CITY OF REVELSTOKE

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS MONDAY, JULY 23, 2007
COMMENCING AT 3:30 P.M.
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PRESENT:
Council: Mayor M. McKee
Councillors: P. Frew, C. Johnston, D. Raven, N. Richardson, M. Singh
Excused: Councillor B. MacFarlane

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
H. Stelling, Director of Planning
A. Chell, Director of Parks, Recreation and Personnel
D. Komonoski, Operations Manager

Others:
R. Keates, RCTV
D. Rooney, Revelstoke Times Review
A. Halberstadt*

* 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 Johnston, seconded by Councillor Raven that the Agenda be adopted with the following changes: FOR INFORMATION: 17.a) and 17.b) be moved to CORRESPONDENCE: 6.h) Minister Ida Chong, Ministry of Community Services Re: Infrastructure Planning Grants; 6.i) BC hydro Re: Impact of the Revelstoke Dam on Revelstoke.
CARRIED


ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – July 9, 2007

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Raven that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held July 9, 2007 be approved as presented.
CARRIED


DELEGATIONS:

1. Antoinette Halberstadt, Vice President, Shuswap Columbia District Labour Council Re: Request for Support – Raising Minimum Wage

Ms. Halberstadt advised that the Shuswap Columbia District Labour Council was seeking Council’s support of the resolutions at the 2007 Union of BC Municipalities Convention petitioning the provincial government to legislate the raising of the minimum wage.

Ms. Halberstadt provided Council with statistical information showing that BC’s minimum wage has not increased for six years and providing information from other provinces. Increasing the Minimum Wage to $10 per hour will take a single person just over the poverty line.

The Shuswap Columbia District Labour Council is asking City Council to support the BC Federation of Labour’s $10.00 NOW campaign, to ensure that no worker in BC lives below the poverty line. In particular to agree in principle to support UBCM resolutions petitioning the BC government for a 3 step increase in the Minimum Wage:

1. an immediate increase to $10 per hour combined with the elimination of the $6.00 per hour training wage.
2. a subsequent increase to $11.00 per hour one year later.
3. an indexing formula, so that like our provincial politicians, those earning the minimum can be assured of an annual increase in pay.

Mayor McKee asked Ms. Halberstadt how many people in Revelstoke were affected. Ms. Halberstadt replied that she had checked the employment board in Revelstoke and there were a number of jobs still paying minimum wage. Mayor McKee commented that he had contacted a number of businesses in the community and they all were paying above minimum wage. He also had concern that by increasing the minimum wage it may prevent more jobs being created.

Mayor McKee thanked Ms. Halberstadt for her presentation.


BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – July 9, 2007

Nil.


CORRESPONDENCE:

1. Minister Ida Chong, Ministry of Community Services Re: Request for a Meeting during UBCM Convention

2. Lord Revelstoke Re: Invitation to Revelstoke Homecoming July 24-26, 2009

3. Tuulikki Tennant Re: Affordable Housing Committee

4. Columbia Shuswap Regional District Re: Film Commission Service

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Raven that pursuant to Section 802 of the Local Government Act the City of Revelstoke consents to the adoption of Bylaw No. 5479, cited as “Film Commission Extended Service Amendment Bylaw No. 5479, which provides for the exclusion of the Town of Golden and Electoral Area ‘A’ from the service area.
CARRIED

5. City of Vancouver Re: 2007 Operating Budget – Proposed Process

6. Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources Re: Possible Venue for the 2008 Provincial Mine Rescue Competition

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the correspondence from the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources regarding a possible Venue for the 2008 Provincial Mine Rescue Competition be referred to the Director of Community Economic Development and the Chamber of Commerce for their action.
CARRIED

7. Community Connections (Revelstoke) Society Re: Letter of Support and Community Partnership

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Singh that the City of Revelstoke provide a letter of support for the Food Security program.
CARRIED

8. Minister Ida Chong, Ministry of Community Services Re: Infrastructure Planning Grants

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Frew that Council send a letter of appreciation for the approval of infrastructure planning grants for the Water Conservation Plan; Hydrogeological Component of Liquid Waste Management Plan; and the Environmental Component of Liquid Waste Management Plan.
CARRIED

9. BC hydro Re: Impact of the Revelstoke Dam on Revelstoke

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the correspondence from BC hydro be referred to the Director of Community Economic Development.
CARRIED


COMMITTEE REPORTS:


COUNCILLOR FREW, Chair Finance

No Report.


COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON, Chair Public Works and Protection

1. Minutes of a Public Works and Planning Committee Meeting – June 21, 2007

i. Subdivision, Development and Servicing Bylaw No. 1846

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that the Subdivision, Development and Servicing Bylaw No. 1846 receive First, Second and Third Readings.
CARRIED

ii. Engineering Drawing Submission Requirements Policy

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Raven that Council approved the Engineering Drawing Submission Requirements Policy as presented.
CARRIED

2. Minutes of a Protection Committee Meeting – July 11, 2007

i. Fire Protection, Prevention and Control Bylaw No. 1772

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Raven that Council directs staff to prepare an amendment to the Fire Protection, Prevention and Control Bylaw No. 1772 which will include minor text changes and the deletion of Section 5.01 a. “Property and Yard Maintenance” and Section 5.02 b. “Industrial and Commercial Wood Waste” for Council consideration.
CARRIED

ii. Apparatus Replacement Schedule

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Raven that Council directs Fire Department staff to review and update the Apparatus Replacement Schedule for the Fire Department for future consideration.
CARRIED

3. Minutes of a Public Works Committee Meeting – July 12, 2007

i. Wellhead Protection Plan

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Raven that Council receive the “Wellhead Protection Plan Golf Course Well” dated June 2007 prepared by Golder Associates Ltd. and accept the conclusions and adopt the recommendations.
CARRIED

ii. Revelstoke Hospital Auxiliary Letter Re: Garbage Collection

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Singh that a letter be forwarded to the Hospital Auxiliary advising that the City will no longer have equipment with the capability for picking up bins and that Council forward the Hospital Auxiliary’s request to the Finance Committee for funding consideration.
CARRIED

iii. Waste Collection Committee Update

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Raven that Council approves the revised “Terms of Reference” for the Waste Collection Committee as presented and that staff solicit membership for Council consideration.
CARRIED

iv. Jordan Pit – Hours of Operations and Cost of Disposal of Land Clearing Material

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Raven that Council directs staff to review the disposal fee for land clearing material and industrial/commercial wood waste (excluding dimensional and construction material), and prepare an amendment to the Fees and Charges Bylaw for Council consideration.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chair Planning and Land Development

1. Manager of Development Services Re: Request to Discharge Restrictive Covenant (KX014209) – 34 Johnson Way

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that Council approves the discharge of Restrictive Covenant (KX014209) on lot 35 and that the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign Form C (Release) subject to removal of deck encroachment; and that all costs associated with the discharge be the responsibility of the applicant.
CARRIED

NOTE: Re: Bylaw Nos. 1816, 1803 and 1808

Councillor Raven and Councillor Singh excused themselves as they indicated they were in a conflict of interest situation. They retired from Council Chambers at 4:10 p.m.

2. Minutes of an Advisory Planning Commission Meeting – July 4, 2007

3. Minutes of a Planning Committee Meeting – July 5, 2007

i. Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1816 and Zoning Amendment Bylaws No. 1803 and 1808 – 1750 Trans Canada Highway, 1702 & 1670 Bend Road

Council brought forward Item 4 - report from the Assistant Planner as the report provided an update.

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1816 receive First and Second readings.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that Second Reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1803 be rescinded.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1803 receive Second Reading as amended.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Second Reading of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1808 be rescinded.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1808 receive Second Reading as amended.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Council authorizes a Public Hearing for Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1816, Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1803 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1808 pursuant to Sections 890 and 892 of the Local Government Act and that the Public Hearing date, time and place be set for August 21, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
CARRIED

NOTE: Councillor Raven and Councillor Singh returned to Council Chambers at 4:20 p.m.

