C o Q u i t l a m CltyofCoqumam / MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

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1 C o Q u i t l a m CltyofCoqumam / MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING The Regular Meeting of the Council for the City of Coquitlam convened in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, B.C., on at 7:05 p.m. with all members of Council present Members of staff present were the Deputy City Manager, Fire Chief, General Manager Strategic Initiatives, General Manager Planning and Development, General Manager Engineering and Public Works, General Manager Parks, Recreation and Culture Services, Manager Design and Construction, Manager Financial Services. Collections and Cash Manager, Manager Environmental Services, Manager Development Services, Manager Facilities Planning, Legislative and Administrative Services Manager, Urban Forestry Operations Manager, City Clerk and Committee Clerk. On behalf of Council, the Mayor highlighted the following: Terry Fox Run The Terry Fox Run was held in the City of Coquitlam for the first time on September 19, Appreciation was expressed to the volunteers and participants in the event. Town Hall Meeting A Town Hall Meeting was held on September 16, 2010 at the Centennial Pavilion, 620 Poirier. All residents who attended were acknowledged. PRESENTATIONS 1. Maxine Wilson, Commemoration of Service On behalf of Council, the Mayor presented Maxine Wilson with a medallion from the Mayor's Chain of Office identifying her term as Mayor of Coquitlam from He acknowledged her years of service with the City and her time spent on Council. 2. Tzu Chi Foundation Canada, Disaster Relief Efforts for Haiti Anita Kwang, Tzu Chi Foundation Canada, appeared before Council advisingthat she would like to change the focus of the presentation to the environmental activities by the Foundation at the 20iOTelus Twaiwanfest that took place in the City of Vancouver in September She advised that with respect to disaster relief efforts for Haiti, the Foundation has moved to the intermediate stage of these relief efforts and that she would like to present the progress of the Haiti relief efforts at a future Council meeting. She advised that the Tzu Chi Foundation Canada, as the co-organizer of the 2010 Telus Twaiwanfest event, introduced "Cherish Our Planet" where members of the Foundation helped to clean up the City by gathering materials for recycling. She advised that 2010 marks the 20^*" anniversary of the Tzu Chi Foundation and that the main goal is to devote their efforts to education and action to divert 80% of waste from the landfill. Members of the Foundation gave each member of Council a T-shirt made from recycled water bottles.

2 Page 2 On behalf of Council, the Mayor expressed appreciation to the Tzu Chi Foundation Canada for their work in the community and abroad. Douglas College Strategic Plan Dr. Scott McAlpine, President, Douglas College, appeared before Council to present the College's Strategic Plan. He referred to slides titled as follows: Pathways to success - Planning for the future of Douglas College Douglas College region - We are getting older and becoming more multicultural We are building the future together Strategic Themes Seamless learner pathways Superiorteaching quality Internationalization Experiential Learning Student and employee engagement Social, environmental and financial accountability We are committed to quality We embrace different perspectives We embrace the future On behalf of Council, the Mayor expressed appreciation to Douglas College fortheir contribution in the community. Major Facilities Construction Progress Update (relates to Item 21} The General Manager Strategic Initiatives provided an on-screen presentation relative to Major Facilities Construction Progress Update #6 - Poirier Sports and Community Centre and the Town Centre Fire Hall and referred to slides titled as follows: > Poirier Sports and Leisure Complex Curling Sheets - Viewed from 2"^^ Floor Spectator Area Recreation Rink - Viewed towards Lobby Arena - Viewed from 2"'' Floor above Zamboni Ramp Reception and Hall of Fame Access - Viewed from Main Stairway - 2"^ Floor Main Reception - Construction Main Reception and Sports Halt of Fame Coquitlam Sports Hall of Fame Skate Shop Lobby - Arena Front Entrance Parking and Plaza Reception and Sports Hall of Fame - Construction Arena Entrance and Ticket Window Plaza Poirier Street - Viewing North and South from Pool Roof Poirier Street Sidewalk - Ground Level - Before & After North Side Hedge and Landscaping Viewing East Parking and Bioswale - North side Actual Picture of Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex - September 2010 F-le K: O1-O550-C3/00O/20IO-1 Dec #: vl

