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THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF ALERT BAY 15 Maple Road- Bag Service 2800, Alert Bay, British Columbia V0N 1A0 TEL: (250)974-5213 FAX: (250) 974-5470 Email: [email protected] Web: www.alertbay.ca

REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL AGENDA MONDAY OCTOBER 24, 2016 AT 7:00 PM IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE MUNICIPAL HALL

1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA: 3. INTRODUCTION OF LATE ITEMS: 4. DELEGATIONS/PETITIONS/PRESENTATIONS: a) CHERYL AND ART FARQUHARSON – VARIANCE REQUEST 5. ADOPTION OF MINUTES: a) MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 12, 2016 b) MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 26, 2016 6. OLD BUSINESS AND BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES: 7. CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION: a) VISITOR CENTRE NETWORK STATISTICS SEPTEMBER 2016 b) AMBULANCE SERVICE IMPACT ON COMMUNITY 8. CORRESPONDENCE FOR ACTION: 9. NEW BUSINESS: a) REQUEST FOR DECISION – COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER PRINTING COSTS b) REQUEST FOR DECISION – FIRE HALL SOLAR INSTALLATION 10. STAFF REPORTS: a) ADMINISTRATION AND PUBLIC WORKS REPORT 11. BYLAWS/POLICIES: 12. COUNCIL REPORTS: 13. QUESTION PERIOD: 14. NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 14, 2016 15. ADJOURNMENT:

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‘ meeting Technical requirements: Please indicate the items you will require for your presentation. IE:Flip Chart (Please note: the Village does not own a projector but has a screen) To facilitate constructive and effective public engagement, the following information is provided: 1. A ten minute time limit is necessary regardless of how many people will speak. Try to leave time for questions. Name of person and/orgroup and subject will be published in agenda (available to public and on internet) Ifyour material is not published in the agenda, bring sufficient handouts for the Counciland Senior Staff (6 copies minimum). The Village willgo_t provide photocopying at the meeting. Direct your presentation to Mayor and Council. Participate with integrity. A collaborative and respectful approach is appreciated. Be concise. Don't expect an immediate answer- your issue may be referred to staff for more information or to another meeting for further consideration. Delegations regarding any aspect of an Official Community Plan or a Zoning application are prohibited between the conclusion of Public Hearing and Adoption of the Bylaw. Your presentation may not be in the date requested due to prior commitments or staff resources. Your delegation is not confirmed until you are contacted by the Village Staff to confirm your place on the agenda. Helpful Suggestions:

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Thank you for your consideration.

Your grateful new neighbours,

Cheryl and Art Farquharson #39-250 Russell Street, Victoria, B.C. Phone #250-384-6893

88 Orca Way, Alert Bay, B.C. Cell phone # 250-516-8665

THE THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF ALERT BAY 15 Maple Road- Bag Service 2800, Alert Bay, British Columbia V0N 1A0 TEL: (250)974-5213 FAX: (250) 974-5470 Email: [email protected] Web: www.alertbay.ca

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ALERT BAY COUNCIL HELD MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2016 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE VILLAGE OFFICE

Present: Mayor Berry Councillor Buchanan Councillor Gordon Councillor Granger Councillor White

Justin Beadle, Chief Administrative Officer

CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Berry called the meeting to order at 7:00PM.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA: 17340. Moved/Seconded THAT the agenda for Monday, September 12, 2016 be adopted. CARRIED

ADOPTION OF MINUTES: 17341. Moved/Seconded THAT the minutes of the regular Council meeting of Monday, August 15 be adopted. CARRIED

DELEGATIONS: NEAL LANGILLE WAS SCHEDULED BUT NOT PRESENT 17342. Moved/Seconded THAT the delegation item be discussed as new business. CARRIED

NEW BUSINESS: GAZEBO INSTALLATION AT ALERT BAY SMALL CRAFT HARBOUR 17343. Moved/Seconded THAT Council permit construction of the gazebo and rest area at the Alert Bay Small Craft Harbour. The volunteers are responsible for procuring all materials, labour, and equipment. The Corporation of the Village will contribute materials that are already on hand and provide equipment if necessary. Equipment is only available if not being used for a Public Works project and it must be transported by the volunteers. The owner of the harbour (Fisheries and Oceans Canada) must consent to the construction prior to commencement. Council instructs staff to contact Small Craft Harbours and facilitate the process. CARRIED

Council 12-Sep-2016 1 of 3 OLD BUSINESS: GLICE SKATING RINK General discussion: An on-island ice rink will allow local skaters and hockey players to practice at home instead of travelling to Port McNeill. It will also attract users from surrounding communities.

