CITY OF REVELSTOKE

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2006,
COMMENCING AT 3:30 P.M.
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PRESENT:
Council: Mayor M. McKee
Councillors: P. Frew, R. Gibbs, C. Johnston, B. MacFarlane, N. Richardson, M. Singh

Staff:
G Inglis, Director of Finance/Acting Chief Administrative Officer
T. LeRose, Deputy Director of Corporate Administration
E. Greenwood, Administration Secretary
H. Stelling, Director of Planning
T. Knight, City Planner
A. Chell, Director of Parks, Recreation and Personnel
A. Mason, Director of Community Economic Development
W. Rota, Fire Chief

Others:
S. Filipchuk, Revelstoke Cable TV
D. Rooney, Revelstoke Times Review
T. Ward* K. Ward
N. Ward* C. Amelio
R. Eby* J. LaHue
B. Eby* P. Flaa
A. Buhler* J. Kowalchuk
S. Platt A. Burgess
L. Hendrickson L. Purchase
L. Anderson J. Olson
B. Bourget

* 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 Gibbs that the Agenda be adopted as presented.
CARRIED


ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – January 23, 2006

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held January 23, 2006 be approved as presented.
CARRIED

2. Public Hearing – January 23, 2006

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Minutes of the Public Hearing held January 23, 2006 be received by Council.
CARRIED


DELEGATION(S)

1. J. Olson and A. Burgess, Miss Revelstoke Ambassador Program

Mayor McKee reported that representatives from the Miss Revelstoke Ambassador Program were in attendance at the meeting and had requested to speak to Council.

Miss Olson, Revelstoke Princess 2005 and Miss Burgess, Revelstoke’s 1st Runner Up 2005 introduced themselves to Council and reported that last year they had the privilege of attending a City Council meeting for the first time and found it very interesting. However, after finding out details of how Council makes decisions they question why the City made a decision to only partially support the Miss Revelstoke Ambassador Program. The grant-in-aid donation was very much appreciated but it went solely to rental fees of City facilities. We understand that Council would rather support a youth ambassador program inclusive of both males and females of Revelstoke. We have witnessed the success of such programs in other communities but as young women we find that there are both pros and cons to co-ed development programs and we would be more than willing to share the details of these concerns at a later date.

Miss Olson and Miss Burgess gave a report on the program and the benefits for the young women involved. They stated that the Miss Revelstoke Ambassador Program is a great opportunity for young women to develop themselves and they take great pride in its results. They mentioned that the program requires increased financial support in order to reach its potential. Other members of the community provide sponsorship for the candidates, but they feel that their greatest support lies in the figure heads of Revelstoke that being Council.

Miss Olson and Miss Burgess thanked the City for their time and support thus far and mentioned that the Presentation weekend is April 7th & 8th.

Mayor McKee thanked Miss Olson and Miss Burgess for their presentation and stated that their points are well taken.


BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – January 23, 2006

Nil.


CORRESPONDENCE:

1. Letters Re: Mt. Shadow Holdings Subdivision – 1816 Nichol Road – Development Cost Charges

i. Walter Buhler
ii. Terry & Nancy Ward
iii. Dan Ward
iv. Art Buhler
v. Ernest Buhler
vi. Ann Johnston
vii. Richard and Barbara Eby
viii. Kurt Boltwood

Mayor McKee reported that this subdivision received it Preliminary Layout Approval prior to the enactment of the City’s Development Cost Charge Bylaw No. 1781. This Bylaw enables the City to collect Development Cost Charges at either subdivision or building permit approval stage. Since they were not charged at the subdivision stage on this subdivision they now become payable at the building permit approval stage.

The Acting Chief Administrative Officer reported that once a Development Cost Charge Bylaw is in place pursuant to the Local Government Act Council has no authority to reduce or waive these charges.

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the Administration Department send replies to the above people explaining the situation with respect to Development Cost Charges.
CARRIED

2. Norm Macdonald, MLA Re: Trans Canada Highway

Mayor McKee reported that he is now heading a group comprised of Mayors from communities along the Trans Canada Highway from Chase to the Alberta Border and government representatives. The provincial government has stated they will match funds received from the federal government so the committee will be pursuing a commitment of $120 million over a ten year period from the federal government.

3. Revelstoke Community Foundation Re: Working Relationship with City of Revelstoke

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the correspondence from the Revelstoke Community Foundation be referred to the Finance Committee for consideration of providing financial assistance.
CARRIED

4. Revelstoke Museums & Gallery Collective Re: Grant-in-Aid Request

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that the Grant-in-Aid request from the Revelstoke Museums & Gallery Collective to waive the Community Centre’s Rental Fees on June 9th & 10th be referred to the Finance Committee to be included in the Grant-in-Aid process and that they be requested to provide financial statements.
CARRIED

5. Revelstoke Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses Re: Safety Concerns on Cleland Road

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the correspondence from the Revelstoke Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses regarding safety concerns on Cleland Road be referred to both the Public Works Committee and the Road Safety Committee for review and report back to Council.
CARRIED

6. Community Futures Development Corporation of Revelstoke Re: Building for the Future – Application for Wood in Building Construction

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the correspondence from the Community Futures Development Corporation of Revelstoke regarding ‘Building for the Future – Applications for Wood in Building Construction’ be referred to the Economic Development Committee for review and report back to Council.
CARRIED

Councillor MacFarlane stated that the Committee should review and come up with a policy on this issue.

