REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

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REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL

June 16, 2014 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 Wayne Wright Councillor Jonathan Coté Councillor Bill Harper Councillor Betty McIntosh Councillor Chuck Puchmayr Councillor Lorrie Williams

ABSENT:

Councillor Jaimie McEvoy

STAFF:

Ms. Lisa Spitale - Chief Administrative Officer

Ms. Jan Gibson - Acting Corporate Officer/Director of Legislative Services Mr. G. Dean Gibson - Director of Parks, Culture and Recreation

Ms. Bev Grieve - Director of Development Services

Mr. Gary Holowatiuk - Director of Finance & Information Technology Mr. Jim Lowrie - Director of Engineering Services

Ms. Lauren Blake - Committee Clerk The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m.

EXCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC

1. MOTION:

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)(c), 90(1)(e), 90(1)(j), 90(1)(k), 90(1)(l) and 90(2)(e) of the Community Charter:

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90(1)(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;

(c) labour relations or other employee relations;

(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;

(j) information that is prohibited, or information that if it were presented in a document would be prohibited, from disclosure under section 21 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act;

(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;

(l) discussions with municipal officers and employees respecting municipal objectives, measures and progress reports for the purposes of preparing an annual report under section 98 [annual municipal report];

90(2)(e) a review of a proposed final performance audit report for the purpose of providing comments to the auditor general on the proposed report under section 23 (2) of the Auditor General for Local Government Act;

Purpose of the meeting:

Personal, property, negotiations and reporting matters ADJOURNMENT

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

MOVED and SECONDED

THAT the meeting be adjourned to closed session.

CARRIED.

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

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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 Regular Meeting of Council be reconvened in the Council Chamber at 7:00 p.m.

CARRIED.

ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA

4. MOTION to Add or Delete Items from the Agenda.

MOVED and SECONDED THAT the agenda be adopted.

CARRIED.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

5. MOTION to adopt the minutes of the Regular Meetings of City Council held:

a. May 5, 2014

THAT the minutes of the Regular Meeting of City Council held May 5, 2014 be adopted.

CARRIED.

b. May 26, 2014

THAT the minutes of the Regular Meeting of City Council held May 26, 2014 be adopted.

CARRIED.

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PRESENTATIONS

6. Planning Institute of BC Silver Award for Excellence in Policy Planning:

City of New Westminster Planning Division’s Secured Market Rental Housing Policy, Mayor Wayne Wright

Mayor Wayne Wright, presented the Planning Institute of BC Silver Award for Excellence in Policy Planning to Beverly Grieve, Director of Planning Services.

Council extended their appreciation to the current and previous City Councils that helped the City receive this award.

7. BC Sustainable Energy Association (BCSEA) Climate Change Showdown Award, Mayor Wayne Wright and Councillor Jaimie McEvoy, Chair,

Environment Advisory Committee

Renate Sitch, Program Manager for the Climate Change Showdown, thanked Mayor Wright and Council for the award, adding that the program taught eleven classes how to reduce greenhouse gasses emissions.

Councillor Betty McIntosh presented the BC Sustainable Energy Association Clime Change Showdown Award to Ms. Liz Kim’s Grade Four class of Richard McBride Elementary, noting that the class has reduced their greenhouse gas emissions by 48 tonnes.

8. Woodlands Interpretive Panels, Julie Schueck, Heritage and Community Planner, and John Stark, Social Planner

Julie Schueck, Heritage and Community Planner, reviewed the membership and mandate of the Centre Block Tower Task Force. Ms. Schueck and John Stark, Social Planner, invited members of the Task Force to share their experience creating the interpretive panels with Council.

Dale Miller, Community Heritage Advocate, noted that the Task Force was committed to creating panels which were acceptable for the community, and thanked staff and Council for their patience with the project, as it allowed the Task Force to work together to achieve their mandate. Ms. Miller thanked the Task Force for their hard work, noting that she is pleased and honored to have been a part of the process.

Faith Bodnar, Executive Director of Inclusion BC, stated that the panels selected reflect the evolving process of mental health in society, and represent an era of change. Ms. Bodnar hopes that the park will become a place for reflection, and thanked Council, Ms. Schueck and Mr. Stark for their support throughout the process.

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Meaghan Feduck, BC People First, noted that she has worked with former residents of Woodlands, and that the stories that continue to emerge from Woodlands indicate that there is still work to be done in the mental health community. Ms. Feduck stated that she appreciates having been involved with the project.

Richard McDonald, BC Self Advocacy Foundation, stated that he was pleased to have worked with Council on this project, adding that the community seems more comfortable with the site since the towers have been removed.