3 Page 3 Official Opening Ceremonies - October 30, 2010 > Town Centre Fire Hall Expansion Boardroom - 2'"^ Floor - South View Second Floor - Pinetree Street View Main Corridor - Main Floor - Framing Main Corridor - Main Floor - East View - Offices South Side - Main Entrance and Parking Lot North Side - New Construction East Side - New Construction Official Opening Ceremonies - December 2010 Council agreed to deal with Item 21 on the agenda at this time. 21. Report of General Manager Strategic Initiatives - Major Facilities Construction Progress Update 6 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR LYNCH 530 That Council receive the report dated September 13, 2010 of the General Manager Strategic Initiatives entitled "Major Facilities Construction Progress Update 6" for information. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 5. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting held Monday, July 19, That the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held Monday, July 19, 2010 be approved. 6. Minutes of Public Hearing Meeting held Monday, July 26, 2010 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR LYNCH 532 That the Minutes of the Public Hearing Meeting held Monday, July 26, 2010 be approved. F:;e ft: /000/ Doc ff: V]

4 Page 4 7. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting held Monday, July 26, 2010 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ASMUNDSON 533 That the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held Monday, July 26, 2010 be approved. 8. Minutes of Public Hearing Meeting held Monday, September 13, 2010 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR LYNCH 534 That the Minutes of the Public Hearing Meeting held Monday, September 13, 2010 be approved. 9. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting held Monday, September 13, 2010 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR SEKORA 535 That the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held Monday, September 13, 2010 be approved. DELEGATIONS RELATING TO ITEM Simon Eraser Society for Community Living - Permissive Tax Exemption Cathy Anthony, Acting Director of Planning and Support, The Simon Fraser Society for Community Living ("the Society"), appeared before Council to request a permissive property tax exemption for 2011 for group homes, supported living homes and an administrative office owned by the Society in Coquitlam. She advised that the Society is a not-for-profit organization in Coquitlam that provides community services and group home support for individuals and families of children and youth with developmental delays and intellectual disabilities. She advised that most of the services are provided from government funding and that with increasing funding constraints, the Society is facing funding challenges to support the services. She circulated a copy of the Society's 2010 Annual Report to Council for information. Fiie«:Ol-O55O-O3/OC0/201O-l Doc if: V1

5 Pages 11. Canadian Ski Patrol System - Permissive Tax Exemption Shannon Cupskey, appeared before Council on behalf of the Canadian Ski Patrol System (CSPS), Greater Vancouver Zone, to request a permissive property tax exemption for 2011 for the property located at Unit 4-62 Fawcett Road, Coquitlam. She advised that the Greater Vancouver Zone of the CSPS is a self-sustaining and not-for-profit registered charitable organization that promotes safe skiing and snowboarding and provides assistance to injured or lost skiers and snowboarders during the winter. She advised that the members of the CSPS are volunteers from across the Lower Mainland. She advised of how CSPS fits into the City's Strategic Plan. She advised that the primary means of funding is through fundraising events and donations. Council agreed to deal with Item 20 on the agenda at this time. 20. Report of Manager Financial Services - Permissive Property Tax Exemption Requests for 2011 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ROBINSON 536 That Council approve Option 2 - Approve only requests for group home and supported living exemptions. DEFEATED Councillors Asmundson, Lynch, Macdonell, Reid, Reimer and Sekora registered opposition. Discussion ensued relative to the following: Concern with approving new property tax exemptions Concern with downloading by the province and the potential financial impact on the municipal taxpayer Concern that the value of exemptions for 2011 has not been finalized The need for Council to review the entire permissive property tax exemption policy and process prior to the 2012 bylaw MOVED BY COUNCILLOR REID 537 That Council decline the new requests for permissive property tax exemptions for 2011 and that staff be directed to begin work on a revised permissive tax exemption policy. Councillors Nicholson, Reimer and Robinson registered opposition. CARRIED Staff was directed to prepare a comprehensive report relative to permissive property tax exemptions for discussion by Council in January F- e S: O1-C55C-O3/OC0/201O-1 Doc *f: vl

