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CITY OF REVELSTOKE
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY
HALL ON MONDAY, MAY 27, 2002
COMMENCING AT 3:30 P.M.
PRESENT: Council: Mayor G. Bernacki
Councillors: P. Frew, N. Richardson, T. Scarcella, M. Singh
Excused: Councillors: M. Fransen, B. MacFarlane
Staff: D.H. DeGagne, Chief Administrative Officer/Director of Corporate
Administration
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
M. McKee*
S. Hui*
B. Cooke*
E. Pridham*
T. Kehler*
M. Christman*
* Present for portion of meeting only
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Bernacki called the meeting to order at 3:35 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(S): 4.a) Mayor Bernacki
Re: Trip to Japan and that Mark McKee, Revelstoke for a Safe Trans Canada
Highway and Blair Cooke, Indoor Pool Committee be renumbered to 4.b) and
4.c); CORRESPONDENCE: 6.g) Christopher H. Johnston Re: Vincenzo Sessa,
Structure located on City Property at rear of 801-811 3rd Street West
CARRIED
ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:
1. Regular Council Meeting - May 13, 2002
Moved by Councillor Scarcella, seconded by Councillor Frew that the Minutes
of the Regular Council Meeting held May 13, 2002 be adopted as presented.
CARRIED
2. Minutes of the Public Hearing - May 13, 2002 (Sec. 700 of the Local
Government Act)
Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Singh that the
Minutes of the Public Hearing held May 13, 2002 be received by Council.
CARRIED
3. Special Council Meeting - May 15, 2002
Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Singh that the
Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held May 15, 2002 be adopted as
presented.
CARRIED
DELEGATION(S)
1. Mayor Bernacki Re: Trip to Japan
Mayor Bernacki reported that the trip to Japan was a very enjoyable
experience and that she had spent considerable time with the Mayor of Ono
Cho who is very interested in promoting further connections between the two
communities. Mayor Bernacki advised that in Japan the Mayor is responsible
for the education program, a board is appointed from members of Council and
they were surprised to find it wasn't the case in Canada. Mayor Bernacki
thanked the High School and the School Board for making the trip possible
and indicated that the students who went on the trip should be commended on
how well they conducted themselves and represented our community. Mayor
Bernacki then went on to show the gift that was presented to the City from
the Mayor of Ono Cho. It is a wooden carving of a piece used in a game
called Shogi which is similar to chess.
2. Mark McKee,
Revelstoke for a Safe Trans Canada Highway
Mr. McKee and Mr. Hui
gave an update to Council on the work the Committee has undertaken in the
last year and a half since being formed. Over 35,000 letters have been sent
out to various Ministries, the Prime Minister, Premier, MLA's and MP's
lobbying for upgrade to the Trans Canada Highway between Salmon Arm and the
Alberta border. Copies of a newsletter prepared in January 2002 and the
financial statement dated March 31, 2002 were provided to Council. Mr. McKee
also advised that there is billboard advertising between Sicamous and
Revelstoke and they are currently looking to find a location for a second
billboard east of town for travellers coming into the area. The web site at
www.fixtranscanada.org has lots
of information and is being accessed more and more. Mr McKee advised that
the Annual General Meeting will be held on June 4, 2002 in the Begbie Room
at the Re-gent Inn starting at 7:30 p.m. and indicated new members would be
very welcome.
Note: G. Chamberlain attended the meeting at 3:50 p.m.
Note: M. Christman attended the meeting at 3:55 p.m.
Mayor Bernacki thanked Mr. McKee and Mr. Hui for the presentation. They then
retired from Council Chambers at 3:57 p.m.
3. Blair Cooke, Indoor Pool Committee Re: Update on Public Information
Process
Mr. Cooke provided Council with information pamphlets which the Indoor Pool
Fundraising Committee will be using for their fundraising campaign. The
pamphlets will be going in the mail and the Committee will also be setting
up an information booth during events in the community.
Mayor Bernacki thanked for Mr. Cooke for his update.
BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:
1. Regular Council Meeting - May 13, 2002
Nil
2. Special Council Meeting - May 15, 2002
Nil
CORRESPONDENCE:
1. BC Transit Re: Funding and Service Strategy Review
Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that the
correspondence from BC Transit regarding a review of the funding and service
strategy be referred to Transit Committee for review and report back to
Council.
CARRIED
2. Village of Kaslo Re: Resolution - Softwood Lumber
3. Interior Lumber Manufacturers' Association Re: Forest Practices Code
Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the
correspondence from the Interior Lumber Manufacturers' Association regarding
the Forest Practices Code be referred to the Revelstoke Community Forest
Corporation to review how this would affect Revelstoke and that a letter be
forwarded to the MLA Committee and Interior Lumber Manufacturers'
Association requesting an open forum be held in Revelstoke.
