CITY OF REVELSTOKE

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2007
COMMENCING AT 3:30 P.M.
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PRESENT:
Council: Mayor M. McKee
Councillors: P. Frew, B. MacFarlane, D. Raven, N. Richardson, M. Singh
Excused: Councillor C. Johnston

Staff:
G. Inglis, Acting Chief Administrative Officer/Director of Finance
E. Greenwood, Administration Secretary
T. LeRose, Deputy Director of Corporate Administration
H. Stelling, Director of Planning
L. Donato, Manager of Development Services
J. Peachey, Assistant Planner
A. Mason, Director of Community Economic Development
W. Rota, Fire Chief

Others:
S. Filipchuk, RCTV
D. Rooney, Revelstoke Times Review
D. Nettleton*, Financial Manager, Okanagan Regional Library
J. Soares*
Approximately 12 members of the public

* Present for Portion of Meeting Only




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 Raven, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Agenda be adopted as presented.
CARRIED


ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – September 10, 2007

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held September 10, 2007 be approved as presented.
CARRIED

2. Minutes of a Public Hearing – September 10, 2007

Moved by Councillor Raven, seconded by Councillor Frew that the Minutes of a Public Hearing held September 10, 2007 be received by Council.
CARRIED


DELEGATION:

1. Don Nettleton, Financial Manager, Okanagan Regional Library Re: PowerPoint Presentation – Library Update

Mr. Nettleton provided an update for Council. He reported that library services are expanding and advised that traditional core services will remain, but public pressure continues for larger branches and increased open hours. He provided information on Technological Improvements, Buildings, Usage, Staff Turnover, Strategic Plan, Products and Services available, and Finances.

Mr. Nettleton thanked Council for their continued support.

Mayor McKee thanked Mr. Nettleton for his presentation, he then retired from Council Chambers.

2. Joe Soares Re: Westside Road Development

Mr. Soares informed Council that the proposed development on Westside Road has received approval from all agencies except the City of Revelstoke who incidentally supported the development in the first place. Mr. Soares commented that he has been informed that Council are not sure if this is the best proposal for the land and would like to wait until the Official Community Plan (OCP) is approved.

Mr. Soares provided Council with information on the proposed development that would include a golf course, guest lodge, RV park, high speed oval and cross country track for snowmobilers and residential lots. Mr. Soares indicated the development would be an economic benefit to the community and would encourage people to stop in Revelstoke.

Mayor McKee advised Mr. Soares that the City is in the middle of the OCP process and that there would be additional costs to expedite the process for the Westside Road area. It would have to be a Council decision to spend the extra money.

Mayor McKee also reported that there is a need for multi-family residential and other types of housing in the community and that there have been public information meetings to get input from the community.

Mayor McKee thanked Mr. Soares for attending the meeting.


BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – September 10, 2007

Councillor MacFarlane reported that under Old Business Item 1 the Air Quality Committee had reviewed Item 5.d from the Minutes of a Revelstoke Air Quality Committee Meeting held on June 26, 2007 and agreed that there will be no recommendations brought forward to Council at this time.


CORRESPONDENCE:

1. Royal Canadian Legion Branch #46 Re: Request to Parade from City Hall to Cenotaph and invitation to Mayor McKee to speak at the Remembrance Day Ceremony – November 11, 2007

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the request from the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #46 (Revelstoke) to parade from City Hall to the Cenotaph at 10:30 a.m. on November 11, 2007 be approved.

Mayor McKee indicated that he should be available to attend the Remembrance Day Ceremony.

