CITY OF REVELSTOKE

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2008
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
T. LeRose, Deputy Director of Corporate Administration
G. Olleck, Director of Engineering and Public Works
L. Donato, Manager of Development Services
A. Mason, Director of Community Economic Development
D. Komonoski, Operations Manager
A. Chell, Director of Parks, Recreation and Personnel

Others:
S. Filipchuk, RCTV
D. Rooney, Revelstoke Times Review
P. Page-Britton C. Flood*
J. Soares* D. Jost*
M. Pezzin* S. Knight*
O. Knight-Flood*
* 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 Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Agenda be adopted with the following additions: CORRESPONDENCE – 6.d) Revelstoke Builders Re: Request to Close Northwest side of Campbell Avenue between First and Second and Second and Third Streets; COMMITTEE REPORT - Councillor MacFarlane, Chair Planning and Land Development - 9.e) Committee to Approve Public Events; COMMITTEE REPORT - Councillor Singh, Chair Economic Development - 12.b) Minutes of an Economic Development Committee Meeting - April 21, 2008.
CARRIED


ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – April 14, 2008

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held April 14, 2008 be approved as presented.
CARRIED


DELEGATION(S):

1. Penny Page-Brittin Re: Bear Aware Presentation - Annual Report

Ms. Page-Brittin provided Council with a summary of the 2007 Bear Aware program. She reported that due to a shortage of fruit a high number of bears came into town searching for food. There were 139 complaints received which resulted in 11 bears being destroyed.

Ms. Page-Brittin reported that she is a member of the Waste Collection Strategy Committee and the plan is to implement a pilot bear-proof central bin and/or household bear resistant garbage can for the 2008 season. The area selected is Johnson Heights. She also reported that recommendations for 2008 are outlined in the Report.

Mayor McKee thanked Ms. Page-Brittin for her presentation.

2. Corin Flood, Revelstoke Community Housing Society Re: Update to Council

Mr. Flood informed Council that the Revelstoke Community Housing Society is currently focusing on planning for an initial phase of non-market affordable ownership housing. Ownership housing will be delivered at the lowest cost possible and will have a covenant on title that restricts the increase in value in perpetuity. In order to deliver affordability in perpetuity it is proposed that residential units will have a housing agreement in place that restricts the increase in value to the lesser of 4% per annum or the annual inflation in the Bank of Canada Core Consumer Price Index. He reported that the Co-op lands have been selected as the most appropriate land for the first phase of development and indicated that Focus have been retained to develop a conceptual master plan for the 14 acre site.

Mr. Flood advised Council that the Society is going to be developing a ‘Waitlist’ of qualified applicants and that the ‘Waitlist’ launch is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on May 7th at the Community Centre.

Mayor McKee asked whether there would be any mobile home pads as it mentions in Mr. Flood’s report that manufactured homes provide an opportunity for relatively quick and inexpensive delivery of new homes. Mr. Flood replied that the Board is not considering mobile home pads on the Co-op lands as they feel there may be more appropriate locations for mobile homes in the community.

Mayor McKee thanked Mr. Flood for his presentation.


BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES:

1. Regular Council Meeting – April 14, 2008

Nil.


CORRESPONDENCE:

1. Canada Day Re: Request for representative from City Council to attend Canada Day Festivities

Mayor McKee indicated he should be able to attend the Canada Day Festivities.

2. Revelstoke RCMP Re: Revelstoke Detachment Charity Golf Tournament

3. Revelstoke RCMP Re: Request to Close Grizzly Plaza on May 3rd for a Children’s Bike Rodeo

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the request from the Revelstoke RCMP to Close Grizzly Plaza on May 3rd between 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. for a Children’s Bike Rodeo be approved.
CARRIED

4. Revelstoke Builders Re: Request to Close part of the Northwest side of Campbell Avenue between First and Second and Second and Third Streets

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the request from Revelstoke Builders to Close part of the Northwest side of Campbell Avenue between First and Second and Second and Third Streets on Saturday and Sunday May 10th and 11th from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. be approved subject to receipt of a Traffic Management Plan developed in conjunction with Public Works staff.
CARRIED


COMMITTEE REPORTS:


COUNCILLOR FREW, Chair Finance

No Report.


COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON, Chair Public Works and Protection

1. Minutes of a Protection Committee Meeting - April 9, 2008

2. Minutes of a Public Works Committee Meeting – April 17, 2008

i. Gravel Management Plan

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that staff be directed to secure gravel reserves for City of Revelstoke internal usage only; closing the Jordan Gravel Pit to the public effective May 31, 2008.

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Raven that the resolution be amended to include “subject to gravel being available from private sources”.
DEFEATED
In Favour: Mayor McKee, Councillor Singh

The question was called on the original motion.
CARRIED
Opposed: Mayor McKee

3. Minutes of a Waste Collection Strategy Committee Meeting - April 16, 2008

i. Waste Management Pilot Project

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the City of Revelstoke Public Works Department and the Revelstoke Bear Aware Society work in conjunction to conduct a pilot project of the use of 120L Residential Bear Resistant Polycarts in the Johnson Heights area.
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR MACFARLANE, Chair Planning and Land Development

1. Minutes of a Planning Committee Meeting - April 16, 2008

i. Basin Construction Ltd. - 1608 Illinisky Road

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Johnston that Council continue to defer land use designation decisions within the Big Eddy floodplain area until the Big Eddy geotechnical study is available.
CARRIED
Opposed: Mayor McKee

ii. Simon Bew & Teresa Becker - 504 Ninth Street East

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that Development Variance Permit No. 2008-11 for Lot 20, Block 63, Section 27, Township 23, Range 2, W6M, Kootenay District, Plan 925 located at 504 Ninth Street East be issued.
CARRIED

iii. Classic Touch Jewellery - 114 First Street West

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Raven that Development Permit No. 2008-16 for 114 First Street West be issued subject to receipt of a Highway use Agreement for the existing canopy; and receipt of proof of insurance in the amount of $2,000,000.
CARRIED

iv. Armate Holdings - 201 First Street West

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that Development Permit No. 2008-17 be issued, subject to receipt of a Highway Use Agreement for the existing canopy; and receipt of proof of insurance in the amount of $2,000,000.
CARRIED

v. Nexcana Property Development Ltd. - 2105 Airport Way

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Raven that the request to name the road within the subdivision at 2105 Airport Way ‘Lee Road’ be approved.
CARRIED

vi. Inclusionary Zoning Policy

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Johnston that Council direct staff to prepare a Zoning Amendment Bylaw to establish a base density in High Density Residential District (R4) to facilitate ‘bonus density’ negotiation using section 904 of the Local Government Act.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor Raven

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Johnston that Council direct staff to prepare a Zoning Amendment Bylaw to lower the base density in Medium Density Residential District (R3) to facilitate ‘bonus density’ negotiation using section 904 of the Local Government Act.
CARRIED
Opposed: Mayor McKee
Councillor Raven
Councillor Singh

vii. Revelstoke Builder’s Freestanding Sign

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that Council instruct Staff to proceed with the removal of the sign if the applicant fails to replace the existing freestanding sign located at 201 Campbell Avenue with the approved sign by May 15, 2008.
CARRIED
Opposed: Mayor McKee
Councillor Singh

2. Fees and Charges for Various Municipal Services and Goods Amendment Bylaw No. 1905

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that Fees and Charges for Various Municipal Services and Goods Amendment Bylaw No. 1905 be adopted by Council.
CARRIED

3. Consultants Report - Proposed Golf Course Development on Westside Road Considering New OCP Directions

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Raven that Council receive and consider Caroline Lamont’s report titled “Proposed Golf Course Development on Westside Road Considering New OCP Directions” as Council clarifies its position regarding the proposed golf course and residential development.
CARRIED

4. Sign Bylaw No. 1864

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that Sign Bylaw No. 1864 be adopted by Council.
CARRIED

5. Committee to Approve Public Events

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Richardson that Council approve the requests for Beer Garden Licenses as follows:

June 7 Finning Fun Ball
June 13, 14 and 15 Big Bear Soccer Tournament - subject to closing hours being changed to 10 pm on June 13 and 14 and 6 pm on June 15
June 20, 21 Revelstoke Mountain Beats Festival
July 1 Canada Day Celebrations
July 5 and 6 Revelstoke Timber Days - subject to providing improved plans for fencing and security
August 1, 2, and 4 Kokanee Glacier Challenge
CARRIED


COUNCILLOR RAVEN, Chair Parks and Recreation

1. Minutes of a Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting - April 21, 2008


COUNCILLOR RICHARDSON, Chair Culture, and Social Issues

No Report.


