REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

May 11, 2015 at 12:00 p.m.

With immediate adjournment to Closed Meeting Regular Council reconvenes at 7:00 p.m.

Council Chamber City Hall

MINUTES

PRESENT:

Mayor Jonathan Coté Councillor Bill Harper Councillor Patrick Johnstone Councillor Chuck Puchmayr Councillor Mary Trentadue Councillor Lorrie Williams

REGRETS:

Councillor Jaimie McEvoy

STAFF:

Ms. Lisa Spitale - Chief Administrative Officer Ms. Jan Gibson - City Clerk

Mr. G. Dean Gibson - Director of Parks, Culture and Recreation Mr. Gary Holowatiuk - Director of Finance & Information Technology Mr. Jim Lowrie - Director of Engineering Services

Ms. Bev Grieve - Director of Development Services Ms. Jackie Teed - Manager of Planning

Mr. John Stark - Senior Social Planner Ms. Lauren Blake - Committee Clerk The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m.

May 11, 2015 Regular Council Minutes Page 1

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EXCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC

1. MOVED and SECONDED

THAT pursuant to Section 90 of the Community Charter, members of the public be excluded from the Closed Meeting of Council immediately following the Regular Meeting of Council on the basis that the subject matter of all agenda items to be considered relate to matters listed under Sections 90(1)(a), 90(1)(e), and 90(1)(k) of the Community Charter:

(a) personal information about an identifiable individual who holds or is being considered for a position as an officer, employee or agent of the municipality or another position appointed by the municipality;

(e) the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the council considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality;

(k) negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a municipal service that are at their preliminary stages and that, in the view of the council, could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality if they were held in public;

Purpose of the meeting:

Personal, property, and negotiations matters

CARRIED.

All members of Council present voted in favour of the motion.

ADJOURNMENT

2. MOTION to adjourn the Council Meeting in open session and proceed to Closed Session.

MOVED and SECONDED

THAT the meeting be adjourned and proceed to Closed session.

CARRIED.

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RECONVENE TO REGULAR COUNCIL

3. MOTION to reconvene to the Regular Meeting of Council at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber.

THAT the meeting Regular meeting of Council be reconvened (7:01 p.m.).

CARRIED.

ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA 4. There were no additions.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES 5. No Items

PRESENTATIONS

6. Proclamation of Emergency Preparedness Week, Mayor Jonathan Coté (deferred from May 4, 2015)

Councillor Chuck Puchmayr advised that emergency preparedness packages are available online through the Emergency Response Committee.

Mayor Coté proclaimed May 3 – 9, 2015 as Emergency Preparedness Week.

7. Proclamation of Child Find’s Green Ribbon of Hope Month and National Missing Children’s Day, Mayor Jonathan Coté (deferred from May 4, 2015)

Mayor Coté proclaimed May as Child Find’s Green Ribbon of Hope Month and May 25, 2015 as National Missing Children’s Day.

8. Proclamation of Elizabeth Fry Week, Mayor Jonathan Coté (deferred from May 4, 2015)

Mayor Coté proclaimed May 4 – 10, 2015 as Elizabeth Fry Week.

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9. Vancouver Airport Authority Update

Craig Richmond, President and CEO, Wayne Wright, Metro Vancouver’s Appointee-Elect to the Airport Authority Board, and Anne Murray, Vice President of Marketing and Communications, provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding Vancouver International Airport (YVR).

In response to questions from Council, Mr. Richmond and Ms. Murray provided the following information:

• The total number of arriving and departing flights have decreased while the number of passengers has increased due to the increased capacity of airplanes;

• Modern airplanes are quieter and more fuel efficient;

• Departing flights generally take off over the ocean to reduce noise impacts on the community;

• Airlines that violate YVR noise protocols are disciplined;

• YVR is implementing a three to four year plan to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions created from the heating and cooling of airport facilities;

• 80% of the taxis that serve YVR are hybrid vehicles;

• YVR is creating a Master Plan to accommodate ongoing growth;

• YVR faces competition from other North American airports who are trying to establish themselves as a gateway to Asia, such as Seattle- Tacoma International Airport;

• Canadian airports do not receive government subsidies;

• The airport outlet mall would maximize non-aeronautical revenues and assist with maintaining or reducing airline fees;

• The proposed site for the outlet mall is landlocked and cannot be utilized for departing and arriving flights;

• The outlet mall could provide approximately 1000 jobs and the profits would be reinvested into YVR;

• The outlet mall would offer complimentary parking and be accessible via the Canada Line; and,

• YVR has the highest spend rate per passenger in North America, which includes duty-free purchases, parking, food and beverage.

