CITY OF REVELSTOKE

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL ON MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2003
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
E. Greenwood, Administration Secretary
B. Yeomans, Superintendent of Public Works
T. Knight, City Planner
A. Mason, Director of Community Economic Development

Others:
S. Filipchuk, Revelstoke Cable TV
G. Chamberlain, Revelstoke Times Review
C. Garcia*
D. Garcia*
C. Barry*
J. Barry*
* Present for Portion of Meeting Only


CALL TO ORDER:

Mayor McKee called the meeting to order at 4:12 p.m. and welcomed everyone in attendance.


ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that the Agenda be adopted with the following additions: COMMITTEE REPORT – Councillor Johnston, Chair Planning and Land Developement: 7.e) Development Permit DP-2002-15 – 201 Campbell Avenue; COMMITTEE REPORT – Councillor MacFarlane, Chair Economic Development 8.c) Environmental Strategy.
CARRIED


ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – January 13, 2003

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held January 13, 2003 be adopted as presented.
CARRIED


BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – January 13, 2003

Nil.


CORRESPONDENCE:

1. BC Citizens for Public Power Re: BC Hydro

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that City Council
send a letter to Wendy McMahon, MLA with copies to the Premier, Cabinet, UBCM and local media urging that she take a principled stand and vote against any legislation to break-up BC Hydro before a full public consultation can take place and that City Council reiterate support for the UBCM resolution calling for a halt to the transfer of one-third of the company’s employees to Bermuda-based Accenture.
CARRIED

2. Revelstoke Golf Club Re: Request to waive Building Permit Fee and Sewer and Water Hook Up Fees

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the request from the Revelstoke Golf Club to waive the Building Permit Fees and Sewer & Water Hook Up Fees for a small washroom facility located adjacent to No. 15 Tee Box be approved.

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the motion be tabled until further information on the actual cost is provided
CARRIED

3. District of Salmon Arm Re: Federal Government Spending/Municipal Infrastructure

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that Council send a letter to the Prime Minister of Canada supporting the District of Salmon Arm’s resolution.
CARRIED


COMMITTEE REPORTS:


COUNCILLOR FREW, Chair Environmental – Public Works

1. Minutes of a Public Works Committee Meeting – January 9, 2003

2. Minutes of a Heritage Commission Meeting – January 15, 2003


COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON, Chair Planning and Land Development

1. Minutes of a Planning Committee Meeting – January 15, 2003

i. Woolsey Creek Café – 212 Mackenzie Avenue

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that staff prepare a policy and encroachment agreement for temporary outdoor patios encroaching on to City right-of-ways.
CARRIED

ii. Rock Pit Night Club – 312 First Street West

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the issue of extending hours of operation for the Rock Pit Night Club be referred to the Planning Committee for further review and report back to Council.
CARRIED

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

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that the following tabled motion from the Council Meeting held December 16, 2002 be lifted from the table “That Development Variance Permit DVP-2002-18 be approved”.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that Development Variance Permit DVP-2002-18 be approved.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor O’Hagan

Note: Mr. & Mrs. Garcia and Mr. & Mrs. Barry left Council Chambers at 4:40 p.m.

iv. 700 Notice – 910 Third Street West

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Singh that staff be authorized to proceed with filing a Notice against Title pursuant to Section 700 of the Local Government Act and that Council issue a Notice of Hearing to the owner advising that a Hearing will be held at 3:00 p.m. on February 10, 2003 in Council Chambers.
CARRIED

v. 700 Notice – 628 Moss Street

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Singh that staff be authorized to proceed with filing a Notice against Title pursuant to Section 700 of the Local Government Act and that Council issue a Notice of Hearing to the owner advising that a Hearing will be held at 3:00 p.m. on February 10, 2003 in Council Chambers.
CARRIED

vi. 700 Notice – 812 Oscar Street

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Singh that staff be authorized to proceed with filing a Notice against Title pursuant to Section 700 of the Local Government Act and that Council issue a Notice of Hearing to the owner advising that a Hearing will be held at 3:00 p.m. on February 10, 2003 in Council Chambers.
CARRIED

vii. Overheight Hedge – 1307 Front Street

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that the enforcement of fences, hedges and walls be carried out on a complaint basis by an affected party or safety issue only.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor Singh

viii. Appointment to Advisory Planning Commission

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Singh that Mr. Brian Gadbois be appointed to the Advisory Planning Commission.
CARRIED

ix. Development Permit DP-2003-01 – Westside Road

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Singh that Development Permit DP-2003-01 be approved.
CARRIED

2. Minutes of an Advisory Planning Commission Meeting – January 16, 2003

3. City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1700 and City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1701

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1700 and City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1701 be referred to the Planning Committee to review the concerns raised at the Public Hearing.
CARRIED

4. Development Permit DP-2002-15 – 201 Campbell Avenue

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that Development Permit DP-2002-15 be approved.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chair Economic Development

1. Minutes of an Economic Development Commission Meeting – January 14, 2003

2. Minutes of an Economic Development Committee Meeting – January 20, 2003

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that Council approve the Director of Community Economic Development’s Workplan as presented.
CARRIED

3. Environmental Strategy


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

1. Coast Mental Health Foundation – Courage to Come Back Awards


COUNCILLOR RICHARDSON, Chair Finance

No Report.


COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chair Parks and Recreation

1. Minutes of a Tourism Development Committee Meeting – January 14, 2003


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

1. Revised Schedule of Committee Meetings – Planning Committee, Heritage Commission, Parks & Recreation Committee and Economic Development Commission

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the Revised Schedule of Committee Meetings be approved.
CARRIED


OLD BUSINESS:

Nil.


NEW BUSINESS:

1. Avalanche Accident

Mayor McKee relayed deepest sympathy to the families of the Victims and also special thanks to all those who provided assistance during this tragic accident. Mayor McKee also advised that there will be a memorial service on Friday, January 31, 2003 at 2 p.m. at the Catholic Church.

2. Council/Senior Staff Retreat

Mayor McKee thanked Council and Sr. Staff who gave up part of their weekend to participate in the Council/Senior Staff Retreat.


RESOLVE INTO IN CAMERA:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that Council resolve into In Camera at 5:17 p.m. to consider items of business pursuant to Section 242.2 of the Local Government Act.
CARRIED


BUSINESS ITEMS TO REPORT:

1. Caribou Recovery Action Group

That Revelstoke City Council amend the Terms of Reference to clarify Council appointment of the Chair, that staff advertise for members from the public and that Gail Bernacki be appointed as the City’s representative on the committee.


ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION(S):

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane 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 6:20 p.m.
CARRIED




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