Advance Council Notes - July 16

5.1 Delegation


 Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network

7.1 Administration Updates


CAO - Conflict of Interest
Further to comments expressed by Councillor Diana J.Scott the City's Solicitor has advised the pursuant that the writing of articles by Councillor Warner's capacity as a journalist, would not require him to declare a conflict of interest.

Slaterville
In accordance with recommendations made in the Slaterville Neighborhood Plan and with the assistance of the City's Public Works Department, traffic calming measures have been implemented.

Corporate Communications Officer
Extending Low Flow Toilet Rebate Program to Businesses

Economic Development
In response to a Councillor inquiry regarding the possibility of the City introducing a rain barrel program.  City staff have stated that rain barrels could, to a modest extent help reduce water consumption. They are readily available at local retailers however the City might want to consider a rebate program such as the Low Flow Toilet Rebate.

Engineering/Public Works
Concerns about the amount of time allowed to cross at the intersection of Baker St. and 10th Ave. S.
At present 17 seconds is allowed to cross the road. This has been extended to a total of 20 seconds.

Engineering
Building Permits for the 2nd quarter saw total construction value of $14.3 million as compared to $9.1 million last year

Development Cost Charges
After public consultation and unless otherwise directed staff shall proceed with the recommended DCC's with assist factors set at 11% for water and sewer and 51% for road and storm projects

Correspondence


9.1 RDEK Highlights
9.2 Wildsight Apple Capture Program
9.3 Nesika Awards
9.4 Cops for Kids Mayors Challenge
9.5 Letter expressing support for the City in not allowing chickens farming in the City
9.6 Letter from Maureen Gordon supporting the City's decision to not allow chickens farming in the City.
9.7 Tim Hortons Day Camp
9.8 Community Infrastructure Improvements
9.9 2012 UBCM Convention Meeting
9.10 Letter from Dawn and Doug Storgaard regarding the weed vegetation along Joseph Creek and how it has become a dumping group for garden waste and other garbage.
9.11 Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network is sponsoring Dr. Jane Goodall to speak in Cranbrook but are requesting support from the City of Cranbrook
9.12 School Speed Zones
9.13 Mopars in the Mountains Car Show
9.14 A letter from Jim Cameron requesting  that Imperial Daughters of the Order of the Empire drinking fountain be returned to its original location in Rotary Park

10.1 Business Arising
Protection of Fish Habitat in Waterways - A resolution that the City of Cranbrook call upon the Federal Government to abandon proposed changes to Section 53(1) of the Fisheries Act that would see the removal of provision banning or limiting activities that result in the "harmful alteration, disruption or destruction of fish habitat".

12.1 New Business
Mayor's Brown Bag Lunch

12.2 New Business
Memo of Agreement between the COTR and School District 5 Track

12.3 New Business
Purpose: to receive Council's direction regarding the submission of a bid for the 2016 BC Summer Games.
Recommendation by Staff: That Council does not direct staff to submit a joint bit with the City of Kimberley, to host the 2016 BC Summer Gamers


13.1 Bylaw 3744,2012
City of Cranbrook's proposed Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Bylaw

13.2 Bylaw 3753,2012
Zoning Amendment that would establish a new custom residential cluster zone and rezone properties to the new zone. It is intended to address the existing non-conforming use on the properties.