THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF ENDERBY

Minutes of a Regular Meeting of Council held on July 17, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall.

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

Administrator Maggie Knox
Planner Greg Routley, NORD
Treasurer Geri Ferguson
Public Works Superintendent Alf Soros
Recording Secretary Bettyann Kennedy
The Press & Public

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Mayor and Council reports were added under Reports.

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

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

Regular Meeting of June 19, 2006

Moved by Councillor Shipmaker, seconded by Councillor Wejr that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 19, 2006 be adopted as circulated.
Carried Unanimously

Special Meeting of June 26, 2006

Moved by Councillor Case, seconded by Councillor Cyr that the minutes of the Special Meeting of June 26, 2006 be adopted as circulated.
Carried Unanimously

PETITIONS AND DELEGATIONS

Petition – Enderby Memorial Hospital

It was the consensus of Council to permit Richard Kohut to speak.

Mr. Richard Kohut of 242 James made the following comments regarding the petition that was forwarded to Council, Interior Health and the Provincial Government:
- The petition was circulated for a two week period and received a heavy response with hundreds of signatures.
- They realistically do not expect the hospital to be reinstated, but feel that the petition clearly demonstrates that the public is not happy with the services being provided.
- The Health Centre does not meet the needs of the community. Physio, x-ray, and lab facilities are needed. The hours of operation are not convenient for shift workers or needs that arise on weekends.
- Mr. Kohut expressed that the services being offered are a mere cover-up. Monies should be spent on health care rather than highway improvements and the Olympics.


- Mayor Phillips read a letter from the CEO of Interior Health Authority in response to the petition that had been forwarded to him. It outlined the services that are available in Enderby.

The following questions were addressed:
- Mr. Kohut questioned why initial plans to convert the old hospital into coop housing could not continue. Councillor Wejr responded that funds were spent on consultative fees that determined that the building was not able to be renovated due to its deteriorated state. The building is owned by B.C. Housing. The Cooperative is investigating the costs associated with tearing down the building to provide assisted living facilities.
- Health Centre hours will likely be expanded, but 24/7 access is probably not viable.
- In response to his concern about lack of palliative care, Mayor Phillips informed Mr. Kohut that palliative care services for the Okanagan are being studied. Councillor Cyr commented that although not a hospital, the Health Centre is the model of care that we are stuck with. Strong efforts are being made to secure palliative care in Enderby.

DEVELOPMENT MATTERS

Development Variance Permit Application No. 06-0275-END-DVP
Applicant: Patricia Vetter
Lots 1,2, & 3 – Sec. 26, Twp. 18, Rge. 9, W6M, KDYD, Plan KAP78763
140 / 144 / 148 Cliffview Drive

The Planner introduced the application and reviewed the recommendation of Development Services. The applicant was invited to comment:

Mrs. Vetter applied for variance as hydro poles are already there. The variance is for 3 lots only, which already have poles servicing existing properties. The remainder of the subdivision will be provided with underground servicing. She sees no advantage to providing underground servicing for these 3 lots since the poles are already there and will remain. The Planner noted that there is potential for one of the existing poles to be removed when sidewalks and roadways are constructed. This is yet to be determined at this point.

Richard Vetter, owner of lot 3, commented that he sees no benefit to having underground services as the poles servicing other properties will still be there. The Planner noted that the required underground wiring to the 3 lots would help to reduce the amount of overhead lines in the area.

Moved by Councillor Cyr, seconded by Councillor Ludwig the Council give notice of their intent to authorize the issuance of Development Variance Permit No. 06-0275 for Lots 1, 2, & 3, Section 26, Township 18, Range 9, West of the 6th Meridian, Kamloops Division Yale District, Plan KAP78763 located at 140, 144 and 148 Cliffview Drive, Enderby B. C.;

AND THAT Section 7.3 and 7.4 of Schedule ‘A’ and Schedule ‘B’ of the City of Enderby Subdivision Servicing and Development Bylaw No. 1278, 2000 be varied by waiving the requirement to provide underground servicing (wiring) subject to the following:

1. The existing poles on the properties be permitted to remain in order to continue to provide overhead services to other properties in the Cliffview Drive area; and
2. The houses to be constructed on Lots 1, 2 and 3 of Plan KAP78763 be serviced with underground wiring.

Carried

Development Variance Permit Application No. 06-0326-END-DVP
Applicant: Patricia Barreau
The South _ of Lot 6, Block 2, DL 150, K(formerly O)DYD, Plan 211A and the South _ of Lot 7, Block 2, DL 150, K(formerly O)DYD, Plan 211A
1000 Sicamous Street

The Planner introduced the application and reviewed Development Services recommendation.

