CITY OF REVELSTOKE


MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL MONDAY, APRIL 25, 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
E. Greenwood, Administration Secretary
T. LeRose, Deputy Director of Corporate Administration
B. Yeomans, Director of Engineering and Public Works
W. Rota, Fire Chief
T. Knight, City Planner
A. Chell, Director of Parks, Recreation & Personnel

Others:
J. Peters, Revelstoke Cable TV
D. Rooney, Revelstoke Times Review
J. Laverdiere*
D. Kelly,*
S. Knight*
N. Winter*
M. Clayton*
S. Fortin*
A. Winter*
E. Knight-Flood*
L. Stovel*

* 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 Johnston, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the Agenda be adopted with the following additions: CORRESPONDENCE: 6.j) Item 17.f) from Information – International Day of Mourning; COMMITTEE REPORT – Councillor Johnston, Chair Planning and Land Development 8.h) Minutes of an Advisory Planning Commission Meeting – April 21, 2005; COMMITTEE REPORT - Councillor O’Hagan , Chair Finance 10.b) Item 17.c) from Information – Municipal Finance Authority Re: Municipal Finance Authority Spring Debenture Issue; 10.c) Item 17.e) from information – Municipal Finance Authority Re: MFA Dividend for Leasing.
CARRIED


ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – April 11, 2005

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held April 11, 2005 be adopted as presented.
CARRIED

2. Public Hearing – April 11, 2005

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Frew that the Minutes of a Public Hearing held April 11, 2005 be received by Council.
CARRIED


DELEGATION(S):

1. Julie Laverdiere Re: Air Quality

Ms. Laverdiere presented a power point presentation to Council regarding Air Quality in Revelstoke and also gave a copy of a petition with 500 names on it that will be presented to the Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection regarding the beehive burner at Downie Sawmill.

Ms. Laverdiere recommends that the issue of Air Quality become a priority of the City of Revelstoke and that Council consider forming an Air Quality Committee with representation from concerned community members, including industry and Council to look into the multiple air quality issues affecting our community. Ms. Laverdiere also recommended using existing Air Quality Committees from Cities in BC as a design template and also to implement clean air bylaws.

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that the presentation and recommendations be referred to the Administration Committee for review and possible ways of setting up an Air Quality Committee.
CARRIED

Councillor MacFarlane asked that when the Committee meets that Ms. Laverdiere be invited to the meeting.


BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – April 11, 2005

Nil.


CORRESPONDENCE:

1. Greyhound Canada Transportation Corp. Re: Application for reduction in bus service to Revelstoke

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the City of Revelstoke oppose the application to reduce minimum route frequency between Revelstoke and Salmon Arm to 4 times per day in each direction from the current 5 times per day in each direction.

Discussion took place on the motion.

Councillor Frew stated that he would like to see more information i.e. the number of passengers using the Greyhound and which service will be cancelled to determine the impact on the community.

Mayor McKee suggested that Council do the same as the Regional District which is that Greyhound be requested to look at a minimum of 5 times per day for the months from May 1st to October 31st and reduce to 4 times per day for the winter months.

It was pointed out that the Greyhound may be used more in the winter due to road conditions and Christmas travel.

Question was called on the motion.
CARRIED

2. Margaret R. Nelles Re: Unsightly and Unsafe Premises 1836 Hay Road

The Chief Administrative Officer reported that the property should be cleaned up by the end of today and that Staff will follow up.

3. City of Burnaby Re: Request for Public Inquiry into the Investigation of the Air India Bombing

4. Revelstoke Printing Company Re: Request to have Helicopter Rides during Sidewalk Sale on April 30th between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Revelstoke Printing be given permission to offer Helicopter rides on Saturday April 30, 2005 between 10am and 2pm from the Rotary Field, during the Sidewalk Sale.
CARRIED

5. Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce Re: Entrance Fees to Revelstoke Dam Visitor Centre

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that City Council contact BC Hydro to advise of the concerns regarding the fees being imposed for entrance fees to the Revelstoke Dam Visitor Centre.
CARRIED

6. Okanagan Indian Band Re: Official Community Plan Amendment for the Mt. Mackenzie Resort and Draft Response and Shuswap Nation Tribal Council Re: Development Referrals in Secwepemc Traditional Territory and Draft Response

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the draft responses to the Okanagan Indian Band and the Shuswap Nation Tribal Council be approved and forwarded.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that the City of Revelstoke write a letter to Land and Water BC enquiring how they have dealt with the First Nations as it relates to Mt. Mackenzie.
CARRIED

7. Penta International Education Institute Re: Revelstoke English Language School and Invitation for Mayor to visit Taipei

Mayor McKee reported that it doesn’t appear possible to change his ticket for the trip to Japan in order to incorporate a visit to Taipei. Mayor McKee advised that he will send an email to Mr. Brian Chang advising him of this.

