CITY OF REVELSTOKE

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL ON MONDAY, MARCH 26, 2001
COMMENCING AT 3:30 P.M.



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

Excused: Councillor Fransen, Councillor Richardson

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
D. Weir, Economic Development Commissioner
B. Yeomans, Superintendent of Public Works
T. Knight, City Planner
A. Chell, Director of Parks, Recreation & Personnel

Others: G. Chamberlain, Revelstoke Times Review
S. Filipchuk, Revelstoke Cable TV
D. West, Unique
D. McGillis, North Columbia Environmental Society
A. Tsuruta*, Chairman of Ono Cho Council
N. Mabuchi*, Administrator of Ono Cho Township
C. Lee*, Muskoka Language International
R. Abe*, Interpretor, Muskoka Language International

* 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.

Mayor Bernacki introduced and gave a special welcome to the visitors from Ono Cho, Japan.

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that the Agenda be adopted as presented.

CARRIED

ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting - March 12, 2001

Moved by Councillor Scarcella, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held March 12, 2001 be adopted as presented.

CARRIED

2. Minutes of the Public Hearing - March 12, 2001 (Sec. 700 Local Government Act)

Moved by Councillor Scarcella, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Minutes of the Public Hearing held March 12, 2001 be received by Council.
CARRIED

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

Regular Council Meeting - March 12, 2001

Page 2 Okanagan University College

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that Council support the Okanagan University College's request to the Provincial Government for an increase in post-secondary educational funding for the region.
CARRIED

CORRESPONDENCE:

1. Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks Re: Appeal of Flood Construction Levels in the Revelstoke Area

2. British Columbia Water & Waste Association Re: Potential for Contamination of Municipal Water Systems

3. Columbia Shuswap Regional District Re: Spring 2001 Clean-up Initiatives

4. Revelstoke ATV Club Re: Grant-in-Aid Request

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that the Revelstoke ATV Club be awarded a grant-in-aid for the rental of one third of the large meeting hall and the kitchen at the Revelstoke Community Centre during the 2nd Annual ATV/BC Jamboree on Friday August 10, 2001 between 4 pm and 11pm.

CARRIED

5. BC Seniors Games Society Re: Invitation to bid to host the 2003 or 2004 BC Seniors Games

6. Tony Morabito Re: Air Quality

7. Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks Re: Conservation Officer Position in Revelstoke

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that letters of appreciation be sent to Scott Benton, Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks; Mr. Jim Doyle, MLA and the Revelstoke Rod & Gun Club for their assistance in obtaining a Conservation Officer based in Revelstoke.

CARRIED

8. Revelstoke Community Skills Centre Re: Final Report on the Job Creation Project in Revelstoke sponsored by the Economic Opportunities Fund

9. Mercy for Youth Ministries Re: Appreciation Letter


COMMITTEE REPORTS:

COUNCILLOR FRANSEN, Chairman Environmental - Public Works

No Report

COUNCILLOR FREW, Chairman Environmental - Planning and Land Development

1. Consideration to File Notice on Title Re: Outstanding Building Permit #99-52 - 785 Tum Tum Road

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that Council authorize Administration to proceed to file a notice on title against Lot 2, Plan 15398 pursuant to Section 700 of the Local Government Act.

CARRIED

2. Consideration to File Notice on Title Re: Outstanding Building Permit #99-41 & 97-100 - 2283 Airport Way

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Council authorize Administration to proceed to file a notice on title against Lot 2, Plan 10312 pursuant to Section 700 of the Local Government Act.

CARRIED

3. Minutes of the Heritage Commission Meeting - March 6, 2001

i. Heritage Society of B.C. Awards Proposal

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that Ruby Nobbs be nominated in the Advocate category for her long term commitment to community service (Heritage).

CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that Calvin Jackson be nominated in the Projects category for the restoration of the Holten House.

CARRIED

ii. Preparation of Haunted House/Ghost Stories Tour Brochure

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Staff proceed with the compilation of Ghost Stories and preparation of a separate Haunted House/Ghost Stories Tour Brochure.
CARRIED

4. Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting - March 21, 2001

i. City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1652 / 2286 Big Eddy Road

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1652 be given First and Second Readings; that a Public Hearing pursuant to Sections 890 and 892 of the Local Government Act be scheduled for Monday, April 23, 2001 at 3:00 p.m.; and a restrictive covenant be registered on title to limit the range of goods to be sold.

