THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF ENDERBY

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

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

Treasurer Geri Ferguson
Planner Greg Routley, NORD
Recording Secretary Bettyann Kennedy
The Press and Public

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

The following item was added to the agenda under New Business:
- Approval of Community Tourism Grant Application

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

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting of February 19, 2007

A spelling error on the second bullet under General Fund - Revenue from other Sources to be corrected to “one-time”.

Moved by Councillor Shipmaker, seconded by Councillor Cyr that the minutes of the Committee-of-the-Whole meeting of February 19, 2007 be adopted as amended.
Carried Unanimously

Regular Meeting of February 19, 2007

Moved by Councillor Shipmaker, seconded by Councillor Cyr that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 19, 2007 be adopted as circulated.
Carried Unanimously

RECESS

The Regular Meeting recessed at 7:01 and reconvened at 7:03.

DELEGATIONS

Brenda Thorlakson, Executive Director - Vernon & District Hospice Society
Re: Expanding Hospice House from Six to Twelve Beds

Ms. Thorlakson introduced Gladys Fraser, President and Andrea Hoye, Campaign Chair and Board of Directors in attendance.

Andrea Hoye and Gladys Fraser explained the history of the project and how it has positively impacted patients and families facing the death of loved ones. The Vernon and District Hospice Society operates the hospice house and owns all the assets. Due to funding from Interior Health (77.5%), costs to residents is a very modest $28.80 per day. This year's campaign “Growing the Dream” is hoping to raise $3,000,000 for the expansion of the facility to meet the growing needs of the North Okanagan for this facility.

A six minute video, narrated by Brenda Thorlakson, was presented. The video highlights included:
- Staff and volunteers;
- Dignity provided to residents;
- Testimonials from residents and families;
- Space having been acquired for expansion;
- $3,000,000 needed for capital expenses, construction and operating costs.

Andrea Hoye suggested 6 ways that Council could help support the “Grow the Dream” capital campaign to expand the facility from 6 to 12 care beds:
- Providing a letter of support;
- Consider funding in 2008 budget;
- Passing on information regarding Provincial and Federal Government funding;
- Installing “Grow the Dream” banners on City light standards. The banners will be available free of charge.
- Advising the Society of grant application process for available municipal funding;
- Personal donations.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES AND/OR UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Vernon & District Hospice Society

Moved by Councillor Ludwig, seconded by Councillor Wejr that a letter be sent to Vernon and District Hospice Society in support of the proposed expansion of Hospice House from six to twelve care beds;
AND FURTHER that the City obtain banners to install on City light standards in support of the Grow the Dream campaign.
Carried Unanimously

Council Appointment - Regional District Service Review

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that Councillor Shipmaker be appointed as representative of the City of Enderby for the Regional District Service Review process.
Carried Unanimously

BYLAWS - 3rd Reading

City of Enderby Zoning Bylaw No. 966, 1987 Text Amendment Bylaw No. 1390, 2007

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Cyr that City of Enderby Zoning Bylaw No. 966, 1987 Text Amendment No. 1390, 2007 be given third reading.
Carried Unanimously

Development Application Fee Bylaw No. 1391, 2007

Moved by Councillor Shipmaker, seconded by Councillor Cyr that third reading of Development Application Fee Bylaw No. 1391, 2007 be rescinded.
Carried Unanimously

Moved by Councillor Ludwig, seconded by Councillor Shipmaker that Schedule “A” of Development Application Fee Bylaw No. 1391, 2007 be amended to include provisions for a $350.00 refund for Zoning Bylaw Amendment/Rezoning, Official Community Plan Amendment and Joint Official Community Plan Amendment/Zoning Bylaw Amendment applications that do not proceed to Public Hearing.
Carried Unanimously


Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Cyr that Development Application Fee Bylaw No. 1391, 2007 be read a third time as amended.
Carried Unanimously

REPORTS

Councillor Shipmaker

Councillor Shipmaker acknowledged the contributions made to the community over many decades by the late Frank Dangel and Howard Hadden who recently passed away.

Councillor Ludwig

Councillor Ludwig attended an Enderby and District Heritage Committee meeting. Heritage plaques were presented to the St. Andrew's United Church, St. George's Anglican Church, St. Mary's Catholic Church, and the old Central Hardware building.

Councillor Ludwig also attended the special meeting with the Splats'in Nation.

Councillor Cyr

Councillor Cyr announced that the palliative care room is in final preparation and should be available within days.

Mayor Phillips

Meeting with Splat'in Nation:
- Administrators will be drafting a report for the next meeting regarding service agreements;
- Chief Christian will be forwarding a Memorandum of Understanding regarding burial remains. Neil Brookes to be provided a copy so as to include with river access proposal;
- Chief Christian will forward their position on mountain caribou;
- Next meeting date is scheduled for Monday, June 11, 2007. The City will host the luncheon meeting.

