CITY OF REVELSTOKE

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL ON MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2004
COMMENCING AT 3:30 P.M.


PRESENT:
Council: Mayor M. McKee
Councillors: P. Frew, C Johnston, B. MacFarlane, 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. 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:
D. Gillespie, Revelstoke Cable TV
D. Rooney, Revelstoke Times Review
J. Dyck*
C. Newsom*
M. Marolf*
J. Cook*
T. Gibeault*
R. Petersen*
W. Konkin*
M. Chell*
J. Barisoff*
K. Boggild*
G. O’Reilly*
A. Beitel*
K. Chernenkoff*
A. Pineo*

* Present for Portion of Meeting Only



CALL TO ORDER:

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


ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Agenda be adopted with the following additions: – CORRESPONDENCE – 6) k) Letter from Maureen Weddell – Re: proposed closure of Mackenzie Avenue Railway Crossing 6.l) Letter from G. O’Reilly- Re: proposed closure of Mackenzie Avenue Railway Crossing COMMITTEE REPORTS – Mayor McKee, Chair Administration, Policy, Bylaws and Public Relations 13g) Letter from Jim Abbott Re: Rocky Mountaineer Railtours.
CARRIED


ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – February 23, 2004

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held February 23, 2004 be amended as follows: COMMITTEE REPORTS - Mayor McKee Chair Administration, Policy, Bylaws and Public Relations - 4b) 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.
CARRIED


BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – February 23, 2004

Nil.


DELEGATION(S):

1. K. Boggild & K. Chernenkoff

Mr. Boggild and Mr. Chernenkoff presented a cheque to the City of Revelstoke in the amount of $4000.00 on behalf of Community Connections, and Columbia Basin Trust. This was grant money they had received from CBT to build a climbing wall, and were now presenting the money to the City of Revelstoke to put towards a climbing wall at the new Aquatic Centre.

2. Jim Cook

Mr. Cook presented the City of Revelstoke with a cheque ion the amount of $2000.00 on behalf of the Board of Directors of Community Futures, for use towards the Revelstoke Aquatic Centre.

3. Joanne Dyck – Community Social Service Worker

Ms. Dyck informed Council of the cuts to various programs in the Community and the impact on the services available to those in the community. Also that these cuts are being made without any public consultation and any disregard for those that it affects. Ms. Dyck asked that Council adopt the draft resolution as presented:

Whereas community social services are vital to the health and well-being of thousands of British Columbians, especially women, people with disabilities, children and families in need, and the most vulnerable people in our society; and Whereas these critical services are dependent on adequate funding by the provincial government; and the provincial government has already cut $100 million from the community social services sector since 2001, and plans to cut at least $70 million more before March 31 of this year; and these cuts are having a devastating impact on families and communities;

Therefore be it resolved that Council forward a letter to the BC Government calling on Premier Gordon Campbell, Finance Minister Gary Collins, and Minister of Children and Family Development Christy Clark to put on hold any further cuts to Community Social Service Funding in the upcoming 2004/2005 budget, and to make every effort to restore program funding to the pre-2001 level.


CORRESPONDENCE:

1. BCGEU Letter Re: Cuts to Community Social Services

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Council support the above mentioned resolution.
CARRIED

2. BC Aviation Council Re: Aviation Policy

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Council support the BC Aviation Council in their endeavor to formulate an aviation policy that has accountability for add on air fare that is charged and where possible reduce the charge to travelers.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor O’Hagan

3. BC Wildlife Federation Re: Firearms Program

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Johnston, that the correspondence from BC Wildlife Federation be referred to Administration and be brought back to Council for the next meeting with any previous correspondence pertaining to this issue
CARRIED

4. Canadian National Institute for the Blind Re: Request for financial support

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Johnston that correspondence from the Canadian National Institute for the Blind be referred to the Finance Committee for review.
CARRIED

5. Arrow Heights Parent Group Re: Traffic Issues

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the correspondence from the Arrow Heights Parent Group be referred to the Public Works Committee and Traffic Safety Committee for review.
CARRIED

6. Interior Health Re: City of Revelstoke Council Resolution

Councillor Richardson requested that this item be referred to the Social Committee of Council for her to report on.

7. Dave Kaegi Re: Proposed Closure of Mackenzie Ave. Railway Crossing

8. Chamber of Commerce Re: Proposed Closure of Mackenzie Ave. Railway Crossing

9. Maureen Weddell Re: Proposed Closure of Mackenzie Ave. Railway Crossing

10. G. O’Reilly Re: Proposed Closure of Mackenzie Ave. Railway Crossing

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that correspondence items #7, 8, 9, and 10 be referred to the Mackenzie Avenue Railway Committee for review.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR FREW, Chair Public Works and Protection

1. Monthly Fire Department Report – February 2004


COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON, Chair Planning and Land Development

1. Monthly Building Permit and Accumulative Building Permit Summaries – February 2004

2. Minutes of a Planning Committee Meeting – February 25, 2004

(i) Snow Valley Holdings / 201 Mackenzie Avenue

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Singh that Development Permit No. 2004-07 be issued.
CARRIED

(ii) Amendment to Home Occupation Guidelines

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that the amendment to Home Occupation Guidelines be approved as presented.
CARRIED

