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Oct 25,2011 Regular Council
Committee of the Whole
Report: Community Services dated October 14, 2011
File: 7900-03
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the Community Services 2012-2013 fees be approved for publication in the fee guides, and for inclusion in the upcoming Fees Bylaw amendment.
Report: Economic Development Committee dated October 12, 2011
File: 0360-20-03
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the Business Retention Subcommittee report included in the October 12, 2011 staff report be endorsed;
AND THAT the Economic Development Committee be directed to continue with this initiative.
AND THAT an additional question be added to the survey: “Why did you move your business to Port Moody”.
Public Hearing
1.1 Parklane Upland and Urban Reserve Areas- Proposed OCP and Zoning bylaw Amendments
The City Clerk advised that all statutory requirements have been met and correspondence has been provided to Council.
The Director of Development provided an overview of the application and bylaws. Deana Grinell, Director of Land Development for Parklane Homes, introduced the project team and advised that the application has been significantly modified based on public input previously received. She noted that the previous application was for 180 homes which has been changed to 26 new homes in the area east of east Noons with the entire balance of 37 acres designated as parkland. This will be protected area and will ultimately be in public ownership. Roads and services were previously constructed to accommodate this additional development of 26 new homes. She noted that Parklane met with stream stewardship groups and modified the development plans to ensure no impact on Noons Creek and the stormwater management team has addressed issues related to creek protection. Community benefits include a mobile fire protection unit which is designed to serve about 30 homes and can be used anywhere in the city. This development provides for the last 26 homes on the mountain and includes best practices in storm water management.
PUBLIC REPRESENTATIONS
Elaine Golds, 554 Yale Road, Port Moody, spoke on behalf of Burke Mountain Naturalists. She submitted a written presentation. She noted that in January the society appeared before Council and opposed the application at that time. Since that time there have been a number of discussions with Parklane and modifications to their development and Burke Mountain Naturalists now support this plan which will be the last development on Heritage Mountain. She noted that the proposal has been changed from the previous application in a number of positive ways. The water management plan will protect creek and wetland areas which include species at risk. This proposal will protect their habitat. They are also pleased that the size of the development has been reduced. This will ensure more green space, protect privacy of neighbours and direct rainwater into the ground and tributaries. This will mimic the natural rainfall pattern rather than discharging further downstream as in the previous proposal. She outlined other measures that will direct water appropriately to the tributaries. Also included are wildlife friendly measures that protect wildlife and a significant piece of forested land will become protected park land. Protection of the forest provides a myriad of benefits. She concluded that the changes are very positive and the application now has the support of Burke Mountain Naturalists.
Bob Charbonneau, 184 Sycamore Drive, advised that the first time he came to Council regarding this application, one topic was water. He commended Parklane for their water management plan in their new proposal. He advised, however, that there is still a water pressure issue in the area. He expressed concern that the additional homes will add additional school age children to already overcrowded schools in the area. He advised that area 1 of the development is his area of concern while he supports area 2.
Gail Wilson, Sycamore Drive advised that she is a long time resident and has seen what Parklane has done since 2008. She noted that her first issue is topography of the area which does not lend itself to additional houses. She expressed concern about the school in the area which has a waiting list so could not accommodate an additional 26 new families. She noted that traffic studies have been done however most of the time there is only single lane traffic because of cars parked on both sides of the street so traffic problem will increase. She indicated that she would like reassurance that the fire department will have sufficient water pressure to fight fires in this area. She concluded that she does not support area 1 of the development but does support area 2.
Ruth Foster, 3718 Bedwell Bay Road representing the Burrard Marine Enhancement Society that operates Mossom Creek hatchery noted that a lot has changed from the previous application that they did not support. There is now preservation of vegetation, pervious surfaces, and a water management plan to protect the creeks. She advised that now the Society supports this plan and is using it as a model for the sort of careful environmentally sensitive development
in watershed areas for the Village of Anmore. James Matson, 5-101 Parkside Drive, representing Noons Creek Hatchery and Port Moody Ecological Society, had previously objected to more development in the watershed area however over the past few months they have met with Parklane who have now come forward with impressive changes to protect the environment. As a water quality tester for a number of creeks that flow into Burrard Inlet, he advised that with the changes that have been made since he first spoke against this development, he now supports the current development plan.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Bylaws No. 2910, No. 2908, No. 2911 and No. 2909 be forwarded to the October 25, 2011 Regular Council meeting for further consideration. Regular Council
3.1 Golden Spike Days Society
File: 0230-20
Appearing in response to a resolution from the May 10, 2011 Regular Council Meeting, Sally Comin, Golden Spike Days Society President, provided Council with an update on the measures taken by Golden Spike Days Society to run a successful 2011 festival and to raise additional funds through grants from senior governments, sponsors such as Port Metro Vancouver and Pacific Coast Terminals and others and tightening budgets. She advised that many local businesses came forward with ideas for the festival which reduced costs. She thanked Council and the city for their support and presented a cheque for $14,000 which represents the full repayment of the loan previously provided by the city.
