CITY OF REVELSTOKE


MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2005,
COMMENCING AT 3:30 P.M.
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PRESENT:
Council: Mayor M. McKee
Councillors: 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
B. Yeomans*, Director of Engineering and Public Works
T. Knight, City Planner
A. Mason, Director of Community Economic Development
W. Rota*, Fire Chief
S/Sgt. R. Brown,* NCO i/c Revelstoke RCMP Detachment

Others:
D. Gillespie, Revelstoke Cable TV
D. Rooney, Revelstoke Times Review
A. Endrizzi*
M. Cummings*
G. Buhler*
J. Morris*

* Present for Portion of Meeting Only




CALL TO ORDER:

Mayor McKee 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: DELEGATION – 4.a) Presentation to Columbia Mountains Institute; other delegations to be renumbered accordingly; COMMITTEE REPORT – Councillor Frew, Chair Public Works and Protection 8.g) Okanagan Regional Library - Update; COMMITTEE REPORT – Councillor Johnston, Chair Planning and Land Development 8.g) Minutes of a Planning Committee Meeting – October 5, 2005; NEW BUSINESS – 15.a) Notice of Motion.
CARRIED


ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – September 19, 2005

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Singh that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held September 19, 2005 be approved as presented.
CARRIED


BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – September 19, 2005

Nil.


DELEGATION(S):

1. Jackie Morris, Columbia Mountains Institute

Mayor McKee presented a cheque on behalf of the provincial government, in the amount of $5,000 to Jackie Morris of the Columbia Mountains Institute. The funds are to assist with the Bear Smart forum being held in Revelstoke on November 2nd and 3rd, 2005.

2. Mike Cummings Re: Building for the Future

Mr. Cummings informed Council that he was representing Community Futures Development Corporation and with Revelstoke being awarded the Forest Capital of BC Award for 2005 Community Futures felt it was appropriate to arrange a seminar. The Seminar “Building For The Future – Applications for Wood in Construction & Green Buildings” will be held in Revelstoke on Friday, October 21, 2005.

Mr. Cummings indicated there is potential for more growth in Revelstoke today and hopes the City will support and take part in the seminar. He also indicated that it would be appropriate for School Trustees to attend with the proposed new schools for Revelstoke. Mr. Cummings asked for the City to take the initiative to invite other municipalities and suggested that Mr. Bob Inwood also be invited to attend .

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the City send invitations to other municipalities and that the information be circulated amongst staff.
CARRIED

Mayor McKee thanked Mr. Cummings for attending the Council meeting.

3. George Buhler Re: Open Burning

Mr. Buhler informed Council that the reason for him being here today was that he had recently been advised that effective January 1, 2006 there will be a total ban of open burning of land clearing debris and that debris will have to be disposed of in another way. Mr. Buhler stated that he understands there is going to be a Committee formed for Air Quality and he wanted Council to be aware of the huge impact on the City and residents if there is a total ban on burning of land clearing debris.

Mr. Buhler stated that the land clearing undertaken for the road to the reservoir could cost $25,000 to dispose of at the land fill site whereas it would cost nothing if it was burnt. Mr. Buhler went on to say that burning can be done in such a way that it will not have an affect on health; there is no reason for burning to be a hazard. Last year Mr. Buhler burnt some piles and he went door to door to notify the residents. No-one had any concerns but they were happy to be notified. If the debris is to be hauled away, the City should look at another site other than the landfill site for disposal. Currently it costs $60/tonne, 3 years ago it was half that amount and costs will only get worse as time goes on. Mr. Buhler indicated that the residents should have a say in this.

Mayor McKee advised that on Mt. Mackenzie they will be grinding the debris and placing it on the runs. Mr. Buhler thought they would be burying it as this is what is done on forestry roads. Mayor McKee commented that the way of doing business changes all the time however, we do not want to be doing it if it is going to be an astronomical price.

The Fire Chief reported that the Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection in a letter dated June 17, 2005 requested that the City of Revelstoke ban large open burn piles within the city limits through the municipal bylaw process.

Councillor Johnston thanked Mr. Buhler for bringing this issue forward; clean air is an issue as well as filling up the land fill sites and he encourages residents in the community bring forward their solutions.

Mayor McKee thanked Mr. Buhler for attending the Council meeting.


CORRESPONDENCE:

1. Royal Canadian Legion Branch #46 Re: Request to Parade and Representation at Cenotaph on Friday, November 11, 2005

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that the request from the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #46 (Revelstoke) be approved by Council to temporarily close roads to parade from City Hall to the Cenotaph at 10:30 a.m. on November 11, 2005.
CARRIED

2. Shirlee Ludwig Re: Trans Canada Highway

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that the correspondence from Ms. Shirlee Ludwig be referred to the Ministry of Transportation and the Committee for the Trans Canada Highway from Chase to the Alberta Border.
CARRIED

3. Heartwood Consulting Ltd. Re: Proposed New Street for Access to Centennial Park

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the correspondence from Heartwood Consulting Ltd. Be referred to the Public Works Committee for review and to report back to Council.
CARRIED


COMMITTEE REPORTS:


COUNCILLOR FREW, Chair Public Works and Protection


1. Monthly Animal Control Report – September 2005

Councillor Frew requested that the previous year information be provided on the report.

