CITY OF REVELSTOKE

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL ON MONDAY, MAY 25, 2004
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:
D.H. DeGagne, Chief Administrative Officer/Director of Corporate Administration
E. Greenwood, Administration Secretary
B. Yeomans, Superintendent of Public Works
A. Mason, Director of Community Economic Development
T. Knight, City Planner
A. Chell, Director of Parks, Recreation and Personnel

Others:
S. Filipchuk, Revelstoke Cable TV
D. Rooney, Revelstoke Times Review
L. March, EZ Rock Radio
W. Gillespie*
J. Hjelden*

     * 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 Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that the Agenda be adopted with the following additions: CORRESPONDENCE: 6.h) City of Burnaby Re: Medical Services Plan and PharmaCare; 6.i) Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life Re: Request to land Helicopter at Centennial Ball Park on June 6, 2004.
CARRIED


ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – May 10, 2004

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held May 10, 2004 be adopted as presented.
CARRIED


2. Public Hearing – May 10, 2004

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that Minutes of the Public Hearing held May 10, 2004 be received by Council.
CARRIED


BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – May 10, 2004

Nil.


CORRESPONDENCE:

1. BC Hydro Re: Phase Four of a Multi-Phase Maintenance Project at Revelstoke Dam

2. Association of BC Forest Professionals Re: 2005 Forest Capital of BC

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that the City of Revelstoke make application to the Association of BC Forest Professionals to be named the 2005 Forest Capital of British Columbia.
CARRIED

3. Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce Re: Revelstoke Dam Visitor Centre

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that a letter be sent to BC hydro requesting that the Revelstoke Dam Visitor Centre be open from May 1st to the end of September.
CARRIED

4. The Corporation of the City of Cranbrook Re: Invitation to Sam Steele Days June 18, 19, 20, 2004

5. Wildcat Parade – Elkford Re Invitation

6. Legion Branch #46 Re: Invitation to speak at 60th Anniversary of D-Day on June 6th, 2004

Councillor O’Hagan will attend, as Mayor McKee is unavailable.

7. Canadian Taxpayers Federation Re: Invitation to join CTF in Calling for the federal government to return over $2 billion in federal fuel tax revenues to Canada’s municipalities

8. City of Burnaby Re: Medical Services Plan and PharmaCare

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that Council support the resolution of the City of Burnaby “That the Provincial Government be requested to abandon the execution of a contract with Maximus Inc. until certainty over the privacy of the Medical Services Plan and PharmaCare personal information is obtained.”
CARRIED

9. Canadian Cancer Society Relay for Life Re: Request to land Helicopter at Centennial Ball Park on June 6th, 2004

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the request to land a Helicopter at Centennial Ball Park during the Relay for Life event on June 6th, 2004 be approved.
CARRIED


COMMITTEE REPORTS:


COUNCILLOR FREW, Chair Public Works and Protection

1. Minutes of a Public Works Committee Meeting – May 13, 2004

i. Angle Parking 200 & 300 Block Mackenzie Avenue

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that Council approve angle parking on both sides of the 200 and 300 block of Mackenzie Avenue for June, July and August on a trial basis.
CARRIED
Opposed: Mayor McKee

ii. Glacier House Resort Letter Re: Westside Road

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that a letter be forwarded to the Columbia Shuswap Regional District regarding the ongoing garbage cleanup along Westside Road and that they consider a surcharge on unsecured loads at the landfill and that a letter be forwarded to Glacier House Resort updating them on the issues.
CARRIED

iii. Road Maintenance and Clearview Heights Upgrades

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that Public Works staff complete a review and develop an overall plan for the Clearview Heights area and that staff develop a long-range strategy for Council consideration, outlining an implementation plan for dealing with this area and how the upgrading could fit into the City’s overall infrastructure upgrading program.
CARRIED

Councillor MacFarlane requested a copy be forwarded to the Mackenzie Avenue Railway Committee.

iv. Animal Control Bylaw – Policies and Procedures Re: Animal Attacks, etc.

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Johnston
a. that a new policy be written outlining the City’s policy for Animal Control;
b. that a “procedure” be written outlining the procedures and protocol for Animal Control and enforcement;
c. that staff obtain a legal opinion regarding entry onto private property for the purpose of determining whether a dog is licensed;
d. that the Animal Control Bylaw be fully reviewed and revisions considered to ensure it adequately meets the needs of the public and provides for safety on public streets and sidewalks;
e. that the updated policy, the new procedure, and any proposed changes to the bylaw be posted on the City’s web site in order to receive public opinion and input prior to finalizing;
f. that the Animal Control Officer increase enforcement and issue tickets rather than warnings for dogs at large.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON, Chair Planning and Land Development

1. Minutes of an Enhancement Committee Meeting – May 19, 2004

i. Victoria Road Enhancement

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the City of Revelstoke:
a. Focus on Phases 1 and 4 of the Victoria Road Landscaping Plan;
b. Place portable planters at one of the sign units on Victoria Road for a trial period for this summer in order to assess their attractiveness;
c. Place lights on trees that are planted on Victoria Road in Phase 1 of the Landscape plan;
d. Carry out tree light maintenance on a regular basis.
CARRIED

ii. Wright Street Signage

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the City of Revelstoke erect the directional signage for Wright Street on the Dixie Lee Parking Lot at 1601 Victoria Road East.
CARRIED

2. Minutes of a Planning Committee Meeting – May 10, 2004

i. City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1729 and City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1730 – 1836 Hay Road

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1729 receive Third Reading and be Adopted by Council and that City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1730 receive Third Reading and be Adopted by Council.

