Mayor G. Trasolini Councillor M.E. Clay Councillor D.L. Dilworth Councillor M.P. Lahti Councillor S.M. Watkins

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1 CITY OF PORT MOODY M I N U T E S COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE BROVOLD ROOM TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 2007 AT 5:02 P.M. PRESENT: ABSENT: IN ATTENDANCE: Mayor G. Trasolini Councillor M.E. Clay Councillor D.L. Dilworth Councillor M.P. Lahti Councillor S.M. Watkins Councillor R.T. Elliott Councillor K.D. Rockwell Gaetan Royer City Manager Andrée Duval Acting Director of Library Services Ron Higo Director of Community Services Kelly Kenney City Clerk Garvin Koldingnes Parks Foreman Jeff Lambert Fire Chief Angie Parnell Director of Human Resources Julie Pavey Manager of Parks and Environmental Services Paul Rockwood Director of Finance and IT Colleen Rohde Director of Economic and Strategic Development Tim Savoie Director of Planning and Development Services Maria Wahl Bylaw Coordinator Eugene Wat Director of Engineering, Parks and Operations 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. GENERAL MATTERS 3. ADOPTION OF MINUTES MINUTES 3.1 File: THAT the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting of Tuesday, March 27, 2007 be adopted.

2 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5. BUSINESS DISCUSSION REGARDING PROPOSED PARKS AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES RULES AND REGULATIONS BYLAW 5.1 Memorandum: Manager of Parks and Environmental Services dated April 4, 2007 From March 13, 2007 Regular Council meeting Report: Planning and Development Services and Engineering, Parks and Operations dated March 5, 2007 Attachment: City of Port Moody Parks Regulation Bylaw, 1972, Bylaw No (Consolidated) File: BL2721 The city s Manager of Parks and Environmental Services, Parks Foreman and Bylaw Coordinator were in attendance to provide clarification to the committee on proposed amendments to the city s Parks Regulation Bylaw including large gatherings in parks, restrictions of handouts in parks, the prohibition of dogs from field surfaces, running tracks, playgrounds, tennis courts and water parks and hours of public use of parks. Discussion ensued on various aspects of the bylaw with staff providing clarification on: whether prohibited areas for dogs could be visually represented and defined within the bylaw; whether large gatherings that have received a permit for use of the park may request other users of picnic tables to vacate their tables; whether the bylaw clearly delineates where picnics may be held; whether gas barbeques and other cooking appliances with an open flame are allowed within parks; whether parks staff are negatively impacted by being designated bylaw enforcement officers for the purposes of enforcing the bylaw. THAT Bylaw No be referred back to Council for further consideration. Committee of the Whole Meeting Tuesday, April 10,

3 The Mayor declared the meeting closed at 5:17 p.m. Certified correct in accordance with Section 148(a) of the Community Charter. City Clerk Confirmed on the Day of Mayor Committee of the Whole Meeting Tuesday, April 10,

4 CITY OF PORT MOODY M I N U T E S REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 2007 AT 7:00 P.M. PRESENT: ABSENT: IN ATTENDANCE: Mayor G. Trasolini Councillor M.E. Clay Councillor D.L. Dilworth Councillor M.P. Lahti Councillor S.M. Watkins Councillor R.T. Elliott Councillor K.D. Rockwell Gaetan Royer City Manager Andrée Duval Acting Director of Library Services Cheryl Harding Manager of Accounting Ron Higo Director of Community Services Kelly Kenney City Clerk Jeff Lambert Fire Chief Angie Parnell Director of Human Resources Juli Patz Finance Clerk Sandra Prentice Payroll Supervisor Mark Roberts Deputy Director of Finance and IT Paul Rockwood Director of Finance and IT Colleen Rohde Director of Economic and Strategic Development Tim Savoie Director of Planning and Development Services Bert Tulloch Manager of Revenue and Taxation Maria Wahl Bylaw Coordinator Eugene Wat Director of Engineering, Parks and Operations Jim Weber Manager of Building, Bylaws and Licensing 1. CALL TO ORDER 1.1 Introduction of Port Moody art

5 2. PUBLIC INPUT Bob Hinkel, 1675 Ioco Road, expressed opposition to an alcohol and drug rehabilitation centre that was operating in his neighbourhood and submitted a petition to the city to that effect. Doug and Valerie Howie, 231 Guildford Drive, spoke in opposition to the proposed issuance of a development permit for 239 Guildford Drive stating their belief that the zoning designation change of the subject land and neighbouring properties from single family to multifamily was in error. Marthena Fitzpatrick, 223 Guildford Drive, spoke regarding the OCP consultation process, asked what the process was to rezone her property and questioned whether the city had a goal regarding desired percentage of multi-family housing as compared to single family housing. Kim Mah and James Lam, representing the proponents of the proposed development at 239 Guildford Drive advised they were in attendance to respond to question or concerns from Council regarding the development and indicated that the owner bought the property under the understanding that it was zoned multi-family. Mr. Mah further advised of the efforts made to make the development environmentally friendly and to fit in with the surrounding neighbourhood. THAT the Public Input Period be extended. Wendy Swalwell, 2129 Clarke Street, spoke regarding her concerns with the proposed development at 2127 Clarke Street, citing density, privacy and traffic issues and expressed concern with the potential for increased density in other neighbourhoods throughout the city should the city continue to approve similar developments. 3. GENERAL MATTERS PUBLIC BUDGET PRESENTATION PUBLIC INPUT OPPORTUNITY 3.1 Presentation: Director of Finance and Information Technology Presentation: City Manager -2-

