April 12,2016 Regular Council
Regular Council - April 12,2016
Verbal Report: Acting Mayor Junker File: 18-7705-01
Acting Mayor Junker noted that the Caulfield School of Dance, which was established in Port Moody in 1982 by Cori Caulfield, has become known as one of the best dance, voice, and theatre arts schools in the Tri-Cities and beyond, with many students moving on to top international ballet companies, Broadway, film, and television. It was also noted that renowned Canadian opera singer and Doctor of Music, Gina Oh, with pop and opera performer Melody Courage, instruct the highly successful Dr. Gina Oh Voice Studio and all musical theatre courses at Caulfield School of Dance. Acting Mayor Junker welcomed Lauren Phillips and Madison Simms, students of the Dr. Gina Oh Voice Studio, to the stage. Ms. Phillips will graduate from Heritage Woods Secondary School in June 2016 and has been accepted to Sheridan, Canada's top Musical Theatre program. Ms. Simms is a Grade 10 student at Heritage Woods and has represented the province at the Performing Arts BC annual Provincial competition, and has been awarded multiple titles. Ms. Phillips performed Say Something and Ms. Simms performed Girl in 14G.
File: 01-0550-05
RC16/136 Moved, seconded, and CARRIED THAT the minutes of the Special Meeting (to Close Meeting) of Council held Tuesday, March 15, 2016 be adopted.
RC16/137 Moved, seconded, and CARRIED THAT the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held Tuesday, March 22, 2016 be adopted.
RC16/138 Moved, seconded, and CARRIED THAT the minutes of the Special Meeting (to Close Meeting) of Council held Tuesday, March 29, 2016 be adopted.
5. Consent Agenda
At the request of Council, the following items were removed from the Consent Agenda for consideration under section 6: • 5.2 - Committee of the Whole Resolutions for Ratification; and • 5.7 - Heritage Strategic Plan (2016-2022).
RC16/139
Moved, seconded, and CARRIED THAT the recommendations contained in the following items presented in the April 12, 2016 Regular Council Consent Agenda be adopted: • 5.1 - Finance Committee Resolutions for Ratification; • 5.3 - Economic Development Committee 2016 Work Plan; • 5.4 - Environmental Protection Committee 2016 Work Plan; • 5.5-Transportation Committee 2016 Work Plan; and • 5.6 - FCM Membership Renewal.
5.1 Finance Committee Resolutions for Ratification
Recommendation adopted on consent: THAT the following recommendations from the Finance Committee Meetings of March 29, 2016 and April 5, 2016 be ratified:
FC16/052 THAT the $50,000 set aside in the Council Strategic Priorities Reserve for an Economic Development Strategic Plan be redirected towards a Tourism Strategic Plan for 2016.
March 29, 2016 Tourism Strategic Plan - Funding for Plan Development Final Budget Comments
FC16/053 TFIAT the $30,000 allocated to Legal Costs in the City Manager's 2016 budget be removed.
FC16/054 TFIAT staff be directed to draft the 2016-2020 Financial Plan and Tax Rates Bylaws for Council consideration based on the 2016-2020 Financial Plan as presented at the March 29, 2016 Finance Committee meeting.
2016 Fish Festival Early Budget approval and Funding Source
FC16/056 THAT $17,000 forthe 2016 Fish Festival be funded from the 2016 Community Events Project in the Council Strategic Priorities Reserve; AND THAT funding of $17,000 for the 2016 Fish Festival be given early budget approval. Aprils, 2016
Kyle Centre Wall and Ice Melt Pit Repairs
FC16/058 THAT the repairs to Kyle Centre washroom plumbing and walls, and Arena II Ice Melt Pit heater and safety rails be funded from the Facilities Capital Asset Reserve as recommended in the report dated March 8, 2016 from Community Services Department regarding Kyle Centre Wall and Ice Melt Pit Repairs.
2016 Project Pre-Approvals - Engineering
FC16/059 THAT four capital projects be given pre-approval as outlined in the report dated March 24, 2016 from Engineering and Parks Services Department regarding 2016 Project Pre-Approvals - Engineering.
Council Contingency Balance
FC16/060
THAT $1,600 in unspent commitments from identified projects be transferred back to the uncommitted contingency balance as recommended in the report dated March 29, 2016 from Financial Services Department regarding Council Contingency Balance; AND THAT staff be authorized to reallocate small unspent balances back to the uncommitted portion of Council Contingency and report on such redistributions quarterly.