6 Page 6 LAND USE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STANDING COMMITTEE MINUTES AND RECOMMENDATIONS 12. Minutes of Land Use and Economic Development Standing Committee Meeting held Monday, July 26, 2010 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ROBINSON 538 That the Minutes of the Land Use and Economic Development Standing Committee Meeting held Monday, July 26, 2010 be received. 13. Minutes of Land Use and Economic Development Standing Committee Meeting held Monday, September 13, That the Minutes of the Land Use and Economic Development Standing Committee Meeting held Monday, September 13, 2010 be received. Councillor Asmundson declared a potential conflict of interest with respect to Items 13.4, 13.8 and 13.9 as he resides in the subject area and left the meeting at this time (8:47 p.m.). Council agreed to change the order of the items on the agenda so that Items 13.4,13.8 and 13.9 could be dealt with consecutively Development Variance Permits DV, DV, DV, DV, DV, DV at 3459, 3461, 3463 Victoria Drive and 3458, 3460, 3462 Wilkie Avenue The Mayor called for speakers from the audience. Lazio Horvath, 3466 Wilkie Avenue, appeared before Council to speak against the request for a Development Variance Permit for the properties at 3459, 3461, 3463 Victoria Drive and 3458, 3460, 3462 Wilkie Avenue. He advised that his property is located adjacent to the proposed development on Wilkie Avenue. He expressed concern with the proposed design and height of the structures and that the house proposed to be built on 3462 Wilkie Avenue would have a higher roof line and would cast a shadow on his yard. He suggested that the developer consider altering the house designs so that the house closest to his property would have a sloping roof line. He expressed concern that the developer had not applied for a Development Variance Permit for the property at 3464 F 'e S: O1-O55C-C3/OCC/ Doc S: Vl

7 Page 7 Wilkie Avenue, the lot that is located beside his property and that excavation of the subject properties is in progress at this time. Jean Peachman, 2469 Wilkie Avenue, appeared before Council to speak against the request for a Development Variance Permit for the properties at 3459, 3461, 3463 Victoria Drive and 3458, 3460, 3462 Wilkie Avenue. She advised that Lots 6 thru 9 have been raised significantly which has caused numerous problems with water runoff. She advised that the existing community consists of two level older homes and that the proposal for three-storey box homes does not conform or compliment the existing neighbourhood. She further advised of her concerns with the impact on the river system and the creek due to the raised lands. There were no further public representations to this item. MOVED BY COUNCILLOR REID 540 That the following be referred back to staff to work with the developer and prepare a report to a future Land Use and Economic Development Standing Committee Meeting: That Council approve the signing and sealing of Development Variance Permits DV, DV, DV, DV, DV, DV at 3459, 3461, 3463 Victoria Drive and 3458, 3460, 3462 Wilkie Avenue and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute these Permits on behalf of the City of Coquitlam Consideration of Fourth and Final Reading of CWOCP Amendment Bylaw Nos and 4144, 2010 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw Nos. 4143, 4145 and 4146, 2010 at 3445 Gislason Avenue (SC-13, SC-16) - 10 OO6389 OC and RZ MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MACDONELL 541 That Council give fourth and final reading to "City of Coquitlam Citywide Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4142, 2010" pertainingto subject property SC That Council give fourth and final reading to "City of Coquitlam Citywide Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4144, 2010" pertainingto the portion of subject property SC-16 north of SRW Plan and west of Smiling Creek. F: e S: C3/C03/2O1C-1 Doc S: Vl

8 Page 8 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ROBINSON 543 That Council give fourth and final reading to "City of Coquitlam Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4143, 2010" pertainingto subject property SC That Council give fourth and final reading to "City of Coquitlam Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4145, 2010" pertainingto the portion of subject property SC-16 north of SRW Plan and west of Smiling Creek. MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ROBINSON 545 That Council give fourth and final reading to "City of Coquitlam Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4146, 2010" pertainingto the remainder of subject property SC Five Percent Provision of Parkland Pursuant to Section 941 of the Local Government Act ior the Proposed Subdivision at 3373 Darwin Avenue ( SD) MOVED BY COUNCILLOR LYNCH 546 That the owner of the proposed subdivision under file 07 OO9091 SD (3373 Darwin Avenue) provide five percent cash-in-lieu to address the parkland dedication provisions outlined in Section 941 of the Local Government Act. Councillor Asmundson returned to the meeting at 9:04 p.m. File ff: CI /OCO/201O-I Doc Jf: vl

