CITY OF REVELSTOKE


MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2005,
COMMENCING AT 3:30 P.M.


Present:
Council:
Mayor M. McKee

Councillors:
Councillor 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
T. Miertsch, Assistant Administration Secretary
T. LeRose, Deputy Director of Corporate Administration
A. Mason, Director of Community Economic Development
T. Knight, City Planner
B. Yeomans, Director of Engineering and Public Works
W. Rota, Fire Chief

Others:
J. Peters, Revelstoke Cable TV
D. Rooney, Revelstoke Times Review
J. Abbott* MP, Kootenay - Columbia
M. McMahon* Seniors Association
P. Larson* Community Connections
P. Baird*
I. Sali*
M. Jones*
D. Delacherois*
L. Rota*
E. Sali*
M. Gallicano*

* Present for Portion of Meeting Only




CALL TO ORDER:

Mayor McKee called the meeting to order at 3:34 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: CORRESPONDENCE – 6.f) Letter from President of Selkirk Saddle Club - COMMITTEE REPORT – Councillor Johnston, Chair Planning and Land Development 8.d) Memo – Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1755 / Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1756
CARRIED


ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – February 14, 2005

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held February 14, 2005 be adopted as presented.
CARRIED


DELEGATION(S):

1. Jim Abbott, MP – Kootenay - Columbia

Mr. Abbott informed Council that he was here on his yearly visit to Council to answer any questions or concerns that Council had. Mr. Abbott informed Council that the Federal budget has an impact on Municipalities, as they have not renewed the infrastructure program and have replaced it with the fuel tax rebate making the funds available reduced, from one hundred million available under the infrastructure program to seventy four million available under the fuel tax rebate. The current infrastructure money is still available until March 2006.

Mr. Abbott also informed Council that there was no reference made in the new budget to any upgrades of the Trans Canada Highway. Mr. Abbott volunteered, if Council so wished, to use his position to help push the Trans Canada Highway issues with the government.

Mayor McKee thanked Mr. Abbott for volunteering his help and advised that he had recently spoken with other communities from Cache Creek to the Alberta border and they were getting together to also push this issue with the government.

Mayor McKee thanked Mr. Abbott for attending the meeting.

2. Patti Larson Re: Revelstoke Food Bank

Mrs. Larson informed Council that the Revelstoke Food bank was working on some long-term solutions for providing food and housing to the people in need. The food bank provides ongoing assistance to those in need. With the help from local businesses they are able to supply individuals and families with things from haircuts, clothing, personal supplies, school supplies, donated furniture etc. The food bank also provides short-term emergency services, referrals to other services, a prenatal program, and a baby program.

In 2004 1200 volunteer hours were spent delivering hampers, and picking up food. Mrs. Larson advised Council that donations were down approximately by 20% and food costs have increased. Food costs have gone from $48,000 in 2003 to $63,000 in 2004. To sustain the program for four more months they have cut back on the milk and bread program to every second week. Mrs. Larson stated that the public needed to be made aware of the poverty that does exist in the community, and the food bank would be doing its part through fundraising, food drives, phone in telethons, and were also looking for input.

Mrs. Larson then extended an invitation to attend the Annual General Meeting Wednesday March 2, 2005 at the Hillcrest, the topic would be Making Poverty Visible. She stated they would welcome the MLA at the meeting as she is head of the Womens Services as well as any members of Council.

Mayor McKee thanked Mrs. Larson for attending the meeting and for the invitation.


BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – February 14, 2005

Nil.


CORRESPONDENCE:

1. Transport 2000 Re: Passenger Rail Service between Winnipeg, Regina, Calgary and Vancouver

2. Revelstoke Crimestoppers Program Re: Board Member

Mayor McKee appointed Councillor Frew and Councillor Singh as his alternate to the Revelstoke Crimestoppers Program.
CARRIED

3. Anita & Dale Coueffin Re: Rent & Membership for Selkirk Saddle Club

4. Anita Coueffin Re: Selkirk Saddle Club

5. BC Hydro Re: Revelstoke Dam Visitor Centre 2005 Season

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Johnston that a letter be sent to BC Hydro supporting the extended visitor season but expressing concern over an admission fee being charged.
CARRIED

6. Letter from President of Selkirk Saddle Club Re: Anita Coueffins Concerns


COMMITTEE REPORTS:


