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Jan 9,2007 Council Meeting
Committee of the Whole
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the recommendations made at the November 22, 2006 Heritage Commission meeting be forwarded to the Finance Committee with respect to the unspent funds in the Commission’s budget.
Regular Council Meeting
2. Public Input
Peter Dasnieres, 7-2125 Clarke Street, Port Moody, sought confirmation that the city’s preferred alignment for the Murray Clarke Connector is still the Vintner alignment
3.1 Bank Of Montreal - Contribution to Rec Centre
Guido Titotto, Personal Banking Area Manager and Ilda Brazinha, Branch Manager, Port Moody Branch, of the Bank of Montreal presented a cheque in the amount of $10,000 representing the first installment of a $40,000 contribution to the Port Moody Foundation.
3.2 Port Moody Soccer Assocation - Contribution to Rec Centre
Joe Mathot, Coever Soccer, and Bob Flavelle, Port Moody Soccer, presented a cheque in the amount of $18,184.37 to the Port Moody Foundation.
3.3 Suburban Rush Off Road Adventure - Plaque Presentation
Dean Watky, representing the Suburban Rush Off-Road Adventure event showed a promotional video for the event and presented a plaque to the city in recognition of its support of and participation in the 2006 Suburban Rush Off-road Adventure held on April 29, 2006 and invited Council to the 2007 event to be held in Port Moody on April 28, 2007. Jill Cook, Executive Director, Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce introduced Denis Marsden, President of the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce who provided an update on their services, activities, and accomplishments in 2006 and plans for 2007.
3.5 Wind Storms - Citys response Efforts
Julie Pavy, Manager of Environmental Services, presenting information on the citys efforts regarding wind storm damage.
4.2 LAND USE CONTRACT NO. 4, 1978, AUTHORIZATION BYLAW NO. 2717, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 5, 2006
(ONNI HOTEL)
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Bylaw No. 2717 be now adopted.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Bylaw No. 2725 be now read a first time.
Voting Against: Mayor Trasolini
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Bylaw No. 2725 be now read a second time.
Voting Against: Mayor Trasolini
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Bylaw No. 2725 be now read a third time.
Voting Against: Mayor Trasolini
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT staff be authorized to issue Development Variance Permit No. 2006-66 subject to the required documentation, plans, tree removal permit, fees and securities having been submitted to the satisfaction of staff;
AND THAT the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary legal documents required in support of this application. Voting Against: Councillor Clay Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT staff be authorized to issue an amended Development Authorization No. 2006-59 subject to the required documentation, plans, tree removal permit, fees and securities having been submitted to the satisfaction of staff;
AND THAT the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary legal documents required in support of this application. Voting Against: Councillor Clay 3051 ST. JOHNS STREET - POLICE SIGN
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Development Variance Permit No. 2006-67 be issued.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the correspondence from School District No. 43 dated December 21, 2006 be received.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT correspondence be forwarded to the Chair and the Board of School District No. 43 advising that, while Council plans to attend the School District’s presentation on declining enrolment, Council still wishes to meet with the School Board to discuss the issue of school closures and how it relates to eligible school sites, and accordingly, requests a meeting between Council and the School Board to discuss these issues and the process by which these issues are dealt with.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED WHEREAS, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and other organizations across the nation have recognized that homelessness and the lack of affordable housing is a national concern requiring long term solutions;
AND, homelessness continues to be a rapidly growing problem in Greater Vancouver communities;
AND, the National Homelessness Initiative was established by the federal government in 1999, investing $1.2 billion over the past six years in local solutions that address homelessness – including over $58 million for shelter, supportive housing and services in Greater Vancouver;
AND, the National Homelessness Initiative is strongly supported by local organizations and communities, and is recognized as an international best practice by the United Nations;
AND, the National Homelessness Initiative will expire on March 31, 2007 unless the federal government acts soon to renew the program;
and,
WHEREAS, the Minister responsible for the National Homelessness Initiative on October 26, 2006 indicated support for extending and expanding federal homelessness programs; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Port Moody urges the Government of Canada to renew and expand the National Homelessness Initiative, and requests that:
a) the federal government make an ongoing commitment to a renewed National Homelessness Initiative in partnership with provincial governments, municipal governments, and community representatives;
b) the federal government commit to providing bridge funding to ensure that the many important programs that have been developed by communities with federal funds are allowed to continue while this renewed National Homelessness Initiative is being developed; and,
c) the federal government introduce a comprehensive national housing strategy that includes a significant housing supply program.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the correspondence from the Minister of Employment and Income Assistance dated November 14, 2006 regarding the 10 by 10 Challenge be received;
AND THAT when the informational toolkit is received from the Ministry, it be referred to the City’s Human Resources Department and to the Community Care Committee for information and use as reference material.
7.1 Resolutions, Committee of the Whole
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the following resolution of the Committee of the Whole meeting of January 9, 2007 be endorsed:
THAT the recommendations made at the November 22, 2006 Heritage Commission meeting be forwarded to the Finance Committee with respect to the unspent funds in the Commission’s budget. |