2. Minutes of a Protection Committee Meeting – September 14, 2005

i. Jurisdictional Boundary for Fire Protection

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that a new bylaw and agreement amending the Fire Protection Area Boundary be drafted for Council review.
CARRIED

3. Minutes of a Heritage Commission Meeting – September 27, 2005

4. Okanagan Regional Library Update


COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON, Chair Planning and Land Development

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

2. Development Variance Permit No. 2005-49 – Aldo Endrizzi – 604 Railway Avenue

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Singh that Development Variance Permit No. 2005-49 be issued.
CARRIED

3. Minutes of an Enhancement Committee Meeting – September 20, 2005

i. Encourage Businesses to Upgrade their Signs and Facades

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Singh that City Council consider the option of having the signage for businesses process funnelled through specific designated persons and that Council further explore any enhancement funding or cost sharing programs that could be available through other agencies or governments.
CARRIED

ii. Grizzly Plaza Extension

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the City supports the application of $31,000 from the Union of BC Municipalities towards the cost of the engineering design plans for the Grizzly Plaza Extension.
CARRIED

iii. Location for Ski Jump Promotional Panels

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the City of Revelstoke erect the ski jump signs in the parking lot at the visitor information centre and that they be three sided and give information on the history of Mount Revelstoke.

Discussion took place on the location for the signs and potential problems with snow removal which resulted in the following motion:

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that the location for Ski Jump Promotional Panels be referred back to staff for review and report back to Council.
CARRIED

iv. Street Banners

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that City Council write to the Ministry of Transportation requesting permission to place banners along the Trans Canada Highway on either side of the western access to Revelstoke; that the City hang additional banners in Woodenhead park; and that the City purchase more hangers to replace those that are broken or missing and for the additional ones required for the Trans Canada Highway and Woodenhead Park.
CARRIED

v. Enhancement Vision

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that as part of the Enhancement Vision for the community, the City of Revelstoke promote an initiative to have all residents and businesses improve the look of their properties in the lead up to 2009.
CARRIED

4. Minutes of an Advisory Planning Commission Meeting – September 20, 2005

i. Letter of Resignation from Barbara Johnstone-Davidson

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Singh that a letter be sent to Barbara Johnstone-Davidson thanking her for her service on the Advisory Planning Commission.
CARRIED

5. City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1799

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1799 receive Third Reading and be Adopted by Council.
CARRIED

6. City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1800

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1800 receive Third Reading and be Adopted by Council.
CARRIED

6. Minutes of a Planning Committee Meeting – October 5, 2005

i. Bill Lahowy – 404 Charles Street

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Singh that City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1804 be given First and Second Readings and that a Public Hearing be scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on Monday, November 14, 2005.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chair Economic Development

1. Monthly Business Licence Summary – September 2005

2. Minutes of an Economic Development Committee Meeting – September 20, 2005

3. Minutes of an Economic Development Commission Meeting – October 4, 2005


COUNCILLOR O’HAGAN, Chair Finance

1. City of Revelstoke Cheque Summary – October 6, 2005 - $517,527.78

2. City of Revelstoke 2006 Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1802

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor Richardson that City of Revelstoke 2006 Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1802 receive Final Reading and be Adopted by Council.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR RICHARDSON, Chair Environmental, and Social Issues

1. Food Bank Statistics – September 2005

2. Minutes of a Housing Committee Meeting – September 14, 2005


COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chair Parks and Recreation

1. Minutes of a Tourism Development Committee Meeting – September 20, 2005


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

1. Minutes of a CPR Community Advisory Panel Committee Meeting – September 13, 2005

i. CP Rail Advisory Committee Membership

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that City Council approve the amendment of Section 3 of the CPR Community Advisory Committee Terms of Reference to read as follows:

“3. Membership

In addition to the Council liaison, the Committee will be comprised of the following appointed pursuant to the Council Committee system policy:
? Panel will be Co-Chaired by CPR and Mayor
? Two (2) members from Council
? Two (2) members representing CPR
? Two (2) members representing the community at large, normally appointed for two year terms
? One (1) representative from the Revelstoke Railway Museum
? One (1) member of the Chamber of Commerce”
CARRIED

2. Minutes of an Administration Policy, Bylaws and Public Relations Committee Meeting – September 14, 2005

i. Air Quality Committee

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that the Terms of Reference be approved with the following amendment: Committee Membership – be changed to “5 Members of the Public” and that all members of the Public to be selected by Council subsequent to appropriate advertising.
CARRIED

ii. City of Revelstoke Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1780

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Johnston that City of Revelstoke Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 1780 receive First, Second and Third Readings.
CARRIED

3. BC hydro Turbine 5 Consultative Committee

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Singh that Council supports Gail Bernacki being appointed to the BC hydro Turbine 5 Consultative Committee.
CARRIED


OLD BUSINESS:

Nil.


NEW BUSINESS:

1. Notice of Motion

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that the City of Revelstoke call upon the provincial government to immediately withdraw Bill 12, The Teachers’ Collective Agreement Act, and to set up a process so that negotiations with the BC Teachers Federation can take place to resolve the current dispute.
DEFEATED
Opposed: Mayor McKee
Councillors Frew, Johnston, O’Hagan, Richardson

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the City of Revelstoke call upon the provincial government to set up a process that would allow for negotiations with the BC Teachers Federation to resolve the current dispute.
CARRIED


BUSINESS ITEMS TO REPORT:

1. Lease in Revelstoke Courthouse

It was agreed that Council approve a lease rate for Ms. Liz Ellis of $12.00/sq. ft. for the first year then $13.97/sq. ft. thereafter.


ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION(S):

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Singh 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 5:15 p.m.
CARRIED








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