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June 24,2008 Regular Council

Commitee of the Whole
 
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5.1 Continued Operation of Burrard Thermal Generating Station
Report: Burrard Thermal Liaison Committee dated June 13, 2008
 
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the recommendation be introduced as read.
 
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the following recommendation from the Burrard Thermal Liaison Committee be endorsed and forwarded to the 2008 UBCM Convention:

WHEREAS the Burrard Thermal Generating Plant (BTGP) in Port Moody has the capacity to generate approximately 10% of the total electricity demand supplied by BC Hydro, is a firm source located within the region that consumes approximately 50% of BC Hydro’s capacity and thus is strategically located to supply electricity during emergency conditions such as ice storms which could affect transmission lines.

AND WHEREAS pollution from the plant is not a reason to close the plant given that a number of improvements in recent years have significantly reduced emissions of smog-producing pollutants, there is no significant negative impact from the plant on water quality in Burrard Inlet, BTGP releases only a small fraction of the green house gases (GHG) emitted from vehicles in Metro Vancouver, has been well maintained and thus continues to have a reasonable life span well beyond 2014 and particularly given that BTGP operates primarily during the winter months to meet peak energy demand when the generation of smog-producing chemicals is of least concern.

AND WHEREAS using Burrard Thermal rather than purchasing electricity from coal-fired sources outside British Columbia is consistent with provincial energy policies to promote self-sufficiency and reduce GHG production and thus could avoid anticipated electricity shortages that will occur in the absence of a continued reliance on BTGP.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT UBCM request that the BC Provincial Government not close the Burrard Thermal Generating Plant in 2014 which, according to the Provincial Energy Plan would result in an electricity shortage, but rather keep BTGP in operation and fully maintained as a firm, reliable and relatively clean energy source to help meet the Province’s electricity needs during high demand periods, such as the winter months, or emergency conditions as well as providing ongoing voltage regulation.

 
 
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2. Public Input
 

Ann Hulbert, Ioco Road, spoke regarding the following:

• asked whether any world skaters were coming to Port Moody to practice before the Olympics;

• suggested soft surface medians with flower displays over hard surface medians;

• noted misinformation in the media regarding Burrard Thermal operations and commented on a recent meeting she attended regarding Burrard Thermal; and

• asked about Council’s experiences at the FCM Convention in Quebec.
 

3.1 GFOA’s Canadian Award for Financial Reporting

The Acting Mayor presented the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting to City of Port Moody Finance and Information Technology staff.

 

Mr. Todd Gilchrist and Mr. Mark Cave representing the Tri-Cities Female Ice Hockey Association spoke to the benefits of providing opportunities for girls to participate in female only ice hockey, the association’s experience in receiving ice time at Port Moody’s facilities and requested their association be treated equitably with other organizations in terms of ice time allocation.

4.2 2007 Annual Report Presentation
PowerPoint Presentation

Hard copies of Annual Report distributed on-table and available to public at the Council meeting.

Hard copies of Annual Report distributed on-table and available to public at the Council meeting.

The Director of Strategic Planning and Culture and the Director of Finance and IT presented the 2007 Annual Report, highlighting goals and accomplishments of Council’ Strategic Plan and providing an overview of the City’s 2007 Financial Statements.

An opportunity for public feedback on the Annual Report was provided.

There were no speakers.

Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the 2007 Annual Report be approved.
 

4.3(a) Draft Animal Control Bylaw No. 2677

Amended City of Port Moody Animal Control Bylaw No. 2677
“City of Port Moody Animal Control Bylaw No. 2677” a bylaw to regulate the keeping of certain animals within the City of Port Moody.
 
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Bylaw No. 2677 be now adopted.

4.3(b) Amendment to the Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw in relation to animal control

City of Port Moody Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw, 1996, No. 2298, Amendment Bylaw No. 2678 a bylaw to amend the municipal ticket information as it pertains to animal control.

Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Bylaw No. 2678 be now adopted.

4.3(c) Amendment to the Fees Bylaw in relation to animal control

“City of Port Moody Fees Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw No. 25, 2008, No. 2778” a bylaw to amend the fees related to animal control.

Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Bylaw No. 2778 be now adopted.
 

