Regular Council, June 22, 1998
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000711 Minutes of the Regular meeting of Council held Monday, June 22, 1998, at 4:00 p.m. in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium Council Present: Deputy Mayor G. Peary; Councillors E. Fast, S. Gibson, M. Gill, P. Ross, M. Warawa, and C. Wiebe Staff Present: Acting City Manager - E. Regts; City Clerk - T. Strong; Director of Development Services - R. Danziger; Director of Finance - D. Bottrill; Director Fire Rescue Service/Fire Chief - B. Hall; and Committee Clerk - T. Harder Staff Present for a Portion of the Meeting: Manager, Current Development- G. Boyle; Parks Superintendent - J. Laframboise; Manager, Transportation and Drainage - A. Kastelein; Manager, Recreation Services - B. Johnston; and Purchasing Manager - K. Fletcher Media Present: 85 Radio MAX (part), The News (part), Rogers Cable systems, and The Times (part) Public Present: 80+ .1 CALL TO ORDER Deputy Mayor Peary called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m . .2 MINUTES .1 Regular Council Meeting Minutes - June 15, 1998 Moved by Councillor Gibson, seconded by Councillor Wiebe, that the minutes ofthe Regular meeting of Council held June 15, 1998, be adopted. R406-98 CARRIED. .2 Public Hearing Minutes - June 15, 1998 Moved by Councillor Gibson, seconded by Councillor Wiebe, that the minutes ofa Public Hearing held June 15, 1998, be received. R407-98 CARRlED. 000712 Minutes of the Regular meeting of Council held Monday, June 22, 1998, at 4:00 p.m. in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium Page 2 3. BUSINESS OUT OF MINUTES .1 Maclure Road at TrafalgarlHorn Streets - Signalization Request (5460-05) Report No. ENG 98-51 dated June 18, 1998, from the Manager, Transportation and Drainage, addressed a request for signalizationofMaclure Road at the Trafalgar/HornStreets intersection. The request from area residents was received at the Regular Council meeting of June 15, and referred to the Traffic Safety Advisory Committee. The Committee had generally agreed that excessive speed on Maclure Road was the main problem with the intersection, and that sight lines were poor for both north and south bound traffic. Staff indicated that, based on 1996 data, the intersection was ranked sixth in the City's warrant system; however, the recent widening of Maclure Road and unreported accidents could advance the location in the ranking. The report stated that signalization of the intersection would allow full traffic movements and aid pedestrians crossing the road. However, Maclure Road is a major east-west connector, critical to the long term street network, and signalization could create traffic delays, as well as a potential hazard to downhill traffic, particularly during winter conditions. An alternative option of installing a wider median to aid pedestrians in crossing, was preferred by staff. This option would be at the expense of traffic turning left onto Trafalgar Street, and area residents would lose some traffic movements. Budget implications for a traffic signal would amount to approximately $70,000, while median restrictions would cost about $20,000. Funds are available for either project in the Capital Roads Program. Moved by Councillor Warawa, seconded by Councillor Ross, that Report No. ENG 98-51 dated June 18, 1998, from the Manager, Transportation and Drainage, be received; and that a full traffic signal be installed at the intersection of Maclure Road and TrafalgarlHorn Streets. R408-98 CARRIED. .2 Lilac Ridge Farm Co. Ltd., 940 Cole Road - Development Variance Permit No. 1146 (3020-20/D98-16) Report No. DEV 98-190 dated June 15, 1998, from the Assistant Planner, recommended issuance of Development Variance Permit No. 1146 for the Lilac Ridge Farm Co. Ltd. property at 940 Cole Road. If approved, Abbotsford Zoning By-law, 1996, would be varied to allow the constructionofa dairy barn 10.5 m from the Cole Road right-of-way, and 15 m from the northern interior lot line, rather than the required 30 m. 000713 Minutes of the Regular meeting of Council held Monday, June 22, 1998, at 4:00 p.m. in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium Page 3 The owner, Lilac Ridge Farm Co. Ltd., had agreed to the contents of the permit, and surrounding owners and occupiers had been notified that they may comment on the proposal. A letter from Buchanan Farms, 1024 Cole Road, was read, which commented on drainage problems on the Lilac Ridge Farm property. It was maintained that issuing the development variance permit, to reduce the northern interior lot line to 15 m, could further compound the existing poor drainage situation which creates saturation on several acres of the Buchanan Farm property. E. Griffeone, on behalf of the applicant, sought clarification of the current and proposed lot lines, and noted that the proposed barn would be located between an existing bunker silo and Cole Road. Staff noted that the