CITY OF REVELSTOKE

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL ON MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2003
COMMENCING AT 3:30 P.M.



PRESENT:
Council: Mayor Mark 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
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
W. Rota, Fire Chief
Sgt. A. Kleinsmith*, NCO i/c Revelstoke RCMP Detachment

Others:
S. Filipchuk, Revelstoke Cable TV
G. Chamberlain, Revelstoke Times Review
N. O’Leary, Revelstoke News
S/Sgt. A. Olsen*
Sgt. R. Brown*
S. Klein*, Director, BC Office, Canadian Centre for Policy
Alternatives
M. Nicholson*
J. Nicholson*
D. Jensen* Vic Van Isle Construction
R. Williams* 1st Revelstoke Scouts
E. Flaa* "
E. Maltby* "

* Present for Portion of Meeting Only



CALL TO ORDER:

Mayor McKee called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. and welcomed everyone in attendance.


ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that the Agenda be adopted with the following additions: COMMITTEE REPORT – Councillor O'Hagan, Chair Finance 10.e) Financial Plan 2003 - 2007; 10.f) Planned Parenthood Application for Grant-in-Aid; 10.g) Minutes of a Forest Workers Group Committee Meeting – March 10, 2003.
CARRIED


ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – March 24, 2003

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held March 24, 2003 be adopted as presented.
CARRIED

2. Minutes of the Public Hearing – March 24, 2003

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that the Minutes of the Public Hearing held March 24, 2003 be received by Council.
CARRIED


DELEGATION(S)

1. Introduction of Sgt. Randy Brown

Sgt. Art Kleinsmith introduced Staff Sergeant Al Olsen from Kamloops.

Staff Sergeant Olsen thanked Council for their patience regarding the process of hiring a Staff Sergeant for the Revelstoke Detachment. Staff Sergeant Olsen stated that he is sure Council will be pleased with the decision that has been made. Sgt. Randy Brown will be the new Staff Sergeant for Revelstoke and comes very well qualified for the position. Staff Sergeant Olsen then introduced Sgt. Randy Brown.

Sgt Randy Brown informed Council that he has been in the RCMP for 25 years, the last 3 years have been spent in Kamloops. Sgt. Brown also commented that he is looking forward to moving to Revelstoke and hopes to be hear by June 1st.

Mayor McKee thanked Sgt. Kleinsmith, Staff Sgt. Olsen and Sgt. Brown for attending and stated that Council and staff are looking forward to working with Sgt. Brown.

Sgt. Kleinsmith, Staff Sgt. Olsen and Sgt. Brown retired from Council Chambers at 3:36 p.m.

2. Seth Klein, Director, BC Office, Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
Mr. Klein informed Council that The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives offers an alternative to the message that we have no choice about the policies that affect our lives. The Centre promotes research on issues of social and economic justice and produces research reports. It is important for people to know that there are workable alternatives.
Mr. Klein went on to give a brief outline of what he would be discussing at the public meeting held later this evening.

Mayor McKee thanked Mr. Klein for his presentation.

3. John Netzel Re: City of Revelstoke Fence Structure Alteration Bylaw No. 1705

Mr. Netzel advised Council that he was here regarding the City of Revelstoke Fence Structure Alteration Bylaw No. 1705 which, if approved, would give the City authority to lower a property line fence at 308 Benson Street.

Mr. Netzel advised Council that the fence was a direct result of the addition to the house next door and gave an overview of construction from 1992 to date with respect to the neighbouring property located at 1413 Second Street West. The main issue was the Board of Variance decision of September 2000. Mr. Netzel requested that Council not approve Bylaw No. 1705 and also that the City appeal to the Supreme Court of BC to have the Variance overturned.

Mayor McKee informed Mr. Netzel that City Staff have acted in good faith and asked Mr. Netzel what his intention was with regard to the overheight fence. Mr. Netzel responded that the Bylaw should not proceed as a result of what has happened at the house next door.

Councillor Singh asked why the fence was a result of the addition next door. Mr. Netzel replied that at the Board of Variance Hearing, Mrs. Netzel indicated that if the variance went ahead she would be forced to construct a fence to maintain privacy. Mr. Netzel again stressed that Council should not consider the Bylaw.

Mayor McKee thanked Mr. Netzel for attending the meeting. Mr. Netzel retired from Council Chambers at 4:05 p.m.


BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – March 24, 2003

Nil.


