COUNCIL CORRESPONDENCE September 4 - 10, 2015 document... · September 4 - 10, 2015 . CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED . 1. Email dated July 30, 2015 from the Sunshine Coast Credit Union regarding

COUNCIL CORRESPONDENCE

September 4 - 10, 2015

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

1. Email dated July 30, 2015 from the Sunshine Coast Credit Union regarding a Proposal for Banking Locally

July 30, 2015

Pg 3 - 4

2. Letter dated September 2, 2015 from Bob Paulin regarding the Ridge Sidewalk

September 2, 2015

Pg 5 - 6

3. Letter dated September 3, 2015 from Robert and Pamela Kaatz regarding the Seaview Villa Estates Development

September 3, 2015

Pg 7 - 9

4. Letter dated September 4, 2015 from Mike Anderchek, Deluxe Landscaping regarding Amended Bylaw 25-266

September 4, 2015

Pg 10 - 11

5. Email dated September 5, 2015 from Shirley Kuciuk regarding the Public Hearing Binder Information

September 5, 2015

Pg 12

6. Email dated September 7, 2015 from Jim Abram, Strathcona Regional District regarding UBCM Election Information

September 7, 2015

Pg 13 - 15

7. Email dated September 7, 2015 from Marc Nixon regarding Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-266

September 7, 2015

Pg 16

8. Email dated September 8, 2015 from Jeri Patterson regarding Norwest Bay Road Drainage Issues

September 8, 2015

Pg 17 - 20

9. Letter dated September 9, 2015 from Ann Hopkins, Sechelt Public Library Association regarding the Proposed Joint Ad Hoc Facilities Expansion Committee

September 9, 2015

Pg 21

10. Letter dated September 8, 2015 from Nick Proach, Proach Models regarding Porpoise Bay Air Quality

September 8, 2015

Pg 22 - 27

11. Email dated September 9, 2015 from British Columbia Association of Farmers' Markets regarding Celebrating Local Farmers with the 6th Annual Farmers Appreciation Week September 12th-19th

September 9, 2015

Pg 28 - 29

12. Email dated September 9, 2015 from Jeri Patterson regarding Questions about the Finance, Culture and Economic Development Committee Meeting

September 9, 2015

Pg 30 - 36

13. Email dated September 9, 2015 from Jeri Patterson regarding Norwest Bay Road Staff Information Request

September 9, 2015

Pg 37 - 39

14. Email dated September 9, 2015 from Selina Robinson regarding Opposition Committee for Agriculture and Food UBCM Meeting

September 9, 2015

Pg 40 - 41

15. Email dated September 10, 2015 from Anthea Penne regarding the Sechelt Gravel Pit

September 10, 2015

Pg 42

16. Email dated September 10, 2015 from Brenda Rowe, Home Care Services regarding a Letter of Support Request

September 10, 2015

Pg 43

17. Email dated September 10, 2015 from Cathy Peters regarding Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation in British Columbia

September 10, 2015

Pg 44

18. Letter dated September 10, 2015 from Lori Wishlow, Sunshine Coast Community Services Society regarding a Broken Water Main

September 10, 2015

Pg 45

July 30, 2015

District of Sechelt2nd Floor 5797 Cowrie Street

P0 Box 129

Sechelt, BC

VON 3A0

Sunshine CoastCREDIT UNION7€i, &i.

Attention: Victor MemaBill Beamish

Good Afternoon Victor and Bill,

Re: Doing Business with Sunshine Coast Credit Union

Please find enclosed a proposal for the “District of Sechelt” with a strategy to place investment funds

with Sunshine Coast Credit Union.

Sunshine Coast Credit Union would also like to take this opportunity to share the benefits of banking

locally and how Sunshine Coast Credit Union could provide daily operational accounts as well aspreferred packages for staff of the “District of Sechelt”.

V We offer professional advice, products and services with competitive rates serviced locally.V SCCU Deposits are 100% guaranteed by CUDICV We design banking packages with preferred ratesV We are socially responsible — SCCU has put over “One Million Dollars” back in to Coast

CommunitiesV Trusted for over 70 years — the first financial institution on the Sunshine CoastV People before profit — We exist to deliver financial service excellence to our members; not

generate profit for shareholdersV We’re local just like you.

We look forward to your feedback on the attached proposal. If you have any questions please feel free

to contact either of the undersigned.

Senior Branch Manager604.885.8780

Kath GallagherFinancial Services Asst,Mgr604.885.8763

GIBSONS BRANCHRD. Box 715985 Gibsons WayGibsons, B.C. VON 1VOTel 604-886-8121Fax 604-886-4831Toll Free 1-800-734-6204

www.sunshineccu.com

SECHELT BRANCHRD. Box 3755655 Teredo StreetSechelt, B.C. VON 3AOTel 604-885-3255Fax 604-885-3278Toll Free 1-800-320-4588

ADMINISTRATION OFFICERD. Box 799985 Gibsons WayGibsons, B.C. VON 1VOTel 604-886-2122Fax 604-886-0797Toll Free 1-866-886-2132

PENDER HARBOUR BRANCHRD. Box 2812887 Madeira Park RoadMadeira Park, B.C. VON 2HOTel 604-883-9531Fax 604-883-9475Toll Free 1 -866-883-9531

District of Sechelt Council Correspondence

For the Week of September 4 - 10, 2015 Page 3

Proposal for District of Sechelt

OverviewBelow you will find Sunshine Coast Credit Union’s proposal regarding the District of Sechelt investment funds.Based on our discussions the guiding principles shared for the District of Sechelt are as follows:

Safety Flexibility Return

We have included investments with varying redemption schedules short term to long term that may be used forany portion of your funds to best match your investing needs. This proposal will be held until such time as youmake your decision or for 30 days, whichever is sooner.

Suggested Rate Amount Risk CUDIC Redemption ScheduleTerm Option

Investment 1.45% Any portion of No Risk 100% protected by Redeemable at any timeSavings Account $10,000,000 the Credit Union Interest calculated on daily closing

Deposit Insurance balance and paid monthlyCorporation ofBritish Columbia

1 year term 1.65% Any portion of No Risk 100°h protected by Redeemable at any time after Dec 31,deposit ** $10,000,000 the Credit Union 2015 without penalty

Deposit Insurance Interest calculated on daily closingCorporation of balance, paid annually / upon maturityBritish Columbia

3 year term 2.00% Any portion of No Risk 100% protected by Non-Redeemabledeposit ** $10,000,000 Credit Union Deposit Interest calculated on daily closing

Insurance balance, paid annually! upon maturityCorporation ofBritish Columbia

5 year term 2.25% Any portion of No Risk 100% protected by Non-Redeemabledeposit $10,000,000 Credit Union Deposit Interest calculated on daily closing

Insurance balance, paid annually! upon maturityCorporation ofBritish Columbia

Why Invest with the Sunshine Coast Credit Union?The Sunshine Coast is a local Credit Union with three branches located in Pender Harbor, Sechelt and Gibsonsfor your banking needs. Sechelt branch is open 6 days a week, Monday to Saturday.

“Ripple Effect” Through the support of our members, millions of dollars has been put right back into the SunshineCoast communities in the form of member profit sharing, member support and community giving and education.This cooperative principle based on the fact that credit unions are member-owned. Ownership and patronage arethe main differentiators between the Sunshine Coast Credit Union and the banks. While sharing of profits is acooperative principle, payment of patronage depends on the financial results of the Credit Union.

The Sunshine Coast Credit Union has a very strong community involvement, sponsoring numerous organizationsand events. Staff members are active participants in local groups such as Rotary, Chamber of Commerce, SchoolPACs, SDBA, etc. In 2014 the Sunshine Coast Credit Union was able to support over 70 local organizations.

