CITY OF REVELSTOKE

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL MONDAY, MARCH 14, 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
S/Sgt. R. Brown,* NCO i/c Revelstoke RCMP Detachment

Others:
J. Peters, Revelstoke Cable TV
D. Rooney, Revelstoke Times Review
K.Talbot* Visual Arts Centre
S. Flood* Visual Arts Centre
H. Pirnke* Visual Arts Centre
W. Stock* Visual Arts Centre
C. Palladino* Visual Arts Centre
B. Beruschi* Regent Hotel
M. Bersuchi* Regent Hotel
I. Parsons* Regent Hotel
P. Decicco* Regent Hotel
L. Merritt*
J. Laverdiere*
L. Stovel*
B. Stovel*
M. Stovel*
M. Weddell*
M.R. Willford*
L. Rota*
M. Rota*
L. Grisedale*
M. Planden*
K. Tompkins*
K. Veninsky*
G. Starling*

* Present for Portion of Meeting Only



CALL TO ORDER:

Mayor McKee called the meeting to order at 3:35 p.m. and welcomed everyone in attendance.


ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the Agenda be adopted with the following additions: CORRESPONDENCE – 6.h) Letter from Doreen Delacherois – 7th Street Access to Aquatic Centre; COMMITTEE REPORT – Councillor Frew, Chair Public Works and Protection – 7. e) Minutes of a Public Works Committee Meeting March 10, 2005; Councillor MacFarlane, Chair Planning and Land Development 8. b) Monthly Business License Summary – February 2005; Councillor Singh, Chair Parks and Recreation – 12. b) Memo from Alan Chell – update on Aquatic Centre; and For Information – 17. g) S. Hui, Victoria Road/Mackenzie Avenue Train Crossing.
CARRIED


ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – February 28, 2005

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held February 28, 2005 be adopted as presented.
CARRIED


DELEGATION(S):

1. David Rooney –Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre

Mr. Rooney thanked Council for allowing the Visual Arts Centre to be a delegation. Mr. Rooney introduced the board of the Visual Arts Centre and then informed Council that they were planning some significant changes to the Centre and wished to enlighten Council of their nature and purpose.

Mr. Rooney gave some background information on the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre and how it came into being, and the success they have had. They now need to alleviate the congestion in certain areas as they expand and would like to present to Council the proposed renovations for the building to provide needed space for classes, additional exhibition space and new studio spaces for individual artists. Mr. Rooney then asked that Mr. Talbot and Mr. Pirnke continue with the visual presentation.

Mr. Talbot explained the visual pictures and changes that were going to be made to the centre. Mr. Talbot informed council that they had applied for a grant from Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC) for Funding for these changes, and were looking for Councils support for the HRDC Grant.

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that a letter to HRDC be written in support of the Visual Arts Centre application for funding to help with these changes be written.
CARRIED

Mayor McKee thanked Mr. Talbot, Mr. Pirnke and Mr. Rooney for their presentation. Councillor Johnston added that when he had visited the Visual Arts Centre it was a very hospitable place and a real asset to the community.

Members of the Visual Arts Centre then left Council Chambers 3:48 p.m.

2. Glen O’Reilly Re: Closing of Mackenzie Ave. Railway Crossing

Mr. O’Reilly expressed his disappointment and disbelief that the Council would listen to the needs of a select few in the community. Even after two (2) open house meetings, letters to the newspaper, calls to the City, letters to the City where opposition was voiced to the building of a fence, that these were disregarded. Mr. O’Reilly stated that the Mackenzie Crossing Committee was only a steering committee and was a biased committee. Mr. O’Reilly felt that the decision reached last November to install a fence and a gate at the Mackenzie Ave. Railway crossing was an irresponsible decision.

Only 1% of the population supported the cessation of whistles by way of petition. Mr. O’Reilly stated he had believed all Revelstokians were equal, if this is so, then if 76 signatures on a petition got this much attention then he could not wait to see what action would take place with the 1467 signatures (18% of population) he had received on his petition against the closing of the crossing.

