Agenda for the 7:00 pm Monday, September 14, 2015, Town of Qualicum Beach Regular Council Meeting to be held in the Council Chamber, Municipal Office, 660 Primrose Street, Qualicum Beach, BC Page No. (This meeting may be recorded) 1-4 1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA THAT Council adopts the September 14, 2015 regular Council meeting agenda.
2. RECOGNITION (1) Fire Rescue Department Member Service Recognition Mark Watson -25 Year Provincial Service Medal
5-9 3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES THAT Council approves the July 13, 2015 regular Council meeting minutes.
4. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
5. DELEGATIONS (1) Jared Shaw, presenting on the Digital Media Studio - For Information (2) Pat Chern, Qualicum Beach Memorial Golf Course, presenting on the Qualicum Beach Curling Club's 50th anniversary album. 10-55 (3) John Webb, Garry Young, Ron Schuler, presenting on airport noise abatement procedures.
6. CORRESPONDENCE 56-60 (1) Correspondence Log - September 14, 2015 - For Information 61-62 (2) L. MacCallum, President, Qualicum Beach Farmers' Market (20 Jul 2015), requesting permission to allow artisan vendors at the Qualicum Beach Farmers' Market. 63-64 (3) J. Stanhope, Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities (9 Sept 2015), regarding an update on natural gas operating agreement - For Information
7. COMMITTEE & LIAISON REPORTS (1) General Government (Mayor Teunis Westbroek) (2) Arts & Culture (Councillor Barry Avis) (3) Parks & Recreation (Councillor Neil Homer) (4) Protective Services (Councillor Bill Luchtmeijer) (5) Community Development (Councilor Anne Skipsey)
8. STAFF REPORTS (1) Chief Administrative Officer (Daniel Sailland) (a) Monthly Management Update - For Information
(2) Corporate Administrator (Heather Svensen) (a) Announcement of Council Meeting Motions
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65-68 (b) Vancouver Island University Memorandum of Understanding - Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Reserve Staff Recommendation: THAT the Memorandum of Understanding between Vancouver Island University and the Town of Qualicum Beach for the Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Reserve be approved; AND FURTHER THAT Council authorizes the Mayor and Corporate Administrator to enter into the agreement on behalf of the Town, which will exist in perpetuity until either party provides 30 days written notice to the other. 69-72 (c) 2016 Regular Council Meeting Schedule Staff Recommendation: THAT Council establishes the following schedule for the 2016 regular Council meetings to be held on Mondays at 7:00 pm in the Council Chamber, Town Hall, 660 Primrose Street, on: January 11, 2016 July 11, 2016 February 1, 2016 August 15, 2016 February 22, 2016 September 12, 2016 March 14, 2016 October 3, 2016 April 4, 2016 October 24, 2016 April 25, 2016 November 14, 2016 May 16, 2016 December 5, 2016 June 13, 2016
AND FURTHER THAT Council establishes the following schedule for the 2016 Committee of the Whole meetings (if required) to be held on Wednesdays or Thursdays at 10:00 am in the Council Chamber, Town Hall, 660 Primrose Street, on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 Thursday, June 9, 2016 Wednesday, February 17, 2016 Wednesday, July 6, 2016 Thursday, March 10, 2016 Thursday, August 11, 2016 Wednesday, March 30, 2016 Wednesday, September 7, 2016 Wednesday, April 20, 2016 Wednesday, October 19, 2016 Thursday, May 12, 2016 Wednesday, November 30, 2016 (d) Halloween Event, Saturday, October 31, 2015 Staff Recommendation: THAT Council authorizes staff to proceed with hosting the Halloween pumpkin walk and fireworks display on Saturday, October 31,2015 at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre. Town of Qualicum Beach September 14 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Page 3 of 4
73-74 (e) 2015 Fall Subsidized Rental Applications for the Civic Centre Staff Recommendation: THAT Council approves the St. Stephen's United Church for a one-time subsidy for the use of the Civic Centre on December 12, 2016, for a Community Carol Sing by charging a reduced rate of $379.00, plus applicable taxes, as opposed to the regular rate of $716.00, plus applicable taxes, resulting in a $337.00 subsidy.
THAT Council approves the Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce for a one-time subsidy for the use of the Civic Centre on February 17,2016, for their annual Community Awards ceremony by charging a reduced rate of $368.00, plus applicable taxes, as opposed to the regular rate of $576.00, plus applicable taxes, resulting in a $208.00 subsidy.
