CITY OF REVELSTOKE

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2004,
COMMENCING AT 3:30 P.M.

Present: Council: Councillor M. Singh, Acting Mayor
Councillors: P. Frew, C. Johnston, B. MacFarlane, T. O’Hagan,
N. Richardson

Excused: Mayor M. McKee

Staff: D. H. DeGagne, Chief Adminstative Officer/Director of
Corporate Administration
G. Inglis, Director of Finance
E. Greenwood Administration Secretary
B. Yeomans, Superintendent of Public Works
A. Mason, Director of Community Economic Development
T. Knight, City Planner
S/Sgt. R. Brown, NCO i/c Revelstoke RCMP Detachment
B. Hupman, Operations Manager

Others: S. Filipchuk, Revelstoke Cable TV
D. Rooney, Revelstoke Times Review
L. March, E Z Rock Radio
D. Nettleton*, Finance Manager, Okanagan Regional Library
M. McMahon*

CALL TO ORDER

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

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Frew that the Agenda be adopted with the following addition: COMMITTEE REPORT - COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON - 8.b) Presentation of Final Report / Grizzly Plaza Extension.
CARRIED

ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – September 13, 2004

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held September 13, 2004 be adopted as presented.

CARRIED

DELEGATION:

1. Don Nettleton, Finance Manager, Okanagan Regional Library Re: Budget Presentation

Mr. Nettleton provided an update for Council. He reported that there have been changes for a few of the branches. The Falkland Branch moved to a larger location in February, Okanagan Falls has a new branch, which is the first branch that the library has purchased and the Mission Branch will be relocating some time towards the end of the year.

Mr. Nettleton indicated that the library is focused on continuing to implement its strategic plan. Self-checkout machines will be installed in the Salmon Arm and Rutland branches this fall, the first of the funding for a new Vernon branch will be added to the budget in 2005, $100,000 was added to the materials budget for books and electronic resources and increased hours of opening for the Sorrento and Peachland branches for 2005. The library will also continue to limit the annual assessment increases to the average homeowner in the system.

Mr. Nettleton was pleased to advise that total circulation of books and materials system wide continues to remain at over 3.4 million items per year.

Acting Mayor Singh thanked Mr. Nettleton for his presentation, he then retired from Council Chambers at 3:45 p.m.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – September 13, 2004

Nil.

CORRESPONDENCE:

1. Mrs. Margaret McMahon Re: Four Way Stop Sign at Victoria Road and Eighth Street East

Councillor Frew advised that Mrs. McMahon will be invited to attend the Public Works Committee Meeting on October 14, 2004.

2. Kelly J. Conn Re: Four Way Stop Sign at Victoria Road and Eighth Street East

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the correspondence from Mrs. McMahon and Mr. Conn regarding the Four Way Stop Sign at Victoria Road and Eighth Street East be referred to the Public Works Committee for review.

CARRIED

3. Youth Parliament of British Columbia Alumni Society Re: British Columbia Youth Parliament, 76th Parliament

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that the correspondence from the Youth Parliament of British Columbia Alumni Society be referred to Rebecca Withers at Community Connections.
CARRIED

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

COUNCILLOR FREW, Chair Public Works and Protection

1. City of Revelstoke Garbage Collection Bylaw No. 1759

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that City of Revelstoke Garbage Collection Bylaw No. 1759 receive Final Reading and be Adopted by Council.

CARRIED

COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON, Chair Planning and Land Development

1. Request to Extend Hours of Operation – Grizzly Sports Bar & Grill – 314 First Street West

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Johnston that Council approves the permanent extension of hours for the Grizzly Sports Bar & Grill for a 9:00 a.m. opening and 2:00 a.m. closing Monday to Sunday.

All Opposed
MOTION DEFEATED

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Council deny the request for a permanent extension of hours for the Grizzly Sports Bar & Grill for a 9:00 a.m. opening and 2:00 a.m. closing Monday to Sunday.

CARRIED

2. Presentation of Final Report – Grizzly Plaza Extension

October 7th at 12 noon was the preferred time for the presentation by Tony Bradwell of Urban Systems.

COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chair Economic Development

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

Councillor MacFarlane reported that there will be a Public Meeting on Wednesday September 29th, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Centre regarding the Mackenzie Avenue Crossing.

2. Minutes of an Economic Development Committee Meeting – September 20, 2004

i. Westside Road Zoning

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that Council authorize Staff to proceed with an Official Community Plan amendment that would eliminate industrial uses in the cell 3 area of Westside Road and as a result the area would be available for residential, commercial and tourism development.

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

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the previous motion be tabled until Council have had an opportunity to take a tour of the area in order to determine the best use for the property.
CARRIED

Councillor Frew requested that the Planning Department provide background information prior to the tour.

ii. Mt. Mackenzie Resort Development - Public Meeting

A public meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, October 14th from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Brent Harley will attend to present the response to the Master Plan that he completed for the City.

COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chair Economic Development (Continued…)

2. Minutes of an Economic Development Committee Meeting – September 20, 2004 (Continued…)

iii. Economic Development Association of BC – Promotional Opportunity

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the City of Revelstoke apply to the Economic Opportunity Fund for $3,000 to advertise in the Economic Development Association of BC’s Special Report.

CARRIED

COUNCILLOR O’HAGAN, Chair Finance

1. Minutes of a Finance Committee Meeting – September 9, 2004

i. City of Revelstoke 2005 Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1763

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor Richardson that City of Revelstoke 2005 Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1763 be given First, Second and Third Readings.
CARRIED

ii. Revelstoke Grizzlies – Grant-in-Aid Request

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the grant-in-aid request from the Revelstoke Grizzlies in the form of being permitted to share the City’s high-speed Internet connection at the Revelstoke Forum be denied.

CARRIED

2. City of Revelstoke Sewer Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 1760

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor Richardson that City of Revelstoke Sewer Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 1760 receive Final Reading and be Adopted by Council.

CARRIED

3. City of Revelstoke Water Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 1761

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor Frew that City of Revelstoke Water Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 1761 receive Final Reading and be Adopted by Council.

CARRIED

4. City of Revelstoke Business Licensing and Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 1762

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor Richardson that City of Revelstoke Business Licensing and Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 1762 receive Final Reading and be Adopted by Council.
CARRIED

COUNCILLOR RICHARDSON, Chair Environmental, and Social Issues

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

COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chair Parks and Recreation

1. Minutes of a Tourism Development Committee Meeting – September 13, 2004

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

No Report.

OLD BUSINESS:

Nil.

NEW BUSINESS:

Nil.

RESOLVE INTO IN CAMERA:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Johnston that Council move into In Camera at 4:25 p.m. to consider items of business pursuant to Section 90.1(e) of the Community Charter.
CARRIED

BUSINESS ITEMS TO REPORT:

1. Revelstoke Community Forest Corporation – Office Space

It was agreed that Revelstoke Community Forest Corporation be permitted to move out of City Hall.

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 Johnston that the meeting adjourn at 6:05 p.m.
CARRIED




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