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THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF VERNON

MINUTES OF A REGULAR OPEN MEETING OF COUNCIL HELD MONDAY, AUGUST 14, 2017

PRESENT: Mayor A. Mund

Councillors: J. Cunningham, C. Lord, D. Nahal

B. Spiers, S. Anderson, (B. Quiring, absent) Staff: W. Pearce, CAO

P. Bridal, Dep. CAO, Director, Corporate Services S. Blakely, Manager, Legislative Services B. Bandy, Real Estate Manager D. Law, Director, Financial Services K. Flick, Director, Community Infrastructure & Dev. S. Koenig, Director, Operations C. Corbett, Long Range Planner T. Laing Gahr, Communications and Grants Coordinator *Attended as required

Others: Media and Members of the Public

Mayor Mund called the Regular Open meeting to order at 8:41 am and requested a motion to move to Committee of the Whole.

Mayor Mund reconvened the Regular Open meeting and requested a motion to move to In Camera.

RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING

Moved by Councillor Nahal, seconded by Councillor Anderson:

BE IT RESOLVED that the meeting be closed to the public in accordance with Section 90(1) of the Community Charter

a) Personal information about an identifiable individual who holds or is being considered for a position as an officer, employee or agent of the municipality or another position appointed by the municipality;

c) labour relations or other employee relations; d) the security of the property of the municipality;

e) the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or

improvements, if the Council considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality;

REGULAR OPEN MEETING OF COUNCIL MONDAY, AUGUST 14, 2017

k) negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a municipal service that are at their preliminary stages and that, in the view of the Council, could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality if they were held in public

CARRIED.

Mayor Mund called the Regular Open meeting back to order at 1:30 pm.

PRESENT: Mayor A. Mund Councillors: B. Spiers, J. Cunningham, C. Lord,

D. Nahal, S. Anderson (B. Quiring, absent) Staff: W. Pearce, Chief Administrative Officer

P. Bridal, Dep. CAO, Director, Corporate Services S. Blakely, Manager, Legislative Services S. Koenig, Director, Operations K. Flick, Director, Community Infrastructure & Dev. T. Laing Gahr, Communications Officer, Grants Coord. Supt. J. McNamara, OIC, RCMP Vernon Detachment Insp. Gord Stewart, RCMP, Operations Officer* D. Law, Director, Financial Services* A. Watson, Municipal Transportation Engineer* D. Lind, Interim Fire Chief* E. Morrison, Transportation Planner* M. Keast, Municipal Tech., Subdivision R. Nuriel, Planning Assistant* M. Dowhaniuk, Manager, Infrastructure Management* E. Stranks, Manager, Engineering Development Srvs* D. Lees, Sr. Bylaw Compliance Officer* J. Montguire, Bylaw Compliance Clerk* R. Strobel, Manager, Fleet Services* S. Abbott, Parks Planner* C. Liefke, Planning Assistant* J. Rice, Manager, Public Works* J. Niu, Environmental Planning Assistant* R. Miles, Manager, Long Range Planning* C. Andriuk, Municipal Tech III* G. Thompson, Municipal Tech III* *Attended, as required

Others: Media and Members of the Public


ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:

APPROVAL OF ITEMS LISTED ON THE AGENDA

Moved by Councillor Nahal, seconded by Councillor Lord:

THAT the agenda for the August 14, 2017, Regular Open meeting of the Council of The Corporation of The City of Vernon be amended, as follows: 1. ADD ITEM 11.A.(iv) – NEW BUSINESS - Correspondence –

Memo dated July 13, 2017 from Mr. James Rice, Manager, Public Works, re: Vernon Public Art Gallery – Request to Paint Downtown Bench

AND FURTHER, that the agenda be adopted as amended. CARRIED.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES:

COUNCIL MEETINGS

Moved by Councillor Cunningham, seconded by Councillor Lord:

THAT the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held July 17, 2017 be adopted;

AND FURTHER, that the record of the Public Hearing held on July 17, 2017, be adopted;

AND FURTHER, that the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meetings of Council held July 17, 2017 and August 3, 2017, be received. CARRIED.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

GENERAL MATTERS:

INTRODUCTION – DOWNTOWN VERNON ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (0230-29)

Ms. Melanie Prince, President of the Downtown Vernon Association (DVA) introduced Ms. Susan Lehman, the new Executive Director for the DVA. It was also announced that Dudley Coulter has been hired as its new marketing and Events Coordinator and that Dina Mostat has been promoted from her position as Member Services Coordinator to Director of Member Services.

