CITY OF REVELSTOKE


MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 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
E. Greenwood, Administration Secretary
M. Newall, Planning Assistant
B. Yeomans, Director of Engineering and Public Works
W. Rota, Fire Chief

Others:
J. Peters, Revelstoke Cable TV
D. Rooney, Revelstoke Times Review
D. Hutchison*
J. Wilson*

* 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 O’Hagan that the Agenda be adopted with the following additions: DELEGATION – Dan Hutchison – Local 1746 Revelstoke Professional Fire Firefighters; COMMITTEE REPORT – Councillor O’Hagan , Chair Finance 10.a) Letter from Ministry of Community, Aboriginal and Women’s Services Re: Unconditional Grant funding Revelstoke will receive a total of $397,693 in local government grants this year to be brought forward from the Information Section; Mayor McKee, Chair Administration, Policy, Bylaws and Public Relations – 13. a) Celebrate Canada Day Resolution;
CARRIED


ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – March 14, 2005

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held March 14, 2005 be adopted as presented.
CARRIED


DELEGATION(S):

1. Dan Hutchison –Local 1746, Revelstoke Time Professional Firefighters

Mr. Hutchison informed Council that he was there on behalf of the Full Time Revelstoke Professional Fire Fighters Local 1746, to present a cheque in the amount of $500.00 towards the new Aquatic Centre.

Mayor McKee thanked Mr. Hutchison for the donation it is much appreciated and will be put to good use. Mayor McKee also added that it was good to see the Full Time Professional Fire Fighters involved in the community.

Mr. Hutchison then retired from Council Chambers at 3:45p.m.


BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – March 14, 2005

a. Message for the General Public - Councillor O’Hagan

Councillor O’Hagan wished to clarify his position and statements made during the March 14, 2005 Council Meeting. His comments were not clearly expressed and were made in the heat of the moment and had been subject to misinterpretation.

The comments made were meant to illustrate the importance of the communities growth and to reassure the residents of Clearview Heights that they are not forgotten.

No comment by my self was meant to reduce the importance of CPR and its employees to this town. I well appreciate their contributions to this community and it would be a sorry day that this partnership did not continue to be mutually beneficial. I regret the concern that my comments created and apologize to those I have offended by not being clear.

With respect to the crossing issue I fully support the Council decision for a vehicular only night time closing, but it has become obvious from the responses we have received that the City has not done a good job of communicating exactly what is being done there.

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor Richardson that a special meeting of Council and affected City department reps be scheduled to discuss this issue.
CARRIED

Discussion took place on the motion, where Council was informed that such a meeting had already been scheduled for Monday April 4th 2005 at 3:30 in Council Chambers.


CORRESPONDENCE:

1. Pelmorex Re: All Channel Alert Proposal

Moved by Councillor Singh that this be referred to the Protection Committee.

Discussion was held, and Council was advised that this item was already in review by staff.

Councillor Singh removed his motion from the table based on the above information provided by the Chief Administrative Officer.

2. Letters from Becki Martinuik & Karen Mathews Re: Mackenzie Avenue Crossing Closure

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the letters be referred to the Special meeting of Council and affected City department reps being held Monday April 4th 2005 at 3:30 in Council Chambers.
CARRIED

3. Miss Revelstoke Ambassador Program Re; Invitation to speak at the Coronation

Mayor McKee advised he should be available to speak at the coronation of Miss Revelstoke on April 16, 2005. If he was not available he would send a representative.


COMMITTEE REPORTS:


COUNCILLOR FREW, Chair Public Works and Protection

1. Minutes of a Heritage Commission Meeting – March 15, 2005

i. Community Heritage Register Admission

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the following properties be placed on the Community Heritage Register:
a) 605 Mackenzie Avenue (Imperial Bank of Canada House)
b) 304 Kootenay Street (Sibbald House)
c) 205 Fifth Street East (Sturdy House)
CARRIED

2. City of Revelstoke Fire Prevention, Protection and Control Services Bylaw No. 1772

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the Fire Prevention, Protection and Control Services Bylaw No. 1772 be given Final Reading and Adoption.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor MacFarlane

Councillor MacFarlane noted that he felt this Bylaw was moving in a direction contrary to the Environmental Strategy.


COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON, Chair Planning and Land Development

Note: Councillor Singh advised that he was in conflict of interest in this situation. Councillor Singh left Council Chambers at 3:50 p.m.

1. Proposed off Site Signage – Development Variance Permit 2005 -17

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that staff be authorized to submit Development Variance Permit 2005-17 to Council for consideration of approval on April 11, 2005.
CARRIED

Note: Councillor Singh returned to Council Chambers at 3:55 p.m.
 
2. City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1700 and City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1701 – Shire Properties – 2103 Airport Way.