2. Ministry of Environment Re: Proposed Park and Protected Areas within the Columbia Shuswap Regional District

3. Parks Canada Re: Economic Development Commission

4. Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce Re: Gerry Gardner has accepted the position of Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce Executive Director

5. City of Prince Rupert Re: UBCM Emergency Resolution – British Columbia Electoral Boundaries Commission Preliminary Report of August 15, 2007

6. Youth Parliament of British Columbia Alumni Society Re: British Columbia Youth Parliament, 79th Parliament

7. British Columbia Achievement Foundation Re: British Columbia Achievement Awards

8. Ministry of Children and Family Development Re: October 2007 has been proclaimed Foster Family Month, Community Living Month and Autism Awareness Month


COMMITTEE REPORTS:


COUNCILLOR FREW, Chair Finance

1. Minutes of a Finance Committee Meeting – September 6, 2007

i. Revelstoke Car Share Cooperative

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Revelstoke Carshare Cooperative be granted $2,000 in funding from the Community Works Fund and that staff be instructed to work with the Union of British Columbia Municipalities and the Revelstoke Carshare Cooperative to establish the terms of an appropriate contract.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor Raven

2. 2008 Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1885

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that 2008 Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 1885 be given First, Second and Third Readings.
CARRIED

3. City of Revelstoke Cheque Summary – September 30, 2007 - $679,303.51


COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON, Chair Public Works and Protection

1. Monthly Animal Control Report – August 2007

2. Monthly Fire Department Report – August 2007

3. Minutes of a Joint Planning Committee and Community Enhancement Committee Meeting – October 2, 2007

4. Minutes of a Public Works Committee Meeting – September 20, 2007

i. Paving Projects for 2007

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that staff be directed to review and determine the feasibility of offering paving projects to contractors in larger packages in order to attract competitive bids for this work.
CARRIED

Mayor McKee commented that this should be a standard way of doing business.

ii. Arrow Heights Sewer System – Next Steps

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Raven that the network design of the sanitary collection system for existing residents in Arrow Heights be completed; that Arrow Heights be divided into feasible local service areas for development of a sanitary collection service pursuant to Provincial legislation; and that the estimated cost be determined of the sanitary collection system within Arrow Heights, within each local service area, and per residence within each local service area.
CARRIED

5. Minutes of a Protection Committee Meeting – September 12, 2007

i. Bylaw #1772 Proposed Amendments

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Raven that Council direct staff to prepare an amendment to Section 5.0 of the Fire Prevention, Protection and Control Services Bylaw #1772 for further Council consideration.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chair Planning and Land Development

1. Monthly Building Permit and Accumulative Building Permit Summaries – September 2007

2. Minutes of a Planning Committee Meeting – September 17, 2007

i. Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1883 & Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1834 – Parking Regulations

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1883 receive First and Second Readings and that the Public Hearing be waived pursuant to Section 893 of the Local Government Act.
CARRIED
Opposed: Mayor McKee

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 1884 receive First, Second and Third Readings.
CARRIED
Opposed: Mayor McKee
Councillor Raven

ii. Ross & Suzanne Reigal – 305 – 311 First Street West

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Raven that Development Permit No. 2007-18 Amendment for 305-311 First Street West be issued, subject to the conditions contained in the original Development Permit No. 2007-18.
CARRIED

NOTE: Councillor Richardson excused herself as she indicated she was in a conflict of interest situation in regards to Shire Properties Ltd. development on Center Street. She retired from the Council Chambers at 4:22 p.m.

iii. Shire Properties Ltd. – 700 & 705 Center Street

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that staff alter Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1860 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No 1861 to exclude 705 Center Street; that staff alter Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1861 to limit the permitted density for 700 Center Street to a maximum of 14 units; that staff require a survey plan showing the location of the designated floodplain in relation to 700 Center Street; and that staff require a housing agreement for two dwelling units on 700 Center Street, in accordance with Section 905 of the Local Government Act.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor Singh

NOTE: Councillor Richardson returned to Council Chambers at 4:26 p.m.

