CITY OF REVELSTOKE

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2002
COMMENCING AT 3:30 P.M.


PRESENT: Council: Mayor G. Bernacki
Councillors: M. Fransen, P. Frew, B. MacFarlane, N. Richardson, M. Singh*, 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
B. Yeomans, Superintendent of Public Works
A. Chell, Director of Parks, Recreation & Personnel
W. Rota, Fire Chief
A. Mason, Director of Community Economic Development
T. Knight, City Planner

Others: S. Filipchuk, Revelstoke Cable TV
A. Catto*, Revelstoke Women's Shelter/Housing Strategy
M. Christman*, Revelstoke Housing Strategy
Dr. G. Battersby*, Health Task Force
T. Johnston*, Community Art

* 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 Frew, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Agenda be adopted with the following additions: COMMITTEE REPORTS: Councillor Fransen, Chairman Environmental - Public Works 7.c) Seniors Subsidized Transit Pass; COMMITTEE REPORTS: Mayor Bernacki, Chairman Administration, Policy, Bylaws and Public Relations 13.b) Community Environmental Strategy Funding; and that the DELEGATION order be changed to allow Mr. Christman to address Council after Dr. Battersby, as Mr. Christman required.
CARRIED


ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting - January 28, 2002

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held January 28, 2002 be adopted as presented.
CARRIED


DELEGATIONS:

1. Toni Johnston Re: Community Art Project - Railway Underpass

Toni Johnston briefly updated Council on the status of the Community Art Project as follows: Fabric Art Site #1 - City Hall stairwell (completed) and WCB Memorial Site #2 - Centennial Park (funding secured). Ms. Johnston then advised Council of the next proposed art location, Site #3 - enhancement of the concrete surface walls under the railway overpass on Victoria Road. An artist's image on vinyl would be attached to the back of lexan glass and framed in aluminum. Project construction cost is estimated at $12.50 per square foot. An area of 820 square feet ($10,250) was projected for the design on the west sidewall while 410 square feet ($5125) was projected for the design on the east sidewall. The panels may vary in size and there may be only one display approved, depending on secured funding and placement of the artwork. The proposed theme will be Life and Historical Transportation on the River. Once the call for submission from artists is completed, City Council will be invited to participate in the selection process. Project completion was targeted for December 2002.

Mayor Bernacki suggested that consideration be given to the theme of 'Life and Historical Transportation on the Railway' and that CP Rail be contacted for approval and possible funding assistance. Concern was also noted with possible damage from vehicles and vandalism to the materials protecting the artwork.

Ms. Johnston requested a letter of support for the project and a commitment for in-kind funding for the installation costs estimated to be between $2000 and $3500 per side (includes traffic control).

Mayor Bernacki thanked Ms. Johnston for her presentation and she then retired from Council Chambers at 3:45 p.m.

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Council support, in principle, the railway overpass on Victoria Road as the third site location of the Community Art Project and that a letter be provided from the City in support of funding applications.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Frew that the request for in-kind funding in the amount of approximately $3,000 per side for installation of the artwork and protection materials be referred to the Finance Committee for recommendation during budget discussions.
CARRIED

2. Dr. Geoff Battersby Re: Health Task Force

Dr. Geoff Battersby advised Council that health care issues may arise locally with the Interior Health Authority looking to cut $9 Million from its overall budget. The impact to our hospital is projected to be in the $450,000 to $500,000 range. With the appearance of a significant information gap within the community a meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, February 13, 2002. A questionnaire will be devised and made available to the public to provide input and ideas on ways we can try to maintain service and generate funds to cover the anticipated cuts in our community. When the Interior Health Authority approaches this community, we will have a proactive response to put forward on our behalf.

Mayor Bernacki looked forward to a positive meeting with the Health Task Force and thanked Dr. Battersby for his presentation.

3. Murray Christman Re: Rental Housing Strategy Report

Murray Christman presented Council with a copy of the Revelstoke Rental Housing Strategy Main Report (October 2001) and continued to review the statistical survey results. The 13 key issues highlighted were as follows: no centralized source of rental housing information; lack of public awareness of the extent and impact of inadequate housing; lack of broad-based community support; lack of detailed information about the homeless and homeless at risk; lack of non-market housing for tenants with disabilities; lack of second-stage housing for women, and women with children, leaving abusive relationships; high development and land costs associated with constructing non-profit housing; many landlords not advertising vacancies; no registered non-profit housing society to advance rental housing issues; high tenant turnover rate; many low income tenants spending more than 30% of gross income on rent; and aging, deteriorating housing stock. Mr. Christman also outlined the recommended strategies associated to the 13 key issues for Council's consideration.

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Revelstoke Housing Strategy Report be referred to the Social, Culture, Child & Youth Committee of Council.
CARRIED

Mayor Bernacki thanked Mr. Christman for his presentation. Mr. Christman, Ms. Catto and Dr. Battersby then retired from Council Chambers at 4:10 p.m.

NOTE: Councillor Singh attended the meeting at 4:10 p.m.


BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

Regular Council Meeting - January 28, 2002

Nil


CORRESPONDENCE:

1. City of North Vancouver Re: Audio Book Services Resolution

2. Land Reserve Commission Re: Improvements to BC Land Reserve Commission

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Fransen that identification of a potential local candidate for appointment to the newly created regional panel of the Land Reserve Commission be referred to the Planning Committee of Council with recommendation back to Council.
CARRIED

3. BC Aviation Council Re: Security Surcharge

Moved by Councillor Scarcella, seconded by Councillor Frew that Council support the BC Aviation Council in ensuring exemption of small air operators from the $24 security surcharge, provided they are not operating internationally, cross-border or across Canada, by sending a letter to Federal Minister David Collenette and Minister Paul Martin.
CARRIED

4. Okanagan University College Re: Adult Basic Education

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Singh that Council support the Okanagan University College Revelstoke Centre Community Advisory Committee by sending a letter to the Honourable Shirley Bond, Minister of Advanced Education, encouraging continuation of the existing "no tuition fee" policy for all Adult Basic Education students.
CARRIED


COMMITTEE REPORTS:

COUNCILLOR FRANSEN, Chairman Environmental - Public Works

1. Monthly Animal Control Report - January 2002

2. Monthly Fire Department Report - January 2002 and Fire Chief Letter re: Volunteer Member Resignation

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Singh that a letter of appreciation be sent to Volunteer Fire Fighter, Rick Vigue, in appreciation of his 13.5 years of dedicated service to the City of Revelstoke.
CARRIED

3. BC Transit - Seniors Low Income Subsidized Pass

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that a letter be sent to the Honour-able Judith Reid, Minister of Transportation, with copy to Wendy McMahon, MLA, Columbia River - Revelstoke and Colin Kinsley, BC Transit Board Director, supporting the continuation of subsidized transportation to seniors.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR FREW, Chairman Environmental - Planning and Land Development

1. Monthly Building Permit and Accumulative Permit Summaries - January 2002

2. Minutes of a Heritage Commission Meeting - February 5, 2002

3. OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 1675 (Development Permit Area "G" - Westside Road ) First & Second Readings

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that the City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1675 receive First and Second Readings and that a date for Public Hearing pursuant to Sections 890 and 892 of the Local Government Act be scheduled for March 11, 2002.
CARRIED

4. OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 1671 (Westside Road DL 5362, Blocks B, C, D, & E - Land Use - Sand and Gravel to Light Industrial) First & Second Readings

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Fransen that City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 1671 receive First and Second Readings and that a date for Public Hearing pursuant to Sections 890 and 892 of the Local Government Act be scheduled for March 11, 2002.
CARRIED

5. Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1672 (Westside Road DL 5362, Blocks B, C, D, & E Rezoning - Rural Residential District RR-60 to Light Industrial District M-1) First & Second Readings

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that the City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1672 receive First and Second Readings and that a date for Public Hearing pursuant to Sections 890 and 892 of the Local Government Act be scheduled for March 11, 2002.
CARRIED

6. OCP Amendment Bylaw #1673 (Westside Road DL 17076 Land Use - Rural Residential to Light Industrial) First & Second Readings

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1673 receive First and Second Readings and that a date for Public Hearing pursuant to Sections 890 and 892 of the Local Government Act be scheduled for March 11, 2002.
CARRIED

Opposed: Councillor Scarcella, Councillor Singh

7. Zoning Amendment Bylaw #1674 (Westside Road DL 17076 Rezoning - Rural Residential District RR-60 to Light Industrial District M-1) First & Second Readings

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1674 receive First and Second Readings and that a date for Public Hearing pursuant to Sections 890 and 892 of the Local Government Act be scheduled for March 11, 2002.
CARRIED

Opposed: Councillor Scarcella, Councillor Singh


COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chairman Economic Development

1. Monthly Business Licence Summary - January 2002

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

1. Women's Shelter Update

2. Planned Parenthood Update


COUNCILLOR SCARCELLA, Chairman Finance

1. City of Revelstoke Monthly Cheque Summary - January 2002

2. City of Revelstoke Security Issuing Bylaw No. 1664

Moved by Councillor Scarcella, seconded by Councillor Richardson that City of Revelstoke Bylaw No. 1664 be reconsidered and finally adopted.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chairman Social - Parks and Recreation

1. Minutes of a Pool Fundraising Committee Meeting - January 31, 2002

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that Council contact Wendy McMahon, MLA, Columbia River - Revelstoke, to set up a meeting to immediately secure fulfillment of the Liberal Government campaign promise to implement taxation on the dam.
CARRIED

2. Minutes of an Okanagan University College Advisory Committee Meeting - January 8, 2002


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

1. Jumping Creek Water Bottling Plant - Iroquois West Bottling / Cott Beverages

Mayor Bernacki displayed a lacrosse stick with ball crafted from hickory wood, rawhide and natural products, that was presented to the City from Iroquois West Bottling and Cott Beverages, a formed partnership to purchase and operate Jumping Creek Water Bottling Plant, formerly operated by Nora Beverages.

2. Appointment of Chief Election Officer and Deputy Chief Election Officer - Resolution

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that, pursuant to Section 41(1) and (2) of the Local Government Act, Teresa L. LeRose be appointed Chief Election Officer for conducting the 2002 general local elections with power to appoint other election officials as required for the administration and conduct of the 2002 general local elections; and that Elaine Greenwood be appointed Deputy Chief Election Officer for the 2002 general local elections.
CARRIED

3. Community Environmental Strategy Funding - CBT Community Initiatives Process

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Council approve the allocation of $25,000 from the CBT Community Initiatives Program to fund the development of a Community Environmental Strategy and that information about the project be presented at the public meeting to inform the community this initiative is taking place, and to solicit community support.
CARRIED

OLD BUSINESS:

Nil


NEW BUSINESS:

Nil


RESOLVE INTO IN CAMERA:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Council resolve into In Camera at 5:05 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 Scarcella that the meeting adjourn at 6:35 p.m.

CARRIED

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