CITY OF REVELSTOKE

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL ON TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2000
COMMENCING AT 3:30 P.M.


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

Excused: Councillors: M. Fransen, T. Scarcella

Staff: D.H. DeGagne, Chief Administrative Officer/Director of Corporate
Administration
G.D. Inglis, Director of Finance
T.L. LeRose, Administration Secretary
A. Chell, Director of Parks, Recreation and Personnel
B. Yeomans, Superintendent of Public Works
D. Weir, Economic Development Commissioner

Others: G. Chamberlain, Revelstoke Times Review
S. Filipchuk, Revelstoke Cable TV
J. Olson, CKCR
G. Edwards*, President, Shuswap Columbia District Labour Council
D. Hamilton*, Rep., Shuswap Columbia District Labour Council
A. Masters*, Rep., Shuswap Columbia District Labour Council
M. Nicholson*, Front Street Resident
V. Enyedy*, Front Street Resident
B. Abear*, Front Street Resident
R. Abear*, Front Street Resident
R. Hoshizaki*, Front Street Resident
19 Residents*, Vicinity of Proposed River Trail Section
D. Berarducci*
* 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 Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Agenda be adopted with the following addition: CORRESPONDENCE - 6.g) Revelstoke Builders Re: Street Closure Request.
CARRIED

ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting - April 10, 2000

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held April 10, 2000 be adopted as presented.
CARRIED
DELEGATIONS:

1. Greg Edwards, President, Shuswap Columbia District Labour Council Re: "Day of Mourning" and Call for Employment Insurance Program Review

Mr. Edwards requested Council recognize April 28 as the Day of Mourning for workers killed or injured on the job. He then reported on various changes made to the Employment Insurance Program over the years that has turned the program from a safety net for workers into a cash generator for the Federal Government. The proposed resolution calls for a Federal review of the EI Program to re-establish reasonable levels of coverage.

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that flags on municipal buildings be flown at half-mast on Friday, April 28 and that the horn at the fire hall be sounded at 11:00 a.m. reminding workers to observe a moment of silence.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that the Shuswap Columbia District Labour Council's request for Endorsement of a resolution on Employment Insurance be referred to the Economic Development Committee of Council for review and report back to Council.
CARRIED

2. Front Street Area Residents - Proposed Revelstoke River Trail Section

Mengia Nicholson, Brian Abear, Robin Abear, Vern Enyedy, and Dr. Ross Hoshizaki submitted to Council statements from a group of property owners living in the area of the proposed section of River Trail (Old Columbia River Bridge to Centennial Park) voicing opposition. Some of the noted concerns include loss of privacy, loss of security, loss of natural habitat, large costs relative to benefits, construction difficulties, nuisance factors, safety issues, rights of property owners, loss of property values, etc. It was suggested that the City investigate alternate routes for the connecting section.

Councillor MacFarlane clarified that the Revelstoke River Trail Committee will report to Council once there has been opportunity to review all the information.


BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

Regular Council Meeting - April 10, 2000

Nil.


CORRESPONDENCE:

1. Revelstoke Community Childcare Society - Street Closure

Moved by Councillor Richardson that the Revelstoke Community Childcare Society's request to close Grizzly Plaza to traffic on Monday, May 1, 2000 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to celebrate Child Care Month with a rally for children, families and care providers be approved by Council.

CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE: (Continued...)

2. Revelstoke Printing Company - Street Closure

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Revelstoke Printing Company's request, on behalf of the participating Revelstoke merchants, to close Mackenzie Avenue from Grizzly Plaza to Second Street and First Street from Mackenzie Avenue to Campbell Avenue during regular business hours on Saturday, May 13 and Sunday, May 14, 2000, be approved by Council.
CARRIED

3. L. Milmine and D. Willoughby - Revelstoke River Trail

4. Benefit Management Limited - Memorial (Scott Tennant) Playground

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Frew that Benefit Management Limited's inquiry into City-owned land that could be donated towards a memorial park/playground be referred to Parks and Recreation Committee of Council for review and report back to Council.

CARRIED

5. W. King, RCFC Director - Letter of Resignation

6. WCB - Day of Mourning

7. Revelstoke Builders - Street Closure

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that the request from Revelstoke Builders Supply to close the north side of Campbell Avenue between Second Street and Third Street on Saturday, May 6, 2000 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. to hold a retail promotion be approved by Council.
CARRIED

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

COUNCILLOR FRANSEN, Chairman Environmental - Public Works

1. Tourism Development Meeting and Monthly Report - March 2000

2. Janitorial Contract - RCMP Station

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Singh that Apex Janitorial Service Ltd. be awarded the janitorial contract at the RCMP station for the low bid of $850 per month (plus GST) and $12.00 per hour (plus GST) for additional duties commencing May 1, 2000 to December 31, 2001 with a two-year renewal option.
CARRIED

3. Minutes of a Public Works Committee of Council Meeting - April 13, 2000

i. Street and Sidewalk Snow Removal Policy

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Street and Sidewalk Snow Removal Policy be approved by Council as presented.

CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS: (Continued...)

