CITY OF REVELSTOKE

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 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
A. Chell, Director of Parks, Recreation & Personnel

Others: S. Filipchuk, Revelstoke Cable TV
G. Chamberlain, Revelstoke Times Review
M. McLaughlin, Enterprise Facilitator
M. Dragani*, Chair, Revelstoke Heritage Commission
J. Mohr*, Member, Revelstoke Heritage Commission
B. Cooke*, Indoor Pool Committee
B. Davidson*, Indoor Pool Committee
D. Kaegi*, Indoor Pool Committee
J. Zacharias*, Indoor Pool Committee
M. LeBuke*
B. Whalen*
R. Formo*
C. Asmundson*

* 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: COMMITTEE REPORTS: Councillor Richardson, Chairman Social - Culture, Child & Youth and Community Liaison 11.c) Food Bank Update
CARRIED

ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting - November 13, 2001

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held November 13, 2001 be adopted as presented.
CARRIED

2. Minutes of the Public Hearing - November 13, 2001 (Bylaw #1659, 2001)

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that the Minutes of the Public Hearing held November 13, 2001 be received by Council.
CARRIED

PRESENTATION:

Revelstoke Community Heritage Commission - Heritage Awards

Mayor Bernacki introduced Mike Dragani, Chair, of the Revelstoke Community Heritage Commission to present the awards.

On behalf of the Revelstoke Community Heritage Commission Mr. Dragani thanked City Council and Staff for their continued support and indicated it was a pleasure to once again be giving out the heritage awards. Mr. Dragani also thanked Council for allowing owners of residential properties identified in the Heritage Inventory to apply for Sign and Facade Design funds for the exterior design of their homes.

Mr. Dragani then called upon the following to accept the awards:

Overall Renovations - Residential - C. Asmundson
304 Second Street East

Residential Detail - B. Whalen
304 Kootenay Avenue

Overall Renovations - Commercial - M. Lebuke on behalf of Revelstoke Credit Union
110 Second Street West

Commercial Infill - R. Formo on behalf of Southside Grocery
900 Fourth Street East

On behalf of City Council, Mayor Bernacki thanked members of the Heritage Commission for taking time to select recipients for the awards.

Mayor Bernacki congratulated the owners/representatives on their awards and thanked them for attending the meeting, they then retired from Council Chambers.
DELEGATION:

1. Blair Cooke, Indoor Pool Committee

Mr. Cooke provided Council with a report outlining the Indoor Pool Committee's findings and recommendations with respect to the design, capital costs and operating budget for the proposed indoor pool. Mr. Cooke reported that the community has invested $50,000 to investigate the proposed site and with professional consultants established a design concept and cost. Mr. Cooke commended Council for following through with this project and would like to continue working together to make the indoor pool happen.

Mayor Bernacki thanked Mr. Cooke for his presentation. Mr. Cooke, Ms. Davidson, Mr. Kaegi and Ms. Zacharias left the meeting at 3:46 p.m.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

Regular Council Meeting - November 13, 2001

Nil

CORRESPONDENCE:

1. North Okanagan Health Region Re: Boil Advisory

Moved by Councillor Scarcella that a letter of apology be provided from the North Okanagan Health Region.

This motion was lost due to lack of seconder

2. Columbia Shuswap Regional District Re: Municipal Appointments to Regional Board

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Mayor Bernacki and Councillor Frew as alternate, remain as appointments to the Columbia Shuswap Regional District Board of Directors to represent the City of Revelstoke.
CARRIED

3. District of Houston Re: Resolutions forwarded to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities

4. North Columbia Environmental Society Re: Undesignated Landfill Sites in the Community

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Frew that the correspondence from the North Columbia Environmental Society be referred to the Planning Committee for review in order to determine whether demolition permits can be amended to include that demolition debris is to be disposed of in a lawful manner or recycled.
CARRIED

5. North Columbia Environmental Society Re: Environmental Strategy for the City of Revelstoke

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the correspondence from the North Columbia Environmental Society be referred to both the Planning Committee and Public Works Committee for review and the appropriate response to be developed.
CARRIED

6. Susan Day Re: Letter of Resignation from Advisory Planning Commission

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Fransen that Council accept Ms. Day's letter of resignation and forward a letter of appreciation.
CARRIED

7. Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce Re: Snow Fest

Moved by Councillor Scarcella, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the correspondence from the Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce regarding enhancing Snow Fest be referred to the Parks and Recreation Committee.
CARRIED

