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CITY OF REVELSTOKE
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2002
COMMENCING AT 3:30 P.M.
PRESENT: Council: Mayor G. Bernacki
Councillors: M. Fransen, P. Frew, B. MacFarlane N. Richardson, M. Singh
Excused: Councillor T. Scarcella
Staff: D.H. DeGagne, Chief Administrative Officer/Director of
Corporate Administration
G. Inglis, Director of Finance
E. Greenwood, Administration Secretary
B. Yeomans, Superintendent of Public Works
T. Knight, City Planner
A. Chell*, Director of Parks, Recreation and Personnel
A. Mason, Director of Community Economic Development
W. Rota, Fire Chief
Others: S. Filipchuk, Revelstoke Cable TV
G. Chamberlain, Revelstoke Times Review
N. O’Leary, Revelstoke News
D. West, E Z Rock Radio
C. Powadiuk,*
* Present for Portion of Meeting Only
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Bernacki Called the meeting to order at 3:32 p.m. and welcomed
everyone in attendance.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:
Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the
Agenda be adopted with the following additions CORRESPONDENCE: 6.b) Addition
to this item - Comments from City Planner regarding Liquor Policy; 6.i)
Alpine Inn and Suites Re: Victoria Road Signage; COMMITTEE REPORTS -
COUNCILLOR FREW, Chairman Environmental – Planning and Development: 8.d)
Development Permit DP-2002-14 – 1300 Douglas Street; COMMITTEE REPORTS –
COUNCILLOR RICHARDSON, Chairman Social – Culture, Child & Youth, and
Community Liaison 10.b) Food Bank Update; NEW BUSINESS: 15.a) Genetic
Disorder known as Ectodermal Dysplasia.
CARRIED
ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:
1. Regular Council Meeting – October 15, 2002
Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Frew that the Minutes
of the Regular Council Meeting held October 15, 2002 be adopted as
presented.
CARRIED
2. Minutes of a Public Hearing – October 15, 2002
Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Minutes
of the Public Hearing held October 15, 2002 be received by Council.
CARRIED
BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:
1. Regular Council Meeting – October 15, 2002
i. Hydro Dam Taxation
Councillor Fransen asked whether a letter had been sent requesting the
meeting with Premier Gordon Campbell and the Honourable Richard Neufeld,
Minister Responsible for BC Hydro. Mayor Bernacki and the Chief
Administrative Officer advised that the Mayor will be speaking with the
Premier by phone first to determine if a decision had been reached thereby
making a meeting unnecessary.
DELEGATION(S)
1. Carol Powadiuk, Community Career Centre Society
Launching the Revelstoke English Language School
Ms. Powadiuk advised Council that the Community Career Centre Society is
currently undergoing a re-organization. Funding for the Society ceased in
the year 2000 and in order to generate revenue they are launching the
Revelstoke English Language School for International students. Ms. Powadiuk
informed Council that she will be traveling to Taiwan and South Korea to
promote the Revelstoke English Language School and Revelstoke as a
destination. The school will be presented as a unique opportunity to study
English in a spectacular mountain community abundant with great nature and
adventure activities. The goal is for 24 students to attend the school in
January 2003 however, this may not be achieved in the first year. Startup
costs are estimated to be in the vicinity of $28,000 and Ms. Powadiuk asked
Council if they would consider providing assistance for this project.
Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the
request for assistance to launch the Revelstoke English Language School be
referred to the Finance Committee for review.
CARRIED
Video Conferencing
Ms. Powadiuk advised Council that in 1995 when the Skills Centres were set
up in British Columbia they were equipped with expensive video conferencing
equipment and funds to provide video conferencing to small communities.
Funding is no longer provided and the costs have been borne by the Skills
Centre for the last two years for maintaining this service. The Revelstoke
Community Career Centre Society (formerly Revelstoke Community Skills Centre
Society) is no longer able to bear this cost alone. To maintain the
communication lines and the technical support costs $3,000.00 per year as
well as additional costs for staff services. Ms. Powadiuk asked Council if
they would consider paying the $3,000 per year which would cover the cost of
the communication lines and the technical support for the video conferencing
to be maintained in Revelstoke.
Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the
request for the City to pay $3,000 per year to assist with the costs of
maintaining video conferencing in Revelstoke be referred to the Finance
Committee for review.
CARRIED
Mayor Bernacki thanked Ms. Powadiuk for attending the meeting, she then
retired from Council Chambers at 3:47 p.m.
CORRESPONDENCE:
1. Minister of Human Resources Development Re: Services in the Community
2. Letter from UBCM to Minister Rich Coleman Re: Liquor Policy with comments
from Sgt. Kleinsmith and T. Knight, City Planner
Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Fransen that this
item be deferred to the Council Meeting on November 12, 2002 to allow
Council more time to review the information.
