1.1 Resolution to Go into Committee of the Whole

RC(CW)17/011
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
THAT Council go into Committee of the Whole.

Councillor Junker assumed the role of Presiding Member at this point.

2. Public Input
Mike Galliford, Port Moody, expressed support for the Force of Nature Alliance delegation, thanked Council for its support of environmental initiatives in the City, and encouraged Council to move forward with the installation of solar panels on City facilities.
Bill Willson, Coquitlam, expressed support for the Force of Nature delegation, and encouraged Council to take action on environmental issues and support the use of renewable energy sources in Port Moody.
Sarah Luisio, Port Moody, expressed support for the Force of Nature delegation and the potential introduction of solar power initiatives in Port Moody, and encouraged Council to promote the introduction of solar energy initiatives in new developments.
Peter Burkwood, Coquitlam, expressed support for the introduction of solar panels and renewable energy sources in the city.

Morag Keegan-Henry and Amy Anne Lubik, on behalf of Force of Nature Society, gave a presentation on the potential introduction of solar and other renewable energy technologies in Port Moody.
The delegates asked Council to take steps to make solar power more accessible and affordable to residents by creating an expedited permitting process for standard residential solar installations, publicizing this program, requiring all new homes to meet the NRCan "Solar Ready" construction guidelines, and completing the requirements and applying to become an official Canadian Solar City.
The delegates responded to questions from Council regarding other cities that have implemented similar renewable energy technologies.

CW17/039
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
THAT the Force of Nature delegation request be placed on a subsequent Council agenda for consideration.

Antigone Dixon-Warren, Project Manager, provided an update on BC Hydro's Metro North Transmission Project, including information on the project background, the process and timeline, the alignment through Port Moody, consultations conducted to date, and next steps. The delegates responded to questions from Council regarding the estimated area and the number of trees that will be affected by the project.

CW17/040
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
THAT the B.C. Hydro delegation be received for information and the delegates thanked for their presentation.

Tiffany Melius, Executive Director of New View Society, gave a presentation on the Society and its work in the Tri-Cities mental health sector, including services and resources provided to support quality of life for those living with mental illness through housing, vocational, and social recreation programs. Ms. Melius also provided an overview of the Society's strategic priorities and noted ways in which people can support the Society's work.

CW17/041
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
THAT the New View Society delegation be received for information and the delegates thanked for their presentation.

4.1 Adoption of Minutes
File: 01-0550-03-02

CW17/042
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
THAT the minutes of the Special Council (Committee of the Whole) meeting held on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 be adopted.

John Grasty responded to questions from Council regarding details of the 2016 Community Engagement Subcommittee Final Report recommendations.

The following was moved and seconded at the Regular Council Meeting held on January 10, 2017, and was on the table for discussion:

RC17/009
THAT the report dated December 14, 2016 from Community Care Committee regarding 2016 Community Engagement Subcommittee - Final Report be referred to staff for a report on the associated resources and costs required for implementing the recommendations in the 2016 Community Engagement Subcommittee Final Report.
The question on motion RC17/009 was put to a vote; the motion was DEFEATED.
(Voting against: Councillors Glumac, Lahti, Junker, Royer, and Vagramov, and Mayor Clay)

CW17/043
Moved and seconded
THAT the 2016 Community Engagement Subcommittee Final Report be referred to staff for information.

CW17/044
Moved, seconded, and DEFEATED
THAT the foregoing motion be amended by adding:
"AND THAT staff be directed to specifically review and report back on items 1, 3, 5, 8, and 10.".
(Voting against: Councillors Glumac, Lahti, Junker, and Royer, and Mayor Clay)

The question on the main motion (CW17/043) was put to a vote; the following motion was CARRIED:

THAT the 2016 Community Engagement Subcommittee Final Report be referred to staff for information.

Staff gave a presentation on the proposed Building Energy Performance Design Guidelines for New Developments, and provided information on key climate and energy actions taken to date, Port Moody community emissions statistics, the current context for and purposes of the guidelines, energy benefits, and implementation steps.

CW17/045
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
THAT the Building Energy Performance Design Guidelines, as presented in the report dated January 20, 2017 from Development Services Department - Sustainability Division regarding Building Energy Performance Design Guidelines - New Developments, be referred to the Environmental Protection Committee for review and comment, and brought back to Committee of the Whole for consideration.

Staff gave a presentation on the draft Sustainability Report Card, and provided information on the background and objectives, research and analysis steps taken, highlights of the draft Report Card, and next steps in the update process.

CW17/046
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
THAT the Draft Sustainability Report Card be endorsed and staff be directed to proceed with the stakeholder consultation process as outlined in the report dated January 27, 2017 from Development Services Department - Planning Division regarding Sustainability Checklist Update - Presentation of Draft Sustainability Report Card.

Staff gave a presentation on the Master Transportation Plan, noting that the long-term strategic plan 1) builds on the Council Strategic Plan priority of Moving People, 2) was developed with technical input and public engagement, 3) sets direction for transportation with high level policies, actions, and targets, and 4) provides a list of projects to help the city move forward. Staff provided an overview of the Transport Moody process, including engagement activities, plan directions, plan costs, and next steps.

CW17/047
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
THAT all references to a future Major Road Network road through Bert Flinn Park be removed from page 49 of the Master Transportation Plan.
(Voting against: Councillors Junker and Lahti)

CW17/048
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
THAT an amendment be made on page 55 of the Master Transportation Plan to indicate that the City is currently investigating other options for the David Avenue Extension.

CW17/049
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
THAT bike lane cleaning be incorporated into section 3.3 A Bicycle-Friendly City of the Master Transportation Plan.

CW17/050
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
THAT the meeting be extended by an additional hour.

CW17/051
Moved, seconded, and DEFEATED
THAT "painted buffer space and/or physical devices" be replaced with "painted buffer space and physical devices" on page 33 of the Master Transportation Plan.
(Voting against: Councillors Junker, Lahti, Royer, and Vagramov, and Mayor Clay)

CW17/052
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
THAT "St. Georges Street" be corrected to "St. George Street" in the Master Transportation Plan.

CW17/053
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
THAT staff ensure that the cycling projects identified in Map 3 have corresponding funding sources later in the Master Transportation Plan.

CW17/054
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
THAT staff be directed to make the amendments to the Master Transportation Plan as discussed at the Special Council (Committee of the Whole) Meeting held on February 21, 2017 and return the amended plan to a Regular Council Meeting for adoption.

7. Rise and Report
Mayor Clay resumed the role of Presiding Member at this point.

7.1 Adoption of Committee of the Whole Report

RC(CW)17/012
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED
THAT the recommendations approved at the Committee of the Whole Meeting of February 21, 2017 be ratified.

9.Adjournment
Mayor Clay adjourned the meeting at 10:35pm.