CITY OF REVELSTOKE

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL ON TUESDAY, APRIL 13 2004
COMMENCING AT 3:30 P.M.


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

Staff:
D.H. DeGagne, Chief Administrative Officer/Director of Corporate Administration
G. Inglis, Director of Finance
T. Miertsch, Recording Secretary
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

Others:
S. Filipchuk, Revelstoke Cable TV
D. Rooney, Revelstoke Times Review
P. Sieber*
G. Grant*
D. Johnson*
C. Allen*
P. Sieber*
G. Grant*
R. Powadiuk*
C. Powadiuk*


* Present for Portion of Meeting Only



CALL TO ORDER:

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


ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:

Moved by Councillor Richardson , seconded by Councillor Johnston that the Agenda be adopted with the following additions: – DELEGATION – Gordon Grants outline on his presentation - COMMITTEE REPORTS: – Councillor Richardson, Chair Environment and Social Issues 11c ) Minutes of the Mayor’s Advisory Committee on Health Care – March 4, 2004 – 11d) Minutes of the Mayor’s Advisory Committee on Health Care – March 9, 2004 – 11e) Minutes of a Revelstoke Housing Committee Meeting - 11f) Verbal Report on Food Bank
CARRIED


ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – March 22, 2004

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held March 22, 2004 be adopted as presented.
CARRIED

2. Special Council Meeting – March 25, 2004

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held March 25, 2004 be adopted as presented.
CARRIED

3. Public Hearing – March 22, 2004

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that the Minutes of the Public Hearing held March 22, 2004 be received.
CARRIED


BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – March 22, 2004

Nil.

2. Special Council Meeting – March 25, 2004

Nil.


DELEGATION(S):

1. P. Sieber – Literacy Committee – Re: Workshop May 3, 2004

Ms. Sieber provided Council with an outline of what would be happening at some upcoming Literacy Workshops being held May 3, 2004. Ms. Sieber outlined that the workshop is to make the public more aware of poor literacy skills including learning disabilities. There will be presentations on Dyslexia and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), the purpose of these presentations is to increase understanding of these conditions. Ms. Sieber asked that Council support the promotion of these various presentations.

Acting Mayor McFarlane thanked Ms. Sieber for her presentation, and that Council recognizes and supports the importance of literacy in the community.

2. Gordon Grant

Mr. Grant provided Council with an outline on his views of the Selkirk Saddle Club that included information on proposed barn rental and expenses of the club.

Acting Mayor MacFarlane thanked Mr. Grant for his presentation, and indicated that a copy of his presentation should go to the Selkirk Saddle Club, and that Councillors Richardson and Singh are still involved in resolving the issues faced by the club and also look forward to reaching a solution .


CORRESPONDENCE:

1. Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce – Re: Road closure request May 1, 2004

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce Retail Committee be allowed the street closure as requested on Saturday May 1, 2004 to coincide with the Spring Sidewalk Sale Day.
CARRIED

2. Revelstoke Community Forest Corporation – RE: Referral Letter February 27, 2004

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Singh that a letter be sent to the Provincial Government to implement and fund the MAC Plan review at an appropriate time span and include a local community monitoring committee to drive the process.

The motion was withdrawn as a letter has already been sent to The Honourable Mike DeJong. If the matter is not addressed satisfactorily, the RCFC report should be brought back to Council.

3. BC Disability Sports – Bid to Host 2006-2009 BC Disabilities Games

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Frew, that the Bid Package for the BC Disability Sports be referred to the Parks and Recreation Committee to prepare a bid for the year most appropriate, if we qualify.
CARRIED

4. BC Interior Forestry Museum – Application to CSRD Economic Opportunity Fund

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the correspondence from the BC Interior Forestry Museum be referred to the Economic Development Committee for review. Council also requested that Alan Mason look in to how much money is remaining in the Economic Opportunity Fund.
CARRIED

5. Revelstoke Community Foundation - Letter of Thanks

6. BC Achievement Foundation - RE: Nomination Recipients

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Johnston that a letter of congratulations be sent to Dr. Geoff Battersby from the City of Revelstoke.
CARRIED

7. International Union of Operating Engineers

8. Federation of Canadian Municipalities Re: GST Refund for Municipal Governments

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Johnston that this be referred to all Department Heads with the request for a summary of the benefits of the GST rebate.
CARRIED

9. RCMP Request for Bike Rodeo – May 15, 2004

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan to approve the Bike Rodeo in Grizzly Plaza from 1:30pm –4:30pm May 15, 2004.
CARRIED

