CITY OF REVELSTOKE


MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL TUESDAY, MAY 24, 2005,
COMMENCING AT 3:30 P.M.


Present:

Council:

Councillors:
P. Frew, C. Johnston, B. MacFarlane, T. O’Hagan, N. Richardson

Excused:
Mayor M. McKee, Councillor 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
T. Knight, City Planner
A. Chell, Director of Parks, Recreation and Personnel

Others:
J. Peters, Revelstoke Cable TV
D. Rooney, Revelstoke Times Review
L. Parker*, Director Area B
A. Pond*
F. Maltby*
G. Benwell*
G. Schrik*
B. Vandermeer*
D. Gillespie*

* Present for Portion of Meeting Only




CALL TO ORDER:

Acting Mayor MacFarlane called the meeting to order at 3:30 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 addition: COMMITTEE REPORT – Councillor Johnston, Chair Planning and Land Development 8.a) Addition of Note to File pertaining to Development Variance Permit No. 2005-03
CARRIED


ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – May 9, 2005

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor Frew that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held May 9, 2005 be approved as presented.
CARRIED

2. Public Hearing – May 9, 2005

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that Council receive the Minutes of the Public Hearing held May 9, 2005.
CARRIED

3. Public Hearing – May 12, 2005

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that Council receive the Minutes of the Public Hearing held May 12, 2005.
CARRIED


DELEGATION(S):

1. Loni Parker, Area B Director Re: Bear Aware Program

Ms. Parker gave Council a brief overview of the Bear Aware Program and how it has been successful over the past 10 years by reducing the number of bears being destroyed and relocated in Revelstoke. Ms. Parker advised that the Program has received good support from the community. After the dissolution of the Bear Aware program Provincially the community support has kept the program alive in Revelstoke when other programs in the province were cancelled. Ms. Parker advised that they are now a fully registered non-profit society and if anyone would like to become a member they can contact Abby Pond at 837-5507. Ms. Parker then introduced Abby Pond, Bear Aware Coordinator.

Ms. Pond provided Council with a copy of the 2004 Annual Report and reviewed how the program was delivered in 2004 and the recommendations within the report that she will be working towards for 2005, some of the recommendations require City involvement. Ms. Pond advised that they are currently developing a website and hope to have a link from the City’s web page.

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the Revelstoke Bear Aware Program 2004 Annual Report be referred to the Public Works Committee for review.
CARRIED

Acting Mayor MacFarlane thanked Ms. Parker and Ms. Pond for their presentation.

2. Francis Maltby – Re: Presentation – Downie Marsh Recreation Waterfowl Project

Mr. Maltby presented Council with copies of the Case Study – Waterfowl/Recreation Interactions: Developing a Recreation Use and Habitat Conservation Strategy at Revelstoke, BC. Mr. Maltby advised that the purpose of the Case Study and proposed Management Plan are to begin the process of formally recognizing migratory waterfowl habitat values within the City and to develop ideas, policies, and Best Management Practices, that will maintain recreational opportunities and conserve high value habitats for migratory waterbirds.

Mr. Maltby then provided a visual presentation for Council and reviewed the recommendations contained within the report and the reasons for them.

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the Proposed Management Plan for the Downie Marsh Study Area be referred to the Planning, Parks & Recreation and Public Works Committees for review.
CARRIED

Acting Mayor MacFarlane thanked Mr. Maltby for his presentation.


BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – April 25, 2005

Nil.


