CITY OF REVELSTOKE

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2006,
COMMENCING AT 3:30 P.M.
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PRESENT:
Council: Mayor M. McKee
Councillors: P. Frew, C. Johnston, B. MacFarlane, N. Richardson, M. Singh
Excused: Councillor R. Gibbs

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
B. Yeomans, Director of Engineering and Public Works
D. Komonoski, Operations Manager
W. Rota, Fire Chief
A. Mason, Director of Community Economic Development
A. Chell, Director of Parks, Recreation and Personnel
H. Stelling, Director of Planning
L. Donato, Manager of Development Services
T. Luini*, Building Inspector/Bylaw Enforcement Officer
J. Peachey* Assistant Planner

Others:
R. Keates, Revelstoke Cable TV
D. Rooney, Revelstoke Times Review
Dr. G. Battersby*
K. Lavelle*
N. McPhie*, BC Hydro
K. McKenzie*, BC Hydro
J. Mohr*
D. Evans*
T. Tischik*
M. Schneider*
M. Van Der Meer*
M. Ansell*

*Present for portion of meeting.



CALL TO ORDER:

Mayor McKee called the meeting to order at 3:31 p.m. and welcomed everyone in attendance.


ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that the Agenda be adopted with the following addition: COMMITTEE REPORT – Mayor McKee, Chair Administration, Policy, Bylaws and Public Relations 13.a) Temporary Appointments to Committees to cover during the Absence of Councillor Gibbs
CARRIED


ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – October 30, 2006

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held October 30, 2006 be approved as presented.
CARRIED


DELEGATION(S):

1. Dr. Geoff Battersby Re: Revelstoke Community Foundation – Redemption of Mt. Mackenzie Debentures and Revelstoke Community Forest Corporation

Dr. Battersby advised Council that on September 6, 2006 the Quality Management Institute awarded Sustainable Forest Initiative Certification to the Revelstoke Community Forest Corporation for Tree Farm Licence 56. Achieving this standard gives RCFC’s customers and its shareholders, the citizens of Revelstoke, the assurance that the forest resources of TFL56 are being managed in a responsible and sustainable manner.

In the future, RCFC will consider obtaining other sustainable forest certifications, such as the Forest Stewardship Council certification.

Mayor McKee relayed thanks to Staff and the Board of Directors of RCFC.

Dr. Battersby also spoke to Council regarding the redemption of Mt. Mackenzie debentures. He stated that many of the purchasers may not seek to redeem their debentures for a variety of reasons and that the Revelstoke Community Foundation submits that retaining the money from unredeemed debentures in a manner that gives lasting benefit to the Community would be in keeping with the sentiments of those who bought the debentures in the first place. The Foundation would be pleased to be the vehicle for such an initiative and further suggests that an early indication of such intent by City Council, could well encourage redeemers of their debentures to roll their redemption into the named Fund that the City would create within the Foundation to specifically manage this initiative. The donations would attract tax-deductible receipts to the donors. The City could stipulate a specific type of use that would be made of the annual proceeds of the fund or alternatively designate the annual proceeds for general community purposes as the community’s needs change over time. In any event, the establishment of the fund would give “in perpetuity” recognition to those whose debentures created it and give a fitting “in perpetuity” gift to the Community.

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the issue of debentures being transferred to the Revelstoke Community Foundation be referred to a joint meeting of the Administration and Finance Committees for their review.
CARRIED

Mayor McKee suggested that an advertisement be placed reminding people of the deadline to redeem their debentures.

Mayor McKee thanked Dr. Battersby for attending the meeting.

2. Presentation of Heritage Awards

Mr. Jules Mohr advised that he was in attendance to present the Heritage Awards for 2006.

A visual presentation was given as Mayor McKee and Mr. Mohr handed out the Heritage Awards.

The following awards were presented:

Residential Renovation - Michelle Ansell
107 Third Street East

Residential Detail - Thomas Tischik and Dean Jensen
- 423 Second Street West

Commercial Renovation - Nickelodeon Museum
109 First Street West

Commercial Infill - Jacobson Ford
1321 Victoria Road West

Honourable Mention – Residential Renovation - Troy Biggs
307 Edward Street

Honourable Mention – Residential Detail - Frederick and Peter Cameron
303 Second Street West

Mayor McKee congratulated the recipients of the awards and thanked Mr. Mohr for the presentation.

3. Neil McPhie, Community Relations, BC Hydro and Ken McKenzie, Project Manager, BC Hydro Re: Revelstoke Unit 5 Project Update

Mr. McPhie and Mr. McKenzie provided Council with a PowerPoint presentation that included information on the project, operation with Unit 5, Project Activities - Stakeholder Engagement, Core Committee Potential Impacts and Mitigation and Compensation Recommendations, Project Activities – Environmental Assessment Process, Columbia WUP and British Columbia Utilities Corporation and Project Contacts.

BC Hydro hopes to have all approvals in place by June 2007 and the target in-service date is October 2010 but they are also allowing for an October 2011 in-service date. The project will provide 260 person years of employment.

Mayor McKee thanked Mr. McPhie and Mr. McKenzie for their presentation.


BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – October 30, 2006

Nil.


CORRESPONDENCE:

1. Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce Re: Request to hold Santa Claus Parade on December 9, 2006 at 4 p.m.

