CITY OF REVELSTOKE

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 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
W. Rota, Fire Chief
S/Sgt. Cowan, Revelstoke RCMP Detachment
R. Tisdale*, Road Foreman

Others: D. Gillespie, Revelstoke Cable TV
G. Chamberlain, Revelstoke Times Review
N. O'Leary, Unique
A. Gibson*
J.P. Netzel*
G. Burchinshaw*
D. McGillis* Resident, Sixth Street East
J. Leslie* Resident, Sixth Street East
J. Leslie (Mrs.)* Resident, Sixth Street East
W. Wright* Resident, Sixth Street East
J. Healey* Resident, Sixth Street East
G. Doyle* Resident, Sixth Street East

* 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 Fransen, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the Agenda be adopted with the following addition: COMMITTEE REPORTS: Councillor Fransen, Chairman Environmental - Public Works 7.j) Snow Removal Costs
CARRIED

ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting - November 26, 2001

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held November 26, 2001 be adopted as presented.
CARRIED


DELEGATION:

1. Alicia Gibson Re: Youth Links

Alicia Gibson informed Council about the Youth Links Program funded by the Columbia Basin Trust. Miss Gibson advised that she was the only person from Revelstoke who applied this past year but any residents of the Columbia Basin aged 17-19 can apply. Once selected, the groups travel throughout the Columbia Basin doing work projects in communities and also learning about the history of the area and the dams. Each community has its own project to be worked on which could involve anything from painting to rebuilding of trails. In this area, they worked on the Mt. Begbie Trail making it more accessible and also on the Williamson Lake Trail.

Miss Gibson went on to say that it was a great learning experience and as well as working on projects they had fun excursions one of which was a Wilderness Trip, hiking up to the Asulkan Hut (close to Rogers Pass). During this excursion they learnt about glaciers, wildlife and plants that grow at higher altitudes.

Mayor Bernacki thanked Miss Gibson for her presentation she then left the meeting at 3:40 p.m.

2. John Netzel Re: Board of Variance Decision - Setbacks

Mr. Netzel advised Council that he was seeking accountability in regards to the decision not to enforce the City of Revelstoke's Bylaws when requested to do so by the law firm of Sigalet, Maguire & Marsden. Mr. Netzel informed Council of the Bylaws which he believed to have been violated, he also left Council with a letter outlining questions for which he would like to receive a written response.

Mayor Bernacki thanked Mr. Netzel for attending he then left the meeting at 3:50 p.m.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

Regular Council Meeting - November 26, 2001

1. Page 3, Delegation - Blair Cooke, Indoor Pool Committee

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that a letter of thanks be sent to Mr. Cooke and members of the Indoor Pool Committee.
CARRIED

CORRESPONDENCE:

1. Revelstoke Association for Community Living Re: Provincial Government Core Review and Budget Cutbacks

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Council support the affected organizations in their efforts to lobby the provincial government.
CARRIED

2. Beverly Clark Re: Animal Control

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the correspondence from Ms. Beverly Clark regarding animal control be referred to the Protection Committee for review.
CARRIED

3. Residents on Seventh Street Re: Snow Removal Process

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Frew that the petition received from the residents on Seventh Street regarding snow removal process be referred to the Public Works Committee for review.
CARRIED

4. Revelstoke Community Skills Centre Re: Letter of Support

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that Council provide a letter of support to the Revelstoke Community Skills Centre for their proposal to establish a Community Coordinator Contract to Deliver the Targeted Wage Subsidy Program in Revelstoke.
CARRIED

5. Okanagan Regional Library Re: Appointment to the Okanagan Regional Library Board

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Fransen that Councillor Richardson be re-appointed to the Okanagan Regional Library Board and that Councillor Singh remain as alternate.
CARRIED

6. Trees for Tots Re: Revelstoke RCMP Annual Golf Tournament

7. City of North Vancouver Re: Provincial Cycling Network Program

8. Okanagan Mainline Municipal Association Re: Invitation to Host 2003 OMMA Convention

9. City of Burnaby Re: Agreement on Internal Trade and the BC Municipalities

3. Doreen McGillis Re: Removal of elm trees from City property - 200 block of Sixth Street East on November 28, 2001

Ms. McGillis informed Council that residents of the first two blocks of Sixth Street East were concerned that on November 28th, 2001 two large healthy elm trees were removed from City property. The trees were apparently removed for improvements to the street and sidewalk even though there are no immediate plans to upgrade Sixth Street in the near future. Residents on the street have opposed the removal of the trees over the years, yet they continue to be removed without consultation or notification to the residents.

Ms. McGillis advised that the residents of Sixth Street East who had signed the petition presented to Council, value the heritage, social, environmental and economic benefits of the large trees that line their street and request that these trees be considered to be of heritage value and be protected under Bylaw 1519 Section 7 - Heritage. The residents also encourage Council to provide written commitment that no trees on City property on Sixth Street will be removed without one month's prior notification and consultation with residents (unless there is a serious public safety hazard); improve pruning techniques for remaining boulevard trees; increased priority for Sixth Street to be upgraded with improved sidewalks, lighting and drainage, designed in such a way to protect the remaining boulevard trees and to develop a plan that protects the trees and green spaces within the City of Revelstoke.

Moved by Councillor Scarcella, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the cutting of trees on City property be referred to both the Parks and Recreation and Public Works Committees to review the procedure for removing trees on City property.

