CITY OF REVELSTOKE

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS MONDAY, JULY 24, 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, M. Singh
Excused: Councillor N. Richardson

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
W. Rota, Fire Chief
Sgt. A. Kleinsmith, A/NCO i/c Revelstoke RCMP Detachment


Others:
R. Keates, 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 Johnston, seconded by Councillor Gibbs that the Agenda be adopted with the following additions: COMMITTEE REPORT - Councillor Frew, Chair Finance 7.b) Minutes of a Finance Committee Meeting – July 6, 2006; COMMITTEE REPORT – Councillor Johnston, Chair Public Works and Protection 9.g) Fire Chief – Verbal Update on Cascade Cedar Fire.
CARRIED


ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – July 10, 2006

Moved by Councillor Gibbs, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held July 10, 2006 be approved as presented.
CARRIED

2. Special Council Meeting – July 17, 2006

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held July 17, 2006 be approved as presented.
CARRIED


BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – July 10, 2006

Nil.

2. Special Council Meeting – July 17, 2006

Nil.


CORRESPONDENCE:

1. Union of British Columbia Municipalities Re: UBCM Commentary on Competition of Council Report

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the City of Revelstoke endorse UBCM’s commentary on the Competition Council Report.
CARRIED

Councillor Singh provided Council with information on how Revelstoke compares with other communities in the province in regards to Major Industry and Business Tax Rates. Revelstoke is the tenth highest in both categories out of 157 communities.

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Gibbs that the Major Industry and Business Tax Rates information provided by Councillor Singh be referred to the Finance Committee for review and report back to Council.
CARRIED

2. Union of British Columbia Municipalities Re: Mid-Sized Communities Forum at 2006 UBCM Convention

3. Interior Health Authority Re: Thompson Cariboo Shuswap Health Service Area Tour

4. Okanagan Mainline Municipal Association Re: Train Whistle Practices, OMMA Name Change and 2006 OMMA Convention

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that the Director of Engineering and Public Works provide information on how the City of Revelstoke has dealt with Train Whistle Practices.
CARRIED

5. Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities Re: Trans-Canada Highway

6. Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce Re: Request to have a Parade on August 18, 2006 at 6:00 p.m.

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that the request from the Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce to have a parade on August 18, 2006 starting at Queen Elizabeth Park, down Mackenzie Avenue to First Street and then on First Street to the Courthouse commencing at 6 p.m. be approved.
CARRIED

7. Vancouver Island Regional Library Re: Request for B.C. Municipalities and Regional Districts to ask the Provincial Government to increase the Library Operating Grant

8. Ministry of Forests and Range Re: Proposed Expansion of Woodlot W461 Columbia Forest District

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Gibbs that the correspondence from Ministry of Forests and Range be referred to Revelstoke Community Forest Corporation for comment.
CARRIED

9. Revelstoke Museum & Archives Re: Request to Close the Alley from Boyle Avenue to the End of the Heritage Garden Property on Saturday August 26th at 9:00 a.m.

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the request from the Revelstoke Museum & Archives to close the alley from Boyle Avenue to the end of the Heritage Garden property on Saturday, August 26th from 9:00 a.m. to 7 p.m. be approved.
CARRIED

10. Lauren Waters and Doreen McGillis Re: Kokanee Challenge Tournament

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the correspondence from Lauren Waters and Doreen McGillis be referred to the Administration Committee and the RCMP for comment.
CARRIED

11. Columbia Basin Trust Re: 2005 – 2006 Annual Report


COMMITTEE REPORTS:


COUNCILLOR FREW, Chair Finance

1. Applications for Heritage Advisory Commission

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that Council appoint Stephanie Ballendine, Carl Rankin and Marie-Claude Asselin as members of the Heritage Advisory Commission effective immediately.
CARRIED

2. Minutes of a Finance Committee Meeting – July 6, 2006

i. Property Tax Write Off – Roll #1805103 – 2931 Airport Way

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Director of Finance be granted permission to write to the Minister to have the property taxes written off in the amount of $452.02 (plus penalties and accrued interest) for the airport hanger 3A located at 2931 Airport Way – Roll #1805103.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR GIBBS, Chair Parks and Recreation

No Report.


COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON, Chair Public Works and Protection

1. Monthly Animal Control Report – June 2006

2. Minutes of a Revelstoke Enhancement Committee Meeting – July 4, 2006

i. Public Art Submissions

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Singh that City Council approve the following 6 sites for the installation of Public Art:
- Aquatic Centre
- Mackenzie Avenue and Third Street (2 - east and west side of Mackenzie in the gateway features)
- Campbell Avenue and First Street
- The Railway Museum
- The Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre (between Victoria Road and the Visual Arts Centre)
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Singh that the City explore the feasibility of installing a gated, paving stone walkway from Victoria Road to the Public Art Gallery with design input from Robert Inwood.
CARRIED

ii. Campground Signage (Lamplighter)

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Singh that City Council approves the installation of directional signage to the Lamplighter Campground similar to the directional signage for Williamson’s Lake Campground. This signage should be placed on Victoria Road at Charles Street, Douglas Street and the left turn onto the Big Eddy Bridge.
CARRIED

3. Minutes of a Public Works Committee Meeting – July 19, 2006

4. Award Contract for “Revelstoke East Approach Bridge Deck Rehabilitation”

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Council award the “Revelstoke East Approach Bridge Deck Rehabilitation Project” to Seismic 2000 Construction Limited in the amount of $689,865.00 plus GST which represents the Lowest Bid Price.
CARRIED

5. Mackenzie Crossing Update

The Director of Engineering and Public Works reported that he had just heard within the last hour from CP Rail that they intend to complete the installation of the crossing by the first week of August. Following that, Transport Canada will complete an inspection and forward recommendations to Ottawa. It will probably be one to two months before completion.

6. Minutes of a Protection Committee Meeting – July 20, 2006

i. Community Wildfire Protection Plan

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Gibbs that the consultant be scheduled to present the revised “Final Draft” Community Wildfire Protection Plan to Council at the August 14, 2006 Council meeting for consideration and approval, after which a public information meeting will be held at the Fire Hall providing an opportunity for the public to receive the information and view the plan.
CARRIED

7. Fire Chief - Update on Cascade Cedar Fire

The Fire Chief reported that he had visited the site and they are working with equipment today to spread out the pile. Hopefully they can spend the next 24 hours working in order to minimize the smoke.


COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chair Planning and Land Development

1. Minutes of a Revelstoke Air Quality Committee Meeting – June 13, 2006

2. Minutes of a Planning Committee Meeting – July 12, 2006

NOTE: Councillor Gibbs reported that he was in a conflict of interest situation regarding items 1 and 4 of the Planning Committee Minutes due to his employment. He left Council Chambers at 4:09 p.m.

i. John Kehler and Bryon Knoblauch – 302, 304 and 306 Townley Street

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that the City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1834 receive First and Second Readings and that a Public Hearing be scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on Monday, August 14, 2006; and that City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1835 receive First and Second Readings and that a Public Hearing be scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on Monday, August 14, 2006.
CARRIED

Councillor MacFarlane advised that they would deal with item 4 next due to the conflict of interest for Councillor Gibbs.

ii. England Holdings Ltd. – 1500 First Street West

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that Development Permit No. 2006-22 for 1500 First Street West be issued, subject to receipt of a site plan that includes required landscaping and adequate parking; and landscaping plan, fee estimate and Letter of Credit to cover landscaping works.
CARRIED

NOTE: Councillor Gibbs returned to Council Chambers at 4:12 p.m.

