City of Port Moody
Regular Council
Agenda

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

7:00 P.m. - 8:00 P.m.

Council Chambers

100 Newport Drive, Port Moody

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1.

Call to Order

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This meeting is open to the public for in-person attendance in Council Chambers at
100 Newport Drive, Port Moody.

1.1

Territory Acknowledgement

The City of Port Moody carries out our business on the ancestral and unceded homelands of the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh),
xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie),
qʼʷa:n̓ ƛʼən̓ (Kwantlen), qiqéyt (Qayqayt), and Stó:lō (Sto:lo) Peoples, and extends appreciation for the opportunity to work on this territory.

1.2

Art at Council

Verbal Report: Mayor Meghan Lahti

2.

Public Input

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3.

General Matters

3.1

Delegation – TROPICA

Presentation: Wilhelmina Martin, TROPICA President, and Rick Ropchan, TROPICA Vice-President 

Delegation Request: Daphne Herberts

• Recommendation(s):

  
  1. THAT the delegation be received for information and the delegates thanked for their presentation.

  2. THAT the delegation request be placed on a subsequent Council agenda for consideration.

  3. THAT the delegation request be considered immediately.

4.

Adoption of Minutes

4.1

Minutes

• Recommendation(s):

  
  THAT the minutes of the following meetings be adopted:

  • Special Council (to Close) – February 14, 2023; and
  • Regular Council – February 14, 2023.

5.

Consent Agenda

Note: Council may adopt in one motion all recommendations appearing on the Consent Agenda or, prior to the vote, request that an item be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed in section 6 for debate or discussion, voting in opposition to a recommendation, or declaring a conflict of interest with an item.

• Recommendation(s):

  
  THAT the recommendations contained in the following items on the February 28, 2023 Regular Council Consent Agenda be approved.

5.1

Council Procedure Bylaw Update – Three Readings

Memo: Legislative Services Division, dated February 22, 2023

• Recommendation(s):

  
  THAT City of Port Moody Council Procedure Bylaw, 2023, No. 3393 be now read a first, second, and third time as recommended in the memo dated February 22, 2023 from the Legislative Services Division regarding Council Procedure Bylaw Update – Three Readings.

5.2

Bylaw to Designate Certain Public Places for the Responsible Consumption of Liquor Outdoors – Pilot Extension

Report: General Manager of Community Services, dated February 15, 2023

• Recommendation(s):

  
  THAT City of Port Moody Responsible Consumption of Liquor in Public Places Bylaw, 2023, No. 3392 be read a first, second, and third time as recommended in the report dated February 15, 2023 from the General Manager of Community Services regarding Bylaw to Designate Certain Public Places for the Responsible Consumption of Liquor Outdoors – Pilot Extension;

  AND THAT staff be directed to implement an extended pilot program to allow for the responsible consumption of liquor in public places commencing upon adoption of Bylaw No. 3392;

  AND THAT an allocation of $36,500 for Parks Division maintenance support and signage requirements for the pilot program extension be funded from CM220001 – Council Strategic Plan Goals;

  AND THAT staff be directed to report back in late 2023 with an evaluation of the pilot program and to seek Council direction on next steps.

5.3

CleanBC Municipal Rebate Top Up Options

Report: Community Development Department – Policy Planning Division, dated February 10, 2023

• Recommendation(s):

  
  THAT the recommended CleanBC municipal top-ups be endorsed as recommended in the report dated February 10, 2023 from the Community Development Department – Policy Planning Division regarding CleanBC Municipal Rebate Top Up Options.

5.4

LMLGA Resolution – Updating Strata Property Act

Report: Councillor Samantha Agtarap and Councillor Amy Lubik, dated February 14, 2023

• Recommendation(s):

  
  THAT the following resolution regarding Updating the Strata Property Act to Include Allowances for Heat Pumps and Other Mechanical Cooling Systems be endorsed by the City of Port Moody Council and that submitted to the 2023 LMLGA convention:

  AND THAT staff be directed to forward copies to the Premier of British Columbia, the Minister of Housing, Minister of Poverty Reduction, and Minister of Health as recommended by the report dated February 14, 2023 from Councillor Samantha Agtarap and Councillor Amy Lubik regarding LMLGA Resolution – Updating Strata Property Act;

  WHEREAS climate change is worsening conditions, increasing daytime and nighttime temperatures and other vulnerabilities for low-income residents of multi-unit residential buildings;

  AND WHEREAS the current Strata Property Act permits Strata Councils to enact bylaws that permit or restrict the addition of mechanical cooling to an individual unit within a strata property, and therefore this restriction creates an unsafe interior environment in the case of heat domes and other high temperatures;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Province of BC amend the Strata Property Act to allow the addition of heat pumps or other efficient mechanical cooling systems without the need to amend individual Strata corporation bylaws.