(iii) Dollar Store / Revision of signage request

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that Development Permit 2003 – 39 be issued.
CARRIED

3. Minutes of an Advisory Planning Commission Meeting – February 26, 2004

4. City of Revelstoke OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 1729 and City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1730

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that City of Revelstoke OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 1729 and City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1730 receive First and Second Reading and that a Public Hearing be scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday April 13, 2004.
CARRIED

5. City of Revelstoke OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 1732 and City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1733

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that the City of Revelstoke OCP Amendment bylaw No. 1732 and City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1733 receive First and Second Reading and that a Public Hearing be scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday April 13, 2004.
CARRIED

6. City of Revelstoke OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 1735

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that City of Revelstoke OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 1735 receive First and Second Reading and that a Public Hearing be scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday April 13, 2004.
CARRIED

7. City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1734

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Richardson that City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1734 receive First and Second Reading and that a Public Hearing be scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday April 13, 2004.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor O’Hagan


COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chair Economic Development

1. Monthly Business License Summary – February 2004

2. Minutes of a Mackenzie Avenue Railway Crossing Committee Meeting – February 18, 2004


COUNCILLOR O’HAGAN, Chair Finance

1. City of Revelstoke Cheque Summary – February 2004 – $624,957.39

It was noted that the cheque summary was incorrect. The cheque to Land and Water BC Inc. was listed twice with the same amount of $26,114.00. Correct total of cheque summary is $624,957.39.


COUNCILLOR RICHARDSON, Chair Environmental, and Social Issues

1. Minutes of a SOS Meeting – February 4, 2004

i. Cuts to Child Care Funding

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Singh that Council support the work of, and support funding for our Community Childcare Resource and Referral Centre both locally and in Council’s communications with the Provincial Government.
CARRIED

2. Minutes of a Mayor’s Advisory Committee on Health Care Meeting –February 5, 2004 and Minutes of a Mayor’s Advisory Committee on Health Care Meeting – February 10, 2004

Councillor Richardson advised the public on the resolution that Council had submitted to the IHA and the background behind the resolution.


COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chair Parks and Recreation

1. Aquatic Centre Theme

Moved by Councillor Singh seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that the theme of “The Revelstoke Outdoors” for the Aquatic Centre be approved.
CARRIED

2. Minutes of a Revelstoke Olympic Committee Meeting – February 20, 2004

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Council send a letter of support for the Ski Jump Historic site Designation application to the Federal Government.
CARRIED

3. Revelstoke Aquatic Centre Tender T2051 - 05.10 – Structural Steel, Steel Trusses, Metal Deck Miscellaneous Metals, Metal Fabrications

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the Revelstoke Aquatic Centre Tender T2051-05.10 - Structural Steel, Steel Trusses, Metal Deck Miscellaneous Metals, Metal Fabrications be awarded to Warnaar Steel Tech. of Kelowna in the amount of $481,887.00.
CARRIED

4. Construction Management Report Revelstoke Aquatic Centre January 31, 2004

Councillor Singh requested a meeting with the TASK Project Managers to discuss the discrepancies in the Report. Mayor McKee advised that on March 9, 2004 TASK would be in town and a meeting held at noon. Councillor Singh could attend the meeting and bring forth his concerns.


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

1. Retirement – Rick Martiniuk

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Johnston that a letter be sent to Mr. Martiniuk thanking him for his 15 ½ years of volunteer service to the community.
CARRIED

2. Community Energy Project – Open House March 22, 2004

3. Land & Water BC Inc. Re: Mt Mackenzie Resort

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that the Referral Request to Land and Water BC Inc. be forwarded as presented.
CARRIED

4. Brent Harley and Associates Proposal

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor Singh that Council engage the services of Brent Harley and Associates as per their proposal subject to receipt of Provincial funding.
CARRIED

5. Aquatic Centre Boilers

Council agreed to wait to make a decision on the boilers until after their meeting with TASK management on Tuesday March 9, 2004.

6. Graduated PST City of Dawson Creek

Council agreed not to amend their previous motion of not supporting the graduated PST as it may affect the local tourism business.


OLD BUSINESS:

Nil.


NEW BUSINESS:

Nil.


RESOLVE INTO IN CAMERA:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that Council move into In Camera at 5:40 p.m. to consider items of business pursuant to Sections 90.(1)(b)(e) and (k) of the Community Charter.
CARRIED


BUSINESS ITEMS TO REPORT:

1. Lease of City Land for Metal Recycling (Transfer Station) Business

It was agreed that Council approve the Lease Agreement with Michael Firomski Revelstoke Recycling Ltd. for a term of five (5) years commencing April 1, 2004 at an annual rate of $1,200.00.

2. Management Consultant Proposals

It was agreed that the City of Revelstoke contract with Maureen Knox, Tom Cooper and Daryl Johnson for Management Consulting Services as per their proposal dated March 2, 2004 in the amount of $20,400 plus expenses.

It was also agreed that the proposal include Council Indemnities for an additional cost of $2300.00.

3. Signing Authority Community Energy Project

It was agreed that Mayor Mark McKee, Don DeGagne, Chief Administrative Officer and Geoff Battersby be authorized to have signing authority for the Community Energy Project.


ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION(S):

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane 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 O’Hagan that the meeting adjourn at 7:00 p.m.
CARRIED




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