REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL Notice is hereby given of the following Regular Meeting of Council: September 30, 2013 which convenes immediately following the Public Hearing. Note: The Public Hearing commences at 6:00 pm. Council Chamber City Hall MINUTES PRESENT: Mayor Wayne Wright Councillor Jonathan Coté Councillor Bill Harper Councillor Jaimie McEvoy Councillor Betty McIntosh Councillor Chuck Puchmayr Councillor Lorrie Williams STAFF: Ms. Lisa Spitale - Chief Administrative Officer Ms. Jan Gibson - Acting Corporate Officer/Director of Legislative Services Mr. G. Dean Gibson - Director of Parks, Culture and Recreation Mr. Gary Holowatiuk - Director of Finance & Information Technology Mr. Jim Lowrie - Director of Engineering Services Ms. Bev Grieve - Acting Director of Development Services Ms. Stephanie Lam - Committee Clerk The meeting was called to order at 6:14 pm. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA 1. MOTION to Add or Delete Items from the Agenda. MOVED and SECONDED THAT the agenda be amended by removing “Council Member Reports”. CARRIED. All members of Council present voted in favour of the motion. September 30, 2013 Regular Council Minutes Page 1 Doc #472221
PRESENTATIONS 2. Senior’s Day, Saturday, October 5, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Century House – Senior’s Day Planning Committee Chair, Alana McIntyre Councillor Harper, Chair of the Seniors Advisory Committee, welcomed Ruby Campbell, Volunteer Coordinator, and members of the Senior’s Day Planning Committee (the Committee). Alana McIntyre, Chair of the Committee, announced that the Senior’s Day Festival will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2013 from 11:00am to 3:00pm at Century House, and provided the following comments: • Thanked members of the Committee for their for their assistance in organizing the event, and acknowledged Annette Oakes and Helen Bodner who were present at the Council meeting; • Thanked Tony Antonias for his assistance with the newspaper advertisement; • Acknowledged the work and dedication of Ruby Campbell and thanked Councillor Harper for his assistance in leading the Committee. Ms. McIntyre provided a PowerPoint presentation outlining the agenda for the Festival. Councillor Harper advised that the membership of the Committee is comprised of Community representatives, as well as representatives from the Century House Association, Seniors’ Planning and Action Network (SPAN), and members of the Seniors Services Society. Councillor Harper also thanked Ms. Campbell, noting that her guidance has made the planning process both easy and enjoyable. Council spoke in support of the Festival and wished the Committee all the best in their upcoming event. MOVED and SECONDED THAT the presentation be received. CARRIED. All members of Council present voted in favour of the motion. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS No items. September 30, 2013 Regular Council Minutes Page 2 Doc #472221
BYLAWS CONSIDERED AT A PUBLIC HEARING 3. Zoning Amendment Bylaw to Include Retaining Wall Regulations and Resolve Grade Transition Conflicts in the NR-1, NR-5 and RT-1A Zoning Districts No. 7614, 2013 [A Bylaw to Amend Zoning Bylaw 6680, 2001] THIRD READING ADOPTION MOVED and SECONDED THAT Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 7614, 2013 be read a third time. CARRIED. All members of Council present voted in favour of the motion. MOVED and SECONDED THAT Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 7614, 2013 be adopted. CARRIED. All members of Council present voted in favour of the motion. 4. Zoning Amendment Bylaw to Clarify Requirements for Outdoor Storage and Storage of Shipping Containers in Industrial Zoning Districts Bylaw No. 7615, 2013 [A Bylaw to Amend Zoning Bylaw 6680, 2001] THIRD READING ADOPTION MOVED and SECONDED THAT Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 7615, 2013 be read a third time. CARRIED. All members of Council present voted in favour of the motion. MOVED and SECONDED THAT Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 7615, 2013 be adopted. CARRIED. All members of Council present voted in favour of the motion. 5. Zoning Bylaw amendment to change rules regarding Lounge Endorsement and Special Event Areas Bylaw No. 7622, 2013 [A Bylaw to Amend Zoning Bylaw 6680, 2001] THIRD READING ADOPTION MOVED and SECONDED THAT Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 7622, 2013 be read a third time. CARRIED. All members of Council present voted in favour of the motion. MOVED and SECONDED THAT Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 7622, 2013 be adopted. CARRIED. All members of Council present voted in favour of the motion. September 30, 2013 Regular Council Minutes Page 3 Doc #472221