REGULAR OPEN MEETING OF COUNCIL MONDAY, AUGUST 14, 2017 PRESENTATION – RCMP QUARTERLY REPORT (7400-30)

Supt. Jim McNamara, OIC, RCMP, provided the 2nd Quarter report for 2017.

The following issues were reviewed:

Specialized Unit Information reviewed o General Investigations

Serious Crime o Domestic Violence o Targeted Policing

Task Force o Traffic Enforcement o Forensic Identification o Police Dog Services o Reservists o School Resource Officer o Community Policing o Auxiliary Constables o Human Resources

Statistics for RCMP and for Victims Services reviewed Moved by Councillor Spiers, seconded by Councillor Nahal:

THAT Council receive the RCMP 2nd Quarter Report (April to June 2017) and the North Okanagan RCMP Victims Assistance Quarterly Activity Report for information. CARRIED.

DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT APPLICATION FOR 3509 25TH STREET

Moved by Councillor Nahal, seconded by Councillor Cunningham:

THAT Council not support the development variance permit application (DVP00394) to vary the following sections of Zoning Bylaw #5000 on Lot 1, Block 25, Sec 3, Twp 8, ODYD, Plan 327E (3509 25th Street):

a) to increase the maximum height to the lessor of 3.5 storeys or

11.7m (Sec. 9.11.6); and

b) to increase the maximum site coverage to 50% and together with driveways, parking areas and impermeable surfaces to not exceed 68% (Sec. 9.11.6)

AND FURTHER, that Council support the development variance application (DVP00394) to vary Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw #3843 Schedules A to allow the principles of the Integrated Transportation Framework (ITF) standards for offsite works in 36th Avenue and 25th Street adjacent to Lot 1, Block 25, Sec 3, Twp 8, ODYD, Plan 327E, subject to the following:


a) That the ITF cross-section 3-1 and 3-2 shown as Attachment 1 in the report titled “Development Variance Permit Application for 3509 25th Street” and dated July 26, 2017, be attached to and form part of Development Variance Permit #DVP00394 as Schedule ‘A’.

Public Input – DVP #00394

The Corporate Officer advised that no written submissions had been received.

Mayor Mund called a first time for representation from the public in attendance who believe their interest in property is affected by Development Variance Permit #00394 to vary sections of Zoning Bylaw #5000 AND Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw #3843 Schedules A on Lot 1, Block 25, Sec 3, Twp 8, ODYD, Plan 327E (3509 25th Street).

1. Brian Smith

Concerns regarding parking in area due to increased volume using street parking

Emergency vehicle access a concern

Sidewalk issues already

Aesthetics are a concern as view will be blocked

Sewers in area are old and may effect system

Property value a concern if it will decrease value of his property

2. Chelsea Taylor

Aesthetic of neighbourhood – doesn’t fit into area

Doesn’t believe it adds value

Concerns regarding on street parking issues that may arise

Sidewalk goes into 25th Street which then affects parking and traffic flow

It is under construction, now realizes being built to current regulations

Prefers denial due to height

E. Stranks, Manager, Engineering Development reviewed purpose and function of the ‘ITF Study’.

3. Clara Dyck

Owned property for 12 years

Echoes previous concerns

Height is not appropriate for neighbourhood

Does not respect nature of current neighbourhood

Heritage sites in area and this doesn’t fit

Parking and road safety a concern

Concerned regarding flash flooding with any change in permeable service regulations


Is a nurse by trade – this impacts the health of the community and OCP does note protection of air quality and lack of green space as a negative impact

Less attractive for family and the health of families

OCP Section 4.0 – Energy Use – Planting of trees encouraged, but cannot occur if site coverage is increased

Please reduce height and/or deny variance

Q. Council – Is there an issue with the tree blocking vision clearance? A. Admin: Will investigate and advise

4. Jeff Ovington, For Applicant

Traffic study done and no issues with two driveways

No on street parking issues as two spots and two car garage

Did development down the street, and are allowed a vestibule on the rooftop – just asking for it to be wider

There will be a vestibule on the roof regardless

Impermeable surface variance just allows full paving of driveway

Applicants really like roof top patio and would like enclosed space to use in winter

The tree in question is across the street and the sidewalk was built around it

5. Clara Dyck

Energy needed to keep living space liveable may be issue as it will be hot up there

6. Brian Smith

Wall across back – affects view for neighbours

7. Jeff Ovington

Will still be a roof at that level

Provided dimensions for vestibule on roof

Only adding about 7 ft for depth, but whole width of building

8. Jeff Warner

Just made aware as the applicant is asking more

Owners want daylight, but will block sun from neighbouring property

Safety issues – measured the abutment from tree/sidewalk – 8 feet

Appreciates sidewalk installation – well used

One year later, and now back to haunt City of Vernon

22 ft of travel surface – building turned so two units face 25 Street

People will park in front when the laneway plugs up with traffic

Near or opposite ‘squeeze’ that will be a significant impact


Will allow for only one lane of through traffic

25th Street is very busy – how can that be a safe situation?