9 Page Authorization for Issuance of Development Permits DP (1460 Southview Street) and DP (1480 Southview Street) for "Cedar Creek", a Street-Oriented Village Home Development That Council approve the signing and sealing of Development Permit DP (1460 Southview Street) and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute this Permit on behalf of the City of Coquitlam. 2. That Council approve the signing and sealing of Development Permit DP (1480 Southview Street) and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute this Permit on behalf of the City of Coquitlam Preliminary Report on Application for Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4150,2010 at 405 Mundy Street RZ MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ASMUNDSON That Council give first reading to "City of Coquitlam Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4150, 2010"; and, 2. That Bylaw No. 4150, 2010 and application RZ be referred to Public Hearing. 13*7 Consideration of Fourth and Final Reading of CWOCP Amendment Bylaw No. 4132, 2010 ( OC) and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4133, 2010 ( RZ) at 1450 Johnson Street MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ROBINSON 549 That Council give fourth and final reading to "City of Coquitlam Citywide Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 4132, 2010". 550 That Council give fourth and final reading to "City of Coquitlam Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4133, 2010". File #: /000/ Doc»: V1

10 Page 10 The following two items were dealt with immediately following Item 13.4: 13.8 Consideration of Fourth and Final Reading of CWOCP Amendment Bylaw Nos and 4144, 2010 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw Nos. 4143, 4145 and 4146, 2010 at 3445 Gislason Avenue (SC-13, SC-16) OC and RZ 13.9 Five Percent Provision of Parkland Pursuant to Section 941 of the Local Government Act for the Proposed Subdivision at 3373 Darwin Avenue ( SD) Port Moody Draft Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2489, 2010 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MACDONELL 551 That Council direct staff to send a letter with a copy of the report of the General Manager Planning and Development dated September 10, 2010 to the City of Port Moody providing comments on its draft Official Community Plan City Policy on Third Party Consultation Fees That Council approve the following policy respecting consultation fees: The City of Coquitlam does not compensate any party - including, but not limited to, other local governments, senior levels of government. First Nations, other interested third parties and/or the general public - for participation in its consultation and outreach programs (including its land use and management plans); 2. That Council forward a copy of this report and the approved policy to the Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation, the Minister of Community and Rural Development, the Managing Director of the Lower Mainland Treaty Advisory Committee, Local Governments in Metro Vancouver, and First Nations in the region that include Coquitlam in their traditional territories. File II: OI-O55O-O3/COO/2OIO-I Dec 1: V1

11 Page 11 ENGINEERING, UTILITIES AND ENVIRONMENT STANDING COMMITTEE MINUTES AND RECOMMENDATIONS The General Manager Engineering and Public Works advised of flooding conditions over the past weekend as a result of a micro burst of rainfall. He advised of the impact on Nelson Creek and that the flooding events were exacerbated by an accumulation of both organic and solid waste debris at the intake of culverts. He expressed concern with the impact on public safety when solid waste materials are illegally dumped. On behalf of Council, the Mayor expressed appreciation to staff of Fire Services and Public Works for handling these issues. Council received the verbal report of the General Manager Engineering and Public Works on flooding of the Nelson Creek drainage system for information. 14. Minutes of Engineering, Utilities and Environment Standing Committee Meeting held Monday, July 26, That the Minutes of the Engineering, Utilities and Environment Standing Committee Meeting held Monday, July 26, 2010 be received Coquitlam River Watershed Strategy - Phase III Summary Report Discussion ensued relative to funding and next steps relative to the strategy. 554 That Council: 1. Receive the summary report, "Coquitlam River Watershed Strategy - Public Assemblies on Phase III - Governance Strategy Development and Direction Setting;" and 2. Direct staff to undertake Phase IV, implementation of a potential governance strategy for the Coquitlam River watershed, in partnership with the Kwikwetlem First Nation and the City of Port Coquitlam, with $60,500 of grant funding contributed by the Fraser Salmon and Watersheds Program, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), City of Port Coquitlam, and BC Hydro. F e tt: ''OCC/ Doc «: V1

