MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2002
COMMENCING AT 3:30 P.M.



PRESENT: Council: Mayor M. McKee
Councillors: P. Frew, C. Johnston, B. MacFarlane T. O’Hagan, N. Richardson, 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
E. Greenwood, Administration Secretary
B. Yeomans, Superintendent of Public Works
T. Knight, City Planner
A. Mason, Director of Community Economic Development
W. Rota, Fire Chief
A. Chell, Director of Parks, Recreation and Personnel
Sgt. A. Kleinsmith, NCO i/c Revelstoke RCMP Detachment
M. Pacaud,* Economic Development Secretary

Others: S. Filipchuk, Revelstoke Cable TV
G. Chamberlain, Revelstoke Times Review
D. West, E Z Rock
A. Kiernan,* Okanagan University College
J. Cook,* Okanagan University College
N. Cianflone*
J. Barry*
C. Barry*
T. Arthurs,* Bear Aware Program
W. McKay,* Conservation Officer

* Present for Portion of Meeting Only

CALL TO ORDER:

Mayor McKee called the meeting to order at 3:34 p.m. and welcomed everyone in attendance.


ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that the Agenda be adopted with the following additions: CORRESPONDENCE: 7.e) BC Wildlife Federation Re: Million Dollar Mistake; COMMITTEE REPORT – Councillor Singh, Chairman Parks and Recreation: 12.c) Secretary of State Re: Canada-British Columbia Infrastructure Program Application – Aquatic Centre; COMMITTEE REPORT – Mayor McKee, Chairman Administration Policy, Bylaws and Public Relations 13.c) Appointment to Victim Services; 13.d) Report on Revelstoke Community Forest Corporation.
CARRIED


ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – November 25, 2002

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held November 25, 2002 be adopted as presented.
CARRIED

2. Inaugural Meeting of Council - December 2, 2002

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Minutes of the Inaugural Council Meeting held December 2, 2002 be adopted as presented.
CARRIED


DELEGATION(S)

Mayor McKee introduced Mr. Arthurs, Revelstoke Bear Aware Program Coordinator

1. Todd Arthurs Re: Bear Aware Program

Mr. Arthurs summarized the Bear Aware Program for Council. The program, a Revelstoke initiative, has proven very successful and has now grown to 31 communities in the Province.

Mr. Arthurs then went on to provide an overview of the Provincial Bear Smart Initiative. The criteria for communities to achieve “Bear Smart” status is as follows:

• Prepare a bear hazard assessment of the community and surrounding area.
• Prepare a bear/human conflict management plan that is designed to address the bear hazards and land-use conflicts identified in the previous step.
• Revise planning and decision-making documents to be consistent with the bear/human conflict management plan.
• Implement a continuing education program directed at all sectors of the community.
• Develop and maintain a bear-proof municipal solid waste management system.
• Implement “Bear Smart” bylaws prohibiting the provision of food to bears as a result of intent, neglect, or irresponsible management of attractants.

Mr. Arthurs advised that even though Revelstoke is still a leader in this area we do need to continue working towards the Bear Smart Initiative and asked Council to consider providing funding in the amount of $3,000.00

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Singh that the request for $3,000 to assist with the Bear Aware Program be referred to the 2003 budget process for consideration.
CARRIED

Mayor McKee thanked Mr. Arthurs for his presentation.

Mayor McKee introduced Mr. Aidan Kiernan from Okanagan University College

2. Aidan Kiernan, Okanagan University College Re: Research Centre

Mr. Kiernan advised Council that when he started working with Okanagan University College his mandate was to increase the campuses. Penticton has now been expanded, Vernon is currently ongoing, approval has been given for Salmon Arm and now work is underway to develop a Research Centre in Revelstoke. A steering committee was formed and a study was conducted to see if a Research Centre for Revelstoke was viable. The study was cost-shared between Okanagan University College and the City of Revelstoke. A power point presentation was also commissioned which will provide information to potential funding sources for the project. Mr. Kiernan then led Council through the power point presentation.

Councillor Singh thanked Okanagan University College for considering Revelstoke for this project.

Mayor McKee thanked Mr. Kiernan for his presentation. Mr. Kiernan, Mr. Cook, Mr. Arthurs, Mr. McKay and Ms. Pacaud retired from Council Chambers at 4:12 p.m.


BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – November 25, 2002

Nil.


CORRESPONDENCE:

1. Marlene Kreps, Ministry for Children and Family Development Re: Interior Regional Planning Committee for Children and Family Development Services

Councillor Richardson reported that she had attended the Revelstoke Interior Region Planning Committee meeting and will bring forward the minutes at a later date.

