CITY OF REVELSTOKE

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 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
W. Rota, Fire Chief
S/Sgt. J.M. Olsen, NCO i/c Revelstoke RCMP Detachment
A. Mason, Director of Community Economic Development
L. Donato*, Planning Assistant

Others:
R. Keates, Revelstoke Cable TV
D. Rooney, Revelstoke Times Review
D. Berarducci*
B. Fox*
P. Skelton*
D. Simpson*
*Present for portion of meeting.



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 Frew, seconded by Councillor Gibbs that the Agenda be adopted with the following change: CORRESPONDENCE: Item 17.a) in Information Section be renumbered 6.e) Federation of Canadian Municipalities Re: Partners for Climate Protection.
CARRIED


ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – August 14, 2006

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Gibbs that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held August 14, 2006 be approved as presented.
CARRIED

2. Minutes of a Public Hearing – August 14, 2006

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Minutes of the Public Hearing held August 14, 2006 be received by Council.
CARRIED


ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

3. Special Council Meeting – August 23, 2006

Moved by Councillor Gibbs, seconded by Councillor Frew that the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held August 23, 2006 be approved as presented.
CARRIED


DELEGATION(S):

1. D. Berarducci Re: Revelstoke Grizzlies Hockey Club

Mr. Berarducci invited Council to the opening game on September 9, 2006 of the new and improved Revelstoke Grizzlies compliments of the Hockey Club. Mr. Berarducci introduced Mr. Brad Fox the new coach and GM for the team.

Mr. Fox informed Council that he was privileged and honoured to be here in Revelstoke. He advised Council that as well as being hockey players he teaches life skills and it is important that the players are respectful. He indicated that there are always bumps in the road but he wants the community to be proud of the hockey club and he is looking forward to a very good year and season.

Mayor McKee thanked Mr. Berarducci and Mr. Fox for attending the meeting. They then retired from Council Chambers at 3:35 p.m.

2. Revelstoke Mountain Resorts Re: Progress Update

Mr. Paul Skelton provided Council with an update on what Revelstoke Mountain Resorts has undertaken to date. Various Environmental Studies have been completed and provided to Planning Staff and as further studies are completed the City will be provided with copies of them.

Mr. Skelton reported on the highlights from last year and indicated that they are hoping to start on the next step of cutting another 40 acres of trail but are currently having problems due to the fire hazard. He also reported that they hope to place an order for the new ski lift in October or November, 2006.

Mr. Don Simpson reported that they had met with the Revelstoke Energy Corporation and will try to work with them to do their own energy plant on the hill. He also reported that they are heavily into the financing and are hoping to get the lifts ordered this fall for installation in the spring and summer of next year.

Mayor McKee thanked Mr. Skelton and Mr. Simpson for the update and asked that they keep Council up to date on future progress. Mr. Skelton and Mr. Simpson retired from Council Chambers at 3:50 p.m.


BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – August 14, 2006

Nil.

2. Special Council Meeting – August 23, 2006

Nil.


CORRESPONDENCE:

1. Ministry of Environment Re: Environmental Assessment process for the Revelstoke Unit 5

2. Association of Kootenay and Boundary Local Governments Re: Invitation to Mountain Pine Beetle Workshop – September 30, 2006 in Creston, BC

Moved by Councillor Gibbs, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the correspondence from the Association of Kootenay and Boundary Local Governments be referred to the Revelstoke Community Forest Corporation to prepare a report on the environmental and economic impacts the Pine Beetle Epidemic has had on forestry in the Revelstoke area to be submitted to the Workshop.
CARRIED

3. British Columbia Safety Authority Re: Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Public Safety

4. Mike and Myrle Testart Re: Notice of Demolition and Removal Order – Unit #1 – 1113 Fourth Street East

Moved by Councillor Gibbs, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the deadline to remove the structure located at Unit #1 – 1113 Fourth Street East be extended to September 30, 2006.
CARRIED

5. Federation of Canadian Municipalities Re: Partners for Climate Protection

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the City of Revelstoke move towards obtaining the first piece of the Partners for Climate Protection puzzle; that the City apply for a grant for matching funds and that the correspondence and information be referred to the Air Quality Committee.
CARRIED


COMMITTEE REPORTS:


COUNCILLOR FREW, Chair Finance

1. Minutes of a Heritage Commission Meeting – August 15, 2006

i. Tax Exemptions and Heritage Conservation

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Heritage Commission be considered as a stakeholder in the Official Community Plan review process.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Gibbs that the City apply for the Implementation Planning Grant that is offered by the government of British Columbia’s Heritage Branch and that a letter be sent to Mr. Steve Platt advising that the City has applied for the grant and thanking him for his donation.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR GIBBS, Chair Parks and Recreation

No Report.


COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON, Chair Public Works and Protection

1. Approval and Adoption of the “Community Wildfire Protection Plan” and Creation of “Community Wildfire Protection Committee”

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Singh that City Council approves and adopts the Community Wildfire Protection Plan as delivered to Council on August 14, 2006 by Robin B. Clark and Dr. Sharon Hope; that City Council create a Community Wildfire Protection Committee and that it be referred to both the Protection and Administration Committees to determine the make up of the Committee.
CARRIED

2. Minutes of a Public Works Committee Meeting – August 10, 2006

i. Nim’s Manor Handicap Parking Stall Request

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Gibbs that Council approves the installation of a handicap parking stall in front of Nim’s Manor with a 15 minute time limit.
CARRIED

3. Monthly Revelstoke Fire Department Report – July 2006


COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chair Planning and Land Development

1. Minutes of a Revelstoke Air Quality Committee Meeting – July 11, 2006

i. Correspondence – Senate of Canada Re: Smoke-Free in All Workplaces and Public Spaces