10. Revelstoke Congregation of Jehovah’s Witness Re: 1835 Cleland Road

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh to that Council approve the request from the Congregation of Jehovah’s Witness to use 1835 Cleland Road for the Atco Trailer housing the construction and first aid office, parking for several motorhomes and campers of construction volunteers, additional parking as space permits and possibly two of the outdoor toilets for a limited time, providing proper liability insurance coverage is in place upon occupation of 1835 Cleland Road. CARRIED

11. Traffic parking for the Indoor Pool – Letter from citizens

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh to refer the correspondence from the citizens to the Planning Committee, Parks and Recreation Committee and the Public Works Committee for further review.
CARRIED


COMMITTEE REPORTS:


COUNCILLOR FREW, Chair Public Works and Protection

1. Monthly Monthly Fire Department – March 2004

2. Monthly Animal Control Report – March 2004

3. Minutes of a Public Works Committee Meeting – April 8, 2004

i. Trans Canada Highway Intersection (RE: McDonalds Letter)

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that the City staff work with the Ministry of Transportation to alleviate some of the concerns; that a request be forwarded to the RCMP to do increased speed limit enforcement in the area and that for the short term on long weekends through out the summer, a traffic control officer be placed at the intersection of Mutas Road and Victoria Road, until a permanent solution is found.
CARRIED

ii. Relocation of Recycle Bins

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that the recycle bins be moved to a location outside of the Public Works Yard Fence.
CARRIED

iii. Handicap Parking Stall – 317 Mackenzie Avenue

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Council approve the removal of the handicap parking stall on the corner of Third and Mackenzie next to the Main Street Café
CARRIED

iv. Aquatic Centre Roads and Parking

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that

1. The City engineering staff design a two lane thru traffic road from Campbell Avenue to Centennial park, incorporating the following;

a. the design would include features that would allow partial closure for events;
b. a “drop off” zone;
c. ensure the existing walkway features along the riverbank are protected;
d. The road width will accommodate two lanes of traffic only, no parking along roadway;

2. Close Sixth Street to thru traffic and construct a handicap accessible four-season walkway from Sixth Street to parking lot.

3. Leave Connaught Avenue (behind the Community Centre) as is at this time, revisit the issue of reopening in the future if the need arises.

4. Close Boyle Avenue at Fifth Street and prepare new designs for greening the area.

5. That once the new designs are prepared the enhanced version will go on display at the Community Centre for Public Viewing and comments

6. That Council continues to be receptive to public input.

A discussion was held regarding a counter petition, time limits, and perhaps waiting to do anything until the traffic flow was assessed.

Mr. Johnson then gave a presentation on behalf of the residents in the area and the concerns they had in regards to public safety and the Fire Department volunteers parking.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON, Chair Planning and Land Development

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

2. Minutes of a Planning Committee Meeting – March 31, 2004

i. James Hjelden/ 600 Big Eddy Road

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that the Planning Department be authorized to prepare the OCP and Rezoning Amendment Bylaws; that Section 8.7.1 of the City of Revelstoke Zoning Bylaw be amended to include mini-storage facilities; that Staff be authorized to notify the applicants that registration of a Section 219 Restrictive Covenant to restrict conflicting uses is required; 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. First West Holdings Ltd.

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that City of Revelstoke Development Permit No. 2001-05-1 be issued subject to receipt of the sign design details.
CARRIED

iii. Section 57 Notice/ 312 Kootenay Street

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that Staff be authorized to proceed with filing a Notice on Title pursuant to Section 57 of the Community Charter and that Council issue a Notice of Hearing to the Owner advising that a hearing will be held at 3:00pm on April 26, 2004 in Council Chambers.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor O’Hagan

iv. Unsightly Premises

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that Staff proceed with the required notification subject to Section 725 of the Local Government Act.
CARRIED

3. Appointment to Advisory Planning Commission

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that due to the large number of applications received for vacancies on the Commission that this item be referred back to the Planning Committee.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillors Johnston, O’Hagan

4. City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1729 and City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1730

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Singh that as a result of the Public Hearing the City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1729 and City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1730, be referred back to the Planning Committee for further review.
CARRIED

5. City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1731

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1731 receive Final Reading and be Adopted by Council.
CARRIED

6. City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1732 and City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1733

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Singh that City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1732 and City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1733 receive Third Reading and be tabled until completion of the remaining subject conditions.
CARRIED

7. City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1734

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1734 receive Final Reading and be Adopted by Council.
CARRIED

8. City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1735

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1735 receive Final Reading and be Adopted by Council.
CARRIED

9. City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1740

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1740 receive First and Second Readings and that a Public Hearing be scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on May 10, 2004.
CARRIED

10. City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1741

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Richardson that City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1741 receive First and Second Readings and that a Public Hearing be scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on May 10, 2004.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chair Economic Development

