CITY OF REVELSTOKE

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL ON MONDAY, AUGUST 13, 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. DeGagne, Chief Administrative Officer/Director of Corporate Administration
G. Inglis, Director of Finance
E. Greenwood, Administration Secretary
W. Rota, Fire Chief
T. Knight, City Planner
S/Sgt. Cowan, Revelstoke RCMP Detachment
T. Ferguson, Building & Property Manager
B. Yeomans*, Superintendent of Public Works
D. Freer*, Planning Assistant

Others: S. Filipchuk, Revelstoke Cable TV
V. Long, Unique
F. Dowdy*
M. Dowdy*
H. Kelly*, P.Eng., Dayton & Knight
G. Frocklage*
B. Glave*

* Present for portion of meeting only

CALL TO ORDER:

Mayor Bernacki called the meeting to order at 3:35 p.m. and welcomed everyone in attendance.

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the Agenda be adopted with the following addition: COMMITTEE REPORT - Councillor Frew, Chairman Environmental - Planning and Land Development 9.c) Signage Request - Rick's Automotive Repair; 9.d) Revelstoke Westside Road Plan.
CARRIED

ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting - July 23, 2001

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Frew that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held July 23, 2001 be adopted as presented.

CARRIED
SPECIAL PRESENTATION:

1. Fred Dowdy Re: Ruby Nobbs' Award from Heritage Society of BC

Mr. Dowdy expressed his thanks to the City for all the help given to his mother Ruby Nobbs in the past. Mr. Dowdy then presented Mayor Bernacki with the award which was recently received by the family in recognition of Ruby's publication "Revelstoke History and Heritage" and asked that it be displayed in City Hall.

Mayor Bernacki thanked Mr. & Mrs. Dowdy for attending the meeting. Mr. & Mrs. Dowdy and Ms. Freer then retired from Council Chambers at 3:39 p.m..

DELEGATION:

1. Harlan Kelly, P.Eng., Dayton and Knight Re: Sewer Lagoon Odour Assessment

Mr. Kelly gave a visual presentation regarding the Sewer Lagoon Odour Assessment which was recently conducted by Dayton and Knight Ltd.

Mayor Bernacki thanked Mr. Kelly for attending the meeting. Mr. Kelly, Mr. Yeomans, Mr. Frocklage and Mr. Glave then retired from Council Chambers at 4:05 p.m.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

Regular Council Meeting - July 23, 2001

Page 3, Connaught Avenue Right of Way

Councillor Frew reported that a meeting has not yet been arranged with the property owners as Mr. Powadiuk is away until later in the month. A meeting will be scheduled once Mr. Powadiuk returns.

CORRESPONDENCE:

1. Hugh Storr Re: Request for Removal of Poplar & Cottonwood Trees

Moved by Councillor Scarcella, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the request for removal of poplar and cottonwood trees in the vicinity of the Okanagan College be referred to the Parks and Recreation Committee for review.
CARRIED

2. Nathan Evans Re: Grant-in-Aid Request

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that a grant-in-aid be awarded to Na-than Evans in the amount of $200.00 to assist with expenses to represent Canada at the Shotokan World Championships in Prauge in September, 2001.
CARRIED

3. Community Futures Re: Economic Opportunity Fund Request

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Fransen that Council support the Community Futures Development Corporation of Revelstoke's application to the Economic Opportunity Fund in the amount of $1,000 to assist with costs of hosting an Acoustic Wood Workshop.
CARRIED

4. Revelstoke for a Safe Trans Canada Highway Re: Request for Letters of Support

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that letters be sent to the Federal and Provincial governments supporting the Revelstoke for a Safe Trans Canada Highway Committee in their efforts to have the Trans Canada Highway upgraded between Salmon Arm and the Alberta border and that a meeting be scheduled with the Honourable Judith Reid, Minister of Transportation during the UBCM Convention.
CARRIED

5. Minister of Finance Re: Trans Canada Highway

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Frew that a letter be sent to the Minister of Finance requesting clarification on the intended use of the federal excise tax on gasoline.