THAT Council approves the Rotary Sunrise Club of Qualicum Beach for a one-time subsidy for the use of the Civic Centre on March 19, 2016, for their annual dinner and dance by charging a reduced rate of $958.00, plus applicable taxes, as opposed to the regular rate of $1114.17 plus applicable taxes, resulting in a $156.00 subsidy.
THAT Council approves the Rotary Club of Qualicum Beach for a one-time subsidy for the use of the Civic Centre on April 9, 2016, for their annual 'Winefest' by charging a reduced rate of $874.00, plus applicable taxes, as opposed to the regular rate of $1,310.00 plus applicable taxes, resulting in a $436.00 subsidy.
THAT Council approves the Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce for a one-time subsidy for the use of the Civic Centre on May 18, 2016, for their annual joint meeting by charging a reduced rate of $312.00, plus applicable taxes, as opposed to the regular rate of $587.00, plus applicable taxes, resulting in a $275.00 subsidy.
(3) Fire Department (Darryl Kohse, Fire Chief) 75-76 (a) Monthly Fire Department Report - For Information
77-82 (4) Financial Administration (John Marsh, Financial Administrator) (a) Monthly Financial Report - For Information
(5) Planning (Luke Sales, Director of Planning) 83-84 (a) Monthly Construction and Building Permit Report - For Information (b) Monthly Bylaw Compliance - Verbal Update PA9E Town of Qualicum Beach September 14 Regular Council Meeting Agenda Page 4 of 4
9. BYLAWS 85-95 (1) Property Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaws 701 & 702 Staff Recommendations: THAT the bylaw entitled "Town of Qualicum Beach 2016 Taxation Exemption Bylaw No. 701, 2015" be introduced and read a first time. THAT the bylaw entitled "Town of Qualicum Beach 2016 Taxation Exemption Bylaw No. 702, 2015 be introduced and read a first time.
10. COMMENTS FROM THE GALLERY (Maximum 2 minutes each for comments only (no questions or dialogue), regarding business discussed by Council at this meeting except public hearings topics)
11. ADJOURNMENT THAT Council adjourns the meeting.
NEXT SCHEDULED REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING: Monday, October 5, 2015 at 7:00 pm DRAFT Minutes of the 7:00 pm Monday, July 13, 2015, Town of Qualicum Beach Regular Council Meeting held in the Council Chamber, Municipal Office, 660 Primrose Street, Qualicum Beach, BC PRESENT: Council: Mayor Teunis Westbroek Councillor Barry Avis Councillor Neil Horner Councillor Bill Luchtmeijer Councillor Anne Skipsey
ALSO PRESENT: Staff: John Marsh, Financial Administrator, Deputy CAO Bob Weir, Director of Engineering Luke Sales, Director of Planning Heather Svensen, Corporate Administrator Karla Duarte, Office Assistant Rebecca Augustyn, Special Projects Planner
ABSENT: Daniel Sailland, CAO Al Cameron, Superintendent of Public Works, Parks & Buildings
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA Council adopted, by unanimous consent, the Monday, July 13, 2015 regular Council meeting agenda.
Councilor Avis MOVED and Councillor Horner SECONDED, THAT Council not accept the July 13, 2015 correspondence from LiveWell Cohousing as a late item to the July 13, 2015 Council agenda. CARRIED
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Council approved, by unanimous consent, • the June 22, 2015 special Council meeting minutes; • the June 23, 2015 special Council meeting minutes; • the June 24, 2015 special Council meeting minutes; • the June 29, 2015 regular Council meeting minutes; • the July 2, 2015 special Council meeting minutes, as amended, noting Councillor Skipsey's absence; and • the July 9, 2015 special Council meeting minutes, as corrected for spelling and grammar.
DELEGATIONS (1) Janet Thony, Coombs Farmers' Institution, thanked Council for their assistance and support for their NCED funding proposal - For Information PAGE Town of Qualicum Beach July 13, 2015 Regular Council Meeting Minutes - DRAFT Page 2 of 5 PUBLIC INPUT ON EVENING MARKETS - Dave Wood, Qualicum Beach Downtown Business Association (QBDBA) representative, stated that the QBDBA is cancelling the Thursday night market effective immediately.
Wendy Maurer, 215 Elizabeth Avenue, provided a written submission noting her opposition for an additional weekly market in Qualicum Beach and suggested everyone work together to find an effective solution.
