Jan 12,2010 Regular Council

 
Committee of the Whole
 
Agenda                 Minutes
 
4.1 Ioco Road Corridor Safety Improvements
 
Jeff Moi, Transportation Engineer, provided an overview presentation of the study and recommendations, implementation phasing proposals and cost estimates.

Deputy Fire Chief, Gord Parker, answered questions regarding any impacts from a fire and rescue response.

Borg Chan, ISL Engineering and Land Services, the consultant on the project, was also present and  responded to questions from Council.

Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the Ioco Road Safety Improvements Project report dated October 16, 2009 be received.
 
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the Ioco Road Safety Improvements Project plan be amended to remove the bike lane where there are alternate routes already existing, e.g. Shoreline Park.
 
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the Ioco Road Safety Improvements Project plan be amended to provide that for the time-being, the April Road bus stop relocation be taken out of the plan subject to a further review of the intersection and report back to Council.
Voting against: Councillor Rockwell
 
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT staff prepare a report regarding the advisability and safety aspect of traffic lights on Ioco Road with recommendations on how we would go about assessing that possibility to provide safety to the Ioco community, north and south of Ioco Road.
 
4.2 Electrical Box Painting Program Options
 
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the Electrical Box Painting Program project be pursued as a community driven project and that the Arts and Culture Committee seek a community partner to take on the project.
 
5.1 2007 ICBC Network Screen Program
 
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the 2007 ICBC Network Screening Program report dated January 4, 2010 be received for information.
 
5.2  Request to endorse the concept of mock ICBC crash
 
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the concept of a mock crash, organized with one of the local high schools in 2010, be endorsed.
 
5.3  Moody Centre Traffic Calming Neighbourhood concern
 
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT a temporary median be installed at the intersection of St. George Street and Albert Street on a trial basis.
 
5.4  Financial incentives for heritage properties
 
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the Heritage Commission and Planning staff continue with the development of a Heritage Preservation Tax Incentive Program.
 
5.5 2009 Annual report, city/cpr advisory panel
 
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the 2009 City/CPR Community Advisory Panel annual report be received for information;

THAT the terms of reference be changed to be an ad-hoc committee that meets when needed.

 
Regular Council Meeting
 
Agenda                 Minutes
 

1.2 Mayors Verbal Report - Year in review

Mayor Trasolini spoke to the challenges and accomplishments of the past year and his priorities for the coming year.

2. Public Input
 
Peter Dasnieres, Clarke Street, Port Moody, inquired whether it is still Council’s preferred option to have a station within one block of Queens Street. He also inquired why the sketch included in the agenda for the Evergreen Line showing the Murray-Clarke Connector did not show the Vintner Option as the route.

Mr. John Grasty, Grant Street, Port Moody, submitted a mural depicting their vision for Moody Centre and in support of a Evergreen Line station at the west end of Port Moody. He referred to an Evergreen Line report that showed their issues were being considered. He advised that given the public support for their work, he is looking forward to working with the city.

 
3.1  Burrard Thermal - Mid to Long term plans for the future
 

Dave Fox, Burrard Thermal Plant Manager, Ruth Lofstrom, Senior Environmental Coordinator, Cam Matheson, Director of Energy Planning, Bruce Misewich, Director of Northern and Thermal Operations, and Tim Haaf, Operations Manager, Burrard Thermal Plant attended to discuss the mid to long term plans for the future of the Burrard Thermal Plant in Port Moody.

Mr. Fox advised that the purpose of their presentation is to provide an update on the generating station and recent government direction and how it affects BC Hydro and the Plant. He outlined the role and capacity of the Plant. He outlined the characteristics that make it a valuable contributor to the provinces’ energy requirements. BC government’s plan include the goal of reducing greenhouse gases and their plan is to end reliance on Burrard for energy and move towards more clean and renewable resources. The Burrard Plant would continue to be relied upon for capacity and backup power. The plant has never operated beyond 1000 GWh/yr while the statements about the Plant’s contribution to greenhouse gases have been based on the plant’s capacity of 6,000 GWh/yr which has contributed to controversy.

Mr. Cam Matheson added comments about what they see as the future for the Burrard Thermal Plant. Until reinforcement comes for the transmission system in 2014, Burrard Thermal’s six units must remain operational for when it is needed. He also responded to questions regarding Independent Power Producers and Mr. Matheson advised that bids have been requested and the process is well underway. He concluded that the Burrard Plant remains a very important part of the system and will for the foreseeable future.

