Council Highlights - June 14, 2021

• Two Public Hearings were held regarding:
  • the development of a six-unit multi-family development, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity, on a City-owned parcel located at 560 8^th Street; and
  • a site-specific amendment for three properties located on 7^th Avenue to increase the allowable maximum lot coverage and the maximum gross floor area ratio to accommodate the development of single-family dwellings.
• Council supported the Castlegar & District Community Services Society’s unsheltered homeless proposal to provide outreach services for four months.
• Council approved the City’s 2021 Statement of Financial Information. It will be submitted to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and is available at castlegar.ca.
• Council approved a four-month extension to the West Kootenay Regional Airport Operations and Maintenance Service Agreement to complete the tender process.
• The Castlegar Wetlands and Recreation Area Community Group presented to Council regarding preserving green space, trails and wetlands in the Kinnaird area.
• MP Richard Cannings discussed local concerns and federal issues with Council.
• Council supported the request from Stanley Humphries Secondary School to host the 2021 graduation showcase activities.
• Council adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1347 in support of Application R-2/21 for site-specific amendment for three properties to increase the allowable maximum lot coverage and gross floor area ratio to accommodate the development of 3 single-family dwellings.
• Council passed the first three readings of the following Bylaws:
  • Columbia Ave. Complete Streets Project Phase 2 Loan Authorization Bylaw 1348
  • Columbia Ave. Complete Streets Project Phase 2 Temporary Borrowing  Bylaw 1349
  • Wildlife Attractant Control Amendment Bylaw 1358
• Council passed two readings, and referred to Public Hearing, Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1359 – to change the zoning of 3705 Columbia Avenue from Public and Institutional  Zone (P-1) to Single Residential (R-1).

For more information, contact:

Bree Seabrook

bseabrook@castlegar.ca

250.304.8133