Council directs staff to investigate grants and other funding opportunities.

CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION: REQUEST TO REVIEW FISHERIES ACT PROCESSES FROM REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NANAIMO VISITOR CENTRE STATISTICS JUNE, JULY, AND AUGUST 2016 THANK YOU FROM ARTFEST 2016 17344. Moved/Seconded THAT the correspondence be filed for information. CARRIED

CORRESPONDENCE FOR ACTION: MAYOR BERRY AND COUNCILLOR WHITE 06-SEP-2016 MEETING WITH ISLAND HEALTH General discussion: Mayor Berry and Councillor White shared information about Island Health’s interest in attracting nurses to the region to prevent staff shortages and reductions in service.

17345. REQUEST FOR DECISION – REPLACEMENT OF COMMUNITY HALL ROOF Moved/Seconded THAT staff obtain quotes for metal roof installation in addition to asphalt shingle installation. CARRIED

17346. REQUEST FOR DECISION – REPLACEMENT OF UTILITY POLE AT 160 ALDER ROAD Moved/Seconded THAT staff determine how to measure the current state of the pole’s safety and if required, how to replace the pole. CARRIED

17347. REQUEST FOR DECISION – GRANTING TRANSFER STATION CREDIT TO DANIAL KENNEDY Moved/Seconded THAT the Corporation of the Village allow Mr. Kennedy to be invoiced for disposal at the transfer station. CARRIED

17348. REQUEST FOR DECISION – HIRING ENGINEER TO DESIGN AIRPORT LIGHTING SYSTEM Moved/Seconded THAT staff present pricing and options during 2017 budget discussions with Council. CARRIED

17349. REQUEST FOR DECISION – RENTAL OF SPACE AT HARBOUR BUILDING TO RMT Moved/Seconded THAT the upper floor be offered at a price of $500 per month, inclusive of Village utilities and hydro. Tenant improvements are permitted on the condition that the space is returned to its current state. CARRIED

Council 12-Sep-2016 2 of 3 17350. REQUEST FOR DECISION – ENFORCEMENT OF STORAGE PROHIBITION AT MUNICIPAL WHARF Moved/Seconded THAT staff identify and contact the individuals or entities with items on the wharf and instruct them to make the area clear. CARRIED

STAFF REPORTS: ADMINISTRATION AND PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE 17351. Moved/Seconded THAT the Administration and Public Works report be received and filed for information. CARRIED

COUNCIL REPORTS:

Mayor Berry – RDMW August meeting was cancelled. Alert Bay Marine Research Society laboratory is being repurposed for visiting researchers from Texas A&M University who will arrive in October. Councillor Buchanan – Trail cleanup was cancelled due to lack of volunteers. Councillor Gordon – Suggests removal of redundant water line at Alert Bay Small Craft Harbour. Councillor Granger – Nothing to report. Councillor White – Nothing to report.

ADJOURNMENT: 17352. Moved/Seconded THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:17PM

______Michael Berry Justin Beadle Mayor Chief Administrative Officer

Council 12-Sep-2016 3 of 3 THE THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF ALERT BAY 15 Maple Road- Bag Service 2800, Alert Bay, British Columbia V0N 1A0 TEL: (250)974-5213 FAX: (250) 974-5470 Email: [email protected] Web: www.alertbay.ca

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ALERT BAY COUNCIL HELD MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2016 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE VILLAGE OFFICE

Present: Mayor Berry Councillor Gordon Councillor Granger Councillor White

Justin Beadle, Chief Administrative Officer

CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Berry called the meeting to order at 7:00PM.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA: 17353. Moved/Seconded THAT the agenda for Monday, September 26, 2016 be adopted. CARRIED

DELEGATIONS: COLIN RITCHIE – TREE FALLING PERMIT 17354. Moved/Seconded THAT the Village will consider issuance of a tree cutting permit at the subject property subject to a drainage study that concludes no increased risk or hazard from removal of trees to be specified by the property owner. The property owner is responsible for all costs in obtaining the study. CARRIED

OLD BUSINESS: LIBRARY EXPANSION 17355. Moved/Seconded THAT expansion will be considered upon submission of an expansion plan from the Alert Bay Library Society. CARRIED

NEW BUSINESS: REQUEST FOR DECISION – 68 OAK ROAD REMEDIAL ACTION 17356. Moved/Seconded THAT staff issue an order under Division 12 of Part 3 of the Community Charter to the property owner that remedial measures must be complete by October 27, 2016.

