Photos Stewart Wilson
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
The Gang's All Here
This time of year is always exciting at Elizabeth Lake as feathered friends return to join the few who have hung around all winter. Coots, Mallards, Tree Swallows, Bald eagles, Flickers and Canada Geese, of course, are all regulars in the Elizabeth Lake breeding ground and flyway.
Monday, March 30, 2015
Nakusp jobs partnership turning Fire Hall into Farmer's Market
Ministry of Social Development and
Social Innovation
December 2014
Nakusp jobs partnership turning
fire hall into farmers’ market
NAKUSP – The old Nakusp fire hall
will go from code red to green thumbs as it’s reborn as a year-round farmers’
market, thanks to a $130,000 in partnership funding from the Government of B.C.
Four people are getting work
experience through a Job Creation Partnership renovating the fire hall that was
built in 1949. The quartet of unemployed workers will help transform the
classic building with the false front into a year-round market and agricultural
hub that will also be headquarters for a local weavers’ club, theatre rehearsal
space and a teaching space for courses on food production. It will also provide
post-harvest storage for fruit and vegetables and a tool library from which
local farmers and gardeners can sign out equipment like tractors, tillers and
tools on loan from other farmers and gardeners.
Workers will get job experience in carpentry, construction and renovations, while learning about safe working practices over 28 weeks, ending May 29, 2015.
Job Creation Partnerships are part of the Employment Program of BC’s Community and Employer Partnerships, which fund projects that increase employability and share labour market information. To date, more than 480 job seekers have benefited from work experience and more than 120 projects have been funded throughout the province.
The Community and Employer Partnerships program is featured in B.C.’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint that helps align training and education with in-demand jobs and provides more support to people who are struggling to gain a foothold in the job market or who face unique challenges.
Workers will get job experience in carpentry, construction and renovations, while learning about safe working practices over 28 weeks, ending May 29, 2015.
Job Creation Partnerships are part of the Employment Program of BC’s Community and Employer Partnerships, which fund projects that increase employability and share labour market information. To date, more than 480 job seekers have benefited from work experience and more than 120 projects have been funded throughout the province.
The Community and Employer Partnerships program is featured in B.C.’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint that helps align training and education with in-demand jobs and provides more support to people who are struggling to gain a foothold in the job market or who face unique challenges.
Saturday, March 28, 2015
Regarding Fire Hall No. 1
Letter to the Editor
March 28, 2015
Arts and Culture
“ I support the arts and culture” became a well-worn phrase
during Cranbrook’s municipal election in the fall of 2014. The first real test
of that “support” is now in front of our recently elected Mayor and Council.
The Cranbrook and District Arts Council (CDAC) want to turn
historic Fire Hall No. 1 into a vibrant new home for Arts and Culture, which
would also continue the revitalization of our downtown. Our newly elected
municipal government has a great opportunity to make this happen. How?
Take the notion of selling the Fire Hall off the table. This
is an important piece of our history and our culture - it should remain as a
public building.
Lease the Fire Hall to the CDAC and structure the lease so
that if the Arts Council ever becomes insolvent, the building and all of the
improvements return to the city without any compensation. A new roof, improved
access for those with disabilities, and a greatly improved interior are not
future liabilities for taxpayers.
If there are deficiencies in the CDAC’s Business Plan, have
city staff work with them to correct the deficiencies and improve the Plan. This
is common practice and demonstrates a partnership approach to improving our
community. Improve proponent’s proposals is an important role for staff.
Include funding in the 5 Year Financial Plan to support the
CDAC and their efforts to secure a long-term home. This demonstrates to
potential grant funders and donors that Cranbrook really does support the arts.
As a community we have borrowed and invested millions of dollars in recreation
facilities to support healthy bodies. There is much to be said for investing in
supporting creativity and healthy souls.
There are hundreds of thousands of dollars in grants
available in support of arts and culture. If that money doesn’t come to
Cranbrook it will go to other communities. Having it come here supports our
economy at no additional cost to local taxpayers.