The Credit Union Deposit Insurance Corporation of British Columbia enables us to offer our depositors 100%protection on all investment funds. Items that are not covered by this 100% protection are RRSP’s, mutual funds,and equity shares.



] p? i 1’\ ‘--1”Mayor Mime and Councilors V

crDistrict of Sechelt

Sechelt B.C.JçTELT

Dear Mayor Mime and Councilors,

Continued sidewalk ABUSE in my neighbourhood is my concern. I live in the“RIDGE” and there are Genni’ s Way and Turnstone Drive. with a sidewalk on oneor the other side. Because this subdivision was designed and built with only anarrow two lane road .There is no “on street” parking. The result of this designerror is that drivers of motor vehicles choose to use the sidewalk as a parking lot.Thus there is a sidewalk that is totally obstructed to pedestrians such as myself.So, imagine: a blind guy or other citizen walking on the sidewak and beingobstructed by a parked vehicle which will be parked for a few minutes through to72 hours. As a pedestrian, the only choice is to use your white cane to move outinto the middle of the two lanes of oncoming vehicular traffic and walk down theroad. So now, approaching vehicles have a narrow road with vehicular clutter andsome blind person or other citizen walking down a road which is curved and hasintersections. These same offending parked cars often park in crosswalks and onsidewalks in the middle of the intersectios of Genni’ s Eay and Turnstone Drive. Atany given time, I have encountered one to eleven obstructing vehicles on thesidewalk. Cars, trucks, vans, trailers, boats, RV’s etc. The situation is unsafe forpedestrians!

I have written letters to you and the RCMP and reported offenders to bylawenforcement many times. Bylaw officers are to be recognized for their fantasticcooperation but they are a limited resource and some real solution is sought?Retrofitted parking is an expensive and unlikely solution? What can be done??????

My only inexpensive solution is having the District of Sechelt make needed bylawamendment s and then erecting twelve (12) to fifteen (15) signs along the sidewalkthat forbid parking on the sidewalk. Such a sign might say:-

“NO PARKING ON SIDEWALK” or, ??



[look forward to a response from you regarding this issue.

‘Yours truly,

R.S. (Bob) Paulin

CC: Bylaw enforcement

RCMP



Robert and PamelaKaatz6364 Jasper Road -

Sechelt,B.C.,VON3A7September 3, 2015 —

District of Sechelt r”r rp e m‘.:

Planning Department -

2nd Floor5797 Cowrie StreetP0 Box 129 Sechelt, BC VON 3A0

To whom it may concern:

This letter is to bring to your attention the concerns we have regarding the Seaview VillaEstates Development, located at 5520 McCourt Road, and its future development plansby Crown Point Developments.

On August 18st we became aware of pending changes to the undeveloped land when anexcavator began clearing the lot adjacent to our residence. Initially, we thought theproperty was being cleared due to the excessive growth. A posted development planningsign depicted a development that consisted of eight three story apartmenlJcondominiumbuildings.

On August 27, 2015 the developer, Ken Tiderington of Crown Point Developments, helda meeting for the residents to outline his plans and to seek feed back and concerns formthe neighbours. He stated his displeasure at the number of complaints that went to theDistrict rather than through him. After about ten minutes it was readily apparent that anyopposition to his development or way of moving forward was going to be met withcondescending comments and bullying tactics. Further, he had no interest in discussingconcerns from the people present; including the immediate neighbors who would bedirectly affected but the development People at the meeting had valid concerns and weremet with outright hostility. Ultimately, Mr. Tiderington was so displeased with what thecommunity was attempting to discuss with him, that he walked out of his own meeting.

As we felt there was no recourse in discussing our concerns with Mr. Tiderington, we arecontacting the District to bring our concerns forward. These include the land clearing/treeremoval, the dust generated, what we understood as home owners adjacent to thisdevelopment, previously approved development plans, and building heights.



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The land clearing - all the vegetation and trees were removed and lot was left withcompletely exposed soil. No attempt was made to provide a visual buffer for surroundingresidents. I am wondering if District of Sechelt ‘Environmental Management andProtection Bylaw No. 484, 2009’ would apply to tree removal on this site. Some treeswere in excess of 30 feet in height. If this or other tree removal provisions apply and ifthere has been violation of those provisions, I would ask that the developer be heldaccountable and make restitution.

Due to the extended dry weather the timing of the clearing was poor. No attempt wasmade by the developer to address dust abatement. Our home, and likely surroundinghomes, were inundated with dust. Dust came through open windows, covered vehicles,our trailer, and the entire house. We had to close up all ventilation in the house to avoidthe mess. All this when the weather was reaching 26 degrees and during Stage 4 waterrestrictions which did not allow for any sort of cleaning up of the resulting mess.

All the immediate neighbours of this proposed development, that we are aware of,purchased or build our homes with the understanding that there was going to be multifamily buildings. We understood it involved a continuation of the existing buildings thatare currently situated at Jasper and McCourt. It involved 8 additional buildings with atotal of 23 additional residences (see attached plans). The building height was approvedat 9.2m, the building design flowed with the lay ofthe land, the roof lies were peakedrather than flat, and the maximum building height was only at the front of the building(south side; north side was ground level). This terraced approach fit in with thesurrounding single family homes, building roof heights, and minimized any impacts tosight-lines of adjoining properties. The original building positions put thought into theimpacts to surrounding homes. It considered height and placement that allowed forgeneral spacing between existing homes and those proposed for construction.

Tn 2009, a subsequent proposal for this development included 4 three story buildings anda four story apartment building adjoining our property. These buildings, at 1 0.5m, wouldhave effectively removed any views the immediate residents had, and replaced them witha wall. This proposal was met with strong opposition from the people of West Sechelt,the West Sechelt Community Association, and ultimately the District. To my knowledge

the development plan was turned down.

Once again we are looking at a development plan that entertains three story buildings. Ican appreciate the need to maximize density for the developer. I can not understand howa plan such as this is entertainable if it is to be implemented at the expense of thesurrounding residents who made their plans based on a completely different approved



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building plan. We all-have made investments in our properties, our homes and our lives.This should not be discounted for one developer with an unreasonable plan.

The currently proposed plan, by Crown Point Developments, attempts nothing to fit intothe existing appearance ofthe community of West Sechelt. Three story buildings have noplace in West Sechelt. The density or a lesser amount can be met by this developer wth asignificant less impact to those who have a personal and financial investment in the area.Developers that come late to the game cannot cry foul when they have made no attemptto do their homework, have not engage the community in a respectful and transparentmanner, and assume we will stand idly by and watch it happen.

Sincerely,

Robert and Pamela Kaatz

cc. West Sechelt Community Association

District of Sechelt, Mayor and Council



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Deluxe Landscaping Ltd(‘rr

6037SecheltlnletRoad 1f .-WD

Mr Bruce Mime: Mayor, District of Sechelt DISTRTC’T OF SECT-JT-’T T

Cc: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]@sechelt.ca

RE: Bylaw 25-266

Sept 4,2015

Dear Elected Mayor and Council,

I am extremely disappointed in the changes put forward in amended bylaw 2 5-266. While thechanges may on the surface appear to be steering the industry towards larger industrial parcels onthe Field Road corridor, it seems quite the opposite to me.

For instance ... the reduction in the setback from parks from 1000 to 500 Meters seems to bedirectly aimed at reducing the distance from Sechelt Inlet Crescent properties to Porpoise BayProvincial Park. Has the small toddler park adjacent to the Onni project been taken intoconsideration?

