CITY OF REVELSTOKE

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 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
G. Inglis, Director of Finance
E. Greenwood, Administration Secretary
B. Yeomans, Director of Engineering and Public Works
A. Mason*, Director of Community Economic Development
T. Knight, City Planner
A. Chell, Director of Parks, Recreation and Personnel
S/Sgt. R. Brown, NCO i/c Revelstoke RCMP Detachment

Others:
S. Filipchuk, Revelstoke Cable TV
D. Rooney, Revelstoke Times Review
L. March, EZ Rock Radio
M. Dragani*
R. Gibson*
S. Gibson*
S. Pollo*
E. Willey*
R. Stacey*
C. Burke*
J. Burke*
F. Maltby*
K. Moakofhi* Canada World Youth
C. Halle*, Canada World Youth
M. Quattrocchi*, Lidstone, Young, Anderson

*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 Richardson, seconded by Councillor Frew that the Agenda be adopted with the following additions: COMMITTEE REPORT – COUNCILLOR FREW 7.d) Minutes of a Protection Committee Meeting – November 10, 2004; COMMITTEE REPORT – COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE 9.c) Minutes of an Economic Development Committee Meeting – November 15, 2004; COMMITTEE REPORT – COUNCILLOR RICHARDSON 11.b) Community Response Network
CARRIED


ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – November 8, 2004

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


DELEGATION(S):

1. Mr. Mike Dragani, Heritage Commission Re: Heritage Awards

A visual presentation of this years award recipients was presented to Council. This year two awards were presented for the Commercial Detail.

Mayor McKee and Mr. Dragani handed out the Heritage Awards.

The following awards where presented:

Residential Renovations - Cathryn & Jamie Burke
321 Fifth Street East

Residential Detail - Susan Pollo
309 Fourth Street East

Commercial Detail - Mainstreet Cafe
317 Mackenzie Avenue
Rob & Shelley Gibson

- Heather Hut
400 Mackenzie Avenue
Rita Stacey & Eric Willey

Mayor McKee congratulated the owners on their awards and thanked them for attending the meeting. Award winners were given the option to leave Council at this time.

2. Canada World Youth

Catherine Halle and Kago Moakofhi, Canada World Youth Participants advised that they have been in Revelstoke for 2 ½ months and find it to be a wonderful community.

Ms. Halle and Mr. Moakofhi went on to give Council a report on a survey that they recently did on Revelstoke Waterfowl Knowledge. A total of 89 people were surveyed; 11 government representatives from Revelstoke, 10 youth in the Revelstoke Secondary School, 15 recreational visitors and 52 local recreational people. They found that in general the knowledge about migratory waterfowl is very good and that most people are willing to support measures that can be taken to protect and conserve migratory waterfowl and their habitats in the Revelstoke area.

Mayor McKee thanked Ms. Halle and Mr. Moakofhi for their presentation.


BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – November 8, 2004

Nil.


CORRESPONDENCE:

1. Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area Re: Request to sponsor a plank to construct a new walkway

2. Mr. George D. Foster Re: Municipal Health Care

3. Okanagan Mainline Municipal Association Re: 2005 OMMA Convention – Request for Doorprize

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that a gift basket be made up and donated to the 2005 OMMA Convention for a doorprize.
CARRIED

4. Chamber of Commerce Re: Extension of Grizzly Plaza

5. Jon Healey Re: Proposed Mt. Mackenzie Development


COMMITTEE REPORTS:


COUNCILLOR FREW, Chair Public Works and Protection

1. Minutes of a Heritage Commission Meeting – October 27, 2004

Councillor Frew asked that the Minutes of the Heritage Commission Meeting be amended to reflect that he was not in attendance on October 27, 2004.

i. Development of Strategic Plan

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that staff proceed with a request for funding to develop a new Heritage Strategic Plan.
CARRIED

2. Minutes of a Protection Committee Meeting – November 18, 2004

3. Minutes of a Public Works Committee Meeting – November 18, 2004

4. Minutes of a Protection Committee Meeting – November 10, 2004

i. 2005 Budget Discussion

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that Council support the business case for Computer LAN Support (70/30) Municipal RCMP Detachments with an approximate amount for 2005 of $7900 and $7300 each year thereafter.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON, Chair Planning and Land Development

1. City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1765 and City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1766 – James & John McKinnon – 250, 282 & 298 Highway 23 North

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1765 be given Third Reading; that City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1766 be given Third Reading and that Final Adoption of City of Revelstoke Bylaws No. 1765 and 1766 be tabled until completion of the remaining subject conditions.
CARRIED

Mayor McKee stated that a water management plan needs to be considered.

