June 28,2016 Regular Council
1.1 Introduction of Art at Council Verbal Report: Mayor Clay / File: 18-7705-01
Mayor Clay noted that the City recently launched a new Artist Caretaker in Residence program at Rocky Point Park, which combines the roles of an Artist in Residence and a Resident Parks Caretaker. In exchange for rent-free living and studio space, the Artist Caretaker will engage the community in a variety of ways over the next 14 months, as well as provide Parks Caretaker services for the City. Mayor Clay noted that the successful candidate of this new initiative, Ryan Mellors, is a professional circus artist who has been presenting new works of contemporary juggling and manipulation at festivals and theatres around the world for the past ten years. Mayor Clay noted that Mr. Mellors has been invited to create new circus works with such companies as the Vancouver Circus School, Cirque Du Soleil, and the International Juggling Association, and recently returned from a month-long tour of shows in Japan and Cambodia. Mayor Clay welcomed Mr. Mellors to the stage to perform and noted that he will be in and around Rocky Point Park throughout the summer. Mr. Mellors provided an overview of his background in juggling and circus arts, noting that he grew up in Port Moody and is happy to be back for this opportunity to contribute to the community.
2. Public Input Eric Wolf, Port Moody, expressed concerns about high real estate prices and asked whether the City is encouraging or has zoning for laneway houses or tiny homes. David Ungless, Port Moody, expressed concerns about the questionnaires used for the public consultation sessions regarding the former Fire Hall and current Works Yard sites, and the Kyle Centre site. Mr. Ungless noted that he is worried about costs that the City may incur with the redevelopment of these sites. Katie Marsh, Port Moody, provided follow-up information to her June 7, 2016 delegation regarding the City flag. Ms. Marsh noted that flags do not always fly straight out, but are often viewed waving in the wind, so a simple design is best. Ms. Marsh provided some examples of flags that she feels are well designed. David Ritcey, Port Moody, expressed concerns that the City is notbeing proactive enough with regard to adding buildings to the Heritage Register. Dan Eaton, Port Moody, noted that he is applying to have his home on Henry Street added to the City¡¦s Heritage Register. Mr. Eaton noted that the house has an amazing history, which he would like to preserve by restoring the exterior to its original beauty, while modernizing the interior to meet the needs of his growing family.
4.1 Minutes File: 01-0550-05
RC16/245 Moved, seconded, and CARRIED THAT the minutes of the Special Meeting (to Close Meeting) of Council held Tuesday, June 14, 2016 be adopted.
RC16/246 Moved, seconded, and CARRIED THAT the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held Tuesday, June 14, 2016 be adopted.
Consent Agenda:
RC16/247 Moved, seconded, and CARRIED THAT the recommendations contained in the following items presented in the June 28, 2016 Regular Council Consent Agenda be adopted: „h 5.1 ¡V Finance Committee Resolutions for Ratification; and „h 5.3 ¡V Seniors Gathering Space at Alex Graham Manor.
5.1 Finance Committee Resolutions for Ratification
Recommendation adopted on consent:
THAT the following recommendations from the Finance Committee Meeting of Tuesday, June 21, 2016 be ratified:
Old Orchard Caretaker House FC16/076 THAT the preliminary works required at the Old Orchard Caretaker House be funded from the Facilities Capital Asset Reserve as recommended in the report dated June 9, 2016 from Community Services Department ¡V Facilities Division regarding Old Orchard Caretaker House.
Project Consolidation Traffic Signal Infrastructure FC16/078 THAT project budget amendments be made to consolidate capital projects CEN15112 (Traffic Signal Infrastructure MRN) and CEN15101 (Traffic Signal Infrastructure) into CEN16103 (Traffic Signal Infrastructure) as recommended in the report dated June 3, 2016 from Engineering and Parks Services Department ¡V Engineering Division regarding Project Consolidation ¡V Traffic Signal Infrastructure.
Project Consolidation Cross Connection Control Program FC16/079 THAT project budget amendments be made to consolidate capital projects OWT07102 (Cross Connection Control Implementation), OWT12010 (Backflow Prevention and Cross Connection Control Program), and OWT14010 (Cross Connection Control Strategy) into OWT15001 (Cross Connection Control Strategy) as recommended in the report dated May 25, 2016 from Engineering and Parks Services Department ¡V Engineering Division regarding Project Consolidation ¡V Cross Connection Control Program.
