CITY OF REVELSTOKE


MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS TUESDAY, MAY 23, 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:
L.R. McPhee, Chief Administrative Officer/Director of Corporate Administration
G. Inglis, Director of Finance
E. Greenwood, Administration Secretary
H. Stelling, Director of Planning
B. Yeomans, Director of Engineering and Public Works
A. Chell, Director of Parks, Recreation and Personnel
A. Warrender, Planning Intern

Others:
S. Filipchuk, Revelstoke Cable TV
D. Rooney, Revelstoke Times Review



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 MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Gibbs that the Agenda be adopted as presented.
CARRIED


ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – May 8, 2006

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held May 8, 2006 be approved as presented.
CARRIED

2. Minutes of a Special Council Meeting – May 11, 2006

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Gibbs that the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held May 8, 2006 be approved as presented.
CARRIED


DELEGATIONS:

1. Christina Pankiw Re: ‘Sponsorship for an Organization based on Humanity Endeavours’ Miss World BC

Mayor McKee reported that Miss Pankiw would not be attending the Council meeting.


BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – May 8, 2006

Nil.

2. Special Council Meeting – May 11, 2006

Nil.


CORRESPONDENCE:

1. Heather Duchman Re: Canada Day

Mayor McKee reported that he will be participating in the Canada Day Parade and festivities.

2. Ministry of Community Services Re: Small Community Protection Grant Program

3. City of Trail Re: Policy for Lowering of City Hall Flags

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the correspondence from the City of Trail regarding a Policy for Lowering of City Hall Flags be referred to the Administration, Policy, Bylaws Committee for review.
CARRIED

4. Glacier House Resort Re: Westside Road

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Frew that the correspondence from Glacier House Resort regarding Westside Road be referred to the Public Works Committee and any other Committees that would be appropriate.
CARRIED

5. Association of BC Forest Professionals Re: 2007 Forest Capital of BC

6. Town of Smithers Re: Kraft Hockeyville Contest

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Gibbs that the City send a letter to all participants in the Kraft Hockeyville Contest that have written to us wishing them good luck in the contest.
CARRIED

7. Rhonda Bittner Re: Request for Cross Walk to be Placed on Fourth Street and Moss Street

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the correspondence from Rhonda Bittner requesting a cross walk be placed on Fourth Street and Moss Street be referred to the Road Safety Committee for review.
CARRIED

8. Minister of Community Services Re: United Nations Sponsored World Urban Forum (WUF III) – June 19-23, 2006 in Vancouver

9. Norm Macdonald, MLA Re: Letter to Minister Ida Chong re: Bill 30, Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act (No. 2), 2006, Section 56

10. City of Victoria Re: Letter to Premier Gordon Campbell re: Bill 30

11. District of Peachland Re: OMMA Convention

12. District of Sicamous Re: OMMA Convention

13. Forsythe House Re: Community Initiatives Program

14. City of Coquitlam Re: Bill 30

15. The Corporation of the City of Nelson Re: Seniors Advocacy Project


COMMITTEE REPORTS:


COUNCILLOR FREW, Chair Finance

No Report.


COUNCILLOR GIBBS, Chair Parks and Recreation

1. Minutes of a Transit Committee Meeting – May 17, 2006

i. Municipal Chauffeur Permit

Moved by Councillor Gibbs, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Council approve implementing a Municipal Chauffeur Permit.

Discussion was held regarding the motion and concern was raised with respect to the requirements outlined to obtain a permit and the amount of time the process may take. It was suggested that staff obtain legal advice.