1. Minutes of a Mackenzie Avenue Crossing Committee Meeting – March 3, 2004

2. Minutes of a Mackenzie Avenue Crossing Committee Meeting – March 31, 2004

i. Road Maintenance and Clearview Heights Upgrades

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that the issue of road maintenance and upgrades in the Clearview Heights area be referred to Public Works.
CARRIED

At this point Acting Mayor MacFarlane turned the chair over to Councillor Singh.

ii. CP Rail Cost Estimate

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that a letter be forwarded to CP Rail requesting an itemized cost estimate for the Mackenzie crossing including a +/- qualifier; and requesting additional funding and clarification of whether CP Rail will support full closure protection at the Mackenzie Crossing; and requesting they reinstate the school safety program and have CP Police monitor the area for people trespassing on the tracks;
CARRIED

iii. RCMP Monitoring

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that a letter be forwarded to the RCMP requesting increased traffic monitoring at Victoria Rd. and Mackenzie Ave., as well as at Victoria Rd. and Pearson St.
CARRIED
iv. Tax Analysis

It was requested that the Director of Finance prepare a tax analysis outlining the tax implications of the various options for the Committee to consider.

v. Transport Canada Funding Support

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that a letter be forwarded to Transport Canada requesting funding support for a traffic light on Victoria Road at Mackenzie Avenue as well as at Pearson Street.
CARRIED
vi. New Technology

It was recommended that new technology which may help resolve this issue continue to be explored by the Clearview Heights Resident Committee and forwarded to the Mackenzie Crossing committee for review and consideration.


COUNCILLOR O’HAGAN, Chair Finance

1. Ministry of Community, Aboriginal and Women’s Services – Re: Unconditional Grant Funding

2. Minutes of a Finance Committee Meeting – April 1, 2004

i. Grant in Aid Request – Royal Canadian Legion

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

ii. Grant in Aid Request – Canadian National Institute for the Blind

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor Richardson that CNIB request for financial assistance be denied.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR RICHARDSON, Chair Environmental, and Social Issues

1. BC Government Caucus – Press Release

2. Monthly Victims Assistance Program Reports – January & February 2004

3. Minutes of the Mayor’s Advisory Committee on Health Care – March 4, 2004

i. Terms of Reference

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the Terms of Reference be amended to reflect that the Committee shall consist of ten (10) members with seven (7) regular members who shall be appointed at large and three (3) members of City Council.
CARRIED

4. Minutes of the Mayor’s Advisory Committee on Health Care – March 9, 2004

5. Minutes of a Revelstoke Housing Committee Meeting – February 18, 2004

6. Verbal Report on Food Bank


COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chair Parks and Recreation

1. OUC/UBC Meeting – Verbal Report

2. TASK Construction Management Report – February 29, 2004


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

1. City of Revelstoke Council Procedure Bylaw No. 1739

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson City of Revelstoke Council Procedure Bylaw No. 1739 receive Final Reading and be Adopted by Council.
CARRIED

2. April 28, 2004 Day of Mourning

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that Council authorize City flags to be flown at half mast on April 28, 2004 and that perhaps Mayor McKee could attend the ceremony.
CARRIED

3. Bear Aware Program

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that Council approve the City of Revelstoke becoming the Sponsor for the Bear Aware Program.
CARRIED


OLD BUSINESS:

Nil.


NEW BUSINESS:

1. Regional District – Fencing at Airport

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the City of Revelstoke send a letter to the Regional District requesting that they reconsider and perhaps research what impact fencing the area immediately south of the Revelstoke Airport would have as it is a wildlife corridor and a walkway for many residents of the area.
CARRIED


RESOLVE INTO IN CAMERA:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that Council move into In Camera at 5:33 p.m. to consider items of business pursuant to Sections 90.(1) (a),(c),(k) & 90. (2) (b) of the Community Charter.
CARRIED


BUSINESS ITEMS TO REPORT:

1. Revelstoke Community Energy Project

It was agreed that FVB be authorized to continue with Predesign work and the immediate tendering for the supply of the boiler and pipe as outlined in their March 29, 2004 letter.

2. Mayor’s Advisory Committee on Health Care

It was agreed that Diane Gutoskie and Nocole Pyett be appointed to the Mayor’s Advisory Committee on Health Care.

3. Selkirk Saddle Club

It was agreed that Staff advertise a proposal call for interested parties to sub-lease, operate and manage the Equestrian Ground property and upon receipt of an acceptable proposal, the Selkirk Saddle Club’s current day to day use of the property will be terminated.

4. Revelstoke Community Energy Project – Financing Agreement

It was agreed that Council approve the Agreement between the City of Revelstoke and the Revelstoke Community Energy Corporation as presented.


ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION(S):

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson 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 6:50 p.m.
CARRIED



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