Discussion ensued, and Council noted that YVR has an excellent public art collection, and it was suggested that additional public art be considered during the expansion of the airport. Council also suggested that public transit to YVR be improved to assist passengers arriving for early morning flights.

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10. Official Community Plan Review – Summary of OUR CITY Neighbourhood Visioning Process and Draft Vision and Goals

Jackie Teed, Manager of Planning, and Lynn Roxburgh, Planner, provided a PowerPoint presentation summarizing the “Our City” Neighbourhood Visioning Process and Draft Vision Goals.

In response to questions from Council, Bev Grieve, Director of Development Services, Ms. Teed and Ms. Roxburgh provided the following information:

• The City would undertake a retail strategy to review actions that can be taken to support existing businesses, as well as attract new businesses;

• The various types of infill housing each have benefits, disadvantages and challenges;

• The community has indicated that if laneway housing were to be implemented, it must fit the character and scale of the neighbourhood;

• An Economic Strategy would be completed parallel to the Official Community Plan (OCP) process to address revenue generating opportunities for the City; and,

• Successful development surrounding SkyTrain stations generally occurs in phases.

Discussion ensued, and Council commended staff for the work completed with respect to the OCP review process. In addition, Council noted the following comments:

• Involving the local Residents’ Associations would contribute to a positive OCP process;

• There could be potential for higher density development in the area surrounding the 22^nd Street SkyTrain Station;

• It was suggested that single-family residential neighbourhoods contribute to the densification of the city;

• Residential density should be respectful of heritage neighbourhoods;

• It was suggested that a dedicated Twitter handle or Facebook page be created for the OCP process; and,

• It was suggested that the OCP process protect the industrial commercial base of the city.

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DELEGATIONS

11. Open Delegations

Procedural note: the Hyack Delegation presented after Item 8.

Taylor Atherby, Miss New Westminster 2015, commended Council for their support of the Hyack Parade, as well as the Hyack leadership program.

Don Swindells, President of the Hyack Association, reported that the Hyack Association will be hosting the following events in 2015:

• An Antique Fair on May 17 and 18 at the Queen’s Park Arenex;

• The Hyack International Parade on May 23;

• Portland Rose Planting on May 23;

• Seymour Artillery Firing on May 23; and,

• The Uptown Street Fair on Belmont Street on May 23.

Mayor Coté proclaimed May 16 – 25, 2015 as Hyack Week.

Tony Antonias, Special Advisor to the Arts Commission, provided a written submission and announced that the 2015/2016 season opener for the Vagabond Players will be a drama titled “Other Desert Cities”. Mr.

Antonias advised that a five show Flex Pass can be purchased for $60 from the Vagabond Players reservation line at 604.521.0412. If an individual is unable to see all five shows in one season, the Flex Pass can be carried over to the following season.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS 12. No Items

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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

13. Recommendations from Council in Committee of the Whole meeting held May 11, 2015:

a. Amendments to the 2015 Schedule of Regular Council Meetings

THAT a Committee of the Whole Workshop on June 15, 2015 be added to the 2015 Schedule of Regular Council Meetings; and,

THAT staff continue to investigate methods of efficiency for Council meetings.

CARRIED.

b. Official Community Plan Review – Draft Vision and Goals and Summary of OUR CITY Neighbourhood Visioning Process

THAT Council support in principle the draft vision and goals outlined in the report dated May 11, 2015 as a basis for community consultation, and, THAT Council:

a) Endorse the revised Terms of Reference for the Charette Stakeholder Advisory Group outlined in this report;

b) Endorse Rick Vugteveen as the Brow of the Hill Residents’ Association representative to serve on the OUR CITY advisory Group.

CARRIED.

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c. Consideration of Development Permit application DPQ00056 and Development Variance Permit application DVP00595 for 620 Salter Street to allow a 54 unit townhouse development

THAT Council forward Development Permit DP00056 for 620 Salter Street to the Regular meeting of Council on June 22, 2015 for consideration of issuance; and,

THAT Council issue notice that it will consider a motion to issue Development Variance Permit DVP00595 to vary Zoning Bylaw requirements at 620 Salter Street and forward the Development Variance Permit to an Opportunity to be Hear on June 22, 2015.

CARRIED.

d. Development Permit DPQ00054 and Development Variance Permit 00594 Applications for 843 Ewen Avenue in Order to Allow a 67 Unit Townhouse Development

THAT Council forward Development Permit DPQ00054 for 843 Ewen Avenue to the Regular meeting of Council on June 22, 2015 for consideration of issuance; and,

THAT Council issue notice that it will consider a motion to issue Development Variance Permit 00594 to vary Zoning Bylaw requirements at 843 Ewen Avenue and forward the Development Variance Permit to an Opportunity to be Hear on June 22, 2015.

