The Corporation of the City of Grand Forks
Regular Meeting
POST-MEETING AGENDA

Meeting #:

R-2023-07

Date:

Monday, May 08, 2023 at 10:15 A.m. - 3:15 P.m.

Location:

7217 - 4th Street, City Hall Council Chambers

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

a.

Adopt agenda

May 8, 2023, Regular Meeting agenda

• Recommendation

  THAT Council adopts the May 8, 2023, Regular Meeting agenda as presented.

3.

MINUTES

a.

Adopt minutes - Regular

March 27, 2023 Regular Meeting minutes

April 17, 2023, Regular Meeting minutes

April 25, 2023, Special Meeting minutes

• Recommendation

  THAT Council adopts the March 27, 2023 and April 17, 2023, Regular Meeting minutes as presented; and the April 25, 2023 Special Meeting minutes as presented.

4.

REGISTERED PETITIONS AND DELEGATIONS

5.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

6.

REPORTS, QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES FROM MEMBERS OF COUNCIL AND COUNCIL'S REPRESENTATIVE TO THE REGIONAL DISTRICT OF KOOTENAY BOUNDARY

a.

Reports of Council and Verbal Report of RDKB Representative

Councillors and Council's Representative to the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary

• Recommendation

  THAT all reports by members of Council and Council's Representative on the activities of the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary be received.

• Recommendation

  THAT Area 'D' Director Wiese of the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary can participate in discussions at the May 8, 2023, Regular Meeting.

a.1

Submitted Reports of Council

The written reports that members of Council submitted.

b.

Potential Decisions from Registered Delegations

Mayor Baker

b.1

Use of City Vehicle and Gas Card

GF Citizens on Patrol

• Recommendation

  THAT Council instructs Staff to draft and execute an agreement with the Citizens on Patrol group regarding the use of a City vehicle, to include the following:

  • gas card or another method for fueling as approved by Staff
  • maintenance and insurance responsibilities – by the City
  • 5-year maximum term
  • allow COP signage to be placed on the vehicle

b.2

Use of Airport Facility and Dick Bartlett Park Update

Boundary Barnstormers R/C Flying Club

• Recommendation

  THAT Council instructs Staff to work with the Boundary Barnstormers RC Flying Club to satisfy all Transport Canada requirements regarding the use of the Dick Bartlett Park and any additional costs to be borne by the group.

• Recommendation

  THAT Council instructs Staff to draft and execute an agreement with the Boundary R/C Model Flying Club regarding the use of the airport with the following principles:

  • Flying times to be provided by Staff based on recommendations from qualified professional
  • Other events and airport uses must be considered
  • Insurance requirements, City listed as additional insured
  • Term: 3 years + optional 2 year renewal by Council
  • Satisfy all Transport Canada requirements

  and THAT Staff work with the group on Transport Canada requirements and risk assessments, with additional costs (if required) to be borne by the group

7.

RECOMMENDATIONS FROM STAFF FOR DECISIONS

a.

Application for an amendment to a liquor primary licence to increase the person capacity for The Bar + Kitchen located at 7319 2nd Street

Development & Planning

• Recommendation

  THAT Council approve the comments made in this report to be sent to the LCRB regarding an application for an amendment to a liquor primary licence to increase the person capacity for The Bar + Kitchen, located at 7319 2nd Street.

b.

Strata Plan for 2680 75th Avenue

Development & Planning

• Recommendation

  THAT Council approve Strata Plan EPS6565 for strata conversion of 2680 75th Avenue, for land legally described as Lot 2 District Lot 520 Similkameen Division Yale District Plan EPP99198;
  
  AND THAT as per Policy 1502 Strata Title Conversion Policy, Council delegate the authority to sign the “Endorsement by Approving Authority” and the final signing approval of the strata plans to the Approving Officer provided the applicant meets the required terms and conditions as detailed in this report, within one year of approval.

c.

Deliverables for Organizations Who Have Requested Fee-For-Service Funding

Corporate Services

• Recommendation

  THAT Council instructs Staff to utilize the Fee-for-Service schedules as presented for the 2023 Fee-for-Service agreements.

d.

Accessibility Advisory Committee

Corporate Services

• Recommendation

  THAT Council establish the Accessibility Advisory Committee as outlined in the attached Terms of Reference;
  AND THAT Council appoint Councillor Thompson to the Committee as a voting member and Council’s Liaison.

8.

INFORMATION ITEMS

a.

Q1 2023 Financial Report

Financial Services

9.

BYLAWS

a.

Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2039-A28 third reading - 40 Morrissey Creek Rd.

Development and Planning

• Recommendation

  THAT Council give third reading to Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2039-A28.

b.

Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2039-A29 first and second reading - 1730 68th Avenue

Development and Planning

• Recommendation

  THAT Council give first and second reading to Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2039-A29.

c.

Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 2099

Financial Services

• Recommendation

  THAT Council gives first three readings to the Reserve Fund Establishment Bylaw No. 2099.

d.

2023 Tax Rates Bylaw No. 2100

Financial Services

• Recommendation

  THAT Council gives final reading to the 2023 Tax Rates Bylaw, No. 2100.

10.

REQUESTS ARISING FROM CORRESPONDENCE

11.

LATE ITEMS

12.

ITEMS RELEASED FROM IN-CAMERA

13.

STRATEGIC PLAN

a.

2023 Strategic Plan

• Recommendation

  THAT Council approves the 2023-2024 Strategic Plan as presented.

14.

QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC AND THE MEDIA

15.

RESOLUTION TO GO IN-CAMERA

• Recommendation

  THAT Council convene an In-Camera Meeting as outlined under Section 90 of the Community Charter to discuss matters in a closed meeting which are subject to Section 90 (1)

  (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; and

  (g) litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality.

16.

ADJOURNMENT

• Recommendation

  THAT the May 8, 2023, Regular Meeting be adjourned.