I question the change to 1 acre minimum size on Industrial Property as well, as that seems to bedirected at allowing a specific business or individual to purchase 2 adjacent lots in this subdivision,remove the lot line and then go ahead with construction.

The definition of residence seems ambiguous at best, and in fact when I brought this up regardingthe neighbour to this Industrial Park (Padgham residence sharing both mine and the Medma lotlines) during the public information sessions hosted by the District ... it was contested by planningstaff.

I am extremely disappointed that out of these 2 information gathering sessions, where virtuallynobody from the community expressed any desire to have this industry located close to theirbusiness or residence, that we now have an amendment to this bylaw to allow exactly that. The factthat people most directly affected by this do not have more weight to their opinion than completelyunaffected people makes it even worse.

The previous council was voted out because of activity like this. If the objective of the publicsessions was to allow for community input, then why is it being disregarded. I have not as of yetheard of any resolution to the problems of the existing facilities here, including odour pollution,water consumption and waste management.

Move the minimum lot size on Industrial property up to 1 hectare. Quit pandering to specificindividuals on this subject matter, and put the ‘not as of yet legal’ grow shows up on Field Roadwhere they are more conforming to the standards of other municipalities, and well away from bothresidential, commercial and tourist activity.



Deluxe Landscaping Ltd6037 Sechelt In let Road

How did this bylaw get from a minimum 2 hectares on ALR to 1 acre on ALL Industrial zonedproperty after the public information sessions?

I am available to discuss this at your convenience.

Sincerely, Mike Anderchek,

President, Deluxe Landscaping



From: Annie of Tillicum Bay [mailto:[email protected]]

Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2015 2:46 PM To: Council

Subject: Public Hearing Binder information for Zoning Amendment Bylaw 25-266/15 (Medical Marihuana)

Dear Mayor and Council, The afternoon of September 4, 2015, to prepare for the September 9, 2015 Public Hearing Zoning Amendment Bylaw 25-266/15 (Medical Marihuana), I viewed the Public Hearing binder at the District office. At that time, in the Public Hearing binder, I could not find a copy of the “referral form” (Council resolution copied below) indicating which neighbourhood associations and agencies the District contacted for comment regarding the bylaw amendment. As well, there was no Staff report informing Council of input received and summarizing for Council: a list of respondents to the referral request; a common understanding of the questions and issues; an analytical response to the questions and issues identified by the participants (which would serve to help the public understand the District‘s position on the issues prior to the public hearing and prepare accordingly). When will District Staff prepare an analytical report to the referral responses and make that information available to Council and the public prior to the Public Hearing? Minutes of RC July 8, 2015, page 7. Res. No. 304-07/2015 – Moved/Seconded That the Minutes of the Planning and Community Development Committee Meeting of June 24, 2015 be received; and That the following recommendations be endorsed: That staff be directed to: a. refer the revised bylaw to neighbourhood associations and agencies for their comment b. refer the revised proposed bylaw to a Public Hearing. c. draft the proposed business licencing requirements for medical marihuana production that will reflect Health Canada guidelines and bring the draft forward to Council prior to the Public Hearing for the zoning bylaw amendment. I am requesting that this email communication and response be placed in the Public Hearing Binder for Zoning Amendment Bylaw 25-266/15 (Medical Marihuana). Thank you, Shirley Kuciuk 5696 Tillicum Bay Road Sechelt



mailto:[email protected]

From: Jim Abram [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, September 07, 2015 3:53 PM To: jim abram Subject: UBCM ELECTION INFO To the Administrative staff; Hello… I would appreciate it if you could please distribute the following attachment to each of your elected officials on my behalf. Thanks very much in advance for your assistance. Jim Abram Director and Chair Strathcona Regional District




Jim Abram, Director

Electoral Area C (Discovery Islands-Mainland Inlets) Tel: 250-285-3355 E-mail: [email protected]

The views expressed in this letter are those of the director and do not necessarily reflect those of the corporation or the full board of directors.

Dear Colleagues; I am sure that all of you have received the Nominating Committee Report and know that I am running for re-election as a Director at Large. There are an unprecedented number of candidates this year which is a good indication of how the reputation of UBCM has increased the interest of Local Government officials in holding a position on the Executive. This is a good thing. UBCM is one of the finest, most representative organizations in this country and I say that from my extensive experience in Local Government as a member of UBCM and of FCM. As an Electoral Area representative since 1988 and as the Chair of the Strathcona Regional District I am well aware of all of the challenges that each of you face in your elected lives. I do not distinguish between rural and urban nor municipal and regional district. Why, you ask? Because we are all in this together! We share issues and concerns, joys and frustrations and common goals. As a 10 year veteran of the UBCM Executive and as the President and Past President from 2000 - 2002, I have visited many of your communities and gotten to know many of you over the years. I hope to have the same fortune with the newly elected who have not yet met me. If you do not know me, please approach me at the convention and introduce yourself. In my time on the Executive, I was a member of the Community Charter Council, looking out for your interests in the formulation of that document. Within it we finally got the Province to acknowledge that we are “an order of Government”. I was part of the original Protocol Agreement with the First Nations Summit and initiated the



first ever Province-wide Community to Community Forum which then led to the foundation for the Regional Community to Community Forums which have proven to be such a part of our lives with First Nations across the province. In my opinion, UBCM is about representing you! It is an incredible advocacy group that is there to bring your concerns to other levels of government: that is what we do and we do it well. During this past year on the Executive as a Director at Large I am just as invigorated by my participation now as I was the last time I was on the Executive. I work well with the members and would like to continue and expand on that collaborative relationship on your behalf. I believe that my experience, opinions and ideas have been well received by other Executive members. I would be my honour to represent you at the UBCM Executive table and beyond with limitless enthusiasm and energy, with integrity and with incredible tenacity. I respectfully ask you to consider voting for me in this upcoming election for the position of Director at Large. Sincerely,

Jim Abram Director and Chair Strathcona Regional District



From: MI Nixon [mailto:[email protected]]

Sent: Monday, September 07, 2015 1:31 PM To: Council; Information Request

Cc: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; MLA Nicholas Simons

Subject: “Step back” said Mayor Milne

Dear Mayor and Council, Submitted for inclusion in the September 9, 2015 MMPR zoning bylaw amendment 25-266 public hearing binder: More and more people are thinking we should wait for the Federal election and the Supreme Court decision before progressing any further permissive marihuana zoning bylaw amendments. Please review these two highly relevant quotes and full articles from the Vancouver Sun and have District of Sechelt staff address the issue of legalization and the pending Supreme Court injunction appeal decision for the public record on bylaw 25 amendment 266. “The whole thing has been pretty nutso for the last six months or a year with the dispensaries, and it may have been not a bad idea to not get a licence to build and spend a whole bunch of dough ... to then get clobbered by the dispensaries,” “The answer is legalization. But that won’t happen until we see what happens Oct. 19,” Harcourt said, referring to the federal election. “It is a very rapidly changing game right now.” http://www.vancouversun.com/health/Medical+marijuana+business+gold+rush/11308759/story.html "Judge reserves decision; both sides wait for a resolution to the standoff" http://www.vancouversun.com/health/medical+marijuana+case+wraps+Federal+Court/11025563/story.html#sthash.90383skK.dpuf On the other hand, who really cares if the gamblers who invested in these ventures "get clobbered by the dispensaries"? Caveat Emptor! Sincerely, Marc Nixon

Sechelt







http://www.vancouversun.com/health/Medical+marijuana+business+gold+rush/11308759/story.html

http://www.vancouversun.com/health/Medical+marijuana+business+gold+rush/11308759/story.html

http://www.vancouversun.com/health/medical+marijuana+case+wraps+Federal+Court/11025563/story.html#sthash.90383skK.dpuf

http://www.vancouversun.com/health/medical+marijuana+case+wraps+Federal+Court/11025563/story.html#sthash.90383skK.dpuf

