THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF VERNON

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL

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CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
3400 30 Street
Vernon B.C.
Mayor and Council Members Present:
  • Mayor V. Cumming
  • S. Anderson
  • K. Fehr
  • K. Gares
  • A. Mund
  • T. Durning
  • B. Quiring
Staff Present:
  • W. Pearce, Chief Administrative Officer
  • K. Poole, Director, Community Safety, Lands and Administration
  • K. Austin, Corporate Officer, Mgr. Legislative Services
  • J. Nicol, Deputy Corporate Officer
  • C. Poirier, Manager, Communication and Grants
  • K. Flick, Director, Community Infrastructure and Development Services
  • D. Law, Director, Financial Services
  • J. Rice, Director, Operation Services
  • B. Bandy, Manager, Real Estate
  • C. Broderick, Manager, Current Planning
  • R. Nuriel, Economic Development Planner
  • E. Croy, Manager, Transportation
  • L. Cordell, Manager, Long Range Planning & Sustainability
  • D. Lees, Manager, Protective Services
Also Present:

  • Media and Members of the Public

1.
CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER
 

Mayor Cumming called the meeting to order at 8:40 am.

Mayor V. Cumming joined the meeting at 1:29 PM.
A. Mund joined the meeting at 1:29 PM.
T. Durning joined the meeting at 1:29 PM.
W. Pearce, Chief Administrative Officer joined the meeting at 1:29 PM.
K. Poole, Director, Community Safety, Lands and Administration joined the meeting at 1:29 PM.
K. Austin, Corporate Officer, Mgr. Legislative Services joined the meeting at 1:29 PM.
C. Poirier, Manager, Communication and Grants joined the meeting at 1:29 PM.
K. Flick, Director, Community Infrastructure and Development Services joined the meeting at 1:29 PM.
B. Bandy, Manager, Real Estate joined the meeting at 1:29 PM.
C. Broderick, Manager, Current Planning joined the meeting at 1:29 PM.
R. Nuriel, Economic Development Planner joined the meeting at 1:29 PM.
E. Croy, Manager, Transportation joined the meeting at 1:29 PM.
L. Cordell, Manager, Long Range Planning & Sustainability joined the meeting at 1:29 PM.
D. Lees, Manager, Protective Services joined the meeting at 1:29 PM.

1.a
Land Acknowledgement
 

As Mayor of the City of Vernon, and in the spirit of this gathering, I recognize the City of Vernon is located in the traditional territory of the Syilx People of the Okanagan Nation.

1.b
Move to Committee of the Whole
 

THAT Council move to the Committee of the Whole meeting.

  • Moved by:Councillor Gares
    Seconded by:Councillor Mund
    CARRIED

2.
RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING AND RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING
 

Mayor Cumming reconvened the Regular Open Meeting at 9:22 am and requested a motion to move to In Camera.

2.a
Resolution to Close Meeting
 

  • Moved by:Councillor Anderson
    Seconded by:Councillor Mund

    THAT the meeting be closed to the public in accordance with Section 90 of the Community Charter as follows:

    (1)(a) personal information about an identifiable individual who holds or is being considered for a position as an officer, employee or agent of the municipality or another position appointed by the municipality;

    (c)  labour relations or other employee relations;

    (e) the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the Council considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality;

    (k) negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a municipal service that are at their preliminary stages and that, in the view of the Council, could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality if they were held in public;

    (2)(b) the consideration of information received and held in confidence relating to negotiations between the municipality and a provincial government or the federal government or both, or between a provincial government or the federal government or both and a third party.

    CARRIED

3.
RECONVENE TO OPEN COUNCIL AT 1:30 PM
 

Mayor Cumming called the Regular Open meeting back to order at 1:30 pm.

3.a
Land Acknowledgement
 

As Mayor of the City of Vernon, and in the spirit of this gathering, I recognize the City of Vernon is located in the traditional territory of the Syilx People of the Okanagan Nation.

3.b
Agenda
 

  • Moved by:Councillor Gares
    Seconded by:Councillor Durning

    THAT the Agenda for the March 28, 2022, Regular Open Meeting of Council be adopted as circulated.

