Revelstoke public meetings in 2022
28 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council
The Council is considering several development permits, including industrial buildings at 1960 Big Eddy Road and row houses at 414 & 416 Humbert Street. The agenda also includes a zoning amendment for McInnes Road and a dark sky street lighting plan.
- Development Permit for four industrial buildings at 1960 Big Eddy Road
- Development Permit for eight row house buildings with 39 units at 414 & 416 Humbert Street
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2348 for 3057 McInnes Road
- Dark Sky Friendly Street Lighting Plan amendment bylaw
- Authorization for fireworks at Revelstoke Mountain Resort on December 31, 2022
Heritage Advisory Commission
The Commission reviewed a draft thematic framework and vision for the 2023 Heritage Management Plan. The plan aims to safeguard Revelstoke's distinctive character through various historical themes. Staff noted the plan is expected to be completed by or before March 2023.
- Heritage Management Plan update including draft thematic framework and vision
- Discussion of Phase 2 involving the review of the heritage register and important places
- Review of 2023 Heritage Week: 'Always in All Way' (February 20-26, 2023)
Social Development Committee
The Social Development Committee reviewed a presentation on implementing a restorative justice system to divert minor offenses. Members also discussed poverty reduction research and the need for better rental market data to calculate a local living wage.
- Presentation on Restorative Justice program benefits and funding
- Poverty Reduction Strategy research and data analysis report
- Discussion on UBCM Extreme Heat Planning Grant and heat response review
- Living Wage Calculation review regarding local rental market data
Council
The Council will consider a five-year lease for the Revelstoke Golf Club and a development variance for a carport at 810 Eighth Street East. Other items include appointing BDO Canada LLP as external auditors and reviewing a housing agreement bylaw for 1219 Victoria Road.
- Five-year lease of city land to Revelstoke Golf Club starting November 30, 2022
- Development Variance Permit for 810 Eighth Street East to reduce front yard setback from 6m to 2.70m
- Housing Agreement Bylaw No. 2347 for 1219 Victoria Road
- Appointment of BDO Canada LLP as City auditors for 2022
- Grant application for the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport Destination Development Fund
Public Infrastructure Committee
The Public Infrastructure Committee met to discuss the Transportation Master Plan and the Capital Budget. The committee also held a discussion regarding its Terms of Reference.
- Transportation Master Plan Discussion
- Capital Budget Discussion
- Committee Terms of Reference Discussion
Advisory Planning Commission
The Advisory Planning Commission is reviewing a development permit for a multi-family project in South Revelstoke. The proposal seeks to redevelop existing lands into 39 three- and four-bedroom ground-oriented family townhomes. The commission will provide recommendations to Council regarding the project's form, character, and alignment with the Official Community Plan.
- Development Permit DP2022-021 for 414 & 416 Humbert St
- Proposed construction of 8 row house buildings containing 39 dwelling units
- Requirement for a minimum of six rental units or affordable housing contributions
- Redevelopment of site currently containing one single family dwelling and six manufactured homes
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole reviewed the schedule for the 2023 financial planning and budgeting process. Staff presented a plan to keep the public informed through social media, the city website, and formal consultation sessions. The process includes reviewing operating and capital budgets, fees, and charges.
- Presentation of 2023 budget communication and engagement strategy
- Review of 2023 financial planning milestones and schedule
- Planned public budget presentation and consultation session on February 28, 2023
Revelstoke & Area Economic Development Commission
The Economic Development Commission is reviewing a proposal to apply for ETSI funding to support the planning phase of the Tech Strategy 3.0. The strategy aims to build a new website and data dashboard to support business retention and economic diversification. The Commission also discussed poverty reduction data and updates on the Municipal and Regional District Tax expansion.
- ETSI grant application for Tech 3.0 planning
- Development of a Community Economic Development microsite and data dashboard
- MRDT expansion and rate increase to 3%
- Poverty Reduction Strategy data collection and analysis report
- EOF funding requests for Tech 3.0 and recreation groups
Council
The Council is meeting to formalize various leadership roles and committee assignments for the new term. This includes setting the Acting Mayor schedule and appointing representatives to regional boards and local commissions.
- Approval of the 2022-2026 Acting Mayor schedule
- Appointments to the Columbia Shuswap Regional District Board
- Appointments to the Okanagan Regional Library Board
- Appointments to the Municipal Insurance Association of BC (MIABC) Board
- Appointments to Standing and Select Committees of Council
Inaugural Council
This inaugural meeting for the 2022 term focused on the presentation of the Oath of Office. Mayor Gary Sulz and six new Council members were officially sworn in.
