Agenda Items of Interest on Coldstream Finance Meeting Feb 15

District of Coldstream
Finance Committee Meeting Agenda for February 15, 2016
Municipal Hall, 9901 Kalamalka Road, Coldstream, BC 6:00 PM

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Tax Multipliers - Farm Property •         Report from the Director of Financial Administration dated February 9, 2016 Tax multipliers - farm property Regional District Hospital Surplus Funds •         Report from the Director of Financial Administration dated February 9, 2016 Regional District Hospital surplus funds 4.j. Council Meeting Pay •         Council Remuneration Bylaw No. 1640 Council Remuneration Bylaw No. 1640

Items on Monday's Council Agendas

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2015 8:40 AM 
REVISED PARKSMASTER PLAN (P. 15)
A. THAT Council receive the revised Parks Master Plan, shown as Attachment 1 and outlined in the report titled Revised Parks Master Plan and dated July 27, 2015 from the Parks Planner for consideration;
AND FURTHER, that Council direct Administration to bring forward the revised Parks Master Plan to the Regular Meeting of Council on September 14, 2015, for direction.
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REGULAR OPEN MEETING OF COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL MONDAY August 10, 2015 At 1:30 p.m.
RECONSIDERATION OF MOTION — COUNCILLOR NAHAL
THAT Council, pursuant to Section 33, of Council Procedure Bylaw Number 4840, reconsider the two motions  adopted at the July 13, 2015 meeting in regards to the 25 Year Master Transportation Plan.
Report dated July 2, 2015, titled "25 Year Master Transportation Plan Update Endorsement", submitted by the Transportation Engineer. (P. 92) (for background information and original recommendation)
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PROPOSAL TO CHANGE BYPASS LANGUAGE AND INSERT WESTERN BYPASS CORRIDOR PROTECTION MAP IN THE ENDORSED 2015 25 YEAR MASTER TRANSPORTATION PLAN (P. 168)
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Vernon Council Agenda Highlights Monday at 1:30

Agenda Package:

PRESENTATION -POLSON PARK HOMELESS MEMORIAL(P. 24)
Mr. Chuck Harper, Community Chaplain, &·Nadine Wilson, First Baptist Church, re: Polson Park Homeless Memorial.

MARIHUANA FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES REGULATIONS (MMPR)-AMENDMENTS TO ZONING BYLAW #5000 AND BUSINESS LICENCE BYLAW #3272 (P. 50)
AND FURTHER, that Council support an amendment to Zoning Bylaw #5000 to permit medical marihuana growing facilities as per the new federal Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations in the A1- Agriculture in the ALR and 11 -Light Industrial zoning districts, and direct Administration to bring forward "Zoning Text (Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations) Amendment Bylaw #5492, 2014" for consideration.

25TH STREET 2013 CARRYOVER PROJECT. (P. 77)
THAT Council receive the background information provided in the memorandum dated June 2, 2014 titled 251th Street 2013 Carryover Project from the Transportation Engineer .

AMENDMENT TO ZONING BYLAW #5000 TO DELETE OWNER- OCCUPANY REQUIREMENT FOR A  SECONDARY SUITE (P. 80)

PUBLIC HEARING MONDAY, June 9, 2014 5:30PM

Agenda Index
Agenda Package

PUBLIC HEARING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MONDAY, June 9, 2014
5:30PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
MAYOR Sawatzky will call the meeting to order and advise that
the purpose of the Public Hearing is to consider:
A. "Zoning Text (Bed & Breakfast) Amendment Bylaw
Number 5498, 2014"

Vernon Agenda Highlights Monday May 12

REGULAR OPEN MEETING OF COUNCIL CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER MONDAY, MAY 12, 2014 AT 1:30PM

CHANGES TO REFUSE COLLECTION BYLAW #3148 (P. 66)
THAT Council approve the amendments to the Refuse Collection Bylaw #3148 to change the name of the recycling program to "Yard Recycling" and to change the cost of the associated program from $8.78 to $4.04 per quarter, as shown in Appendix A, as attached to the memorandum dated May 2, 2014, from the Director, Operation Services; AND FURTHER, that these amendments come into effect as of June 30, 2014 to coincide with the quarterly billing schedule. ·

ZONING BYLAW #5000 - PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE R6 - LAKESHORE RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT (P. 112)
THAT Council support an amendment to the R6 - Lakeshore Residential zoning district in Zoning Bylaw #5000 to include the bed and breakfast home use as a permitted Secondary Use in duplex and semi-detached housing units and to amend part 5.6.1 in Zoning Bylaw #5000 to permit a bed and breakfast home use in duplex and semi-detached housing units as shown in Attachment 2 in the report dated April 30, 2014, from the Manager, C.urrent Planning.

