CITY OF REVELSTOKE

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2001
COMMENCING AT 3:30 P.M.


PRESENT: Council: Mayor G. Bernacki
Councillors: M. Fransen, B. MacFarlane, N. Richardson,
T. Scarcella, M. Singh

Excused: Councillor P. Frew

Staff: T.L. LeRose, Deputy Director of Corporate Administration
R. Hillary, Collector
E. Greenwood, Administration Secretary
T. Knight, City Planner
B. Yeomans, Superintendent of Public Works
A. Chell, Director of Parks, Recreation & Personnel
W. Rota, Fire Chief

Others: G. Chamberlain, Revelstoke Times Review
S. Filipchuk, Revelstoke Cable TV
N. Squires, Unique
A. Christie*, Conservation Officer
C. Brunetti*
* Present for portion of meeting only

CALL TO ORDER:

Mayor Bernacki called the meeting to order at 3:31 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 REPORTS: Councillor Frew, Chairman Environmental - Planning and Land Development 8.c) Survey of Public Opinion for Proposed Neighbourhood Pub / 312 - 314 First Street West, Revelstoke, BC.
CARRIED

ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting - September 10, 2001

Moved by Councillor Scarcella, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held September 10, 2001 be adopted as presented.

CARRIED

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

Regular Council Meeting - September 10, 2001

Nil
DELEGATION:

1. Adam Christie, Conservation Officer Re: Introduction

Mr. Christie introduced himself to Council and advised that he is the Conservation Officer recently appointed to Revelstoke and that he will be handling such things as problem wildlife and environmental enforcement for this area. Mayor Bernacki informed Mr. Christie that Council is happy to have a Conservation Officer based in Revelstoke.

Mayor Bernacki thanked Mr. Christie for attending, he then retired from the meeting at 3:35 pm.


CORRESPONDENCE:

1. Telus Re: CRTC Local Calling Area Expansion Guidelines

2. Cat Powder Skiing Re: First Street Holdings Ltd. Liquor Licence application and British Columbia & Yukon Hotels' Association Re: Application for "D" Class Liquor License (Neighbourhood Pub)

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Singh that correspondence from Cat Powder Skiing and British Columbia & Yukon Hotels' Association be referred to the Planning Committee for review.
CARRIED

3. Revelstoke Association for Community Living Re: Street Closure Request

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Council approve the Revelstoke Association for Community Living's request to close Mackenzie Avenue between Second and Third Streets on Saturday, October 13, 2001 from 7 am until 12 pm to host a garage sale.

CARRIED

4. Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce Re: Santa Claus Parade

Moved by Councillor Scarcella, seconded by Councillor Singh that Council approve the request from the Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce for the Santa Claus Parade - December 8, 2001 at 4 pm.

CARRIED

5. BC Transit Re: Core Services Review


COMMITTEE REPORTS:


COUNCILLOR FRANSEN, Chairman Environmental - Public Works

1. Minutes of a Revelstoke Tourism Advisory Committee Meeting - September 4, 2001

2. Minutes of a Public Works and Protection Committee Meeting - September 13, 2001

i. Woodstove Inspections

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Council authorize the following:

a. that the Building Inspector inspects new installations only which are covered by a current building permit;

b. that the City not carry out inspections on existing systems. If a letter of assurance is needed, the owner / insurance company shall be responsible to ensure they have a qualified inspector; and

c. that staff provide residents with information regarding codes and safety standards for heating systems and chimneys.

CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor Scarcella
Councillor Singh

ii. 15 minute Parking Zone - Bocci's Groceteria, 509 Fourth Street East

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Council approve a 15 minute parking zone in front of Bocci's Groceteria at 509 Fourth Street East from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm daily.
CARRIED

iii. Request for Alley Paving - 400 block Mackenzie Avenue

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the request for the City to pave the alley behind the 400 block of Mackenzie Avenue be denied and that staff advise the residents what other options are available to them (i.e. local improvement program).
CARRIED

iv. Signage Issues

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Council approve the installation of two Stop signs on the frontage road in front of Alpine Shell and Scotties Restaurant; that the Yield sign at the junction of Lundell Road and Big Eddy Road be changed to a Stop sign and a Stop Ahead signed be installed on Lundell Road; and that Yield signs on the frontage road between the Shell and Subway be installed.
CARRIED

v. Septic Waste Update

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Council authorize staff to contact the Regional District to discuss a joint septage / composting facility on the existing landfill site.
CARRIED

vi. Proposed Fees MTI - Water Bylaw Infractions

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Council approves the proposed list of fines for offences to the City of Revelstoke Water Bylaw No. 1643 as presented and that staff be authorized to draft an amendment to the City of Revelstoke MTI Bylaw No. 1567, 1997.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR FREW, Chairman Environmental - Planning and Land Development

1. Minutes of a Heritage Commission Meeting - September 18, 2001

i. Promotion of Public Awareness for Heritage Preservation

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that staff send a letter to Ms. Freer thanking her for all her efforts in promoting heritage in Revelstoke.

CARRIED

ii. Heritage Awards

It was agreed that the awards would be given out during the November 26, 2001 regular Council meeting.

2. City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1662

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Fransen that Council revise City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1662 to clarify that the purpose of the rezoning is to provide for subdivision of the land to accommodate a hobby farm and to reference attached Schedule 'A' outlining the proposed zoning changes; and that the Public Hearing be rescheduled to 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 9, 2001.
CARRIED

3. Survey of Public Opinion for Proposed Neighbourhood Pub / 312 - 314 First St. West

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the Survey of Public Opinion for the proposed Neighbourhood Pub be referred to the Planning Committee for further review.
CARRIED

Mr. Brunetti retired from Council Chambers at 4:15 p.m.


COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chairman Economic Development

No Report


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

1. Okanagan Regional Library Re: Public Service Announcement

2. Food Bank Update


COUNCILLOR SCARCELLA, Chairman Finance

1. City of Revelstoke Cheque Summary - September 10, 2001 - $656,024.03

2. Minutes of a Finance Committee Meeting - September 13, 2001

i. VISA/MasterCard payment service

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the City of Revelstoke proceed with introducing VISA/MasterCard payment services.

Discussion took place on the motion.

Moved by Councillor Scarcella, seconded by Councillor Singh that the original motion be tabled until the next meeting when all of Council will be in attendance.

CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor MacFarlane
Councillor Richardson

ii. Columbia Mountains Institute - Grant-in-aid request

Moved by Councillor Scarcella, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Columbia Mountains Institute's request for a grant-in-aid to the value of $400.00 be approved.
CARRIED

iii. Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce on behalf of Raid the North - Grant-in-aid request

Moved by Councillor Scarcella, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the request from the Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce on behalf of Raid the North for the forgiveness of costs at the Community Centre in the amount of $605.09 be denied.
CARRIED

iv. City of Revelstoke Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1663

Moved by Councillor Scarcella, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that City of Revelstoke Bylaw No. 1663, 2001 being a bylaw to allow for the exemption from taxation pursuant to Section 339 and 341 of the Local Government Act be given First, Second and Third readings.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chairman Social - Parks and Recreation

1. Minutes of a Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting - September 12, 2001

i. WCB Workers Memorial Project

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Fransen that Council support the plans for the WCB Memorial Project at Centennial Park.
CARRIED

Mayor Bernacki requested that the Planning Department look at including this area for placement of benches.

2. Indoor Pool Open House

It was agreed that the Open House be scheduled for October 11, 2001.

3. Raymond F. Rose - Letter of Appreciation


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

No Report


OLD BUSINESS:

Nil


NEW BUSINESS:

Nil


RESOLVE INTO IN CAMERA:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Fransen that Council resolve into In Camera at 4:40 p.m. to further consider items of business pursuant to Section 242.2 of the Local Government Act.
CARRIED


BUSINESS ITEMS TO REPORT:

No Report

ADJOURNMENT:

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the meeting adjourn at 5:00 p.m.

CARRIED

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