June 10,2014 Regular Council

Agenda              Minutes
 
1.1 Introduction of Art at Council
Verbal Report: Mayor Clay / File: 7705-01

Everyone Loves A Parade! For the second year in a row, the City is hosting a community parade that is a celebration of the creativity and community spirit that exists within Port Moody.
Last year's Centennial Parade provided a showcase for arts and culture in all of its amazing and unique formats and we are inviting everyone to join us again as we highlight why we are as known as the City of the Arts.
Music and bands, dancing, dramatic performance, bright and bold float decorations, hand-crafted costumes....there is something for everyone.
Please join us on Saturday, June 21 with the parade kick off at 11am. Further details can be found on the City's website at portmoody.ca/parade.

2. Public Input
David Ritcey, Port Moody, noted that the issue of maximum building height falls under the issue of monster homes throughout various Port Moody neighbourhoods. Mr. Ritcey noted that he would like to see revisions to the zoning bylaw that would not only change the allowable size limit, but would also address issues of allowing duplexes and triplexes, or subdivision of larger lots. Mr. Ritcey noted that large houses with multiple suites burden infrastructure no less than two modest single family homes.
Sandy Liles, Port Moody, noted that the large homes in the Jacobs Road area have destroyed the views of existing homes in the area. Inlet views became views of walls of huge houses, which has a significant impact on the lives of residents. Ms. Liles requested that Council examine the issue of oversized houses, noting that they not only block views, but also block sunlight, and that where gardens used to grow, there is now only shadows of huge houses. Ms. Liles urged Council to discuss and address this issue.
Barbara Junker, Port Moody, noted that she would like Council to address the issue of monster homes that overshadow existing homes. Ms. Junker urged Council to preserve the neighbourhood feel.
Chris Carter, Port Moody, noted that large houses on small properties do not fit in with the landscape and urged Council to review the zoning bylaw.
Maxine Wilson, Coquitlam, spoke in support of Community Volunteer Services for Seniors, noting that the program has volunteers helping each other instead of relying on social services. Ms. Wilson noted the positive outcomes of the program and urged Council to support it.

3.1 Delegation – Community Volunteer Services for Seniors
Delegation Application: Marg Gordon, dated May 13, 2014 / File: 0230-20-36/2001
Marg Gordon, Executive Director of Community Volunteer Services for Seniors (CVSS), gave a presentation on the history and purpose of the CVSS. Ms. Gordon noted that CVSS has been in operation since 1997, and is now serving 179 clients with 188 volunteers, putting in over 9000 volunteer hours per year to serve homebound and isolated seniors. Volunteers help isolated and/or homebound seniors with grocery shopping, home visits, telephone calls, etc. Ms. Gordon noted that the organization currently serves 20 clients in Port Moody, and is seeking to expand the client and volunteer base in Port Moody, as well as to add board members from Port Moody. Ms. Gordon also provided information on their current challenges, such as being one of 31 non-profit groups to lose funding as part of a recent change in provincial government funding. Ms. Gordon requested that Council write letters in support of the organization, recognizing the need for and value of their services. Ms. Gordon noted that they are hoping to grow the program, and operate on bridge funding for the next 12 to 18 months while they develop a sustainability plan.

Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the request from Community Volunteer Services for Senior for letters of support be consider at this meeting.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Council endorse sending a letter to Premier Christy Clark, and various relevant government ministries asking that the Better at Home program be revisited to take into consideration situations such as the ones facing Community Volunteer Services for Seniors, recognizing the value of the services that are provided to seniors in the Tri-Cities.

3.2 Delegation – Canadian Sound Therapy Arts Society
Delegation Application: J Peachy, dated May 26, 2014 / File: 0230-20-36/2001
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J Peachy gave a presentation on the Canadian Sound Therapy Arts Society, providing a history of the organization and an overview of upcoming activities, including Music for Mother Nature on June 19, 2014 and Burrard Inlet Fish Fest on September 28, 2014. Mr. Peachy noted that the society’s long term goal is to have a sound therapy residency on the Riverview Lands, and will be seeking support to that end.
 
