Post Notes for the Council Meeting of October 22nd 2012

Announcement
Before proceedings Mayor Stetski announced the appointment of Wayne Staudt, formerly Director of Finance, as the City's Chief Administration Officer.  He was sworn in by Director Hales. 
Our Congratulations to CAO Staudt.

Delegations

5.1 Gary Dalton from ANKORS
Gary Dalton and Heidi Hebditch from Street Angels presented the problem of lack of available HIV and other blood related disease testing for up to 20 - 35% of the population of Cranbrook without a regular doctor.  The delegation asked that this issue be referred to the Family and Community Service Committee that they might draw up a list of recommendations for action. A motion to this effect was made by Councillor Davis.
Carried

5.2 Robyn Duncan and Helen Sander from Wildsight
Robyn Duncan presented an outline of the 15 year history and work accomplished by Wildsight.  She spoke of the many educational programs and the large number of school children in Cranbrook who have been exposed to the natural environment as a result.  The early leadership in recycling initiatives provided by Wildsight when it was still called East Kootenay Environmental Society was also brought to Council's attention. Duncan clearly stated that Wildsight is not a political organisation , is non-partisan and works with many different agencies of government.
Wildsight would like to work more with the City of Cranbrook and Helen Sander spoke of their wish to initiate the Clean Bin Project, a waste reduction program and asked for Council support.  Support was given to begin working on a Cranbrook Clean Bin project.

7.1 Administration Updates
The full report can be read at:
https://cranbrook.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentList.aspx?ID=2559

-Concerns have been expressed about the audio levels of the City Council meetings when they are broadcast on SHAW Cable. The microphones are working and a recommendation has been made to the Mayor and Council to be 1 foot back from their mic's due to their sensitive nature. Staff will continue to monitor and make adjustments as needed
-Committee Meetings and Process; If a Committee wishes to initiate or explore a major item then they must seek Council's directions. If a member of the public wishes to have an item referred to a particular committee they must do so by writing to Council and requesting the matter to be referred. All Committees operate under a Terms of Reference (TOR) and the scope of a committees work is provided in the TOR
-CMHC and the City of Cranbrook are hosting a regional Housing Workshop and Luncheon on October 30 at the Manual Training Centre
-Canadian Rockies International Airport - Starting with the winter flight schedule Council is requiring the Restaurant Contractor to extend their hours and to ensure that the vending machines are fully stocked for customers on Saturdays
-Announcement of The Tragically Hip playing at the Western Financial Place on January 19, 2013

Correspondence
All correspondence can be read beginning:
https://cranbrook.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentList.aspx?ID=2560
9.1 RDEK Highlights
9.2 Request for participants in the BC Youth Parliament
The deadline for these applications is today October 23rd.
9.3 Request for Cranbrook to take part in The Hello Pledge
9.4 Foster Family Month
9.5 Disability Without Poverty Network
9.6 Funding Request of $500 from the Contingency Fund to reduce participant costs for SQx Danza workshop.
Denied.
Councillor Whetham pointed out there is a framwork for the granting of such requests which are plentiful.  This request did not fit the criteria.  There was discussion on several occasions at this meeting of the constant requests such as this and the apparent need to tighten up procedure.
9.7 BC Aviation Council announcing the awarding of the William Templeton Award to the Canadian Rockies International Airport for aviation market development.
Mayor Stetski passed on Congratulations to Tristan Chernove.
9.8 Letter from Wildsight  on how they can best support Cranbrook in working towards environmental sustainability.
Councillor Davis requested more specific information which will be sent to him.
9.9 A letter from MADD to provide an overview of their upcoming initiatives
MADD made a requests for a special launch event to be held at City Hall and they asked Council to promote the display of red ribbons on city vehicles in support of MADD.  They also requested $500 to assist in the initiation of a 911 program.  This caused considerable discussion.  Council voted to hold the launch event and wait for more information on the 911 program
9.10  Letter from the EK Party Program requesting that the cost of renting the Manual Training Centre be waived
$250 granted towards the cost of the Manual Training Centre.
9.11 Request by the Legion to proclaim Nov. 5th-11, 2012 Veteran's Week.
Carried

Committee Recommendations

11.1 The Wellness and Heritage Committee is recommending a delay in the demolition of the brick building located behind City Hall until further information can be reviewed.
Councillor Warner presented some information about the unique construction of the building and reiterated the suggestion that maybe the building could be re purposed.


New Business

12.1 Appointments to Highway3/95 Revitalization Committee and Cranbrook in Motion Committee.
That Council amend the Terms of Reference of the Highway3/95 Committee to delete the representative from Kimberley Tourism and adjust the number of members to 9.
That Council appoint Pat Prefontaine as alternative representative of the RCMP on the Cranbrook in Motion Committee
Kareen Peters, Dave Butler (Tristan Chernove alt), Joey Hoeschman, Jeremy Youngward, Linda Birch and Clint Habart have been appointed to this committee.
12.2 To seek Council approval on proposed initiative for inclusion in the City of Cranbrook application to be named a Solar Community through SolarBC
Granted
12.3 To consider a referral from the RDEK for a proposed amendment to the Moyie and Area Land Use Bylaw No. 2070,2008.
Approved
12.4 To consider approval of an application for an Aquifer Protection Development Permit to enable consideration of development of a property located at 421 Patterson St. W.
Approved
12.5 To consider approval of an application for an Industrial Development Permit to enable development of a property located at 421 Patterson St. W.
Approved
12.6 To seek Council approval to participate in the 2013 Wood Stove Exchange Program with Wildsight Kimberley/Cranbrook.
Approved
12.7 To continue the Free Skate Agreement between the Kin-Club of Cranbrook for the provision of free public skating at designated hours
Approved

By-Laws

13.1 That Council adopt the Fire Fighting Equipment Short Term Capital Borrowing Bylaw No. 3756,2012
Approved This will enable the purchase of the new fire truck.
13.2 That Council adopt the City of Cranbrook Annual Taxation Exemption Bylaw. No. 3757,2012
Adopted
13.3 That Council give first, second and third readings to the 2013 Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No.3758,2012 which will authorize borrowing up to $6,000,000 to cover cash flow requirement
All three readings Carried.  Although rarely used, the ability to borrow these funds acts as an emergency security. 
13.4 That Council give first, second, and third readings to Waterworks Amendment Bylaw No. 3759,2012 to increase monthly Water User Rates from $18 to $19
All three readings carried.