THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF VERNON

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL

Monday, December 12, 2022 at 1:30 P.m. - 4:30 P.m.

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER

3400 30 Street

Vernon B.C.

Mayor and Council Members Present:

• Mayor V. Cumming
• T. Durning
• K. Fehr
• K. Gares
• A. Mund
• B. Quiring
• B. Guy

Administration Present:

• W. Pearce, Chief Administrative Officer
• P. Bridal, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
• K. Poole, Director, Community Safety, Lands and Administration
• J. Nicol, Deputy Corporate Officer
• K. Flick, Director, Community Infrastructure and Development Services
• D. Law, Director, Financial Services
• J. Rice, Director, Operation Services
• C. Poirier, Manager, Communication and Grants
• B. Bandy, Manager, Real Estate
• T. Martens, Manager, Financial Planning & Reporting
• C. Broderick, Manager, Current Planning
• M. Austin, Current Planner
• M. Faucher, Current Planner
• R. Nuriel, Economic Development Planner
• E. Croy, Manager, Transportation
• T. Silverthorn, Manager, Tourism
• S. Wright, Manager, Community Recreation
• D. Lees, Manager, Protective Services
• M. Dowhaniuk, Manager, Infrastructure
• L. Walker, Manager, Customer Service - Recreation
• S. Patterson, Specialist, Talent Acquisition & Retention
• J. Bruns, Manager, Legislative Services

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1.

CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER

Mayor Cumming called the meeting to order at 8:41 am.

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

• Moved by: Councillor Gares
  Seconded by: Councillor Guy

  THAT Council move to the Committee of the Whole meeting.

  CARRIED

2.

RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING AND RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING

Mayor Cumming reconvened the Regular Open Meeting at 8:44 am and requested a motion to move to In Camera.

2.a

Resolution to Close Meeting

• Moved by: Councillor Gares
  Seconded by: Councillor Quiring

  THAT this meeting be closed to the public pursuant to Section 90 (1) of the Community Charter for Council to deal with matters relating to the following:

  (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;

  (f) law enforcement, if the Council considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the conduct of an investigation under or enforcement of an enactment;

  (i) the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose;

  (j) information that is prohibited, or information that if it were presented in a document would be prohibited, from disclosure under section 21 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act;

  (m) a matter that, under another enactment, is such that the public may be excluded from the meeting.

  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 Durning
  Seconded by: Councillor Fehr

  THAT the Agenda for the December 12, 2022 Regular Open Meeting of Council be amended as follows: 

  1. REMOVE ITEM – 5.c GENERAL MATTERS – Delegation – Downtown Vernon Association – 2900 Plaza update – to be postponed to a later date
  2. SEE ITEM – 5.d.1 General Matters – Public Input – Development Variance Permit 00561 for 1606 38 Avenue:
     1. Email dated December 12, 2022 from R. Kohnen
  CARRIED

3.c

Adoption of Minutes and Receipt of Committee of the Whole

• Moved by: Councillor Quiring
  Seconded by: Councillor Fehr

  THAT the minutes of the Regular meeting of Council held November 28, 2022 be adopted;

  AND FURTHER, that the minutes of the Special meeting held on December 5, 2022 be amended to change the increased snow removal budget proposed for the larger downtown area (Pg. 3) from $160,000 to $134,000;

  AND FURTHER, that the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of Council held  November 28, 2022, be received.

  CARRIED

4.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES

5.

GENERAL MATTERS

5.a

Delegation - United Way British Columbia

Jeanne Legua and Tracy Anderson from United Way British Columbia presented an update on local social issues and share information about the United Way.

The following points were noted:

• United Way BC - Provincial in Scope, Local in Focus
• Serve over 4M people through partnerships with government and donors
• Challenges faced by communities in BC
• United Way's Impact - City of Vernon = over $740K
• Emergency transportation to help the most vulnerable obtain bus passes
• Prize fundraiser with drive-through breakfast which will be back in April
• What is raised here, stays here
• Please invite United Way to be part of strategic planning.

• Moved by: Councillor Fehr
  Seconded by: Councillor Durning

  THAT Council receive the December 12, 2022 presentation from Jeanne Legua and Tracy Anderson of United Way British Columbia for information.

