CITY OF PITT MEADOWS

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1 CITY OF PITT MEADOWS Minutes of the REGULAR MEETING of Pitt Meadows City Council held on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber of the Pitt Meadows City Hall, Harris Road, Pitt Meadows, British Columbia. PRESENT: Elected Officials: Absent: Staff Mayor J. Becker Councillor B. Bell Councillor B. Dingwall Councillor J. Elkerton Councillor M. Stark Councillor T. Miyashita M. Roberts, Chief Administrative Officer F. Smith, Director of Engineering & Operations D. Jolley, Fire Chief T. Penney, Corporate Officer K. Elrick, Deputy Corporate Officer L. Grant, Manager of Community Development S. Sloboda, Environmental Stewardship Officer The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. A. LATE ITEMS B. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOVED by Councillor Bell, SECONDED by Councillor Stark, THAT the agenda for the May 8, 2018 Regular Meeting of Council be approved. C. QUESTION AND COMMENT PERIOD Rick Hammer, Pitt Meadows regarding recognition of City of Pitt Meadows for participation and support in Operation Red Nose v1-1-

2 Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting - May 8, D. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 1. Minutes of the May 1, 2018 Regular Meeting of Council. MOVED by Councillor Elkerton, SECONDED by Councillor Bell, THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held on May 1, 2018, be adopted. E. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Becker provided information on two events to be held on Saturday, May 12 in Pitt Meadows: o OCP and Long Range Plan launch from 2 5 p.m. at the Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre. o Emergency Preparedness and Safety Fair 10 a.m. -3 p.m. Pitt Meadows Heritage Hall. F. DELEGATIONS G. PRESENTATIONS 1. Earth Day 2018 Susanne Sloboda, Environmental Stewardship Officer, provided a short video with highlights of the Earth Day 2018 City hosted event held in Spirit Square. H. PUBLIC HEARING 1. Notice of Public Hearing - Cedar Hollows Land Use Contract No. 3 at Hammond Road. Mayor Becker introduced the item. The Corporate Officer confirmed that notification requirements have been met in accordance with legislation and that disclosure documents and submissions are available for viewing. Mayor Becker read the public hearing process statement. Ms. Lisa Grant, Manager of Community Engagement, provided a Powerpoint presentation which is included as Attachment 1 and forms part -2-

3 Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting - May 8, of the original minutes. Ms. Grant outlined the application to terminate the land use contract in order to develop the property in the future for a townhouse project. Written Submissions received are included as Attachment 2 and form part of the original minutes: 1. Lee MacKenzie, Wildwood Crescent, Pitt Meadows providing comments and concerns. 2. Laurie Rodriguez, Bonson Road, Pitt Meadows indicating opposition. The Chair called for speakers for the first time: Raymond Cooper Wildwood Crescent North, Pitt Meadows, indicated his property is located backing onto the subject site, identified concerns with the following: loss of privacy, displacing of trees, weakening of slope, water table issues, wash away of driveways, underground streams in area, risk of properties along Wildwood Crescent, traffic and speeding Mr. Cooper is opposed to construction of homes abutting his back yard and expressed the privacy was a reason why he moved to Pitt Meadows 15 years ago. Mr. Cooper spoke in opposition to removal of property from Land Use Contract under the proposed bylaw. The Chair called for speakers for the second, and third and final time and hearing none declared public hearing closed at 7:35 p.m. I. CONSENT AGENDA MOVED by Councillor Elkerton, SECONDED by Councillor Dingwall, THAT the following items be received into the record: 1. MINUTES, 2. REPORTS, 3. CORRESPONDENCE. 1. MINUTES -3-

4 Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting - May 8, REPORTS 3. CORRESPONDENCE 3.1 Infographic from TransLink titled, "Completing the 10-Year Vision for Metro Vancouver Transit & Transportation" J. NEW/OTHER BUSINESS 1. REPORTS 1.1 Gateway Transportation Collaboration Forum Update. (FILE /18) Mr. Forrest Smith, Director of Engineering and Operations provided a Powerpoint presentation which is included as Attachment 3 to the original minutes. Points Included: Recap of Gateway Transportation Collaborative Forum presentation January 9 City of Pitt Meadows Principles and Interests Next Steps Federal Government funding approval is pending Public consultation date of June 25 MOVED by Councillor Bell, SECONDED by Councillor Dingwall, THAT Council: A. Receive the report entitled Gateway Transportation Collaboration Forum Update dated May 2, 2018 for information. 1.2 Large Enhancement to the City s Fire Underwriters Survey Classification. (FILE /18) Don Jolley, Fire Chief, provided a Powerpoint presentation outlining the staff report and results of the Fire Underwriters Survey which -4-

5 Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting - May 8, resulted in a significant enhancement to the City of Pitt Meadows commercial fire insurance classification, one of the best ratings in the Lower Mainland and Canada. The Powerpoint is included as Attachment 4 and forms part of the original minutes. MOVED by Councillor Stark, SECONDED by Councillor Bell, THAT Council: A. Receive for information this Staff Report detailing a recent significant enhancement to the City of Pitt Meadows fire insurance classification as determined by the Fire Underwriters Survey in April BYLAWS AND PERMITS BYLAWS FOR FIRST, SECOND, AND THIRD READINGS: 2.1 Council Procedures Bylaw Amendment re: Meeting Schedule. (FILE /18) Ms. Tina Penney, Corporate Officer, provided an overview of the staff report and recommendation to amend the Procedure Bylaw that aligns with the approved and posted 2018 Council Meeting Schedule. MOVED by Councillor Bell, SECONDED by Councillor Stark, THAT Council: A. Grant 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings to Council Procedures Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No.2807, 2018 to align the bylaw parameters with the Council approved 2018 Council Meeting Schedule. Opposed: Councillor Dingwall BYLAWS FOR ADOPTION: Tax Rate Bylaw. MOVED by Councillor Stark, SECONDED by Councillor Bell, THAT Council: -5-

6 Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting - May 8, A. Adopt the 2018 Tax Rate Bylaw No. 2793, K. COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTS Council provided updates on community events and liaison activities. L. ITEMS BROUGHT FORWARD FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION M. NOTICE OF CLOSED MEETING There were no items received for this Meeting. N. QUESTION AND COMMENT PERIOD O. ADJOURNMENT MOVED by Councillor Bell, SECONDED by Councillor Stark, THAT this meeting now be adjourned at 8:34 p.m. Signed: Certified Correct: John Becker, Mayor Tina Penney, Corporate Officer -6-