CITY OF REVELSTOKE

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 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
T. LeRose, Deputy Director of Corporate Administration
B. Yeomans, Superintendent of Public Works
T. Knight, City Planner
A. Mason, Director of Community Economic Development
S/Sgt. R. Brown, NCO i/c Revelstoke RCMP Detachment
W. Rota, Fire Chief
A. Chell,* Director of Parks, Recreation and Personnel
T. Luini,* Building Inspector/Bylaw Enforcement Officer

Others:
S. Filipchuk, Revelstoke Cable TV
D. Rooney,* Revelstoke Times Review
D. Nettleton,* Okanagan Regional Library
F. Netzel*
M. Carlson*
D. Johnson
E. Johnson

* 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 Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that the Agenda be adopted with the following additions: COMMITTEE REPORT – Councillor Richardson, Chair Environment and Social Issues 11.a) Health Update; COMMITTEE REPORT – Mayor McKee, Chair Administration, Policy, Bylaws and Public Relations 13.d) Board of Variance Appointments.
CARRIED


ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting –September 8, 2003

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held September 8, 2003 be adopted as presented.
CARRIED

2. Public Hearing – September 8, 2003

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the Minutes of the Public Hearing held September 8, 2003 be received by Council.
CARRIED


DELEGATION(S)

1. Mr. Don Nettleton, Okanagan Regional Library Re: Budget Presentation

Mr. Nettleton updated Council on what has been happening within Okanagan Regional Library for the year 2003 and the plans for 2004.

Mr. Nettleton advised that with 30 branches of the Okanagan Regional Library there are always upgrades and renovations required. A new expanded branch opened in Enderby in February, the Rutland Branch had to be relocated and the proposed OK Falls branch is expected to open late fall or early 2004.

2004 plans include adding to the materials purchasing budget, addressing branch size deficiencies which includes new branches for Summerland and Vernon and beginning the planning and funding process for an eventual expansion or replacement of the headquarters facility, additional open hours for some branches and also self checkout machines in the busiest branches.

Mayor McKee stated that the Library is well used in Revelstoke and thanked Mr. Nettleton for his presentation.

2. Mrs. Flo Netzel Re: Overheight Fence at 308 Benson Street

Mrs. Netzel informed Council that she was attending the meeting today to defend herself with respect to the above situation. Mrs. Netzel felt that she was being perceived as the bad guy with respect to the situation. Mrs. Netzel relayed to Council the events that led up to the fence being constructed and that she now hoped this would be the end to the harassment.


BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – September 8, 2003

Nil.


CORRESPONDENCE:

1. BC Hydro Re: Walter Hardman Water Use Plan Initiation

2. Mrs. Bev Mercs Re: Woodenhead Statue

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Frew that the correspondence from Mrs. Bev Mercs be referred to the Public Works Committee for review.
CARRIED

3. Alan MacLeod Re: Mt. Mackenzie Development


COMMITTEE REPORTS:


COUNCILLOR FREW, Chair Public Works and Protection

1. Minutes of a Public Works Committee Meeting – September 11, 2003

i. Traffic Concern – Woodenhead Loop

Councillor Singh advised that he has concerns regarding traffic at the Woodenhead Loop and asked that he be invited to the Traffic Safety Committee Meeting to discuss this issue.

ii. Letter from M. Peterson regarding Garbage Schedule

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Johnston that a letter be sent acknowledging the individuals concerns, noting that it is not a collection schedule issue, and the Bear Aware Coordinator get involved in trying to solve this issue and perhaps encourage a bear proof bin for the trailer park.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON, Chair Planning and Land Development

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

i. D & E Johnson – 815 Mackenzie Avenue

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Singh that Staff be authorized to draft an Encroachment Agreement and notify neighbouring property owners of the City’s intention; and that all costs be shared between the two parties.
CARRIED

ii. Home Hardware – 201 Campbell Avenue

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that Development Permit No. DP-2002-15 (Phase II) be approved subject to resolution of the concerns in regards to the storm drainage plan, handicapped parking, on-site lighting and provision of colour samples; and provision of a letter of credit to cover all on and off-site servicing requirements.
CARRIED

iii. Revelstoke Aquatic Centre

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Singh that the Planning Department refer the exterior drawings to Mainstreet Consulting Associates for historical design input.
CARRIED

iv. Agricultural Land Reserve Review

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Singh that the Planning Department be authorized to proceed with a bulk application to the Land Reserve Commission to exclude properties from the ALR.
CARRIED

2. Minutes of a Revelstoke Enhancement Committee Meeting – September 16, 2003

i. Grizzly Plaza Extension

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that further investigation of alternatives not go ahead and that the City of Revelstoke proceed with the costing of the preferred design for Mackenzie Avenue of “parking on both sides of the street, with a fixed curb and two way traffic.”

Discussion took place on the motion.

