MINUTES Regular Council Meeting
446 Main Street, PO Box 219 Sicamous, B.C. V0E 2V0 Ph: 250-836-2477 Fax:250-836-4314 www.sicamous.ca
Date and Time: 5:00 PM, Wednesday August 10, 2016 Place: Council Chambers, 446 Main Street, Sicamous, BC
Present: Chair, Mayor T. Rysz Councillor C. Anderson Councillor G. Bushell Councillor T. Kyllo Councillor M. Makayev Councillor J. Mallmes Councillor J. Simons
Staff: E.D. Parliament, Town Manager K. Bennett, Chief Financial Officer M. Marrs, Community Planner J. McCulloch, Operations Manager M. Malkowsky, Deputy Corporate Officer M. Smyrl, Planning Assistant
Gallery: 54 people, 1 media (6:00 pm public session)
Call to Order: The Regular Council meeting was called to order at 4:00 pm with Mayor Rysz presiding.
In-Camera:
16-330 It was moved and seconded: MOVE IN-CAMERA THAT pursuant to Sections 90(1)(g), (e) & (j) of the Community Charter, Council move In-Camera at 4:00 pm. Carried
16-334 It was moved and seconded: MOVE OUT OF IN- CAMERA THAT Council move out of In-Camera at 5:50 pm. Carried
5:50 PM The Chair called a recess. 6:03 PM The Chair reconvened the meeting.
Introduction of Late The Mayor requested the late addition of the Union of BC Municipalities Items: Convention at 11(l) be added to the agenda.
Approval of Agenda:
16-335 It was moved and seconded: APPROVAL OF AGENDA THAT the Regular Council Meeting Agenda for August 10, 2016, be approved as amended. Carried
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Adoption of Minutes:
16-336 It was moved and seconded: MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on July 13, 2016, MEETING HELD ON JULY be adopted as read on this day and that such Minutes as read, set out all 13, 2016 the business before Council that day and fully and properly records all of the resolutions and bylaws passed and adopted by Council at that meeting. Carried
Public and Statutory Hearings:
16-337 It was moved and seconded: OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT THAT District of Sicamous Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 750, 2009 APPLICATION 15-244- Amending Bylaw No. 915, 2016 (05 Highway 97A) be amended by OCP & REZONING replacing section 1 with "To amend Schedule “B” of Official Community APPLICATION 15-244-RZ Plan No. 750, 2009, as amended, re-designating Legal Subdivision 13 of (05 HIGHWAY 97A) Section 19, Township 21, Range 7, W6M, KDYD, Except Plan 190832F, 12788, 14907, 19077, 30883, 33525 and H741 from Rural to Rural and Highway Tourist Commercial". Carried
The Mayor explained the Public Hearing was convened pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Act and outlined the rules and procedures for the Public Hearing pursuant to District Policy. The Mayor asked the Community Planner to provide an overview of the proposal.
The Community Planner explained that the applicant is currently operating a boat and vehicle storage facility at 5 Highway 97A contrary to the allowable uses in the R4 – Mobile Home Park Residential. In light of bylaw complaints the owner was given the options of sanctioning the development through Council approval or ceasing operations. The Owner wishes to rectify the contravening commercial use through the rezoning process.
The following letters of concern were received: Charlotte Sutherland, 73 Moncalm Crescent Darlene Hilland, 114 Montcalm Crescent Dave & Suzanne Paley, 807 Graham Road Edward McKenna, 801 Graham Road Mark & Shelley Blight, 803 Graham Road
Mayor Rysz asked a first time if there were any members of the public who wished to address Council regarding this application.
Edward McKenna, 801 Graham Road against the application expressed concern regarding unsightliness of the property Charlotte Sutherland, 73 Moncalm Crescent expressed concerns regarding traffic
After calling for a second and third time for submissions from the gallery and receiving none, Mayor Rysz closed the Public Hearing at 6:15 pm.
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Council discussed access, landscaping and fencing. Council decided to defer consideration of third reading of Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 915, 2016 (05 Highway 97A) and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 916, 2016 (05 Highway 97A) and directed Staff to provide landscape drawings at the October 12, 2016 Regular Council meeting.
