CITY OF REVELSTOKE

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 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:
T. LeRose, Deputy Director of Corporate Administration
G. Inglis, Director of Finance
E. Greenwood, Administration Secretary
B. Yeomans, Superintendent of Public Works
T. Knight, City Planner
A. Mason, Director of Community Economic Development
W. Rota, Fire Chief
A. Chell, Director of Parks, Recreation and Personnel

Others:
S. Filipchuk, Revelstoke Cable TV
D. Rooney, Revelstoke Times Review
A. Dolman*, Interior Health Authority
M. Ramsden*, Interior Health Authority
M. McMahon*, Interior Health Authority
C.A. Brodie*, Interior Health Authority
A. Ruault*, Interior Health Authority
T. Frizzell*, Interior Health Authority
W. Heshka*, Interior Health Authority
W. McMahon*, MLA
M. Stagliano*
E. Wozniak*
J. Nicholson*
B. Campbell*
M. Nicholson*
D. Pipe*
M. Gallicano*
C. LeGood*
S. Painter*
I. Murphy*
W.L. Husband*

* 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 MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the Agenda be adopted as presented.
CARRIED


ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – September 29, 2003

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor Frew that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held September 29, 2003 be adopted with the following amendment: COMMITTEE REPORTS: Councillor Frew, Chair Public Works and Protection Item 1.i) Traffic Concern – Woodenhead Loop to include “Woodenhead Loop and Trans Canada Highway.”
CARRIED


DELEGATION(S)

1. Interior Health Authority

Mr. Dolman, Chair of the Interior Health Authority Board of Directors advised that good progess was made at the meeting earlier with City Council and the Mayor’s Advisory Committee on Health Care. Mr. Dolman also advised that the Interior Health Authority will need to re-work their plan and hope to have it complete in the next couple of months. Mr. Dolman then introduced Mr. McMahon, Chief Operating Officer, Thompson, Cariboo, Shuswap Health Region.

Mr. McMahon provided a detailed power point presentation on the redesign of Health Care and how it affects Revelstoke. He outlined the option chosen for Revelstoke which is to renovate the current hospital site to contain residential care and all other services and that Moberly Manor will become an assisted living facility. Mr. McMahon advised that Moberly Manor requires renovations to bring it up to date and he also assured Council that the residents of Moberly Manor will be allowed to stay. No-one will be asked to leave.

Mayor McKee thanked the delegation from the Interior Health Authority and Wendy McMahon, MLA for attending the meeting.


BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – September 29, 2003

Nil.


CORRESPONDENCE:

1. Jon Healey Re: Development of Mt. Mackenzie

Mayor McKee asked that the correspondence from Mr. Healey be forwarded to the Developers and to Land and Water BC. Mayor McKee advised that the next open house is to be held on October 25, 2003.

2. Revelstoke Builders Supply 1978 Ltd. Re: Request to close North side of Campbell Avenue between First and Second Streets on the morning of Friday, October 17, 2003

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the request to close the North side of Campbell Avenue between First and Second Streets on the morning of Friday, October 17, 2003 be approved.
CARRIED

3. Greg Byman Re: Woodstove Consumer Workshop – October 23, 2003 at 6:00 p.m.

4. Interior Forestry Museum Society Re: Request for Grant-in-Aid to cover the cost of a Building Permit

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that the request for grant-in-aid to cover the cost of a building permit be referred to the Finance Committee for review.
CARRIED

5. Senior Citizens’ Association Re: Complaint of skateboarders, roller bladers and bicycles on sidewalks and condition of East 5th and 6th Streets

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the correspondence from the Senior Citizens’ Association be referred to the Public Works Committee and the Road Safety Committee for review.
CARRIED

6. Chamber of Commerce Re: Train Whistling at Mackenzie Avenue Crossing

Mayor McKee advised that the process is underway to eliminate trail whistles at the Mackenzie Avenue Crossing and that there will be an Open House on October 23rd, 2003 from 7 – 9 p.m. at the Community Centre.

7. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #46 Revelstoke Re: Request to Parade and representation at Cenotaph on Tuesday, November 11, 2003.

