THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF ENDERBY

Minutes of a Regular Meeting of Council held on Monday, June 18, 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 Tony Vetter
Councillor Dee Wejr

Administrator Maggie Knox
Planner Greg Routley, NORD
Recording Secretary Bettyann Kennedy
The Press and Public

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

The following items were added to the agenda under Unfinished Business:
- 05-0240-END-DP - 801 George Street
- Roads - MRIF application
The following items were added to the agenda under New Business:
- Cities Fit for Children
- Policing

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

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

Regular Meeting of June 4, 2007

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Case that the minutes of the regular meeting of June 4, 2007 be adopted as circulated.
Carried Unanimously


BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES AND/OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS

07-0220-END-DVP
Lot 5, Block 7, DL 150, K(formerly O)DYD, Plan 211A - 720 Cliff Avenue
Applicant: Steven Kormany

The following written submissions were read into the record:

- Correspondence from Egil Lyngen of 35996 East 27th Avenue, Vancouver dated June 15, 2007;
- Correspondence from Jim and Georgette Clark of 724 Cliff Avenue dated April 13, 2007.

Members of the public were invited to speak. There were no respondents.

Moved by Councillor Cyr, seconded Councillor Case that Council approve the issuance of a Development Variance Permit for the property legally described as Lot 5, Block 7, DL 150, K (formerly 0) DYD, Plan 211A located at 720 Cliff Avenue to vary the following:

- Section 702.10(e) of the City of Enderby Zoning Bylaw No. 966, 1987 by reducing the side yard setback for an addition to a single family dwelling from 1.5 metres to 0.6 metres as shown on Schedule “A”;

AND THAT issuance of the Development Variance Permit be subject to issuance of a Heritage Alteration Permit for the form and character of the proposed building addition.
Carried Unanimously

07-0260-END-DVP
Lot A, Sec 26, Twp 18, Range 9, W6M, KDYD, Plan KAP78108 except Plan KAP78763 - 146 Cliffview Drive
Applicant: 427356 BC Ltd. C/o Shatzko Engineering Ltd.

Councillor Vetter declared a conflict of interest and left Chambers.

There were no written submissions and no members from the public commented.

Moved by Councillor Ludwig, seconded by Councillor Wejr that Council approve the issuance of a Development Variance Permit for the property legally described as Lot A, Section 26, Township 18, Range 9, W6M, KDYD, Plan KAP78108 except Plan KAP78763 located at 146 Cliffview Drive to vary the following:

- Table 2.3.2 of Schedule 'A' of the City of Enderby Subdivision Servicing and Development Bylaw No. 1278, 2000 by reducing the pavement width for a local road from 18 metres to 14 metres and the radius of a cul de sac bulb right of way from 18 metres to 15 metres.

Carried Unanimously

Councillor Vetter returned to the meeting.

05-0240-END- DP
Lot 2 and 3, Block 13, DL 150, K(formerly O)DYD, Plan 211A, Except the Northerly 8 feet therof Lot 2 and the easterly 30 feet thereof Lot 3 measured along the northerly and southerly boundaries and Plan B5797 - 801 George Street
Applicant: Layston Developments Corp.

The Planner introduced changes proposed to the Development Permit approved May 16, 2005. The changes are in keeping with the conditions of the permit. The building façade and additional landscaping facing George Street will enhance the appearance of the property.

Moved by Councillor Shipmaker, seconded Councillor Wejr that Development Permit No. 05-0240-END-DP be amended by deleting schedules “A” and “B-3” and substituting revised Schedules “A” and “B-3” thereof.
Carried Unanimously

Roads - MRIF Application

The Administrator reported that the City's application has been referred to the Ministry of Economic Development and the Ministry of Transportation. The Ministry of Transportation has determined that the project does not fit in with the Highway 97A Access Plan.

Moved by Councillor Case, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that the City of Enderby's Road Improvement Project No. 17353 for funding under the Canada-British Columbia Municipal Rural Infrastructure Program be revised to complement and correspond with the concept plans of the Ministry of Transportation.
Carried Unanimously
BYLAWS

City of Enderby Tax Prepayment Plan Bylaw No. 1400, 2007

Moved by Councillor Cyr, seconded by Councillor Vetter that City of Enderby Tax Prepayment Plan Bylaw No. 1400, 2007 be introduced and read a first time by title only and carried through to three readings.
Carried Unanimously

REPORTS

Councillor Wejr

Councillor Wejr reported the following items from the Enderby/Area F Services Committee meeting of June 11, 2007:
- Youth group request to have volleyball nets moved from Riverside Park to Tuey Park;
- Letter to be forwarded to baseball leagues reminding them of equipment policy.