6:25 PM Councillor Kyllo declared a conflict of interest and left the meeting.
16-338 The Mayor explained the Public Hearing was convened pursuant to the 16-339 provisions of the Local Government Act and outlined the rules and procedures 16-340 for the Public Hearing pursuant to District Policy. The Mayor asked the Town REZONING APPLICATION 16-140-Z Manager to provide an overview of the proposal. (711 PARKSVILLE STREET) The Town Manager provided an overview of the text amendment which proposes to amend the definition of R1A affordable single family residential dwelling to allow homes that are manufactured and assembled in a factory and certified to Canadian Standards Association Z240 Standard on the property located at 711 Parksville Street. The Community Planner provided clarification regarding the Canadian Standards Association and Building Code in relation to different types of manufactured homes.
The following correspondence was received: Letters of Opposition Karen Williams & Ted Holmes, 730 Parksville Street Ernst & Heddie Trommeshauser, 722 Parksville Street Fred & Brenda Banham, 1102 Sherlock Road Joy Neish, 1122 Sherlock Road Petition of Opposition petition submitted containing 65 signatures Letters of Support letters of support submitted by applicant containing 41 signatures
Mayor Rysz invited the applicant to come forward.
Darrell Trouton, Applicant provided information on the property, including its history and layout outlined the standards and building guidelines required of the proposed manufactured homes discussed affordable housing, potential job creation and minimal development disruption associated with the proposal Dave Strle, Century 21, Applicant`s Representative discussed the potential cost savings associated with the proposed manufactured homes Tyler Piccini, CIBC, Applicant`s Representative discussed residential lending rates available for the proposed manufactured homes Tim Dunne, Omega Engineering, Applicant`s Representative discussed the structural aspects of the proposed manufactured homes
Mayor Rysz asked a first time if there were any members of the public who wished to address Council regarding this application.
Terry South, 746 Parksville Street against the proposal expressed concern regarding the proposal's effects on surrounding property values August 10, 2016 Page 4 of 8 Regular Council Meeting Minutes
questioned demand for affordable housing Joy Neish, 1122 Sherlock Road against the proposal expressed concern regarding its effects on surrounding property values questioned demand for affordable housing Darlene Green, 705 Larch Avenue expressed concern regarding the use of pillars as foundations, affordability of the lots, cost of customizing the proposed structures, effects on surrounding property values and the content of the MLS listing Darrell Trouton, Applicant pointed out that the proposed homes are considered permanent structures Gary Lacquement, 706 Chapman Crescent against the proposal concerned that the proposal will create a mobile home park questioned demand Emily Bissell, 714 Parksville Street expressed concern regarding the content of the MLS listing questioned demand for affordable housing Tim Dunne, Omega Engineering, Applicant`s Representative discussed the foundations of the proposed structures Darlene Green, 705 Larch Avenue discussed existing affordable housing options expressed concern regarding the safety of the proposed foundations Deb Heap, 201 Moncalm Crescent & 2006 Kerr Road discussed the need for balance regarding the types of homes within the community Karen Williams, 730 Parksville Street requested clarification regarding the difference between modular homes and Z240 units Community Planner outlined the differences between the types of structures and Building Code requirements Joy Neish, 1122 Sherlock Road inquired regarding heating costs for the proposed structures Darrell Trouton, Applicant discussed energy efficiency of the proposed structures
Council asked questions regarding mortgages, age of proposed structures, requirement to inform the ALC, affordable housing, rentals, effects on existing homes, garages and unit sales.
Karen Williams, 730 Parksville Street concerned regarding age of structures proposed for the site Community Planner discussed the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Darrell Trouton, Applicant explained that the intent is to allow new structures only suggested that the bylaw include wording to ensure that only new buildings be permitted
Sherry Sutherland, 1202 Sherlock Road supports the proposal August 10, 2016 Page 5 of 8 Regular Council Meeting Minutes
discussed the difference between affordable housing and low cost housing
After calling for a second and third time for submissions from the gallery and receiving none, Mayor Rysz closed the Public Hearing at 8:21 pm.
