CITY OF REVELSTOKE

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2004
COMMENCING AT 3:30 P.M.



PRESENT:
Council: Mayor M. McKee
Councillors: P. Frew, C Johnston, B. MacFarlane, N. Richardson, M. Singh
Excused: Councillor O’Hagan

Staff:
D.H. DeGagne, Chief Administrative Officer/Director of Corporate Administration
G. Inglis, Director of Finance
E. Greenwood, Administration Secretary
T. Miertsch, Recording Secretary
B. Yeomans, Superintendent of Public Works
A. Chell, Director of Parks, Recreation & Personnel
A. Mason, Director of Community Economic Development
W. Rota, Fire Chief
T. Knight, City Planner


Others: S. Filipchuk, Revelstoke Cable TV
D. Rooney, Revelstoke Times Review



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


ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – February 9, 2004

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held February 9, 2004 be adopted as presented.
CARRIED


BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – February 9, 2004

Nil.


CORRESPONDENCE:

1. BC Crime Prevention Association Re: Youth Week May 1-7, 2004

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Singh that the request from the BC Crime Prevention Association be referred to the Community Connections and to Revelstoke Secondary School for review.
CARRIED

2. Revelstoke Volunteer Firefighters Re: Parking at the Fire Hall

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that concerns about parking at the Fire Hall be considered during discussions for the Aquatic Centre Parking.
CARRIED

3. Community Futures Development Corporation of Revelstoke Re: Adherence to the MAC Plan and changes to Forestry Policy

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson, that the request from the Community Futures Development Corporation of Revelstoke be referred to the Economic Development Committee of Council and also to the Revelstoke Community Forest Corporation’s Board of Directors.
CARRIED

4. Miss Revelstoke Ambassador Program 2004

Mayor McKee requested that a letter be sent to the President of the Miss Revelstoke Ambassador Program advising that there will be a City representative attending the ceremony.


COMMITTEE REPORTS:


COUNCILLOR FREW, Chair Public Works and Protection

1. Letter from Fire Chief Wade Rota Re: First Responder Department

2. Minutes of a Public Works Committee Meeting – February 12, 2004


COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON, Chair Planning and Land Development

1. City of Revelstoke Agricultural Land Reserve Application No. 2003-36

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Singh that City Council recommends that the two properties listed below be approved for exclusion from the Agricultural Land Reserve:

Parcel Identifier 016-531-337 and
Parcel Identifier 016-656-571
CARRIED

2. Minutes of a Planning Committee Meeting – February 11, 2004

i. 669631 B.C. Ltd. / 203 Highway 23 North

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Singh that;

a) the Planning Department be authorized to prepare the OCP and Zoning Amendment Bylaws;
b) Staff proceed with the extension of Development Permit Area C(2) on the subject property;
c) Staff be authorized to notify the applicants of the following requirements:

(i) the receipt of security to ensure demolition of the existing residence;
(ii) the provision of a Public Notification sign on the subject property; and

d) the OCP Amendment application be referred to the Advisory Planning Commission for consideration.

CARRIED

ii. Laura Stovel / 404 & 406 Connaught Avenue

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Singh that;

a) the Planning Department be authorized to prepare the Zoning Amendment Bylaw;
b) Staff be authorized to notify the applicant of the following requirements;

(i) the provision of a Public Notification sign on the subject property; and
(ii) consolidation of the subject properties will be required prior to issuance of a Building Permit.

CARRIED

iii. Galt Holdings Ltd / 1836 Hay Road

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that;

a) the Planning Department be authorized to prepare the OCP and Rezoning Amendment Bylaws;
b) Staff be authorized to notify the applicants that a Public Notification Sign will be required on the subject property;
c) the OCP amendment application be referred to the Advisory Planning Commission for consideration.

CARRIED

iv. Selkirk Realty / 101B Second Street East / DP 2004 - 04

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Singh that Development Permit No. 2004-04 be issued.
CARRIED

v. Amendment to Building Façade Design Guidelines in OCP

It was suggested that this issue be referred back to the Planning Committee to take another look at the Guidelines.

3. City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1731 – 404&406 Connaught Avenue

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Singh that City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1731 receive First and Second reading and that a Public Hearing be scheduled for Monday March 22, 2004 at 3:00pm.
CARRIED

4. Development Variance Permit DVP 2003-41 – 1816 Nichol Road

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that Development Variance Permit No. 2003 – 41 be approved.
CARRIED

5. Development Permit No. 2004-02 – 427 Second Street East

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Singh that Development Permit No. 2004-02 be approved.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chair Economic Development

1. Minutes of an Economic Development Committee Meeting – February 16, 2004

a) Room Tax

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the City not move forward with implementing the hotel room tax at this time.

