CITY OF REVELSTOKE

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2007,
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

Staff:
L.R. McPhee, Chief Administrative Officer/Director of Corporate Administration
G. Inglis, Director of Finance
T. LeRose, Deputy Director of Corporate Administration
A. Mason, Director of Community Economic Development
S/Sgt. J.M. Olsen, NCO i/c Revelstoke RCMP Detachment
H. Stelling, Director of Planning
W. Rota, Fire Chief
D. Komonoski, Operations Manager

Others:
R. Keates, Revelstoke Cable TV
D. Rooney, Revelstoke Times Review
G. Bernacki*, City Representative, Core Committee – Unit 5 Project
A.J. LeRose*
S. LeRose*
* 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 Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Agenda be adopted with the following addition: COMMITTEE REPORT – Mayor McKee, Chair Administration, Policy, Bylaws and Public Relations 13.b) 2007 City of Revelstoke By-Election – Appointment of Chief Election Officer and Deputy Chief Election Officer.
CARRIED


ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – January 8, 2007

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held January 8, 2007 be approved as presented.
CARRIED

2. Special Council Meeting – January 11, 2007

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held January 11, 2007 be approved as presented.
CARRIED

3. Special Council Meeting – January 17, 2007

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held January 17, 2007 be approved as presented.
CARRIED


DELEGATION(S):

1. Angelo (AJ) LeRose Re: Grant-in-Aid Request

Angelo LeRose requested a grant-in-aid in the amount of $400 to help pay for travel and other expenses related to his attendance at the Canadian Boxing Nationals in St. Catharines, Ontario. He has been winning more than 50% of his boxing matches and has been training for more than four years. He will be representing Revelstoke, British Columbia, during this event and is the first person from Revelstoke to box nationally since Clint O’Neill.

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the letter dated January 8, 2007 from AJ LeRose requesting a grant-in-aid in the amount of $400, be referred to the Finance Committee of Council for consideration and report back to Council.
CARRIED

2. Gail Bernacki, City Representative Core Committee – Unit 5 Project

Gail Bernacki presented the final report on the Core Committee for Revelstoke Unit 5 Project dated December 2006. The results are good for Revelstoke. There will be bank protection at the Revelstoke Golf Course and downstream, an economic impact to the City and the advancement of the Columbia River Water Use Plan Study. Ms. Bernacki is looking forward to when the work will be started.

Mayor McKee extended appreciation to Ms. Bernacki for her representation on the Core Committee from the City and the community.


BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – January 8, 2007 - Nil.

2. Special Council Meeting – January 11, 2007 – Nil.

3. Special Council Meeting – January 17, 2007 – Nil.


CORRESPONDENCE:

1. Okanagan Mainline Municipal Association Re: Call for Resolution for 2007 OMMA Convention

2. Revelstoke Ski Club Re: Request for Support in the Form of a Donation

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Frew that the letter dated January 2007 from the Revelstoke Ski Club requesting a Grant-in-aid, be referred to the Finance Committee of Council for consideration and report back to Council.
CARRIED


COMMITTEE REPORTS:


COUNCILLOR FREW, Chair Finance

1. Mt. Mackenzie Alpine Sports Society Debentures

2. Minutes of a Finance Committee Meeting – January 4, 2007

i. Community Connections – Donated Bus Tickets

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the City continue to donate bus tickets to Community Connections up to a maximum of 25 per month for individuals needing transportation services to and from the local food bank.
CARRIED

ii. Early Budget Approval Request - ArcEditor

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that early budget approval be granted in the amount of $7,775 to purchase ArcEditor.
CARRIED

iii. RCMP Prime Connection – Proposed Centralized Transcription Support Services

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the City of Revelstoke accepts the solution provided by the RCMP to pay for the costs attributed to the new Centralized Transcription Support Service at approximately $5,000 per year.
CARRIED

