mikeclay.ca - Mar 24,2015 Regular Council

Tonight we have an acrylic painting by Jane Appleby titled Vancouver Spirit.
Jane is a prolific and intuitive painter who paints with the vigour of her love of life. She is an active member of the Federation of Canadian Artists and founding member of the local group Passionate Outdoor Painters. Jane also teaches at the Port Moody Arts Centre and Place des Arts.
An Inukshuk was a known symbol for voyagers in the North to help guide them to their destination.. When Jane was a child, her family immigrated to Canada from the former Czechoslovakia. She recalls the freedom her family sought and found exploring the ocean shore along English Bay for the first time. She still finds that going to any beach brings her peace and excitement that she always wants to capture in paint.
Jane has come to know Vancouver’s wonderful essence and it was in this spirit she created this painting. Jane was also venturing on a new journey in her painting, moving from watercolour and mixed media, specifically to acrylics over textured ground. Vancouver Spirit is one of her favourite pieces that resulted. Jane hopes it will also move people to explore new passageways in their lives.

2. Public Input
Hazel Mason, Port Moody, expressed support for Trans Canada Trail improvements.
Andrea Ledingham, Port Moody, speaking on behalf of Belcarra South Preservation Society, conveyed appreciation to Mayor and Council for their efforts to preserve the Belcarra South Cottages through a higher Heritage designation. She noted that Metro Vancouver has dropped its petition to define their lease as commercial, and requested rent from the tenants. Ms. Ledingham noted that the Society will work with Mayor and Council towards the preservation of the cottages, and that they are willing to pay for upgrading the cottages as needed. Ms. Ledingham also noted that if a higher heritage designation is received, they will be eligible for certain types of funding.
Ann Hulbert expressed concerns about efforts for CP whistling cessation, noting that train whistles are a required safety measure. Ms. Hulbert noted that it is no longer possible to see the names of donors on the bricks at Queen Street Plaza, and requested that the bricks be power washed and the names repainted. Ms. Hulbert reported that she had seen a television advertisement by Metro Vancouver several times regarding recycling of garden and kitchen waste. She noted that the ad shows the use of compostable bags, and asked why Port Moody residents are not permitted to use them.
Fred Soofi, Port Moody, expressed concern about the character of Moody Centre, noting that smaller homes are being torn down and replaced by larger homes due to rising land value. Mr. Soofi expressed concerns about the loss of heritage character in the area and urged Council to consider allowing landowners to subdivide their lots for smaller homes.
Jared Metcalfe, Port Moody, expressed support for the CP Rail Advisory Committee and noted that loud train noises are now more frequent than before and will have detrimental effects on the liveability and property values in Klahanie.
Ron Simpson, Port Coquitlam, expressed support for Fred Soofi’s suggestions about allowing Moody Centre landowners to subdivide their lots. Mr. Simpson noted that lot sizes were 66’ wide in Moody Centre, but were reduced to 33’ in Vancouver, which became the standard width in most of Vancouver.

Tim Clark, CEO of Habitat for Humanity, provided a brief introduction to the organization’s sustainable home ownership model, and provided an overview of their various community outreach programs, such as Women’s Build and Restore retail outlets. It was noted that each Restore outlet keeps 600 tonnes from the landfills annually. Ms. Clark answered questions from Council, and noted that Port Moody can support Habitat for Humanity through the provision of land, either by selling it at a discounted rate or through a long-term lease arrangement, and by reducing development cost charges and property taxes. Ms. Clark also provided an overview of the Women’s Build program, in which groups of 40 women help build homes over 10 days after having raised at least $1,000 per person. Ms. Clark noted that Habitat for Humanity has been highly successful at bringing communities together.

3.2 Delegation- Trans Canada Trail
Delegation Application: Cliff E. Van Alstyne, dated February 24, 2015 / File: 0230-01

Cliff Van Alstyne gave a presentation on the Port Moody section of the Trans Canada Trail, noting that there are gaps in the trail and urged Council to consider adding walking trails in these sections. Mr. Van Alstyne and Leon Lebrun answered questions from Council on the existing and proposed trail.