  CARRIED

5.b

Delegation - Canadian Mental Health Association Restorative Justice

Margaret Clark, Manager of Restorative Justice, Canadian Mental Health Association, provided the 2022 semi-annual review for restorative justice services.

The following points were noted:

• Overview of victim / accused circle
• Support accused in understanding the impact of charges
• Increase in referrals is depended on the number of parties involved
• A youth between 12 - 17 costs $ 899,077 where as one referral to restorative justice costs approximately $1,000
• Thank you to the City of Vernon for their support of this program.

• Moved by: Councillor Quiring
  Seconded by: Councillor Gares

  THAT Council receive the December 12, 2022 presentation from Margaret Clark, Manager of Restorative Justice of the Canadian Mental Health Association for information.

  CARRIED

5.c

Delegation - Downtown Vernon Association

5.d

Development Variance Permit (DVP00561) - 1606 38 Avenue

Councilllor Guy declared a perceived conflict of interest as he is friends of the parents of the owners.  Councillor Guy left the meeting at 1:52 pm.

• Moved by: Councillor Gares
  Seconded by: Councillor Durning

  THAT Council support Development Variance Permit Application 00561 (DVP00561) to vary the following sections of Zoning Bylaw 5000 to allow for the construction of a detached garage on LOT 8 PLAN 474 SEC 2 TWP 8 ODYD OF S 156.14' EXC PL B1275 (1606 38^th Avenue) as outlined in the report titled “Development Variance Permit Application for 1606 38^th Avenue” dated November 16, 2022 and respectfully submitted by the Approving Officer:

  1. Section 4.5.6 maximum allowable height for a secondary building to the mid-point of the roof structure, from 4.5m to 5.0m up to a total building height of 5.7m; and
  2. Section 4.5.7 maximum allowable building area of a secondary building, from 90m² to 105m² and a total area of 187m²;

  AND FURTHER, that Council’s support of DVP00561 is subject to the following:

  1. the site plan, floor plan, building elevations and renderings illustrating the general siting, layout and dimensions of the proposed development be attached to and form part of DVP00561; and
  2. a Road Reserve Covenant be registered on title that will allow the City to acquire the needed land to connect 38^th Avenue/lane in the future at no cost and ensures no buildings, structures or improvements are built on the future alignment, unless otherwise approved by the City of Vernon.

5.d.1

Public Input - DVP00561

The Corporate Officer advised that one written submission had been received as follows:

• Email dated December 12, 2022 from R. Kohnen

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 000561.

Rhonda Kohnen

• own a duplex and proposed oversized garage would cover her entire backyard blocking the natural light
• fence would be completely covered by proposed garage
• would be detriment to her property and precedent setting
• proposed garage proposes over 11 to 17% variance, is a significant variance
• not appropriate for neighbourhood and she will be negatively affected by variance
• covenant for road is essential
• concerned about drainage, water needs to be directed to the north
• request that trees be planted to buffer proposed garage
• concern about potential commercial activity in garage.

Mayor Cumming called a second time for representation from the public:

Chris Swales

• owner of the property seeking the variance
• garage is being constructed as a result of car accident, would make his life easier as he has lost partial use of his arm.

Mayor Cumming called a third and final time for representation from the public, and there being none, closed the Public Input for DVP00561

THE QUESTIONS WAS CALLED ON THE MAIN MOTION AND DECLARED CARRIED

5.d.2

Permit Issuance - DVP00561

• Moved by: Councillor Quiring
  Seconded by: Councillor Mund

  THAT the Corporate Officer be authorized to issue Development Variance Permit DVP00561 for LOT 8 PLAN 474 SEC 2 TWP 8 ODYD OF S 156.14' EXC PL B1275 (1606 38^th Avenue), vary  Zoning Bylaw 5000 to allow for the construction of a detached garage, once all conditions of Council are satisfied.