3. City of Revelstoke Temporary Borrowing Bylaw No. 1855 - Adoption

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Johnston that City of Revelstoke Temporary Borrowing Bylaw No. 1855 be adopted by Council.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor Singh

4. Minutes of a Road Safety Committee Meeting – January 16, 2007

i. Snow Removal, Sidewalks and Vehicle Parking 400 Block – Fourth Street East

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that a neighbourhood consultation process be carried out and a letter be forwarded to all residents on Fourth Street between Orton Avenue to Victoria Road advising them of the issue.
CARRIED

ii. Highway Closures

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the Revelstoke Transit Committee review the employment of the transit bus during highway closures to bring drivers back and forth between the community and their vehicles, with report back to Council.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR SINGH, Acting Chair Parks and Recreation

1. Street Closure for Winterlude Activities – February 3rd and 10th, 2007

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Council approve the road closure of Mackenzie Avenue between First and Second Street on February 3rd for the Outhouse Races commencing at 1:00 p.m. and February 10 for the Downtown Rail Jam from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Also, that the hours of closure be increased for snow placement, preparation and removal as required.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON, Chair Public Works and Protection

1. Minutes of a Protection Committee Meeting – January 10, 2007

i. Parks Canada – Expression of Interest for Fire Protection Services

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that the Fire Department staff liaise with Administration to prepare a draft agreement for Fire Protection on behalf of Parks Canada for Council review.
CARRIED

2. Minutes of a Public Works Committee Meeting – January 11, 2007

i. Clearview Heights Formal Petition Update

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that Council directs staff to re-initiate the ‘Clearview Heights Formal Petition’, concurrently with another Formal Petition encompassing a smaller area in the vicinity of Cedar Street.
CARRIED

ii. Sewage Treatment Plant Stage IIA Upgrades – Technical Memo #4

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that Council accepts the recommendations and conclusions of ‘Technical Memorandum #4’ and directs staff to move forward with the implementation. Also, that Council directs staff to submit prior to the January 31, 2007 deadline, an infrastructure grant application for a grant of $3.75 Million, identifying the project as the City’s #1 priority for funding under the ‘Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund’.
CARRIED

iii. Emergency Power for Lift Stations

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that Council directs staff to investigate whether grants are available under the Emergency Preparedness Program and that staff prepares a long term budget plan to address backup power for City lift stations.
CARRIED

iv. Early Budget Approval

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that Council approves the request for early budget approval for the following projects:

Capital out of Revenue:
Contouring Data Collection   $30,000
Airport Way Improvements   $610,000
Pearkes and Cleland Road Rehab (in conjunction With the Golf Course Well Connection Project) $425,000 subject to Loan Authorization Bylaw

Water:
Golf Course Well Connection Project   $800,000
Water Conservation Plan (Study)   $15,000
Wellhead Protection Plan   $10,000

Sewer:
Big Eddy Sewer Planning Study ($10,000 Grant approved)   $15,000
Sewage Lagoon Stage II Improvement Project   $851,612
Sewer Model Study   $6,812

CARRIED

v. Snow Removal – River Trail

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Council directs staff, as time permits, to arrange to clear the River Trail from Jordan to Wilson, Centennial Ballpark to the Illecillewaet Bridge and the Big Eddy dyke two or three times a winter season, on a trial basis.
CARRIED

vi. CSRD Letter – Solid Waste Management Advisory Committee

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that Council appoint Darren Komonoski to represent the City of Revelstoke on the CSRD’s Solid Waste Management Advisory Committee.
CARRIED

3. Revelstoke Fire Department 2006 Annual Report

4. Revelstoke Fire Department Fire Prevention Office 2006 Annual Report

5. Revelstoke Highway Rescue Society 2006 Annual Report


COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chair Planning and Land Development

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

2. Request to Discharge Restrictive Covenant (KR81105) 45 & 46 Johnson Way

NOTE: Councillor Johnston reported that he was in a conflict of interest situation due to his professional practice. He retired from the Council Chambers at 4:22 p.m.