Mimi Shewchuk, 579 Sumac Drive, Qualicum Beach Farmers' Market (QBFM) Manager, noted that the QBFM's motivation to request an additional market came from their customers' request for a mid week market to 'top up' on fresh produce.
Mariane Sadik, artisan, spoke about the survey results conducted by the Town noting that 57% of respondents were in support of a Wednesday evening market and she also spoke about the right to an earn an adequate standard of living.
Leona Matte, 355 Dorset Road, also spoke about the survey results conducted by the Town noting that 57% of respondents supported the Wednesday market and further commented that the residents should have access to farm fresh produce.
Bobbie Williams, 1425 Reef Road, Nanoose, spoke in favour of a mid week market and the benefits of direct sales for farmers, cutting out the middle man and the coupon program.
Jean Young, 218 Fifth Avenue West, spoke as a business owner of 17 years in Qualicum Beach noting that there are markets in the region every day. The QBDBA were working to create a venue on Thursday evenings for everyone to participate in. Ms. Young encouraged the farmers to join the Thursday night market.
Lorne MacCallum, Dashwood, President of the QBFM, commented on the success of the Saturday Farmers' Market. Mr. MacCallum also noted that he had been a vendor at the Thursday night market in 2014 and it was not successful for them.
Resident at 822 Memorial Avenue, spoke as a vendor at the Thursday night market in favour of keeping the Thursday night market. The resident also expressed disappointment with the recent decision to not allow dogs at the Farmers' Market.
Connie Kuramoto, 238 Kenmuir Road, spoke about implementing an agriculture plan, the success of the Qualicum Beach Farmers' Market and the promotion of fresh food.
CORRESPONDENCE (1) Correspondence Log - July 13, 2015 - For Information Town of Qualicum Beach July 13, 2015 Regular Council Meeting Minutes - DRAFT Page 3 of 5
COMMITTEE St LIAISON REPORTS (1) General Government (Mayor Teunis Westbroek) Mayor Westbroek commented on: • Attending the following: o Beach Day o Qualicum Beach Lawn Bowling Provincial competition o 30th anniversary of the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre o Canada Day Legion celebrations o Qualicum Beach Airport Day and Airshow o Council Open House where they heard comments on the dead tree on Primrose in front of the post office; washrooms being closed at 3:30 pm; and golf course sedimentation ponds o Regional District of Nanaimo Committee of the Whole Meeting where they discussed redefining what constitutes a minor amendment o Bard to Broadway official opening (2) Arts SZ Culture (Councillor Barry Avis) Councillor Avis commented on: • Attending the following: o Beach Day on July 3, 2015 o Bard to Broadway official opening o Kwalikum Secondary School community garden o Library Board executive meeting Councillor Avis requested an update from staff on the properties that are ready for development. (3) Parks & Recreation (Councillor Neil Horner) Councillor Horner commented on: • Attending the following: o Oceanside Health and Wellness Network - challenges of retaining and recruiting doctors in the area; complex care with our demographics. Regional approach needed o Oceanside Task Force on Homelessness - health fair and fundraising o 30th anniversary of the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre (4) Protective Services (Councillor Bill Luchtmeijer) Councilor Luchtmeijer commented on: • Attending the Open House and discussing what residents do in case of an emergency. He cautioned residents to be prepared to care for themselves for the first 72 hours in the event of an emergency. He encouraged residents to sign up for the ReCollect reminder system and become familiar with Emergency BC. (5) Community Development (Councillor Anne Skipsey) Councillor Skipsey commented on: • Attending the following: o Kwalikum Secondary School Community Garden o Qualicum Beach Community Education and Wellness Society monthly meeting o Air show PAGE -71 Town of Qualicum Beach July 13, 2015 Regular Council Meeting Minutes - DRAFT Page 4 of 5 Councilor Skipsey MOVED and Councillor Avis SECONDED, THAT Qualicum Beach Farmers' Market be granted permission to host a food only market from 4pm to 6:30pm on Wednesday evenings for the months of July, August and September at the Veterans' Way location. CARRIED
STAFF REPORTS (1) Acting Chief Administrative Officer (John Marsh) (a) Policy 6000-2 Purchasing and Disposition of Assets Committee of the Whole Recommendation (July 9, 2015) THAT the Committee of the Whole recommends to Council that there be no change to Policy Number 6000-2 Purchasing & Disposition of Assets - General - Purchasing.
