Present: Mayor Phillips

Councillor Sue Brookes

Councillor Beryl Ludwig

Councillor Earl Shipmaker

Councillor Hubert van Berkel

Councillor Tony Vetter

Councillor Dee Wejr

Administrator Maggie Knox

Treasurer Geri Ferguson

Recording Secretary Bettyann Kennedy

The Press & Public

Moved by Councillor Brookes, seconded by Councillor van Berkel that the agenda be approved as circulated.

Carried Unanimously

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of April 19, 2004 be adopted as circulated.

Carried Unanimously

School District No. 83

Re: Knight Avenue Crossing

Ms. Alvina Gooch, Chairman of the Board of Trustees

Ms. Teresa Hebert, Vice-Chairperson of the Board of Trustees

Mr. Quentin Bruns, Trustee for Enderby

Mr. Doug Pearson, Superintendent of Schools

Mr. Bruce Hunt, Secretary-Treasurer

Mr. Rolf Dykstra, Principal of M. V. Beattie Elementary

Ms. Chris Coers, Parent Advisory Committee President

Alvina Gooch, Chairman of the Board of Trustees introduced herself and stated that the purpose of their presentation was to ensure the safety of all school children. Mr. Pearson then addressed Council:

Doug Pearson, Superintendent of Schools:

• A copy of the Pedestrian Crossing Control Manual was presented to staff.
• Excerpt from the manual states that the municipality bears shared responsibility for the safety of children crossing roadways.
• The Knight Street crossing has a long history of safety issues.
• Comparisons of actions taken by other municipalities were presented.
• Approximately 20% of accidents involve children at crosswalks. Children have reduced peripheral vision and depth perception putting them at higher risk.
• Parents, teachers, police, and road authority are all responsible for the safety of children at school crosswalks.
• The Board has met with George Abbott, MLA to discuss safety concerns.

Rolf Dykstra, Principal of M. V. Beattie Elementary

• The Knight Street crossing has been the most consistent item of concern with parents over the years. All agree that it is a dangerous cross walk.
• There are two risk groups — children and seniors
• Large groups of children crossing for field trips, swimming sessions etc. are particularly difficult for volunteers to handle safely.
• Traffic does not always obey the signals.
• Car counting for January indicates that there are 450 vehicles per _ hour before school and after school. These figures have risen to 600 vehicles in the spring. Summer numbers are expected to be much higher.
• The long-term solution is the installation of fully controlled traffic lights.

Chris Coers, Parent Advisory Committee President

• Safety of children and seniors is the concern of the Committee.
• Crossing guard volunteers are not easy to acquire due to the busy lifestyles of today’s parents. Many volunteers no longer have school-aged children, yet continue to volunteer for the sake of children’s safety. This fall, the volunteer program is expected to be in jeopardy.

Quentin Bruns, Trustee for Enderby

• Police enforcement of crosswalk violations by vehicles is not occurring. He asks that Council work with the RCMP to address enforcement.
• George Abbott, MLA indicated that turning lanes and a full set of controlled traffic lights is anticipated for Knight Street. A 2 year time frame was indicated.
• The seriousness of this issue with the community provides Council with the opportunity to act on behalf of residents of Enderby.
• The primary goal is a fully controlled traffic light at the intersection.
• The City has a lot of responsibility towards this issue. It is suggested that a Transition Committee be formed to address a solution.

Q: There is no Shuswap district policy included with package information. Are there any municipalities in School District #83 that have paid crossing guards?

A: Shuswap information is being gathered. It involves 5 communities and 2 regional districts. Armstrong/Spallumcheen have arrangements in their collective agreements for paid crossing guards. Extensive studies are being done in Armstrong.

Q: Who made decision to have interim crossing guards in Salmon Arm?

A: There had been student patrols but closure of 2 schools in Salmon Arm resulted in increased foot traffic. One child has been killed at the intersection.

Q: The safety issue at Knight Street has been going on for 15 years. Even with the lighted crosswalk, sandwich board warning signs have been hit by vehicles. What action has the School District taken regarding the Knight Street issue? Why is there no extended supervision at the Knight Street intersection?

A: The School District monitors only crossings entering school property. They are not willing to assume responsibility of the roadway.

Q: The existing lighted crosswalk was installed by the Ministry of Highways as a result of parents faxing messages to them. The highway crossing is controlled by the Ministry of Transportation, not the City.

A: The City must take dual responsibility for the crossing. The school district spends its funds on education, not school crossings. They do not have the ability to raise tax dollars for safety issues.

Q: The two issues at hand are controlled lights and paid crossing guards. Would an interim solution not be having crossing guards at the intersection? Would they be union positions or volunteer?

A: It would depend on the arrangement agreed upon.