Vernon Council Agenda Monday Sept 9

• Agenda Package

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Items From Administration Updates: (P.70)
1. Parkinq Lot Revenue Report - 2nd Quarter

 












2. Hazardous Material Routes:

The 2013 Master Transportation Plan will develop and publicize Heavy Truck and Hazardous Material Routes for Vernon. The aim of this is to ensure that goods and services are moved safely around and through the city with due recognition of the impact that heavy trucks have on the life span of the roads. 
  3. Pleasant Valley Road 45 to 46 Avenue Reconstruction: This project was planned to be constructed with resurfacing of Pleasant Valley Road from 46 Avenue to 48 Avenue to take advantage of a larger economies of scale for the project. Further analysis during detailed design identified larger sections of base failure than originally identified during the Road Condition Assessment for most of Pleasant Valley Road from 46 Avenue to 48 Avenue. Given the scope increase to complete this work, staff are recommending carry over of this funding to 2014. The project would then be combined with works planned for 2014 and would include reconstruction and rehabilitation of Pleasant Valley Road from 41 Avenue to 48 Avenue.  Cancel -PV Rd Reconstruction & Watermain Replacemt

4. Tronson Sewer Lift Station Conversions and Beachcomber Bay Road Sanitary Local Area Service Tenders were received for the first two lift stations tendered in August. The low tender was above the consulting engineers estimate. The City of Vernon has rejected this tender based on the recommendation provided by the City of Vernon's consultant. Furthermore, based on the recommendations from City of Vernon's consultant, the four Tronson Sewer Lift Stations will be tendered in combination with the Beachcomber Bay Road project for additional economies of scale. Re-tendering of the larger project will occur in late fall in order to allow for more contractors to bid with construction to begin in early spring. Given the recommendation from the consultant and time required to retender the larger scope, staff are recommending carry over of this funding to 2014. Cancelled - Tronson Sanitary Sewer Laterals

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Other Items of Interest:

-JEAN MINGUY MEMORIAL RCMP YOUTH ACADEMY (P. 75)

-O'KEEFE RANCH - BC ARTS COUNCIL UPDATE (P. 76) 

- PROPOSED 2014 FINANCIAL PLANNING TIMELINE (P. 96)

- APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING AT VERNON & DISTRICT PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE

- ADVENTURE BAY WATER (P. 115)

COW AGENDA - MONDAY

Committee of the Whole

Start Time: 8:40am - June 10, 2013
Location: Council Chambers

• Agenda Index 
• Agenda Package 
• 2012 Financial Statements 

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- Mr. Murray Smith, CA, and Mr. Dan Healy, CA, of KPMG, will review the 2012 Audited Financial Statements.
THAT Council receives and approves the 2012 Audited Financial Statements, as presented. 

- THAT Council receives the Draft 2012 Annual Report;

AND FURTHER, that Council schedule a Public Meeting to receive submissions and questions from the Public concerning the 2012 Annual Report for Monday, June 24, 2013, at 5:00 pm in Council Chambers. 
2012 Draft Annual Report - 28.7 MB

GVAC Agenda Highlights - Thirsday

Greater Vernon Advisory Committee Thursday, June 6, 2013 - 8:00 am Agenda 

--PETITIONS AND DELEGATIONS
1. 2014 RBC Cup Host Committee (KLEPP, Don) Page 5 

--Water Allocation Purchase for 4122 East Vernon Road – Electoral Area C (BX Ranch)

- Staff report dated May 27, 2013 RECOMMENDATION 3 Page 6 

-- PV Road Water Main Replacement Project - Staff report dated May 27, 2013

RECOMMENDATION 4 Page 10
That it be recommended to the Board of Directors that the 2013 Financial Plan be amended to provide funding in the amount of $550,000 from the Greater Vernon Water Utility- Statutory Reserve Fund for the PV Road Water Main Improvement from to 41 Ave to 48 Ave (excluding 16th St. to 45th Ave.). 