CARRIED
3. Chamber of Commerce Re: Application to Economic Opportunity Fund in the
amount of $3,000.00
Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Fransen that Council
support the application of the Chamber of Commerce to the Economic
Opportunity Fund for funding in the amount of $3,000 to be used to replace
the trade show booth.
CARRIED
4. I.W.A. Canada Re: Softwood Lumber Dispute and Pension-Bridging Proposal
Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that City
Council advise Minister Manley and others in Cabinet of their support for
the IWA Canada’s pension-bridging proposal.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor Fransen
5. Scott and Kathy Burke Re: Grant-in-aid Request
Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Council
waive the fee for the use of the Community Centre for a fundraising event on
December 31, 2002 the proceeds to go to Sam and Jodie McNutt’s Trust Fund.
CARRIED
6. BC Disability Sports Re: Invitation for Revelstoke to submit a bid to
host either the 2004 or 2005 BC Disability Games
Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the
invitation for Revelstoke to submit a bid to host either the 2004 or 2005 BC
Disability Games be referred to the Parks and Recreation Committee to
prepare an application.
CARRIED
7. BC Transit Re: Funding and Service Strategy Review
Note: A. Chell, Director of Parks, Recreation and Personnel left the meeting
at 4:10 p.m.
8. Royal Canadian Legion Branch #46 Re: Request to Parade and representation
at Cenotaph on Monday, November 11, 2002
Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Council
approve the request from the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No. 46 to parade
from City Hall to the Cenotaph on Monday, November 11, 2002 at 10:30 a.m.
CARRIED
9. Alpine Inn & Suites Re: Victoria Road Signs
Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the deadline
to remove the pole signs on Victoria Road be extended to June 30, 2003.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
COUNCILLOR FRANSEN, Chairman Environmental – Public Works
1. Minutes of a Public Works and Protection Committee Meeting – October 10,
2002
i. Fire Department Operational Guideline – Illegal Occurrence Fire Calls
Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Frew that Council
approve the Revelstoke Fire Department Operational Guideline No. 2.16 as
presented.
CARRIED
ii. Garbage Collection
Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Council
approve the discontinuation of garbage pickup on statutory holidays
effective December 25, 2002 and that staff prepare a mail-out garbage
schedule and advertise the proposed changes.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor MacFarlane
iii. Second Street Reconstruction Project
Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Frew that Council
approve the development of the City owned lot on the corner of Victoria Road
/ Second Street in the spring of 2003 to provide increased visibility and
make improvements to that area including landscaping, benches, etc. and that
this issue be referred to the Planning Committee for input into design and
development of the site.
CARRIED
COUNCILLOR FREW, Chairman Environmental – Planning and Land Development
Note: Councillor Fransen stated that he was in a possible conflict of
interest as he is related to the owners of the property. Councillor Fransen
retired from Council Chambers at 4:30 p.m.
1. Development Permit DP-2002-13 – 151 Columbia Park Drive
Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that Development
Permit DP-2002-13 be approved.
CARRIED
Note: Councillor Fransen returned to Council Chambers at 4:31 p.m.
2. Development Variance Permit DVP-2002-17 – 1017 First Street West
Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that Development
Variance Permit DVP-2002-17 be approved.
CARRIED
3. Minutes of a Planning Committee Meeting – October 23, 2002
i. Liability Insurance for Encroachment on City Property
Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that the requirement
for Liability Insurance remain at Two Million Dollars and that letters be
forwarded to those businesses who raised concerns.
CARRIED
ii. Co-op Land Review Process
Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that the draft report
be forwarded to the Advisory Planning Commission and Council for review and
comment.
CARRIED
iii. Amendment of ALR Application Fees
Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that the Planning
Department be authorized to amend Development Application Fees Bylaw No.
1613, 1999.
CARRIED
iv. Monashee Court Request for Bus Shelter or Bench
Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the City
express its willingness to cost share on a bench as a memorial for Muriel
Rudd.
CARRIED
4. Development Permit DP-2002-14 – 1300 Douglas Street
Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that Development
Permit DP-2002-14 be approved.
CARRIED
COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chairman Economic Development
1. Notes from a CP Rail Community Advisory Panel Committee Meeting – October
16, 2002
2. Notes from an International Marketing Steering Committee Meeting –
October 21, 2002
3. Notes from a Revelstoke Community Environmental Strategy Steering
Committee Meeting – October 22, 2002
4. Minutes of an Economic Development Committee Meeting – October 23, 2002
i. Review Revelstoke Snowmobile Strategy
Councillor Singh thanked the Committee members for their input and requested
that a letter of thanks be sent to all the members along with a copy of the
report. Councillor Singh also gave recognition post humously to Doug Weir
for his contribution.
Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Council
accept the Revelstoke Snowmobile Strategy.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Council
recommends that the Columbia Shuswap Regional District continue funding
support in the amount of $8,500 to the Revelstoke Snowmobile Society to
assist with the management program of the Society; that Council support the
application by the Revelstoke Snowmobile Society to the Economic
Opportunities Fund for funding in the amount of $20,000 in each of the years
2002 and 2003 to assist with the management program of the Society; and that
Council support the application by the Revelstoke Snowmobile Society to the
Columbia Basin Trust Local Initiatives program for funding for management
support as follows: 2002/2003 - $10,000; 2003/2004 - $8,000; and 2004/2005 -
$6,000.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Fransen that Council
continues to lobby the provincial government to develop clear guidelines
around the management and utilization of the recreational land base.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Council
discuss with the RCMP the increased policing of the snowmobile areas.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Council
continues to lobby the provincial and federal governments to provide funding
for additional research on the impacts of snowmobile activities on the
caribou.
CARRIED
Note: Councillor Richardson stated that she was in a possible conflict of
interest due to her employment. Councillor Richardson retired from Council
Chambers at 5:20 p.m.
ii. Response from Human Resources Development Canada
Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that a letter
be sent to the Minister of Human Resources Development indicating the City’s
continuing dissatisfaction with the delivery of HRDC Programs and that
copies of the letter be sent to Minister Herb Dhaliwal, Minister Stephen
Owen and Jim Abbott, MP.
CARRIED
Note: Councillor Richardson returned to Council Chambers at 5:21 p.m.
COUNCILLOR RICHARDSON, Chairman Social – Culture, Child & Youth, and
Community Liaison
1. Okanagan Regional Library
2. Food Bank Update
COUNCILLOR SCARCELLA, Chairman Finance
Note: Councillor Fransen stated that he may be in a possible conflict of
interest due to his employment, he retired from Council Chambers at 5:30
p.m.
1. City of Revelstoke Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1696
Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Singh that City of
Revelstoke Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1696 receive Final Reading and be Adopted
by Council.
CARRIED
NOTE: Councillor Fransen returned to Council Chambers at 5:31 p.m.
COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chairman Social – Parks and Recreation
1. Chamber of Commerce Fee for Service Report – July to September 2002
MAYOR BERNACKI, chairman Administration, Policy, Bylaws and Public Relations
1. Letter sent by UBCM to Attorney General in response to Discussion Paper
on Civil Liability
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Mackenzie Avenue Crossing
Councillor MacFarlane requested information on the public process. The Chief
Administrative Officer advised that currently Staff are working on the
Pearson Street Crossing in order to get it completed as soon as possible.
With respect to the Mackenzie Avenue Crossing we are in the process of
determining what is workable for a possible night-time closure and once this
is received Staff will proceed with a public process.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Genetic Disorder known as Ectodermal Dysplasias
Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Fransen that Council adopt
the following resolution:
WHEREAS the genetic disorder known as Ectodermal Dysplasia is a congenital
anomaly not currently covered by the BC Medical Plan and lack of coverage
for this disorder can lead to other costs to the medical system for related
ailments.
AND WHEREAS precedence has been set by mandatory coverage in several US
states and partial or full coverage in Alberta and Ontario.
NOW THEREFORE that the provincial government be requested to include
coverage for the genetic disorder Ectodermal Dysplasia under the Medical
Services Plan and that this resolution be forwarded to OMMA and UBCM for
consideration.
CARRIED
RESOLVE INTO IN CAMERA:
Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane 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
BUSINESS ITEMS TO REPORT:
1. Mount Mackenzie Playhouse – Lease Agreement Renewal
It was agreed that the City continue to lease the property to the Revelstoke
Theatre Company on a year-to-year basis at this time.
2. Golf Club Lease Renewal
It was agreed that the City renew its lease with the Revelstoke Golf Club
for a five year term, status quo.
3. Revelstoke Model Railroad Society – Request to Lease former PEP Quarters
It was agreed that Council approve the Model Railroad Society’s proposal to
lease the former PEP quarters of the Wilson Street facility and that staff
be authorized to proceed to enter into a lease agreement with the Society,
subject to the Society’s agreement to the pro-rated monthly rental rate and
that the expiry date and renewal option be the same as the lease with the
Revelstoke Art Group.
4. Donation to the Revelstoke Community Foundation in Memory of Doug Weir
It was agreed that the City donate $500 to the Revelstoke Community
Foundation in memory of Doug Weir.
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 6:30 p.m.
CARRIED
DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE MAYOR
ADMINISTRATION
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