Okanagan Regional Library Board Meeting:
- Library Board Chair and Vice-chair, and Committee Chairs were elected;
- Maximum of $9,000,000 committed to proposed new library branch in Vernon in partnership with the City of Vernon;
- Assessments for library are $75,354; actual direct local expenses for Enderby Library are $132,000.

Community Health Centre:
- Flu season is 2 months behind schedule;
- All Health Centre appointment positions are filled;
- 3 inter-professional rural students will be in Enderby in June and July;
- Wayne Penner, Nurse Practitioner, will be making a presentation at a Nurse Practitioner Conference on group appointments;
- November mammography clinic screened 100 women over 2 _ days; the next screening clinic is scheduled for May 22 and 23;
- March 14 is Council's turn to serve Wheels-to-Meals. 4 volunteers are required. Mayor Phillips asked Council members to confirm attendance with her.

Mayor Phillips reminded Councillors to submit their OMMA registration forms to the Clerk-Typist by Wednesday, March 7th.


Administrator

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

Disclosure of Contracts with Council Members and Former Council Members

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

NEW BUSINESS

06-0871-END-DVP
That Part of the NE _ (Plan B83), Sec. 27, Twp. 18, Range 9, W6M, KDYD, Except Plans B6723 and 5907 - 132 West Enderby Road
Applicant: Jim and Margot Ludwig

The Planner introduced the application and reviewed the recommendation from Development Services.

Moved by Councillor Shipmaker, seconded by Councillor Cyr that Council give notice of their intent to consider issuance of a Development Variance Permit for the property legally described as That Part of the NE _ (Plan B83), Section 27, Township 18, Range 9, W6M, K.D.Y.D., Except Plans B6723 and 5907, located at 132 West Enderby Road, Enderby, B. C. to vary the following:

1. Section 702.10(b) of the City of Enderby Zoning Bylaw No. 966, 1987 by reducing the front yard setback for an existing single family dwelling from 6 metres to 2.74 metres as shown on Schedule 'A';
2. Section 6.3 and Section 2.3.7 of Schedule A and Schedule B of the City of Enderby Subdivision Servicing and Development Bylaw No. 1278, 2000 by waiving the requirement to construct a sidewalk on the Bass Avenue extension;

AND THAT the following variances to the City of Enderby Subdivision Servicing and Development Bylaw No. 1278, 2000 not be supported:

1. Section 6.3 and Section 2.3.2 of Schedule A by reducing the width of the required right-of-way of the Bass Avenue extension from 25 m to 18 m;
2. Section 6.3 and Section 2.0 of Schedule A by waiving the requirement to construct the Bass Avenue extension.

AND THAT Council authorize the Bass Avenue extension to be constructed to a Local Street standard with a temporary turnaround area that would provide direct access to the proposed Remainder Lot and proposed Lot A.
Carried Unanimously

Discussions:
- The Bass Avenue extension has formed part of the Official Community Plan for over 2 decades. Councillor Shipmaker stated that Council should continue to honour the plan.
- It is standard practise to require road dedication for designated future roadways identified in the Official Community Plan at the time of application to subdivide. The requirement for road dedication can include the need for the developer to purchase land in order to obtain the land for road dedication. Acquisition of any additional lands required will be pursued by the City as other lands are developed or at the time of road construction.

- The applicants stated they are willing to dedicate the road right-of-way now at no cost to the City. However, if variances are not approved, they may not proceed, resulting in the City being required to purchase this land at a future date in order to construct the Bass Avenue extension.
- Permitting access to subdivision by driveway rather than roadway has been permitted in the past, but not in recent years.

06-0697-END-DP & 07-0100-END-DVP
Pcl A (DD P66449) of DL 150, K(formerly O)DYD, except those part thereof: [1] Part 2 acres more or less shown on Plan DD 1115D [2] Part 1.46 acres more or less shown on Plan DD 3839D [3] included in Plans 4516, 6196, 9912, 12491, 13807, and 14156 - 1510 George Street
Applicant: Massoud Holdings

The Planner introduced the application and reviewed the recommendation from Development Services.

Moved by Councillor Cyr, seconded by Councillor Wejr the Council authorize the issuance of Development Permit No. 06-0697-END-DP for Parcel A (DD P6649) of District Lot 150, Kamloops (formerly Osoyoos) Division Yale District, except those parts therof: [1] Part 2 acres more or less shown on Plan DD 1115D [2] Part 1.46 acres more or less shown on Plan DD 3839D [3] included in Plans 4516, 6196, 9912,12491, 13807, and 14156 located at 1510 George Street, Enderby, B. C. subject to the following conditions:

a) The dimensions and siting of the building addition to be constructed on the land shall be in general accordance with attached Schedules 'A', 'B' and 'C';
b) The exterior design and finish of the building addition to be constructed on the land shall be in general accordance with attached Schedule 'B' and 'C';
c) A landscaped buffer area adjacent to Highway 97A shall be provided with a minimum width of 2 m. Landscaping shall consist of a grass to shrubbery ratio from 6:4 to 8:2, a minimum of 5% of the area being planted in trees and a minimum of 15% of the area being planted in annuals;
d) The parking and driveway areas shall be provided in general accordance with attached Schedule 'A' and be paved in accordance with Section 1001 of the City of Enderby Zoning Bylaw No. 966, 1987; and
e) Prior to issuance of the Development Permit, security in the amount of 1.5 times the estimated cost of landscaping and paving the parking areas as determined by professional paving and landscaping contractors shall be provided.