-- Water Allocation Purchase for 8051 Buchanan Road - Staff report dated May 21, 2013

RECOMMENDATION 5 Page 13

Agenda Highlights City Council Monday May 13

• Agenda Index   Agenda Package 

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS MONDAY, MAY 13, 2013 8:40 AM

• ADMINISTRATION ANALYSIS - CORE SERVICES REVIEW & ACTIONS TO DATE (P. 4) 

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 Agenda Index  Agenda Package 
REGULAR OPEN MEETING OF COUNCIL CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER MONDAY, MAY 13, 2013  AT 1:30 PM 

• PRESENTATION – RCMP QUARTERLY REPORT (P. 33)
     
• RELOCATABLE PUBLIC WASHROOMS (P. 53)
•  COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE (P. 58)
  
  

  -PROPOSED SHAW CABLESYSTEMS LIMITED WIFI SERVICE TO VERNON RESIDENTS (P. 82) 
  
  

  -SPRAY IRRIGATION - MANAGEMENT UNIT LEASE RENEWALS (P. 141) 
  
  

  -PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING FOR PRE-TREATMENT FACILITY AT OKANAGAN SPRING BREWERY (P. 161) 
  
  

  -HERITAGE PROGRAM – SUMMARY OF HERITAGE RESTORATION GRANT PROGRAM, HERITAGE RETENTION INCENTIVE PROGRAM AND HERITAGE PLAQUE PROGRAM (P. 169) 
  
  

  -29 & 30 STREET TRANSPORTATION UPGRADE AND UTILITY REPLACEMENT – PROJECT FUNDING (P. 208)
  

  THAT Council defer the 29 & 30 Street Transportation Upgrade and Utility Replacement – 41 Avenue to 43 Avenue Project to consideration within the 2014 Capital Projects Program, as the tender pricing is greater than the budget.
  

  
  

  
  

Council Agenda Highlights April 22

Committee of the Whole Start Time: 8:40am - April 22, 2013

• Agenda Index 
• Agenda Package

Mr. Alastair Nimmons, and Mr. Brian Bourns, KPMG, re: Summary Report for the Core Services Review.

• Core Services Review, Presentation, April 22, 2013 (P. 3)
  
• Core Services Review, Draft Final Report, April 4, 2013
  (P. 18)
  
• Spreadsheet of Suggested Opportunities (P. 75) 

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Regular Open Council Meeting Start Time: 1:30pm - April 22, 2013

• Agenda Index 
• Agenda Package 

•  DELEGATION - PROPOSED ALTERNATIVE LOCATION FOR THE BEACHCOMBER BAY ROAD LIFT STATION (P. 30)
• DELEGATION - MUSEUM EXPANSION COMMITTEE (P. 153) 
• SRI ANANDPUR SAHIB, INDIA - NEW SISTER CITY AGREEMENT (P. 165)
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  THAT Bylaw #5431, "Tax Rates Bylaw Number 5431, 2013" - a bylaw for the levying of rates for Municipal, Hospital, Regional District and Specified Area Purposes for the Year 2013, be read a first, second and third time. (P. 259)
  • Memo dated April 12, 2013, from Mr. Kevin Bertles, Director of Financial Services, re: Tax Rates Bylaw #5431. (P. 263)
  
  

Council Highlights Monday March 25

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE  MONDAY, MARCH 25, 2013 8:40 AM
  Agenda Package 

• ASSET MANAGEMENT REVENUE PLAN (8:40 am - 9:10 am) (P. 6) Mr. Mark Dowhaniuk, Infrastructure Engineer, Mr. Dan Huang, Urban Systems, Senior Planner, Mr. Michael Tricky, President & CEO of Strategic Infrastructure Management Inc., Mr. Scott Shepherd, and Ms. Catherine Simpson from Urban Systems, re: Presentation of the Asset Management Investment Plan.
• BYLAW DIVISION - STRATEGY (P. 21) Memorandum dated March 20, 2013, from Director of Corporate Services, re: Bylaw Division - Strategy. 

