CITY OF REVELSTOKE

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS MONDAY, JANUARY 23, 2006, COMMENCING AT 3:55 P.M.
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PRESENT:
Council: Mayor M. McKee
Councillors: P. Frew, C. Johnston, B. MacFarlane, N. Richardson, M. Singh
Excused: Councillor R. Gibbs

Staff:
G Inglis, Director of Finance/Acting Chief Administrative Officer
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
W. Rota, Fire Chief
S/Sgt. R. Brown, NCO i/c Revelstoke RCMP Detachment

Others:
J. Peters, Revelstoke Cable TV
D. Rooney, Revelstoke Times Review
T. Crane*, Rotary Club
G. Bernacki*, Rotary Club
C. Beerling*, Rotary Club
J. Wilkey, Rotary Club
K. Lavelle*, Community Foundation
D. Berarducci




CALL TO ORDER:

Mayor McKee called the meeting to order at 3:55 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 additions: CORRESPONDENCE 6.f) Wally Buhler Re: Concerns with Planning Department; COMMITTEE REPORT – Councillor MacFarlane, Chair Planning and Land Development 10.d) Minutes of a Planning Committee Meeting – January 11, 2006; 10.e) City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1794 and City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1795 – H & J Ready Mix Ltd; 10.f) Resolution Options for Frontier Restaurant Extension of Operating Hours – 122 Highway 23 North.
CARRIED


ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – January 9, 2006

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held January 9, 2006 be approved as presented.
CARRIED


DELEGATION(S)

1. Terry Crane, Rotary Club Re: Donation to Aquatic Centre

Mr. Crane provided a $25,000 cheque to the Mayor on behalf of the Revelstoke Rotary Club as a contribution to the Aquatic Centre. Mayor McKee thanked the Rotary Club for its donation to the pool, and for all the projects that Club members were involved in throughout the years.

2. Kevin Lavelle Re: Community Foundation

Kevin Lavelle, Chair of the Revelstoke Community Foundation, advised that the foundation has been incorporated as non-profit since 1998, therefore operating 7 years and with approximately 12 volunteers. The Mission is to improve the quality of community life for the people of Revelstoke by supporting non-profit organizations. There are 42 Community Foundations in BC and Revelstoke is fifteenth. Revelstoke Community Foundation endowment growth is at $898,291. It is expected that we will reach the $1 Million mark late this year.

There are different types of funds, such as Community Fund, Field of Interest, Designated Charity, Named Funds (eg. Family, Memorial, Corporate, etc.), Scholarship Funds and Donor Advised Funds. The three projects provided last year were Community Connections – five youth sorting recyclables, Kid’s Art – 182 local youth and RSS Counter Attack Team - students providing road sense and safety events.

Mr. Lavelle advised about the different ways to give, such as in memory of a loved one, bequest or life insurance, transfer of existing trusts, corporate, clubs, organizations, and personally – cash, securities or other assets. He concluded on how the City of Revelstoke can get involved by way of an annual donation, special event, payroll deduction plan – United Way, and CBT Community Initiatives administration.

Mayor McKee thanked Mr. Lavelle and noted that it was great to see that Revelstoke was 15th on the list in so short of a time from establishment of the Community Foundation.


BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – January 9, 2006

Nil.


CORRESPONDENCE:

1. Tri-Cities Alliance of Manufactured Home Owners Re: Ridley Terminal Inc.

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the sales and redevelopment of manufactured home parks in British Columbia be referred to the Housing Committee along with the Administration, Policy Bylaws and Public Relations Committee and to report back to Council.
CARRIED

2. Western Red Cedar Lumber Association

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Frew that City Council approves the draft letter of support to Western Red Cedar Lumber Association.
CARRIED

3. Arrow Heights Parent Advisory Council

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the Arrow Heights Parent Advisory Council letter regarding potential safety issues during the building and subsequent operation of the new ski hill resort through the school zone be referred to the Planning and Land Development Committee along with the Public Works and Protection Committee and report back to Council.
CARRIED

4. Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General – Revelstoke Highway Rescue

5. Revelstoke Boxing Club – Big Eddy Elementary School

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the letter from the Revelstoke Boxing Club requesting the City to purchase the Big Eddy Elementary School for recreational organizations and subdivision of the land for affordable housing in the future be referred to the Revelstoke Housing Committee, Economic Development Committee along with the Finance Committee and report back to Council.
CARRIED

6. Wally Buhler – Concerns with Planning Department

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the letter submitted by Mr. Wally Buhler be referred to the Planning and Land Development Committee and that Mr. Buhler be invited to attend the meeting to discuss the issues.
CARRIED


COMMITTEE REPORTS:


COUNCILLOR FREW, Chair Finance

1. Minutes of a Finance Committee Meeting – January 5, 2006

i. UBCM Local Government Leadership Academy

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Council approve a donation of $1,000 to the Local Government Leadership Academy and that such sum be paid from Council Contingency.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR GIBBS, Chair Parks and Recreation

1. Minutes of a Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting – January 16, 2006

i. Curling Club

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the Curling Club be given a Grant-in-Aid of $15,000 to pay for rent for 2006 and to assist with developing a strategic plan; that the City retain 100% of the revenue from the tree seedling storage contract for use of the Curling Club; and that the City work with the Curling Club and Curling Canada in developing a strategic plan for the operation of the curling rink.
CARRIED

ii. Aquatic Centre – Community Connections Program

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the program administered by Community Connections for use of the Aquatic Centre for eligible people be continued for a period of three years.
CARRIED

iii. Arena Seating – Private/Corporate Donations

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Johnston that Dennis Berarducci be authorized to pursue a plan to privately obtain funding for installing seating at the Arena, subject to City approval of colours.
CARRIED

It was noted that the donation of the seat is not a private seat. Further, they are working towards 100% funding at a total of $15,000 for seat installation in the middle, two sections on either side of the rink.
NOTE: The Director of Parks and Recreation retired from the meeting at 4:40 p.m.


COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON, Chair Public Works and Protection

1. Minutes of a Protection Committee Meeting – January 11, 2006

2. Minutes of a Public Works Committee Meeting – January 13, 2006

i. Early Budget Approval

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that Council grant early budget approval for the projects, as follows:

Eastern Access Bridge Rehab (design and tender documents) $ 25,000
Grizzly Plaza Extension (design and tender documents) 50,000
Plus Grant 35,000
Clearview Heights Geo-tec 35,000
Wooden Head Shelter 10,000
Museum 10,500
Second Crossing Feasibility Study 30,000
Golf Course Well Connection to System (design and tender) 50,000
Sewage Lagoon Upgrades 2,000,000
Less: Approved Grant 1,194,609
Arrow Heights Sewer Study 15,000
Less: Approved Grant 7,500

CARRIED

3. Fire Department – 2005 Annual Report

4. Fire Prevention – 2005 Annual Report

5. Revelstoke Highway Rescue Society – 2005 Annual Report

Mayor McKee praised the Revelstoke Highway Rescue Society along with the Revelstoke Volunteer Fire Department for their many hours of training and volunteer service to the community and further requested that the Fire Chief extend City Council’s appreciation.


COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chair Planning and Land Development

1. City of Revelstoke Development Application Fees Amendment Bylaw No. 1815

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that City of Revelstoke Development Application Fees Amendment Bylaw No. 1815 be given Final Reading and be Adopted by City Council.
CARRIED

2. Development Permit No. 2005-69 (Signage) – Byman Holdings Ltd. – 210 Second Street West

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Johnston that Development Permit No. 2005-69 be approved and issued.
CARRIED

3. City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan (Arrow Heights) Amendment Bylaw No. 1813

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1813 be given First and Second Readings and that a Public Hearing be scheduled for 3:00 p.m., on February 27, 2006.
CARRIED

4. Minutes of a Planning Committee Meeting – January 11, 2006

i. Mt. Mackenzie OCP Review

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Johnston that City staff advise Revelstoke Mountain Resort that they will be expected to contribute towards the City’s legal and consulting costs during this review process.
CARRIED

5. 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

NOTE: Councillor Singh advised that he was in a conflict of interest situation due to his ownership of the Frontier Restaurant and retired from the meeting at 5:00 p.m.

6. Resolution Options for Frontier Restaurant Extension of Operating Hours – 122 Highway 23 North

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Johnston that Council approve the operating hours of liquor sales from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., Monday to Sunday.
CARRIED

NOTE: Councillor Singh returned to the meeting at 5:05 p.m.


COUNCILLOR RICHARDSON, Chair Culture, and Social Issues

1. Monthly RCMP Victim Assistance Program Report

2. Community Connections Food Bank Christmas Hamper Report

3. Minutes of a Revelstoke Housing Committee Meeting – January 11, 2006


COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chair Economic Development

1. Minutes of an Economic Development Commission Meeting – January 10, 2006

i. Install Brochure Rack at the Revelstoke Community Centre

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Frew that staff install a brochure rack at the Revelstoke Community Centre.
CARRIED

2. Minutes of an Economic Development Committee Meeting – January 16, 2006

i. Live Sites Application

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that City Council approves reworking the funding application to the Live Sites Program for funding for the extension of Grizzly Plaza instead of the Community Centre extension.
CARRIED

It was clarified that the water fund will pay for the water utility upgrade and that the application request funding for aesthetic purposes.

ii. CSRD – EOF Application – Nels Nelson Ski Jump

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Frew that City Council approve a request to the EOF in the amount of $10,000 to cover the costs of translation, fabricating the story boards, relocating the kiosks to Grizzly Plaza, and installing the story boards at sites along the ‘cultural walk’.
CARRIED

iii. CSRD – EOF Application – Railway Days

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that City Council approve an application to the Economic Opportunity Fund for a one-time grant of $10,000 to help promote and expand the event in 2006.
CARRIED

iv. Real Estate Development Projects

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that City Council request staff develop a clear and understandable process to be followed when dealing with real estate development projects.
CARRIED


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

No Report.


OLD BUSINESS:

1. Vehicle Towing and Storage Fees – Reimbursement Request

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that City Council is satisfied that staff went well beyond their means to contact the individual about the vehicle in the laneway and that the request from Mr. Mariash for reimbursement of towing and storage fees be denied.
CARRIED


NEW BUSINESS:

1. RCTV – Request to Record Public Hearings

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the City request RCTV to record Public Hearings, subject to policies or legislation indicating not to.
CARRIED


RESOLVE INTO IN CAMERA:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane, that Council move into In Camera at 5:30 p.m. to consider items of business pursuant to Sections 90.1 (a) through (o) of the Community Charter.
CARRIED


BUSINESS ITEMS TO REPORT:

1. Doug Adams, BDO Dunwoody Re: Year End Audit

Mr. Adams reviewed the new, year end audit procedures with City Council.


ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION(S):

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


ADJOURNMENT:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the meeting adjourn at 6:40 p.m.
CARRIED





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