CITY OF REVELSTOKE

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 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. LeRose, Deputy Director of Corporate Administration
T. Knight, City Planner
A. Mason, Director of Community Economic Development
W. Rota, Fire Chief
A. Chell, Director of Parks, Recreation and Personnel

Others: S. Filipchuk, Revelstoke Cable TV
G. Chamberlain, Revelstoke Times Review
Dr. T.R. O'Hagan, Councillor Elect



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 Scarcella, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the Agenda be adopted with the following additions: COMMITTEE REPORT – Councillor Frew, Chairman Planning and Development: 7.c) Land Reserve Commission – ALR Lands within the City; and 7.d) Planner Memorandum – Hours of Operation for Licensed Establishments; and FOR INFORMATION: Official Election Results for the 2002 General Local Election; and Chamber of Commerce – New Executive Director.
CARRIED


ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – November 12, 2002

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Frew that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held November 12, 2002 be adopted as presented.
CARRIED


BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – November 12, 2002

Nil.


CORRESPONDENCE:

1. Bell Pole Re: Forest Development Plan

2. Town of Port McNeill Re: Financing and Administering Police Services Report to Government

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that request for Council's support to the Financing and Administering Police Services information be referred to the Finance Committee of Council for a community comparison review and report back to Council.
CARRIED

3. Okanagan Mainline Municipal Association Re: Name Change for Organization

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Frew that Council put forth for consideration, 'South Central Local Government Association' as a suggested new name and that OMMA be further advised that Thompson Okanagan Municipal Association was considered to not be representative of Revelstoke.
CARRIED

4. The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No. 46 Re: Request for Improvements to Cenotaph Area

Moved by Councillor Scarcella, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the Legion's request for various improvements to the Cenotaph area be referred to the Public Works Department to obtain a cost estimate and that that information be referred for consideration during the 2003 budget discussions.
CARRIED

5. BC Transit Re: BC Transit Funding and Service Strategy Review

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that the BC Transit Funding and Service Strategy Review, for local consideration of measures to address a funding shortfall, be referred to the Transit Committee for review and report back to Council.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor Fransen,
Councillor Frew, Councillor Singh


COMMITTEE REPORTS:

COUNCILLOR FRANSEN, Chairman Environmental – Public Works

1. Minutes of a Joint City of Revelstoke and Columbia Shuswap Regional District Meeting – October 18, 2002 Re: Septage/Composting

2. Minutes of a Public Works Committee Meeting – November 14, 2002

i. Clubhouse Building – Power Supply Upgrade

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Singh that staff prepare a cost estimate for upgrading the building to ensure it meets the electrical code for consideration during the 2003 budget discussions.
CARRIED

3. Transit Committee – Appointment of New Members

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Frew that Council appoint Mark Boden, Yolanda Hunter, Don Osachoff, Kelly Riguedell and Bill Shuttleworth to the Transit Committee.
CARRIED

Councillor Fransen reported that the transit program will be providing transportation service during Moonlight Madness on Friday, November 29th, between the hours of 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. for a special 'loonie' fare.


COUNCILLOR FREW, Chairman Environmental – Planning and Land Development

1. Development Application Fees Amendment Bylaw No. 1697 – Adoption

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that the City of Revelstoke Development Application Fees Amendment Bylaw No. 1697, 2002 be given Final Reading and be Adopted by Council.
CARRIED

