CITY OF REVELSTOKE

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


PRESENT: Council: Mayor G. Bernacki
Councillors: M. Fransen, N. Richardson, T. Scarcella, M. Singh

Excused: Councillors: P. Frew, B. MacFarlane

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
A. Mason, Director of Community Economic Development
T. Knight, City Planner
B. Yeomans, Superintendent of Public Works
W. Rota, Fire Chief

Others: S. Filipchuk, Revelstoke Cable TV
G. Chamberlain, Revelstoke Times Review
N. O'Leary, Unique
D. West, E Z Rock Radio
M. Nicholson*
L. Stovel*
D. Hamilton*
P. Sieber*
T. Johnston*
P. Weatherby*
J. Nicholson*
J. Prescott*
* 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 Fransen that the Agenda be adopted as presented.
CARRIED


ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting - March 11, 2002

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held March 11, 2002 be adopted as presented.
CARRIED

2. Minutes of the Public Hearing - March 11, 2002 (Bylaw No's 1671, 1672, 1673, 1674, 1675)

Moved by Councillor Scarcella, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the Minutes of the Public Hearing held March 11, 2002 be received by Council.
CARRIED


DELEGATION

1. Laura Stovel and Mengia Nicholson (Save Our Services Group)

Ms. Stovel and Ms. Nicholson thanked Council for inviting them to the meeting. Ms. Stovel and Ms. Nicholson advised Council that a public meeting was held on February 25th and as a result a package of information was compiled which outlines cuts to services and the effect it will have on the Community. In the first round of provincial cuts a total of 23.5 known jobs will be lost which will have a large impact on Revelstoke's Economy and more losses are anticipated. Ms. Stovel and Ms. Nichol-son briefly touched on areas which will be affected which include Health Services, Child Care, Community Connections, K-12 Education, Post Secondary Education, Welfare Assistance, Homecare Services, Seniors, Revelstoke Court Services, Ministry of Transportation and Inland Ferries.

Ms. Stovel and Ms. Nicholson presented Council with a complete package of information which is also available at locations around town as well as a petition signed by over 1300 citizens.

In closing, they indicated that the package included a number of recommendations for Council's consideration as follows:

1. Immediately make liaisons with other rural communities in the Columbia River Revelstoke Constituency, with the towns south of us and with the Columbia Shuswap Regional District.

2. Pursue a public meeting with Wendy McMahon, MLA.

3. Request that Wendy McMahon liaise with other MLA's from Rural BC.

4. Write to and pressure the Federal Government regarding federal cuts.

5. Send copies of the presentation to Premier Campbell, Leader of the Opposition, Prime Minister Chretien, all BC M.P's and Hon. Stephan Dion, Federal Minister of Inter Governmental Affairs.

Mayor Bernacki thanked Ms. Stovel and Ms. Nicholson for their presentation.

Note: T. Johnston and J. Prescott retired from Council Chambers at 3:50 p.m.


BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

Regular Council Meeting - March 11, 2002

Nil


CORRESPONDENCE:

1. Tony Morabito Re:
     i) Times Review Article March 6, 2002 Titled "How to Burn"
    ii) Smoke from Sawmill Burners
   iii) PM 10 Levels March 15, 2002

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Staff send a letter to Mr. Morabito advising that the City is currently working towards a composting facility and District Energy Project.
CARRIED

2. DCT Chambers Trucking Ltd. Re: Inland Ferry Service at Shelter/Galena

3. Revelstoke Enterprise Facilitation Re: Economic Opportunity Fund Request

Moved by Councillor Scarcella, seconded by Councillor Singh that the Economic Opportunity Fund Request from Revelstoke Enterprise Facilitation be referred to the Economic Development Committee for review and report back to Council.
CARRIED

4. Revelstoke Mountain Beats & Blues Festival Re: Economic Opportunity Fund Request

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that the City support the Revelstoke Mountain Beats & Blues Festival request to the Economic Opportunity Fund in the amount of $2000.
CARRIED

5. Mrs. Pat Weatherby Re: Provincial Government Changes

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Staff research the Columbia River Treaty with respect to the inland ferries and provision of this service.
CARRIED


COMMITTEE REPORTS:

COUNCILLOR FRANSEN, Chairman Environmental - Public Works

1. Revelstoke Tourism Advisory Committee Meeting - March 5, 2002

2. Minutes of a Public Works Committee Meeting - March 11, 2002

i. Parking Issues - Jacobson Ford

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the request to designate the area between the north and south entrances in front of Jacobson Ford on First Street a "No Parking" zone be referred to the Traffic Safety Committee for review and comment.
CARRIED

Note: D. Hamilton, P. Sieber, L. Stovel, M. Nicholson, P. Weatherby, J. Nicholson retired from Council Chambers at 4:07 p.m.

3. City of Revelstoke Fire Prevention, Protection and Control Services Amendment Bylaw No. 1677

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Singh that City of Revelstoke Fire Prevention, Protection and Control Services Amendment Bylaw No. 1677 receive Final Reading and be Adopted by Council.
CARRIED

Councillor Scarcella requested that a copy of Bylaw No. 1677 be sent to Mr. Morabito.

4. BC Transit 2002/03 Annual Operating Agreement

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Singh that Council approve the 2002/2003 Annual Operating Agreement and that authorization be provided to sign and seal the Agreement on behalf of the City of Revelstoke.
CARRIED

COUNCILLOR FREW, Chairman Environmental - Planning and Land Development

1. Minutes of a Planning Committee Meeting - March 13, 2002

i. James Van Dam / Executive Flight Services

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Singh that City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1671 receive Third Reading.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1672 receive Third Reading.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Singh that Final Adoption of City of Revelstoke Bylaws No. 1671 and 1672 be tabled until completion of all remaining subject conditions.
CARRIED

ii. A & W Food Service of Canada / 1884 Trans Canada Highway

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that Staff refer the building colours to Bob Inwood for his review at the applicant's expense.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor Singh

Moved by Councillor Fransen that failure to comply with the above by May 30, 2002 will require the roof to be changed to the colour originally approved.