It was moved and seconded: THAT District of Sicamous Zoning Bylaw No. 101, 1993 Amending Bylaw No. 913, 2016 (Text Amendment of Section 604 - R1.A – Urban Single Family Residential – Permitted Uses) be amended to include the word "New" preceding "Urban Single Family Residential". Carried Opposed - Councillors Simons/Anderson It was moved and seconded: THAT District of Sicamous Zoning Bylaw No. 101, 1993 Amending Bylaw No. 913, 2016 (Text Amendment of Section 604 - R1.A – Urban Single Family Residential – Permitted Uses) be further amended by replacing "conventional perimeter foundation" with "permanent engineered pier footings". Carried Opposed - Councillor Anderson It was moved and seconded: THAT District of Sicamous Zoning Bylaw No. 101, 1993 Amending Bylaw No. 913, 2016 (Text Amendment of Section 604 - R1.A – Urban Single Family Residential – Permitted Uses) be given third reading as amended and be forwarded to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure for approval. Carried Opposed - Councillors Simons/Anderson
8:30 PM Councillor Kyllo returned to the meeting.
Public None. Consultation:
Delegations:
SICAMOUS FIRE Brett Ogino, Fire Chief, delivered a presentation on the Fire Department DEPARTMENT outlining membership, assets, community risks, benefits and concerns. COMMUNITY VALUE - BRETT OGINO, FIRE CHIEF Discussion ensued, including full time fire chief position, recruitment and retention.
8:37 PM The Town Manager left the meeting. 8:38 PM The Town Manager returned to the meeting.
Bylaws:
16-341 It was moved and seconded: DISTRICT OF SICAMOUS REVITALIZATION TAX THAT District of Sicamous Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw No 917, EXEMPTION BYLAW NO 2016 be given first, second and third readings. 917, 2016 Carried
16-342 It was moved and seconded: DISTRICT OF SICAMOUS August 10, 2016 Page 6 of 8 Regular Council Meeting Minutes
OFFICIAL COMMUNITY THAT District of Sicamous Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 918, PLAN BYLAW NO. 918, 2016 be given first reading. 2016 Carried
Reports of None. Committees and COTW:
New Business:
MONTHLY BUILDING Council received the July 2016 Building Permit Report. PERMIT REPORT - JULY 2016
16-343 Discussion ensued, including whether there is need for boat storage. Council TEMPORARY USE entered into discussion with the applicant regarding future plans for the PERMIT APPLICATION (809 RIVERSIDE property. AVENUE) It was moved and seconded: THAT Council support a Temporary Use Permit application for Lot 25, DL 452, KDYD, Plan 3547 (809 Riverside Avenue) that would permit the commercial storage of boats and long term storage for a period of up to 3 years on the subject property subject to the registration of a Section 219 Covenant and Statutory Right of Way that the temporary use will cease at the expiry of the permit. Carried
16-344 It was moved and seconded: CONTINUE PAST 9:00 PM THAT the August 10, 2016 Regular Council meeting continue past 9:00 pm. Carried
16-345 It was moved and seconded: OLD SPALLUMCHEEN ROAD - SEPTIC & THAT Council supports the completion of sewer tie-ins at Old DRAINAGE ISSUES Spallumcheen Road for a total project cost not to exceed $30,000; further, that the Financial Plan be amended to fund this by way of sewer reserves. Carried
16-346 It was moved and seconded: PATHWAY ON KAPPEL STREET EAST THAT Council support a deviation on the existing road standard applicable to Kappel Street to accommodate a marked 1m asphalt pedestrian shoulder, from Alder Avenue to Dogwood Avenue. Carried
16-347 The Operations Manager provided an overview of the Staff reports regarding ARCHIBALD ROAD Crown Land Tenure applications. Discussion included tenure application costs, PUBLIC ACCESS TENURE OVER CROWN terms and purpose. LAND It was moved and seconded: THAT Council agrees to acquire the License for public access purposes, for a 30 year term from the Province over the land known as: All that unsurveyed Crown foreshore on the eastern bank of the junction between Mara Lake and Sicamous Narrows and fronting the western terminus of Archibald Road, containing 0.112 hectares, more or less. Carried
16-348 It was moved and seconded: CARTIER ROAD PUBLIC THAT Council agrees to acquire the License for public water access August 10, 2016 Page 7 of 8 Regular Council Meeting Minutes
ACCESS TENURE OVER purposes, for a 30 year term from the Province over the land known as: CROWN LAND All that unsurveyed Crown foreshore being part of the bed of Mara Lake and fronting the western terminus of Cartier Road, containing 0.186 hectares, more or less. Carried
9:07 PM The Chief Financial Officer left the meeting.
