CITY OF REVELSTOKE

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL ON MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 2000
COMMENCING AT 3:30 P.M.


PRESENT: Council: Councillor M. Fransen, Acting Mayor
Councillors: P. Frew, B. MacFarlane, N. Richardson, T. Scarcella,
M. Singh

Absent: Mayor G. Bernacki

Staff: D.H. DeGagne, Administrator/Clerk
M.A. Blayney, Deputy Clerk
G.D. Inglis, Treasurer
T.L. LeRose, Administration Secretary
M. Martiniuk, Fire Chief
A. Chell, Director of Parks, Recreation and Personnel
B. Yeomans, Superintendent of Public Works
D. Weir, Economic Development Commissioner
T. Knight, City Planner

Others: G. Chamberlain, Revelstoke Times Review
S. Filipchuk, Revelstoke Cable TV
A. White, President, Earth Day Committee


CALL TO ORDER:

Acting Mayor Fransen called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. and welcomed everyone in attendance.


ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Singh that the Agenda be adopted with the following additions: COMMITTEE REPORT - Councillor Fransen 7.c) Snow Removal Cost Projections; COMMITTEE REPORT - Councillor Richardson 10.a) Social Planning; 10.b) Youth Feasibility Study; 10.c) Women's Shelter; 10.d) Okanagan Regional Library Rep.; COMMITTEE REPORT - Councillor Singh 12.e) Community Spirit Grant Application - Indoor Pool; and 12.f) Columbia Basin Trust Funding Application Letter of Support - Indoor Pool.

CARRIED

ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting - January 10, 2000

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held January 10, 2000, be adopted as presented.

CARRIED

2. Minutes of a Public Hearing - January 10, 2000 (Bylaw #1623, 2000)
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DELEGATION:

1. Ms. April White, President, Earth Day Committee

April White advised Council of planned activities during Earth Week , April 17 to 23 which included clean-up activities in the community on April 20. She requested permission from Council to plant seedlings along the most recently completed section (adjacent to Downie's logyard) of the Revelstoke River Trail. Councillor Frew noted concern, as past Chair of the Greenway Committee, with respect to the Committee's discussions/debate on how many trees should be planted, what types of trees, spacing between the trees, how far away should they be from the paved trail so their roots do not disturb the asphalt, how tall and wide the trees may grow so as not to hinder any views, etc.

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that Council approve the Earth Day activities in principle, and that the planting of trees along the Revelstoke River Trail be subject to Councillor Scarcella holding a Revelstoke River Trail Committee meeting to review the matter prior to the scheduling of activities.
CARRIED


BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

Regular Council Meeting - January 10, 2000

Nil.


CORRESPONDENCE:

1. Revelstoke Heart & Stroke Foundation - Temporary Closure of Parking Lot at Grizzly Plaza

Moved by Councillor Scarcella, seconded by Councillor Frew that Council approve the temporary closure of the parking lot on the west side of Grizzly Plaza to provide an area for groups to participate in the "Big Bike" ride during the morning and early afternoon of Saturday, June 17, 2000.
CARRIED

2. Victim Services Program - Notice of Manager Contract Resignation

3. OMMA Re: Thompson Okanagan - Columbia Shuswap Transportation Initiative

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that Rhona Martin, CSRD Chair, be copied with correspondence regarding the City of Revelstoke's position on the Thompson Okanagan - Columbia Shuswap Transportation Initiative for her information when meeting with the Committee of Regional Chairs.
CARRIED
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CORRESPONDENCE: (Continued...)

4. Revelstoke Rowing Club - Letter of Support Re: BC 2000 Community Spirit Grant Application

Moved by Councillor Scarcella, seconded by Councillor Frew that a letter be provided to the Revelstoke Rowing Club in support of their BC 2000 Community Spirit Grant Application.

