CITY OF REVELSTOKE

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL ON TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2000
COMMENCING AT 3:30 P.M.


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

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
S/Sgt. W. Cowan, RCMP
T. Knight, City Planner

Others: A. Dingsdale, Revelstoke Times Review
S. Filipchuk, Revelstoke Cable TV
J. Olson, CKCR
B. Shuttleworth
E. Waters
F. Pupo
L. Peters
R. Formo
L. Seabrook

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 MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that the Agenda be adopted with the following addition: COMMITTEE REPORTS, Councillor Singh - 12.a) Notes of an Indoor Pool Committee Meeting - May 18, 2000.
CARRIED

ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting - May 8, 2000

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Frew that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held May 8, 2000 be adopted as presented.
CARRIED

2. Special Council Meeting - May 10, 2000

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held May 10, 2000 be adopted as presented.
CARRIED

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

Regular Council Meeting - May 8, 2000

Nil.

Special Council Meeting - May 10, 2000

Nil.


CORRESPONDENCE:

1. School District #19 - Letter of Commendation to Mr. R. Holowaty

2. City of Cranbrook - Sam Steele Days June 15 - 18, 2000

3. Royal Canadian Legion Branch #46 - Candlelight Tribute June 6, 2000

4. Mr. B. Shuttleworth - Special Needs Bus

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that the request to explore community transit options, as a replacement to the special needs bus, be referred to the Revelstoke Transit Committee for review and report back to Council.
CARRIED

5. Queen's University Solar Vehicle Team - World Solar Car Challenge

6. R.A. Lundberg - Big Eddy Flood Zone Petition

7. Ministry of Small Business, Tourism & Culture - BC Games


COMMITTEE REPORTS:

COUNCILLOR FRANSEN, Chairman Environmental - Public Works

1. Monthly Animal Control Statistical Report - April 2000

2. Minutes of a Public Works Committee Meeting - May 11, 2000


COUNCILLOR FREW, Chairman Environmental - Planning and Land Development

1. Minutes of a Board of Variance Meeting - May 4, 2000

2. Minutes of a Traffic Safety Meeting - May 8, 2000

i. Traffic Flow / Safety Concerns at Fourth Street and Victoria Road

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Fransen that Council authorize the Public Works Department to proceed with traffic flow markings as outlined.

CARRIED

COMMITTEE REPORTS: (Continued...)

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

2. Minutes of a Traffic Safety Meeting - May 8, 2000 (Continued...)

i. Traffic Flow / Safety Concerns at Fourth Street & Victoria Road (Continued...)

Mayor Bernacki requested that the Traffic Safety Committee review complaints received from residents on Townley Street. The wideness of the street appears to encourage drivers to speed and pass other vehicles.

ii. Traffic Signage - Fourth Street & Victoria Road

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that Council approve the following changes to signage: 1) replacement of the 'Yield' signs with 'Stop' signs at Robson Avenue, First, Second, Third, Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh Streets at Victoria Road; 2) the 'Crosswalk Ahead' sign be moved to Fourth Street from Third Street; and 3) starting at Orton Avenue, that signs be installed advising traffic that the curb lane is for straight or right turn only.
CARRIED

iii. Traffic Signage - Garden Avenue & Pearson Street Intersections

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Fransen that Council approve the installation of 'Stop' signs at Garden Avenue and Pearson Street coming onto Second and Third Streets.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Fransen that Council approve the installation of 'Playground' signs on Second Street in the area of Garden Avenue and Pearson Street.
CARRIED

3. Floodplain Control Levels - Big Eddy

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that a letter be sent to the Honourable Joan Sawicki, Minister of Environment, Lands and Parks with copies to the Honourable Cathy McGregor, Minister of Municipal Affairs and the Honourable Jim Doyle, MLA for Columbia River - Revelstoke, advising of the floodplain situation in the Big Eddy area and requesting that appropriate funding be allocated so that the preparation of the technical assessment can be completed by the Ministry of Environment.

CARRIED

4. City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw #1638, 2000 (Southside Grocery)

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw #1638 be referred back to the Planning and Land Development Committee of Council to consider the comments received during the Public Hearing held May 23, 2000.

CARRIED

COMMITTEE REPORTS: (Continued...)

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

5. City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment (Downie Timber Ltd.) Bylaw #1596 - Adoption

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw #1596, 2000 be given Third Reading and be Adopted by Council.
CARRIED

6. City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment (Downie Timber Ltd.) Bylaw #1595 - Adoption

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that the City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw #1595, 2000 be given Third Reading and be Adopted by Council.

CARRIED

7. City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment (Classic Collision) Bylaw #1598 - Adoption

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw #1598, 2000 be given Final Reading and be Adopted by Council.
CARRIED

8. City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment (Classic Collision) Bylaw #1597 - Adoption

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw #1597, 2000 be given Final Reading and be Adopted by Council.

CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that Council's authorization for the issuance of the Development Permit be updated from November 23, 1998 to May 23, 2000.

CARRIED

COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chairman Economic Development

1. Monthly Economic Development Activity Report - April 2000

2. Minutes of an Economic Development Committee Meeting - May 16, 2000

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that the City of Revelstoke write a letter to Mr. Jim Abbott, Member of Parliament for Kootenay Columbia, as well as, the Right Honourable Jean Chretien, Prime Minister, the Honourable Jane Stewart, Minister of Human Resources Development, Leaders of the Opposition Parties and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities requesting that the Federal Government ensure that the level of employment insurance coverage is sensitive to the needs of the unemployed and that the employment insurance deductions reflect the actual financial liabilities and needs of the insurance program.
CARRIED

COMMITTEE REPORTS: (Continued...)