5.2 Committee of the Whole resolutions for Ratification
RC16/140 Moved, seconded, and CARRIED THAT the following recommendations from the Committee of the Whole Meeting of April 5, 2016 be ratified:
Public Consultation Plan for the Review of Land Use Policies in the Moody Centre Transit-Oriented Development Area
CW16/072 THAT the proposed consultation plan outlined in the report dated March 24, 2016 from Development Services Department - Planning Division regarding Public Consultation Plan for the Review of Land Use Policies in the Moody Centre Transit-Oriented Development Area be endorsed; AND THAT, per section 475 of the Local Government Act, the City formally notify the following organizations in writing of the review of land use policies for this area that is under way: the Greater Vancouver Regional District (Metro Vancouver); School District 43; TransLink; the municipalities potentially affected by land use changes for this area, being: the City of Coquitlam and the City of Burnaby; and, affected First Nations, being: Musqueam Nation, Kwikwetlem First Nation, Sto:lo Nation, Sto:lo Tribal Council, Skawahlook First Nation, Soowahlie First Nation, Seabird Island Band, Shxw'owhamel First Nation, Lyackson First Nation, Penelakut Tribe, Hul'qumi'num Treaty Group, Stz'uminus First Nation, Cowichan Tribes, Halalt First Nation, Lake Cowichan First Nation, Squamish Nation, and Tsleil-Waututh Nation.
CW16/074 THAT staff report back on mechanisms to achieve park expansion targets as outlined in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan that are tied to new developments in the City.
Staff Parking at Rocky Point Park
CW16/075 THAT Option 3 be endorsed as outlined in the report dated March 28, 2016 from Development Services Department Building, Bylaw, and Licensing Division regarding Staff Parking at Rocky Point Park.
(Voting against: Councillor Vagramov)
5.3 Economic Development Committee 2016 Work Plan Report: Economic Development Committee, dated April 4, 2016 File: 0360-20-03
Recommendation adopted on consent: THAT the Economic Development Committee 2016 Work Plan be approved as recommended in the report dated April 4, 2016 from Economic Development Committee regarding Economic Development Committee 2016 Work Plan.
Report: Environmental Protection Committee, dated April 4, 2016 File: 0360-20-04
Recommendation adopted on consent: THAT the Environmental Protection Committee 2016 Work Plan be approved as recommended in the report dated April 4, 2016 from Environmental Protection Committee regarding Environmental Protection Committee 2016 Work Plan. 5.5 Transportation Committee 2016 Work Plan
Report: Transportation Committee, dated March 30, 2016 File: 0360-20-06
Recommendation adopted on consent: THAT the Transportation Committee 2016 Work Plan be approved as recommended in the report dated March 30, 2016 from Transportation Committee regarding Transportation Committee 2016 Work Plan. 5.6 FCM Membership Renewal
Memo: Mayor Mike Clay, dated March 31, 2016 File: 01-0230-25/01
Recommendation adopted on consent: THAT the City of Port Moody renew its membership in the FCM and remit the 2016 Annual FCM Dues of $5,038.94.
Report: Heritage Commission, dated March 22, 2016 File: 01-0360-20-09-02
The Manager of Planning gave an overview of the Heritage Strategic Plan development process and content.
RC16/141 Moved, seconded, and CARRIED THAT the Heritage Strategic Plan (2016-2022) be approved as recommended in the report dated March 22, 2016 from Heritage Commission regarding Heritage Strategic Plan (2016-2022).7.1 Fees Bylaw Amendment Designated Anchorage Area Fee - AdoptionMemo: Corporate Services Department - Legislative Services Division, dated April 5, 2016 File: 09-3900-02
City of Port Moody Fees Bylaw, 2015, No. 3022, Amendment Bylaw No. 4, 2016, No. 3045, being a Bylaw to include Designated Anchorage Fees.
Report: Corporate Service Department - Information Services Division, dated April 1, 2016 File: 04-1345-01-01
The Manager of Information Services gave a presentation on Electronic Participation at Council Meetings and responded to questions from Council regarding issues experienced to date, portability of the equipment, and the potential to use equipment for staff working remotely.
RC16/143 Moved, seconded, and DEFEATED THAT option #2 regarding Electronic Participation at Council Meetings as presented by the Manager of Information Services at the Regular Council Meeting of April 12, 2016 be endorsed. (Voting against: Councillors Dilworth, Junker, and Lahti)
RC16/144 Moved and seconded THAT the report dated April 1, 2016 from Corporate Services Department - Information Services Division regarding Electronic Participation at Council Meetings be received for information.
