OPENING PRAYER/MEDITATION
A presentation to Bob Brooks in recognition of his service to the City of Yellowknife.
Presentations to the winners of the Community Gardening Competition.
4. Minutes of Council for the regular meeting of Monday, August 24, 2015 are presented for adoption. 5. Councillor Konge moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That Minutes of Council for the regular meeting of Monday, August 24, 2015 be presented for adoption. 6. Does any Member have a pecuniary interest in any matter before Council tonight? 7. There was no correspondence nor were there any petitions for the agenda. 8. There were no Statutory Public Hearings for the agenda. 9. There were no delegations pertaining to items on the agenda.
A request to proclaim October 4 to 10, 2015 as “Fire Prevention Week” in the City of Yellowknife.
A request to proclaim October 19-25, 2015 as “National Teen Driver Safety Week” in the City of Yellowknife.
A request to proclaim September 20, 2015 as “Terry Fox Day” in the City of Yellowknife.
A request to proclaim September 22, 2015 as “Car Free Day” in the City of Yellowknife.
Are there any Member statements from the floor?
15. Municipal Services Committee Report for August 24, 2015. 16. There was no business arising from the meeting. 17. Municipal Services Committee Report for September 8, 2015. 18. Councillor Konge moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That Council: Adopt for information the 50th Street/50th Avenue Revitalization Schematic Design Report.
19. Councillor Konge moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That Council approve Development Permit PL-2015-0407 for the temporary storage of seven (7) ATCO trailers and the associated land clearing, classified as a type of “Industrial Use”, as a Conditionally Permitted Use under the Growth Management zone, at Lot 1, Block 553 with the following conditions: 1) The maximum number of ATCO trailers stored on site is limited to seven (7); 2) The storage of seven (7) ATCO trailers is permitted for a maximum period of 1 year, commencing from the date of Council’s resolution; 3) No further tree clearing shall occur on site without application and issuance of a Development Permit authorizing said clearing; and 4) All other applicable provisions of the Zoning By-law as required by the Development Officer.
Presentations to the winners of the Community Gardening Competition.
Councillor Konge moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, WHEREAS NWT Community Governments are essential service providers and ensure that communities are safe, healthy and vibrant; AND WHEREAS the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is a key partner and ally in ensuring NWT communities continue to function well and are sustainable; AND WHEREAS there has been no significant adjustment or increase in the rates of funding provided to the municipalities since the creation of the New Deal in 2007; AND WHEREAS communities face continuing fiscal pressures on all types of funds including Operating and Maintenance Funds, Capital Funds, and Water and Sewer Services Funds; AND WHEREAS resolutions of the NWTAC and individual communities have called for a review of funding rates for a number of years; AND WHEREAS the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs has completed a review of community funding policies with the participation of a Stakeholders Group of community leaders and administrators representing a cross-section of NWT communities; AND WHEREAS the funding review process has been completed in a transparent, inclusive and comprehensive manner; AND WHEREAS a comprehensive review and analysis by Municipal and Community Affairs, based on financial analysis and quantifiable need, proves that NWT community governments are underfunded by almost $40 million annually; AND WHEREAS this chronic underfunding is having long-term negative impacts on the safety, well-being and quality of life of community residents, on the useful lifespan of community infrastructure, as well as on the financial viability of community governments; AND WHEREAS there are limited opportunities to raise own-source revenues, due to the economic challenges in a community or because taxation and user fees are already at capacity; AND WHEREAS a commitment was made at the outset of the review process to “red-circle” or “grandfather “ the Operations and Maintenance Funding of any communities found to be over-funded under the review process; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the GNWT needs to ensure that communities are adequately funded to deliver the programs that they are legislated, mandated and expected to deliver; AND FURTHER THAT these changes need to be made urgently, given the mounting pressures community governments are facing; AND FURTHER THAT formulas should be adjusted in time for implementation in the 2016-17 fiscal year and interim, phased-in funding increases should be implemented in this fiscal year. AND FURTHER THAT, like the Gas Tax Fund, these funds need to be indexed so that their value is not eroded over time; AND FURTHER THAT in addition to “red-circling” or “grandfathering” the Operations and Maintenance funding envelopes, this approach needs to be applied to the capital envelopes as well; AND FURTHER THAT the GNWT needs to continue to collaborate with NWT community governments to support and enhance community capacity and resiliency; NOW BE IT RESOLVED THAT The Council of Yellowknife urges the GNWT to: o Increase the overall amount of funding provided to community governments, based on the documented and proven need o Commit to indexing community government funding, as in other major funding commitments such as the Gas Tax o Adjust the approach to funding formulas, based on the MACA funding review recommendations; and o Continue to collaborate with NWT community governments to support and enhance community capacity/resiliency, especially with smaller communities. AND FURTHER, THAT o These changes need to be made urgently, given the mounting pressures community governments are facing, and o Formulas should be adjusted in time for implementation in the 2016-17 fiscal year and interim, phased-in funding increases should be implemented in this fiscal year.
