mikeclay.ca - Dec 12,2006

For discussion, a review of our current committee appointments and terms of reference makes reference to city community 'areas' (college park, glenayre, moody centre, etc) that may not reflect the change / growth of the city.

AND THAT staff prepare a map showing the boundaries of these geographic areas for review.

Ron Curties, 1901 – 200 Newport Drive, Port Moody, officially invited Council, staff and members of the public to participate in the 2007 Penguin Plunge on January 1st at Rocky Point Park.

Wendy Swalwell, 2129 Clarke Street, Port Moody, questioned the timing of Spectra’s negotiations to sell the Boathouse and issuance of the development permit for the Boathouse Restaurant. She spoke regarding her opinion that the restaurant has had a negative impact on Rocky Point Park users and boaters. She commended the Boat Trailer Parking Working Group for their work to maximize boat trailer parking at Rocky Point Park.

Ann Hulbert, 1056 Ioco Road, Port Moody, thanked staff for adding lights to the Christmas trees in the Galleria and asked how much had been spent to date on the recreation centre expansion.

Hazel Mason, 2918 St. George Street, Port Moody, suggested the city did not comply with the statutory notification requirements for the September 14, 2004 Public Hearing on the Zoning Bylaw text amendment to permit a potential restaurant in Rocky Point Park and that there was not proper public consultation or a proper business plan and benefit analysis undertaken relative to permitting a restaurant at Rocky Point Park.

The Mayor highlighted accomplishments of the past year and goals for 2007 in the following areas:

• safeguarding the city’s ‘small town character’;

• having an interactive government that encourages public input & participation;

• reducing traffic congestion on roads and improving public transit;

THAT the Report of Public Hearing held Tuesday, November 28, 2006 be received.

THAT staff be authorized to issue Development Authorization No. 2006-56 and Development Variance Permit No. 2006-65 subject to the required documentation, plans, fees and securities having been submitted to the satisfaction of staff;

THAT the Fire chief and staff be directed to review Bylaw No. 2070 and amend as necessary to prohibit the sale of fireworks and firecrackers in the City of Port Moody, require permits for displays and any other changes deemed necessary to update Bylaw No. 2070.

THAT Section 5.8 of “City of Port Moody Fireworks Bylaw, 1991, No. 2070” be amended to read, “No person will sell or offer for sale any nuisance fireworks.”

THAT staff investigate a system for requiring permits for fireworks displays and report back to Council early in 2007.

THAT the School Board for School District 43 be invited to attend a Committee of the Whole meeting on January 9, 2007 to discuss with Council the issue of school closures and how it relates to eligible school sites.

THAT Council member appointments be made to 2007 Standing, Select and Statutory Committees and regional and local committees as follows:

• Representatives – Councillors Elliott and Watkins

The Mayor announced the community member appointments to Standing Committees as follows:

THAT the following community members be appointed to Select Committees, for a term of one year, except where specified:

THAT the Acting Mayor appointments for 2007 be as follows:

THAT Councillor Karen Rockwell be appointed Director on the Greater Vancouver Regional District Labour Relations Bureau;

AND THAT Councillor Mike Clay be appointed alternate.

THAT the appointments to the Lower Mainland Treaty Advisory Committee (LMTAC)be as follows:

Council Representative – Councillor Shannon Watkins

Alternate Council Representative – Councillor Mike Clay

6.7 Council Appointments to Municipal Insurance Association

THAT the appointments to the Municipal Insurance Association be as follows:

6.8 Council Appointments to Greater Vancouver Regional District Board

THAT Mayor Joe Trasolini be appointed Director on the Greater Vancouver Regional District Board;

AND THAT Councillor Bob Elliott be appointed alternate.

7.1 Ratification of Committee of the Whole recommendations

Moved, seconded and CARRIED

THAT the resolutions of the Committee of the Whole meeting of December 12, 2006 be endorsed (see above)

THAT the following resolutions of the Finance Committee meeting of December 5, 2006 be endorsed as follows:

THAT the funding request for up to $750 to host the 2007 Provincial Family Court & Youth Justice Committee Annual Conference be approved and funding come from the surplus account contingent on the other municipalities contributing their share based on the Simon Fraser formula.

THAT the BC Hydro incentive grant shortfall for the Recreation Complex Energy Improvement Project be funded from the 215A General Amenity Levy Reserve.

THAT Contract No. 8.39 for Highridge Pumping Station, Installation of Emergency Power be awarded to Bay Hill Contracting Ltd. For the low tender amount for $322,622 plus $19,357.32 GST for a total of $341,979.32;

AND THAT the budget shortfall be funded from Capital Project CWT06015 Watermain Replacement, in the amount of $125,000.

THAT the $33,000 dividend from the Municipal Insurance Association be deposited to the land sales reserve.