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January 24,2012 Regular Council

 
 
Regular Council Meeting
 
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2. Public Input

Ann Kitching, Port Moody resident, spoke on behalf of the Stitching Port Moody’s History wall hanging, suggesting that it needs to be installed at eye level with the first choice for installation being below the TV to the north of the Finance Division and the second choice being near where the Finance and Legislative Services Departments are located – at the edge of the counter and not behind the counter. She also noted that protective glass has already been donated.

Jonathan Pedlo, Area Real Estate Manager for McDonalds Canada commented that he was present to answer any questions regarding their application for Development Permit 2012-85 and Development Variance Permit 2012-98 for 3033 St. Johns Street.

David Spence, Port Moody resident, requested that the description of the Art at Council piece be included in the agenda or the minutes of each meeting for the public record.

File Number: 0550-01 / Delegation Request dated January 4, 2012 / Sample Proclamation

Students from Ms. Lundens' class at Maple Creek Middle School appeared as a delegation to request that February 12th to 18th, 2012 be proclaimed "Real Acts of Caring Week" in Port Moody.

Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT this item be dealt with at this time.
 
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT February 12-18, 2012 be declared Real Acts of Caring Week.
 
File Number: AG207 / 0550-01 / Letter: City Clerk dated December 14, 2011
Letter: Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce dated January 19, 2012 with 2012 Invoice and 2010 Audited Financials attached

Davide Fantillo, Chair with Richard Rainie, Past Chair and Michael Hind, Executive Director, Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce appeared before Council at Council's request of the December 13, 2011 Regular Council Meeting to provide a report on 2011 activities and 2012 plans. He advised that the Fee for Service goes towards the visitor information centre which operates during the summer months to hire additional staff to provide tourist information services to visitors, businesses and residents. He also noted the various economic development and tourism publications that are produced from fees. He also provided visitor and phone call statistics. He noted that all city employees can attend their events at member rates and the Mayor or Acting Mayors receive a free admission to events.

4.1 Minutes of the Regular Council meeting held Tuesday, January 10, 2012 (previously circulated)

Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held Tuesday, January 10, 2012 be adopted.
 
Report: Legislative Services dated January 24, 2012

"City of Port Moody Officers Bylaw, 2012, Bylaw No. 2921", a bylaw to replace the previous Officers Bylaw and subsequent amendments and incorporate a housekeeping change.

Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Bylaw No. 2921 be now read a first time.
 
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Bylaw No. 2921 be now read a second time.
 
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Bylaw No. 2921 be now read a third time.
 
File Number: 3090-20-98 / 3060-20-85 / Report: Development Services - Planning Division dated January 16, 2012
 
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Development Permit No. 2012-85 be issued subject to the submission of all required fees and securities and final plans to the satisfaction of staff and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary legal documents required in support of this application.

THAT Development Variance Permit No. 2012-98 be issued subject to the submission of all required fees and securities and final plans to the satisfaction of staff and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary legal documents required in support of this application.

File Number: 3900-02 / BL2918 / Report: Development Services – Planning dated January 12,2012

City of Port Moody Development Approval Procedures Bylaw 2003, No. 2543, Amendment Bylaw No. 3, 2011, Bylaw No. 2918”, a bylaw to amend the Development Approval Procedures Bylaw for regular maintenance and ease of use.

Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Bylaw 2918 be now read a first time.
 
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Bylaw 2918 be now read a second time.
 
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Bylaw 2918 be now read a third time.
 
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Corporate Policies No. 13-6410-1 (Public and Stakeholder Consultation for Major Development Projects or Special Study Area Plans) and No. 13-6410-5 (Advertising for Land Use Committee Meetings and Public Hearings) be amended as proposed in the Development Services - Planning report dated January12, 2012 with the addition that the Advertising for Land Use Committee Meetings and Public Hearings policy be amended to include the requirement that the purpose of the advertisement be clearly stated in simple, plain English language.
 
File: 0360-20-46 /Report: Community Services – Cultural Services dated January 13, 2012
 
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Location 7, Civic Centre Galleria – on brick wall by Library, be selected with the modification that the artwork be located beneath the television screen.

Moved, seconded and CARRIED

THAT the intent is to make the Stitching Port Moody’s History artwork a permanent display in the Galleria.

