CITY OF REVELSTOKE

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL ON MONDAY, MARCH 22 2004
COMMENCING AT 3:10 P.M.



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


Staff:
D.H. DeGagne, Chief Administrative Officer/Director of Corporate Administration
G. Inglis, Director of Finance
E. Greenwood, Administration 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
S/Sgt. R. Brown, NCO i/c Revelstoke RCMP Detachment


Others:
S. Filipchuk, Revelstoke Cable TV
D. Rooney, Revelstoke Times Review
G. Bernacki*
G. Battersby*
J. Manson*, FVB Energy

* Present for Portion of Meeting Only



CALL TO ORDER:

Mayor McKee called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. and welcomed everyone in attendance.


ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Agenda be adopted with the following addition: – CORRESPONDENCE – 6.f) Loni Parker, Chair, Bear Management Committee Re: Bear Aware Program
CARRIED


ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – March 8, 2004

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held March 8, 2004 be adopted as presented
CARRIED

2. Special Council Meeting – March 12, 2004

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held March 12, 2004 be adopted as presented.
CARRIED


BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – March 8, 2004

Nil.

2. Regular Council Meeting – March 12, 2004

Nil.


DELEGATION(S):

1. Gail Bernacki – North Kootenay Mountain Caribou Recovery Action Group

Ms. Bernacki provided Council with an update on the work being undertaken by the North Kootenay Mountain Caribou Recovery Action Group. The Species at Risk Act identifies the caribou as an endangered species and predation is the leading cause of death of local caribou. The federal government has determined that the provincial government is responsible for the strategy. The Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection are currently working on the strategy as time permits but no funds have been provided. The North Kootenay Recovery Action Group is committed to having a useful strategy developed however, more research and funding is required. Ms. Bernacki asked Council to consider writing to the provincial government requesting funding for this project.

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the City of Revelstoke send a letter to the Minister of Water, Land and Air Protection requesting provision of funding in the amount of $40,000 for the development of a recovery strategy for endangered species.
CARRIED

Mayor McKee thanked Ms. Bernacki for her presentation.

2. Community Energy Presentation

Dr. Battersby provided Council with a power point presentation about the Community Energy Project that included information on the overall layout, plant site plan, preliminary implementation schedule, costs and financing. He indicated that the Indoor Pool is now driving the energy project as heat will be required at the pool in the fall. In closing Dr. Battersby advised that a Public Open House was being held at the Community Centre between 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. this evening.

Mayor McKee thanked Dr. Battersby for his presentation.


CORRESPONDENCE:

1. Armstrong / Spallumcheen Re: Invitation to IPE Parade August 28, 2004

Mayor McKee indicated he would determine closer to the date if he would be able to attend.

2. McDonalds – Access Road

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Frew that the correspondence from McDonalds be referred to the Public Works Committee and the Economic Development Committee and that a copy of the letter be forwarded to Ministry of Transportation for their review.
CARRIED

3. Letter from Katherine & Drew Parkhill Re: Parking and Access to the Community Aquatic Centre

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane, that the correspondence from Katherine & Drew Parkhill be considered during the deliberations for the Aquatic Centre Parking.
CARRIED

4. City of Cranbrook Re: Letter of Thanks for Assistance during the 2003 Forest Fire Season

5. Columbia Shuswap Regional District Re: Undertaking a Regional Growth Strategy

Councillor MacFarlane requested the Mayor get clarification from the CSRD as to what they mean by participating and what costs may be involved.

6. Loni Parker, Chair, Bear Management Committee Re: Bear Aware Program

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that the correspondence from Loni Parker be referred to the Administration Committee and that Loni Parker be invited to the meeting to explain what is required.
CARRIED


COMMITTEE REPORTS:


COUNCILLOR FREW, Chair Public Works and Protection

1. Monthly Animal Control Report – January 27 – February 29, 2004

2. Minutes of a Public Works Committee Meeting – March 10, 2004

i. Proposed Road Closure Adjacent to 138 Maple Street

Councillor Singh requested more information.

ii. Garbage Collection Financial Analysis

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Johnston that effective December 31, 2004 the City of Revelstoke no longer offer commercial bin rentals and collection and that a general “housekeeping” review of the Garbage Bylaw be completed and amendments prepared.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor Singh

3. Community Centre Traffic and Parking

Information regarding Community Centre Traffic and Parking to be brought back to the April 13, 2004 Council meeting for discussion.


COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON, Chair Planning and Land Development

1. Minutes of a Planning Committee Meeting – March 10, 2004

i. Wintergreen Inn / 312 Kootenay Street

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that the Planning Department be authorized to prepare the OCP and Rezoning Amendment Bylaws; that Staff be authorized to notify the applicants that a Public Notification Sign will be required on the subject property; and that the OCP Amendment application be referred to the Advisory Planning Commission for consideration.
CARRIED

ii. Revelstoke Land & Development Company Ltd. / 1925 Laforme Blvd.

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1738 receive First and Second Readings and that the Public Hearing be deferred until pre-clearance for 1925 Laforme Blvd. is received from the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch and submission of detailed site, building and signage plans are received.

Discussion took place on the motion which resulted in the following:

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that the motion be referred back to the Planning Committee and that the Planning Committee determine a public process to deal with liquor store applications.

In Favour: Councillors MacFarlane, Singh
Opposed: Mayor McKee, Councillors Frew, Johnston, O’Hagan

MOTION DEFEATED

Question was called on the Original Motion.
CARRIED

Opposed: Councillors MacFarlane, Singh

iii. Development Permit DP-2004-13 / 120 Mackenzie Avenue

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Development Permit DP-2004-13 be issued.
CARRIED

iv. Road Branching off Westside Road to Glacier House Resort

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that the road which branches off Westside Road to Glacier House Resort be named ‘Glacier House Road’.

Discussion was held on the motion and concern was raised with naming a road after a business.

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the motion be tabled and referred back to the Planning Committee.
CARRIED

2. City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1736 and City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1737

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Singh that City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1736 receive First and Second Readings and that a Public Hearing be scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on April 26, 2004; and that City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1737 receive First and Second Readings and that a Public Hearing be scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on April 26, 2004.
CARRIED

3. City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1731

The Public Hearing with respect to City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1731 is to be continued on April 13, 2004 at City Hall at 3:00p.m.

4. Minutes of an Advisory Planning Commission Meeting – March 18, 2004


COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chair Economic Development

1. Minutes of an Economic Development Committee Meeting – March 15, 2004

i. Adherence to the MAC Plan
Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the City of Revelstoke write a letter to the Provincial Government enquiring as to the status of the draft Revelstoke Higher Level Plan Order.
CARRIED

ii. Loss of the Appurtenancy Clause

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the City of Revelstoke write a letter to Community Futures Development Corporation indicating that there are potential advantages for Revelstoke due to the loss of the Appurtenancy Clause.

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that the motion be amended to include “the City of Revelstoke have already lobbied the government in respect to the Appurtenancy Clause” and also that a copy of the letter be attached for their information.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor O’Hagan

The question was called on the motion as amended.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor O’Hagan


COUNCILLOR O’HAGAN, Chair Finance

1. Minutes of a Finance Committee Meeting – March 4, 2004

i. Revelstoke Rod and Gun Club

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor Frew that the Revelstoke Rod and Gun Club be denied their request for exemption from rental fees at the Community Centre for their annual banquet.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor Singh

ii. Revelstoke & District Historical Association

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that early approval of $41,000 be granted for the renovations to the museum.
CARRIED

iii. 2004 Grants-in-aid

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the following grants-in-aid for 2004 be approved:

Dramatic Order of the Knights of Khorassan $2,000
Bear Awareness Program $2,000
Community Futures – Community Forest Conference $1,000
Mountain Beats & Blues Festival $2,000
Revelstoke Highway Rescue Society $1,000
Revelstoke Acrobats $800
Revelstoke Community Child Care Society $2,000
Mountain Arts Festival $1,000

CARRIED

iv. Property Tax Exemptions 2005

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor Frew that the Revelstoke Flying Club’s request for property tax and water rate exemption in 2005 be denied.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the Royal Canadian Legion’s request for property tax exemption in 2005 be denied.

