CITY OF REVELSTOKE

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL ON MONDAY, AUGUST 11, 2003
COMMENCING AT 3:40 P.M.


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

Excused:
Councillor B. MacFarlane

Staff:
T. LeRose, Deputy Director of Corporate Administration
R. Hillary, Collector
B. Yeomans, Superintendent of Public Works
T. Knight, City Planner
T. Miertsch, Relief Secretary

Others:
D. Gillespie, Revelstoke Cable TV
D. Rooney, Revelstoke Times Review
R. Chayer*
A. Coueffin*
H. Shuttleworth*
B. McEwan*
C. Schmidt*
B. MacDonald*
S. Shewchuk*

     * Present for Portion of Meeting Only



CALL TO ORDER:

Mayor McKee called the meeting to order at 3:40 p.m. and welcomed everyone in attendance.


ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the Agenda be adopted with the following additions: CORRESPONDENCE – 5i) Chamber of Commerce Re: Street Closure; and COMMITTEE REPORT - COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON - 7.a.i. Netzel/Pasceri Re: 308 Benson Street.
CARRIED


ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – July 28, 2003

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held July 28, 2003 be adopted as presented.
CARRIED

2. Minutes of Special In Camera Council Meeting – August 7, 2003

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that the Minutes of the Special In Camera Council Meeting held August 7, 2003 be received by Council.
CARRIED


BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – July 28, 2003

Nil.

2. Special In Camera Council Meeting – August 7, 2003

Nil.


CORRESPONDENCE:

1. C.I.B.C., Kristin Rabnett Re: $10,000 Pledge to New Aquatic Centre

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that a letter be sent to the C.I.B.C. in appreciation of its $10,000 donation to the Aquatic Centre and that an update on the status of the new Aquatic Centre also be provided.
CARRIED

2. Interior Health Authority, Alison Ruault Re: Location of Community Health Services in Revelstoke

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Richardson that another letter be forwarded to the I.H.A. expressing concern with the decision to relocate the public health services to Queen Victoria Hospital, that it is not a long term solution and that there must be opportunity for community input via a local public meeting held prior to plans being finalized.
CARRIED

3. Credit Union, Jay Strong Re: Street Closure - 50th Anniversary Celebrations

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that Council approve the request for a temporary street closure, on Saturday, September 13, 2003 between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., of Connaught Avenue between 1st and 2nd Streets.
CARRIED

4. Vancouver 2010 Bid Corporation, John Furlong Re: Organizing Committee for Olympic Games

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Frew that a letter be sent to the Vancouver 2010 Bid Corporation requesting representation of the Interior of B.C. area to the Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games and further that the City of Revelstoke proposes to appoint a representative for this area.
CARRIED

5. Minister of Transportation, Judith Reid Re: Future of Coquihalla Highway

6. B.C. Transmission Corporation Re: B.C.’s Electric Transmission

7. Southern Interior Timber Cruisers Association Re: Request to Waive Fee for Two-Day Room Rental at Community Centre

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the request to waive rental fees at the Community Centre be referred to the Finance Committee of Council for consideration and that staff provide the cost information to the Committee at that time.
CARRIED

8. Resident Bill Tench Re: Water Restriction Inconveniences

Mayor McKee reported that the water demand was greater than the supply and that the large water users, such as the Golf Course and Downie Timber, implemented water restriction upon the City’s notification. The water supply reserve for fire suppression purposes still came down to within one foot of emergency levels and some areas of the City were without water for up to seven hours. Accordingly, further restrictions were introduced. Residents choosing to continue sprinkling in contravention of the water restrictions were issued warning tickets and subsequently would be fined if they carried on watering.

9. Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce Re: Street Closure for sidewalk sale August 23, 2003

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councilor Richardson that Council approve the Chamber of Commerce’s request to temporarily close First Street West between Campbell and Connaught Avenues on August 23, 2003, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
CARRIED


COMMITTEE REPORTS:


COUNCILLOR FREW, Chair Public Works and Protection

1. Minutes of a Heritage Commission Meeting – July 29, 2003

2. Monthly Animal Control Report – July 2003

3. Adoption Program Update

4. Monthly Fire Department Report – July 2003


COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON, Chair Planning and Land Development

1. Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting – July 30, 2003

i. Woolsey Creek Café/212 Mackenzie Avenue

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Singh that the proposed outdoor patio be approved by Council for installation in the parking area fronting the Woolsey Creek Café for a period not exceeding eight weeks (until September 30, 2003), that staff determine if anchoring of the structure is required and that an exit survey be prepared to gather public input on the use of temporary patio structures in the community.
CARRIED

ii. City of Revelstoke /127 &141 Basford Drive

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that the Planning Department be authorized to prepare the Rezoning Amendment Bylaw and the Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw.
CARRIED

iii. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation / 151 Basford Drive

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that the Planning Department be authorized to prepare the Rezoning Amendment Bylaw and the Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw and that staff notify the applicants that a Public Notification sign will be requested.
CARRIED

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

In response to Councillor O’Hagan’s query, the City Planner clarified that the alternative extension of hours for the Grizzly Sports Bar and Grill recommended today was initiated by the Planning Committee. The result of the ‘specific’ public opinion survey was favourable to the extension of hours as applied for by the applicant, however, the larger, ‘general’ public opinion survey was not.

