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City of Kam loops

Regular Council Meeting for April 2 , 2 0 1 9

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APPROVAL OF AGENDA

PUBLI C SUBMI SSI ONS

RETAI L CANNABI S SALES LI CENCE APPLI CATI ON NO. CAN0 0 0 1 8 ( 5 1 9 VI CTORI A STREET)

PURPOSE: To issue a Council Resolution for a new Retail Cannabis Sales Licence at the subject location.

CONSI DERATI ON OF PUBLI C SUBMI SSI ONS

RETAI L CANNABI S SALES LI CENCE APPLI CATI ON

• NO. CAN0 0 0 1 8 ( 5 1 9 VI CTORI A STREET)

RECOMMENDATI ON: That Council authorize the following resolution of support for new Retail Cannabis Sales Licence

• No. CAN00018 ( 519 Victoria Street) be forwarded to the BC Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch:

WHEREAS Council has considered that:

• the property is located in a zone in which Retail Cannabis Sales are a permitted use and complies with

all siting regulations under the City’s Zoning Bylaw

• the retail cannabis sales use is not expected to have any significant negative impact on the community

AND WHEREAS Council has sought the view of the community by way of:

• requiring the applicant to post a sign on the property soliciting public input by way of written

comments for a minimum of 10 days

• circulating a notice to all properties within 100 m of the property regarding a public meeting to

consider the application and inviting affected persons to provide input to Council, either in writing or in person

• reviewing and considering all public input

NOW RESOLVE THAT Council supports proposed Retail Cannabis Sales Licence Application

• No. CAN00018 made by Carol Schweitzer for 519 Victoria Street.

PROCLAMATI ONS

“Vaisakhi”

I NDER HEER EVENT COORDI NATOR SI KH CULTURAL SOCI ETY KAMLOOPS

“National Volunteer W eek”

COUNCI LLOR KATHY SI NCLAI R

PUBLI C I NQUI RI ES

COMMUNI TY W ASHROOM CLOSED COUNCI L MEETI NG - SEPTEMBER 1 8 , 2 0 1 8 AND OCTOBER 1 6 , 2 0 1 8

Staff have identified tw o South Shore locations, and Council has authorized funding for renovations and annual m aintenance. Council has also authorized service agreem ents w ith the follow ing

• rganizations for the supervision, m onitoring, and cleaning of each

respective com m unity w ashroom :

• 1 0 3 -3 4 0 Victoria Street - Kam loops Central Business

I m provem ent Association

• 4 8 Victoria Street W est - Kam loops Aboriginal Friendship Society

These w ashroom s w ill be open to the public betw een 8 :0 0 am and 1 1 :0 0 pm , seven days a w eek. Council has also authorized funding for a third com m unity w ashroom , and CPS continues to w ork w ith com m unity partners to find a suitable location on the North Shore.

RESOLUTI ON FROM CLOSED COUNCI L MEETI NG - SEPTEMBER 1 8 , 2 0 1 8 COMMUNI TY W ASHROOMS

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Sinclair, that Council authorize: a) amending the Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association (KCBIA) service agreement to: i. renovate its current space located at 103-340 Victoria Street to accommodate a community washroom ii. include terms and conditions that will require the KCBIA to supervise, monitor, and provide support for the cleaning of the washroom facility b) increasing the KCBIA’s service agreement by $12,000 annually for two years, which will allow the KCBIA to relocate to another location c) the capital construction costs of $150,000 and annual maintenance costs of $20,000 per year for renovating and cleaning the space located at 103 340 Victoria Street (the KCBIA’s current location) to include a community washroom, to be funded from Capital Project No. 943914-Community Washrooms Affirmative: Councillors Dhaliwal, Dudy, Lange, Sinclair, Singh, and Wallace. Opposed: Mayor Christian, Councillors Cavers and Walsh. CARRIED.