21. By-law No. 4871 - A by-law authorizing the City of Yellowknife to dispose of leasehold interest in Lot 3, Block 569, Plan 4219 and adjacent lands, as identified in Schedule “A” of By-law No. 4871, is presented for Second and Third Reading. 22. Councillor Konge moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, Second Reading of By-law No. 4871. 23. Councillor Konge moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, Third Reading of By-law No. 4871.
24. By-law No. 4873 - A by-law authorizing the City of Yellowknife to dispose of fee simple title of Parcel A, Block 62, Plan 653 (adjacent to 5608 50 Avenue), is presented for First, Second and Third Reading. 25. Councillor Konge moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, First Reading of By-law No. 4873. 26. Councillor Konge moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, Second Reading of By-law No. 4873. 27. Councillor Konge moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That By-law No. 4873 be presented for Third Reading. 28. Councillor Konge moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, Third Reading of By-law No. 4873.
29. By-law No. 4874 - A by-law to grant a property tax rebate in the amount of $3,915.71 to Urbco Inc. and Northern Property REIT for removal of improvements on Lot 1, Block 44, Plan 3697, is presented for First, Second and Third Reading. 30. Councillor Konge moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, First Reading of By-law No. 4874. 31. Councillor Konge moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, Second Reading of By-law No. 4874. 32. Councillor Konge moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That By-law No. 4874 be presented for Third Reading. 33. Councillor Konge moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, Third Reading of By-law No. 4874.
34. By-law No. 4875 - A by-law to amend Schedule A of By-law No. 4804. Habitat for Humanity Restore Lease Area, is presented for First, Second and Third Reading. 35. Councillor Konge moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, First Reading of By-law No. 4875. 36. Councillor Konge moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, Second Reading of By-law No. 4875. 37. Councillor Konge moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That By-law No. 4875 be presented for Third Reading. 38. Councillor Konge moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, Third Reading of By-law No. 4875.
39. By-law No. 4876 - A by-law authorizing the City to dispose of portions of Lot 45, Block 553, Plan 3870 (rear of 226 and 230 Utsingi Drive), is presented for First Reading. 40. Councillor Konge moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, First Reading of By-law No. 4876.
41. By-law No. 4877 - A by-law authorizing the City to rezone a portion of Lot 45, Block 553, Plan 3870 (rear of 226 and 230 Utsingi Drive) from NP - Nature Preservation to LI - Limited Industrial, is presented for First Reading. 42. Councillor Konge moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, First Reading of By-law No. 4877.
DEFERRED BUSINESS AND TABLED ITEMS 43. There was no deferred business and there were no tabled items for the agenda. 44. Is there any deferred business or are there any tabled items from the floor? OLD BUSINESS 45. There was no old business for the agenda. 46. Is there any old business from the floor? NOTICES OF MOTION 47. There were no notices of motion for the agenda. 48. Are there any notices of motion from the floor?
A presentation from Nancy Vail regarding Twin Pine Hill and Development in general.
Councillor Konge moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That council sets criteria for not for profit organizations, churches to receive a 0% mill rate, reviewed on a yearly basis, as well as new mill rates for commercial recreational facilities, and review and set mill rates for different commercial zones including, Kam Lake, Old Airport Road, downtown, Old Town and Engle Business District. The mill rates should reflect the level of service provided.
51. A memorandum regarding whether whether to appoint By-law Officers for the City of Yellowknife. 52. Councillor Konge moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That: Pursuant to s. 137 of the Cities, Towns and Villages Act, S.N.W.T. 2003, c.22, Graham Mason be appointed as a By-law Officer I for the City of Yellowknife and assume the rank of Constable; Pursuant to s. 137 of the Cities, Towns and Villages Act, S.N.W.T. 2003, c.22, JoAnn Tyrie be appointed as a By-law Officer I for the City of Yellowknife and assume the rank of Constable; That the term of appointment shall expire upon termination of employment with the City of Yellowknife as a By-law Officer.
53. A memorandum regarding whether to appoint members to serve on the Yellowknife Heritage Committee. 54. Councillor Konge moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That Council appoint five (5) members at large to serve on the Yellowknife Heritage Committee for a two (2) year term commencing September 15, 2015 and ending September 16, 2017.
55. Is there any new business from the floor? ADMINISTRATIVE ENQUIRIES 56. There were no administrative enquiries for the agenda. 57. Are there any administrative enquiries from the floor?
