CITY OF REVELSTOKE

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL ON MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2000
COMMENCING AT 3:30 P.M.


PRESENT: Council: Mayor G. Bernacki
Councillors: M. Fransen, P. Frew, B. MacFarlane, N. Richardson,
T. Scarcella

Absent: Councillor M. Singh

Staff: D.H. DeGagne, Chief Administrative Officer
G.D. Inglis, Director of Finance
M.A. Blayney, Deputy Director of Corporate Administration
T.L. LeRose, Administration Secretary
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
J. Olson, CKCR
M. Russell*
* Present for Portion of
Meeting Only


CALL TO ORDER:

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


ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the Agenda be adopted with the following addition: COMMITTEE REPORT - Councillor Scarcella; 11.c) Memo from City Planner re: Public Presentation of River Trail Plans.
CARRIED


ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting - February 28, 2000

Moved by Councillor Scarcella, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held February 28, 2000 be adopted as presented.

CARRIED




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ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES: (Continued...)

2. Minutes of a Public Hearing - February 28, 2000 (Section 700, Municipal Act)

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the Minutes of the Public Hearing held February 28, 2000 be received by Council.
CARRIED


DELEGATION:

1. Ms. Mhairi Russell Grant-in-Aid Request Re: Tall Ship Millennium Challenge

Mhairi Russell introduced herself to Council and gave a brief history of her accomplishments and goals. She then detailed the Tall Ship Millennium Challenge program and advised that she was chosen to participate in the eighth leg of the Challenge from Hamilton, Bermuda to Norfolk, Virginia from June 11 to 17, 2000. Ms. Russell requested funding in any amount from Council to help cover her travel insurance, on-board kit, shore-based activities, etc. She would be pleased to participate in the event and to act as an Ambassador of Revelstoke, BC.

Moved by Councillor Scarcella, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the funding request be referred to the Finance Committee and report back to Council.
CARRIED


BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

Regular Council Meeting - February 28, 2000

Page 2, Revelstoke Senior Citizens' Association - Housing Resource Centre

Councillor MacFarlane noted that it appeared the wrong impression was given by Council regarding a request for the City's help in finding a solution to keep the Housing Resource Centre operating after the Province announced funding was no longer available. The City was looking for a specific request and has continued to provide its' in-kind support. He noted further that some discussions were taking place that may bring back recommendations for Council's consideration.

Mayor Bernacki clarified that when Council takes no action on an issue, it does not necessarily mean that Council either supports it or does not support it.


CORRESPONDENCE:

1. Revelstoke Golf Club - Laforme Blvd. Curbing Request

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Fransen that a letter be sent in response to the Revelstoke Golf club's request for curbing along Laforme Blvd., advising that the request was looked into and that the curbing was unavailable at this time.
CARRIED
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CORRESPONDENCE: (Continued...)

2. BC Hydro - Revelstoke Millennium Gateway Monument Project

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that BC Hydro's offer of in-kind assistance be referred to Administration to follow up as the project proceeds.

CARRIED

3. Chamber of Commerce - Temporary Street Closure

Moved by Councillor Scarcella, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Council approve the Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce's request to temporarily close First Street between Rokeby and Connaught Avenue and Mackenzie Avenue from Victoria to Ninth Street on Tuesday, July 11, 2000 between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. for a vintage car display.

CARRIED

It was further recommended that Administration review what access the residents and emergency vehicles will have during this function and endeavour to advise the affected parties of Council's intention to temporarily close these areas.

4. Vintage Car Club, Revelstoke Chapter - Temporary Street Closure

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Council approve the Revelstoke Chapter of the Vintage Car Club's request to temporarily close Mackenzie Avenue between First and Second Streets on Saturday, June 10, 2000 between the hours of 12:00 noon and 3:00 p.m. to display antique vehicles (prior to 1915).
CARRIED

5. Family & Youth Resources Re: Community Connector Program - Letter of Support

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that a letter of support be provided to Family and Youth Resources in application of a funding request to Vancouver Sun Children's Fund for the Community Connector Programme.
CARRIED

6. Revelstoke Community Foundation - Invitation to Attend Founding Celebration

7. UBCM Environment Committee - New Charges on Beverage Containers

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Richardson that a letter be sent to Premier Ujjal Dosanjh, the Honourable Joan Sawicki, Minister of Environment Lands and Parks and the Honourable Jim Doyle, Minister of Forests and MLA for Columbia River - Revelstoke, indicating that the City of Revelstoke does not support the imposition of an 'extra fee' on consumers by the beverage container industry and that action be taken to stop these additional charges from being imposed; that the beverage container industry be required to clearly justify in a transparent fashion any future environmental fee increases on its products to the public before an increase is implemented; and that the deposit - refund system be the only method that the beverage container industry be permitted to use to recover its recycling costs from the consumer.