Moved by Councillor Cyr, seconded by Councillor Case that Council give notice of their intent to authorize the issuance of Development Variance Permit No. 06-0275-END-DVP for the South _ of Lot 6, Block 2, District Lot 150, Kamloops (formerly Osoyoos) Division Yale District, Plan 211A and the South _ of Lot 7, Block 2, District Lot 150, Kamloops (formerly Osoyoos) Division Yale District, Plan 211A located at 1000 Sicamous Street, Enderby, B. C.;

AND THAT Section 402.4 (a)(i) of the City of Enderby Zoning Bylaw No. 966, 1987 be varied by reducing the front yard setback for an accessory residential building (gazebo) from 8 metres to 5.56 metres;

AND THAT Section 402.4 (a)(i) of the City of Enderby Zoning Bylaw 966, 1987 be varied by reducing the exterior side yard setback for an accessory residential building (gazebo) from 8 metres to 4.47 metres;

AND THAT Section 402.4 (a)(iii) of the City of Enderby Zoning Bylaw 966, 1987 be varied by reducing the setback for an accessory residential building (gazebo) from any other building from 3 metres to 2.43 metres.
Carried Unanimously

Development Variance Permit Application No. 06-0362
Applicant: Del and Coleen Purnell
Lot E, Sec. 27, Twp. 18, Rge 9, W6M, KDYD, Plan 5293 Except: (1) Parcel G (DD 152175F) and Plan B6998 (2) Plans 7600, 1083, 17166, 28974 and KAP46393 AND Parcel G (DD152175F and Plan B6998) of Lot E, Sec. 27, Twp 18, Rge 9, W6M, KDYD, Plan B6998, Except Plan KAP59464
16 and 24 Purnell Drive

The Planner introduced the application and reviewed Development Services recommendation. Due to the possibility of future development of the proposed panhandle lots and required access to Natural Open Space area, a 20 m panhandle width is required.

Moved by Councillor Shipmaker, seconded by Councillor Wejr that Council give notice of its intent to consider refusal of the following requested variances for Lot E, Section 27m Township 18, Range 9, West of the 6th Meridian, Kamloops Division Yale District, Plan 5293 Except: (1) Parcel G (DD 152175F and Plan B6998) (2) Plans 7600, 10853, 17166, 28974 and KAP46393; and Parcel G (DD 1521875F and Plan B6998) of Lot E, Section 27, Township 18, Range 9, West of the 6th Meridian, Kamloops Division Yale District, Plan 5293, Except Plan KAP59464 located at 16 and 24 Purnell Drive, Enderby, B. C.;
- Request to vary section 7.3 and 7.4 of Schedule ‘A’ and Schedule ‘B’ of the City of Enderby Subdivision Servicing and Development Bylaw 1278, 2000 by waiving the requirement to provide underground servicing (wiring);
- Request to vary Section 1201.1(c)(ii) of the City of Enderby Zoning Bylaw 966, 1987 by reducing the minimum width for a panhandle where a lot can be further subdivided from 20 metres to 6 metres;
AND FURTHER that the applicant be provided an opportunity to appear as a delegation before Council prior to its final consideration of the requested variances at the regular meeting of August 14, 2006.
Carried Unanimously

Tim Schmidt – Correspondence dated June 19, 2006
Re: Servicing of Proposed Subdivision of Part of Lot A, Plan 28621, Sec 27, Twp 18, Rge 9, W6M, KDYD

The Administrator explained that the request is not to waive the requirement for 200 mm sewer piping, but to share the cost of such piping. Although his comment about directing 200 mm flow into existing 150 mm pipes is accurate, the existing piping will likely be upgraded at a later date.

Moved by Councillor Cyr, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that Council decline to cost share in the installation of the required 200 mm sanitary sewer piping for the proposed subdivision of Part of Lot A, Plan 28621, Section 27, Township 18, Range 9, West of the 6th Meridian, Kamloops Division Yale District.
Carried Unanimously

Wil Richardson – Correspondence dated July 5, 2006
Re: Extension of 1st Avenue

New infrastructure funding is soon being offered by the Federal and Provincial Governments. The City has a number of projects to review. The extension of 1st Avenue is one of the projects that could be considered for funding.

Moved by Councillor Shipmaker, seconded by Councillor Case that the proposed extension of 1st Avenue be included in consideration of projects for which grant funding may be applied.
Carried Unanimously
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BYLAWS – 3rd Reading and Adoption

City of Enderby Zoning Bylaw No. 966, 1987 Amendment Bylaw No. 1360, 2006

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Cyr that City of Enderby Zoning Bylaw No. 966, 1987 Amendment Bylaw No. 1360, 2006 be given third reading.
Carried Unanimously

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that City of Enderby Zoning Bylaw No. 966, 1987 Amendment Bylaw No. 1360, 2006 be reconsidered and adopted.
Carried Unanimously

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES AND/OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Highway 97A Access Improvements
Memorandum from the Administrator dated June 22, 2006

Moved by Councillor Ludwig, seconded by Councillor Case that a letter be forwarded to the Ministry of Highways reconfirming Council’s position of February 20, 2006 regarding Highway 97A access improvements.
Carried Unanimously

Palliative Care Services – Correspondence from Interior Health Authority dated June 28, 2006

Moved by Councillor Shipmaker, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that a copy of the petition submitted by Mr. Kohut be forwarded to Interior Health Authority to reinforce the need for a palliative care room in Enderby.
Carried Unanimously


DeRuiter Property – Flooding/Ditching – Memorandum from the Administrator dated July 6, 2006

Moved by Councillor Case, seconded by Councillor Vetter that the memorandum be received and filed.
Carried Unanimously

Crystal Methamphetamine Funding – Correspondence dated June 12, 2006 and June 29, 2006

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

Emergency Generator for Wastewater Treatment Plant – Memorandum from Public Works Superintendent dated July 12, 2006

The Public Works Superintendent informed Council that he was having difficulty finding used equipment for sale within budget constraints. He is seeking direction in order to act quickly should appropriate equipment become available through auction.

