CITY OF REVELSTOKE


MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL MONDAY, APRIL 11, 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
A. Mason, Director of Community Economic Development
S/Sgt. R. Brown,* NCO i/c Revelstoke RCMP Detachment

Others:
J. Peters, Revelstoke Cable TV
D. Rooney, Revelstoke Times Review
N. MacDonald,* NDP Candidate
M. Nicholson*
J. Nicholson*

* Present for Portion of Meeting Only



CALL TO ORDER:

Mayor McKee called the meeting to order at 3:41 p.m. and welcomed everyone in attendance.


ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that the Agenda be adopted with the following additions: DELEGATION – Norm MacDonald – NDP Candidate Columbia River Revelstoke; COMMITTEE REPORT – Councillor Frew, Chair Public Works and Protection 7.c) Memo – Early Budget Approval; Councillor Johnston, Chair Planning and Land Development 8.h) Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1771; Councillor O’Hagan , Chair Finance 10.b) Minutes of a Finance Committee Meeting April 7, 2005; New Business – 15. a) Notice of Motion;
CARRIED


ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – March 29, 2005

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held March 29, 2005 be adopted as presented.
CARRIED

2. Special Council Meeting – April 4, 2005

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the Minutes of a Special Council Meeting held April 4, 2005 be adopted as presented.
CARRIED


DELEGATION(S):

1. Norm MacDonald – NDP Candidate Columbia River Revelstoke

Mr. MacDonald thanked Council for giving him the opportunity to meet with them today.

Mr. MacDonald gave a brief history of himself and informed Council that he was here to introduce himself to Council and the Community and hoped that he would have the opportunity to meet with more residents throughout his campaign.

Mayor McKee thanked Mr. MacDonald for spending time going around the community and introducing himself to the residents and that should Mr. MacDonald succeed in the election he would look forward to working with him.

Mr. MacDonald then retired from Council Chambers at 3:48p.m.


BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – March 29, 2005

Nil.

2. Special Council Meeting – April 4, 2005

Nil


CORRESPONDENCE:

1. Community Connections Re: Revelstoke Youth Week

2. Greyhound Canada, Zella Wohrmann Re: No Parking signs on Fraser Drive

3. Canadian Association of Home & Property Inspectors (BC) Re: Inspection Standards

4. Doug Hulley Re: Resignation

5. Chamber of Commerce Re: Street Closure Request

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that the street closure request by the Chamber of Commerce for the Spring Sidewalk Sale Day promotion Saturday April 30, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., for First St. between Mackenzie Ave. & Campbell Ave., Campbell Ave. from First St. to Second St. Grizzly Plaza, and Mackenzie Ave. from First St. to Second St. be approved.
CARRIED

6. BC Seniors Games Society Re: Bid Packages for 2007 & 2008 Games

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that this be referred to the Parks and Recreation Department
CARRIED

7. Mayor of New Westminster Re: Canada Day Celebration Grants

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Johnston that this be forwarded to the Parks and Recreation staff to see if anymore action is required.
CARRIED

8. CSRD Re: Fire Practice – Revelstoke Airport

Councillor O’Hagan wanted to make residents aware of this fire practice at the Revelstoke Airport.

9. City of Trail – Resolution – Re: need for a low elevation commercial Highway along the Columbia River

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Richardson that a letter of support be sent to the City of Trail.
CARRIED


COMMITTEE REPORTS:


COUNCILLOR FREW, Chair Public Works and Protection

1. Monthly Animal Control Report – March 2005

2. Monthly Fire Department Report – March 2005

3. Memo – Early Budget Approval

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that the request for early budget approval from the Public Works Department as outlined in the Memo dated March 31, 2005 be approved.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor Singh


COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON, Chair Planning and Land Development

1. Monthly Building Permit and Accumulative Building Permit Summaries – March 2005

3. Minutes of a Planning Committee Meeting – March 30, 2005

i. Pamela Mair / 1819 Hiren Road

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that staff be authorized to draft Development Variance Permit No. 2005-16.
CARRIED

ii. Tony Morabito / 105 Fourth Street East

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Singh that staff be authorized to draft Development Variance Permit No. 2004-60 subject to consolidation of the existing properties.
CARRIED

iii. Nanimahoo’s Native Art Gallery / 107 First Street East

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that Development Permit No. 2005-24 be denied.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor Singh

iv. Mihaly Vegh / 201 First Street East

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that Development Permit No. 2005-20 be issued subject to the applicant modifying the existing awning to conform to the approved colours.
CARRIED

4. Minutes of an Advisory Planning Commission Meeting – March 24, 2005

5. City of Revelstoke Subdivision Control Amendment Bylaw No. 1775

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that City of Revelstoke Subdivision Control Amendment Bylaw No. 1775 receive First, Second and Third readings.
CARRIED

Note: Councillor Singh advised that he was in conflict of interest in this situation. Councillor Singh left Council Chambers at 4:05 p.m.

