CITY OF REVELSTOKE

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL MONDAY, JULY 12, 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. DeGagne, Chief Administrative Officer/Director of Corporate Administration
R. Hillary, Collector, Manager Information Systems
E. Greenwood, Administration Secretary
B. Yeomans, Superintendent of Public Works
W. Rota, Fire Chief
T. Knight, City Planner
G. Wilson*, Heritage Student

Others:
S. Filipchuk, Revelstoke Cable TV
D. Rooney, Revelstoke Times Review
L. March, EZ Rock Radio
M. Dragani*, Revelstoke Heritage Commission
R. Serfozo*, Project Supervisor, Canada World Youth

* Present for Portion of Meeting Only



CALL TO ORDER

Mayor McKee called the meeting to order at 3:31 p.m. and welcomed everyone in attendance.


ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the Agenda be adopted with the following additions: –CORRESPONDENCE 6.f) Revelstoke Aqua Ducks Re: Request for $220.00 to purchase a cake and permission to paint wall at Centennial Pool for last swim meet at Centennial Pool ; COMMITTEE REPORT – Councillor Frew, Chair Public Works and Protection - 7.d) Dayton & Knight Ltd. Re: City of Revelstoke Arrow Heights Watermain
CARRIED


ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – June 28, 2004

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held June 28, 2004 be adopted as presented.
CARRIED

2. Special Council Meeting – July 2, 2004

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held June 28, 2004 be adopted as presented.
CARRIED


DELEGATION(S)

1. Mike Dragani, Chair Heritage Commission – Presentation of Heritage Awards

As Chair of the Heritage Commission and on behalf of the community Mr. Dragani presented awards received from the Heritage BC Awards Program 2004 to Mayor McKee. Revelstoke received 3 awards, one went to St. Peter’s Anglican Church and the other two were for the City’s Sign and Design Façade Program and the Revised Heritage Walking Tour Brochure. Mr. Dragani thanked Council for their support.

Mayor McKee thanked Mr. Dragani, he then retired from Council Chambers.

2. Réka Serfozo, Project Supervisor, Canada World Youth

Ms Serfozo informed Council that she is a Project Supervisor for Canada World Youth and that this is the third project she has been involved with. On September 19th a team made up of youth from Canada, South Africa and Botswana will come to live and volunteer in Revelstoke for 3 months. The success of the program relies heavily on host families and enlisting community organizations for work placement experience. The participants have strict rules and regulations to abide by. After the three months in Revelstoke the team will then go on to Botswana.

Mayor McKee thanked Ms. Serfozo for her presentation, she then retired from Council Chambers.


BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – June 28, 2004

a. Council Indemnities

Mayor McKee reported that the City hired Management Consultants to undertake a review of Job Descriptions, salaries, Council Indemnities and the City’s operations. When comparing communities of a similar size to Revelstoke it was found that the Council Indemnities were below average. During the June 28, 2004 In Camera Council Meeting a resolution was passed to increase the Mayor’s salary from $18,000 to $22,000 and Council from $9,000 to $11,000; these amounts are still average or below the average.

2. Special Council Meeting – July 2, 2004

Nil.


CORRESPONDENCE:

1. ICBC and City of Trail Re: Community Crash Reduction Challenge

Mayor McKee advised that congratulations are in order for the City of Trail. As part of ICBC’s Community Crash Reduction Challenge, the City of Revelstoke put out a challenge to the City of Trail. Revelstoke’s claims data shows a 24% decrease in crashes during the May 5 – 27 period, however the City of Trail had a 38% decrease therefore, as part of the Challenge we are displaying the City of Trail’s flag at today’s Council meeting.

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that Council send a letter of congratulations to the City of Trail.
CARRIED

2. Chantilly Kitchen, Bed n Bath Re: Angle Parking on Mackenzie Avenue

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that Administration respond to the letter from Chantilly Kitchen, Bed n Bath outlining the reasons why angle parking was removed from Mackenzie Avenue.
CARRIED

3. BC hydro Re: Revelstoke Dam Visitor Centre

4. Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General Re: Emergency Preparedness

5. RCMP Re: District Officer – Change of Command

6. Revelstoke Aqua Ducks Re: Request for $220.00 to purchase a cake and permission to paint on wall at Centennial Pool for last swim meet at Centennial Pool

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Johnston that Council provide the $220.00 out of Council Contingency to purchase a cake for the last swim meet to be held at Centennial Pool and that the Revelstoke Aqua Ducks be permitted to paint on the wall inside the locked in swimming area.
CARRIED


COMMITTEE REPORTS:


COUNCILLOR FREW, Chair Public Works and Protection

1. Monthly Animal Control Report – June 2004

2. Monthly Fire Department Report – June 2004

Councillor Frew pointed out concerns with respect to the Fire Departments response number 63 to a brush fire adjacent to a bush party pit on Camozzi Road and the possibility of future incidents in this area.

