CITY OF REVELSTOKE

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 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
E. Greenwood, Administration Secretary
R. Hillary, Collector
T. LeRose, Deputy Director of Corporate Administration
B. Yeomans, Director of Engineering and Public Works
T. Knight, City Planner
L. Donato*, Planning Assistant
A. Mason, Director of Community Economic Development
W. Rota, Fire Chief
A. Chell, Director of Parks, Recreation and Personnel


Others:
J. Peters, Revelstoke Cable TV
D. Rooney, Revelstoke Times Review
G. Coburn*
B. Lahowy*
R. Gibbs
S. Platt
* 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 Richardson, seconded by Councillor Frew that the Agenda be adopted with the following additions: CORRESPONDENCE – Item 17.d) be moved to 6.d) Canadian Union of Postal Workers Re: Canada Post Closing Post Offices and Plants; COMMITTEE REPORT – Councillor Frew, Chair Public Works and Protection 7.d) Minutes of a Public Works Committee Meeting – November 10, 2005; COMMITTEE REPORT - Councillor MacFarlane, Chair Economic Development Item 17.a be moved to 9.c) Copy of a letter to Alan Mason from Columbia Shuswap Regional District Re: Presentation at UBCM Convention.
CARRIED


ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – October 24, 2005

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held October 24, 2005 be approved as presented.
CARRIED


BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – October 24, 2005

Nil.


CORRESPONDENCE:

1. Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce Re: Request for Santa Claus Parade on December 10, 2005

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the request from the Chamber of Commerce to hold a Santa Claus parade on December 10, 2005, at 4:00 p.m. starting from the Courthouse, along First Street West and then Mackenzie Avenue to the Revelstoke Secondary School be approved by Council.
CARRIED

2. Inky Mark, M.P. Re: Heritage Hunting and Fishing Protection Act

3. Norm Macdonald, MLA Re: Developing Standards for the BC Home and Property Inspection Industry

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that correspondence from Norm Macdonald, MLA be referred to the Building Inspector for comment.
CARRIED

4. Canadian Union of Postal Workers Re: Canada Post Closing Post Offices and Plants

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that the City of Revelstoke write to John McCallum, the Minister Responsible for Canada Post and request that the federal government instruct Canada Post:
a. To stop the closure of the mail sorting plant in Quebec City and proposed changes in other locations including any future plans to close Revelstoke Post Offices.
b. To consult with the public, postal union and other major stakeholders to develop a uniform and democratic process for making changes to the Canada Post’s network.
c. To maintain, expand and improve our public postal network.
CARRIED


COMMITTEE REPORTS:


COUNCILLOR FREW, Chair Public Works and Protection

1. Monthly Fire Department Report – October 2005

2. Minutes of a Heritage Commission Meeting – October 26, 2005

3. City of Revelstoke Development Cost Charge Bylaw No. 1781

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that City of Revelstoke Development Cost Charge Bylaw No. 1781 receive Final Reading and be Adopted by Council.
CARRIED

4. Minutes of a Public Works Committee Meeting – November 10, 2005

i. Mt. Begbie Manor Bus Shelter Request

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Johnston that Public Works install a bus shelter at the vicinity of Mt. Begbie Manor subject to available funding; and that the bus shelter be registered as a potential memorial bench location.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON, Chair Planning and Land Development

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

2. Minutes of an Advisory Planning Commission Meeting – October 20, 2005

3. Minutes of an Advisory Planning Commission Meeting – October 27, 2005

4. City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1804 – Silver Star Realty Ltd. – 404 Charles Street

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor O’Hagan that City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1804 be amended by deleting the following words under Section 11.A.10.5(2) “There shall be no windows or doors on the side of the dwelling without the side yard” and that City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1804 receive Third and Final Reading and be Adopted as amended.
CARRIED

Council also had a concern regarding snow sliding from the roof into the lane. The City Planner advised that this can be dealt with at the building permit stage.

5. City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1807 and City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1805 – 1956 Allen Road

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1807 receive First and Second Reading and that a Public Hearing be scheduled for 3 p.m. on December 19, 2005; and that City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1805 receive First and Second Reading and that a Public Hearing be scheduled for 3 p.m. on December 19, 2005.
CARRIED

6. Minutes of a Planning Committee Meeting – November 2, 2005

i. Big Bend Development Corporation – Trans Canada Highway & Bend Road

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Singh that City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No 1806 receive First and Second Readings and that a Public Hearing be scheduled for December 12, 2005 at 3 p.m.;

that City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1810 receive First and Second Readings and that a Public Hearing be scheduled for December 12, 2005 at 3 p.m.;

that City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1803 receive First and Second Readings and that a Public Hearing be scheduled for December 12, 2005 at 3:00 p.m.;

that City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1808 receive First and Second Readings and that a Public Hearing be scheduled for December 12, 2005 at 3 p.m.;

that Sign Bylaw No. 1310, 1986 be amended to include signage criteria for Comprehensive Development Zones CD 9 and CD 11;

and that the proposed applications be referred to the Ministry of Transportation for consideration.
CARRIED

ii. Ophir Enterprises & Revelstoke Tire Service Ltd.