COUNCILLOR FREW, Chairman Environmental - Planning and Land Development

1. Minutes of a Planning Committee of Council Meeting - April 19, 2000

i. Amken Holdings Ltd. (2103 Airport Way) Agricultural Land Reserve

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that Council support the application from Amken Holdings Ltd. for removal of the subject property (Plan 11424, Lot 1) from the Agricultural Land Reserve and that staff be authorized to forward the ALR exclusion application to the Agricultural Land Commission for review and consideration to approve.
CARRIED

ii. Amendment to Accessory Building Size (402 Cedar Street)

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that staff be authorized to draft a bylaw to amend the City of Revelstoke Zoning Bylaw #1264 be deleting Section 7.9.9(2) limiting the size of an accessory building and that no fees be charged for the zoning amendment as no restrictions exist on the size of accessory buildings in other Rural Residential Zones.
CARRIED

iii. Angel of Hope for Brianne Wolgram - Beta Sigma Phi Chapter

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Council endorse the initiative to erect a statue on City-owned land, bringing further awareness to the disappearance of Brianne Wolgram, and that location approval (Community Centre or Woodenhead Park) be referred to the Parks and Recreation Committee of Council.

CARRIED
iv. Street Vending Policy

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Vending and Performances on City Owned or Leased Property Policy be approved by Council. Also that the Grizzly Plaza Mobile Street Vending policy #S-2 and the Street Entertainer and Vending Guidelines be repealed.
CARRIED

v. Memorial Bench Policy Amendment

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that the amended Memorial Bench Policy #M-1, clarifying that the City will not be responsible for the purchase, placement or maintenance of memorial benches located on non-municipal lands, be approved by Council.
CARRIED
vi. Opportunity to Purchase Additional Bus Shelters

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the opportunity to purchase two Victorian-style bus shelters ordered by Canada Post in error be referred to the Transit Committee for review and recommendation. Also, that the issue be referred to the Finance Committee of Council to determine possible funding sources if warranted.

CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS: (Continued...)

1. Minutes of a Planning Committee of Council Meeting - April 19, 2000 (Continued...)

vii. 9-1-1 Emergency Service - Crawford Street

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that properties that refer to Crawford Street (street was never constructed) as a legal address be referred to the Public Works and Protection Committee of Council, and including representatives from the Fire Department, BC Ambulance Service and RCMP for comments and report back to Council.

CARRIED

2. City of Revelstoke Highway Encroachment Agreement (Revelstoke Hospital Auxiliary Society) Bylaw #1637, 2000

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the City of Revelstoke Encroachment Agreement Bylaw #1637, 2000 be given Final Reading and be Adopted by Council.
CARRIED

3. City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw #1638, 2000 (Southside Grocery)
900 East Fourth Street

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that the City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw #1638 be given First and Second Readings and that a Public Hearing, pursuant to Sections 890 and 892 of the Municipal Act, be scheduled for 3:00 p.m., May 23, 2000.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chairman Economic Development

1. Minutes of an Economic Development Committee of Council Meeting - April 18, 2000 and Monthly Economic Development Report - March 2000

2. Revised Economic Development Commission Terms of Reference

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that the revised Economic Development Commission Terms of Reference be approved by Council.

CARRIED

3. Revised Community Enhancement Committee Terms of Reference

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that the revised Community Enhancement Committee Terms of Reference be approved by Council.

CARRIED


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

No report.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: (Continued...)

COUNCILLOR SCARCELLA, Chairman Finance

1. Summary of Accounts - April 5, 2000 - $ 37,775.37

2. Summary of Accounts - April 19, 2000 - $603,171.29

3. Monthly Revelstoke Housing Resource Centre Report - February/March 2000

4. City of Revelstoke Water Regulations Amendment Bylaw #1633, 2000

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the City of Revelstoke Water Regulations Amendment Bylaw #1633, 2000 be given First, Second and Third Readings by Council.
CARRIED

5. City of Revelstoke Sewer Rates Amendment Bylaw #1634, 2000

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the City of Revelstoke Sewer Rates Amendment Bylaw #1634, 2000 be given First, Second and Third Readings by Council.
CARRIED

6. City of Revelstoke Annual Tax Rates Bylaw #1639, 2000

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that the City of Revelstoke Annual Tax Rates Bylaw #1639, 2000 be given First, Second and Third Readings by Council.

CARRIED


COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chairman Social - Parks and Recreation

1. Public Special Occasion Permits

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Council endorse the following Public Special Occasion Permits, as recommended by the Committee to Approve Public Events:

Men's Fastball Fastball Tournament June 10 / 11
Men's Soccer Big Bear Soccer Tournament June 17 / 18
Lions Club Canada Day July 1
Forest Workers Loggers Sports Day July 2
Moose Lodge Family Fun Day July 15
Kokanee Committee Kokanee Ball Tournament August 5 / 6 / 7
Elks Lodge CP Rail Ball Tournament September 2 / 3

CARRIED

COMMITTEE REPORTS: (Continued...)

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

1. City of Revelstoke Clean Air Bylaw #1632, 2000

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Frew that the City of Revelstoke Clean Air Bylaw #1632, 2000 be given Final Reading and be Adopted by Council.

CARRIED

2. Boundary Extension - Mt. Mackenzie Resort Development

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that the City of Revelstoke Expression of Interest for Boundary Extension report to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs be referred to the Public Works and Planning Committees of Council for consideration to include the City's water shed area in the boundary extension and report back to Council.

CARRIED
OLD BUSINESS:

Nil.

NEW BUSINESS:

Nil.

RESOLVE INTO IN CAMERA:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Singh that Council move into In Camera at 5:00 p.m. to further consider items of business pursuant to Section 242.2 of the Municipal Act.
CARRIED
No report.

ADJOURNMENT:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the meeting adjourn at 6:15 p.m.
CARRIED