Moved by Councillor Ludwig, seconded by Councillor Cyr that authorization be granted to the Public Works Superintendent to bid on an emergency generator for the Wastewater Treatment Plant to a limit of $15,000.
Carried Unanimously

REPORTS

Treasurer – Financial Position to May 31, 2006

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

Councillor Cyr

Councillor Cyr has been in contact with the local RCMP who is actively looking into establishing a Community Consultation Committee.

Councillor Wejr

Councillor Wejr reported that the gates at Tuey Park are now being closed by volunteers in the neighbourhood.

Councillor Ludwig

Councillor Ludwig attended an Arts Council meeting and participated in the July 1 parade.

Councillor Case

Councillor Case reported that Funtastic was successful again this year. Work will proceed with alterations to the Legionnaires ball diamond.

Mayor Phillips

Mayor Phillips reported that the City has received the Small Communities Grant for $224,396 with an additional $56,715 to come.

Mayor Phillips attended a Strategies on Gaining Community Acceptance workshop in Kelowna.


NEW BUSINESS

RCMP – Correspondence dated June 9, 2006
Re: “E” Division Crime Reduction Initiative Fact Sheet

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

Riviera Owners Strata Association – Correspondence dated June 21, 2006
Re: Traffic Speed

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Case that this item be referred to the local RCMP detachment.
Carried Unanimously

UBCM – Member Release dated June 21, 2006
Re: Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund

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

CUPE BC – Correspondence dated June 23, 2006
Re: Public Private Partnerships

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

Minister Responsible for Housing – Correspondence (undated)
Re: Public Safety in Residential Neighbourhoods

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

District of Peachland – Correspondence dated June 28, 2006
Re: IHA Turbidity Notification Program

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

UBCM – Correspondence dated June 28, 2006
Re: Commentary on Competition Council Report

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

UBCM – Correspondence dated June 28, 2006
Re: New Revised UBCM Act

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



Municipal Finance Authority – Correspondence dated July 5, 2006
Re: Pooled Investment Program Dividends

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

UBCM – Correspondence dated July 4, 2006
Re: Call for Issues of Discussion – Forum for Villages and Small Communities – 2006 Convention

Moved by Councillor Cyr, seconded by Councillor Wejr that this item be placed
on the August 14, 2006 regular agenda.
Carried Unanimously

Squamish-Lillooet Regional District – Correspondence dated July 5, 2006
Re: Bill 30 – Amendment to the Utilities Commission Act

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

Charity Carnival Committee – Correspondence dated July 4, 2006
Re: Street Closures

The Administrator reported that the closure of Mill Avenue from Belvedere Street
to Maud Street has already been approved for the Legion. The RCMP has
expressed concern about the only controlled access to the highway being closed
off on the Friday of a busy long weekend.

Moved by Councillor Case, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that the following street closures and use of venues be authorized for use by the Charity Carnival Committee on August 4, 2006:
- Use of the Maud Street parking lot;
- Closure of Belvedere Street between Cliff and Mill Aves.;
- Closure of Mill Avenue between George Street and Maud Avenue if re required;
- Use of City Hall parking lot if required;
AND FURTHER that authorization be given to paint a giant Twister game on Belvedere Street provided that water-soluble paint is used.
Carried Unanimously

The Society for the Future Governance of the North Okanagan – Correspondence dated July 12, 2006
Re: Independent Study of Political and Administrative Structures

Moved by Councillor Cyr, seconded by Councillor Wejr that Council and staff cooperate with the consultant of the Society for the Future Governance of the North Okanagan on the undertaking that the process will not be time consuming.
Carried Unanimously

Interior Health Authority – Correspondence dated July 10, 2006
Re: Petition to Re-Open Enderby Memorial Hospital

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



Okanagan Mainline Municipal Association – Correspondence dated July 11, 2006
Re: Train Whistle Practices and OMMA Name Change

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

CLOSED MEEETING RESOLUTION

Moved by Councillor Cyr, 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

REPORT OF THE CLOSED MEETING

The meeting reconvened at 8:59 p.m. with the following present:

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

Administrator Maggie Knox
Public Works Superintendent Alf Soros
Treasurer Geri Ferguson

Cliff View Drive Roundabout/Traffic Circle

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Cyr that the City pursue the construction of a roundabout/traffic circle on Cliff View Drive, with the developer contributing an amount equivalent to the costs of satisfying the requirements of the Subdivision Servicing and Development Bylaw associated with Lots 1, 2 and 3 of Plan KAP78763.
Carried Unanimously


ADJOURNMENT

The Regular Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.





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