Present: Acting Mayor Hubert van Berkel

Councillor Sue Brookes

Councillor Beryl Ludwig

Councillor Earl Shipmaker

Councillor Dee Wejr

Administrator Maggie Knox

Planner Rob Smailes

Public Works Superintendent Alf Soros

Treasurer Geri Ferguson

Recording Secretary Bettyann Kennedy

The Press & Public

Minutes of March 1, 2004

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Ludwig, that the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting, held on March 1, 2004, be adopted as circulated.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1341, 2004

Lot 1, Plan 33533, Sec 26, Twp 18, K.D.Y.D. — 123 Francis Drive

Casey & Barbara Van Koevering

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1341, 2004 be reconsidered and adopted.

Carried Unanimously

Re: Dankoe Insulation

Discussion:

• Public Works Superintendent estimates that the cost to pave the lot for 8 — 10 stalls would be approximately $5,000 - $6,000.
• Water must be directed to City storm regardless if paving is done.
• Water issues are not recent; there have been issues in the past with storm water draining into neighbouring property.
• Planner noted that the property to the east appears to be encroaching on the city lane and needs to be addressed.

Moved by Councillor Brookes, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that the application for a Development Variance Permit for Lot 6, Plan 200, DL 150, K.D.Y.D. (Dankoe Insulation Ltd.) to allow for an unpaved parking lot for two years not be supported; and further, that a storm water management plan be submitted by the applicants to direct all storm water on the site to the municipal storm sewer system.

Defeated

Moved by Councillor Shipmaker, seconded by Councillor Wejr that the application for a Development Variance Permit for Lot 6, Plan 200, DL 150, K.D.Y.D. (Dankoe Insulation Ltd.) to delay for paving of the parking lot for two years be approved subject to receipt of an irrevocable letter of credit in the amount of 1.5 times the amount of a professional paver’s estimate for the work, as well as the provision of a storm water management plan.

Carried

Re: Central Hardware

The Administrator read a letter from School District 83 which does not support the application to waive the requirement for street lighting and sidewalks.

Discussion (Street Lighting):

• Installation of lighting is financial responsibility of the developer with operational costs to be paid by the city.
• The Bylaw requires that the number of lights be determined by a professional engineer.
• There are 2 hydro poles across the street from the property on the south side of Bass Avenue.

Moved by Councillor Shipmaker, seconded by Councillor Wejr that the requirements for the provision of street lighting for the subdivision of That Part of Lot 1 shown on Plan B50, D.L. 226, O.D.Y.D., Plan 151, except Plan B133 (Central Hardware) be waived subject to installation of lighting by the applicant on two existing hydro poles on the south side of Bass Road.

Carried Unanimously

Discussion (Sidewalks):

• Public Works Superintendent stated that considerable effort was put into the servicing bylaw for the industrial park.
• Access to the new lot to be restricted for safety reasons.
• Partial sidewalk construction is an option, as sidewalks on the full frontage may not be practical until the remainder of the property is further subdivided or developed.
• A registered covenant would ensure that future development on the remainder could not take place without sidewalks being constructed.

Moved by Councillor Shipmaker, seconded by Councillor Wejr that the requirements for provision of sidewalks for the subdivision of That Part of Lot 1 shown on Plan B50, D.L. 226, O.D.Y.D., Plan 151, except Plan B133 (Central Hardware) be varied as follows:

• Sidewalk to be provided on the north side of Bass Avenue from the western edge of the existing paved parking lot to Brickyard Road;
• Requirement for sidewalk on that portion of Bass Avenue fronting the newly created lot be waived subject to paving of the area between the front property line and existing paved roadway;
• Requirement for sidewalk on Brickyard Road and McGowan Road to be waived.

Carried Unanimously

B. C. SPCA Shuswap Branch — February 27, 2004

Re: Use of City Hall Parking Lot for Fundraising Event

Moved by Councillor Brookes, seconded by Councillor Wejr that the Shuswap Branch of the SPCA be granted permission to use the City Hall parking lot on June 5, 2004 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. for a fund raising flea market.

Carried Unanimously

B. C. Hydro — February 24, 2004

Re: Shuswap River Draft Water Use Plan

Moved by Councillor Shipmaker, seconded by Councillor Brookes that the correspondence be received and filed.

Carried Unanimously

Councillor van Berkel

Councillor van Berkel attended Tourism B. C.’s Community Tourism Essentials Workshop at the Chamber of Commerce. Councillor van Berkel also participated in the Meals to Wheels luncheon at the Senior’s Centre.

Councillor Brookes participated in the Meals to Wheels luncheon at the Senior’s Centre.

Streets and Sidewalks Committee met recently. Recent complaints have been received about city alleys. The Committee will be recommending that efforts and resources be focused on streets before alleyways.

Councillor Ludwig participated in the Meals to Wheels luncheon at the Senior’s Centre. Councillor Ludwig also attended an Enderby in Bloom meeting and reported that the group is investigating participation in the Adopt a Block program.

Jackie Pearace of the North Valley Echo questioned why the City Hall parking lot is not paved. The Administrator informed her that the requirements for paving are not triggered until the property is developed, and also noted that the property is not owned by the City.

Moved by Councillor Brookes, seconded by Councillor Wejr, 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

On a motion by Councillor Wejr, the regular meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.

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