CITY OF REVELSTOKE

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL ON MONDAY, MARCH 24, 2003
COMMENCING AT 3:30 P.M.


PRESENT:
Council: Acting Mayor C. Johnston
Councillors: P. Frew, B. MacFarlane, T. O’Hagan, N. Richardson, M. Singh

Excused: Mayor M. McKee

Staff:
D.H DeGagne, Chief Administrative Officer/Director of Corporate Administration
G. Inglis, Director of Finance
E. Greenwood, Administration Secretary
T. LeRose, Deputy Director of Corporate Administration
B. Yeomans, Superintendent of Public Works
T. Knight, City Planner
A. Mason, Director of Community Economic Development
A. Chell, Director of Parks, Recreation and Personnel

Others:
S. Filipchuk, Revelstoke Cable TV
G. Chamberlain, Revelstoke Times Review
N. O’Leary, Revelstoke News
M. Fransen*, Manager, Revelstoke Railway Museum
S. Harvey*, Vice President, Revelstoke Heritage Railway Society
D. Williams, 1st Revelstoke Scouts
C. Maltby "
A. Ferguson "
E. Richard "
N. Williams "
C. Lecompte "
N. Vonhausen "
D. Yuckin "
L. Gauthier "
A. Young "
J. Williams "

* Present for Portion of Meeting Only



CALL TO ORDER:

Acting Mayor Johnston 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 O’Hagan that the Agenda be adopted with the following additions: DELEGATION: M. Fransen and S. Harvey, Revelstoke Railway Museum; COMMITTEE REPORT – Councillor Johnston, Chair Planning and Land Development: 7.a) Minutes of a Planning Committee Meeting – March 19, 2003; 7.b) Development Variance Permit DVP-2003-02; COMMITTEE REPORT – Councillor MacFarlane, Chair Economic Development: 8.a) Community Environmental Strategy.
CARRIED


ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – March 10, 2003

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held March 10, 2003 be adopted as presented.
CARRIED

2. Minutes of the Public Hearing – March 10, 2003

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Frew that the Minutes of the Public Hearing held March 10, 2003 be received by Council.
CARRIED


DELEGATION(S)

1. Martin Fransen and Shelby Harvey, Revelstoke Railway Museum

Martin Fransen, Manager of the Revelstoke Railway Museum informed Council that the Museum will be celebrating its’ 10th Anniversary and invited Council and the public to attend the celebration on April 12th. Mr. Fransen went on to say that the Museum is a great asset to the community with $2,000,000 in assets, an operating budget of over $600,000, salaries of over $200,000 and $60,000 spent locally. Mr. Fransen then introduced Shelby Harvey, Vice President of the Revelstoke Heritage Railway Society. Ms. Harvey on behalf of the Revelstoke Railway Museum and Board of Directors presented Acting Mayor Johnston with a limited edition print of the Revelstoke Railway Museum painted by Kelly March for display in City Hall.

Acting Mayor Johnston thanked Ms Harvey for the painting.

Councillor Frew, on behalf of City Council and the citizens of Revelstoke, congratulated and thanked the Board of Directors and Manager for all their hard work over the years.


BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – March 10, 2003

Nil.


CORRESPONDENCE:

1. Okanagan Mainline Municipal Association Re: Proposed Association Name Change

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Frew that Council’s preference for the Association Name Change is South Central Local Government Association however, if this name is not selected, that a name which makes reference to a specific region should not be chosen.
CARRIED

2. Toni Johnston Re: Letter of Appreciation

3. Revelstoke Art Group Re: “Wooden Head” Sculpture

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the “Wooden Head” Sculpture be displayed in the foyer of the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre until a more suitable location can be arranged.
CARRIED


COMMITTEE REPORTS:


COUNCILLOR FREW, Chair Environmental – Public Works

1. Minutes of a Public Works Committee Meeting – March 13, 2003


COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON, Chair Planning and Land Development