- Oath of Office presentation for Mayor Gary Sulz
- Oath of Office presentation for Council members Matt Cherry, Lee Devlin, Austin Luciow, Aaron Orlando, Tim Palmer, and Tim Stapenhurst
Council
Council is reviewing a draft ice allocation policy for the Revelstoke Forum and considering free transit service for Welcome Week and New Year's Eve. The meeting also includes discussions on grant applications for tech strategy and various development variance permits.
- Approval of free transit for Welcome Week (Nov 25–Dec 2) and New Year's Eve (Dec 31–Jan 1)
- $1,500 allocation from Council Contingency Fund to the Transit budget
- Draft PRC-9 Ice Allocation Policy for the Revelstoke Forum
- ETSI Grant Funding Application for Tech 3.0 planning
- Development Variance Permit (DVP2022-010) for 807 Downie Street garage
Advisory Planning Commission
The Advisory Planning Commission is reviewing a request to rezone 3057 McInnes Road from Rural Residential 2 to Single and Two Family Residential. The proposal seeks to subdivide the property into three residential lots. The applicant intends to sell the new lots, with no current construction plans for the vacant parcels.
- Rezoning application ZON2022-004 for 3057 McInnes Road
- Proposed three-lot residential subdivision
- Transition from CSRD Bylaw 851 Rural Residential 2 to City R2 zone
Heritage Advisory Commission
The Heritage Advisory Commission is reviewing the draft thematic framework and vision for the Heritage Management Plan. The meeting also includes an introduction to Phase 2 regarding Revelstoke's heritage places.
- Review of Heritage Management Plan draft thematic framework and vision
- Discussion of Phase 2: Revelstoke's Heritage Places
- Information regarding the Heritage Management Plan and Community Engagement Summary presented to Council on September 27, 2022
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing status updates on various city projects and a new draft policy for ice allocation at the Revelstoke Forum. Staff also provided progress reports on infrastructure, housing, and development files.
- Draft PRC-9 Ice Allocation Policy for Revelstoke Forum
- Major Projects and Files status update
- Parks, Recreation & Culture Third Quarter Report 2022
- Official Community Plan and Housing Action Plan updates
- Infrastructure updates including Water and Storm Water Master Plans
Revelstoke & Area Economic Development Commission
The Commission reviewed updates on forestry deferrals, the MRDT rate increase to 3%, and regional tech strategy initiatives. Members also discussed the status of the Idea Factory and potential partnerships with KAST and KORE to support local innovation.
- MRDT expansion and rate increase to 3% starting January 2023
- Forestry deferrals and their impact on City infrastructure
- Tech Strategy 3.0 and digital transformation funding
- Imagine Kootenay Q2 financial and business updates
- Employment lands survey and housing action plan updates
Council
Council is reviewing a zoning amendment to allow shifting residential and commercial density between development areas at the resort. The proposal aims to provide flexibility for future master planning due to changing market conditions and infrastructure. Additionally, staff presented a modernization plan for the development approvals process.
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2346 regarding CD8 density reallocation
- Resort Development Strategy 2022-2024 approval
- BC Active Transportation Infrastructure Grant application for a Nichol Road multi-use pathway
- Development Permit amendment for a hotel at 2955 Camozzi Road
- Development Approvals Process Modernization Summary Report
Social Development Committee
The committee will review research and data regarding the Poverty Reduction Strategy. The meeting also includes a presentation on Restorative Justice and discussions regarding the UBCM Extreme Heat Planning Grant.
- Restorative Justice presentation by Chris Dodds
- Poverty Reduction Strategy research and data analysis report
- UBCM Extreme Heat Planning Grant discussion
- Living Wage Calculation rent survey
Council
The Revelstoke City Council is reviewing several development permits, including a multi-unit mixed-use building at 420 Downie Street. The meeting also includes discussions on loan authorization bylaws for wastewater upgrades and school road safety.
- Development Variance Permit for 202 Ninth Street East
- 2023 Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 2344
- Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2345 for 1121 Johnson Way
- Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrade Phase 1 Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 2240
- School Road Safety Project Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 2334
Advisory Planning Commission
The Advisory Planning Commission is reviewing a proposal to rezone 1837 Hay Road from Single Family Residential to Medium Density Residential. The project involves constructing three row house units that may include secondary suites. The commission will provide recommendations to Council regarding the development's compatibility with the neighborhood and Official Community Plan.
- Rezoning of 1837 Hay Road from R1 to R3 zone
- Development Permit for three row house units at 1837 Hay Road
- Proposed variances for side yard setbacks (3.0 m to 1.5 m) and building height (10.0 m to 10.5 m)
- Development Permit for 1960 Big Eddy Road
- Rezoning Text Amendment for Revelstoke Mountain Resort
Revelstoke & Area B Economic Development Commission
The Commission discussed the transition of the forestry sector and the development of a new Community Economic Development Strategic Plan. Staff also provided updates on the Tech Strategy 3.0 and the implementation of a data dashboard.
