Advance Council Notes - October 24, 2011

Delegations

5.1. Cranbrook Jr. Elite Lacrosse Members RE: proposal to build an outdoor lacrosse box

5.2. Classic Hockey Association RE: Hockey rates for seniors.

Administration Updates 7.1

- City of Cranbrook residential water consumption has been estimated to be 607 litres per day although it is difficult to tell the true number as Cranbrook does not have water metres. This average is considerably higher than the national average of 330 litres per day.
- RDEK Bylaw 2342 (Sublot 14 - Ramparts) Staff have reviewed the proposal and noted only minor differences between the referral and the presentation given by Sheldon Isaman. It has not been referred back to the City for additional comment.
- Asia Pacific Initiative Progress - the services of Paul Bon Wittgenstein were secured to conduct a more comprehensive scouting mission and evaluation of candidate communities for the twinning initiative. Two communities have been selected for developing a more formal relationship 1) Wonju, Republic of Korea 2) Taicang, China.
Both communities have expressed an interest in formalising a relationship with Cranbrook
- 3rd quarter of 2011 saw construction value of $6.5 million as compared with $9.4 million in the 3rd quarter of 2010.

Correspondence

9.1 Highlights from the RDEK meeting of October 7

9.2. Shaw has informed Council that th 2011ey will not be taping Council Meetings from Oct. 14 to November 19

9.3. Friends of the Cranbrook Women's Resource Centre requesting $450 in aid towards rental of the Key City Theatre for their fundraiser March 30 and 31 of "The Vagina Monologues" Or be given one of the Cities 2 days allotted at the Theatre without charge.

9.4. BC Community Living Action Group requesting municipalities forward a resolution Highlighting the serious cuts to this program inflicted by the Liberal Government.

9.5. Letter from TreeCanada RE: BC Hydro Planting Project

9.6. The Salvation Army requesting the elimination of the development cost charges in relation to the new shelter being constructed.

9.7. Request for Proclamation Metis Week Nov 13-20 and Louis Riel Day Nov. 16

9.8. Request for Proclamation of Veterans Week Nov. 5-11

9.9. Request for Proclamation of Nov. 15 as Philanthropy Day

Business Arising

10.1 Development of Two Economic Zones which will make people eligible for tax relief from increasesin  value of their buildings which arise from renovations or the creation of secondary suites.


New Business

12.1 Proposed Deer Cull Update. The City has received a draft permit from BC Ministry of Forests to cull up to 20 Mule deer between Oct. 15 to Feb 28

12.2 To consider a request from the RDEK which would change the method of funding management of invasive plants in the E.K. Staff are not recommending consent due to the cost to the citizens of Cranbrook

12.4 Recommendation by staff that Council support the use of lands at the skate board park for the purpose of a Bike Skills Park

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