RC15/110
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held Tuesday, 14 March 10, 2015 be adopted.

5. Consent Agenda
At the request of Council, the following items were removed from the Consent Agenda for consideration under section 6:
• 5.1- Gallery Bistro Liquor Licence Application
• 5.2- Outstanding Business List
• 5.4- 2015 Transportation Committee Work Plan

RC15/111
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the recommendation contained in the following item presented in the March 24, 2015 Regular Council Consent Agenda be adopted:
• 5.3 -Youth Focus Committee 2015 Work Plan

RC15/112
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT staff be directed to advise the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch that the City of Port Moody wishes to opt out of the public consultation process as recommended in the report dated March 11, 2015 from Development Services regarding Gallery Bistro Liquor Licence Application.

It was noted that the item regarding pay parking at Rocky Point Park for summer 2015 shall be brought back to Council for prioritization.

RC15/113
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the Outstanding Business List, updated to the end of February 2015 be received for information.

Recommendation Adopted on Consent:
THAT the 2015 Youth Focus Committee Work Plan dated March 4,
2015 be approved.

Mayor Clay requested that the Moody Centre parking situation be given a high priority on the work plan. He also pointed out that the intersection of Clarke Street and Glenayre Drive is in Coquitlam, not Port Moody, so this item in the work plan should be reviewed.

RC15/114
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the 2015 Transportation Committee Work Plan as recommended in the report dated March 11, 2015 from the Transportation Committee regarding 2015 Transportation Committee 2015 Work Plan be approved.

7.1 Rezoning - 2513- 2519 Clarke Street - Bylaw 2996
City of Port Moody Zoning Bylaw 1988, No. 1890, Amendment Bylaw No. 227, 2015, No. 2996, being a bylaw to amend “City of Port Moody Zoning Bylaw 1988, No. 1890."
File: 6700-20-123 and 3900-02

It was noted that the issue of Cenotaph location will be addressed during the Development Permit application process.

Councillor Dilworth left the meeting at 8:56pm due to a potential conflict of interest.

City of Port Moody Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2014, No. 2955, Amendment Bylaw No. 4, 2015, No. 3001, being a bylaw to amend City of Port Moody Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2014, No. 2955.
Presentation: Development Services, Planning Division / File: 6430-08 and 3900-02

Staff presented an overview of changes that should be made to the proposed amendments related to the following: revised employment and dwelling unit projections, revised Regional Growth Strategy total employment projections, and the addition of a statement recognizing that the City will refine these numbers should new economic development initiatives come forward in the future. It was noted that staff have been working closely with Metro Vancouver staff on these changes.

RC15/116
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
THAT the second reading of Bylaw No. 3001, cited as City of Port Moody Official Community Plan Bylaw 2014, No. 2955, Amendment Bylaw No. 4, 2015, No. 3001 be rescinded.

	Year 2021	Year 2031	Year 2041
Population	39,660	44,820	50,000
Dwelling Units	14,896	16,994	19,170
Total Employment	9,814	10,585	11,527

• 2.1.14 inserting the following text after the table in Strategy 1.1.3b) on page 116:
“These employment projections can be refined in the future should any changes occur in response to new economic development initiatives in the City.”

RC15/118
Moved, seconded and DEFEATED
THAT the preceding motion be amended by changing the Total Employment projection under Year 2041 to 18,000.
(Voting against: Councillors Glumac, Junker, and Vagramov, and Mayor Clay)

The question on the main motion (RC15/117) was put to a vote; the motion was CARRIED.
(Voting against: Councillor Royer)

Inlet Centre Municipal Town Centre	Dwelling Units	Employment
Projected % Growth to 2041	12.9%	31.8%
Moody Centre Frequent Transit Development Area	Dwelling Units	Employment
Projected % Growth to 2041	20.8%	34%

