MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL HELD MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2004 AT 7:00 PM IN THE CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS

PRESENT: Mayor McRae, Councillors Chopra, Lord, Mealey, Patterson, Price and

Solda

A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA (including introduction of late items)

Mealey/Patterson

That the agenda be adopted as circulated with the addition of the following late items: E.8. Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities, F.7. Ministry of Management Services; F.8. District of West Vancouver; and F.9. City of North Vancouver.

Carried

B. ADOPTION OF MINUTES

Mealey/Patterson

That the Minutes from the Regular Council Meeting held November 8, 2004 at 7:00 pm be adopted as circulated.

Carried

C. DELEGATIONS

1. Port Alberni Twinning Society

George Smith, President of the Port Alberni Twinning Society, was not in attendance.

2. United Native Nations Local 560 – Alberni Valley

Marcus Oppenheimer of the United Native Nations Local 560, - Alberni Valley provided information on the organization and requested a letter of support for its proposal to apply for "gaming funds" from the Solicitor General.

Chopra/Mealey

That Council for the City of Port Alberni support the United Native Nations Local 560 pursuit of funding to contribute to its progress for off reserve first nations within our community.

Carried

3. David Carson – Timberline Forest Inventory Consultants

Mr. Carson provided information on services available to support Community Forest applications.

D. PROCLAMATIONS

1. Port Alberni Women's Resources Society

Chopra/Mealey

That the letter dated November 4, 2004 requesting that December 6, 2004 be proclaimed as "Day of Remembrance and Action to Stop Violence Against Women" in Port Alberni be received and the day proclaimed as requested.

Carried

2. Heart and Stroke Foundation

Chopra/Mealey

That the letter dated November 3, 2004 requesting that February 2005 be proclaimed as "Heart Month" in Port Alberni be received and the month proclaimed as requested.

Carried

E. CORRESPONDENCE FOR ACTION

1. Proposed Closure of Northport Liquor Store

Chopra/Mealey

That the correspondence regarding the closure of the Northport Liquor Store, including:

i. an email from Dan McCormack, Valdan Holdings Ltd, Arlington Hotel, dated November 9, 2004 opposing Council's motion from the November 8, 2004 Regular Meeting of Council to support the BCGEU efforts to keep the Northport Liquor Store open, and asking Council to reconsider its resolution;

ii. an email dated November 10, 2004 from Dan McCormack, reiterating his November 9 email;

iii. a copy of a letter dated November 14, 2004 from Dan McCormack, Valdan Holdings Ltd. to the Minister of Public Safety and Attorney General, supporting the government's decision to close the Northport Liquor Store;

iv. a copy of a letter dated November 10, 2004 from Linda Krupek, employee of the Arlington Beer and Wine Liquor Mart to Gillian Trumper, MLA, supporting the government's decision to close the Northport Liquor Store;

v. a copy of a letter dated November 10, 2004 from Ms. Huff, employee of the Arlington Beer and Wine Liquor Mart to Gillian Trumper, MLA, supporting the government's decision to close the Northport Liquor Store and;

Cont’d

vi. a letter dated November 9, 2004 from Gillian Trumper, MLA, Alberni-Qualicum, expressing concern that the City did not ask her to discuss the closure of the Northport Liquor store,

be received and filed.

Carried

2. Jacques Louis Swann

Price/Chopra

That the letter dated November 4, 2004 requesting that the City consider installation of bike racks on City buses be referred to the Transit Committee for consideration.

Carried

3. Air Quality Council

Chopra/Mealey

That the letter dated November 3, 2004 providing information on its goals and requesting that Councillor Lord be appointed as City representative to the Air Quality Council be received and that Councillor Lord be appointed as the City's liaison on the Air Quality Council.

Carried

4. Kuu-Us Crisis Line Society

Solda/Mealey

That the letter dated November 2, 2004 requesting sponsorship in the amount of $75.00 for its fundraiser the "Festival of Trees", which would provide lights and decorations for a tree that would be displayed at the Alberni Mall from December 5 to 19, then donated to a family for Christmas, be received.

Carried

5. H. J. Eberts, Operations Manager, School District 70 Alberni

Chopra/Solda

That the request of School District #70 for the lease of City owned property adjacent to Wood School for parking, be referred to staff to report on the logistics and provide a draft agreement for this proposal.

Carried

6. George D. Foster

Chopra/Mealey

That the letter dated November 2, 2004 commenting on some details of the Prime Minister's recent announcement of $140 billion for health care over the next ten years, and asking BC municipalities to provide him with a summary of health care problems within the municipality so he can forward the information to the federal government, be received and filed.

Carried

7. Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area

Chopra/Mealey

That the letter dated October 21, 2004 providing information on the Creston Valley Wildlife Interpretation Centre and the elevated walkway rebuild project, and requesting financial support for the project by sponsoring a walkway plank for $35, be received and filed.

Carried

8. Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities

Chopra/Mealey

That the memorandum dated October 4, 2004 requesting that municipalities provide information regarding local issues and suggestions for workshops at the April 2005 convention, be received and the information provided as requested.