Council 26-Sep-2016 1 of 2 CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION: VANCOUVER ISLAND ECONOMIC ALLIANCE – STATE OF THE ISLAND SUMMIT 17357. Moved/Seconded THAT the correspondence be filed for information. CARRIED

STAFF REPORTS: ADMINISTRATION AND PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE 17358. Moved/Seconded THAT the Administration and Public Works report be received and filed for information. CARRIED

COUNCIL REPORTS:

ADJOURNMENT: 17359. Moved/Seconded THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:17PM. Note: this is not a typographical error. The meeting was adjourned at exactly the same time as the meeting on September 12, 2016.

______Michael Berry Justin Beadle Mayor Chief Administrative Officer

Council 26-Sep-2016 2 of 2 Wsitar Centre Network Statistics Main Office x Program Satellite

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Monthly Total 2016 2015 2014 2013 Administration # of hours 147 196 147 155 # of phone calls 196 117 184 213 # of mail/fax/emailenquiries 451 409 585 542 # 1319 1,428 855 1,135 x830 1,886 1,171 1,594 # of buses O Visitor Origin 1318 1428 855 1135 Local Resident 97 121 123 172 BC 493 345 328 369 11 13 25 Other Canada 18 26 11 35 Washington 46 65 70 86 California 77 38 38 76 Other US/Mexico 353 184 136 174 Europe 216 559 129 191 Asia/Australia 7 77 12 Other Nights in Community 1219 1296 728 958 Sameday tO48 1,192 649 781 1 0 11 23 2 83 60 26 26 3 63 32 34 76 4-6 (1 week) 12 49 7-13 (2 weeks) 2 14+ 11 Information Requested 14373 3429 2423 2929 Accommodation 50 20 11 Adventure Recreation 76 58 56 94 1,222 1,298 729 894 rections 10,944 264 115 118 Events & Conferences 0 12 Food & Beverage 267 87 227 218 Transportation 115 70 173 111 Shopmng 110 65 112 171 Parks First Nations 1,222 1,300 730 951 Community Services 45 44 44 73 Investment/Moving 2 Site Facilities (eg Washrooms) 280 187 182 210 Other 40 41 23 69 Community Specific Info 963 557 497 501 jgtegories to be consistent all year) word of mouth 55 21 43 internet/website 0 revions visit 151 90 56 28 d?vi n 399 267 200 291 walking 357 191 220 139 mke 14 10 15 Boat 241 763 142 ulance Para

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To: BC Mayors and Councillors

Re What’s going on with Ambulance services, and how is it impacting your community?

Dear Mayors and Councillors:

There are a number ofimportant issues that the Ambulance Paramedics and Emergency Dispatchers ofBC are dealing with that directly impact public safety in your communities. Below are some ofthe key matters, including discussion items and solutions which we encourage you to consider and raise with government.

Lack of Ambulance Resources a nd Downloadim; to Municinalities

The Provincial Government and BC Ambulance continue to download their Provincial Health Care responsibility to lesser trained first responders service to BC municipalities. Municipalities appear to be accepting the additional costs and liabilities associated with this downloading.

This is not just a metropolitan issue, since when we're short ambulance resources in larger centres, BCAmbulance will draw upon Urban, rural and remote communities to cover that volume. This leaves smaller communities without any ambulances, which results in longer response times and potentially negative outcomes for patients.

In 2015 BC Ambulance commissioned a report by Operational Research in Health [ORH), based out ofthe UK. The report reviewed ambulance deployment and resources in Metropolitan BC.

This report states that in metropolitan areas alone, BC Ambulance needs to add 197 additional paramedics to meet the current call volume and demand. That equates to 24 additional ambulances, staffed 24hrs a day.

The ORH report has been public for seven months now, yet we have seen little action to remedy the issues identified. With the current opioid crisis, BC Ambulance has further stretched its inadequate resources to the point that the publics' safety is compromised. Both the Government, and BC Ambulance need to immediately address the staffing and resourcing issue.

Before you and your council consider taking on further downloading attempts by government, you should be demanding that the Government and BCAmbulance fulfill their obligation to provide an appropriate ambulance service, to the people within your communities.

BC Ambulance will attempt to tell you that they have an "action plan" going forward into 2020, which addresses Page 1 of3 ../2

the staffing needs. The problem is this action plan has not yet been supported, or funded by the Government and 2020 is too late when minutes mean the difference between life or death.