iv. Sydney Blackwell – 312 Kootenay Street

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Raven that Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1881 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1882 receive First and Second Readings; that the following consultation be considered appropriate, in accordance with Section 879 of the Local Government Act, for Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1881:
a. No consultation with outside agencies, including those listed in Section 879 (2)(b); and
b. Consultation with the general public be solicited through two consecutive advertisements in the newspaper;
That Council authorize a Public Hearing for Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1881 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1882, pursuant to Section 890 and 892 of the Local Government Act, and that the Public Hearing date, time and place be set for November 13, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. in Council Chambers; and that Staff draft a procedure for consultation required under Section 879 of the Local Government Act.
CARRIED

v. Nexcana Property Development Ltd. – 607 Victoria Road West

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Singh that Development Permit No. 2007-42 for 607 Victoria Road West be issued, subject to lot consolidation.
CARRIED
Opposed: Mayor McKee

vi. Gary Sulz – 301 Mackenzie Avenue

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Development Permit No. 2007-39 for 301 Mackenzie Avenue be issued, subject to receipt of an indemnification agreement and proof of insurance in the amount of $2,000,000.
CARRIED

vii. Jamie Brooks – Section 57 Notice – Outstanding Building Permit #2004-16

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Raven that Council authorize the Corporate Officer to give notice to the registered owner of the Council meeting when he/she will have an opportunity to be heard, pursuant to Section 57 of the Community Charter.
CARRIED

3. Revelstoke Mountain Resort – Issuance of Development Permit for Vehicle Maintenance Shop and Storage Building

4. Mobile Home Parks

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Staff make copies of the Manufactured Home Park Tenancy Act available to the public free of charge; that Council adopt the following Mobile Home Park Redevelopment Policy:

“Whenever the City receives an application to change the zoning designation of a Mobile Home District (R5) to a non-residential use or a residential use other than a manufactured home park, in their decision making, Council intends to place high importance on the impact the new designation will have on affordable housing options within Revelstoke and the displacement of current tenants”; and that Staff work with the Affordable Housing Committee on drafting procedures under the Mobile Home Park Redevelopment Policy.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR RAVEN, Chair Parks and Recreation

1. Minutes of a Transit Committee Meeting – October 2, 2007 @ 1 p.m.

i. 2008/2009 Service Agreement

Moved by Councillor Raven, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the City of Revelstoke request BC Transit to change the 2008/2009 service agreement to include an expanded, accessible handi dart service and that Steve Segal from BC Transit be requested to prepare a report outlining the options and cost for this service.
CARRIED

2. Minutes of a Transit Committee Meeting – October 2, 2007 @ 3 p.m.

3. Special Olympics – Volunteers Needed


COUNCILLOR RICHARDSON, Chair Culture, and Social Issues

1. Revelstoke RCMP Victim Services Monthly Statistical Summary – August 2007

2. Minutes of an Affordable Housing Committee Meeting – September 13, 2007

i. Short Term Actions

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that City Council hire a consultant with experience in developing Affordable Housing to develop concept and site plans for the Coop Lands, city-owned property in Clearview Heights, and city-owned property on Basford Drive.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Consultant work with staff and the Affordable Housing Committee to prepare a site plan for the Coop lands which includes the development of a range of affordable housing types (as per the housing continuum) to meet current housing needs in the community. The majority of the housing sold at this site should have an attached covenant restricting purchasers to people working on a full-time basis in Revelstoke or who have been residents for a specified period of time. The covenant should also limit resale at a price set below market value for a period yet to be determined. Some property may be sold at market value to offset the costs of providing services (road, water, and sewer).
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Frew that the Consultant work with staff and the Affordable Housing Committee to prepare a site plan for the city-owned properties in Clearview Heights. The lots on this property should be sold with an attached covenant restricting purchasers to people working on a full-time basis in Revelstoke or who have been residents for a specified period of time. The covenant should also limit resale at a price set below market value for a period yet to be determined. Some lots (3-4) may be sold at market value to offset the costs of providing services (road, water, sewer) where required.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Consultant work with staff and the Affordable Housing Committee to prepare a site plan for the city-owned properties on Basford Drive. Housing units on this property should be sold with an attached covenant restricting purchasers to people working on a full-time basis in Revelstoke or who have been residents for a specified period of time. The covenant should also limit resale at a price set below market value for a period yet to be determined. Some housing units may be sold at market value to offset the costs of providing services (road, water, sewer) where required.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that City Council direct staff to continue to provide information and outreach to increase public awareness of housing needs, issues and opportunities for action. This includes City staff and Community Futures Revelstoke proceeding with organizing the Learning Initiative for Rural and Northern (LIRN) BC workshop on affordable housing.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that City Council direct staff to prepare a Terms of Reference to establish a not-for-profit Affordable Housing Corporation.
CARRIED