CARRIED
4. Glacier House Resort Re: Westside Road
Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that the letter
received from Glacier House Resort be referred to the Columbia Shuswap
Regional District City with respect to "Item #1 garbage on Westside Road."
CARRIED
5. Save Our Services Committee Re: Revelstoke Food Bank and Minutes from a
Meeting - May 1, 2002
Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Singh that the
correspondence from the Save Our Services Committee be referred to the
Social, Culture, Child & Youth Committee for review.
CARRIED
6. Revelstoke Cycling Association Re: Request to hold cycling race in the
downtown core - June 22, 2002
Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Frew that the Revelstoke
Cycling Association be granted permission to hold a cycling race in the
downtown core on the evening of June 22, 2002.
CARRIED
7. Christopher H. Johnston Re: Vincenzo Sessa, Structure located on City
Property at rear of 801-811 Third Street West
Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that the letter
from Christopher H. Johnston be referred to the Planning Committee for
further review and that an extension be given to Mr. Sessa to remove the
building until Council receives a recommendation from the Planning
Committee.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
COUNCILLOR FRANSEN, Chairman Environmental - Public Works
1. City of Revelstoke Sewage Regulation Bylaw No. 1683
Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Singh that City of
Revelstoke Sewage Regulation Bylaw No. 1683 receive Final Reading and be
Adopted by Council.
CARRIED
2. Minutes of a Public Works and Protection Committee Meeting - May 7, 2002
i. Hiren Road Walkway
Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Frew that a chainlink
fence and gate be installed across the walkway at the entrance onto Highway
23 North.
CARRIED
ii. Royal Bank Parking
Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that
Council authorizes the designation of a time restricted 15 minute parking
zone in front of the bank between Mackenzie Avenue and the alley (Monday to
Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) on a trial basis.
CARRIED
iii. Bus Parking - Mackenzie Avenue
Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Frew that Staff
investigate alternate parking areas for designation as bus parking (i.e.
City Parking Lot); that this matter be referred to the Chamber of Commerce
requesting their cooperation in contacting businesses to advise them of the
problems and the alternate parking areas and that Council designates
Mackenzie Avenue between First and Third Street a "No Bus Parking Area" and
City Staff install the appropriate signage.
CARRIED
It was requested that consideration be given to having heritage style,
friendly signage.
iv. Cat Bylaw
Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Singh that monies be
allocated towards the purchase of new cat cages in the 2003 budget; that
Staff undertake a public education process and continue to investigate other
enforcement tools.
CARRIED
COUNCILLOR FREW, Chairman Environmental - Planning and Land Development
1. Changes to the Regulations for Licensee Retail Stores
Moved by Councillor Scarcella, seconded by Councillor Frew that the changes
to the Regulations for Licensee Retail Stores be referred to the Planning
Committee for review with respect to Licensee Re-tail Stores being allowed
to open on Christmas Day.
CARRIED
2. Minutes of a Planning Committee Meeting - May 15, 2002
3. Minutes of a Planning Committee Meeting - May 22, 2002
i. Peter Schluneggar / 1940 Allen Road
Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that Staff be
authorized to proceed with issuance of Development Variance Permit No.
2000-16 subject to Section 922 of the Local Government Act; and that the
applicant supply engineered designs for the foundation system.
CARRIED
ii. Geoffrey Battersby / 406 Ford Street
Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that the City of
Revelstoke proceed with the road closure and property acquisition process.
CARRIED
iii. A & W Food Services of Canada / 1884 Trans Canada Highway
Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that Council
authorize the issuance of Development Permit No. 2001-10.
CARRIED
iv. Grizzly Plaza Vending Proposal
Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that the
applicants be permitted to set up their operation in Grizzly Plaza and that
the Vending, Performances and Special Events on City Owned or Leased
Property Policy be amended.
CARRIED
E. Pridham and T. Kehler retired from Council Chambers at 4:48 p.m.
4. Development Permit DP 2002-07 / 305 & 307 Victoria Road West
Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that Council approve
Development Permit DP-2002-07.
CARRIED
5. City of Revelstoke Business Licensing and Regulation Amendment Bylaw No.
1682
Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that City of
Revelstoke Business Licensing and Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 1682
receive Final Reading and be Adopted by Council.
CARRIED
6. City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1669 (Accessory Buildings -
Non Residential Districts)
Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that City of
Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1669 receive First and Second Readings
and that a Public Hearing be scheduled for June 24, 2002 at 3 p.m.
CARRIED
7. City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1685 (Clean Metal Recycling
Facility - M2 Zone)
Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that City of
Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1685 receive First and Second Readings
and that a Public Hearing be scheduled for June 24, 2002 at 3 p.m.
CARRIED
8. City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1686 and
City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1687 ( R. Skrypnyk - 2573 Big
Eddy Road)
Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that City of
Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1686 as amended
receive First and Second Readings and a Public Hearing be scheduled for June
24, 2002 at 3 p.m. and that City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No.