The solution to this ever increasing problem is not training or sending the fire departments, which you can read more about on our website at Quay bc.ca

What we suggest you demand from the government:

Immediately add the 197 paramedic resources [24 ambulances], which were identified in their 2015 Operational Research in Health report. Stop downloading Paramedic protocols, training and liabilities to your community. Add dedicated Paramedic Resources to the "hot spots" identified by the Center for Disease Control (CDC). These dedicated resources can be proactive and reactive to suit the needs ofyour community [for example: the opioid crisis]. These services include, but are not limited to; referral programs, dispensing naloxone, drug testing, resource person[s) on the street and various other heath outreach initiatives. Add Community Paramedics to metropolitan BC, to address the emergency room delays and rural healthcare gaps. Working in a partnership with doctors and nurses, Paramedics can provide valuable care to patients in their own homes. Take immediate action to address the ongoing staffing crisis in rural and remote BC.

Communig Paramedicigg Progygm

On April 27, 2016, we were happy to announce with BCEHS and the Ministry of Health ("MOH") the 73 rural and remote communities participating in the community paramedicine initiative - including the eight pilot communities, which began implementation in 2015. We have spent a lot oftime working with BCEHS and government on this initiative, which we believe has been good for patients, evolving and expanding our role as Paramedics including creating jobs throughout BC. We look forward to expanding into Metropolitan and Urban BC,in order to meet the diverse needs of patients and be part of the solution to the healthcare issues and gaps in the province.

The communities selected are listed as follow:

Tofino; Ucluelet; Cortes Island; Quadra Island; Sayward; Denman Island [incuding Hornby Island); Galiano Island; Maynelsland; Pender Island; Gabriola Island; Port Renfrew; Alert Bay; Port Alice; Port Hardy; Port McNeil; Sointula; Gold River; Zeballos; Tahsis;Granisle; Southside; Fort St. James; Fraser Lake; Hudson Hope; Chetwynd; Tumbler Ridge; MacKenzie: McBride; Valemount; Haida Gwaii; Wells; Houston; Stewart; Atlin; Dease Lake; Kitwanga; Hazelton; Edgewood; Nakusp; New Denver; Alexis Creek; Creston; Elkford; Sparwood; Field;Golden; Revelstoke; Logan Lake; Keremeos; Kaslo; Riondel; Gold Bridge; Lillooet; Seton Portage; Salmo; Winlaw; Blue River; Clearwater; Princeton; Sicamous; Clinton; Lytton; Fruitvale; Rossland; Lumby; Greenwood; Midway; Anahim Lake; Bella Coola; Bella Bella; Madiera Park; Bowen Island and Texada Island.

What we suggest you discuss with the government:

° Identify the health care needs and gaps in your community and ask the Government for your community be considered for community paramedicine programs.

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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

The current legislation to access support through WorkSafeBC requires a Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) diagnosis associated with one specific traumatic incident. However, this does not always re?ect the reality of paramedics’ mental health injuries.

What we suggest you discuss with government:

The Ambulance Paramedics of BC is advocating for two key changes to improve support to paramedics and dispatchers and were asking for your assistance, by asking government to change legislation to include;

A broader range of mental health injuries or illness for which paramedics and dispatchers will receive support; Presumptive eligibility from WorkSafeBC in recognition that paramedics and dispatchers suffer from mental health injuries in their regular course of work.

These small changes will allow paramedics and dispatchers to receive the care they truly need. With quicker access to care, paramedics and dispatchers would have a shorter recovery time from mental injuries and in turn be able to spend more time actively serving the public.

Further Information at UBCM

The Ambulance Paramedics have a table located in the lobby of UBCM 2016, come visit us and pick up a free Ambulance Paramedic USB vehicle charger, or drop your business card off to be included in our draw for an iPad mini.

We encourage you to come visit us if you have any questions about Ambulance Service in your community Alternatively, feel free to Contact myself at (604) 209-2946 or bronwyn.barter@ag bc.§a

See you at UBCM!

Sincerely,

Bronwyn Barter Provincial President Ambulance Paramedics and Emergency Dispatchers of BC CUPE Local 873

Cc: Members of the Legislative Assembly

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Page 3 of 3 REQUEST FOR DECISION

Subject: COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER PRINTING

Background: The Corp. of the Village of Alert Bay published the Alert Bay Echo newsletter from February 2014 to January 2016 at an annual cost of approximately $9,950 which was not included in annual budgets. Approximately $1,450 of this cost was associated with printing (Canon printer lease cost and cost per page of paper).