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

COUNCILLOR FRANSEN, Chairman Environmental - Public Works

1. Minutes of a Transit Committee Meeting - November 15, 2001

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the ski hill bus service be continued on weekends and holidays at a cost of $2 one way, a pass for $35.00 per person or $60.00 per family.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Singh that the City continue to pay the $45.00 cost for individuals eligible for the annual subsidized pass from BC Transit.
CARRIED

COUNCILLOR FREW, Chairman Environmental - Planning and Land Development

1. Minutes of a Heritage Commission Meeting - November 6, 2001

2. Minutes of a Planning Committee Meeting - November 14, 2001

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

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the signage be approved as submitted; the roof be changed to brown as originally submitted and a letter of credit be provided by the owner to ensure the work is completed in the spring of 2002.
CARRIED

ii. Grizzly Plaza Extension Planning Process

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that the contract for the Planning & Design of Grizzly Plaza Extension be awarded to Urban Systems Ltd. for the amount of $13,120.00.
CARRIED

iii. Accessory Building in Non-Residential Areas

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Fransen that Zoning Bylaw No. 1264 be amended to increase maximum height of Accessory Buildings in non-residential areas from 3.5 metres (11.5 feet) to 6 metres (19.6 feet) and that roof designs of the accessory buildings are to match the principle building where practical.
CARRIED

3. Minutes of an Advisory Planning Commission Meeting - November 15, 2001

COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chairman Economic Development

1. Minutes of an Economic Development Committee Meeting - November 20, 2001

i. Letter from Herma Worman

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that the City write a letter to Minister Pettigrew expressing concern that the World Trade Organizations General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) with regard to Canadian Postal Services may weaken and reduce the provision of postal services to rural communities in Canada and also request the Minister to provide us with information on the Federal Government's position on this issue.
CARRIED

ii. Funding Application to the Economic Opportunity Fund from Trout Lake Community Club

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that funding be provided from the Economic Opportunity Fund in the amount of $59,000 to the Trout Lake Community Club for the construction of a replacement dock and loading ramp at Trout Lake. This funding is contingent on the balance of funding for construction of the dock and loading ramp being raised for the project from other sources.
CARRIED


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

1. Okanagan Regional Library - Public Service Announcement

2. Monthly Victim Services Report - October 2001

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Frew that staff ensure that internet and e-mail services can be provided for the Victim Services Manager in the new RCMP facility.
CARRIED

3. Food Bank Update


COUNCILLOR SCARCELLA, Chairman Finance

No Report


COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chairman Social - Parks and Recreation

1. Minutes of a Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting - November 14, 2001

2. 2002 Capital Budget Request

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the City purchase the bucket lift from the Saanich School District at a cost of $11,000.00 funds to be provided from the 2002 Capital Budget.
CARRIED

3. Revelstoke Snowmobile Tourism Strategy Steering Committee Re: Funding request for project expenses

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Fransen that Council approve the amount of $856.00 from the Economic Development Budget for printing, distribution and collection of a survey for visitors.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the City purchase two trail counters at a cost of $1460.00 plus shipping and taxes and that the funds be provided from Council Contingency Fund.
CARRIED

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

No Report

OLD BUSINESS:

Nil

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Federation of Canadian Municipalities

Administration was directed to write a letter to the provincial government to determine the status of the provincial/federal infrastructure grants.


RESOLVE INTO IN CAMERA:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Fransen that Council resolve into In Camera at 4:55 p.m. to further consider items of business pursuant to Section 242.2 of the Local Government Act.
CARRIED

BUSINESS ITEMS TO REPORT:

1. RCMP Facility Summary of Expressions of Interest

That Council approve, in principle, the Rocky Mountain Rangers, Revelstoke Communications Technology and the Revelstoke Art Group as a co-operative use giving priority to Revelstoke Communications Technology and that staff endeavour to work out an acceptable lease agreement between all three parties and the City.

2. Minutes of a Planning Committee Meeting - November 14, 2001

i. St. Peter's Anglican Church - Unsafe Structure

That the City provide notice to St. Peter's Anglican Church immediately, requesting that there be 'no occupancy' in the main church building until such time that it can be proved safe and that staff take action to enforce same if necessary.

3. Robert Potter - Request to Lease City-Owned Land

That Robert Potter's request to lease 1141 Powerhouse Road for firewood cutting and storage be approved and that the lease amount be for the estimated 2002 property tax levy (approximately $480 per year).

ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION(S)

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Scarcella 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 6:30 p.m.
CARRIED

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