CITY OF REVELSTOKE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2012 COMMENCING AT 3:00 P.M.

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1 CITY OF REVELSTOKE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2012 COMMENCING AT 3:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor D. Raven Councillors: S. Bender, C. Johnston, T. Scarcella, G. Starling Excused: Councillors L. Nixon & P. Welock Staff: Others: T. Palmer, Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate Administration T. LeRose*, Deputy Director of Corporate Administration D. Levesque, Corporate Administrative Assistant G. Inglis, Director of Finance R. Girard, Fire Chief T. Edwards, Director of Engineering A. Mason*, Director of Community Economic Development D. Komonoski, Operations Manager J. Olsen, S/Sgt RCMP M. Herbert, Building Inspector D. Rooney, Revelstoke Current A. Cooper, Revelstoke Times Review S. Bailey, Revelstoke Mountain Resort D. Chancelliere*, BC Commissionaires P. Page-Brittin, Environmental Sustainability Coordinator * present for a portion of the meeting only 1. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Raven called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. and welcomed everyone in attendance. 2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA: Moved by Councillor Scarcella THAT the Agenda be adopted as presented 3. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES: a. Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting September 11, 2012 THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on September 11, 2012 be adopted as read this day and that such Minutes as read set out all the business before Council that day and fully and properly record all the resolutions passed and adopted by Council at that meeting.

2 Regular Council Meeting Minutes October 9, 2012 Page 2 b. Minutes of the Public Hearing Meeting September 11, 2012 THAT the Minutes of the Public Hearing Meeting held on September 11, 2012 be received as information. b. Minutes of the Special Council Meeting October 2, 2012 THAT the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on October 2, 2012 be adopted as read this day and that such Minutes as read set out all the business before council that day and fully and properly record all the resolutions passed and adopted by Council at that meeting. 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE MAYOR: Mayor Raven announced that Council had a great session at UBCM, and that he was pleased with the announcements from the Province for improvements on the Trans Canada Highway. Mayor Raven expressed Council s appreciation to Rod Kessler, for his communications with the City and stated that he was a fundamental and driving force in the progress of Revelstoke Mountain Resort. He wished Mr. Kessler well in his future endeavors. 5. DELEGATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS: - Nil 6. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES: a. Regular Council Meeting September 11, Nil b. Special Council Meeting October 2, Nil 7. CORRESPONDENCE: a. Provincial Governments Plans to privatize BC Liquor Distribution Mayor Raven explained that the government s proposals to privatize liquor distribution had been cancelled. b. Letter of Concern regarding Dog Attack at the Farmer s Market THAT the letter from the Lapshinoff s, received September 18, 2012, regarding the dog attack at Grizzly Plaza be referred to Parks, Recreation and Culture and the Planning Department; Bylaw Enforcement for review.

3 Regular Council Meeting Minutes October 9, 2012 Page 3 CORRESPONDENCE: (continued ) c. Letter of Concern regarding Playground Zone on Fourth Street Seconded by Councillor Starling THAT the letter from Robyn Abear dated September 16, 2012 regarding the playground zone speed limits on Fourth Street be referred to Engineering and the Road Safety Committee; AND THAT Engineering report back to Council within 60 days. d. Letter from resident regarding Shiell Road Waterline Moved by Councillor Scarcella THAT a letter be sent to the property owners on Shiell Road notifying them of Council s decision to begin the waterline project in the spring OLD BUSINESS: a. Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No Consideration Third Reading and Adoption THAT Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No receive Third Reading and Adoption. b. Bylaw No Animal Control and Licencing Amendment Bylaw - Consideration of Adoption. Seconded by Councillor Starling THAT Bylaw No Animal Control and Licencing Amendment Bylaw be Adopted. c. Emergency Program Coordinator Opposed: Councillor Starling The Fire Chief informed Council that Simon Hunt was awarded the contract as the new Emergency Program Coordinator. He explained that Mr. Hunt would bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the program. The Fire Chief stated he was looking forward to working with Mr. Hunt and the Emergency Operations team in the future. He then thanked Jerry Silva for his hard work and dedication in the past years. 9. NEW BUSINESS a. City of Revelstoke Policies F-5 and F-12 Report was pulled from Council Agenda.