CORRESPONDENCE:

1. a. Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce Re: Request to close Streets for Spring Sidewalk Sale Day – Saturday, May 3, 2003

b. Revelstoke Community Forest Corporation Re: Request to close Mackenzie Avenue between Victoria Road and First Street – Saturday, May 3, 2003

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the requests from the Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce and Revelstoke Community Forest Corporation to close First Street between Mackenzie Avenue and Campbell Avenue; Campbell Avenue from First Street to Second Street; and Grizzly Plaza for a Spring Sidewalk Sale Day and RCFC 10th Anniversary Celebration on May 3, 2003 be approved.
CARRIED

2. Revelstoke Printing Company Re: Request to offer Helicopter Rides on May 3, 2003

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the request from Revelstoke Printing to offer helicopter rides on Saturday May 3, 2003 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. be approved subject to the location being confirmed with the Director of Parks and Recreation.
CARRIED

3. Arrow Lakes Transportation Infrastructure Association Re: Request for letter of support

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the City of Revelstoke send a letter to Arrow Lakes Transportation Infrastructure Association supporting the proposal to construct a causeway/span combination at Galena Bay, a causeway/span combination at Arrow Park, and a bridge at Needles to eliminate the ferries.
CARRIED

4. Peter Bernacki Re: Community Connections new office building at 312 – 316 Second Street East

5. Wade Gillespie Re: Community Connections new office building at 312 – 316 Second Street East

6. Revelstoke Timber Days Re: Application to the Economic Opportunities Fund

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that the City support Revelstoke Timber Days' application to the Economic Opportunity Fund in the amount of $2,000.00.
CARRIED

7. B.C. Interior Forestry Museum Society Re: Application to the Economic Opportunities Fund

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor O'Hagan that the B.C. Interior Forestry Museum Society's request for funding in the amount of $50,000.00 from the Economic Opportunity Fund be referred to the Economic Development Committee for review and report back to Council.
CARRIED

Councillor Frew asked that a financial report be provided showing the balance of funds and amounts disbursed to date.

8. BC Seniors Game Society Re: Invitation to bid on hosting either the 2005 or 2006 BC Seniors Games

9. Township of Langley Re: Resolutions – Farm Property Classifications within Residential Areas

10. Revelstoke District – Okanagan Humane Society Re: Grant-in-aid request

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that a letter be sent to the Revelstoke District Okanagan Humane Society advising that their request for a grant-in-aid was received after the deadline and that they should apply for next year before the February 28th, 2004 deadline.
CARRIED

11. I.W.A. Canada Re: BC Forest Policy Reform

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the correspondence from I.W.A. Canada regarding BC Forest Policy Reform be referred to the Economic Development Committee for review.
CARRIED


COMMITTEE REPORTS:


COUNCILLOR FREW, Chair Environmental – Public Works

1. Monthly Animal Control Report – March 2003

2. Monthly Fire Department Report – March 2003

3. Monthly Revelstoke RCMP Detachment Report – March 2003

4. City of Revelstoke Cemetery Bylaw No. 1702

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor O'Hagan that City of Revelstoke Cemetery Bylaw No. 1702 receive First, Second and Third Readings.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON, Chair Planning and Land Development

1. Monthly Building Permit and Accumulative Building Permit Summaries – March 2003

2. Minutes of a Planning Committee Meeting – April 7, 2003

i. Chamber of Commerce – Visitor Information Centre Sign

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that the sign as presented to Council be approved from May to October, 2003.
CARRIED

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

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the owner provide a revised quote to complete the parking area as per the approved parking plan and that an amended Letter of Credit be provided to cover the entire costs of the parking area.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that Staff revisit the City's Parking Bylaw.
CARRIED

iii. H & J Ready Mix Ltd. – Proposed Quarry Operation – Westside Road

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor O'Hagan that Staff prepare an amended letter of referral to Land and Water B.C. Inc. advising that the gravel operation be permitted to proceed subject to the following:

a. That the types of activities permitted be limited to those uses identified in the RR-60 Rural Residential – 60 Hectare Zoning District;
b. Hours of Operation limited to Monday to Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.;
c. That size of operational area not to exceed 5 hectares (12.35 acres);
d. That tenure not exceed five years; and
e. That road access to be located south of CSRD's Sanitary Landfill Site.

CARRIED

NOTE: Councillor Singh stated that he may be in a possible conflict of interest situation and retired from Council Chambers at 4:23 p.m.

iv. Big Eddy Sales & Rentals – Proposed Off-site Sign

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that the sign be approved as presented.
CARRIED

NOTE: Councillor Singh returned to Council Chambers at 4:25 p.m.

v. Revelstoke's Own Water – Proposed Facia Sign

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that the sign be approved.
CARRIED

vi. Agricultural Land Reserve Review

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Staff provide a response to the Land Reserve Commission including the City's desire to partially include/exclude the ALR program in Revelstoke.