Councillor Avis MOVED and Councillor Horner SECONDED, THAT Council instructs staff to amend Town of Qualicum Beach Policy Number 6000-2 Purchasing & Disposition of Assets - General - Purchasing Policy as follows: By deleting the following: Professional services requiring an engineer for the design of projects in excess of $100,000 come under the classification of Proposal Call.
And inserting the following: Professional services requiring an engineer for the detailed design of capital projects expected to be in excess of $100,000 require Council approval. Staff are also required to inform Council of new capital projects that are being carried out that are under the $100,000 threshold. CARRIED
(2) Corporate Administration (Heather Svensen, Corporate Administrator) (a) Qualicum Beach Farmers' Market Wednesday night market Committee of the Whole Recommendation (July 9, 2015) THAT the Committee of the Whole recommends to Council THAT Council directs staff to hold a public forum on Monday, July 13, 2015 at 7:00 pm to provide the business community and farmers' market members an opportunity to discuss the topic of evening markets in Qualicum Beach.
(3) Fire Department (Darryl Kohse, Fire Chief) (a) Monthly Fire Department Report - For Information
(4) Planning (Luke Sales, Director of Planning) (a) Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw options for commercial and residential in the Downtown Core Councillor Avis MOVED and Councillor Horner SECONDED, THAT Council not approve residential use on the ground floor of buildings in the downtown without a zoning amendment. PA)G E CARRIED Town of Qualicum Beach July 13, 2015 Regular Council Meeting Minutes - DRAFT Page 5 of 5
(b) LiveWell Cohousing Developments Committee of the Whole Recommendation (July 9, 2015) Councillor Horner MOVED and Councillor Skipsey SECONDED, THAT Council instructs staff to notify the proponents of the LiveWell Cohousing Development that Council rejects the proposal.
Councillor Homer MOVED and Councillor Skipsey SECONDED, THAT Council amends the motion on the floor by adding the words "as presented" after proposal. CARRIED
MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED: THAT Council instructs staff to notify the proponents of the LiveWell Cohousing Development that Council rejects the proposal, as presented. CARRIED
COMMENTS FROM THE GALLERY • Carol Dowe, 512 Hawthorne Drive, thanked Chief Darryl Kohse for his presentation to the Qualicum Woods residents on fire safety in and around the Heritage Forest.
• Paul Anders, 610 Sumac Drive, expressed his disappointment with Council's rejection of the LiveWell Cohousing proposal.
• Wendy Maurer, 215 Elizabeth Avenue, spoke as a community member commending the developers of the proposed cohousing development for including the community through the process. Ms. Maurer also commented on the length of time spent by the developer on the proposal and Council's unwillingness to let it get to the public input stage.
• Joseph Leskosek, 484 Mill Road, questioned the comments made by Dave Wood regarding the Thursday night market in order to confirm its cancellation.
ADJOURNMENT Councillor Avis MOVED and Councillor Luchtmeijer SECONDED THAT Council adjourns the meeting.
MEETING ADJOURNED: 8:55 pm
Certified Correct:
Heather Svensen Teunis Westbroek Corporate Administrator Mayor PAGE Submission to the Qualicum Beach Town Council on Airport Noise Abatement Procedures September 14th, 2015
We are here this evening on behalf of residents of Qualicum Beach to ask Town Council to (1) reinstate Airport Noise Abatement Procedures in the Canada Flight Supplement for the Qualicum Beach Airport and (2) to consult with residents on airport operations and plans.
The Canada Flight Supplement (CFS) is a catalogue of every aerodrome in Canada and contains data on runways, facilities, communications, regulations and procedures for every airport. The current CFS does not have any Noise Abatement Procedures for Qualicum Beach Airport. The Airport currently has only Night Restrictions for the purpose of restricting landings and takeoffs between 10:00 pm and 6:00 am local time. This means that aircraft can takeoff or land as early as 6:00 am and make noise (ie run-ups) even earlier. "Night Restrictions" are a local regulation and are not enforceable by Canada Aviation Regulations (CARs). "Noise Abatement Procedures" are enforceable through Transport Canada's CARs 602.105. (Attachment A)
In the past, the Qualicum Beach Airport did have Noise Abatement Procedures that restricted landings, takeoffs and noise (ie run-ups) between the hours of 10:00 pm and 7:00 am local time, except Medevac and PPR flights (prior permission required). (Attachment A)
We request that a Noise Abatement Procedure, restricting hours of operation between 10:00 pm and 7:00 am, be reinstated in the CFS as soon as possible. The attached petition of Qualicum Beach residents shows the high level of concern that local residents have about this matter.
