CITY OF REVELSTOKE

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



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

Excused: Councillor P. Frew, Councillor B. MacFarlane

Staff: D.H. DeGagne, Chief Administrative Officer/Director of Corporate
Administration
G. Inglis, Director of Finance
T.L. LeRose, Deputy Director of Corporate Administration
B. Yeomans, Superintendent of Public Works
T. Knight, City Planner
M. Martiniuk, Fire Chief

Others: G. Chamberlain, Revelstoke Times Review
S. Filipchuk, Revelstoke Cable TV
J. Olson, CKCR


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 Fransen that the Agenda be adopted with the following additions: CORRESPONDENCE: 6.h) Federation of Canadian Municipalities - Green Municipal Funds; 6.i) Regent Inn - Extension of Liquor License Hours; COMMITTEE REPORTS - Councillor Singh: 12.c) Leisure Pool - Consultant Proposals; and that 12.b) Chamber of Commerce - Fee for Service Contract be addressed under 9.c) Minutes of an Economic Development Committee Meeting.
CARRIED


ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting - July 10, 2000

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

2. Minutes of a Public Hearing - July 10, 2000 (Section 700 Notice)

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the Minutes of the Public Hearing held July 10, 2000 be received by Council.
CARRIED
OATH OF OFFICE:

1. Teresa L. LeRose, Deputy Director of Corporate Administration

Mayor Bernacki announced the pending retirement of Marlene Blayney, CMC, Deputy Director of Corporate Administration. She then extended appreciation to Mrs. Blayney for her 19 years of service to the City of Revelstoke and wished her all the best in her retirement.

Mayor Bernacki then called upon the Director of Corporate Administration to administer the Oath of Office for the appointment of Teresa LeRose as Deputy Director of Corporate Administration.


BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

Regular Council Meeting - July 10, 2000

Nil.


CORRESPONDENCE:

1. Subway Day for Children with Intestinal and Liver Disorders - September 21, 2000

2. Chamber of Commerce - Waiver of Special Event License Fee Re: Raid the North Event

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that Council waive the special event license fee of $100 for the Raid the North event as the organizers were not aware of the fee due to the recent institution of the policy.
CARRIED

3. Town of Creston - Greeley Water Treatment Plant Tour

4. Front Street Residents - Revelstoke River Trail

Moved by Councillor Scarcella, seconded by Councillor Singh that the correspondence be referred to the Public Works Committee and the Revelstoke River Trail Committee for comment to ensure there is no misunderstanding with the proposed trail section between Centennial Park and the Big Eddy bridge and that the Committees report back to Council.
CARRIED

5. District of Sicamous - UBCM Resolution Re: 7% Tax on Storage for Vessels & RV's

6. Ministry of Environment - Beverage Container Recycling Fee

7. Central Interior, Interior, and North West Loggers Associations Re: Log Harvest Sector - an Industry in Trouble

Moved by Councillor Scarcella, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the correspondence be referred to the Revelstoke Community Forest Corporation for review of the recommendations as outlined in the discussion paper and report back to Council.
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE: (Continued...)

8. Federation of Canadian Municipalities - Green Municipal Funds

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Richardson that staff review the funding guidelines to determine if the District Energy Project would be an appropriate project to be put forward in application of Green Municipal Funding.
CARRIED

9. Regent Inn - Extension of Liquor License Hours

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that Council provide a letter supporting the Regent Inn's application to extend the hours of liquor license operation on Sundays from 12:00 midnight to 2:00 a.m.
CARRIED


COMMITTEE REPORTS:

COUNCILLOR FRANSEN, Chairman Environmental - Public Works

1. Monthly Fire Department Report - June 2000

2. Monthly Animal Control Report - June 2000

i. Animal Waste - Pet Owner Clean Up Awareness Program

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Singh that the Animal Control Officer, along with the Director of Parks and Recreation develop a public awareness program reminding pet owners that it is their responsibility to clean up after their animal(s) and that the possibility of providing the public with waste receptacles/dumping stations also be looked into.
CARRIED

