Fort St. James Curling Club: Portion of District Lot 1267 Range 5 Coast District Plan PRP12398, PID #014-510-634 (Folio 00181.016). Property held in the name of BC Buildings Corp and District of Fort St. James, leased by Community Arts Council of Fort St. James: All of Lot 27 & Lot 28 & Lot 29 District Lot 111 Range 5 Coast District Plan PRP4084, PID #011-654-856 & #044-654- 911 & #011-654-945 (Folio 00179.752) 4. All of the properties referenced in section 3 of this bylaw shall also be exempt from frontage taxes for the 2018 year charged under Sewer Frontage Tax By-law No. 87, as amended, and Water Frontage Tax Bylaw No. 536, 1993. 5. This bylaw may be cited for all purposes as Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 980, 2017. READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME THIS 25 DAY OF OCTOBER 2017. ADOPTED THIS 31 DAY OF OCTOBER 2017. Rob MacDougall, Mayor Kevin Crook, Chief Administrative Officer Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 980, 2017 Page 17 of 48
Date: October 17, 2017 Report to: Mayor and Council From: Kevin Crook, Chief Administrative Officer Subject: Zoning Amendment Pajama Holdings Ltd. RECOMMENDATION That Council give first and second reading to Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 31, Bylaw No. 982, 2017 ; REPORT Purpose To consider a proposal to rezone a parcel of land, as requested by Jayce Mann, and to give the zoning amendment bylaw first readings. Background Pajama Holdings Ltd. has requested rezoning of eight parcels located between Douglas Avenue and 2 nd Avenue East from C-2 Commercial Highway to I-1 Industrial Service. These eight parcels are among two rows of six lots (total of 12) that are separated by an abandoned alleyway. Four of the lots are already zoned I-1, while the remainder are zoned C-2. The proposed use for all of the parcels is warehousing and storage, and eventual office space, for J-Mann Electric. Mr. Mann is also interested in acquiring the alleyway mentioned above, and eventually consolidating 12 lots into one or two lots. If Council chooses to give first readings to this bylaw, a public hearing will be scheduled. All of the lots are, and will continue to be, part of a development permit area. FINANCIAL/PROGRAM IMPLICATIONS None. RELATIONSHIP TO THE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN/STRATEGIC PLAN The OCP designation for all of the lots is Light Industrial, so this proposal conforms to the Official Community Plan. Respectfully Submitted, Kevin Crook, Chief Administrative Officer Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application - Pajama Holdings - Revis... Page 18 of 48
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DISTRICT OF FORT ST. JAMES ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT NO. 31 BYLAW NO. 982, 2017 A bylaw to amend District of Fort St. James Zoning Bylaw No. 738, 2001. The Council of the District of Fort St. James enacts as follows: 1. This Bylaw may be cited as Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 31, Bylaw No. 982, 2017. 2. This bylaw includes Schedule A-1.31. 3. The zoning designation of each of the parcels legally described as a) Lot 4 Block 36 District Lot 1267 Range 5 Coast District Plan PRP1128; b) Lot 5 Block 36 District Lot 1267 Range 5 Coast District Plan PRP1128; c) Lot 28 Block 36 District Lot 1267 Range 5 Coast District Plan PRP1128; d) Lot 29 Block 36 District Lot 1267 Range 5 Coast District Plan PRP1128; e) Lot 30 Block 36 District Lot 1267 Range 5 Coast District Plan PRP1128; f) Lot 31 Block 36 District Lot 1267 Range 5 Coast District Plan PRP1128; g) Lot 32 Block 36 District Lot 1267 Range 5 Coast District Plan PRP1128; and h) Lot 33 Block 36 District Lot 1267 Range 5 Coast District Plan PRP1128 is changed from C-2 (Commercial Core) to I-1 (Light Industrial). INTRODUCED AND READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS DAY OF 2017. PUBLIC HEARING HELD THIS DAY OF 2017. READ A THIRD TIME THIS DAY OF 2017. ADOPTED THIS DAY OF 2017. Rob MacDougall, Mayor Kevin Crook, Chief Administrative Officer Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application - Pajama Holdings - Revis... Page 45 of 48
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