CITY OF REVELSTOKE

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL ON MONDAY, APRIL 22, 2002
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
A. Mason, Director of Community Economic Development
T. Knight, City Planner
B. Yeomans, Superintendent of Public Works
A. Chell, Director of Parks, Recreation and Personnel

Others: S. Filipchuk, Revelstoke Cable TV
G. Chamberlain, Revelstoke Times Review
D. West, E Z Rock Radio
L. Ottenbreit*
K. Hutchison*
C. Pankiw*
* Present for portion of meeting only



CALL TO ORDER:

Mayor Bernacki called the meeting to order at 3:40 p.m. and welcomed everyone in attendance.

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Agenda be adopted as presented.
CARRIED


ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting - April 8, 2002

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Frew that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held April 8, 2002 be adopted as presented.
CARRIED


DELEGATION(S)

1. Lisa Ottenbreit, Kolbie Hutchison, Christina Pankiw, Retiring Royalty

Ms. Ottenbreit, Ms. Hutchison and Ms. Pankiw, the Retiring Royalty of the Miss Revelstoke Ambassador Program showed Council a video they had compiled from events they had attended during the past year. At the end of the presentation they thanked Council for their continued support of the program.

Mayor Bernacki thanked Ms. Ottenbreit, Ms. Hutchison and Ms. Pankiw for their presentation. They then retired from Council Chambers at 3:50 p.m.


BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

Regular Council Meeting - April 8, 2002

Nil


CORRESPONDENCE:

1. British Columbia Restaurant & Foodservices Association Re: Improvements to BC's Liquor Licensing and Enforcement System

2. Revelstoke United Church Re: Provincial Government's Referendum on Treaty Negotiations

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that the Revelstoke United Church be allowed to place a petition at the Community Centre regarding the Provincial Government's Referendum on Treaty Negotiations.
CARRIED

3. Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce Re: Request to Close Streets for a Sidewalk Sale

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the request from the Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce to close First Street between Mackenzie Avenue and Campbell Avenue; Grizzly Plaza to First Street and the West side of Campbell Avenue between Second and Third Streets for a Sidewalk Sale and events connected with the sale be approved by Council.
CARRIED

4. City of North Vancouver Re: Fire Services Act - Insurance Premium Tax

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that the Resolution from the City of North Vancouver regarding the Fire Services Act - Insurance Premium Tax be forwarded to the OMMA Convention for consideration.
CARRIED

5. Mike Brunetti, Tony's Roma Re: Bus Parking on Mackenzie Avenue

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the letter from Mike Brunetti regarding buses parking on Mackenzie Avenue be referred to the Public Works Committee for review.
CARRIED

It was suggested to explore the possibility of having the City Parking Lot designated for bus parking.

6. City of Armstrong Re: Softwood Lumber


COMMITTEE REPORTS:

COUNCILLOR FRANSEN, Chairman Environmental - Public Works

1. Monthly Animal Control Report - March 2002

2. Petition Re: Cat Bylaw

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the Petition regarding a Cat Bylaw be referred to the Public Works and Protection Committee for review.
CARRIED

3. Minutes of a Public Works Committee Meeting - April 11, 2002

i. Exemption from Water Restrictions

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Frew that Council deny Mr. Morabito's request for an exemption from the City's Water Restrictions and that a letter be forwarded to him.
CARRIED

COUNCILLOR FREW, Chairman Environmental - Planning and Land Development

1. Minutes of a Heritage Committee Meeting - April 2, 2002

2. Minutes of a Traffic Safety Committee Meeting - March 15, 2002

i. Visibility Concerns - Jacobson Ford

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Fransen that Council authorize Staff to increase the yellow curbing between the two entrances onto First Street from Jacobson Ford thereby reducing the parking to one parking stall.
CARRIED

3. Appointments to Advisory Planning Commission

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that Jane McNab and Chris Johnston be reappointed to the Advisory Planning Commission for a two-year term expiring May 1, 2004.
CARRIED

4. Minutes of a Planning Committee Meeting - April 10, 2002

i. Tony Lentini - 324 Downie Street

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that staff proceed with preparing amendments to the Zoning Bylaw to increase the maximum size of accessory buildings for large urban lots and to modify existing height restrictions.
CARRIED

ii. S & C Hui Enterprises - 307 Victoria Road West

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that the Planning Department be authorized to prepare draft Development Permit DP-2002-07; that the applicant be required to provide a landscape fee estimate and cancellation of interior lot lines for the subject properties.
CARRIED

iii. Sorensen Property Holdings Ltd. - 717 Victoria Road West

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the application be tabled; and that staff advise the applicant of the requirement to provide additional information.
CARRIED

Councillor Scarcella stated that he may be in a possible conflict of interest situation and retired from Council Chambers at 4:12 p.m.

iv. Swiss Chalet Motel (1995) Ltd. - 1101 Victoria Road West

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that the Planning Department be authorized to draft Development Permit DP-2002-08.
CARRIED

Councillor Scarcella returned to Council Chambers at 4:14 p.m.

v. Vince Sessa - 807 Third Street West

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Planning Department be authorized to proceed to have the illegal building removed pursuant to Section 698 of the Local Government Act.

