CITY OF REVELSTOKE

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL ON MONDAY, JUNE 11, 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: T.L. LeRose, Deputy Director of Corporate Administration
G. Inglis, Director of Finance
E. Greenwood, Administration Secretary
T. Knight, City Planner
B. Yeomans, Superintendent of Public Works
W. Rota, Fire Chief
S/Sgt. W. Cowan, RCMP
T. Luini,* Building Inspector/Bylaw Enforcement Officer

Others: S. Filipchuk, Revelstoke Cable TV
D. West, Unique
L. Dieno,* Executive Director, Okanagan Regional Library
Mr. & Mrs. T. Marrone* Luna Taverna
C. Brunetti* Claudio's
J. Yee* Hong Kong Restaurant
D. Berarducci* Denito's
* 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 Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Agenda be adopted with the following addition: CORRESPONDENCE - 6l) WK Gardens Re: Vending

CARRIED

ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting - May 28, 2001

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held May 28, 2001 be adopted as presented.

CARRIED

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

Regular Council Meeting - May 28, 2001

Nil
DELEGATION:

1. Lesley Dieno, Executive Director, Okanagan Regional Library Re: Library Board Expenditures 1995 - 2000

Ms. Dieno informed Council that a number of municipal Councils have been questioning the increase to library budgets over the last few years and as a result a report was prepared showing Library Board Expenditures from 1995 - 2000.

Ms. Dieno advised Council that the three areas where largest increases to the budget have occurred are library staff costs, library branch facilities and computers and the cost of linking them. Ms. Dieno also mentioned that over the last twenty years the province's share of the cost of libraries has been dropping. This has resulted in the local taxpayer paying a larger proportion of library costs. Ms. Dieno encouraged Council to contact Wendy McMahon, MLA and request the Provincial Government increase funding for libraries.

Ms. Dieno reviewed the report with Council and explained the changes to library operations.

Mayor Bernacki thanked Ms. Dieno for attending, she then retired from Council Chambers.

2. Claudio Brunetti (Claudios) Re: Vending

Mr. Brunetti advised Council about his concern with the vending in Grizzly Plaza, and stated that the issue of vending should have been discussed with all the businesses in the downtown core. Mr. Brunetti was particularly upset that a downtown business was allowed to set up a vending operation in front of an existing business selling food.

Mr. Berarducci asked to speak to the issue and mentioned that a few years ago a business owner applied to set up a cappuccino machine in Grizzly Plaza. Their request was denied and they were informed that they could sell out front of their business.

Mayor Bernacki thanked Mr. Brunetti and Mr. Berarducci for attending and advised that replies will be sent to all who had written regarding the vending issue.

3. Tom Marrone (Luna Taverna) Re: Concerns of Business Owner

Mr. Marrone advised Council that he chose Revelstoke as the location to start his new business as it is a peaceful and beautiful City. Mr. Marrone pointed out that he had been in business in Vancouver for approximately 12 years. During that time he never had a problem with Councils. Mr. Marrone expressed his displeasure at the length of time it takes to receive approvals for signage, etc. in Revelstoke. He informed them of the difficulty he has experienced in obtaining approvals for signage, colours for the exterior of his business and also placing flags on the building. He felt that Council should be encouraging new businesses.

Mr. Luini, Building Inspector informed Council that the building is located within the Development Permit area and is required to go through the Development Permit process. Mr. Inwood, Mainstreet Consulting is in the process of preparing a plan showing the flags on the building. The plan should be going to the Planning Committee on Wednesday and a recommendation from the Committee will be brought forward at the next Council meeting on June 25th.

Councillor Singh took exception to Mr. Marrone's comment regarding time delays as the Planning Committee had called a special meeting to deal with his application.

Councillor Fransen commented that Mr. Marrone kept changing his plans which caused the delays.

Mayor Bernacki thanked Mr. Marrone for attending the meeting, Mr. & Mrs. Marrone, Mr. Brunetti, Mr. Yee, Mr. Berarducci and Mr. Luini then retired from Council Chambers.

CORRESPONDENCE:

1. Hong Kong Restaurant Re: Vending

2. Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce Re: Vending

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the correspondence received from the Hong Kong Restaurant, Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce and W.K. Gardens regarding Vending be referred to the Planning Committee for review and report back to Council.