4 Regular Council Meeting Minutes October 9, 2012 Page 4 NEW BUSINESS (continued ) b. Update to Revelstoke Snow Loads THAT Building Amendment Bylaw No to update the snow load requirements and remove reference to fees, be given First and Second Readings. THAT the motion be amended to give First Reading only and that the Bylaw be returned to staff to provide clarity. The Mayor called the question on the first motion as amended. c. FortisBC Energy Inc. Operating Agreement Authorization to Collect Fees THAT Council authorizes the implementation of the fee of 3% of the gross revenues received by FortisBC Energy Inc. for gas consumed within the limits of the City of Revelstoke. OPPOSED: Councillor Scarcella d. Communications Policy The Corporate Administrative Assistant gave a PowerPoint presentation outlining the need for a new Communications Policy. She identified the options and possible solutions to the current communication issues. THAT staff proceed with the plan for revising the Communication Policy for Council s consideration. e Property Tax Comparisons THAT the report from the Director of Finance regarding 2012 Property Tax Comparisons be received for information.

5 Regular Council Meeting Minutes October 9, 2012 Page FOR INFORMATION: a) Cheque Requisition Summary August 2012 b) Finance Committee Meeting Minutes September 11, 2012 c) Revelstoke Fire Rescue Services Month End Report August 2012 d) Board of Variance August 30, 2012 e) Planning Committee Meeting Minutes August 9, 23, 2012 f) Development Review Committee Meeting Minutes - August 28, September 25, 2012 g) Economic Development Commission Meeting Minutes July 4, 2012 h) Revelstoke Advisory Committee on Health Care Meeting minutes May 7, 2012 i) Social Development Committee Meeting Minutes June 27, 2012 j) Parks, Recreation, and culture Committee Meeting Minutes September 19, 2012 k) BC Jobs Plan News Release l) Waste Reduction Week in Canada m) Youth Parliament of BC n) MOU Resort Municipality Initiative o) Age Friendly BC Recognition p) FCM Diamond Jubilee q) BC Policing Plan Blog 11. RESOLVE INTO IN CAMERA THAT Council move into In Camera meeting at 3:55 pm to consider items of business pursuant to Sections 90.1 (a), (d), (k) & (m) of the Community Charter. (a) (d) (k) (m) a position as an officer, employee or agent of the municipality or another position appointed by the municipality. the security and property of the municipality negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a municipal service that are at their preliminary stages and that, in the view of the council, could reasonable be expected to harm the interests of the municipality if they were held in public. a matter that, under another enactment, is such that the public may be excluded from the meeting. 12. BUSINESS ITEMS TO REPORT FROM IN CAMERA: a. Letter from the Director of Engineering - Greeley Water Shed Council received, for information a letter from the Director of Engineering regarding the application to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations for tenure over crown land for the Greely Water Shed. b. Revelstoke Area Economic Development Commission Appointments Council approved that a letter of recommendation for the approved appointees to serve on the Revelstoke Economic Development Commission for a two year term be sent to the Columbia Shuswap Regional District Board of Directors.

6 Regular Council Meeting Minutes October 9, 2012 Page 6 BUSINESS ITEMS TO REPORT FROM IN CAMERA: (continued ) c. Financial Plan Focus Group Council approved that Dale Morehouse, Betty Sloan, Michael Liggins and Nathan Weston be appointed to Financial Plan Focus Group. d. Building Inspection of Golf Clubhouse Council received the Golf Course Clubhouse Inspection report dated September 6, 2012 for information. Council recommended that the Director of Community Economic Development investigate obtaining grants from the tourism infrastructure fund or other funding sources for the City to hire a Professional Engineer to conduct a condition assessment of the Golf Clubhouse. e. Lease Agreement with the Revelstoke Golf Club Council approved that the lease agreement with the Revelstoke Golf Club be renewed as of November 1, 2012 to maintain the rental rate of 2% of gross revenue for the first two years, 3% in the third year and 5% in the fourth year and fifth year. f. Enhancement Committee Council resolved that the Chief Administrative Officer continue his discussions with the Enhancement Committee on potential amendments to the Committee's Terms of Reference. g. Social Development Committee Appointment Council approved the appointment of Craig Brown to replace Doug Egan on the Social Development Advisory Committee for the remaining term of Mr. Egan s appointment to April 30, ADJOURNMENT: THAT the meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m. Director of Corporate Administration Mayor Certified a true copy this day of,.