CITY OF REVELSTOKE

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 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. Inglis, Director of Finance
T.L. LeRose, Deputy Director of Corporate Administration
E. Greenwood, Administration Secretary
T. Knight, City Planner
B. Yeomans, Superintendent of Public Works
D. Weir, Economic Development Commissioner

Others: G. Chamberlain, Revelstoke Times Review
S. Filipchuk, Revelstoke Cable TV
D. West, Unique
D. Walker*
T. Johnston*

*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 Fransen, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the Agenda be adopted with the following addition: CORRESPONDENCE - Kamloops Exploration Group Re: Grant-in-aid request in the amount of $500.00 for the Annual Cordilleran Roundup Mining Conference Vancouver 2001.

CARRIED


ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting - November 27, 2000

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held November 27, 2000 be adopted as presented.

CARRIED

DELEGATION:

1. David Walker and Toni Johnston Re: Process of collecting permanent works of art for the community of Revelstoke

Mr. Walker informed Council that on November 14, 2000 a grant was received from the Kootenay Columbia Arts Council to conduct a feasibility study for a seven year art project in Revelstoke. The purpose of the feasibility study is to determine prices for each of the seven projects and to contact possible artists for each piece. One project per year will be chosen. Seven sites have been selected in the City, both indoor and outdoor as possible locations for works of art in various media. The possible sites are: 1. City Hall (west entrance stairwell) 2. Community Centre; 3. Illecillewaet bridge area (meeting of the Illecillewaet green belt trails and the City rivertrail); 4. Railway Museum; 5. Railway overpass on Victoria Drive; 6. Beruschi Park; 7. Centennial Park. The first project will be the installation of a piece of fabric art in the stairwell at the west entrance to City Hall. In order to apply for funding for this project Council approval is required.

Councillor Frew questioned whether the art would become the property of the City once it is installed and further, who would be responsible for maintenance. Mr. Walker responded that if the art is on City property it would become the City's property and responsibility. However, when making application for funding, costs for installation, lighting and some maintenance would be included.

Councillor Singh suggested cooperating with the Community Enhancement Committee and Heritage Commission.

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Fransen that this project be approved in principle and that Mr. Walker and Ms. Johnston meet with appropriate City staff to get a process in place.
CARRIED

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

Regular Council Meeting - November 27, 2000

Nil

CORRESPONDENCE:

1. Revelstoke Housing Resource Centre Re: Future of Housing Resource Centre

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the issue of funding and future of the Housing Resource Centre be referred to the Finance Committee and report back to Council.

CARRIED

2. North Okanagan Health Region Bulletin Re: Health Unit Location

3. Canadian Pacific Railway Re: Holiday Train Tour

4. Columbia Shuswap Regional District Re: Municipal Appointments to Regional District Board

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Mayor Bernacki be appointed to the Columbia Shuswap Regional District Board of Directors to represent the City of Revelstoke and further, that Councillor Frew be appointed as alternate to the CSRD Board of Directors.

CARRIED

5. Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce Re: Request for funding

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that the funding requests in the amount of $36,000 for Fee-For-Service; $42,000 for Tourism Marketing and $38,000 for Tourism Development Coordinator Position be referred to the Finance Committee for 2001 budget discussions and that representatives of the Chamber be invited to attend the meeting.

CARRIED

6. Monashee Zone Canadian Ski Patrol Re: Grant-in-aid request in the amount of $500.00 for first aid supplies

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the grant-in-aid request in the amount of $500.00 for first aid supplies be referred to the Finance Committee and that staff determine what agreements were in place with the Alpine Ski Society and report back to Council.

CARRIED

7. Revelstoke Arts Council Re: Report on Summer Street Festival - July & August 2000

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Richardson that a letter of thanks be sent to the Plaza Coordinator and assistants and that the Statement of Earnings be referred to the Finance Committee.

CARRIED

8. Tammy & Randy Kaler Re: Request for Arena to be wheelchair accessible to ice level

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that the request for the Arena to be wheelchair accessible to ice level be referred to the Parks and Recreation Committee and report back to Council.

CARRIED

9. Senior Citizens' Association Re: Relocation of Health Unit

10. Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce Re: Request for support of application for $2,500 from the CSRD Economic Opportunity Fund to upgrade local film commission promotional materials

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that staff contact Adelheid Bender, Executive Director, Chamber of Commerce to obtain clarification on the budget and how it all relates to the Regional Film Commission.

CARRIED

11. Kamloops Exploration Group Re: Grant-in-aid request in the amount of $500.00 for the Annual Cordilleran Roundup Mining Conference Vancouver 2001

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

COUNCILLOR FRANSEN, Chairman Environmental - Public Works

1. Minutes of the Public Works Committee Meeting - December 5, 2000

i. Clearview Heights (CPR Hill) Street Names and Address Changes

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Council authorize Public Works to install new street signs as per the proposed changes and that Property Owners be notified of their new street address.
CARRIED

Councillor Frew advised that a member of the Heritage Commission had suggested that Mulock Street could be deleted in favour of a continuation of Maple Street east of Mackenzie Avenue. Mr. B. Yeomans, Superintendent of Public Works indicated that affected property owners would have to be contacted prior to any further changes.