Discussion was held on the motion that resulted in the following:

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the motion be tabled and referred back to the Finance Committee.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillors MacFarlane, O’Hagan

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Revelstoke Hospital Auxiliary be granted exemption from property tax in 2005 on its property at 315 2nd Street West.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the BC Interior Forestry Museum be granted exemption from property tax in 2005 on its property at Columbia View Park.
CARRIED

2. BC Transit 2004/05 Annual Operating Agreement

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Council approve the 2004/05 Annual Operating Agreement for the Revelstoke Transit System.
CARRIED

3. Financial Plan 2004 – 2008

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the proposed financial plan for 2004-2008 as summarized in the executive summary as presented to Council, now be presented to the public for comment and input.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR RICHARDSON, Chair Environmental, and Social Issues

1. BC Coalition of People with Disabilities Re: Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefits

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that Council write a letter to the Minister of Human Resources requesting that they continue to fund the Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefits advocacy program at the BC Coalition of People with Disabilities and that copies of the letter be sent to Wendy McMahon, MLA and the BC Coalition of People with Disabilities.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chair Parks and Recreation

1. Minutes of a Tourism Committee Meeting – March 4, 2004

2. 2004 Capital Budget

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that the following items receive early capital budget approval:

Parks playground upgrades $10,000
DOKK washroom upgrades $ 5,000
Williamsons Lake power $ 5,000
Williamsons Lake picnic tables $ 1,000
Parks top dressing $15,000
Parks shale $10,000
Parks Hedge Edger and Pole Pruner $ 3,000
Revitalization Hanging Baskets $ 5,000
Revitalization Self Watering Hanging Planters $ 2,000

Discussion took place on the motion that resulted in the following amendment:

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the motion be amended to approve all the above items except for the Williamsons Lake power and picnic tables.

In Favour: Councillor Singh
MOTION DEFEATED

Question was called on the original motion.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor Singh

3. Aquatic Centre - Waterslide colours

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the waterslide be made from a translucent material and the colour to be recommended by the Architect.
CARRIED


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

1. BC Interior Forestry Museum - Lease

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that the lease with the BC Interior Forestry Museum be renewed for a further term of five years with the same terms and conditions as outlined in the Lease dated February 27, 2001.
CARRIED

2. BC Wildlife Federation Re: Firearms Registry

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that Council send a letter to the Prime Minister requesting that they discontinue the firearms registry and advising that the money would be better going towards education, health or highways.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor MacFarlane

3. Bear Aware Program

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that Council support the Revelstoke Bear Aware Program in their funding request to the Columbia Basin Trust.
CARRIED

4. City of Revelstoke Council Procedure Bylaw No. 1739

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that City of Revelstoke Council Procedure Bylaw No. 1739 receive First, Second and Third Readings.
CARRIED

5. Celebrate Canada Day Resolution Request

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Staff be authorized to request funding from the Department of Canadian Heritage, Celebrate Canada Program for the Canada Day festivities and be authorized to sign the Waiver form absolving the Crown of all liability for the event.
CARRIED

6. 2004 – 2005 CBT Community Initiatives

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the 2004 – 2005 Project Funding Recommendations submitted by the Evaluation Team be approved as submitted, plus $2,000 to be funded from program administrative fees. Twenty three projects will receive a total of $178,539.
CARRIED


OLD BUSINESS:

Nil.


NEW BUSINESS:

1. Williamsons Lake

Councillor Frew asked the Director of Parks and Recreation when the Lease was due to expire for Williamsons Lake. The Director of Parks and Recreation advised that the Lease was renewed approximately 1½ years ago for a five year term. He also advised that as part of the Lease the City receives a share of the revenue and the operator is to maintain day use of the park for which he receives no revenue.


RESOLVE INTO IN CAMERA:

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Council move into In Camera at 5:45 p.m. to consider items of business pursuant to Sections 90.(1) (k) of the Community Charter.
CARRIED


BUSINESS ITEMS TO REPORT:

1. Meeting with Minister Gary Collins Re: Hydro Taxation

It was agreed that Councilor Singh attend the meeting with Minister Gary Collins scheduled for Monday, March 29th in Victoria at 3:30 p.m. together with Mayor McKee.


ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION(S):

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


ADJOURNMENT:

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the meeting adjourn at 6:45 p.m.
CARRIED



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