CITY OF REVELSTOKE

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 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
K. Mohn, Administration Clerk
A. Mason, Director of Community Economic Development
H. Stelling, Director of Planning
L. Donato, Manager of Development Services
D. Komonoski, Operations Manager
A. Chell, Director of Parks, Recreation and Personnel

Others:
R. Keates, Revelstoke Cable TV
D. Robinson*, Advanced Energy Systems Ltd.
P. Elkington*, Seniors’ Representative
F. Schraeder*, Seniors’ Representative

* Present for portion of meeting




CALL TO ORDER:

Mayor McKee called the meeting to order at 3:35 p.m. and welcomed everyone in attendance.


ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the Agenda be adopted with the following addition: COMMITTEE REPORT – Councillor MacFarlane, Chair Planning Committee 10.c) Minutes of the Planning Committee Meeting held February 20, 2007.
CARRIED


ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – February 12, 2007

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held February 12, 2007 be approved as presented.
CARRIED


DELEGATION(S):

1. Dan Robinson, Advanced Energy Systems Ltd. Re: Proposed Cranberry Creek Project and update on South Cranberry Creek Project.

Mr. Robinson presented a PowerPoint presentation to Council on the proposed Cranberry Creek Project and an update on the South Cranberry Creek Project.

Mr. Robinson handed out information booklets to Council regarding the projects.

Mayor McKee thanked Mr. Robinson for his presentation.

2. Peter Elkington, Seniors’ Representative Re: Parking at the Senior’s Centre

Mr. Elkington expressed concern on behalf of the seniors in regard to the parking of Revelstoke Aquatic Centre patrons in the seniors’ parking lot. The seniors’ concerns include the lack of parking for functions and walking distance for the seniors.

Mr. Elkington presented a petition suggesting that the doors to the Aquatic Centre, on the seniors’ side, be locked to persuade patrons to use the parking lot designated for the Aquatic Centre.

Mayor McKee advised that he was aware of the problem and although he did not agree with locking the doors, he did agree with the need to find a solution. Councillor Richardson suggested putting tags on the windshields of vehicles parked in the seniors’ parking lot to bring this problem to the owners’ attention.

Mr. Elkington requested that if a meeting were to take place on this issue, that a seniors’ representative be present.

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that this matter be referred to the Parks and Recreation Committee.
CARRIED

Mayor McKee thanked Mr. Elkington for his presentation.


BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – February 12, 2007

Nil.


CORRESPONDENCE:

1. Ministry of Employment and Income Assistance Re: 10 by 10 Challenge

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Frew that the correspondence from Ministry of Employment and Income Assistance be referred to the Social Committee.
CARRIED

2. Canadian Dental Assistants’ Association Re: Concerns about draft bylaws for the College of Dental Surgeons of BC

3. Shirley Vanryckeghem Re: Concerns of Snow Removal around Schools

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that the correspondence from Shirley Vanryckeghem be referred to the Public Works Committee.
CARRIED

4. Mount Begbie ASCENTennial Committee Re: Request for Sponsorship of Time Capsule

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the correspondence from Mount Begbie ASENTennial Committee be referred to the Finance Committee.
CARRIED

5. Greg Byman Re: Concerns about Closures in Areas North & West of Revelstoke to Snowmobilers

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the correspondence from Greg Byman be referred to the Economic Development Committee.
CARRIED

6. CUPE B.C. Re: The Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement – British Columbia & Alberta

7. City of Burnaby Re: The Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement – British Columbia and Alberta

Councillor MacFarlane noted that in the past, Council did request that the Province have public consultation on this matter.

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the correspondence from the City of Burnaby be referred to the Finance Committee.
CARRIED

6. Clarence Canning Re: Concern with lack of Handicap Parking near Banks in the Community

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the correspondence from Clarence Canning be referred to the Public Works Committee.
CARRIED

7. Cali Olleck, Adopt a Village Committee Re: Request for reduction on rental rate at the Community Centre

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Singh that the correspondence from Cali Olleck, Adopt a Village Committee be referred to the Finance Committee.
CARRIED


COMMITTEE REPORTS:


COUNCILLOR FREW, Chair Finance

1. Okanagan Regional Library AGM Verbal Report – February 21, 2007

2. City of Revelstoke Excess or Extended Services and Latecomer Payment and Interest Rate Establishment Bylaw No. 1852

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that City of Revelstoke Excess or Extended Services and Latecomer Payment and Interest Rate Establishment Bylaw No. 1852 receive Final Reading and be adopted by Council.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR SINGH, Acting Chair Parks and Recreation

1. Minutes of a Park & Recreation Committee Meeting – February 21, 2007


COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON, Chair Public Works and Protection

1. Monthly Fire Department Report – January 2007


COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chair Planning and Land Development

1. Minutes of the Advisory Planning Commission Meeting – February 15, 2007

2. City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1856 / Microbreweries

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that City of Revelstoke Rezoning Bylaw No. 1856 receive Third Reading and Final Adoption by Council.
CARRIED

3. Minutes of a Planning Committee Meeting – February 20, 2007

i. City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1857 / Jeffrey Beech / 1300 Douglas Street

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1857 receive First and Second Readings and that a Public Hearing be scheduled for 3 p.m. on Monday, March 26, 2007 in Council Chambers.
CARRIED

ii. OCP & Zoning Amendment Bylaws / Accessory Dwelling Units

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that a Public Information Meeting for Accessory Dwelling Units be scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 26, 2007 in the Community Centre.
CARRIED

iii. City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1858 / R3, R4, C1 & C2 Zones

