CITY OF PITT MEADOWS

Minutes of the REGULAR MEETING of Pitt Meadows City Council

held on March 6, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Pitt

Meadows City Hall, 12007 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows, British

Columbia.

ABSENT: Councillor G. O’Connell

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. A LATE ITEMS

There were no items received for this meeting.

PRESENT: Elected Officials:

Mayor D.A. Walters Councillor B. Bell Councillor D. Bing Councillor J. Elkerton Councillor T. Miyashita Councillor D. Murray

Staff: J. Rudolph, Chief Administrative Officer K. Grout, Director of Operations, Development Services/ Deputy Chief Administrative Officer D. Rear, Director of Finance L. Darcus, Director of Corporate Services D. Parr, Planner Chief D. Jolley, Director of Fire & Rescue Service D. Pope, Business Operations Manager Acting Director of Recreation C. Balatti, Recreation Manager, Health and Wellness L. Kelly Deputy Clerk

B. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

MOVED by Councillor B. Bell, SECONDED by Councillor D. Murray, THAT the

Agenda for the March 6, 2012 Regular Meeting of Council be amended by deleting the resolution in Section L – Notice of Closed Meeting; AND THAT the Agenda be approved, as amended. CARRIED.

C. ADOPTION OF MINUTES

1. Minutes of the February 21, 2012 Special Meeting of Council and Minutes of the February 21, 2012 Regular Meeting of Council.

C1a Special Minutes_-_February_21__2012 C1b Regular Minutes_-_February_21__2012

MOVED by Councillor D. Murray, SECONDED by Councillor D. Bing, THAT the Minutes of the Special and Regular Meetings of Council, both held on February 21, 2012, be adopted.

CARRIED.

D. ANNOUNCEMENTS

In an effort to make the community aware, the following are announced: MOVED by Councillor J. Elkerton, SECONDED by Councillor B. Bell, THAT the following correspondence be received into the record: 1. Kidney Health Month - March 2012. Communication from the Kidney

Foundation of Canada, British Columbia Branch, dated February 2012.

D1 kidney_month

2. World Plumbing Day - March 11, 2012. Communications from the World Plumbing Council (WPC) and the Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating (CIPH) BC Region dated January 30, 2012.

D2 World Plumbing Day - BC CARRIED.

E. DELEGATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

1. 2011 Green Business Awards Ceremony. Doug Bing, Council Liaison to the Green Leaderhip Team.

Councillor D. Bing announced the winners of the 2011 Green Business Awards and Mayor Walters presented them with a (recycled windshield) glass tower trophy: The businesses that received most Honourable Mention received Certificates.

Most Honourable Mention – Less Than 10 Employees

Café Zenberry

Affreight Traffic Systems Most Innovative Green Solutions – Less Than 10 Employees

SMART Watering Systems Most Integrated Green Solutions Throughout Business – More Than 10 Employees

Egis Projects Canada Most Awareness Through Educational/Advertising/Sharing - Less Than 10 Employees

Koha Montessori Most Awareness Through Educational/Advertising/Sharing – More Than 10 Employees

Becker & Company Most Integrated Green Solutions Throughout Business – Less than 10 employees

Meadows Cleaners

2. 2012 Sports Expo. Perry Bateson, Sports Expo.

Perry Bateson, Chair of the Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Sport and Outdoor Recreation Council, said that, for the second year, they will be hosting a Sport Expo, in concert with Parks and Leisure Services. Their vision is to enhance the health and wellness of the community at the Pitt Meadows Arena and Pitt Meadows Athletic Park by increasing the participation of citizens, including youth, in sport and recreation activities. Last year there were 37 exhibitors with over 500 visitors; this year they are working toward having 50 exhibitors and between 1,000 and 2,000 visitors.

The theme for this year is Physical Literacy, with Drew Mitchell as the guest speaker.

2. 2012 Sports Expo. Perry Bateson, Sports Expo Cont’d.

The Expo will be interactive; for example, a rugby exhibitor will have a field and a tennis exhibitor will have a tennis court that participants will play on. Also, each participant will have a Passport, which will be stamped as they go to each exhibitor.

Mayor Walters said Councillor Murray would act as the liaison to the group and would keep Council apprised of how the plans are proceeding. Council expressed their appreciation to Mr. Bateson for his efforts in the community. For more information, residents can log onto www.familyfunatyuens.ca Council directed staff to post this event on the City’s events web page.

F. PUBLIC HEARING

There were no items received for this Meeting. G. CONSENT AGENDA

MOVED by Councillor B. Bell, SECONDED by Councillor J. Elkerton, THAT the following items be received into the record, 1. MINUTES, 2. REPORTS, 3. CORRESPONDENCE. CARRIED. 1. MINUTES

1.1 Minutes of the Council in Committee meeting held on February 28,

2012.