Q: Examples were given of crossings "warranting" crossing guards. Does Knight Avenue qualify as a warranted site?

A: Unknown at this time. An evaluation would need to be conducted to determine whether Knight Avenue would qualify.

Q: Does the School District share the cost of the lighting of the crosswalk?

A: No. They do not have the authority to tax.

Q: When lighted crosswalk went in, one of the requirements of the schools was to educate the children on how to cross the intersection safely. Has this been done and does it continue to be done?

A: No. Due to the danger at the intersection, parent volunteers assist the children. Teachers are required to provide educate the children as per their guidelines, and should be doing so.

The Administrator addressed the public, reminding them that part of the Official Community Plan mandate includes transportation. She encouraged the public to provide input at the Public Hearing.

Moved by Councillor van Berkel, seconded by Councillor Shipmaker that a Working Committee for Knight Avenue Crossing be formed with Mayor Phillips, Councillor Brookes,Councillor van Berkel appointed as sitting members.

Carried Unanimously

Moved by Councillor Shipmaker, seconded by Councillor van Berkel that a letter be issued to George Abbott, MLA thanking him for committing to a two-year timeframe for controlled traffic light and left turn lane installation at Knight Avenue.

Carried

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

Carried Unanimously

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor van Berkel that a request for additional signage directing vehicle operators to avoid the use of engine brakes be made to the Ministry of Transportation.

Carried Unanimously

A bylaw to rezone Lot A, DL 150, KDYD, Plan 35976, 130 Cliffview Lane, from Residential Mobile Home Park Zone (R.5) to Residential Single Family Zone (R.1A) — E. & K. Fabische

Moved by Councillor Ludwig, seconded by Councillor Vetter that Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1349 be introduced and given first reading.

Carried Unanimously

Discussion:

• Clarification provided as to the property in question. This application does not apply to the Meadow Crescent Mobile Park property.
• Lot sizes are not currently sufficient to subdivide. The development would result in a strata subdivision.
• Flood plain, drainage and a variety of development issues would be discussed at the subdivision stage.
• The City will be seeking legal advice to address obligations and responsibilities to existing tenants.

City of Enderby 2004 — 2008 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1343

Moved by Councillor van Berkel, seconded by Councillor Brookes that City of Enderby 2004 — 2008 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1343 be introduced and given first reading.

Carried Unanimously

Discussion:

• The City is spending more on sewer and water operating costs than is being raised through user fees. The City continues to draw on surplus.
• It was suggested that the budget process start earlier in the year with a Stategic Planning process.

Moved by Councillor van Berkel, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that City of Enderby 2004 — 2008 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1343 be given second and third readings.

Carried

Moved by Councillor Ludwig, seconded by Councillor Brookes that City of Enderby Annual Tax Rate Bylaw No. 1344 be introduced and read a first time by title only and carried through to three readings.

Carried

Moved by Councillor Brookes, seconded by Councillor Vetter that City of Enderby Water Frontage Tax Bylaw No. 1345 be introduced and read a first time by title only and carried through to three readings.

Carried

Moved by Councillor van Berkel, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that City of Enderby Sewer Frontage Tax Bylaw No. 1346 be introduced and read a first time by title only and carried through to three readings.

Carried

Moved by Councillor Shipmaker, seconded by Councillor van Berkel that City of Enderby Water Regulation and Rates Bylaw No. 1347 be introduced and given first reading.

Carried Unanimously

Discussion:

• Inequities between rate classifications.

• Bylaws must all be adopted by May 15, 2004.
• At earlier Committee-of-the-Whole meeting, Stantec provided design gallonages. It was consensus to keep gallonages as they are for this year on Stantec’s recommendation, with new standards to be implemented over the next few years.
• Included in this bylaw - those not satisfied with the flat rate, have the option of having a meter installed.

Moved by Councillor Ludwig, seconded by Councillor Brookes that City of Enderby Water Regulation and Rates Bylaw No. 1347 be given second and third readings.

Carried

Moved by Councillor Brookes, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that City of Enderby Sanitary Sewer Regulation and Rates Bylaw No. 1348 be introduced and read a first time by title only and carried through to three readings.

Carried

Councillor Wejr

The clean-up of the highway corridor on May 2 was a great effort by those who turned up. Both sides of the highway from the old hospital to Knight Street were cleaned. Another day is required to finish the corridor.

A great deal of time was spent on the Knight Street crossing issue. He reminded Council to remember the huge parent turnout at tonight’s meeting when the issue is once again before Council.

• A reminder was issued for the meeting with the Spallumcheen Indian Band on Wednesday, May 12 at 10:00 at the Band Office.
• Randy Peel of the Public Works crew was extremely helpful with the highway corridor clean-up. There were 3 — 4 dump trucks full of debris collected.
• A reminder was issued that the OMMA Convention is this Wednesday thru Friday.

