Saturday, May 10, 2008

REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL -- MAY 12, 2008

REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL
OF THE DISTRICT OF COLDSTREAM

TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, MAY 12, 2008

IN THE MUNICIPAL HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
9901 KALAMALKA ROAD, COLDSTREAM, BC
AT 7:00 PM

A G E N D A

Highlights:

(1) Stakeholder Input Re: Future of Blue Bag Recycling
Program Processing Facility

· Report from the Director of Engineering Services, dated May 8, 2008

Recommendation

THAT the report from the Director of Engineering Services, dated May 8, 2008, regarding Stakeholder Input Re: Future of Blue Bag Recycling Program Processing Facility, be received;

AND THAT the District takes the position that it would favour either Option 1 or 2 as presented in the report from the Director of Engineering Services, dated May 8, 2008, based on the economic assessment in order to maintain the current benefits to the local economy and overall Regional District control over the recycling program. (I'll post the options when I find out what they are).
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g. Notice of Withdrawal – Greater Vernon Governance

· Letter from the Regional District of North Okanagan, Electoral Area B and C Directors, dated May 2, 2008. (See letter at bottom of this post).
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h. City of Vernon Withdrawal from the Greater Vernon Water Service

· Letter from the Ministry of Community Services and Minister Responsible for Seniors’ and Women’s Issues, dated May 5, 2008. (See letter on bottom of post).
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9. BYLAWS

a. District of Coldstream Annual Tax and Special Rates Bylaw No. 1525, 2008
· Proposed Bylaw No. 1525, 2008 (previously circulated)
· A bylaw to set the tax and special rates for the year 2008
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b. District of Coldstream Zoning Bylaw No. 1382, 2002, Amendment Bylaw No. 1524, 2008, Amendment No. 20

· Proposed Bylaw No. 1524, 2008

· A bylaw to amend Schedule A, Map Sheet 8202423 by changing the zoning of part of Lot 1, Plan KAP54491, Sec. 22, TWP 9, ODYD, and Part Lot 23, Plan 455 (shown on Plan B3644), lying east of RightofWay (shown on Plan A308), Sec. 22, TWP 9, ODYD (Except Plan 25629), from C1 General Commercial to C2 Highway and Tourist Commercial
Comment

As per Council’s request, staff has discussed the proposed bylaw amendment with the applicant. Mr. Dalgarno has committed to registering a Restrictive Covenant on title that will only permit the subject property to be used for the rental of cabins as proposed and that RV pad and tent site rentals will not be permitted on the areas proposed to be rezoned to C2. The Restrictive Covenant would need to be on title prior to Fourth and Final Reading. (This property is at the entrance to Coldstream on Kalamalka Lake Road).
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c. District of Coldstream Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1445, 2005, Amendment Bylaw No. 1529, 2008

· Report from the Director of Engineering Services, dated May 7, 2008

· Proposed Bylaw No. 1529, 2008

· A bylaw to change the designation of Lot 2, Sec. 25, TWP 9, ODYD, Plan KAP84722 from Residential to Multifamily Residential and to amend Schedule G by including Lot 2, Sec. 25, TWP 9, ODYD, Plan KAP84722 within the Multiple Family Development Permit Area
Recommendation

FIRST READING

THAT the report from the Director of Engineering Services, dated May 7, 2008, regarding Sugoi Property Management – Rezoning and OCP Amendment Application for 9728 Aberdeen Road, be received;

AND THAT the applicants for the rezoning of this property be advised that sewer servicing for any development will require the installation of a trunk sewer to direct sewage south on Aberdeen Road to Wisbey Drive, regardless of the outcome of the Rezoning and OCP Amendment process;

AND FURTHER THAT “District of Coldstream Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1445, 2005, Amendment Bylaw No. 1529, 2008”, be read a first time by title only.

(This property is on Aberdeen Road across from the Spicer Block of Sports Complex fame.)
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d. District of Coldstream Zoning Bylaw No. 1382, 2002, Amendment Bylaw No. 1528, 2008, Amendment No. 21

· Proposed Bylaw No. 1528, 2008

· A bylaw to change the zoning of Lot 2, Sec. 25, TWP 9, ODYD, Plan KAP84722 from Rural Two (RU.2) Zone to Residential Apartment and Multifamily (R.3) Zone
Comment

The applicant has verbally agreed to place a Restrictive Covenant on title prior to Fourth and Final Reading that would restrict the proposed land use to townhouses rather than other uses allowed in the R3 zone (i.e. 3 storey apartments). The applicants will be providing a letter in writing confirming their willingness to place a Restrictive Covenant on title. (Same property, zoning change).
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f. District of Coldstream Sewer Development Cost Charge Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 1526, 2008

· Proposed Bylaw No. 1526, 2008

· A bylaw authorizing the expenditure of monies from the Sewer Development Cost Charge Reserve Fund


These letters provide a small window of opportunity to see how our representatives spend their time, energies and the fees we are paying for our water. These resources could be much better spent if they were concentrated on providing better service and fewer "boil water advisories".

Does anybody have a guess what the future of Greater Vernon Services will be?
































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