G1.1 CiC Minutes - Feb 28, 2012

2. REPORTS

2.1 2011 Investment Update. (1860-01)

G2.1 2011_Investments

3. CORRESPONDENCE

3.1 Email communication from the Corporation of the City of North Vancouver City Clerk's Department dated February 8, 2012, regarding BC Building Code Renewal.

G3.1 CNV to all Metro Municipalities

3.2 Email communication from the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) dated February 15, 2012, regarding Executive Release on the Highlights of the February 2-3 Executive Meeting.

G3.2 UBCM Feb 2012 Executive Release

3.3 Copy of email communication addressed to Premier Christy Clark from the District of Coldstream dated February 16, 2012, regarding Expert Panel Review of Business Taxation and Local Government Revenue Sources Review.

G3.3 Letter from District of Coldstream to Premier Christy Clark - Expert Panel Review of Business Taxation and Local Government Revenue Sources Review

3.4 Copy of email communication addressed to BC Hydro from the District of Maple Ridge dated February 17, 2012, regarding resolution for BC Hydro Smart Meters.

G3.4 Letter from District of Maple Ridge to BC Hydro - Optional Refusal of Installation of Wireless Smart Meters

3.5 Email communication from the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) dated February 20, 2012, regarding RCMP Contract - Issues Update.

G3.5 MEMBER RELEASE-RCMP Cont Issues Update

3.6 Copy of email communication addressed to Premier Clark from the City of Cranbrook dated February 20, 2012, regarding Expert Panel Review of Business Taxation and Local Government Revenue Resources Review.

G3.6 Letter from City of Cranbrook to Premier Christy Clark - Expert Panel Review of Business Taxation and Local Government Revenue Sources Review

3.7 Email communication from the Union of British Columbia

Municipalities (UBCM) dated February 21, 2012, regarding In The House - Budget 2012.

G3.7 UBCM_IntheHouse_Provincial_21_Feb_2012

3.8 Email communication from the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) dated February 22, 2012, regarding Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).

3.9 Communication from the Ministry of Social Development dated

February 22, 2012, regarding response to letter on Community Living dated January 24, 2012 (this letter is also included).

G3.9 Ministry of Soc Dev

3.10 Fax communication from Bernice Rolls dated February 27, 2012, regarding Jim Diers presentation on Neighbourhoods.

G3.10 Jim Dyers letter

3.11 Email communication from the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) dated March 1, 2012, regarding 2012 Application Intake - Gas Tax General Strategic Priorities Fund and Innovations Fund.

G3.11 UBCM_MemberRelease_2012_March_01

3.12 Email communication from Integrity BC dated February 27, 2012, regarding IntegrityBC's Electoral Finance Reform Campaign --- Would the City of Pitt Meadows consider endorsing our campaign?

G3.12 Brad Slade Comm

H. ITEMS FROM COUNCIL IN COMMITTEE

1. REPORTS

1.1 2011 Fire & Rescue Services Annual Report.

H1.1 PMFRS 2011annual report MOVED by Councillor T. Miyashita, SECONDED by Councillor B.

Bell, THAT Council, upon the recommendation of the Council in

Committee, receive into the record the report dated January 2012 from the Director of Fire & Rescue Service.

CARRIED. 1.1 2011 Fire & Rescue Services Annual Report Cont’d.

The Director of Fire & Rescue Service highlighted several points from the Annual Report: the Paid on Call transition year has gone very well, operationally and fiscally, call volume is down which lessens the burden on the firefighters, burning complaints are down, and compliance with the inspection program is 90%. Chief Jolley mentioned the ROC (Resuscitation Outcome Consortium) study which included cities and agencies North America-wide and was focussed on looking at cardiac arrest survivability coming out of hospital. The results put Pitt Meadows in the top half of the study in terms of response and skills performed, and in the top 10 for four categories related to people surviving and leaving the hospital. It shows the Fire Department is performing at a high level.

1.2 Update: Burning Regulation Bylaw No. 2406 - Enforcement and Fines.

H1.2 2406 Burning Reg update

Councillor J. Elkerton said that she wanted to look at the whole picture regarding burning regulations and had several concerns, including: do other municipalities have restrictions on burning, what is the cost for permits, is there an increase in complaints, how much illegal dumping is occurring, what are the Greater Vancouver Regional District’s plans for restrictions of wood burning fireplaces? Council requested that staff provide answers to these questions at the next Council in Committee meeting. Chief Jolley said that there has been a dramatic reduction in the materials that should not be included in burning and a significant change in attitude by residents. Also, much research went into the bylaw before it was brought forward and the Greater Vancouver Regional District is supportive of the bylaw. MOVED by Councillor J. Elkerton, SECONDED by D. Murray, THAT Council, upon the recommendation of the Council in Committee, receive into the record the report dated February 28,

2012 from the Director of Fire & Rescue Services and refer to a future Council in Committee meeting for further discussion.