2. Monthly Fire Department Report - November 2000

3. Monthly Revelstoke RCMP Detachment Report - November 2000

4. Monthly Animal Control Report - November 2000

5. Monthly Tourism Development Report - November 2000


COUNCILLOR FREW, Chairman Environmental - Planning and Land Development

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

2. Minutes of the Traffic Safety Committee Meeting - November 27, 2000

3. Minutes of the Heritage Commission Meeting - November 27, 2000

4. Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting - November 15, 2000

i. Street Naming Policy

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the City of Revelstoke Street Naming Policy be repealed in its entirety and that Council endorse the Street Naming and Addressing Policy.
CARRIED

ii. Land Use Contract

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that the Corporation of Delta is supported in their resolution regarding Land Use Contracts.
CARRIED

5. City of Revelstoke Advisory Planning Commission Establishment Bylaw No. 1650

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the City of Revelstoke Advisory Planning Commission Establishment Bylaw No. 1650 be given First, Second and Third Readings by Council.
CARRIED

6. City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1651

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that the City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1651 be given First and Second Readings by Council.

CARRIED

COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chairman Economic Development

1. Monthly Business Licence Summary - November 2000


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

1. Minutes of the Okanagan Regional Library Board Meeting - November 22, 2000

2. Minutes of the Revelstoke Child & Youth Committee Meeting - November 7, 2000

3. Women's Shelter

4. Community Strategy


COUNCILLOR SCARCELLA, Chairman Finance

1. City of Revelstoke Cheque Summary - December 5, 2000 - $609,435.54

2. City of Revelstoke Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1649

Moved by Councillor Scarcella, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the City of Revelstoke Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1649 be given First, Second and Third Readings by Council.

CARRIED


COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chairman Social - Parks and Recreation

1. Indoor Pool Open House


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

1. City of Revelstoke Council Indemnity Bylaw No. 1647, 2000 - Adoption

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the City of Revelstoke Council Indemnity Bylaw No. 1647, 2000 be given Final Reading and be Adopted by Council.

CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor Frew; Councillor Scarcella; Councillor Singh

2. Boundary Extension - Proposed Mt. Mackenzie Resort

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Frew that the proposed boundary line be changed to follow the westerly edge of the Camozzi Road right-of-way to avoid a jurisdictional change on this portion of road as suggested by Ministry of Transportation and Highways.

CARRIED

3. Appointment to the Okanagan Regional Library Board

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Frew that Councillor Richardson be appointed to the Okanagan Regional Library Board to represent the City of Revelstoke and further, that Councillor Fransen be appointed as alternate to the Okanagan Regional Library Board.

CARRIED


OLD BUSINESS:

Nil.

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Ministry of Community Development Cooperatives and Volunteers Re: Volunteer BC

Councillor Fransen suggested the City should investigate how best to give recognition to the large number of volunteers in our Community.

2. Union of British Columbia Municipalities Re: Liquor Policy Changes

Staff to be aware of the changes to the liquor policy and future involvement.


RESOLVE INTO IN CAMERA:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Council resolve into In Camera at 5:05 p.m. to further consider items of business pursuant to Section 242.2 of the Local Government Act.
CARRIED

BUSINESS ITEMS TO REPORT:

1. Trans Canada Highway - Accident

It was agreed that letters be sent to the provincial and federal governments (Prime Minister Chretien; Premier Dosanjh, H. Lali, Minister of Transportation & Highways; D. Collenette, Minister of Transport; Member of Parliament; Member of Legislative Assembly) inviting them to a meeting in Revelstoke to review and discuss the following:

i. provincial highway improvement plans related to the TCH Corridor Management Plan;
ii. federal/provincial funding commitments;
iii. federal highway improvement plans in Mt. Revelstoke and Glacier National Parks;
iv. public safety and economic concerns;
v. both governments coming together cooperatively and making commitments

Also that Council endorse the mission statement of the "Revelstoke for a Safe Trans Canada Highway", that the City remain indirectly involved with the organization and that a letter be sent advising of Council's objectives.

2. Community Centre Custodial Contract

It was agreed that H & S Cleaners be awarded the janitorial services contract at the Revelstoke Community Centre for the period January 1, 2001 to December 31, 2002 for the low bid of $2,700 per month and $12 per hour for additional duties.


ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION(S)

Moved by Councillor Scarcella, seconded by Councillor Singh that the resolutions as approved by Council in Camera be adopted.

CARRIED


ADJOURNMENT:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the meeting adjourn at 6:55 p.m.

CARRIED


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