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Frew that the request from the Chamber of Commerce to hold a Santa Claus parade on December 9, 2006, at 4:00 p.m. starting from the Courthouse, along First Street West and then Mackenzie Avenue to the Revelstoke Secondary School be approved by Council.
CARRIED

2. Jean & Sonny Pedersen Re: Snow Removal

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that Mr. and Mrs. Pedersen be sent a written response to their letter of November 6, 2006.
CARRIED

3. British Columbia Achievement Foundation Re: Call for Nominations for the 2007 British Columbia Community Achievement Awards

4. Hepatitis C Compassion Umbrella of Canada Re: Compensation for Hepatitis C Victims

5. Royal LePage Re: Birch Drive Subdivision

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the correspondence from Royal LePage regarding the Birch Drive Subdivision be referred to the Administration Committee for review and report back to Council.
CARRIED

6. Minister of Employment and Income Assistance Re: Challenge to Increase Employment of Persons with Disabilities in British Columbia’s communities by 10 percent by the year 2010

Councillor Singh reported that he would like to see the City of Revelstoke achieve the goal of increasing employment of persons with disabilities in British Columbia’s communities by 10 percent by the year 2010.

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that the issue be referred to the discussions during the Economic Strategy Review.
CARRIED


COMMITTEE REPORTS:


COUNCILLOR FREW, Chair Finance

1. City of Revelstoke Cheque Summary – November 11, 2006 - $2,004,691.61


COUNCILLOR GIBBS, Chair Parks and Recreation

No Report.


COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON, Chair Public Works and Protection

1. Minutes of a Protection Committee Meeting – November 8, 2006

i. Out of Jurisdiction Responses – PEP Reimbursements and Insurance Cost Recovery

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that Council Policy FD-2 which references the fire district boundaries be repealed.
CARRIED

2. Minutes of a Public Works Committee Meeting – November 9, 2006

i. Memorial Policy

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that Council approves the Memorial Donation Policy M-1 replacing the existing Memorial Bench Policy M-1 and that the Policy be reviewed on a bi-annual basis, with the next review date scheduled for November 15, 2008.
CARRIED

ii. R-Motel Access

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that once detailed drawings have been prepared, submitted and approved by the Engineering Department, a Works Agreement be completed, requiring the owners of the R-Motel to pay all costs associated with these road works.
CARRIED

3. Revelstoke Fire Department Monthly Report – October 2006


COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chair Planning and Land Development

1. Monthly Building Permit and Accumulated Building Permit Summaries – October 2006

2. Minutes of a Planning Committee Meeting – November 8, 2006

i. Gary Starling – 219 Third Street East

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Johnston that Staff meet with the applicant to discuss revisions to the proposal that would satisfy noted concerns.
CARRIED

ii. Kawakubo Japanese Restaurant – 109 First Street East

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that Development Permit No. 2006-36 be issued, subject to receipt of an encroachment agreement and removal of garbage and dilapidated structures currently at the rear of the property.
CARRIED

iii. Section 57 – 304 Kootenay Street

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Johnston that Council authorize the Corporate Officer to give notice to the registered owner advising of the Council meeting when he/she will have an opportunity to be heard pursuant to Section 57 of the Community Charter.
CARRIED

NOTE: Councillor Johnston reported that he was in a conflict of interest situation due to his professional practice. He retired from Council Chambers at 4:30 p.m.

iv. Mihaly Vegh – 204-208 First Street East

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that Development Permit No. 2006-34 for 204-208 First Street East be issued subject to realignment of sign within existing facia band.
CARRIED

v. B & G Tire and Auto Service Ltd – 750 Big Eddy Road

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that Development Permit No. 2005-52 be denied.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor Singh

NOTE: Councillor Johnston returned to Council Chambers at 4:32 p.m.

3. City of Revelstoke Sign Amendment Bylaw No. 1811

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that City of Revelstoke Sign Amendment Bylaw No. 1811 receive Final Reading and be Adopted by Council.
CARRIED

4. Repair/Demolition of 217 Mackenzie Avenue

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that Council write a letter to the owner of the Howson Building located at 217 Mackenzie Avenue outlining the following with regards to the state of the building:

a. Council’s concerns with regards to the state of the building;
b. Council’s previous actions taken on the building and possible future actions; and
c. Council’s desire to move ahead with the re-development of the building as quickly as possible.
CARRIED

5. City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1847

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that second reading of City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1847 be rescinded.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1847 as amended receive Second Reading.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR RICHARDSON, Chair Culture, and Social Issues

1. Monthly Revelstoke RCMP Victim Assistance Program Report –October 2006


COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chair Economic Development

1. Monthly Business Licence Summary – October 2006

2. Minutes of a Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting – November 9, 2006

i. Annual Recreation Pass

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Johnston that an Annual Recreation Pass be implemented January 1, 2007 with the following prices to apply if purchased by December 31, 2006: Family Pass $499.00, Couple Pass $450.00, Adult Pass $249.00, Senior/Youth Pass $189.00, Child Pass $149.00 (not eligible for fitness use).
CARRIED

3. Ministry of Community Services – Integrated Community Sustainability Planning

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the Integrated Community Sustainability Planning Program be referred to the Planning Committee for review.
CARRIED


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

1. Temporary Appointments to Committees to cover during the Absence of Councillor Gibbs


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 4:55 p.m. to consider items of business pursuant to Sections 90.1 (a), (c), (e) and (k) of the Community Charter.
CARRIED


BUSINESS ITEMS TO REPORT:

1. Community Economic Development Steering Committee

It was agreed that Council appoint Jennifer Gorman, Christine Parsons, Corin Flood and Nicole Power to the four Public at Large positions and Councillor Singh and Councillor Richardson volunteered and were accepted to be the two Council appointments to the Steering Committee.

2. Advisory Planning Commission

It was agreed that Jane McNab, Carl Rankin, Karen Matthews, Steven Hui, Jim Maitre and Rick Reynolds be appointed to the Advisory Planning Commission.


ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION(S):

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


ADJOURNMENT:

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the meeting adjourn at 6:45 p.m.
CARRIED





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