CITY OF REVELSTOKE

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL ON MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 2002
COMMENCING AT 3:30 P.M.


PRESENT: Council: Mayor G. Bernacki
Councillors: P. Frew, B. MacFarlane, N. Richardson, M. Singh

Excused: Councillors M. Fransen, T. Scarcella

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
A. Mason* Director of Community Economic Development


Others: S. Filipchuk, Revelstoke Cable TV
G. Chamberlain, Revelstoke Times Review
N. O'Leary, Unique
T. Beernink* Tourism Marketing Coordinator
B. Cooke, Indoor Pool Committee

* 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 additions: CORRESPONDENCE: 6f) District of Squamish Re: Resolutions; COMMITTEE REPORTS: Councillor Frew, Chairman Environmental - Planning and Development 8b) Westside Road Study; Councillor MacFarlane, Chairman Economic Development 9b) Revelstoke Fibre Optic Workshop; NEW BUSINESS: 15a) Various Provincial Government Issues.
CARRIED

ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting - January 7, 2002

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held January 7, 2002 be adopted as presented.
CARRIED

DELEGATION:

1. Todd Beernink, Tourism Marketing Coordinator

Mr. Beernink, Tourism Marketing Coordinator introduced himself to Council and gave a brief report on his previous experience and his goals and expectations for the coming year.

Mayor Bernacki thanked Mr. Beernink for attending, he then retired from Council Chambers at 3:40 p.m.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

Regular Council Meeting - January 7, 2002

Nil

CORRESPONDENCE:

1. The Honourable Geoff Plant Re: Courthouse Closure; and Mayor Bernacki's Response

2. Revelstoke Ambassador Program Re: Crowning of Miss Revelstoke April 6, 2002

Mayor Bernacki advised that she will be able to represent the City at the Miss Revelstoke ceremony.

3. Mr. John P. Netzel Re: Board of Variance Decision

4. District of Hope Re: Provincial Congress - February 26, 2002

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Council support the District of Hope with regards to the Provincial Congress and further that we ask that the invitations to this congress be broadened to include representatives that reflect the make up of BC's population.
CARRIED

5. Okanagan Mainline Municipal Association Re: Call for Resolutions for 2002 OMMA Annual Meeting

6. District of Squamish Re: Resolutions

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that Council support the District of Squamish's emergency resolution regarding community support.
CARRIED


COMMITTEE REPORTS:

COUNCILLOR FRANSEN, Chairman Environmental - Public Works

1. City of Revelstoke Building Amendment Bylaw No. 1667

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Frew that City of Revelstoke Building Amendment Bylaw No. 1667 be given Final Reading and be Adopted by Council.
CARRIED

2. Minutes of a Revelstoke Tourism Advisory Committee Meeting - January 8, 2002

3. Minutes of a Public Works Committee Meeting - January 10, 2002

i. Johnson Heights Signage

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Council approve the installation of a "Stop" sign at the entrance to the park along with the appropriate warning signs, and a "Yield" sign on the adjacent corner; and also approve the installation of a 30 km speed sign at the entrance to the park.
CARRIED

ii. Septage/Composting Feasibility Study

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Frew that Council and Staff continue to push for a partnership program with the CSRD and Private Haulers to deal with this issue.
CARRIED

iii. Campbell Avenue Snow Removal Concerns

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Singh that snow removal concerns for Campbell Avenue be referred to the Economic Development Committee, Tourism Strategy Advisory Committee, Chamber of Commerce, Snowmobile Tourism Development Strategy Committee, Snowmobile Club and Snowmobile Society for discussion.
CARRIED

4. Janitorial Service Proposals for the new RCMP Facility

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Frew that the janitorial services contract for the new RCMP Facility be awarded to Apex Janitorial for the sum of $1260 per month with an approved $12 per hour rate for additional duties commencing March 1, 2002 (or earlier if required - dependent on RCMP occupancy date) and terminating December 31, 2002 and two, one year renewal options.
CARRIED

COUNCILLOR FREW, Chairman Environmental - Planning and Land Development

1. Minutes of a Planning Committee Meeting - January 16, 2002

i. B.C. Assets & Land Corporation / Westside Road (Lease #401075)

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that staff be authorized to prepare OCP and Zoning Amendment Bylaws, proceed with the establishment of Development Permit Area - G, proceed with the partial release of Lease #401075, and that the applicant be notified of the following requirements:
     a. provision of all servicing requirements as specified under the Subdivision Control and Works and Services Bylaws;
     b. registration of independent Restrictive Covenants for all lots fronting Westside Road in order to protect a natural buffer area;
     c. resolution of concerns regarding the transfer of ownership and restoration of Westside Road; and
     d. the provision of a Public Notification Sign on the subject property.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor Singh

ii. B.C. Assets & Land Corporation/Westside Road (portion of land located southwest of the City's gravel lease area)

