CITY OF REVELSTOKE

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL ON MONDAY, MAY 28, 2001
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

Others: G. Chamberlain, Revelstoke Times Review
S. Filipchuk, Revelstoke Cable TV
D. West, Unique
G. Rohde*
K. Popjes*

* Present for portion of meeting only

CALL TO ORDER:

Mayor Bernacki called the meeting to order at 3:34 p.m. and welcomed everyone in attendance.


ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Agenda be adopted with the following additions: COMMITTEE REPORTS, Councillor Fransen - 7b) Sani Dump; Councillor Richardson - 10b) Okanagan Regional Library Public Service Announcement; Mayor Bernacki - 13c) Provincial Election Results; and NEW BUSINESS 15a) Open Fire Ban

CARRIED

ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting - May 14, 2001

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held May 14, 2001 be adopted as presented.
CARRIED

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

Regular Council Meeting - May 14, 2001

Nil

DELEGATION:

1. Gary Rohde & Kent Popjes Re: Proposed Firearms Bylaw No. 1653, 2001

Mr. Rohde and Mr. Popjes advised Council that they are opposed to the proposed Firearms Bylaw, which if adopted, would ban the use of bows (other than at the rifle range) within City limits. They reported that within the City limits there are large areas of rural and timbered land suitable for the safe practice of archery. The average flight path of a horizontally launched arrow is about 50 metres and they suggested to include the following wording "No discharge of bows within 100 metres of a dwelling within City limits", this would eliminate the use of bows in residential areas which are the areas where a safety concern is most likely to occur. This distance restriction is the format the Minister uses to address safety concerns regarding the use of firearms in rural areas where dwellings exist.

With respect to hunting in City limits with a bow, Mr. Rohde and Mr. Popjes suggested the following be included "No hunting of big game animals with a bow within City limits".

Mr. Rohde and Mr. Popjes advised that they had been in contact with five neighbouring municipalities four communities have no anti bow use bylaw and the fifth allows bow use except in City parks.

Council had concerns regarding safety, and questioned whether it was better to be proactive rather than having an accident happen. Mr. Rohde responded that accidents can also happen in other sports and activities.

Councillor Singh questioned whether there was any licensing or age restrictions for the use of bows. Mr. Rohde responded that a license is only required if using the bow for hunting purposes.

Councillor Frew reported that in order to use property in the City limits for archery, it would require the owner's permission.

Council also had a concern regarding archers having appropriate insurance coverage.

Mayor Bernacki thanked Mr. Rohde and Mr. Popjes for attending, they then retired from Council Chambers.

CORRESPONDENCE:

1. Revelstoke Rod & Gun Club Re: Upgrading the Rifle Range

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Singh that a grant-in-aid in the amount of $2,000 be awarded to the Revelstoke Rod & Gun Club for 2001 and that it be funded from Council Contingency.
CARRIED

2. The Corporation of the City of Cranbrook Re: Invitation to Sam Steele Days "2001"

3. Community Futures Development Corporation of Revelstoke Re: Revelstoke Social Development Committee

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that Councillor Richardson be appointed as the City's representative on the Revelstoke Social Development Committee.
CARRIED

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

COUNCILLOR FRANSEN, Chairman Environmental - Public Works

1. Minutes of a Public Works Committee Meeting - May 10, 2001

i. Location of Recycling Bins

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Frew that the recycling bins remain on the existing site, however, be moved from Campbell Avenue to front onto Fourth Street and that the landscape architect be asked to provide some screening for the site.
CARRIED

2. Sani-dump

Councillor Fransen reported that the sani-dump at its current location is going to be re-built and should be operational by July 1st.


COUNCILLOR FREW, Chairman Environmental - Planning and Land Development

1. Minutes of a Planning Committee Meeting - May 10, 2001

2. Minutes of a Planning Committee Meeting - May 22, 2001

i. A & W Food Services of Canada / 1884 Trans Canada Highway

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Fransen that Development Permit DP-2001-10 be tabled until receipt of amended elevation drawings.
CARRIED

NOTE: Mayor Bernacki stated that she may be in a possible conflict of interest situation due to her ownership of the building. Mayor Bernacki turned over the position of Chair to Councillor MacFarlane and she then retired from Council Chambers at 4:20 p.m.

ii. Luna Taverna / 109 Second Street East

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Fransen that Development Permit DP-2001-08 be approved.
CARRIED

It was mentioned that Development Permits should be approved by Council prior to construction commencing.

