Council's Vision: Port Moody, City of the Arts, is a unique, safe, vibrant waterfront city of strong neighbourhoods;

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1 City of Port Moody Minutes Regular Council Meeting Council Chambers Tuesday, May 10, :00pm Present: In Attendance: Mayor M.E. Clay Councillor B.A.J. Junker Councillor D.L. Dilworth Councillor R.G. Glumac Councillor MP. Lahti Councillor P.Z.C. Royer Councillor R. Vagramov Kevin Ramsay - City Manager Neal Carley - GM of Engineering and Parks Services Margot Davis - Manager of Sustainability Remo Faedo - Fire Chief Ron Higo - General Manager of Community Services Rosemary Lodge - Manager of Civic Affairs Paul Rockwood - General Manager of Financial Services Lynne Russell - Director of Library Services Dorothy Shermer - Corporate Officer Robyn MacLeod - Acting GM of Development Services Tracey Takahashi - Deputy Corporate Officer Will Ying-udomrat - Committee Coordinator Call to Order Call to Order 1.0 A video clip was presented of Mary Anne Cooper's three swimming records set during a recent centenarian swimming competition in Arizona. Introduction of Art 1.1 Verbal Report: Mayor Clay at Council File: Mayor Clay introduced the evening's Art at Council a piece of Chinese knotted and beaded jewelry designed by local artist Zara Lau noting that the necklace on display features two strands of "rattail" cords tied into a "prosperity knot" and finished off with a semi-precious stone capped in silver. Mayor Clay noted that Ms. Lau was born in Malaysia and, in 2014, moved to Port Council's Vision: Port Moody, City of the Arts, is a unique, safe, vibrant waterfront city of strong neighbourhoods; a complete community that is sustainable and values its natural environment and heritage character. Please note that Council meetings are recorded and streamed live to the City's website. Any comments you make at the meeting as well as your image may appear on the City's website. Document:

2 Moody where she joined the Blackberry Artist's Society and recently took on the role of Vice President. Mayor Clay noted that Ms. Lau's creations are influenced by her Chinese heritage, and that her necklaces, bracelets, and anklets incorporate "rattail" cord and a variety of individually hand-tied Chinese knots accented with various types of beads. Chinese knots are decorative knots that are usually double-layered and symmetrical with one or two cords entering from the top of the knot and leaving from the bottom, and can range from simple knots such as the "button knot" to larger, intricate knotted patterns such as the "forever knot." Service Award 1.2 Verbal Report: Mayor Clay Presentation- File: Graham Pawlett Mayor Clay provided an overview of the 30-year career of Graham Pawlett as a volunteer firefighter, noting that Mr. Pawlett started as a volunteer firefighter in 1985, and has performed more than 200 hours of unpaid volunteer work each year since. Mayor Clay noted that Mr. Pawlett is the current BC Director for the Canadian Volunteer Fire Services Association and has been the President of the Canadian Volunteer Fire Services for four years. Mayor Clay presented Mr. Pawlett with the 30-Year Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal and the Canadian Volunteer Fire Service Association 30-Year Medal, and invited him to say a few words. Mr. Pawlett noted that he values the experiences and friendships gained over the past 30 years volunteering as a firefighter, and that volunteering has greatly enriched his life. 2. Public Input David Ritcey, Port Moody, expressed support for the public consultation plan proposed in item 9.2, noting that he is pleased that the potential development of Kyle Park is included. Mr. Ritcey expressed concerns about the recommendations in item 9.4, and suggested that the concept of changing industrial land use be referred to the Economic Development Committee for consideration and feedback. Barry Sharbo, Port Moody, expressed support for the concept of allowing restaurants in the M1 zone along Murray Street, noting that he feels it would not negatively impact other businesses in the area. Gregory Elgstrand, Port Moody, expressed concerns about the public consultation on City Lands proposed in item 9.2, noting that while he is in favour of public consultation, he feels that more time is needed to evaluate the former Fire Hall site to determine the highest and best use for the site. Mr. Elgstrand expressed support for the proposal to permit restaurants in the M1 zone. City of Port Moody Regular Council Meeting - May 10,