    CARRIED

3.c
Adoption of Minutes and Receipt of Committee of the Whole
 

  • Moved by:Councillor Mund
    Seconded by:Councillor Durning

    THAT the minutes of the Regular meeting of Council held March 14, 2022, be adopted;

    AND FURTHER, that the minute of the Public Hearing held March 14, 2022, be adopted;

    AND FURTHER, that the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of Council held March 14, 2022, be received.

    CARRIED

4.
BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
 

5.
GENERAL MATTERS
 

5.a
Development Variance Permit (DVP00531) - 117 Kal Lake Road
 

  • Moved by:Councillor Gares
    Seconded by:Councillor Mund

    THAT Council support Development Variance Permit application 00531 (DVP00531) to vary Zoning Bylaw 5000 on LT 1, SEC 27, TWP 9, ODYD, PL 17042 Except PL KAP78227 (117 Kalamalka Lake Road) as follows

    1. Section 4.16.1 to allow the construction of buildings, structures and swimming pools on slopes greater than 30%;
    2. Section 6.5.11 to increase the maximum height of a retaining wall from 1.2m to 4.0m;

    AND FURTHER, that Council’s support of DVP00531 is subject to the following:

    1. That the site plan and building elevations (Attachment 1), as well as cross-sections (Attachment 5), intended to illustrate the siting of structures, drive access and retaining wall height in the report titled “Development Variance Permit Application for 117 Kalamalka Lake Road” dated March 18, 2022 and respectfully submitted by the Current Planner, be attached to and form part of DVP00531 as Schedule ‘A’;
    2. That a restrictive covenant be registered on title to ensure that the recommendations of the geo-technical reports, as submitted by Interior Testing Services Ltd, dated December 10, 2020, and February 4, 2022, are implemented at the building permit stage and that the areas that are not to be developed remain undeveloped; and
    3. That a statutory right of way over the undeveloped area be registered on the property to establish public access for a future trail connection in accordance with the Pedestrian and Bike Master Plan.

5.a.1
Public Input - DVP00531
 

The Corporate Officer advised that no written submissions had been received.

 

Mayor Cumming called a first time for representation from the public in attendance who believed their interest in property was affected by Development Variance Permit 00531.

Jamie Bisset

  • not opposed, just concerned regarding rock fall from development
  • do not want mountain in their back yard, ended up with massive boulders from a previous development above
  • four foot retaining wall is inadequate, wants to ensure stability of mountainside
  • does not want their property destroyed as a result.

It was clarified that the retaining hall is proposed to be 4 meters in height. 

Council - will the retaining wall be adequate? Staff advised that the retaining wall height was determined by a geotechnical engineer.

Council - will there be a blasting permit?  Staff advised this is unknown at this time.

Council - who is responsible for damage caused by blasting?  Staff confirmed that the firm taking out the blasting permit would be responsible for any damages resulting from blasting.

Mayor Cumming called a second time for representation from the public, and there being none, Mayor Cumming called a third and final time for representation from the public and there being none, Mayor Cumming closed the Public Input for DVP00531.

THE QUESTION WAS CALLED ON THE MAIN MOTION AND DECLARED CARRIED

5.a.2
Permit Issuance - DVP00531
 

  • Moved by:Councillor Gares
    Seconded by:Councillor Fehr

    THAT the Corporate Officer be authorized to issue Development Variance Permit DVP00531 for LT 1, SEC 27, TWP 9, ODYD, PL 17042 Except PL KAP78227 (117 Kalamalka Lake Road) to vary Zoning Bylaw 5000 to allow the construction on slopes greater than 30% and to increase the maximum height of a retaining wall, once all conditions of Council are satisfied.

    CARRIED

5.b
Public Input - Amendment to Council Procedure Bylaw 4840
 

Mayor Cumming called a first time for representation from the public regarding the proposed "Council Procedure (Electronic Meetings and Participation) Amendment Bylaw Number 5815, 2021".  There being none, Mayor Cumming called a second time, there being none, Mayor Cumming called a third and final time for representation from the public and there being none, closed the Public Input for  "Council Procedure (Electronic Meetings and Participation) Amendment Bylaw Number 5815, 2021".

6.
COUNCIL INQUIRIES
 

Camping in Parks

Council inquired regarding camping in parks.  Can the current guidelines and Supreme Court ruling regarding temporary shelter in public parks be used for  those living in their vehicles?   A. Admin. advised that the Supreme Court decision does not extend to individuals living in vehicles.