CARRIED


COMMITTEE REPORTS:

COUNCILLOR FRANSEN, Chairman Environmental - Public Works

1. Monthly Fire Department Report - December 1999

2. Annual Fire Department Report - 1999

3. Annual Revelstoke and District Emergency Rescue Society Report - 1999 Activity and
4. Annual BC Ambulance Service Report - 1999 Activity

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that a letter of appreciation be sent to the Revelstoke and District Emergency Rescue Society for their services provided in 1999, as well as, the BC Ambulance Service for their services provided in 1999.

CARRIED

5. Greeley Water Treatment Project Tenders - Mechanical and Electrical

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Strathcona Mechanical be awarded the Greeley Creek Mechanical Contract #3091-15000 for the low bid of $555,330 (GST included) for the mechanical installation in accordance with the tender documents.

CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Keldon Electric be awarded the Greeley Creek Electrical Contract #3091-16000 for the low bid of $439,235 (GST included) for the electrical installation in accordance with the tender documents.

CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor Scarcella; Councillor Singh

6. Snow Removal Cost Projections

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COMMITTEE REPORTS: (Continued...)

COUNCILLOR FREW, Chairman Environmental - Planning and Land Development

1. Outstanding Building Permit (1360 Powerhouse Rd.) - Filing of Notice

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Council authorize Administration to proceed to file a notice on title (Plan 10022, Lot 7) pursuant to Section 700 of the Municipal Act.
CARRIED

2. Revelstoke and District Historical Association - Annual Report

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that a letter be sent to Ruby Nobbs in appreciation of her 40 plus years of service at the Revelstoke Museum.

CARRIED

3. Minutes of an Advisory Planning Commission Meeting - December 9, 1999

4. Minutes of a Planning Committee Meeting - January 19, 2000

i. Chevron Canada (1875 Fraser Drive) Development Permit #DP-2000-01

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Planning Department be authorized to draft Development Permit DP-2000-01 to upgrade existing building facade and interior works and that the Clerk be authorized to sign the completed Development Permit.
CARRIED

ii. Application to Construct Commercial Building - 302 First Street East

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the applicant be required to provide additional information as requested, that Public Works provide comments on site access, visibility and proposal to construct concrete retaining wall and that the applicant enter into an agreement for the installation of works and services as determined by Public Works.
CARRIED

iii. BC Interior Forestry Museum Society - Forestry Museum and Park Site Development Proposal

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that Council endorse the proposal from the Forestry Museum Society.
CARRIED
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COMMITTEE REPORTS: (Continued...)

COUNCILLOR FREW, Chairman Planning and Land Development (Continued...)

4. Minutes of a Planning Committee Meeting - January 19, 2000 (Continued...)

iv. Daniel's Guest House (313 First St. E.) Building Deficiencies/Unsafe Condition

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Council authorize staff to prepare a bylaw to have the outstanding items completed pursuant to Section 698 of the Municipal Act and that the owner be notified of Council's intent to adopt a bylaw for this purpose.
CARRIED
v. Section 700 Notices

a. 675 Landers Road

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that Council authorize staff to proceed to file a notice on title pursuant to Section 700 of the Municipal Act and that Council issue a Notice of Hearing to the owner advising that a hearing will be held at 3:00 p.m. on February 28, 2000 in Council Chambers.

CARRIED

b. 317 Fourth Street East

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that Council authorize staff to proceed to file a notice on title pursuant to Section 700 of the Municipal Act and that Council issue a Notice of Hearing to the owner advising that a hearing will be held at 3:00 p.m. on February 28, 2000 in Council Chambers.

CARRIED

c. 79 Johnson Way

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that Council authorize staff to proceed to file a notice on title pursuant to Section 700 of the Municipal Act and that Council issue a Notice of Hearing to the owner advising that a hearing will be held at 3:00 p.m. on February 28, 2000 in Council Chambers.

CARRIED

d. 1222 Third Street West

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that Council authorize staff to proceed to file a notice on title pursuant to Section 700 of the Municipal Act and that Council issue a Notice of Hearing to the owner advising that a hearing will be held at 3:00 p.m. on February 28, 2000 in Council Chambers.