CARRIED.

1.3 Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program (CARIP) - Carbon Tax Calculation 2011. (05-1980-03).

H1.3 CARIP

The Director of Corporate Services provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program, which is included as Attachment 1 and forms part of these Minutes.

MOVED by Councillor B. Bell, SECONDED by Councillor D. Murray, THAT Council, upon the recommendation of the Council in Committee, receive into the record the report dated February 20, 2012 from the Director of Corporate Services.

CARRIED.

1.4 Arena User Fee Levy.

H1.4 Arena User Levy Fee

MOVED by Copuncillor J. Elkerton, SECONDED by Councillor T. Miyashita, THAT Council, upon the recommendation of the Council in Committee, does not proceed with the addition of an Arena Amenity User Fee Levy at this time and revisits an Arena Amenity Fee in 2014, once the full incremental funding increase for subsidized hours is complete, depending on the level of subsidized support achieved through that process.

CARRIED. 2. BYLAWS AND PERMITS

BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION:

2.1 Bylaw No. 2532, 2012 - Housekeeping Amendments to Zoning Bylaw No. 2505.

H2.1 2532, 2012 Zoning Amendment

MOVED by Councillor T. Miyashita, SECONDED by Councillor B. Bell, THAT Council Adopt the Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 2532, 2012.

CARRIED.

BYLAWS FOR FIRST, SECOND, AND THIRD READINGS:

2.2 Bylaw No. 2533, 2012 - Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment.

H2.2 2533, 2012 - Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment

MOVED by Councillor B. Bell, SECONDED by Councillor J.

Elkerton, THAT Council Repeal First, Second and Third Readings to the Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No. 2533, 2012.

CARRIED

2.3 Amendments to a Number of City Bylaws and Policies as a result of Adopting Zoning Bylaw No. 2505, 2011. (3900-02)

H2.3 Zoning Bylaw Amendments

The Director of Operations, Development Services/Deputy Chief Administrative Officer provided a PowerPoint presentation which is included as Attachment 2 and forms part of these Minutes.

MOVED by Councillor J. Elkerton, SECONDED by Councillor T. Miyashita , THAT Council:

A. Grant First, Second, and Third Readings to the following amending Bylaws:

1. Animal Control Amendment Bylaw No. 2534, 2012;

2. Business Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 2535,

2012;

3. Building Amendment Bylaw No. 2536, 2012;

4. Development Application Procedures Amendment Bylaw No. 2537, 2012;

5. Park Land Development Cost Charges Amendment

Bylaw No. 2538, 2012;

6. Development Application Fee Amendment Bylaw No. 2539,2012;

7. Highway and Traffic Amendment Bylaw No. 2540, 2012;

8. Noise Control Amendment Bylaw No. 2541, 2012;

9. Ticketing Information Amendment Bylaw No. 2542,

2012;

10. Kennel Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 2545, 2012;

11. Floodplain Designation and Construction Control Amendment Bylaw No. 2547, 2012;

12. Bylaw Notice Enforcement Amendment Bylaw No. 2548,

2012; AND

B. Grant First and Second Readings to Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2543, 2012; AND

C. Schedule Public Hearing for OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 2543,

2012 for March 20, 2012; AND

D. Rescind Policy No. E04: Locational Guidelines for Institutional Facility Development and Expansion Policy; AND

E. Rescind Policy No. E13: Duplex Policy; AND

F. Rescind Policy No. E03: Agri-tourism.

CARRIED.

2.4 Sign Amendment Bylaw No. 2546, 2012: On-Site and Off-Site Development Marketing Signs. (3900-20)

H2.4 Sign Amendment

The Director of Operations, Development Services/Deputy Chief Administrative Officer provided a PowerPoint presentation which is included as Attachment 3 and forms part of these Minutes.

MOVED by Councillor J. Elkerton, SECONDED by Councillor T.

Miyashita , THAT Council Grant First, Second and Third Readings to Sign Amendment Bylaw No. 2546, 2012.

CARRIED.

2.5 Urban Beekeeping Bylaws.

H2.5 Urban Beekeeping

The Planner provided a PowerPoint presentation which is included as Attachment 4 and forms part of these Minutes.

