CITY OF REVELSTOKE

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2007
COMMENCING AT 3:30 P.M.
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PRESENT:
Council: Mayor M. McKee
Councillors: P. Frew, C. Johnston, N. Richardson, M. Singh

Excused:
Councillors: B. MacFarlane, D. Raven

Staff:
L.R. McPhee, Chief Administrative Officer/Director of Corporate Administration
G. Inglis, Director of Finance
E. Greenwood, Administration Secretary
T. LeRose, Deputy Director of Corporate Administration
H. Stelling, Director of Planning
T. Luini*, Building Inspector/Bylaw Enforcement Officer
A. Chell, Director of Parks, Recreation and Personnel
A. Mason, Director of Community Economic Development
D. Komonoski, Operations Manager
W. Rota, Fire Chief
Sgt. A. Kleinsmith, Revelstoke RCMP

Others:
S. Filipchuk, RCTV
D. Rooney, Revelstoke Times Review
J. Ottenbreit*
G. Wilson*

* Present for Portion of Meeting Only




CALL TO ORDER:

Mayor McKee called the meeting to order at 3:36 p.m. and welcomed everyone in attendance.


ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the Agenda be adopted as presented.
CARRIED


ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – November 13, 2007

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

2. Receive Minutes of a Public Hearing – November 13, 2007

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Frew that the Minutes of a Public Hearing held November 13, 2007 be received by Council.
CARRIED

3. Special Council Meeting – November 19, 2007

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held November 19, 2007 be approved as presented.
CARRIED


DELEGATION:

1. Jim Ottenbreit Re: City Owned Land at 605A Ninth Street East

Mr. Ottenbreit advised Council that the reason he was in attendance was regarding the proposed purchase of city property located at 605A Ninth Street East. Mr. Ottenbreit informed Council that he purchased the neighbouring property in 1996. He advised that he sold a duplex he owned in 1998 that backed on to the side yard of his property on Ninth Street. He further advised that after accepting the offer on the duplex it was determined that there was only a 5’ rear setback so he gave up 10’ of his Ninth Street property by way of subdivision. Mr. Ottenbreit indicated that his concern now is that when he puts a duplex on his remaining property he will not have access to the garages at the rear.

Mr. Ottenbreit reported that in discussion with City staff he has been advised that the closed road beside his property is considered a building lot even though it is irregular in shape. He indicated the proposal presented to him and the neighbours on the other side of the City owned lot, would square up all three properties. He reported that the problem with the proposal is that the piece of his lot that would revert to the City is where his garages are located so they would have to be moved.

In closing Mr. Ottenbreit asked Council to re-consider the price. He indicated that he felt that $100,000 which was the appraised value of the lot was too high. He advised that it was offered to him for $3,000 back in 1996 and he felt that an increase from $3,000 to $100,000 is not a reasonable increase. He also indicated that if it is possible to put a building on the lot the way it is, it would be against all building practices in the community.

Mayor McKee informed Mr. Ottenbreit that if the lot is in fact a building lot it would be advertised to the public, and if not, then it would be offered to the neighbouring property owners. Mayor McKee asked Mr. Ottenbreit if he was in favour of the proposal to square off all three lots. Mr. Ottenbreit indicated he would be other than the fact that he would have to move his buildings and there would be a cost to do that. One of the garages is on a concrete slab but the other one isn’t.

Mayor McKee thanked Mr. Ottenbreit for attending the meeting. Mr. Ottenbreit left at 3:51 p.m.

2. Geoff Wilson Re: Presentation – GIS in the City of Revelstoke

Mr. Wilson provided a video presentation of the various projects relating to GIS that he has been working on for the City.


BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – November 13, 2007

Nil.

2. Special Council Meeting – November 19, 2007

Nil.