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the above motion be amended to include “subject to the owner providing an easement to Kozek Sawmills Ltd and the Rod and Gun Club for the right to transmit noise over the property.
MOTION DEFEATED
Opposed: Mayor McKee, Councillors Frew, Johnston, MacFarlane, O’Hagan, Richardson

Question was called on the Original Motion
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor Singh

ii. City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1751 – R. Sopko, Illecillewaet Road

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1751 receive First and Second Reading and a Public Hearing be scheduled for 3 p.m. on Monday, June 14, 2004.
CARRIED

iii. Development Variance Permit No. 2004-18 – 712 Vernon Avenue

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Singh that Staff be authorized to draft Development Variance Permit No. 2004-18 to reduce the rear yard setback from 6 metres to 5 metres and side yard setback from 1.5 metres to .2 metres; that the neighbours be notified as required by Section 922(4) of the Local Government Act; and that both the existing and proposed encroachments not be enclosed.
CARRIED

Councillor O’Hagan requested elevation drawings be provided.

iv. Development Variance Permit No. 2004-20 – 807 Oscar Street

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that Staff be authorized to draft Development Variance Permit No. 2004-20 to reduce the rear yard setback from 6 metres to 3 metres; and that the neighbours be notified as required by Section 922(4) of the Local Government Act.
CARRIED

v. City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1747 and City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1748 – 600 Big Eddy Road

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Singh that City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1747 receive Third Reading and be Adopted by Council and that City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1748 receive Third Reading and be Adopted by Council.
MOTION DEFEATED
Opposed: Mayor McKee, Councillors Frew, Johnston, MacFarlane, O’Hagan, Richardson, Singh

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that Staff pursue implementation of an Enhancement Study for the Big Eddy area and that issues of zoning and land use designations within the Big Eddy be referred to the Advisory Planning Commission. CARRIED

It was requested that Big Eddy residents be invited to provide comment.


COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chair Economic Development

1. Minutes of an Economic Development Committee Meeting – May 17, 2004


COUNCILLOR O’HAGAN, Chair Finance

1. Minutes of a Transit Committee Meeting – May 13, 2004

i. Route Schedule

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the new route schedule for Revelstoke Transit as presented to the Committee be approved.
CARRIED

ii. Transit Bus

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the City of Revelstoke request BC Transit to donate the current transit but to the City, once the new one arrives.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR RICHARDSON, Chair Environmental, and Social Issues

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

2. Minutes of a Revelstoke Housing Committee Meeting – April 14, 2004

3. Minutes of a Mayor’s Advisory Committee on Health Care Meeting – April 29, 2004

4. Minutes of a Save Our Services Committee Meeting – May 5, 2004

i. Professional Jobs lost from Revelstoke

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the City attempt to determine the number of professional jobs that have been lost from Revelstoke due to provincial policy changes, and to ascertain the economic impact to the community.
CARRIED
Opposed: Mayor McKee, Councillors Johnston, O’Hagan


COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chair Parks and Recreation

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

2. Minutes of a Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting – May 13, 2004

i. Aquatic Centre Operating Report

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the operating hours, fees and charges for the Aquatic Centre as presented to Council be adopted.
CARRIED

ii. “C” Field

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Frew that the “C” Field be renamed the “Doug May” field.
CARRIED

iii. Revelstoke Grizzlies Ice Rental Charges

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the ice rental fee for the Revelstoke Grizzlies be increased by $4 per hour for the 2004/2005 season.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor O’Hagan

3. Minutes of a Committee to Approve Public Events Meeting – May 13, 2004

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Council approve the public special occasion permits as presented, subject to each event having $2,000,000 Public Liability insurance with the City of Revelstoke named as additional insured.
CARRIED


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

1. Arrow Lakes Transportation Infrastructure Association Re: Proposed Meeting with Ministers

Mayor McKee reported that the Arrow Lakes Transportation Infrastructure Association have invited him to attend a meeting with Ministers regarding their proposal to construct a causeway/span at Galena Bay. Mayor McKee indicated he would attend if he were available.

2. Airport Fencing

Mayor McKee advised that the Columbia Shuswap Regional District have acquired property at the end of the runway. After hearing concerns, the Columbia Shuswap Regional District will be constructing a fence but there will be access for foot traffic.


OLD BUSINESS:

1. Aquatic Centre Parking Plan

The Aquatic Centre Parking Plan is now on display at the Community Centre and comment sheets are available for public input.


NEW BUSINESS:

Nil.


RESOLVE INTO IN CAMERA:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Frew that Council re-convene into In Camera at 5:15 p.m. to consider items of business pursuant to Sections 90.(1)(c),(e),(k) of the Community Charter.
CARRIED


BUSINESS ITEMS TO REPORT:

1. Operations Manager Position

It was agreed that Council authorize the immediate recruitment of the Operations Manger at the suggested rate of pay outlined by the Chief Administrative Officer.

2. Equestrian Ground Proposals

It was agreed that the Director of Parks and Recreation work with the Selkirk Saddle Club in order to refine its operations to Council’s intent by early spring 2005.


ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION(S):

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

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the meeting adjourn at 6:40 p.m.
CARRIED



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