3 3. General Matters 4. Adoption of Minutes Minutes 4.1 File: RC16/192 THAT the minutes of the Special Meeting (to Close Meeting) of Council held Tuesday, April 19, 2016 be adopted. RC16/193 THAT the minutes of the Special Meeting (to Close Meeting) of Council held Tuesday, April 26, 2016 be adopted. RC16/194 THAT the minutes of the Public Hearing held Tuesday, April 26, 2016 be adopted. RC16/195 THAT the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held Tuesday, April 26, 2016 be adopted. 5. Consent Agenda RC16/196 THAT the recommendations contained in the following items presented in the May 10, 2016 Regular Council Consent Agenda be adopted: Finance Committee Resolutions for Ratification; and After-Hours Call-Out Dispatch Services. The items and recommendations referred to above are as follows: Finance Committee Resolutions for Ratification 5.1 Recommendation adopted on consent: THAT the following recommendations from the Finance Committee Meeting of May 3, 2016 be ratified: Funding Source for Engineering Review of the Murray Street Crossing for Whistle Cessation FC16/065 THAT the engineering review regarding train whistle cessation at the Murray Street crossing be added as a deliverable to the 2016 CP Rail Crossing - Feasibility and Investigation capital project of $75,000 as recommended in the memorandum dated April 25, 2016 from Engineering and Parks Services Department regarding Funding Source for Engineering Review of the Murray Street Crossing for Whistle Cessation. City of Port Moody Regular Council Meeting - May 10,

4 Major Road Network (MRN) and Combined Water Works for Clarke Road - Additional Funding Request FC16/066 & FC16/067 THAT the allocation of funds from the Water Capital Reserve in the amount of $285,000 for infrastructure system improvements on Clarke Road be authorized as recommended in the report dated April 25, 2016 from the Engineering and Parks Sen/ices Department regarding Major Road Network (MRN) and Combined Water Works for Clarke Road - Additional Funding Request; AND THAT staff continue with completion of this work as part of the 2016 Capital Program; AND THAT staff report back on how moving Watermain Improvements - Pressure Zone 151 CWT16111 affects the existing Capital Plan. Stream Rehabilitation Project - Noons Creek at loco Road Funding for Staff Support for the Community Engagement Subcommittee Funding for the BC Ale Trail Initiative FC16/068 THAT a budget increase of $395,000 from the Drainage Capital Reserve for the project titled Stream Rehabilitation Project- Noons Creek at loco Road be authorized as recommended in the report dated April 20, 2016 from Engineering and Parks Services Department regarding Stream Rehabilitation Project - Noons Creek at loco Road. FC16/069 THA T the budget of $400 for staff support of up to six hours to the Community Engagement Subcommittee be funded from Council Contingency. FC16/070 THAT the budget of $9,000 for the City's 2016 contribution towards the BC Ale Trail Initiative be funded from Council Contingency. After-Hours 5.2 Report: Engineering and Parks Services Department - Parks and Call-Out Dispatch Public Works Division, dated May 2, 2016 Services File: /Vol 01 Recommendation adopted on consent: THAT the report dated May 2, 2016 from Engineering and Parks Services Department - Parks and Public Works Division regarding After-Hours Call-Out Dispatch Services be received for information. 6. Items Removed From The Consent Agenda City of Port Moody Regular Council Meeting - May 10,

5 7. Legislative Matters Committee 7,1 File: Appointments RC16/197 THAT the following committee appointments be made: Helen Zeng to the Board of Variance for the remainder of the term; Donna Fuller to the Heritage Commission for the remainder of 2016; and Lori Holdenried to the Transportation Committee for the remainder of Five 7.2 City of Port Moody Financial Plan Bylaw, 2016, No Year Financial Plan Files: /2016 and Bylaw A Bylaw to establish the budget for the Five Year Financial Plan. RC16/198 THAT City of Port Moody Financial Plan Bylaw, 2016, No be adopted Property Tax 7.3 City of Port Moody Annual Property Tax Rates Bylaw, 2016, Rates Bylaw No No Files: /2016 and A Bylaw to establish the City of Port Moody Tax rates for RC16/199 THAT City of Port Moody Annual Property Tax Rates Bylaw, 2016, No be adopted. 8. Unfinished Business City of Port Moody Regular Council Meeting - May 10,