COUNCILLOR SINGH, Chair Economic Development

1. Minutes of an Economic Development Commission Meeting - April 15, 2008

i. Directional Signage

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the Economic Development and Public Works departments review all directional signs for maintenance and upgrading.
CARRIED

ii. Second Crossing of Illecillewaet

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Johnston that City Council provides clarity and direction as to their long term planning with regard to the location and timing of the second access across the Illecillewaet River to the resort, and that the decision regarding the second crossing be a transparent process.

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

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that the resolution be tabled.
CARRIED

iii. Ferry Schedules

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the City write a letter to the Ministry of Transportation regarding the delays at the Shelter Bay and Needles ferries due to the high volume of chip truck traffic, and requesting that the situation be monitored closely. The letter should also point out that it is not advantageous to the economic climate of the City of Revelstoke to have long waits at the ferries and that extra sailings should be put on as required.
CARRIED

2. Minutes of an Economic Development Committee Meeting - April 21, 2008

i. Highway Signage Promoting Music in the Place

Moved by Councillor Singh, seconded by Councillor Richardson that the City of Revelstoke cover the existing small Revelstoke signs on the highway with temporary signs promoting the music in Grizzly Plaza from June to August.
CARRIED


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

1. Minutes of a Council Committee of the Whole Meeting - April 21, 2008

i. Residential DCC’s - based on lot sizes

Moved by Councillor Frew, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that the Residential category be broken down into further categories based on lot sizes.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor Johnston

ii. Secondary Suites

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Johnston that the amount of Development Cost Charges for secondary suites be reduced to 33% of the Level 1 Residential DCC’s.
CARRIED

iii. Industrial DCC’s

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Frew that the amount be based on acre of gross site area; that the City of Revelstoke follow the City of Surrey’s population equivalency for industrial use; and that DCC’s be applied only to the area of the site being developed.
CARRIED

iv. Municipal Assist Factor

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor Frew that the municipal assist factor remain at 1%.
CARRIED
Opposed: Mayor McKee
Councillor Raven

v. Not for Profit Rental Housing

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that the reduction in DCC’s for not for profit rental housing remain at 50% as shown in the present draft amendment bylaw.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor Richardson

vi. Instalment Payment Plan

Moved by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor Raven that the option to pay DCC’s in instalments pursuant to the Provincial Legislation be included in the Bylaw.
CARRIED

vii. Building Permit

Moved by Councillor Macfarlane, seconded by Councillor Johnston that Section 5 (d) of the proposed amendment bylaw be replaced as follows:
5. (d) the value of the work authorized by the building permit does not exceed $100,000 and does not increase load on the infrastructure.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor Frew

2. New Sewer Headworks Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1904

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that New Sewer Headworks Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 1904 receive Final Adoption.
CARRIED
Opposed: Councillor Singh


OLD BUSINESS:

Nil.


NEW BUSINESS:

Nil.


RESOLVE INTO IN CAMERA:

Moved by Councillor Richardson, seconded by Councillor MacFarlane that Council move into In Camera at 5:00 p.m. to consider items of business pursuant to Sections 90.1 (a) and (k) of the Community Charter.
CARRIED


BUSINESS ITEMS TO REPORT:

1. Public Transit Agreement and Public Transit Infrastructure Program Funding Agreement

City Council authorized the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer to sign the Public Transit Agreement and Public Transit Infrastructure Program Funding Agreement between the City of Revelstoke and the Union of British Columbia Municipalities.

2. Revelstoke Environmental Advisory Committee

City Council agreed that the Terms of Reference for the Revelstoke Environmental Advisory Committee be amended to five public at large members for a two year term and three public at large members for a one year term; that Anna Young, Angus Woodman, Kelsey Furk, Claire Macdonald and Danielle Backman be appointed for a two year term; and that Michael Morris, Sarah Newton and Trace Pecora be appointed for a one year term.

City Council appointed Councillors Johnston and Singh as Council representatives to the Revelstoke Environmental Advisory Committee.

3. Minutes of an In Camera Council Committee of the Whole Meeting - April 21, 2008

City Council agreed that the City confirm its position that it will pay the costs that would be attributed to the oversizing of the trunk line and the additional costs that would be attributed to oversizing of the lift station necessary to connect Arrow Heights to the City’s sewage system.


ADJOURNMENT:

Moved by Councillor MacFarlane, seconded by Councillor Frew that the meeting adjourn at 5:48 p.m.
CARRIED






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