2. City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1767 – Downie Street Sawmills & Fred Olsson – 698 & 710 Tenth Street East

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1767 be given Third Reading and that Final Adoption be tabled until the concerns raised at the Public Hearing are reviewed.
CARRIED

3. Minutes of a Planning Committee Meeting – November 10, 2004

i. Development Variance Permit No. 2004-40 – 509 Ninth Street East

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that staff be authorized to draft Development Variance Permit No. 2004-40 subject to the following: that any curbing installed adjacent to the property is to be a continuous curb and not have a driveway access; that the owners not be permitted to hard surface the area from their property line to the road to access the third carport.

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

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the motion be amended to include ‘that a Restrictive Covenant be registered on title specifying limited use of the third carport.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor Johnston
Councillor O’Hagan

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

ii. Development Variance Permit No. 2004-57 – 220 Second Street East

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Singh that staff be authorized to draft Development Variance Permit No. 2004-57 subject to receipt of detailed concept drawings; that the existing detached garage be demolished; and that the existing lots be consolidated.
CARRIED

iii. Development Permit No. 2004-37 – 427 Second Street East

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Singh that Development Permit No. 2004-37 be approved.
CARRIED

iv. Investors Group Signage

Moved by Councillor Johnson, seconded by Councillor Frew that staff prepare a letter to the Permitee to advise that a colour change is required; that a timeline of 30 days be set to correct the change required; and that the Permitee be billed for any work undertaked by the City after the timeline has elapsed.

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

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the motion be amended to include ‘that the applicant be given the option to reapply with a new application to approve the existing signage’.

Further discussion took place which resulted in the following:

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the motions be tabled.
DEFEATED
In Favour: Councillors MacFarlane, O’Hagan, Richardson
Opposed: Mayor McKee, Councillors Frew, Johnston, Singh

Question was called on the amending motion.

CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor Frew

Question was called on the original motion as amended.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor MacFarlane, Councillor Singh

v. Nanimahoo Native Art Gallery

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the application be referred to the Sign and Façade Design Program.
CARRIED

Note: Councillor Johnston advised that he was in a conflict of interest situation as he has a business relationship with the applicant. Councillor Johnston left Council Chambers at 4:50 p.m.

vi. Amken Holdings Ltd. & Basin Construction – Nichol Road & Hay Road

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that staff be authorized to draft Development Variance Permit No. 2004-56.
CARRIED

Note: Councillor Johnston returned to Council Chambers at 4:55 p.m.

4. Development Variance Permit No. 2004-44 – Downie Street Sawmill – 1412 Downie Street

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Development Variance Permit No. 2004-44 to reduce the front yard setback from 6 metres to two metres in order to construct a Biomass Boiler Plant be issued.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that planning staff facilitate a meeting with Downie Street Sawmills, residents of the area, City staff and Council in order to review Downie Street Sawmills future plans for the area.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chair Economic Development

1. Minutes of a Mackenzie Avenue Crossing Committee Meeting – October 20, 2004

2. Minutes of a Mackenzie Avenue Crossing Committee Meeting – November 17, 2004

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that the City continue to negotiate with CPR and Transport Canada to work towards the installation of full closure protection including crossing arms and soft tone bells, based on safety reasons.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that if necessary the City hire a consultant to assess the cost of Full Closure Protection if CPR is in agreement to proceed with the option.

Discussion was held on the motion which resulted in the following:
Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that the motion be tabled.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that City Council considers resolving the cessation of whistling as follows:

a. Start with consideration for the “Full Closure Protection” option for safety reasons. In the event that the City cannot reach an agreement with CPR and Transport Canada for “Full Closure Protection”; then Council consider the remaining two options based on priorities and budget;
b. Firstly, “Nighttime Closure”; and
c. Secondly, “Permanent Closure”.

