July 26,2011 Regular Council
Committee of the Whole
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the Evergreen Line Project Team be requested to provide the city, via the Economic Development Committee, a list of Port Moody businesses participating on the Business Liaison committee;
THAT the Evergreen Line Project Team be requested to provide minutes of all Business Liaison Committee meetings to the city, via the Economic Development committee;
THAT the Evergreen Line Project Team be requested to include a representative from the Economic Development Committee in the Business Liaison Committee meetings; and
THAT city staff work with the Economic Development Committee to develop a list of contacts for the various agencies involved in the construction of the Evergreen Line to be provided to affected businesses, and posted on the city website.
Regular Council
2. Public Input
Ali Roshenraven, Coquitlam, spoke in favour of the bylaws being considered under item 4.1, noting he is hoping to be able to enjoy the traditions of his heritage in a multi-cultural smoking club in Port Moody.
David Spence, Port Moody, spoke on behalf of the Port Moody Foundation regarding their recent contributions to a variety of Port Moody community organizations totaling $5,500. In addition, he reported that the Foundation has over $300,000 in endowments which contribute to the Library and Arts Centre and funds grants such as previously described.
He also noted that the Foundation is working on the “Take your Seat” and “Memorial Benches” programs in conjunction with the Recreation Department.
He also commented on the agenda item regarding the Centennial Steering Committee, expressing his concern that the Terms of Reference has no representative named from the Economic Development Committee or business community. He also noted that he hopes the plan for Centennial events will leave opportunity for local groups to plan their own events separate or in conjunction with the city.
3.1 Presentation to Gaetan Royer - outgoing city manager
The Mayor thanked Mr. Royer for the gift of the art piece and his long service to the community as City Manager, acknowledging some of his many accomplishments while in the role.
On behalf of Council, Councillor Rockwell presented Mr. Royer with an art piece created by Marina Papais as a parting gift. Ms. Papais was acknowledged as in attendance.
Delegation Request dated July 6, 2011
Email: Ron Little dated June 13, 2011, petition attached
File: 6300-20
Ron Little appeared as a delegation on behalf of Elsdon Park caretakers and requested that several deciduous trees be removed from Elsdon Park for quality of life and safety concerns.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the tree removal issue be dealt with at this meeting.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the pertinent trees as referenced in the related petition dated June 3, 2011 be removed.
4.1 Council Meeting Minutes
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held Tuesday, July 12, 2010 be adopted.
Report: Development Services – Planning dated July 15, 2011
Email: Nick Toth dated July 20, 2011
File: 3090-20-85
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Development Variance Permit No. 2011-85 be issued subject to the submission of all required fees and securities and final plans to the satisfaction of staff and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary legal documents required in support of this application.
Public Input
David Ho, representing the applicants, referenced the related staff report in that the additional affordable rental units would be in line with the city’s Affordable Housing Strategy and Official Community Plan. He also suggested that some of the variances in the development variance permit application were pre-existing.
Moved, seconded CARRIED
THAT issuance of Development Variance Permit No. 2011-95 for 123 Buller Street be denied.
Report: Development Services – Planning dated July 11, 2011
File: 6700-20-95 / BL2902 / BL2901
“City of Port Moody Smoking Regulation Bylaw No. 2773, 2008, Amendment Bylaw, 2011, No. 2901to add a definition of “smoking club” and to update the bylaw section which outlines where smoking is prohibited and adding ventilation requirements for smoking clubs, in addition to housekeeping amendments.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Bylaw No. 2901 be now read a first time.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Bylaw No. 2901 be now read a second time.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Bylaw No. 2901 be now read a third time.
“City of Port Moody Fees Bylaw No. 2857, 2010, Amendment Bylaw, 2011, No. 2902” to add “smoking club” to the Fees Bylaw.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Bylaw No. 2902 be now read a first time.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Bylaw No. 2902 be now read a second time.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Bylaw No. 2902 be now read a third time.
Report: Development Services – Planning dated July 16, 2011
File: 3090-20-83
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Development Variance Permit No. 2011-83 for the proposed cover for the Venosta railcar at 2734 Murray Street be issued subject to the submission of all required fees and securities and final plans to the satisfaction of staff and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary legal documents required in support of this application; and
THAT Council direct staff to amend the existing Arts Assistance Program Agreement with the Port Moody Heritage Society to reflect allowance of the encroachment of the railcar and the associated protective cover.
Report: Development Services – Engineering dated July 14, 2011
File: 5400-20-10
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the interim relocation of the southbound mid-block Ioco Road bus stop north of Newport Drive to farside Newport Drive be considered to be a permanent improvement.