CARRIED

3. Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce Re: "Raid the North Adventure Race" August 18 - 19, 2001 - Various Requests for Grizzly Plaza area

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the various Grizzly Plaza usage requests received from the Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce, on behalf of Frontier Adventure Racing Ltd. (the race organizers) be approved, provided that the information kiosk be moved if it will interfere with the vending location in Grizzly Plaza.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor Scarcella

4. Forest Renewal BC Re: Stakeholder / Business Briefing Meeting June 19, 2001

5. Toronto Maple Leafs Re: Invitation to Reserve and Purchase a Gardens' seat

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that the invitation to reserve and purchase a Garden's seat be referred to the Parks & Recreation Committee for review and report back to Council.
CARRIED

6. District of Invermere Re: Copy of a letter sent to Minister of Transport regarding Trans Canada Highway

7. Selkirk Tangiers Helicopter Skiing Ltd. Re: Proposed Mechanized Skiing Development Plan for License of Occupation #L43141

8. Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia Re: BC River's Day

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the possibility of hosting a River's Day event be referred to the Parks & Recreation Committee for review and report back to Council.
CARRIED

Councillor MacFarlane mentioned that the North Columbia Environmental Society are arranging an event and it may be possible to work with them on a project.

9. Revelstoke Snowmobile Club Re: Bleachers

Council received the correspondence from the Revelstoke Snowmobile Club where they advised that un-fortunately the club would not be able to look after the distribution, repair and storage of the bleachers as stated in their previous letter.

10. Bike for Peace Re: Request for Meeting

Mayor Bernacki advised that she would be unable to meet with the Bike for Peace group on July 3 at 6 p.m. Councillor Richardson volunteered to meet with them on behalf of the City.

11. Walk of Hope Re: Request for Meeting

Mayor Bernacki advised that she would meet with the Walk of Hope group on July 10, 2001.

12. W.K. Gardens Re: Vending
COMMITTEE REPORTS:

COUNCILLOR FRANSEN, Chairman Environmental - Public Works

1. Monthly Animal Control Report - May 2001

Mayor Bernacki raised the issue again about the number of dogs running loose in the downtown area. Councillor Fransen advised that the Animal Control Officer has to either see the dog at large or catch it before action can be taken.

2. Monthly Fire Department Report - May 2001

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Frew that Council authorize an open air burning ban during the months of July and August 2001.
CARRIED

3. Monthly Revelstoke RCMP Detachment Report - May 2001

COUNCILLOR FREW, Chairman Environmental - Planning and Land Development

1. Monthly Building Permit and Accumulative Permit Summaries - May 2001


COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chairman Economic Development

1. Monthly Business Licence Summary - May 2001


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

1. Victim Services Report - April 2001

2. Minutes of a Child and Youth Committee Meeting - May 2, 2001

3. Minutes of a Food Bank Meeting - June 6, 2001

4. UBCM Resolution Re: VOCA Fund

Council had concerns with the wording of the Resolution. It was agreed that the Culture, Child & Youth, and Community Liaison Committee would review the wording and report back to the next Council meeting on June 25, 2001.

COUNCILLOR SCARCELLA, Chairman Finance

1. Notice of a Counter Petition Opportunity Re: City of Revelstoke Road Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1657

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Council hereby establish the counter petition deadline to be 12:00 noon, Monday, July 23, 2001 for submission to the Director of Cor-porate Administration in relation to City of Revelstoke Road Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1657.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor Scarcella

2. City of Revelstoke Cheque Summary - June 4, 2001 - $1,047,971.46

Moved by Councillor Scarcella, seconded by Councillor Singh that the issue of advertising locally be re-ferred to the Finance Committee for review and report back to Council.

CARRIED

COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chairman Social - Parks and Recreation

No Report.

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

1. Proposed Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1619

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the file on Canadian Minerals Inc.'s rezoning application be closed and that the City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1619 be deemed a "Lost Bylaw".
CARRIED

2. WCB Workers' Memorial Project - Update

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the proposed Centennial Park Standing Rock Sculpture be referred to the Parks and Recreation Committee for review and report back to Council.
CARRIED

3. Sale of City Flags

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Frew that the Policy for the Sale of City Flags be approved as presented with the following addition:

"9. The City is authorized to require that the flag be cleaned, repaired, removed or replaced should its condition become unfit for display".
CARRIED

It was suggested that Administration review costs and process in consideration of having the City's flag prepared with the new logo.

OLD BUSINESS:

1. Provincial Election Results

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that an appreciation gift be purchased to present to the former MLA, Jim Doyle, on behalf of the City of Revelstoke.

CARRIED

NEW BUSINESS:

Nil

RESOLVE INTO IN CAMERA:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Council resolve into In Cam-era 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. Revelstoke Minor Ball Re: Cougar Invitational Ball Tournament

That Council send a letter to Revelstoke Minor Ball advising that the RCMP have been notified of the youth confrontation during last years tournament and will endeavour to arrange their schedule accordingly and suggest that Revelstoke Minor Ball also have security at the Ball Fields during their events.

ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION(S)

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

CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the meeting adjourn at 7:30 p.m.

CARRIED

CERTIFIED CORRECT:


_________________________________ ________________________________
DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE MAYOR
ADMINISTRATION


Certified a true copy this _____ day of ________________, ______.

__________________________________
Director of Corporate Administration