CARRIED.

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e. Consideration of Development Variance Permit 00584 and Development Permit DPQ00057 to allow a 65 unit residential development at 188 Wood Street (formerly 702 Salter Street)

THAT Council forward Development Permit DPQ00057 for 188 Wood Street (formerly 720 Salter Street) to the Regular meeting of Council on June 22, 2015 for consideration of issuance; and,

THAT Council issue notice that it will consider a motion to issue Development Variance Permit DVP00584 to vary Zoning Bylaw requirements at 188 Wood Street (formerly 720 Salter Street) and forward the Development Variance Permit to an Opportunity to be Hear on June 22, 2015.

CARRIED.

f. Consideration of Development Permit DPQ00049 and Development Variance Permit 00592 applications to allow a 34 unit townhouse development at 240 Jardine Street

THAT Council forward Development Permit DPQ00049 for 240 Jardine Street to the Regular meeting of Council on June 22, 2015 for consideration of issuance; and,

THAT Council issue notice that it will consider a motion to issue Development Variance Permit DVP00592 to vary Zoning Bylaw requirements at 240 Jardine Street and forward the Development Variance Permit to an Opportunity to be Heard on June 22, 2015.

CARRIED.

g. New Westminster Healthier Community Partnership Committee Update

THAT Council receive the report dated May 11, 2015, for information.

CARRIED.

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h. Amendment to Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7318, 2009

THAT Council consider Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No.

7665, 2015 for Three Readings.

CARRIED.

i. 2014 Filming Update

THAT Council receive the report dated May 11, 2015, for information.

CARRIED.

j. Electric Utility Bylaw Amendment

THAT Electrical Utility Bylaw No. 7125, 2006 be amended to allow for a second member of Council to be a voting member of the Commission; and,

THAT Electric Utility Commission Amendment Bylaw No. 7761, 2015 be forwarded to Council for three readings.

CARRIED.

k. Surrey Fraser Docks Facility Expansion

THAT the City communicate its opposition to the proposed expansion of the Fraser Surrey Docks facilities.

CARRIED.

l. Letter from the Parliamentary Poet Laureate of Canada dated April 23, 2015

THAT the correspondence from the Parliamentary Poet Laureate of Canada dated April 23, 2015 be received.

CARRIED.

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m. Closure of Patullo Bridge Sidewalk

THAT Council, through staff, correspond with TransLink to determine how they plan to mitigate the impact on pedestrians and cyclists during closures of the Pattullo Bridge sidewalks to support structural repairs and other works on the bridge, including better outreach to warn of closures, and finding alternate modes to get people across the bridge during closures.

CARRIED.

n. Correspondence Received Regarding Downtown Traffic Issues

THAT correspondence from the Downtown Residents’ Association dated April 11, 2015, outlining several concerns regarding traffic and pedestrian safety in the Downtown area, be referred to Neighbourhood Traffic Advisory Committee and the Advisory Committee for Transit, Bicycle and Pedestrians (ACTBiPED) for comment; and,

THAT the Committees report back to Council.

CARRIED.

BYLAWS

14. Bylaws for adoption:

a. Downtown New Westminster Business Improvement Area (Primary Area) Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 7749, 2015 [A Bylaw to impose a tax on frontage on owners of land pursuant to the provisions of Section 200 of the Community Charter in the area of the Downtown of the City of New Westminster designated as a Business Improvement Area in the “Downtown New Westminster Business Improvement Area (Primary Area) Bylaw No. 7184, 2007”]

THAT Downtown New Westminster Business Improvement Area (Primary Area) Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 7749, 2015 be adopted.

CARRIED.

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b. Downtown New Westminster Business Improvement Area (Secondary Area) Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 7750, 2015 [A Bylaw to impose a tax on frontage on owners of land pursuant to the provisions of Section 200 of the Community Charter in the area of the Downtown of the City of New Westminster designated as a Business Improvement Area in the “Downtown New Westminster Business Improvement Area (Secondary Area) Bylaw No. 7185, 2007”]

THAT Downtown New Westminster Business Improvement Area (Secondary Area) Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 7750, 2015 be adopted.

CARRIED.

c. Uptown New Westminster Business Improvement Area Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 7748, 2015 [A Bylaw to impose a tax on frontage on owners of land pursuant to the provisions of Section 200 of the Community Charter in the area of the Uptown of the City of New Westminster designated as a Business Improvement Area in the

“Uptown New Westminster Business Improvement Area Bylaw No.