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that Council approve the extension of hours for the Grizzly Sports Bar & Grill to be limited to a 2:00 a.m. closing on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; that the extension of hours approval be limited to a three-month trial period; and that staff report back on any concerns experienced during the trial period.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor O’Hagan

v. Amendment to Procedures Bylaw

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Singh that the Planning Staff be authorized to amend Revelstoke Procedures Bylaw No. 1398 in its entirety to clarify text and to provide for additional public processes. Also, that the issue of the C2-Downtown Fringe Commercial District and its distribution within the City be referred to the Advisory Planning Commission for review.
CARRIED

vi. Revelstoke Westside Road Supplementary Report

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that the supplementary report, as prepared by Urban Systems Ltd., be received by Council and referred to the Advisory Planning Commission for review.
CARRIED

vii. Request to Purchase Road Right-of-Way (Kermack and Biggs) Portion of Benson Street

The City Planner confirmed that the area requested for purchase might meet the minimum lot size requirements for a dwelling.

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that the request to purchase City property be forwarded to the Administration Department for preparation of lease agreements.
CARRIED

viii. Memorial Bench for Heritage Garden at Revelstoke Museum

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Singh that staff continue to pursue clarification of the number of proposed benches for the Heritage Garden and that the City of Revelstoke donate a bench for the garden in memory of Ruby Nobbs.
CARRIED

2. Netzel/Pasceri Re: 308 Benson Street

Discussion was held on the issue of the overheight fence/trellis structures that have been located within the front yard setback area of 308 Benson Street. Concern was noted with the amount of time and money expended to date.

The City Planner reported that the current nonconforming structure, the trellis, was to be removed by August 1, 2003. Discussion proceeded on whether or not to continue enforcing the issue.

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Singh that staff be directed not to act on the complaint.
DEFEATED
Opposed: Mayor McKee and
Councillors: Frew, O’Hagan and Richardson

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Richardson that staff contact Mr. and Mrs. Pasceri requesting their withdrawal of the complaint.
CARRIED
Opposed: Mayor McKee

3. OCP Amendment Bylaws No. 1710 & Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1711

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that the City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1710 be given Third Reading and be Adopted by Council.
Motion WITHDRAWN

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the concerns heard during the public hearing be referred back to the Planning Committee of Council.
CARRIED

4. Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw No. 1712 (250 Basford Drive)

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that the City of Revelstoke Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw No. 1712 be given Third Reading and be Adopted by Council.
CARRIED

5. Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1714 & Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw No. 1715 (151 Basford Drive)

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Singh that the City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1714 receive First and Second Readings and that a Public Hearing be scheduled for 3:00 p.m., September 8, 2003; and that the City of Revelstoke Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw No. 1715 receive First and Second Readings and that a Public Hearing be scheduled for 3:00 p.m., September 8, 2003.
CARRIED

6. Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1716 & Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw No. 1717 (127 & 141 Basford Drive)

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded Councillor Singh that the City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1716 receive First and Second Reading and that a Public Hearing be scheduled for 3:00 p.m., September 8, 2003; and that the City of Revelstoke Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw No. 1717 receive First and Second Readings and that a Public Hearing be scheduled for 3:00 p.m., September 8, 2003.
CARRIED

7. Development Variance Permit DVP 2003 – 23 / Richard Chayer / 269 Viers Crescent

Mayor McKee reported that one letter was received in opposition of the proposed variances. He then called three times for comment from the public respecting the proposed Development Variance Permit. None were given. It was noted that there are other properties in the area with the same setback situation and that the immediate neighbourhood did not comment.

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Singh that Development Variance Permit 2003 – 23 be issued.
CARRIED

8. Monthly Building Permit and Accumulative Building Permit Summaries – July 2003


COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chair Economic Development

1. Monthly Business Licence Summary – July 2003


COUNCILLOR O’HAGAN, Chair Finance

1. City of Revelstoke Cheque Summary – August 6, 2003 - $2,074,023.80


COUNCILLOR RICHARDSON, Chair Environmental, and Social Issues

1. Food Bank and Housing Update

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Johnston that a letter of appreciation be sent to the food bank volunteers for their hard work and long hours of service to the community.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chair Parks and Recreation

1. Minutes of a Parks and Recreation Meeting – July 31, 2003

i. Selkirk Saddle Club

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Council form an ‘ad hoc’ committee consisting of representation from the City, BC Hydro and the Selkirk Saddle Club (City Councillor, two City Staff; Club President, Past President, 2-3 club members; and BC Hydro representation) with the mandate to review the existing lease between the three parties and the constitution and bylaws of the club with the intent of making recommendations for changes that should be made when the contract is due for renewal in February of 2004.
CARRIED

ii. Arena Concession Lease - Renewal

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the concession lease at the Arena with Minor Hockey be renewed for a one-year term with a 2% increase.
CARRIED


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

No report.


OLD BUSINESS:

Nil.


NEW BUSINESS:

1. Ministry of Advanced Education - Revelstoke Mountain Research Centre Proposal

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Johnston that a letter be sent to the Honourable Shirley Bond, Minister of Advanced Education, in appreciation of her response and advising that Council will be requesting a meeting with her during the UBCM convention for presentation of the Revelstoke Mountain Research Centre proposal.
CARRIED


RESOLVE INTO IN CAMERA:

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Council resolve into In Camera at 4:55 p.m. to consider items of business pursuant to Section 242.2 of the Local Government Act.
CARRIED


BUSINESS ITEMS TO REPORT:

No Report


ADJOURNMENT:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Singh that the meeting adjourn at 5:10 p.m.
CARRIED



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