Council thanked everyone involved in the process for their work.

DELEGATIONS

9. Open Delegations

Tony Antonias, Special Advisor to the Arts Commission, provided a written submission regarding “All Day Canada Day” 2014.

Council thanked Mr. Antonias for his work in the community.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10. No items.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

11. Recommendations from Council in Committee of the Whole meeting held June 16, 2014:

a. Saint Mary’s Park Preferred Design Concept, Director of Parks, Culture and Recreation

THAT Council endorse amended Option ‘B’ as illustrated in the staff presentation to Council on June 16, 2014 as the preferred option for Saint Mary’s Park with additional picnic tables and direct staff to undertake the next steps as outline in this report.

CARRIED.

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b. Master Transportation Plan, Director of Engineering Services

THAT Council approves the Draft Final Master Transportation Plan in principle, and direct staff to proceed with final public and stakeholder consultation.

AND THAT the results of the public consultation and stakeholder referral and the Final Master Transportation Plan be provided back to Council for final adoption.

CARRIED.

c. 2014 Economic Forum

THAT the oral presentation provided to Council on June 16, 2014 be received for information.

CARRIED.

d. TransLink Mayors’ Council Transportation Vision and Investment Plan

THAT Council receive the TransLink Mayor’s Council 30-Year Transportation Vision and 10-Year Investment Plan for information and direct staff to implement the proposed walking, cycling and transit investments, a new tolled, 4-lane Pattullo Bridge and modifications to the regional truck route network that reduce the impact of goods movement on communities and shift the movement of non-local goods primarily to rail and provincial highways.

CARRIED.

e. Queensborough Special Study Area Master Plan Process – Preliminary Report

THAT staff process this application as outlined in this report.

CARRIED.

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f. Development Variance Permit No. DVP00579 to Vary Sign Bylaw Requirements for 485 E. Columbia Street

THAT Council issue notice that it will consider a resolution to issue DVP00579 to vary Sign Bylaw requirements at 485 E. Columbia Street.

CARRIED.

g. Development Variance Permit 00539 for 218 Carnarvon Street – Preliminary Report

THAT Council issue notice that it will consider a resolution to issue Development Variance Permit No. 00539 to permit the development of a multiple unit residential building with a height of 52 feet, 8 inches and side yards above 40 feet of 13 feet on the west side and 8 feet on the east side.

CARRIED.

h. Development Variance Permit No. DVP00582 to vary Sign Bylaw Requirements at 777 Columbia Street

THAT Council issue notice that it will consider a resolution to issue DVP00582 to vary Sign Bylaw requirements at 777 Columbia Street to allow a realty sign with a sign area of 22.8 square metres (245 square feet).

CARRIED.

i. Zoning and Building Amendment Bylaw to Implement Recommended Bylaw Revisions from the Secured Market Rental Housing Policy

THAT Council consider Bylaw No. 7688, 2014 to amend Zoning Bylaw 6680, 2002 for first and second readings and forward the bylaw to Public Hearing.

THAT Council consider Bylaw No. 7695, 2014 to amend Building Bylaw 6897, 2003 for first, second and third readings.

AND THAT Council endorse the revised Parking Cash in Lieu Policy to align with recommendations in the Secured Market Rental Housing Policy.

CARRIED.

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j. Zoning Amendment Bylaw for Downtown Parking Standards Implementation

THAT Council consider Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 7689, 2014 for first and second readings and forward the bylaw to a Public Hearing.

CARRIED.

k. Amendments to Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7318, 2009

THAT Council consider Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7693, 2014 for Three Readings.

CARRIED.

l. Update on the Construction of the Fourth Street Pedestrian Overpass

THAT the report dated June 16, 2014, be received for information.

CARRIED.

m. 2013 Annual Water Quality Monitoring Report

THAT the 2013 Annual Water Quality Monitoring Report dated June 16, 2014, be received for information.

CARRIED.

n. 2013 Statement of Financial Information

THAT Council receive and approve the attached 2013 Statement of Financial Information.

CARRIED.

o. Elections Procedures Bylaw Amendment

THAT Council refer “Local Government Elections Procedures Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 7694, 2014” to a Regular Meeting for three readings.

CARRIED.

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p. Amendments to the 2014 Schedule of Regular Council Meetings

THAT the amendments to the 2014 Schedule of Regular Council Meetings, attached as Appendix A, be approved.

CARRIED.

q. Changes to B.C’s Liquor Laws

THAT staff investigate the new regulations relative to the Provincial liquor laws, as well as hours of operation, and report back to Council.