  CARRIED
• Councillor Guy returned to the meeting at 2:22 pm

5.e

Development Variance Permit (DVP00576) - 3708 25 Avenue

• Moved by: Councillor Mund
  Seconded by: Councillor Durning

  THAT Council support Development Variance Permit application 00576 (DVP00576) to vary the following section of Zoning Bylaw 5000 to permit the construction of a multi-family development on LT 1 DL 71 ODYD PL 20017 (3708 25th Avenue) as outlined in the report titled "Development Variance Permit Application for 3708 25th Avenue" dated November 22, 2022 and respectfully submitted by the Current Planner:

  1. Section 9.10.6 maximum height from the lesser of 10m or 2.5 storeys to 10m or 3 storeys;

  AND FURTHER, that Council's support of DVP00576 is subject to the following:

  1. the site plan, floor plan and building elevations (Attachment 1) illustrating the general siting, layout and dimensions of the proposed development be attached to and form part of DVP00576; and 
  2. that prior to issuance of DVP00576 a Development Permit is ready for issuance.

5.e.1

Public Input - DVP00576

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 00576.

Mayor Cumming called a second, third and final time for representation from the public, and there being none, Mayor Cumming closed the Public Input for DVP00576.

THE QUESTIONS WAS CALLED ON THE MAIN MOTION AND DECLARED CARRIED

5.e.2

Permit Issuance - DVP00576

• Moved by: Councillor Quiring
  Seconded by: Councillor Gares

  THAT the Corporate Officer be authorized to issue Development Variance Permit DVP00576 for LT 1 DL 71 ODYD PL 20017 (3708 25th Avenue), to vary Zoning Bylaw 5000 to permit the construction of a multi-family development, once all conditions of Council are satisfied.

  CARRIED

5.f

Development Variance Permit (DVP00581) - 4803 Pleasant Valley Road

• Moved by: Councillor Mund
  Seconded by: Councillor Gares

  THAT Council support Development Variance Permit 00581 (DVP00581) to vary Sign Bylaw 4489, Part III, Section A.1. for Lot A, Sec 11, TP 8, ODYD, Plan EPP21497 (4803 Pleasant Valley Road), as outlined in the report titled “Development Variance Permit Application for 4803 Pleasant Valley Road” dated November 30, 2022 and respectfully submitted by the Current Planner, by increasing the maximum sign area of Fascia Signs on a building wall for two street frontages from 28m² to 68.8m², in addition to existing business name signs, as follows:

  1. 11 signs, each 4ft², for a combined sign area of 44ft² (4.1m²) on the south elevation (fronting Silver Star Road);
  2. 5 signs, each 105.8ft², for a combined sign area of 529.1ft², plus 2 signs, each 41.9ft², for a combined sign area of 83.8ft² and a total area of 612.9ft² (56.9m²) on the west elevation (fronting Pleasant Valley Road); and
  3. 2 signs, each 41.9ft², for a combined sign area of 83.8ft² (7.8m²) on the north elevation (fronting the parking lot);

  AND FURTHER, that Council’s support of DVP00581 is subject to the following:

  1. That the signage generally complies with the elevation drawings (Attachment 3) to be attached to and form part of DVP00581.

5.f.1

Public Input - DVP00581

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 00581.

Tamsen White, Owner

• Many don't realize that Butcher Boys carries a variety of groceries
• Would like to include signage that showcases history and merchandise of business.

Mayor Cumming called a second time for representation from the public in attendance who believed their interest in property was affected by Development Variance Permit 00581.

Matt Horsley

• local to the area and is working on the signage for Butcher Boys
• has samples of signage that will be used

Mayor Cumming called a third and final time for representation from the public, and there being none, closed the Public Input for DVP00581.

THE QUESTIONS WAS CALLED ON THE MAIN MOTION AND DECLARED CARRIED

5.f.2

Permit Issuance - DVP00581

• Moved by: Councillor Quiring
  Seconded by: Councillor Gares

  THAT the Corporate Officer be authorized to issue Development Variance Permit DVP000581 for Lot A, Sec 11, TP 8, ODYD Plan EPP21497 (4803 Pleasant Valley Road), to vary Sign Bylaw 4489, Part III, Section A.1., once all conditions of Council are satisfied.