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the motion be tabled for further review and report back to Council.
CARRIED

ii. Clean Air Day – June 7, 2006

Moved by Councillor Gibbs, seconded by Councillor Singh that the transit bus be free on June 7th in support of Clean Air Day.
CARRIED

2. Minutes of a Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting – May 17, 2006

iii. Screen Smart Week

Moved by Councillor Gibbs, seconded by Councillor Frew that Council send a letter of congratulations to the Screen Smart Committee.
CARRIED

iv. Parks and Recreation Fees and Charges Manual

Moved by Councillor Gibbs, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Council increase rental fees covered by the Fees and Charges manual by 2%.
CARRIED

v. Arena Concession Contract

Moved by Councillor Gibbs, seconded by Councillor Frew that the Arena Concession Contract with Big O’s Cruisin’ Café be renewed for the period from September 1, 2006 to August 31,2007 with an amendment to Clause #8 to change the 1st sentence to read “The City will be named as a co-insured on said policy and will provide that the City will be notified at least 30 days in advance of any cancellation or material change to said policy”.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON, Chair Public Works and Protection

1. Minutes of a Public Works Committee Meeting – May 11, 2006


COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chair Planning and Land Development

1. Minutes of a Planning Committee Meeting – May 10, 2006

i. Chris MacDonald & Alexandra Ferrugia – 706 Mackenzie Avenue

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Johnston that Development Variance Permit No. 2006-10 be issued for 706 Mackenzie Avenue.
CARRIED

ii. David Evans – 109 First Street West

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that Development Permit No. 2006-12 for 109 First Street West be issued subject to receipt of a Restrictive Covenant on title to identify that the Canopy is encroaching over the City sidewalk; and proof of liability insurance in the amount of $2,000,00 ensuring that the City of Revelstoke is named as an insured.
CARRIED

iii. Mary Kwong – 300 Mackenzie Avenue

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the application be referred back to Mainstreet Consulting Associates for further refinement.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor Singh

It was requested that the Planning Committee review the process and look at ways to be more efficient in approvals being obtained.

iv. Guy Seymour – 1601 Victoria Road West

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Johnston that Development Permit No. 2006-15 be issued for 1601 Victoria Road West.
CARRIED

2. Committee to Approve Public Events

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Council approve the following Beer Garden Licences subject to RCMP approval of written security plans for each event and confirmation of a minimum of $2,000,000 liability insurance with the City of Revelstoke named as additional insured:
June 16th, 17th & 19th Big Bear Soccer Men & Ladies Tournament
June 23rd & 24th Mountain Beats & Blues Festival
July 1st Canada Day
Aug. 4th – 7th Kokanee Ball Tournament
CARRIED

1. Minutes of an Advisory Planning Commission Meeting – May 15, 2006

i. Karl Beattie Contracting – 481 Westside Road

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Gibbs that the Official Community Plan Amendment and the Zoning Bylaw Amendment application proceed, subject to revisions proposed by the Advisory Planning Commission.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR RICHARDSON, Chair Culture, and Social Issues

1. Minutes of a Social Committee Meeting – May 16, 2006

i. Communities Responding to Methamphetamine Funding

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that City Council provide a letter to UBCM supporting the funding application from Community Connections in the amount of $10,000, in order to provide public awareness around methamphetamine usage and addiction.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that City Council apply to the UBCM in support of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District running a crystal meth program in conjunction with the City.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chair Economic Development

1. Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce Fee for Service Summary Report – January – March 2006


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

1. City Policy – Outdoor Special Events (S-5)

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Gibbs that City Council approves the amendment of Policy S-5 titled, Outdoor Special Events as presented, which will amend the current policy referred to as, Closure of City Streets for Special Events.
CARRIED


OLD BUSINESS:

Nil.


NEW BUSINESS:

Nil.


RESOLVE INTO IN CAMERA:

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


BUSINESS ITEMS TO REPORT:

1. Management Long Term Disability Program

It was agreed that the City of Revelstoke join the same management Long Term Disability program as the rest of the Okanagan Mainline Municipal Labour Relations Association municipalities.

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

Council appointed Barb Bjorge as an interim contractor to act as the Coordinator for the Revelstoke Police-Based Victim Services Program effective June 1, 2006.

3. Works and Servicing Agreement – Selkirk Land & Cattle Corporation

Council approved the Works and Servicing Agreement with Selkirk Land & Cattle on Lot 3, Plan 11598 and authorized the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer to sign.


ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION(S):

Moved by Councillor Singh, 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 6:30 p.m.
CARRIED





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