OPENING PRAYER/MEDITATION
A presentation to Bob Brooks in recognition of his service to the City of Yellowknife.
Presentations to the winners of the Community Gardening Competition.
4. Minutes of Council for the regular meeting of Monday, August 24, 2015 are presented for adoption. 5. Councillor Konge moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That Minutes of Council for the regular meeting of Monday, August 24, 2015 be presented for adoption. 6. Does any Member have a pecuniary interest in any matter before Council tonight? 7. There was no correspondence nor were there any petitions for the agenda. 8. There were no Statutory Public Hearings for the agenda. 9. There were no delegations pertaining to items on the agenda.
A request to proclaim October 4 to 10, 2015 as “Fire Prevention Week” in the City of Yellowknife.
A request to proclaim October 19-25, 2015 as “National Teen Driver Safety Week” in the City of Yellowknife.
A request to proclaim September 20, 2015 as “Terry Fox Day” in the City of Yellowknife.
A request to proclaim September 22, 2015 as “Car Free Day” in the City of Yellowknife.
Are there any Member statements from the floor?
15. Municipal Services Committee Report for August 24, 2015. 16. There was no business arising from the meeting. 17. Municipal Services Committee Report for September 8, 2015. 18. Councillor Konge moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That Council: Adopt for information the 50th Street/50th Avenue Revitalization Schematic Design Report.
19. Councillor Konge moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That Council approve Development Permit PL-2015-0407 for the temporary storage of seven (7) ATCO trailers and the associated land clearing, classified as a type of “Industrial Use”, as a Conditionally Permitted Use under the Growth Management zone, at Lot 1, Block 553 with the following conditions: 1) The maximum number of ATCO trailers stored on site is limited to seven (7); 2) The storage of seven (7) ATCO trailers is permitted for a maximum period of 1 year, commencing from the date of Council’s resolution; 3) No further tree clearing shall occur on site without application and issuance of a Development Permit authorizing said clearing; and 4) All other applicable provisions of the Zoning By-law as required by the Development Officer.
Presentations to the winners of the Community Gardening Competition.
Councillor Konge moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, WHEREAS NWT Community Governments are essential service providers and ensure that communities are safe, healthy and vibrant; AND WHEREAS the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is a key partner and ally in ensuring NWT communities continue to function well and are sustainable; AND WHEREAS there has been no significant adjustment or increase in the rates of funding provided to the municipalities since the creation of the New Deal in 2007; AND WHEREAS communities face continuing fiscal pressures on all types of funds including Operating and Maintenance Funds, Capital Funds, and Water and Sewer Services Funds; AND WHEREAS resolutions of the NWTAC and individual communities have called for a review of funding rates for a number of years; AND WHEREAS the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs has completed a review of community funding policies with the participation of a Stakeholders Group of community leaders and administrators representing a cross-section of NWT communities; AND WHEREAS the funding review process has been completed in a transparent, inclusive and comprehensive manner; AND WHEREAS a comprehensive review and analysis by Municipal and Community Affairs, based on financial analysis and quantifiable need, proves that NWT community governments are underfunded by almost $40 million annually; AND WHEREAS this chronic underfunding is having long-term negative impacts on the safety, well-being and quality of life of community residents, on the useful lifespan of community infrastructure, as well as on the financial viability of community governments; AND WHEREAS there are limited opportunities to raise own-source revenues, due to the economic challenges in a community or because taxation and user fees are already at capacity; AND WHEREAS a commitment was made at the outset of the review process to “red-circle” or “grandfather “ the Operations and Maintenance Funding of any communities found to be over-funded under the review process; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the GNWT needs to ensure that communities are adequately funded to deliver the programs that they are legislated, mandated and expected to deliver; AND FURTHER THAT these changes need to be made urgently, given the mounting pressures community governments are facing; AND FURTHER THAT formulas should be adjusted in time for implementation in the 2016-17 fiscal year and interim, phased-in funding increases should be implemented in this fiscal year. AND FURTHER THAT, like the Gas Tax Fund, these funds need to be indexed so that their value is not eroded over time; AND FURTHER THAT in addition to “red-circling” or “grandfathering” the Operations and Maintenance funding envelopes, this approach needs to be applied to the capital envelopes as well; AND FURTHER THAT the GNWT needs to continue to collaborate with NWT community governments to support and enhance community capacity and resiliency; NOW BE IT RESOLVED THAT The Council of Yellowknife urges the GNWT to: o Increase the overall amount of funding provided to community governments, based on the documented and proven need o Commit to indexing community government funding, as in other major funding commitments such as the Gas Tax o Adjust the approach to funding formulas, based on the MACA funding review recommendations; and o Continue to collaborate with NWT community governments to support and enhance community capacity/resiliency, especially with smaller communities. AND FURTHER, THAT o These changes need to be made urgently, given the mounting pressures community governments are facing, and o Formulas should be adjusted in time for implementation in the 2016-17 fiscal year and interim, phased-in funding increases should be implemented in this fiscal year.