COUNCILLOR FREW, Chair Public Works and Protection

1. Infrastructure Grant Applications Approval for – (1) Sewage Treatment Plant Stage II Improvements (2) Golf Course Well Water Supply Main

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that Revelstoke City Council prioritize its two infrastructure projects for application of funding via Canada/ British Columbia Infrastructure Program, “BC Community Water Improvement Program” as follows:

First Priority – “Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) Stage II Improvements”

Second Priority – “Golf Course Well Water Supply Main”
CARRIED

2. Minutes of a Protection Committee Meeting – February 16, 2005

i. Review Proposed Amendments Fire Prevention Bylaw #1348

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that a “draft” Fire Prevention, Protection and Control Services Bylaw” be prepared and forwarded to Council for First, Second and Third Readings”
CARRIED

Councillor MacFarlane requested that it be looked into what the Environmental Strategy recommends.

ii. Review Proposed Amendment to MTI Bylaw #1668 “Schedule 5”

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Johnston that an amendment Bylaw reflecting the proposed changes to “Schedule 5” be prepared and forwarded to Council for First, Second and Third Readings.”
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON, Chair Planning and Land Development

1. City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1767 – 608 & 610 Tenth St.

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1767 receive Final Reading and Adoption.
CARRIED

2. Minutes of a Planning Committee Meeting – February 16, 2005

i. Doug Dymond / Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD)

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that the Planning Department develop a new Zoning Category for Airports and prepare a Bylaw for introduction, and that a new Subdivision Application be submitted once the new Council Initiated Rezoning is in place.
CARRIED

ii. City of Revelstoke / Undeveloped Park Site / Cashato Bench Development

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that the proposed rezoning be completed by way of a Council Initiated Rezoning, and that the Planning Department be authorized to prepare the Zoning Amendment Bylaw.
CARRIED

iii. First West Holdings Ltd. / 314 First Street West (Last Call Liquor Store)

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Singh that Development Permit No. 2005-02 be issued.
CARRIED

iv. Canadian Avalanche Association / 110 Mackenzie Ave

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that Development Permit No. 2005-09 be issued subject to a reduction in the number of facia signs fronting Victoria Road.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor Singh

v. Alan Mason / Forestry Capital signage

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that the proposed signage promoting Forest Capital of BC 2005 be approved and that the proposed signage be temporarily placed over the existing “Welcome – City of Revelstoke Incorporated” entrance signs.
CARRIED

vi. Jacobson Ford Ltd. / 1321 Victoria Road (Preliminary Development Proposal)

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that the Development Permit and Variance Permit Public process be undertaken with the City Planner to come up with the dimensions of the setback.

The motion was withdrawn due to the lack of information available.

3. Minutes of an Advisory Planning Commission Meeting – January 26, 2005

4. Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1755/ Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1756

i. Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1755 receive Final Reading and Adoption.
CARRIED

ii. Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1756 receive Final Reading and Adoption.
CARRIED

Mayor McKee at this time requested of Councillor MacFarlane that due to the large number of residents in the gallery awaiting Councillor Richardson’s report if they could jump ahead to Councillor Richardson’s Reports, and come back to his afterwards.

Councillor MacFarlane had no objections.


COUNCILLOR RICHARDSON, Chair Environmental, and Social Issues

1. Minutes of the Mayor’s Advisory Committee on Health Care Meeting – February 9, 2005

i. Ed Sali and Dorothy Schiller

Councillor Richardon informed Council that Ed Sali had resigned from the committee and Dorothy Schiller would join from the IHA.

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Frew that Dorothy Schiller, IHA be appointed to the Mayor’s Advisory Committee on Health Care.
CARRIED

ii. Fall Prevention Strategies

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Singh that a letter be sent to the Interior Health Authority and a copy to the attention of Mengia Nicholson, that the issue will be referred to the Community Response Network for its support.
CARRIED

iii. Social Strategy Review

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that a letter be sent to the Interior Health Authority with a copy to the Ministry of Health Services and the Honourable Wendy McMahon, MLA, that the IHA provide a downtown satellite public health office, with mental health staff, psychiatric services and access to the needle exchange program.
CARRIED

iv. Moberly Manor – Petition (9 Empty beds; residents unable to use solarium)

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Interior Health Authority Board of Directors and the Honourable Wendy McMahon, MLA be invited to Revelstoke for a public meeting to outline its plans for Moberly Manor.
CARRIED

Councillor Richardson also invited all seniors to the Mayor’s Advisory Committee on Health Care Meeting on March 1, 2005, at 3:30 as well to the meeting on March 16, 2005 with Mr. Alan Dolman.