CORRESPONDENCE:

1. Interior Health Re: Satellite Public Health Office in Downtown Revelstoke

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Frew that the correspondence from Interior Health be referred to the Mayor’s Health Advisory Committee for information.
CARRIED

2. Super 8 Motel Re: Request to Modify Construction Hours for Shell Canada’s Project

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the City liaise with the Contractor requesting that they limit their construction time to the hours of 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. especially the use of heavy equipment.
CARRIED

3. Greyhound Canada Transportation Corp. Re: Proposed Changes to Route Frequency – Application 780-05

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that the City request additional information on all the scheduled trips noted in the correspondence from Greyhound Canada Transportation Corp.
CARRIED

4. Revelstoke RCMP Re: Request to Close Grizzly Plaza on Sunday, June 5, 2005 to hold a Children’s Bicycle Rodeo 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Frew that the request from the Revelstoke RCMP to close Grizzly Plaza on Sunday, June 5, 2005 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. for a Children’s Bicycle Rodeo be approved.
CARRIED

5. Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce Re: Invitation to 106th Annual Interior Provincial Exhibition Parade Saturday, September 3, 2005


COMMITTEE REPORTS:


COUNCILLOR FREW, Chair Public Works and Protection

1. Minutes of a Heritage Commission Meeting – May 5, 2005

i. Community Heritage Register Admission Requests

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the following properties be placed on the Community Heritage Register:

a. 1221 First Street West (Holten House)
b. 423 Fifth Street East (Long House)
CARRIED

ii. Heritage Society of B.C. Regional Meeting

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that the City of Revelstoke agree to host the 2005 Heritage B.C. Regional Conference.
CARRIED

2. Minutes of a Public Works Committee Meeting – May 12, 2005

3. Supply of Granular Base Material 2005

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that Council award the “Supply of Granular Base Material 2005” tender to Jake & Jay Holdings Ltd. in the amount of $74,100 plus GST.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON, Chair Planning and Land Development

1. Development Variance Permit No. 2005-03 – Jacobson Ford Sales Ltd. – 1321 Victoria Road

Councillor Johnston reported that a letter was received from Mr. George Benwell and a phone call from Mrs. Bernice Bailey both opposing the development.

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that Development Variance Permit No. 2005-03 be issued.

Discussion took place.

Mr. Benwell advised Council that he is concerned that if the variance is permitted the development will impact his property value. The building will also overlook his property and will be close to his home. Mr. Benwell indicated that he is also concerned about the fire hazard as there will be flammable materials stored in close proximity to his residence.

Mr. Schrick reported that the building will be a block wall with no openings adjacent to Mr. Benwell’s property. The building code does not allow for openings when there is a 3 foot setback. The 3 foot setback also allows for excavation without disturbing the neighbouring property. Utilization of the lot is important to the owner and that is why the variance was applied for.

With respect to Mrs. Bailey’s concern that there would be an increase in traffic using the lane, Mr. Vandermeer advised that car dealerships are not usually high traffic businesses. He would like to believe that more people would use the Victoria Road access and not come in the back way.

Mr. Benwell commented again that he feels the development will have a negative effect on his property value especially having a plain block wall on the side. Mr. Benwell stated that he is not opposed to development just to building outside of the allowed standards.

Acting Mayor MacFarlane asked Mr. Vandermeer if this Development Variance was not approved what other plans do they have? Mr. Vandermeer replied that if the building had to move further forward on the lot they would lose display area. There would not be enough room for vehicles.

Question was called on the motion.
CARRIED

2. Development Permit No. 2005-03 – Jacobson Ford Sales Ltd. – 1321 Victoria Road

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that Development Permit No. 2005-03 be issued.
CARRIED

3. Development Permit No. 2005 – 06 – Shell Canada Ltd. – 1840 Trans Canada Highway

The City Planner advised that staff are working with Shell Canada’s agent and the Department of Highways to resolve the short-term traffic concerns raised in the draft Traffic Impact Study. The Development Permit should be presented at the June 13, 2005 Council Meeting.