There is a real opportunity here to ensure that “I support
arts and culture” aren’t just hollow words…
Wayne Stetski
Earth Hour is TODAY. Please turn off your lights and electronics at 8:30pm. Make a statement.
Cranbrook did not even rank last year. Will we care any more this year?
Earth Hour encourages individuals to turn off unnecessary lights and electronics to demonstrate support for climate change reduction efforts. Earth Hour is an annual global event hosted by the WWF.
BC Hydro customers can view their energy use for Saturday evening by logging onto MyHydro — their online account at bchydro.com/myhydro. They can get an hourly breakdown of their electricity use.
BC Hydro provides tools, resources and incentives to help people conserve year-round. For more tips on how to be smart with your power, visit bchydro.com/powersmart. Since 2007, BC Hydro’s Power Smart programs have saved close to 4,300 gigawatt hours per year of electricity – enough to power 390,000 homes annually.
Earth Hour savings by year:
Earth Hour: B.C. saves equivalent of turning off 1.4 million lights
Public encouraged to lower electricity usage year-round
VANCOUVER — British Columbians saved 65 megawatt hours of electricity and reduced the provincial electricity load by one percent during Earth Hour last night — the equivalent of turning off about 1.4 million lights.Earth Hour encourages individuals to turn off unnecessary lights and electronics to demonstrate support for climate change reduction efforts. Earth Hour is an annual global event hosted by the WWF.
BC Hydro customers can view their energy use for Saturday evening by logging onto MyHydro — their online account at bchydro.com/myhydro. They can get an hourly breakdown of their electricity use.
BC Hydro provides tools, resources and incentives to help people conserve year-round. For more tips on how to be smart with your power, visit bchydro.com/powersmart. Since 2007, BC Hydro’s Power Smart programs have saved close to 4,300 gigawatt hours per year of electricity – enough to power 390,000 homes annually.
Earth Hour savings by year:
- 2014: 65 megawatt hours or 1 per cent reduction in overall provincial load
- 2013: 136 megawatt hours or 1.95 per cent reduction in overall provincial load
- 2012: 121 megawatt hours or 1.67 per cent reduction in overall provincial load
- 2011: 117 megawatt hours or 1.8 per cent reduction in overall provincial load
- 2010: 64.6 megawatt hours or 1.04 per cent reduction in overall provincial load
- 2009: 72.67 megawatt hours or 1.1 per cent reduction in overall provincial load
- 2008: 125 megawatt hours or 2 per cent reduction
- Whistler 6.0%
- Esquimalt 5.8%
- Lytton 4.6%
- Lumby 4.0%
- Victoria 3.7%
- Oak Bay 3.3%
- One Hundred Mile House 3.3%
- Saanich 3.2%
- Sidney 3.2%
- North Vancouver City 3.0%
- Prince George 3.0%
- North Vancouver District 3.0%
- View Royal 3.0%
- Highlands 2.8%
- North Saanich 2.7%
- Coldstream 2.6%
- Ladysmith 2.5%
- Powell River 2.5%
- Sooke 2.4%
- Richmond 2.3%
- Port Coquitlam 2.3%
- Campbell River 2.2%
- Port Alberni 2.2%
- Metchosin 2.1%
- Colwood 2.1%
- Langford 2.1%
- Sayward 2.1%
- Enderby 2.1%
- Spallumcheen 2.1%
- Squamish 2.1%
- Vancouver 2.1%
- Sicamous 2.0%
- Bowen Island 2.0%
- Burnaby 1.9%
- Langley City 1.9%
- Port Moody 1.8%
- Coquitlam 1.8%
- Lake Country 1.7%
- Vernon 1.7%
- West Vancouver 1.7%
- Nanaimo 1.7%
- New Westminster 1.7%
- Parksville 1.7%
- Salmon Arm 1.7%
- Anmore 1.6%
- Belcarra 1.6%
- Mission 1.6%
- Delta 1.6%
- Fort Nelson 1.5%
- North Cowichan 1.5%
- Comox 1.5%
- Courtenay 1.5%
- Peachland 1.3%
- Summerland 1.3%
- West Kelowna 1.3%
- Qualicum Beach 1.3%
- Central Saanich 1.3%
- Sechelt 1.2%
- Lantzville 1.1%
- Chilliwack 0.9%
- Kamloops 0.9%
- Surrey 0.9%
- Duncan 0.8%
- Maple Ridge 0.7%
- Langley District 0.7%
- Tofino 0.7%
- Ucluelet 0.7%
- Pitt Meadows 0.6%
- Abbotsford 0.1%
Friday, March 27, 2015
What's Happening...