Motion Lost due to lack of seconder

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Singh that the Sign and Facade Design Program be forwarded to the Enhancement Committee for consideration of including business along the Trans Canada Highway within the funding area.
CARRIED

iii. Powder Springs Hotel / 200 Third Street West

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Singh that the Council of the City of Revelstoke has no concerns with the Powder Springs Inn Designated Food Optional Area (DFO) related to:

a) the community impact of a DFO area; and

b) traffic, noise, road access and availability of parking.
CARRIED

iv. Section 700 Notice / 1204 Maplewood Street (Unit 23)

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that Staff be authorized to proceed with the filing of a Notice Against Title pursuant to Section 700 of the Local Government Act and that Council issue a Notice of Hearing to the owners advising that a Hearing will be held at 3:00 p.m. on April 8, 2002 in Council Chambers.

Discussion took place regarding whether owners of mobile home parks were aware of building permits issued to mobile homes within the park. If not, it did not seem appropriate to register a Notice Against Title on their property. It was agreed that more information was required.

Motion Withdrawn

v. Policy V-4 Vendors Electrical Usage

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Singh that Council adopt the amended Policy as presented.
CARRIED

vi. Amken Holdings Ltd. (Response to liability concerns)

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Singh that Staff advise Amken Holdings Ltd. that the City is not legally liable for any accidents or injuries that may occur on their property.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that Staff provides Amken Holdings Ltd. with the options available for transferring trail land to the City.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Singh that Staff proceed with the closure of that portion of road right of way outlined on the plan presented and subsequent transfer to the adjacent property owner (Mr. Miertsch) and that all closure and transfer costs be borne by Mr. Miertsch.
CARRIED

2. Minutes of a Planning Committee Meeting - March 20, 2002

B.C. Assets & Land Corporation (RER Enterprises)

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Singh that registration of a Restrictive Covenant be required to limit on-site composting to the production of topsoil.
CARRIED

3. City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1673 and City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1674

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Singh that City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1673 be amended by replacing Schedule "A" thereto with a revised Schedule "A" as presented.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Singh that City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1674 be amended by replacing Schedule "A" thereto with a revised Schedule "A" as presented.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Singh that City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1673 receive Third Reading.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Singh that City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1674 receive Third Reading.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Singh that Final Adoption of City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1673 be tabled until completion of all subject conditions.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Singh that City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1674 be tabled until completion of all subject conditions.
CARRIED

COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chairman Economic Development

1. Minutes of an Economic Development Committee Meeting - March 12, 2002

i. Trans Canada Highway Intersection Changes

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the changes to the Trans Canada Highway be referred to the Economic Development Committee to review the impact on local businesses.
CARRIED

2. Community Economic Development Report - March 21, 2002

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

1. Columbia Basin Youth Links Program

2. Basin Youth In Communities Background Information

3. Food Bank Update

COUNCILLOR SCARCELLA, Chairman Finance

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

i. Grant-in-aid requests

Moved by Councillor Scarcella, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Council approve grants-in-aid for 2002 as presented conditional upon other funding being secured by the applicant to ensure that the project proceeds, where only partial funding has been approved by Council.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Scarcella, seconded by Councillor Fransen that Council support an application by the Snowmobile Revelstoke Society to the Economic Opportunity Fund in the amount of $7500.00.
CARRIED

ii. Accounts Receivable Policy

Moved by Councillor Scarcella, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Council approve the Accounts Receivable Policy as amended.
CARRIED

COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chairman Social - Parks and Recreation

1. Minutes of a Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting - March 13, 2002

i. Revelstoke Museum

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Fransen that asbestos in the basement of the Museum be removed and the funds be provided in the amount of $5,000 from the Recreation Capital Reserve Fund.
CARRIED

ii. Capital Projects

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the following capital projects receive early approval by Council:

Arena Chiller $80,000
Curling Club refrigeration piping $25,000
Design Banners $ 4,000
Flower Baskets $ 2,500
Parks Signage $ 3,000
Parks Weedeater $ 1,000
Power Gangmower Overhaul $ 3,000
Williamson Lake power, water tanks $ 3,000
CARRIED

iii. Parks and Recreation Department Operating Budget

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that the increase for the Junior Hockey ice rental fees be referred to the Parks and Recreation Committee for further review.
CARRIED

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

1. City of Revelstoke Sign Amendment Bylaw No. 1676, 2002

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Singh that City of Revelstoke Sign Amendment Bylaw No. 1676 receive Final Reading and be Adopted by Council.
CARRIED

2. Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives Program - 2002 Application Approvals

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Council approve the Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives 2002 applications in the amount of $148,300 as noted in the document provided to Council.
CARRIED

3. Director of Community Economic Development Re: Shelter Bay Campground

OLD BUSINESS:

Nil

NEW BUSINESS:

1. District of Hudson's Hope Re: Interim Report of the Task Force on BC Energy Policy

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Fransen that a letter be sent to the Task Force established by the Premier to draft an energy policy framework for BC advising that the City is against establishing an independent transmission company for electricity that is separate from the generation and distribution entities until the issue of taxation on hydro dams is resolved.
CARRIED

RESOLVE INTO IN CAMERA:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Singh that Council resolve into In Camera at 5:35 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 6:08 p.m.
CARRIED




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