From: Jeri Patterson [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2015 3:06 PM To: Noel Muller; Jeri Patterson; Bruce Milne; Doug Wright; Darren Inkster; Mike Shanks; Alice Lutes Cc: Council; Bill Beamish Subject: Re: District of Sechelt- NWB Rd drainage issues September 8,2015 'Without prejudice' District of Sechelt Council/ Mayor Hi Noel, Please recall I applied in July 2015 to speak as a delegation, and was cancelled by the CAO after having been accepted. Subsequently your acting Corporate Officer cancelled my presentations, after I had been accepted. The District then failed to respond to my written, and filed appeal. I was subsequently provided only seconds of notice to appear as a delegation. This conduct was highly prejudicial to myself. This is not a new issue, and if the District required photos they should have requested them previously. They did not. I raised this issue with current Council in January 2015 after the District public works caused more damage. No one from Council came to look until months later. Myself, and others have created files for our reference and use of these issues. The main issue before Council is the Districts less than adequate drainage, and ditch work conducted by your public works staff. This has been photographed, and submitted. In addition members of council have toured both Norwest Bay Road, and Mclaughan and witnessed some of the damage done by district staff such as the removal of the protective burm in the middle of a rainstorm in January 2015. Note: I have retained contractors to replace the Berm as a temporary measure as the District has failed to conduct the requested, and required work on Norwest bay road, and the secondary work including drainage on Mclaughan road which requires the District to relocate the road, and ditch off my private lands forthwith. The district remains non responsive to my requests for an update. Your focus should be on addressing the drainage failures that cause harm to myself, and others in this area. I am not the only one complaining. I am just the spokesperson. I understand Noel, that you are new to Council. I did not experience drainage issues for the first few years I owned, or lived on this property. The problems are the direct result of the district public works failing to act in accordance with the established precedent of cleaning, and maintaining drainage ditches annually. The precedent was abandoned by your current superintendent Mercer. In addition the ditches




when cleaned in 2014 were overdug, leaving culverts perched, and obstructing flows, resulting in backup of water, saturation of lands, and flooding on properties. Please do not assume there are no records. There are many. The delays are not mine, they are clearly those of the District. And clearly prejudicial to myself, and others. Thanks again for your interest. Regards, Jeri Sent from my iPad > On Sep 8, 2015, at 2:14 PM, Noel Muller <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hello Jeri, > > thanks for the quick response, and quite sorry to hear that no photos > of any damage where taken throughout this ongoing conflict, > > in future, I would highly recommend that you take pictures to document > any of your concerns, > > this would allow council and staff a better understanding, and to > weight the urgency and priority of your concern amidst the many other > community concerns we are currently dealing with. > > I've copied this to our CAO in hopes that the district will have some > pictures of any damage that may have occurred, and that these can be > presented to council in the sincere hopes of resolving this file, > > take care, > > > Noel Muller > > > > > >> On Sep 8, 2015, at 10:03 AM, Jeri Patterson <[email protected]> wrote:





>> >> Hi Noel, >> >> Thanks for your email. >> >> Sorry, but you are too late with your request. >> >> As I previously advised the District I would proceed with work to repair damages, and attempt to mitigate further damages. I had machines working for the last week to complete repair work prior to the September 15, 2015 deadline for working on land adjacent to watercourses feeding into fishbearing creeks such as Wakefield creek. >> >> The dead plant stock that resulted from the flooding was removed. >> >> It is unfortunate that the District has delayed this issue for months, rather than address it. >> >> I have provided you previously with photos of the improper drainage work conducted by public works staff. In addition Bruce, Darren, and Doug viewed the substandard work, and perched culverts. There is no credible dispute about that. >> >> It is very unfortunate that the District chose to create, and publish such a misleading report in the agenda for your finance committee meeting tomorrow. Raises further questions, and concerns. >> >> Thanks for your interest. >> >> Regards, >> >> Jeri >> >> >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >>> On Sep 8, 2015, at 9:18 AM, Noel Muller <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> Hello Jeri, >>> >>> would you be able to provide me photo evidence of the physical harm >>> caused to your property by the state of our ditches, >>> >>> I would request that information ahead of tomorrow's FCED Meeting, >>> >>> regards, >>> >>> Noel Muller >>> >>> >>>




>>>> On Sep 7, 2015, at 3:57 PM, Jeri Patterson <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> September 7,2015 >>>> >>>> District of Sechelt >>>> >>>> Attn. Connie Jordison >>>> >>>> Attn. Council >>>> >>>> Cc: other by separate communication for privacy >>>> >>>> Re: complaints >>>> >>>> On August 26,2015 at an open committee meeting John Mercer went on record advising he had not received complaints regarding public works failures. >>>> >>>> I followed up in writing to the District asking where the complaints had gone, if, in fact Mr.Mercer was not aware of the complaints, as he stated. >>>> >>>> At this time I have not received an answer. >>>> >>>> Subsequent to Mr. Van der wolfs report on Norwest Bay Road ditches, published on the District website on September 4,2015 I have been advised that the District has received written complaints regarding the public works failures on ditch, and drainage and road maintenance in the area, that I was not previously aware of. >>>> >>>> Where are these complaints? And why have they been ignored? >>>> >>>> At this time I have not received an answer regarding which 'staff' provided information to Mr. Van der wolf as Mr. Mercer was away on vacation. The District truck and employees were noted briefly in the area on Thursday the 3rd of September, but no 'due diligence' was observed I.e. No measuring of ditch depth vs. culvert height. >>>> >>>> I trust the District would not obtain, or rely on, an opinion from those responsible for the work that resulted in damages, and perched culverts. >>>> >>>> Again, these failures, and misleading reports continue to undermine the credibility of the muni hall as a whole. >>>> >>>> Bruce, Bill, those promised answers have not been received. >>>> >>>> Jeri >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPad




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SECHELT PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION5797 Cowree Street, Box 2104 T’VTfr,Sechelt, BC VON 3A0604.885.3260 [Chief Librarian]

SEP - 92015

LccjMayor and CouncilDistrict of SecheltSehelt BC VON 3A0

September 8, 2015

Dear Mayor and Council,

Thank you for the opportunity to make a presentation to the Committee of the Whole on the library’sstrategic plan, request for a joint facilities expansion committee and update on the Canada 150Infrastructure Grant.

Following the discussion in regard to ajoint Ad Hoc Facilities Expansion Committee, the Board of theSeclielt Public Library would like to make a formal request to the Mayor and Council of the District ofSechelt to form such a committee with members made up of the District of Sechelt and the LibraryBoard so that this discussion can move forward.

Contingent on feasibility and the availability ofDOS representatives, we suggest that the committee beformed in Fall 2015 with a view to reporting to the DOS and library board in 2016.

Yours truly,

CJ4/Vt/4o1tAnn HopkinsChair, Sechelt Public Library BoardCc: Margaret Hodgins, Chief Librarian



september 8, 2015

7o the Mayor and Council of Sechelt,

I would appreciate something being done in the Porpoise Bay area of Sechelt regarding the air quality.lam specifically talking about the stench emanating from the composting practices of Salish Soils, whichis sickening.reside the businesses located around us, it is also a residential community, and the smell is a majortalking point here.In a community such as Sechelt which tends to put high values on environmental concerns the smellcoming from this plant is totally and completely out of step and unacceptable.Something should be done about this immediately.

have to echo a comment made to me recently that one business operating Improperly should not beallowed to impact people in the surrounding community in a negative manner, no matter who isoperating it.I hope this situation can be addressed promptly and I thank you in advance for your attention to thismatter.