Carried

F. INFORMATIONAL CORRESPONDENCE

1. Bob Ritchie

Email dated November 6, 2004 expressing his concerns regarding electricity costs, Hydro systems and power plants, and supporting the proposed thermal gas power plant at Duke Point.

2. Golden Oldies Car Club

Letter dated October 14, 2004 thanking the City for permitting the use of Williamson Park on Johnston Road for their annual "Show 'n Shine" on July 4, 2004.

3. Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities

Memorandum dated November 15, 2004 inviting representatives from the City and Alberni Clayoquot Regional District areas to attend a meeting on December 8, 2004 with RCMP officials to discuss integration of police services.

4. Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District Community to Community Forum

Report from the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District Community to Community Forum held on November 4, 2004, attended by representatives from the Regional District, City, Tseshaht First Nation and Hupacasath First Nation.

5. Mayor Ralph Drew, Village of Belcarra

Copy of letter dated November 12, 2004 to the Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Treaty Negotiations regarding negotiations at the Tsawwassen Treaty Table and the province's approach regarding additions to Treaty Settlement Lands.

6. Richard Berg

Copy of letter dated November 17, 2004 to the Minister of Transportation regarding an alternate route via Horne Lake to access the Alberni Valley and West Coast.

7. Ministry of Management Services

Letter dated November 15, 2004 enclosing a cheque for $80,678.71 for payment of 2004 grants-in-lieu of taxes for properties owned by British Columbia Buildings Corporation in Port Alberni (including $4,476.28 due to the Regional District).

8. District of West Vancouver

Email dated November 19, 2004 providing a copy of it's letter to the Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Treaty Negotiations in support of the Lower Mainland Treaty Advisory Committee First Principles.

9. City of North Vancouver

Providing copy of its letter dated November 19, 2004 to the Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Treaty Negotiations regarding consultation for Tsawwassen Treaty Negotiations.

Mealey/Patterson

That Informational Correspondence items numbered 1 through 9, be received and filed.

Carried

G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS NIL

H. BYLAWS

1. "Waterworks Bylaw, Amendment No. 3 Rate Changes, Bylaw No. 4569"

Lord/Mealey

That "Waterworks Bylaw, Amendment No. 3 Rate Changes, Bylaw No. 4569" be now finally adopted, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed with the corporate seal and numbered 4569.

Carried

2. "Fees and Charges 2003 Bylaw, Amendment No. 2, Bylaw No. 4571"

Solda/ Mealey

That "Fees and Charges 2003 Bylaw, Amendment No. 2, Bylaw No. 4571" be now introduced and read a first time.

Carried

Solda/Patterson

That "Fees and Charges 2003 Bylaw, Amendment No. 2, Bylaw No. 4571" be now read a second time.

Carried

Solda/Mealey

That "Fees and Charges 2003 Bylaw, Amendment No. 2, Bylaw No. 4571" be now read a third time.

Carried

I. REPORTS

1. Accounts

Chopra/Mealey

That the certification of the Director of Finance dated November 22, 2004 be received and the cheques numbered 82429 to 82576 inclusive, in payment of accounts totalling $391,904.61, be approved.

Carried

2. RCMP

Solda/Chopra

That the monthly report from the OIC, Port Alberni Detachment providing information about departmental operations in October 2004, be received and filed.

Carried

3. Parks and Recreation

Mealey/Patterson

That the monthly report from the Director of Parks and Recreation providing information about current departmental operations, be received and filed.

Carried

4. Museum

Patterson/Chopra

That the monthly report from the Museum Director providing information about current departmental operations, be received and filed.

Carried

5. Alberni Valley Museum & Heritage Commission - Minutes

Patterson/Mealey

That the minutes of the Alberni Valley Museum & Heritage Commission meetings of October 6, 2004 and November 3, 2004, be received and filed.

Carried

6. Councillor Mealey, Chair, Grants In Aid Committee

Mealey/Patterson

That the recommendations of the Grants In Aid Committee for 2005 Grants in Aid as outlined in the November 10, 2004 report be endorsed by City Council.

Carried

7. City Clerk – Review of Animal Control Bylaw

Solda/Price

That Council direct staff to prepare a revision of the Animal Control Bylaw in consultation with the SPCA, as outlined in the City Clerk's November 16, 2004 report.

Carried

8. Mayor's Report

The Mayor reported on recent activities and matters of current interest.

Mealey/Patterson

That the Mayor's report be received.

Carried

9. Councillors' Reports

The Councillors reported on recent activities related to their various portfolios.

Mealey/Lord

That the Councillors' reports be received.

Carried

J. QUESTION PERIOD

Jack McLeman, President, Port Alberni and District Labour Council, expressed his appreciation for Council not reconsidering its November 8, 2004 resolution expressing concern for the closure of the Northport Liquor Store.

K. OTHER COMPETENT BUSINESS NIL

L. ADJOURNMENT

Mealey/Chopra

That the meeting adjourn at 8:25 pm.

Carried

_______________________________ ______________________________

Mayor Clerk

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