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the motion be tabled and referred to the Planning Committee and Enhancement Committee to re-look at the Grizzly Plaza Extension.
CARRIED

Opposed: Councillors Frew and Johnston

3. Minutes of an Advisory Planning Commission Meeting – September 18, 2003

4. Development Permit DP-2003-12 – 301 Second Street West

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Singh that Development Permit DP-2003-12 be approved.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chair Economic Development

1. Minutes of an Economic Development Committee Meeting – September 15, 2003

i. Attracting Canadian Mountain Holidays Head Office

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Johnston that City of Revelstoke encourage Canadian Mountain Holidays to move some if its operations to Revelstoke.
CARRIED

ii. Canada Immigration Policy

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that the City of Revelstoke write a letter to Prime Minister Chretien and the Minister responsible for Immigration with copies being sent to the Honourable Paul Martin expressing concerns regarding immigration policies.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR O’HAGAN, Chair Finance

1. Minutes of a Finance Committee Meeting – September 4, 2003

i. Grant-in-aid Request – Nathan Evans

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor Richardson that a grant-in-aid of $250.00 be awarded to Nathan Evans and that funds be provided from Contingency.
CARRIED

ii. Southern Interior Timber Cruisers Association (SITKA)

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor Johnston that a grant-in-aid of $1,000.00 in the form of a credit be made available to SITKA to be used against the cost of facility rentals in 2004 and that this grant-in-aid be included in the draft budget for 2004.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR RICHARDSON, Chair Environmental, and Social Issues

1. Health Issues Update


COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chair Parks and Recreation

1. Minutes of a Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting – September 16, 2003

i. Revelstoke Figure Skating Club

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the City request the financial statement for the Figure Skating Club for the 2002/2003 season and their proposed budget for the 2003/2004 season.
CARRIED

ii. Indoor Pool

Councillor Singh reported that BC Hydro have committed to donate $25,000 towards the indoor pool and that they have requested that power smart elements be included in the design.

Councillor Singh also reported that Revelstoke Community Forest Corporation have committed to donate $100,000 towards the indoor pool.

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the fund raising approach be approved by Council.
CARRIED

iii. Community Centre

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the City contact Vic Davies and TASK to further pursue the minor renovation concepts for the Community Centre related to the pool project with respect to costs.
CARRIED

2. Minutes of a Revelstoke Research Centre Steering Committee Meeting – July 7, 2003

3. Minutes of a Tourism Development Committee Meeting – September 9, 2003


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

1. City of Revelstoke Fees and Charges for Various Municipal Services and Goods Bylaw No. 1706

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that City of Revelstoke Fees and Charges for Various Municipal Services and Goods Bylaw No. 1706 receive Final Reading and be Adopted by Council.
CARRIED

2. Grizzly Sports Bar/Rock Pit – Extension of Hours Trial

i. Grizzly Sports Bar & Grill

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that City Council recommend approval of the extension of hours for the Grizzly Sports Bar & Grill to a 2:00 a.m. closing limited to Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays on a ten month trial basis only and that these hours would also apply from November 15th – December 31st for six days a week (Monday through Saturday) during the trial basis only with a commencement date of November 1, 2003; and that the trial period be deemed to form part of the public process as may be required for permanent extension.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillors MacFarlane and O’Hagan

ii. Rock Pit

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that the request to extend the hours at the Rock Pit be referred to the Protection Committee for further review and report back to Council.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor MacFarlane

3. Minutes of the Mayor’s Advisory Committee on Health Care Meeting – September 18, 2003

i. Terms of Reference

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Terms of Reference as presented be approved by Council.
CARRIED

4. Board of Variance Appointments

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Albert Van Goor, Ruby Cameron and Peter Bernacki be appointed to the Board of Variance for a three-year term effective October 1, 2003 under the provisions of Section 899 of the Local Government Act.
CARRIED


OLD BUSINESS:

1. Zoning Bylaw Amendment

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the City of Revelstoke Zoning Bylaw No. 1264 be amended to allow Accessory Buildings as a permitted use in the P3 Institutional zone.
CARRIED


NEW BUSINESS:

1. Wendy McMahon, MLA

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Johnston that Council send a letter of appreciation to Wendy McMahon, MLA for attending the meetings that Council had scheduled during the UBCM convention.
CARRIED


RESOLVE INTO IN CAMERA:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Johnston that Council re-convene into In Camera at 5:45 p.m. to consider items of business pursuant to Section 242.2 of the Local Government Act.
CARRIED


BUSINESS ITEMS TO REPORT:

1. Revelstoke Community Energy Project and EPA

That Council receive the Community Energy System – Heat Only Concept Study issued September 8, 2003 by FVB Energy Inc.

That Council approve issuance of a letter to BC Hydro requesting cancellation of the City’s EPA, subject to confirmation that the City will be exempted from the provision that it would be precluded from applying to any BC Hydro energy calls for two years.

That Council’s intention to guarantee loan payments of $50,000 per year for 20 years to GMIF subject to a cross guarantee from RCFC and that staff proceed to undertake a counter petition process as required.

2. MMRL Master Plan

It was agreed that staff would send a letter to MMRL with copy to RAVI and Ed Opal, Land and Water BC advising that the City would require time to review a Master Plan and if possible, could sections be forwarded as completed.


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 Frew that the meeting adjourn at 7:20 p.m.
CARRIED



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