Nick Proach,Proach Models#4-5533 Sechelt Inlet Crescent



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From: ‘Prime Rentals” <[email protected]>Date: September-08-15 11:57 AMTix <counei1jsechelt.ca>

<[email protected]>; <[email protected]>; <jaugust®secheltnation.net>Subject: Noxious Odour

We would like to discuss the noxious odour that has been blanketing the East Porpoise Bay area as arest1t of the actions of Salish Soil. We are the car rental agency in Sechelt, our offices are open 7 daysa week, our staff does work outdoors and we are the initial contact to the Sunshine Coast for maytou ists and visitors. Originally the odour seemed to be the worst on Sundays when perhaps not asmary businesses in the area were open for business. Over the last several months we have noticed anincrease in the frequency and the duration of the odour. In fact recently it has been several times aweek. The odour is extremely offensive to the point of being nauseating. During these times we areforced to close up all the doors and windows and encourage staff to work indoors. Of course thiseffects our ability to meet the standards we set for our business and to run things efficiently. Staffcomplains of nausea and headaches when the odour is at its worst. A large part of our business isrenting vehicles to tourists and visitors to the beautiful Sunshine Coast. A lot of hard work and moneyhas gone into the promotion of tourism on the Sunshine Coast by many people. We definitely see theben efits of this investment of money, time and hard work. As a result people are visiting from all overthe world and when they get here they want to travel around and enjoy the beauty and lifestyle thathas been showcased in the beautiful (and expensive) promos they have seen. In order to save timeand money on ferry fees, many of them will rent a car once they arrive on the Coast. We facilitate thisby picking them up at the ferry, the bus and the float plane terminals. They are very excited to visit ourlittle piece of paradise. Then there is this noxious smell. What is that awful smell? Where is it comingfrom? Why do they let that gross smell happen? Is it like that all over the Coast? Can you think of abetter way to turn people off? Tourism is a huge factor in the economy of the Coast. Without tourismthe Coast and many of the residents here would be in dire straights financially. The odour from SalishSoil compounded with the odour from the marijuana grow ops and the biosolids from the sewagetreatment plant confirm the need for an odour bylaw in our community Many of us have worked hardand invested a lot of money into our businesses and the community and it is unfortunate that theDistrict of Sechelt allows these noxious odours to continue and tarnish the economic growth of ourbeautiful community. We do have a special gem here — lets protect it.

Gary TurkSharlene TurkPrime Rentals

08/09/2015



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Subject: RE: Air quality concerns In regards to Salish Soils

From: “McFadyen, Brian rscr <[email protected]>

Date: Mon. Aug 31, 2015 2:51 pm

To: “karendeIuxeIandscapIng.com [email protected]

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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]

Sent Monday, August 31, 2015 2:46 PMTo: McFadyen, Brian [SC]; [email protected]; [email protected] Air quality concerns in regards to Salish SoilsImportance: High

I Dear Brian,Paolo, and Jessie

I’m writing this letter in an attempt to address our diminishing air quality in Porpoise Bay. The deterioration is as a

direct result of Salish Soils questionable composting practices.It’s gotten so bad that we have begun keeping an air quality log at the service counter. We record the frequency and

severity of the noxious odors. It seems to occur Wednesday, Friday and Sunday as far as our records state so far.

Sometimes for long periods of time, sometimes several times in one day.It’s so intense at times that our workers can’t go out to the yard to work. We have them reporting feeling sick to their

stomach and headaches. Most of the work here at the garden centre occurs outside so this is a huge problem.

The descriptions so far are as follows: From staff-sweaty sour socks-excrement-sour manure-sewage and dirty socks-sour fertilizerFrom customers-sewage/septic-stinky peat-sour smelly socks

This isn’t just an industrial neighbourhood. This is a residential community where there are families with children. I

can’t even Imagine how bad the odor must be closer to the source. I wouldn’t let my child out to play in this.

This is a serious health concern. One business operating improperly should not be allowed to negatively impact

everyone in the surrounding area. It’s absolutely unconscionable.

I’m hoping that there can be a solution to this. Please get back to me with any further steps that I can take to deal

with this oppressive and unrelenting situation.

I Very best regards

Karen Peterson

Karen PetersonDeluxe Landscaping Ltd.(604) 885-9070(604) 989-3534 Cell



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Sut*ct Air Quality in East Porpoise BayForn: ‘Direct Disposal Corp.” .Cdirectdisposal@dccnetcom>lJate: Wed, Sep 02,20156:18 pm

To: [email protected], [email protected], jaugustsecheItnation.net

Direct Disposal operates a recycling facility situated at 5926 Sechelt Inlet Road, approximately 300 meters away from Salish Soils.Twe’lve individuals spend eight hours a day, five days a week working both inside and outside of our semiencIosed plant. Ourmai.tenance workers and drivers are also required to spend time at that site.Over the past five years. the aforementioned employees have been exposed on a regular basis, sometimes once or twice a week, tonoxi ous odors which emanate from Salish Soils’ composting operations. Although they are not unaccustomed to working withmalcdorous materials, even they find the stench produced by Salish Soils to be intolerable. Absenteeism due to illness (headaches,nausea) has been an Issue as a result of this situation. In addition, on two separate occasions, it’s been necessary to shut down theentire recycling operation because the odor was so overwhelming and objectionable.Emjabyees working at our 6041 Sechelt In let Road location have also been impacted and I worry about the increased exposure theseindhdiduals will experience when we move our shop and offices to the same location as our recycling facility in the near future.Reassurances by Salish Soils a couple of years ago that odor problems would be resolved by moving their composting operations into acovered building have not proven true. Nor has their more recent decision not to accept further sewage sludge from the District ofSectaelt’s waste water plant had an ameliorating effect As an experienced operator of an OMAR certified composting facility, I canstatewith confidence that the composting methodology used by Salish Soils is the cause of the odor problem.This untenable situation has been reported to WoksafeBC (along with the submission of at least one claim) the Ministry of theEnvironment, and the District of Sechelt with no effect. I hope that with your respective mandates to protect the environment andpublic health, you can take or recommend actions to remedy this chronic air quality issue In East Porpoise Bay that is seriously

j affecling the livelihoods, the health and the quality of life of so many.I Iool forward to hearing your thoughts and ideas regarding this very serious and pressing concern.

I Yours Truly,

Non BoninOwner & General ManagerDirect Disposal Corp(604) 8854246(604) 212-2277 (cell)

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From: BC Association of Farmers' Markets [mailto:[email protected]]

Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2015 11:20 AM To: Information Request

Subject: BC Farmers’ Markets Celebrate Local Farmers during 6th Annual Farmers Appreciation Week September 12-19, 2015

Celebrating Local Farmers with the 6th Annual Farmers Appreciation Week September 12th - 19th

For Immediate Release

September 9, 2015 (VANCOUVER, BC) – Celebrate BC farmers and local food September 12th

-19th

with the BC

Association of Farmers’ Markets' (BCAFM) 6th

annual Farmers Appreciation Week. Special events will be taking

place at farmers' markets across the province to mark the occasion and the public is invited to join the fun.

Along with musical tributes, parades and corn roasts, the public can show their appreciation for farmers with the

Ode To A Farmer poetry contest. The grand prizewinner will receive $150 to spend at their favourite BCAFM

farmers’ market. Submissions are being accepted online or by mail until Sunday, September 13, 2015.