CARRIED

b) Application to Economic Opportunities Fund

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that City council support the application of the Chamber of Commerce to the Economic Opportunity fund for funding in the amount of $30,000.00 to assist with the costs of renovation of the front portion of the Avalanche Centre premises in Grizzly Plaza to allow for the Visitor Information Centre to be located on this site.
CARRIED

2. Minutes of a Mackenzie Avenue Railway Crossing Committee Meeting – February 4, 2004


COUNCILLOR O’HAGAN, Chair Finance

NO REPORT.


COUNCILLOR RICHARDSON, Chair Environmental, and Social Issues

1. Minutes of a Revelstoke Housing Committee Meeting – January 14, 2004

2. Minutes of a Social Committee Meeting –February 9, 2004

a) Alternative Justice Program Funding Grants

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Council approve the following resolution and forward it to both the OMMA and the UBCM.

“WHEREAS, the present justice system is not cost effective, timely nor fair as it applies particularly to first time youthful offenders and minor offences and victims of these offences do not receive a sense of justice in a system that has long delays and often trivializes these offences;

ANDWHEREAS, Alternative Justice Programs can address all these shortcomings with appropriate criteria, set by the Province and monitored by the RCMP or other local police force;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Revelstoke requests the support of the Okanagan Mainline Municipal Association (OMMA) and the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) to request that the Province of British Columbia mandate, implement and fund Alternative Justice Programs where existing community organizations exist, meeting Provincial criteria and standards; or where they may exist in the future.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chair Parks and Recreation

1. Minutes of a Tourism Development Committee Meeting – February 11, 2004

2. Aquatic Centre – Parking/Roads

3. Aquatic Centre – Exterior Design

a. Exterior Colours for Aquatic Centre

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Council approve the blue panel color as per drawings presented. Also that Council support the beige tone block and TASK is to determine which is most cost effective and long lasting, either the beige block or grey block colored with sealant.
CARRIED


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

1. Health Care – IHA

Mayor McKee suggested that Councillor Richardson step in as chair of the Committee.

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Councillor MacFarlane be appointed to the Mayor’s Advisory on Health Care Committee.

CARRIED

Councillor MacFarlane, also suggested that the Committee meet as soon as possible to review the mandate, terms of reference and to set up a community consultation process to get information out to the public.

2. Auxiliary Constable Badge Presentation Ceremony

3. Minutes of an Administration, Policy, Bylaws and Public Relations Committee Meeting – February 10, 2004

4. Mt. Mackenzie Master Plan Review

a) Dayton & Knight Fee Proposal

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Council accept the fee proposal totaling $34,473.00 from Dayton & Knight to review the Master Plan and make recommendations to Council with respect to the impacts of resort development on our water and sewage disposal systems and traffic considerations.
CARRIED

b) Brent Harley and Associates Proposal

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that the City request a proposal from Brent Harley and Associates to advise Council on how the proposed Mt. Mackenzie Resort will be integrated into the community. Terms of reference will be compromised of the following:

(i) a review and report on the socio-economic impacts and how to address them, including the seven local issues.
(ii) a review and assessment of the resort base plan and how it would integrate into the community.
(iii) an OCP review of the Arrow Heights area to ensure compatibility with the resort base plan and other issues.
(iv) coordination and communication with other consultants, City departments and outside agencies to facilitate the provision of a comprehensive report on all elements of the Master Plan proposal for submission to council by May 15, 2004.

CARRIED

Councillor Singh wanted it noted that this item was not put out to tender, as the Director of Corporate Administration advised that consultant fees are very consistent and Mr. Harley was currently doing work in this regard and had a head start.


OLD BUSINESS:

Nil.


NEW BUSINESS:

1. Request Provincial Government to Forego PST to Municipalities

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that a resolution be developed requesting that the Provincial Government exempt local governments from payment of Provincial Sales Tax and that the resolution be forwarded to OMMA.
CARRIED

Opposed: Councillor: Johnston


RESOLVE INTO IN CAMERA:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Johnston that Council move into In Camera at 4:50 p.m. to consider items of business pursuant to Sections 90.(1)(e)(g)(j) and 90.(1)(k) of the Community Charter.
CARRIED


BUSINESS ITEMS TO REPORT:

1. Sale of City Lands and Assets – Basford Drive

It was agreed that the 2.5 acre parcel (Lot 1, Plan 10792) be listed for $250,000 and that the 0.85 acre parcel (Lot2, Plan 10792) be listed for $110,000 for a 3 month period.

2. Community Energy Project

It was agreed that the City move forward with the project by starting a public education process outlining the proposed $1 million investment from the City’s Electric Reserve Fund into the Revelstoke Community Energy Project.

3. Revelstoke Alpine Village Inc. – Invitation for Mayor to visit leading-edge European mountain resorts with RAVI development team

It was agreed that Mayor Mark McKee be authorized to accompany Revelstoke Alpine Village Inc. on their tour of leading-edge European mountain resorts in accordance with the City’s standard guidelines for expenses.


ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION(S):

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


ADJOURNMENT:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the meeting adjourn at 5:55 p.m.
CARRIED




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