1687 as amended receive First and Second Readings and a Public Hearing be
scheduled for June 24, 2002 at 3 p.m.
CARRIED
9. City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1688 (Accessory Buildings)
Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Richardson that City of Revelstoke
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1688 receive First and Second Readings and a
Public Hearing be scheduled for June 24, 2002 at 3 p.m.
Discussion took place on the motion and with permission of the user and
seconder the motion was withdrawn.
MOTION WITHDRAWN
Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Frew that City of
Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1688 be amended to state "that lots
one acre and larger, the size of an accessory building be limited to 5% of
the property but not larger than the principal building."
Discussion took place on the motion and with permission of the user and
seconder the motion was withdrawn.
MOTION WITHDRAWN
Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that City of
Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1688 be referred to the Planning
Committee for further review.
CARRIED
10. City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1666 (Caretaker's
Residence)
Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that City of
Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1666 receive First and Second Readings
and a Public Hearing be scheduled for June 24, 2002 at 3 p.m.
CARRIED
COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chairman Economic Development
1. Minutes of an Economic Development Commission Meeting - May 14, 2002
i. Events Revelstoke Committee
Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that Council
approve that the Events Revelstoke Steering Committee be structured under
the umbrella of the Economic Development Commission to assist with the
development of shoulder season tourism opportunities outlined in the
Director of Community Economic Development's Workplan.
CARRIED
2. Minutes of an Economic Development Committee Meeting - May 21, 2002
i. Forestry Museum Presentation
Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Frew that Council approve
the Revel-stoke Forestry Museum's application to the Economic Opportunity
Fund for funding in the amount of $50,000 to cover operating costs for the
2002 year.
CARRIED
Note: M. Christman retired from Council Chambers at 5:30 p.m.
COUNCILLOR RICHARDSON, Chairman Social - Culture, Child & Youth, and
Community Liaison
1. Minutes of a Social, Culture, Child & Youth Committee Meeting - May 15,
2002
COUNCILLOR SCARCELLA, Chairman Finance
1. City of Revelstoke Water Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 1684
Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that City of
Revelstoke Water Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 1684 receive First, Second
and Third Readings.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor Scarcella
COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chairman Social - Parks and Recreation
1. Minutes of a Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce Director's Meeting - April 9,
2002
Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that Council
send a letter of congratulations to Shelby Harvey on being elected Director
of the BC Chamber for District 7.
CARRIED
2. Minutes of a Pool Committee Meeting - May 2, 2002
3. Minutes of a Pool Committee Meeting - May 7, 2002
4. Minutes of an Enhancement Committee Meeting - May 23, 2002
i. Enhancement Committee
Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Council
approve advertising for two additional members to the Enhancement Committee.
CARRIED
ii. Extending revite area to include business on the Trans Canada Highway
Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Frew that Council approve
that design and facade assistance from the City be made available to all
businesses in the community.
CARRIED
5. Minutes of a Committee to Approve Public Events Meeting - May 22, 2002
Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that Council
approve the Public Special Occasion Permits as presented, subject to each
event having $2 million dollars of public liability insurance.
CARRIED
6. Survey Results
Note: S. Filipchuk retired from Council Chambers at 5:50 p.m.
MAYOR BERNACKI, Chairman Administration, Policy, Bylaws and Public Relations
1. City of Revelstoke Terms and Conditions of Employment for Administrative
Personnel Bylaw No. 1670
Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Frew that City of
Revelstoke Terms and Conditions of Employment for Administrative Personnel
Bylaw No. 1670 receive Final Reading and be Adopted by Council.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor Scarcella
2. Notice of a Counter Petition Opportunity - City of Revelstoke Road
Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1681
Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Council
hereby establish the counter petition deadline to be 12:00 noon, Monday,
July 8, 2002 for submission to the Director of Corporate Administration in
relation to City of Revelstoke Road Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Loan
Authorization Bylaw No. 1681.
CARRIED
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Environmental Awards Criteria
Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the Bear
Aware Program and the Pesticide Free initiative of the North Columbia
Environmental Society be nominated for the Environmental Award.
CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS:
Nil
RESOLVE INTO IN CAMERA:
Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Singh that Council
resolve into In Camera at 5:58 p.m. to further consider items of business
pursuant to Section 242.2 of the Local Government Act.
CARRIED
BUSINESS ITEMS TO REPORT:
1. Community Energy Project
That City Council accept the FVB Energy Inc.'s Next Steps Proposal (Terms of
Reference) dated May 21, 2002 for the total amount of $19,870 and that the
City authorize its portion of funding in the amount of $2,500 to be funded
from Council Contingency.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION(S)
Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that the
resolution(s) as approved by Council In Camera be adopted.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT:
Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Singh that the
meeting adjourn at 7:00 p.m.
CARRIED
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DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE
MAYOR
ADMINISTRATION
Certified a true copy this _____ day of ________________, ______.
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