5.5

LMLGA Resolution – Casino Revenue Sharing in Metro Vancouver

Report: Councillor Samantha Agtarap, dated February 15, 2023

• Recommendation(s):

  
  THAT the report dated February 15, 2023 from Councillor Samantha Agtarap regarding LMLGA Resolution – Casino Revenue Sharing in Metro Vancouver be received for information;

  AND THAT Council advance the following resolution to LMLGA for the 2023 convention:

  WHEREAS the original intent of solely sharing casino revenue with host communities was to offset the perceived and projected negative impacts of hosting a casino, and according to the Province, most communities have experienced minimal, if any, negative financial consequences as a result of hosting such a facility and are using the revenue they receive for other, locally determined priorities, and;

  WHEREAS there has been a precedent set with the Town of View Royal for partial regional casino revenue sharing, and residents from all communities throughout a region contribute to the revenue of a casino but do not receive the benefits, and therefore this creates an inequitable distribution of funds which could and should benefit residents of the entire Regional District;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Province make the necessary legislative changes to ensure equitable distribution of casino revenue within Regional Districts.

5.6

LMLGA Resolution – Requirement for Cooling in Rental Units

Report: Councillor Samantha Agtarap and Councillor Amy Lubik, dated February 14, 2023

• Recommendation(s):

  
  THAT the report dated February 14, 2023 from Councillor Samantha Agtarap and Councillor Amy Lubik regarding LMLGA Resolution – Requirement for Cooling in Rental Units be received for information;

  AND THAT Council advance the following resolution to LMLGA for the 2023 convention:

  WHEREAS climate change is worsening conditions and increasing vulnerabilities in the built environment, and the majority of heat dome deaths were in low-income and multi-unit residential buildings that lacked access to cooling;

  AND WHEREAS the Residential Tenancy Act (RTA) states in general terms that landlords must comply with health, safety, and housing standards required by law, including heat but not cooling;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Province make the necessary changes to the RTA to require cooling in rental units and buildings to ensure the health and safety of all British Columbians.

5.7

LMLGA Resolution – Creating More Inclusive Cities

Report: Councillor Amy Lubik and Councillor Diana Dilworth, dated
February 16, 2023

• Recommendation(s):

  
  THAT the City of Port Moody write to LMLGA to share applicable resources and urge local governments across British Columbia to adopt Gender-Based Analysis Plus processes to ensure all citizens can participate fully in civic life and to make measurable progress towards dismantling systemic inequality in our communities;

  AND THAT the following resolution regarding Creating More Inclusive Cities be endorsed by the City of Port Moody Council and submitted to the 2023 LMLGA convention;

  AND THAT staff be directed to forward copies to the Premier of British Columbia, and the Minister of Municipal Affairs as recommended by the report dated February 16, 2023 from Councillor Amy Lubik and Councillor Diana Dilworth regarding LMLGA Resolution – Creating More Inclusive Cities:

  WHEREAS systemic inequities are present in all municipalities and prevent all citizens from fully participating in civic life, but numerous municipalities across British Columbia and Canada have made progress towards becoming more equitable by committing to embed equity in all government action through the use of analytical processes for the assessment of systemic inequities (e.g., Gender-Based Analysis Plus);

  AND WHEREAS the Province of British Columbia and the Government of Canada have adopted Gender-Based Analysis Plus to assess how diverse Canadians experience policies, programs, and government initiatives;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Province of British Columbia and the Government of Canada provide equitable resources and policy direction to enable municipalities to implement Gender-Based Analysis Plus processes across municipal capital investments, operations and strategic initiatives.

5.8

LMLGA Resolution – Advocacy for Pet-Friendly Housing

Report: Councillor Amy Lubik, dated February 16, 2023

• Recommendation(s):

  
  THAT the following resolution regarding Advocacy for Pet-Friendly Housing LMLGA consideration be endorsed by the City of Port Moody and forwarded for consideration at the 2023 LMLGA convention as recommended in the report dated February 14, 2023 from Councillor Amy Lubik regarding LMLGA Resolution – Advocacy for Pet-Friendly Housing:

  WHEREAS companion animals have been proven to enhance physical, emotional and mental wellbeing, particularly for vulnerable British Columbians such as women, young people, households with lower incomes, renters and those experiencing homelessness who identify greater reliance on their companion animals for support and greater difficulty finding affordable, pet-friendly housing;

