1. The following Outstanding Corporate Report was not dealt with at the March 4, 1997 Council-in- Committee meeting:

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1 Tuesday, March 18, 1997 Council Chamber City Hall Avenue Surrey, B.C. Tuesday, March 18, 1997 Time: 4:15 p.m. Present: Absent: Staff Present: Acting Mayor: Councillor Mayor McCallum Acting City Manager/General Manager, Higginbotham Councillor Villeneuve Engineering Councillor Lewin Councillor Hunt City Clerk Councillor Eddington H. Garner, Administrative Assistant Councillor Robinson Councillors Entering Councillor Watts Meeting Councillor Caissie It was Moved by Councillor Robinson Seconded by Councillor Eddington That Council-in-Committee adjourn for five minutes. Council-in-Committee recessed at 4:16 p.m. and reconvened at 4:23 p.m. Councillor Caissie entered the Chamber at 4:17 p.m. A. CORPORATE REPORTS 1. The following Outstanding Corporate Report was not dealt with at the March 4, 1997 Council-in- Committee meeting: Item No. C336 Surrey Smoking Regulation By-law, 1996, No File: Note: At the February 3, 1997 Regular Council meeting, Council deleted Section 2(i) of By-law No : "No person shall smoke in a liquor outlet"

2 Councillor Robinson suggested that the By-law be applied to restaurants up until 10:00 p.m. to ensure fairness between pubs and restaurants. Councillor Robinson suggested that a certain percentage of seating in pubs should be smoking. He also suggested that the Provincial Government should legislate smoking and air exchange units. Councillor Lewin pointed out the By-laws can be changed at any time. She suggested that the Provincial Government should legislate this as it is a health care issue. Councillor Watts suggested that air exchange units should be reviewed and a policy implemented as some air exchange units do not work. She pointed out that this is a health issue and non-smoking individuals need to be protected. Councillor Caissie indicated he favoured a 30% no smoke area. Councillor Eddington advised that she supports Councillor Robinsons suggestions. Councillor Higginbotham believes that there should be no smoking where children are, and that there should be a period of two to three years in which the By-law should be implemented. It was Moved by Councillor Robinson Seconded by Councillor Eddington That the issue of Pubs and Restaurants to be 40% smoke-free after 10:00 p.m. be referred to the City Solicitor for a report back to Council as to whether the City can regulate by hours. B. ITEMS REFERRED BY COUNCIL C. DELEGATIONS 1. Susie Francis, President Clover Valley Country Music Committee File: Ms. Susie Francis, President, Clover Valley Country Music Committee was in attendance and apprised Council of their goals and presented a proposal which would enhance the Cloverdale area, while benefiting the community without any cost to the City. Ms. Francis stated that their society is non-profit and they operate with volunteers. She advised that they are dedicated to promoting talent that is Canadian and, in particular, residents of B.C. She also advised that the society wants to help Cloverdale as they want to encourage this area to become Nashville-Cloverdale. They would like to build a 5000 seat opera hall. She stated that they are actively fund raising. They are showcasing B.C. talent at least once a month in different venues. She advised that an opera house was built in Cloverdale in 1904 but burnt down in Shannon Hall was then constructed which is not being used to its full capacity. She requested the use of Shannon Hall on a regular basis, and advised that they have a lot of volunteers to refurbish the Hall and make it useable.

3 In response to questions from Councillors, Ms. Francis advised that they have donations of building materials, paints, etc. in order to help refurbish the Hall. She also advised that they would like the use of the Hall at least once a month. It was Moved by Councillor Lewin Seconded by Councillor Robinson That the issue be referred to Facilities Management to review the proposal and the budget implications and report back to Council. The delegation stated that she would forward her proposal to the Lower Fraser Valley Exhibition Association. 2. Mars Dela Cruz, Jr. President, Philippine Community Centre Society File: Mars Dela Cruz, Jr., President, Philippine Community Centre Society, was in attendance and made a presentation with respect to their proposal to build a Philippine Community Centre. Mr. Cruz advised that the Philippine Community Centre Society is an umbrella Association of 21 different Associations. Mr. Cruz introduced members from the different Associations. Mr. Cruz stated that they would like the Centre to serve Canadians. He stated that flags from all different nations would be flown at the Centre. The Centre would include a gym, meeting rooms, squash courts, a restaurant and a 24 hour recreation complex. He presented a two-minute video to Council outlining the proposed Centre. In response to questions from Council, the delegation advised that there are two possibilities regarding the land; one is that the Philippine Community would lease the land and the other would be a private public partnership where the City would provide the land and the Philippine Community would provide the building. He also advised that they have looked at a site near the Pattullo Bridge and the SkyTrain near the proposed Movie Studio. He stated they are open to viewing other locations. Acting Mayor Higginbotham advised that she has spoken to Mayor McCallum who stated that Council will do their very best to work with the Philippine Community Centre Society to facility the centre and request that staff work with the Society to come to an agreement on the land issue. 3. Joanne Christmann Panorama Ridge Riding Club File: ; ; Joanne Christmann, Panorama Ridge Riding Club, was in attendance on behalf of the members and executive of the Panorama Ridge Riding Club to obtain permission for the dedication of one of the trails in Joe Brown Park in Mr. Jim Arnold's name.

4 Ms. Christmann advised that they will donate and install a plaque at the Park. She advised that Mr. Jim Arnold tragically died last year. He was very instrumental in clearing trails and ensuring safety of the trails. It was Moved by Councillor Lewin Seconded by Councillor Caissie That this request be referred to the Parks and Recreation Commission to be handled in accordance with established policy. 4. Len Hayton, Manager - Solid Waste Greater Vancouver Regional District File: ; Len Hayton, Manager - Solid Waste, Greater Vancouver Regional District, was in attendance to review the public consultation program for the East Surrey Recycling and Transfer Centre. Councillor Robinson left the meeting at 5:35 p.m. Mr. Hayton advised they have met with the Planning Department and agreed on the types of reports necessary to support the project. The reports relate to air, noise and traffic impact. These reports are complete. Surrey staff has also completed reports. The delegation pointed out that in terms of the design feature, it is an enclosed building. A dry recyclable drop-off centre is located outside. The building will be located at the extreme west of the property to minimize noise from the operations. It would be a fully landscaped site. A nearby creek will be protected. Maintenance of a 30 metre set back from the creek will be undertaken. Mr. Hayton advised that with regard to the public consultation process they are preparing flyers and will put ads in papers. Following this process they will bring back to Council the feedback they get from the public. Mr. Hayton stated that building of the site is an eight month project. In order to meet the completion date of the project, it will have to be built on a compressed schedule with some cost involved. In response to questions from Council, the delegation advised that a second site is entirely up to the public. A maintenance repair shop will be used to maintain the building equipment. He also advised that air quality will comply with Workers Compensation requirements. Mr. Hayton stated that the soil around the building will not be contaminated. Mr. Hayton stated that they wish Council to be comfortable with the public consultation process and that until the issue of the Request For Proposal has been resolved they cannot go before the public. Council requested that Engineering prepare a time-line for this project and report back to Council by the first week of April. D. DELEGATION REQUESTS E. COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORTS

5 F. OTHER COMPETENT BUSINESS G. ADJOURNMENT It was Moved by Councillor Caissie Seconded by Councillor Lewin That the Council-in-Committee meeting do now adjourn. The Council-in-Committee adjourned at 6:13 p.m.