  CARRIED

5.g

Development Variance Permit (DVP00588) - 4816, 4960 and 5000 Silver Star Road

• Moved by: Councillor Gares
  Seconded by: Councillor Mund

  THAT Council support Development Variance Permit Application 00588 (DVP00588) to vary the following sections of Sign Bylaw 4489 to allow for three freestanding signs to be constructed on Lots 1 and 2, Plan EPP91551, Sec 2, Twp 8, ODYD (4816 and 5000 Silver Star Road) and on Lot B, Plan 39472, Sec 2, Twp 8, ODYD (4960 Silver Star Road):

  1. to vary the minimum clearance of freestanding signs from 2.75m to 1.6m (Part III Section C.3.a); and
  2. to vary the freestanding signs location to be 1.0m from the property line and the signage area to be located from 1.6m instead of 2.75m (Part III Section C.3.b);

  AND FURTHER, that Council’s support of DVP00588 is subject to the following:

  1. the site plan and signs elevation generally noted as Attachments 2 and 3 contained in the report titled “Development Variance Permit for 4816, 4960 and 5000 Silver Star Road” dated November 16, 2022 and respectfully submitted by the Economic Development Planner be attached to and form part of DVP00588 as Schedule ‘A’.

5.g.1

Public Input - DVP00588

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 00588.

Mayor Cumming called a second, third and final time for representation from the public, and there being none, closed the Public Input for DVP00588.

THE QUESTIONS WAS CALLED ON THE MAIN MOTION AND DECLARED CARRIED

5.g.2

Permit Issuance - DVP00588

• Moved by: Councillor Mund
  Seconded by: Councillor Quiring

  THAT the Corporate Officer be authorized to issue Development Variance Permit DVP00588 for Lots 1 and 2, Plan EPP91551, Sec 2, Twp 8, ODYD (4816 and 5000 Silver Star Road) and on Lot B, Plan 39472, Sec 2, Twp 8, ODYD (4960 Silver Star Road), to vary  Sign Bylaw 4489 to allow for three freestanding signs to be constructed, once all conditions of Council are satisfied.

  CARRIED

6.

COUNCIL INQUIRIES

Public Garbage Cans

Council inquired regarding public garbage cans on Alexis Park Drive.  Would staff consider adding them as there are a need  .  A. Admin. advised  that an admin update will be provided.

Council involvement in capital projects

Council inquired regarding the process for capital projects. How is Council involved in contributing to design guidelines for developments such as the Active Living Centre, Kin Race Track, the Cultural Centre development and Polson Park re-development.  A. Admin. advised that large scale developments, such as those noted, are brought to Council for feedback after receiving input from public consultation. The Cultural Centre is a regional project and there will be opportunity for input through Greater Vernon Advisory Committee.  An EngageVernon online public engagement opportunity is being set-up for the naturalization of Vernon Creek.  Administration is always open to feedback from Council on design of large projects.

Development Processes

Council inquired regarding building processes and concerns regarding communication, specifically responding to builders and developers in a timely matter.  An Admin. update will be provided.

7.

ADMINISTRATION UPDATES

• Moved by: Councillor Quiring
  Seconded by: Councillor Mund

  THAT Council receive the Administration Updates dated December 12, 2022 for information.

  CARRIED

8.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

8.a

Kin Race Track Athletic Park - Project Update (6140-20)

• Moved by: Councillor Quiring
  Seconded by: Councillor Guy

  THAT Council receive the memorandum titled “Kin Race Track Athletic Park – Project Update” dated December 1, 2022, respectfully submitted by the Manager, Infrastructure for information

  CARRIED

8.b

Administration Updates

• Moved by: Councillor Quiring
  Seconded by: Councillor Fehr

  THAT Council resolves, in regard to the Vernon Winter Carnival Society's request for a reduction in facility rental fees, that the City of Vernon Recreation and Parks Services Manual of Fees and Charges be fairly and universally applied and no reduction in rental fees be provided to the Vernon Winter Carnival Society.

  CARRIED

8.c

Child Care Space Creation Projects Completion (8215-15)

• Moved by: Councillor Gares
  Seconded by: Councillor Durning

  THAT Council receive for information the memorandum titled "Child Care Space Creation Projects Completion", dated December 2, 2022 and respectfully submitted by the Manager, Community Recreation.

