Post Notes from the Council Meeting of January 21st 2013

Mayor Stetski absent.  Councillor Cross chaired the meeting as Acting Mayor.

A Public Hearing was held prior to the Council meeting in order to gain input for item 13.1 Zoning Amendment Bylaw 3762.  This item had been removed from the agenda prior to the meeting in order to take concerns into consideration.
A number of concerned individuals spoke of their issues with the recommended limited number of storage containers on their property.  It was pointed out that these economical storage units are safe, secure, versatile and necessary for many present day business practises (the storage of winter tires for example). Presenters were thanked and Council will take all concerns into consideration before redrafting the bylaw.

Delegation
5.1               Terry Miller, Cranbrook Community Theatre report on the Studio/Stage Door Building which is City owned but managed by the Cranbrook Community Theatre.
Terry Miller accompanied by Bud Abbott gave an historical overview of the Studio Side Door facility, bringing Council up to date with the latest improvements to the city owned facility.  Council was informed the roof needs to be refinished and the Cranbrook Community Theatre is hoping for granting assistance with this major project come spring.

7.1                 Administration Report
The full report can be read at:
https://cranbrook.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentList.aspx?ID=2753

OCP Review - a Public Open House has been set for 7:00pm Manual Training Building, February 5th.  This is the public's chance for input into the Official Community Plan Draft Review 

Building Permit Summary - This was a good news report in that building starts and value was up approximately 30% in 2012 from 2011

Leisure Services Report

Canada Day Celebrations - It was announced that Sunrise Rotary will no longer be heading the Canada Day Celebrations.  The City is looking for another organisation to take this on.  A grant has been applied for by the city from Heritage Canada.

Park Bridges - the bridge in IdleWild Park is currently being replaced.  There are two more bridges scheduled for replacement in the Spring.

Library Services and Family Family Literacy Day January 26th Activities 1:00 - 2:00pm Cranbrook Public Library

Correspondence

9.1                 Columbia River Treaty, information on upcoming schedule

9.2                 Pitch In Canada,

9.3                 Friends of Cranbrook Women’s Resource Centre Request for waiving of fees.  Granted - One night theatre rental fees waived.

Committee Recommendations

11.1      Cranbrook in Motion
It was recommend that no changes be made at the intersection of 1st St. S. and Victoria Avenue.
Carried
Other concerns will be further reviewed.
https://cranbrook.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentList.aspx?ID=2757

New Business

12.1  Motion from Angus Davis regarding Council's relationship with the Regional District.
This item was discussed but it was agreed to postpone a vote until the return of Mayor Stetski.  Councillor Whetham pointed out that the examples given by Councillor Davis have been discussed at length in municipal venues other than the Council table.  Councillor Scott pointed out that while it might be important to understand feelings around some issues, RDEK issues must be dealt with from the perspective of the RDEK and points raised at the RDEK table may well not be in keeping with individual Councillor views.
An article concerning this item can be found on yesterday's posting.

12.2  Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Program Direction from Council
The date of April 9th was set for the public presentation of proposals.

12.3  RDEK Referral. Amendment to Rockyview OCP (Official Community Plan)concerning a 32 lot residential subdivision in the Jim Smith Lake area.
Council recommended against approval for this subdivision.

Bylaws

13.1  Zoning Amendment Bylaw 3762

Third Reading and Adoption
This item was removed from the agenda for further review.