Council Highlights - June 29, 2021
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Committee of the Whole – June 29, 2021
Recommendations made at Committee of the Whole will be brought forward for adoption at the next Regular Council Meeting.
CORRESPONDENCE
a. Peter Julian, MP - New Westminster - Burnaby
Seeking endorsement for Motion M-84 Anti-Hate Crimes and Incidents and Private Member’s Bill C-313 Banning Symbols of Hate Act
Moved by: Councillor C. Cassista
Seconded by: Councillor W. Bennett
That the Committee of the Whole recommend to Riverview Town Council to endorse Motion M-84 Anti-Hate Crimes and Incidents and Private Member's Bill C-313 Banning Symbols of Hate Act.
Motion Carried
PETITIONS, PRESENTATIONS & DELEGATIONS
a. Presentation by Adam Roberts - On behalf of the Albert County Trail Blazers
Accompanied by Aron Tavender - Acting President and Jacques Ouellette - ATV Federation - Seeking road access for All Terrain Vehicles and Side by Sides.
Albert County Trail Blazers seeking road access for ATV/SXS.
Moved by: Councillor C. Cassista
Seconded by: Councillor R. Hayward
That the Committee of the Whole recommend to Riverview Town Council to direct staff to research other municipalities, and work with Public Safety, and the RCMP and Minister responsible for the highways, and report back to Council.
Motion Carried
b. Kirk Brewer - Proposed Rezoning Application - 180 Hillsborough Road
RE: PIDs 00649137 and 05046131 from R1 to R3
Moved by: Councillor C. Cassista
Seconded by: Councillor H. Johnson
That the Committee of the Whole recommend to Riverview Town Council to take the necessary steps to proceed with the rezoning process for property located at 180 Hillsborough Road (PIDs 00649137 and 05046131 from R1 to R3.
Motion Carried
c. Kirk Brewer - Proposed Zoning Application - a portion of Henderson Subdivision - Redesignation and Rezoning
Moved by: Councillor W. Bennett
Seconded by: Councillor J. Coughlan
That the Committee of the Whole recommend to Riverview Town Council to take the necessary steps to proceed with the process for considering a re-designation of a portion of PID 01042902 from CU to RES, and rezoning from PRI to R1 the in connection with the property located on Henderson Avenue.
Motion Carried
TENDERS AND REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS
- None presented
OTHER BUSINESS
a. Grant Report - June 2021
Moved by: Councillor C. Cassista
Seconded by: Councillor J. Coughlan
That the Committee of the Whole recommend to the Town of Riverview to contribute $10,000 for a Coordinator for the You Turns Program, a partnership between the School District and the United Way.
Motion Carried
b. Summer Hours
Moved by: Councillor H. Johnson
Seconded by: Councillor C. Cassista
That the Committee of the Whole recommend to Riverview Town Council to employ summer hours by eliminating the Committee of the Whole meeting held the second meeting of the month for July and August and that the scheduled time for the Regular Council meeting for July and August begin at 4 p.m.
Motion Carried
Special Council Meeting (immediately following) – June 29, 2021
DESIGNATED HIGHWAY PRIORITIES
Moved by: Councillor J. Thorne
Seconded by: Councillor R. Hayward
That Riverview Town Council approve the priority list of projects for the Municipal Designated Highway Five-Year (2022- 2026) Program as outlined in memorandum from the Engineering & Works Department dated June 17, 2021 and only proceed if funding is available.
Motion Carried
REQUEST TO CONSIDER EXEMPTION TO NOISE BY-LAW
Moved by: Councillor C. Cassista
Seconded by: Councillor R. Hayward
That Riverview Town Council grant an exemption to the Noise By-Law 700-31, a By-Law relating to the Prevention of Excessive Noise in the Town of Riverview, to Thrive Properties in order to undertake construction activities prior to 7:00 a.m. and beyond 10:00 p.m. on an as-needed basis during the months between May - October, 2021. The main purpose of the exemption would be to accommodate the concrete work on site - including construction of the underground parking structure as well as the concrete topping of residential floors above.
Motion Carried
SUMMER HOURS - COUNCIL MEETINGS
Moved by: Councillor H. Johnson
Seconded by: Councillor C. Cassista
That Riverview Town Council employ summer hours by eliminating the Committee of the Whole meeting held the second meeting of the month for July and August and that the scheduled time for the Regular Council meeting for July and August begin at 4 p.m.
Motion Carried
Next Meeting
Council will next meet for the Regular Council Meeting on Monday, July 12 at 4 p.m. and live-streamed on our website. Visit www.townofriverview.ca/council to view the recording and find the agenda available on Thursday prior to the meeting. For more information contact clerk@townofriverview.ca; 506-387-2136.