The Echo was published by a volunteer from February 2016 – August 2016 and printed/distributed by Village staff. The volunteer has declined to publish further issues.

A call for a new volunteer publisher was included in the June, July, and August 2016 issues. One individual responded and offered to publish the newsletter in exchange for remuneration. Since September 2016, Village administration has received just one enquiry about the Echo.

The Corp. of the Village does not hold any trademarks, copyrights, or otherwise related to the Alert Bay Echo. Anyone is free to begin publication of a community newsletter for Alert Bay.

Recommendation: THAT if Council decides to offer printing services at no cost for the purpose of a community newsletter, the service should be limited to providing the publisher with a maximum of 3 proofs and 200 issues per month with no additional services (story aggregation, layout assistance, editing, etc.). This amount should be reflected in annual budgets.

REQUEST FOR DECISION

Subject: FIRE HALL SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC INSTALLATION

Background: The Corp. of the Village of Alert Bay entered into a contract with HAKAI Energy Solutions in early October to install solar panels at the Federal building, net loft, and public works yard.

The Community Hall had originally been included in the project plan, but was excluded when we learned that the roof shingles are at the end of their service life and need to be replaced.

HAKAI Energy Solutions has prepared a proposal to install solar infrastructure on the Fire Hall instead of the Community Hall. The total price for the Fire Hall work is $61,561.86.

The UBCM grant for energy efficiency upgrades was $485,000. $34,272 was spend on the boardwalk lighting LED conversion. HAKAI’s work on the Federal building, net loft, and public works yard will cost $250,651. This leaves $200,107 remaining for use towards efficiency projects. If the Corp. of the Village decides to accept HAKAI’s proposal to install solar infrastructure on the Fire Hall, $138,546 in grant funding will remain.

Recommendation: THAT Council accept HAKAI Energy Solutions’ proposal to install solar photovoltaic infrastructure on the Fire Hall.

REPORT TO COUNCIL

Subject: Administration & Public Works Update (prepared 17-Oct-2016)

Drinking Water: VIHA has suspended water quality testing on the North Island until further notice.

Property Tax Sale: One property sold at tax sale: 327 Fir Street. The owners have one year to redeem.

Rural Dividend Fund: The Corp. of the Village of Alert Bay and ‘Namgis First Nation partnership application to the BC Rural Dividend Fund is approved. The partnership project will receive $239,580 in Provincial funding to use towards harbour redevelopment consultants, an economic development officer, and tourism consultants. ‘Namgis First Nation is contributing $119,790 cash to the project and the Corp. of the Village of Alert Bay is contributing $39,932 in-kind (administration, work space, etc.).

Sewer Project: Stewart McDannold Stuart has drafted all of the statutory rights of way documents with respect to the Village’s sewer upgrade project. CAO is working with the law firm to create a cover letter for affected property owners to provide them with information on the project and why it is essential that the Village be granted rights of way. Letters and rights of way documents are anticipated to be issued mid-November.

Small Craft Harbour: Alert Bay hosted the regional (North Island) meeting of the Harbour Authorities Association of BC (HAABC) on 6-Oct-2016. Harbour Masters from Sointula, Port McNeill, and Port Hardy were in attendance, in addition to two representatives from Small Craft Harbours Canada. The HAABC appears to be a solid network that can provide assistance to Alert Bay personnel with regard to Small Craft Harbour operations. We will reach out to members as/when necessary. The Port Hardy Harbour Master offered to have Village staff shadow her for a day – we will likely accept the offer in 2017.

The Village and Harbour office receive frequent complaints about harbour users parking on the wharf head for extended periods of time. This restricts access to the wharf head for other users and in some cases has led to people being blocked in. There is potential to interrupt the ability for emergency service providers to access the harbour. CAO recommends marking the wharf head as a 30-minute Loading Zone.

Solar PV Project: HAKAI Energy Solutions is scheduled to begin work on 24-Oct-2016. The first installation locations will be the net loft and the Federal building. Power to the Federal building will be interrupted on the weekend of Oct 29-30 to accommodate installation.

Speed Reader Board: The speed reader board (50% funded by ICBC) has arrived. CAO will meet with Sgt. Sinden this week to determine roll-out of its use. The board is capable of collecting and analyzing speeds during specific dates and times which may provide a secondary advantage to simply raising awareness.

Submitted by: Justin Beadle, Chief Administrative Officer