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REGULAR OPEN MEETING OF COUNCIL  MONDAY, MARCH 25, 2013 AT 1:30 PM Agenda Package  

• 29 & 30 STREET TRANSPORTATION UPGRADE AND UTILITY REPLACEMENT (P. 67)(Polsen Greenway)
• JAPANESE GARDENS – POLSON PARK (P. 76)THAT the Sister Cities Committee recommends to Council to consider exploring the appropriate process to improve the appearance and maintenance of the Japanese Gardens in Polson Park to suitable standards
• VERNON FIRE RESCUE SERVICE OPERATIONAL MODEL – UPDATE (P. 95)
• THAT Bylaw #5422, “City of Vernon Anti-Idling Bylaw No. 5422, 2013” - a bylaw to regulate the idling of vehicles, be adopted. (P. 157) 
• "Sewer User Rates Bylaw Number 5400, 2013"(p.173)
  

Agenda Monday Highlights

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2013 8:40 AM 

• Mr. Clint Kanester, Manager, Bylaw Enforcement will provide an information session on 'Bylaw Enforcement'.
• Agenda Package  (P.3-27)

Regular Open Council Meeting Start Time: 1:30pm - February 25, 2013 

• Agenda Package
• Mr. Terry Pakenham, and Cst. Kathy Szoboticsanec, Vernon Detachment School Liaison Officer, re: Jean Minguy Memorial RCMP Youth Academy.(P.27)
• Petition received February 18, 2013 from Mr. Jeff Wuolle, Owner, The Cracked Pot Coffee Emporium, re: Request to Halt any Planned Parking Increases for Downtown Parking Fees.( P.74) 
• Letter dated February 6, 2013, from Mr. David Sewell, General Manager, Finance, Regional District of North Okanagan, re: Starling Control Grant.(P.85)
• • 'THAT Council approves the amendments to the Refuse Collection Bylaw #3148 to reflect the increases in garbage and recycling rates for 2013 as shown in Appendix A, as attached to the internal memorandum dated February 15, 2013;(P.98) 
  • ADVENTURE BAY SEWER LOCAL AREA SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT BYLAW (P. 165) 

  • • SECONDARY SUITE ENFORCEMENT POLICY (P. 175) 
    • ANTI-IDLING BYLAW (P. 181)
    • THAT Bylaw #5409, “City of Vernon 2013 Financial Plan Bylaw Number 5409, 2013” – a bylaw to adopt the “Financial Plan” for the Years 2013 – 2017, be adopted. (P. 204)

Agenda Highlights - 1:30pm - February 12, 2013

• Agenda Package 

1.PRESENTATION - DIAMOND JUBILEE AWARD- Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, to Mayor Robert Sawatzky for dedicated service to his peers, his community, and to Canada. 

 2. PRESENTATION – GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION AWARDS CANADIAN AWARD FOR FINANCIAL REPORTING (P. 55) to Mr. Kevin Bertles, Director, Finance. 

3. PRESENTATION - SAFE COMMUNITIES YEAR END REPORT (P. 63) by Ms. Rachel Zubick, 

 4. PRESENTATION – RCMP QUARTERLY REPORT (P. 74) by Superintendent Reg Burgess 

5.THAT Council receive the Administration Updates dated February 12, 2012. (P. 86)

Sewer Base Rate Billing
A coordinated project between Finance and Engineering Divisions has completed a detailed review of current properties with access to sewer infrastructure. All properties not being billed the sewer base fee who had access to sewer infrastructure have been identified. Billing of the appropriate fees will commence with the next utility billing cycle in April.

The review of processes to ensure properties that are connected to sewer, or have access to sewer infrastructure, are billed according to the bylaw, is nearing completion. Once finalized these procedures will be documented, for current and future staff. This process should be completed shortly and will be presented at the February 25 meeting of Council.

6. 2013 FINANCIAL PLAN PUBLIC INPUT SESSIONS (P. 92)-

'THAT Council accepts the three scheduled public input opportunities and the opportunity to review and comment directly on the 2013 - 2017 Financial Plan as satisfactory.'

7. FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS (P. 93) -(Proposed Decrease of $139,000 to tax increase.) 

(ii) THAT Council supports the recommendation from the Finance Committee that $49,000 from the RCMP Detachment Building Reserve be allocated to the 2013 budget to offset the capital items of $7,000 for the Ventilation System for the RCMP Evidence Room, and $42,000 for the Alarm System at the RCMP detachment.
(iii) THAT Council supports the recommendation from the Finance Committee that $80,000 from the Development Excess Reserve be directed to revenue in the 2013 Community Development Operating Budget.
(iv) THAT Council supports the recommendation from the Finance Committee that the combined Council Meeting Pay Allotment be reduced by $10,000 for 2013.

8. THAT Bylaw #5409, “City of Vernon 2013 Financial Plan Bylaw Number 5409, 2013” – a bylaw to adopt the “Financial Plan” for the Years 2013 – 2017, including (Council to determine Option) Schedules A and B, as presented, be read a first, second and third time. (P. 273)
To be determined by Council:
• Option 1: Schedules A & B (Approved Budget as of January 28, 2012) (P. 276)
• Option 2: Schedules A & B (Approved Budget with Proposed Decrease of $139,000) (P. 278)

Regular Open Council Meeting - Agenda highlights

Start Time: 1:30pm - August 8, 2011

• Agenda Index 
• Agenda Package 

1. DELEGATION – NORTH OKANAGAN NATURAL AREAS PRESERVATION COMMITTEE (NONAP) (P. 43) Mr. Rod Drennan, representing the North Okanagan Natural Areas Preservation Committee (NONAP); re: The area generally known as the ‘Commonage’.
2. DELEGATION – RIBBONS OF GREEN TRAILS SOCIETY (P. 45)Mr. Dave Smith, President, representing the Ribbons of Green Trails Society; re: Commonage subdivision and need for overall planning.
3. TRONSON ROAD SEWER TRUNK CONTRACT EXTENSION (P. 125) THAT Council support the request for $297,000 from sanitary sewer collection DCC reserves and $3,000 from sewer reserves to extend the Tronson Road Sewer Trunk contract with R355 Enterprises Ltd. to allow 650 lineal meters of additional sewer construction from Willow Park Road to South of 27 Avenue.
4. CLOCK TOWER (P. 186) THAT Council approve the expenditure of $15,000 from the Casino Reserve Fund to repair and refurbish the Clock Tower located in the Civic Plaza;
   AND FURTHER, that Council direct staff to apply to the BC Heritage Fund for a grant to cover this work.
5. NOTICE OF MOTION – COUNCILLOR Spiers (P. 211): THAT Council consider amendments to Vernon Subdivision and Development Services Bylaw #3843 (1992) for Water and Sanitary Sewer Minimum levels as shown on Schedule A – Level of Service (Table A.1) to make all Zones within the jurisdiction of the City (either City Zones or NORD Zones) consistent in the minimum requirement for CSS (Community Sewer System and CWS (Community Water System);
   AND FURTHER, that staff be directed to review this bylaw and to prepare amendments necessary that will accomplish these changes.

Monday council Meetings. Items of Interest

Committee of the Whole Start Time: 8:40am - June 13, 2011

• Agenda Index 
• Agenda Package 
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43RD AVENUE ROAD DIET AND ACCIDENT REDUCTION PROJECT  (P.9-14)
A.    THAT Council instruct staff, subject to successful award of the 100 percent $868,000 Gas Tax Innovation Fund grant, to proceed with the implementation of the Road Diet in 43rd Avenue between 27th and 32nd Streets;
AND FURTHER that this work in 43rd Avenue include Accident Reduction measures at the intersection of 31st Street, once the Polson Greenway Phase 2, 2011 capital project in 29th Street is completed.
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Regular Open Council Meeting Start Time: 1:30pm - June 13, 2011

• Agenda Index 
• Agenda Package 

• TRAFFIC SIGNAL WARRANTS FOR 27th STREET AT 28th AND 35th AVENUES AND SIGNAL CO-ORDINATION ON THE 27th STREET AND 48th AVENUE CORRIDORS (P. 201)THAT Council approve funds of $30,000 for a study to include the completion of traffic signal warrants for the intersections of 27th Street and 28th and 35th Avenues, and a study of the traffic signal timings in order to produce a new co-ordination pattern for the corridors of 27th Street and 48th Avenue. 
• THAT Council support the application by Mark Budgen to rezone Lot 1, Sec. 34, Tp. 9, Plan 550 “PG” Except the Easterly 82 Feet Measured Along the Northerly and Southerly Boundaries Thereof, ODYD (2602 – 25 Avenue) from R2 – Large Lot Residential to R5 – Four- plex Housing Residential with the intent to develop two, four unit buildings, subject to the following conditions:

