Committee of the Whole
1. Call to Order
Councillor Lahti called the meeting to order at 6:00pm.
3.1 Adoption of Minutes
File: 0550-03-02
Staff provided an overview of the options for vector control, and answered questions from Council on the impact that a vector control bylaw could have on Bylaw Enforcement, the applicability of the Unsightly Premise Bylaw, and the plan for educating residents on vector control.
CW16/027
Moved and CARRIED
THAT an operational procedure for vector abatement be implemented prior to the issuance of any demolition permits;
AND THAT staff be directed to report back with a Draft Vector Control Bylaw as recommended in the report dated January 25, 2016 from Development Services Department - Building, Bylaw, and Licensing Division regarding Vector Control Procedural and Enforcement Options.
4.2 Designated Anchorage Area Fee Options
Report: Engineering and Parks Services Department, dated January 25, 2016
File: 08-3010-01/Vol 01
Staff answered questions from Council on the proposed refundable deposit, the plan for enforcement, and the current state of the area for designated anchorage.
CW16/028
Moved
THAT staff proceed with a user fee of $12/night for use of the designated Anchorage Area as recommended in the report dated January 25, 2016 from Engineering and Parks Services Department regarding Designated Anchorage Area Fee Options;
AND THAT staff proceed with a refundable deposit of $500 for use of the Designated Anchorage Area;
AND THAT staff amend the Fees Bylaw to include the Designated Anchorage Area user fees and deposit for Council consideration.
CW16/029
Moved and DEFEATED
THAT the foregoing motion be amended by replacing "user fee of $12/night" with "user fee set at $12 per night and at $35 per week".
(Voting Against: Councillors Dilworth, Glumac, Royer, and Vagramov)
CW16/030
Moved and DEFEATED
THAT the foregoing motion be amended by removing the second clause.
(Voting Against: Councillors Dilworth, Glumac, Lahti, and Royer, and Mayor Clay)
The question on the main motion (CW16/028) was put to a vote; the motion was CARRIED.
4.3 BC Ale Trail Opportunity
Report: Development Services Department - Sustainability Division, dated January 22, 2016
File: 13-6750-06
CW16/031
Moved and CARRIED
THAT the BC Ale Trail concept be referred to the City's Economic Development and Tourism Committees for comment;
AND THAT staff seek input from local breweries on their level of interest in and support for this concept, as recommended in the report dated January 22, 2016 from Development Services Department - Sustainability Division regarding BC Ale Trail Opportunity.
4.4 Economic Development Strategic Plan and Planning Workshop
Report: Development Services Department, dated January 26,2016
File: 13-6750-01/2016
CW16/032
Moved and CARRIED
THAT the report dated January 26, 2016 from Development Services Department regarding Economic Development Strategic Plan and Planning Workshop be received for information.
CW16/033
Moved and CARRIED
THAT staff facilitate a high-level policy conversation around business retention and attraction, including strategies such as tax incentives, zoning, tax competitiveness, partnerships, et cetera, at the Economic Development Strategic Planning Workshop;
AND THAT staff include an overview of previous initiatives discussed, such as high-tech park, marine research station, et cetera.
4.5 Terms of Reference for the Development of a Tourism Strategic Plan
Report: Tourism Committee, dated January 26, 2016 File: 01-0360-20-54
CW16/034
Moved
THAT the Terms of Reference to be included in a Request for Proposal for the retention of a consultant to work on the development of a Tourism Strategic Plan, and the required $50,000 budget, funded from the Council Strategic Priorities Reserve, be approved as recommended in the report dated January 26, 2016 from Tourism Committee regarding Terms of Reference for the Development of a Tourism Strategic
CW16/035
Moved and CARRIED
THAT this item be deferred until the Economic Development Strategic Planning Workshop is completed.
(Voting Against: Councillors Dilworth and Glumac)
CW16/036
Moved and CARRIED
THAT the Economic Development Strategic Planning Workshop be held within the month of February.
5. Adjournment
Councillor Lahti declared the meeting adjourned at 5:54pm.