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that City Council write a letter to Prime Minister, Stephen Harper, the Honourable Bill Graham, Leader of the Opposition in the House of Commons, the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health, and copy to the Honourable Mac Harb, Senator, indicating the City’s support to the Federal Government to introduce legislation which bans smoking areas in enclosed workplaces.
CARRIED

2. Minutes of an Advisory Planning Commission Meeting – August 15, 2006

3. Minutes of a Planning Committee Meeting – August 16, 2006

i. City of Revelstoke – 4000 Highway 23 North

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1836 receive First and Second Readings and that a Public Hearing be scheduled for 3 p.m. on Monday, September 25, 2006; and that City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1837 receive First and Second Readings and that a Public Hearing be scheduled for 3 p.m. on Monday, September 25, 2006.
CARRIED

ii. City of Revelstoke – 5205 Highway 23 North

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Gibbs that City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1838 receive First and Second Readings and that a Public Hearing be scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on Monday, September 25, 2006.
CARRIED

iii. Tetra Management – 209 First Street West

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that Development Permit No. 2006-29 for 209 First Street West be issued with the following condition: that the minimum height of the sign should be greater than eight feet from the ground level.
CARRIED

iv. Amken Holdings Ltd. – 1600 Front Street

Moved by Cuncillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that Development Variance Permit No. 2005-18 be issued for 1600 Front Street.
CARRIED

v. Amken Holdings Ltd. – 1600 Front Street

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that Development Permit No. 2005-18 be approved subject to receipt of the following:

i. Detailed site plan which identifies parking, location of refuse container and landscaping;
ii. Fee estimate for landscaping; and
iii. Letter of Credit to cover landscaping works.
CARRIED

vi. Zoning Bylaw No. 1264 – Schedule B – Definitions

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that staff be authorized to prepare the amendments to Zoning Bylaw Schedule B for definitions of uses permitted in the Institutional Zone; and that staff be authorized to prepare an amendment to Zoning Bylaw Section 10.3.1 to modify the terminology of uses permitted in the Institutional Zone.
CARRIED

vii. Building Bylaw No. 1707 – Proposed Fee Amendments

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that City of Revelstoke Building Bylaw Amendment No. 1840 receive First and Second Readings.
CARRIED

viii. Liquor Control and Licensing Process

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Johnston that City of Revelstoke Bylaw No. 1706 be amended to include the following:

18. Liquor License applications requiring a public meeting/
And or Council Resolution $600.00

19. Amendments to Liquor License application
(No Council Resolution) $ 50.00
CARRIED

NOTE: Councillor Gibbs reported that he was in a conflict of interest situation due to his employment with the construction company for the applicant. He retired from the Council Chambers at 4:25 p.m.

ix. John Kehler, Brian Knoblauch – 302, 304 & 306 Townley Street

Councillor MacFarlane advised Council that staff were informed that Council would like the original building design modified so that it does not resemble other buildings that have recently been constructed or renovated.

NOTE: Councillor Gibbs returned to the meeting at 4:28 p.m.


COUNCILLOR RICHARDSON, Chair Culture, and Social Issues

No Report.


COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chair Economic Development

1. Minutes of an Economic Development Committee Meeting – August 21, 2006

i. Bicycle Trails Initiative

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the City of Revelstoke formally creates a Bicycle Advisory Committee for the purpose of providing input to the creation of a bicycle trail network in Revelstoke and that the Bicycle Advisory Committee consists of two members of City Council, two members of the local Bicycle Association and three members of the public at large.
CARRIED


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

1. Minutes of an Administration, Policy, Bylaws and Public Relations Committee Meeting – August 15, 2006

i. Kokanee Challenge – Public Concerns

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Gibbs that a letter be sent to Lauren Waters and Doreen McGillis in response to each of their issues noted in their letter dated July 18, 2006, with copy to the Revelstoke RCMP Detachment.
CARRIED

2. Street Closure Request - Rona

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that Council approves the request to close the end of Cartier Street from September 11th – 23rd subject to the requirements outlined in the Outdoor Special Events Policy S – 5, road access being provided to Revelstoke Bottlers and if tents are to be used to contact the Fire Department regarding safety issues.
CARRIED

3. UBCM Convention – Request for Meetings with Cabinet Ministers

The Chief Administrative Officer suggested that in addition to requests for meetings with the Minister of Transportation and the Minister of Finance that Council consider requesting meetings with the following:

Minister of Environment regarding Columbia Basin Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program re: Footprint Impact of Turbine 5 Project at Revelstoke Dam;
Minister of Community Services re: Boundary Extension, Infrastructure Financing and Resort Municipality;
Minister of Forests and Range re: Affordable Housing; and
Minister of Tourism, Sport and the Arts re: Resort Development, Heritage Protection, Arts Development and Sports Development.

4. Railway Days

Moved by Councillor Gibbs, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Council send a letter of thanks to the Railway Museum Manager, the Board of Directors and place an advertisement in the paper.
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 4:40 p.m. to consider items of business pursuant to Sections 90.1 (a), (e), and (k) of the Community Charter.
CARRIED


BUSINESS ITEMS TO REPORT:

1. Mainstreet Consulting Associates – Professional Services Agreement

Council approved the Urban Design Consulting Services Agreement between the City of Revelstoke and Mainstreet Consulting Associates and authorized the Mayor and the Chief Administrative Officer to sign the Agreement on the City’s behalf.

2. Victim Services Program Manager Position

Council approved the selection of Paul Carter as the City’s Victim Services Program Manager.


ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION(S):

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


ADJOURNMENT:

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the meeting adjourn at 6:50 p.m.
CARRIED




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