• 2.1.16 replacing the right column text from Strategy 1.2.6 b) ii) on page 117 with the following:
“The lower percentages of growth in dwelling units and employment for the Inlet Centre Municipal Town Centre shown above in Strategy 1.2.6 a) reflect the fact that much of this area has been recently redeveloped and opportunities for additional growth are limited. Growth and development envisioned for the Moody Centre Frequent Transit Development Area are generally consistent with the guidelines in Table 3 of the RGS. ”
(Voting against: Councillor Royer)

RC15/120
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Bylaw No. 3001 be amended by adding:
• 2.1.17 replacing the right column text from Strategy 2.2.4 b) iii) on page 121 with the following:
“Within all areas designated as RGS Industrial, non-industrial related uses are not permitted. In the case of the RGS Industrial designated lands on the Flavelle (Mill and Timber) site and the northern portion of the Andres Wines site, applications for redevelopment to other uses could be considered following detailed comprehensive development planning for these sites.”

RC15/121
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Bylaw No. 3001, cited as City of Port Moody Official Community Plan Bylaw 2014, No. 2955, Amendment Bylaw No. 4, 2015, No. 3001 be read a second time as amended.

RC15/122
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Bylaw No. 3001, cited as City of Port Moody Official Community Plan Bylaw 2014, No. 2955, Amendment Bylaw No. 4, 2015, No. 3001 be read a third time as amended.

RC15/123
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the Port Moody Regional Context Statement as amended by the City of Port Moody Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 3001 be submitted for acceptance by the Greater Vancouver Regional District Board in accordance with Section 866 (4) of the Local Government Act.

RC15/124
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Bylaw No. 3003, cited as City of Port Moody Section 286 Termination (Park Lane) Bylaw, 2015, No. 3003 be adopted.

Margot Davis, Manager of Sustainability, and consultant Eric Vance provided an overview of the City of Port Moody 2015 Economic Profile.

RC15/126
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the report dated March 16, 2015 from Development Services, Sustainability Division regarding City of Port Moody 2015 Economic Profile be received for information.

RC15/127
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT staff be directed to provide greater details based on the draft framework for the good neighbour guidelines incorporating view corridor and noise issues.

RC15/128
Moved and seconded
THAT staff be directed to report back in a comprehensive way on multiple RS1 zones throughout the city.

RC15/129
Moved, seconded and DEFEATED
THAT the foregoing motion be amended by adding:
AND THAT staff begin with applying the draft bylaw to appropriate zones in the city (loco Area).
(Voting against: Councillors Dilworth, Glumac, Junker, Royer, and Vagramov, and Mayor Clay)

The question on the main motion (RC15/128) was put to a vote; the motion was DEFEATED
(Voting against: Councillors Dilworth, Glumac, Junker, Royer, and Vagramov, and Mayor Clay)

RC15/130
Moved and seconded
THAT staff be directed to use multiple RS zones as a solution to the mega house issue- specifically to address sightlines in loco, and shadows and uncharacteristically large homes in Moody Centre and Glenayre- keeping in mind that some of these and other neighbourhoods may or may not need these specific adjustments.

RC15/131
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the foregoing motion be amended by removing:
keeping in mind that some of these and other neighbourhoods may or may not need these specific adjustments”

The question on the main motion (RC15/130) as amended (by RC15/131)
was put to a vote; the motion was CARRIED

RC15/132
Moved and seconded
THAT proposed Bylaw 3004 be referred for consideration at the next Land Use Committee meeting on April 7, 2015.

RC15/133
Moved and seconded
THAT the foregoing motion be amended by adding:
“AND THAT the proposed Bylaw be amended by replacing
5.4.6(a)(i) with ‘a fence sited in a front yard shall be a maximum of 1.5m in height.’”

RC15/134
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the foregoing motion be amended by replacing:
“AND THAT the proposed Bylaw be amended by replacing 5.4.6(a)(i) with ‘a fence sited in a front yard shall be a maximum of 1.5m in height.’”
with
“AND THAT the proposed Bylaw be amended by removing 5.4.6(a).”