RC16/145 Moved, seconded, and CARRIED THAT the foregoing motion be amended by adding: "AND THAT options #1 and #3 as presented by the Manager of Information Services at the Regular Council Meeting of April 12, 2016 be brought back for discussion at a future Committee of the Whole Meeting." (Voting against: Councillor Dilworth)
The question on the main motion (RC16/144) as amended (by RC16/145) was put to a vote; the motion was CARRIED.
9.2 Official Community Plan Text Amendments for the Charles Street Area Report: Development Services Department - Planning Division, dated March 10, 2016 File: 6700-20-135
RC16/146 Moved, seconded, and CARRIED THAT City of Port Moody Official Community Plan Bylaw 2014, No. 2955, Amendment Bylaw No. 5, 2016, No. 3031, be read a first time. (Voting against: Councillors Glumac and Royer)
RC16/147 Moved and seconded THAT City of Port Moody Official Community Plan Bylaw 2014, No. 2955, Amendment Bylaw No. 5, 2016, No. 3031, be read a second time; AND THAT Bylaw No. 3031 be referred to a Public Hearing to be held on April 26, 2016 at City Hall, 100 Newport Drive.
Separation was requested. The question on the first clause of the main motion (RC16/147) was put to a vote; the following motion was CARRIED:
THAT City of Port Moody Official Community Plan Bylaw 2014, No. 2955, Amendment Bylaw No. 5, 2016, No. 3031, be read a second time. (Voting against: Councillors Glumac and Royer)
The question on the second clause of the main motion (RC16/147) was put to a vote; the following motion was CARRIED: THAT Bylaw No. 3031 be referred to a Public Hearing to be held on April 26, 2016 at City Hall, 100 Newport Drive.
Report: Engineering and Parks Services Department, dated March 25, 2016 File: 12-5970-00
RC16/148 Moved, seconded, and CARRIED THAT City of Port Moody Water Shortage Response Plan Bylaw, 2005, No. 2657, Amendment Bylaw No. 3, 2016, No. 3047 be read a first time as recommended in the report dated March 25, 2016 from Engineering and Parks Services Department regarding Amendments to Water Shortage Response Bylaw, 2005, No. 2657.
RC16/149 Moved, seconded, and CARRIED THAT City of Port Moody Water Shortage Response Plan Bylaw, 2005, No. 2657, Amendment Bylaw No. 3, 2016, No. 3047 be read a second time.
RC16/150 Moved, seconded, and CARRIED THAT City of Port Moody Water Shortage Response Plan Bylaw, 2005, No. 2657, Amendment Bylaw No. 3, 2016, No. 3047 be read a third time.
RC16/151 Moved, seconded, and DEFEATED THAT the City of Port Moody call on the Provincial Government and Metro Vancouver to increase investment in water reservoir infrastructure in the Lower Mainland Region in response to insufficient reservoir capacity experienced in recent years. (Voting against: Councillors Dilworth, Glumac, Junker, and Lahti)
RC16/152 Moved, seconded, and CARRIED THAT an initial engineering review regarding train whistle cessation at the Murray Street crossing be undertaken as soon as possible; AND THAT the $20,000 cost to perform the engineering review be forwarded to the Finance Committee to determine an appropriate source of funding.
10.1 Heritage Alteration Permit Pre-Approval Request Email: Jim Millar, dated March 8, 2016 File: 01-0230-20-43/2001
RC16/153 Moved, seconded, and CARRIED THAT staff be directed to work with the Port Moody Heritage Society on a Heritage Alteration Permit to allow for installation of an elevator at the Port Moody Museum.
11.1 Council Verbal Reports Councillors Glumac and Royer provided an overview of sessions they attended at the Higher Ground Conference.
Memo: General Manager of Development Services, dated April 1 2016 File: 09-4300-03/2016
12.2 Committees, Commissions, and Boards - Minutes • City/CPR Community Advisory Panel - November 30, 2015 • Arts and Culture Committee - February 10, 2016 • Environmental Protection Committee - February 15, 2016 • Transportation Committee - February 17, 2016 • Library Board - February 18, 2016 • Tourism Committee - February 24, 2016 • Finance Committee - March 1, 2016 • Land Use Committee - March 1, 2016 • Arts and Culture Committee - March 7, 2016 • Finance Committee - March 15, 2016 • Finance Committee - March 29, 2016
14 Public Input David Ritcey, Port Moody, asked about the number of Heritage Revitalization Tax Exemption applications received, and expressed concerns about wording included in the Zoning Bylaw around heritage zones.
The Acting Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 8:35pm.
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