CITY OF REVELSTOKE

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THECOUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL ON MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2003
COMMENCING AT 3:30 P.M.


PRESENT: Council: Mayor Mark McKee
Councillors: P. Frew, C. Johnston, B. MacFarlane, N. Richardson, M. Singh

Excused: Councillor T. O'Hagan

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
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
C. Wolf*, B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union
D. Lumma* " "
P. Carey* " "
G. Lundholm*, Animal Control Officer
B. Punt*
J. Cook*

* Present for Portion of Meeting Only


CALL TO ORDER:

Mayor McKee called the meeting to order at 3:35 p.m. and welcomed everyone in attendance.


ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Frew that the Agenda be adopted with the following additions: COMMITTEE REPORT – Councillor Singh, Chair Parks and Recreation 12.a) Minutes of a Revelstoke Research Steering Committee – April 14, 2003; COMMITTEE REPORT – Mayor McKee, Chair, Administration, Policy, Bylaws and Public Relations 13.d) City of Revelstoke Travel Rate.
CARRIED


ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – April 14, 2003

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held April 14, 2003 be adopted as presented.
CARRIED


DELEGATION(S)

1. Carl Wolf, B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union

Mr. Wolf thanked Council for their time and advised that he was here today with respect to the provincial government’s announcement last year that they wanted to get out of the liquor control business. Mr. Wolf informed Council that it is very important to have a public consultation process before any changes are made as we are now seeing what has happened in Alberta since privatization. In 1995 Calgary had 23 liquor stores, today there is almost 300. Reports also show that Calgary’s drinking and driving rates are steadily increasing. In other parts of Canada, drinking and driving rates are dropping. Alberta is the only province to have privatized , other provinces are looking at Alberta and saying “no”.

Mr. Wolf asked Council for support in urging the provincial government to put a moratorium on the proposed changes to liquor regulations, sales and distribution.

Councillor MacFarlane informed Mr. Wolf that Council passed the following resolution on February 24, 2003:
“that the City of Revelstoke urge the provincial government to put a moratorium on its proposed changes to liquor regulations, sales and distribution; that the City of Revelstoke ask the provincial government to provide a formal vehicle for public discussion and community input into these issues; and that the City of Revelstoke initiate a public process to gain input on this issue.”

Mayor McKee thanked Mr. Wolf for his presentation.

2. Gideon Lundholm, Animal Control Officer

Mayor McKee introduced Gideon Lundholm, Animal Control Officer.

Mr. Lundholm updated Council with regards to the Adoption Program that was recently initiated. He also informed Council that he has 3 homes available for a Foster Program. This is a rehabilitation program for problem dogs prior to them being adopted.

Mr. Lundholm reported that presently dog complaints seem to be down, the main complaints are related to ongoing barking. However, there are still lots of complaints with respect to cats.

Mr. Lundholm notified Council that the Revelstoke District of the Okanagan Humane Society will be having an online auction in May. Funds raised will assist in neutering and spaying of animals.

Mayor McKee thanked Mr. Lundholm for his presentation.


BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – April 14, 2003

Nil.


CORRESPONDENCE:

1. Revelstoke Highlanders Pipe Band Re: Request to Parade on Saturday, May 3, 2003

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the request from the Revelstoke Highlanders Pipe Band to Parade on Saturday, May 3, 2003 be approved.
CARRIED

2. BC Gas Utility Ltd. Re: 2003 Supply Contract

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that Council concur with the 2003 Propane Supply Strategy as outlined and recommended by BC Gas.
CARRIED

3. Village of Burns Lake Re: Reinstatement of Community Health Councils

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that the Council send a letter to the Minister of Health Services requesting that Community Health Councils be re-established and that legislation be implemented to require meaningful community consultation by Health Authorities.
CARRIED


COMMITTEE REPORTS:


COUNCILLOR FREW, Chair Environmental – Public Works

1. Minutes of a Public Works Committee Meeting – April 10, 2003

i. Good Neighbour Policy

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Johnston that Council approve the Good Neighbour Policy as presented.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON, Chair Planning and Land Development

1. City of Revelstoke Fence Structure Alteration Bylaw No. 1705

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that City of Revelstoke Fence Structure Alteration Bylaw No. 1705 receive Final Reading and be Adopted by Council.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor Singh

2. Minutes of a Planning Committee Meeting – April 23, 2003

i. City of Revelstoke Building Bylaw No. 1707

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that City of Revelstoke Building Bylaw No. 1707 receive First, Second and Third Readings.
CARRIED

ii. Development Permit No. 2003-09 – 415 Victoria Road West

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that Staff be authorized to draft Development Permit No. 2003-09; that the owners be advised of the requirement to post a Development Notification Sign; and that neighbours within a 35 metre buffer area be notified of the proposed development.
CARRIED

iii. Agricultural Land Reserve Application No. ALR-2003-05 – 1816 Nichol Road

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that Council support the application for removal of the subject property from the Agricultural Land Reserve subject to the applicant meeting all conditions set out in the Agricultural Land Act; and that Staff be authorized to forward the ALR exclusion application to the Land Reserve Commission for review and approval.
CARRIED

iii. Chantilly Kitchen Bed n Bath – Proposed Sign

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

iv. Ken’s Repair Service – Proposed Sign

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

v. Revelstoke Art Group – Proposed Sign

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that the owner be required to refer the sign design to a professional.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chair Economic Development

