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CITY OF REVELSTOKE
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY
HALL ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 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
B. Yeomans, Superintendent of Public Works
A. Chell, Director of Parks, Recreation and Personnel
A. Mason, Director of Community Economic Development
Others: S. Filipchuk, Revelstoke Cable TV
N. OLeary, Revelstoke News
D. West, E Z Rock Radio
B. Cooke
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Bernacki Called the meeting to order at 3:34 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 addition CORRESPONDENCE: 5.j) Kevin Lavelle
Re: Closure of walkway between Upper and Lower Arrow Heights.
CARRIED
ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:
1. Regular Council Meeting September 9, 2002
Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the
Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held September 9, 2002 be adopted as
presented.
CARRIED
BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:
1. Regular Council Meeting September 9, 2002
Nil.
CORRESPONDENCE:
1. Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General Re: Gaming in British
Columbia
Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Fransen that Council send
a follow-up letter to the British Columbia Lottery Corporation advising that
the City of Revelstoke would be interested in hosting a relocated casino.
CARRIED
2. Ministry of Community, Aboriginal and Womens Services Re: Provincial
Appointments to Boards of Variance
Note: Councillor Richardson stated that she was a Board Member of Community
Connections. She then retired from Council Chambers at 3:37 p.m. due to a
possible conflict of interest.
3. Community Connections (Revelstoke Society) Re: Economic Opportunity Fund
Request in the Amount of $5,000.00
Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Frew that the City support
Community Connections (Revelstoke Society) application to the Economic
Opportunity Fund in the amount of $5,000.00.
CARRIED
Note: Councillor Richardson returned to Council Chambers at 3:39 p.m.
4. Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce Re: Santa Claus Parade
Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that Council
approve the request from the Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce for the Santa
Claus Parade - December 7, 2002 at 4 pm.
CARRIED
5. Revelstoke Flying Club Re: Application for Tax Exemption
Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the
Application from the Revelstoke Flying Club for Tax Exemption be referred to
the Finance Committee for review and recommendation.
CARRIED
6. Monashee Court Tenant Association Re: Request for Bus Shelter or Bench at
the bus stop in front of 505 West Third Street
Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Frew that the request
from the Monashee Court Tenant Association for a bus shelter or bench at the
bus stop in front of 505 West Third Street be referred to both the Transit
Committee and the Planning Committee for review.
CARRIED
7. Elmer H. Olafson Re: Dumping of lawn clippings, garden waste and trash
Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the
correspondence from Mr. Olafson be referred to the Public Works Committee
for review.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the Public
Works Department clean up the garbage dumped on the road right of way in
front of the vacant lot on the north-east corner of Upper McKinnon and Hay
Road.
CARRIED
8. Joanne Strasser Re: Yard Waste
9. Council of Tourism Association of British Columbia Re: Proposed Community
Charter
10. Mr. Kevin Lavelle Re: Closure of Walkway between Upper and Lower Arrow
Heights
Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that the closure of
the walkway between Upper and Lower Arrow Heights be referred to the
Planning Committee for further review.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
COUNCILLOR FRANSEN, Chairman Environmental Public Works
1. Monthly Revelstoke RCMP Detachment Report August 2002
2. Minutes of a Public Works and Protection Committee Meeting September
12, 2002
i. First Street East Parking Lot Tree Removal
Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Frew that staff be
authorized to remove twenty-one trees and replace them with eleven
ornamental trees and also plant annuals and perennials in the remaining
beds.
CARRIED
ii. Drop-off Site for Composting
Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Singh that Council
authorize staff to proceed with developing an area within the Public Works
Yard for receiving yard and garden material and small branches.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that staff
arrange a meeting between the Public Works Committee, Mayor Gail Bernacki,
Loni Parker, Director Area B and Doug Dymond, Manager Works Services,
Columbia Shuswap Regional District to discuss the issues of septage and
composting.
CARRIED
iii. Recycling Bin Relocation
Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Council
approve the present location on Campbell Avenue for the location of the bins
and that the Columbia Shuswap Regional District be requested to complete
landscaping to screen the bins from view from Campbell Avenue.
CARRIED
iv. Animal Control Contract
Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Council
authorize staff to amend the Animal Control Services Contract to reflect
that the City will provide $50.00 per month towards the cost of operating a
cell phone and that a request for proposals be advertised, with the basic
criteria to be as outlined in the existing contract.
CARRIED
COUNCILLOR FREW, Chairman Environmental Planning and Land Development
1. Minutes of a Planning Committee Meeting September 11, 2002
i. Grizzly Sports Bar & Grill - 312 & 314 First Street West
Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the request
for a capacity increase from 65 seats to 98 seats be denied.
CARRIED
ii. Columbia Gap Holdings 1017 First Street West
Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Fransen that staff be
authorized to proceed with issuance of Development Variance Permit No.
DVP-2002-17 subject to Section 922 of the Local Government Act and
cancellation of interior lot lines.
CARRIED
2. Minutes of a Planning Committee Meeting September 18, 2002
i. The Regent Inn 112 First Street East
Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that the proposed
signage for the Regent Inn be approved.