• The Administrator reported that there has been a high level of development activity over the last few months.
• A date is required for a Special Meeting of Council to adopt the budget bylaws. The date was set for Tuesday, May 11 at 5:45 p.m.

• A fee for an overnight camping permit was not discussed at the March 4 meeting. There was a large turnout of public who were under the impression that the permit was for monitoring purposes, not to generate revenue.
• Concerns from the public regarding the camping fees should be referred to the Enderby/Area F Services Committee.

Moved by Councillor Brookes, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that the report be received and filed.

Carried Unanimously

Development Variance Permit Application No. 04-0276-END-DVP

Application to vary the setbacks for a free standing sign

Lots 18-19, Block 4, DL 150, KDYD, Plan 211A, 1100 George Street

(Ken James / Peter Moynan)

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor van Berkel that the Development Permit for Lots 18-19, Block 4, DL 150, KDYD, Plan 211A (James/Moynan) to:

1. Vary the setback applicable to a free-standing sign pursuant to Section 404.3.f.i of the City of Enderby Zoning Bylaw No. 966, 1987 from 1 metre to 0.18 metres; and
2. Vary the Special Building Line setbacks for a free-standing sign from the centre line of George Street (Hwy 97A) pursuant to Section 402.6.a.d of Zoning Bylaw 966, 1987 from 13 metres to 9.63 metres

be approved subject to the registration of a covenant on the property, at the owner’s expense, stating that the sign will be relocated should road widening ever be required in this location.

Carried Unanimously

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Brookes that this item be postponed until confirmation of dates is obtained from the Lions Club.

Carried Unanimously

Re: Road and Sidewalk Improvements

Refuse Containers along Riverwalk

Moved by Councillor Brookes, seconded by Councillor van Berkel that this item be referred to the Streets and Sidewalks Committee.

Carried Unanimously

Moved by Councillor van Berkel, seconded by Councillor Brookes that pursuant to the provisions of section 801.4 of the Local Government Act, Council of the City of Enderby hereby consents to the adoption of "Fortune Animal Control Extended Service Amendment Bylaw No. 1948, 2004" of the Regional District of North Okanagan, provided that the incremental costs of extending the service area are borne solely by Electoral F.

Carried

Re: Various Inquiries of Council

Moved by Councillor van Berkel, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that staff be directed to address the questions and draft a written response to Mr. Chandler.

Carried Unanimously

Re: Spring Chipping and Leaf Exchange Program

Moved by Councillor Shipmaker, seconded by Councillor Ludwig that a formal explanation be sought from the Regional District of North Okanagan regarding the advertising policy for the 2004 Spring Chipping and Leaf Exchange Program.

Carried Unanimously

Re: New Deal Activities

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

Carried Unanimously

Re: New Programs to Assist Local Government

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

Carried Unanimously

Discussion:

The loser of the challenge flies the municipal flag of the winning municipality for one month.

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Brookes that Council accept the challenge from the District of Sicamous to reduce crashes during the ICBC Community Crash Reduction Challenge between May 5 and May 27, 2004.

Carried Unanimously

PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD

Jackie Pearase of the North Valley Echo:

• Ms. Pearase sought confirmation of the frontage tax and user fees, and general tax figures to compare with 2003.
• The local employee for K9 Animal Control is Lindsay Kibbe of Grindrod. It is unknown if she is full or part-time. There have been reports that messages left at the local animal control phone number are not being returned and that an animal control officer is very difficult to reach.

Gardner Shaw of 110 West Enderby Road:

• Mr. Shaw asked why tax rates are not increasing enough to cover the sewer and water expenditures. He fears that in years to come, taxes will have to be greatly increased and feels that now is the time to be collecting.

Duncan Walker of North Valley Echo:

• Thanks were extended to the Public Works crew for assistance with highway corridor clean-up project.
• Chamber of Commerce storage building is complete and they are now looking for a trailer to use for a float. It is hoped that the City will become involved.
• Residents being effected by the Cliffview Lane subdivision application are expressing concern about being evicted. The Administrator explained that legal advice is being obtained in regards to obligations and responsibility to existing tenants. Should the application proceed, residents will have an opportunity to speak at a Public Hearing.
• Grindrod Park overnight camping fees are unfair to small groups wishing to utilize the park. Mr. Walker was advised to contact the Enderby/Area F Services Committee with written complaints.

Moved by Councillor Wejr, seconded by Councillor Brookes, that Council hold a meeting closed to the public in order to discuss one or more topics under Section 242.2 of the Local Government Act

Carried Unanimously

On a motion by Councillor van Berkel, the regular meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

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