6 File: The Director of Finance and IT presented the proposed Financial Plan, highlighting the following: Financial plan process; Financial position; Financial Plan drivers; General revenue fund; Capital projects plan; Utilities; Bottom line. The City Manager made a presentation on the inequity created by the port property tax cap. Public Input Opportunity Gerry Nuttall, 137 April Road, spoke on the following: requested clarification on a portion of the City Manager s presentation relative to the suggestion of the need for a new tax framework; requested clarification on the total operational budget increase, City Soup budget, job evaluation budget impact, cost for the landfill site remediation and estimated value of the property, in-house janitorial services budget increase, estimated cost of the Library expansion and funding source; urged Council to examine non-core services in an effort to reduce the five year forecasted tax increases. David Gray, Executive Vice President, Mill and Timber, spoke on the following: expressed concern with the cumulative effect of increases in various areas of the budget; noted the city s increased debt; requested clarification of the tax increase for industries, stating his opinion that industry is paying more than their fair share of the tax burden. Hazel Mason asked if copies of the Director of Finance and IT and City Manager s presentation speaking notes could be made available to the public and when a further public consultation opportunity on the financial plan would be provided. -3-

7 Diana Brown, 368 Oxford Drive, requested clarification on the following: whether management wage increases had always been factored from CUPE wage increases; whether there was still funding for the Station Museum in the Cultural Services budget given the other projects identified; how tax revenue amounts compare between single family and multi-family homes. Key-Joo Choi expressed concern over the rate of tax increases in past years and the current five year forecasted tax increases. DIANA AND ANDREW CLARK ACCESS AND LIABILITY ISSUES 3.2 Delegation Application dated March 16, 2007 Back up correspondence File: Diana Clark requested financial assistance from the city for costs incurred to replace and upgrade underground infrastructure on city property in relation to work undertaken by the Clarks to reduce the grade of their driveway. 4. LEGISLATIVE MATTERS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 4.1 File: THAT the minutes of the Regular Council meeting held Tuesday, March 27, 2007 be adopted DEWDNEY TRUNK ROAD AMENDMENT TO ZONING BYLAW 1988, NO TO CREATE A COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT ZONE 4.2 Report: Planning and Development Services dated March 30, 2007 File: / BL2723 City Of Port Moody Zoning Bylaw 1988, No. 1890, Amendment Bylaw No. 175, 2007, No CD Zone 45 Moved, seconded and DEFEATED THAT Bylaw No be now read a first time., Councillors Clay and Lahti -4-

8 BUILDING DEPARTMENT AUDIT: CITY OF PORT MOODY BUILDING AND PLUMBING CODE ADMINISTRATION BYLAW, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 1, BYLAW NO Report: Manager of Building, Bylaws and Licensing dated April 4, 2007 File: / BL2727 / a City of Port Moody Building and Plumbing Code Administration Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw No. 1 THAT Bylaw No be now read a first time. THAT Bylaw No be now read a second time. THAT Bylaw No be now read a third time. AMENDMENT TO CORPORATE POLICY HEALTH AND SAFETY ASPECTS OF STANDARD BUILDINGS 4.3b THAT the revisions to Corporate Policy # Health and Safety Aspects of Standard Buildings be approved FIVE YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN AND RELATED BYLAW 4.4 Report: Finance and IT Department dated April 2, 2007 File: /BL2731/BL2732 Financial Plan Bylaw, 2007, Bylaw No THAT Bylaw No be now read a first time. THAT Bylaw No be now read a second time. THAT Bylaw No be now read a third time. -5-

9 City of Port Moody Reserve Funds Expenditure Bylaw No THAT Bylaw No be now read a first time. THAT Bylaw No be now read a second time. THAT Bylaw No be now read a third time. 239 GUILDFORD DRIVE TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT PERMIT Report: Planning and Development Services dated March 28, 2007 File: Moved, seconded THAT staff be authorized to issue Development Permit No subject to the required documentation, plans, tree removal permit, fees and securities having been submitted to the satisfaction of staff; AND THAT the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary legal documents required in support of this application. THAT consideration of the main motion be deferred to the April 24, 2007 Council meeting; AND THAT staff be directed to bring back information to that meeting relative to how the subject land and neighbouring properties were re-zoned to multi-family. -6-

10 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS CROSSROADS HOSPICE SOCIETY 5.1 From March 27, 2007 Regular Council meeting Verbal Report: Director of Engineering, Parks and Operations File: THAT the Crossroads Hospice Society s request to create a Labyrinth Healing Garden within Pioneer Memorial Park be approved in principle and be referred to the Parks and Recreation Commission with a staff report. 6. NEW BUSINESS APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATE COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE TO YOUTH FOCUS COMMITTEE 6.1 Verbal Report: Mayor Trasolini File: THAT Councillor Rockwell be appointed Alternate Council Representative to the Youth Focus Committee. 7. OTHER BUSINESS 8. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL 8.1 Council Verbal Reports 8.2 Staff Verbal Reports 9. INFORMATION ITEMS 9.1 COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS MINUTES February 14, 2007 Parks and Recreation Commission February 14, 2007 Youth Focus Committee January 16, 2007 Finance Committee January 30, 2007 Finance Committee February 26, 2007 Fire Department Advisory Committee February 28, 2007 Heritage Commission March 6, 2007 Finance Committee March 8, 2007 Boat Trailer Parking Working Group -7-

11 10. PUBLIC INPUT March 12, 2007 Community Care Committee March 14, 2007 North East Sector Environmental Stewardship Committee There were no speakers. The Mayor declared the meeting closed at 9:50 p.m. Certified correct in accordance with Section 148(a) of the Community Charter. City Clerk Confirmed on the Day of Mayor -8-