CARRIED
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CORRESPONDENCE: (Continued...)

8. Rod & Gun Club Concerns - Jet Boat Activities on Local Waterways

Councillor Frew offered to coordinate requests for a meeting regarding jet boat activity concerns on local waterways.

9. Okanagan University College Board of Governors Re: Increase Post-Secondary Educational Funding - Letter of Support

Moved by Councillor Scarcella, seconded by Councillor Fransen that Council support the Okanagan University College's request to the Provincial Government for an increase in post-
secondary educational funding for the region.
CARRIED

10. Mr. G. Caponero - Bullet Basin Concerns

The Chief Administrative Officer reported that pursuant to the City of Revelstoke Firearms Bylaw #1499, a member of the Revelstoke Detachment of the RCMP is scheduled to perform a certification on the outdoor shooting range before June 30, 2000. Mayor Bernacki recommended that when the review is done by the RCMP, that the City complete one as well. The Chief Administrative Officer added that Administration will respond in writing to the concerns outlined by Mr. Caponero in his letter.


COMMITTEE REPORTS:

COUNCILLOR FRANSEN, Chairman Environmental - Public Works

1. Monthly Animal Control Stats Report - February 2000

2. Monthly Fire Department Report - February 2000

3. Monthly Revelstoke RCMP Report - February 2000


COUNCILLOR FREW, Chairman Environmental - Planning and Land Development

1. Minutes of a Heritage Commission Meeting - December 7, 19999

2. Minutes of a Traffic Safety Meeting - February 3, 2000

i. Traffic Signage - Sandstone and Big Eddy Roads

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Fransen that Council approve the installation of a stop sign to replace the existing yield sign at Sandstone Road and Big Eddy Road.
CARRIED
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COMMITTEE REPORTS: (Continued...)

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

2. Minutes of a Traffic Safety Meeting - February 3, 2000 (Continued...)

ii. Traffic Signage - Eighth Street

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that Council approve the installation of yield signs at the uncontrolled intersections on Eighth Street between Mackenzie Avenue and Victoria Road.
CARRIED

iii. Safety Concerns at Fourth Street and Victoria Road

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Fransen that School District #19 be requested to consider the following: 1. a crossing guard for children crossing Victoria Road at the Fourth Street intersection; and 2. hiring a Traffic Engineer, in conjunction with the City, to review the intersection and provide a plan with various options. Also, that the Traffic Safety Committee work with Downie Timber to initiate an awareness program to target through traffic (ie. trucks enroute to sawmill).
CARRIED

iv. ICBC Speed Watch Equipment

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that Council authorize S/Sgt. Cowan to contact ICBC regarding the Speed Watch Equipment Program and to submit an application should the program still be available.
CARRIED

3. Minutes of an Advisory Planning Commission Meeting - February 3, 2000

4. Monthly Building Permit Summaries - February 2000


COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chairman Economic Development

1. Monthly Business Licence Summary - February 2000

2. Making Waves Magazine - Article on Revelstoke


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

1. Monthly Victim Services Program Reports - January and February 2000

2. International Women's Day
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COMMITTEE REPORTS: (Continued...)

COUNCILLOR RICHARDSON, Chairman Social - Culture, Child & Youth, and Community Liaison (Continued...)

3. Revelstoke Victim Services - Information

4. Minutes of a Child & Youth Committee Meeting - February 1, 2000


COUNCILLOR SCARCELLA, Chairman Finance

1. Summary of Accounts Dated March 3, 2000 - $244,232.84

2. Minutes of a Finance Committee Meeting - March 2, 2000

i. Revelstoke Museum and Archives - 2000 Grant-in-Aid

Moved by Councillor Scarcella, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Revelstoke Museum and Archives' grant-in-aid request for $32,000 be approved by Council.

