Sep 9,2008 Regular Council
Commitee of the Whole
Report: Environmental Protection Committee dated September 4, 2008
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the City implement curbside collection and composting of organic waste effective with the implementation of in-house collection service.
Report: Environmental Protection Committee dated September 4, 2008
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the City take a leadership role in reducing solid waste through a review of all city facilities and events to reduce packaging and disposable utensils such as Styrofoam;
AND THAT Staff report back with a suggested approach to be implemented.
Report: Environmental Protection Committee dated September 4, 2008
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the City increase the number and visibility of recycling bins in high traffic areas and any point of sale / vending machine in the recreation center and all other civic facilities.
Regular Council Meeting
2. Public Input
Jim Bodo, Co-chair of 2010 Navy Centennial committee, provided information on events being planned between May and September, 2010 for the Navy Centennial and advised that a public information session would be taking place September 29th at 7:00 p.m. in the Inlet Theatre.
Jo Anne Parneta, 420 Princeton Avenue, Port Moody, commented on the public input process of the Environmental Protection Task Force on Waste Conversion Facility and asked whether the Mayor would vote with the recommendations of the task force.
Elaine Golds, 554 Yale Road, Port Moody, conveyed concerns of residents in the area of the proposed waste conversion facility and urged completion of the Environmental Protection Task Force on Waste Conversion Facility’s due diligence work so as to enable residents to determine what they will do.
Alan Montgomery, 330 Kings Court, Port Moody, expressed concerns regarding the waste conversion technology to be used at the proposed waste conversion facility and expressed his opinion that the due diligence process has the appearance of being rushed through.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the Public Input Period be extended.
Ivonne Montgomery, 330 Kings Court, Port Moody noted that there was a considerable amount of industry in Port Moody, expressed concerns about the detrimental health effects of industries and suggested Council wrap up the waste conversion facility due diligence process and look to creating more green space in Port Moody.
Julianne Montgomery, 330 Kings Court, Port Moody noted that she received first prize in last year’s Mayor for a Minute contest with her idea of weekly compost pick up and expressed concern that her idea hasn’t been implemented and that the city is investigating a waste conversion facility in Port Moody.
Ann Hulbert, 1056 Ioco Road, Port Moody, requested clarification as to how many times the Mayor had visited the Plasco plant in Ottawa and whether it was operational and suggested that an opportunity be provided for residents to talk directly to Council regarding the proposed waste conversion facility.
Shahid Hussain, 317 Princeton Avenue, Port Moody, questioned the reliability of the data on the waste conversion technology for the proposed waste conversion facility and suggested it is premature to make a decision on use of this technology.
3.1 Canadian Pacific Spirit Train
Breanne Feigel representing the public relations team for Canadian Pacific, provided information on Canadian Pacific’s CP Spirit Train Experience event taking place on September 21st, 2008 at the Westcoast Express station in Port Moody as part of its support for the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Nick Hopewell, Port Moody BC Spirit Committee Chair, provided information on the Port Moody BC Spirit Committee’s display at the event.
3.2 Port Moody Arts Centre - Introduction of new Executive Directory
Leah Scott, 1st Vice President, Port Moody Arts Centre Society introduced Jane Matthews, the new Executive Director of the Port Moody Arts Centre Society. Ms. Matthews provided background on her previous work in the arts sector and advised of upcoming Arts centre events.
Mary Anne Cooper, Chairman, and other members of Friends of Ioco Townsite, invited Council to the 7th Ioco Ghost Town Day taking place at the historic lawn bowling green on Sunday, October 5, 2008 and advised of the many activities that will be taking place.
3.4 Office of Fire Commissioner - commendation to members of the Port Moody Fire Rescue Service
Mayor Trasolini and Dave Ferguson, Deputy Fire Commissioner, presented commendations to Rod deBoer, Arlie Gatzka, Mike Hooten, Wade Perrett, and Brad Robinson, members of the Port Moody Fire - Rescue for the rescue of two citizens during a recent house fire.
4.2 Report of Public Hearing - Suter Brook Parcels B and D
“City of Port Moody Official Community Plan 2000, No. 2465, Amendment Bylaw No. 27, 2008, No. 2779” a bylaw to amend the Official Community Plan as it relates to the Suter Brook site in Inlet Centre.
“City of Port Moody Land Use Contract No. 4, 1978, Authorization Bylaw No. 1409, Amendment Bylaw No.6, 2008, No. 2780” a bylaw to amend the Land Use Contract for Suter Brook site in Inlet Centre.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the Report of the Public Hearing on Bylaw Nos. 2779 and 2780 held Tuesday, July 22, 2008 be received.