CARRIED
3. Minutes of a Heritage Commission Meeting September 24, 2002
i. Heritage Awards
Council agreed that November 12, 2002 would be the preferred date for the
Heritage Awards Ceremony.
COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chairman Economic Development
1. Minutes of an Economic Development Commission Meeting September 10,
2002
i. Attracting Smaller Businesses to Revelstoke
Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that Council
write to the Provincial Government putting forward the idea that incentives
should be given to businesses to relocate out of the Greater Vancouver area
to rural BC to save infrastructure dollars in the larger centers and build
capacity in smaller communities.
CARRIED
ii. Development of Recreation Properties
Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that the
City explore golf course and recreation opportunities on Westside Road and
development of recreation properties on Lake Revelstoke and the City owned
land at Mount Mackenzie Ski Hill.
CARRIED
2. Minutes of an Economic Development Committee Meeting September 17, 2002
i. Bicycle Paths
Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the
concept for bicycle paths throughout the City be referred to the Traffic
Safety Committee and that the Public Works Department look at designating
bicycle routes into town.
CARRIED
ii. Funding for Revelstoke Research Centre Feasibility Study
Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that Council
support the application for funding in the amount of $5,000.00 from the
Economic Opportunity Fund for the Research Centre Feasibility Study.
CARRIED
iii. Environmental Strategy Steering Committee
Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that Council
approve the appointment of the following persons to the Environmental
Strategy Steering Committee:
Mike Cummings Community Future Development Corporation
David Royce Public at large
Penny Pasnak Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce
Toni Johnston Public at large
Maureen Weddell Illecillewaet Greenbelt Society
Michelle Allsopp Friends of Mt. Revelstoke & Glacier
Pat Dunn North Columbia Environmental Society
Kelly Riguedell Community Connections
Loni Parker Regional Area B Director
CARRIED
iv. REVNET
Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that City
Council support the application by Community Futures to Industry Canada for
funding in the amount of $30,000 to develop a business plan for a local
community network.
CARRIED
v. CP Rail Advisory Committee
Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that City
Council approve the appointment of Todd Beernink, Ann Merritt and Lynne
Welock to the CP Rail Advisory Committee.
CARRIED
3. Committee Appointments
i. Community Environmental Steering Committee
Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that Councillors
MacFarlane and Singh be appointed to the Community Environmental Steering
Committee.
CARRIED
COUNCILLOR RICHARDSON, Chairman Social Culture, Child & Youth, and
Community Liaison
1. Victim Services Program Activity Highlights July 2002
2. Victim Services Program Activity Highlights August 2002
3. Food Bank Update
COUNCILLOR SCARCELLA, Chairman Finance
1. City of Revelstoke Cheque Summary September 17, 2002 - $554,888.93
2. Minutes of a Finance Committee Meeting September 5, 2002
i. Revelstoke Art Group Grant-in-aid Request
Moved by Councillor Scarcella, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that
Council approve the request for exemption from property taxes for the year
2003 on the properties located at 320 Wilson Street and 1702 West Third
Street as per section 341 of the Local Government Act.
CARRIED
ii. File Destruction
Moved by Councillor Scarcella, seconded by Councillor Richardson that City
records #1754 to #1891 as presented be destroyed forthwith in accordance
with Bylaw No. 1483.
CARRIED
COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chairman Social Parks and Recreation
1. Minutes of an Indoor Pool Committee Meeting September 19, 2002
i. Open House
Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Fransen that an Open House
be scheduled for October 30, 2002 and that appropriate staff members be
present.
CARRIED
It was agreed that a mailout be conducted October 14th 25th, 2002 subject
to Council approving the content.
2. Minutes of a Revelstoke Research Centre Steering Committee Meeting
August 23, 2002
4. 2002 Capital Budget - Arena
Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the request
to transfer capital funds be referred to the Parks & Recreation Committee
for discussion.
CARRIED
MAYOR BERNACKI, chairman Administration, Policy, Bylaws and Public Relations
1. City of Revelstoke Aquatic Centre Construction Loan Authorization Bylaw
No. 1695 Resolution to Establish Ballot Question
Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Frew that the question on
the Ballot shall read:
Are you in favour
of City Council adopting Bylaw No. 1695, which authorizes the borrowing of
$3.5 Million for construction of an Aquatic Centre in the City of
Revelstoke?
Yes
No
CARRIED
OLD BUSINESS:
Nil.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Public Surveys
Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Fransen that for the
purpose of public surveys Council and Administration should be separated.
CARRIED
RESOLVE INTO IN CAMERA:
Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Fransen that Council
resolve into In Camera at 5:15 p.m. to further consider items of business
pursuant to Section 242.2 of the Local Government Act.
BUSINESS ITEMS TO REPORT:
1. Police-Based Victim Services Program Manager Position
It was agreed that Janice Pinkerton be offered the contract position by the
City as Manager of the Victim Services Program.
2. Transit Service General Voting Day
It was agreed that the City engage the second transit bus at a cost of $35
per hour to provide public transportation services to the polls on Saturday,
November 16, 2002, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION(S):
Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the
resolution(s) as approved by Council In Camera, be adopted.
CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT:
Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Frew that the meeting
adjourn at 6:40 p.m.
CARRIED
DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE MAYOR
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