Present: Mayor Cook and Councillors Bonnell, Bourdon, Hughes, Rathor and Walters
Absent: Councillor S. Zacharias
Staff:
Darrell Garceau - City Manager
Rena Schill - Corp Services: Records Mgmt Coordinator
Margaret Stewart - Director of Finance
Tom Chung - IT Manager
Ken MacInnis - Communications Coordinator
Nigel Whitehead - Planning Tech
Brendan Foote - Bylaw Officer
Meeting called to order at 6pm
Agenda approved and Mins of July 8th WL Council meeting approved
Delegation:
Laura Klassen from the BC Self Advocacy Foundation appeared before Council to discuss Benefits of a Diverse Workplace for Local Employers and Communities
A Question/Answer period ensued
Mayor Cook, on behalf of Council, thanked Ms. Klassen for her time/information
Business:
1) Council received the accounts payable computer cheque listings for the periods ending July 3, 10 and 17, 2014
2) Council received the 2014 Second Quarter Economic Indicators Report for information.
3) Council received a report of Councillor I. Bonnell concerning the July 11th Cariboo RD Board meeting
4) After receiving a report of Councillor Bonnell, Council agreed to acknowledge the June 26, 2014 Supreme Court of Canada decision to uphold the 2007 ruling of the BC Supreme Court in declaring Aboriginal title to approximately 2,000 km2 in the heart of the Tsolhqot'in traditional territory in the Cariboo-Chilcotin region of BC and a letter of congratulations be sent to Chief R. William and the Tsilhqot'in people on their success; and that Council offer to co-host a community forum to gain understanding of the effects of the Court's ruling.
5) Council authorized registration, travel, accommodation and associated expenses for members of Council (Mayor/Councillors) and the CAO to attend the 2014 Union of BC Municipalities Annual Convention from September 22 to 26, 2014 in Whistler, BC at an approximate cost per person of $3,700, excluding applicable taxes
6) Council received a report from the City's Director of Finance concerning a financial snapshot of the City's revenues and expenditures for the six-month period ending June 30, 2014
7) After no public input - Council approved Development Variance Permit #11-2014 for Mark Russell - 1706 Hazel Street
8) Council approved the new Pound Services Contract with the BC SPCA for a five-year term, effective August 4, 2014 to August 3, 2019
9) Council received/endorsed the new transit fee structure, as contained in a report from the City's Manager of Transportation/Buildings dated July 3rd. View that report here
Approved by the following vote:
Affirmative - Mayor Cook and Councillors Bonnell, Bourdon, Hughes and Walters
Negative - Councillor SPS Rathor
10) Council awarded the Request for Quote for the purchase of a new Backhoe to Finning Canada for the bid price of $136,900, excluding applicable taxes
11) Council received an application to renew Airport Lease #CWL1900. This matter will be formally considered by Council at its' August 19th meeting
12) Council gave 1st/2nd Reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw #2217 (City of WL/Cariboo Fire Centre - 3020 Airport Rd). The public hearing for the bylaw was set for August 19th at 7pm in Council Chambers
13) Council directed City Staff to submit a letter of application to the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) for a $10,000 interest free loan for a feasibility and business planning process for the Cariboo Lodge site
14) Council authorized submission of an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the 2015 Canada Winter Games Torch Relay, based on the draft EOI and incorporating feedback from Council, and approve a base budget of up to $5,000 for the event itself; and that Council appoint a Councillor(s) to head a Community Organizing Committee which would plan the event and seek sponsorship, donations and in-kind services for the event.
Approved by the following vote:
Affirmative - Mayor Cook and Councillors Bonnell, Rathor & Walters
Negative - Councillor Hughes and Bourdon
15) Council gave 1st, 2nd and 3rd Reading to 'Good Neighbour' Bylaw #2194, 2014
16) Council received the report of the Director of Financial Services dated June 30, 2014 regarding the Auditors Management Letter recommendations
17) Council received the 'Council Information Package' as of July 22nd as follows:
• June 26, 2014 - City of Prince George re UBCM Resolution on Resources to Support Sexually Exploited Children & Youth;
• July 11, 2014 - CRD Board Highlights.
18) Council received a report from Mayor Cook outlining her activities for the period ending July 15, 2014. Read Mayor Cook's report here
Members' of Council gave oral reports on activities that they participated in
Meeting adjourned at 7:31pm and after a brief recess, Council convened a In-Camera meeting in accordance with Section 90(1)(e - property) of the Community Charter
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