CITY OF REVELSTOKE

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL ON MONDAY, AUGUST 14, 2000
COMMENCING AT 3:30 P.M.



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

Excused: Councillor T. Scarcella

Staff: G. Inglis, Director of Finance
T.L. LeRose, Deputy Director of Corporate Administration
T. Knight, City Planner
A. Chell, Director of Parks, Recreation and Personnel
S/Sgt. W. Cowan, RCMP


Others: G. Chamberlain, Revelstoke Times Review
S. Filipchuk, Revelstoke Cable TV
J. Olson, CKCR
D. West, Unique
B. Campbell*
S. Pankiw*
C. Pankiw*
D. Cound*
K. Tanioku*

* 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 MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that the Agenda be adopted with the following addition: CORRESPONDENCE: 5.g) Apartment Building Owners - City Utility Charges.
CARRIED

ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting - July 24, 2000

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held July 24, 2000 be adopted as presented.
CARRIED
ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES: (Continued...)

2. Special Council Meeting - August 4, 2000

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held August 4, 2000 be adopted as presented.
CARRIED

SPECIAL PRESENTATION:

1. Shawn Pankiw - Rotary Exchange to Sakurai, Japan

Shawn Pankiw presented Mayor Bernacki with gifts from the Mayor of Sakurai, Japan. He advised that he had the opportunity of travelling to Japan through the Rotary Exchange Program. He then introduced his friend, Kota Tanioku, who was his host brother. Mr. Tanioku was welcomed to Revelstoke by Mayor Bernacki.


BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting - July 24, 2000

Nil.

2. Special Council Meeting - August 4, 2000

Nil.


CORRESPONDENCE:

1. Howard Haynes - HMCS Revelstoke War Ship

2. Bobbi Fox - Grizzly Plaza Re: Wheel Chair Access

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Fransen that Ms. Fox's request for a wheelchair ramp near the bus stop in Grizzly Plaza be referred to the Public Works Committee for consideration. Furthermore, that wheelchair access from one sidewalk to the other sidewalk also be reviewed to determine if a crossing could be provided in the middle of Grizzly Plaza during times when the plaza is closed to traffic.
CARRIED

3. Chantel Lalonde - Robson Ave. & 2nd Street East Re: Traffic/Signage Concerns

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Frew that Ms. Lalonde's safety concerns and signage requests be referred to the Traffic Safety Committee for review and report back to Council.
CARRIED

4. Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce - Letter to Minister of Small Business and Tourism Re: Red-Listing of Mountain Caribou
CORRESPONDENCE: (Continued...)

5. Revelstoke Arts Council - Grant in Aid Request Re: The 2nd Annual Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance Conference

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the Revelstoke Arts Council's request for a grant in aid in an amount to cover applicable room rental fees at the Community Centre during the September 29, 30 and October 1, 2000 conference be referred to the Finance Committee for review and report back to Council.
CARRIED

6. Glacier House Resort - Liquor Licenses Application

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Council support the Glacier House Resort application to the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch for Class 'A' and Class 'B' liquor licenses.
CARRIED

7. Apartment Building Owners Concerns Re: Utility Rate Structure

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the letter received from various apartment building owners noting dissatisfaction with the utility rate structure be referred to the Finance Committee and report back to Council.
CARRIED


COMMITTEE REPORTS:

COUNCILLOR FRANSEN, Chairman Environmental - Public Works

1. Monthly Animal Control Report - July 2000

2. Monthly Revelstoke RCMP Detachment Report - July 2000

3. Revelstoke Transit Service Agreement Renewal

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Revelstoke Transit Service Agreement, effective November 28, 2000 between the City of Revelstoke and British Columbia Transit, be renewed by Council and that the Mayor and Director of Corporate Administration be authorized to sign and seal the agreement.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR FREW, Chairman Environmental - Planning and Land Development

1. Monthly Building Permit and Accumulative Building Permit Summaries - July 2000


COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chairman Economic Development

1. Business License Summary - July 2000
COMMITTEE REPORTS: (Continued...)

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

2. Victoria Road Enhancement Signage Policy

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that the Victoria Road Enhancement Signage Policy dated August 9, 2000 be approved by Council as presented.

CARRIED

Councillor Fransen recommended that staff notify businesses that there is a new signage policy in place.

3. Monthly Economic Development Report - July 2000

4. Minutes of an Economic Development Committee Meeting - August 8, 2000


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

1. Planned Parenthood Update


COUNCILLOR SCARCELLA, Chairman Finance

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

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the City of Revelstoke Water Regulation Bylaw #1643, 2000 be given Final Reading and be Adopted by Council.
CARRIED

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

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Frew that the City of Revelstoke Sewer Regulation Bylaw #1644, 2000 be given Final Reading and be Adopted by Council.

CARRIED

3. Summary of Accounts - July 7 to August 4, 2000 - $3,602,511.14

4. Minutes of a Finance Committee Meeting - August 3, 2000

i. Transit Service - Guaranteed Income Supplement

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Transit Committee and the Finance Department liaise to explore the most appropriate method of providing annual transit passes to recipients of the Guaranteed Income Supplement and that the City pay the $45 fee for each applicant when necessary.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS: (Continued...)

COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chairman Social - Parks and Recreation

1. BMX Track - New Location

It was reported that a new site at the end of the running track at Centennial Park was found to be better suited for the BMX track. As this site is located on City property, the agreement between the City and School District #19 to lease the land adjacent to the school bus maintenance garage is no longer required.

2. Temporary Pool Closure

The Director of Parks and Recreation updated Council on the temporary closure of Centennial Pool. The Regional Health Inspector, Jim Knox, ordered the pool closed on August 8 after test results taken on August 3 indicated levels of pseudomonas aeruginosa (a waterborne micro-
organism responsible for eye and ear infections and skin rashes). Cleaning procedures to disinfect the pool were promptly completed by pool staff. The pool was successfully treated and reopened on August 11, 2000.


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

1. City Donation to ALS Society - In Memory of Lee Camara

Mayor Bernacki acknowledged with regret the passing of Lee Camara, a long-time employee of the City of Revelstoke. A donation will be made to the ALS Society in memory of Lee.


OLD BUSINESS:

1. Westside Quarry Proposal - Ministry of Mines Referral

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Fransen that a letter be sent to the Ministry of Energy and Mines thanking Mr. Sequin, Acting District Manager, for his reply and advising him that Council's concerns have been satisfied.
CARRIED


NEW BUSINESS:

Nil.


RESOLVE INTO IN CAMERA:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Council move into In Camera at 4:10 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 4:50 p.m.
CARRIED


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