8. Revelstoke Museums & Gallery Collective Re: Grant-in-aid Request to Waive Rental Fees at Community Centre on June 11th & 12th

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the request from the Revelstoke Museums & Gallery Collective to Waive Rental Fees at the Community Centre on June 11th & June 12th be referred to the Finance Committee for review.
CARRIED

9. CUPE Re: Lowering of Flags on April 28th International Day of Mourning and Ceremony at the Revelstoke Workers Memorial @ 12:15 p.m.

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the City of Revelstoke proceed with the request to lower flags on April 28th, 2005 the International Day of Mourning.
CARRIED

Councillor MacFarlane advised that there will be a ceremony at the Revelstoke Workers Memorial on Thursday, April 28, 2005 at 12:15 p.m. in recognition of the International Day of Mourning for workers killed or injured on the job.


COMMITTEE REPORTS:


COUNCILLOR FREW, Chair Public Works and Protection

1. Minutes of a Protection Committee Meeting – April 13, 2005

2. Memo from Fire Chief Re: Land Clearing – Windsor Drive Subdivision

3. Minutes of a Public Works Committee Meeting – April 14, 2005


COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON, Chair Planning and Land Development

1. Development Permit No. 2005-01 – 122 Mackenzie Avenue

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that Development Permit No. 2005-01 be issued.
CARRIED

2. Development Permit No. 2005-24 – 107 First Street East

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Singh that Development Permit No. 2005-24 be issued.
CARRIED

3. City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1776 and City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1777 – Walter, Arthur & Ernest Buhler – Nichol & Hay Road

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Singh that City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1776 receive First and Second Readings and that a Public Hearing be scheduled for 3 p.m. on May 9, 2005; and that City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1777 receive First and Second Readings and that a Public Hearing be scheduled for 3 p.m. on May 9, 2005.
CARRIED

4. City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1778 and City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1779 – Amken Holdings & Basin Construction – Nichol & Hay Road

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1778 receive First and Second Readings and that a Public Hearing be scheduled for 3 p.m. on May 9, 2005; and that City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1779 receive First and Second Readings and that a Public Hearing be scheduled for 3 p.m. on May 9, 2005.
CARRIED

5. Minutes of a Planning Committee Meeting – April 19, 2005

i. Proposed Jacobson Ford Dealership – 1321 Victoria Road West

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Singh that Development Permit No. 2005-03 be tabled subject to receipt of provision of handicapped parking and access, confirmation of signage details and paint scheme and amendment of the proposed landscape plan; that Staff be authorized to draft Development Variance Permit No. 2005-03 and that the neighbours be notified as required by Section 922(4) of the Local Government Act and in accordance with the Development Notification Sign Policy.
CARRIED

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

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that City of Revelstoke Subdivision Control Amendment Bylaw No. 1775 receive Final Reading and be Adopted by Council.
CARRIED

7. City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1773 and City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1774 – Mt. Mackenzie Resort Lands

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1773 receive First and Second Readings and that a Public Hearing be scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on May 12, 2005; and that City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1774 receive First and Second Readings and that a Public Hearing be scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on May 12, 2005.
CARRIED

8. Minutes of an Advisory Planning Commission Meeting – April 21, 2005

i. Walter, Arthur & Ernest Buhler (1816 Nichol Road) and Amken Holdings (Nichol and Hay Road) Official Community Plan Amendments

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Staff proceed with an updated Official Community Plan for Arrow Heights on a priority basis.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chair Economic Development

1. Minutes of an Economic Development Committee Meeting – April 18, 2005

i. Nels Nelson Historic Ski Jump

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that the City consider the installation of interpretive panels promoting the Nels Nelson Ski Jump in the downtown core, and the concept be referred to the Enhancement and Planning Committees and that representatives from the Revelstoke Ski Club who are currently working on a history of the ski club be invited to attend the meeting to provide input.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR O’HAGAN, Chair Finance