4.3 Report of Public Hearing
 
City of Port Moody Zoning Bylaw 1988, No. 1890, Amendment Bylaw No. 194, 2009, No. 2803 a bylaw to  rezone the subject property from Acreage Reserve (A1) to Comprehensive Development (CD) Zone 53.
 
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the Report of the Public Hearing on Bylaw Nos. 2804 and 2803 held Tuesday, December 8, 2009 be received.
 
 
4.4  City of Port Moody Subdivision and Development Servicing
 
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the draft Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw, 2010, No. 2831 be received;

AND THAT Bylaw No. 2831 be brought forward to the January 26, 2010 Regular Council Meeting for first, second and third readings.

Staff was requested to address concerns raised by Council members with respect to including appropriate policy references within the bylaw.

 
5.1  Evergreen Line Preliminary Design Update
 
The Director of Projects – Evergreen Line provided a presentation update on the project. He referred to Council’s list of 32 criteria and the Evergreen Line Project Office’s response to those criteria. He advised that many of those criteria have been addressed and incorporated in the project and the team is continuing to work on the remaining items, some of which they indicate cannot be accommodated. He addressed each of the criteria and provided an update on the Project Team’s incorporating these criteria.

A representative from the Evergreen Line Project Office came forward to respond to questions from Council.

Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT a meeting of Council be arranged to discuss Council’s list of requirements further and to formulate a message to the Evergreen Line Project Team.
 
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the Evergreen Line Preliminary Design Update Report dated January 5, 2009 be received.
 
5.2  Revised Draft Official Community Plan (OCP)
 
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the proposed amendments with respect to zero to minimal growth to the draft Official Community Plan as identified in the November 13, 2009 Planning and Development Services report be incorporated into the May 2009 draft Official Community Plan;

AND THAT staff be directed to schedule an upcoming Committee of the Whole meeting with Council to review the revised draft Official Community Plan and provide feedback.

 
5.3  Response to delegation - Port Moody Waterfront Community Interest Group
 
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the information and recommendations presented by the Port Moody Waterfront Community Interest Group on December 8, 2009 be received for information;
AND THAT the information presented to Council by the Port Moody Waterfront Community Interest Group be considered by planning staff as input to the OCP process.
Voting against: Councillor Clay
 
 
6.1  Community member appointments to 2010 Select, Standing, Statuatory, Regional and Local Committees
 
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Dameria Jan be appointed to the Arts and Culture Committee.
 
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Stephen Atkins, Valeria Simons, Ron Curties and Allen Hunt be appointed to the Community Care Committee.

Mayor Trasolini announced the following appointments tothe Finance Committee:

• Wayne Byhre
• Scott Gable
• Michael Price
 
 
6.2  Appointment of Economic Development Committee Representative to Tri Cities Chamber of Commerce
 
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Councillor Dilworth be appointed as the Economic Development Committee’s representative to the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce Committee.
 
6.3  South Fraser Family Court and Youth Justice Committee Request
 
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Council encourage the Provincial Government to re-open their discussions regarding treatment options for youth struggling with substance abuse and refusing treatment and forward to the Tri-Cities Family Court and Youth Justice Committee.
 
7.1  Ratification of recommendations from Committee of the Whole
 
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the resolutions of the Committee of the Whole meeting of January 12, 2010 be endorsed as above
 
8.1  Council verbal reports
 
8.2  Staff verbal reports
 
9.1  Release of In Camera Resolutions
 
November 24, 2009
 
Review and Approval 2010 Civic Committee Appointments
THAT the Fire Department Advisory Committee be disbanded.
 
December 8, 2009
 
Proposed Encroachment Agreement – 2409 St. George Street
THAT staff be authorized to enter into a two year encroachment agreement from December 31, 2009 to December 31, 2011 with the owners of 2409 St. George Street for the encroachment of retaining walls and sidewalk for an annual fee of 245.07.

THAT the decision on item 5.2, Encroachment Agreement – 2409 St. George Street, be publicly released.

Encroachment Agreement – 2803 Murray Street – Uptown Dawg Corporation

THAT staff be authorized to enter into a two year encroachment agreement dated from November 31, 2009 to November 31, 2011 with the tenant and business owner/operator of Uptown Dawg, 2803 Murray Street for the encroachment of their business use onto city lands at the rear of 2803 Murray Street for an annual fee of $525.00.

THAT the decision on item 5.3, Encroachment Agreement – 2803 Murray Street, be publicly released.

10. Public Input
 
-none