Council Agenda Highlights for Tuesday April 26th

Committee of the Whole Start Time: 8:40am - April 26, 2011

• Agenda Index 
• Agenda Package 

• TRANSIT TERMINUS RELOCATION AND 31ST AVENUE 2011 CAPITAL WORKS AND REVITALIZATION (P.6)
• TAX RATES BYLAW (P. 20)
• 30TH AVENUE & 28th STREET INTERSECTION – TRAFFIC FLOW (P. 29) -Verbal Report, Mayor Lippert, re: Concerns regarding traffic flow at 30th Avenue & 28th Street (New Library Site).
• 20TH STREET UPGRADES FROM 45 AVENUE TO 48 AVENUE (P. 31) - Verbal Report, Councillor Nicol, re: Upgrades on 20th Street.
• O’KEEFE RANCH – WATER CONNECTION -Verbal Report, Councillor O’Keefe, re: O’Keefe Ranch water connection.

Regular Open Council Meeting Start Time: 1:30pm - April 26, 2011

• Agenda Index 
• Agenda Package 

• DELEGATION – PHYSICIANS – VERNON JUBILEE HOSPITAL (P. 28) Dr.'s C. Cunningham, H. Hwang, E. Hardy, and M. Concannon, re: Over Crowding at Vernon Jubilee Hospital (Code Purple).
• QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO INFRASTRUCTURE & WATER RATES - Memo dated April 15, 2011, from Mr. Rob Dickinson, Manager, Engineering re: Questions Pertaining to Infrastructure & Water Rates – Delegation Response (P. 91)
• REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN – SERVICE REVIEWS  -Request to Appoint a Representative to the Fire Training Centre Service Review Committee. (P. 149) -Request to Appoint a Representative to the Greater Vernon Parks, Recreation and Culture Service Review Committee. (P. 151)
• REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN – BYLAW NO. 2489, 2011 – GREATER VERNON PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURE SERVICE CONVERSION AND SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AMENDMENT BYLAW  (P. 153) - to amend the customized voting structure in relation to Regional Board voting.
• CITY CENTRE NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN (P. 273)
• THAT Bylaw #5310, “City of Vernon Tax Rates Bylaw 5310, 2011” – a bylaw for the levying of rates for Municipal, Hospital, Regional District and Specified Area purposes for the Year 2011, be read a first, second and third time.

Council Agenda Items of Interest - Monday April 11.

Start Time: 1:30pm - April 11, 2011  Location: Council Chambers

• Agenda Index 
• Agenda Package 

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• WATER BOTTLES: Report dated April 1, 2011, from Ms. Brooke Marshall, Environmental Planner, re: Bottled Water Use Restriction in City Operations (P. 145)
• TRANSIT TERMINUS RELOCATION AND 31ST AVENUE 2011 CAPITAL WORKS AND REVITALIZATION (P. 205)
• EARTH HOUR RESULTS (P. 221)
• RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING COMMUNITY INITIATIVE – VERNON (P. 254)
• TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE ACCOMPLISHMENTS (P. 264) -THAT Council supports the recommendation from the Transportation Demand Management Committee that Council direct staff to compile a list of accomplishments made by Transportation Demand Management for dissemination to the Community.
• MIXED MARTIAL ARTS EVENT - CRANBROOK, BC INVITATION AS A VISITING COMMISSION (P. 332
• THAT Bylaw #5299, “City of Vernon 2011 Financial Plan Bylaw Number 5299, 2011” – a bylaw to adopt the “Financial Plan” for the Years 2011 – 2015, be adopted. (P. 380)
  • Memo dated April 5, 2011, from Mr. Kevin Bertles, Manager, Finance re: 2011 Budget Meetings Staff Response to Public Input. (P. 383 )

