TOWN OF SMITHERS REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 2001, AT 7:30 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS 3836 FOURTH AVENUE, SMITHERS, B.C.

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1 TOWN OF SMITHERS REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 2001, AT 7:30 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS 3836 FOURTH AVENUE, SMITHERS, B.C. A G E N D A 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PUBLIC CONSULTATION HEARING 2-1 Position Paper of Silver Dollar Management Ltd. received March 22, 2001, regarding preliminary site approval for a neighbourhood pub to be built on the Golden Triangle. 2-2 Report DEV dated March 5, 2001 (previously circulated) from G. Cobb, Director of Development Services, for consideration in formulating resolution required by the Liquor Control and Licencing Branch for a neighbourhood pub licence application submitted by Golden Triangle Developments. 2-3 Report DEV dated March 5, 2001 (previously circulated) from G. Cobb, Director of Development Services, recommending inclusion of the accompanying neighbourhood pub application survey with the results of the Public Consultation meeting being held March 28, 2001, for the Golden Triangle property on Main Street ( ). 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3-1 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held March 14, BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES 4-1 Report ADM dated March 21, 2001, from W. Mah, Chief Administrative Officer, recommending items be made public from the Special (In-Camera) meeting of Council held February 28, 2001 ( ).

2 Page 2 5. PETITIONS AND DELEGATIONS 6. COUNCIL REPORTS 6-1 COUNCILLOR ADOMEIT Minutes of the Advisory, Recreation, Parks and Culture Commission meeting held March 15, 2001 ( ). 6-2 COUNCILLOR FARROW 6-3 COUNCILLOR GROVES Minutes of the Bulkley Valley Health Council Clinic Steering Committee meeting held February 22, 2001 ( ) Minutes of the Bulkley Valley Health Council meeting held February 28, 2001 ( ). 6-4 COUNCILLOR HOWARD Minutes of Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako meetings held February 22, 2001 ( ): a) Meeting No. 4; and b) Planning Committee. 6-5 COUNCILLOR MUNROE Minutes (Draft) of the Emergency Measures Committee meeting held March 6, 2001 ( ). 6-6 COUNCILLOR WHEATLEY Information regarding the First Nations Policy Development Project ( ). 6-7 REPORT OF MAYOR NORTHUP Resolution Against a Moratorium on Grizzly Bear Hunting for submission to the North Central Municipal Association ( ).

3 Page 3 7A. STAFF (A) REPORTS 7A-1 Report ADM dated March 21, 2001, from J. Malcolm, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, presenting options for consideration to formulate a resolution required by the Liquor Control Board regarding neighbourhood pub application for the Golden Triangle property ( ). 7B. STAFF (B) REPORTS 7B-1 Monthly Reports for February 2001: a) Airport Services b) Bylaw Enforcement c) Development Services Department d) Finance Department e) Fire Department f) Recreation Department 7B-2 Report dated March 8, 2001, from D. Kohuch, Director of Development Services, requesting approval for five members of the Operational Services Department to attend the Pacific Northwest Snow Fighters Association Conference being held May 29 to 31, 2001, in Kelowna ( ). 7B-3 Report dated March 21, 2001, from S. Hunka, Bylaw Enforcement Officer, requesting approval to attend the Annual Bylaw Officers Conference being held June 12 to 15, 2001, in Whistler ( ). 7B-4 Report ADM dated March 19, 2001, from J. Malcolm, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, providing information on sessions attended at the North Central Municipal Officers Association conference ( ). 8. BYLAWS 8-1 Council Procedure Amendment No. 1, Bylaw No Adoption. 8-2 Report FIN dated March 15, 2001, from L. Ford, Financial Administrator, introducing Garbage Collection Bylaw No for three readings. First and second readings. Third reading.

