February 28,2012 Regular Council
Committee of the Whole
4.1 Noons Creek Drive Traffic Calming – Request for Road Closure Update File: 5400-20-09 / Report: Transportation Committee dated January 30, 2012
Moved, seconded and CARRIED THAT staff be directed to proceed with the Noons Creek traffic calming plan with no modifications at this time.
5.1 Parks and Recreation Commission 2012 Work Plan File: 0360-20-10 Report: Community Services dated February 8, 2012
Moved, seconded and CARRIED THAT the 2012 Parks and Recreation Commission work plan be approved.
5.2 Heritage Commission 2012 Work Plan and Budget File: 3130-01 / 0360-20-09 / Report: Heritage Commission dated February 15, 2012
Moved, seconded and CARRIED THAT the Heritage Commission 2012 work plan and budget be approved.
5.3 Transportation Committee 2012 Work Plan File:0360-20-06 / Report: Transportation Committee dated February 17, 2012
Moved and seconded THAT the 2012 Transportation Committee work plan as included as Attachment A in the Transportation Committee report dated February 17, 2012 be approved.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED THAT the 2012 Transportation Committee work plan be amended to include a discussion on traffic diverters on St. George Street.
The question on the main motion as amended was put and CARRIED
Regular Council
1.1 Art at Council The Mayor introduced Close Up 2, by Helen Daniels. Created with the use of a lomography camera, the image is a close up of a lomography camera. Helen’s photographs and low tech cameras are on display in the Plum Gallery from March 1st through to April 8th with an opening reception held on Thursday, March 1st from 6 – 8pm.
2. Public Input Maria Wahl, Port Moody resident, spoke in favour of changing the zoning bylaw to allow daycares in commercial areas. Brent Hilpert, Port Moody resident, advised that he thought the wording in the zoning bylaw related to the height of buildings was ambiguous in several areas. Samantha Pipers, Port Moody resident, advised that she feels the lack of daycares in Port Moody is a sustainability issue. She advised that she supports a change in the zoning bylaw to accommodate additional daycare spaces in Port Moody. Jennifer Rodriguez, Port Moody resident, spoke in support of a zoning bylaw change to accommodate more daycare spaces in Port Moody. She advised that she now drives to a neighbouring municipality for a daycare provider. Michael Sanson, a day care provider in Port Coquitlam, advised that he was interested in opening a new daycare space in Port Moody and spoke in support of changing the zoning bylaw to accommodate daycare space in commercial zones. He advised that he thought that there are suitable areas for daycare space in current commercial areas in Port Moody. Katherine Kelm, Port Moody resident, advised that she is unable to find suitable daycare in Port Moody and is driving her children to Port Coquitlam for daycare. Spoke in support of the change to the zoning bylaw to accommodate daycares in commercial areas.
3.1 Chance to Choose Delegation application dated February 13, 2012 Aman Tatla and Evelyn Humphreys appeared as a delegation on behalf of A Chance to Choose to present highlights of the program and provide information on the program’s current financial situation. The delegation was informed that any request to Council should be submitted in writing for their consideration.
3.2 Pink Shirt Anti-Bullying Day File: 0230-01 Dave Teixeira appeared as a delegation to request that February 29, 2012 be proclaimed “Pink Shirt Anti-Bullying Day” in Port Moody.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED THAT item 6.9 be brought forward to be considered at this time.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED THAT February 29, 2012 be proclaimed Pink Shirt Anti-Bullying Day in Port Moody.
4.2 City of Port Moody Sign Bylaw Amendment and Related Fees Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2925 / Bylaw No. 2926 File: BL2925 / BL2403 / BL2926 / BL2857
"City of Port Moody Sign Bylaw, 1998, No. 2403, Amendment Bylaw, 2012, No. 2925" a bylaw to amend the Sign Bylaw to permit individuals or groups to install signs to advertise arts and heritage events.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED THAT Bylaw No. 2925 be now adopted.