Project Consolidation Street Light Infrastructure FC16/080 THAT project budget amendments be made to consolidate capital project CEN15106 (Street Light Replacement) into CEN16113 (Street Light Replacement Program) as recommended in the report dated June 3, 2016 from Engineering and Parks Services Department ¡V Engineering Division regarding Project Consolidation ¡V Street Light Infrastructure.
Surplus 1987 Mack Fire Apparatus FC16/081 THAT the surplus 1987 Mack Fire Apparatus be donated to Firefighters Without Borders as recommended in the report dated May 30, 2016 from Fire-Rescue regarding Surplus 1987 Mack Fire Apparatus.
2016 Community Grant Request FC16/082 THAT a 2016 Community Grant be approved for the Port Moody Foundation in the amount of $996.45 as recommended in the report dated June 9, 2016 from Financial Services Department regarding 2016 Community Grant Request.
2016 Economic Round Table Sessions Funding Request FC16/083 THAT the budget of up to $500 approved to cover postage and refreshments for two business roundtables, to be organized in 2016 by the Economic Development Committee, be funded from Council Contingency.
Block 8 Academy Special Event Permit Fee Waiver FC16/084 THAT the $190 fee waiver for the Block 8 Academy Special Event Permit for their lemonade stand on July 2 and 3, 2016 be funded from Council Contingency.
Report: Financial Services Department, dated June 15, 2016 / File: 05-1830
RC16/248 Moved, seconded, and CARRIED THAT the December 31, 2015 Statement of Financial Information be approved as recommended in the report dated June 15, 2016 from Financial Services Department regarding 2015 Statement of Financial Information.
5.3 Seniors Gathering Space at Alex Graham Manor Report: Seniors Focus Committee, dated June 13, 2016 File: 01-0480-20-30/2001
Recommendation adopted on consent: THAT Alex Graham Manor be endorsed as a location for a Seniors Gathering Space.
7.1 Committee Appointments Verbal Report: Mayor Mike Clay / File: 01-0360-20-03
RC16/249 Moved, seconded, and CARRIED THAT Katherine Edmunds be appointed to the Arts and Culture Committee for the remainder of 2016 as the Port Moody Arts Centre Society representative.
7.2 2017-2018 Community Services Fees Bylaw Adoption Memo: Corporate Services Department ¡V Legislative Services Division, dated June 20, 2016 Bylaw No. 3053 / File: 09-3900-02
A Bylaw to amend City of Port Moody Fees Bylaw, 2015, No. 3022 to include 2017-2018 Community Services Fees.
RC16/250 Moved, seconded, and CARRIED THAT City of Port Moody Fees Bylaw, 2015, No. 3022, Amendment Bylaw No. 5, 2016, No. 3053 be now adopted.
The City Manager gave a presentation on the City of Port Moody 2015 Annual Report, and highlighted the achievements for the 2015 year.
The public was invited to provide feedback on the Annual Report.
There was no public input.
RC16/251 Moved, seconded, and CARRIED THAT the 2015 Annual Report be received.
9.2 Addition to the City of Port Moody Heritage Register ¡V 2830 St. George Street Report: Development Services Department ¡V Planning Division, dated June 13, 2016 / File: 01-0360-20-09
RC16/252 Moved, seconded, and CARRIED THAT the addition of the Sutherland Residence located at 2830 St. George Street to the City¡¦s Heritage Register be approved as recommended in the report dated June 13, 2016 from Development Services Department ¡V Planning Division regarding Addition to the City of Port Moody Heritage Register ¡V 2830 St. George Street.
9.3 Addition to City of Port Moody Heritage Register ¡V 2602 Henry Street Report: Development Services Department ¡V Planning Division, dated June 13, 2016 / File: 01-0360-20-09
RC16/253 Moved, seconded, and CARRIED THAT the addition of the Chevalier House located at 2602 Henry Street to the City¡¦s Heritage Register be approved as recommended in the report dated June 13, 2016 from Development Services Department¡V Planning Division regarding Addition to City of Port Moody Heritage Register ¡V 2602 Henry Street.