Mayor McKee and Mr. O’Reilly then discussed the issues that Mr. O’Reilly had presented. Mayor McKee informed Mr. O’Reilly that they had applied to Transport Canada for 24-hour full protection but it could take many years to achieve. Until that time the gates and fencing would be installed, to facilitate night-time closure. Fencing will be needed when the full protection goes in anyway, and the City would like to start dealing with the issue now, it had promised that something would be done and this has been an issue for the past 30 years.

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that this issue be referred to the Economic Development Commission Committee and to the Administration Policy, Bylaws and Public Relations Committee of Council Meeting.
CARRIED

Mayor McKee thanked Mr. O’Reilly for coming to Council.

Residents of Clearview Heights then left Council Chambers at 4:15pm.


BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – February 28, 2005

Nil.


CORRESPONDENCE:

1. City of Trail Re: Annual Silver City Days Celebration May 10 – 15, 2005

2. Letter from Laura Stovel Re: Definition of Family

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that this be referred to the Parks and Recreation Committee of Council.
CARRIED

3. Letter from Julie Laverdiere Re: Air Quality Committee

4. Letter from Wendy Wright Re: Health Care System

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Johnston that this be referred to the Mayors’ Advisory on Health Care Committee.
CARRIED

5. Letter from Chamber of Commerce – Revelstoke Home, Garden & Leisure show

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the City have a booth at the Home, Garden & Leisure Show and also that the Chambers request for a grant-in-aid for the rent for the Revelstoke Forum be referred to the Finance Committee.

Discussion was then held on the motion.

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan that the motion be tabled until such time as department heads have an opportunity to consult with staff for attendance.

The Motion was lost due to lack of a Seconder.

Question was called on the original motion.
CARRIED

6. The Corporation of Delta Re: Municipal Fitness Challenge

Moved by Councillor Singh, Seconded by Councillor Johnston that this be referred to the Parks and Recreation Committee of Council.
CARRIED

7. Letter from Mr. Stovel Re: Mackenzie Crossing Closure

8. Letter from Doreen Delacherois Re: Changes to 7th St. W. Access to Aquatic Centre

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Johnston to refer the letter to the Public Works Committee.
CARRIED


COMMITTEE REPORTS:


COUNCILLOR FREW, Chair Public Works and Protection

1. Minutes of a Road Safety Committee Meeting – February 15, 2005

i. Parking concerns – Laforme Blvd. and Fraser Drive

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that parking be allowed only on the Trans Canada Highway side of Fraser Drive, that “No Parking” signs be installed on the business side of Fraser drive, “No Stopping” signs be installed on both sides of Fraser Drive between the Chevron and the Best Western and that “No Truck Parking” signs are installed along Laforme Boulevard to ensure safe site lines are maintained.

A discussion was held on the motion.

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the motion be amended to allow Big Truck parking in front of the Best Western between the exits.

Question was called on the amending motion.
Opposed: Councillors Frew, Johnston,
MacFarlane, Richardson, and Singh
DEFEATED

Question was called on the original motion.
CARRIED

Councillor Johnston requested that Fraser drive parking be monitored, as there is not much room there for large vehicles to turn out from the Greyhound station, Sandman Inn and Canyon Motor Inn.

Councillor Singh requested that the Public Works Committee look into a Stop sign coming off the Sandman Inn property onto Fraser Driver.

ii. Install Stop signs – Bernard Nelson Crescent

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Stop signs be installed at both Bernard Nelson Crescent / Colbeck Road intersections.
CARRIED

iii. Edward and Fourth Street Intersection

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that a fourth crosswalk be installed and that the yellow curb be extended to 6 metres from each crosswalk.
CARRIED

2. Minutes of Protection Committee Meeting – March 9, 2005

i. Review Fire Protection Bylaw with Amendments

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that the Fire Prevention, Protection and Control Services Bylaw No. 1772 be given First, Second, and Third Readings.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor MacFarlane

It was recommended that information on the new Bylaw be published in the PW Newsletter, the Fire Chief provides a press release, and that it is mentioned in the Mayor’s report.