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Singh that Development Permit No. 2005-54 be issued.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that staff draft Development Permit No. 2005-55.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that staff amend the Official Community Plan and the Zoning Bylaw to establish requirements for commercial and industrial driveways to be paved or hard surfaced.

CARRIED

7. Development Permit No. 2005-55 – Ophir City Enterprises Limited – 777 Begbie Road

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that Development Permit No. 2005-55 be approved.
CARRIED

8. City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1794 and City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1795 – H & J Ready Mix Ltd. – 1021 Sandstone Road & 2359 Big Eddy Road

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Singh that City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1794 receive First and Second Readings and that a Public Hearing be scheduled for December 19, 2005 at 3 p.m.; and that City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1795 receive First and Second Readings and that a Public Hearing be scheduled for December 19, 2005 at 3 p.m.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chair Economic Development

1. Monthly Business Licence Summary – October 2005

2. Local Government Program Services Re: 2005 Community Tourism Program Grant

3. Copy of a letter to Alan Mason from Columbia Shuswap Regional District Re: Presentation at UBCM Convention

Councillor MacFarlane congratulated Alan Mason, Director of Community Economic Development for the excellent presentation he provided at the UBCM Convention.


COUNCILLOR O’HAGAN, Chair Finance

1. City of Revelstoke Cheque Summary – November 1, 2005 - $907,823.41

2. Minutes of a Transit Committee Meeting – October 7, 2005

i. Community Connections Request for Single Use Bus Tickets to be Donated to the Food Bank Program

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the request for single use bus tickets to the Food Bank Program be referred to the Finance Committee for Review.

Discussion took place regarding the above motion. The Director of Parks and Recreation reported that it is expected that the number of bus tickets donated would be in the neighbourhood of 20 – 25 per month.

After discussion the mover and seconder withdrew the above motion.

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the number of single use bus tickets donated be limited to 25 per month and that the Finance Committee review in three months.
CARRIED

ii. Ski Hill Bus Program

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the Ski Hill Bus Program be offered again this ski season.
CARRIED

3. Community Works Funding Agreement

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the Mayor and Director of Finance are hereby authorized to complete and sign the Community Works Fund Agreement with the UBCM.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR RICHARDSON, Chair Environmental, and Social Issues

1. Minutes of the Mayor’s Advisory Committee on Health Care Meeting – October 27, 2005


COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chair Parks and Recreation

1. Minutes of a Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting – November 7, 2005

2. Minutes of a Tourism Development Committee Meeting – November 8, 2005


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

1. Youth Parliament of British Columbia Alumni Society Re: British Columbia Youth Parliament, 77th Parliament

The Director of Parks and Recreation reported that he would refer the correspondence from the Youth Parliament of British Columbia Alumni Society to the School Board.

2. Gail Bernacki Report to Council Re: Columbia River Water Use Plan Committee Meeting re Turbine #5 – October 19, 2005

3. Councillor O’Hagan

Mayor McKee reported that this was Councillor O’Hagan’s last Council meeting. Mayor McKee thanked Councillor O’Hagan for his three year commitment and advised that he would be missed around the Council table.


OLD BUSINESS:

Nil.


NEW BUSINESS:

1. City of Revelstoke Long Term Debt

Mayor McKee reported that during the All Candidates Forum it was mentioned that the City has gone from 0 - $14 million in debt. As of today the City is $11.9 million in debt which is $10 million less than we are permitted. The City could borrow up to $22 million. The projects and amounts the City borrowed money for are as follows:

Water Treatment Plant $3,300,000
Arrow Heights Reservoir 1,350,000
Roads - Second Street & Rokeby Upgrade 725,000
RCMP Building 2,500,000
Roads – Second Street 850,000
Roads – Aquatic Centre Area 650,000
Aquatic Centre 3,500,000

The projects cost $21,452,439 and the City borrowed $12,875,000; the amount outstanding at the end of the year is $11,942,650.


RESOLVE INTO IN CAMERA:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Frew, that Council move into In Camera at 4:55 p.m. to consider items of business pursuant to Sections 90.(1) (c) & (k) of the Community Charter.
CARRIED


BUSINESS ITEMS TO REPORT:

1. Ratify Jim Craven Offer

It was agreed that Jim Craven’s offer to provide services to locate a new CAO for the City of Revelstoke be ratified by City Council.

2. Acting CAO

It was agreed that Graham Inglis be appointed Acting CAO.


ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION(S):

Moved by Councillor O’Hagan, seconded by Councillor Singh that the resolution(s) as approved by Council In Camera, be adopted.
CARRIED

3. ADJOURNMENT:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the meeting adjourn at 5:15 p.m.
CARRIED




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Deputy Director Corporate Administration

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Mayor

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