Also a bike route

Combination of pedestrians, bikes, traffic is potential nightmare for City of Vernon

Admin – the point of on street parking is to slow traffic down in residential area. Will investigate pinch in sidewalk

9. Cheryl Soleway – Realtor for Applicant

Market in East Hill and other areas

COV mandate to improve aesthetics of East Hill and walkability of the City of Vernon

Desirable to increase density and as such need to go up

Empty nesters downsizing but still want outside space

Losing residents to Kelowna due to a lack of this type of housing

Very little negative response from buyers for this product

Believes that this will increase the value of everyone’s properties

This is the future and both positives and negatives can be addressed

Market and trends supporting this

Same trend in Vancouver and now coming here

10. Chelsea Taylor

Still strongly against

Not appropriate for area

Cannot imagine living directly beside

Does not fit the aesthetic of the neighbourhood

Did not buy in this area for this type of housing

11. Brian Smith

All you see is a great big brown wall from his house

No difference with what they do on top

Bought 10 to 15 years ago and not a benefit to the neighbourhood

12. Mr. Pearson

Owns carriage house to the east

Appreciates height won’t change

Nightmare from perspective of his property

Looking at a huge wall

Does not support approval of this application

Q. Council: Please explain height variance A. Admin: Vestibule on roof is permitted. Size of vestibule is the variance request

REGULAR OPEN MEETING OF COUNCIL MONDAY, AUGUST 14, 2017 Mayor Mund called a second and third time for representation from the

public. There being none Mayor Mund closed the Public Input session for DVP00394.

THE QUESTION WAS CALLED ON THE MAIN MOTION AND DECLARED CARRIED WITH COUNCILLOR NAHAL OPPOSED.

Issuance of Permit - #00394

Moved by Councillor Cunningham, seconded by Councillor Anderson:

THAT the Corporate Officer be authorized to issue Development Variance Permit #00394 to vary Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw #3843 Schedules A to allow the principles of the Integrated Transportation Framework (ITF) standards for offsite works in 36th Avenue and 25th Street adjacent to Lot 1, Block 25, Sec 3, Twp 8, ODYD, Plan 327E, once all conditions of Council are satisfied. CARRIED.

DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT APPLICATION FOR 1702 39TH AVENUE


THAT Council support Development Variance Permit Application #DVP00402 to vary the following sections of Zoning Bylaw #5000 in order to construct a secondary building with a secondary suite on the property described as Plan B1275, Sec 2, Twp 8, ODYD (1702 39th Avenue):

a) to allow for a secondary building in the front yard (Sec. 4.5.4); and

b) to vary the maximum height of a secondary building from 4.5m to

7.5m (Sec. 9.3.5).

AND FURTHER, that Council’s support of DVP00402 is subject to the following:

a) That the site, elevation and floor plans noted as Attachments 2 to

5 inclusive in the report titled “Development Variance Permit Application for 1702 39th Avenue” and dated July 19, 2017 by the Planning Assistant be attached to and form part of DVP00402 as Schedule ‘A’.

CARRIED.


The Corporate Officer advised that no written submissions had been received.


Mayor Mund called a first time for representation from the public in attendance who believe their interest in property is affected by Development Variance Permit #00402 to vary sections of Zoning Bylaw #5000 in order to construct a secondary building with a secondary suite on the property described as Plan B1275, Sec 2, Twp 8, ODYD (1702 39th Avenue). Mayor Mund called a second and third time for representation from the public. There being none Mayor Mund closed the Public Input session for DVP00402.

THE QUESTION WAS CALLED ON THE MAIN MOTION AND DECLARED CARRIED.

Issuance of Permit – #00402


THAT the Corporate Officer be authorized to issue Development Variance Permit #00402 to vary the following sections of Zoning Bylaw #5000 in order to construct a secondary building with a secondary suite on the property described as Plan B1275, Sec 2, Twp 8, ODYD (1702 39th Avenue), once all conditions of Council are satisfied.