7657, 2014”]

THAT Uptown New Westminster Business Improvement Area Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 7748, 2015 be adopted.

CARRIED.

d. Tax Rates Bylaw No. 7751, 2015 [A Bylaw for the levying of rates for Municipal, Regional District and other Authority purposed for the year 2015]

THAT Tax Rates Bylaw No. 7751, 2015 be adopted.

CARRIED.

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e. 336 Agnes Street Heritage Revitalization Agreement Bylaw No.

7734, 2015

THAT Heritage Revitalization Agreement Bylaw No. 7734, 2015 regarding 336 Agnes Street be adopted.

CARRIED.

f. 336 Agnes Street Heritage Designation Bylaw No. 7735, 2015

THAT Heritage Designation Bylaw No. 7735, 2015 regarding 336 Agnes Street be adopted.

CARRIED.

15. Bylaws coming forward from the Committee of the Whole meeting held May 11, 2015:

a. Electric Utility Commission Amendment Bylaw No. 7761, 2015 [A Bylaw to Amend Electric Utility Commission Bylaw No. 7125, 2006]

THREE READINGS

THAT Electric Utility Commission Amendment Bylaw No. 7761, 2015 be read a first time.

CARRIED.

THAT Electric Utility Commission Amendment Bylaw No. 7761, 2015 be read a second time.

CARRIED.

THAT Electric Utility Commission Amendment Bylaw No. 7761, 2015 be read a third time.

CARRIED.

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b. Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No. 7665, 2015 [A Bylaw to amend New Westminster Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No.

7318, 2009]

THREE READINGS

THAT Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No. 7765, 2015 be read a first time.

CARRIED.

THAT Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No. 7765, 2015 be read a second time.

CARRIED.

THAT Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No. 7765, 2015 be read a third time.

CARRIED.

NEW BUSINESS

16. NOTICE OF MOTION (On-Table) – Fraser Surrey Docks Facility Expansion – Councillor Puchmayr

Councillor Chuck Puchmayr reported that Port Metro Vancouver is seeking to expand the Surrey Fraser Docks facility. The facility could transfer four million tonnes of coal per year, could utilize Panamex-sized freighters and could have the potential to become a transfer terminal.

Discussion ensued, and Council noted that the proposed expansion has the potential to negatively impact the Fraser River and New Westminster with little economic gain. The public can provide comments on the proposed expansion during the public comment period until May 19, 2015.

Comments can be submitted via the Fraser Surrey Docks website at www.FSD.bc.ca.

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THAT New Westminster City Council continues to oppose the Surrey Fraser Dock coal export facility;

THAT New Westminster City Council oppose the expansion of the Surrey Fraser Docks American thermal coal export facility from a coal transfer facility to a direct export facility using large panamex class freighters.

This adds to the potential increase of volume of American thermal coal exports through Surrey Fraser Docks;

THAT the City of New Westminster is concerned with the lack of public input and the lack of public health assessment of American thermal coal;

and,

THAT the City of New Westminster is concerned with the lack of a scientific environmental assessment which would include an analysis of the global impacts of American thermal coal incineration on greenhouse gas emissions and accelerated climate change.

CARRIED.

CORRESPONDENCE

17. No Items

ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM MEMBERS OF COUNCIL

Councillor Bill Harper reported the following information:

• There is a new exhibit at the New Media Gallery at the Anvil Centre featuring work by Karina Smigla-Bobinski;

• Thanked Norm Connolly for the High Performance New Home session, noting the event was well attended; and,

• Thanked Councillor Puchmayr for his service as the President of the Lower Mainland Local Government Association (LMLGA).

Councillor Patrick Johnstone, advised that the deadline to vote in the Transit and Transportation Referendum is May 29, 2015.

Councillor Chuck Puchmayr expressed appreciation to everyone that attended the LGMLA conference, including New Westminster Fire Department Chief Tim

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Armstrong’s participation on the Planning, Preparing and Responding to Natural Disasters.

NEXT MEETING May 25, 2015

The proposed Regular Session convenes at 12:00 pm and immediately adjourns to closed session in Committee Room 2 on the 2^nd Floor at City Hall; the Committee of the Whole begins at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber on 2^nd Floor at City Hall.

A Public Hearing begins at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 2^nd Floor, City Hall. Immediately following the Public Hearing, the proposed Regular Meeting of Council reconvenes in the Council Chamber, 2^nd Floor, City Hall.

Public Hearing

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 7756, 2015 (Definition of Commercial Schools)

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw (Family Friendly Housing) No. 7741, 2015 ADJOURNMENT

ON MOTION, the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.

JONATHAN COTÉ JAN GIBSON

MAYOR CITY CLERK