City of Port Moody Street, Traffic and Public Places Bylaw, 1981 No 1528, Amendment Bylaw No. 2748 a bylaw to provide Bylaw Enforcement officers with the authority necessary to detain vehicles unlawfully occupying any city property or highway.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Bylaw No. 2748 be now read a first time.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Bylaw No. 2748 be now read a second time.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Bylaw No. 2748 be now read a third time.
Knowle Street Park Dedication Bylaw No. 2786 a bylaw to dedicate the property located at 223 Knowle Street as park.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Bylaw No. 2786 be now read a first time.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Bylaw No. 2786 be now read a second time.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Bylaw No. 2786 be now read a third time.
City of Port Moody Development Approval Procedures Bylaw 2003, No. 2543, Amendment Bylaw No. 2, Bylaw No. 2790 a bylaw to expand the notification requirements.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Bylaw No. 2790 now be read a first time.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Bylaw No. 2790 now be read a second time.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Bylaw No. 2790 now be read a third time.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Corporate Policy No. 13-6410-5 (Public Hearing Advertising) be amended accordingly following adoption of Bylaw No. 2790.
5.1 Award of Merit
Fire Chief Jeff Lambert presented the city’s Award of Merit for Council’s review, advising that the new award is the city’s highest recognition for demonstrations of selfless acts or acts of bravery in hazardous circumstances by private citizens.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Council provide staff with a prioritized list of names for streets from the official street naming list.
AND THAT the Corporate Policy for Street Naming be amended accordingly, as outlined in the September 3, 2008 Planning and Development Services report.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT staff proceed with an up to date assessment of affordability and housing needs in Port Moody in conjunction with the current Official Community Plan (OCP) process, develop an affordable housing policy for inclusion in the OCP and develop a detailed framework for affordable housing;
AND THAT the allocation of a further $20,000 toward the OCP process be referred to the Finance Committee.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT staff bring forward draft amendments to the Smoking Bylaw, including the recommendations made by Fraser Health and the LMLGA task force, for Council’s consideration.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the 2009 Council meeting schedule, attached to the report of the Deputy City Clerk dated August 29, 2008, be approved.
6.3 Appointment of Acting Mayor, Sept 22-26, 2008
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Councillor Meghan Lahti be appointed Acting Mayor September 22 – 26, 2008.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the proclamation request from the City of North Vancouver to proclaim the month of September, 2008 “Arthritis Awareness Month” be approved.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the proclamation request from the Canadian Society for Training and Development to proclaim September 22 – 26, 2008 “Learn @ Work Week” be approved.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the proclamation request from TransLink to proclaim October 6 – 10, 2008 “Ride-Share Week” be approved.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the proclamation request from the India Club to proclaim October 2, 2008 “Mahatma Gandhi Day” be approved.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the proclamation request from the Greater Vancouver Regional Steering Committee on Homelessness to proclaim October 12 – 19, 2008 “Homelessness Action Week 2008” be approved.
7.1 Ratification of Resolutions from Committee of the Whole Meeting
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the resolutions of the Committee of the Whole meeting of September 9, 2008 be endorsed as above.
7.2 Ratification of Resolutions from Finance Committee
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the following resolutions of the Finance Committee meeting of July 29, 2008 be endorsed as follows:
Backhoe OP18
That staff be authorized to purchase a new backhoe for $100K (not including GST) and use the proceeds from the sale of the existing unit of $10K, the replacement reserve of $70K and Accumulated Surplus to fund the remaining balance of approximately $20K, funded equally from the three operating funds (Sewer, Water and General Funds).
Server Room Air Conditioning Unit
THAT staff proceed with the purchase and installation of the air conditioning upgrades, as described in the Manager of Recreation Services & Facilities and Manager of Information Technology report dated July 21, 2008, for a cost of $30,000, to be funded 50% or $15,000 from the General Operating Accumulated Surplus Fund, 25% or $7,500 from the Sewer Accumulated Surplus Fund, and 25% or $7,500 from the Water Accumulated Surplus Fund.
Suppression Overtime Budget 2008
THAT the Fire Chief’s report dated July 7, 2008 relative to the Fire Department’s 2008 suppression overtime budget be received.
9.2 Release of In Camera Resolutions
Ratification of Police Union Memorandum of Agreement
THAT the 2007 Memorandum of Agreement, dated May 27, 2008, between the Port Moody Police Board and Port Moody, District 43, Police Services’ Union be ratified.
Gas Tax Agreement - Innovation Fund Grant Application
WHEREAS the City will iinplement an automated solid waste and recycling system that will impose significant restrictions on the volume of waste and frequeizcy of collection service, as well as finzancial disincentive to encourage a significatn reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and waste disposed of iiz landfills;
THAT UBCM give favourable consideration to Port Moody’s application for funding for capital costs related to the in-house automated garbage and recycling service under the Gas Tax Agreement Innovations Fund.
10 Public Input
Arthur Crossman advised he would be running for Mayor in Port Moody’s upcoming general local election.