CITY OF REVELSTOKE

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 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
G. Inglis, Director of Finance
E. Greenwood, Administration Secretary
H. Stelling, Director of Planning
L. Donato, Manager of Development Services
A. Mason, Director of Community Economic Development
A. Chell, Director of Parks, Recreation and Personnel

Others:
S. Filipchuk, RCTV
M. Jamison, Revelstoke Times Review




CALL TO ORDER:

Mayor McKee called the meeting to order at 4:35 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 additions: CORRESPONDENCE: 6.d) BC SPCA Re: Resolution requesting that the provincial government regulate the possession of exotic wildlife; COMMITTEE REPORTS: Councillor MacFarlane, Chair Planning and Land Development 9.e) August 27, 2007 Public Hearing.
CARRIED


ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – August 13, 2007

Moved by Councillor Raven, seconded by Councillor Frew that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held August 13, 2007 be approved as presented.
CARRIED

2. Special Council Meeting – August 21, 2007

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Frew that the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held August 21, 2007 be approved as presented.
CARRIED

3. Minutes of a Public Hearing – August 21, 2007

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the Minutes of a Public Hearing held August 21, 2007 be received by Council.
CARRIED


BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – August 13, 2007

Nil.

2. Special Council Meeting – August 21, 2007

Nil.


CORRESPONDENCE:

1. The Honourable Colin Hansen, Minister of Economic Development Re: British Columbia-Alberta Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement

2. International Institute for Peace through Tourism Re: Peace Park

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that the correspondence from the International Institute for Peace through Tourism be referred to Parks and Recreation.
CARRIED

3. The Honourable Ida Chong, Minister of Community Services Re: Asia Pacific Initiative

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Frew that the correspondence from The Honourable Ida Chong, Minister of Community Services be referred to the Economic Development Commission.
CARRIED

4. BC SPCA Re: Resolution requesting that the provincial government regulate the possession of exotic wildlife


COMMITTEE REPORTS:


COUNCILLOR FREW, Chair Finance

1. Minutes of a Finance Committee Meeting – August 9, 2007

i. Grants-in-aid applications for 2007

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the request for a grant-in-aid from the Shotokan Karate Club and the request from the BC Ambassador Program be denied.
CARRIED

ii. Property Tax exemption requests for 2008

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Raven that the Revelstoke Community Energy Corporation’s property at 1420 Downie Street be included in the property tax exemption bylaw for 2008.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor Johnston
Councillor Singh

iii. Revelstoke Hospital Auxiliary – Garbage Collection

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Revelstoke Hospital Auxiliary’s request to have the free garbage collection service continue be approved until such time as the City discontinues the collection of bins and that the Hospital Auxiliary would then have to make its own arrangements with a private contractor.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor Singh


COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON, Chair Public Works and Protection

1. Minutes of a Public Works Committee Meeting – August 16, 2007

i. Clearview Heights Sewer Extension Project

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that Council direct staff to provide a preliminary response to the issues identified in the letter dated July 25, 2007 regarding the Clearview Heights Sewer Extension Project and work with Mr. Dennis to co-ordinate a future information meeting.
CARRIED

ii. Fourth Street Emergency Access

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Raven that Council direct staff to forward a letter to the Fourth Street area residents outlining the various snow removal options for consideration, and that a neighbourhood meeting be held to provide residents an opportunity to meet with staff to provide their comments and suggestions.
CARRIED

iii. Latecomer Agreement – Policy and Procedure

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that Council adopts the “Latecomer Policy” as presented and that the “Latecomer Agreements Procedure” be implemented as presented.
CARRIED

2. Minutes of a Community Enhancement Committee Meeting – July 27, 2007

i. Role and Status of the Committee

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Singh that the role and responsibilities of the Community Enhancement Committee be reviewed and that the issue be referred to the Planning Committee with input from the Economic Development Department and the Chamber of Commerce for further recommendations to Council.
CARRIED

ii. Grizzly Plaza Extension

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that the Community Enhancement Committee provide comments on the design for the Grizzly Plaza extension, prior to final approval.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chair Planning and Land Development

1. Minutes of a Revelstoke Air Quality Committee Meeting – June 26, 2007

2. Minutes of an Advisory Planning Commission Meeting – August 16, 2007

3. Rezoning Application No. 2007-10 – 700 Olynyk Road

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Johnston that Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1859 receive Third Reading and Final Adoption.
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 5:02 p.m.

4. Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1816 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No.’s 1803 & 1808 – Trans Canada Highway and Bend Road

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that City of Revelstoke Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1816 receive Third Reading and Final Adoption.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that Section 11.A.9.6(1) of City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1803 be amended to permit a maximum height of thirty-six 36 metres (118ft) or 8 storeys whichever is less.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1803 receive Third Reading as amended.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Section 11.A.12.6(1) of City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1808 be amended to permit a maximum height of thirty-six 36 metres (118ft) or 8 storeys whichever is less.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1808 receive Third Reading as amended.
CARRIED

NOTE: Councillor Raven and Councillor Singh returned to Council Chambers at 5:11 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 5:11 p.m.

5. August 27, 2007 Public Hearing

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that the input received from the Public Hearing this afternoon with respect to Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1860 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1861 be referred back to the Planning Committee for consideration and recommendation to Council.
CARRIED

NOTE: Councillor Richardson returned to Council Chambers at 5:13 p.m.


COUNCILLOR RAVEN, Chair Parks and Recreation

1. Minutes of a Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting – August 22, 2007

i. Arena Capital Budget

Moved by Councillor Raven, seconded by Councillor Singh that the Parks and Recreation Department be given permission to transfer $15,000 from the arena capital budget for the power factor plant to $15,000 for identified plant room risk assessed projects.
CARRIED

ii. Community Connections – Employee Wellness Plan

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Singh that any employer that registers their Health and Wellness Program with the Parks and Recreation Department with a minimum of 5 participating employees, be given a 10% discount on annual pass purchases.

Discussion was held on the motion which resulted in the following amendment.

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the previous motion be amended by removing the following words “with a minimum of 5 participating employees.”
CARRIED

Question was called on the motion as amended.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR RICHARDSON, Chair Culture, and Social Issues

1. Minutes of a Food Security Community Steering Committee Meeting – August 14, 2007


COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chair Economic Development

1. Minutes of an Economic Development Committee Meeting – August 20, 2007

i. Community Development Action Plan – Recommendation to Create Social Action Council

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Frew that the City of Revelstoke create a Social Action Council to deal with social issues identified in the Community Action Plan.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor Raven

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Section 3.2 of the Revelstoke Social Action Council Terms of Reference be amended to state that the committee shall meet six times per year.
CARRIED

ii. Participation in Bizpal - Online Government Permit Program

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the City of Revelstoke become part of the Bizpal initiative and incorporate the City’s existing information into the Bizpal database.
CARRIED


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

No Report.


OLD BUSINESS:

Nil.


NEW BUSINESS:

1. Council Chambers

Councillor Singh requested that staff determine how Council Chambers can be renovated to provide more room and privacy.


RESOLVE INTO IN CAMERA:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Council move into In Camera at 5:38 p.m. to consider items of business pursuant to Sections 90.1 (a), (e) and (k) of the Community Charter.
CARRIED


BUSINESS ITEMS TO REPORT:

1. Revelstoke Tourism Infrastructure Advisory Committee – Appointment of Membership

Council agreed that the following be appointed for a two year term: Michael Copperthwaite, Judith Chomitz, Gerry Gardner, Fred Beruschi and Alex Szirmai;

that the following be appointed for a one year term: Paul Skelton, Thom Tischik, Norm Langlois and Clyde Newsome;

and that Councillor Singh be appointed as the City Council representative.

2. Caribou Committee – New Member

Council appointed Paul Norrie to represent Helicat Canada on the Revelstoke Caribou Committee and that Eriks Suchovs be appointed as an alternate member.


ADJOURNMENT:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the meeting adjourn at 7:38 p.m.
CARRIED





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