CORRESPONDENCE:

1. Minister of Community Services and Minister Responsible for Seniors’ and Women’s Issues Re: Traffic Fine Revenue Sharing Grant

2. Revelstoke Timber Days Re: Request for Council to Waive the Invoice for Table and Chair Rental

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the correspondence from Revelstoke Timber Days be referred to the Finance Committee for review.
CARRIED

3. Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce Re: Change in time for Santa Claus Parade on December 15, 2007

It was noted that the Santa Claus Parade would be starting at 1 p.m. and not 4 p.m. has originally scheduled due to the CPR Holiday Train arriving at 3 p.m.

4. Association for Mineral Exploration British Columbia Re: Kemess North Project – Sustainability of Northern Economics


COMMITTEE REPORTS:


COUNCILLOR FREW, Chair Finance

1. Capital Budget

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that capital funds in the amount of $10,000 in the 2007 budget be reallocated from the Municipal Business Analysis Process Flow study to the acquisition of a wide format scanner/copier.
CARRIED

2. Borrowing Bylaws

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Council approves borrowing from the Municipal Finance Authority of British Columbia, as part of their 2008 Spring issue, $850,000 as authorized through Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1820 for the estimated costs of Construction of Remedial Works of Powerhouse Road and that the Regional District of Columbia Shuswap be requested to consent to our borrowing over a 25 year term and include the borrowing in their security issuing bylaw.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor Singh

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Johnston that Council approves borrowing from the Municipal Finance Authority of British Columbia, as part of their 2008 Spring issue, $250,000 as authorized through Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1819 for the estimated cost of Construction of remedial works on Airport Way and that the Regional District of Columbia Shuswap be requested to consent to our borrowing over a 25 year term and include the borrowing in their security issuing bylaw.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor Singh

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Council approves borrowing from the Municipal Finance Authority of British Columbia, as part of their 2008 Spring issue, $400,000 as authorized through Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1877 for the estimated cost of Construction of enlarging Airport Way Sewer trunk line and that the Regional District of Columbia Shuswap be requested to consent to our borrowing over a 25 year term and include the borrowing in their security issuing bylaw.
CARRIED

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Johnston that Council approves borrowing from the Municipal Finance Authority of British Columbia, as part of their 2008 Spring issue, $225,000 as authorized through Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1875 for the estimated cost of carrying out the construction of the remedial works on Pearkes Drive and Cleland Road and that the Regional District of Columbia Shuswap be requested to consent to our borrowing over a 25 year term and include the borrowing in their security issuing bylaw.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor Singh

3. Heritage Commission Establishment Amendment Bylaw

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Johnston that Heritage Advisory Commission Establishment Amendment Bylaw No. 1887 receive First, Second and Third Readings.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON, Chair Public Works and Protection

1. Monthly Animal Control Report – October 2007

2. Minutes of a Protection Committee Meeting – November 14, 2007

i. RCMP Request for Information

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that Council directs staff to prepare a policy to identify who has access to City Search and to what information; inclusive of the RCMP and Emergency Coordinator.
CARRIED

3. Minutes of a Public Works Committee Meeting – November 15, 2007

i. Fred Beruschi Delegation Re: Snow Removal

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Singh that Council direct staff to post “No Parking – Snow Removal Route 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.” signs along both sides of First Street East between Mackenzie Avenue and Victoria Road for the winter snow removal season.
CARRIED

ii. Fourth Street Snow Removal Update

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that Council direct staff to post “No Parking – Snow Removal Route 9 p.m. to 12 midnight” signs on Fourth Street between Victoria Road and Orton Avenue for the winter snow removal season.
CARRIED

iii. Water Highway BC – Request for Support

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that Council forward a letter of support for the initiative to the Honourable Barry Penner, Minister of Environment.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chair Planning and Land Development

