Regular Meeting of Council
AGENDA

Monday, May 06, 2024 at 7:00 P.m. - 8:00 P.m.

Council Chambers of the Village Office

499 Muchalat Drive

We are on the unceded traditional territory of the Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation.

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CALL TO ORDER

INTRODUCTION OF LATE ITEMS

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT the agenda be adopted as presented.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT the regular meeting minutes from April 15, 2024 be adopted as presented. 

PUBLIC AND STATUTORY HEARINGS

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Councillor A. Pringle - Notice of Motion

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Council undergo First Nations Cultural Awareness Training to help build and support our commitment to reduce barriers between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities.

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Council commits to education and training related to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act and Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act of B.C.

DELEGATIONS

Urban Systems - Active Transportation Plan

ADMINISTRATION REPORTS

Chamber of Commerce - Jack Christensen Centre Free Use / Discounted

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Council approve Gold River Chamber of Commerce to rent a room at the Jack Christensen Centre for the discounted rent and utility rate of $30.00 per month for 9 months of the year.

Active Transportation Plan

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Council adopt the Active Transportation Plan.

Waterfront, Temporary Dock Repairs

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Council authorize staff to award the Waterfront, Temporary Dock Repair project to Sea Roamer Marine Services Ltd. as proposed for $40,465.35 and;

  THAT Council authorize staff to approve contingency items that may arise during the project, not exceeding the approved budget of $65,000.

Zoning Bylaw Amendments - Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH)

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT the following be applied to the drafting of new zoning amendment bylaw required to ensure compliance with the Housing Statutes (Residential Development) Amendment Act, 2023:

   

  • that the recommended definitions for “Accessory Dwelling Unit” and “Secondary Suites” be incorporated;
  • that secondary suites be added as a permitted use in the R.1 - Single Family Residential Zone (R1), R.2 - Single Family Estate Residential Zone (R2), R.3 - Rural Residential Small Holdings Zone (R3) zones and R.M.2 - Low Density Multi-Family Residential Zone (RM2);
  • that the front lot line setback be set to 4.6 metres for R1 and RM2 zones and 6 metres for R2 and R3 zones;
  • that the rear lot line setback for principal buildings be set to 6 metres for R1, R2, R3 and RM2 zones;
  • that the interior side lot setback be set to 1.2 metres for R1, R2, R3 and RM2 zones;
  • that the interior side lot setback be set to 4.6 metres for R1, R2, R3 and RM2 zones;
  • that the maximum height and number of storeys for principal building be set at 11 metres or 3 stories, whichever is less for R1, R2, R3 and RM2 zones;
  • that the maximum lot coverage be set to 40% for R1, 30% for R2, 25% for R3, 45% for RM2 zones and; and
  • that the off-street parking requirements be set at 2 parking spaces per unit for R1, R2, and R3 and RM2 zones.

REPORTS FROM COUNCIL

• Councillor H. Fossen
• Councillor N. Pichert
• Councillor A. Pringle
• Councillor P. Wehmeier
• Mayor M. Lott

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Council accept the council report(s) for information.

INFORMATION ITEMS

Work in Progress

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Council receive the Work in Progress for information.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

BYLAWS

Water Conservation Bylaw - No. 751, 2024

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Water Conservation Bylaw - No. 751, 2024 be adopted.

Bylaw Notice and Dispute Adjudication System Bylaw No. 737.2, 2024

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Council adopt Bylaw Notice and Dispute Adjudication System Bylaw No. 737,2, 2024. 

Financial Plan Bylaw No. 752, 2024

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Financial Plan Bylaw No. 752, 2024 be adopted.

Tax Rates Bylaw No. 753, 2024

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Tax Rates Bylaw No. 753, 2024 be adopted.

Utility Rate Bylaws

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Council adopts Bylaw No. 612.14, 2024 Trade Waste and Garbage Amendment Bylaw; and

  THAT Council adopts Bylaw No. 613.12, 2024 Water Rates and Regulations Amendment Bylaw; and

  THAT Council adopts Bylaw No. 614.14, 2024 Sewer Rates Amendment Bylaw.

CORRESPONDENCE

Block Correspondence

• A. Thomsen
• District of North Vancouver - Support for Resolution re Black Bear Cub Conflict Response
• A. Pawliuk - Suggestions for managing outcomes of wildfires

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT Council receive the block correspondence for information.

NEW BUSINESS

QUESTION PERIOD

NOTICE OF MOTION

MOTION TO ADJOURN IN CAMERA

RISE AND REPORT

ADJOURNMENT

• Recommended Motion:

  THAT the meeting be adjourned.

   

   

  Time: X:XX pm.