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Council approve the request from the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No. 46 to parade from City Hall to the Cenotaph on Tuesday, November 11, 2003 at 10:30 a.m.
CARRIED

8. BC Hydro Re: Phase Three of a Multi-phase Maintenance Project at Revelstoke Dam


COMMITTEE REPORTS:


COUNCILLOR FREW, Chair Public Works and Protection

1. Monthly Animal Control Report – September 2003

2. Monthly Fire Department Report – September 2003

3. Monthly Revelstoke RCMP Detachment Report – August 2003

4. Minutes of a Protection Committee Meeting – October 9, 2003

i. Rock Pit – Extension of Hours

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Johnston that Council approve the Rock Pit Nightclub’s application for an extension of alcohol services and operating hours from 2:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. with a final closing of 3:30 a.m.
Opposed: Mayor McKee,
Councillors, Frew, Johnston, MacFarlane, O’Hagan, Richardson and Singh
MOTION DEFEATED

ii. Traffic Safety Committee

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Johnston that Council approves the re-organization of the Traffic Safety Committee as follows:

• The Committee be re-named: City of Revelstoke Road Safety Committee
• Joint Chairs – City of Revelstoke / RCMP
• Key stakeholders: City, Policy Schools, Ministry of Transportation, I.C.B.C. and Parks Canada
• Special interest: Pedestrians, cyclists, private and commercial carriers, business community and others depending on issues.
• The re-organized committee would develop a new mandate with a focus on pro-active planning and action to maintain, develop and prepare safe use of transportation corridors in the community for the present and future.

CARRIED

iii. Cott Beverages Agreement

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that Council forward a letter to the Columbia Shuswap Regional District advising them that with the availability of the additional tender, adequate fire protection is readily available should the need arise and that they consider including this area in the CSRD Fire Protection Area.
CARRIED

iv. First Responder Program

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that Council authorize staff to enter into the Emergency Health Services Commission “Indemnity Agreement” to participate in the First Responder Program.
CARRIED

v. Crime Protection and Community Safety Meeting

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Councillor Frew attend the Crime Prevention and Community Safety meeting on November 20th and 21st, 2003 in New Westminster.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON, Chair Planning and Land Development

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

2. Re-appointments to Advisory Planning Commission

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that Joanne Strasser, Barbara Johnstone-Davidson and Bill Shuttleworth be re-appointed to the Advisory Planning Commission for a two-year term expiring September 29th, 2005.
CARRIED

3. City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1714 and City of Revelstoke Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw No. 1715

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1714 receive Third Reading and be Adopted by Council.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that City of Revelstoke Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw No. 1715 receive Third Reading and be Adopted by Council.
CARRIED

4. City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1716 and City of Revelstoke Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw No. 1717

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Richardson that City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1716 receive Third Reading and be Adopted by Council.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that City of Revelstoke Land Use Contract Discharge Bylaw No. 1717 receive Third Reading and be Adopted by Council.
CARRIED

5. Minutes of a Planning Committee Meeting – October 8, 2003

i. Jeffery Beech – 1300 Douglas Street

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Singh that Development Permit No. DP-2002-14 be amended to incorporate a three-phased development; and that a business licence be issued for 1300 Douglas Street subject to completion of the remaining building concerns.
CARRIED

ii. 113 Second Street East (Wendy’s Plumbing)

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the sign design be referred to a professional through the Sign and Façade Design Program; that the owner be required to enter into an encroachment agreement with the City; and that the sign brackets be repainted in accordance to the approved colour scheme.
CARRIED

iii. Community Connections – 314 Second Street East

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that the amendment to Development Permit No. DP-2003-31 be approved.
CARRIED

iv. Calabria Enterprises – 120 Mackenzie Avenue

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that Development Permit No. DP-2003-32 be approved.
CARRIED

v. Sign and Façade Design Program

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that the request to increase the Sign and Façade Design Program budget by $1500.00 be referred to the Finance Committee to be included in budget discussions.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that the Planning Department prepare a policy to provide guidelines for the Sign and Façade Design Program.
CARRIED

vi. Section 700 Notice – 1963 Laforme Blvd.