6. Text Amendment Bylaw No. 7623, 2013 to Clarify Covered Decks and Porches Allowance in RQ Zones [A Bylaw to Amend Zoning Bylaw 6680, 2001] THIRD READING ADOPTION MOVED and SECONDED THAT Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 7623, 2013 be read a third time. CARRIED. All members of Council present voted in favour of the motion. MOVED and SECONDED THAT Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 7623, 2013 be adopted. CARRIED. All members of Council present voted in favour of the motion. 7. Proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment Regulations Governing Through Sites Bylaw No. 7624, 2013 [A Bylaw to Amend Zoning Bylaw 6680, 2001] THIRD READING ADOPTION MOVED and SECONDED THAT Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 7624, 2013 be read a third time. CARRIED. All members of Council present voted in favour of the motion. MOVED and SECONDED THAT Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 7624, 2013 be adopted. CARRIED. All members of Council present voted in favour of the motion. 8. 326 Hospital Street – Rezoning from RS-2 to CD district to allow 4 townhouse units Bylaw No. 7625, 2013 [A Bylaw to Amend Zoning Bylaw 6680, 2001] THIRD READING MOVED and SECONDED THAT Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 7625, 2013 be read a third time. CARRIED. All members of Council present voted in favour of the motion. OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD 9. Opportunity to be Heard for Development Variance Permit No. 566 to vary Sign Bylaw No. 6625, 2000 Requirements at 88 Tenth Street for Oxygen Yoga Mayor Wright called three times for speakers to the application. There was no response. September 30, 2013 Regular Council Minutes Page 4 Doc #472221
ISSUANCE OF DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMITS 10. Issuance of Development Variance Permit No. 566 to vary Sign Bylaw No. 6625, 2000 Requirements at 88 Tenth Street for Oxygen Yoga: Requirement be Varied Permitted/Required Proposed Section 7.2 One sign per building, One sign for each existing fascia signs as advertising signs, Subsection premise or parcel sign band between (i) not more than one sign shall be permitted architectural columns for each street frontage of the building, premise or parcel Required notification has been completed. Attachments: i. Copy of Development Variance Permit notice ii. Director of Development Services’ report dated September 9, 2013 a. Motion to receive the following correspondence concerning this application: None Received to Date. b. Motion to approve/reject issuance of Development Variance Permit No. 566. MOVED and SECONDED THAT Development Variance Permit No. 566 be approved. CARRIED. All members of Council present voted in favour of the motion. COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS / ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM COUNCIL There were no announcements. NEW BUSINESS 11. Fundraiser: Hot Flashes Councillor Williams advised that on October 10, 2013, Landmark Cinemas will be featuring the film “Hot Flashes” as part of a fundraising event in support of the Canadian Cancer Society. A reception will be held at 6:00pm, and the film will commence at 7:00pm. Tickets are $25 and are available online and at various locations throughout the City. Persons wishing to attend may visit the website at http://hotflashes.eventbrite.ca September 30, 2013 Regular Council Minutes Page 5 Doc #472221
REPORTS This item was removed from the agenda. NEXT MEETING October 1, 2013 A Special Regular Meeting of Council will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 in the Council Chamber on 2 nd Floor at City Hall. October 7, 2013 The next Regular Session of Council convenes on Monday, October 7 at 12:00 p.m. and immediately adjourns to closed session in Committee Room 2 on the 2 nd Floor at City Hall; the Committee of the Whole commences at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber on 2 nd Floor at City Hall. The Regular meeting of Council reconvenes at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber on the 2 nd Floor at City Hall. ADJOURNMENT ON MOTION , the meeting was adjourned at 6:33 pm. Certified Correct, WAYNE WRIGHT JAN GIBSON MAYOR ACTING CORPORATE OFFICER September 30, 2013 Regular Council Minutes Page 6 Doc #472221
Seniors’ Festival 2013 For adults aged 50+ “Entertain, Educate & Engage” Presented by City of New Westminster’s Seniors Advisory Committee
WHY? • October 1 st is recognized by the Government of Canada as National Seniors Day and is celebrated all over the country each year. It is an opportunity to celebrate and pay tribute to the seniors who have helped build our country and continue to make valuable contributions to Canadian communities, workplaces and society .
Planning Team The Sub-Committee of New Westminster’s Seniors Advisory Committee including representatives from: • Century House Association • Seniors Planning & Action Network (SPAN) • Senior Services Society • Individual Representatives from the Community
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