COUNCILLOR FREW, Chair Public Works and Protection

1. Minutes of a Public Works Committee Meeting – March 10, 2005

i. Arrow Heights School Traffic Concerns

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Johnston that Council approves of the installation of “No Stopping” signs and that Public Works staff work with the School District to implement the suggestions as outlined in the Operations Manager’s report dated February 17, 2005.

A discussion was held on the motion.

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the motion be tabled due to more information required by Public Works to have the signs indicate school hour times on them.
CARRIED
 

COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON, Chair Planning and Land Development

1. Minutes of a Caribou Committee Meeting – January 20, 2005

2. City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1771

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1771 receive First and Second Readings and that a Public Hearing be scheduled for Monday, April 11, 2005 at 3:00pm.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chair Economic Development

1. Minutes of a Caribou Committee Meeting - January 20, 2005

2. Monthly Business License Summary – February 2005


COUNCILLOR O’HAGAN, Chair Finance

1. City of Revelstoke – Cheque Summary – March 7, 2005 – $1,298,427.17

2. Minutes of a Finance Committee Meeting – March 3, 2005

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor Frew that the following grants-in-aid be approved for 2005:

DOKK $2,000.00 Cash
Columbia Mountains Institute $750.00 Credit against room/equipment rental
Community Connections – Food Bank $2,000.00 Cash
Community Connections – Adventures Camp $1,000.00 Cash
Revelstoke Ambassador Programme $500.00 Credit against room rental
Mountain Beats & Blues Festival $ 0.00 See Arts Council
Mountain Arts Festival $ 0.00 See Arts Council
Revelstoke Arts Council $1,000.00 Cash to be used for blues Festival and/or Mountain Arts Festival – both should become self-sufficient
Revelstoke Boxing Club $500.00 Credit against room/equipment rental
Revelstoke Community Band $500.00 Cash
Revelstoke Cadet Society $1,500.00 Cash
Revelstoke Nordic Ski Society $2,500.00 Cash
TOTAL $12,250.00
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR RICHARDSON, Chair Environmental, and Social Issues

1. Minutes of a Community Foundation Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors– February 8, 2005

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

3. Minutes of the Mayor’s Advisory Committee on Health Care Meeting – March 8, 2005

4. Community Response Network – Free Seminar

5. Bridge Creek – Bear Aware – Verbal Update


COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chair Parks and Recreation

1. Minutes of a Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting - March 10, 2005

i. PERC Program at RSS

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Frew that eligible students as of May 31, 2005 receive a pool pass for the month of June.
CARRIED

ii. University Students – Pool Rates

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that full time post secondary students under the age of 25 be eligible for student pool rates for the May to August period.
CARRIED

iii. Corporate Purchase Plan

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Frew that a corporate purchase plan be established to sell day passes in blocks of 100 for $3.50 each, instead of $4.00, with a 1-year expiry date on the passes.
CARRIED

iv. Community Connections – Pool Pass Plan

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Frew that Community Connections be approved for a corporate (general) bulk purchase plan for 20 annual passes at the student / senior rate for program participants.
CARRIED

3. Update Memo From Alan Chell – Aquatic Centre


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

1. Minutes of an Administration Policy, Bylaws and Public Relations Committee of Council Meeting – February 23, 2005

i. Road Closure Policy

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that the Road Closure Policy, R-10 be adopted by Council.
CARRIED


OLD BUSINESS:

Nil.


NEW BUSINESS:

1. Revelstoke Snowmobile Society – Boulder Mountain Event

Mayor McKee extended appreciation to the Revelstoke Snowmobile Society for the unofficial event that was held this past weekend on Boulder Mountain. Over 1400 sledders were on the mountain to participate in the ride and events held. Thank you to Kristy Burke and all the volunteers who helped to make this a great event.


RESOLVE INTO IN CAMERA:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Council move into In Camera at 5:20 p.m. to consider items of business pursuant to Sections 90. (1)(c) (e) & (k) of the Community Charter.
CARRIED


BUSINESS ITEMS TO REPORT:

No report.


ADJOURNMENT:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the meeting adjourn at 6:50 p.m.
CARRIED


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