Post Notes for the Council Meeting of January 20th, 2014

A Special presentation was made to Karin Penner for her many years of service to the Chamber of Commerce.
Delegation

Anna Jordan and Katherine Hough: Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy Update on the Immigrant Welcome Centre
There are 18 coordinators of this program through the East and West Kootenays and a budget of between 2 and 3 million dollars is provided by government.  An overview of current programs for children, immigrants and  seniors was provided.  A City appointed representative was requested to sit of the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy or CBAL.  Family Literacy Day will be celebrated on the Manual Training Building on January 27th beginning at 5:30pm.  An award for creative writing will be presented to a student who participated in the program through the school district.

Council Inquiries
Councillor Pallesen read a letter concerning road markings and timing at certain traffic lights, including one at Victoria and 2nd St.  The letter was referred to Cranbrook in Motion.
Councillor Warner asked for a comprehensive look at time allowances at pedestrian crossings.  In his research he has found the time allowed to be an average of 6 seconds.  He found two crosswalks with longer time allowances but he felt the 6 seconds is not long enough for many to clear the crosswalk.  The matter was referred to administration.

7.1 Administration Update
The full report can be read at:
https://cranbrook.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentList.aspx?ID=3597

9.1 - 9.9 Correspondence beginning 
https://cranbrook.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentList.aspx?ID=3598
9.1  Government and First Responder.  Concerns have been expressed regarding the sometimes duplication and unnecessary expense associated emergency responses.
https://cranbrook.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentList.aspx?ID=3598
 "The results of the review reduced the number of call types requiring a lights and siren response and/or Advanced Life Support ambulances to attend. The review also found that first responders were not required to attend 35 per cent of the medical calls that they are now notified of by BCAS because the patients do not require their medical services. Additionally, if a first responder is assigned a lower priority medical call, there is an increased risk that they are not available to respond to calls of a critical nature where they can have the greatest impact on a patient's outcome. The RAP does not affect the other services fire departments provide such as scene safety or vehicle extraction. A report summarizing the RAP review is available online at http://www.bcas.calabout-us/reports-statistics/. If you wish to respond to all the incidents, irrespective of the response rating, this is an issue that we would be pleased to discuss with you."

9.2 Praise given to Pacific Coastal

9.3 CBT Community Initiatives
Grants are now open for 2014. Closing date for applications is February 17th.

9.4 RDEK Highlights
A letter is being send to the Provincial Government regarding the slow progress on construction of the Homeless Shelter for Cranbrook

9.5 Thank you for Donation

9.6 Invermere Urban Deer Management
A meeting with MLA Bennett is scheduled for Friday January 24th concerning the matter of Urban Deer Control.

9.7 Request for sponsorship for Miss Teen Canada World Pageant
As this is a personal pursuit no sponsorship was approved.

9.8 Speed Limits Victoria and 10th St

9.9 Snow ploughing of Kelowna Crescent


Proclamation
Family Literacy Week
January 26th to 31st Proclaimed

New Business

12.1 Resolution from Councillor Whetham
THAT the following resolution be submitted for consideration at the 2014 Annual General Meeting of the AKLBG:
'WHEREAS current legislation governing subdivision and development is dated and does not adequately serve the needs of local governments or the development community;
AND WHEREAS legislation in neighbouring jurisdictions provide greater certainty for both developers and the public through more responsive provisions for permitting and approvals;
NOW THEREFORE the government be requested to initiate a review of Part 26 of the Local Government Act and related planning and development legislation and consult with the UBCM regarding appropriate changes".
Councillor Bob Whetham
Councillor Whetham spoke to the resolution and referred to the potential confusing process of a simple PLA (Preliminary Layout Approval)being issued before approval of a complete planning/structural process being approved.  This existing process has the potential to lead to poor construction and later expensive remediation for all parties.
This motion carried with Councillor Scott opposed.

12.2  Downtown City Block Planning
https://cranbrook.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentList.aspx?ID=3609
The results of the charette can be found at the link above.  Councillor Scott expressed the need to know that the City's needs were being taken into consideration. It was explained to her that there was extensive consultation before the public planning process.

12.3  Appointments to Environment and Utilities Committees
James Elliott and Bill Goss were appointed.

12.4  Appointments to Economic Development Committee
Helder Ponte was appointed.

12.5  Approving Officer Appointment
Curtis Penson was appointed to replace Jamie Hodge who has retired.
Municipal Election officer appointments.
Brian Wooff and Betty Wardle(deputy)

Bylaws

13.1 Council Procedure 3786
This new procedure which was adopted will place more important New Business items closer to the beginning of meetings.

13.2 Board of Variance 3787
To increase the number of regular scheduled meetings of the Board of Variance from four to six on the second Tuesday of February, April, June, August, October, and December.
Approved

13.3 Zoning Change 3788
To consider first and second reading of an amendment to the City's Zoning Bylaw to change and add new definitions, and to amend the C-6 Tourist Commercial Zone to better clarify regulations and permissible uses for an RV park development located on the Mission Hills Golf Course property.
1st and 2nd Readings carried after some concern expressed about the potential for more than temporary use  of these lots.

13.4 Zoning for Medical Marijuana 3789
https://cranbrook.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentList.aspx?ID=3616
To consider first and second reading and referrals for a bylaw to amend the City of Cranbrook Zoning Bylaw 3737, 2012, to enable Medical Marijuana Grow Operations (MMGOs) with associated regulations to locate within an industrial zone in anticipation of new Federal regulations concerning the licensing of MMGOs.
Both 1st and 2nd readings carried