Discussion took place on the motion which resulted in the following:

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor O'Hagan that the motion be tabled and referred back to the Planning Committee for further review.
CARRIED

NOTE: Councillor Johnston stated that he may be in a possible conflict of interest situation and retired from Council Chambers at 4:35 p.m.

vii. Amken Holdings Ltd. – 2103 Airport Way

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Bylaw No 1700 receive Third Reading; that City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1701 receive Third Reading; that Final Reading of City of Revelstoke Bylaws 1700 and 1701 be tabled until completion of all subject conditions including:

a. Provision of all servicing requirements as specified under the Subdivision Control and Works and Services Bylaw;
b. Submission of a subdivision application and layout to the satisfaction of the Approving Officer;
c. Submission and registration of Building Design Guidelines; and
d. Registration of a Section 219 Restrictive Covenant to ensure no tree cutting in a proposed park area.

CARRIED

NOTE: Councillor Richardson stated that she may be in a possible conflict of interest situation and retired from Council Chambers at 4:40 p.m.

viii. Community Connections – 312 – 316 Second Street East

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that staff develop a public process for Development Permits within a C-2 Downtown Fringe Commercial Zone when variances are requested.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that staff develop a policy to include public process when variances are requested as part of the Development Permit process.
CARRIED

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

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Development Permit DP-2003-6 be issued.
CARRIED

NOTE: Councillors Johnston and Richardson returned to Council Chambers at 4:50 p.m.

4. Development Permit DP-2003-07 – 313 – 315 Mackenzie Avenue

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that Development Permit DP-2003-07 be issued.
CARRIED

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

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Singh that Development Variance Permit DVP-2003-03 be issued.
CARRIED

6. City of Revelstoke Fence Structure Alteration Bylaw No. 1705 – Consideration of First, Second and Third Readings

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that City of Revelstoke Fence Structure Alteration Bylaw No. 1705 receive First, Second and Third Readings.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor Singh

7. Capacity Increase for Grizzly Sports Bar & Grill – 312 – 314 First Street West

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the September 30, 2002 resolution be re-confirmed, that the application not be approved.

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

Councillor MacFarlane expressed concern with not having a public process.

8. Extension of Hours for Rock Pit Night Club – 312 First Street West

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the City write a letter to the Liquor Control Licencing Branch advising of the City's support of a temporary increase in the hours of operation to 3 a.m. on a trial period of six months.

In Favour: Councillors Johnston, Singh
Opposed: Councillors Frew, MacFarlane, O'Hagan, Richardson
MOTION DEFEATED

Moved by Councillor O'Hagan, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that City Council does not support VCR Holdings Ltd.'s application for extension of hours of liquor service.

In Favour: Councillors Frew, MacFarlane, O'Hagan, Richardson
Opposed: Councillors Johnston, Singh
CARRIED

9. Temporary Outdoor Patios

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Frew that the applicants will be responsible for all construction costs.
CARRIED

Council agreed that businesses should have an opportunity for individuality and that the temporary outdoor patios should not all be the same.

COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chair Economic Development

1. Monthly Business Licence Summary – March 2003

2. Minutes of an Economic Development Committee Meeting – March 27, 2003

i. Enterprise Facilitation Application to the Economic Opportunity Fund

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor O'Hagan that Council supports the Enterprise Facilitation Program's application to the Economic Opportunity Fund in the amount of $8,500.00.

Discussion took place on the motion and Councillor Frew stated that a financial report needs to be provided showing the balance of funds and amounts disbursed to date.

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the motion be tabled and referred back to the Economic Development Committee for further review.
CARRIED

ii. BC Energy Plan

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that the City of Revelstoke send a letter to the Provincial Government regarding the BC Energy Plan and outlining the City's concerns regarding taxation of BC Hydro, the Heritage Contract, and stressing the need for a level playing field for energy producers.
CARRIED

iii. Applications to the Economic Development Commission

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that Jill Zacharias be appointed to the Commission for a two-year term, that Rene Heuppi be appointed for a one-year term; and that Daryll Willoughby, Dave Kaegi and Ken Davidson be re-appointed for two-year terms.
CARRIED

3. Minutes of a Revelstoke Community Environmental Strategy Steering Committee Meeting – March 31, 2003

4. Minutes of an Economic Development Commission Meeting – April 8, 2003

5. Victoria Road Signage

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor O'Hagan that the request for $15,000 to construct new sign units on Victoria Road be referred to the Finance Committee for review.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR O’HAGAN, Chair Finance

