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A new order of business begins this evening after the adoption of the new Council procedure. This will enable those coming to the meeting to see their business completed before Correspondence and the Administration report.
Bylaws
6.1 Board of Variance Bylaw 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
6.2 Zoning 3788
To consider third reading and adoption 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.
6.3 Zoning 3789
To consider third reading and adoption of a bylaw to amend the City of Cranbrook Zoning Bylaw 3737, 2012, to enable Medical Marijuana Grow Operations (MMGOs) with associated land use regulations, as a permitted use within an industrial zone, in anticipation of new Federal regulations concerning the licensing of MMGOs.
6.4 Voting Machines 3790
To provide for the use of automated voting machines, voting recorders or other devices for voting in
the 2014 General Local Elections and subsequent elections.
Automated voting machines have been used in British Columbia for many years. According to data
collected by Civic Info, among the same size municipalities (Courtenay, Dawson Creek, Fort St.
John, Powell River, Salmon Arm, Williams lake) Cranbrook, Terrace and Prince Rupert are the
only communities not using voting machines. In the province, over 70 municipalities, including
Nelson (10,230 pop.), Trail (7,681 pop) and Castlegar (8,992 pop.) are using automated voting
machines.
Municipalities contacted had only positive comments about their experience of using automated
voting machines and expressed that they would never go back to manual count.
New Business
8.1 Year of Reconciliation
Motion to be considered:
WHEREAS the City of Cranbrook is committed to furthering our positive relationship with our
Ktunaxa neighbours; and
WHEREAS on October 21, 2013 Cranbrook City Council unanimously passed a proclamation
declaring October 21, 2013 to October 21, 2014 as a Year of Reconciliation with the Ktunaxa
nation;
THEREFORE be it resolved that Council direct City staff to organize a joint meeting between
Cranbrook City Council and the Ktunaxa Nation Council to discuss ways to best implement the
Year of Reconciliation.
8.2 Elk Valley Waste to Central Landfill
To consider directions to be given to City of Cranbrook's representatives on the Regional District of
East Kootenay Board related to receiving Elk Valley Waste at the Central Landfill.
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8.3 RDEK Bylaw referrals
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To consider a referral from the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) for proposed amendments
to the Rockyview Official Community Plan (OCP) and Cranbrook Rural Zoning Bylaws to allow a
campground.
The RDEK has referred a proposed OCP and Zoning amendment to the City for comment. The proposed amendments will change the OCP and Zoning designations of a 4.2 acre (1.7 hectare) property located at 1873 Jim Smith Lake Rd. and Laidlaw Rd. area, legally described as Lot A, District Lot 3575, Kootenay District, Plan 4296. Bylaw No. 2506 would amend the Rockyview OCP designation of the property from MH, Medium Holdin9s to C, Commercial designation. Bylaw No. 2507 would amend the Cranbrook Rural Zoning Bylaw designation from RR-2, Rural Residential (Small Holding) Zone to C-4, Recreation Commercial Zone. The amendments would facilitate development of a campground use with up to 20 RV campsites and a small area for possible tenting. Campground servicing is indicated as being minimal with the
use of outhouses and a well sourced, water tap proposed (see attached site plan).
8.4
To consider approval of an application for funding through the BC Healthy Communities Society,
Health Communities Capacity Building Grants for Local Government Stream Two: Innovate Grant in
partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Cranbrook.
RECOMMENDATION BY: Staff
That Council endorse the City being the applicant of a grant application on behalf of Big Brothers Big Sisters Cranbrook to BC Healthy Communities Society, Health Communities Capacity Building Grants for Local Government Stream Two: Innovate Grant for funding of $21,000 to assist Big Brothers Big Sisters Cranbrook in their "Friendly Youth Initiative" focused on parents and expansion of youth projects.
8.5 Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel
Administration Update
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Correspondence 12.1 - 12.11
beginning:
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