AGENDA
CITY OF MERRITT
REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL

Tuesday, October 27, 2020

7:00 P.m. - 9:00 P.m.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL

2185 Voght Street

Merritt, B.C

​Mission Statement: The City of Merritt is a progressive, attractive, economically viable City that is socially responsible and environmentally sustainable.

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

LATE ITEMS

3.

PUBLIC INPUT

4.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

4.1

Regular Council Meeting Minutes- October 13th, 2020

• Recommendation:

  THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on October 13th, 2020 be adopted

5.

GENERAL MATTERS - Delegations and Recognitions

5.1

Shirley Reynolds

Ms. Reynolds to present about making Merritt safer from theft, and reducing illegal dumping in the North Bench area.

5.2

Lloyd Charney

Mr. Charney to present on behalf of the Thompson Nicola Regional Trail Society about the Rotary Bridge, Rail Trail project, and public input on the future trails and paths within the City.

6.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

6.1

Notice of Motion - Tony Luck

At the October 13th, 2020 Meeting, Cllr Tony Luck moved the following Notice of Motion:

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council direct staff to conduct a long-term water supply study, including the use of Nicola Lake as a water supply source

7.

BYLAWS

7.1

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2293 – Retail Cannabis Sales

To be introduced by Mr. McArthur

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council give First Reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2293, 2020

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council give Second Reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2293, 2020.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council direct staff to set a Public Hearing date.

7.2

Third Reading Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2291, 2020 (2201, 2213, 2225, 2237 Nicola Avenue)

To be introduced by Mr. McArthur

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council give Third Reading to Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2291, 2020

7.3

Land Use Fees Amendment Bylaw No. 2292 – Final Adoption

To be introduced by Mr. McArthur

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council adopt Land Use Fees Amendment Bylaw No. 2292, 2020.

8.

NEW BUSINESS

8.1

Committee reports

8.1.1

Airport Advisory Committee

At the October 15th, 2020 meeting, the Airport Advisory Committee made the following recommendations:

• Recommendation:

  THAT the City become members of the BCAC in order to promote the airport and land lease opportunities

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council directs the Airport Advisory Committee to develop a plan for the rental of T hangars

• Recommendation:

  THAT the City develop a fencing/lighting plan at the Merritt Airport to facilitate potential future grant applications.

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council directs the Airport Advisory Committee to develop a policy for airport fuel pricing

8.2

Shaw Go Wifi agreement renewal

To be introduced br Mr. Lowis

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council approve the attached 5 year licensing agreement with Shaw Cablesystems Limited, and authorize the Mayor and Director of Corporate Services to sign it on behalf of the City.

8.3

Letter of Support Policy

To be introduced by Mr. Lowis

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council adopt the attached Letter of Support Policy

8.4

CERIP Grant Application – Washroom at Spirit Square

To be introduced by Mr. Smith

• Recommendation:

  THAT Council direct staff to apply for the Spirit Square Washroom project through the Community Economic Recovery Infrastructure Program – Community Economic Resilience Stream; AND THAT Council direct staff to include this project, with an estimated total cost of $337,238, in the 2021-2025 Financial Plan Bylaw

9.

NOTICES OF MOTION

10.

REPORTS FROM COUNCIL

11.

INFORMATION ITEMS

11.1

2020 Third Quarter Report for the Merritt Visitors Centre at the Baillie House

11.2

Official Community Plan Update – Engagement Process

11.3

Royal Canadian Legion

11.4

Florentine Seniors' Residence

11.5

Freshwater Fisheries Society

11.6

Airport Advisory Committee minutes October 15th 2020

12.

TERMINATION OF MEETING