CITY OF REVELSTOKE

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS MONDAY, MAY 28, 2007
COMMENCING AT 3:30 P.M.
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PRESENT:
Council: Mayor M. McKee
Councillors: P. Frew, C. Johnston, B. MacFarlane, D. Raven, N. Richardson, M. Singh

Staff:
L.R. McPhee, Chief Administrative Officer/Director of Corporate Administration
R. Hillary, Deputy Director of Finance
E. Greenwood, Administration Secretary
T. LeRose*, Deputy Director of Corporate Administration
W. Rota, Fire Chief
T. Luini, Building Inspector/Bylaw Enforcement Officer
J. Peachey*, Assistant Planner
A. Mason, Director of Community Economic Development
A. Chell, Director of Parks, Recreation & Personnel

Others: R. Keates, Revelstoke Cable TV
D. Rooney, Revelstoke Times Review
A. Waterson*
S. Newton*
P. Larson*
* Present for portion of meeting




CALL TO ORDER:

Mayor McKee called the meeting to order at 3:33 p.m. and welcomed everyone in attendance.


ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Raven that the Agenda be adopted with the following additions: CORRESPONDENCE – 6.c) Canadian Cancer Society Re: Relay for Life; COMMITTEE REPORT – Councillor MacFarlane, Chair Planning and Land Development – 9.c) Bo Kyong Construction & Development Canada Co. Ltd. Birch Drive Road Closure and Improvement Bylaw No 1866 – 1500 Birch Drive; COMMITTEE REPORT – Mayor McKee, Chair Administration, Policy, Bylaws and Public Relations 13.d) Response to Revelstoke Accommodation Association Re: Additional Hotel Room Tax; NEW BUSINESS 15.a) Trans Canada Highway.
CARRIED


ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – May 14, 2007

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held May 14, 2007 be approved as presented.
CARRIED

2. Minutes of a Public Hearing – May 14, 2007

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Raven that the Minutes of a Public Hearing held May 14, 2007 be received by Council.
CARRIED


DELEGATIONS:

1. Angela Waterson Re: Temporary Signage

Ms. Waterson advised Council that she is the owner of Second Chance and the recently opened spa Escape Within located at 301 Mackenzie Avenue. Ms. Waterson informed Council that she was in attendance to voice a concern with respect to temporary signage and provided the following background information.

The landlord of the building advised that the building was going to be painted this year, therefore, it was decided to proceed to look into purchasing a banner that could be installed temporarily until the building was painted and new signage in place. Ms. Waterson reported that she researched the City’s website for information on signage and could not find anywhere that banners were not permitted. A banner was purchased at a cost of $300.00 and in the process of installing the banner, the Bylaw Enforcement Officer came and advised that the banner had to be removed as the building was in a Development Permit area and a Development Permit would be required. She then attended the Planning Department to make application for a Development Permit and was advised not to bother as it would not be approved.

Ms. Waterson commented that she is only looking for temporary signage and that other communities allow banners and even if you drive around Revelstoke you will see banners in place. She also questioned what she should do with the banner.

Mayor McKee stated that signage is very important especially in the downtown core and that there are guidelines to be followed.

The Bylaw Enforcement Officer advised that the Sign Bylaw is currently being reviewed and that the existing Bylaw is difficult to interpret and zoning also needs to be checked into.

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that the temporary banner be allowed at 301 Mackenzie Avenue for a time limit to be determined by the Building Inspector and the proponent until such time as the building is re-painted.

Discussion was held on the motion and the CAO advised that legally Council cannot pass this motion given the City’s bylaw and therefore the motion was withdrawn.

Councillor Johnston requested that the Bylaw Enforcement Officer work with Ms. Waterson to see if there is a way to solve this issue.

2. Sarah Newton Re: Revelstoke Car Share Cooperative

Ms. Newton provided Council with a power point presentation on the Car Share Cooperative. There are currently 9 members involved in Revelstoke. There are 15 cooperatives in Canada with 135,000 members and 3700 vehicles. Revelstoke Car Share Cooperative is a branch of the Nelson carshare and Nelson provides administration services for Revelstoke. Revelstoke’s carshare vehicle is a Toyota Echo, however, members are requesting that Revelstoke purchase a truck. Currently $4200 is owed to Nelson for the Toyota Echo and the cost to purchase a truck locally would be $20,320. The Revelstoke Car Share Cooperative is asking for funding from the City to assist with the purchase of the vehicles.

Councillor Johnston asked why the people participating in the program are not contributing. Ms. Newton responded that she felt people would not participate if they had to pay 1/10th of the costs. Councillor Johnston stated that if it is a valuable program it needs to be sold to the participants. Ms. Newton replied that Nelson now has 50 members and the first two vehicles were purchased with grant money.