CARRIED.

DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT APPLICATION FOR 7188 APEX DRIVE


THAT Council support Development Variance Permit Application #DVP00403 to vary Section 6.5.11 of Zoning Bylaw #5000 with respect to the height of a retaining wall on Lot 16, Plan EPP38363, Sec 13, Tp 8, ODYD (7188 Apex Drive), subject to the following:

a) That a retaining wall height in excess of 1.2m, if necessary to

support onsite building and or driveway construction, be permitted provided the design for this is acceptable to the Building Inspector and the garage floor is lowered and the driveway rebuilt to not exceed a grade of 20% onsite and 8% in the boulevard;

AND FURTHER that Council not support the following request as part of Development Variance Permit Application #DVP00403 to vary the Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw #3843 and Traffic Bylaw #2747 with respect to the driveway grade within the boulevard of Apex Drive directly adjacent to Lot 16, Plan EPP38363, Sec 13, Tp 8, ODYD (7188 Apex Drive): a) To vary the maximum driveway grade within the boulevard in Apex

Drive directly adjacent to 7188 Apex Drive from 8% to 16.7% [Bylaw #3843, Schedule C. 2.05 and Bylaw #2474, Section 410, 1. (c), (iii)].

CARRIED.


Councillor Anderson left the meeting at 2:43 pm.

Councillor Anderson returned to the meeting at 2:45 pm.


The Corporate Officer advised that no written submissions had been received. Mayor Mund called a first time for representation from the public in attendance who believe their interest in property is affected by Development Variance Permit #00403 to vary Section 6.5.11 of Zoning Bylaw #5000 with respect to the height of a retaining wall AND to vary the Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw #3843 and Traffic Bylaw #2747 with respect to the driveway grade within the boulevard of Apex Drive directly adjacent to Lot 16, Plan EPP38363, Sec 13, Tp 8, ODYD (7188 Apex Drive).

1. Josh Langner, Applicant

Driveway now at 8%

Didn’t mean to build it so steep, so corrected

Drive is prepped but not poured

Lowered retaining wall, but not quite as far as recommended

Reason why wall is the way it is – wanted to maintain view and followed grade of property

Neighbour didn’t’ do that and now resulted in big wall on his property

Did work two days ago so COV not aware

Admin: Wall still needs a variance – will need Building Inspectors to have a look to determine

Has sold property and if this is not approved now the deal will fall through

Q. Council: Are you familiar with two conditions in front of Council now? A. Applicant: Yes

Q. Council: In your professional opinion does it meet requirements? A. Applicant: Yes – to best of his ability, with minor changes

Mayor Mund called a second and third time for representation from the public. There being none Mayor Mund closed the Public Input session for DVP00403.

THE QUESTION WAS CALLED ON THE MAIN MOTION AND DECLARED CARRIED.

REGULAR OPEN MEETING OF COUNCIL MONDAY, AUGUST 14, 2017 Issuance of Permit – #00403

Moved by Councillor Cunningham, seconded by Councillor Spiers:

THAT the Corporate Officer be authorized to issue Development Variance Permit #00403 to vary Section 6.5.11 of Zoning Bylaw #5000 with respect to the height of a retaining wall on Lot 16, Plan EPP38363, Sec 13, Tp 8, ODYD (7188 Apex Drive), once all conditions of Council are satisfied.

CARRIED.

COUNCIL INQUIRIES:

EASTSIDE ROAD SIGNAGE

Council requested the Manager, Transportation to examine Eastside Road signage. Confusing for public as Eastside Road heads toward Ellison Park but there is another road called Eastside Road which is narrow, dead ended and large vehicles cannot turn around. Requested to perhaps rename or label ‘no exit’. A. Admin: There is a ‘No Thru’ sign posted, but will move closer to intersection and will indicate a ‘no turnaround’. An Admin Update will be provided.

DCC BYLAWS Council inquired as to status of amendments to City of Vernon Development Cost Charges (DCC) bylaws. A. Admin: Parks DCC coming along very well. Meeting with RDNO very soon. Delayed work on sewer and roads DCCs – hoping to have draft in front of Council Spring 2018.

HAZMAT ROUTE Council noted that the Transportation Plan has been in effect for a few years – when can we expect Hazmat Route Bylaw and procedures to come forward? A. Admin: Plan is not implemented as yet. Need Ministry of Transportation approval for Hazmat Route and have not begun work on this. An Admin Update will be provided.

SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICING BYLAW

Council noted that there seems to be constant variances to the Subdivision & Development Servicing bylaw - when will the bylaw be addressed so variances will not be required. A. Admin: Staff are working to create a layer with ITF information so that applicants can see requirements. The process is nearing completion, but must it be user friendly. That is the amendment to the bylaw that will be brought forward.

ADMINISTRATION UPDATES

ADMINISTRATION UPDATES (0550-05)

Moved by Councillor Cunningham, seconded by Councillor Nahal:

THAT Council receives the Administration Updates dated August 14, 2017. CARRIED.

REGULAR OPEN MEETING OF COUNCIL MONDAY, AUGUST 14, 2017 UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

DELEGATION RESPONSE – PARKING CONCERNS ON GATEBY PLACE (8300-09-10)

Moved by Mayor Mund, seconded by Councillor Anderson:

THAT Council directs Administration to provide a report to Council for the designation of one parking spot for resident only use at 3006 Gateby Place. CARRIED.

MANDATORY SEWER CONNECTIONS FOR SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT (5340-09)


THAT Council receive the memorandum titled “Mandatory Sewer Connections for Subdivision and Development” from the Manager, Long Range Planning and Sustainability and the Municipal Technician III, Infrastructure Management, dated July 31, 2017 for information. CARRIED.

COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE (CEDI) (6750-20)

Moved by Councillor Lord, seconded by Mayor Mund: THAT Council appoint Councillor Cunningham as the Council Liaison for the Community Economic Development Initiative;

AND FURTHER, that Council direct Administration to assist in organizing a joint workshop with the Okanagan Indian Band as part of the Community Economic Development Initiative Program in October 2017. CARRIED.

MATTERS REFERRED FROM SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE – AUGUST 3, 2017

Moved by Councillor Cunningham, seconded by Councillor Lord: THAT Council ratifies and confirms the following resolutions adopted at the August 3, 2017, Special Committee of the Whole meeting of Council:

‘THAT Council authorizes the Vernon Fire Rescue Services Temporary Strengthening of Emergency Deployment as detailed at the August 3, 2017 Special Committee of the Whole meeting, effective immediately;


AND FURTHER, that Council authorizes funding up to $79,000 for this emergency deployment, source of funds 2016 Unexpended / Uncommitted year-end balance;

AND FURTHER that Administration direct Bylaw Compliance to conduct ‘fire’ patrols at dusk to the following areas:

1. Okanagan Landing/Eastside Road to Municipal Limits 2. Tronson Road to Municipal Limits 3. The Rise Development’

MATTERS REFERRED FROM IN-CAMERA:

THAT Council brings forward, as public information, the following

motions declassified from confidential to non-confidential at the August 14, 2017, In Camera meeting:

INTERIM STRATEGY FOR POLSON PARK IMPROVEMENTS (6140-20)

‘THAT Council direct Administration to investigate and report back on the details, costs, source of funds and implications of the following measures:

(a) Replacing the sand at the Polson Park playground with a

compressed recycled rubber surfacing, utilizing the proposed donation by Kal Tire;

(b) Establishing a two year pilot program permitting dogs on-leash in Polson Park, including signage, stations with waste receptacles and water stations;

(c) Trimming the vegetation along the path and boardwalk in the southern portion of Polson Park, including cleaning and repair of the boardwalk and existing interpretive signage;

(d) Enhancing Bylaw Compliance presence in the Polson Park.’

NEW BUSINESS

CORRESPONDENCE:

Councillor Nahal left the meeting at 3:26 pm

2017 PLANNING AND BUILDING SECOND QUARTER STATISTICS SUMMARY (6970-20)

Moved by Councillor Lord, seconded by Councillor Cunningham:

THAT Council receive the memorandum titled “2017 Planning and Building Second Quarter Statistics Summary” dated August 2, 2017 from the Planning Assistant, for information. CARRIED.