Mayor Bernacki thanked Ms. McGillis and the residents for attending, they then left the meeting at 4:25 p.m.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

COUNCILLOR FRANSEN, Chairman Environmental - Public Works

1. British Columbia Tourism Awards Re: Nomination

2. Monthly Animal Control Report - November 2001

3. Monthly Revelstoke RCMP Detachment Report - November 2001

4. Monthly Fire Department Report - November 2001

5. Minutes of a Protection Committee Meeting - November 8, 2001

6. Inspections of Solid Fuel Burning Appliances

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the City of Revelstoke Building Bylaw No. 1361 be amended as outlined in the memorandum from the Building Inspector/Bylaw Enforcement Officer dated November 21, 2001 and that the City of Revelstoke Wood Stove Inspections Policy be amended by deleting "THAT the Building Inspector inspects new installations only which are covered by a current building permit" and replace with the following: "THAT the City will require inspections of all installations and alterations to a Solid Fuel Burning Appliance. The Inspector will inform the owner of existing systems, that although all efforts are made to ensure the system meets code requirements, we are unable to verify complete compliance of items which are not able to be seen".
CARRIED

7. Minutes of a Public Works Committee Meeting - November 8, 2001

8. Minutes of a Public Works Committee Meeting - November 24, 2001

9. Janitorial Service Contract - RCMP Facility

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Singh that Council approve a two-year contract renewal commencing January 1, 2002 with Apex Janitorial for custodial services required at the RCMP facilities under the same terms and conditions of the current contract.

After discussion the mover and seconder agreed to withdraw the motion.
MOTION WITHDRAWN

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that Council approve continuation of the existing contract with Apex Janitorial for custodial services at the RCMP facility located at 320 Wilson Street under the same terms and conditions of the current contract from January 1, 2002 until such time as the RCMP relocate to the new facility; that two weeks notice of termination will be given to Apex Janitorial and that a new contract be tendered for the new facility located at 404 Campbell Avenue.
CARRIED

10. Snow Removal Costs

COUNCILLOR FREW, Chairman Environmental - Planning and Land Development

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

COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chairman Economic Development

1. Monthly Business Licence Summary - November 2001

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

1. "You Bet" Youth Meeting - December 7 2001

COUNCILLOR SCARCELLA, Chairman Finance

1. City of Revelstoke Cheque Summary - December 5, 2001 - $1,719,946.20

COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chairman Social - Parks and Recreation

No Report

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

1. Notice of Regular Council Meetings, Standing Committee Meetings and Commission Meetings for the year 2002

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Council approve the dates for scheduled Council Meetings, Standing Committee Meetings and Commission Meetings for the year 2002.
CARRIED

2. Janitorial Service Proposals for City Hall

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Singh that the janitorial services contract for City Hall be awarded to Apex Janitorial commencing January 1, 2002 and terminating December 31, 2002 with two, one-year renewal options for the sum of $800 per month with an approved $12.00 per hour rate for additional duties over and above said contract.
CARRIED

3. Notice to Restrict Occupancy - St. Peter's Anglican Church

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the following resolution be adopted by Council:

WHEREAS the City has been provided a copy of the Report of Eileen Fletcher, Architect, advising that the church building in the City of Revelstoke with a civic address of 622 Second Street West is structurally unsound, and recommending that the church building not be occupied during the winter months; and

WHEREAS the owner of the building, being aware of the architect's recommendation, has taken no steps to repair or reconstruct the building or limit occupancy of the building, but continues to use the building for assembly uses thereby endangering the safety of persons so assembled;

BE IT RESOLVED pursuant to s.727 of the Local Government Act that the church building be declared a nuisance, and that the owner of the building:

1. immediately upon being served with a copy of this resolution, cease using the building for assembly purposes until the roof has been repaired or reconstructed and the City has been provided a report of a structural engineer certifying that the building is safe to occupy;

2. immediately upon being served with a copy of this resolution, post notices on the doors of the building in the form attached to this resolution, indicating that the premises are unsafe to occupy; and

3. within 24 hours of being served with a copy of this resolution, secure the building to the satisfaction of the City Building Inspector, to prevent entry by all persons.
CARRIED

4. Canadian Pacific Railway Holiday Train

OLD BUSINESS:

1. Reform of Land Reserve Regulations

NEW BUSINESS:

Nil

RESOLVE INTO IN CAMERA:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Fransen that Council resolve into In Camera at 5:10 p.m. to further consider items of business pursuant to Section 242.2 of the Local Government Act.
CARRIED

BUSINESS ITEMS TO REPORT:

1. Snowmobilers' Parking Lot

It was agreed that Public Works be permitted to station the oldest standby grader at Selkirk Mountain Helicopters' site and allow the two or three grader operators involved in the Revelstoke Snowmobile Club to operate it when snow removal is required for the new parking/staging area adjacent to the former CSRD landfill site on Westside Road. Also that the grader must be available to the City when snow removal is required during extremely heavy snowfalls or when another grader is in the shop for repairs.

2. Invitation to Speak at Economic Development Symposium in New Brunswick

It was agreed to accept the invitation from Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency for a representative from Revelstoke to speak at the Dynamic Community Leadership - Fuelling Economic Development Symposium, March 14 to 15, 2002 in Miramichi City, New Brunswick. Mayor Bernacki offered to contact the group to try to determine who would be best suited to attend.

ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION(S)

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

ADJOURNMENT:

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that the meeting adjourn at 6:45 p.m.
CARRIED

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