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Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Post Notes for the Council Meeting of April 22nd 2013

Delegations

Solar Community, Guy Dauncey from EarthFuture.  Potential to become a Solar Community. 

Guy Dauncey presented many interesting data concerning solar energy along with slides to demonstrate the varying ways in which solar energy can be used.  Cranbrook has now been designated an official 'solar community' and has a goal of 229 solar systems in the near future.  Solar BC will be working with the City to investigate such potential projects as solar energy for the swimming pool.  To read more about Solar BC.
http://www.solarbc.ca/learn/solar-champions/guy-dauncey

Trail development between Cranbrook and Warder Al Skukas and Oliver Thomae

Al Skukas and Oliver Thomae presented the plans for the trail to Wardner on behalf of Trails BC.  The total distance through the City's utility corridor, crown land and non status forestry property will be 35 kilometres.  Affected authorities have been consulted with and funding sources have been identified.  The surface of this new trail will not be asphalt but it will be a hard surface suitable for cycling and hiking.  Cranbrook has already become a destination for such trail users as hikers, geocachers and cyclists and this new system will open many new potential circuits.  This will be an exciting new addition to our existing trails.  Skukas and Thomae asked Council for a letter of support and for permission to use the utility corridor in a stewardship function.
Congratulations to this hard working team who have coordinated this exciting new proposal.


Administrative Report
The full report concerning the following topics can be read at:
https://cranbrook.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentList.aspx?ID=2943

Beekeeping in other municipalities – report
Cranbrook Mall and historical newspaper report
Buskers

Engineering
Valleyview Sanitary Sewer Project

Fire and Emergency Services
Cranbrook Fire & Emergency Services has completed a design concept and cost analysis for the new fire services training facility. The analysis suggested that it wouldbe more practical and cost effective to construct a facility at the current fire station. Originally the intention was to build a facility on property allocated for a future satellite hall. At the time of the proposal, it was anticipated that a satellite hall would be needed and constructed within a seven-year period. The satellite hall was contingent on a percentage build out of the Shadow Mountain and Wildstone developments. Recognizing the build out will not occur as originally predicted, it is anticipated that it may be at least another 10-15 years before the additional tax base could support a second fire station. Upon review of the two options, it was apparent that it would be more
operationally and cost effective to construct the facility at the current fire station. The proposed facility would be designed to blend with the new fire station and the residential area, while having the durability to withstand prolonged industrial level training.

Public Works
Arbour Day
Public Works along with BC Hydro will be hosting a tree planting session in honour of
Arbour Day on May 4 from approximately 9:00am to 1 :OOpm at the Kinsmen Greenbelt. We will be planting 24 trees of various species along the Rotary Pathway. Be Hydro will be donating $2500 and approximately 25 volunteers to help plant the trees. Public Works will be providing equipment, topsoil, mulch and partial funding for the trees. Council is invited to participate in this event, bring your shovel and plant a tree for Arbour Day.

Petitions
Request for construction of brick wall at Victoria Ave. and 1st St S
This exit/entrance was discussed at length with Councillors Pallesen and Scott stating that the issue with the intersection had been taken to the Cranbrook in Motion Committee on more than one occasion. Authorities have looked at the area and concluded that when driven with care the intersection was not dangerous.  After discussion and input from other councillors it was agreed to take this back to the Cranbrook in Motion Committee again.

Correspondence
beginning;
9.1   https://cranbrook.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentList.aspx?ID=2945  Small Business Award
Mayor Stetski moved that the city apply for this award. Carried.

9.2   Mt Baker prom request
A previous request had already been responded to and denied.  The general opinion of Council was expressed that Council does not have the funds and should not be frequently augmenting  funds for such events.

9.3 Funding request from Rocky Mountain Naturalists for their 2013 Conference

Although the ask was for $500, $300 was approved.  Councillor Pallesen voted against this motion with no reason being given. It has been common for Council to approve some assistance for 'one of' Conferences of this kind. A large sum of money being provided to JCI's  (Junior Chamber International) in the fall of last year for example.

9.4  World Oceans Day Canada
Received for information.

9.5  Phillipine Independence Day Request.
The full request of over $400 was denied but the fee of $65 for use of Spirit Square bandstand was waived with one councillor voting against. Although Councillor Pallesen initially stated she would be able to support this, she voted against this motion.
9.6 Heritage Brick Electrical Building
The demolition has been put on hold once more in order to allow members of the public to present a plan for restoring the building.  Councillor Scott felt the building might not be in the right location and that there might be a possibility of reconstructing it elsewhere, possibly for public washrooms.
Comment
Part of the building's history is this location and one suggestion has been that after stabilisation it be used for storage of picnic tables for ready use in Rotary Park.

9.6  Relay for Life event request for barricades and garbage cans.
Approved

9.7  Music Mondays Rotary Park Request from Audrey Stetski, Music Teachers
Mayor Stetski recused himself from this request for the waiving of the $65 bandstand fee. Carried.