NOTE: Councillor Richardson excused herself as she indicated she was in a conflict of interest situation in regards to Bylaw Nos. 1860 and 1861. She retired from the Council Chambers at 4:20 p.m.

ii. Shire Properties – 700 & 705 Center Street

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that Council authorizes a Second Public Hearing for City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1860 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1861 pursuant to Sections 890 and 892 of the Local Government Act and that the Public Hearing date, time and place be set for August 27, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
CARRIED
NOTE: Councillor Richardson returned to Council Chambers at 4:21 p.m.

4. Assistant Planner’s Report Re: Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1816 and Zoning Amendment Bylaws No. 1803 and 1808 – 1750 Trans Canada Highway, 1702 & 1670 Bend Road


COUNCILLOR RAVEN, Chair Parks and Recreation

1. City Gardens

Councillor Raven reported that he has received compliments on the City’s gardens and relayed appreciation to Darren, Laurel and staff in the Parks Department.

2. Karen Scott

Moved by Councillor Raven, seconded by Councillor Johnston that Council send a letter of commendation to Karen Scott for the courageous act of saving a young person from drowning at Williamsons Lake.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR RICHARDSON, Chair Culture, and Social Issues

1. Revelstoke RCMP Victim Services Monthly Report – June 2007

2. Minutes of an Affordable Housing Committee Meeting – July 5, 2007


COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chair Economic Development

1. Minutes of an Economic Development Commission Meeting – July 3, 2007

2. Minutes of a Tourism Development Committee Meeting – July 10, 2007


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

1. Loan Authorization Bylaws – Approval of the Electors by Alternative Approval Process

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Raven that Council establishes a new deadline for receiving elector responses for submission to the Director of Corporate Administration to be 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 4, 2007 for the following bylaws: 1) Pearkes Drive and Cleland Road Construction Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1875; 2) Track Street Sewer Replacement Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1876; 3) Enlarging Airport Way Sewer Trunk Line Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1877 and that the total number of electors within the areas to which the approval process applies for each bylaw is 4064.
CARRIED

2. Appointment of Bylaw Enforcement Officer – Support Staff

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Council appoint Mark Michael Clarke as a Bylaw Enforcement Officer subject to a RCMP criminal record check.
CARRIED


OLD BUSINESS:

1. 2nd Chance Consignment Store

Councillor Frew mentioned that Angela Waterson came to a Council meeting and spoke about a banner that she had wanted to place on the side of the building of her business and that she was told by the Bylaw Enforcement Officer to remove it. The issue was referred to staff to come up with a solution. To date there has been no resolution. Councillor Frew advised that he would like to see this reviewed to determine if it is possible to allow temporary signage by means of a bylaw amendment.

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Singh that the issue of temporary signage be referred to the Planning Committee and Enhancement Committee for review.
CARRIED


NEW BUSINESS:


RESOLVE INTO IN CAMERA:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Raven that Council move into In Camera at 4:40 p.m. to consider items of business pursuant to Sections 90.1 (e) (c) and (k) of the Community Charter.
CARRIED


BUSINESS ITEMS TO REPORT:

1. Community Transit Partnership Agreement – Renewal/Extension

Council approved the renewal/extension for the Health Connections BC Partnership Agreement between the City of Revelstoke and Interior Health Authority from April 1, 2007 to March 31,2008 in the amount of $5,000 per month and the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer were authorized to sign the agreement.

2. Arena Concession Contract

Council accepted the proposal from Kino’s Mini Donuts to lease and operate the Arena Concession at the Revelstoke Forum commencing September 1, 2007 until August 31, 2008 with two, one year renewal options.

3. Request to Lease Space in the Revelstoke Courthouse

Council approved the lease agreement with Community Living BC for space in the Courthouse and the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer were authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the City of Revelstoke.

4. Proposed Memorandum of Understanding Re: Roads related to Revelstoke Mountain Resort

Council approved the proposed Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Revelstoke and Revelstoke Mountain Resort regarding roads related to Revelstoke Mountain Resort and authorized the Mayor and the Chief Administrative Officer to sign the Memorandum of Understanding on the City’s behalf.


ADJOURNMENT:

Moved by Councillor Raven, seconded by Councillor Frew that the meeting adjourn at 5:55 p.m.
CARRIED






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