CARRIED

ii. Revelstoke Blues Festival - 2000 Grant-in-Aid

Moved by Councillor Scarcella, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Revelstoke Blues Festival's request to use the Centennial ball fields free of charge on June 16 and 17, 2000 be approved and further that, in lieu of the request for free use of tables and chairs, a grant of $250 be awarded by Council.
CARRIED

iii. Revelstoke Hospital Auxiliary - 2001 Property Tax Exemption

Moved by Councillor Scarcella, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the Revelstoke Hospital Auxiliary receive approval from Council for a property tax exemption for 2001 under Section 341 of the Municipal Act for the property located at 315 Second Street West.

CARRIED

iv. DOKK - 2000 Grant-in-Aid

Moved by Councillor Scarcella, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Council award the Dramatic Order of the Knights of Khorassan a grant-in-aid of $1000.

CARRIED
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COMMITTEE REPORTS: (Continued...)

COUNCILLOR SCARCELLA, Chairman Finance (Continued...)

2. Minutes of a Finance Committee Meeting - March 2, 2000 (Continued...)

v. Knights of Pythias - 2001 Property Tax Exemption

Moved by Councillor Scarcella, seconded by Councillor Frew that the request from the Knights of Pythias for property tax exemption at 201 Third Street West for 2001, be approved by Council.
CARRIED

NOTE: The Economic Development Commission arrived at the meeting at 4:30 p.m.

vi. Revelstoke Pageant Society - 2000 Grant-in-Aid

Moved by Councillor Scarcella, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Council award the Revelstoke Pageant Society a grant-in-aid of $1,000 on condition that an ambassador program be initiated in 2001 if they wish to be considered for funding in the future.

CARRIED

vii. Revelstoke Community Band - 2000 Grant-in-Aid

Moved by Councillor Scarcella, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Council award the Revelstoke Community Band a grant-in-aid of $500.
CARRIED

viii. Revelstoke Women's Shelter - 2000 Grant-in-Aid

Moved by Councillor Scarcella, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Council award the Revelstoke Women's Shelter a grant-in-aid of $3,000.
CARRIED

ix. City of Revelstoke Alternative Tax Collection Scheme Bylaw #1630, 2000

Moved by Councillor Scarcella, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the City of Revelstoke Alternative Tax Collection Scheme Bylaw #1630, 2000 be given First, Second and Third Readings by Council.
CARRIED

3. Public Presentation Re: River Trail Plan
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COMMITTEE REPORTS: (Continued...)

COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chairman Social - Parks and Recreation

1. Minutes of a Recreation Committee Meeting - March 7, 2000

i. DOKK Park Operation and Maintenance Contract - 1400 West First Street

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the City enter into a park operation and maintenance contract with the Dramatic Order of the Knights of Khorrason as presented to Council.
CARRIED

ii. Revelstoke Curling Club - Lease

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Revelstoke Curling Club contract be renewed as amended.
CARRIED

iii. Parks and Recreation Fees and Charges

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Council increase the Parks and Recreation Fees and Charges by a percentage to be determined through the budget process.
CARRIED

iv. 2000 Capital Budget - Early Approval

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the following items, as listed in the Parks and Recreation 2000 Capital Equipment Budget, be given early approval by Council: for DOKK Park - new fence ($2,000); fence repair ($2,000); electrical ($3,000); equipment ($2,000); sewer system/check valve ($1,000); and for General Parks - power sweeper ($1,000); weed eater ($1,000); riding mower ($20,000).

CARRIED

v. Liability Insurance for Public Events

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Frew that public liability insurance coverage be required for all beer garden events held on City-owned property.

CARRIED


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

No report.

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OLD BUSINESS:

Nil.

NEW BUSINESS:

Nil.

RESOLVE INTO IN CAMERA:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Fransen that Council move into In Camera at 4:50 p.m. to further consider items of business pursuant to Section 242.2 of the Municipal Act.
CARRIED

1. Victim Assistance Program Manager - Appointment

That Margaret Janzen be contracted by the City of Revelstoke for the position of Victim Assistance Program Manager for a term of two years with an option to renew for a further two years.

ADOPTION:

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

ADJOURNMENT:

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Frew that the meeting adjourn at 5:30 p.m.

CARRIED