Moved, seconded and CARRIEDTHAT the Arts and Culture Committee be requested to flesh out a proposal for a rotating art exhibit at the location option 8, Civic Centre Galleria, above the entrance to Council Chambers/Inlet Theatre.

File Number: 0620-30 / Report: Community Services - Parks and Environmental Services dated January 16, 2012
 
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the report Update on Carbon Neutrality dated January 16, 2012 be received for information.
 
File Number: 5600-01 / Report: Development Services – Engineering dated January 17, 2012
 
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the report titled "Heritage Mountain Water Pressure" from Development Services - Engineering of January 17, 2012 be received as information.
 
File Number: 0760-20-26 / Report: Development Services dated January 24, 2012
 
Moved, seconded and
THAT staff be directed to work with the architect, designer and contractor, to build and certify the new Fire Hall #1 to a Silver LEED™ certified standard;
AND THAT the costs be included in the Fire Hall construction budget;
AND THAT this recommendation be forwarded to Finance Committee for inclusion of necessary costs into the 2012 Five-Year Financial Plan.
 
Moved, seconded and DEFEATED
THAT the foregoing motion be amended by deleting “Silver LEED™ certified standard” and substituting “Gold LEED™ certified standard and target 60% below NECB energy standards in order to meet energy efficiency criteria required for receiving the Green Municipal Fund loan and grant”.
Voting against: Mayor Clay, Councillors Dilworth, Elliott, Nuttall, Royer and Small
 
The question on the motion was then put and DEFEATED.
Voting against: Councillors Elliott, Nuttall, Royer and Small
 
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Council receive for information the Council Report, Fire Hall #1, Benefits of LEEDTM Certification, dated January 24, 2012.
 
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT staff report back as to the process for applying for, and the financial benefits of receiving, a Green Municipal Fund Grant for the construction of Fire Hall #1.
 
File Number: 0350-03 / Report: Legislative Services dated January 24, 2012
 
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Corporate Policy 1-0110-2 Designation of Municipal Employees for the Purposes of Filing Financial Disclosure be amended as per the report of Legislative Services dated January 24, 2012.
 
File Number: 0360-20-49 / Report: Mayor Mike Clay dated January 17, 2012
 
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Council receive for information the Terms of Reference for the Sustainability Audit / Review Committee.
 
6.4 Committee Appointments - Youth Focus Committee
File Number: 0360-20-07 / Verbal Report: Mayor Clay
 
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Marie-Rose Bruskiewicz, Devon Koerber and Natalie Forster be appointed to the Youth Focus Committee;
AND THAT Paulina Martin be appointed as a non-voting member to the Youth Focus Committee.
 
6.5 Proclamation Request - Real Acts of Caring Week - February 12-18, 2012
File Number: 0630-01 / Sample Proclamation (included with backup for Item 3.1)

This item dealt with under item 3.1

7.1 Committee of the Whole
File Number: 0550-03
 
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the resolutions of the Committee of the Whole meeting of January 24, 2012 be endorsed as above.
 
7.2 Approval of Decisions from Finance Committee
Finance Committee meeting of January 17, 2012 / File Number 0360-20-05
 
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the resolutions of the Finance Committee meeting of January 17, 2012 be approved as follows:
 
From Item 4.2 2012-2016 Operating and Capital Plan Review:
THAT item 32 - Civic Centre - Walkway Cobblestone Repairs be brought forward to 2012; and,
THAT item 31 - Civic Centre - Replacement of Second Floor Security Gates be deferred to 2017.
 
From Item 4.3 Budget Consultation Process:
THAT a town hall meeting be held in the Inlet Theatre;
THAT a door prize, such as an iPad, be given away to encourage attendance;
THAT information displays and feedback collection forms and boxes be set up at the Recreation Complex, Kyle Centre, and other civic buildings one week to ten days prior to the town hall meeting, inviting residents to attend the town hall meeting; and,
THAT an online survey be developed, which will include a link to contact staff for further information at the end of the survey.
 
From Item 4.4 2012 Project Pre-Approval Requests:
THAT all 2012 Project Pre-approval Requests be approved as presented except for #7 - Public Consultation on City Services.

10 Public Input

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