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Apr 14,2009 Regular Council
Commitee of the Whole
Natalie Forrester, Vice-Chair, Youth Focus Committee, presented the proposed PoMo SK8 Park mural for Councils consideration and approval.
Keith Vernon, representing Port Moody Rotary Club, presented a cheque to the Youth Focus Committee in the amount of $500.00 for Youth Week. Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the mural proposed for the PoMo SK8 Park be approved.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the 2009 Transportation Committee work plan, as presented in the Transportation Committee report dated March 30, 2009, be approved.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Council endorse Mr. Wayne Petrie to serve as co-chair of the Barber Lane Traffic Calming Initiative Neighbourhood Advisory Committee.
Regular Council Meeting
2. Public Input
Helen Daniels, 1029 Tuxedo Drive, representing ArtsConnect, invited everyone to take part in the 10th annual Art Walk (formerly Studio Tour) event on April 25th and 26th. She advised there are thirteen venues throughout Port Moody and distributed copies of the Art Walk map.
Barb Henham, Crossroads Hospice Society, addressed Council to encourage participation in the “Take a Hike for Hospice” on Sunday May 3rd at Port Moody City Hall. She noted this is the 7th annual National Hike for Hospice. The event will be a hike of Shoreline Trail starting at 10:00 a.m. and will include a BBQ and entertainment. Pledge cards are available from hikeforhospice.com or at City Hall. Keith Vernon spoke to the Port Moody Rotary Club’s support for this event as they have done for seven years. Brendan Flynn representing the Ireland Monument – Canada requested Council support to locate the Ireland Monument at Rocky Point Park at no cost to taxpayers of Port Moody.
Sophie Nguyen, representing the “We Can” BC campaign, requested Council support for their campaign to end violence against women by proclaiming that the 3rd week of April “Prevention of Violence Against Women Week”.
With unanimous resolution of Council, the following motion was considered: Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the 3rd week of April be proclaimed “Prevention of Violence Against Women Week” in perpetuity in the City of Port Moody.
3.3 Public Budget Presentation , Opportunity for input
Mr. Rockwood provided an overview of the 2009-2013 proposed Financial Plan.
Public Input: Brent Hilpert, 1248 Alderside Drive, inquired about the cost difference between the cancelled IPI contract and the cost of the city doing the work. David Spence, 2722 Henry Street, questioned the breakdown of departmental expenditures in the culture area as compared to the percentage of the budget spent on recreation last year compared to this year. He also inquired about the amount of funding available from the 1% of capital projects and whether that policy is still in place. Robert Simmons, 1012 Alpine Place, inquired regarding longer term certainty about utility rates and other costs in budgets beyond 2009. He also inquired about reserves. Financial Plan Bylaw, 2009, Bylaw No. 2808, a bylaw to establish the 2009-2013 financial plan.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Bylaw No. 2808 be now read a first time.
Voting against: Mayor Trasolini
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Bylaw No. 2808 be now read a second time.
Voting against: Mayor Trasolini
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Bylaw No. 2808 be now read a third time.
Voting against: Mayor Trasolini
“City of Port Moody Street, Traffic and Public Places Bylaw, 1981, No. 1528, Amendment Bylaw No. 2807” a bylaw to permit the operations of Neighbourhood Zero Emission Vehicles on city roads.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Bylaw No. 2807 be now read a first time.
Voting against: Councillor Nuttall
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Bylaw No. 2807 be now read a second time.
Voting against: Councillor Nuttall
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Bylaw No. 2807 be now read a third time.
Voting against: Councillor Nuttall
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT TransLink and ICBC be requested to further review the operations of Neighbourhood Zero Emission Vehicles with stakeholder groups and recommend further operational requirements as appropriate.
Moved, seconded and DEFEATED
THAT the request from the Port Moody Soccer Club to remove the Inlet Park Revitalization Feasibility Study from the capital project moratorium be forwarded to the Finance Committee for consideration.
Voting Against: Councillors Nuttall, Dilworth, Clay
Moved, seconded
THAT the request from the Port Moody Soccer Club to remove the Inlet Park Revitalization Feasibility Study from the capital project moratorium be approved.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the foregoing motion be amended to add: “on the understanding that the City of Port Moody is under no obligation to make financial contributions towards construction and maintenance of the fields”.
The motion as amended was put and CARRIED Voting against: Councillor Clay Moved, seconded and DEFEATED
THAT all capital projects currently in the moratorium be brought back to Council for review.