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

i. BMX Track - City Gravel

Councillor Fransen reported that an alternate gravel stockpile was located at Centennial Park and that the Director of Parks and Recreation will work with the BMX group and coordinate the necessary approvals.

ii. Red Devil Hill - Turtle Crossing/Signage

Councillor Fransen reported that Public Works will install additional turtle crossing signs along Airport Way, as well as, locate an interpretive sign at the top of the hill.

iii. Red Devil Hill - Pedestrian Safety Concerns

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Council authorize Public Works to investigate costs to develop a proper pathway along the inside of the curve to be included in the 2001 budget discussions.
CARRIED


COMMITTEE REPORTS: (Continued...)

COUNCILLOR FRANSEN, Chairman Environmental - Public Works (Continued...)

3. Minutes of a Public Works Committee Meeting - July 13, 2000 (Continued...)

iv. Greeley Water Treatment Plant Official Opening - Letters of Appreciation

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Richardson that letters be sent to Mark McKee, Fred Beruschi, Thom Tischik, Tracy Larson, Doug Weir, Bryant Yeomans, Debbie Williams, Don Manson, and Bob Melnyk in appreciation of their involvement in organizing the public opening of the Water Treatment Plant.
CARRIED

Special mention was also extended to Councillor Fransen, Councillor Richardson and Councillor Singh for their extra efforts in working to ensure the success of the ceremony.


COUNCILLOR FREW, Chairman Environmental - Planning and Land Development

1. Minutes of a Heritage Commission Meeting - June 6, 2000

2. Minutes of an Advisory Planning Commission Meeting - June 15, 2000

3. Minutes of a Planning Committee Meeting - July 12, 2000

i. 2065 Laforme Blvd - Development Variance Permit #DVP-2000-10

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Fransen that staff be authorized to draft Development Variance Permit #DVP-2000-10 to construct an accessory building to facilitate construction of a sail boat and that the neighbours be notified as required by Section 922(4) of the Local Government Act and that the applicant be notified that a Public Notification Sign will be required.
CARRIED

ii. Domico Investments Ltd. (1604 Victoria Rd) Development Permit #DP-2000-11

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Fransen that Development Permit #DP-2000-11 be approved to locate a mural on the west perimeter of the building upon receipt of additional information requested as follows: 1. the ability of the painter(s) to accurately and artistically render the artwork in a professional and aesthetically pleasing manner; 2. clarification on how the City is to be clearly identified, if at all; and 3. clarification on whether German text will remain. Also, that the issue of murals be referred to the Advisory Planning Commission to determine how future murals should be handled.

CARRIED

iii. Hillcrest Resort Hotel Re: On-Site Signage

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that staff be authorized to meet with the applicants to review suggested alternatives to enhance the on-site signage and that staff report back to the Planning Committee on the outcome of the meeting.

CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS: (Continued...)

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

3. Minutes of a Planning Committee Meeting - July 12, 2000 (Continued...)

iv. Daniel's Guest House (Plan 636A, Lots 6 & 7, Blk 21) Outstanding Development Permit Issues

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Fransen that staff proceed as indicated under Section 2 of the City of Revelstoke Ensure Safety Standards to a Building Bylaw #1629, 2000 which states as follows: "In the event the owner does not take the action specified in Section 1 of this Bylaw on or before June 15, 2000, the City by its own forces or those of a contractor engaged by the City may enter on the property described above and undertake the necessary work referred to in Section 1." The actions not completed are specifically; a) all exits from the building to conform with the BC Building Code, 1998 and b) having guards and rails installed to conform with the BC Building Code, 1998.
CARRIED

v. Public Information Brochures

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the draft brochures 'Preparing an Application' and 'Due Diligence' be referred to the Advisory Planning Commission, the Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development Commission, local Realtors and Lawyers for review and comment and that staff be authorized to hand out the brochures to the public in the interim.
CARRIED

vi. Bocci's Groceteria - Proposed Signage

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that, should the owner appeal rejection of the sign, staff be authorized to issue a conditional permit for the projecting sign and that staff be authorized to amend Sign Bylaw #1310 to allow projecting signs within the C-8 zone.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chairman Economic Development

