Feb 24,2009 Regular Council
Committee of the Whole
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the 2008 Annual Report of the Fire Department Advisory Committee be received.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the 2008 annual report of the Environmental Protection Committee be received and that the Environmental Protection Committee be asked to review this report and bring forward its annual work plan;
AND THAT members of the 2008 Environmental Protection Committee be thanked, on behalf of the chair and council, for their exceptional contribution and dedication to environmental leadership.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT approval be given for the Transportation Committee to conduct traffic safety community outreach sessions in 2009.
Regular Council
2.1 Public Input
-no speakers-
Sandy Burpee representing the Tri-Cities Homelessness Task Group, and Rob Thiessen, representing the Hope For Freedom Society briefed Council on the Homelessness Task Group objectives for 2009 and provided some success stories to date.
In response to questions, they advised that some federal funding has been provided by Service Canada and they have permission to apply for a two year extension of that funding which will help them continue the program in future. They have also made application to BC Housing.
Michael Geller and Ken Porter, representing Devon Estates Limited (the real estate arm of Imperial Oil Limited) briefed Council on a recent study that was commissioned by Imperial Oil with respect to the future planning and disposition of the former Ioco refinery lands.
They requested Council’s agreement to direct staff to participate in the planning process of changing the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw relative to the former Ioco refinery lands.
They indicated that they want to get the technical studies underway and requested advice from Council on how best to dialogue with the people of Port Moody. They indicated they are committed to a very public and transparent planning process with both Anmore and Port Moody collectively.
Mayor Trasolini indicated that they should first dialogue with staff in accordance with our processes.
Alex Bell, Project Manager, introduced Daniel Macovei, representative, and Aleisha Currie, Project Leader, of A Chance to Choose, who provided Council with information on their event for the homeless taking place at the Grace Lutheran Church, in Coquitlam, on Tuesday , March 3, 2009, between 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
A Chance to Choose is a 15 week youth employment program for youth with employment barriers.
The delegation outlined fundraising efforts advising that they are about $400 short of their goal. People can bring financial donations, pennies or bottles to 80 Kyle Street or phone 604-931-5889 to make a donation.
Dave Teixeira, representing the Pink Shirt Anti-Bullying Committee, was in attendance to raise awareness regarding bullying in schools and to promote “Pink Shirt Anti-Bullying Day” on Wednesday, February 25, 2009.
With unanimous resolution of Council, the following motion was considered:
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT February 25, 2009 be proclaimed “Pink Shirt Anti-Bullying Day”.
CD Zone 49 Development Permit 2009-70
3331, 3333, and 3335 Dewdney Trunk Road
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Bylaw No. 2735 be now adopted.
THAT staff be authorized to issue Development Permit No. 2009-70 subject to the required documentation, final plans, fees and securities having been submitted to the satisfaction of staff;
AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary legal documents required in support of Development Permit No. 2009-70.
Voting against: Councillor Elliott
Replacement pages 2, 3 and 4 of 4 of Appendix “A” to Bylaw 2804 were circulated on table.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Bylaw No. 2805 be now read a first time.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Bylaw No. 2805 be now read a second time.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Bylaw No. 2805 be now read a third time.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the UBCM report on the new model for delivery of fire services dated December 18, 2008 be received for information;
AND THAT staff report back on the Fire Services Liaison Group’s recommendations arising from its urban and suburban research when they are available;
AND THAT the Fire Services Liaison Group include a recommendation explicitly calling for the return of Fire Insurance Premium taxes to municipalities to help fund fire protection services, particularly those areas identified in Element 12, services provided to provincial agencies; Element 14, work with BC Ambulance Service to reduce gaps; Element 21, improving adherence to competency standards; and Element 32, Province to fund volunteer training;
AND THAT the report be forwarded to the Fire Department Advisory Committee for information and/or presentation and return any suggested changes to Council.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Council reaffirm previous direction that the Parks and Recreation Commission review the provision of personal training services after one year of operation at the Recreation Complex and report back to Council with their recommendation by April 2009.
5.3 PoCoMo Youth Services Society
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT support be approved in principle for PoCoMo Youth Services Society, not for a monetary grant, but in-kind support such as fee waivers for facility use.
5.4 Port Moody Heritage Society and Museum Station
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT staff obtain further details on the request.
5.5 Port Moody Youth Focus Committee
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT $6,000 be removed from the capital budget moratorium for a mural at the skate park, funded from the Public Art Reserve.
Moved, seconded
THAT the Arts and Culture Task Force terms of reference attached to the February 16, 2009 report from Community Services be approved.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the forgoing motion be amended by adding:
“AND THAT the terms of reference be amended by replacing the dates April 3, 2009 and April 14, 2009 with April 17, 2009 and April 28, 2009 respectively to provide the Task Force with additional time to complete their work.”