iii. S & C Hui Enterprises – 100 Boyle Avenue

Moved be Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that Development Permit No. 2006-20 for 100 Boyle Avenue be issued.
CARRIED

iv. City Furniture – 111 Victoria Road

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Gibbs that Development Permit No. 2006-21 for 111 Victoria Road be issued.
CARRIED

v. Marlene Scarcelli – 212 Mackenzie Avenue

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that Development Permit No. 2006-23 for 212 Mackenzie Avenue be issued.
CARRIED

vi. Acklands Grainger Inc. – 222 Highway 23 North

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Johnston that Development Permit No. 2006-27 for 222 Highway 23 North be issued subject to receipt of a landscaping plan, fee estimate and letter of credit to cover landscaping works; and screening of service bin located in front of building.
CARRIED

3. City of Revelstoke Development Application Fees Amendment Bylaw No. 1833

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that City of Revelstoke Development Application Fees Amendment Bylaw No. 1833 receive Final Reading and Adoption.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR RICHARDSON, Chair Culture, and Social Issues

1. Minutes of a Revelstoke Housing Committee Meeting – July 11 2006


COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chair Economic Development

1. Minutes of a Tourism Development Committee Meeting – July 11, 2006


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

1. Minutes of an Administration, Policy, Bylaws and Public Relations Committee of Council Meeting – July 13, 2006

i. Administration Committee of Council – Regular Scheduled Meetings

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Gibbs that the Administration Committee of Council will meet on the third Tuesday of each month (August 15, September 19, October 17, November 21 and December 19) at 3 p.m.
CARRIED

ii. Vending and Busking Policy (V-2)

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the amended Vending and Busking Policy V-2 be approved by City Council.
CARRIED

iii. RCFC Log Sort Yard – Lease Agreement and OCP and Zoning Amendments

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the Planning Department proceed with an amendment to the Official Community Plan from Parks and Trails to Light Industrial and an amendment to the Zoning Bylaw from the split-zone of Urban Reserve and Rural Residential 60 Hectares to Light Industrial for the RCFC Log Sort Yard and that the expenses be paid from Council Contingency.
CARRIED

iv. Columbia View Park – Rezone from Urban Reserve to Parks

Moved by Councillor Gibbs, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Planning Department proceed with an amendment to the Zoning Bylaw from Urban Reserve to Parks for the Columbia View Park and that expenses be paid from Council Contingency.
CARRIED


OLD BUSINESS:

Nil.


NEW BUSINESS:

Nil.


RESOLVE INTO IN CAMERA:

Moved by Councillor Gibbs, 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 (a), (c), (g), (k) and (l) of the Community Charter.
CARRIED


BUSINESS ITEMS TO REPORT:

1. Lease Agreement – Revelstoke Historical Association

City Council approved the Revelstoke Museum Lease Agreement with the Revelstoke Historical Association for the term of five years commencing June 1, 2006 for the rent of One Dollar per year subject to the disposition of lands and assistance to an organization notice being advertised consecutively for two weeks in the local newspaper.

2. Memorandum of Understanding Among the City of Revelstoke, Ministry of Transportation and Big Bend Development Corporation

City Council approved the Memorandum of Understanding among the City of Revelstoke, the Ministry of Transportation (Rocky Mountain District) and Big Bend Development Corporation and authorized the Mayor and Director of Corporate Administration to sign the Memorandum of Understanding on the City of Revelstoke’s behalf.

3. OCP Review Update

It was agreed that the OCP Steering Committee be established, consisting of Mayor Mark McKee, the Planning Committee of Council, the Director of Planning and the Chief Administrative Officer to create the Terms of Reference and proceed with the project.

4. Expansion of Volunteer Complement

City Council authorized the Fire Chief to increase the volunteer fire fighter complement from 29 to 40.

5. Highway Use License Agreement – Big Bend Operating Company Ltd. (109 Second Street East)

City Council approved the Highway Use License Agreement for 109 Second Street East and authorized the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer to sign the Agreement on the City of Revelstoke’s behalf.


ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION(S):

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


ADJOURNMENT:

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that the meeting adjourn at 5:45 p.m.
CARRIED




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