CITY OF REVELSTOKE

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2002
COMMENCING AT 3:30 P.M.


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

Excused: Councillor M. Fransen

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
S/Sgt. Cowan, Revelstoke RCMP Detachment

Others: S. Filipchuk, Revelstoke Cable TV
G. Chamberlain, Revelstoke Times Review
N. O'Leary, Unique
D. West, E Z Rock Radio
D. Kaulback*, Revelstoke Theatre Company
L. Dyer*, Revelstoke Theatre Company
Dr. G. Battersby*, Health Task Force

* 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 Frew that the Agenda be adopted with the following additions: DELEGATION: 4.b) Dr. Geoff Battersby Re: Possible Revisions to Health Care Delivery in Revelstoke; CORRESPONDENCE: 6.i) Office of the Premier Re: Provincial Congress; COMMITTEE REPORTS: Councillor Frew, Chairman Environmental - Planning and Development 8.d) City Planner Re: Contracted Services Budget for 2002.
CARRIED

ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting - February 11, 2002

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held February 11, 2002 be adopted as presented.
CARRIED


DELEGATIONS:

1. D. Kaulback, Revelstoke Theatre Company

Mr. Kaulback speaking on behalf of the Revelstoke Theatre Company thanked Council for their continued support of the Theatre Company's use of the Mt. Mackenzie Playhouse. Over the years, the Theatre Company has made considerable improvements to the Mt. Mackenzie Playhouse but are currently faced with 60% of their annual operating budget going to heating costs. Their future plans would be to upgrade the existing heating system and insulate the ceiling to the present commercial standard to save on heating costs. The Theatre Company has applied for funding to insulate the building, however, Mr. Kaulback advised that the public perception appears to be that the building will be demolished once the ski hill development proceeds. It is felt that this perception would prevent funding agencies from investing in infrastructure improvements to the building. Mr. Kaulback requested information regarding the long term commitment from Council for the Theatre Company's continued use of the building.

Mayor Bernacki advised that the agreement with Mount Mackenzie Resort Ltd. (MMRL) transfers ownership of the Playhouse to MMRL once the development proceeds. It was suggested that the Theatre Company arrange a meeting with Administration to discuss this further.

Mayor Bernacki thanked Mr. Kaulback for his presentation. Mr. Kaulback and Ms. Dyer then re-tired from Council Chambers at 3:40 p.m.


2. Dr. Geoff Battersby Re: Health Task Force

Dr. Battersby presented a report regarding possible revisions to Health Care Delivery in Revelstoke which was prepared by the Health Services Task Force Committee with input from the public meeting and Committee members. The Committee believes that there are a number of measures that can be taken in Revelstoke that will meet the cost reduction goals of the Authority. Dr. Battersby reviewed some of the General Observations and Recommendations put forth by the Health Task Force Committee.

Mayor Bernacki thanked Dr. Battersby for his presentation, he then retired from Council Chambers at 3:50 p.m.



BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

Regular Council Meeting - February 11, 2002

Nil

CORRESPONDENCE:

1. Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Treaty Negotiations Re: Courthouse Closure

2. Interior Health Authority Re: Health Services for Revelstoke

3. Regional Housing Resource Centre Re: Affordable Housing

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the correspondence from the Regional Housing Resource Centre be referred to the Social Committee of Council for review.
CARRIED

4. Revelstoke Golf Club Re: Request for replacement of front doors to the clubhouse

5. "Save our Services" Committee Re: Invitation to Public Meeting Monday, February 25th at 7:30 p.m. at the Revelstoke Community Centre

6. CUPE B.C. Re: Drinking Water Legislation

7. Miss Revelstoke Ambassador Program Re: Grant-in-aid request in the amount of $1500.00

Moved by Councillor Scarcella, seconded by Councillor Singh that the grant-in-aid request from the Miss Revelstoke Ambassador Program in the amount of $1500.00 be referred to the Finance Committee for review.
CARRIED

8. Canadian Cancer Society Re: Relay for a Friend

Council requested that Staff send a letter requesting more information as to which room would be required and for what times.

9. Premier Gordon Campbell Re: Provincial Congress



COMMITTEE REPORTS:

COUNCILLOR FRANSEN, Chairman Environmental - Public Works

1. Monthly Revelstoke RCMP Detachment Report - January 2002

2. Minutes of a Public Work and Protection Committee Meeting - February 21, 2002

i. Burning Bylaw

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Frew that Council support Option 2 "Hard Line - Ban all open burning with the exception of small fire pits for cooking purposes at a residence" and approves the proposed amendments to Part III, Section 10 of By-law No. 1348 as per the memorandum from the Fire Chief dated February 22, 2002.

