WHEREAS the Burrard Thermal Generating Plant (BTGP) in Port Moody has the capacity to generate approximately 10% of the total electricity demand supplied by BC Hydro, is a firm source located within the region that consumes approximately 50% of BC Hydro’s capacity and thus is strategically located to supply electricity during emergency conditions such as ice storms which could affect transmission lines.
AND WHEREAS pollution from the plant is not a reason to close the plant given that a number of improvements in recent years have significantly reduced emissions of smog-producing pollutants, there is no significant negative impact from the plant on water quality in Burrard Inlet, BTGP releases only a small fraction of the green house gases (GHG) emitted from vehicles in Metro Vancouver, has been well maintained and thus continues to have a reasonable life span well beyond 2014 and particularly given that BTGP operates primarily during the winter months to meet peak energy demand when the generation of smog-producing chemicals is of least concern.
AND WHEREAS using Burrard Thermal rather than purchasing electricity from coal-fired sources outside British Columbia is consistent with provincial energy policies to promote self-sufficiency and reduce GHG production and thus could avoid anticipated electricity shortages that will occur in the absence of a continued reliance on BTGP.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT UBCM request that the BC Provincial Government not close the Burrard Thermal Generating Plant in 2014 which, according to the Provincial Energy Plan would result in an electricity shortage, but rather keep BTGP in operation and fully maintained as a firm, reliable and relatively clean energy source to help meet the Province’s electricity needs during high demand periods, such as the winter months, or emergency conditions as well as providing ongoing voltage regulation.
Ann Hulbert, Ioco Road, spoke regarding the following:
• asked whether any world skaters were coming to Port Moody to practice before the Olympics;
• suggested soft surface medians with flower displays over hard surface medians;
• noted misinformation in the media regarding Burrard Thermal operations and commented on a recent meeting she attended regarding Burrard Thermal; and
3.1 GFOA’s Canadian Award for Financial Reporting
The Acting Mayor presented the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting to City of Port Moody Finance and Information Technology staff.
Mr. Todd Gilchrist and Mr. Mark Cave representing the Tri-Cities Female Ice Hockey Association spoke to the benefits of providing opportunities for girls to participate in female only ice hockey, the association’s experience in receiving ice time at Port Moody’s facilities and requested their association be treated equitably with other organizations in terms of ice time allocation.
Hard copies of Annual Report distributed on-table and available to public at the Council meeting.
Hard copies of Annual Report distributed on-table and available to public at the Council meeting.
The Director of Strategic Planning and Culture and the Director of Finance and IT presented the 2007 Annual Report, highlighting goals and accomplishments of Council’ Strategic Plan and providing an overview of the City’s 2007 Financial Statements.
An opportunity for public feedback on the Annual Report was provided.
There were no speakers.
4.3(a) Draft Animal Control Bylaw No. 2677
4.3(b) Amendment to the Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw in relation to animal control
City of Port Moody Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw, 1996, No. 2298, Amendment Bylaw No. 2678 a bylaw to amend the municipal ticket information as it pertains to animal control.
4.3(c) Amendment to the Fees Bylaw in relation to animal control
“City of Port Moody Fees Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw No. 25, 2008, No. 2778” a bylaw to amend the fees related to animal control.
5.1 Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver
Delegation request from June 10, 2008 Regular Council meeting:
Ms. Rees, CEO, Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver (HFHGV), advised that her organization wished to work with the City of Port Moody to identify potential opportunities to increase the amount of affordable home ownership opportunities for low-income families in Port Moody.
5.2 Feasibility of a Waste to Energy Facility at the Barnet Highway Landfill Site
AND THAT the feasibility study be referred to the Environmental Protection Committee for information.
Acting Mayor Lahti announced that she would be replacing Councillor Dilworth as Council representative on the School District #43/City of Port Moody Liaison Committee.
WHEREAS the city’s application for a Provincial/Federal MRIF grant of $333,000 for the Asset Management Project was rejected;THAT the Asset Management Project cost be amended from $500,000 to $475,700;
Grants to Organizations – Golden Spike Days Society
THAT a grant in the amount of $2,500 be allocated to the Golden Spike Days Society be approved.
Speed Reader Boards
THAT the purchase of one speed reader board and software be approved at a cost of $10,000.
2009 Budget Timeline
THAT the proposed 2009 Budget Planning Timeline be received for information.Grant Request – Port Moody Magic
Ann Hulbert, Ioco Road, encouraged everyone to use the stickers for yard trimmings available at City Hall to put on containers for collection of their yard waste rather than bagging yard waste and further asked what the cost would be for in-house garbage collection.