  AND WHEREAS the lack of pet-friendly housing continues to be the primary reason for the surrender of healthy, loved, adult companion animals to the BC SPCA, despite the provincial government’s work to increase housing affordability and supply;

  THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT LMLGA ask the Province of British Columbia to direct BC Housing to develop strategies and guidance that support pet-friendly housing in the non-profit sector;

  AND THAT LMLGA ask the Province of British Columbia to consider pet-friendly housing in the B.C. Housing Strategy update and to work with stakeholders (including but not limited to landlord’s and tenant’s associations, animal welfare organizations, public health, mental health and seniors organizations, and poverty reduction and homelessness advocates) to find cooperative solutions to increase the availability and affordability of pet-friendly housing for all British Columbians while providing appropriate protections and mechanisms of compensation for landlords.

5.9

LMLGA Resolution – Provincial Cannabis Tax Sharing with Municipalities

Report: Councillor Kyla Knowles, dated February 20, 2023

• Recommendation(s):

  
  THAT the report dated February 20, 2023 from Councillor Kyla Knowles regarding LMLGA Resolution – Provincial Cannabis Tax Sharing with Municipalities be received for information;

  AND THAT Council advance the following resolution to LMLGA for the 2023 convention:

  WHEREAS the Canadian federal government has clearly stated its expectation that provincial cannabis tax revenue be shared with local governments and such revenues are currently being shared between the provinces and municipalities in Ontario, Quebec, and Alberta, but not in British Columbia;

  AND WHEREAS the legalization of cannabis has resulted in significant cost increases to municipalities for licensing, policing and addiction services;

  THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Province share up to 50% of provincial revenues generated from the production and sale of cannabis products with BC municipalities, in recognition of the increased role and costs to municipalities as a result of cannabis legalization and compensating them accordingly.

5.10

LMLGA Resolution – Public Funding of Municipal Election Campaigns

Report: Councillor Samantha Agtarap and Councillor Kyla Knowles, dated February 20, 2023

• Recommendation(s):

  
  THAT the report dated February 20, 2023 from Councillor Samantha Agtarap and Councillor Kyla Knowles regarding LMLGA Resolution – Public Funding of Municipal Election Campaigns be received for information;

  AND THAT Council advance the following resolution to LMLGA for the 2023 convention:

  WHEREAS Elections BC made changes to donation rules for municipal candidates to reduce perceived influence of corporations and unions, and while this has helped to increase participation in democracy, participation in municipal elections is still limited by ability to participate financially through access to personal wealth and connections, rather than ideas and candidate skill set;

  AND WHEREAS there has been increased scrutiny of endorsements and donations, and this has further divided communities and highlighted inequities in the electoral system;

  THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Province consider public funding of municipal election campaigns that includes a ban on endorsements to ensure equitable access and participation in municipal electoral campaigns for a more diverse range of candidates.

6.

Items Removed from the Consent Agenda

7.

Legislative Matters

8.

Unfinished Business

9.

New Business

9.1

Brewhalla Event Request

Verbal Report: Manager of Cultural Services

Report: Community Services Department – Cultural Services Division, dated February 16, 2023

Council direction is requested.

9.2

Amendments to the Woodland Park Development Agreement

Verbal Report: Senior Planner

Report: Community Development Department – Development Planning Division, dated February 14, 2023

• Recommendation(s):

  
  THAT Council endorse the proposed amendments to the Woodland Park Development Agreement as recommended in the report dated
  February 14, 2023 from the Community Development Department – Development Planning Division regarding Amendments to the Woodland Park Development Agreement;

  AND THAT the Mayor and Corporate Officer be authorized to execute the Amended Development Agreement.

10.

Other Business

11.

Verbal Reports from Council and Staff

11.1

Council Verbal Reports

11.2

Staff Verbal Reports

12.

Information Items

12.1

Council Correspondence

Letter: Ali Tejpar, Project Manager, Imperial, dated February 16, 2023

13.

Public Input

Please go to portmoody.ca/join for information on how to participate.

As a reminder to members of the public, while we encourage civic engagement and welcome your participation in the public portion of our meeting, there are expectations regarding appropriate conduct and decorum at Council meetings.  We ask all members of the public to ensure that matters raised with Council are constructively focused on issues and not individuals and that any engagement with or about City staff is addressed in a manner that is consistent with these expectations so that we can all engage in this space in a manner that is respectful, constructive, and abides by the City’s Respectful Workplace Policy.

14.

Adjournment