The question on the amending motion (RC15/133) as amended (by RC15/134) was put to a vote; the motion was CARRIED

RC15/135
Moved, seconded and DEFEATED
THAT the foregoing motion be amended by adding:
“AND THAT the proposed Bylaw (No. 3004) be amended by deleting “and 9.0 meters (29.5ft)” from section 2.7, which replaces section 21.5 of Bylaw No. 1890.”
(Voting against: Councillors Dilworth, Junker, and Glumac, and Mayor Clay)

The question on the main motion (RC15/132) as amended (by RC15/133)
was put to a vote; the motion was CARRIED

RC15/136
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the report dated March 16, 2015 from Development ServicesPlanning Division regarding Business Licensing- Marihuana Dispensaries be received for information.

RC15/137
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the funding request of $875 from the POCOMO Meals on Wheels Society as identified in the report dated March 11, 2015 from the Financial Services Department be approved;
AND THAT the funding request be referred to the Finance Committee to determine a funding source.
(Voting against: Councillor Dilworth and Mayor Clay)

RC15/138
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
WHEREAS the city of Port Moody seeks to enhance communicationbetween CPR and the community;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the city reinstate the CP Rail Community Advisory Panel.

RC15/139
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the terms of reference attached to the report from Councillor Glumac dated March 16, 2015 be revised to include four members of the community areas Pleasantside, Moody Centre, Klahanie, and Suter Brook.

RC15/140
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT staff be directed to focus on the preparation of a heritage designation bylaw for the Belcarra South Cottages to be completed before the expiry of the Temporary Protection Order on May 8, 2015.

RC15/141
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the verbal report by Mayor Mike Clay be received forinformation.

RC15/142
Moved, seconded and DEFEATED
WHEREAS The City of Port Moody strives to be a responsive, modern, and business-nurturing institution;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff present Council with a housekeeping report for City of Port Moody Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw, 2015, No. 3000, specifically with regards to sections 5.5, 5.13, 5.15a, 5.15b, 6.3.3, 6.3.6, 6.3.9, 6.4.1, 6.5.1, 6.6.1d, 6.6.2c, and 6.7.2 with “historical leftovers” and “duplication” in mind;
AND THAT section 7.2 of City of Port Moody Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw, 2015, No. 3000 be reviewed with “severity” in mind.
(Voting against: Councillors Dilworth, Junker, and Royer, and Mayor Clay)

RC15/143
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT April 2015 be proclaimed Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse
Awareness Month.

RC15/144
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT April 2015 be proclaimed Daffodil Month.

11.1 Council Verbal Reports
Councillor Dilworth noted that Money Sense Magazine has named Port Moody Centre as the top neighbourhood in terms of price and value for dollar.
Councillor Dilworth also requested that the water taps in dog parks be turned back on now that winter is over.
Councillor Royer noted that she attended a dialogue on Tri-Cities Local Immigration Partnership, and that studies show that there is a lot of work to be done in this area, such as access to literacy and information.
Councillor Glumac noted that he attended a workshop hosted by Charles Montgomery, who provided very interesting information on bringing a community together.

11.2 Staff Verbal Reports
The City Manager noted that Saturday, March 28, 8:30pm to 9:30pm is Earth Hour, and encouraged residents to turn off all electronics and nonessential lighting.

12.1 Committees, Commissions, and Boards- Minutes
• Land Use Committee Minutes- September 2, 2014
• Youth Focus Committee Minutes- November 12, 2014
• Finance Committee Minutes- February 3, 2015
• Economic Development Committee Minutes- February 4, 2015
• Community Care Committee Minutes- February 5, 2015
• Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes- February 11, 2015
• Heritage Commission Minutes- February 12, 2015

12.2 Council Correspondence for Information
• Letter from City of Dawson Creek dated March 2, 2015 re City of Port Moody Declaration of the Right to a Healthy Environment
• Letter from the Village of Keremeos dated March 4, 2015 re City of Port Moody Declaration of the Right to a Healthy Environment
• Email from District of Summerland dated March 11, 2015 re City of Port Moody Declaration of the Right to a Healthy Environment