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that the request for funds from the Revelstoke Car Share Cooperative be referred to the Finance Committee for review.
CARRIED

Councillor MacFarlane suggested that Ms. Newton be invited to the meeting.

3. Patti Larson, Community Connections Re: Update on Food Bank

Ms. Larson provided Council with statistical information from the Food Bank for the last year.

The following percentage of households receive the majority of their income from:

Employment 25%
Employment Insurance 3%
Social Assistance 27%
Provincial Disability Support 24%
Pension Income 16%
No Income 5%

The percentage of households assisted by the Food Bank is:

Single-parent families 13%
Two-parent families 10%
Couples with no children 10%
Single people 67%

65% of clients have been coming regularly to the Food Bank for one year or more.

The percentage of adult clients that are:

Women (18+) 52%
Seniors (65+) 16%
Aboriginal persons 29%

The percentage of clients that are:

Homeowners 2%
Tenants in private rental market 81%
Tenants in social housing 13%
Living on the street 4%

Ms. Larson advised that the Community Garden has been planted and the Community Kitchen is available to the whole community.


BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – May 14, 2007

Nil.


CORRESPONDENCE:

1. Revelstoke Arts Council Re: Request for Council Member to Attend June 10th Planning Session and Future Art Council Meetings

Councillor Johnston and Councillor Richardson volunteered to attend.

2. Revelstoke Employment Services Centre Re: Request for a Letter of Support for Annual Proposal to Service Canada

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that the City of Revelstoke write a letter of support to be included with the Revelstoke Employment Services Centre Annual Proposal to Service Canada.
CARRIED

3. Canadian Cancer Society Re: Relay for Life

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the request from the Canadian Cancer Society to close additional streets for the Relay for Life event be approved.
CARRIED


COMMITTEE REPORTS:


COUNCILLOR FREW, Chair Finance

1. JoAnn Peachey, Assistant Planner – Power Point Presentation Re: Statement of Significance

2. Minutes of a Finance Committee Meeting – May 10, 2007

i. Federal Gas Tax – Revelstoke Care Share Program

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that staff be authorized to approach UBCM and amend the Community Works Fund Agreement to enable the City to partner with other organizations in obtaining funding for qualifying projects.
CARRIED

3. Council Remuneration and Expenses

4. 2007 GFOA Western Conference

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Graham Inglis and Rod Hillary be authorized to attend the 2007 GFOA Western Conference in Calgary, Alberta from September 11-14, 2007.
CARRIED

5. Financial Statements 2006

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Council accept the financial statement for the year ended December 31, 2006 as presented.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON, Chair Public Works and Protection

1. Minutes of a Protection Committee Meeting – May 9, 2007


COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chair Planning and Land Development

1. City of Revelstoke Building Amendment Bylaw No. 1874

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Johnston that City of Revelstoke Building Amendment Bylaw No. 1874 be adopted by Council.
CARRIED

2. Building Permit No. 2005-47 – Pat Gadbois – 514 Cedar Street

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Johnston that Council authorize the Corporate Officer to file a notice on title pursuant to Section 57 of the Community Charter on 514 Cedar Street, Revelstoke, B.C. after October 30, 2007, if the work is not proceeding as promised by the owner.
CARRIED

3. Bo Kyong Construction & Development Canada Co. Ltd. Birch Drive Road Closure and Improvement Bylaw No 1866 – 1500 Birch Drive

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Johnston that City of Revelstoke Birch Road Closure and Improvement Bylaw No. 1866 be approved by Council.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR RAVEN, Chair Parks and Recreation

1. Minutes of a Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting – May 16, 2007

i. Arena Concession

Moved by Councillor Raven, seconded by Councillor Frew that a proposal call be advertised for the Arena concession contract under the current terms and conditions.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR RICHARDSON, Chair Culture, and Social Issues

1. Minutes of a Mayor’s Advisory Committee on Health Care Meeting – April 25, 2007

Councillor Richardson requested that Administration arrange a meeting as soon as possible with Interior Health and the School District to discuss issues relating to recruitment of staff.