12 Page Water Conservation Initiatives 555 That Council: 1. Revise the Toilet Rebate Policy effective October 4, 2010, to require replacement toilets to be 4.8 litres per flush for single flush models, and 4.1 & 6 litres per flush for dual flush models, as mandated by the BC Plumbing Code; 2. Continue to support the rain barrel program; 3. Endorse the policy of making indoor/outdoor "Water-wise Kits" available to Coquitlam residents; and 4. Continue to support Water Conservation programs and outreach Mitigating the Impacts of Poor Construction Practices MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ASMUNDSON 556 That Council give first, second and third readings to Building Bylaw Amending Bylaw No. 4147, 2010 which will have the effect of increasing the security deposits collected in relation of building, demolition and pool permits issued by the City pursuant to Building Bylaw No. 3598, 2003, as amended. MOVED BY COUNCILLOR REID 557 That Council give first, second and third readings to Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw Amending Bylaw No. 4126, 2010 which will have the effect of adding positions to those authorized to act as Bylaw Enforcement Officers pursuant to the Bylaw and the Bylaw Notice Enforcement Act, of increasing the fine payable in respect of violations of section 18(6) of the Street and Traffic Bylaw No. 3574, 2003 (unlawful use of street for storage of materials) from $50 to $150, and of completing a housekeeping amendment in respect of the violations of the Fire Prevention & Life Safety Bylaw No. 3172, MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ASMUNDSON Direct staff to include the cost of inspection of City infrastructure related to building, as outlined in this report, in the next Fees and Charges Bylaw update that is brought before Council for consideration; File «: /000/ Dec it: V1

13 Page Direct staff to refer an additional position for consideration in the 2011 Operating Budget, with the general duties to be related to addressing the construction related issues, and job duties as explained in this report; and 3. Direct staff to bring forward a subsequent report and amending bylaw to the Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw No. 3558, 2003 increasing the local road curb to curb cross section from 8.0m to 8.5m and road dedication from i6.5m to 17.0m, along with other housekeeping type amendments, and endorse this change effective immediately Strategic Transportation Plan - Phase I, Discovering and Visioning 559 That Council endorse the Vision, Goals, and Objectives identified in Attachment A to guide the update of the Strategic Transportation Plan Annual Water Quality Report MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MACDONELL 560 That Council direct staff to forward a copy of the Coquitlam 2009 Annual Water Quality Report to the Fraser Health Region in accordance with the requirements of the Drinking Water Protection Regulation of the Drinking Water Protection Act. 15. Minutes of Engineering, Utilities and Environment Standing Committee Meeting held Monday, September 13, 2010 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ASMUNDSON 561 That the Minutes of the Engineering, Utilities and Environment Standing Committee Meeting held Monday, September 13, 2010 be received. File": /000/ Doc «: vl

14 Page Traffic Safety Technical Working Group Councillor Macdonell left the meeting at this time (9:30 p.m.) and returned at 9:33 p.m. MOVED BY COUNCILLOR REID 562 That Council direct staff to report back, on an annual basis, the activities, accomplishments, and upcoming work plans of the Traffic Safety Technical Working Group, described within the report dated September 2, 2010 of the General Manager Engineering and Public Works entitled "Traffic Safety Technical Working Group". Councillor Sekora registered opposition. CARRIED It was suggested that staff consider adding Operation Red Nose organized by the Rotary Club of Coquitlam to Traffic Safety Day in June Update on City of Coquitlam's Bear Aware/Bear Smart Program 563 That Council: 1. Support the enforcement strategy proposed by staff, including issuance of tickets, for violation of set-out times under the City's Solid Waste Amending Bylaws, No and No. 3768; 2. Support changes to the Solid Waste Bylaw to remove "Identified Bear Activity Area" and apply consistent requirements for garbage and recycling set-out times and management of bear attractants across the City; and 3. Refer making the City Bear Aware Coordinator position a permanent full-time role for the City to be paid for through the Solid Waste Utility, to the Fall budget process. MOTION AMENDED Discussion ensued relative to the following: That the Bear Aware Coordinator position should be funded by the province Concern with funding this position through the Solid Waste Utility as some residents and businesses have private garbage pickup MOVED BY COUNCILLOR NICHOLSON 564 That Resolution No. 563 be amended with the deletion of the words "to be paid for through the Solid Waste Utility". CARRIED Councillor Asmundson registered opposition. File S: C /OCC/2C10-1 Dec ": Vl