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

1. Monthly Victim Services Program Reports - March and April 2000

2. Women's Shelter Society

3. Minutes of a Social and Economic Steering Committee Meeting - April 26, 2000

4. Minutes of an Okanagan Regional Library Board AGM - February 16, 2000

5. Okanagan Regional Library Branch Furnishings Budget Request

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that the budget request from the Okanagan Regional Library be referred to the Finance Committee for the 2001 budget discussions.
CARRIED

COUNCILLOR SCARCELLA, Chairman Finance

1. Summary of Accounts - May 15, 2000 - $538,848.04

2. Minutes of a Finance Committee Meeting - May 4, 2000

i. Mayor and Council Indemnity Increase

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the Mayor's and the Councillors' indemnity be increased to $18,000 and $9,000 per year respectively, effective January 1, 2001 and that Bylaw #1399 be amended accordingly to reflect such change.

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the motion be amended for consideration separately.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor Frew, Councillor Scarcella

Question was called on the first of two motions, amended as follows:

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the Mayor's indemnity be increased to $18,000 per year effective January 1, 2001 and that Bylaw #1399 be amended accordingly to reflect such change.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor Frew, Councillor Scarcella

Question was called on the second of two motions, amended as follows:

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the Councillors' indemnity be increased to $9,000 per year effective January 1, 2001 and that Bylaw #1399 be amended accordingly to reflect such change.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor Frew, Councillor Scarcella, Councillor Singh


COMMITTEE REPORTS: (Continued...)

COUNCILLOR SCARCELLA, Chairman Finance (Continued...)

2. Minutes of a Finance Committee Meeting - May 4, 2000 (Continued...)

i. Mayor and Council Indemnity Increase (Continued...)

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that City policy be established that requires a review of the Mayor's and Councillors' indemnities on an annual basis with reference to increases received by City staff and other relevant data (ie. inflation, comparable local government averages, etc.).
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor Scarcella

ii. Travel Expense - Mileage Rate Increase

Moved by Councillor Scarcella, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the City's mileage rate be increased from $0.32 per kilometre to $0.35 per kilometre effective immediately and that the City's Policy Resolution #C-5 be amended accordingly.

CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor Singh

iii. MacDonald's

Moved by Councillor Scarcella, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Director of Finance be authorized to refund $5,000 to Mr. Nacarato that was contributed towards sidewalk construction on the business frontage road abutting the MacDonald's property that was not constructed.
CARRIED

iv. Emergent Expenditure Policy - Resolution

Moved by Councillor Scarcella, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Council hereby establishes a policy that, once the budget has been established for the current year it can only be amended to accommodate emergent expenditures and such expenditures shall be defined as those arising from:

a. an accident, fire, explosion or technical failure or by the forces of nature; and

b. a requirement for prompt coordination of action or special regulation of persons or property to protect the health, safety or welfare of people or to limit damage to property; or

c. an emergent matter which affects the economic, social or environmental well being of the community or provides an unforeseen opportunity to enhance the programs, services or facilities provided by the City.

Where the emergent expenditure is imperative under clauses a. and b. above, the expenditure shall be reported to Council at the next regular Council meeting. Expenditures under clause c. shall require prior Council approval.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS: (Continued...)

COUNCILLOR SCARCELLA, Chairman Finance (Continued...)

3. Municipal Finance Authority Borrowing

Moved by Councillor Scarcella, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Director of Finance be authorized to negotiate with the Municipal Finance Authority, on behalf of the City of Revelstoke, and 'lock in' its anticipated borrowing at current interest rates for the 2000 fall issue.

CARRIED

COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chairman Social - Parks and Recreation

1. Minutes of a Recreation Committee Meeting - May 11, 2000

i. Revelstoke Aquatic Centre - Terms of Reference for Initial Planning & Design

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Fransen that Council accept the Terms of Reference with the following additions, as recommended by the Indoor Pool Committee: a. include the July 1998 Pool Report when sending out the terms of reference; b. under 1.0, include capital and operating costs in the final sentence; and c. under 2.2, include geo technical work and servicing of water and sewer.

CARRIED

ii. Williamson Lake - 2000 Capital Budget

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the 2000 capital budget allocation in the amount of $4,200 for campground power upgrading at Williamson Lake be transferred to site restoration.
CARRIED

iii. Scott Tennant Memorial Playground Location

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Wooden Head Park be approved as the site for the playground in memory of Scott Tenant and that a site meeting be arranged for those people wishing to have input into the installation location.

CARRIED

iv. School District Land Lease for BMX Track

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the City lease the land adjacent to the School District bus maintenance garage from the School District for $1 per year and then enter into a contractual agreement with the BMX Association for the use of the land.
CARRIED

2. Revelstoke Blues Society - Public Special Occasion Event Permit

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the application from the Revelstoke Blues Society for a Public Special Occasion Event Permit on June 16 and 17, 2000 be approved by Council.
CARRIED

COMMITTEE REPORTS: (Continued...)

COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chairman Social - Parks and Recreation (Continued...)

3. BC Festival of the Arts

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Frew that the Director of Parks and Recreation be directed to research information about hosting the BC Festival of the Arts in Revelstoke.
CARRIED

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

No report.

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 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 Scarcella, seconded by Councillor Singh that the meeting adjourn at 6:33 p.m.
CARRIED