Mayor Bernacki returned to Council Chambers at 4:25 p.m.

iii. Expressive Interior Designs / #3 - 302 First Street East

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Fransen that all signage be placed on hold until all outstanding items as specified in Development Permit DP-2000-01 are completed; and that no third party signage to be approved as per Bylaw No. 1310.
CARRIED

iv. Proposed Transfer of Agricultural Land Reserve

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that Staff be authorized to investigate further the costs to retain the services of a Planning Consultant firm to review transfer alternatives from the existing ALR land component.
CARRIED

v. Allocation of Sign and Facade Design Funds

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the Sign and Facade Design funds be re-allocated between commercial and residential properties; that $3,500 be allocated for commercial properties and $1,500 for residential properties identified in the Heritage Inventory; and that a second advertisement be placed in the local newspapers to advise of the change in funding policy.
CARRIED

Mayor Bernacki noted that the original intent of this fund was to provide assistance to commercial property owners in the downtown improvement area to provide plans in keeping with the heritage theme when considering changes to sign and facade design.

It was recommended that the reallocation be reviewed annually to ensure sufficient funding for commercial need.

3. Appointments to Revelstoke Community Heritage Commission

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Fransen that John D. Leslie and James V. Walford be appointed to the Revelstoke Community Heritage Commission for a three-year term commencing June 1, 2001; that a letter be sent to Mr. Denny Kaulback in appreciation of his years of service to the Revelstoke Community Heritage Commission; and that Mike Dragani, Shirlee Ludwig, Vern Enyedy, Jules Mohr and Beverly Wiege be re-appointed to the Revelstoke Community Heritage Commission for a three-year term commencing June 1, 2001.
CARRIED

4. Rural Revelstoke Land Use Amendment (CSRD) Bylaw No. 2211


COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chairman Economic Development

No Report


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

1. Women's Shelter

2. Okanagan Regional Library Re: Public Service Announcement


COUNCILLOR SCARCELLA, Chairman Finance

1. City of Revelstoke Temporary Borrowing Bylaw No. 1658, 2001

Moved by Councillor Scarcella, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that City of Revelstoke Temporary Borrowing Bylaw No. 1658 be given Final Reading and be Adopted by Council.
CARRIED

COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chairman Social - Parks and Recreation

No Report.

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

1. City of Revelstoke Firearms Bylaw No. 1653, 2001

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the City of Revelstoke Firearms Bylaw No. 1653, 2001 be referred back to Administration for review.
CARRIED

2. Renewal of Lease - Museum

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Singh that Council authorize renewal of the lease with the Revelstoke & District Historical Association for a further five (5) year term, with minor changes as presented.
CARRIED

3. Provincial Election Results

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that a letter of thanks be sent to Jim Doyle, former MLA, and a letter of congratulations and invitation to meet with Council be sent to new MLA, Wendy McMahon.
CARRIED

OLD BUSINESS:

Nil

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Open Fire Ban

Staff to determine whether a resolution of Council is required to ban open fires during the summer months.

RESOLVE INTO IN CAMERA:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Fransen that Council resolve into In Camera at 5:15 p.m. to further consider items of business pursuant to Section 242.2 of the Local Government Act.
CARRIED




BUSINESS ITEMS TO REPORT:

1 City Owned Land

That staff be authorized to retain the services of a planning consulting firm to prepare a comprehensive plan and land use options for the former Co-op lands that would consider the proposed realignment of Powerhouse Road. Also, that the planning consulting firm be requested to investigate possible funding grants for this exercise.

2. Air Quality Monitoring

That the City of Revelstoke participate and lead in the monitoring program by utilizing the services of the Ministry of Environment and that the City's funding commitment be up to 30% to a maximum of $3,000 in each year and that the other 70% be arranged by forming partnerships with other agencies taking part in the program. Also, that program costs be reviewed after the first year.

ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION(S)

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

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT:

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the meeting adjourn at 8:00 p.m.

CARRIED

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