2. Heart and Stroke Foundation of B.C. & Yukon Re: Request to hold door to door canvass from February 1st to 28th, 2003

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Frew that the request from the Heart and Stroke Foundation of B.C. & Yukon to hold a door to door canvass from February 1st to 28th, 2003 be approved by Council.
CARRIED

3. Licence Inspectors’ and Bylaw Officers’ Association of British Columbia Re: Annual Conference

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the correspondence from the Licence Inspectors’ and Bylaw Officers’ Association of British Columbia be forwarded to the Chamber of Commerce and that Administration look at the potential of hosting this Conference in the future.
CARRIED

4. Canadian Cancer Society Re: Relay for Life

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the request from the Canadian Cancer Society for the fees to be waived for 200 chairs, 30 tables, site and room fees for the Relay for Life Event be approved and that they be permitted to hang their street banner.
CARRIED

5. BC Wildlife Federation Re: Billion Dollar Mistake

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Frew that Council send a letter to the federal government advising that even though the idea was good, it is not proper responsible behaviour to have such a cost overrun and that this funding would have best been used bringing our highways up to standard.
CARRIED


COMMITTEE REPORTS:


COUNCILLOR FREW, Chairman Environmental – Public Works

1. Monthly Animal Control Report – November 2002

2. Monthly Fire Department Report – November 2002

3. Monthly Revelstoke RCMP Detachment Report – November 2002

4. Revelstoke & District Historical Association Annual Report November 1, 2001 – October 31, 2002

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Johnston that Council endorse the Museum initiating a small admission fee as outlined in their Annual Report.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON, Chairman Planning and Land Development

1. Monthly Building Permit and Accumulative Building Permit Summaries – November 2002

2. Development Variance Permit DVP-2002-18 – 406 Sixth Street East

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that Development Variance Permit DVP-2002-18 be approved.

Mayor McKee asked if anyone from the public would like to speak to this issue.

Ms. Cianflone advised Council that she owns the properties on either side of the property at 406 Sixth Street East and that if a carport is constructed in front of the property it will block the view. Ms. Cianflone advised that her tenants have complained to her about the proposed carport and that they do not wish to look out and see a solid wall.

The City Planner advised that there are other properties in the area which have carports constructed at the front of the property.

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the motion be tabled and the Development Variance Permit be referred back to the Planning Committee for further review.
CARRIED

Mayor McKee advised that the Development Variance Permit will be brought back to the January 27, 2003 Council Meeting and a decision will be made at that time.

3. Development Variance Permit DVP-2002-19 – 1002 Victoria Road East

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Singh that Development Variance Permit DVP-2002-19 be approved.
CARRIED

4. Minutes of a Planning Committee Meeting – December 11, 2002

i. 308 Benson Street & 1413 Second Street West / Over height hedge and fence

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that staff send the affected property owners a retraction letter to advise that if the fence and hedge are not in conformity to the City of Revelstoke Zoning Bylaw by April 1, 2003, City crews will proceed to lower the fence and hedge to the permitted height and bill all costs to the property owners.
CARRIED

ii. Jake & Jay Holdings Ltd. / Highway 23 North

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that the City provide a response to the Ministry of Mines that is sensitive to the on-going dispute between the applicant and Parks Canada; and that staff request further information regarding their reclamation plan.
CARRIED

iii. Amken Holdings Ltd. / 2103 Airport Way – City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1700 and City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1701

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1700 receive First and Second Readings and that a Public Hearing be scheduled for January 27, 2003.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Frew that City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1701 receive First and Second Readings and that a Public Hearing be scheduled for January 27, 2003.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that staff be authorized to notify the applicant of the provisions of the following requirements: Provision of all servicing requirements as specified under the Subdivision Control and Works; and the provision of three Public Notification Signs on the subject property.
CARRIED

iv. Agricultural Land Reserve Status

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that Planning Staff prepare a survey to ascertain the direction the City should pursue in regards to the continued administration of the ALR program; that the survey be forwarded to property owners located in the ALR; and that this issue be referred to the Advisory Planning Commission for their input.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that the City provide a positive response to the Land Reserve Commission to acknowledge receipt of their letter and advise of the process to be pursued.
CARRIED

v. Grizzly Sports Bar & Grill

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Singh that the amended colour scheme be approved and the Stop Work Order be removed.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that staff never put a Stop Work Order on a project for colour change.

In Favour: Councillor Singh
Opposed: Mayor McKee, Councillors Frew, Johnston, MacFarlane, O’Hagan and Richardson
MOTION DEFEATED

5. City of Revelstoke Highway Encroachment Bylaw No. 1698 – 332 Taylor Street

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Singh that City of Revelstoke Highway Encroachment Bylaw No. 1698 receive First, Second and Third Readings.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chairman Economic Development

1. Monthly Business Licence Summary – November 2002

2. Revelstoke and Area Community Development Strategic Action Plan

3. Minutes of a Revelstoke Community Environmental Strategy Steering Committee Meeting – December 6, 2002

i. Environmental Strategy

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that City Council endorse the recommendation of the Environmental Strategy Steering Committee in the contracting of Future Legacy Consultants to prepare the Environmental Strategy.
CARRIED