Councillor Nahal returned to the meeting at 3:27 pm

REGULAR OPEN MEETING OF COUNCIL MONDAY, AUGUST 14, 2017 REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN BYLAW 2752 UBCO CONNECTOR – TRANSIT SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AMENDMENT (8500-16)


THAT Council endorse the proposed amendment to University of British Columbia - Okanagan Connector Transit Service Establishment Amendment Bylaw No. 2752, 2017 relating to basing the cost allocation for this service on an increased number of ridership surveys;

AND FURTHER, that Council endorse the following consent resolution addressed to the Regional District of North Okanagan:

THAT, pursuant to the provisions of Section 346 [Consent on behalf of municipal participating area] of the Local Government Act, the Council of the City of Vernon does hereby consent, on behalf of the electors of the City of Vernon, to the Board of the Regional District of North Okanagan adopting the following bylaw:

University of British Columbia – Okanagan Connector (UBCO)

Transit Service Establishment Amendment Bylaw No. 2752, 2017

a bylaw to amend Bylaw 2547 which established a transit service within the Regional District of North Okanagan for the purpose of providing a public passenger transportation service to the University of British Columbia – Okanagan from the Vernon Transit Terminus. CARRIED.

2017 – 2018 SUSTAINABILITY GRANTS PROGRAM TIMELINE (5280-03)

Moved by Councillor Cunningham, seconded by Councillor Spiers:

THAT Council receive the memorandum titled “2017 – 2018 Sustainability Grants Program Timeline” from the Environmental Planning Assistant, dated July 26, 2017, for information. CARRIED.

VERNON PUBLIC ART GALLERY – REQUEST TO PAINT DOWNTOWN BENCH (5410-10)


THAT Council direct staff to approve the Vernon Public Art Gallery’s request to paint the bench located at 3211 30th Avenue as per the submitted conceptual design;

AND FURTHER, that Council direct staff to assist with the removal and re-installation of the bench when completed. CARRIED.

REGULAR OPEN MEETING OF COUNCIL MONDAY, AUGUST 14, 2017 REPORTS:

HESPERIA LANDFILL – ACTION PLAN (5360-02)


THAT Council direct Administration to proceed with the action items identified in the approved Action Plan attached as Appendix A and included in the report titled Hesperia Landfill – Action Plan and submitted by the Manager of Public Works dated July 24, 2017 at an estimated cost of $115,000 over three years, to be funded from current waste tipping fees;

AND FURTHER, that Council direct Administration to monitor and adjust waste tipping fees on an annual basis to ensure that appropriate revenue is generated to fund the long term operation of this site. CARRIED.

CITY OF VERNON / QUEEN OF SILVER STAR FLOAT (1280-01)

Moved by Councillor Lord, seconded by Councillor Spiers:

THAT Council direct staff to discontinue the practice of supplying, maintaining and repairing the current float, float trailer and tow vehicle currently used by the Winter Carnival Queen’s Committee;

AND FURTHER, that Council encourage the Winter Carnival Queen’s Committee to seek support from private sponsorship or the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee (GVAC) if they wish to continue with a new float or other means of representation; AND FURTHER, that the current Winter Carnival Queen’s Committee float be disposed of for safety reasons and the float trailer and tow vehicle be re-assigned or sold. CARRIED.

PROCUREMENT OF AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE (1280-01)

Moved by Councillor Lord, seconded by Councillor Nahal:

THAT Council approve the capital acquisition of one new electric vehicle in 2017, at a cost of $30,000 using funding from the Vehicle and Equipment Operating Reserve. CARRIED.

Councillor Anderson left the meeting at 3:39 pm

Councillor Anderson returned to the meeting at 3:41 pm

REGULAR OPEN MEETING OF COUNCIL MONDAY, AUGUST 14, 2017 CITY OF VERNON SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES (5280-01)


THAT Council receive the report titled “City of Vernon Sustainability Initiatives” and dated August 1, 2017 from the Manager, Long Range Planning and Sustainability for information. CARRIED.

OKANAGAN LANDING SEWER PHASING PLAN AND DESIGN FUNDING REQUEST (5340-09)


THAT Council endorse the proposed phasing plan for sanitary sewer local area service extensions to properties in Okanagan Landing Sanitary Sewer Service Area #1 and Service Area #2, as shown in Table 1, Proposed Okanagan Landing Local Service Timelines, in the report titled Okanagan Landing Sewer Phasing Plan and Design Funding Request, dated July 19, 2017, as submitted by the Municipal Design Technician III;

AND FURTHER, that Council direct Administration to allocate design funds for the proposed 2018 and 2019 sewer local area service projects in the amount of $350,000 from sewer utility reserves. CARRIED.

HOSPITAL RESIDENT EXEMPT PARKING AREA PETITION RESULTS (8300-09-10)


THAT Council directs Administration to implement 16 new parking meter spaces (four double and eight single meters) along 31st Street and 18th Avenue only, at an initial cost estimated at $12,000 to be funded from the Data Processing Reserve in 2018;

AND FURTHER, that Council support an increase to the parking meter maintenance budget by $3,850 annually to be funded from the new parking meter revenue. CARRIED.