CARRIED

6. Columbia Basin Trust Re: Request for Letter of Support

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Fransen that Council send a letter to the Minister overseeing the CORE Review Process indicating their continued support of the Columbia Basin Trust.
CARRIED

7. BC SPCA Re: Invitation to Participate in Developing a New Vision for Animal Welfare in BC

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Richardson that a letter be sent to BC SPCA advising that at present there is not a SPCA chapter in Revelstoke however, Council would welcome having a chapter in the community.
CARRIED

8. VIA Rail Canada Inc. Re: Response to Council's Support for the Establishment of Train Service from Montana to Vancouver via Calgary and Banff

9. Ministry of Advanced Education Re: Response to Council's Support of Increased Funding Allocation to Okanagan University College

10. Canadian Coast Guard Re: Universal Shoreline Speed Restriction in Effect

11. City of Surrey Re: UBCM Resolution


COMMITTEE REPORTS:

COUNCILLOR FRANSEN, Chairman Environmental - Public Works

1. Monthly Animal Control Report - July 2001

2. Monthly Fire Department Report - July 2001

Councillor Fransen welcomed Jim Blake as the new firefighter who was hired to fill the vacancy in the department.

3. Golf Course Clubhouse Roof Tender

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Frew that Council authorizes the necessary budget transfer (from the City Hall HVAC Project Capital Account) and award the Golf Course Club-house Roof Tender to Interior Roofing Ltd. of Penticton for the low bid of $55,496.00.
CARRIED

4. Equipment Purchase - Single Axle Plow and Sand Truck

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that Council accepts the quote by Smith GM of Kamloops to supply a 2002 Single Axle Plow and Sand Truck for the low bid of $119,224.
CARRIED

5. Monthly RCMP Report - July 2001

6. Dayton & Knight - Odour Assessment for the City of Revelstoke Sewage Lagoon

Councillor Fransen advised that the Public Works Committee will be reviewing the report prepared by Dayton & Knight Ltd. and will bring forward recommendations at a later date.

COUNCILLOR FREW, Chairman Environmental - Planning and Land Development

1. Monthly and Accumulative Building Permit Summaries - July 2001

2. Proposed Neighbourhood Pub - Public Process

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that a Public Information Meeting be held by the applicants to provide the public with details on their proposal and to address any concerns that may be raised; that advertisement of the Public Information Meeting be in accordance to Sections 890 and 892 of the Local Government Act; that a separate mail survey be conducted by the applicants and en-compass an area equal to four city blocks from the proposed licensed establishment; that the Terms of Reference for the survey letter and all supporting materials be approved by staff; that all mail surveys be returned to the Planning Department and a summary of the results be forwarded to Council; that all costs associated with the holding of a Public Information Meeting and mail survey shall be borne by the applicants; and that the applicants shall pay a $1000.00 processing fee to the City.
CARRIED

3. Sign Approval - Ricks Automotive and Repair

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the sign design be approved as submitted.
CARRIED

4. Revelstoke Westside Road Plan

Councillor Frew reported that the draft 'Revelstoke Westside Road Plan' prepared by BC Assets and Land has now been received and that the Planning Department will be reviewing the report.

COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chairman Economic Development

1. Monthly Business Licence Summary - July 2001

2. OK University College Board of Directors - Revelstoke Representation

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Singh that Council send a letter to the Honourable Shirley Bond, Minister of Advanced Education with copies to Wendy McMahon, MLA and the Board of Directors for Okanagan University College requesting that a Director be appointed from Revelstoke.
CARRIED

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

1. Kokanee Challenge - Golf Tournament Proceeds Report

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Council send a letter of appreciation to the Kokanee Committee for hosting another successful event.
CARRIED

COUNCILLOR SCARCELLA, Chairman Finance

1. City of Revelstoke Monthly Cheque Summary - August 8, 2001 - $2,061,580.99

2. Minutes of a Finance Committee Meeting - August 2, 2001

i. Property Appraisal Proposals

Moved by Councillor Scarcella, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the proposal for the provision of property appraisal services received from Suncorp Valuations Ltd. In the amount of $18,700 be accepted.
CARRIED

ii. City of Revelstoke Fees and Charges Bylaw #1661

Moved by Councillor Scarcella, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that City of Revelstoke Fees and Charges for Various Municipal Services and Goods Bylaw No. 1661 receive first, second and third readings.
CARRIED

iii. Visa/Mastercard

It was agreed that the Finance Department obtain rates for Visa and Mastercard and report back to Council.

COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chairman Social - Parks and Recreation

1. BC Hydro - Provincial Government Review

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that a letter be sent to Premier Gordon Campbell, respectfully reminding him of his public statement indicating that he would allow municipal taxation of the Revelstoke Dam and also, that City Council requests representation during the BC Hydro review discussions, given the possible impact to the City of Revelstoke.
CARRIED

2. Arena Concession Contract

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the Concession Agreement between the City of Revelstoke and Revelstoke Minor Hockey be approved for the period from September 1, 2001 to August 31, 2002 subject to the annual payment being increased by 2% to $3213 per annum; City of Revelstoke to be named as additional insured on the liability insurance; delete clause "An adult shall be present at all times the concession is in operation"; and include "the City may terminate the contract without notice for negligence or gross misconduct".
CARRIED

3. Snowmobile Tourism Strategy Steering Committee Meeting Minutes - July 5, 2001

4. Snowmobile Tourism Strategy Steering Committee - Request for Clarification of Restrictions/Closures, etc. to Snowmobile Areas in Revelstoke Region

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the City of Revelstoke contact the Ministry of Water, Land & Air Protection to provide the Revelstoke Snowmobile Strategy Committee with clarification of objectives regarding the proposed snowmobile restrictions/closures and caribou protection in relation to the MAC plan and that any corresponding Maps and Caribou Habitat Overlays of those areas be included.
CARRIED

5. Community Centre Flooring Options

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Option 1 as provided to Council be approved.
CARRIED

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

1. City of Revelstoke Road Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Loan Authorization

i. Certificate of Sufficiency - Counter Petition

Mayor Bernacki advised that the counter petition has been signed by at least 5% of the electors of the City of Revelstoke and therefore was a valid, successful petition.

ii. Bylaw No. 1657, 2001 - Final Reading and Adoption

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the City of Revelstoke Road Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1657 be deemed a "Lost By-law".

CARRIED

2. Minutes of an Administration Committee Meeting - August 8, 2001

i. Community Development Strategic Action Plan - City Leadership Review

Council agreed that Administration staff should pursue the initiatives outlined in the minutes.

i. Policy Resolution - Petitions

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that the Policy Resolution for Petitions No. P-8 be approved with minor changes.
CARRIED

ii. Public Process Review

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that staff endeavour to advertise legal notices once in each local newspaper, if permissible.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Fransen that a letter be sent to the Provincial Government restating the City's concerns with the Counter Petition regulations as follows: that the percentage of electors of a municipality that can prevent a local government from proceeding with a loan authorization bylaw unless it receives the assent of the electors be increased from 5% and that counter petition forms not be allowed for distribution and accordingly, must remain in a municipal hall or office.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that staff determine whether the previous resolution can be submitted as a late resolution to be discussed at UBCM.

CARRIED

Mayor Bernacki requested that a letter advising of the changes to the public process be sent to Ms. Stovel.

OLD BUSINESS:

Nil

NEW BUSINESS:

Nil

ADJOURNMENT:

It was noted that there was no business to discuss "In Camera".

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the meeting adjourn at 5:35 p.m.

CARRIED

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