Median - Phoenix Drive and Star Road

Council inquired regarding the installation of the missing lamp post on the median between Phoenix Drive and Starr Road.  An Admin. update will be provided.

Temporary Parking Signs - The Rise

Council inquired regarding temporary no parking signs located on Cordon Place.  There aren't any temporary no parking signs on any other street in The Rise development.  Are there plans to post these signs permanently?  An Admin. update will be provided.

Boat Ramp - Okanagan Landing Road

Council inquired regarding the boat ramp on Okanagan Landing Road that has been closed for safety reasons.  What is the expected timing for re-opening the ramp?   A. Admin. advised that the are waiting on environmental approval from the Province. It is unlikely that this ramp will be ready for use this summer.  

Commercial Recycling Program

Council questioned whether businesses in the downtown core are automatically registered for the commercial recycling program?  A. Admin. advised that businesses are not automatically enrolled in the commercial recycling program.  There has been a hybrid program running, shared collection between the City of Vernon and the Canadian Mental Health Association.  Now that the Canadian Mental Health Association is no longer providing commercial recycling pick-up, the City needs to provide communication on the new process.

  • Moved by:Councillor Quiring
    Seconded by:Councillor Durning

    THAT Council request the Mayor contact the Province of BC to determine reasons for the delay in construction approval for the boat ramp on Okanagan Avenue.

    CARRIED
  • Moved by:Mayor Cumming
    Seconded by:Councillor Mund

    THAT Council request that the time period for flying the Ukrainian flag at City Hall be extended by three weeks.

    CARRIED

7.
ADMINISTRATION UPDATES 
 

Priority Intersections Project

Council inquired regarding the priority intersections project list included in the Administration Updates.  Is there a priority level for each of the five intersections listed?     A. Admin. advised that these projects are listed in priority levels.  The space for the proposed roundabout on Anderson Way/27th Street is dependent on the engineering analysis.

  • Moved by:Councillor Gares
    Seconded by:Councillor Mund

    THAT Council receive the Administration Updates dated March 28, 2022, for information.

    CARRIED

8.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
 

8.a
Retail Cannabis Delegation and Lapse Amendments (4330-01)
 

  • Moved by:Councillor Gares
    Seconded by:Councillor Mund

    THAT Council support the proposed amendment to Delegation of Authority Bylaw 5727 to delegate the authority to make recommendations and comments on provincial applications for a retail cannabis store licence in response to referrals provided by the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch as contained in Attachment 1 of the memorandum titled “Retail Cannabis Delegation and Lapse Amendments” dated March 18, 2022, and respectfully submitted by the Current Planner;

    AND FURTHER that Council support the proposed amendment to Business Licence Bylaw 5480 to incorporate an application lapse provision for Retail Cannabis Stores that become inactive for a period greater than 24 months as contained in Attachment 2 of the memorandum titled “Retail Cannabis Delegation and Lapse Amendments” dated March 18, 2022, and respectfully submitted by the Current Planner.

    CARRIED

9.
MATTERS REFERRED
 

9.a
Declassified Motions from the In Camera meeting held March 28, 2022:
 

Lakeview Wading Pool Revitalization Project - Additional Funding (9000-02-03)

‘THAT Council, realizing the escalating cost of construction, authorize Administration to allocate an additional $800,000 to the lakeview Wading pool Revitalization Project in order to replace the pool and mechanical, storage, change room building and install a new spray park at their original conceptualized size, as per the memorandum dated March 18, 2022 titled “Lakeview Wading Pool Revitalization Project – Additional Funding”, respectfully submitted by the Manager, Aquatics;

AND FURTHER, that Council authorize Administration to allocate the $800,000 additional funds equally with $400,000 coming from the Recreations Services Operational Reserve and $400,000 funded by the Infrastructure Reserve;

AND FURTHER, that Council declassify this resolution only.'

Citizen Remuneration Review Committee (0570-06)

'THAT Council appoint the following individuals to the 202 Citizen Remuneration Review Committee:  Wee Yee, Glenn Benischeck and Rob Sawatzky (former Mayor of Vernon) per the Council Remuneration Policy;

AND FURTHER, that Council declassify and remove the recommendation from In Camera.'

