Advance City Council Meeting Notes - May 30

The City Council Meeting will commence at 6pm at City Hall or can be watched on the local Shaw Channel.

Delegation
Colin Campbell will be providing an update on preparations for the Canada Cup curling event that is being held in Cranbrook

Administration Updates
Cranbrook's water conservation program is in full swing with its' official launch on May 2. A comprehensive program has been initiated including radio and print ads, Rosie the Fire hydrant, the hiring of a Water Conservation Public Liason, and a web page with water conservation information has been created.

The Low Flow Toilet $50 rebate program is underway and as of May 24,  41 of 200 rebates have been issued.

Community Tree Planting Rebate - As of May 24, 28 of 100 rebates have been issued. If you are planning on planting a tree this year in a size 10 pot or larger the City rebate is $50 per tree.

Follow up responses from the RCMP to questions Council had regarding the GREAT program, retrofitting at the local cells, and the traffic enforcement campaign.

Correspondence

9.2 A letter from the City of Kimberley regarding the Rails 2 Trails supporting the recommendations of Cranbrook CAO Will Pearce regarding the recommendation of the R2T Public Advisory Committee.
9.3 Letter from Friends of the Cranbrook Public Library requesting the use of City tables for their annual book sale. The sale runs from Sept. 28 to Oct 1.
9.4 Letter from Anne Hoodicoff regarding the number of Green Home employees parking on the road, frequently blocking her driveway and making it difficult for friends and family to find places to park.
9.6 Letter from the Strata Council of the Bakerview Villas located on 3rd Street South. The strata is concerned over the Hydro sub station which emits a constant noise and is a visual eyesore. They are requesting that the sub station be moved or a noise suppression fence be erected.

Committee Recommendations

Cranbrook in Motion recommends that snow removal requirements remain the same, with a voluntary compliance system. The City encourages people to remove snow from their sidewalks and encourages people to participate in the Snow Angel Program.

New Business

12.1 To consider approval of a building permit for a detached garage on 13th Avenue South
12.2 The City does not wish to provide comment to the Liquor Control and Licensing Board regarding the application for a structural change to Durangos Lounge
12.3 Public Works organization chart. That the City approve the chart.