As much of the province experienced the highest drought ratings and water restrictions this summer, Farmers

Appreciation Week is an important time to reflect on the contributions of farmers in BC. For the 98 per cent of BC

farms that are family-run, agriculture is not only a business, but a way of life.

“Farmers feed us,” says Elizabeth Quinn, BCAFM Executive Director. “They shape and contribute to our everyday

lives, whether it’s by providing fresh food throughout the year at farmers’ markets, grocery stores and farm stands,

or by preserving farmland and green space.” Studies have shown that 48 per cent of what British Columbians

consume is produced by BC farmers. British Columbians can show their appreciation for BC farmers throughout the

week by choosing products that are grown close to home.

“In the past 10 years consumers have increasingly been asking for local, fresh and nutritious food, and BC farmers

are the ones filling this demand. Farmers Appreciation Week is a time when we can show our support for farmers

and thank them for making a difference to our communities, health and well being,” says Georgia Stanley,

BCAFM’s Membership & Communications Manager.

There are around 20,000 farms operating in BC who led the way in the national sales of blueberries, sweet cherries,

raspberries, pears, apricots, Brussel sprouts and rhubarb in 2012. Contributing over $170 million in economic

benefits, farmers’ markets are also key places where the public can connect with local farmers and learn more about

local food.

The BCAFM is a not-for-profit association that represents 125 farmers’ markets across the province and works to

support, develop and promote farmers’ markets in all regions of BC. For more information on the BCAFM or to find

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From: Jeri Patterson [mailto:[email protected]]

Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2015 8:21 AM To: Bill Beamish; Jeri Patterson

Cc: Darren Inkster; Bruce Milne; Mike Shanks; Noel Muller; Alice Lutes; Doug Wright; Council; Perry Schmitt; John Devison

Subject: Mayor/council/CAO Re: District of Sechelt- finance committee meeting

September 9,2015 District of Sechelt Mayor/Council/CAO One of the opponents to this use of public works staff and tax dollars pointed out Mr. Mercer is estimating four staff at two hours each for a total of approx. $247.00 Does this include the cost of the use of District vehicles, gas, insurance, maintenance etc.? If Mr. mercer and others want to donate their free time to support John Henderson, and others on their SEC property, on their own time on weekends that is great. But not on the taxpayer dime when so much work needs to be done, and so much work was not done. Please note that the ditches in the upper Norwest bay road area have not been cleaned again this year. It sounds as if Public works has time, and budget so let's get that done this weekend! Regards, Jeri Sent from my iPad On Sep 9, 2015, at 8:06 AM, Jeri Patterson <[email protected]> wrote:

Bill, Council, I understand from Mr. Mercers response that the District provided their staff for an event on the privately owned SEC lands, and Mr. Mercer has proposed the District provide public works staff again for an event held on private property, specifically the SEC lands. I have quickly reviewed Mr. Mercers list and did not identify events held specifically on private lands such as the SEC lands. Many of the events listed occur on public lands, or spaces. Thank you to Mr. Mercer for confirming District staff is being used to provide services on private SEC lands. I oppose this use of public works staff and resources when so many jobs remain undone.





Jeri Sent from my iPad On Sep 9, 2015, at 7:58 AM, John Mercer <[email protected]> wrote:

I believe she is referring to the Paddling Festival held on the SSC property last month. Our support for this event was approved by Committee and Council. This was not a private event, it was a community event that was very well attended. We support many events that all add to the vibrancy of our community. Our support for this event was in fact less than we may provide for some other community events. Events that we support include, but are not limited to,

the Farmers Market

the Festival of the Written Arts

the Power of Paint

the Rain Forest Circus

B.C. Bike Race

Canada Day events

Davis Bay Sand Castle Competition

the Sleepy Hollow Rod Run and Car Show

numerous sports events Our support for these events and others like them is part of what we do. It is part of what makes this community a great place to live and to visit. John -----Original Message----- From: Bill Beamish Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2015 7:01 PM To: Jeri Patterson Cc: Darren Inkster; Bruce Milne; Mike Shanks; Noel Muller; Alice Lutes; Doug Wright; Council; John Mercer Subject: Re: District of Sechelt- finance committee meeting I do not believe that John or any of our employees would do this kind of work, on private land, on district time, with public resources. However, I have copied John on this response and ask that he reply to all. Bill Beamish, CAO Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 8, 2015, at 6:07 PM, Jeri Patterson <[email protected]> wrote: > > Good evening,





> > Several of your constituents that read the agenda for tomorrow, and hence 'the report' advised / commented that it appears as if John mercer and public works are too busy setting up bleachers for their former boss, John Hendersons private events, to actually do the work taxpayers expect, and are taxed for; dust control, mowing, drainage, road maintenance, ice control etc. > > So it seems. > > Why are we taxpayers burdened with providing staff, and structures for private events on private lands? Or is this the new precedent? If so, How do we get bleachers etc. for our events? And who is responsible for the insurance? In case someone falls, or they collapse, or a runaway electric vehicle crashes into them? Could happen - see those stories on the news, sadly. > > Please have public works focus their resources on providing the services we have been requesting, and require, not selective support to private events. > > Thanks, > > Jeri > > Cc: others by separate communication for privacy > > Sent from my iPad > >> On Sep 8, 2015, at 3:05 PM, Jeri Patterson <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> September 8,2015 >> >> 'Without prejudice' >> >> District of Sechelt >> >> Council/ Mayor >> >> Hi Noel, >> >> Please recall I applied in July 2015 to speak as a delegation, and was cancelled by the CAO after having been accepted. Subsequently your acting Corporate Officer cancelled my presentations, after I had been accepted. The District then failed to respond to my written, and filed appeal. >> >> I was subsequently provided only seconds of notice to appear as a delegation. This conduct was highly prejudicial to myself. >> >> This is not a new issue, and if the District required photos they should have requested them previously. They did not. >> >> I raised this issue with current Council in January 2015 after the District public works caused more damage. No one from Council came to look until months later.




>> >> Myself, and others have created files for our reference and use of these issues. >> >> The main issue before Council is the Districts less than adequate drainage, and ditch work conducted by your public works staff. This has been photographed, and submitted. In addition members of council have toured both Norwest Bay Road, and Mclaughan and witnessed some of the damage done by district staff such as the removal of the protective burm in the middle of a rainstorm in January 2015. >> >> Note: I have retained contractors to replace the Berm as a temporary measure as the District has failed to conduct the requested, and required work on Norwest bay road, and the secondary work including drainage on Mclaughan road which requires the District to relocate the road, and ditch off my private lands forthwith. The district remains non responsive to my requests for an update. >> >> Your focus should be on addressing the drainage failures that cause harm to myself, and others in this area. I am not the only one complaining. I am just the spokesperson. >> >> I understand Noel, that you are new to Council. I did not experience drainage issues for the first few years I owned, or lived on this property. The problems are the direct result of the district public works failing to act in accordance with the established precedent of cleaning, and maintaining drainage ditches annually. The precedent was abandoned by your current superintendent Mercer. In addition the ditches when cleaned in 2014 were overdug, leaving culverts perched, and obstructing flows, resulting in backup of water, saturation of lands, and flooding on properties. >> >> Please do not assume there are no records. There are many. >> >> The delays are not mine, they are clearly those of the District. And clearly prejudicial to myself, and others. >> >> Thanks again for your interest. >> >> Regards, >> >> Jeri >> >> >> >> >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >>> On Sep 8, 2015, at 2:14 PM, Noel Muller <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> Hello Jeri, >>> >>> thanks for the quick response, and quite sorry to hear that no >>> photos of any damage where taken throughout this ongoing conflict, >>> >>> in future, I would highly recommend that you take pictures to