drainage problems in the subject area, where water flows southwest over Lilac Ridge Farm, onto the Buchanan property, is currently under review by the Dyking and Drainage Committee. There were no further comments or questions. Moved by Councillor Warawa, seconded by Councillor Fast that, as recommended in Report No. DEV 98-190 dated June 15, 1998, from the Assistant Planner, Development Variance Permit No. 1146 be approved for issuance for the Lilac Ridge Farm Co. Ltd. property at 940 Cole Road. R409-98 CARRlED. .3 D. and A. Neufeld, 32215 King Road - Development Variance Permit No. 1147 (3020-20/D98-17) Report No. DEV 98-191 dated June 15, 1998, from the Assistant Planner, recommended issuance of Development Variance Permit No. 1147, for the D. and A. Neufeld property at 32215 King Road. If approved, Abbotsford Zoning By-law, 1996, would be varied to allow the construction of a poultry barn 27.4 m from the eastern interior lot line, rather than the required 30 m. The owners, D. and A. Neufeld, had agreed to the contents of the permit, and surrounding property owners and occupiers had been notified that they may comment on the proposal. There were no comments or questions. 000714 Minutes of the Regular meeting of Council held Monday, June 22, 1998, at 4:00 p.m. in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium Page 4 Moved by Councillor Gill, seconded by Councillor Wiebe that, as recommended in Report No. DEV 98-191 dated June 15, 1998, from the Assistant Planner, Development Variance Permit No. 1147 be approved for issuance for the D. and A. Neufeld property at 32215 King Road R410-98 CARRIED . .4 R. Lee Ltd. and Abbotsford Village Shopping Centre Ltd., 34403 South Fraser Way Amendment No.2 to Development Permit No. 1088 (3020-20/D98-23) Report No. DEV 98-195 dated June 16, 1998, from the Manager, Current Development, recommended issuance of Amendment No.2 to Development Permit No. 1088, for the R. Lee Ltd. and Abbotsford Village Shopping Centre Ltd. property at 34403 South Fraser Way. If approved, the permit would vary Sign By-law, 1995, to allow the construction of: 2 (1) a principle free-standing sign 8.8 m in height, with a total sign area of38.8 m ; and (2) a 2 secondary free-standing sign 6.3 m in height, with a total sign area of 12.8 m • The owners, R. Lee Ltd. and Abbotsford Village Shopping Centre Ltd., had agreed to the contents of the permit, and surrounding property owners were notified that they may comment. One member of Council disagreed with the necessity of the sign variance, given the highly visible location of the shopping centre. There were no further comments or questions. Moved by Councillor Wiebe, seconded by Councillor Fast that, as recommended in Report No. DEV 98-195 dated June 16, 1998, from the Manager, Current Development, Amendment No. 2 to Development Permit No. 1088 be approved for issuance for the R. Lee Ltd. and Abbotsford Village Shopping Centre Ltd. property at 34403 South Fraser Way. R411-98 CARRIED. Opposed: Councillor Gill 000715 Minutes of the Regular meeting of Council held Monday, June 22, 1998, at 4:00 p.m. in the Matsqui Centennial Auditorium Page 5 4. DELEGA TIONS .1 J. McKinstry, B.C. Ambulance Service J. McKinstry, Superintendent, briefly outlined his background with the B.C. Ambulance Service (B.C.A.S.), a provincial service providing regional, rather than municipal coverage, and highlighted its history in Abbotsford. With respect to hospital transfers, Mr. McKinstry stated that B.c.A.S. commits only 25% of its pre-hospital care resources for use on inter-hospital transfers. A transfer fleet of 15 ambulances, with a total of 18 shifts, commenced in February 1998. Based on a 1998 review of call volume statistics and costing, the Superintendent reported that the staff level was increased in Abbotsford. Future planning for B.C.A.S. will also include an ongoing review of staffing levels and the needs of the communities. Mr. McKinstry advised that an update on the impact of the latest increase of staff will be presented to Council in the near future. In response to Council questions and comments, Mr. McKinstry outlined the "First Responder Program", which utilizes the Fire Department to augment ambulance/paramedic service. All career firefighters are trained and qualified to provide the highest achievable level of emergency medical treatment. With respect to patient diversion policy, the B.C.A.S. may, with patient consent, divert non-critically ill individuals to other regional hospitals. Council commendedMr. McKinstry on the service provided by the B.C. Ambulance Service. Moved by Councillor Wiebe, seconded by Councillor Fast, that the delegation of J. McKinstry, Superintendent, B.C. Ambulance Services, discussing ambulance service in Abbotsford, and possible improvements to response time due to patient transfers, be received. R412-98 CARRIED. .2 P. Wenting - Charitable and Non-profit Organizations - Request for a Resolution of Support P.