ii. Long Term Actions

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Singh that City Council direct staff to make application to the Province for a Free Crown Land Grant for the property located on East Simpson Street; and that City Council direct staff to make application to the Province for a Free Crown Land Grant for parcels of land on Westside Road that may be suitable for affordable housing.
CARRIED

ii. Suggestions/ideas/comments

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that City Council send a letter of appreciation to Community Futures Revelstoke for providing support personnel for the Affordable Housing Committee.
CARRIED

3. Measuring Up Program

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Singh that the City of Revelstoke actively participate, support, promote and work to implement the Measuring Up guide and process to assess and advance the accessibility and inclusion of people living with disabilities living in Revelstoke. In order to support this initiative, the City of Revelstoke also resolves to take up the 10 by 10 Challenge to increase employment for persons with disabilities by 10 percent by the year 2010.
CARRIED

4. Minutes of a Revelstoke Food Matters Meeting – September 26, 2007

5. Revelstoke Okanagan College – Program Administrator’s Report – October 1, 2007

6. Minutes of a Bear Management Committee Meeting – October 4, 2007

Councillor Richardson requested that Administration look into what can be done to enforce appropriate existing Bylaws to assist the Bear Management Committee.


COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chair Economic Development

1. Monthly Business Licence Summary – September 2007

2. Minutes of a Tourism Development Committee Meeting – September 11, 2007

3. Minutes of an Economic Development Committee Meeting – September 17, 2007

i. Request from Parks Canada for Representation on Economic Development Commission

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Frew that the City of Revelstoke recommend to the Columbia Shuswap Regional District that they amend the Terms of Reference for the Economic Development Commission to include a representative from Parks Canada, and that Ian Brown be appointed as that representative.
CARRIED

ii. Westside Road – Proposal from Consultants for Early Recommendation on Best Land Use

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the City does not request Brent Harley and Associates to provide an early opinion on land use on Westside Road, and awaits the completion of the OCP prior to making any decision on the best uses of land on the Westside Road.
CARRIED

NOTE: Councillor Singh excused himself as he indicated he was in a conflict of interest situation in regards to Trans-Canada Highway Issues. He retired from the Council Chambers at 5:17 p.m.

iii. Trans-Canada Highway Issues

NOTE: Councillor Singh returned to Council Chambers at 5:20 p.m.

4. Minutes of a Tourism Infrastructure Advisory Committee Meeting – September 25, 2007


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

1. Minutes of a Revelstoke and Area Emergency Management Program Executive Committee Meeting – September 19, 2007

2. Revelstoke Mountain Resort Request

Mayor McKee reported that he had received a verbal request from Revelstoke Mountain Resort to display one of the new gondola cars in Grizzly Plaza on October 13th & 14th.

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Singh that the request from Revelstoke Mountain Resort to display a gondola car in Grizzly Plaza on October 13th & 14th be approved.
CARRIED


OLD BUSINESS:

Nil.


NEW BUSINESS:

Nil.


RESOLVE INTO IN CAMERA:

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Council move into In Camera at 4:32 p.m. to consider items of business pursuant to Sections 90.1 (a), (c), (e) and (k) of the Community Charter.
CARRIED


BUSINESS ITEMS TO REPORT:

1. Waste Collection Strategy Committee

Council appointed Brett Renaud and Melissa Hemphill to the Waste Collection Strategy Committee and appointed Councillor Johnston as the City Council representative.


ADJOURNMENT:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the meeting adjourn at 6:00 p.m.
CARRIED






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