CITY OF REVELSTOKE


MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS MONDAY, MAY 8, 2006,
COMMENCING AT 3:30 P.M.
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PRESENT:

Council: Acting Mayor B. MacFarlane
Councillors: P. Frew. R. Gibbs, C. Johnston, N. Richardson, M. Singh
Excused: Mayor M. McKee

Staff:
L.R. McPhee, Chief Administrative Officer/Director of Corporate Administration
G. Inglis, Director of Finance
E. Greenwood, Administration Secretary
T. LeRose, Deputy Director of Corporate Administration
H. Stelling, Director of Planning
B. Yeomans, Director of Engineering and Public Works
A. Mason, Director of Community Economic Development
W. Rota, Fire Chief
Sgt. A. Kleinsmith, A/NCO i/c Revelstoke RCMP Detachment

Others:
S. Filipchuk, Revelstoke Cable TV
D. Rooney, Revelstoke Times Review
A. Pond,* Revelstoke Bear Aware Coordinator
P. Beech,* Executive Member, Crystal Clear On Meth Task Force
R. Powadiuk*
P. Skelton*

* Present for Portion of Meeting Only



CALL TO ORDER:

Acting Mayor MacFarlane 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: 6.i) Revelstoke School District No. 19 Re: Use of Wood in Future Projects; 6.j) Union of British Columbia Municipalities Re: Notice of Member Consultation - Bill 30 – Amendments to the Utilities Commission Act and the Implications for Local Bylaws; COMMITTEE REPORTS – Mayor McKee, Chair Administration, Policy, Bylaws and Public Relations 13.a) Approval of the Electors by Alternative Approval Process.
CARRIED


ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – April 24, 2006

Moved by Councillor Gibbs, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held April 24, 2006 be approved as presented.
CARRIED

2. Minutes of a Public Hearing – April 24, 2006

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the Minutes of the Public Hearing held April 24, 2006 be received by Council.
CARRIED


DELEGATIONS:

1. Abby Pond, Revelstoke Bear Aware Coordinator Re: 2005’s Annual Report and Plans for the Upcoming Year

Ms. Pond provided Council with a summary of the 2005 Bear Aware program and the new objectives set for 2006.

Highlights of 2005

• Only three bears were destroyed within the City in 2005. This is the same number as was destroyed in 2004 and less than the 18 destroyed in 2003.
• The Revelstoke Bear Aware Society became a recognized charitable organization and raised all the funds necessary for continuation of the program.
• A new Revelstoke Bear Aware website was created. www.revelstokebearaware.org
• Two of the Bear Smart criteria were pursued with the completion of draft documents for a Bear Hazard Assessment and Bear/Human Conflict Management Plan.

The recommendations for 2006 are outlined in the Report but the Society would like to pursue Bear Smart status as outlined in the City’s Environmental Strategy. It would be fitting for Revelstoke to become the first community to obtain this status.

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Singh that the Revelstoke Bear Aware Society Coordinator’s Annual Report 2005 be referred to the Planning Committee and Public Works Committee for review.
CARRIED

Acting Mayor MacFarlane thanked Miss Pond for her presentation.

2. Pam Beech Re: Crystal Clear on Meth Task Force

Ms. Beech provided Council with information on the Crystal Clear on Meth Task Force. The task force has been in existence for a year and currently represents three Shuswap area communities, Salmon Arm, Sicamous and Enderby. Revelstoke has not yet applied for Meth Response Funding and the task force is willing to take on the responsibility for developing an area plan executing in any communities wishing to participate as well as doing the reporting required.

Councillor Richardson reported that she understands that Community Connections is in the process of applying for the funding.

Ms. Beech commented that if we were to do something within our own community that it would be most beneficial to the community.

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the invitation for the City of Revelstoke to partner with the Crystal Clear On Meth Task Force be referred to the Social Committee for review.
CARRIED

It was suggested that Sgt. Kleinsmith be invited to attend the meeting.

Acting Mayor MacFarlane thanked Ms. Beech for her presentation.


BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – April 24, 2006

Nil.


