CITY OF REVELSTOKE


MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2005,
COMMENCING AT 3:30 P.M.
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PRESENT:
Council: Acting Mayor M. Singh
Councillors: P. Frew, C. Johnston, N. Richardson, M. Singh

Excused: Mayor M. McKee
Councillors B. MacFarlane, T. O’Hagan

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. Mason, Director of Community Economic Development
A. Chell, Director of Parks, Recreation and Personnel

Others:
J. Peters, Revelstoke Cable TV
D. Rooney, Revelstoke Times Review
I. Brakop, ICBC




CALL TO ORDER:

Acting Mayor Singh called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. and welcomed everyone in attendance.


ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the Agenda be adopted with the following additions: COMMITTEE REPORTS – Councillor Johnston, Chair Planning and Land Development 8.e) Development Permit No. 2005-39 – Moberly Manor Assisted Living Facility; 8.f) Development Permit No. 2005-44 – Mt. Begbie Brewing Company.
CARRIED


ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – September 12, 2005

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held September 12, 2005 be approved as presented.
CARRIED


BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – September 12, 2005

Nil.


DELEGATION:

1. Ingrid Brakop, Loss Prevention Coordinator, ICBC

Ms. Brakop provided Council with information on the 2005 Community Crash Reduction Challenge which will run from October 1, 2005 – October 31, 2005. Revelstoke falls into Category ‘C’ Communities with a population between 5,001 and 10,000. Registered communities that show the greatest reduction in crashes can win between $5,000 and $35,000 in road safety grants. Revelstoke, if successful, would receive an $18,000 road safety grant. Individuals can also participate in this event and more information can be found on their website at www.zerocrashmonth.icbc.com.

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the City of Revelstoke challenge the City of Trail and the loser of the challenge will fly the winner’s City Flag at their next Council Meeting.
CARRIED


CORRESPONDENCE:

1. Community Connections (Revelstoke) Society Re: Request to Reconsider Decision to Impose a $10,0000 Parking Fee

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that the correspondence from Community Connections (Revelstoke) Society be referred back to the Planning Committee for further review.
CARRIED

2. Environmental Assessment Office Re: Revelstoke Unit 5 Generation Project

Council requested that staff find out more information on when the Advisory Working Group will start meeting as it may be best to wait until after the election to appoint someone from Council to the Advisory Working Group.


COMMITTEE REPORTS:


COUNCILLOR FREW, Chair Public Works and Protection

1. Minutes of a Public Works Committee Meeting – September 8, 2005

i. School Zone Signage Request – Christian School – Baptist Church

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Johnston that Council approves the installation of “School Zone” warning signs along Colbeck Road between Highway 23 North and Pearkes Drive.
CARRIED

2. City of Revelstoke Development Cost Charges Bylaw No. 1781

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Council rescind Third Reading of City of Revelstoke Development Cost Charge Bylaw No. 1781; that the Bylaw be amended as presented and that City of Revelstoke Development Cost Charge Bylaw No. 1781 be given Third Reading as amended.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON, Chair Planning and Land Development

1. Request from Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre to Waive Development Permit and Building Permit Application fees

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the Development Permit Application Fees in the amount of $50.00 and Building Permit Application Fees in the amount of $449.00 be waived and that the funds be provided from Council Contingency.
CARRIED

2. City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1799 – Amendment to Secondary Suites Regulation

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1799 receive First and Second Readings and that the Public Hearing be scheduled for Tuesday, October 11, 2005 at 3:00 p.m.
CARRIED

3. Retractable Awning Policy

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the Retractable Awning Policy be approved by Council.
CARRIED

4. Development Permit No. 2005-57 – Revelstoke Visual Arts Society

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Development Permit No. 2005-57 be issued.
CARRIED

5. Development Permit No. 2005-39 – Moberly Manor Assisted Living Facility

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Development Permit No. 2005-39 be approved, subject to receipt of the landscaping requirements.
CARRIED

6. Development Permit No. 2005-44 – Mt. Begbie Brewing Company

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that Development Permit No. 2005-44 be issued.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chair Economic Development

No Report.


COUNCILLOR O’HAGAN, Chair Finance

1. 2006 Property Tax Exemptions

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 46 building, located at 600 First Street West and having the legal description of Lot 5-6, Block 56, Section 34, Plan 9504 be included in the City of Revelstoke 2006 Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1802 to the extent of the Class 8 assessment only.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Frew that City of Revelstoke 2006 Tax Exemption Bylaw be given Third Reading as amended.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR RICHARDSON, Chair Environmental, and Social Issues

No Report.

COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chair Parks and Recreation

1. Minutes of a Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting – September 14, 2005

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

No Report.


OLD BUSINESS:

i. Affordable Housing Project

Councillor Frew questioned whether the issue of the former Co-op lands being reserved for an Affordable Housing Project should have been referred to the Advisory Planning Commission as well as the Administration Committee.

The Chief Administrative Officer reported that the Administration Committee discussed this at their meeting and agreed to wait until the report was completed and then a presentation would be made to Council.


NEW BUSINESS:

Nil.


RESOLVE INTO IN CAMERA:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Frew, that Council move into In Camera at 4:05 p.m. to consider items of business pursuant to Sections 90.(1) (e) of the Community Charter.
CARRIED


BUSINESS ITEMS TO REPORT:

1. Office Lease in Revelstoke Courthouse

Council approved the lease in the Revelstoke Courthouse for the Model Railway Society at $10.97 per square foot and that Council would consider a different rate if required.


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 Johnston that the meeting adjourn at 4:25 p.m.
CARRIED








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Acting Mayor

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