1. Minutes of a Planning Committee Meeting – November 14, 2007

i. Meghann Hutton – 103 Second Street East

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that Development Permit No. 2007-45 for 103 Second Street East be issued, subject to receipt of an indemnification agreement and proof of insurance in the amount of $2,000,000.
CARRIED

ii. Jae Joung Lee & Jung Sook Lee – 2105 Airport Way

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Singh that Development Permit No. 2005-12 be issued for 2105 Airport Way.
CARRIED

iii. Public Information Meeting Policy and Procedure

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that the “Public Information Policy” be adopted as amended.
CARRIED

iv. OCP Consultation Procedure

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the “OCP Consultation Procedure” be adopted as amended.
CARRIED

v. 2007 Budget Request

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that Council authorize the reallocation of $3,600 from the Planning Department’s Capital Project budget to purchase office furniture and partitions.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR RAVEN, Chair Parks and Recreation

1. Minutes of a Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting – November 21, 2007

i. Curling Club Contract

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the contract be renewed for the period of January 1, 2008 – March 31, 2012; eliminate 2.03 referencing annual rent; change 2.06 to say that the Club will present their financial statement for the annual period of April 1 – March 31 by June 30th, following their fiscal year; add 3.05 to state that the City will collect and retain the revenue from the seedling storage contract; add 3.06 to state that the City will be responsible for defining and maintaining the parking lot with consultation from the club; and under 4.02 add with the exception of the seedling storage contract.
DEFEATED
Opposed: Mayor McKee, Councillor Frew Councillor Johnston

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the Curling Club Contract be referred back to the Parks and Recreation Committee.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR RICHARDSON, Chair Culture, and Social Issues

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

2. Minutes of a Revelstoke Affordable Housing Committee Meeting – November 15, 2007

3. Appointments to the Revelstoke Housing Authority

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Frew that Councillors Johnston, MacFarlane and Richardson, Alan Mason, Director of Community Economic Development and Loni Parker representing CSRD Area B be appointed to the Revelstoke Housing Authority.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chair Economic Development

1. Minutes of an Economic Development Committee Meeting – November 15, 2007

i. UBCM Tourism Funding

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the City of Revelstoke make application for the UBCM Tourism Funding and that the funds be used to fund a Public Art Program for the Community.
CARRIED

2. Application to Resort Municipality Revenue Sharing Program

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Council approves submission of the application presented at the Council meeting held November 26, 2007 to the Ministry of Community Services under the Resort Municipality Revenue Sharing Program; and that pending the approval of such application by the Ministry of Community Services, Council engage in a Five Year Revenue Sharing Agreement with the Province under the same terms and conditions of the British Columbia Resort Municipal Revenue Sharing Program.
CARRIED


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

1. Minutes of an Administration, Policy, Bylaws and Public Relations Committee Meeting – November 20, 2007

i. Policy R-2, R-3 and R-4

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Council approve the amendment to Policy R-2, Rental of City Facilities at the Arena and Community Centre and that Policy R-3 and R-4 be repealed.
CARRIED

2. Additional Hotel Room Tax Levy Bylaw No. 1886

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Johnston that Additional Hotel Room Tax Levy Bylaw No. 1886 be adopted by Council.
CARRIED

3. 2008 Schedule of Meeting Dates


OLD BUSINESS:

1. Boundary Extension

Mayor McKee reported that the boundary extension has now been finalized and should speed up approval processes for Revelstoke Mountain Resort development.


NEW BUSINESS:

Nil.


RESOLVE INTO IN CAMERA:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Frew that Council move into In Camera at 4:55 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. Janitorial Contracts

City Council awarded janitorial contracts to Apex Janitorial Service Ltd. for the three year term commencing January 1, 2008 – December 31, 2010 for City Hall/Council Chambers, RCMP Facility, Public Works Facility and Public Washrooms/Bus Shelters.

2. Appointment of Bylaw Enforcement Officer for Animal Control

City Council appointed Linda Ann Wright as a Bylaw Enforcement Officer pursuant to Section 70 of the BC Police Act.

3. Works and Servicing Agreement – Birch Drive (Bo Kyong Construction)

City Council approved the Works and Servicing Agreement and the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer were authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the City of Revelstoke.


ADJOURNMENT:

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the meeting adjourn at 6:30 p.m.

CARRIED





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