The seniors then excused themselves from Council Chambers.

2. Minutes of a Revelstoke Housing Committee Meeting – February 9, 2005

3. Minutes of a Social Committee of Council Meeting – February 17, 2005


COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chair Economic Development

1. Minutes of an Economic Development Committee Meeting – February 21, 2005


COUNCILLOR O’HAGAN, Chair Finance

No report.


COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chair Parks and Recreation

Reminded all of the Aquatic Centre Grand Opening March 5, 2005 at 12 noon.


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

1. Resolution – Chief Election Officer & Deputy Chief election Officer for 2005 local elections

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that pursuant to Section 41(1) and (2) of the Local Government Act, Teresa L. LeRose be appointed chief Election Officer for conducting the 2005 general local elections with power to appoint other election officials as required for the administration and conduct of the 2005 general elections: and that, Elaine Greenwood be appointed Deputy Chief Election Officer for the 2005 general local elections.
CARRIED

2. Minutes of a CPR Community Advisory Panel – February 15, 2005

Minutes accepted with the noted change, should read as follows:

3. Update on Mackenzie Crossing

“Rick advised that although the Lindsay Morris report indicates that the frontage fence only needs to be 30 metres going east and at the NW corner, CPR feels it should go further for safety reasons.”

3. Revelstoke Community Energy Corporation Re: Ownership of Old Pool Boiler

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the City of Revelstoke transfer ownership of the old pool boiler to the Revelstoke Community Energy Corporation.
CARRIED

4. OMMA Resolutions

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that

WHEREAS outstanding property taxes on a fire damaged or destroyed Manufactured Home cannot be collected from the owner of the property upon which such Home is located;

AND WHEREAS a transport or demolition permit cannot be legally issued until the Collector signs the “Collectors Certificate for Transport Purposes” stating that all outstanding taxes have been paid in full even if the Manufactured Home is considered a hazard and a liability;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT should a Manufactured Home be considered a potential liability due to the fact it is deemed as unsafe or a potential accident hazard, the Director of Finance/Collector shall have the authority to sign the release on the “Collectors Certificate for Transport Purposes” per S 50(2) of the Mobile Home Act, thus allowing for the issuance of a Transport/Demolition permit even though taxes remain unpaid.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that

WHEREAS a Manufactured Home is not considered Real Property yet may have delinquent taxes owing:

AND WHEREAS the current method of recovery of taxes by means of distress pursuant to Section 252 of the Community Charter is expensive and completely ineffective;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that for the purposes of the collection of delinquent property taxes on a Manufactured Home, a Manufactured Home shall be treated as “Real Property” and follow the guidelines for tax collection as outlined in S.254 of the Community Charter and S. 403-427 of the Local Government Act.”
CARRIED


OLD BUSINESS:

Nil.


NEW BUSINESS:

1. Rod and Gun Club Annual Dinner

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Singh that a letter of appreciation be sent to the Revelstoke Rod & Gun Club.
CARRIED

2. Tables at Revelstoke Community Centre

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Johnston that it should be brought to the attention of the Parks and Recreation Committee that the tables they have available are in short supply and some are in a very bad state.
CARRIED


RESOLVE INTO IN CAMERA:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Council move into In Camera at 5:02 p.m. to consider items of business pursuant to Sections 90. (1)(c) & (K) of the Community Charter.
CARRIED


BUSINESS ITEMS TO REPORT:

1. Selkirk Saddle Club Agreement

It was agreed that the new lease agreement with the Selkirk Saddle Club for the equestrian grounds be approved by City Council for a rental rate of $500 (plus GST) per year for an initial term of eleven (11) months commencing on March 15, 2005, with two, one-year renewal options.

2. Minutes of a Social Committee of Council Meeting – February 25, 2005

i. Revelstoke Police-Based Victim Services Contract

It was agreed to approve the program for 2005/2006, commencing April 1, 2005, and subject to the funding approval by the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General for the Police-based Victim Service Program in Revelstoke.


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 6:00 p.m.
CARRIED



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