  CARRIED

8.d

2023 Budget Deliberations and Snow Removal Enhancements (1700-02 -2023)

• Moved by: Councillor Quiring
  Seconded by: Councillor Guy

  THAT Council receive for information the memorandum titled “2023 Budget Deliberations and Snow Removal Enhancements” dated December 6, 2022 respectfully submitted by the Director, Financial Services.

  CARRIED

9.

MATTERS REFERRED

DECLASSIFIED MOTION FROM THE IN CAMERA MEETING HELD DECEMBER 12, 2022:

IAFF Local 1517 and City of Vernon (CoV) Collective Agreement (2660-08)

‘THAT Council endorse the Collective Agreement between the City of Vernon (CoV) and IAFF Local 1517 as presented in the In Camera Memorandum dated December 9, 2022, titled “IAFF Local 1517 and City of Vernon (CoV) Collective Agreement”, respectfully submitted by Sarah Patterson, Lead Negotiator on behalf of the City of Vernon;

AND FURTHER, that Council authorize Administration to finalize the subject Collective Agreement between the City of Vernon (CoV) and IAFF Local 1517 for the period January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2024;

AND FURTHER, that the resolution be declassified upon IAFF Local 1517 ratifying the proposed agreement.'

DECLASSIFED MOTION FROM THE IN CAMERA MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 28, 2022:

O'Keefe Ranch Request for Repayment (1700-02-2023)

‘THAT Council receive for information the letter dated November 8, 2022 from the O'Keefe Ranch & Interior Heritage Society and the memorandum of November 9, 2022 titled, "O'Keefe Ranch Request for Debt Repayment Extension", from the Manager, Financial Planning & Reporting;

AND FURTHER, that Council direct Administration to extend the repayment deadline for the O'Keefe Ranch & Interior Heritage Society interest-free loan of $70,000 and all outstanding property insurance premiums totaling $112,653 from December 31, 2022 to March 31, 2023 interest free.'

DECLASSIFIED MOTION FROM THE IN CAMERA MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 26, 2022:

Restorative Justice Contract (7500-20-06)

‘THAT Council receive for information the letter from the Canadian Mental Health Association Vernon & District (CMHA) requesting a one year extension to their existing contract to provide Restorative Justice services to the City of Vernon dated September 9, 2022 as included as Attachment 2 in the report titled “Restorative Justice Contract” dated September 18, 2022 and respectfully submitted by the Director, Community Safety, Lands, and Administration;

AND FURTHER, that Council endorse a one year extension (expiring December 31, 2023) to the current contract with the CMHA to provide Restorative Justice services in the amount of $44,858 (inclusive of GST);

AND FURTHER, that Council endorse a one year extension to the current licence agreement to occupy an approximate 135 square foot office in the City owned building located at 3010 31st Avenue, through a term ending December 31, 2023, for a fee of $550.00 per month, plus GST and includes: access to a meeting room, furniture, utilities (water/sewer, gas, and electricity), internet access and phone;

AND FURTHER, that Council authorize Administration to execute the extension of the Agreement upon acceptance by the CMHA;

AND FURTHER, that Council declassify the resolution upon execution by both parties to the subject Agreement.’

10.

NEW BUSINESS

10.a

Proposed Climate Action Plan Priorities for 2023 - 2026 Strategic Plan (0540-20)

Councillor Quiring left the meeting at 3:51 pm.

• Moved by: Councillor Mund
  Seconded by: Councillor Durning

  THAT Council receive the seven identified priority areas of the City of Vernon Climate Action Plan, selected by the Climate Action Advisory Committee, as presented in Attachment 1 and attached to this memorandum titled "Proposed Climate Action Plan for 2023 - 2026 Strategic Plan", dated November 28, 2022 and respectfully submitted by the Climate Action Implementation Coordinator;

  AND FURTHER, that Council consider the seven priority areas for inclusion in the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan.

  CARRIED

10.b

Review of Agricultural Land Reserve Regulations (6450)

Councillor Quiring returned to the meeting at 3:55 pm.