CARRIED
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COMMITTEE REPORTS: (Continued...)

COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chairman Economic Development

1. Minutes of an Economic Development Committee Meeting - January 6, 2000

2. Monthly Economic Development Commission Report - December 1999

3. Economic Development Strategic Goals for 2000

4. Chamber of Commerce - Sustainability Plan for Funding Tourism Development Coordinator Position

5. Kootenay Business Magazine - Top 10 Kootenay Business People of the Year

Councillor MacFarlane reported that Doug Weir was chosen as one of the Top 10 Kootenay Business People of the Year and extended congratulations to him on behalf of City Council.


COUNCILLOR RICHARDSON, Chairman Social - Culture, Child & Youth, and Community Liaison

1. Social Planning

Councillor Richardson provided a brief update on how the social strategy process was proceding and advised that the Steering Committee will be meeting again in February.

2. Youth Resources Feasibility Study

Councillor Richardson advised that the Youth Resources Feasibility Study is creating interest and that the report should be in its final form by the end of the month.

3. Women's Shelter

Councillor Richardson commented favourably on the Board of the Women's Shelter and noted further that Revelstoke Cable TV has an informative video that she hoped Council would have an opportunity to view.

4. Okanagan Regional Library - City Appointment to Board of Management

Councillor Richardson reported that she has difficulty in attending all the OK Regional Library Board meetings and asked if any other Councillor was interested in this appointment. There was no response. Acting Mayor Fransen advised that he would refer the issue to Mayor Bernacki.


COUNCILLOR SCARCELLA, Chairman Finance

1. Summary of Accounts - January 7, 2000

2. Minutes of a Finance Committee Meeting - January 11, 2000

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COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chairman Social - Parks and Recreation

1. Snowfest 2000

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that Council approve the temporary closure of First Street from Mackenzie Avenue to Orton Avenue and Mackenzie Avenue from First Street to Second Street on Saturday, February 12, 2000 to provide space needed for Snowfest events.
CARRIED

2. Minutes of an Indoor Pool Meeting - January 5, 2000

3. Minutes of a Recreation Committee Meeting - January 12, 2000

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Council authorize all buildings owned by the City of Revelstoke to be designated as non-smoking facilities.

CARRIED

It was recommended that staff proceed with reviewing the leases with the Golf Club and Curling Club and that an amendment to the City of Revelstoke Clean Air Bylaw be drafted.

4. Indoor Pool Process - Notice of Motion

5. Community Spirit Grant Application Re: Indoor Pool

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Frew that Council approve a BC 2000 Community Spirit Grant application from the City of Revelstoke for funding of a consultation process for an indoor pool.
CARRIED

6. Columbia Basin Trust Grant Application - Letter of Support Re: Indoor Pool

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Council provide a letter supporting an application by the Indoor Pool Committee to the Columbia Basin Trust for funding of a consultation process for an indoor pool.
CARRIED


MAYOR BERNACKI, Chairman Administration, Policy, Bylaws and Public Relations

No report.


OLD BUSINESS:

1. Columbia Forest District - Proposed Woodlot W1834

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NEW BUSINESS:

Nil.

RESOLVE INTO IN CAMERA:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that Council move into In Camera at 5:05 p.m. to further consider items of business pursuant to Section 242.2 of the Municipal Act.
CARRIED

BUSINESS ITEMS:

1. 911 Dispatching

That 911 services for Revelstoke will be dispatched locally through the Fire Department with existing staff resources with no foreseeable cost increase as 24 hours per day, seven days per week coverage currently exists.

2. Victim Assistance Program - Interim Manager

That Barb Bjorge be appointed the interim Victim Assistance Manager.

ADOPTION:

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the resolutions as approved by Council In Camera be adopted.
CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT:

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that the meeting adjourn at 5:35 p.m.
CARRIED