Renewal of City of Vernon Contract Social Planning Council for the North Okanagan (6460-10)

‘THAT, Council endorse the request of the Social Planning Council – Board of Directors, to renew and extend the contract for services (Attachment 2) between the City of Vernon and the Social Planning Council, as presented in the memorandum titled Renewal of City of Vernon Contract – Social Planning Council for the North Okanagan; 

AND FURTHER, THAT Council authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the subject contract (Attachment 2) as presented; 

AND FURTHER, THAT Council declassify this resolution and release from In-Camera.’ 

9.b
Declassified Motions from the In Camera meeting held March 14, 2022:
 

Climate Action Advisory Committee Membership (0540-20)

‘THAT Council direct Administration to recruit up to two youth from the current advertising to fill the vacant youth Climate Action Advisory Committee member positions;

AND FURTHER, that Council direct Administration to use social media and direct outreach to supplement the advertising for the youth positions;

AND FURTHER, that Council rescind their appointment of Quin Soon and direct Administration to send a letter of appreciation under the Mayor’s signature to Quinn Soon, thanking him for his contribution to the Climate Action Advisory Committee;

AND FURTHER, that Council declassify and remove the recommendations from In-Camera once the letter has been sent to Mr. Soon.’

Economic Development Advisory Committee Membership (0540-20)

'THAT Council appoint Ms. Jessica Wicks to the Economic Development Advisory Committee as the representative for Accelerate Okanagan from February 2022 until January 2024;

AND FURTHER, that Council appoint Ms. Leigha Horsfield to the Economic Development Advisory Committee as the representative for Community Futures North Okanagan from February 2022 until January 2024;

AND FURTHER, that Council appoint Mr. Peter Kaz to the Economic Development Advisory Committee as the representative for the Downtown Vernon Association from February 2022 until January 2024;

AND FURTHER, that Council appoint Mr. Dan Proulx to the Economic Development Advisory Committee as the representative for the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce from February 2022 until January 2024;

AND FURTHER, that Council appoint Ms. Jane Lister to the Economic Development Advisory Committee as the representative for Okanagan College from February 2022 until January 2024;

AND FURTHER, that Council appoint Ms. Laura Frank to the Economic Development Advisory Committee as the representative for the Regional District of North Okanagan from February 2022 until January 2024;

AND FURTHER, that Council appoint Mr. Richard Toperczer to the Economic Development Advisory Committee as the representative for the Province of British Columbia from February 2022 until January 2024;

AND FURTHER, that Council appoint Ms. Annette Sharkey to the Economic Development Advisory Committee as the representative for the Social Planning Council from February 2022 until January 2024;

AND FURTHER, that Council appoint Mr. Colin Wilson to the Economic Development Advisory Committee as the representative for the University of British Columbia Okanagan from February 2022 until January 2024;

AND FURTHER, that Council declassify and remove from In Camera the appointed members to the Economic Development Advisory Committee once they have been notified of the appointment.’

10.
NEW BUSINESS
 

10.a
2021 Year-End Results
 

  • Moved by:Councillor Quiring
    Seconded by:Councillor Fehr

    THAT Council receive the memorandum dated March 18, 2022     from the Director, Financial Services titled “2021 Year End Results”;

    AND FURTHER, that Council approve the transfer of $50,823 from the 2021 Unexpended Uncommitted Balance to the Abandoned Camp reserve;

    AND FURTHER, that Council approve the creation of an Extreme Wildfire reserve in the amount of $200,000, funded by the 2021 Unexpended Uncommitted Balance;

    AND FURTHER, that Council approve the expenditure of up to $60,000 for the purchase of an exhaust system at Fire Station 3, funded from the 2021 Unexpended Uncommitted Balance;

    AND FURTHER, that Council approve the expenditure of up to $200,000 for the acquisition of a facility to support Operations, funded from the 2021 Unexpended Uncommitted Balance.

    Before the question was called it was:

     

  • Amendment:
    Moved by:Councillor Quiring
    Seconded by:Councillor Fehr

    THAT the main motion be amended by adding the following paragraph:

    "AND FURTHER, that Council approve the expenditure of up to $20,000 to fund security camera grant program to the Downtown Vernon Association, funded from the 2021 Unexpended Uncommitted Balance."