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

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the motion be tabled.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the Public Works staff be authorized to begin installing fencing that will be required to meet any of the options.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor Singh

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that the City of Revelstoke send letters of thanks to the Mackenzie Avenue Crossing Committee members for the hard work and time they have devoted to this committee.
CARRIED

3. Minutes of an Economic Development Committee Meeting – November 15, 2004

i. Westside Road

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the City of Revelstoke write to the Ministry of Lands and Water and formally ask them to fulfill their commitment to prepare concept plans on the urban reserve area of Westside Road.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that City of Revelstoke write a letter to the Columbia Shuswap Regional District requesting that they consider moving the transfer station and the garbage dump to an area on Westside Road closer to the Revelstoke Dam.
DEFEATED
In Favour: Councillor Singh
Opposed: Mayor McKee,
Councillors Frew, Johnston, MacFarlane, O’Hagan, Richardson

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Johnston that Council supports the Mayor’s concept that if a developer is interested in developing property south of the refuse site that the transfer station be relocated at the developer’s expense and the land be available to the developer, subject to the developer being responsible for finding a suitable location for the transfer station.
CARRIED

Note: The Director of Community Economic Development left the meeting at 5:25 p.m.


COUNCILLOR O’HAGAN, Chair Finance

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

i. Revelstoke Secondary School – Grant-in-aid Request

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the Revelstoke Secondary School Grant-in-aid request be denied at this time.
CARRIED

ii. Miss Revelstoke Ambassador Program – Grant-in-aid Request

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor Frew that the Miss Revelstoke Ambassador Program request for the Fashion Show be denied at this time and that the request for the Coronation Grand Ball also be denied at this time with the recommendation to re-submit their request to the Finance Committee in the New Year.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor Singh

Note: Staff Sergeant Randy Brown left the meeting at 5:30 p.m.

Note: Councillor MacFarlane advised that he was in a conflict of interest situation as he is a Director of the Revelstoke Credit Union. Councillor MacFarlane left Council Chambers at 5:30 p.m.

iii. Banking Services Proposals

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the City of Revelstoke accept the Revelstoke Credit Union’s proposal for the provision of banking services for the five years commencing January 1, 2005.
CARRIED

Note: Councillor MacFarlane returned to Council Chambers at 5:32 p.m.

2. City of Revelstoke Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 1769

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the City of Revelstoke Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Bylaw No. 1769 receive First, Second and Third Readings.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR RICHARDSON, Chair Environmental, and Social Issues

1. Public Meeting to Review Community Social Development Strategy

Councillor Richardson reported that a public meeting to review the Community Social Development Strategy will take place on Tuesday, December 7, 2004 at the Community Centre from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.

2. Community Response Network

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Council write a letter of support to the BC Foundation to Support Community Response to Adult Abuse and Neglect in their attempt to access gaming funds.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chair Parks and Recreation

1. Minutes of a Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting – November 10, 2004

i. Dramatic Order of the Knights of Khorrasan – DOKK park

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that Council renew the contract with the Dramatic Order of the Knights of Khorrasan for the operation of DOKK Park for the period from January 1, 2005 to December 31, 2009 and that the City send a letter to the organization thanking them for performing this community service.
CARRIED

ii. Curling Club Lease

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Council renew the contract with the Curling Club for the period from January 1, 2005 to December 31, 2005 at the rate of $13,970 per year and that the Recreation Committee offer to meet with the Curling Club Executive to discuss their financial operation in more detail.
CARRIED

iii. Fitness Equipment

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Frew that the City select Fitness Depot as the supplier of fitness equipment through a lease with MFA and that Council give early approval to the 2005 capital budget lease expenditure of $6,000.
CARRIED

2. Pool Budget

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that Council approve the theme package in the amount of $75,000; Pergola in the amount of $18,000; and Acoustics in the amount of $50,000 for a total of $143,000.
CARRIED

3. Minutes of a Tourism Development Committee Meeting – November 9, 2004


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

1. City of Revelstoke Business Licensing and Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 1768

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that City of Revelstoke Business Licensing and Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 1768 receive Final Reading and be adopted by Council.
CARRIED


OLD BUSINESS:

Nil.


NEW BUSINESS:

Nil.


RESOLVE INTO IN CAMERA:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Council move into In Camera at 5:50 p.m. to consider items of business pursuant to Section 90.(1) (k) of the Community Charter.
CARRIED


BUSINESS ITEMS TO REPORT:

1. Aquatic Centre

Council reviewed the cost overruns for the Aquatic Centre arising as a result of the severe construction industry cost escalation in 2004 and requested that staff review options to cover the shortfall without increasing taxes.


ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION(S):

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, 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 MacFarlane that the meeting adjourn at 7:10 p.m.
CARRIED





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