Voting against: Mayor Trasolini, Councillors Elliott and Nuttall
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT this issue be received for information.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the City Manager forward a letter to the federal and provincial Co-Chairs of the BCF-CC Oversight Committee requesting their immediate assistance in expediting the Environmental Assessment Document Due Diligence review.
AND THAT a final decision to proceed during the 2009 or 2010 Fisheries window be made based on the response from the Co-Chairs of the BCF-CC Oversight Committee by April 28, 2009. Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Corporate Policy #4-1475-1 “Sale of Advertising” be approved as amended.
5.5 Heritage Mtn Community Centre - Before and After School Daycare
The Director advised that the successful proponent for rental of the Heritage Mountain Community Centre for before and after school child care services was Kinder Kampus.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the verbal update report be received for information.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the Community Energy and Emissions Inventory (CEEI) report be forwarded for information to the Environmental Protection Committee.
Moved, seconded
THAT the report “Metro Vancouver Zero Waste Challenge - Public Consultation on Goals 1 & 2, Strategies and Actions” dated April 6, 2009 be received;
THAT the 70% interim diversion target of the Metro Vancouver Zero Waste Challenge document be supported; THAT Metro Vancouver be advised of the city’s concerns regarding the cost implications associated with the implementation of the Zero Waste Challenge, both regionally and locally; THAT staff continue to work with Metro Vancouver and neighbouring municipalities to achieve high efficiencies and optimal levels of service associated with the future regional Solid Waste Management Plan; THAT given the challenge involved in altering individual behaviours of residents and business owners, Metro Vancouver be requested to prepare the detailed social marketing plan that will allow the region to reach the ambitious targets set in the Metro Vancouver Zero Waste Challenge; AND THAT the Metro Vancouver Zero Waste Challenge Goals, Strategies and Actions be referred to the Environment Protection Committee for review. Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT this item be deferred until after review by the Environmental Protection Committee.
Councillor Clay inquired whether a follow-up motion, as follows, would be in order: “That Metro Vancouver be advised of Port Moody’s opposition to exporting solid waste to the United States.” Mayor Trasolini indicated that this proposed motion would be placed on the next Council agenda for discussion. Dealt with under delegations above.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the request to proclaim World Malaria Day be received.
7.1 Ratification of Resolutions of Committee of the Whole
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the resolutions of the Committee of the Whole meeting of April 14, 2009 be endorsed as above.
7.2 Approval of Resolutions of Finance Committee
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the following resolution of the Finance Committee meetings of March 31, 2009 and April 7, 2009 be approved as follows:
March 31, 2009 Sanitary & Storm Sewer Rehabilitation - Release from Capital Moratorium THAT Capital Project CSW08016 Sanitary & Storm Sewer Rehabilitation P3 (College Park) be excluded from the capital moratorium. 2009-2013 Operating Budget THAT the budget for traffic calming remain at $35,000 per year and the budget for sidewalk upgrading remain at $25,000 per year; AND THAT the Noons Creek Drive curb extension budget be reduced to balance the reserve. THAT the budget for the Moody Centre Traffic Safety Improvements be reallocated to future years. THAT the proposed Operating Budget as amended at 3.23% and the 2% Capital Asset Renewal Levy be approved. THAT the budgets for Elections, Homelessness Task Force Committee support and Family Court and Youth Justice Committee support be included in the base budget with funding allocated as appropriate in the 2009 to 2013 Financial Plan. April 7, 2009 2009-2013 Operating Budget THAT the 2009 Five Year Financial Plan reflect a tax increase, excluding the asset levy of, 3.25% for 2010, 3.25% for 2011, 3.5% for 2012 and 3.5% for 2013. THAT $50,000 be appropriated from Accumulated Surplus and transferred to the Asset Renewal Reserve in 2008 with repayment to Accumulated Surplus in 2009. THAT the following projects be funded from Accumulated Surplus: • Communications – interactive government - $15,000 • Fire rescue – medical accommodation - $30,068 • Police – community policing start-up costs - $29,000 • Police – pre-Olympic security: CP Spirit Train - $9,000
Councillor Clay : Staff was requested to follow up on the status of a delegation’s request that Council designate the landfill site as park.
10. Public Input
David Spence, 2722 Hope Street, raised questions concerning the new garbage service in terms of what people are to do with their old garbage containers. He also indicated that there were a number of questions related to the Irish Monument request that have not yet been addressed.
Brent Hilpert, 1248 Alderside Drive, expressed concern that a private company was impeding traffic on First Avenue at Ioco Road, undertaking traffic control training without having first obtained permits. |