Saturday March 28th
Mini Book Sale
Manual Training Building next to Library
9:00am - 4:00pm
Farmer's Market
Ktunaxa Gym
10:00am - 1:00pm
Sunday March 29th
Celtic Tenors at Key City Theatre
7:30pm
Monday March 30th
Shayne Koyczan
"Silence is a song I know all the words to."
Spoken word artist, poet
7:30pm
Travelogue
Far Above the Clouds
COR Lecture Theatre 7:30pm
Gebhard and Sabine Pfeiffer and Patriocia and David Stock
Mini Book Sale
Manual Training Building next to Library
9:00am - 4:00pm
Farmer's Market
Ktunaxa Gym
10:00am - 1:00pm
Sunday March 29th
Celtic Tenors at Key City Theatre
7:30pm
Monday March 30th
Shayne Koyczan
"Silence is a song I know all the words to."
Spoken word artist, poet
7:30pm
Travelogue
Far Above the Clouds
COR Lecture Theatre 7:30pm
Gebhard and Sabine Pfeiffer and Patriocia and David Stock
Thursday, March 26, 2015
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Supporting the Trans Canada Trail
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Post Notes for the Council Meeting of March 23rd 2015
Councillor Popoff absent.
Public Hearing re Bylaw No 3819
OCP land use - light industrial to heavy on Theatre Road.
No presentations.
Delegation
5.1 Cranbrook and District Arts Council, Sioban Staplin and Bill McColl. Proposal to develop Fire Hall No 1 into an Arts Centre and Gallery
A considerable time was devoted to questions after this presentation. Please refer to the report on eKnow for this item.
Bylaws
6.1 Bylaw 3817
To consider "City of Cranbrook Leisure Services Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 3817, 2015", which adjusts Leisure Services Fees and Charges to reflect Council's direction to abolish the resident non-resident fee structure.
Adjustments to the Leisure Services fees and charges will result in a decrease to revenues of approximately $35,000 to $40,000 annually. Approximately $20,000 of this amount is reflected in Sports Pass purchases,while the remainder represents the additional fees non-residents paid for services such as aquatic admissions. It is expected that over time, increased usage from non-residents will gradually increase revenues, offsetting some of this initial budget impact.
The movement to abolish this system has been worked on for a number of years by the previous council.
Three readings. Carried.
6.2 Bylaw 3819
To consider third reading and adoption of a proposed amendment of the Official Community Plan to redesignate part of a property located on Theatre Road from a "Light Industrial" designation to a "Heavy Industrial" designation.
https://cranbrook.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentList.aspx?ID=4645
Adopted
6.3 Bylaw 3820 Zoning
for above
6.4 Bylaw 3822
For Council to repeal Motor Control Center (MCC) Replacement - Spray Irrigation Facility Loan
Authorization Bylaw No. 3812, 2014 so that staff can proceed with a second alternative approval
process as set out in section 86 of the Community Charier to obtain elector approval on a borrowing
not to exceed $700,000.
Upon expiration of the statutory quashing period (which extends for one month after the adoption of
the bylaw), an application was made to the Inspector of Municipalities for a Certificate of Approval.