"City of Port Moody Fees Bylaw, 2010, No. 2857, Amendment Bylaw, No. 4, 2012, No. 2926" a bylaw to amend the Fees Bylaw to allow for fees associated with cultural event signage.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED THAT Bylaw No. 2926 be now adopted.
4.3 St. Johns StreetRoad Closing Bylaw File: 3900-02-01 / BL2927 Bylaw No. 2927
"St. Johns Street Road Closing Bylaw, No. 2927" a bylaw to close a portion of the St. Johns Street right of way in front of 3239 St. Johns Street to facilitate a proposed land disposition.
The Mayor called for public input on the bylaw and none was given.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED THAT Bylaw No. 2927 be now adopted.
4.4 Zoning Bylaw Text Amendments Related to the Calculation of Height File: 6700-20-104 / BL2919 Report: Development Services – Planning Division dated February 20, 2012
"City of Port Moody Zoning Bylaw 1988, No. 1890, Amendment Bylaw No. 209, 2012, No. 2919” an amending bylaw to clarify the intent to limit the height of new single family buildings to three storeys.
Moved and seconded THAT Bylaw No. 2919 be now read a first time.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED THAT Bylaw No. 2919 be amended at first reading as follows:
THAT section 2.4, definition of Height of Building be amended to read as follows, “The height of a building shall not exceed the lesser of 10.5 metres (34.5 ft) or three storeys.”
The question on the main motion as amended was put and CARRIED.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED THAT Bylaw No. 2919 be now read a second time.
Moved, seconded CARRIED THAT Bylaw No. 2919 be referred to a Public Hearing to be held on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at City Hall, 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody.
4.5 Street, Traffic and Public Places Bylaw No. 1528 Amendment – Parking File: 3900-02-01 / BL1528 / BL2903 / BL2904
Report: Development Services –Building, Bylaws and Licensing Division dated January 30, 2012
"City of Port Moody Street, Traffic and Public Places Amendment Bylaw, No. 2903" an amending bylaw to address parking enforcement issues.
As deferred from the February 14, 2012 Regular Council meeting:
Moved and seconded THAT Bylaw No. 2903 be now read a second time.
The question on the motion was put and CARRIED.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED THAT Bylaw No. 2903 be now read a third time.
"City of Port Moody Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Amendment Bylaw, No. 2904" an amending bylaw to update the fines associated with traffic violations.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED THAT Bylaw No. 2904 be now read a first time.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED THAT Bylaw No. 2904 be now read a second time.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED THAT Bylaw No. 2904 be now read a third time.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED THAT staff review the language of the Street, Traffic and Public Places Bylaw, and its subsequent amendments, and report back to clarify definitions; AND THAT staff review the related fines in the Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw for on street parking violations.
4.6 Zoning Bylaw Amendment (Rezoning) Application for 2210 Clarke Street Bylaw No. 2924 / File:6700-20-105 Report: Development Services – Planning Division dated February 17, 2012
"City of Port Moody Zoning Bylaw 1988, No. 1890, Amendment Bylaw No. 211, 2012, No. 2924” an amending bylaw to rezone the property at 2210 Clarke Street to Comprehensive Development Zone 58 (CD58) to allow for the construction of a laneway house at the rear of the property.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED THAT Bylaw No. 2924 be now read a first time.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED THAT Bylaw No. 2924 be now read a second time.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED THAT Bylaw No. 2924 be referred to a Public Hearing to be held on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at City Hall, 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody.
5.1 Review of Encroachment Agreement Term Lengths File: 3010-03 / Report: Legislative Services dated February 17, 2012
Moved, seconded and CARRIED THAT staff be authorized to negotiate encroachment agreement terms of up to ten (10) years; AND THAT the encroachment area fee be updated every two years based on an update of assessed values used to calculate the fee.
6.1 Process to Update Official Community Plan File: 6430-05 Report: Development Services – Planning Division dated February 17, 2012
Moved, seconded and CARRIED THAT staff be directed to proceed with an update to the Official Community Plan as outlined in the Development Services Department report dated February 17, 2012.