Moved by Councillor Cyr, seconded by Councillor Vetter that a recommendation from Council be forwarded to the Enderby/Area F Services Committee and Recreation Excellence suggesting that the men's leagues play be restricted to the Legionnaires ball diamond.
Carried Unanimously

Councillor Ludwig

Councillor Ludwig attended the following meetings:
- Success by Six
- RCMP meeting with Council
- Open House dealing with Secondary Suites

Councillor Shipmaker

Councillor Shipmaker suggested that Councillors visit the Village of Nakusp website.

Mayor Phillips

- Southern Interior Development Initiative Trust (SIDIT) website has been upgraded to include application guidelines and forms. SIDIT is now positioned to invite proposals and to support economic development in the Southern Interior.
- Attended the Local Government Leadership Academy in Richmond, B. C. last week. There were 140 delegates in attendance and 72 contributing UBCM members. There were opportunities for networking. Rex Murphy was one of the keynote speakers.

Public Works Superintendent - Memo dated June 14, 2007
Re: Community Wildfire Protection Plan

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

Building Permit Reports - May 2007

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

Council Directives Tracking Form - to June 14, 2007

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

NEW BUSINESS

Deborah Burr - E-mail dated June 4, 2007
Re: Open Burning in the City Centre

Discussion:
- Costly to remove large brush piles when developing property;
- Consideration for collecting a bond from developers should the City incur expenses relating to a burn;
- Burning bylaw is under review;
- Valuable urban interface fire training for the Fire Department;
- Venting index at time of burn was acceptable.

Moved by Councillor Cyr, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that a letter be forwarded to Deborah Burr acknowledging her concern and advising that conditions were optimum, valuable training was obtained, and that a review of the City's burning bylaw is underway.
Carried Unanimously

SPARC BC - Correspondence received June 4, 2007
Re: Access Awareness Day - June 2, 2007

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

UBCM - Correspondence received June 4, 2007
Re: Call for Nominations for UBCM Executive

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

Ministry of Health - Correspondence dated June 5, 2007
Re: Bill 10 - Tobacco Sales

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

Tyler Ahlgren - Correspondence dated June 5, 2007
Re: Social and Environmental Issues

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

Youth Council of Enderby - Correspondence dated May 22, 2007
Re: Volleyball Nets for Tuey Park

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

UBCM - Correspondence dated June 8, 2007
Re: 2007 Resolutions Deadline of June 30th

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

Royal Canadian Legion - Correspondence dated June 5, 2007
Re: Request for Street Closures for Legion Days

Moved by Councillor Ludwig, seconded by Councillor Wejr that Council approve the closure of Mill Avenue between Belvedere Street and Maud Street from 2:00 p.m. July 27 to the morning of July 29 for Legion Day Events.
Carried Unanimously

Enderby and District Chamber of Commerce - Correspondence dated June 7, 2007
Re: Promotions

It was noted that reports are not being received from the Chamber as provided in its agreement with the City.

Moved by Councillor Case, seconded by Councillor Shipmaker that Council approve funding of the “Our Town” promotional video in the amount of $667.80 as part of the Joint Funding Project between the City and the Chamber of Commerce.
Carried Unanimously

UBCM - Correspondence dated June 11, 2007
Re: Response to Single Business Licence Initiative

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

BC Health Coalition - Correspondence dated June 7, 2007
Re: Resolution on Home Support for BC Seniors Week

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

Town of Osoyoos - Correspondence dated June 8, 2007
Re: Southern Interior Recreational Equine Complex

Moved by Councillor Cyr, seconded by Councillor Vetter that a letter of support be sent to assist the Town of Osoyoos in moving the Southern Interior Recreational Equine Centre project forward and bringing equestrian activities back to this region.
Carried Unanimously

Tangible Capital Assets - Memo dated June 12, 2007

The Administrator reported that there will be more information, in the form of terms of reference, available in the fall from the Government Finance Officers Association of B. C. It may be premature to engage a consultant until additional information is available. There is currently grant funding available.

Moved by Councillor Ludwig, seconded by Councillor Vetter that staff apply for the maximum available under Provincial Infrastructure Planning Grant Program.
Carried Unanimously


Cities for Children

Councillor Ludwig expressed an interest in attending a summit “Cities for Children” addressing early childhood development. Additional details of the summit will be available in August.

Moved by Councillor Vetter, seconded by Councillor Case that Council authorize Councillor Ludwig to attend the “Cities for Children” Summit in Kelowna on November 1st and 2nd.
Carried Unanimously

Policing

Councillor Cyr wished to assure the public that Council is working closely with the RCMP to address the concerns about local policing issues.

PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD

Jackie Pearase of the North Valley Echo questioned why the Ministry has an issue with the planned upgrades to Stanley Avenue. The Administrator explained that the concept plan from the Ministry of Transportation includes a raised median at Stanley Avenue. The application will be modified to divert traffic from Stanley at Sicamous Street to Mill Avenue where a traffic light is planned. This modification to the application is not expected to impact costs.

CLOSED MEETING RESOLUTION

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

ADJOURNMENT

The regular meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.






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