6. City of Revelstoke Development Variance Permit No. 2005-17 / Big Bend Land Co. Ltd. / 1725 Highway 23 N

Moved by Councillor Johnston seconded by Councillor Richardson that Development Variance Permit No. 2005-17 be issued.

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

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan to table the
Motion.
DEFEATED
Opposed: Mayor McKee, Councillors; MacFarlane, Johnston, Frew

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Frew that the Original motion be amended to include that it be approved if it conforms to the Sign Bylaw.

A discussion was held on the motion and it was decided that the sign did not conform to the Sign Bylaw and that is why a Development Variance Permit is required. Based on this information the motion was withdrawn.

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

Note: Councillor Singh returned to Council Chambers at 4:05 p.m.

7. City of Revelstoke Development Variance Permit No. 2005-10 / Scott & Mary Jean LeBuke / 113 Colbeck Road

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Development Variance Permit No. 2005-10 be issued.
CARRIED

8. Minutes of an Advisory Planning Commission Meeting – March 30, 2005

9. Public Hearing – Zoning Amendment Bylaw No.1771

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1771 be abandoned and that the subject lands remain as Park as dedicated by subdivision.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chair Economic Development

1. Minutes of an Economic Development Committee Meeting – April 4, 2005

i. Mackenzie Avenue Crossing

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that a full page advertisement be placed in the newspaper outlining the process City Council has followed on the Mackenzie Avenue Crossing and detail what the night time closure will entail in terms of access to vehicle and foot traffic.
CARRIED

2. Monthly Business License Summary – March 2005

3. Minutes of a Economic Development Commission Meeting – April 5, 2005

i. Commission Membership

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that a letter of thanks be sent to Ken Davidson for his time spent on the Commission.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that a letter of thanks be sent to Barb Davidson for all the work she has done for the Community.
CARRIED

ii. Beehive Burners at Downie Timber Ltd, and Kozek Sawmill

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that City Council in partnership with Downie Timber and Kozek Sawmill pursue a solution to the elimination of beehive burners in the community.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR O’HAGAN, Chair Finance

1. City of Revelstoke Monthly Cheque Summary - $1,623,915.03

2. Minutes of a Finance Committee Meeting - April 7, 2005

Grants-in-aid applications:

i. Chickadee Nature Festival

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the Chickadee Nature Festival’s request for free use of the community centre multipurpose room be approved.
CARRIED

ii. Mountain View Community Playground

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Mountain View Community Playground project’s request be denied.
CARRIED

iii. Revelstoke Home, Garden and Leisure Show

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Chamber of Commerce’s request be denied.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR RICHARDSON, Chair Environmental, and Social Issues

1. Community Foundation

Councillor Richardson reported that the Community Foundation was holding its annual celebration on Wednesday at Powder Springs and extended an open invitation to the community.


COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chair Parks and Recreation

No report.


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

1. Memo Re: CBT Community Initiatives Program

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that the 2005 Project Funding Recommendations submitted by the Evaluation team be approved as submitted. Twenty projects will receive a total of $140,400.
CARRIED

2. Home, Garden and Leisure Show

Mayor McKee noted that the Home, Garden and Leisure Show put on by the Chamber was well attended and well organized.

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that a letter of appreciation be sent to the Chamber of Commerce and the organizers of the event.
CARRIED

3. Animal Control Officer

Mayor McKee noted that perhaps a letter of reference and appreciation be sent to Doug Hulley for his great work as the Animal Control Officer.

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor Richardson that a letter of reference and appreciation be sent to Doug Hulley, Animal Control Officer.
CARRIED

4. Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre

Mayor McKee reported that the Visual Arts Centre would be having a juried Art Show this coming weekend and there was an open invitation for all to attend.


OLD BUSINESS:

Nil.


NEW BUSINESS:

1. Notice of Motion

Councillor Singh reported that he will be making a motion at the next Council meeting that the Extension of Grizzly Plaza be a referendum item at the next Municipal election.


RESOLVE INTO IN CAMERA:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Johnston that Council move into In Camera at 4:43 p.m. to consider items of business pursuant to Sections 90. (1)(c)and (l) of the Community Charter.
CARRIED


BUSINESS ITEMS TO REPORT:

1. Mackenzie Crossing Advertisement

Council reviewed and approved a full page advertisement to be placed in the Revelstoke Times Review regarding the Mackenzie Avenue Railway Crossing.


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 Frew that the meeting adjourn at 6:10 p.m.
CARRIED






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