1.1 Zoning Bylaw Amendment to prohibit the sale and manufacture of firearms and ammunition.

“City of Port Moody Zoning Bylaw 1988, No. 1890, Amendment Bylaw No. 197, 2010, No 2845” a bylaw to a bylaw to  amend the Port Moody Zoning Bylaw 1890 to prohibit the sale and/or manufacturing of firearms and ammunitions and related uses in all zones.

The Mayor called three times for speakers. No speakers were present.

The Director of Planning and Development Services provided an overview of the bylaw.

Mr. Graham requested a moratorium on the construction of new homes on Barber Lane until resident concerns are addressed.

The Mayor moved this item to the Regular Council meeting for further discussion.

Robert Simons, 1012 Alpine Place, Port Moody, spoke to the lack of infrastructure investments in relation to the Murray-Clarke Connector and Evergreen Line. Mr. Simons expressed concern with zero growth, especially in the western area of Port Moody. Mr. Simons requested that Council consider including transit friendly planning in the new plan.

Barry Sharbo, 3011 Murray Street, Port Moody, representing approximately 20 land owners on Murray Street, expressed disappointment with the lack of vision in the new OCP and the lack of proposals for the future of Murray Street.

John Grasty, 4008-84 Grant Street, Port Moody, representing the Western Station Committee, requested that Council amend the OCP to reflect the interests of the residents/business owners in the western part of the City and that the document be amended to include the Murray-Clarke Connector and other transportation priorities.

Fred Soofi, Port Moody property owner, expressed concern with the lack of affordable housing and heritage preservation in the OCP.

Terry Willies, owner of heritage building on Clarke Street, requested retention of the heritage area in Port Moody and suggested that an Evergreen Line station at the West Coast Express would be a much more suitable location than demolishing or moving heritage homes along the line.

The question on the motion was then put and CARRIED.

Gerry Shaw, 105-200 Newport Drive, Port Moody, spoke as one of the tenants who’s suite would be affected by the proposed wayfinding sign. Mr. Shaw had presented a petition on-table of other residents/commercial business owners who do not support the new wayfinding signage proposed. The proposed wayfinding sign would replace the rhododendron plants recently planted and take the view away from those using the gym facility. He clarified that the petition is only against the proposed wayfinding sign and not the commercial sign at the entrance of Newport Village. He clarified that there are already three signs on the property stating Newport Village.

Karen Winder, representing Crowns and Jewels, Newport Village, expressed support for the development variance permit stating that more signage is needed to direct customers back to Newport Village merchants since the opening of the Suter Brook development. She expressed concern with customers finding Newport Village and asked Council for their support for business residents.

The owner of the Runner’s Den in Newport Village spoke to the support that local businesses give back to the community and requested Council support for the proposed signage to increase the Newport Village customer base.

A resident of Newport Drive advised that he did not receive his notice of the Development Variance Permit until June 30th. He suggested that the strata deal with the signs at a general meeting of the strata as they will be responsible for the cost of the maintenance and insurance for the signs. He requested that Council postpone the permit until the strata has had a chance to discuss the matter and receive legal advice.

Svend Hansen, 1606 – 200 Newport Drive advised that the strata deals consistently with Bosa and that not all decisions go to the general membership for referendum.  He stated that the new sign would fit in with the current development.

Don Cook, representing Strata LMS-2505, advised that the strata did discuss the signage at the May 25th meeting and that the portion of the minutes pertaining to that discussion were sent with the June 29th meeting minutes. He requested that Council support the Development Variance Permit and advised that further discussion with the strata corporation is still pending.

THAT Development Authorization No. 2010-74 be authorized for issuance with respect to a replacement freestanding sign at the intersection of Newport Drive and Ioco Road, as well as, a new freestanding wayfinding sign at the intersection of Guidlford Way and Ioco Road, both to be located on private property;

Separation was requested.

Voting against: Councillor Dilworth

Barry Sharbo, representing the Port Moody Waterfront Community Interest Group advised that he had specifically asked if there were going to be any movement with station locations at Ioco and West Coast Express and was told that there would be no change. He requested clarification.

Gerry Shaw, 105-200 Newport Drive, Port Moody, clarified that the petitioners were in favour of the proposed amendments to the commercial sign. He also reminded Council that he had submitted a letter from the Canadian Home Owners Association.

Fred Soofi, Port Moody property owner, spoke to the importance of preserving heritage in Port Moody and requested that Council use all tools at their disposal to do so.

John Grasty, 4008-84 Grant Street, Port Moody, spoke in support of heritage preservation and clarified that the Western Station Committee’s goal is to see an Evergreen Line station to the west of Elgin as not to affect the heritage area.