Absent - Mayor Kerry Cook
Staff Present:
Geoff Goodall - Acting CAO
Cindy Bouchard - Manager of Legislative Services
Tom Chung - IT Manager
Chris Hutton - Planning Technician
Ken MacInnis - Communications Coordinator
Ken MacInnis - Communications Coordinator
Meeting started at 6:02pm
Agenda approved and Minutes from June 4th Council meeting adopted
Delegations - None
Business:
1) Council received for information the accounts payable computer cheque listings for the periods ending June 6 and 13, 2013
2) Council authorized a "Letter of Approval in Principle" be provided for RCMP increases for the 2014/15 fiscal year
Approved by following vote:
Affirmative - Councillors Bonnell, Bourdon, Rathor and Walters
Negative - Councillor Hughes
3) Council directed City Staff to complete and forward the renewal Revitalization Tax Exemption Certificate for Freedom DSJ Enterprises Inc. to BC Assessment for a further three-year term
4) Council awarded the engineering contract for on-site standby generators at the sewage treatment plant and the Midnight Drive booster station to UES Engineering for the total amount of $22,000, excluding applicable taxes.
5) Council awarded the purchase of two (2) 2013 half ton 4X4 pick-up trucks and PRINS propane fuel systems to Lake City Ford for the bid price of $72,511.82
6) Council awarded the Yorston Street Watermain Replacement and Airport Sewer Upgrade tender to Peterson Contracting Ltd. for a total amount of $204,965, excluding applicable taxes, and approval was given for a budget increase of $35,000 for the Yorston Street Watermain replacement with funds being transferred from the Water Reserve Fund. Council waived the minimum surplus balance policy for the Airport Operating Reserve Fund and transferred $22,000 from this fund to support the Airport Sewer project.
7) Council received an application for Development Variance Permit #3-2013 (199 Eagle Crescent) and directed that it be considered at the July 2nd Council meeting
8) Council received an application for Development Permit #3-2013 (1148 Broadway Ave South - new Audiotronic store) and directed that it be considered at the July 2nd Council meeting
Approved by following vote:
Affirmative - Councillors Bonnell, Bourdon, Rathor, Walters and Zacharias
Negative - Councillor Hughes
9) OCP Amendment Bylaw #2187 & Zoning Amendment Bylaw #2188 (1148 Broadway Avenue South - new Audiotronic store) were both given 1st Reading and a Public Information meeting was scheduled for Bylaw #2187 for June 26th at 7:00pm in the Rick Hansen Boardroom at WL City Hall
Approved by following vote:
Affirmative - Councillors Bonnell, Bourdon, Rathor, Walters, and Zacharias
Negative - Councillor Hughes
Councillor Hughes declared a conflict of interest on the next item and left the meeting at 6:30pm
10) Council gave 1st Reading to OCP Amendment Bylaw #2185 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw #2186 (905 Proctor St behind Gustafson's Dodge). Staff were asked to hold a Public Consultation Meeting with regards to Bylaw #2185 and return the Bylaws to Council for 2nd Reading upon completion of the Public Consultation Meeting
Councillor Hughes returned to the meeting at 6:43pm
11) Council authorized Councillor Danica Hughes to approach the Museum and other community groups to gauge interest to participate on a planning committee for the City’s 85th birthday; and further, should there be sufficient interest, a planning committee be formed and a brought back to Council, via Councillor Hughes, on proposed members of the committee and options and resources required for each
12) Council adopted recommendations from its' June 11th Committee of the Whole meeting as follows:
a) Council refer the Travel Expense and Council Compensation Policy No. 193 to the Finance Committee for their review and any recommended changes be brought back to Council for approval
b) Council advise the Court Services Branch, Ministry of Justice of its approval and intent to establish the Bylaw Dispute Adjudication System in the City of Williams Lake.
c) Council direct Staff to simultaneously bring forward the OCP amendment, rezoning and development permit applications for Council consideration and the timelines in the report be approved; and further, Staff be directed to prepare a road closure bylaw to close a part of the laneway adjacent to 1148 Broadway Avenue South
Editor's Note - Council dealt with the above item earlier on in the meeting
Approved by following vote:
Affirmative - Councillors Bonnell, Bourdon, Rathor, Walters and Zacharias
Negative - Councillor Hughes
d) Council not proceed with the request from Dr. Bos to purchase the vacant property located at 225 Fourth Avenue North for parking purposes
Approved by following vote:
Affirmative - Councillors Bonnell, Bourdon, Hughes, Walters and Zacharias
Negative - Councillor Rathor
e) Council authorize Staff to review the Downtown Parking Specified Area (DPSA) Bylaw regarding possible adjustments to the DPSA and report back to Council through the Planning & Operations Committee
13) Council received a letter from the Williams Lake Sportsmen's Association regarding a project for the conservation of Missioner Creek located in the Dairy Fields at the end of Western & Midnight Avenues. Council agreed to support the initiative by the stakeholders to clean up the Dairy Fields and they were requested to work closely with City Staff regarding stopping vehicular access to the Dairy Fields
14) Council received a letter from the local BIA requesting the City to sponsor one of the children's entertainers in full or part and/or make a donation for the purchase of craft and game station supplies and the BIA will be informed of the Grant for Assistance application process for 2013/14
15) Council received a letter from the WL Field Naturalists in regards to financial assistance with their energy upgrade project for the Scout Island Nature Centre House and the letter was referred to the Planning & Operations Committee for a recommendation back to Council.