4. Minutes of an Economic Development Committee Meeting – December 12, 2002

i. City Lands and Assets

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that Council approve a call for proposals from Remax and Selkirk Realty to act as the agent in the sale of the following lands and assets: the benchlands in Columbia Park beside the Thunderbird Heights Complex (currently zoned R4-high residential density); the building currently housing the Health Unit; and one parcel of land in the industrial park.
CARRIED

It was suggested that Staff also ask their opinion as to whether this is the best time to be marketing land in the community.

ii. VIA Rail

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that a letter in support of the licensing of VIA Rail passenger service through the community be sent to the Ministry of Transport.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR O’HAGAN, Chairman Environmental, Forestry and Social Issues

1. Minutes of a Revelstoke Transit Committee Meeting – December 12, 2002

Councillor Singh requested that the copy of Mayor Wozney, District of Kitimat’s letter to BC Transit which was included in the Information Section be forwarded to the Transit Committee for their review.

2. Monthly Victim Services Program Report – November 2002


COUNCILLOR RICHARDSON, Chairman Finance

1. City of Revelstoke Cheque Summary – December 3, 2002 - $1,200,382.64

2. City of Revelstoke Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 1699

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that City of Revelstoke Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 1699 receive First, Second and Third Readings.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chairman Parks and Recreation

1. Minutes of a 2004 Revelstoke Homecoming Committee Meeting – November 13, 2002

2. Minutes of a Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting – December 11, 2002

i. Community Futures Self Employment Program

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the proposal for an individual to utilize the Community Centre fitness room for the purposes of client bookings for athletic therapy be approved for a one year period with the City receiving 10% of the funds from the fees. The proponent will also be required to enter into an agreement with the City that will include proof of malpractice and liability insurance with the City named as additional insured.
CARRIED

ii. Senior Citizens Association

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that a letter of thanks be sent to the Senior Citizens Association for their donation of $500 to assist with the cost of utilities for the Seniors Centre.
CARRIED

3. Secretary of State Re: Canada-British Columbia Infrastructure Program Application – Aquatic Centre

Councillor Singh requested that a letter be sent to the Honourable Stephen Owen, Secretary of State thanking him for his reply and again mentioning the referendum results.


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

1. Flood Hazard Management

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that letters be sent to Wendy McMahon, MLA, Minister of Water, Land and Air Protection, Minister of Finance and the Premier regarding the issue of the Flood Protection Assistance Fund being eliminated and that a letter be sent to UBCM requesting information on the City’s concerns with respect to the City taking over responsibility to regulate development on floodplains.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor Singh

2. Resolutions Re: Okanagan Regional Library Board Appointment

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that the following Resolution of Council dated December 2, 2002 “that the Revelstoke City Council appoint Councillor O’Hagan to the Okanagan Regional Library Board of Management to represent the City of Revelstoke and further that Councillor Johnston be appointed as Alternate to the Board of Management”, be rescinded and that the Revelstoke City Council appoint Councillor Frew to the Okanagan Regional Library Board of Management to represent the City of Revelstoke and further, that Councillor Johnston be appointed as Alternate to the Board of Management.
CARRIED

3. Retirement – John Costa, Volunteer Fire Fighter

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that Council send a letter of thanks to Mr. Costa for his 10 years of service as a Volunteer Fire Fighter.
CARRIED

4. Resolutions Re: Victim Services Appointment

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the following Resolution of Council dated December 2, 2002 “that the Revelstoke City Council appoint Councillor Richardson to the Victim Services Program”, be rescinded and that the Revelstoke City Council appoint Councillor O’Hagan to the Victim Services Program.
CARRIED

5. Report on Revelstoke Community Forest Corporation

Mayor McKee gave a brief report on the Revelstoke Community Forest Corporation’s Annual General Meeting held prior to the Council Meeting. On behalf of Council he sent special thanks to Bob Clarke, his Staff and the Board Members for their hard work and dedication.


OLD BUSINESS:

1. Revelstoke Community Career Centre Society Re: Video Conferencing

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that the correspondence from the Revelstoke Community Career Centre Society be referred to the Finance Committee for further review.
CARRIED


NEW BUSINESS:

Nil.


RESOLVE INTO IN CAMERA:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Singh that Council resolve into In Camera at 5:55 p.m. to consider items of business pursuant to Section 242.2 of the Local Government Act.
CARRIED


BUSINESS ITEMS TO REPORT:

1. H & J Ready Mix – Westside Road Gravel Extraction Application

That the City move forward with the following process: that the City Planner meet with Mr. Hector Scarcelli to determine what would be a workable area and establish a business plan for report back to Council; that the tree buffer between the Columbia River and the proposed gravel extraction operation be maintained by way of an Official Community Plan amendment; that the existing entrance road to the north be utilized; and that a public process be established to help determine the area reduction, the hours of operation and dust control.

2. City Owned Land – Request to Terminate Lease

That Council approve the termination of the lease with Robert Potter for City-owned land at 1141 Powerhouse Road effective January 1, 2003.


ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION(S):

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, 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 Johnston that the meeting adjourn at 7:05 p.m.
CARRIED






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