Agenda highlights Vernon at 1:30 Meeting Monday Mar 28. 28

Regular Open Council Meeting Start Time: 1:29pm - March 28, 2011

Location: Council Chambers

• Agenda Index 
• Agenda Package 

• AND FURTHER, that the minutes of the Public Input held on March 14,2011, for the Financial Plan, be adopted',(P.27)  (Questions asked by Public at Budget Input Meeting)
• RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING COMMUNITY INITIATIVE - VERNON (P. 102) Letter dated March 21,2011, from Ms. Annette Sharkey, Executive Director, Social Planning Council for the North Okanagan, re. Responsible Gambling Community initiative Vernon request for feedback and/or approval.
• WATER METERS FOR MULTI. FAMILY RESIDENTIAL UNITS (P. 115)  THAT Council supports the recommendation from the Finance Committee that Council direct staff to forward a letter to the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee asking for clarification on water billing rates for multi unit residential buildings and the formula for billing starting April 1 ,2011;
• 31st AVENUE 2011 CAPITAL WORKS AND REVITE, CENOTAPH PARK (P. 116 )
• THAT Bylaw #5305, 'Zoning Text (Group Home) Text Amendment Bylaw Number 5309, 2011 - a bylaw to amend Zoning Bylaw 5000 with respect to Group Homes, be read third time. (City of Vernon) (P. 143)  AND FURTHER, that the minutes of the Public Hearing held on March 14,2011, be adopted; (P. 24) Staff Responses P.148

 Don Quixote Note:

MINUTES OF A REGULAR OPEN MEETING OF COUNCIL HELD MONDAY, March 14,2011: (P.16) 
31ST AVENUE 2011 CAPITAL WORKS REVITALIZATION COSTS AND LSA SHARE (5410-10-31 AVE) Council reviewed the memo dated March 4, 2011, from Mr. Mark Dowhaniuk, Infrastructure Engineer regarding 31st Avenue 2011 Capital Works Revitalization Costs and Local Service Area Share and generally supported the direction outlined by staff.

No official vote was taken to approve the costs of the work that will be transferred from the LSA property owners to the taxpayers or formally approving the voting question or the eligible voters for the LSA. This report will have to be debated and voted on again. The source of funds will also have to be approved.

Agenda highlights Vernon at 1:30 Meeting Monday Feb. 28

Click to see Bean-counter Work

PRESENTATION – GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION AWARDS CANADIAN AWARD FOR FINANCIAL REPORTING (P. 29) A. Mayor Lippert will present the following awards, related to the City of Vernon’s Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009:   2009 - 11MB (Online Copy of winning Annual Report)
1. Canadian Award for Financial Reporting to the City of Vernon
2. Canadian Award for Financial Reporting Achievement to the City of Vernon’s Finance Division

PRESENTATION – PLANNING & BUILDING SERVICES SUMMARY REPORT (P. 68)
Mr. Bruce Acton, Acton Consulting Ltd., re: Presentation of Planning & Building Services Department Review Summary Report (P. )
• Review of Planning & Building Services – Power Point Presentation. (P. 100)

THAT Bylaw #5299, “City of Vernon 2011 Financial Plan Bylaw Number 5299, 2011” – a bylaw to adopt the “Financial Plan” for the Years 2011 – 2015, be read a first, second and third time; (P. 267)
AND FURTHER, that pursuant to Section 166 of the Community    Charter,    Council    authorizes    a    Public Consultation for “City of Vernon 2010 Financial Plan Bylaw Number 5238, 2010” be held March 14, 2011 immediately following the Public Hearing at 5:30 pm.
•    Memo dated February 21, 2011, from Mr. Kevin Bertles, Manager, Finance, re: Financial Plan Bylaw #5299. (P. 270)

Regular Open Council Meeting Start Time: 1:30pm - February 28, 2011Location: Council Chambers

• Agenda Index 
• Agenda Package 

Agenda Highlights COW meeting Monday at 8:40

Committee of the Whole

Start Time: 8:40am - November 8, 2010
Location: Council Chambers

• Agenda Index  For Discussion, Meeting outline for Special Committee of the Whole meeting to be held November 9th at the Recreation Centre, re: Parks, Recreation & Culture Service Review.
• Agenda Package 
  •    Draft Terms of Agreement – for reference (P. 13)
• Notice   (Proposed Agenda for Parks Review Tuesday, November 9, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Vernon Recreation Centre )
•