>>> document any of your concerns, >>> >>> this would allow council and staff a better understanding, and to >>> weight the urgency and priority of your concern amidst the many >>> other community concerns we are currently dealing with. >>> >>> I've copied this to our CAO in hopes that the district will have >>> some pictures of any damage that may have occurred, and that these >>> can be presented to council in the sincere hopes of resolving this >>> file, >>> >>> take care, >>> >>> >>> Noel Muller >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>>> On Sep 8, 2015, at 10:03 AM, Jeri Patterson <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> Hi Noel, >>>> >>>> Thanks for your email. >>>> >>>> Sorry, but you are too late with your request. >>>> >>>> As I previously advised the District I would proceed with work to repair damages, and attempt to mitigate further damages. I had machines working for the last week to complete repair work prior to the September 15, 2015 deadline for working on land adjacent to watercourses feeding into fishbearing creeks such as Wakefield creek. >>>> >>>> The dead plant stock that resulted from the flooding was removed. >>>> >>>> It is unfortunate that the District has delayed this issue for months, rather than address it. >>>> >>>> I have provided you previously with photos of the improper drainage work conducted by public works staff. In addition Bruce, Darren, and Doug viewed the substandard work, and perched culverts. There is no credible dispute about that. >>>> >>>> It is very unfortunate that the District chose to create, and publish such a misleading report in the agenda for your finance committee meeting tomorrow. Raises further questions, and concerns. >>>> >>>> Thanks for your interest. >>>> >>>> Regards, >>>>




>>>> Jeri >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPad >>>> >>>>> On Sep 8, 2015, at 9:18 AM, Noel Muller <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Hello Jeri, >>>>> >>>>> would you be able to provide me photo evidence of the physical >>>>> harm caused to your property by the state of our ditches, >>>>> >>>>> I would request that information ahead of tomorrow's FCED Meeting, >>>>> >>>>> regards, >>>>> >>>>> Noel Muller >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> On Sep 7, 2015, at 3:57 PM, Jeri Patterson <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> September 7,2015 >>>>>> >>>>>> District of Sechelt >>>>>> >>>>>> Attn. Connie Jordison >>>>>> >>>>>> Attn. Council >>>>>> >>>>>> Cc: other by separate communication for privacy >>>>>> >>>>>> Re: complaints >>>>>> >>>>>> On August 26,2015 at an open committee meeting John Mercer went on record advising he had not received complaints regarding public works failures. >>>>>> >>>>>> I followed up in writing to the District asking where the complaints had gone, if, in fact Mr.Mercer was not aware of the complaints, as he stated. >>>>>> >>>>>> At this time I have not received an answer. >>>>>> >>>>>> Subsequent to Mr. Van der wolfs report on Norwest Bay Road ditches, published on the District website on September 4,2015 I have been advised that the District has received written complaints regarding the public works failures on ditch, and drainage and road maintenance in the area, that I was not previously aware of. >>>>>>





>>>>>> Where are these complaints? And why have they been ignored? >>>>>> >>>>>> At this time I have not received an answer regarding which 'staff' provided information to Mr. Van der wolf as Mr. Mercer was away on vacation. The District truck and employees were noted briefly in the area on Thursday the 3rd of September, but no 'due diligence' was observed I.e. No measuring of ditch depth vs. culvert height. >>>>>> >>>>>> I trust the District would not obtain, or rely on, an opinion from those responsible for the work that resulted in damages, and perched culverts. >>>>>> >>>>>> Again, these failures, and misleading reports continue to undermine the credibility of the muni hall as a whole. >>>>>> >>>>>> Bruce, Bill, those promised answers have not been received. >>>>>> >>>>>> Jeri >>>>>> >>>>>> Sent from my iPad



From: Jeri Patterson [mailto:[email protected]]

Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2015 2:44 PM To: Bruce Milne; Council; Darren Inkster; Noel Muller; Mike Shanks; Doug Wright; Alice Lutes; Jeri

Patterson Subject: Mayor Milne Re: Urgent! Fwd: Gerry Re: Committee agenda

September 9, 2015 District of Sechelt Mayor, Council, CAO Further to your Committee meeting of today. Please confirm in writing that the 'staff' you sent to inspect the Norwest bay ditches between upper Norwest bay road and Gowland road were your acting corporate officer Gerry Van der Wolf and a Bylaw inspector. Please advise their full names, and engineering qualifications. Thank you for your prompt response. Jeri Patterson Sent from my iPad On Sep 9, 2015, at 12:38 PM, Jeri Patterson <[email protected]> wrote:

Council, mayor, Despite numerous written requests to Bill and Gerry requesting the identities, and qualifications of the District staff Gerry relied upon to write his report for today they have not provided the information. I formally request that the report submitted by Gerry Van der Wolf be disregarded. And that the work and budget is approved to repair Norwest bay Rd drainage, and required resetting of culverts. Regards, Jeri Patterson Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message:

From: Jeri Patterson <[email protected]> Date: September 9, 2015 at 12:01:11 PM PDT






To: Gerry van der Wolf <[email protected]>, Council <[email protected]>, Jeri Patterson <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Gerry Re: Committee agenda

Gerry, I asked who you received information from to write your report. You referred to staff, but did not name them, or their qualifications. Please provide forthwith. DFO staff have also provided myself, and others with their opinion which includes a September 15,2015 deadline for watercourses feeding directly into high risk fishbearing watercourses, such as Wakefield creek. Is is the position of the District that they prefer to delay work, and cause harm to the environment, and fish habitat rather than conducting well documented requested, and required work within the window which ends September 15,2015? And who made that decision? Sent from my iPad On Sep 9, 2015, at 11:16 AM, Gerry van der Wolf <[email protected]> wrote:

Hi Jeri; The District staff that reviewed the report are identified by their stamps on the report. The DFO staff is identified in the email response incorporated into the report. Gerry van der Wolf | Acting Corporate Officer | 604.740.8455 <image002.png> PO Box 129, Sechelt, BC V0N 3A0 2nd Floor, 5797 Cowrie Street | www.Sechelt.ca From: Jeri Patterson [mailto:[email protected]]

Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2015 10:42 AM To: Gerry van der Wolf; Jeri Patterson

Subject: Gerry Re: Committee agenda Hi Gerry, Who were the staff you relied upon for the information, and what are their qualifications? Thxs, Jeri Sent from my iPad On Sep 9, 2015, at 9:42 AM, Gerry van der Wolf <[email protected]> wrote:







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Good morning Ms Patterson, attached is the report I prepared in response to your delegation. It will be considered by the Committee this afternoon. Gerry van der Wolf | Acting Corporate Officer | 604.740.8455 <image003.png> PO Box 129, Sechelt, BC V0N 3A0 2nd Floor, 5797 Cowrie Street | www.Sechelt.ca

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From: NDP [mailto:[email protected]]

Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2015 4:17 PM Subject: From MLA Selina Robinson - Opposition Committee for Agriculture and Food UBCM meeting.

Dear Mayor and Councillors, We are a few weeks before the 2015 UBCM and I hope to have a chance to touch base and to hear from you about some of the activities that are going on in your community when we all gather in Vancouver. I thought I would take this opportunity to let you know that the Opposition Committee for Agriculture and Food has been able to secure space and a meeting time on Tuesday Sept 22 at the Waterfront Hotel. If you have some thoughts or concerns related to agriculture and food in our Province, here’s an opportunity to present to this committee. Details are in the media release that is attached. I look forward to seeing you soon.

