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Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Post Notes for the Council Meeting of June 11th


Delegations
Donna Brady Fields and Tanis Scheden United Way Friendship Festival Details

The United Way Festival will be held September 22nd in Rotary Park beginning with a torch relay from Kimberley.  Many activites are planned for that day and non-profit societies are invited to participate as a show of support for United Way and as an awareness for the Community.

Administration Update
https://cranbrook.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentList.aspx?ID=2341

 - Wall of Recognition - staff requires direction from Council to help prioritize Council's objectives for policy
 - Speed limits in Playgrounds and Schools
 - Electronic Changeable Sign Open House June 13th Council Chambers 7:00 -9:00pm There will be a short presentation at 7:30pm.
 - Low Flow Toilet program update - 47 rebates have been issued to date
 - Telus Mobile is proposing a 29m telecommunication tower be located at 1325 Industrial Road 2
 - Development Cost Charge update and meetings scheduled with both CABBDA, the Real Estate Community and the Chamber of Commerce and then the Public June 21st Manual Training Building

Correspondence
beginning:
https://cranbrook.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentList.aspx?ID=2342

9.3 The letters from TM Roberts School concerning dog owners not cleaning up after their pets caused a fair amount of discussion.  It was pointed out that with the imminent hiring of another bylaw officer, it will hopefully be possible in the future for more patrols to take place.  There is a $50 fine for people not cleaning up after their dogs.

9.5 Notice that taxi divers are asking the Province for a 1.6% increase in fares

9.7 Council approved a $1000 silver donation to Junior Chamber International Cranbrook for their upcoming convention.  This convention will take place in Kimberley and will be attended by approximately 124 people.

Comment
In light of the fact that there are many groups who mentor and enrich our community with leadership, does this mean other international or local service and business groups will be eligible for such a sum at time of convention?  It was notable that a few items later one Councillor had difficulty considering a sum for another BC wide event that will happen in Cranbrook.  At a time when we know contingency funds are limited, one wonders what criteria are used for allocation of such large sums.



Committee Recommendations
  Report Recommendation from the CAO re Family and Community Services Committee Recommendations
1. That council request City staff to investigate and determine whether the city has a lot or lots available suitable for single family dwelling construction.
2. That council consider in the next budget deliberations the donation of a building lot for the purpose of a Habitat for Humanity Dwelling project.
3. That the Family and Community Services Committee be provided with details of any City bylaws regarding the prohibition of smoking.

Carried


New Business

Report Recommendation re the Mayor's brown Bag Lunch
https://cranbrook.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentList.aspx?ID=2354
Rental of Rec Plex for Mt. Baker Graduation
Concern about sewage lagoon 2 leakage (Ft Steele residents)

Approved.

Report Recommendation Commercial Development Permit - Building Facade Tri Peaks Holdings Ltd for Kia Motors - 1101 Victoria Avenue
Approved and it was noted that in ground irrigation will be part of the landscaping plans.

Bylaws


Report Recommendation from Corporate Services re Zoning Amendment Bylaw 3750 Canadian Rockies International Airport - to enable expanded commercial development
First , second reading
https://cranbrook.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentList.aspx?ID=2356
Carried.

Report Recommendation from Finance and Computer Services Re Development Cost Charge Reserve Funds Establishment Bylaw No. 3752
First, second and third readings
https://cranbrook.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentList.aspx?ID=2357
Carried.






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2 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 12, 2012 at 6:16 PM

    Council needs to draw the line on these fee waiver/contingency reserve funding agreements for folks hosting events. A blanket policy of no waivers may be tough but it means that the public will understand that there will always be more worthy events than monies available --and reasonable-sounding, creative justifications from both the public and individual councilors. Only a consistent "no" based on clear policy will stop this somewhat arbitrary approvals and amounts.

    The probelm now is that a precedence is being set that will be hard to walk back. For example, JCI gets $1000 for a tournament. Why wouldn't any other group expect the same (such as the St. Mary's baseball tournament)?

    There's no reason to expect the flow of public requests to stop. Will it be fair to say to some groups later in the year that the cupboard is bare because of the current ad hoc approach by Council?

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  2. I Would Be Concerned TooJune 12, 2012 at 7:30 PM

    I read with interest that there was a concern about sewage lagoon 2 leakage from Ft .Steele residents. Was there any discussion about how the City proposes to address this issue?

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