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that staff be authorized to prepare OCP and Zoning Amendment Bylaws, proceed with the establishment of Development Permit Area - G, and that the applicant be notified of the following requirements:
    a. provision of all servicing requirements as specified under the Subdivision Control and Works and Services Bylaws;
    b. registration of a Restrictive Covenant to protect a natural buffer area;
    c. resolution of concerns regarding the transfer of ownership and restoration of Westside Road; and
    d. the provision of a Public Notification Sign on the subject property.
CARRIED

iii. Upper McKinnon Trail Linkage

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that the feasibility of trail linkage between Upper & Lower McKinnon Road be referred to the Planning Committee for further review.
CARRIED

iv. Glacier House Resort

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that a letter be sent to the owners of Glacier House Resort advising of the contents of the letter received from the Suveyor General's office with respect to ownership of the road.
CARRIED

v. Commercial Signage

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that Planning staff prepare an information bulletin regarding the City's signage policy and if appropriate, the bulletin be given out when Business Licences are issued.
CARRIED

2. Westside Road Study

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Council receive the final report from Urban Systems Ltd. with respect to development Cells #1 and #2 on Westside Road subject to confirmation that a report on development alternatives for Cell #3 will be completed in a timely manner.
CARRIED

COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chairman Economic Development

1. Minutes of an Economic Development Committee Meeting - January 15, 2002

i. Canadian Avalanche Centre

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that Council write a letter to the Ministry of Public Safety and the Solicitor General requesting that funding be reinstated for the Avalanche Bulletin.
CARRIED

Mayor Bernacki advised that Item IIIa) from the In Camera meeting would be dealt with during the public meeting and invited Mr. Mason to speak to Council.

2. Alan Mason Re: Program for Export Market Development

Mr. Mason advised Council that he had undertaken research into government initiatives to assist small communities to market to offshore investors. As a result, a federal government program was found which provides matching funding to assist smaller communities to undertake research, prepare promotional packages and promote the community to overseas investors. The next application deadline is February 1, 2002, although this date could be extended.

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Council approve making an application for funding up to $20,000 for the purpose of developing and promoting a community readiness package which the City of Revelstoke can then market to overseas investors and that the application be reviewed by the Economic Development Committee.
CARRIED

Mayor Bernacki thanked Mr. Mason for attending, he then retired from Council Chambers.

3. Revelstoke Fibre Optic Workshop

Councillors MacFarlane, Richardson and Singh attended the workshop and found it very interesting and informative.

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

1. Food Bank Update

2. Okanagan Regional Library Retreat Update


COUNCILLOR SCARCELLA, Chairman Finance

1. City of Revelstoke Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 1660

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that City of Revelstoke Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 1660 be given Final Reading and be Adopted.
CARRIED

2. City of Revelstoke Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1664

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that City of Revelstoke By-law No. 1664 be given First, Second and Third Readings.
CARRIED

3. City of Revelstoke Cheque Summary - January 24, 2002 - $956,348.91

COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chairman Social - Parks and Recreation

1. Minutes of a Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting - January 9, 2002

i. Indoor Pool Process

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that City Council conduct a referendum on whether to borrow funds for an Indoor Aquatic Facility and the date for the referendum to be November 16, 2002.
CARRIED

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

1. Minutes of a CBT Community Initiatives Funding Program Management Committee Meeting - January 16, 2002

2. City of Revelstoke Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw 1668, 2002

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Frew that City of Revelstoke Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1668 be given First, Second and Third Readings.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Protection Committee of Council review the fines with respect to vicious dogs.
CARRIED

OLD BUSINESS:

Nil

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Various Government Issues

i. Health Care Issues

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that City Council write the Minister of Health supporting the Revelstoke Sr. Citizens' Association's position on health care as outlined in their letter of January 12, 2002.
CARRIED

Councillor Singh requested that mention be made to the increase in prescription costs.

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Council write a letter to the Minister of Health with a copy sent to MLA, Wendy McMahon stating City Council's objection to any lessening of provision and availability of health care services in the City of Revelstoke.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the City of Revelstoke host a community meeting with the intent of developing a strategy to address health care issues which may arise given potential health care cutbacks.
CARRIED

The meeting date was tentatively set for Wednesday, February 13, 2002, 7:00 p.m. at the Revelstoke Community Centre.

ii. Meeting with MLA

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that City Council ask Wendy McMahon, MLA to hold a public meeting in Revelstoke so residents can express their concerns about government actions.
CARRIED

iii. Provincial government contracts

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that City Council inform the provincial government that it is opposed to the tearing up or imposition of contracts.
CARRIED
Opposed: Mayor Bernacki
Councillor Singh

RESOLVE INTO IN CAMERA:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Frew that Council resolve into In Camera at 5:45 p.m. to further consider items of business pursuant to Section 242.2 of the Local Government Act.
CARRIED

No Report


ADJOURNMENT:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Singh that the meeting adjourn at 7:15 p.m.
CARRIED

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