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that Council approve the discharge of Restrictive Covenant (KR81105) and that the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign Form C (Release) and that all costs associated with the discharge be the responsibility of the applicant.
CARRIED

NOTE: Councillor Johnston returned to the meeting at 4:24 p.m.

3. Minutes of a Planning Committee Meeting – January 10, 2007

i. Role of the Enhancement Committee

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the attributes of the Enhancement Committee fall under the Planning Department and that the Director of Economic Development attend meetings as required.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor Singh

ii. Sign Bylaw and Design Guidelines

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that staff identifies consulting costs to revise the Sign Bylaw including the redevelopment of Sign Design Guidelines and that staff request early budget approval in the amount of $10,000 for the Sign Bylaw update.
CARRIED

iii. Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1856 – First and Second Readings - Ledieps Holdings Ltd. – 521 First Street West

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that the City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1856 receive First and Second Readings by Council and that Council authorizes a Public Hearing pursuant to Section 890 and 892 of the Local Government Act to be scheduled for February 19, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.
CARRIED

iv. Development Variance Permit No. 2006-35 (219 E. 3rd Street) Gary Starling

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that Development Variance Permit No. 2006-35 for 219 Third Street East be approved.
CARRIED

v. Development Permit No. 2006-43 (111 W. 2nd Street) Revelstoke Dental Centre Inc.

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Johnston that Development Permit No. 2006-43 for 111 Second Street West be approved.
CARRIED

vi. Mainstreet Consulting Associates – Contract Renewal

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that Council approve a one year extension of the Urban Design Consulting Services Agreement dated August 30, 2006 between the City of Revelstoke and Mainstreet Consulting Associates and that the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign the Agreement on the City’s behalf.
CARRIED

4. Minutes of an Advisory Planning Commission Meeting – January 18, 2007

i. Jeff Beech – 1300 Douglas Street

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that the draft Zoning Amendment Bylaw for Comprehensive Development Zone 06 proceed with the additions for a café, coffee shop and restaurant; retail with limited square footage; and used in recreational facilities.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR RICHARDSON, Chair Culture, and Social Issues

1. Monthly Victim Assistance Program Report – December 2006

2. Minutes of a Mayor’s Advisory Committee on Health Care Meeting – Jan. 11, 2007

3. Family Literacy Day – January 27th

4. Community Connections Christmas Hamper Program


COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chair Economic Development

1. Minutes of a Tourism Development Committee Meeting – January 10, 2007

2. Minutes of an Economic Development Commission Meeting – January 9, 2007

i. Increased Numbers of Development and Building Permit Applications

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Johnston that a meeting be set up between City Council, City staff and the development community to discuss ways of improving the process of issuing of development and building permits.

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that the issue be referred to the Planning Committee for input.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the following issue also be referred to the Planning Committee for input: that the City of Revelstoke undertakes a ‘readiness assessment’ to determine how well the municipality is prepared to deal with the projected increase of applications for development and building permits.
CARRIED

3. Minutes of an Economic Development Committee Meeting – January 15, 2007


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

1. City of Revelstoke Delegation Bylaw No. 1853 - Adoption

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the City of Revelstoke Delegation Bylaw No. 1853 be adopted by Council.
CARRIED

2. 2007 City of Revelstoke By-Election

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that, pursuant to Sections 41(1) and (2) of the Local Government Act, Teresa LeRose be appointed Chief Election Officer for conducting the 2007 By-election for the City of Revelstoke with power to appoint other election officials as required for the administration and conduct of the 2007 By-election and that Elaine Greenwood be appointed Deputy Chief Election Officer. Also, that both appointments are effective February 7, 2007.
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 4:55 p.m. to consider items of business pursuant to Sections 90.1 (c) and (k) of the Community Charter.
CARRIED


BUSINESS ITEMS TO REPORT:

No Report.


ADJOURNMENT:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the meeting adjourn at 6:10 p.m.
CARRIED





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