Unfortunately, the statutory requirement of having the deadline for submission of elector responses
be at least 30 days after the second newspaper publication was not met, being one day short.
Therefore, as the bylaw does not meet statutory requirements, it is prudent that the Motor Control
Center (MCC) Replacement - Spray Irrigation Facility Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 3812, 2014 be
repealed.
Staff is bringing forward, under a separate report recommendation, a new loan authorization bylaw
to initiate the second alternative approval process.
This item was first discussed and voted on in a January Council Meeting. At the time the need for a new pump and contributing infrastructure was considered urgent. Council was then informed the item was not as urgent as first thought but the pump still required replacement. The pump cannot be replaced at this late date as spraying in the sewage irrigation fields begins in May. The City has used the Alternative Approval many times to approve this kind of loan. This time the requirements for submission were not met and the process must be repeated. Councillor Graham suggested that the funds be found in a surplus account as the City does have healthy surpluses. CAO explained that the surplus accounts are within recommended guidelines and such things as the 'Sinkhole Sunday' event, (partly casued by a pressure reducing fault and partly by aging water mains) including the severing of a high speed internet cable require surplus funds to be in place. The estimated cost of severing the cable (alone)was estimated to be $25000. This item resulted in considerable discussion between CAO Staudt, Director of Finance Charlotte Osborne and Councillor Graham.
Three readings to initiate the AAP process once more by repealing the original bylaw carried.
New Business
8.1 CBK Youth Project
To obtain Council's authorization to continue the City's partnership with the Cranbrook Youth Project, under the oversight of the United Way East Kootenay; and to enter into a contribution agreement with the Columbia Basin Trust for years 3 and 4 of the Cranbrook Community Directed Youth Funds project.
Carried
8.2 Finance and Computer Services
To appoint one member of Council and two alternate members of Council as Municipal Insurance
Association of BC (MIABC) voting delegates.
Councillors Wes Graham and Tom Shypitka.
8.3 Library Board Appointments
Sandy Zeznik and ?
10.1 Administration Update
Urban Deer, Media Release, North Star R2T, Damage to Fibre Optic Public Works, Sink Hole repairs
Please see:
Correspondence
beginning:
Public Hearing re Bylaw No 3819
OCP land use - light industrial to heavy on Theatre Road.
No presentations.
Delegation
5.1 Cranbrook and District Arts Council, Sioban Staplin and Bill McColl. Proposal to develop Fire Hall No 1 into an Arts Centre and Gallery
A considerable time was devoted to questions after this presentation. Please refer to the report on eKnow for this item.
Bylaws
6.1 Bylaw 3817
To consider "City of Cranbrook Leisure Services Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 3817, 2015", which adjusts Leisure Services Fees and Charges to reflect Council's direction to abolish the resident non-resident fee structure.
Adjustments to the Leisure Services fees and charges will result in a decrease to revenues of approximately $35,000 to $40,000 annually. Approximately $20,000 of this amount is reflected in Sports Pass purchases,while the remainder represents the additional fees non-residents paid for services such as aquatic admissions. It is expected that over time, increased usage from non-residents will gradually increase revenues, offsetting some of this initial budget impact.
The movement to abolish this system has been worked on for a number of years by the previous council.
Three readings. Carried.
6.2 Bylaw 3819
To consider third reading and adoption of a proposed amendment of the Official Community Plan to redesignate part of a property located on Theatre Road from a "Light Industrial" designation to a "Heavy Industrial" designation.
https://cranbrook.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentList.aspx?ID=4645
Adopted
6.3 Bylaw 3820 Zoning
for above
6.4 Bylaw 3822
For Council to repeal Motor Control Center (MCC) Replacement - Spray Irrigation Facility Loan
Authorization Bylaw No. 3812, 2014 so that staff can proceed with a second alternative approval
process as set out in section 86 of the Community Charier to obtain elector approval on a borrowing
not to exceed $700,000.