1. Economic Development Overview – Director of Community Development

2. Minutes of an Economic Development Committee Meeting – April 22, 2003

i. BC Forest Policy Changes

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that City of Revelstoke write a letter to the Minister of Forests outlining the following:

a. Council is supportive of those changes to the BC Forest Act, which provide opportunities for the community forest licensees to apply for more timber cutting rights.
b. Council is concerned that the removal of the appurtenancy provision could have negative economic impacts on small communities which depend on forestry to sustain the community. A decline in these small communities would weaken the economic base of rural B.C.
c. If a company shuts down a mill in a community, Council believes there should be consultation with the affected community to determine how the local cut is allocated. Companies should not be allowed to ship logs to another mill at their discretion.
d. Council strongly endorses the Minister’s statements that there will be no export of raw logs.
CARRIED

ii. Applications to the Economic Opportunity Fund

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the applications to the Economic Opportunity Fund for the following:
    $8,500 for Enterprise Facilitation
    $20,000 for Community Marketing
be approved by Council.
CARRIED

iii. International Marketing Strategy Report

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that City Council receive the “Strategic Action Plan: Marketing Revelstoke to International Investors”.
CARRIED

3. Goldstream Willa Mining Project

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that the Goldstream Willa Mining Project be referred to the Economic Development Committee for further review and report back to Council.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR O’HAGAN, Chair Finance

1. Grant-in-aid Requests – Revelstoke Acrobats and Revelstoke Skating Club

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the grant-in-aid request from the Revelstoke Acrobats in the amount of $1,000 be approved.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the grant-in-aid request from the Revelstoke Skating Club in the amount of $400.00 be approved.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR RICHARDSON, Chair Environment and Social Issues

1. Update on Advocacy Meeting – Ministry of Human Resources

2. Community Coordination for Women's Safety Workshop – Request to waive Room Fees at Community Centre

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Singh that the request to waive the cost of Room Fees at the Community Centre for a Community Coordination for Women’s Safety Workshop on June 20th, 2003 be approved.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chair Parks and Recreation

1. Minutes of a Revelstoke Research Steering Committee Meeting – April 14, 2003

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the City of Revelstoke support the initiative of Okanagan University College to create a Research Centre and that the City contact Wendy McMahon, MLA, Jim Abbott, MP, Honourable David Anderson, Minister of the Environment, Senator Fitzpatrick, Honourable Richard Neufeld, Minister of Energy and Mines, Honourable Herb Dhaliwal, Minister of Natural Resources and Honourable Gordon Campbell, Premier stressing the economic benefits of the project and asking for support and a meeting.
CARRIED


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

1. Notes from a CPR Community Advisory Panel Committee Meeting – April 16, 2003

2. Whistle Cessation Update

i. Safety issue regarding Pearson Street and Victoria Road

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Councillor O’Hagan’s written comments presented to Council regarding the safety issue of Pearson Street and Victoria Road be referred to the Public Works Committee for review and input from the Traffic Safety Committee.
CARRIED

3. Revelstoke Art Group – Invitation to attend Grand Opening on Saturday, May 10th, 2003

4. City of Revelstoke Travel Rate

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Sections 2a., 2.b and 2.c of the City of Revelstoke Policy C-5 Conferences and Seminars (Expenses) be amended to $0.44 per kilometre rate for the use of personal vehicles.

CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor Singh


OLD BUSINESS:

Nil.


NEW BUSINESS:

1. Union of BC Municipalities – Municipal Marketplace at the 2003 Convention

Councillor MacFarlane requested Administration check into the possibility of the City having a booth during the UBCM Convention to profile our community.


RESOLVE INTO IN CAMERA:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Johnston that Council move into In Camera at 5:00 p.m. to consider items of business pursuant to Section 242.2 of the Local Government Act.
CARRIED


BUSINESS ITEMS TO REPORT:

1. Support for Columbia Mountain Open Network

That Council support an application from the local RevNet Committee to the CSRD Economic Opportunity Fund in the amount of $28,000 (8,000 x $3.50) effective July 1, 2003 for the purposes of participating with the Columbia Mountain Open Network for the advancement of local telecommunications infrastructure in Revelstoke.


ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION(S):

Moved by Councillor Richardson, 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 MacFarlane that the meeting adjourn at 6:10 p.m.
CARRIED






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