21. By-law No. 4871 - A by-law authorizing the City of Yellowknife to dispose of leasehold interest in Lot 3, Block 569, Plan 4219 and adjacent lands, as identified in Schedule “A” of By-law No. 4871, is presented for Second and Third Reading. 22. Councillor Konge moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, Second Reading of By-law No. 4871. 23. Councillor Konge moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, Third Reading of By-law No. 4871.
24. By-law No. 4873 - A by-law authorizing the City of Yellowknife to dispose of fee simple title of Parcel A, Block 62, Plan 653 (adjacent to 5608 50 Avenue), is presented for First, Second and Third Reading. 25. Councillor Konge moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, First Reading of By-law No. 4873. 26. Councillor Konge moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, Second Reading of By-law No. 4873. 27. Councillor Konge moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That By-law No. 4873 be presented for Third Reading. 28. Councillor Konge moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, Third Reading of By-law No. 4873.
29. By-law No. 4874 - A by-law to grant a property tax rebate in the amount of $3,915.71 to Urbco Inc. and Northern Property REIT for removal of improvements on Lot 1, Block 44, Plan 3697, is presented for First, Second and Third Reading. 30. Councillor Konge moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, First Reading of By-law No. 4874. 31. Councillor Konge moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, Second Reading of By-law No. 4874. 32. Councillor Konge moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That By-law No. 4874 be presented for Third Reading. 33. Councillor Konge moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, Third Reading of By-law No. 4874.
34. By-law No. 4875 - A by-law to amend Schedule A of By-law No. 4804. Habitat for Humanity Restore Lease Area, is presented for First, Second and Third Reading. 35. Councillor Konge moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, First Reading of By-law No. 4875. 36. Councillor Konge moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, Second Reading of By-law No. 4875. 37. Councillor Konge moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That By-law No. 4875 be presented for Third Reading. 38. Councillor Konge moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, Third Reading of By-law No. 4875.
39. By-law No. 4876 - A by-law authorizing the City to dispose of portions of Lot 45, Block 553, Plan 3870 (rear of 226 and 230 Utsingi Drive), is presented for First Reading. 40. Councillor Konge moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, First Reading of By-law No. 4876.
41. By-law No. 4877 - A by-law authorizing the City to rezone a portion of Lot 45, Block 553, Plan 3870 (rear of 226 and 230 Utsingi Drive) from NP - Nature Preservation to LI - Limited Industrial, is presented for First Reading. 42. Councillor Konge moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, First Reading of By-law No. 4877.
DEFERRED BUSINESS AND TABLED ITEMS 43. There was no deferred business and there were no tabled items for the agenda. 44. Is there any deferred business or are there any tabled items from the floor? OLD BUSINESS 45. There was no old business for the agenda. 46. Is there any old business from the floor? NOTICES OF MOTION 47. There were no notices of motion for the agenda. 48. Are there any notices of motion from the floor?
A presentation from Nancy Vail regarding Twin Pine Hill and Development in general.
Councillor Konge moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That council sets criteria for not for profit organizations, churches to receive a 0% mill rate, reviewed on a yearly basis, as well as new mill rates for commercial recreational facilities, and review and set mill rates for different commercial zones including, Kam Lake, Old Airport Road, downtown, Old Town and Engle Business District. The mill rates should reflect the level of service provided.
51. A memorandum regarding whether whether to appoint By-law Officers for the City of Yellowknife. 52. Councillor Konge moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That: Pursuant to s. 137 of the Cities, Towns and Villages Act, S.N.W.T. 2003, c.22, Graham Mason be appointed as a By-law Officer I for the City of Yellowknife and assume the rank of Constable; Pursuant to s. 137 of the Cities, Towns and Villages Act, S.N.W.T. 2003, c.22, JoAnn Tyrie be appointed as a By-law Officer I for the City of Yellowknife and assume the rank of Constable; That the term of appointment shall expire upon termination of employment with the City of Yellowknife as a By-law Officer.
53. A memorandum regarding whether to appoint members to serve on the Yellowknife Heritage Committee. 54. Councillor Konge moves, Councillor ____________ seconds, That Council appoint five (5) members at large to serve on the Yellowknife Heritage Committee for a two (2) year term commencing September 15, 2015 and ending September 16, 2017.
55. Is there any new business from the floor? ADMINISTRATIVE ENQUIRIES 56. There were no administrative enquiries for the agenda. 57. Are there any administrative enquiries from the floor?