Selina

Selina Robinson, MLA │ Coquitlam-Maillardville Opposition Spokesperson for Local Government and Sports 102-1108 Austin Avenue │ Coquitlam, BC │ V3K 3P5 Phone: 604-933-2001 │ Fax: 604-933-2002 │ Email: [email protected]





Chair Vice Chair Lana Popham, MLA Vicki Huntington, MLA Parliament Buildings Parliament Buildings Victoria, BC V8V 1X4 Victoria, BC V8V 1X4 Phone: 250 479‐4154 Opposition Standing Committee for Phone: 604 940‐7924 Email: [email protected] Agriculture and Food Email: [email protected]

Robin Austin (Skeena), Raj Chouhan (Burnaby ‐ Edmonds), Katrine Conroy (Kootenay West), Nicholas Simons (Powell River ‐ Sunshine Coast)

MEDIA RELEASE

For Immediate Release Sept 2, 2015

Opposition Committee for Agriculture and Food coming to Vancouver

Victoria, BC ‐ The Opposition Standing Committee for Agriculture and Food will be in Vancouver on Tuesday, September 22, during the UBCM 2015 convention to hear presentations on issues affecting agriculture and food in the Lower Mainland and from across the province. “This is the committee’s fourth public meeting and I’m excited to hear what elected representatives from across the province have to contribute,” says committee chair Lana Popham. “With the focus at UBCM on local government, this is an opportunity for elected officials to discuss agricultural issues facing their communities.” The Opposition Committee was established in response to concerns that the B.C. government was not taking a balanced approach in the creation of its agriculture and food policies. The committee is made up of five Opposition MLAs and one Independent. It is the first committee of its kind in British Columbia. “We would like to hear from anyone who is interested,” says committee vice chair and Independent MLA Vicki Huntington. “We want to better understand how the government’s current agriculture strategies are affecting the Lower Mainland, as well as different municipalities across the province.” The committee is holding a public meeting in Vancouver on Tuesday, September 22nd. Anyone interested in participating may email [email protected] or call 250‐479‐4154 to arrange a time. The meeting will be held at the Cheakamus Room at the Waterfront Hotel, 900 Canada Place Way. Presentations should be approximately 10 minutes in length.

‐30‐ Media Contact: 250‐952‐7596



From: as penne [mailto:[email protected]]

Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2015 12:19 PM To: Council

Subject: Sechelt gravel pit at night

To the District of Sechelt:

I am contacting you on behalf of several different neighbourhoods within the Sechelt district -

Selma Park, West Sechelt, Sechelt village, the Bluff, East and West Porpoise Bay are some -

where too many residents are being affected by after hours noise from the gravel mine site.

We’re looking for support from council to find a solution to a very old problem. A core group

has written a petition to ask for the District of Sechelt and the S.I.B to get involved in being

responsible for maintaining the noise bylaws with respect to the mine’s night noise. In taking

that petition to the public we’ve heard from others that there have already been four previous

efforts to resolve this issue. I’m amazed and disheartened that since 1992 nothing has been done

about this.

A gravel pit operation in the centre of a small town like ours means that residents are affected by

both the noise and dust. We put up with it during the day because Lehigh is a major employer

and people need jobs, obviously, but too many of us are having to take sleeping pills on nights

when the noise from Lehigh invades the quiet hours. It’s extremely difficult to buy into their

advertisement of “working together to build our community” when we have to rely on Oxazepam

or Zopiclone in order to find sleep - being dopey the next day is definitely a hindrance to my

work as a teacher and one who cares for the elderly.

I’ve kept a log of both the night time noise and volume levels since January 2014. I’ve also kept

notes on the contacts and discussions held with various authorities. But even after all the hours

put into this, nothing has changed.

We’ve been told that the District of Sechelt cannot enforce the bylaws on band land, where the

mine is situated, both because we don’t have after-hours bylaw officers and because the RCMP

can’t access band land without permission. A councillor for the SIB tells me that the band does

not police Lehigh, even though the SIB’s own noise curfew is 10:00 PM. So where does that

leave the citizens of Sechelt suffering sleep deprivation because of the night noise? It seems to

us that Lehigh has been given free rein and doesn’t need to consider the neighbours’ needs.

The licence granted to Lehigh Hanson permits their mine operations between 7:00 AM - 11:30

PM. 11:30 PM is already a later hour than necessary for a pit mine situated so close to

residential homes, but noise after that time is both unconscionable and unnecessary. Lehigh has

told the citizens who complain that they shut down their operations by 11:00 every night, but the

evidence proves otherwise.

I hope this information will open the door for further discussion as to how you can help a group

of very concerned Sechelt citizens.

Anthea Penne




From: Rowe, Brenda [SC] [mailto:[email protected]]

Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2015 1:34 PM To: Information Request

Subject: question

Hello I am a Director with Sunshine Coast Minor Hockey and we are preparing a bid for the 2015.2016 Midget A BC Hockey Championships. These would be held in March of 2016. It would bring 8 teams from all over the province to our coast for an entire week that Spring. For the bid package I would appreciate a letter from the Mayor in support of the bid. How may I best go about this. Our deadline for submission is next Friday. Thanks

Brenda Rowe RN Clinical Coordinator Home Care Services Sunshine Coast 604-885-8527




From: Cathy Peters [mailto:[email protected]]

Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2015 1:56 PM To: Bruce Milne; Darnelda Siegers; Alice Lutes; Darren Inkster; Doug Wright; Noel Muller; Mike Shanks;

Council Subject: Email #4; Human trafficking and sexual exploitation in BC

Email #4; Human trafficking and sexual exploitation in BC. Dear Burce, Darnelda, Alice, Darren, Doug, Noel, Mike, As parents (of 3 children) we have written 3 emails (with links) to 78 cities and municipalities in BC to raise awareness about human trafficking and sexual exploitation in BC, and to encourage the enforcement of Bill C-36 in your jurisdictions. Thank you for the excellent responses! We have heard from most municipalities, as well as some police departments. We have an ongoing conversation with the RCMP. We have sent material to the Premier and the Attorney General. We consider this issue the most important public safety, health and social justice issue facing our province. It is important to make the connections between pornography, prostitution and trafficking. They are linked in a “toxic mix” that is highly lucrative for organized crime in this province. Organized crime and gangs (ie. Hells Angels) are deeply entrenched in many towns in BC. We are hopeful that human trafficking and sexual exploitation will be addressed as a key topic of discussion at the UBCM in a couple of weeks. Ultimately, we are hopeful for a provincial strategy and then a federal strategy at the FCM (in June 2016). Sincerely, Cathy and Allan Peters (homes in North Vancouver and Nanaimo/Ladysmith) This link in the New York Times endorses Canada’s Bill C-36, the “Nordic Model of Law” in addressing prostitution/exploitation. http://mobile.nytimes.com/2015/08/29/opinion/buying-sex-should-not-be-legal.html?mwrsm=Facebook&_r=1&referrer=




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I t)Tr’T -r,’PC Box 1292’ Floor, 5797 Cowrie St.Sechelt, BC VON 3A0Attn: Bill Beamish

Dear Bill,As you know, we have a broken water main at our main office at 5638 Inlet Avenue. We have had AlHemstreet here to look over the area and prepare an estimate. I understand that the largest expensefor the repair is the excavation and paving. As Community Services is a non-profit organization we relyin part on the donations and generosity of this amazing community. Al has so generously reduced hisrates by more than half and is foregoing his profit as well. We do not know the cost of materials at thispoint until Al starts to excavate, however, he has told us that the materials will be at cost.

I understand that the District has a recycling paving machine and I am hopeful that you will put forth toCouncil that your Public Works Department pave the area for us. Al has given us an estimate of $600,and he will prep the area at no charge.

We appreciate your consideration of our request.

Sincerely,

Lori WishlowManager, FacilitiesSunshine Coast Community Services Society

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