CORRESPONDENCE:

1. The Council of Senior Citizens’ Organizations of BC Re: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day – June 15, 2006

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the City approach the Seniors Association to see if they would like to send a representative to the ‘Gears in Motion – Addressing Senior Abuse in B.C.’ conference and the City pay the costs.
CARRIED

2. City of Coquitlam Re: Seniors Advocacy Project

3. Squamish – Lillooet Regional District Re: Independent Power Production Bill 30 – 2006 Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act (No. 2), 2006

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the City of Revelstoke endorse the Squamish – Lillooet Regional District resolution and that Council send a letter to Minister Neufeld asking him to suspend Bill 30.
CARRIED

4. Shane Simpson, MLA, Official Opposition Environment Critic and Norm Macdonald, MLA, Official Opposition Municipal Affairs Re: Bill 30 the Miscellaneous Statues Amendment Act

5. Copy of a Letter to Premier Gordon Campbell from Sunshine Coast Regional District Re: Bill 30

6. City of Trail Re: Trail’s Quest for “Hockeyville” Title

7. Village of McBride Re: Kraft Hockeyville Support

8. Indian and Northern Affairs Canada Re: National Aboriginal Day

9. Revelstoke School District No. 19 Re: Use of Wood in Future Projects

10. Union of British Columbia Municipalities Re: Notice of Member Consultation - Bill 30 – Amendments to the Utilities Commission Act and the Implications for Local Bylaws


COMMITTEE REPORTS:


COUNCILLOR FREW, Chair Finance

1. Five Year Financial Plan 2006 – 2010 and Tax Rate Bylaws

i. City of Revelstoke Five Year Financial Plan 2006 – 2010 Bylaw No. 1826

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that City of Revelstoke Five Year Financial Plan 2006 – 2010 Bylaw No. 1826 receive First, Second and Third Readings.
CARRIED

ii. City of Revelstoke Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1827

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that City of Revelstoke Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1827 receive First, Second and Third Readings.
CARRIED

iii. City of Revelstoke Water Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 1828

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that City of Revelstoke Water Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 1828 receive First, Second and Third Readings.
CARRIED

iv. City of Revelstoke Sewer Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 1829

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that City of Revelstoke Sewer Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 1829 receive First, Second and Third Readings.
CARRIED

v. City of Revelstoke Garbage Collection Amendment Bylaw No. 1830

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that City of Revelstoke Garbage Collection Amendment Bylaw No. 1830 receive First, Second and Third Readings.
CARRIED

2. Financial Statements 2005

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Gibbs that the Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2005 be accepted as presented.
CARRIED

3. City of Revelstoke Cheque Summary – May 3, 2006 - $519,607.26

4. Minutes of a Road Safety Committee Meeting – April 18, 2006

5. Minutes of a Heritage Commission Meeting – April 26, 2006


COUNCILLOR GIBBS, Chair Parks and Recreation

No Report.


COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON, Chair Public Works and Protection

1. Revelstoke Fire Department Monthly Report – April 2006

2. Minutes of a Public Works Committee Meeting – April 20, 2006

i. FCM – Partners for Climate Protection

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Gibbs that Council approves the following resolution:

WHEREAS the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has observed that global average surface temperature has increased over the 20th Century by about 0.6 degrees Celsius, that snow cover and ice extent have decreased, that global average sea level has risen and ocean heat content has increased:

WHEREAS the IPCC concludes in its 2001 Third Scientific Assessment that “there is new and stronger evidence that most of the warming observed over the last 50 years is attributable to human activities”;

WHEREAS the IPCC projects that global average temperature will increase between 1.4 to 5.8 degrees Celsius by 2100 if current trends in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions continue;

WHEREAS federal and provincial costs related to extreme weather events in Canada increased from $500 million in 1980-1984 to $5.3 billion in 1995-1999, exclusive of municipal costs not yet measured on a national basis;

WHEREAS greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide), released from burning coal, oil and natural gas and from cutting trees and clearing land for agriculture and development, are the primary cause of climate change;

WHEREAS the Government of Canada ratified the Kyoto Protocol in December 2002, committing Canada to reducing GHG emissions by six per cent below 1990 levels by 2012;

WHEREAS the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability have established Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) to provide a forum for municipal governments to share their knowledge and experience with other municipal governments on how to reduce GHG emissions;

WHEREAS over 120 municipal governments across Canada representing more than 50 per cent of the population have already committed to reducing corporate and community GHG emissions through PCP;