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1700 and City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1701 being given Final Reading and Adoption.
CARRIED

It was noted however that the eight (8) lot subdivision would not affect the proposed walkway, and that perhaps the concerns of the removal of the park could be revisited as further sub-division development plans are received.

3. Minutes of a Planning Committee Meeting – March 16, 2005

i. Jeff Wilson / 811 Third Street West

Councillor Johnston advised that he would be leaving this item to the end of his report.

ii. Justin Weber & Lyndsey Waterhouse/ 306 Mackenzie Avenue (Tony’s Roma)

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that Development Permit No. 2005-08 be tabled pending input from the Sign and Façade Design Program and receipt of a detailed site plan and signage schedule.
CARRIED

iii. Walter and Art Buhler / 1816 Nichol Road

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Planning department be authorized to prepare the OCP and Zoning Amendment Bylaws, and that the OCP Amendment application be referred to the Advisory Planning Commission for consideration.
CARRIED

iv. Amken Holdings Ltd. / Nichol Road and Hay Road

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that the Planning Department be authorized to prepare the OCP and Zoning Amendment Bylaw, and that the OCP Amendment application be referred to the Advisory Planning Commission for consideration.
CARRIED

v. Pacific Land Resource Group Ltd. / 1840 Trans Canada Highway (Shell Canada Site)

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Singh that Development Permit No. 2005-06 be drafted subject to the following conditions:

(a) Receipt of the required information

Discussion took place on the motion which resulted in the following amended motion.

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Singh that Development Permit No. 2005-06 be drafted subject to the following conditions:

(a) Receipt of the required information
(b) Approval be subject to a satisfactory resolution of the traffic issues related to the development
CARRIED

vi. Dr. Scott LeBuke & Mary Jean LeBuke / 113 Colbeck Road

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that staff be authorized to draft Development Variance Permit 2005 – 10, and that the front yard setback be reduced from 6 metres (19.7 feet) to 4.87 metres (16feet).
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor O’Hagan

vii. Revelstoke Plumbing / 113 Second Street East

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Singh that Development Permit No. 2003 – 29 be issued subject to the following conditions:
(a) The sign background being changed to an off white colour;
(b) The refurbishing or repainting of the existing sign brackets; and
(c) Provision of an indemnification agreement and endorsement for insurance as per Bylaw No. 1310.
CARRIED

viii. Michelle and Bonnie Renaud / 203 Highway 23 North

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that the amendment to Development Permit 2004-24 be issued.
CARRIED

ix. Jeff Wilson / 811 Third Street West /City of Revelstoke Laneway and Government Street Closure Bylaw No. 1764

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Council reconsider the following defeated motion from January 24, 2005:
“That City of Revelstoke Laneway and Government Street Closure Bylaw No. 1764 receive Final Reading and be Adopted by Council”
CARRIED

A discussion was held on reconsideration of the motion which resulted in the following motion.

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Richardson that City of Revelstoke Laneway and Government Street Closure Bylaw No. 1764 receive Final Reading and be Adopted by Council.
CARRIED

Jeff Wilson was present and thanked Council for their time and consideration on the matter. Mr. Wilson then retired from Council Chambers.


COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chair Economic Development

No Report.


COUNCILLOR O’HAGAN, Chair Finance

1. Letter from Ministry of Community, Aboriginal and Women’s Services

Councillor O’Hagan reported that the City of Revelstoke will receive a total of $ 397,693 in Traffic Fine and Revenue Sharing Grants.


COUNCILLOR RICHARDSON, Chair Environmental, and Social Issues

No Report.


COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chair Parks and Recreation

1. Minutes of an Okanagan University College Advisory Committee Meeting -
March 1, 2005

Councillor Singh reported that there are new courses being offered at OUC and some courses are in danger of being cancelled due to the lack of enrolment. If any one had any suggestions or comments they are to make them known to OUC.

2. Minutes of a Tourism Development Committee Meeting March 8, 2005


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

1. Celebrate Canada Day Resolution

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that staff be authorized to request funding from the Department of Canadian Heritage, Celebrate Canada Program for the Canada Day festivities and be authorized to sign the Waiver form absolving the Crown of all liability for the event.
CARRIED


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 4:23 p.m. to consider items of business pursuant to Sections 90. (1)(e) of the Community Charter.
CARRIED


BUSINESS ITEMS TO REPORT:

1. Request to Purchase City-Owned Land – 1956 Allen Road

Council agreed that the property located at 1956 Allen Road be kept for green space and not be sold.

2. Mt. Mackenzie

Council agreed that Section 2.9 of the Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City and Ski Deep Resort Inc. be amended to provide that Ski Deep will cause Option KN94892 to be discharged on or before April 30, 2005 and the City will execute and deliver to Ski Deep a discharge of Option KN94893 on or before April 30, 2005 and that the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute such an amendment on behalf of the City.


ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION(S)

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


ADJOURNMENT:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that the meeting adjourn at 5:15 p.m.
CARRIED



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