7. Pitch-In British Columbia Re: Pitch-In Week April 24-30, 2006


COMMITTEE REPORTS:


COUNCILLOR FREW, Chair Finance

1. City of Revelstoke Cheque Summary – February 3, 2006 - $708,935.88

2. Minutes of a Finance Committee Meeting – February 2, 2006

i. Amendment to Development Cost Charge Bylaw

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the City of Revelstoke Development Cost Charge Bylaw No. 1781 be amended to include an institutional category.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor Singh

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the City of Revelstoke Development Cost Charge Bylaw No. 1781 be amended to include a provision under Section 933(12) of the Local Government Act whereby not for profit housing, including assisted living projects would receive a 50% discount on Development Cost Charges.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor Johnston

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that JKJ Management Ltd be instructed to proceed with the work necessary to effect the foregoing amendments and that a budget of $5,000 be established to accommodate the associated costs.
CARRIED

3. Minutes of a Road Safety Committee Meeting – January 17, 2006


COUNCILLOR GIBBS, Chair Parks and Recreation

1. Pool Shut Down

Councillor Gibbs reported that the pool will be closed for maintenance work from February 24th to March 10th or 11th with full use by March 13th .

2. Parks and Recreation - Request for Early Capital Budget Approval

Moved by Councillor Gibbs, seconded by Councillor Johnston that Council grants early capital budget approval for the following:

1. Arena Condenser Replacement $82,000
2. Aquatic Centre Landscaping $50,000
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON, Chair Public Works and Protection

1. Monthly Animal Control Report – January 2006

2. Monthly Revelstoke Fire Department Report – January 2006

3. Fire Department – Request for Early Budget Approvals

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Gibbs that Council grants early budget approval for the following:

1. Emergency Response Plan $ 6,000
2. Records Management Software $ 5,300
3. Community Wildfire Protection Plan $15,000
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chair Planning and Land Development

1. Monthly Building Permit and Accumulative Building Permit Summaries – January 2006

2. City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1806 – Big Bend Development Corporation – 1806 Trans Canada Highway and Bend Road

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Johnston that City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1806 be given Third Reading and be Adopted by Council.
CARRIED

3. Minutes of a Planning Committee Meeting – February 1, 2006

i. Gordon Olsson – 408 Wright Street

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that staff be authorized to draft Development Variance Permit No. 2005-67.
CARRIED

NOTE: Councillor Gibbs stated that he may be in a possible conflict of interest situation as the Company he works for is the Contractor who will be undertaking the work. Councillor Gibbs left Council Chambers at 4:11 p.m.

ii. Mike Loukopoulos – 301 Wright Street

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that Development Permit No. 2005-73 be issued.
CARRIED

NOTE: Councillor Gibbs returned to Council Chambers at 4:13 p.m.

iii. James Trimbee – 406 Second Street West

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Johnston that Staff be authorized to draft Development Variance Permit No. 2005-68.
CARRIED

iv. Begbie Glass Company Ltd. – 301 Second Street West

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that the amended drawings become part of Development Permit No. 2003-12.
CARRIED

v. Mt. Shadow Holdings Ltd. – Street Naming Request

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the new street be named Aspen Crescent.
CARRIED

4. Minutes of a Planning Committee Meeting – February 8, 2006

i. Mt. Shadow Holding Ltd.

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Johnston that a letter be sent to Mr. Wally Buhler outlining the actions that the City took to deal with his subdivision application and that a copy be sent to all the Buhlers.
CARRIED

ii. Demico Investments – 1605 Victoria Road

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that Development Permit No. 2006-03 be issued.
CARRIED

iii. Secondary Suite and Standard of Maintenance Bylaws

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Staff draft a Standard of Maintenance Bylaw.
CARRIED

iv. Streamside Protection Regulations

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that Staff amend the applicable Bylaws to ensure Riparian Areas Regulations are implemented.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR RICHARDSON, Chair Culture, and Social Issues

1. Minutes of a Revelstoke Bear Aware Committee Meeting – November 28, 2006

2. Minutes of an Okanagan College Advisory Committee Meeting – December 1, 2005

3. Minutes of a Revelstoke Community Foundation Meeting – January 10, 2006

4. Revelstoke Food Bank Monthly Report – January 2006

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Singh that the City write a letter of support to Community Connections for the Food Bank to be included with their applications for funding.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chair Economic Development

1. Monthly Business Licence Summary – January 2006

2. Minutes of a Tourism Development Committee Meeting – January 17, 2006


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

1. Resolution – Appointment of Approving Officers

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that pursuant to Section 77 of the Land Title Act, City Council hereby appoints Hap Stelling as Approving Officer and that Bryant Yeomans continue as Deputy Approving Officer, as appointed on April 4, 2005.
CARRIED

2. Resolution – Appointment to Treaty Advisory Committee

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Frew that Council appoint Mayor Mark McKee to the Treaty Advisory Committee and that Alan Mason, Director of Community Economic Development be appointed as alternate.
CARRIED


OLD BUSINESS:


NEW BUSINESS:


RESOLVE INTO IN CAMERA:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Frew, that Council move into In Camera at 4:45 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. PEP Emergency Workshop for Elected Officials

It was agreed that Councillor Frew be approved to attend the Emergency Workshop for Elected Officials in Kamloops, BC, on March 9, 2006.


ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION(S):

Moved by Councillor Gibbs, 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 MacFarlane that the meeting adjourn at 5:00 p.m.
CARRIED





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