4. 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 Frew that the resolution of May 9, 2005 “that the Approving Officer arrange to have a Public Hearing on the subdivision application for Walter, Arthur & Ernest Buhler” be rescinded.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor O’Hagan

5. 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 Frew that staff be directed to amend City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1773 by removing the properties owned by Doug & Jacqueline Kepler, Elaine Baird and part of the property owned by James McKinnon from the Resort Lands and that staff concur with the consultants regarding the concerns raised by Toni Johnston and Jules Mohr with respect to Sections 5.8, 5.9.4 and 6.9.3 to determine if wording needs to be amended.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chair Economic Development

1. Minutes of an Economic Development Committee Meeting – May 16, 2005

i. Applications to Economic Development Commission

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor Richardson that City Council appoint Mark Robichaud, Joe Verbalis and David Scott to the Economic Development Commission for a two year term to expire in April 2007.
CARRIED

ii. Family Court Cases in Revelstoke

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the City of Revelstoke write a letter to the Attorney General’s office requesting that Family Court cases be held in Revelstoke.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR O’HAGAN, Chair Finance

No Report.


COUNCILLOR RICHARDSON, Chair Environmental, and Social Issues

1. Minutes of a Revelstoke Housing Committee Meeting – April 27, 2005


COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chair Parks and Recreation

1. Minutes of a Tourism Development Committee Meeting – May 10, 2005

2. Minutes of a Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting – May 11, 2005

i. Pool Pass Rate for Bed & Breakfasts

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the City refer Bed and Breakfasts to the Corporate Pass purchase option.
CARRIED

3. Minutes of a Committee to Approve Public Events Meeting – May 20, 2005

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the following applications be approved, subject to $2,000,000 liability insurance with the City of Revelstoke named as an additional insured:

June 4th Finning Ball Tournament
June 18th & 19th Big Bear Soccer Men & Ladies Tournament
June 24th & 25th Mountain Beats & Blues Festival
July 1st Canada Day
July 9th & 10th Timber Days
July 29th – Aug. 1st Kokanee Ball Tournament
September 3rd & 4th CP Rail Ball Tournament
CARRIED


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

1. Riparian Areas Regulation

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor Johnston that Council write to the Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection requesting an extension to March 31, 2006.
CARRIED

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

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that City of Revelstoke Rokeby Avenue Road Closure and Improvement Bylaw No. 1752 receive Final Reading and be Adopted by Council.
CARRIED

3. Application for a UBCM Community Excellence Award

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the City of Revelstoke submit an application to UBCM for a Community Excellence Award in the “Leadership and Innovation” category for the District Energy Project.
CARRIED

4. Minutes of a CPR Community Advisory Panel Committee Meeting – May 17, 2005

5. Minutes of an Administration, Policy, Bylaws and Public Relations Committee Meeting – May 18, 2005

i. Firefighting Mutual Aid Agreement with Golden, BC

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that Council approve the Mutual Aid and Emergency Response Assistance Agreement between the City of Revelstoke and Town of Golden and that staff negotiate with the Town of Golden to initiate the Mutual Agreement. Also, that we move forward in the same format with Sicamous and/or Salmon Arm.
CARRIED

6. Provincial Election

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor Johnston that Council send a letter of appreciation to Wendy McMahon for her four years as MLA for Columbia River-Revelstoke.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Frew that a letter of congratulations be sent to Norm MacDonald on being elected as MLA for Columbia River-Revelstoke.
CARRIED


OLD BUSINESS:

Nil.


NEW BUSINESS:

Nil.


RESOLVE INTO IN CAMERA:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that Council move into In Camera at 5:15 p.m. to consider items of business pursuant to Section 90. (1)(k) of the Community Charter.
CARRIED


BUSINESS ITEMS TO REPORT:

1. City/Ski Deep – Amending Agreement

Council approved the Amending Agreement, dated for reference May 15, 2006, between the City of Revelstoke and Ski Deep Resort Inc.

2. Office Space

Council approved the rental of 1000 sq. ft. on the first floor of the Selkirk Block with Knud Sorensen for a one-year term at $800 per month with a renewal option.


ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION(S)

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Frew 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 6:10 p.m.
CARRIED




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Director of Corporate Administration

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Acting Mayor MacFarlane