9.8   Hospital Auxiliary request for handicap parking
Referred to Cranbrook in Motion Committee. Carried.

9.9  Vehicle speed 3rd St S and 31st Ave
Referred to the Cranbrook in Motion Committee. Carried.

Business Arising
Non Resident Leisure Service fees
https://cranbrook.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentList.aspx?ID=2955
Council voted unanimously to move to option 5 which will involve working with the RDEK to come up with a cost sharing arrangement in order to to away with the two tier system.  The original ask of the RDEK was $1.25 million but it has been shown the actual cost to the City of  non Cranbrook resident use  is approximately $50,000.  

New Business
12.1 CBT Initiatives and Affected Areas
Grants approved. See https://cranbrook.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentList.aspx?ID=2956

12.2 Proposed Boundary Expansion, 17th St S.
This item produced considerable debate. Councillors Davis and Pallesen felt that the expansion of this piece of property should be approved.  Councillor Scott also voted for the proposal although she stated she had some reservations.  The remaining Council members however all stated clearly that piecemeal expansion of the boundaries is not appropriate for many reasons.  It has been shown that the city has enough residential lots for the next 57 years.  There are considerable issues with infrastructure surrounding this piece of property even though the proponent offered to assist with some costs.  Councillors Warner, Cross, Whetam and Mayor Stetski all felt expansion needs to be sustainably planned. The request was denied with a vote of 4 to 3.

12.3 Cycle Walk Trail, To seek Council's authorization to renew an agreement with Trails BC to designate sections of the  CyclelWalk Trail System as Trans Canada Trail.
Carried

12.4 Isadore Canyon Utility Right of Way To seek Council's authorization to renew an agreement with Trails Be to designate the Isadore  Canyon Utility Right of Way as Trans Canada Trail.
Carried

12.5 El Camino Trailer Court To seek Council's approval to file a Notice on Title on property at 700 Patterson St W, Cranbrook, BC pursuant to section 57 of the Community Charter
Several mobile homes have been placed on this property without the correct permits and setbacks.  Some decks are in non-compliance and conditions have not been met within the last three years.  The out of town owners of the property were present as Tracey McGuire the City's Building Inspector, explained the liability that comes with contravention of bylaws which are in place for fire and safety reasons.  Owners were given time to ask questions but Council approved Notice of Title to be placed on these properties in order that they be brought into compliance and City Bylaws observed. 

Bylaws

13.1  3751 Airport Lands To consider second reading, referral to the Advisory Planning Commission, and submission of the proposed amendment of the Official Community Plan Bylaw (OCP) to a Public Hearing. The proposed OCP amendment will designate the Airport Lands as a development permit area and approve associated Development Permit Guidelines relating to expanded industrial/commercial development of the Airport Lands.
Carried

13.2  3755 The proposed OCP amendment will:
• add new sections referencing the City's Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (ICSP) and Growth Management Study (GMS);
• provide new and updated policies with respect to the regional context, sustainable land use, municipal boundary extensions, and social, institutional and community considerations;
• modify a number of provisions and guidelines for the City's Development Permit Areas which will help clarify and streamline the application process.

13.3  3766
To consider first and second reading and referrals for a bylaw to amend various sections of City of Cranbrook Zoning Bylaw 3737, 2012, in order to clarify definitions and update permitted uses and amend regulations for commercial zones.
Carried

13.4  3767 Five Year Financial Plan To present the Five Year Financial Plan for 2013 to 2017 to Council for third reading.
Carried as amended
https://cranbrook.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentList.aspx?ID=2956

13.5 3768 Tax Rate

13.6 Proposed Regulations for Shipping Containers

Proposed regulations to accommodate the use of shipping containers within the City include the following:
  • A definition is added to the Zoning Bylaw for shipping and cargo containers used in the regular transport and shipping of goods, which differentiates them from those used for storage purposes.
  • Shipping Containers used for storage would be permitted the C-2 - Highway Commercial Zone, the M-1 , M-2 and M-3 Industrial Zones, and the P-3 - Public Utility Zone and sited in accordance with the applicable property line setbacks of the zone for an accessory building or structure.
  • Shipping containers would be limited to a maximum of six containers per parcel or one container per 400 sq m of parcel area, whichever is less. The number of containers permitted may also be limited by requirements for property line setbacks for buildings and the site area required for parking, loading areas and drive accesses. 
  • A fire separation space of 3 metres would also be required between containers and other buildings. Shipping containers would be required to be located behind the front face of a principal building on a site and to provide screening from adjacent residential properties and public highways.
  • Shipping containers would not be permitted to be stacked or used as a habitable room or for human occupancy.


Pending Council's concurrence, the proposed Zoning Bylaw amendment will be referred to the Advisory Planning Commission for recommendation, and the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure for approval, and advertised in the Daily Townsman as part of the required notification for the Public Hearing. 
Carried

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