16) Council gave approval to the Annual Cariboo GM Annual Soap Box Derby on June 21st from 4-9pm
17) Council received the 'Council Information Package' as of June 18th as follows:
• June 7, 2013 - CRD Board Highlights;
• June 2013 - Aboriginal Day Celebrations Poster for Friday, June 21, 2013 Events
Council adjourned its' meeting at 7:10pm
1) Council received for information the accounts payable computer cheque listings for the periods ending June 6 and 13, 2013
2) Council authorized a "Letter of Approval in Principle" be provided for RCMP increases for the 2014/15 fiscal year
Approved by following vote:
Affirmative - Councillors Bonnell, Bourdon, Rathor and Walters
Negative - Councillor Hughes
3) Council directed City Staff to complete and forward the renewal Revitalization Tax Exemption Certificate for Freedom DSJ Enterprises Inc. to BC Assessment for a further three-year term
4) Council awarded the engineering contract for on-site standby generators at the sewage treatment plant and the Midnight Drive booster station to UES Engineering for the total amount of $22,000, excluding applicable taxes.
5) Council awarded the purchase of two (2) 2013 half ton 4X4 pick-up trucks and PRINS propane fuel systems to Lake City Ford for the bid price of $72,511.82
6) Council awarded the Yorston Street Watermain Replacement and Airport Sewer Upgrade tender to Peterson Contracting Ltd. for a total amount of $204,965, excluding applicable taxes, and approval was given for a budget increase of $35,000 for the Yorston Street Watermain replacement with funds being transferred from the Water Reserve Fund. Council waived the minimum surplus balance policy for the Airport Operating Reserve Fund and transferred $22,000 from this fund to support the Airport Sewer project.
7) Council received an application for Development Variance Permit #3-2013 (199 Eagle Crescent) and directed that it be considered at the July 2nd Council meeting
8) Council received an application for Development Permit #3-2013 (1148 Broadway Ave South - new Audiotronic store) and directed that it be considered at the July 2nd Council meeting
Approved by following vote:
Affirmative - Councillors Bonnell, Bourdon, Rathor, Walters and Zacharias
Negative - Councillor Hughes
9) OCP Amendment Bylaw #2187 & Zoning Amendment Bylaw #2188 (1148 Broadway Avenue South - new Audiotronic store) were both given 1st Reading and a Public Information meeting was scheduled for Bylaw #2187 for June 26th at 7:00pm in the Rick Hansen Boardroom at WL City Hall
Approved by following vote:
Affirmative - Councillors Bonnell, Bourdon, Rathor, Walters, and Zacharias
Negative - Councillor Hughes
Councillor Hughes declared a conflict of interest on the next item and left the meeting at 6:30pm
10) Council gave 1st Reading to OCP Amendment Bylaw #2185 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw #2186 (905 Proctor St behind Gustafson's Dodge). Staff were asked to hold a Public Consultation Meeting with regards to Bylaw #2185 and return the Bylaws to Council for 2nd Reading upon completion of the Public Consultation Meeting
Councillor Hughes returned to the meeting at 6:43pm
11) Council authorized Councillor Danica Hughes to approach the Museum and other community groups to gauge interest to participate on a planning committee for the City’s 85th birthday; and further, should there be sufficient interest, a planning committee be formed and a brought back to Council, via Councillor Hughes, on proposed members of the committee and options and resources required for each
12) Council adopted recommendations from its' June 11th Committee of the Whole meeting as follows:
a) Council refer the Travel Expense and Council Compensation Policy No. 193 to the Finance Committee for their review and any recommended changes be brought back to Council for approval
b) Council advise the Court Services Branch, Ministry of Justice of its approval and intent to establish the Bylaw Dispute Adjudication System in the City of Williams Lake.
c) Council direct Staff to simultaneously bring forward the OCP amendment, rezoning and development permit applications for Council consideration and the timelines in the report be approved; and further, Staff be directed to prepare a road closure bylaw to close a part of the laneway adjacent to 1148 Broadway Avenue South
Editor's Note - Council dealt with the above item earlier on in the meeting
Approved by following vote:
Affirmative - Councillors Bonnell, Bourdon, Rathor, Walters and Zacharias
Negative - Councillor Hughes
d) Council not proceed with the request from Dr. Bos to purchase the vacant property located at 225 Fourth Avenue North for parking purposes
Approved by following vote:
Affirmative - Councillors Bonnell, Bourdon, Hughes, Walters and Zacharias
Negative - Councillor Rathor
e) Council authorize Staff to review the Downtown Parking Specified Area (DPSA) Bylaw regarding possible adjustments to the DPSA and report back to Council through the Planning & Operations Committee
13) Council received a letter from the Williams Lake Sportsmen's Association regarding a project for the conservation of Missioner Creek located in the Dairy Fields at the end of Western & Midnight Avenues. Council agreed to support the initiative by the stakeholders to clean up the Dairy Fields and they were requested to work closely with City Staff regarding stopping vehicular access to the Dairy Fields
14) Council received a letter from the local BIA requesting the City to sponsor one of the children's entertainers in full or part and/or make a donation for the purchase of craft and game station supplies and the BIA will be informed of the Grant for Assistance application process for 2013/14
15) Council received a letter from the WL Field Naturalists in regards to financial assistance with their energy upgrade project for the Scout Island Nature Centre House and the letter was referred to the Planning & Operations Committee for a recommendation back to Council.
16) Council gave approval to the Annual Cariboo GM Annual Soap Box Derby on June 21st from 4-9pm
17) Council received the 'Council Information Package' as of June 18th as follows:
• June 7, 2013 - CRD Board Highlights;
• June 2013 - Aboriginal Day Celebrations Poster for Friday, June 21, 2013 Events
Council adjourned its' meeting at 7:10pm
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