1. Financial Bylaws

i. City of Revelstoke Five Year Financial Plan 2005 – 2009 Bylaw No. 1782

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the City of Revelstoke Five Year Financial Plan 2005 – 2009 Bylaw No. 1782 receive First, Second and Third Readings.
CARRIED

ii. City of Revelstoke Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1783

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor Frew that City of Revelstoke Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1783 receive First, Second and Third Readings.
CARRIED

iii. City of Revelstoke Water Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 1784

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor Richardson that City of Revelstoke Water Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 1784 receive First, Second and Third Readings.
CARRIED

iv. City of Revelstoke Sewer Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 1785

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor Richardson that City of Revelstoke Bylaw No. 1785 receive First, Second and Third Readings.
CARRIED

2. Municipal Finance Authority Re: MFA Spring Debenture Issue

3. Municipal Finance Authority Re: MFA Dividend for Leasing


COUNCILLOR RICHARDSON, Chair Environmental, and Social Issues

1. Monthly Report – Revelstoke RCMP Victim Assistance Program – March 2005

2. Housing Teleforum


COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chair Parks and Recreation

1. Minutes of a Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting – April 13, 2005

i. BC Senior Games

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the City apply to host the 2007 or 2008 BC Senior Games.
CARRIED

ii. Delta Fitness Challenge

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the City not participate in the Delta Fitness Challenge.
CARRIED

iii. Pacific Sport Program to Support Elite Athletes

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the City participate in the Pacific Sport Program.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillors Johnston, MacFarlane and O’Hagan

iv. Family Pass Definition

The definition of a family pass currently states parents and children under 18 living in the same house. However, as children 6 and under are required to be accompanied by an adult it has been requested that the definition be changed to include 2 children under 6 and 2 adults.

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the definition of a family pass be amended to include if an adult purchases a family pass, any 2 adults can use that family pass when accompanying children 6 and under, to provide proper supervision for the children.
CARRIED

2. Community Playground Updates


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

1. Fire Chief Re: Resignation of Ken Davidson as a Volunteer Firefighter

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that a letter of appreciation be sent to Ken Davidson for his 6 ½ years as a Volunteer Firefighter.
CARRIED

2. Director of Parks & Recreation Re: Request to attend the Canadian Parks and Recreation Conference in Edmonton October 11th to 15th, 2005

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Director of Parks and Recreation’s request to attend the Canadian Parks and Recreation Conference in Edmonton October 11th to 15th, 2005 be approved.
CARRIED

3. City of Revelstoke Rokeby Avenue Road Closure and Improvement Bylaw No. 1752

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Johnston that City of Revelstoke Rokeby Avenue Road Closure and Improvement Bylaw No. 1752 receive First, Second and Third Readings.
CARRIED

4. Big Eddy Flood Plain

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Council implement a phased approach to relaxation of flood construction regulations as outlined in a memo from the Chief Administrative Officer dated April 22, 2005.
CARRIED


OLD BUSINESS:

1. Pelmorex Communications Inc. All Channel Alert (ACA) Proposal

2. Councillor Singh Motion Re: Grizzly Plaza Extension

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Frew that the City of Revelstoke conduct a referendum concurrently with the next municipal election to receive public consent for this project. The question will ask for consent for a loan authorization bylaw in the amount of $700,000, or whatever amount is finally determined subject to the following qualifications:

The final amount of the loan may be affected by escalating construction costs, cost sharing arrangements with affected businesses, alterations to the plan, and the availability of federal and provincial grants. The final amount should be available to the public one month prior to the referendum.

Discussion was held on the motion and it was felt that more information is required before making this decision. The City will be applying for grant money, also businesses in the specified area could cost share. Mayor McKee stated that staff and the Enhancement Committee should be looking at options so that the decision can be made whether to go to referendum on this issue.

Question was called on the motion.
DEFEATED
All but Councillor Singh Opposed

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that staff proceed with collecting information by August 1st as to cost of project, specified area as to percentage businesses will be paying and how much the tax payers will be paying.
CARRIED


NEW BUSINESS:

Nil.


RESOLVE INTO IN CAMERA:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that Council move into In Camera at 5:30 p.m. to consider items of business pursuant to Sections 90. (1)(c) and (k) of the Community Charter.
CARRIED


BUSINESS ITEMS TO REPORT:

1. Animal Control

It was agreed that the City pursues contracting with the Commissionaires of British Columbia for Animal Control services.


ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION(S)

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the resolution(s) as approved by Council In Camera, be adopted.
CARRIED


ADJOURNMENT:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that the meeting adjourn at 6:05 p.m.
CARRIED




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