4 Page 4 9. CORRESPONDENCE (A) ITEMS 9-1 Member Notice dated March 5, 2001, from the Union of British Columbia Municipalities, Protective Services Committee, regarding a review being undertaken by the RCMP regarding service delivery to communities ( and ). 9-2 Letter dated March 15, 2001, and Routine Request Form, from G. Bandstra, Frontier Chrysler Ltd., requesting approval to close the Frontage Road between Hoskins Ford and Frontier Chrysler May 3 to 5, 2001, for the annual Wild Mile Sales Event ( ) dated March 13, 2001, from D. Buchner, Comox, B.C., requesting comments regarding a proposal to be submitted to the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia for the implementation of a province-wide designated driving program ( ). 9-4 Letter dated March 14, 2001, from E. Sabo, Secretary Treasurer, School District No. 54, presenting edits to the Draft Joint Use Agreement with the Town of Smithers ( ). 9-5 News Release dated March 13, 2001, from the Municipal Finance Authority of British Columbia, announcing that amalgamation and privatization will be explored at the Annual General Meeting being held March 29 and 30, 2001, in Victoria ( ). 9-6 Letter dated March 9, 2001, from D. Witala, Planning Forester, Pacific Inland Resources, advising of the open house being held April 11, 2001, regarding an amendment to the proposed Forest Development Plan ( ). 9-7 Letter dated March 7, 2001, from C. Rensby-Wills, President, Bulkley Valley Gymnastics Association, requesting a grant-in-aid for use of the Quonset hut for the gymnastics competition being held May 12 and 13, 2001 ( ). 9-8 Letter dated February 28, 2001 (and presentation Trade in Softwood Lumber Avoiding Crisis ) from R. Plecas, President, BC Lumber Trade Council, requesting support for British Columbia s lumber industry and the quest to achieve true free trade in lumber ( ). 9-9 Letter dated March 14, 2001, from M. Wyllie, Smithers & District Transit, Smithers Community Services Association, requesting approval to use the transit bus for the Youth Transit Project ( ).

5 Page Letter dated February 28, 2001, from D. Turpin, President and Vice- Chancellor, University of Victoria, requesting comments on the strategic issues discussion paper to guide the University s future development by March 31, 2001 ( ) Announcement received March 19, 2001, from M. Slivitzky announcing the Annual Implementation Monitoring meeting being held for the Fort St. James Land and Resource Management Plan ( ) Letter dated March 18, 2001, from J. Greenwood, Smithers Lions Club, requesting approval to use the parking lot in front of the Lions Rail Car to conduct tailgate and breakfast sales the first Saturday of each month from May until September ( ) Letter dated March 15, 2001, from D. Daniels, President, B.C. Seniors Games Society, inviting the Town to host the 2003 or 2004 B.C. Seniors Games ( ) Bulkley Valley Exhibition Fall Fair booth registration form and rules for exhibitors ( ) Facsimile dated March 20, 2001, from Forest Renewal BC providing clarification on the status of future funding for the WoodLINKS program, an educational initiative ( and ) Information regarding Babine River Corridor Park: a) letter dated March 11, 2001, from H. Butler; b) letter dated March 11, 2001, from H. Butler to B. Goodacre, MLA; c) copy of form letter dated March 7, 2001, addressed to B. Goodacre; MLA; d) dated March 13, 2001, from D. Harris, Hillcrest Recreation Consulting Inc., and draft report from the public meeting held March 5, 2001; and e) letter dated March 8, 2001, from G. Gunson, Woods Manager, Pacific Inland Resources, to BC Parks ( ) Letter dated March 20, 2001, from L. Gallant, Footprint Environmental Consultants (FEC), outlining the Town s role in administering provincial grant funding awarded for FEC s Greening Communities Proposal ( ).

6 Page Letter dated March 7, 2001, from S. Schroeder, Program Coordinator, Ministry of Community Development, Cooperatives and Volunteers presenting the contribution agreement for the Smithers Tax Shift Study and Community Education Project and the Greening Communities Initiative Demonstration Project proposal by L. Gallant, Footprint Environmental Consultants ( ) Terms of Reference received March 1, 2001, from the British Columbia Medical Association seeking nominations for the Excellence in Health Promotion Awards ( ) Letters from B.C. Transit: a) letter dated March 8, 2001, presenting the 2001/02 Annual Operating Agreement for the Smithers Transit System for approval; and b) letter dated March 20, 2001, presenting Transit Service Agreement, effective May 13, 2001, for approval ( ). 10. CORRESPONDENCE (B) ITEMS - RECEIVE AND REPLY 10-1 Letter dated March 1, 2001, from A. Copland, Concerned Citizens for Health Care, to S. Smith, Chair, Bulkley Valley Health Council, regarding the urgency for improved health care in Smithers ( ). 11. CORRESPONDENCE (B) ITEMS - RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION 11-1 Announcement from the Canadian Cancer Society regarding their new office address ( ) Letter dated March 12, 2001, from Indian and Northern Affairs Canada acknowledging receipt of the letter by Mayor Northup dated March 2, 2001 ( ) News Release dated March 12, 2001, from the Bulkley Valley Health Council announcing a multi-practice health clinic in Smithers ( ) Letter dated March 9, 2001, from the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako presenting the 2000 Building Permit Statistics Report dated January 16, 2001 ( ) Letter dated March 15, 2001, from H. Kruisselbrink, Secretary, Bulkley Valley Historical and Museum Society, thanking Council for grants-in-aid and for appointing Councillor Munroe as liaison ( ).

