May 10, 2021 -- Council Minutes
- Agenda Item Number:
- 17
- Item Topic:
- PROPOSED TIDALLY INFLUENCED TERRA NOVA SLOUGH UPDATE
- Resolution Number:
- R21/9-8
R21/9-9
- Full Text:
- n/a
- Resolution:
- (R21/9-8) It was moved and seconded
That, as described in the report titled “Proposed Tidally Influenced Terra Nova Slough Update” dated April 13, 2021, from the Director, Parks Services, Option 1 (Floodbox with Self-Regulating Tide Gate) be endorsed for the purposes of design, costing and evaluation of habitat compensation benefit and be submitted for consideration in the 2022 budget process.
The question on the motion was not called as discussion ensued with regard to (i) researching options to minimize impact to salmon habitat and maximize flood protection, (ii) reviewing Federal grant funding available for the proposed project, (iii) reviewing the previous historical development of sloughs in the city, and (iv) reviewing the costs and the budget process to incorporate the proposed project.
As a result of the discussion, the following referral motion was introduced:
(R21/9-9) It was moved and seconded
That the report titled “Proposed Tidally Influenced Terra Nova Slough Update” dated April 13, 2021, from the Director, Parks Services, be referred back to staff.
DEFEATED
Opposed: Mayor Brodie
Cllrs. Au
Loo
McNulty
McPhail
Steves
The question on the main motion was then called, and it was CARRIED with Cllr. Wolfe opposed.
- Outcome:
- VARIED
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