RESOLUTI ON FROM CLOSED COUNCI L MEETI NG - OCTOBER 1 6 , 2 0 1 8 COMMUNI TY W ASHROOMS

Moved by Councillor Dudy, seconded by Councillor Wallace, that Council authorize: a) a service agreement with the Kamloops Aboriginal Friendship Society (KAFS) to: i. renovate the current City-owned space located at 48 Victoria Street West to accommodate a community washroom and shower facility ii. include terms and conditions that will require the KAFS to supervise, monitor, and provide support for the cleaning of the washroom facility b) the class “D” capital construction cost estimate of $210,000, including a 40% contingency, plus annual maintenance costs of $20,000 per year (for two years with the KAFS) for renovating and cleaning the space located at 48 Victoria Street West to include a community washroom and shower facility, to be funded from Capital Project No. 943914 - Community Washrooms Affirmative: Mayor Christian, Councillors Dudy, Singh, and Wallace. Opposed: Councillors Cavers, Lange, and Sinclair. CARRIED.

RESOLUTI ON FROM CLOSED COUNCI L MEETI NG - OCTOBER 1 6 , 2 0 1 8 COMMUNI TY W ASHROOMS

Moved by Councillor Lange, seconded by Councillor Singh, that an amount similar to the estimated cost for public washrooms at 48 Victoria Street and 103 340 Victoria Street be included in the 2019 Budget for a public washroom at a location to be determined on the North Shore. Affirmative: Councillors Dhaliwal, Dudy, Lange, Sinclair, Singh, and Walsh. Opposed: Mayor Christian, Councillors Cavers and Wallace. CARRIED.

REQUEST FOR CLOSED COUNCI L MEETI NG

RECOMMENDATI ON:

That Council authorize staff to schedule a Closed Council Meeting on April 9 , 2 0 1 9 , under Com m unity Charter Section 9 0 ( 1 ) ( e) the acquisition, disposition

• r expropriation of land or im provem ents.

COUNCI L STRATEGI C PLAN

PURPOSE: To seek Council m em bers approval of their 2 0 1 9 -2 0 2 2 Council Strategic Plan.

Governance & Accountability

The City of Kamloops has strong, accountable governance and makes informed decisions. Residents are engaged in Council’s strategic priorities.

Livability

The City of Kamloops maintains a vibrant, high quality of life for an inclusive, healthy, and diverse community.

Vibrant Economy

The City of Kamloops supports a diverse, vibrant, and resilient economy.

Environmental Leadership

The City of Kamloops leads by example by making sustainable choices to minimize our environmental footprint.

COUNCI L STRATEGI C PLAN

RECOMMENDATI ON: That Council adopt the 2 0 1 9 – 2 0 2 2 Council Strategic Plan.

TRANSI T FARE STRUCTURE

PURPOSE: To seek Council’s authorization to adjust transit fares and m odify fare product policies.

COUNCI L STRATEGI C PLAN

Supports Council’s goals and objectives regarding:

• Environm ent – im plem ent strategies that reduce our im pact on

the environm ent by im proving am enities that support local transit service

• Livability – ensure Kamloops maintains a high quality of life w hile

meeting the challenge of a grow ing community by enhancing transit service in the Kamloops region

• Governance - be recognized for excellence in public service in local

government by fostering a mutually beneficial partnership w ith BC Transit

SUMMARY

A fare structure review has been conducted to explore fare options and better align Kamloops’ current fare structure w ith BC Transit’s Fare Guidelines. For the most part, Kamloops Transit System fare structure aligns w ell w ith the BC Transit Fare Guidelines; how ever, there are exceptions.

SUMMARY

The proposal aligns Kamloops w ith the Guidelines and prepares Kamloops for new fare collection technology. The proposal eliminates Transfers and discounted tickets in favour of DayPASS-on-board and reduced monthly passes.

SUMMARY ( TABLE 3 ) :

Fare Product Riders Existing Proposed Cash All $2.00 $2.00 Tickets (10 pack) Adult $18.00 $18.00 Student/Senior $15.50 DayPASS All $5.00 $4.00* Monthly Pass Adult $53.00 $50.00 ProPASS $44.00 $40.00 Student/Senior $34.00 $30.00 Semester Pass Student $100.00 $100.00 U-PASS Post-secondary $55.48 $55.48

SUMMARY:

Projected I mpact on Revenue: + $191,000 ( + 6% ) Projected I mpact on Ridership: + 346,000 ( + 11% )

TRANSI T FARE STRUCTURE

RECOMMENDATI ON: That Council authorize the fare product adjustm ents show n in Table 3 of the report dated March 2 8 , 2 0 1 9 , prepared by the Developm ent, Engineering, and Sustainability Departm ent, to better align Kam loops current fare structure w ith BC Transit's Fare Guidelines.