    CARRIED
  • Amendment:
    Moved by:Councillor Quiring
    Seconded by:Councillor Durning

    Councillor Anderson declared a conflict of interest as his firm (Dump Runz) may be involved in the potential contract for garbage pick-up. Councillor Anderson left the meeting at 2:20 pm.

    THAT the main motion be amended by adding the following paragraph:

    "AND FURTHER, that $20,000 be allocated for garbage clean-up on East Side Road."

    Before the question on the amendment was called Councillor Durning withdrew her second and the amending motion was lost.

    THE QUESTION WAS CALLED ON THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, AND DECLARED CARRIED.

    Councillor Anderson returned to the meeting 2:24 pm.

     

     

     

10.b
Fleet - 2022 Forecasted Budget Shortfall (1280-01)
 

  • Moved by:Councillor Mund
    Seconded by:Councillor Fehr

    THAT Council receive the memorandum titled “Fleet – 2022 Forecasted Budget Shortfall” dated March 15, 2022 respectfully submitted by the Manager, Fleet Services;

    AND FURTHER, that Council direct Administration to allocate $320,000 for potential 2022 Fleet budget shortfalls relating to increases in fuel, parts, and supplies to be funded by the 2021 Unexpended Uncommitted balance;

    AND FURTHER, that Council direct Administration to report back to Council early in 2023 with the actual 2022 Fleet budget costs relating to fuel, parts and supplies.

    CARRIED

10.c
Marshall Field Washrooms - Increase in Seasonal Operation (6100-14)
 

  • Moved by:Councillor Mund
    Seconded by:Councillor Quiring

    THAT Council receive the memorandum titled “Marshall Field Washrooms – Increase in Seasonal Operation” dated March 17, 2022, respectfully submitted by the Manager, Parks and Public Spaces;

    AND FURTHER, that Council authorize the Mayor and Corporate Officer to execute an agreement with RDNO and/or the North Okanagan Youth Soccer Association extending the use, operation and maintenance of the Marshall Field washroom to include the months of November 1 to March 31 annually;  

    AND FURTHER, that Council approve $20,000 for the operation and maintenance of the Marshall Field washroom from November 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, to be funded by the 2021 Unexpended Uncommitted year end balance;

    AND FURTHER, that Council authorize Administration to bring forward a service level increase for consideration during the 2023 budget deliberations to extend operation and maintenance of the Marshall Field washroom facility to include January 1 to March 31 and November 1 to December 31, annually at a cost of $35,000 to be funded by taxation.

    CARRIED

10.d
General Local Elections Budget (4200-03)
 

  • Moved by:Councillor Fehr
    Seconded by:Councillor Durning

    THAT Council receives the memorandum titled “General Local Elections Budget” dated March 23, 2022 and respectfully submitted by the Manager, Legislative Services;

    AND FURTHER, that Council direct Administration to allocate $30,000 to the Election Reserve, source of funds 20221 Unexpended Uncommitted balance.

    CARRIED

10.e
Child Care Space Creation Projects Progress - March (8215-05)
 

  • Moved by:Councillor Anderson
    Seconded by:Councillor Mund

    THAT Council receive for information the memorandum titled "Child Care Space Creation Projects Progress - March", dated March 18, 2022 and respectfully submitted by the Manager, Community Recreation.

    CARRIED

10.f
Rezoning Application for 4004 31st Street (3360-20 ZON00381)
 

  • Moved by:Councillor Fehr
    Seconded by:Councillor Quiring

    THAT Council support the application (ZON00381) to rezone LT 16 SEC 3 TWP 8 ODYD PL 1257 (4004 31st Street) from R2 – Large Lot Residential to C4 – Street-Oriented Commercial as outlined in the report titled “Rezoning Application for 4004 31st Street” dated March 18, 2022 and respectfully submitted by the Current Planner;

    AND FURTHER, that Council waive the requirement to hold a Public Hearing as permitted by s. 464(2) of the Local Government Act; 

    AND FURTHER, that prior to final adoption of the zoning amendment bylaw, any required variance for the proposed development be evaluated by Council and approved if appropriate.