16-349 It was moved and seconded: KAPPEL STREET BOAT LAUNCH TENURE OVER THAT Council agrees to acquire the License for community boat launch CROWN LAND purposes, for a 30 year term from the Province over the land known as: All that unsurveyed Crown foreshore on the eastern bank of Sicamous Narrows and fronting the western terminus of Kappel Street, containing 0.051 hectares, more or less. Carried
16-350 It was moved and seconded: MARTIN STREET BOAT LAUNCH TENURE OVER THAT Council agrees to acquire the License for community boat launch CROWN LAND purposes, for a 30 year term from the Province over the land known as: All that unsurveyed Crown foreshore being part of the eastern bank of the Sicamous Narrows and fronting the western terminus of Martin Street, containing 0.156 hectares, more or less. Carried
16-351 It was moved and seconded: POAGE AVENUE STORMWATER OUTFALL THAT Council agrees to acquire the License for maintenance access TENURE OVER CROWN purposes, for a 30 year term from the Province over the land known as: LAND All that unsurveyed Crown foreshore on the northeastern bank of Mara Lake and fronting the western terminus of Poage Avenue Street, containing 0.008 hectares, more or less. Carried
9:09 PM The Chief Financial Officer returned to the meeting.
16-352 It was moved and seconded: WEDDUP STREET BOAT LAUNCH TENURE OVER THAT Council agrees to acquire the License for community boat launch CROWN LAND purposes, for a 30 year term from the Province over the land known as: All that unsurveyed Crown foreshore on the eastern bank of Sicamous Narrows and fronting the western terminus of Weddup Street, containing 0.103 hectares, more or less. Carried
16-353 It was moved and seconded: MERVYN ROAD BOAT LAUNCH TENURE OVER THAT Council agrees to acquire the License for community boat launch CROWN LAND purposes, for a 30 year term from the Province over the land known as: All that unsurveyed Crown foreshore on the eastern bank of Mara Lake and fronting the Northern terminus of Mervyn Road, containing 0.047 hectares, more or less. Carried
UNION OF BC Councillor Makayev explained that Splatsin offered to attend upcoming UBCM MUNICIPALITIES (UBCM) Minister meetings and/or provide letters of support regarding topics to be CONVENTION discussed.
Correspondence: August 10, 2016 Page 8 of 8 Regular Council Meeting Minutes
DISTRICT OF 100 MILE Council received the correspondence dated August 3, 2016 from the District of HOUSE REGARDING 100 Mile House regarding the KIJHL Travel Reserve Proposal. KIJHL TRAVEL RESERVE PROPOSAL
ESTER DEGRAW Mayor Rysz outlined the discussions regarding Kappel Street that occurred REGARDING KAPPEL during the August 10, 2016 Committee of the Whole meeting. STREET
METRO VANCOUVER Council received the correspondence dated July 18, 2016 from Metro REGARDING MATTRESS Vancouver regarding Mattress and Bulky Furniture Extended Producer AND BULKY FURNITURE EXTENDED PRODUCER Responsibility. RESPONSIBILITY
CITY OF PRINCE Council expressed support of the City of Prince George's proposed Union of GEORGE REGARDING British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) resolution regarding Gaming Funds PROPOSED UNION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA available to non-profit community organizations. MUNICIPALITIES (UBCM) RESOLUTIONS
Resolutions: None.
Councillors Councillors provided reports on various District activities they were involved Reports: with.
Mayor’s Report: The Mayor provided a report on various District business.
Question Period: An opportunity was provided for the gallery to ask questions regarding matters discussed during the current meeting.
Adjournment:
16-354 It was moved and seconded: ADJOURN THAT the Regular Council meeting for August 10, 2016, be adjourned at 9:46 pm. Carried
Certified Correct:
Chair, Mayor T. Rysz
Corporate Officer