Mr. Shahid Hussain, on behalf of the Economic Development Committee, provided an overview of the city’s recent visit to China on which he participated on behalf of the Economic Development Committee, and specifically with respect to visits to technology parks and information on the approach taken in those Chinese communities for technology park development and the successes of their technology park models.
The presentation included recommendations for future progress towards exploring technology park development in Port Moody.
Janice Woodrow, 295 Guildford Way, noted that the present zoning of Inlet Centre specifically excludes the Heritage Mountain Shopping Centre which is currently zoned for three stories, not higher density. The residents would like it developed so it fits into the area but at four stories.
Tom Prendergast, CEO, TransLink spoke to Council regarding the Murray-Clarke Connector. Mr. Prendergast advised that this Friday the TransLink Board will consider a report outlining the possible options given various funding scenarios and what would happen if sufficient funds are not available. A supplement for the $450M funding requirement will be submitted to the Board. Both the Murray Clarke Connector and the Evergreen Line are included in the $450M funding scenario. He advised that the North Fraser Perimeter Road and the Murray Clarke Connector are the two priority roadway projects. With the existing funding sources, the most that TransLink could generate is $275M which would not allow investment in either the Murray Clarke Connector or Evergreen Line. He outlined that their priorities are: 1st to maintain existing services; 2nd to maintain infrastructure in a state of good repair; and 3rd is upgrading existing infrastructure where capacity has been exceeded. The last area to be funded would be expansion of the system
Lynne Murray, President, and Jane Matthews, Executive Director, representing the Port Moody Arts Centre Society, updated Council on Arts Centre activities during the year to date and for the balance of the year with activity comparisons to 2008.
“City of Port Moody Solid Waste Bylaw, 2009, No. 2816” a bylaw to provide clear and up to date regulations for staff and the public concerning the new automated collection of solid waste and recycling.
Voting against: Councillors Lahti, Rockwell
5.1 Proposed Public Consultation Process for the Knowle Street/Civic Centre area
AND THAT Council schedule a meeting for a Thursday, following completion of the OCP deliberations by Council, for a town hall style public consultation meeting regarding future land use in the Knowle Street/Civic Centre area.
AND THAT staff be authorized to execute Agreement #597, an agreement for the provision of services to an area in the City of Port Moody by the City of Coquitlam, as attached to the Engineering and Operations report dated July 17, 2009.
6.3 UBCM Resolution on Mandatory Helmets for Small-Wheel Vehicles
WHEREAS the safety and well-being of individuals using skateboards, scooters, inline skates and other small-wheel vehicles are at risk of serious injuries and potential liability exists for municipalities from injuries sustained within pathways, sidewalks and roadways;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Union of BC Municipalities request that the Province of British Columbia amend the Motor Vehicle Act to require mandatory helmet use when operating a skateboard, scooter, in-line skates, roller skates or any other small-wheeled vehicle.
6.4 Fee Waiver Request - Tri Cities AA Women's Group Annual Women's Day
6.5 Salish Sea (proposed collective name of Puget Sound, Strait of Georgia, Juan de Fuca Strait)
Letter: Geographical Names Board of Canada / British Columbia Geographical Names Office / United States Board on Geographic Names / Washington State Board on Geographic Names
Voting against: Clay and Nuttall
Mayor Trasolini left the meeting at 8:57 p.m. during discussion of the following motion.
Councillor Nuttall assumed the Chair as Acting Mayor.
Mayor Trasolini returned to the meeting at 8:59 p.m. and resumed the Chair.
Official Community Plan
THAT the Committee of the Whole discussions of the Official Community Plan be adjourned until a date following the October 31st, 2009 Council of Mayor’s meeting.
9.1 Release of In-Camera item approved for public release at the following In-Camera Council meetings:
July 14, 2009 Land Management Strategy Planning – Civic Centre/Knowle Street Area
THAT the comprehensive P3 Development Potential Plan, attached to the report of the Project Management Office dated June 1, 2009, be deferred until after the public consultation meeting has taken place in September.
July 20, 2009 Recreation Facility Fees
THAT a committee of not more than nine (9) members be established to explore options for joint partnership of recreation for the City of Port Moody and the Village of Anmore;
AND THAT Port Moody staff in consultation with Anmore staff report back with a proposed terms of reference, and membership.
Middle School Servicing and Road Access and Sewer Servicing to Anmore
THAT the City of Port Moody, upon receipt of confirmation that the Village of Anmore has passed a resolution to discuss joint sanitary sewer hook-up to the sewer system through Port Moody, authorize staff to discuss with Anmore staff and report back to the councils on a draft protocol agreement for consideration of a mechanism for sewer connection to the Village of Anmore.
10. Public Input
Barry Shabo, Murray Street, indicated that he is interested particularly in land use along Murray Street from Electronic Avenue west. He referred to drawings provided to the City as part of the OCP process that presents a different vision for Murray Street than currently exists. He advised he would be concerned if the Murray Street area was identified for a technology park as it may conflict with the vision that his group has for the area.
Robert Simons, inquired about whether the resolution to UBCM on mandatory helmets would apply to motorized wheelchairs.