The Town of Qualicum Beach has a Noise Control Bylaw #552 which prohibits noise that disrupts community peace and quiet, including a prohibition of construction, maintenance and industrial work noise between 8:00 pm and 7:00 am. (Attachment B). It is reasonable to expect that airport noise be restricted to a 7:00 am start as well. The hundreds of residents living in the area of the airport and under flight paths deserve the same consideration.
The current early morning flights from Qualicum Beach are unique in central Vancouver Island. Other area communities and regional airlines do not have scheduled flights before 7:00 am. (Attachment C) Providing early morning flights for the occasional convenience of a few customers does not warrant the daily disruption of early morning peace and quiet of hundreds of our local residents. Airline passengers have numerous alternatives. And KD Air and Orca can alter their schedules to fit in with those of other regional airlines and communities, and adhere to a 7:00 am restriction. (see Attachment D)
The Qualicum Beach Airport is unusual in that it is located in such close proximity to many residential neighbourhoods. Because of this, it is necessary to include input from area residents on airport operations and noise. For example, in March of this year, Council asked staff to draw up a new Airport Plan (Attachment E). Local residents must be consulted in matters like this. (submission continued on page 2) PAGE 1 Transport Canada suggests airport management consult with community representatives on airport operations, particularly with regard to noise management. (Attachment F). Qualicum Beach needs an Airport Committee so that Council and Airport Management can hear from the nearby residents and not just the Aero Club and aviation and airport businesses.
Industrialization and expansion of airport operations is not in the best interests of Qualicum Beach. Increasing airport hours, operations and businesses may generate some revenue for the Town but it also increases expenses for maintenance, upgrades and services to runway, apron, taxiways, buildings, vehicle parking, lighting, approach and landing systems, security, insurance, administration etc. Airport expansion and industrialization would not benefit our residents' quality of life and it would most likely not benefit the Town economically either. It is in the best interest of the Town of Qualicum Beach and the entire community to have fair and reasonable regulations and guidelines that consider aviation businesses, recreational pilots and local residents.
Today's airport is nothing like the airport of 10 to 20 years ago. Today, the airport has longer hours of operation, expanded facilities, two commercial airlines, three helicopter companies and multiple aviation businesses. Where does it stop?
Council has the authority and, indeed, Council has the responsibility to include residents in plans and decisions on airport operations. We request that Council begin this process with a reinstatement of Airport Noise Abatement Procedures. (see example in Attachment G)
Thank you very much.
Summary:
• Implement a noise abatement restriction of 10:00 pm to 7:00 am local time.
• Employ restrictions and guidelines on low altitude flight and climb-out headings over built up areas.
• Monitor airport operations and noise and enforce regulations.
• Consult local residents on airport operations and facilities by including local residents in an airport committee, so that staff and council get advice and direction from all stakeholders.
PAGE 2 Attachment A
Correspondence from the Transport Canada Civil Aviation Centre explains some of the terminology used in the CFS (Canada Flight Supplement). • Currently, the CFS does not have any Noise Abatement Procedures for Qualicum Beach. • The CFS does list Night Restrictions for Qualicum Beach for the purpose of landings and takeoffs at the airport during the hours 06-14Z or lOpm-6am local time. • Noise Abatement Procedures are pursuant to 602.105 of CARs and are enforceable. • Night Restrictions are a local procedure and are not enforceable by CARs. • Definition of Noise Abatement includes noise from an aircraft whether the aircraft is on the ground or airborne. (pg 29)
Copies of CFS pages on the Qualicum Beach Airport show: • The Qualicum Beach Airport did have Noise Abatement Procedures that restricted landings, takeoffs and noise (ie run-ups) between 10 pm and 7 am local time. • The CFS procedures for Qualicum Beach have been changed to allow earlier aircraft movements and noise at the airport. • The earlier procedures did include take-off and climb-out heading restrictions so as to avoid noise sensitive areas. Current procedures do not.
Note: • Town Bylaw #457.08 of March 8, 2010 on Airport Establishment and Operations states: (1) aircraft landings or takeoffs are not permitted at the Airport between the hours of 2200 and 0600 hours and (2) aircraft engines shall not be run up or tested at the Airport between the hours of 2200 and 0600 hours. • This bylaw appears to differ from the CFS Night Restrictions re aircraft noise on the ground.