7 Page Letter dated March 9, 2001, from the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako to the Bulkley Valley Historical and Museum Society approving a grant-inaid toward the cost of a Needs Assessment Study ( ) Letter dated March 9, 2001, from the Policy, Planning and Legislation Branch of the Ministry of Attorney General presenting the fact sheet entitled B.C. s Dangerous Dog Law ( ) Letter dated March 9, 2001, from S. Randrup, Interim Manager, Smithers District Chamber of Commerce supporting the Environmental Youth Team application by Footprint Environmental Consultants ( ) Letter dated February 8, 2001, from the Northeast Trails Group voicing concern over the location of a community forest ( ) Letter received March 8, 2001, from the Ministry of Social Development and Economic Security, requesting that May be proclaimed Child Care Month in British Columbia ( ) Letter dated March 13, 2001, from the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, British Columbia Division, requesting municipal authorization to conduct the 2001 Carnation Campaign and that May be proclaimed Multiple Sclerosis Month ( ) News Releases dated March 13 and March 16, 2001, from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs announcing public library funding ( and ) Letter dated March 13, 2001, from J. Sproul, Director, Ministry of Employment and Investment, regarding the status of the Canada-British Columbia Infrastructure grant application for library automation ( and ) Letter dated March 16, 2001, from L. Berg, President and Chief Executive Officer, Vancouver International Airport Authority, announcing the rescheduling of the 2001 conference to November 28 and 29, 2001 ( ) Letter dated February 15, 2001, from the Union of British Columbia Municipalities advising that the Federal government has been granted intervenor status in the Metalclad appeal ( ) Letters of support (8) of the Smithers Public Library ( ).

8 Page CORRESPONDENCE (C) ITEMS 12-1 Letter received March 8, 2001, from Minister J. Kwan, Ministry of Community Development, Cooperatives and Volunteers, regarding the community planning video series The Power of People: Building Stronger Communities ( ) In the House, Union of British Columbia Municipalities, dated March 15, 2001, presenting highlights of the 2001 Provincial budget ( ) Media Release dated March 16, 2001, from the Union of British Columbia Municipalities regarding the Provincial budget s effects on local government ( ) Memorandum dated March 14, 2001, from the Union of British Columbia Municipalities providing updates on pay equity, working forest legislation, new regulations under the Homeowner Protection Act, and new Construction Contractor Licensing Act ( ) Information from the Ministry of Forests meeting of March 9, 2001, regarding Skeena Cellulose Inc. milling requirements ( ) The Explorer, March 2001, from the Smithers Exploration Group Newsletter ( ) Registration information for the Citizenship and Immigration Northern Symposium being held April 27, 2001, in Prince George ( ) The Free Trader, March 16, 2001, from the Free Trade Lumber Council ( ) News Release dated March 6, 2001, from A. Michalos, Chair, National Health Summit Task Force ( ) Letter dated March 21, 2001, from Mayor Hartwell, Village of Telkwa, advising of a meeting being held on March 26, 2001, regarding a Greening Communities proposal on carpooling ( ) Memorandum dated February 13, 2001, from the Union of British Columbia Municipalities regarding the Railway Safety Act: Road/Rail Grade Crossing Regulation ( ).

9 Page CORRESPONDENCE (D) ITEMS 13-1 Northwest Regional Housing Centre Newsletter, February Information on the Rain Pail, from the Rain Pail Distributing Company Economic Impact of the Vancouver International Airport, Vancouver International Airport Authority, February 2001 ( ) Enhancing Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities: February 2001, from the Ministry of Social Development and Economic Security Managing Changes to Local Government Structure in British Columbia: A Review and Program Guide, October 2000, from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs ( ) The Big Picture An Overview of Achievement, University of Victoria Letter dated March 12, 2001, from the North Central Municipal Association, enclosing a video overview of the National Health Summit ( ). 14. OTHER/NEW BUSINESS 15. PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD 16. NOTICE OF SPECIAL (IN-CAMERA) MEETING(S) OF COUNCIL 17. ADJOURNMENT WM/jm 2/18/11 10:51 AM n:\wordpro\agen\agen 2001 council\agen #07 reg mar 28.doc