1. Monthly Economic Development Report - June 2000

2. Mount Mackenzie Development Status Report - July 2000

3. Minutes of an Economic Development Committee Meeting - July 18, 2000

i. Community Enhancement Committee - Member Appointments

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Fransen that Steven Hui, Jay Strong, Fred Beruschi and Jan Morehouse be appointed to the Enhancement Committee and that the committee be constituted with four members plus the Council representative (committee may have up to eight regular members) and that as other community members indicate an interest in serving, that their names be submitted to Council for consideration.

CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS: (Continued...)

COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chairman Economic Development (Continued...)

3. Minutes of an Economic Development Committee Meeting - July 18, 2000 (Continued...)

ii. Economic Development Commission - Member Appointments

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that the three applications be held in abeyance and that in early September 2000 the City advertise for additional applications for the Economic Development Commission.
CARRIED

iii. Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce - Fee for Service Contract

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the agreement be approved, subject to the amendment of Section 3.6 in order to provide more explanation as to what will not be provided if third party funding is not available.
CARRIED

4. Victoria Road Enhancement Signage - Policy

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that the Victoria Road Enhancement Signage Policy be approved by Council as presented.

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the motion to approve the Victoria Road Enhancement Signage Policy be tabled and referred back to the Economic Development Committee for further review in light of Councillor Fransen's concerns as outlined in his written submission to Council dated July 24, 2000.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Council authorize staff to proceed with obtaining design of the enhancement signage unit.
CARRIED


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

1. Monthly Victim Services Program Report - June 2000


COUNCILLOR SCARCELLA, Chairman Finance

1. City of Revelstoke Water Regulation Bylaw #1643, 2000 - Third Reading

Moved by Councillor Scarcella, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the City of Revelstoke Water Regulation Bylaw #1643, 2000 be given Third Reading by Council.

CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS: (Continued...)

COUNCILLOR SCARCELLA, Chairman Finance (Continued...)

2. City of Revelstoke Sewer Regulation Bylaw #1644, 2000 - Third Reading

Moved by Councillor Scarcella, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the City of Revelstoke Sewer Regulation Bylaw #1644, 2000 be given Third Reading by Council.

CARRIED

3. City of Revelstoke Security Issuing Bylaw #1641, 2000 - Adoption

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the City of Revelstoke Security Issuing Bylaw #1641, 2000 be given Final Reading and be Adopted by Council.

CARRIED

4. City of Revelstoke Temporary Borrowing Bylaw #1642, 2000 - Adoption

Moved by Councillor Scarcella, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the City of Revelstoke Temporary Borrowing Bylaw #1642, 2000 be given Final Reading and be Adopted by Council.

CARRIED


COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chairman Social - Parks and Recreation

1. Chamber of Commerce - Quarterly Report (April to June 2000)

2. Leisure Pool - Consultant Proposal Review


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

No report.


OLD BUSINESS:

Nil.


NEW BUSINESS:

1. CSRD Economic Opportunity Fund Letter of Support - Revelstoke Arts Council Re: Summer Heritage Theatre Project

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Richardson that a letter of support be provided on behalf of the Revelstoke Arts Council in application of funding up to $10,000 from the CSRD Economic Opportunity Fund for the summer heritage theatre project and that it be repayable if and when the Revelstoke Arts Council's grant is received.
CARRIED

Opposed: Councillor Scarcella; Councillor Singh


RESOLVE INTO IN CAMERA:

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Council move into In Camera at 5:40 p.m. to further consider items of business pursuant to Section 242.2 of the Local Government Act.
CARRIED

BUSINESS ITEMS TO REPORT:

No report.


ADJOURNMENT:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the meeting adjourn at 7:04 p.m.
CARRIED