1. City of Revelstoke Cheque Summary – April 1, 2003 - $400,240.32

2. Minutes of a Finance Committee Meeting – March 20, 2003

i. Insurance of Ski Hill Buildings

Moved by Councillor O'Hagan, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the City's insurance agents be instructed to reduce the insurance on the ski hill buildings to an actual cash value of $250,000.
CARRIED

3. Minutes of a Finance Committee Meeting – April 3, 2003

i. Grant-in-Aid Requests

Moved by Councillor O'Hagan, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Grants-in-Aid as listed in the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting of April 3, 2003 be approved.
CARRIED

4. BC Transit Annual Operating Agreement

Moved by Councillor O'Hagan, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Agreement be approved and that the City continue to lobby the provincial government regarding downloading to Municipalities.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor Singh

5. Financial Plan 2003-2007

NOTE: Councillor Richardson stated that she may be in a possible conflict of interest situation and retired from Council Chambers at 5:45 p.m.

6. Planned Parenthood – Grant-in-Aid Request

Moved by Councillor O'Hagan, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the application from Planned Parenthood for a Grant-in-Aid be denied.

In Favour: Councillor O'Hagan
Opposed: Councillors Frew, Johnston, MacFarlane, Singh
MOTION DEFEATED

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that a Grant-in-Aid in the amount of $1500.00 for Planned Parenthood be approved.

In Favour: Councillors Frew, Johnston, MacFarlane, Singh
Opposed: Councillor O'Hagan
CARRIED

NOTE: Councillor Richardson returned to Council Chambers at 5:46 p.m.

7. Minutes of a Forest Workers Committee Meeting – March 10, 2003


COUNCILLOR RICHARDSON, Chair Environment and Social Issues

1. Monthly Victim Assistance Program Report – March 2003

2. Minutes of a Revelstoke Housing Committee Meeting – March 12, 2003

3. Minutes of a Revelstoke Community Foundation Meeting – March 4, 2003

4. Food Bank Update


COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chair Parks and Recreation

1. Minutes of a Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting – April 9, 2003

i. Revelstoke Aqua Ducks Swim Club

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the City lower the cost of pool rental by $4.00 per hour for the Revelstoke Aqua Ducks Swim Club.
CARRIED

ii. Community Sports Awards

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the Community Sports Awards be held this year with nominations coming from the Times Review and the Public.
CARRIED

2. Revelstoke Curling Club

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the City cost share 50% with the Curling Club for heaters; that the Curling Club will initially pay and the City will reimburse out of the 2004 Capital Budget.
CARRIED

3. Minutes of a Revelstoke Homecoming Committee Meeting – March 26, 2003

4. 2004 Homecoming – Consideration to organize an event for previous City Councillors (Aldermen)

5. Minutes of a Tourism Development Committee Meeting – April 8, 2003


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

1. Green Power Certificates

2. 2003 – 2004 CBT Community Initiatives Program

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the 2003 – 2004 Project Funding Recommendations submitted by the Evaluation Team be approved as submitted.
CARRIED

NOTE: Councillor Singh stated that he may be in a possible conflict of interest situation and retired from Council Chambers at 5:59 p.m.

3. City of Revelstoke Road Closure Bylaw No. 1703 (1901 Laforme Blvd.)

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that City of Revelstoke Road Closure Bylaw No. 1703 receive Final Reading and be Adopted by Council.
CARRIED

4. City of Revelstoke Road Closure Bylaw No. 1704 (122 Big Bend Highway)

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that City of Revelstoke Road Closure Bylaw No. 1704 receive Final Reading and be Adopted by Council.
CARRIED

NOTE: Councillor Singh returned to Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m.

5. Revitalization in Revelstoke


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 6:05 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 – Terms of Reference

That the third sentence of Clause 4.4 of the Terms of Reference for the Revelstoke Caribou Recovery Action Group sentence, "For example, recovery plan recommendations should strive to avoid negative impacts to the AAC's (Annual Allowable Cuts) where possible." be amended to read, "Recovery plan recommendations should strive to minimize negative economic impacts where possible."

2. CAT Powder Skiing Invoice Re: 2002-03 Ski Hill Maintenance Costs $36,592.52

That the balance of $6,592.52 be paid to CAT Powder Skiing as recommended in the memorandum of the Director of Finance dated April 9, 2003.


ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION(S):

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


ADJOURNMENT:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Singh that the meeting adjourn at 7:05 p.m.
CARRIED



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