15 Page That Council: 1. Support the enforcement strategy proposed by staff, including issuance of tickets, for violation of set-out times under the City's Solid Waste Amending Bylaws No and No. 3768; 2. Support changes to the Solid Waste Bylaw to remove "Identified Bear Activity Area" and apply consistent requirements for garbage and recycling set-out times and management of bear attractants across the City; and 3. Refer making the City Bear Aware Coordinator position a permanent full-time role for the City to the Fall budget process. Councillor Reimer declared a potential conflict of interest with respect to the following item as her husband is a realtor and left the meeting at this time (9:50 p.m.) Integrated Liquid Waste and Resource Management Plan MOVED BY COUNCILLOR NICHOLSON 566 That Council: 1. Endorse the specific municipal actions contained in Metro Vancouver's Integrated Liquid Waste and Resource Management Plan, dated May 2010; 2. Request Metro Vancouver to remove Action 31.2 on the changes to the sewerage cost allocation formulae from the Plan; 3. Request Metro Vancouver to remove Action on inspection and certification of private laterals at the time of real estate transactions from the Plan; and 4. Direct staff to forward a copy of the report from the General Manager, Engineering and Public Works, titled "integrated Liquid Waste and Resource Management Plan," dated September 7, 2010 to Metro Vancouver, the Ministry of Environment and to member municipalities. Councillor Reimer returned at 9:51 p.m Corporate Climate Action and Energy Management Progress Report MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ASMUNDSON 567 That Council: 1. Direct staff to continue to implement energy management measures in the areas of building retrofits, renewable energy and operations/behavioural changes to further reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions; 2. Direct staff to develop a Low Energy Building policy that includes options for renewable energy and low-energy construction practices; File S: /000/ Doc Jf: VI

16 Page Direct staff to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to explore options for energy service contracts that would be of benefit to Coquitlam's unique energy management goals and needs; 4. Refer the City's Corporate Energy Manager position to the budget process later this Fall, as a permanent full-time role for the City; paid for by the cost savings realized through energy management measures implemented now and in the future; 5. Support the resolution passed by the District of North Vancouver that the purchase price of carbon offsets be held in trust, and applied to specific local projects aimed at GHG reduction at the Municipal level Environmental Assessment Review for Proposed Evergreen Line Rapid Transit Project The Chair of the Engineering, Utilities and Environment Standing Committee expressed appreciation to staff for the comprehensive review of the Environmental Assessment application in the short timeframe provided. MOVED BY COUNCILLOR LYNCH 568 That Council forward the report September 2, 2010 of the General Manager Engineering and Public Works and the General Manager Strategic Initiatives entitled "Environmental Assessment Review for Proposed Evergreen Line Rapid Transit Project", including the issues, concerns and commentary, provided in Attachment #1, to the British Columbia Environmental Assessment office (EAO) for response and clarification by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoT) in support of MoT's application for an Environmental Assessment Certificate under the British Columbia Environmental Assessment Act (BCEAA). RECREATION, SPORTS AND CULTURE STANDING COMMITTEE MINUTES AND RECOMMENDATIONS 16. Minutes of Recreation, Sports and Culture Standing Committee Meeting held Monday, July 26, 2010 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR LYNCH 569 That the Minutes of the Recreation, Sports and Culture Standing Committee Meeting held Monday, July 26, 2010 be received. File 1: /000/ Doc S; V1