REQUESTS FOR FREE TRANSIT (8500-06)


THAT Council approve free public transit within the City boundary for the RespectFEST Multicultural Festival on September 23, 2017. CARRIED.

REGULAR OPEN MEETING OF COUNCIL MONDAY, AUGUST 14, 2017 Moved by Councillor Cunningham, seconded by Councillor Nahal:

THAT Council approve the request from St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church to issue free swim and transit passes for the remainder of 2017 to the new refugee family CARRIED, with Councillor Anderson opposed.

Moved by Councillor Cunningham, seconded by Councillor Lord: THAT Council directs Administration to provide a further report with an assessment of whether the budget for free transit for refugee families should be a fixed amount and whether the transit budget for Donations of Service should be increased. CARRIED, with Councillor Anderson opposed.

POTTERY ROAD IMPROVEMENTS – FUNDING TRANSFER (5410-10-Pottery Rd)


THAT Council endorse a budget increase of $350,000 for the Pottery Road Improvement Project to be funded through a reallocation of $200,000 from the authorized budget for the 2017 Capital Project 30th Street Road and Utility Rehabilitation (Highway #6 to 30th Avenue), and the remaining $150,000 from Infrastructure Reserve Funds. CARRIED.

Councillor Spiers declared a conflict of interest in the following matter as

he is one of the Heritage Restoration Grant applicants. Councillor Spiers left the meeting at 4:17 pm.

HERITAGE RESTORATION GRANT APPLICATIONS (6800-03)


THAT Council approve a grant for $5,000 to the owner of the property at 3001 25th Street for eligible works to be constructed during 2017/2018 as per the Heritage Restoration Grant Program;

AND FURTHER, that Council approve a grant for $5,000 to the owner of 2505 23rd Street for eligible works to be constructed during 2017/2018 as per the Heritage Restoration Grant Program. CARRIED.

Councillor Spiers returned to the meeting at 4:19 pm

LEGISLATIVE MATTERS:


Bylaw 5637 Moved by Councillor Lord, seconded by Councillor Anderson:

THAT Bylaw #5637, “Parks and Public Places (Temporary Overnight Sheltering) Amendment Bylaw 5637, 2017” – a bylaw to amend “City of Vernon Parks and Public Places Bylaw 5057, 2007” be adopted. CARRIED.

Bylaw 5638 Moved by Councillor Lord, seconded by Councillor Cunningham:

THAT Bylaw #5638, “Municipal Ticketing Information (Parks and Public Places) Amendment Bylaw Number 5638, 2017” – a bylaw to amend the Municipal Ticketing Information System Bylaw Number 5300, 2011, be adopted. CARRIED, with Councillor Cunningham opposed.


THAT Bylaw #5639, “Bylaw Notice Enforcement (Parks and Public Places) Amendment Bylaw Number 5639, 2017” – a bylaw to amend the Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw Number 5250, 2011, be adopted. CARRIED.

Bylaw 5644 Moved by Councillor Lord, seconded by Councillor Spiers:

THAT Bylaw #5644, "Sign Amendment (Low Profile Free Standing Signs) Bylaw Number 5644, 2017” – a bylaw to amend City of Vernon Sign Bylaw #4489, 1999, be adopted. CARRIED.


THAT Bylaw #5645, “Emergency Program Bylaw Number 5645, 2017” – a bylaw to develop and implement plans for emergencies and disasters in the City pursuant to the Emergency Program Act, be adopted. CARRIED.

REGULAR OPEN MEETING OF COUNCIL MONDAY, AUGUST 14, 2017 REPEAL Bylaw 5640

Moved by Councillor Lord , seconded by Councillor Anderson:

THAT Bylaw #5640, “Repeal of ‘Intermunicipal Emergency Operations Service Bylaw Number 5249, 2010’ Bylaw 5640, 2017” – a bylaw to repeal “Intermunicipal Emergency Operations Service Bylaw Number 5249, 2010, be adopted. CARRIED.