4.1 Minutes
File: 0550-05

Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held Tuesday, May 27, 2014 be adopted.

4.2 Minutes of Public Hearing
File: 0634-20

Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the minutes of the Public Hearing held Tuesday, May 27, 2014 be adopted.

5. Consent Agenda
At the request of Council, the following items were removed from the Consent Agenda for consideration under Section 6:
• 5.2 – Proposed Amendments to General Local Government Election Bylaw, 2011, No. 2897
• 5.3 – Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion – June 25th Town Hall Meeting

Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the recommendations contained in the following items presented in the June 10, 2014 Regular Council Consent Agenda be adopted:
• 5.1 – Outstanding Business List Update

The items and recommendations referred to above are as follows:

5.1 Outstanding Business List Update
File: 0530-25

Recommendation Adopted on Consent:
THAT the Outstanding Business List be received for information.

5.2 Proposed Amendments to General Local Government Election Bylaw, 2011, No. 2897
Report: Corporate Services Department – Legislative Services Division, dated May 27, 2014 / File: 4200-00
Council discussed the benefits and drawbacks of Candidate Brochure Mail-out, and requested that staff provide further information on this initiative at a subsequent Council meeting. Council also requested that further information be provided on the inclusion of Candidate pages on the City’s Website, and that a detailed discussion take place on election signage regulations.
 
Moved, seconded and DEFEATED
THAT the Candidate Brochure Mail-out be struck from the plan.
(Voting against: Councillors Dilworth, Glumac, and Royer, and Mayor Clay)
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the City of Port Moody General Local Government Election Bylaw, 2011, No. 2897, Amendment No. 1, 2013, No. 2953 be endorsed and forwarded for first three readings as recommended in the report dated May 27, 2014 from the Corporate Services Department;
Moved, seconded and DEFEATED
THAT the foregoing motion be amended by adding:
AND THAT section 2.1.1(h) be removed from proposed bylaw No.2953.
(Voting against: Councillors Nuttall and Royer, and Mayor Clay)
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
AND THAT the design of the Election Awareness Sign attached as Attachment #3 and forming part of the report dated May 27, 2014 from the Corporate Services Department be approved,
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the foregoing motion be amended by adding:
and that advanced polls be added to the sign;
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
AND THAT Kelly Ridley be designated as the Chief Election Officer and Dorothy Shermer be designated as the Deputy Chief Election Officer for the 2014 General Local Municipal Elections.
 
5.3 Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion – June 25th Town Hall Meeting
Report: Sustainability, Development Services, dated May 30, 2014 / File: 01-0430-20
Council discussed the speaking format and noted that each speaker should be allowed five minutes total for questions, panellists’ responses, and rebuttals. It was also noted that attendees should be give an opportunity to opt in for an e-mail list for updates on the Trans Mountain Pipeline.

Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT a budget of $3300.00 be allocated from Council Contingency to finance the June 25th Town Hall meeting as recommended in the report dated May 30, 2014 from Development Services regarding Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion – June 25th Town Hall Meeting.

7.1 Park Lane Upland and Urban Reserve Areas (Heritage Peak) – Adoption of Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendments and Issuance of North Shore Development Authorization NSDA 2014-34

Report: Development Services – Planning Division, dated May 30, 2014 / File: 6430-08
 

Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT City of Port Moody Official Community Plan 2010, No. 2849, Amendment Bylaw No. 2, 2011, No. 2910, being a bylaw to amend Official Community Plan, 2010, Bylaw No. 2849 be now adopted.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT City of Port Moody Official Community Plan 2010, No. 2849, Amendment Bylaw No. 3, 2011, No. 2911, being a bylaw to amend Official Community Plan, 2010, Bylaw No. 2849 be now adopted.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT City of Port Moody Zoning Bylaw No. 1988, No. 1890, Amendment Bylaw No. 205, 2011, No. 2908, being a bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 1890 City of Port Moody Zoning Bylaw, 1988, No. 1890 be now adopted.

Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT City of Port Moody Zoning Bylaw No. 1988, No. 1890, Amendment Bylaw No. 206, 2011, No. 2909, being a bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 1890 City of Port Moody Zoning Bylaw, 1988, No. 1890 be now adopted.
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
AND THAT North Shore Development Authorization NSDA 2014-34 be issued subject to submission of all required fees, securities and documents to the satisfaction of staff and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary legal documents required in support of NSDA 2014-34.

9.1 Fee Waiver and Grants Policy
Report: Community Services and Corporate Services, dated May 16, 2014 / File: 05-1812/2012-03

Moved, seconded AND DEFEATED
THAT Policy No. 05-1850-001 titled “Grants to Organizations” and Policy 05-1850-004 titled “Grants Limited to Approved Budgets” be repealed in their entirety.
(Voting against: Councillors Elliott, Glumac, Nuttall, and Royer)
Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT Policy No. 05-1850-005 “Fee Waiver Policy”, attached hereto and marked as Attachment 1, be approved and referred to staff for immediate implementation.
(Voting against: Councillor Royer)
Moved, seconded and DEFEATED
THAT the foregoing motion be amended by adding:
AND THAT the maximum value for Inlet Theatre Fee Waivers be amended to $1,200 to include staff time in the draft Fee Waiver Policy.
(Voting Against: Councillors Dilworth, Elliott, Nuttall, Royer, and Mayor Clay)
Moved, seconded and WITHDRAWN
THAT Policy No. 05-1850-006 “Grant Funding to Organizations” attached hereto and marked as Attachment 2, be approved and referred to staff for immediate implementation.

9.2 Mill and Timber Site – Oceanfront District and Special Study Area Designations
Report: Development Services – Planning Division, dated May 30, 2014 / File: 6430-08

Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT the report dated May 30, 2014 from Development Services – Planning Division regarding land use designations for the Mill and Timber site be received for information;
AND THAT the attached report dated May 4, 2014 from Development Services – Planning Division be forwarded to Metro Vancouver as part of a formal request to the Metro Vancouver Board to initiate the process to amend the Metro Vancouver Regional Growth Strategy, Metro 2040, to change the land use designation for the Mill and Timber site from “Industrial” to “General Urban”.

9.3 Concerns Regarding Height Calculations for New Houses
Report: Development Services – Building, Bylaw and Licensing Division, dated May 23, 2014 / File: 6700-20-104

Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT a Committee of the Whole/Workshop be scheduled in July to discuss height calculations for new buildings in the current zoning bylaw and other options for limiting the height of buildings and allowable floor space in relation to lot size
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9.4 Canada Day Mayor for A Minute Initiative
File: 1485-085

A report from the Project Manager of Civic Engagement was distributed on-table.

Moved, seconded and CARRIED
THAT a Council-led booth take place at Canada Day with a “Mayor for a Minute” video component for residents to share their Port Moody focused suggestions;
AND THAT $1,000.00 from the Council Contingency Fund be allocated to this endeavour.

11.1 Council Verbal Reports
Councillor Royer noted her concerns about the changes to glass recycling by MMBC, and that a discussion needs to take place on how the City can facilitate glass recycling. Councillor Royer also noted that she would like to bring forward the letter from CUPE re P3 screens for discussion.
Councillor Dilworth noted that the Parade will be happening on Saturday, June 21, 2014, and encouraged people to participate, volunteer, or attend the event. Councillor Dilworth also noted that the tourism subcommittee, composed of representatives from the Parks and Recreation Commission, the Arts and Culture Committee, and the Economic Development Committee, is currently discussing the development of a map to promote tourism, and may duplicate efforts proposed by the Heritage Commission.
Councillor Nuttall noted that applications for block parties can be found on the website, and that staff and the Arts and Culture Committee will contact applicants with assistance. Councillor Nuttall also noted that he attended a City staff meeting and found it to be informative and entertaining.

Councillor Glumac noted that as a member of the Metro Vancouver Zero Waste Committee, he recently learned that glass recycling can be made feasible through regulation, and provided the example of the State of California, where the market rate for glass is $1,000/tonne.

12.2 Council Correspondence for Information
• Letter: Metro Vancouver, dated May 26, 2014 re Metro Vancouver 2040: Shaping our Future Amendment Request from Pitt Meadows – North Lougheed Planning Area