- Tech Strategy 3.0 staff report
- Forestry sector deferrals and Indigenous partner discussions
- Proposed MRDT rate increase from 2% to 3%
- Draft 2022-2024 Resort Development Strategy
- Update on the Economic Development Data Dashboard
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole reviewed the 2022 second quarter report for the Parks, Recreation & Culture department. The report details facility usage, programming highlights, and the status of ongoing infrastructure projects.
- Parks & Recreation Master Plan adopted June 28th
- Kovach Park Irrigation Phase II tender prepared for September start
- Installation of visitor information signage in Kovach Park and Centennial Park
- Aquatic Centre expanded hours following the hiring of 5 additional staff
- Replacement of fitness centre equipment including a rowing machine
Tourism Initiatives Committee
The Tourism Initiatives Committee approved a multi-year budget for the 2022-2024 Resort Development Strategy. The committee also supported a request to increase the Municipal and Regional District Tax from 2% to 3%.
- Approved $2,312,727 for 2022-2024 Resort Development Strategy infrastructure
- Allocated $900,000 for Intracommunity Connectivity
- Allocated $300,000 for Wayfinding Signage
- Recommended increasing Municipal and Regional District Tax (MRDT) from 2% to 3%
- Adopted updated 2022-2024 Resort Development Strategy vision and goals
Council
The Council is reviewing a MicroHome initiative proposal aimed at providing affordable housing. They are also considering a contract for the Valley Trail Multi Use Pathway and various municipal bylaws.
- Award of $729,752.50 contract to Jake - Jay Construction Ltd. for Valley Trail Multi Use Pathway
- Adoption of Road Closure Bylaw No. 2339 for 1160 Newlands Road
- Adoption of Municipal and District Tax Levy Amendment Bylaw No. 2343
- First, Second, and Third reading of 2023 Property Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 2344
- Approval of $2,153 in Grant-in-Aid requests for Indigenous Friendship Society and Community Connections
Council
The City Council is reviewing the Revelstoke Housing Action Plan to address local housing needs and availability. Additionally, the meeting includes discussions on infrastructure financing and road naming applications.
- Approval of the Revelstoke Housing Action Plan prepared by Urban Matters
- Proposed $7,000,000 loan for Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrade Phase I
- Proposed $2,000,000 loan for School Road Safety Project
- Road naming application for Lanzo Lane at 2103 Airport Way
- Service agreement with the District of Sicamous for Senior Building Inspector services
Finance Committee Meeting
The Finance Committee is considering additional grant-in-aid applications for two local organizations. They are also reviewing recommendations for the 2023 permissive property tax exemption bylaw.
- Grant-in-aid request of $153 for Indigenous Friendship Society of Revelstoke facility rental
- Grant-in-aid request of $2,000 for Community Connections (Revelstoke) Society bus tickets
- Proposed 2023 permissive tax exemption for Community Partners for Others Relief Society at 740 Big Eddy Road
- Proposed 2023 permissive tax exemption for Community Connections (Revelstoke) Society at 113 2nd Street E
- Estimated 2023 property tax exemption value of $447,830
Advisory Planning Commission
The Advisory Planning Commission is reviewing two development permit applications. These include a new two-storey commercial building at 278 Highway 23 North and a 26-unit row house project at 1210 Douglas Street.
- Development Permit DP2022-013: 2-storey commercial building at 278 Highway 23 North
- Development Permit DP2022-016: 26 row house units at 1210 Douglas Street
- Development Permit DP2022-017: Proposed development at 420 Downie St
- Presentation and Q&A from Museum Curator Cathy English
- Discussion regarding the Housing Action Plan and Official Community Plan Adoption
Committee of the Whole
The IT Department presented a report on current software, infrastructure, and future technology plans. The presentation highlighted increasing cybersecurity risks and the need for updated systems like a new telephone solution.
- Presentation on Information Technology Systems update
- Discussion of cybersecurity risks including ransomware and automated hacking tools
- Identification of a need for a cloud-only replacement for the 2008 VoIP phone system
- Proposal to explore a corporate-level Customer Relationship Management (CRM) suite
- Discussion regarding the future utility of drones (RPAS) for city services
Council
The Council is considering an alternative approval process for two major loan authorizations. These include a $7,000,000 loan for wastewater treatment upgrades and a $2,000,000 loan for school road safety projects.
- Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrade Phase I Loan Authorization ($7,000,000)
- School Road Safety Project Loan Authorization ($2,000,000)
- Adoption of Water and Sewer Regulations Amendment Bylaws No. 2341 and 2342
- Municipal & Regional District Tax Levy Amendment Bylaw No. 2343
- Proposed road closure and sale of Newlands Road right-of-way