The Corporation of the City of Grand Forks
Regular Meeting
AGENDA

Meeting #:	R-2020-09
Date:	Monday, June 15, 2020 at 2:00 P.m. - 3:00 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

June 15, 2020, Regular Meeting agenda

• Recommendation

  THAT Council adopts the June 15, 2020, Regular Meeting agenda as presented.

3.

MINUTES

a.

Adopt minutes - Regular

May 25, 2020, Regular Meeting minutes

• Recommendation

  THAT Council adopts the May 25, 2020, Regular Meeting minutes as presented.

4.

REGISTERED PETITIONS AND DELEGATIONS

a.

Temporary Market Avenue Closure

Boundary Country Regional Chamber of Commerce / Discover Grand Forks

b.

Support services for vulnerable population

Representatives from Ask Wellness, ANKORS, and Interior Health

 

Discussion of health and housing options moving forward.

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

Read the RDKB agendas here: https://rdkb.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/314

• Recommendation

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

b.

Potential Decisions from Registered Delegations

Mayor Taylor

7.

RECOMMENDATIONS FROM STAFF FOR DECISIONS

a.

Electrical Capital Budget Items

Financial Services

• Recommendation

  THAT Council approves a $30,000 increase in the Electrical Systems Upgrades capital project, to be funded from the Electrical Capital Reserve.

b.

Motocross - proposed solution for restricting access

Building Inspection and Bylaw Enforcement

Proposed solution for restricting access at Motocross site

As instructed by Council through resolution I053/20/05/25: THAT Council instruct Staff to provide options to restrict access to the area/site while still permitting emergency vehicle access.

• Recommendation

  THAT Council approve the recommended solutions for restricting access at the Motocross site.

c.

Temporary Market Avenue Closure

Corporate Services / Economic Development

• Recommendation

  THAT Council approves of the temporary closure of Market Avenue as presented by the Boundary Regional Chamber of Commerce with the following conditions:

  - 3rd Street to remain open for traffic

  - closure of Market Ave from 2nd Street to 3rd Street

  - closure of Market Ave from 3rd Street to 4th Street

  - no permanent road closure infrastructure to be installed

  - temporary, from June 29, 2020 to September 30, 2020

  - Operations and Emergency Services staff to work with the Boundary Country Regional Chamber of Commerce on a layout and plans for barricades, emergency and delivery vehicle access, and accessible parking.

d.

Local Government Approval for Temporary Expanded Liquor Service Areas - File PD20-13

Development, Engineering & Planning

• Recommendation

  THAT Council direct staff to inform the Liquor and Cannabis Control Branch (LCRB) that Council wishes to pre-approve all liquor primary, food primary and manufacturer establishments within the City’s jurisdiction, that may apply for an expanded service area under LCRB Policy Directive 20-13 Temporary Expanded Service Area Authorization.

• Recommendation

  THAT Council direct staff to work with all liquor primary, food primary and manufacturer establishments currently regulated by the LCRB within the City’s jurisdiction on the new Provincial directive; AND THAT, while the LCRB Policy Directive 20-13 is in effect, Council delegate the authority to the CAO to approve temporary expanded service areas onto City property provided they meet the guidelines contained in this report.

e.

Temporary Use Permit to accommodate a Distillery at 7500 Donaldson Drive

Development, Engineering & Planning

• Recommendation

  THAT Council direct staff to proceed with the statutory requirements for public notice respecting a Temporary Use Permit Application for a Distillery at 7500 Donaldson Drive, legally described as Lot 2, Plan KAP49207, SDYD, DL 380 PID 018-155-588.

f.

Temporary Use Permit to accommodate a drive-in theatre, RV/tent camping and community celebrations, events and meetings at 2420-68th Avenue

Development, Engineering and Planning

• Recommendation

  THAT Council grant Temporary Use Permit No. 2002 to Cannafest Music Festival Ltd. on lands zoned Small Lot Residential (R-2), legally described as Lot 1 District Lots 380 and 520 SDYD Plan KAP64274, Parcel Identifier: 024-486-752.

g.

Proposed Lease - Amenity Space for Raven Place on Lots B and C on 70th Avenue

Development, Engineering & Planning

• Recommendation

  THAT Council authorize staff to enter into a three (3) year lease agreement, with the option to renew at the discretion of the City, with Boundary Family Services Society/BC Housing respecting the use of Lot’s B and C on 70th Avenue as amenity space for the residents of Raven Place and FURTHER, to provide public notice of this intention in accordance with Section 94 of the Community Charter.

h.

Approval of DMAF Charter

Development, Engineering and Planning

• Recommendation

  THAT Council approves the DMAF Project Charter as presented.

8.

REQUESTS ARISING FROM CORRESPONDENCE

9.

INFORMATION ITEMS

10.

BYLAWS

a.

Bylaw 2039-A13 Amendment - Definitions for Restaurant and Charitable or Non-Profit Food Service

Development, Engineering & Planning

• Recommendation

  THAT Council give 1st and 2nd reading to Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 2039-A13 and authorize staff to proceed with the legislative requirements respecting public notification.

11.

LATE ITEMS

12.

ITEMS RELEASED FROM IN-CAMERA

13.

QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC AND THE MEDIA

14.

IN-CAMERA RESOLUTION

a.

Adopt Resolution as per Section 90

Corporate Services

• 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)

  (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;

  (g) litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality;

  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT persons, other than members, officers, or other persons to whom Council may deem necessary to conduct City business, will be excluded from the In-Camera Meeting.

15.

ADJOURNMENT