Upon expiration of the statutory quashing period (which extends for one month after the adoption of
the bylaw), an application was made to the Inspector of Municipalities for a Certificate of Approval.
Unfortunately, the statutory requirement of having the deadline for submission of elector responses
be at least 30 days after the second newspaper publication was not met, being one day short.
Therefore, as the bylaw does not meet statutory requirements, it is prudent that the Motor Control
Center (MCC) Replacement - Spray Irrigation Facility Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 3812, 2014 be
repealed.
Staff is bringing forward, under a separate report recommendation, a new loan authorization bylaw
to initiate the second alternative approval process.
This item was first discussed and voted on in a January Council Meeting. At the time the need for a new pump and contributing infrastructure was considered urgent. Council was then informed the item was not as urgent as first thought but the pump still required replacement. The pump cannot be replaced at this late date as spraying in the sewage irrigation fields begins in May. The City has used the Alternative Approval many times to approve this kind of loan. This time the requirements for submission were not met and the process must be repeated. Councillor Graham suggested that the funds be found in a surplus account as the City does have healthy surpluses. CAO explained that the surplus accounts are within recommended guidelines and such things as the 'Sinkhole Sunday' event, (partly casued by a pressure reducing fault and partly by aging water mains) including the severing of a high speed internet cable require surplus funds to be in place. The estimated cost of severing the cable (alone)was estimated to be $25000. This item resulted in considerable discussion between CAO Staudt, Director of Finance Charlotte Osborne and Councillor Graham.
Three readings to initiate the AAP process once more by repealing the original bylaw carried.
New Business
8.1 CBK Youth Project
To obtain Council's authorization to continue the City's partnership with the Cranbrook Youth Project, under the oversight of the United Way East Kootenay; and to enter into a contribution agreement with the Columbia Basin Trust for years 3 and 4 of the Cranbrook Community Directed Youth Funds project.
Carried
8.2 Finance and Computer Services
To appoint one member of Council and two alternate members of Council as Municipal Insurance
Association of BC (MIABC) voting delegates.
Councillors Wes Graham and Tom Shypitka.
8.3 Library Board Appointments
Sandy Zeznik and ?
10.1 Administration Update
Urban Deer, Media Release, North Star R2T, Damage to Fibre Optic Public Works, Sink Hole repairs
Please see:
Correspondence
beginning:
Monday, March 23, 2015
Advance Council Notes for the Meeting of March 23rd, 2015, Council Chambers 6:00pm
Delegation
5.1 Cranbrook and District Arts Council, Sioban Staplin and Bill McColl. Proposal to develop Fire Hall No 1 into an Arts Centre and Gallery
Bylaws
6.1 Bylaw 3817
To consider "City of Cranbrook Leisure Services Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 3817, 2015", which adjusts Leisure Services Fees and Charges to reflect Council's direction to abolish the resident non-resident fee structure.
Adjustments to the Leisure Services fees and charges will result in a decrease to revenues of approximately $35,000 to $40,000 annually. Approximately $20,000 of this amount is reflected in Sports Pass purchases,while the remainder represents the additional fees non-residents paid for services such as aquatic admissions. It is expected that over time, increased usage from non-residents will gradually increase revenues, offsetting some of this initial budget impact.
6.2 Bylaw 3819
To consider third reading and adoption of a proposed amendment of the Official Community Plan to redesignate part of a property located on Theatre Road from a "Light Industrial" designation to a "Heavy Industrial" designation.
https://cranbrook.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentList.aspx?ID=4645
6.3 Bylaw 3820 Zoning
for above
6.4 Bylaw 3822
For Council to repeal Motor Control Center (MCC) Replacement - Spray Irrigation Facility Loan
Authorization Bylaw No. 3812, 2014 so that staff can proceed with a second alternative approval
process as set out in section 86 of the Community Charier to obtain elector approval on a borrowing
not to exceed $700,000.