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Singh that Staff be authorized to proceed with filing a Notice against Title pursuant to Section 700 of the Local Government Act; and that Council issue a Notice of Hearing to the owners advising that a Hearing will be held at 3:00 p.m. on October 27th, 2003 in Council Chambers.
CARRIED

vii. Section 700 Notice - #48 – 241 Highway 23 North

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Staff be authorized to proceed with filing a Notice against Title pursuant to Section 700 of the Local Government Act; and that Council issue a Notice of Hearing to the owners advising that a Hearing will be held at 3:00 p.m. on October 27th , 2003 in Council Chambers.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chair Economic Development

1. Monthly Business Licence Summary – September 2003

2. Minutes of an Economic Development Commission Meeting – October 7, 2003


COUNCILLOR O’HAGAN, Chair Finance

1. City of Revelstoke Cheque Summary – October 6, 2003 - $436,715.91

2. City of Revelstoke Property Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1718

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor Richardson that City of Revelstoke Property Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1718 receive First, Second and Third Readings.
CARRIED

3. Minutes of a Finance Committee Meeting – October 2, 2003

i. Revelstoke Figure Skating Club – Request for Financial Aid

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor Johnston that a grant-in-aid in the amount of $900.00 be given to the Revelstoke Figure Skating Club.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR RICHARDSON, Chair Environmental, and Social Issues

1. Monthly Victim Assistance Program Report – September 2003

2. Food Bank and Housing Centre Report – September 2003

3. Community Connections (Revelstoke Society) Re: New Program “Baby Bundles”

4. Minutes of a Revelstoke Housing Committee Meeting – June 4, 2003


COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chair Parks and Recreation

1. Minutes of a Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting – October 8, 2003

i. Renovations to the Community Centre as it relates to the Aquatic Centre

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the City apply to the Ministry of Community, Aboriginal and Women’s Services for grant funding for minor capital work for child care purposes.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Frew that the cost for the fitness centre be included in the overall capital cost of the aquatic centre, providing that it does not result in a budget overage for the total project.
CARRIED

ii. Aquatic Centre Fundraising Brochure

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the brochure be prepared for distribution following ground breaking.
CARRIED


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

1. Notice of a Counter Petition Opportunity – Revelstoke Community Energy Project

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that Council hereby establish the counter petition deadline to be 12:00 noon, Monday, November 24, 2003 for submission to the Director of Corporate Administration in relation to the possible liability of $50,000 per year for 20 years to the Green Municipal Infrastructure Fund.
CARRIED

Councillor MacFarlane requested that Dr. Battersby be invited to the Council Meeting on October 27, 2003 to outline the Revelstoke Community Energy Project.

2. City of Revelstoke Big Eddy Road Closure Bylaw No. 1713 – Elsie and Harry Kushner (724 Big Eddy Road)

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that City of Revelstoke Big Eddy Road Closure Bylaw No. 1713 receive Final Reading and be Adopted by Council.
CARRIED

3. Notes from a Committee Meeting regarding the Indoor Pool – October 2, 2003

i. Pool Disinfection System

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that Council approve the salt disinfection system and high rate horizontal sand filters for the new indoor pool.
CARRIED

ii. Leisure Pool Layout

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that Council approve the revised leisure pool layout as per the sketch dated October 1, 2003 provided by Vic Davies Architect.
CARRIED

iii. Working Committee

It was agreed that Councillors Richardson and Singh will assist the Mayor and Staff on a Working Committee.

4. Retirement of Firefighter Fred Olsson

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that Council send a letter of appreciation to Mr. Fred Olsson for his years of dedicated service.
CARRIED

5. Retirement of Volunteer Firefighter Donald Gillespie Jr.

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Council send a letter of appreciation to Mr. Donald Gillespie Jr. for his years of dedicated service.
CARRIED


OLD BUSINESS:

Nil.


NEW BUSINESS:

1. Save Our Services Committee

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the request from the Save Our Services Committee for City administrative support be referred to Administration for review and report back to Council.
CARRIED


RESOLVE INTO IN CAMERA:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Johnston that Council move into In Camera at 5:40 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 MacFarlane that the meeting adjourn at 6:30 p.m.
CARRIED



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