COMMUNI TY ENGAGEMENT ACTI VI TI ES

LET’S TALK W EBSI TE – NEW PROJECTS Transit Future Action Plan - Survey and Mapping Victoria Street West - Q&A Todd Road - Q&A ♥ Your TCC - Construction Forum STAKEHOLDER MEETI NGS I N APRI L School District No. 73/ City of Kamloops Administrative Working Group Thompson Rivers University Meeting with Administration OTHER ENGAGEMENT ACTI VI TI ES Canadian Home Builders’ Association Dinner Meeting (guest speaker) Valleyview Corridor Study Information Session with Valleyview Neighbourhood

COMMUNI TY ENGAGEMENT ACTI VI TI ES

RECOMMENDATI ON: That Council receive the Com m unity Engagem ent Activities Mem o for inform ation.

MAYOR’S REPORT

COUNCI LLORS’ REPORTS

COMMI TTEE REPORTS

COMMUNI TY SERVI CES COMMI TTEE MI NUTES - FEBRUARY 2 8 , 2 0 1 9 MAYOR CHRI STI AN

RECOMMENDATI ON: That Council receive the February 2 8 , 2 0 1 9 , Com m unity Services Com m ittee m inutes for inform ation.

COMMUNI TY SERVI CES COMMI TTEE MI NUTES - FEBRUARY 2 8 , 2 0 1 9

RECOMMENDATI ON: That Council authorize: a) the North Shore Business I m provem ent Association’s request to m odify the focus of its approved 2 0 1 8 Social Planning Grant to include com m unity input on tem porary and sustainable housing, and opioid issues that w ere not previously identified as part

• f their engagem ent plan ( w ith no additional funding requested)

b) a $ 5 0 0 Neighbourhood Matching Fund Grant to the Low er Sahali Com m unity Association for the 2 0 1 8 Hallow een Costum e Ball c) The follow ing 2 0 1 9 Social Planning Grants:

• $ 4 ,0 5 0 Thom pson Shusw ap Master Gardeners
• $ 1 0 ,6 4 0 Kam loops Fam ily Resources
• $ 1 8 ,6 4 3 Kam loops Sex Assault Counseling Centre
• $ 2 ,5 0 0 Pacific Sport I nterior BC
• $ 2 0 0 0 Spinal Cord I njury BC
• $ 7 ,6 0 0 for Thom pson Nicola Cariboo United W ay
• $ 4 ,0 0 0 for I nterior Com m unity Services
• $ 2 ,5 0 0 for W hite Buffalo I ndigenous Urban Services

( Total allocated for Social Planning Grants $ 5 1 ,9 3 3 )

COMMUNI TY SERVI CES COMMI TTEE MI NUTES - FEBRUARY 2 8 , 2 0 1 9

RECOMMENDATI ON ( CONTI NUED) : d) $ 8 ,0 0 0 to the Kam loops Arts Council from the seniors-designated funding to support the Crossing Bridges Outreach program for at risk seniors e) the rem aining $ 2 ,0 0 0 in the seniors-designated funding in 2 0 1 9 to be allocated to youth program s in recognition of a lack of applications relating to seniors’ program s and significant requests for youth-related program s f) $ 2 ,0 0 0 be aw arded to W hite Buffalo I ndigenous Urban Services to support at-risk youth g) DENY the follow ing 2 0 1 9 Social Planning Grants:

• Mustard Seed New Life Com m unity
• Kam loops and District Crim e Stoppers
• Kam loops Central Business I m provem ent Association
• Kam loops Therapeutic Riding Association

COMMUNI TY SERVI CES COMMI TTEE MI NUTES - FEBRUARY 2 8 , 2 0 1 9 MAYOR CHRI STI AN

RECOMMENDATI ON: That Council authorize staff to prepare am endm ents to Council Policy GGA-3 0 - Variance Application to Keep More than Tw o Dogs, for consideration at a future Regular Council m eeting, and that staff create a scoring m atrix to be included in the application.