In Favour: Councillor Frew, Councillor MacFarlane, Councillor Richardson

Opposed: Mayor Bernacki, Councillor Scarcella, Councillor Singh
MOTION DEFEATED

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that Option 3 "Extensive amendments to Bylaw No. 1348" be implemented.
CARRIED

ii. MTI Fines (Fire Bylaw Violations)

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Singh that Council approve the changes to the fines as presented.
CARRIED

iii. CPR Hill Watermain Replacement Tender Award

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Frew that Council award Contract #1.17.1 "Replacement of CPR Hill Transmission Watermain" to Oatway Contracting Ltd. of Kamloops for the low bid of $293,469.11 including GST.
CARRIED

COUNCILLOR FREW, Chairman Environmental - Planning and Land Development

1. Publication of City Hall Architectural Plans

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that permission be granted to DOCOMOMO BC to use the original drawings stored at the Vancouver City Archives and that staff request copies of the completed CD Rom for inclusion in the City's library.
CARRIED

2. Minutes of a Planning Committee Meeting - February 12, 2002

i. Proposed Road Exchange / Closure of Upper Arrow Drive Right-of-Way

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that Staff proceed with a land exchange of Lot B subject to clarification with Public Works whether they require any land in return; and that Staff clarify with the Solicitor whether the City is liable for accidents occurring on non - City properties.
CARRIED

ii. Beruschi Enterprises Ltd. / 102 Victoria Road East

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Planning Department be authorized to draft Development Permit DP-2002-03.
CARRIED

iii. Allocation of Sign and Facade Design Program

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that the overall budget remain at $5000 for use by commercial and residential property owners, $3500 for commercial, $1500 for residential; and after August 1st any remaining funds be made available for use by either the commercial or residential property owners.
CARRIED

iv. Home Occupation Signage

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that Staff draft a Bylaw to amend Sign Bylaw No. 1310 that for home occupations signs do not exceed .28 sq.m. (3 sq.ft.) and that Bed and Breakfast Guidelines be amended to allow signs not to exceed 3 sq.ft.
CARRIED

v. Encroachments on Seymour Place

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that the administration fee be waived for the first three years of the Encroachment Agreement for each resident that contributed to the cost of the original survey.
CARRIED

3. Minutes of an Advisory Planning Commission Meeting - February 19, 2002

4. Contracted Services Budget for 2002 / Co-op Land Review Study

Moved by Councillor Frew that the shortfall of $3850 be considered as an additional line item under 'Capital Out of Revenue'.

Motion Lost due to lack of Seconder

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that the shortfall of $3850 be referred to Budget discussions.
CARRIED

COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chairman Economic Development

No Report

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

1. Revelstoke Victim Services Activity Highlights - November 2001 - January 2002

2. Okanagan Regional Library

3. Food Bank Update

COUNCILLOR SCARCELLA, Chairman Finance

1. Minutes of a Finance Committee Meeting - February 7, 2002

i. Highway Rescue Society Request

Moved by Councillor Scarcella, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the City of Revelstoke agrees to accept ownership of the new highway rescue vehicle subject to a mutually agreeable terms of use agreement that indemnifies the City from all costs and liabilities.
CARRIED

2. Minutes of a Finance Committee Meeting - February 14, 2002

i. Revelstoke Golf Club Request

Moved by Councillor Scarcella, seconded by Councillor Frew that the City contribute 50% of the costs to a maximum of $1600.00 towards the replacement of the front doors of the Revelstoke Golf Club and that the funding come from the Contingency Fund.

CARRIED

ii. Revelstoke Community Art Project Request

Moved by Councillor Scarcella, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the City contribute to the installation of a Revelstoke Community Art Project on the railway underpass on Victoria Road subject to the following conditions: that it be suggested that the project be restricted to the 'walking side' as the City will not be responsible for any maintenance and that further consideration be given to safety, vandalism and ongoing maintenance issues before installation.
CARRIED

COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chairman Social - Parks and Recreation

1. Minutes of a Revelstoke Snowmobile Tourism Strategy Steering Committee Meeting - November 1, 2001

2. BC Forest Service Recreation Program

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that the City send a letter to the Premier in support of the BC Forest Recreation Program and requesting that the Province reconsider the decision to cancel the program.
CARRIED

3. Minutes of an Indoor Pool Workshop - February 16, 2002

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Council accept the budget of $5,087,600 from the Indoor Pool Committee and now move onto the next stage of fundraising.
CARRIED

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

1. City of Revelstoke Lane Closure Bylaw No. 1665

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that City of Revelstoke Lane Closure Bylaw No. 1665 receive final reading and be adopted by Council.
CARRIED



OLD BUSINESS:

1. Health Task Force

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Frew that the report from the Health Task Force be forwarded to the Interior Health Authority and request a meeting be scheduled with Council.
CARRIED

NEW BUSINESS:

Nil

RESOLVE INTO IN CAMERA:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Council resolve into In Camera at 5:25 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 MacFarlane that the meeting adjourn at 7:00 p.m.

CARRIED

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