THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF ENDERBY

Minutes of a Regular Meeting of Council held on Monday, February 5, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.

Present: Mayor Sue Phillips
Councillor Brad Case
Councillor Howie Cyr
Councillor Beryl Ludwig
Councillor Earl Shipmaker
Councillor Dee Wejr

Administrator Maggie Knox
Recording Secretary Bettyann Kennedy
The Press and Public

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

The following item was added under Reports: Administrator's Verbal Report.

Moved by Councillor Cyr, seconded by Councillor Wejr that the agenda be approved as amended.
Carried Unanimously

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

Regular Meeting of January 22, 2007

Moved by Councillor Ludwig, seconded by Councillor Wejr that the minutes of the regular meeting of January 22, 2007 be adopted as circulated.
Carried Unanimously

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES AND/OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Community Tourism Program - Application: Shuswap River Safety, Access and Exit

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that the City of Enderby endorse the Shuswap River Safety, Access and Exit Project proposal as a joint venture between the City and Electoral Area F of the Regional District of North Okanagan and apply for the full funding allocation of $24,986.04 under the Community Tourism Program.
Carried Unanimously

Local Motion Funding Applications

a) Ranking of Projects

Discussions:
- As road width on Bass from Brickyard Road to Kate Street is quite wide, extending the sidewalk east from Kate St. & Kildonan to Waterwheel is preferred to extending it west from Kate St. to Brickyard.
- Sidewalk project would create linkage for recreation, school and industry and would address parking issues on Kildonan;
- Crosswalk improvements downtown will assist residents who have mobility challenges.

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Cyr that the ranking of Local Motion Funding applications be:

1. Construction of a walkway along Kildonan Avenue to Kate Street, along Kate Street south to Polson Avenue and north to Bass Avenue and along

Bass Avenue to Waterwheel Street, providing linkages between the Downtown Core via the existing Riverwalk, recreational and residential properties, the High School and the Industrial Park;
2. Construction of crosswalks in the downtown core, including slip resistant surfacing and highly visible markings, to increase to safety of the general walking public, seniors and those with mobility challenges;
Carried Unanimously

b) Community Walking / Cycling Network Plan

A community walking/cycling network plan is required in order to qualify for funding. The Administrator informed Council that mapping will accompany the application showing existing and proposed sidewalk network and existing bicycle path.

Moved by Councillor Shipmaker, seconded by Councillor Wejr that Council support the Community Walking / Cycling Network Plan as indicated on mapping showing existing sidewalks and the condition of these sidewalks, Riverwalk, cycling path, and proposed new sidewalk network linking Riverwalk, recreation, residential, school and industrial areas.
Carried Unanimously

BYLAWS - 1st and 2nd Reading


City of Enderby Zoning Bylaw No. 966, 1987 Text Amendment Bylaw No. 1390, 2007
Re: Minimum Lot Size and Frontage in the C.1 Zone

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Shipmaker that the City of Enderby Zoning Bylaw No. 966, 1987 Text Amendment Bylaw No. 1390, 2007 pertaining to minimum lot size and lot frontage standards of the General Commercial (C.1) Zone be given first and second reading and referred to Public Hearing.
Carried Unanimously

REPORTS

Councillor Cyr

Councillor Cyr met with Sue Gubbels of Interior Health and the manager of Parkview Place to view the palliative care room. The room has a view of the gardens and will be used for both palliative and respite care. The room is expected to be made available in the next week or two and will service Enderby and District residents. Staff will be receiving specialized training in palliative care. Councillor Cyr will be contacting local merchants to discuss furnishing options.

Councillor Ludwig

Councillor Ludwig attended an Enderby and District Arts Council meeting.

Mayor Phillips

Okanagan Leadership Forum:
- Housing prices are predicted to keep rising;
- Encouraging secondary suites can help support affordable housing;
- Recommendations from Affordable Housing Workshop include: encouraging developers to increase floor space by 50% for affordable housing and 20% for non-market affordable housing, and charging DCC's at a square foot rate rather than per unit;

- Vernon will be taking a motion to OMMA to lobby senior levels of government to help address affordable housing;
- Landlord Tenancy Act is in need of review as it currently favours the tenant.

Transportation:
- Transit is subsidized 46% by the province;
- Discussions regarding valley-wide transit - specifically for OUC students.

Community Advisory Committee:
- Doug Blackie, Site Manager is in charge of pandemic flu planning for Interior Health and work is underway;
- Approximately $15,000 has been received in donations. A cast-cutter and ambulatory blood pressure monitor have been purchased;
- $200,000 additional funding has been secured for Community Health Centre budget;
- Wayne Senner, Nurse Practitioner and Doug Blackie, Site Manager have been invited to a Primary Health Conference in Edmonton and will be presenting on “Integration of a Nurse Practitioner into a Primary Health Care Centre”;
- Terms of reference for CHC have been revised.

Mayor Phillips reminded Council members attending the luncheon and reception with the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia luncheon on February 15th to be at the Legion by 12:10 p.m..

It is the 3rd anniversary for Family Place on Wednesday, February 7th.

The deadline for nominations for the Order of B. C. is 5:00 p.m. March 10th. This year, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia Iona Capagnola will be presenting the awards to outstanding British Columbians who have excelled in any field of endeavour - such as community leadership, the arts, labour, business, volunteer service, research and education - benefiting the people of the province or elsewhere.

Financial Position to December 31, 2006

The Administrator noted that the figures in the report are preliminary. Surplus figures include funding for projects carried over from 2006.

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Case that the report be received and filed.
Carried Unanimously

Council Directives Tracking Form as at January 31, 2007

The Administrator informed Council that all 3 MRIF applications were submitted by the deadline; Barb Craven is preparing the application under the Spirit Squares funding program; and both the Towns for Tomorrow and Local Motions funding applications will be submitted by the deadline.

