Meeting #:

R17/2024

Date:

Wednesday, October 09, 2024

Time:

4:00 P.m. - 10:00 P.m.

Location:

City Hall Council Chambers

Council Present:

• B. Wells (Mayor)
• W. Cole-Hamilton
• D. Frisch
• D. Hillian
• E. Jolicoeur
• M. McCollum
• W. Morin

Staff Present:

• G. Garbutt, City Manager (CAO)
• C. Davidson, Director of Engineering Services (electronic)
• A. Langenmaier, Director of Financial Services
• K. Macdonald, Fire Chief
• K. O'Connell, Director of Corporate Services
• K. Shaw, Director of Public Works Services
• M. Wade, Director of Development Services
• E. Chow, Manager of Legislative Services
• N. Gothard, Manager of Community and Sustainability Planning
• J.Tazzioli, Manager of Engineering, Environmental Projects
• L. Bourgeois, Deputy Corporate Officer

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Wells called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm. and respectfully acknowledged that the meeting was conducted on the Unceded territory of the K'ómoks First Nation, the traditional keepers of this land.

On behalf of Council, Councillor Jolicoeur recognized World Mental Health Day, celebrated on October 10th. This day is dedicated to promoting global mental health education, raising awareness, and advocating against the stigma surrounding mental health issues. Councillor Jolicoeur encouraged residents to connect with their loved ones and offer support.

2.

INTRODUCTION OF LATE ITEMS

Without any late items or objections, Council proceeded with the agenda as presented.

3.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

3.1

Regular Council Minutes - September 25, 2024

• Moved By Hillian
  Seconded By McCollum

  THAT Council adopt the September 25, 2024 Regular Council minutes.

  CARRIED

4.

STAFF REPORTS

4.1

 Infrastructure and Environmental Engineering

4.1.1

Flood Management Plan

Tamsin Lyle, Principal and Founding Engineer of Ebbwater Consulting, presented an overview of the City-wide flood management plan. The plan includes a comprehensive 5-Year Capital Plan, outlines medium to long-term actions, and features over 80 specific recommendations, each accompanied by a timeline and budget.

• Moved By Hillian
  Seconded By Cole-Hamilton

  THAT Council adopt the Flood Management Plan; and
  
  THAT Council direct staff to implement the 86 recommended actions, and include budget for related projects in the 5 year financial plan.

  CARRIED

4.2

Fire Department

4.2.1

K’ómoks First Nation Fire Protection Agreement

• Moved By Frisch
  Seconded By Cole-Hamilton

  THAT Council direct staff to enter into an agreement with the K’ómoks First Nation to provide fire protection at Pentledge Indian Reserve Number 2 for a term of up to 5 years.

  CARRIED

  Without objection, the meeting was recessed at 5:42 pm. Mayor Wells reconvened the meeting at 5:59 pm.

  
  

4.3

Operational Services 

4.3.1

Water and Sewer Rate Review – 2024 Update

• Moved By Frisch
  Seconded By Morin

  THAT Council receive the "Water and Sewer Rate Review – 2024 Update" report for information and direct staff to implement the five-year utility rate rebalancing recommendations.

  CARRIED

5.

INTERNAL REPORTS AND CORRESPONDENCE

5.1

Update: Animal Control Services and SPCA Contract

Without objection, council received the "Update: Animal Control Services and SPCA Contract” briefing note for information. 

6.

BYLAWS - For First, Second, and Third Readings:

6.1

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3140, 2024 (small-scale, multi-unit housing)

• Moved By McCollum
  Seconded By Frisch

  THAT Council give first reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3140, 2024 (small-scale, multi-unit housing); and

  THAT Council give second reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3140, 2024 (small-scale, multi-unit housing); and

  THAT Council give third reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3140, 2024 (small-scale, multi-unit housing).

  CARRIED

7.

COUNCIL REPORTS

7.1

Councillor Cole-Hamilton

No report provided.

7.2

Councillor Frisch

No report provided.

7.3

Councillor Hillian

Councillor Hillian submitted a report of activities, see agenda.

7.4

Councillor Jolicoeur

No report provided.

7.5

Councillor McCollum

No report provided.

7.6

Councillor Morin

Councillor Morin submitted a report of activities, see agenda.

7.7

Mayor Wells

Major Wells reviewed his attendance at the following events and submitted a report of activities:

• Comox Valley Spirit Walk 2024: An event organized by the Indigenous Women’s Sharing Society and the Comox Valley MIKI’SIW Métis Association, held on September 30th in observance of Truth and Reconciliation Day.
• Pulse on the Plaza: Hosted by CV Arts on September 27, 2024.
• Elected Officials Forum: Regional Climate Action Strategy and Climate Panel held on October 3rd.

8.

ADJOURNMENT

Mayor Wells concluded the meeting at 7:41 pm.

CERTIFIED CORRECT

Adopted by Council [MONTH] [DAY], 2024