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Johnston that City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1858 receive First and Second Readings and that a Public Hearing, pursuant to Sections 890 and 892 of the Local Government Act be scheduled for 3 p.m. on Monday, March 26, 2007 in Council Chambers.
CARRIED

iv. Jack McKinnon/ 1787 – 1775 Nichol Road

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that Development Variance Permit No. 2006-40 for 1787-1775 Nichol Road be issued.
CARRIED

v. PT Farm Market / 1403 Victoria Road

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Johnston that Development Permit No. 2007-07 for 1403 Victoria Road be approved, subject to removal of the existing Farwell Plaza sign.
CARRIED

NOTE: Mayor McKee excused himself as he was in a conflict of interest situation due to his personal Development Permit application. He retired from the Council Chambers at 4:15 p.m.

vi. Style Trend Clothiers Ltd. / 204 First Street West

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that Development Permit No. 2007-09 for 204 First Street West be approved.
CARRIED

NOTE: Mayor McKee returned to the meeting at 4:18 p.m.

vii. Street Naming & Addressing Policy

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that Schedule B of the Street Naming & Addressing Policy be amended to include the following categories and geographic names:

Categories:
    Indigenous Animals
    Indigenous Flowers or other Flora
    Waterbodies

Geographic names:

Copper, Catamount, McGill, Sifton, Shaughnessy, Rogers, Macdonald, Afton, Abbott, Bostock, Durand, Fidelity, Christiana, Albert, Woolsey, Coursier, Inverness, Tangier, Carnes, Keystone, Boulder, Stoney, Sonata Esplanade, Palmer, Sorcerer, Gothics and Glacier.

And that there be a requirement to keep the same name for all street extensions.
CARRIED

Councillor Singh expressed concern that there were no Chinese names on the Pioneer Names list and requested that these be included on Schedule “A” of the Street Naming & Addressing Policy.

Council advised that this matter be referred to the Heritage Committee for consideration.

viii. Other Business

a. Department Resource Needs

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the following issue be referred to the Administration Committee for comment: organizing the functions of Committees and reporting mechanisms for such Committees to be aligned with Department functions and similar subject matters.
CARRIED

b. OCP Review / Direct Email Link on City’s Website

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that the fees to establish an OCP Review information link on the City’s website be absorbed by the City.
CARRIED

c. OCP Review Steering Committee

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the re-structured OCP Review Steering Committee be comprised of the following individuals / representatives:

    The Mayor
    Planning Committee Chair
    Advisory Planning Commission Chair
    Heritage Commission Chair
    Director of Planning
    Chamber of Commerce
    Revelstoke New Demographic
    Revelstoke Seniors
    Housing Committee
    Transit Committee
    Industrial Sector
    Chief Administrative Officer/Director of Corporate Administration

CARRIED


COUNCILLOR RICHARDSON, Chair Culture, and Social Issues

1. Minutes of a Revelstoke Community Foundation Board of Directors Meeting – January 9, 2007

2. i. Minutes of an Okanagon College Advisory Committee Meeting
ii. Revelstoke Advisory Committee Meeting Program Advisor’s Report – February 22, 2007

3. Community Connections Invitation to Annual General Meeting – March 1, 2007
@ 7 p.m. at the Regent Inn Begbie Room

4. Workshop for Community Coordination – March 1, 2007 from 11:30 AM –
1:30 PM – Verbal Report


COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chair Economic Development

1. Minutes of an Economic Development Committee Meeting – February 19, 2007

i. EOF Application for Spirit Square Program

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Johnston that Alan Mason inform Spirit Squares that the Grizzly Plaza Extension is the first priority for Revelstoke.
CARRIED

ii. Free Crown Land Grant Program

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that City Staff investigate the possibility of acquiring Crown Land to hold in a land inventory.
CARRIED

2. UBCM – School Community Connections Program

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the City of Revelstoke, in partnership with School District No. 19, develop and submit a joint application for the improvement of the Farwell site to make greater utilization of school facilities for broader community purposes.
CARRIED

3. Revelstoke Cultural Strategy

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the City of Revelstoke receives the Revelstoke Cultural Strategy, and that the Strategy be reviewed as part of the Community Development Strategy process and the OCP revision process.
CARRIED


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

1. City of Revelstoke Officers and Management Employees Bylaw No. 1851

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that City of Revelstoke
Bylaw No. 1851 receive Final Adoption by Council.
CARRIED


OLD BUSINESS:

Nil.


NEW BUSINESS:

Nil.


RESOLVE INTO IN CAMERA:

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that Council reconvene into In Camera at 4:45 p.m. to further consider items of business pursuant to Sections 90.1 (a),(c),(e) and (i) of the Community Charter.
CARRIED


BUSINESS ITEMS TO REPORT:

1. Request to Lease Space in the Revelstoke Courthouse

City Council approved a lease agreement with Skelton Design and Construct Ltd. for space in the former Courthouse building.

2. Minutes of an In Camera Caribou Committee Meeting – February 15, 2007

City Council appointed Mr. Ken Bibby to the Revelstoke Caribou Recovery Committee as a representative of Selkirk Tangiers Heli-Skiing.


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 Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the meeting adjourn at 7:15 p.m.
CARRIED




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