Upon expiration of the statutory quashing period (which extends for one month after the adoption of
the bylaw), an application was made to the Inspector of Municipalities for a Certificate of Approval.
Unfortunately, the statutory requirement of having the deadline for submission of elector responses
be at least 30 days after the second newspaper publication was not met, being one day short.
Therefore, as the bylaw does not meet statutory requirements, it is prudent that the Motor Control
Center (MCC) Replacement - Spray Irrigation Facility Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 3812, 2014 be
repealed.
Staff is bringing forward, under a separate report recommendation, a new loan authorization bylaw
to initiate the second alternative approval process.
New Business
8.1 CBK Youth Project
To obtain Council's authorization to continue the City's partnership with the Cranbrook Youth Project, under the oversight of the United Way East Kootenay; and to enter into a contribution agreement with the Columbia Basin Trust for years 3 and 4 of the Cranbrook Community Directed Youth Funds project.
8.2 Finance and Computer Services
To appoint one member of Council and two alternate members of Council as Municipal Insurance
Association of BC (MIABC) voting delegates.
8.3 Library Board Appointments
10.1 Administration Update
Urban Deer, Media Release, North Star R2T, Damage to Fibre Optic Public Works, Sink Hole repairs
Correspondence
beginning:
5.1 Cranbrook and District Arts Council, Sioban Staplin and Bill McColl. Proposal to develop Fire Hall No 1 into an Arts Centre and Gallery
Bylaws
6.1 Bylaw 3817
To consider "City of Cranbrook Leisure Services Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 3817, 2015", which adjusts Leisure Services Fees and Charges to reflect Council's direction to abolish the resident non-resident fee structure.
Adjustments to the Leisure Services fees and charges will result in a decrease to revenues of approximately $35,000 to $40,000 annually. Approximately $20,000 of this amount is reflected in Sports Pass purchases,while the remainder represents the additional fees non-residents paid for services such as aquatic admissions. It is expected that over time, increased usage from non-residents will gradually increase revenues, offsetting some of this initial budget impact.
6.2 Bylaw 3819
To consider third reading and adoption of a proposed amendment of the Official Community Plan to redesignate part of a property located on Theatre Road from a "Light Industrial" designation to a "Heavy Industrial" designation.
https://cranbrook.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentList.aspx?ID=4645
6.3 Bylaw 3820 Zoning
for above
6.4 Bylaw 3822
For Council to repeal Motor Control Center (MCC) Replacement - Spray Irrigation Facility Loan
Authorization Bylaw No. 3812, 2014 so that staff can proceed with a second alternative approval
process as set out in section 86 of the Community Charier to obtain elector approval on a borrowing
not to exceed $700,000.
Upon expiration of the statutory quashing period (which extends for one month after the adoption of
the bylaw), an application was made to the Inspector of Municipalities for a Certificate of Approval.
Unfortunately, the statutory requirement of having the deadline for submission of elector responses
be at least 30 days after the second newspaper publication was not met, being one day short.
Therefore, as the bylaw does not meet statutory requirements, it is prudent that the Motor Control
Center (MCC) Replacement - Spray Irrigation Facility Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 3812, 2014 be
repealed.
Staff is bringing forward, under a separate report recommendation, a new loan authorization bylaw
to initiate the second alternative approval process.
New Business
8.1 CBK Youth Project
To obtain Council's authorization to continue the City's partnership with the Cranbrook Youth Project, under the oversight of the United Way East Kootenay; and to enter into a contribution agreement with the Columbia Basin Trust for years 3 and 4 of the Cranbrook Community Directed Youth Funds project.
8.2 Finance and Computer Services
To appoint one member of Council and two alternate members of Council as Municipal Insurance
Association of BC (MIABC) voting delegates.
8.3 Library Board Appointments
10.1 Administration Update
Urban Deer, Media Release, North Star R2T, Damage to Fibre Optic Public Works, Sink Hole repairs
Correspondence
beginning:
Sunday, March 22, 2015
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