2. Minutes of a Revelstoke Housing Committee Meeting – May 2, 2007


COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chair Economic Development

1. Minutes of a Tourism Development Meeting – May 8, 2007

2. Minutes of a Committee to Approve Public Events Meeting – May 17, 2007

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Beer Garden Licenses for 2007 be approved as follows:

June 15, 16 and 17th Big Bear Soccer Tournament
June 22, 23 and 24th Mountain Beats and Blues Festival
July 1st Canada Day Celebrations
July 7 and 8th Timber Days
August 3, 4, 5 and 6th Kokanee Softball Tournament

Subject to:

a) Proof of Serving it Right certification by the event organizers.
b) Security plans approved by the RCMP.
c) A minimum of $2,000,000 public liability insurance with the City of Revelstoke named as additional insured.
d) Times of the licenses as stipulated in the applications.
CARRIED

3. Minutes of an Economic Development Committee Meeting – May 22, 2007

i. Victoria Road Signage Issues

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Frew that the City of Revelstoke reduce the fee for a panel on the sign at Wright Street to $500.00 per annum from $800 per annum due to the sign not being illuminated and it being cost prohibitive to do so.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the City of Revelstoke respond to Woolsey Creek and Mount Begbie Brewery to inform them that a temporary sign on Victoria Road for 2007 is not possible.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the possibility of constructing a sign unit this year at Victoria Road and Garden Street be referred to the Finance Committee for review.
CARRIED


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

1. Minutes of a Revelstoke Caribou Recovery Committee Meeting – May 9, 2007

i. Representive from Helicat Canada

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the City of Revelstoke write to Helicat Canada requesting that they nominate a representative to the Revelstoke Caribou Recovery Committee.
CARRIED

2. Caribou Issues

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Raven that the City of Revelstoke send a letter to Mark Zacharias, Director of the Species at Risk Coordination Office (SaRCO), with copies to the Minister of Environment, Minister of Forests, Minister of Agriculture and Lands and the Office of the Premier requesting that:

i. Short term predator management be undertaken, in a targeted, strategic manner, as soon as possible to prevent further impacts on the Columbia South caribou here; and

ii. SaRCO provide a clear timeline related to the implementation of a caribou recovery plan in the Revelstoke area.

Discussion on the motion resulted in the following:

Moved by Councillor Raven, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the previous motion be amended by replacing number i. with the following wording:
i. a balanced approach to caribou management recovery including predator control be undertaken, in a targeted, strategic manner, as soon as possible to prevent further impacts on the Columbia South caribou herd; and
CARRIED

Question was called on the original motion as amended.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor Johnston

3. City of Revelstoke Ticket Information Utilization Amendment Bylaw No. 1865 – Amendments to Schedule 1

Moved by Councillor Raven, seconded by Councillor Richardson that City of Revelstoke Ticket Information Utilization Amendment Bylaw No. 1865 be adopted by Council.
CARRIED

NOTE: Councillor Singh indicated he was in a conflict of interest situation due to his business and left the meeting at 5:30 p.m.

4. Response to Revelstoke Accommodation Association Re: Hotel Room Tax

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the City of Revelstoke agrees to the following:

i. Recognize the Revelstoke Accommodation Association (RAA) as the Destination Marketing Organization for the City of Revelstoke. This will mean RAA will administer the funds generated through the additional 2% Hotel Room Tax.

ii. Establish a Tourism Infrastructure Advisory Committee which will make recommendations to City Council with respect to which tourism infrastructure projects are funded by the Resort Municipality Funding Program. Members appointed from RAA will comprise 40% of this Committee. The remainder of the Committee will be comprised of other tourism stakeholders, including representation from the Chamber of Commerce and the City of Revelstoke.

iii. Request that the Tourism Infrastructure Advisory Committee prepare a five-year workplan detailing how the funds from the Resort Municipality Funding Program will be expended.
CARRIED

NOTE: Councillor Singh returned to the meeting at 5:36 p.m.


OLD BUSINESS:

1. Illecillewaet River - Second Crossing

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Council remove Option No. 8 identified in the study prepared by ND Lea from the list of options to be considered for the Illecillewaet River Second Crossing Route.
CARRIED


NEW BUSINESS:

1. Trans Canada Highway

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the City of Revelstoke send a letter to the federal Minister of Environment, the federal Minister of Transport with a copy to the Minister of Transportation requesting information on the long term plan with respect to the mudslide at Heather Hill on the Trans Canada Highway east of Revelstoke.
CARRIED


RESOLVE INTO IN CAMERA:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Council move into In Camera at 5:55 p.m. to consider items of business pursuant to Sections 90.1 (c), (e) and (k) of the Community Charter.
CARRIED


BUSINESS ITEMS TO REPORT:

1. Emergency Program Coordinator

Council approved the Emergency Program Coordinator Agreement for the City of Revelstoke and Area ‘B’ of the CSRD with T.H.M. Silva and that the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign the agreement.


ADJOURNMENT:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Raven that the meeting adjourn at 7:10 p.m.
CARRIED





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