6 Amendment to Business Licensing Bylaw for Gas Pump Labels 9. New Business 9.1 Report: Development Services Department - Building, Bylaw, and Licensing Division, dated May 2, 2016 File: RC16/200 Moved, seconded, and DEFEATED THAT City of Port Moody Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw, 2015, No. 3000, Amendment Bylaw No. 2, 2016, No be read a first time as set out in the report dated May 2, 2016 from Development Services Department- Building, Bylaw, and Licensing Division regarding Amendment to Business Licensing Bylaw for Gas Pump Labels. (Voting against: Councillors Dilworth, Junker, Lahti, and Mayor Clay) City Land 9.2 Report: Financial Services Department, dated April 27, 2016 Strategies - Public File: Consultation Plan RC16/201 Moved and seconded THAT the Public Consultation Plan to gather community feedback for the potential redevelopment of the former Fire Hall, current Works Yard, Kyle Centre, and the former Barnet Highway Landfill sites be endorsed as presented in the report dated April 27, 2016 from Financial Services Department regarding City Land Strategies - Public Consultation Plan. RC16/202 Moved and seconded "AND THAT members of Council not attend the Community Fairs on City Land Strategies for Inlet Centre (June 11, 2016), Kyle Centre (June 25, 2016), and Former Barnet Landfill (Fall 2016), as well as other public consultations that have already been approved, that is, Coronation Park and Moody Centre, to prevent unduly influencing the range and types of feedback offered by the public." Separation of the amending motion into the following parts was requested. Part 1: "AND THAT members of Council not attend the Community Fairs on City Land Strategies for Inlet Centre (June 11, 2016), Kyle Centre (June 25, 2016), and Former Barnet Landfill (Fall 2016) to prevent unduly influencing the range and types of feedback offered by the public." City of Port Moody Regular Council Meeting - May 10,

7 Part 2: "AND THAT members of Council not attend other public consultations that have already been approved, that is, Coronation Park and Moody Centre, to prevent unduly influencing the range and types of feedback offered by the public." The question on Part 1 of the amending motion (RC16/202) was put to a vote; the amending motion was CARRIED. (Voting against: Councillors Glumac, Royer, and Vagramov) The question on Part 2 of the amending motion (RC16/202) was put to a vote; the amending motion was CARRIED. (Voting against: Councillors Glumac, Royer, and Vagramov) RC16/203 Moved and seconded "AND THAT the consultation plan include information on alternative ways of raising funds for new infrastructure such as Community Amenity Contribution, borrowing of funds, and retaining land and considering appreciation versus selling land over a 25-year horizon." RC16/204 THAT the foregoing amending motion be further amended by removing: "and considering appreciation". (Voting against: Councillor Glumac) The question on the main amending motion (RC16/203) as amended (by RC16/204) was put to a vote; the motion was CARRIED. RC16/205 Moved, seconded, and DEFEATED "AND THAT the City include a map of vacant City land as part of the Consultation Plan." (Voting against: Councillors Dilworth, Junker, Lahti, and Royer and Mayor Clay) RC16/206 Moved, seconded, and DEFEATED "AND THAT a Town Hall Meeting be scheduled after the final Public Consultation." (Voting against: Councillors Dilworth, Junker, and Lahti, and Mayor Clay) City of Port Moody Regular Council Meeting - May 10,

8 RC16/207 Moved, seconded, and DEFEATED "AND THAT all references to selling publicly-owned land be removed." (Voting against: Councillors Dilworth, Glumac, Junker, Lahti, and Royer, and Mayor Clay) The question on the main motion (RC16/201) as amended (by RC16/202. RC16/203. and RC16/204) was put to a vote; the following motion was CARRIED: THAT the Public Consultation Plan to gather community feedback for the potential redevelopment of the former Fire Hall, current Works Yard, Kyle Centre, and the former Barnet Highway Landfill sites be endorsed as presented in the report dated April 27, 2016 from Financial Services Department regarding City Land Strategies - Public Consultation Plan; AND THAT members of Council not attend the Community Fairs on City Land Strategies for Inlet Centre (June 11, 2016), Kyle Centre (June 25, 2016), and Former Barnet Landfill (Fall 2016), as well as other public consultations that have already been approved, that is, Coronation Park and Moody Centre, to prevent unduly influencing the range and types of feedback offered by the public; AND THAT the consultation plan include information on alternative ways of raising funds for new infrastructure such as Community Amenity Contribution, borrowing of funds, and retaining land versus selling land over a 25-year horizon. (Voting against: Councillor Glumac) City of Port Moody Regular Council Meeting - May 10,