WHEREAS PCP participants commit to working towards reducing GHG emissions in municipal operations by a suggested target of 20 per cent below 1994 levels, and a suggested target of six per cent reductions below 1994 levels throughout the community within ten years of joining the PCP initiative;

WHEREAS PCP is based on a five-milestone framework that includes completing GHG and energy use inventories and forecasts for community and corporate sectors, setting a GHG reduction target, developing and implementing a local action plan and monitoring the plan; and

WHEREAS municipal investments in building retrofits, community energy systems, water conservation, renewable energy technologies, waste reduction, landfill gas capture, fleet management and public transit reduce operating costs, help maintain community services, protect public health and contribute to sustainable community development while cutting GHG emissions contributing to climate change;

2. Minutes of a Public Works Committee Meeting – April 20, 2006

i. FCM – Partners for Climate Protection

BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Revelstoke communicate to FCM its support for PCP and its interest in participating in PCP;
CARRIED

ii. Downie Marsh Plan Update

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Gibbs that Council accept the “draft” “Downie Marsh Management Plan” as a reference document, portions of which may be implemented on an incremental basis at the City’s discretion.
CARRIED

3. Minutes of a Revelstoke Enhancement Committee Meeting – May 3, 2006

i. Grizzly Plaza Extension – Gateway Feature

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that the tower feature concept for Mackenzie Avenue and Third Street is eliminated but that a large base, as in Concept (c), be constructed to give the options of:

(a) Installation of planters.
(b) Future installation of a piece of public art in the form of an animal or otherwise.
(c) Future installation of a fountain with a modified tower design.

Water and electricity should be installed in order to be available for future options.
CARRIED

ii. Aquatic Centre Public Art

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Singh that an advertisement be placed in the local newspaper requesting ideas for public art in the courtyard at the Aquatic Centre. This would be for ideas only and not for actual work to be done.
CARRIED

iii. Robert Inwood

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Singh that the City of Revelstoke contract with Robert Inwood on an annual basis to be a consultant to advise the City, local businesses, individuals and the Enhancement Committee on design concepts for the community.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chair Planning and Land Development

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

2. City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1790 – Selkirk Land & Cattle – 2009 Camozzi Road

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1790 receive Third Reading and be Adopted by Council.
CARRIED

3. Notice on Title pursuant to Section 57 of the Community Charter – Jason & Joanne Ross - 219 Seventh Street East

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that Council authorize Administration to proceed to file a notice on title pursuant to Section 57 of the Community Charter.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR RICHARDSON, Chair Culture, and Social Issues

No Report.


COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chair Economic Development

1. Monthly Business Licence Summary – April 2006


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

1. Approval of the Electors by Alternative Approval Process

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Johnston that City Council hereby establishes the Elector Response Forms to allow for multiple elector responses, that the deadline for receiving elector responses for submission to the Director of Corporate Administration is to be 12:00 noon, Monday, June 26, 2006 and that the determination of the total number of electors of the area (current area of the City of Revelstoke) to which the approval processes applies to is 4111 in regard to each of the following Bylaws: (1) City of Revelstoke Eastern Access Bridge Rehabilitation Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1818; (2) City of Revelstoke Remedial Works on Airport Way Construction Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1819; and (3) City of Revelstoke Remedial Works on Powerhouse Road Construction Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1820.
CARRIED


OLD BUSINESS:

Nil.


NEW BUSINESS:

Nil.


RESOLVE INTO IN CAMERA:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Gibbs, that Council move into In Camera at 4:30 p.m. to consider items of business pursuant to Sections 90.1 (c) and (j) of the Community Charter.
CARRIED


BUSINESS ITEMS TO REPORT:

1. Emergency Program Coordinator - Resignation

Mr. Charles Elliott is resigning from his position as the Emergency Coordinator (PEP) effective May 31, 2006. Mr. Elliott is retiring from employment with the City of Revelstoke. Staff is proceeding to find a replacement to the Emergency Program Coordinator position.

2. Program Coordinator for the Revelstoke Police-Based Victim Services Program – Resignation

Ms. Janice Pinkerton has resigned from her position as the Program Coordinator for the Revelstoke Police-Based Victim Services Program effective May 31, 2006. Staff will meet with Ms. Pinkerton to discuss the appointment of an Acting Coordinator.


ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION(S):

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson 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 5:15 p.m.
CARRIED







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