    CARRIED

10.g
Official Community Plan Amendment and Rezoning Applications for Port Okanagan at 2525 Lakeshore Road and 7295 Okanagan Landing Road (3340-20 OCP00089/ZON00376)
 

Councillor Quiring declared a conflict of interest as his firm (MQN) is involved in the design of the proposed development of Port Okanagan.  Councillor Quiring left the meeting at 2:39 pm.

  • Moved by:Councillor Mund
    Seconded by:Councillor Gares

    THAT Council support, in principle, the application to amend the Official Community Plan land use designation for a portion of the properties at Lot A, Plan EPP57999, Sec 30, Twp 9, DL 62, ODYD and Lot 5, Plan KAP58651, DL 62, ODYD (2525 Lakeshore Road and 7295 Okanagan Landing Road) from ‘Mixed Use - Medium Density Commercial and Residential’ to ‘Park’ and from ‘Park’ to ‘Mixed Use - Medium Density Commercial and Residential’, as shown in Attachment 5 and outlined in the report titled “Official Community Plan Amendment and Rezoning Applications for Port Okanagan at 2525 Lakeshore Road and 7295 Okanagan Landing Road” dated March 16, 2022 and respectfully submitted by the Economic Development Planner;

    AND FURTHER, that Council support presenting the proposed Official Community Plan Amendment application at a public open house in order to seek public input prior to the Public Hearing;

    AND FURTHER, that Council support, in principle, the application to rezone Lot A, Plan EPP57999, Sec 30 Twp 9, DL 62, ODYD and Lot 5, Plan KAP58651, DL 62, ODYD (2525 Lakeshore Road and 7295 Okanagan Landing Road) from ‘R5 - Four-plex Housing Residential’ and ‘C10 - Tourist Commercial’ to ‘P5 - Private Park’ and to a new Comprehensive Development Area (CD7) zone, as shown in Attachments 7 and 8, in order to develop the Port Okanagan mixed use development. 

    CARRIED

10.h
Dementia Strategic Fund Grant Application Authorization (6460-10)
 

  • Moved by:Councillor Fehr
    Seconded by:Councillor Mund

    THAT Council authorize Administration to make an application to the Dementia Strategic Fund on behalf of the Vernon Senior’s Action Network to support the creation and implementation of an Age and Dementia Friendly Community Plan, as described in the memorandum titled “Dementia Strategic Fund Grant Application Authorization” dated March 18, 2022 and respectfully submitted by the Manager, Long Range Planning and Sustainability.

    CARRIED

10.i
eSCRIBE Implementation Update (0610-04)
 

  • Moved by:Councillor Mund
    Seconded by:Councillor Gares

    THAT Council receives, for information, the memorandum titled “eSCRIBE Implementation Update” dated march 17, 2022 and respectfully submitted by the Manager, Legislative Services.

    CARRIED

11.
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
 

11.a
Bylaws for Adoption
 

11.a.1
Bylaw 5890
 

  • Moved by:Councillor Anderson
    Seconded by:Councillor Mund

    THAT Bylaw 5890, "Zoning Text (Fence Regulations Amendment Bylaw Number 5890, 2022", a bylaw to prohibit fences with pickets or finials extending above a horizonal rail within the City of Vernon that may pose a danger to wildlife, be adopted.

    CARRIED

11.a.2
Bylaw 5891
 

  • Moved by:Councillor Mund
    Seconded by:Councillor Gares

    THAT Bylaw 5891, "Fees and Charges (Annual Updates) Amendment Bylaw Number 5891, 2022" - a bylaw to amend "Fees and Charges Bylaw #3909", be adopted.  

    CARRIED

11.b
Bylaws for First, Second and Third Readings
 

11.b.1
Bylaw 5815
 

  • Moved by:Councillor Mund
    Seconded by:Councillor Fehr

    THAT Bylaw 5815, " Council Procedure (Electronic Meetings and Participation) Amendment Bylaw Number 5815, 2022", a bylaw to amend the procedures to be followed by Council for the conduct of its business, be read a first, second and third time.

    CARRIED

11.b.2
Bylaw 5888
 

  • Moved by:Councillor Gares
    Seconded by:Councillor Mund

    THAT Bylaw 5888, " Delegation of Authority Amendment Bylaw 5888, 2022" - a bylaw to amend "Delegation of Authority Amendment Bylaw Number 5727, 2018", be read a first, second and third time.  