• Moved by: Councillor Gares
  Seconded by: Councillor Fehr

  THAT Council direct Administration to prepare a text amendment for its consideration to update agricultural zones in Zoning Bylaw 5000 to align with Agricultural Land Commission regulations and relevant legislation as outlined in the report titled “Review of Agricultural Land Reserve Regulations”, dated December 1, 2022, and respectfully submitted by the Current Planner;

  AND FURTHER, that Council direct Administration to prepare amendments to the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw to ensure all Agricultural Land Reserve properties are designated as ALR in the Official Community Plan and zoned A1 – Agriculture within the ALR, as well as ensure properties not within the Agricultural Land Reserve are not designated as ALR in the Official Community Plan and are zoned A2 – Rural Large Holdings or A3 – Rural Small Holdings as appropriate based on parcel size;

  AND FURTHER, that Council direct Administration to forward draft amendment bylaws to the Agricultural Land Commission for review prior to Council’s consideration.

  CARRIED

10.c

Zoning Bylaw Review - Storeys to Regulate Building Height (6450)

• Moved by: Councillor Gares
  Seconded by: Councillor Mund

  THAT Council support removing the measurement of maximum building height using storeys from Zoning Bylaw 5000 as outlined in the report titled “Zoning Bylaw Review – Storeys to Regulate Building Height”, dated November 23, 2022, and respectfully submitted by the Current Planner;

  AND FURTHER, that Council direct Administration to prepare a draft amendment to Zoning Bylaw 5000 that would remove the measurement of maximum building height using storeys for its consideration.

  CARRIED

10.d

Zoning Bylaw 5000 Amendments - Drive-Through Uses (6450)

Councillor Mund declared a conflict of interest as he is partner is a drive-through business.  Councillor Mund left the meeting at 4:19 pm. 

• Moved by: Mayor Cumming
  Seconded by: Councillor Quiring

  THAT Council direct Administration to refer the report titled "Zoning Bylaw 5000 Amendments - Drive Through Uses" dated November 29, 2022 and respectfully submitted by the Transportation Planner to the Transportation Advisory Committee, Climate Action Advisory Committee, Economic Development Advisory Committee, and Advisory Planning Committee for their input.

  CARRIED
• Councillor Mund returned to the meeting at 4:35 pm.

10.e

RECESS

Mayor Cumming called a recess at 4:36 pm.

10.f

RECONVENE

Mayor Cumming reconvened the meeting at 4:39 pm.

10.g

Active Living Centre Integrated Project Delivery (1220-23-01-REC)

Councillor Quiring declared conflict of interest as his firm (MQN) may bid on the architectural design of the Active Living Centre.  Councillor Quiring left the meeting at 4:35 pm.

• Moved by: Councillor Guy
  Seconded by: Councillor Fehr

  THAT Council includes as an objective for the design of the Active Living Centre that the facility be net-zero ready.

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

  THAT Council includes as an objective for the design of the Active Living Centre that the Syilx culture be reflected .

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

  THAT Council receive for information the memorandum titled “Active Living Centre Integrated Project Delivery” dated December 2, 2022 and respectfully submitted by Chris Sheel, Manager, Procurement Services and Doug Ross, Director, Recreation Services;

  AND FURTHER, that Council approve the proposed Integrated Project Delivery process, and the related 4-year budget, source of funds Active Living Centre capital budget.  

  CARRIED

11.

LEGISLATIVE MATTERS

11.a

Bylaws for Adoption

11.a.1

Bylaw 5929

• Moved by: Councillor Fehr
  Seconded by: Councillor Mund

  THAT Bylaw 5929, “Sewer User Rates (Rate Increases) Amendment Bylaw Number 5929, 2022”, a bylaw to amend the Sewer User Rates Bylaw Number 5400, 2013, be adopted.

  CARRIED

11.a.2

Bylaw 5930

• Moved by: Councillor Gares
  Seconded by: Councillor Mund

  THAT Bylaw 5930, “Fees and Charges (High Strength Waste Discharge Rate Increase Amendment Bylaw 5930, 2022”, a bylaw to amend the surcharge for high strength wastes discharged to the City of Vernon sanitary system, be adopted.

  CARRIED

11.a.3

Bylaw 5931

• Moved by: Councillor Mund
  Seconded by: Councillor Gares

  THAT Bylaw 5931, “Fire Services (Ice and Swift-Water Rescue) Amendment Bylaw Number 5931, 2022”, a bylaw to amend the Fire Services Bylaw 5635, be adopted.