5.1 Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver

Delegation request from June 10, 2008 Regular Council meeting:

Ms. Rees, CEO, Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver (HFHGV), advised that her organization wished to work with the City of Port Moody to identify potential opportunities to increase the amount of affordable home ownership opportunities for low-income families in Port Moody.

Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the request from the Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver be received.
 
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the information received from Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver be forwarded to staff and that staff seek opportunities for partnership with Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver as development opportunities arise.

5.2 Feasibility of a Waste to Energy Facility at the Barnet Highway Landfill Site

Report: Director of Community Services dated June 17, 2008
Waste to Energy Feasibility Study dated June 16, 2008
 
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the study of the feasibility of a Waste to Energy facility at the Barnet Highway Landfill site be received for information;

AND THAT the feasibility study be referred to the Environmental Protection Committee for information.

 
Report: Deputy City Clerk dated June 13, 2008
 
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT amended Corporate Policy 1-0290-1 Presentation of City Awards to Recipients be approved.
 
Report: Finance and I.T. Department dated June 19, 2008
 
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the 2007 Statement of Financial Information be approved.
 
Report: Director of Community Services dated June 3, 2008
 
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT staff be authorized to issue a fee waiver to the Gleneagle Secondary School Dry Grad Committee in the amount of $304.50 for hosting the 2008 Dry Graduation event at the Petro-Canada Ice Centre Arena 1.
 
6.3 Appointment of Council Representative to the School District 43 Liaison Committee
Verbal Report: Acting Mayor Lahti

Acting Mayor Lahti announced that she would be replacing Councillor Dilworth as Council representative on the School District #43/City of Port Moody Liaison Committee.

Referral from June 17, 2008 Finance Committee
Report: Asset Management Committee dated June 18, 2008
 
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
That the following resolution from the June 17, 2008 Finance Committee meeting be endorsed:

WHEREAS the city’s application for a Provincial/Federal MRIF grant of $333,000 for the Asset Management Project was rejected;THAT the Asset Management Project cost be amended from $500,000 to $475,700;

AND THAT funding of $83,000 be allocated from the Systems and Technology Reserve, as outlined in the Asset Management Committee report dated June 10, 2008, to fund the grant shortfall for the Asset Management Project.
 
Report: Director of Community Services dated June 18, 2008
 
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT staff be authorized to issue a fee waiver to Mr. Runghen in the amount of $347.50 for hosting the Border Services Childhood Cancer Soccerfest at the North Shore Community Park.
 
Letter: Special Olympics British Columbia dated May 7, 2008
 
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the proclamation request from the Special Olympics of British Columbia to proclaim Law Enforcement Torch Run Week June 24 – 27, 2008 be approved.
 
Letter: Don Logie, Chair, Port Moody Library Board dated June 20, 2008
 
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Peter Belanger be appointed to the Port Moody Library Board for the remainder of the one year term.
 
7.1 Ratification of Committee of the Whole resolutions
 
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the resolution of the Committee of the Whole meeting of June 24, 2008 be endorsed as above

  
7.2 Ratification of Decisions From Finance Committee
 
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the following resolutions of the Finance Committee meetings of June 17, 2008 and June 24, 2008 be endorsed as follows:

Grants to Organizations – Golden Spike Days Society

THAT a grant in the amount of $2,500 be allocated to the Golden Spike Days Society be approved.

Speed Reader Boards

THAT the purchase of one speed reader board and software be approved at a cost of $10,000.

2009 Budget Timeline

THAT the proposed 2009 Budget Planning Timeline be received for information.Grant Request – Port Moody Magic

THAT a grant in the amount of $300 to the Port Moody Magic softball team be approved.
 
8. Council Verbal Reports
 
The Acting Mayor announced that in response to service issues with the city’s current solid waste collection contractor, Council has resolved to have city staff provide solid waste collection service following the expiry of the current contract in mid 2009.
 
10. Public Input
 
Maria Wahl, President, CUPE Local 825 congratulated Council on bringing the solid waste collection service back in-house.

Ann Hulbert, Ioco Road, encouraged everyone to use the stickers for yard trimmings available at City Hall to put on containers for collection of their yard waste rather than bagging yard waste and further asked what the cost would be for in-house garbage collection.

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