9.4 Special Event Permit for Parkside Brewery Report: Development Services Department Building, Bylaw, and Licensing Division, dated June 20, 2016 / File: 09-4500-00
RC16/254 Moved, seconded, and CARRIED THAT a Special Event Permit be issued to Parkside Brewery for the use of their outdoor patio for July 1 through September 30, 2016 as recommended in the report dated June 20, 2016 from Development Services Department ¡V Building, Bylaw, and Licensing Division regarding Special Event Permit for Parkside Brewery.
9.5 Seniors Gathering Space Alex Graham Manor Report: Community Services Department, dated June 14, 2016 / File: 15-8160-01
RC16/255 Moved, seconded, and CARRIED THAT the operating and capital costs for the Seniors Gathering Space be forwarded to the Finance Committee for identification of a funding source as recommended in the report dated June 14, 2016 from Community Services Department regarding Seniors Gathering Space ¡V Alex Graham Manor; AND THAT staff negotiate a Licence of Use Agreement with Metro Vancouver Housing regarding the use of Alex Graham Manor as a Seniors Gathering Space.
10.1 2016 Open for Business Awards Call for Submissions Memo: Mayor Mike Clay, dated June 14, 2016 / File: 01-0360-20-03
RC16/256 Moved, seconded, and CARRIED THAT the application for the Provincial Government Open for Business Awards be referred to the Economic Development Committee for consideration at their July meeting and report back to Council for the July 12 Council Meeting, to meet the August 1, 2016 deadline.
10.2 Delegation Response Katie Marsh Memo: Manager of Communications and Engagement, dated June 16, 2016 Delegation Request: Katie Marsh, dated March 31, 2016 / Files: 01-0230-01 and 19-0300-01/Vol 01
RC16/257 Moved, seconded, and DEFEATED THAT staff report back on a contest in the community regarding a new flag design. (Voting against: Councillors Junker and Lahti, and Mayor Clay)
RC16/258 Moved, seconded, and CARRIED THAT the delegation from Katie Marsh on June 7, 2016 be received for information; AND THAT Ms. Marsh be thanked for her delegation.
10.3 Request for Signal Lights ¡V St. Johns Street and Queens Street Memo: Mayor Mike Clay, dated June 21, 2016 / File: 01-0360-20-06
RC16/259 Moved, seconded, and CARRIED THAT the undated letter from Kevin Lusignan, Executive Director of Community Ventures Society, regarding a request to install signal lights at St. Johns Street and Queens Street be referred to the Transportation Committee for review and comment with a report back to Council.
11.1 Council Verbal Reports Mayor Clay expressed gratitude to Kevin Ramsay for his four years as Port Moody¡¦s City Manager, and noted that Mr. Ramsay is retiring on June 30, 2016. Mayor Clay wished Mr. Ramsay the best for the future, and noted that he will be missed in Port Moody.
11.2 Staff Verbal Reports Kevin Ramsay expressed gratitude to a number of key staff that have recently left the City and wished them the best for the future. Mr. Ramsay thanked Mayor and Council for having given him the opportunity to serve the City of Port Moody. Paul Rockwood noted that taxes are due on July 4, 2016.
12.1 Metro Vancouver Board Highlights Meeting Notes: Mayor Mike Clay, dated February-May 2016 / File: 01-0480-01
12.2 Committees, Commissions, and Boards ¡V Minutes Arts and Culture Committee ¡V May 2, 2016 Economic Development Committee ¡V May 4, 2016 Community Care Committee ¡V May 9, 2016 Youth Focus Committee ¡V May 11, 2016 Parks and Recreation Commission ¡V May 11, 2016 Seniors Focus Committee ¡V May 12, 2016 Heritage Commission ¡V May 12, 2016 Transportation Committee ¡V May 18, 2016 Library Board ¡V May 19, 2016 Finance Committee ¡V June 7, 2016
12.3 Council Correspondence Email and Letter dated June 13, 2016 from Kinder Morgan Canada re Trans Mountain Expansion Update ¡V Terminals in Burnaby
13. Public Input Ann Hulbert, Port Moody, noted that she likes the current Port Moody flag and does not want to see it changed. Ms. Hulbert inquired about whom the public should contact regarding bears in the City, and which staff member is responsible for emergency management. Ms. Hulbert expressed thanks to Kevin Ramsay for his service to the City
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