COUNCIL INFORMATION UPDATES:

COUNCILLOR DALVIR NAHAL

Councillor Dalvir Nahal provided a verbal report on the following matters:

THANK YOU Thanks were offered to the Communications Officer for her work in launching the recent video on the COV website entitled ‘How City of Vernon Property Taxes are Determined’ - good feedback has been received

COUNCILLOR CATHERINE LORD

Councillor Catherine Lord provided a verbal report on the following matters:

MEETING/EVENT ATTENDANCE

Vernon 125 BBQ occurred on August 10 in front of City Hall – very well attended

COUNCILLOR JULIETTE CUNNINGHAM

Councillor Juliette Cunningham provided a verbal report on the following matters:

THANK YOU Congratulations and thank you to Councillor Lord and thanks to staff for participating in 125th BBQ Event.

COUNCILLOR SCOTT ANDERSON

Councillor Scott Anderson provided a verbal report on the following matters:

THANK YOU Congratulations to Councillor Lord and thanks to staff for their work in hosting the 125 Birthday BBQ.

MAYOR AKBAL MUND

Mayor Mund provided a verbal report on the following matters:


MEETING/EVENT ATTENDANCE

Attended several events including: o Thanks to Councillor Lord for organizing 125th BBQ o Invasive Species round table discussion

INFORMATION ITEMS:

Council received the following information items:

A. Letter dated July 27, 2017 from Chris Plagnol, Corporate Officer, Metro Vancouver, re: UBCM Resolutions on Electric Vehicle Charging in Stratified Multi-Unit Residential Buildings

B. Minutes from the following Committees of Council: (i) Advisory Planning – June 13, 2017 (ii) Tourism Advisory – June 21, 2017

C. Public Hearing Agenda for August 14, 2017 (Agenda package

distributed separately)

RECESS Mayor Mund recessed the Regular Open Meeting of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Vernon at 4:43 pm.

RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING

Moved by Councillor Lord, seconded by Councillor Nahal:

BE IT RESOLVED that the meeting be closed to the public in accordance with Section 90(1) of the Community Charter d) the security of the property of the municipality;

i) the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege,

including communications necessary for that purpose; CARRIED.

RECONVENE Mayor Mund reconvened the Regular Open Meeting of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Vernon at 4:46 p.m.

PRESENT: Mayor Mund

Councillors: B. Spiers, J. Cunningham, S. Anderson, C. Lord, D. Nahal, (B. Quiring, absent)

Staff: W. Pearce, Chief Administrative Officer P. Bridal, Director, Corporate Services S. Blakely, Manager, Legislative Services K. Flick, Director, Community Infrastructure & Development T. Laing Gahr, Communications Officer, Grants Coord. D. Law, Director, Financial Services S. Koenig, Director, Operations


Others: Members of the Public

UBCM MEETINGS WITH MINISTERS


THAT Council directs Administration to make arrangements for City of Vernon representatives to meet with the following Provincial Ministers at the 2017 UBCM Convention: 1. Minister of Mental Health & Addictions 2. Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing AND FURTHER, directs Administration to prepare background information packages for ease of reference at each meeting. CARRIED.

RECESS Mayor Mund recessed the Regular Open Meeting of the Council of the

Corporation of the City of Vernon at 4:48 pm.

RECONVENE Mayor Mund reconvened the Regular Open Meeting of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Vernon at 7:18 p.m.

PRESENT: Mayor Mund

Councillors: B. Spiers, J. Cunningham, S. Anderson, C. Lord, D. Nahal, (B. Quiring, absent)

Staff: W. Pearce, Chief Administrative Officer P. Bridal, Director, Corporate Services S. Blakely, Manager, Legislative Services K. Flick, Director, Community Infrastructure & Development R. Miles, Manager, Long Range Planning A. Watson, Manager, Transportation

Others: Members of the Public

THIRD READING

5634


THAT Bylaw #5634 "Commonage Properties Rezoning Amendment Bylaw Number 5634, 2017” a bylaw to rezone the subject properties from Regional District Zoning designations to City of Vernon Zoning designations, be read a third time. CARRIED.


5636 Moved by Councillor Lord, seconded by Councillor Nahal:

THAT Bylaw #5636, "933 Mt. Robson Place Rezoning Amendment Bylaw Number 5636, 2017”- a bylaw to rezone the subject property from “R2 – Large Lot Residential” to “R5 – Four-plex Residential” be read a third time. CARRIED, with Councillors Anderson, and Spiers opposed.

CLOSE Mayor Mund closed the Regular Open Meeting of the Council of the

Corporation of the City of Vernon at 7:37 pm.

CERTIFIED CORRECT:

_______________________ __________________________ Akbal Mund Patricia Bridal Mayor Corporate Officer

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