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the property owner be contacted to discuss the possibility of restricting access to this property.
CARRIED

It was noted that the Fire Department would still require access in the event of another occurrence.

3. Minutes of a Heritage Commission Meeting – June 29, 2004

4. Dayton & Knight Ltd. Re: City of Revelstoke Arrow Heights Watermain

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that Contract No. 1.19.3.3 be awarded to Basin Construction Ltd. in the amount of $405,915.20 (GST included) subject to the availability of funds.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON, Chair Planning and Land Development

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

2. City of Revelstoke Advisory Planning Commission Amendment Bylaw No. 1754

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that City of Revelstoke Advisory Planning Commission Amendment Bylaw No. 1754 receive Final Reading and be Adopted by Council.
CARRIED

3. City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1753 – 1669 & 1679 Arrow Drive

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1753 receive First and Second Reading and that a Public Hearing be scheduled for July 26th, 2004 at 3:00 p.m.
CARRIED

4. City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1755 and City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1756 – 340 & 378 Highway 23 North

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1755 receive First and Second Readings and that a Public Hearing be scheduled for July 26th, 2004 at 3:00 p.m.; and that City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1756 receive First and Second Readings and that a Public Hearing be scheduled for July 26th, 2004 at 3 p.m.
CARRIED

5. Development Variance Permit No. DVP-2004-27 – 211 Seventh Street East

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that Development Variance Permit DVP-2004-27 be issued.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chair Economic Development

1. Monthly Business Licence Summary – June 2004

2. Minutes of an Economic Development Committee Meeting – June 21, 2004

Note: Councillor Singh retired from Council Chambers at 4:10 p.m. due to a possible conflict of interest situation.

i. Trans Canada Highway Construction – Business Concerns

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that City Council refers the landscaping issues on the north side of the Trans Canada Highway between the Frontier and the Columbia River Bridge to the Enhancement Committee and Public Works Committee; and City Council write a letter to the Ministry of Transportation regarding the poor condition of the grass alongside the north side of the Trans Canada Highway in Revelstoke and the poor impression this presents of the community.
CARRIED

Note: Councillor Singh returned to Council Chambers at 4:14 p.m.


COUNCILLOR O’HAGAN, Chair Finance

1. City of Revelstoke Cheque Summary – July 6, 2004 - $2,295,613.66


COUNCILLOR RICHARDSON, Chair Environmental, and Social Issues

1. Monthly Revelstoke RCMP Victim Assistance Program Report – June 2004

2. Food Bank Stats – June 2004


COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chair Parks and Recreation

No Report.
 

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

1. Funding Application to Columbia Basin Trust

Mayor McKee reported that an application to the CBT Options Program of the Economic Sector in the amount of $20,000 was successful. The funds will be used to help cover the costs of the consultant’s fees to undertake the study of the Mount Mackenzie Master Plan.

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that once the funding is received a letter of appreciation be sent to the Columbia Basin Trust.
CARRIED

2. Mainstreet Consulting Associates Re: Gateway Grizzly Sculpture Colour Enhancement

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that $2,000 be paid from Council Contingency to enhance the Gateway Grizzly Bear Sculptures subject to the artists approval; that the bears look realistic; and that a coat of sealer be put on the bears to make them easier to clean.
CARRIED

3. Homecoming Committee – Request to Close Streets

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the requests from the Homecoming Committee to close Grizzly Plaza, First Street between Connaught Avenue and Orton Avenue, and Mackenzie Avenue from First Street to Third Street on Friday July 23rd, 2004 for a Vintage Car Club Display; and the parade route on Saturday, July 24th, 2004 starting at 12 noon - First Street from Charles Street to Mackenzie Avenue and Mackenzie Avenue to Queen Elizabeth Park be approved.
CARRIED

3. Revelstoke Timber Days

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Johnston that Council send a letter to the organizers of the Revelstoke Timber Days congratulating them on a successful event.
CARRIED


OLD BUSINESS:

Nil.


NEW BUSINESS:

1. Name Plates for Staff

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that all Staff have a name plate for display at Council Meetings.
CARRIED


RESOLVE INTO IN CAMERA:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that Council move into In Camera at 4:25 p.m. to consider items of business pursuant to Sections 90.(1)(c) and (k) of the Community Charter.
CARRIED


BUSINESS ITEMS TO REPORT:

1. Animal Control Officer – Letter of Resignation

It was agreed that the City advertise a Request for Proposals for Animal Control Services.


ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION(S):

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


ADJOURNMENT:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the meeting adjourn at 5:45 p.m.
CARRIED



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