17 Page Invasive Plant Management Strategy Implementation Discussion ensued relative to the following: Concern that residents may try to remove giant hogweed from their property without taking the proper safety precautions The penalty phase of the proposed bylaw for non-compliance and the ability of the City to remove the noxious plants and charge back to the resident The fact that the City has provided information and awareness of noxious plants on the City's website MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ROBINSON 570 That Council direct staff to develop a draft bylaw for consideration that would require residents to remove giant hogweed from their property. 17. Minutes of Recreation, Sports and Culture Standing Committee Meeting held Monday, September 13, 2010 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MACDONELL 571 That the Minutes of the Recreation, Sports and Culture Standing Committee Meeting held Monday, September 13, 2010 be received Forest Adventure Playground 572 That Council approve Option i and direct staff to take no further action on this issue. File»: /000/ Doc #: VI

18 Page 18 BYLAW FOR FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READINGS 18. Prohibition on the Sale of Unsterilized Rabbits and Ticketing Bylaw Updates MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ROBINSON 573 That Council: 1. Give first three readings to Business License Bylaw Amending Bylaw No. 4153, 2010 (the "Prohibition Bylaw"), prohibiting the sale of unsterilized rabbits in Coquitlam; 2. Give first three readings to Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw Amending Bylaw No. 4154, 2010 (the "Ticketing Bylaw"); 3. Direct staff to submit the Prohibition Bylaw to the Province for ministerial approval; and 4. Direct staff to institute a consultation process with affected businesses. Councillor Reid registered opposition. CARRIED BYLAW FOR FOURTH AND FINAL READING AND FINAL ADOPTION 19- Fourth and Final Reading of "Highway Dedication Cancellation Bylaw No. 4124, 2010" - Adjacent to 2 King Edward Street MOVED BY COUNCILLOR LYNCH 574 That Council give fourth and final readingto "Highway Dedication Cancellation Bylaw No " REPORTS OF STAFF The following item was dealt with immediately following Items 10 and 11: 20. Report of Manager Financial Services - Permissive Property Tax Exemption Requests for 2011 The following item was dealt with immediately following Item 4: 21. Report of General Manager Strategic Initiatives - Major Facilities Construction Progress Update 6 File 3: /000/ Doc tt: vl

19 Page Report of City Clerk - Application for a Structural Change to a Liquor Primary Licence - Addition of an Outdoor Patio - Woody's Pub on Brunette (935 Brunette Avenue) 575 That Council direct that a public consultation process be initiated at the cost of the applicant in order to determine the neighbourhood response and comment on this application. CARRIED Councillors Macdonell, Reid, Robinson and Sekora registered opposition. 23. Report of Manager Emergency Program - Emergency Operations Centres / Emergency Command Vehicle Radio and Satellite Communications The Deputy City Manager advised that other municipalities can use the City's Emergency Command Vehicle with the proviso that if Coquitlam requires the vehicle for an emergency, that the vehicle is returned immediately. The Fire Chief added that the vehicle is rented out to other municipalities on a cost recovery basis. MOVED BY COUNCILLOR LYNCH 576 That Council receive the report dated September 14, 2010 of the Manager Emergency Program entitled "Emergency Operations Centres/Emergency Command Vehicle Radio and Satellite Communications" for information. REPORT OF COUNCILLOR '. 24. Metro Vancouver Board in Brief - Metro Vancouver Board Representative Available to Respond to Questions Council received for information the Metro Vancouver Board In Brief. OTHER BUSINESS OB.l Tri-Cities SHARE Food Bank Christmas in July Challenge The Mayor advised that the Christmas in July SHARE Food Drive in the Tri-Cities was a great success and that Coquitlam residents and staff provided more than 3,000 pounds of food and almost $2,200 in support of the food bank. He noted that he was wearing a SHARE T-shirt in recognition of this annual event. File «: OI /OCC/2010-I Doc S: 9622;i.vl

20 Page 20 INFORMATION ITEMS The items listed on the agenda were received for information. No further action was taken. ADJOURNMENT MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ASMUNDSON 577 That the Regular Meeting of Council adjourn - 10:23 p.m. CHAIR I hereby certify that I have recorded the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held as instructed, subject to amendment and adoption. Denise Peternell Committee Clerk File a /000/ Dec tt Vl