MOVED by Councillor D. Bing , SECONDED by Councillor J. Elkerton, THAT Council, upon the recommendation of the Council in Committee:

A. Grant First and Second Readings to Zoning Bylaw Amendment

Bylaw No. 2551, 2012; AND

B. Grant First, Second, and Third Readings to Animal Control Amendment Bylaw No. 2552, 2012; AND

C. Grant First, Second, and Third Readings to Bylaw Enforcement

Notice Amendment Bylaw No. 2553, 2012; AND

D. Schedule a Public Hearing for Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 2551, 2012 for March 20th, 2012; AND

E. Repeal Bylaw No. 166, 1936, Bee Disease Prevention Bylaw.

CARRIED.

I. COUNCIL REPORTS

Mayor Walters, attended the Local Government Leadership Academy which was a wonderful training session, with excellent guest speakers – touched on all local government issues; attended Scottish Night at the Heritage Hall which was hosted by the Stave Falls Scottish Dancers – very enjoyable evening; noted that the new Library is open, with the Grand Opening on March 31st; attended the RCMP Awards Night which celebrated the achievements of individuals; attended Operation Jack Frost which was a mock disaster that activated the joint Emergency Operations Centre with Maple Ridge – very proud of our staff who handled everything professionally; attended the Jim Diers Neighbourhood

Development Forum – he provided many ideas to empower residents to make their community a better place to live; attended the annual Fire and Rescue Service Awards Banquet – it was a wonderful opportunity to thank our volunteers; attended the Metro Vancouver Orientation Session where the Strategic Priorities were reviewed and the 2012 Action Plan was unveiled. Councillor Miyashita, attended the RCMP Awards – Supt. Dave Walsh was recognized for 30 years of service; attended the Fire Awards Night - congratulated all the recipients – Brad Perrie, Assistant Fire Chief was recognized for the Heart in My City Award – she said it was an honour to have Don Jolley as the Fire Chief in Pitt Meadows; noted that the Chamber of Commerce Business Awards will be held on March 9 at the Pitt Meadows Golf Club.. Councillor Bing, on February 25 attended the Jim Diers Neighbourhood Development Forum for elected officials; attended the Fraser Valley Regional Library Board Meeting; checked out the new Pitt Meadows Library which is a wonderful facility with computer labs, self check outs and much more – the Official Opening will be held on March 31 at 10 am, with a parade from the Old Library to the New Library and a ribbon-cutting ceremony; attended the RCMP Awards ceremony – Supt. Dave Walsh was recognized for 30 years of service; attended the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) exercise, Jack Frost which was very interesting; attended the Fire & Rescue Awards – nice to see Jack Duggan recognized for 33 years of service.. Councillor Elkerton, attended all the Awards Ceremonies already mentioned by Council members, which were great fun and she was very happy to see the RCMP and Firefighters recognized for all they do for the community; attended the three-day Local Government Leadership Academy which was the best one she has attended; attended the Jack Frost EOC exercise – she said the representatives from the Province who attended said it was obvious the amount of training that has gone into the two communities under the leadership of the Chief Administrative Officers from Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge, Jake Rudolph and Jim Rule. Councillor Bell, attended the Jim Diers Community Building Seminar; attended a TransLink meeting which was very interesting, they have under one authority roads, some bridges, West Coast Express, Coast Mountain buses, the Sea Bus and Skytrain, which means it is well coordinated and therefore transportation is quite good; attended a Metro Vancouver meeting that laid out its action plan and the Mayors Council and the amount of time that is put in by everyone, including the staff. Councillor Murray, attended the RCMP Award Night which was a great night; attended the Fire & Rescue Award Banquet – there is a feeling that it's a real

family; attended the Local Government Leadership Academy, which was a tremendous opportunity to meet ones from other municipalities; will be attending the Parks and Leisure Services Commission meeting on March 8; said the senior boys, junior boys and Grade 9 boys, each won the Fraser Valley Championships, on March 8 at Pitt Meadows Secondary the Grade 8 boys and girls will be hosting the provincial championships – thanked Rich Goulet for his efforts.

J. NEW/OTHER BUSINESS

K. ITEMS BROUGHT FORWARD FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION

L. NOTICE OF CLOSED MEETING

This item was deleted from the Agenda as per a motion of Council under Section A

M. QUESTION PERIOD

Bill Wilde, Pitt Meadows, asked what Council has done to lower the proposed tax increase of 4.35% that is provided in City documents for 2010 to 2015. The Director of Finance explained that Council and staff must to look 15 to 20 years in the future, and the projected numbers provided are estimates based on certain assumptions. Council and staff will begin discussions on in the summer on next year’s Financial Plan and Budget.

N. ADJOURNMENT

MOVED by Councillor J. Elkerton, SECONDED by Councillor T. Miyashita, THAT this meeting now be adjourned at 8:32 p.m.

CARRIED.

Signed:

Certified Correct:

Corporate Officer

Mayor