  CARRIED

11.b

Bylaws for First and Second Readings and Set Public Hearing Date

11.b.1

Bylaw 5934

• Moved by: Councillor Fehr
  Seconded by: Councillor Guy

  THAT Bylaw 5934 "Zoning Text (C10A - Tourist Commercial and Residential) Amendment Bylaw 5934, 2022", a bylaw to add additional commercial uses and update development regulations in the C10A - Tourist Commercial and Residential zoning district within the City of Vernon, be read a first and second time;

  AND FURTHER, that the Public Hearing for Bylaw 5934 be scheduled for Monday, January 9, 2023 at 5:30 pm in the Council Chambers.

  CARRIED

12.

COUNCIL INFORMATION UPDATES

12.a

Mayor and Councillors Reports

12.a.1

Councillor Mund

No Report

12.a.2

Councillor Gares

Attended:

• BC Winter Games torch lighting ceremony at Silver Star

12.a.3

Councillor Guy

Attended:

• Community Foundation of North Okanagan event
• Youth Climate Action Summit
• Working Group of Okanagan Indian Band
• Greater Vernon Advisory Committee
• Okanagan Water Stewardship Council meeting

 

12.a.4

Councillor Fehr

Attended:

• Community Foundation of North Okanagan
• United Against Violence Against Women event
• Labour Council meeting
• BC Winter Games torch lighting ceremony at Silver Star

12.a.5

Councillor Durning

Attended:

• BC Winter Games Board meeting
• Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce event
• BC Winter Games torch lighting ceremony at Silver Star

12.a.6

Mayor Cumming

Attended:

• Community Foundation of North Okanagan
• Meeting with MLA Sandhu and the Director, Recreation Services
• Artsolutely
• Climate Action Youth Summit
• Tourism Commission mixer
• Meeting with Mayor Reid
• RCMP Volunteers Christmas Party
• BC Rural Centre Board meeting
• Halina Centre Christmas Party
• OKIB Working Group
• Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce event
• BC Winter Games torch lighting ceremony at Silver Star

12.a.7

Notice of Motion Councillor Gares

Councillor Gares brought forward a Notice of Motion, to be considered at the January 9, 2023 Council meeting.

12.b

Notice of Motion - Councillor Gares

Councillor Gares provided the following Notice of Motion for Council's consideration at the January 9, 2023 Regular Meeting:

Equity, Diversity & Inclusivity Strategy

THAT Council direct Administration to bring back a Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity (DEI) Strategy for Council’s consideration in 2023 with implementation in 2024;

AND FURTHER, that Administration provide both a timeline and program objectives for stakeholder engagement;

AND FURTHER, that staff provide a cost for preparation and implementation. 

AND FURTHER, that such a strategy clearly addresses gaps in existing bylaws and policies.

13.

INFORMATION ITEMS

13.a

Correspondence

13.b

Minutes from Council Committees

14.

RECESS MEETING

Mayor Cumming recessed the Regular Open Meeting at 5:11  pm.

15.

RECONVENE MEETING

Mayor Cumming reconvened the Regular Open Meeting at 5:45 pm.

15.a

Bylaw for Third Reading

15.a.1

Bylaw 5927

• Moved by: Councillor Mund
  Seconded by: Councillor Gares

  THAT Bylaw 5927, "1609 43rd Ave Rezoning Amendment Bylaw 5927, 2022", a bylaw to rezone the subject property from "R5 - Four-plex Residential" to "RH2 - Stacked Row Housing Residential, be read third time;

  AND FURTHER, that the Corporate Officer be authorized to issue Development Variance Permit DVP00569 to vary Zoning Bylaw 5000 for Lot 1, Sec 2, TP 8, ODYD, Plan KAP48497, once all conditions of Council are satisfied and “1609 43rd Ave Rezoning Amendment Bylaw 5927, 2022” is adopted.

  CARRIED

16.

CLOSE OF MEETING

• THAT the December 12, 2022 Regular Meeting of Council be adjourned, the time being 5:47 p.m.