3.2 Public Works Week Community Celebration Award
File: 0290-03 / 5210-01
Mayor Trasolini presented the annual Public Works Week award received on September 28, 2011 in Kamloops to Dave Kidd, Manager of Operations. He noted that this award represents a great accomplishment of the entire Works Yard team. 4.1 Legislative Matters Adoption of Minutes
File: 0550-05
Regular Council Meeting Minutes of October 11, 2011
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held Tuesday, October 11, 2011 be adopted.
4.2 ParkLane Upland and Urban Reserve Areas - Proposed Official Community Plan Amendments and Zoning Bylaw Amendments
File: 6700-20-99 / BL2910 / BL2908 / BL291 / BL2909
"City of Port Moody Official Community Plan 2010, No. 2849, Amendment Bylaw No. 2, 2011, No. 2910" an amending bylaw to change the land use designation of the specified lands from Special Study Area to Single Family Low Density Form. "City of Port Moody Zoning Bylaw 1988, No. 1890, Amendment Bylaw No. 205, 2011, No. 2908" an amending bylaw to rezone the specified lands to facilitate the creation of 26 new single family residential lots in the Urban Reserve of Neighborhood 2. "City of Port Moody Official Community Plan 2010, No. 2849, Amendment Bylaw No. 3, 2011, No. 2911" an amending bylaw to change the land use designation of the specified lands from Special Study Area to Parks and Open Space. "City of Port Moody Zoning Bylaw 1988, No. 1890, Amendment Bylaw No. 206, 2011, No. 2909" an amending bylaw to rezone the specified lands from Development Acreage Reserve (A2) to Public Service (P1). Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Bylaw No. 2910 be now read a third time.
Voting against: Councillors Lahti, Rockwood
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Bylaw No. 2908 be now read a third time.
Voting against: Councillors Lahti, Rockwood
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Bylaw No. 2911 be now read a third time.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Bylaw No. 2909 be now read a third time.
File: 6700-20-100
Report: Development Services - Planning dated October 14, 2011
"City of Port Moody Zoning Bylaw 1988, No. 1890, Amendment Bylaw No. 207, 2011, No. 2912" a bylaw to rezone the property at 3131 St. Johns Street to Comprehensive Development Zone 55 (CD55) to permit community commercial uses within the existing building on the property. Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Bylaw No. 2912 be now read a first time.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Bylaw No. 2912 be now read a second time.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Bylaw No. 2912 be referred to a Public Hearing to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at City Hall, 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody.
File: 1960-10 / BL2900
"City of Port Moody Tax Exemption Bylaw, 2011. No. 2900" a bylaw to provide exemption from taxation for certain land and buildings as per Sections 224 and 227 of the Community Charter. Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Bylaw No. 2900 be now adopted.
File: 6800-00 / BL2913
Bylaw 2913
"City of Port Moody Heritage Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw, 2011, No. 2913" a bylaw to establish a heritage revitalization tax exemption program for specified properties to support heritage conservation and investment in heritage character. Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Bylaw No. 2913 be now adopted.
File: 8330-03-01
Report: Development Services - Engineering dated October 14, 2011
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the report of Development Services - Engineering dated October 14, 2011 be received for information;
AND THAT staff continue with the visioning process as outlined in the Development Services - Engineering dated October 14, 2011 report with the addition that all options be considered.
6.1 Official Community Plan
File: 6430-05
Mayor Trasolini recommended that at some point in the future Council act on the commitment made under the Metro Vancouver Regional Growth Strategy to review the city’s Official Community Plan once the Evergreen Line Project is approved. File: 6970-07-03
Report: Development Services - Planning dated October 11, 2011
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the Development Services - Planning report dated October 11, 2011 be received for information;
AND THAT staff be directed with any related comments.
File: 08-3010-03
Moved and seconded and CARRIED
THAT the fee formula for encroachment program agreements be adjusted so that annual fees are of the same magnitude as currently calculated (e.g. reduce the 2.5% and 5% to 0.25% and 0.5% respectively;
AND THAT encroachment fees for significant encroachments such as buildings and structures used for development purposes be considered on a case by case basis for potential application of higher fees. File: 6700-20-74
Report: Development Services - Planning dated October 14, 2011
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Council support the continued use of St. Andrew’s United Church for the Cold/Wet Weather Mat Program emergency shelter for the Winter 2011/12 season according to the terms and conditions of the existing Housing Agreement (Bylaw No. 2761).
Letter: The Honourable Mary McNeil, Minister of Children and Family Development dated October 1, 2011
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT October 2011 be proclaimed Foster Family Month.
6.6 Appointment to Centennial Steering Committee
Mayor Trasolini announced that Natalie Forster has been appointed to the Centennial Steering Committee representing the Youth Focus Committee.
7.1 Committee of the Whole Meeting
File: 0550-03
On the decisions of the Committee of the Whole meeting of October 25, 2011 Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the resolutions of the Committee of the Whole meeting of October 25, 2011 be endorsed:
8.1 Council Verbal Reports
File: 0550-01
Staff was requested to report back to Council on options to address the inadequate water pressure on Sycamore
Drive.
9.2 Release of In- Camera Decisions
SPIKE Awards – One Minute Pitch Potential Incentives
File: 0550-09
The following decision was publicly released from the September 13, 2011 In-Camera Council meeting: "THAT the equivalent of up to 6 months worth of fitness passes to the recreation centre be awarded to the winner of the One Minute Pitch associated with the 2011 Spike Awards." |