CARRIED.

BYLAWS

12. Bylaws for adoption:

a. Downtown New Westminster Redevelopment Amendment Bylaw No.

7692, 2014 [a Bylaw to Revise the Citation of Downtown New Westminster Redevelopment Amendment Bylaw No. 7634, 2013]

ADOPTION

THAT Downtown New Westminster Redevelopment Amendment Bylaw No.

7692, 2014 [a Bylaw to Revise the Citation of Downtown New Westminster Redevelopment Amendment Bylaw No. 7634, 2013] be adopted.

CARRIED.

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13. Bylaws coming forward from the Committee of the Whole meeting held June 16, 2014:

a. Zoning Amendment Bylaw (Secured Market Rental Housing) No.

7688, 2014 [A Bylaw to Amend Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001]

TWO READINGS

Staff advised that a Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 7688, 2014 will be held in September, 2014.

THAT Zoning Amendment Bylaw (Secured Market Rental Housing) No.

7688, 2014 [A Bylaw to Amend Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001] be read a first time.

CARRIED.

THAT Zoning Amendment Bylaw (Secured Market Rental Housing) No.

7688, 2014 [A Bylaw to Amend Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001] be read a second time.

CARRIED.

b. Building Amendment Bylaw (Secured Market Rental Housing) No.

7695, 2014 [A Bylaw to Amend Building Bylaw No. 6897, 2003]

THREE READINGS

THAT Building Amendment Bylaw (Secured Market Rental Housing) No.

7695, 2014 [A Bylaw to Amend Building Bylaw No. 6897, 2003] be read a first time.

CARRIED.

7695, 2014 [A Bylaw to Amend Building Bylaw No. 6897, 2003] be read a second time.

CARRIED.

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7695, 2014 [A Bylaw to Amend Building Bylaw No. 6897, 2003] be read a third time.

CARRIED.

c. Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 7689, 2014, Downtown Parking Requirements [A Bylaw to Amend Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001]

TWO READINGS

Staff advised that a Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 7689, 2014 will be held in September, 2014.

THAT Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 7689, 2014, Downtown Parking Requirements [A Bylaw to Amend Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001] be read a first time.

CARRIED.

THAT Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 7689, 2014, Downtown Parking Requirements [A Bylaw to Amend Zoning Bylaw No. 6680, 2001] be read a second time.

CARRIED.

d. Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment bylaw No. 7693, 2014 [A Bylaw to Amend Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7318, 2009]

THREE READINGS

THAT Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment bylaw No. 7693, 2014 [A Bylaw to Amend Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7318, 2009] be read a first time.

CARRIED.

THAT Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment bylaw No. 7693, 2014 [A Bylaw to Amend Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7318, 2009] be read a second time.

CARRIED.

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THAT Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment bylaw No. 7693, 2014 [A Bylaw to Amend Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7318, 2009] be read a third time.

CARRIED.

e. Local Government Elections Procedures Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 7694, 2014 [A Bylaw to Amend Local Government Elections Bylaw No. 6142, 1993 by amending procedures for Advance Voting Opportunities]

THREE READINGS

THAT Local Government Elections Procedures Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 7694, 2014 [A Bylaw to Amend Local Government Elections Bylaw No. 6142, 1993 by amending procedures for Advance Voting Opportunities] be read a first time.

CARRIED.

THAT Local Government Elections Procedures Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 7694, 2014 [A Bylaw to Amend Local Government Elections Bylaw No. 6142, 1993 by amending procedures for Advance Voting Opportunities] be read a second time.

CARRIED.

THAT Local Government Elections Procedures Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 7694, 2014 [A Bylaw to Amend Local Government Elections Bylaw No. 6142, 1993 by amending procedures for Advance Voting Opportunities] be read a third time.

CARRIED.

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NEW BUSINESS

14. Notice of Motion – Councillor Puchmayr

WHEREAS the Mayor’s Council has developed a comprehensive 30 year Transportation Plan and a 10 year Investment Plan.

AND WHEREAS the Plan has the overwhelming endorsement of the Mayors of 21 cities in the region.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Council asks the Premier of British Columbia to reconsider the position of seeking a referendum and work towards developing the necessary legislation to fund the 10 year plan and 30 year vision as was comprehensively developed by the Mayor’s Council of Metro Vancouver.