The motion as amended was then put and CARRIED.
5.6 (b) Arts and Culture Task Force - Appointment of Council and Civic members
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the following appointments be made to the Arts and Culture Task Force:
Group Representatives:
Port Moody Art Centre Society, President Lynne Murray;
ArtsConnect, Executive Director Helen Daniels;
Port Moody Film Society, President Denise Meiners;
Port Moody Art Association, President Heather Anderson;
SHIFT Performing Arts Society, Artistic Director Nick Sartore;
Fight Like a Girl Productions, contact Lori Dulmage;
Golden Spike Days Society;
Business Representatives:
Electronic Avenue Art Gallery, David Bizzo;
Inlet Wellness Gallery, Cynthia Gillanders;
General Community Representatives:
Ann Kitching;
Brenda Millar.
The Arts and Culture Task Force Terms of Reference will be corrected to reflect the above appointments.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Councillor Nuttall be appointed Chair and Councillor Dilworth Vice-Chair of the Arts and Culture Task Force.
Mayor Trasolini indicated that as a result of lobbying and appropriate requests the provincial government last year approved funding for twinning activities and Port Moody received $50,000 specifically for the ongoing work with Port Moody’s friendship cities in China.
The provincial government requested a program as to what we proposed to do with the funding. Mayor Trasolini invited council members to indicate their interest in participating in a one-week travel exchange in March.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Council endorses a friendship city travel exchange in mid-March.
5.8 FOI Request - Evergreen Line Funding
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the Access to Information Request of the Federal Ministry of Transport be narrowed as outlined in the February 24, 2009 memorandum from the City Clerk.
5.9 Appointment to Community Care Committee
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Tarrance Grieve be appointed to fill the vacancy on the Community Care Committee.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT a fee waiver of $534.52 be approved for the PoCoMo Youth Services Society for their May 9, 2009 fundraising event in the wellness room at the Port Moody Recreation Complex.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the request from BC Ambulance and Fraser Health for discounted membership to the Recreation Complex be received.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT staff be directed to undertake plans for a combined industrial group dinner and report back to Council with options.
Dealt with under delegations
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT March, 2009 be proclaimed Kidney Health Month.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT March, 2009 be proclaimed Community Social Services Awareness Month.
7.1 Resolutions from Committee of the Whole
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the resolutions of the Committee of the Whole meeting of February 24, 2009 be endorsed
7.2 Recommendations from Finance Committee
Moved, seconded
THAT the following resolutions of the Finance Committee meeting of February 17, 2009 be endorsed as follows:
Executive Budget Summary Review
THAT the Police Department be requested to re-submit its budget, removing $111,188 from its budget;
AND THAT should the department be unable to achieve this, that it provide the rationale, outlining how public safety is at risk.
Budget Town Hall Meeting Discussion/Planning
THAT the Budget Town Hall Meeting be a presentation of the Finance Committee.
THAT the public meeting process be approved as amended.
Operating Reserves
THAT the Fire Truck Lease Reserve and expenditures, as presented, be built into the 2009 five year Operating Plan.
Staff Conventions / Travel / Dues
THAT Staff report back to Finance Committee on budgets related to staff travel, conventions and dues, distinguishing between essential and non-essential items and already committed/expended costs.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the foregoing motion be amended in the first clause by deleting the words “Police Department” and replacing with the words “Police Board”.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the foregoing motion be amended in the second clause by deleting the words “outlining how public safety is at risk” and replacing with the words “outlining how it would affect the operations of the department”.
8.1 Council Verbal Reports
Council acknowledged that Premier Gordon Campbell, speaking at a recent Chamber of Commerce event indicated that construction of the Evergreen Line will start in 2010 and will take three years to complete.
The public was invited and encouraged to attend the Public Budget Town Hall meeting on March 4th, 2009 in the City Hall Galleria and Theatre starting at 6:30 p.m.
9.1 Release of In Camera information
Appointment of Assignment of responsibility for Corporate Administration
THAT Colleen Rohde be assigned the responsibility of corporate administration in accordance with section 148 of the Community Charter identified as City Clerk in City of Port Moody “Officers Bylaw” No. 2585.
10 Public Input
Robert Simons, 1012 Alpine Place, Port Moody, suggested the Arts and Culture Task Force consider synergies between arts, culture and including heritage in their report back to Council. Suggested broad budget information be included on the city website in advance of the public budget meeting.
Ron Curties, 1901-200 Newport Drive, Port Moody, asked questions about the BC Asia twinning project, specifically the friendship cities and previous visits by friendship city delegations.