COMMUNI TY SERVI CES COMMI TTEE MI NUTES - FEBRUARY 2 8 , 2 0 1 9 MAYOR CHRI STI AN

RECOMMENDATI ON: That Council authorize staff to prepare an am endm ent to Dog Responsibility and Control Bylaw No 3 4 -4 2 , 2 0 1 1 , specifically under Division Four – Licensing, to create a lifetim e licence and a tiered licensing fee for consideration at a future Regular Council m eeting.

CALENDAR OF COMMI TTEE MEETI NGS

Finance Com m ittee and Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel April 3 , 2 0 1 9 Com m unity Services Com m ittee April 8 , 2 0 1 9 Com m unity Relations Com m ittee April 8 , 2 0 1 9 Com m ittee of the W hole April 1 6 , 2 0 1 9 Developm ent and Sustainability Com m ittee April 2 9 , 2 0 1 9

CORRESPONDENCE

UNFI NI SHED BUSI NESS

NEW BUSI NESS

PUBLI C I NQUI RI ES

NOTI CES OF MOTI ON

SUBMI TTED BY FORMER-COUNCI LLOR CAVERS COUNCI LLOR AT THE OCTOBER 30, 2018, REGULAR COUNCI L MEETI NG

RECOMMENDATI ON: W HEREAS the tax rate for large industrial stakeholders in our com m unity has been adjusted num erous tim es over the last six years; AND W HEREAS the success and grow th of com m ercial businesses in our com m unity significantly strengthens our local econom y w hile enhancing livability for em ployees, em ployers and all residents; AND W HEREAS a com petitive business environm ent w ill attract new business and econom ic opportunities to our com m unity; THEREFORE BE I T RESOLVED that finance staff conduct a review of the City’s com m ercial tax rates to ensure com petitiveness w ith

• ther sim ilarly sized m unicipalities in BC.

SUBMI TTED BY COUNCI LLOR BASS AT THE MARCH 2 6 , 2 0 1 9 , REGULAR COUNCI L MEETI NG

RECOMMENDATI ON: That Adm inistration draft a bylaw prohibiting Business Licence holders from providing single use plastic bags, straw s, and cutlery and provide the draft bylaw to Council for consideration on May 2 8 , 2 0 1 9 .

SUBMI TTED BY COUNCI LLOR O’REI LLY AT THE MARCH 26, 2019, REGULAR COUNCI L MEETI NG

RECOMMENDATI ON: W HEREAS the Kam loops Land Title and Survey Authority of British Colum bia

• ffice provides over 1 2 private sector jobs in Kam loops and countless

research projects are done at this location; AND W HEREAS the Kam loops Land Title and Survey Authority of British Colum bia office had clim atic and fire suppression upgrades of nearly $ 1 m illion in 2 0 1 2 ; AND W HEREAS the docum ents held at the Kam loops Land Title and Survey Authority of British Colum bia office provide significant access for First Nations research, and a m ove to Victoria w ill m ake this m uch m ore difficult; AND W HEREAS First Nations that have docum ents held at the Kam loops Land Title and Survey Authority of British Colum bia office have not been properly consulted; AND W HEREAS Kam loops is one of the m ost seism ically stable cities in British Colum bia, w hich provides superior safety for storing of historical docum ents;

SUBMI TTED BY COUNCI LLOR O’REI LLY AT THE MARCH 26, 2019, REGULAR COUNCI L MEETI NG

RECOMMENDATI ON ( CONTI NUED) : THEREFORE BE I T RESOLVED that Kam loops City Council ask the Land Title and Survey Authority of British Colum bia for an im m ediate m oratorium on the relocation of the docum ents that are located in the Kam loops land titles office until such tim e that: a) Mayor Ken Christian and/ or a Council delegate has a m eeting w ith Connie Fair, Chief Executive Officer and President, Land Title and Survey Authority of British Colum bia b) Mayor Ken Christian and/ or a Council delegate m eets the w ith Honourable Doug Donaldson, Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Developm ent c) all First Nations that have docum ents at the Kam loops Land Title and Survey Authority of British Colum bia office have been consulted.

ADJOURNMENT