6.2 Notification of Proposed Amendment to Metro Vancouver Regional Growth Strategy File: 6970-07-03 / Report: Development Services – Planning dated February 15, 2012
Moved, seconded CARRIED THAT Council supports the proposed amendment to the Regional Growth Strategy as outlined in the January 27, 2012 notice from Metro Vancouver.
6.3 Draft Accessible Bus Stop Upgrade Program File: 8500-03 / Report: Development Services – Engineering Division dated February 17, 2012
Moved, seconded and CARRIED THAT the Draft Accessible Bus Stop Program as outlined in the Engineering Division report dated February 17, 2012, be approved. AND THAT funding for the Draft Accessible Bus Stop Program be considered as part of the 2013 five year financial plan budget process.
6.4 Proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment to Allow Commercial Daycares in Port Moody File: 6700-01 / Report: Councillor Rick Glumac dated February 21, 2012
Moved, seconded and CARRIED THAT staff report back to Council on the implications of amending Zoning Bylaw 1890 to permit 'Child Care Use accommodating 10 or more children' under C3 Zoning and other zones, including appropriate draft amending bylaws to give effect to this proposal, for consideration of adoption by Council.
6.5 Committee Appointments File: 0360-01 / Verbal Report: Mayor Clay
Moved, seconded and CARRIED THAT Quinton Brownsdon be appointed to the Youth Focus Committee.
6.6 Councillor Request – Conference Attendance File: 0530-01
Centre for Civic Governance Forum Conference Agenda and Registration Details Email: Manager of Financial Services dated February 23, 2012
Moved, seconded and CARRIED THAT Councillor Glumac be authorized to attend the Centre for Civic Governance Forum March 30 and 31, 2012 at Harrison Hot Springs at a cost of $465 (plus applicable taxes), funded from council conventions and dues cost centre. Voting against: Councillor Nuttall
6.7 Proclamation Request - Bottled Water Free Day – March 15, 2012 File: 0630-01
Email: Daniel Cayley-Daoust dated February 6, 2012 Sample Proclamation
Moved, seconded and CARRIED THAT March 15, 2012 be proclaimed Bottled Water Free Day in Port Moody.
6.8 Proclamation Request – March – Kidney Month File: 0630-01 Letter: Kidney Foundation dated February 2012 Sample Proclamation
Moved, seconded and CARRIED THAT March be proclaimed Kidney Month in Port Moody.
6.9 Proclamation Request – Pink Shirt Anti-Bullying Day – February 29, 2012 File: 0630-01 Sample Proclamation
Dealt with under item 3.2
7.1 Committee of the Whole Moved, seconded CARRIED THAT the resolutions of the Committee of the Whole meeting of February 28, 2012 be endorsed.
9.2 Release of In Camera Items
The following resolution was released from the February 14, 2012 In- Camera Council Meeting:
Fire Hall # 1 Utility Relocation Project - Contract Award
THAT the Fire Hall #1 Utility Relocation Project be awarded to Hyland Excavating Ltd.
The following resolution was released from the January 24, 2012 In-Camera Council Meeting:
Renewal of Encroachment Agreement - 2409 St. George Street
THAT staff be authorized to enter into an eight year encroachment agreement from January 31, 2012 to January 31, 2020 with the owners of 2409 St. George Street for the encroachment of retaining walls and sidewalk for an annual fee of $289.22, plus the $280.00 renewal fee which covers staff time costs and advertising.
10. Public Input Brent Hilpert, Port Moody resident, questioned when newly adopted bylaws come into affect. He also questioned when the zoning bylaw would undergo a more thorough revision. Janice Woodrow, Port Moody resident, questioned if the significant amount of correspondence that was directed to Council prior to the 2009 OCP update would be available to new Councillors. Brent Hilpert, Port Moody resident, noted his disappointment that the 3 hour parking restriction was not applied to Alderside Road in the consideration of the Street, Parking and Public Places Bylaw amendment.
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