A used emergency generator has not yet been located. It may become necessary to budget a capital expenditure to purchase a new generator.

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that the report be received and filed.
Carried Unanimously

Administrator - Verbal Report

- An information meeting relating to the Regional District Service Review is taking place Thursday, March 1st from 1 - 4 p.m. at the Vernon

Performing Arts Centre. All elected officials are invited. A representative from the Ministry of Community Services will be present to explain the review process and a presentation will be provided on the issue of overhead allocations.
- The Regional Economic Development Service has been placed on hold. It will not be presented during the 2007 budget year. It may be reviewed again at a later date.
- NORD has applied for funding under the Strategic Priorities Fund for development of a Regional Growth Strategy. Details will be provided at a later date.
- Farm and Ranch Safety and Health Association in conjunction with Emergency Programs is hosting a free seminar for farmers on March 3rd from 1 - 4 p.m. in Armstrong. The seminar deals with emergency issues specific to the farming industry.

NEW BUSINESS

Capilano College - Correspondence dated January 15, 2007
Re: Geri Ferguson on College's Merit List

Moved by Councillor Cyr, seconded by Councillor Case that the correspondence be received and filed.
Carried Unanimously

Veterans Affairs - Correspondence received January 24, 2007
Re: 90th Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge

Moved by Councillor Cyr, seconded Councillor Ludwig that the correspondence be received and filed.
Carried Unanimously

Homeowner Protection Office - Correspondence dated January 18, 2007
Re: Application of Green Building Technologies

Moved by Councillor Ludwig, seconded by Councillor Wejr that the correspondence be received and filed.
Carried Unanimously

License Inspectors and Bylaw Officers Association of BC - Correspondence dated January 23, 2007
Re: Hosting Conference and Annual General Meeting

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Case that the correspondence be received and filed.
Carried Unanimously

City of Trail - Correspondence dated January 23, 2007
Re: Elimination of Funding for Child Care Services

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Case that the correspondence be received and filed.
Carried Unanimously

Regional District of North Okanagan - Correspondence dated January 22, 2007
Re: Grant Request from Okanagan Science Centre

Moved by Councillor Ludwig, seconded by Councillor Wejr that the correspondence be received and filed.
Carried Unanimously




Lifestyle Counselling - Correspondence dated January 24, 2007
Re: Employee Assistance Program

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Shipmaker that the City continue to procure the services of Lifestyle Counselling Services for the year 2007.
Carried Unanimously

Treasurer - Memo dated January 26, 2007
Re: Recommended dates for 2007 Budget Approval Process

Moved by Councillor Case, seconded by Councillor Cyr that Council approve the Budget Approval Process Schedule as submitted.
Carried Unanimously

Western Canada Wilderness Committee - Correspondence dated January 18, 2007
Re: Habitat Protection for Mountain Caribou

Moved by Councillor Case, seconded by Councillor Cyr that the correspondence be received and filed.
Defeated

Moved by Councillor Shipmaker, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that this item be postponed until discussed with the Splats'in Nation on February 26, 2007.
Carried

City of Quesnel - Correspondence dated January 14, 2007
Re: Memento of 15th Anniversary of Gold Rush Trail Sled Dog Mail Run

Moved by Councillor Cyr, seconded by Councillor Shipmaker that the correspondence be received and filed.
Carried Unanimously

Town of View Royal - Correspondence dated January 15, 2007
Re: PRIME Implementation

Discussion:
- Affects communities with population over 5,000; should not impact rural policing costs.
- Support to be offered at UBCM Convention

Moved by Councillor Ludwig, seconded by Councillor Wejr that the correspondence be received and filed.
Carried Unanimously

Dawn McCune - Correspondence dated January 30, 2007
Re: Request to Use Belvidere Park for Wedding

It was noted that the Chamber of Commerce has no objection to the request.

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Case that Council approve the request to use Belvidere Park on July 14, 2007.
Carried Unanimously

City of Port Alberni - Correspondence dated January 25, 2007
Re: Continued Support for Martin Mars Water Bombers

Moved by Councillor Cyr, seconded by Councillor Wejr that the correspondence be received and filed.
Carried Unanimously



Minister of Forests and Range - Correspondence dated January 26, 2007
Re: Martin Mars Water Bombers

Moved by Councillor Cyr, seconded by Councillor Wejr that the correspondence be received and filed.
Carried Unanimously

City of Burnaby - Correspondence dated January 26, 2007
Re: Resolution - Wildlife Rescue and Ecosystem Recovery Cost Accountability

Moved by Councillor Cyr, seconded by Councillor Wejr that the correspondence
be received and filed.
Carried Unanimously

Regional District of North Okanagan - Correspondence dated January 23, 2007
Re: Enderby and District Cemetery Local Service Establishment Amendment Bylaw No. 2216, 2007

Discussion:
- Shift in apportionment matches the formula used for the parks and recreation function.
- City's apportionment increased by $2,234.

Moved by Councillor Shipmaker, seconded by Councillor Wejr that pursuant to the provisions of Section 801.4 (consent on behalf of municipal participating area) of the Local Government Act, the Council of the City of Enderby does hereby consent, on behalf of the electors of the City of Enderby, to the Board of the Regional District of North Okanagan adopting the following bylaw:

“Enderby and District Cemetery Local Service Establishment
Amendment Bylaw No. 2216, 2007”

to amend Enderby and District Cemetery Local Service Establishment Bylaw No. 1239, 1994 by amending the method of cost recovery for that service.
Carried Unanimously


CLOSED MEETING RESOLUTION

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that Council hold a meeting closed to the public in order to discuss one or more topics under Section 90 of the Community Charter.
Carried Unanimously

ADJOURNMENT

The regular meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.






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