1. Minutes of a Planning Committee Meeting – March 19, 2003

i. Development Variance Permit DVP-2003-04 – 113 Colbeck Road

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that Staff be authorized to draft Development Variance Permit DVP-2003-04 and the neighbours be notified as required by Section 922 (4) of the Local Government Act; and that the depth of the garage be reduced from 7.3 metres (24 feet) to 6.1 metres (20 feet) to improve safety.
CARRIED

ii. Development Variance Permit DVP-2003-03 – 418 First Street West

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that Staff be authorized to draft Development Variance Permit DVP-2003-03 and the neighbours be notified as required by Section 922 (4) of the Local Government Act; and that the owner be informed that the sign design and structure be in accordance to the recommendations received by Mainstreet Consulting Associates.
CARRIED

iii. Development Permit DP-2003-06 – 312 – 316 Second Street East

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that the Planning Department be authorized to draft Development Permit DP-2003-06 and that the applicant be required to provide the following information:

• Submission of a revised site plan to address deficiencies in the parking layout and screening of refuse container;
• Submission of a detailed landscape plan and fee estimates;
• Submission of a revised colour scheme and elevation plans;
• Registration of a restrictive covenant to limit the specific use of the basement and building; and
• Cancellation of the interior lot lines for the subject properties.

CARRIED

iv. Grizzly Sports Bar & Grill – 314 First Street West

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that Staff forward a coloured rendering to Mainstreet Consulting Associates to determine a revised colour for the exterior windows; and that the amendment to the garage doors be accepted.
CARRIED

Note: Councillor Singh pointed out that a revised colour for the exterior windows may not be required. It may be an option for the windows to remain as is.

Note: Councillor Singh stated that he may be in a possible conflict of interest situation and retired from Council Chambers at 4:17 p.m.

v. Big Eddy Sales & Rentals – Proposed Sign

Note: Councillor Singh returned to Council Chambers at 4:19 p.m.

2. Development Variance Permit DVP-2003-02

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that Development Variance Permit DVP-2003-02 be referred back to the Planning Committee for further review and consideration.
CARRIED

Councillor MacFarlane requested that it be determined how many signs are on the property and also the exact wording of the Sign Bylaw.


COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chair Economic Development

1. Community Environmental Strategy


COUNCILLOR O’HAGAN, Chair Finance

No Report.


COUNCILLOR RICHARDSON, Chair Environment and Social Issues

1. Minutes of a Revelstoke Housing Committee Meeting – February 12, 2003


COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chair Parks and Recreation

1. Director of Parks and Recreation – Request for early capital budget approval

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that early approval be granted for the following items:

• Arena interior painting $18,000
• Parks tennis court and field lighting $ 2,000
• Playground revitalization $21,000
• Williamson’s Lake power pole replacement $ 5,000
• Williamson’s Lake hot water tank shed replacement $ 1,000
• Parks top soil $15,000
• Parks irrigation $10,000

CARRIED

2. Minutes of a Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting – March 12, 2003

i. Revelstoke Secondary School – Tile Mosaic Proposal for Aquatic Centre

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the City support the request in principle subject to coordinating with design and fund raising initiatives.
CARRIED

3. Seedling Storage Contract at Curling Rink

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Council authorize execution of the seedling storage contract with the Revelstoke Community Forest Corporation for the period April 3rd to June 30th, 2003, at a rental rate of $0.0138 per seedling.
CARRIED

4. Minutes of a Tourism Development Committee Meeting – March 11, 2003 and Tourism Development Coordinator Report

i. Visitor Information Centre – Signage

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Frew that the Visitor Information Centre Signage be referred to the Economic Development Committee for review.
CARRIED

5. Minutes of an Okanagan University Advisory Committee Meeting – February 4, 2003

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the City of Revelstoke add a link on their web page to Revelstoke EdVentures web site.
CARRIED


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

No Report.


OLD BUSINESS:

Nil.


NEW BUSINESS:

Nil.


RESOLVE INTO IN CAMERA:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Council move into In Camera at 4:45 p.m. to consider items of business pursuant to Section 242.2 of the Local Government Act.
CARRIED


BUSINESS ITEMS TO REPORT:

1. Williamson Lake Park – Manager Contract

That Council approve renewal of the contract with HFM Enterprises for the operation of Williamson Lake Park for a five-year term commencing January 1, 2004 and expiring December 31, 2008.


ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION(S):

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


ADJOURNMENT:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that the meeting adjourn at 6:20 p.m.
CARRIED



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