Report: Legislative Services dated July 20, 2011
File: 0470-01
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the Mayor, on behalf of Council, write to the appropriate officials in Bridgetown, Barbados to invite Bridgetown to discuss a friendship city partnership that would recognize the historical connection between the two cities;
AND THAT, should the invitation be favourably received by Barbados, a City Council representative appointed by Council, and a staff representative assigned by the City Manager, conduct a telephone conference with appropriate officials in Barbados to develop terms and objectives for a partnership agreement;
AND THAT Council endorse the intent of a friendship city relationship with Barbados and refer the concept to the Centennial Steering Committee (once established) to develop a proposal and objectives of a friendship city partnership with Barbados that would connect with Port Moody’s centennial celebrations in 2013.
Report: Councillor Dilworth –circulated under separate cover
File: 0530-15
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
Given that the Mayor annually appoints a Council member to represent the City of Port Moody to the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce,
THAT an annual budget of $400 be allocated to cover the costs incurred of attending a number of Chamber events.
Voting against: Mayor Trasolini, Councillors Lahti and Rockwell
Moved, seconded and DEFEATED
THAT the change enacted in the forgoing motion be applied retroactively to the 2010 financial year.
Voting against: Mayor Trasolini, Councillors Lahti, Nuttall and Rockwell
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the restoration of the Arts Centre Fountain proceed, with amended scope, as originally approved by Council in the 2010 Financial Plan.
Report: Community Services dated July 13, 2011
File: 6140-20-19
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT staff proceed with public consultation on the Inlet Park Redevelopment Feasibility Study Project with the revised options and report back at the conclusion of the study.
Materials distributed under separate cover
File: 8330-03
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Council receive the information of the Development Services – Engineering Division report dated July 15, 2011.
Councillor Lahti left the meeting at 8:23 p.m.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT staff undertake and report back on the following first four milestones of the process, as suggested by Translink, to apply to remove the related roadway segments from the Major Road Network:
· Review of Financial Implications: impact to the City due to loss of Translink funding
· Review of Strategic Cooperation Implications: impact to the City due to loss of opportunity for Translink to partner with the City on future traffic issues on the corridor
· Review of Structural Assessment Implications: impact to the City on future maintenance of the Moody Street overpass
· Review of Network Operation Impacts: evaluate how the City management of the roadway corridor may impact traffic.
Councillor Lahti returned to the meeting at 8:26 p.m.
Report: Corporate Services – Finance Division dated July 19, 2011
File: 8640-03
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the Corporate Services Department – Finance Division report dated July 19, 2011 be received for information.
Councillor Elliott left the meeting at 8:35 p.m.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT a Centennial Steering Committee be formed to assist with the celebrations of Port Moody’s centennial in 2013;
AND THAT the Terms of Reference attached to the July 14, 2011 Community Services – Cultural Services report be endorsed.
Councillor Elliott returned to the meeting at 8:38 p.m.
Email: Lower Mainland Treaty Advisory Committee dated July 15, 2011
File: 0375-20-09
LMTAC Request:
THAT LMTAC member municipalities review and provide comment on the draft LMTAC discussion paper titled “Voting in Local Government Elections and Referenda by Residents Living on Indian Reserves”.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the City of Port Moody endorses the Lower Mainland Treaty Advisory Committee’s recommendations as provided in their draft report dated July 15, 2011.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT staff be directed to add the name “Bertrand” to the pioneer section of the list of street names.
Memorandum: Port Moody Police Department dated July 20, 2011
File: AG589
Public reporting of expenditures required per Strategic Community Investment Funds agreement with Ministry of Community Development.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the July 20, 2011 memorandum from the Port Moody Police Department reporting on receipt and expenditure of Strategic Community Investment Funds be received for information.
Letter: New Westminster & District Labour Council dated June 30, 2011
File: 0630-01
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT September 5th to 9th be declared “Union Label Buying Week”.
Report: Legislative Services dated July 22, 2011
File:0290-01
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT an application be made to the UBCM 2011 Community Excellence Awards, as outlined in the July 22, 2011 Report to Council.
AND THAT the Mayor write a letter of support for the UBCM 2011 Community Excellence Award application
7.1 Committee of the Whole Meeting
Moved, Seconded and CARRIED
THAT the resolutions of the Committee of the Whole meeting of July 26, 2011 be endorsed.
9.2 Release of In Camera item
The following report and related decision were publicly released from the July 12, 2011 In-Camera Council Meeting.
Report: Development Services – Operations dated July 3, 2011
THAT the new Recycling Regulation amendment for “packaging materials and printed paper” be received for information.
THAT the Recycling Regulation Amendment – Packaging & Printed Paper Product Category report of Development Services – Operations dated July 3, 2011 be referred to the Environmental Protection Committee for information.
10. Public Input
- none