    CARRIED

11.c
First and Second Reading and Waiving of Public Hearing
 

11.c.1
Bylaw 5899
 

  • Moved by:Councillor Mund
    Seconded by:Councillor Durning

    THAT Bylaw 5899 “4004 31st Street Rezoning Amendment Bylaw 5899, 2022”, a bylaw to rezone the subject property from “R2 – Large Lot Residential” to “C4 – Street-Oriented Commercial”, be read a first and second time;

    AND FURTHER, that the Public Hearing for Bylaw 5899, “4004 31st Street Rezoning Amendment Bylaw 5899, 2022” be waived pursuant to Section 464(2), Local Government Act.

    CARRIED

11.d
First and Second Reading and Public Hearing Date
 

11.d.1
Bylaws 5887 and 5889
 

  • Moved by:Councillor Gares
    Seconded by:Councillor Anderson

    THAT Bylaw 5887 “Zoning Text (Retail Cannabis Proximity Buffer Prohibition) Amendment Bylaw 5887, 2022”, a bylaw add a proximity buffer prohibition on retail cannabis stores within the City of Vernon, be read a first and second time;

    AND FURTHER, that the Public Hearing for Bylaw 5887, together with Public Input for “City of Vernon Business Licence (Cannabis Licence Lapse Provision) Amendment Bylaw 5889, 2022”, a bylaw to establish a cannabis licence lapse provision, be scheduled for Monday, April 25, 2022 at 5:30 pm in the Council Chambers

    CARRIED

12.
COUNCIL INFORMATION UPDATES
 

12.a
Mayor and Councillors Report
 

Councillor Quiring attended:

  • Climate Action Advisory Committee
  • Downtown Vernon Association monthly Board meeting
  • Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO)

Councillor Durning attended:

  • Tourism Commission
  • Arts Council AGM

Councillor Fehr attended:

  • Affordable Housing
  • Sky Volleyball tour
  • Interior Health announcement

Councillor Gares attended:

  • Regional growth management meeting
  • RDNO
  • Okanagan Film Commission meeeting
  • Tour of Lakers Childcare Facility
  • North Okanagan Columbia Shuswap Hospital Board meeting
  • Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce meeting

Councillor Anderson

No report

Councillor Mund

No report

Mayor Cumming attended:

  • Advisory Planning Committee
  • Interview with Global Okanagan
  • Tourism Commission
  • Interview with Beach Radio
  • Tour of Lakers Childcare Facility
  • Active Living Centre presentation to City of Armstrong
  • North Okanagan Columbia Shuswap Hospital Board meeting
  • Climate Action Advisory
  • Congratulations to Director Amanda Shatzko for being named as a Canadian delegate for the UN session on women.

12.b
Notices of Motion
 

12.b.1
Councillor Anderson re: Sign Bylaw Amendment
 

  • Moved by:Councillor Anderson
    Seconded by:Councillor Quiring

    THAT Council direct Administration to amend Sign Bylaw 4489 to allow those candidates running for public office to place campaign signs on public property during the campaign period.

    Opposed (3)Councillor Gares, Councillor Mund, and Councillor Durning
    CARRIED (4 to 3)

12.b.2
Councillor Anderson re: Municipal Permitting Powers
 

  • Moved by:Councillor Anderson
    Seconded by:Councillor Gares

    THAT Council authorize the Mayor to send a letter to the Province of BC requesting that municipalities retain permitting power over land use applications and the construction of housing.

    with Councillor Fehr opposed

    CARRIED

13.
INFORMATION ITEMS
 

13.a
Correspondence
 

  1. Letter dated March 10, 2022 from Henry Braun, Mayor, City of Abbotsford re:  Support for Resolution – Recovering Municipal Costs through Build Back Better Funding. 
  2. Letter dated March 14, 2022 from City of Terrace Council re:  Support for Resolution submitted to North Central Local Government Association Convention – Prolific Offenders.

13.b
Minutes from Council Committees:
 

  1. Tourism Commission, January 19, 2022
  2. Advisory Planning, March 1, 2022.

14.
CLOSE OF MEETING
 

Mayor Cumming closed the meeting at 3:37 pm.

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