Discussion took place on the motion.

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that the issue regarding the illegal building be referred back to the Planning Committee to determine if Mr. Sessa wishes to purchase the municipal right-of-way at the rear of his property subject to a time limit to purchase the property and remove the illegal building.

In favour of Motion: Councillor Scarcella

Opposed to Motion: Councillor Fransen, Councillor Frew, Councillor MacFarlane, Councillor Richardson, Councillor Singh
MOTION DEFEATED

Question called on the Original Motion: CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Singh that Mr. Sessa be contacted and notified that the City would enter into negotiations with him to purchase the municipal right-of-way at the rear of 807 Third Street West.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor Frew

5. City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1671 and City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1672

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1671 receive Final Reading and be Adopted by Council and that City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1672 receive Final Reading and be Adopted by Council.
CARRIED

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

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Fransen the City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan amendment Bylaw No. 1673 receive Final Reading and be Adopted by Council and that City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1674 receive Final Reading and be Adopted by Council.
CARRIED

7. City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1675

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Fransen that approval be given to replace Schedule B in its entirety and that City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1675 receive Third and Final Reading and be Adopted by Council.
CARRIED

COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chairman Economic Development

1. Minutes of an Economic Development Committee Meeting - April 16, 2002

i. Economic Development Commission

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that City Council approve the appointment to the Economic Development Commission in accordance with the Terms of Reference for the Commission revised May 4, 2000 of the following:

For a one year term:
Adelheid Bender, Darryl Willoughby, Dave Kaegi and Ken Davidson

For a two year term:
Steven Hui, Mark McKee and Cindy Pearce
CARRIED

ii. Program for Export Market Development Application

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that Council approve the application to the Economic Opportunities Fund for $7,500 to complete the development of a Strategic Export Marketing Action Plan for Revelstoke.
CARRIED

iii. Applications to the Economic Opportunities Fund

a. Enterprise Facilitation

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that the application of Enterprise Facilitation to the Economic Opportunity Fund in the amount of $6,000 be approved by Council with the stipulation that if the Columbia Basin Trust agrees to fund the program the Economic Opportunity Fund be repaid the amount of its contribution.
CARRIED

b. Snowmobile Survey

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Fransen that Council apply to the Economic Opportunity Fund for funding in the amount of $2,316 to support the Visitor Survey and Trail Counters required for data collection activities for the Snowmobile Strategy.
CARRIED

Councillor Singh stated that he may be in a possible conflict of interest situation due to ownership of a business on the Trans Canada Highway and retired from Council Chambers at 4:40 p.m.

iv. Trans Canada Highway

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the Ministry of Transportation be advised that Council is aware that businesses on the Trans Canada Highway and Victoria Road have concerns regarding the Ministry of Transportation's plan for changes to the highway and request Ministry staff meet with the businesses to address their concerns.
CARRIED

Councillor Singh returned to Council Chambers at 4:45 p.m.

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

1. Food Bank Update

COUNCILLOR SCARCELLA, Chairman Finance

No Report

COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chairman Social - Parks and Recreation

1. Minutes of a Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting - April 17, 2002

i. Junior B Hockey - Ice Rental

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the Grizzlies hockey team ice rental rate be increased by $4.00 per hour for three seasons prior to the start of the season commencing 2002/2003.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor Scarcella

ii. Karate BC's Male Athlete of the Year

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Frew that a letter of congratulations be sent to Ben Shook on being named Karate BC's male athlete of the year.
CARRIED

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

1. Campbell Avenue Road Dedication

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Council authorize Staff to proceed with registration of the Campbell Avenue Road Dedication plan at Land Titles.
CARRIED

2. Minutes of an Administration, Policy, Bylaws and Public Relations Committee Meeting - April 12, 2002

i. Property Tax Scenarios

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that Council approve a 3.5% tax increase for the year 2002 and that the extra 1% be dedicated to accumulated surplus/reserves to enhance the financial stability of the reserves.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor Scarcella, Councillor Fransen

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that a process to review and update the 10 year financial plan be initiated.
CARRIED

ii. Centennial Art Collection Agreement

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Frew that Council approve the execution of the Centennial Art Collection Agreement to clarify ownership status, use, care and maintenance of the Collection.
CARRIED

OLD BUSINESS:

Nil

NEW BUSINESS:

Nil

RESOLVE INTO IN CAMERA:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Fransen that Council resolve into In Cam-era at 5:20 p.m. to further consider items of business pursuant to Section 242.2 of the Local Government Act.
CARRIED


BUSINESS ITEMS TO REPORT:

1. Terms and Conditions of Employment Bylaw

That the 30-day rule clause be eliminated, that Council continues to self-insure and maintain status quo whereby it is accepted that the CAO and Council have discretion to extend the sick leave entitlement in the first 24 months of employment.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION(S)

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Frew that the resolution(s) as approved by Council In Camera be adopted.
CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Frew that the meeting adjourn at 7:10 p.m.
CARRIED




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