AND THAT Council give notice of their intent to authorize the issuance of Development Variance Permit No. 06-0697-END-DVP for Parcel A (DD P66449) of District Lot 150, Kamloops (formerly Osoyoos) Division Yale District, except those parts thereof: [1] Part 2 acres more or less shown on Plan DD 1115D [2] Part 1.46 acres more or less shown on Plan DD 3839D [3] included in Plans 4516, 6196, 9912, 12491, 13807, and 14156 located at 1520 George Street, Enderby, B. C. to permit variances to:

a) Section 1001.3 of the City of Enderby Zoning Bylaw No. 966, 1987 by reducing the number of parking spaces required for the development from 116 to 102 as shown on attached Schedule 'A'; and
b) Section 1001.2.b of the City of Enderby Zoning Bylaw No. 966, 1987 by reducing the width of the manoeuvring aisles adjacent to proposed parking stalls numbered 33-47 and 92 from 8 metres to 6 metres as shown on attached Schedule 'A'.
Carried Unanimously


City of Burnaby - Correspondence dated February 8, 2007
RE: TILMA

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

Ken Oakes - Correspondence dated February 9, 2007
Re: Rail Line Maintenance through City

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Cyr that a letter be sent to Okanagan Valley Railway requesting assurance that the rail lines through the City of Enderby are being maintained to a standard that protects the safety of our residents.
Carried Unanimously

Canadian Dental Assistants' Association - Correspondence dated February 15, 2007
Re: Draft Bylaws for College of Dental Surgeons of B. C.

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

Canadian Dental Assistants' Association - Correspondence dated February 22, 2007
Re: Draft Bylaws for College of Dental Surgeons of B. C.

Moved by Councillor Shipmaker, seconded by Councillor Cyr that Council show support to the Canadian Dental Assistants' Association by writing to Premier Campbell, urging action to defer further effort by the Ministry of Health on the dentists' bylaws until the Conversation on Health has been heard, ideas have been publicly exchanged, and new directions identified.
Carried Unanimously
UBCM - In the House
Re: Housing the Centrepiece of Provincial Budget

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

UBCM - Correspondence dated February 16, 2007
Re: 2007 Resolutions Process

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

Royal Canadian Legion - Correspondence dated February 23, 2007
Re: Advertising in War Service Recognition Book

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

City of Langley - Correspondence dated January 18, 2007
Re: B. C. Building Code - Secondary Suites




Discussion:
The Planner informed Council that Development Services is drafting a report with recommendations to amend the zoning bylaw in regards to secondary suites, and would have taken the Langley model into consideration.

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

City of Langley - Correspondence dated January 18, 2007
Re: National Homelessness Initiative / Development of a Comprehensive National Housing Strategy

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

UBCM - Correspondence dated February 23, 2007
Re: Renewed Fisheries Act Tabled

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

District of Squamish - Correspondence dated February 20, 2007
Re: Pledge to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

It was noted that fuel efficiency, reduced emissions, and lower operating costs should be considerations in purchase of all new equipment for the City.

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

Village of Pouce Coupe - Correspondence dated February 8, 2007
Re: Elimination of Funding for Child Care Services

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

Village of Fruitvale - Correspondence dated February 21, 2007
Re: Elimination of Funding for Child Care Services

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

Southern Interior Development Initiative Trust - Correspondence received
February 27, 2007
Re: Three Year Strategic Plan

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

Colin Mayes, MP - Correspondence dated February 20, 2007
Re: Letter of Support for Grant Applications

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

George Abbott, MLA - Correspondence dated February 23, 2007
Re: Letter of Support for Grant Applications

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

City of Vernon - Correspondence dated February 23, 2007
Re: Household Travel Surveys

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

Enderby and District Arts Council - Correspondence dated February 27, 2007
Re: Government Grants for Outdoor Facilities

It was noted that there is a community consultation process which will occur should the application for funding be approved.

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

Ministry of Community Services - Correspondence dated February 26, 2007
Re: Response to City of Vernon Request for Regional District Review of Services

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

UBCM - Correspondence dated February 27, 2007
Re: Approval for Funding for Shuswap River Safety Project in Partnership with North Okanagan Regional District

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


CLOSED MEETING RESOLUTION

Moved by Councillor Cyr, 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

ADJOURNMENT

The regular meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.






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