CARRIED

ii. Liquor Control & Licensing Act

Moved by Councillor Scarcella, seconded by Councillor Frew that Staff contact UBCM to obtain information regarding changes to the Liquor Licensing Act and that Gordon MacPherson, Liquor Control and Licensing Inspector be invited to attend a Council Meeting to explain the changes.
CARRIED

iii. 114 & 116 First Street West - Development Permit DP-2000-15

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that facade improvement process within Development Permit areas be referred through the Planning Committee.

CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that Development Permit DP-2000-15 be approved.
CARRIED

iv Soiling of River Trail by Animals

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that Staff be authorized to purchase two containers from Burridges and two dispensers from Black Hawk Safety for an approximate cost of $1,000.00.
CARRIED

Councillor Singh suggested that once the containers are installed, an advertisement be placed in the newspaper.


COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chairman Economic Development

Mayor Bernacki informed Council that this was the last Council Meeting that Doug Weir, Economic Development Commissioner would be attending as he will be leaving on April 6, 2001.

Councillor MacFarlane as Chair of the Economic Development Committee stated he had thoroughly enjoyed working with Doug and wished him well in his future endeavours.


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

No Report.


COUNCILLOR SCARCELLA, Chairman Finance

1. Our Millennium Program

Councillor Scarcella advised that Revelstoke had contributed the most gifts per capita to the national Our Millennium Program - 76 gifts per 8,000 citizens.

COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chairman Social - Parks and Recreation

NOTE: Mayor Bernacki stated that she may be in a possible conflict of interest situation due to Nu-Trend Construction being one of the bidders, she then retired from Council Chambers at 4:30 p.m.

1. West Gateway Project

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that based on a detailed evaluation, the low bid of $57,566.00 from Davis Construction be accepted for the concrete and masonry portion of the West Gateway Project.

CARRIED

NOTE: Mayor Bernacki returned to Council Chambers at 4:32 p.m.

2. Minutes of the Okanagan University College Advisory Committee Meeting - February 6, 2001

3. Minutes of the Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce Director's Meeting - February 13, 2001

4. Minutes of the Recreation Committee Meeting - March 14, 2001

i. North Columbia Environmental Society - "Reduce the Use" Campaign

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the City provide a link on the City's Web site to the North Columbia Environmental Society site, within the 'Related Links' page.

CARRIED

5. BMX Club pre-budget request 2000 Capital Budget - Early Approval

Moved by Councillor Singh seconded by Councillor Scarcella that the $6,000 for the BMX Club included in the Parks and Recreation 2001 Capital Budget, be given early approval by Council.

CARRIED

6. Communities in Bloom

Councillor Scarcella requested the Director of Parks & Recreation determine the funds required for the Communities in Bloom project. This amount to be presented at the Budget Meeting scheduled for April 4, 2001.

Mayor Bernacki suggested that the Heritage Commission and the North Columbia Environmental Society be contacted to determine if any of its' members are interested in serving on the Communities in Bloom Committee.


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

1. Doug Weir, Economic Development Commissioner - Letter of Resignation

Mayor Bernacki extended Council's appreciation for his many years of service and wished him well in his future endeavours.

OLD BUSINESS:

No Report.

NEW BUSINESS

No Report.

RESOLVE INTO IN CAMERA:

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that Council resolve into In Camera at 4:48 p.m. to further consider items of business pursuant to Section 242.2 of the Local Government Act.
CARRIED

BUSINESS ITEMS TO REPORT:

1. Revelstoke Community Energy Project Re: Project Coordination

That Council approve contracting Geoff Battersby as the Project Coordinator for Stage 1 of the Revelstoke Community Energy Project; that a rate be established using the $10,000 budgeted amount as a maximum to complete this stage; and that Council revisit this position prior to continuing to Stage 2.

2. Grant & Sinclair Architects Re: RCMP Facility - Structure Alteration

That Council accept the flat roof design as the final design for the public safety facility.

3. BC Buildings Corporation Re: Health Unit Lease Renewal

That the City of Revelstoke renew the Health Unit lease agreement with BC Buildings Corporation commencing January 1, 2001 and terminating December 31, 2002 for the monthly rental of $2,689.50.

ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION(S)

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

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT:

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that the meeting adjourn at 6:40 p.m.

CARRIED

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