CORRESPONDENCE 15. No Items

REPORTS

Council Members:

Councillor Williams reported the following information:

• Attended the closing of the Little League season at Justin Morneau Field;

• Attended the “Casks for a Cause” fundraiser at Frankie G’s, with the funds raised going to Children’s Hospital;

• Advised that female exchange students from Lijiang have been invited to New Westminster, adding that the girls are aged 16, and were selected as they are at the top of their English class; and,

• Reported that two families are needed to provide housing for the exchange students from Lijiang. The host families would be required to provide the delegation with breakfast and dinner. Interested individuals can contact City Hall or Councillor Williams for additional information.

Councillor Coté reported the following information:

• Attended the “Making Cities Livable” conference in Portland, Oregon, which brings together citizens and politicians to discuss urban issues, adding that the 2014 Conference focused on new urbanism, building sustainable cities and building family friendly communities;

• Attended a community engagement session at the conference, during which methods of increasing community participation in decision making

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• Noted that the highlight of the conference was a presentation from Charles Montgomery, the author of “Happy City: Transforming Our Lives Through Urban Design.”

Councillor Harper reported the following information:

• Attended the “Casks for a Cause” fundraiser at Frankie G’s, and sampled brews from the Steel and Oak, wishing the brewery good luck on their opening on June 24, 2014;

• Attended the Mayors’ Council meeting, during which the Transportation Vision and Investment Plan was discussed;

• Attended the closing of Little League season at Justin Morneau Field;

• Attended a performance of the New Westminster District Band Performance on Father’s Day;

• Chaired the Seniors Festival Committee meeting, noting that the Seniors Festival will be held on October 18, 2014 at the Anvil Centre; and,

• Chaired the Arts Commission meeting, as well as an Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting.

Councillor McIntosh reported the following information:

• Chaired the Access Ability Advisory Committee meeting and received a presented regarding car sharing from staff;

• Participated in the 25^th Anniversary cruise of the Paddlewheeler River Boat Tours; and,

• Hoped that everyone had an enjoyable Father’s Day.

Councillor Puchmayr reported the following information:

• Chaired a Railway Community Advisory Panel and Emergency Advisory Committee meeting;

• Congratulated and thanked Save-On-Foods for being the platinum sponsor of the Twelfth Street Music Festival;

• Thanked Lyle and Sandy Longridge for their sponsorship of the Twelfth Street Music Festival;

• Advised that Balkan Meats and Deli and Mills Basic Office Supplies are both new sponsors for the Twelfth Street Music Festival; and,

• Reported that there are still sponsorship opportunities for the Twelfth Street Music Festival, and interested parties can contact [email protected] to enquire if there is vendor space available.

Mayor Wayne Wright reported the following information:

• Shared a message from Senator Larry Campbell, regarding his support for the “Ride Don’t Hide” annual bike ride;

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• The “Ride Don’t Hide” annual bike ride will occur on June 22, 2014, and encouraged the community to join their local Canadian Mental Health Association branch in supporting the local ride;

• Attended the Junior Salmonbellies game at Queens Park Arena;

• Attended the official opening of the Coquitlam Ultraviolet Disinfection Facility;

• Participated in the 25^th Anniversary cruise of the Paddlewheeler River Boat Tours, and congratulated owners Doug and Helga Leaney on their success;

• Attended the closing of Little League season at Justin Morneau Field; and,

• Attended “Casks for a Cause” at Frankie G’s, which featured over 20 breweries, cideries and wineries, with all of the proceeds going to Children’s Hospital.

NEXT MEETING JUNE 23, 2014

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 commences at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber on 2^nd Floor at City Hall.

The Regular meeting of Council reconvenes at 5:45 p.m. in the Council Chamber on the 2^nd Floor at City Hall to consider the 2013 Annual Report until adjournment for a Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m.

A Public Hearing will commence 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

• Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 7684, 2014 to Adopt the Regional Context Statement Bylaw

• 746 Ewen Avenue

a) Heritage Revitalization Agreement Bylaw No.7690, 2014 for 746 Ewen Avenue

b) Heritage Designation Bylaw No. 7691, 2014 for 746 Ewen Avenue

• Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 7645, 2013 for 41 and 175 Duncan Street – Rezone from M-1 to CD-42, CD-43, M-2 and P-10

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Opportunity to be Heard

• DVP00576 Sign Variance for 609 Columbia Street - Judge Begbie’s Tavern

• DVP00578 Sign Variance for 455 Brunette Avenue - Public Storage

• DVP00577 Off-Street Parking Variance for 628 Tenth Street ADJOURNMENT

ON MOTION, the meeting was adjourned at 9:12 p.m.

Certified Correct,

WAYNE WRIGHT JAN GIBSON

MAYOR ACTING CORPORATE OFFICER