The holidays are over and its back to work for our city council. There is fairly long agenda but here is a synopsis which should give you the hi-lights.
Delegations
The Community Social Planning Society will be appearing before council as a delegation to discuss the "Living Wage Initiative" I am greatly looking forward to this presentation as we often hear about the "minimum wage" but the idea of a "living wage" seems compelling.
Administrative Update
Of particular interest:
· Erosion and Sediment Control Bylaw 3692 Three responses to the proposed bylaw were received as a result of the workshop held prior to Christmas. The response from CABBDA( Cranbrook and Area Business and Development Association) contains several proposed changes including a delay in the implementation of the bylaw, some fee reductions as well as requests for different control methods. Mr Pearce repeatedly stated at the workshop held December 21st that the intent of the bylaw would not be compromised.
· The draft of the Airport Master Plan has been received and it is anticipated the final draft will be available by the end of January
· Memorial Arena and Kinsman Arena updates
· Library Services announces a free seminar on eBook readers. Tuesday January 18th at 4:00pm
Correspondence
-a regular update from the Regional District of East Kootenay
-notice of Local Government Awareness Week May 15 - 21
- notification by UCBM that $394,116.98 will be deposited to the City of Cranbrook in accordance with our Community Works Fund agreement,
-introduction letter from the new Minister of Community, Sport, & Cultural Development, Stephanie Cadieux
-letter from the Ktunaxa Nation regarding a new program assisting people living on the street or at "risk" (This looks like an amazing program and we certainly support its objectives)
-UCBM notification of a successful grant application in the amount of $13,500 for a outdoor cross training facility at Steeples School
-UCBM notification of another successful grant application in the amount of $3590 for an accessible handicap door at Cranbrook Aquatic Centre
-request for new netting at the tennis courts by students of TM Roberts School
-Key City Theatre Society requesting the appointment of a city council member to its board KCTS Volunteer Fundraising Committee
-letter from BC Hydro regarding municipal Xmas lights
- letter from UCBM regarding Bulk Fuel Purchasing Program
-request that the City proclaim March 21 - 25 Co-operative Education Week
-request that the City proclaim Feb 14 - 20 Eastern Star Week
Committee Reports
Cranbrook in Motion Committee recommendation that crosswalks at Gordon Terrace School will be repainted in a more visible "zebra stripe" when weather permits but they do not recommend changing traffic control on 11th Avenue South.
New Business
The city is continuing to look into an off lease park area for dogs. The suggested location is Moir Park. (I find it unlikely that most people would be willing to drive to Moir Park to walk their dogs considering Cranbrook's many parks and close location to the Cranbrook Community Forest)
Secure financing for the fibre optic broadband network in the amount of $750,000.00
To consider an application of a Industrial Development Permit to enable construction of commercial sports complex located on Industrial Road "F1"
To seek an extension from the Government of Canada from the Building Canada Fund
Bylaws
-the adoption of the Wood First Bylaw 3716 which encourages the use of wood in all construction of City Funded Buildings
-consider an amendment to the Cranbrook Public Library Establishment Bylaw No. 3418 2001
Just a reminder that municipal government has a real effect on your everyday life. Its your money!
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