Citizens for a Livable Cranbrook Society provides grassroots leadership and an inclusive process, with a voice for all community members, to ensure that our community grows and develops in a way that incorporates an environmental ethic, offers a range of housing and transportation choices, encourages a vibrant and cultural life and supports sustainable, meaningful employment and business opportunities.

Monday, August 13, 2012

City of Cranbrook Advance Council Notes for the Meeting of August 13, 6:00pm

 Delegation 

5.1 Chris Ayling of Cranbrook Connected Update

7.1 Administration Updates

Tim Hortons raised approximately $11,500 at the 2 Cranbrook locations. 4 Cranbrook children were able to attend camp

Community Builder of the Year Committee - challenges attracting volunteers for this committee

Public Works estimates that the labour cost to the department due to the storm were $22920.  Public Works received 220 calls for tree pickup by August 1. The Cranbrook Golf Club lost 173 trees
Approximately 590 insurance industry claims were made by local residences and businesses in the 10 days following the storm Claims could reach $2 million.

EBA Engineering undertook field work to complete a Dam Safety Review of the Phillips Dam and the Joseph Creek Dam.   More extensive work is required. Public Works does not have the professional skill set or qualifications to undertake even a preliminary assessment of slope stability.

Taxation Impact on Major Industrial Properties - UCBM has commissioned a  study to assess the impact of property taxation on business decisions. There are no major industrial properties within the City of Cranbrook city limits.

Rails to Trails Advisory Committee has formally created a Society. The intent of the society will be taking on the day to day maintenance of the facility.

Mixed Martial Arts event to take place at the RexPlex September 8, 2012

Community Produce Garden - installation of irrigation pipes and perimeter fencing is complete. The public is invited to attend the open work bees on Tuesday nights, from 7-9pm, throughout the summer

New Library Hours changing on Sept. 4, 2012 to be open 7 days a week and 5 nights a week.
M-F 9am-8pm
Sat. 9am-5pm
Sun. 12pm-5pm

The city has applied a for a grant for a washroom renovation in the library.


 Correspondence

9.1 UBCM ALC Changes Agricultural Land Commission Changes including measure to better protect farmland and to generate more revenue.
9.2 Pre-budget Consult -Federal Govern. Budget Consultation
9.3 UBCM Community Forum Program
9.4 Climate Action Program
9.5 ANKORS - 13th Annual Aids Walk on Sunday Sept. 16
9.6 Request for Food Drive - Church of Latter Day Saints request a food drive starting on August 16
9.7 Parking Issues
9.8 Mountain View Parking Issues - Mountain View requesting No Parking signs be installed on 23rd Ave. North and for the No Parking to be in effect all year.
9.9 Breastfeeding Week - Request for Proclamation
9.10 International Day of Peace - Request for Proclamation

Business Arising

10.1 Privatization Liquor Outlets - Resolution that the City of Cranbrook write a letter to Minister Margaret MacDiarmid, opposing the privatization of the LDB with copies to Premier Clark and EK MLA Bill Bennett.
10.2 UBCM Conference

New Business

12.1 Mayor's Brown Bag Lunch July 17
12.2 Key City Theatre Community Day
12.3 Proposed Boundary Expansion - request by the owner of land located at 1701 - 17th Street South to be included within the City of Cranbrook boundaries
12.4 Highway 3-95 Committee - Recommendation to adopt the terms of reference
12.5 Downtown Commercial Development Permit - Recommendation to approve a Permit to enable redevelopment of property located at 40-12 Avenue North.
12.6 Development Variance Permit Selkirk Signs - Recommendation for relaxation of Bylaw to decrease the required rear yard setback.
12.7 Aquifer Protection Development Permit Selkirk Sighs
12.8 Industrial Development Permit Selkirk SIgns
12.9 Parks and Opens Spaces

By-Laws

13.1 Bylaws 3740 DDC's
13.2 Bylaws 3744 Solid Waste



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