9 New Protective 9.3 Report: Mayor Mike Clay, dated April 28, 2016 Direction 36 - Rail File: /2003 Safety Measures RC16/208 THAT staff be directed to ensure the City is registered for information under the dangerous goods notification measures of Protective Direction 36 as noted in the letter received from Federation of Canadian Municipalities' President Raymond Louie; AND THAT staff be directed to undertake an analysis of the new Protective Direction 36 measures and report back to Council before the end of June 2016; AND THAT staff be directed to review the information included in the report on Grade Crossing Regulations and the Open Government Portal, and incorporate it into the Grade Crossing/Whistle Cessation review currently underway. Change to M1 9.4 Report: Councillor Rick Glumac, dated May 1, 2016 Zoning to Allow File: /Vol 01 Restaurants on Murray Street RC16/209 Moved and seconded THAT staff draft a zoning bylaw text amendment to expand permitted uses within the M1 Light Industrial Zone on Murray Street to include restaurants; AND THAT the proposed changes be referred to the Economic Development Committee for feedback prior to it being brought back to Council. Separation of the motion was requested. The question on the first clause of the motion was put to a vote; the motion was DEFEATED. (Voting against: Councillors Dilworth, Junker, and Lahti, and Mayor Clay) The question on the second clause of the motion was put to a vote; the motion was DEFEATED. (Voting against: Councillors Dilworth, Junker, and Lahti, and Mayor Clay) Letter of Support for Provincial Funding for the Lions Gate Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant 9.5 Report: Mayor Mike Clay, dated May 2, 2016 File: /2016 RC16/210 THAT the letter written by Mayor Mike Clay to MLA Linda Reimer regarding provincial funding for the Lions Gate Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant be endorsed. City of Port Moody Regular Council Meeting - May 10,2016 9

10 Delegation Response - Yolanda Broderick 10. Other Business 10.1 Delegation Request: Yolanda Broderick, dated March 5, 2016 Memo: General Manager of Development Services, dated May 2, 2016 File: /Vol 01 RC16/211 THAT Ms. Broderick be provided with a summary of the Official Community Plan policies regarding affordable housing. 11. Reports from Council 11.1 Council Verbal Reports Mayor Clay noted that he participated in the Hike for Hospice, which raised approximately $40,000 for Crossroads Hospice, and the Wheel to Heal event, which raised approximately $170,000 for Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation. Mayor Clay also noted that he attended the Economic Summit hosted by the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce, and that the transition of City of Port Moody emergency dispatch services to E-Comm is now complete Staff Verbal Reports Committees, Commissions, and Boards - Minutes 12. Information Items 12.1 Library Board - March 17, 2016 Tourism Committee - March 23, 2016 Arts and Culture Committee - April 4, 2016 Council Correspondence 12.2 Letter from BCGEU, dated April 14, 2016 regarding the sale of wine in grocery stores Letter from the District of Kitimat to the Premier, dated April 15, 2016 re C.O.R.E.Y. Motorcycle Safety Graduated Licensing Program for Motorcyclists 13. Public Input Barry Sharbo, Port Moody, expressed disappointment that Council defeated the recommendation in item 9.4 regarding adding restaurants as a permitted use in the M1 zone. Ken Tough, Port Moody, expressed concerns about the potential redevelopment of Kyle Centre, noting that public amenities will be needed in Moody Centre with the additional density that is projected in the Transit-Oriented Development area around the SkyTrain stations. City of Port Moody Regular Council Meeting - May 10,

11 14. Adjournment The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 9:04pm. Certified correct in accordance with Section 148(a) of the Community Charter. D. Sherme^Xorporate Officer Confirmed on the 24^ day of May, 20^3. M^E. Clay, Mayor/^ City of Port Moody Regular Council Meeting - May 10,

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