2. Minutes of a Planning Committee Meeting – November 20, 2002

i. William Husband (1002 Victoria Road East) DVP No. 2002-19

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that staff be authorized to draft Development Variance Permit No. 2002-19 and that the neighbours be notified as required by Section 922(4) of the Local Government Act.
CARRIED

ii. John & Christine Barry (406 East 6th Street) DVP No. 2002-18

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that staff be authorized to draft Development Variance Permit No. 2002-18, complete with consolidation of interior lot lines; and that the neighbours be notified as required by Section 922(4) of the Local Government Act.
CARRIED

iii. Carport Design

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that staff develop a policy to encourage good carport design.
CARRIED

iv. Demico Investments (1605 Victoria Road) DP No. 2002-20

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that Council approve Development Permit No. 2002-20 as presented.
CARRIED

v. Co-op Land Review Process

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that Council refer the draft Co-op Land Review Study to the December 16, 2002 In Camera Council Meeting.
CARRIED

vi. Second Street Park Site Proposal

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that the Second Street Park proposal be referred to the November 25, 2002 In Camera Council Meeting.
CARRIED

vii. Overheight Fence & Hedge – 2nd Street West (Pasceri) and 308 Benson Street (Netzel)

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that the overheight fence and hedge issue be referred to the November 25, 2002 In Camera Council Meeting.
CARRIED

3. Land Reserve Commission – ALR Land within the City

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor Singh that a letter be sent to the Land Reserve Commission stating the City's desire to have all the ALR designated lands within the City of Revelstoke removed from the Agricultural Land Reserve.
DEFEATED
Opposed: Mayor Bernacki, Councillor Frew,
Councillor MacFarlane, Councillor Richardson

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the Land Reserve Commission information be referred to the Advisory Planning Commission and the Planning Committee for consideration and report to Council with recommendation, including a review of the Urban Systems Agricultural Lands Study, recent and potential ALR applications and an indication of any property owners desires to retain an ALR designation.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor Scarcella

4. City Planner Memo – Hours of Operation for Licensed Establishments

Moved by Councillor Fransen, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that applications submitted to the City requesting extension of hours of operation for licensed establishments will not be accepted until Council has considered a policy subsequent to receiving further information on how other municipalities have dealt with this issue.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chairman Economic Development

1. Minutes of an Economic Development Committee Meeting – November 19, 2002

i. Skier Magazine – Letter clarifying Mount Mackenzie Development Process

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Council approve the draft letter as presented, responding to an article printed in Skier Magazine about Revelstoke.
CARRIED


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

1. Minutes of a Revelstoke Housing Committee Meeting – October 31, 2002

2. Food Bank Benefit Concert

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Singh that letters be sent, on behalf of City Council, to Valdy and Gary Fjellgaard in appreciation of their time and support of fundraising concerts benefiting literacy and the Revelstoke Community Food Bank.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR SCARCELLA, Chairman Finance

1. Minutes of a Finance Committee Meeting – November 14, 2002

i. Revelstoke Community Career Centre Society – Video Conferencing

Moved by Councillor Scarcella, seconded by Councillor Richardson that funding not be given to the Revelstoke Community Career Centre Society until a business plan is submitted demonstrating the viability of Video Conferencing in Revelstoke and its ability to be self-sustaining.
CARRIED

ii. Revelstoke Community Career Centre Society – English Language School

Moved by Councillor Scarcella, seconded by Councillor Richardson that $5,000 be contributed from the Economic Opportunity Fund towards the promotion and marketing of an English Language School in Revelstoke and that future marketing efforts for the project be coordinated with the Director of Community Economic Development.
CARRIED

iii. Revelstoke Highway Rescue Society – Vehicle Fuel Costs

Moved by Councillor Scarcella, seconded by Councillor Richardson that fuel used for the Revelstoke Rescue Highway Truck continues to be funded in its present manner until 2003 budget adoption, after which the Revelstoke Highway Rescue Society should apply for funding through the City's Grant-in-Aid Policy.
CARRIED

iv. Credit Cards

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that the City discontinue its policy of accepting VISA and Master Card payments due to the 2002 costs amounting to $7,116 on total revenues of $420,000.

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that the motion be tabled until a review of the actual costs can be performed and forwarded to the 2003 budget discussions.
CARRIED

2. Farewell – Councillor Tony Scarcella

Councillor Scarcella extended his appreciation to all the citizens of Revelstoke for the opportunity to serve on City Council for 9 years - he will never forget the support. Thanks were also extended to Mayor and Council, the Chief Administrative Officer, Senior Management and Union Staff for helping make his job easier. Mayor Bernacki responded with appreciation to Councillor Scarcella for his service and dedication to the community during his term as Councillor.


COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chairman Social – Parks and Recreation

1. City of Revelstoke Aquatic Centre Construction Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1695 – Final Reading and Approval

Councillor Singh reported from the declaration of the Chief Election Officer, dated November 20, 2002, that the City of Revelstoke Aquatic Centre Construction Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1695, received the assent of the electors based on valid votes cast (Yes – 2035; No – 1123).

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Fransen that the City of Revelstoke Aquatic Centre Construction Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1695 be given Final Reading and be Adopted.
CARRIED

2. Infrastructure Grant Application – Aquatic Centre

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Frew that follow-up letters to the City's infrastructure grant applications be sent to the Honourable Rick Thorpe, Minister of Competition, Science and Enterprise, and to the Honourable Stephen Owen, Secretary of State (Western Economic Diversification), indicating the official results of the referendum and the high voter turnout being the culmination of 20 years of Pool Committee efforts in Revelstoke.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that letters be sent to Wendy McMahon, MLA for Columbia River – Revelstoke, and Jim Abbott, MP for Kootenay – Columbia, indicating the official results of the referendum, the high voter turnout being the culmination of 20 years of Pool Committee efforts in Revelstoke and ask that they express their support to the City of Revelstoke's grant applications.
CARRIED

3. Community Centre – Custodial Contract

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Fransen that Apex Janitorial Services Ltd. be awarded the janitorial services contract at the Community Centre commencing January 1, 2003 and expiring December 31, 2003, for the amount of $2,700 per month and an hourly rate of $12 per hour for additional duties with no monetary increase subject to the two, one-year renewal options.
CARRIED

4. Revelstoke Research Centre Feasibility Study


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

No report.


OLD BUSINESS:

1. Farewell – Councillor Martin Fransen

Councillor Fransen extended appreciation to the residents who put him in office as Councillor during his three-year term. Councillor Fransen noted his enjoyment working with Mayor and Council, and City staff. He felt that it was an overall good term with several accomplishments during that time. Mayor Bernacki responded with appreciation to Councillor Fransen for his service and dedication to the community during his term as Councillor.


NEW BUSINESS:

1. New Chamber Executive Director

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Scarcella that a letter be sent to Thom Tischik congratulating him on his new position as the Executive Director of the Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce and that City Council looks forward to working with him in that capacity. Also that a letter be sent to Adelheid Bender congratulating her on her new position as Economic Development Officer and Film Commissioner for the Columbia Shuswap Regional District.
CARRIED


RESOLVE INTO IN CAMERA:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Council resolve into In Camera at 4:55 p.m. to consider items of business pursuant to Section 242.2 of the Local Government Act.
CARRIED


BUSINESS ITEMS TO REPORT:

1. Health Unit Lease – City Owned Land

That Council agreed to extend the Health Unit lease with BC Buildings Corporation for a term not to exceed one year and for the amount of $7.50 per square foot with the proviso that if a term of less than one year is provided and the tenant does not vacate the premises within that period, a full year's rent is due and payable. It was also recommended that the City market the property for sale as soon as possible.

2. 2nd Street East Park Proposal

Council directed that the property be marketed for sale with the stipulation that a portion of the lot adjacent to Victoria Road would need to be cut back in order to provide better sight lines for traffic and, if possible, some greenspace be retained.

3. Royal Canadian Legion – City Donation to Establishment of Remembrance Project

Council agreed that funding in the amount of $1,000 be approved for the purpose of establishing a record of information (bio) on the local individuals who served during WWI and WWII, subject to members of the Royal Canadian Legion applying to the City and the project proceeding.


ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION(S):

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


ADJOURNMENT:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the meeting adjourn at 6:15 p.m.
CARRIED




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