2011 July Quarterly General Meeting Final Minutes

CRESCENT BEACH
PROPERTY OWNERS’
ASSOCIATION

MINUTES OF GENERAL MEETING Wednesday July 6 2011
Beecher Place 7:30 pm

City of Surrey representatives attending the meeting:
Councillor Barinder Rasode, Transportation Planner Mana Daniwall, Consultant Bernard Abelson, Road Maintenance Rob Costanzo, Manager of Parks Tim Neufeld, Deputy Fire Chief Dan Barnscher. Unable to attend due to stop traffic protocol Councillor Linda Hepner.

Mark Nelson, President, welcomed Councillor Barinder Rasode who briefed the
well attended meeting on Programs underway to address issues of South Surrey and Crescent Beach in particular:
- Sustainability programs, quality of life for individual neighbourhoods, beautification projects (ie the Semiahmoo Library green wall) are addressed in brochures -“Investing in our City’s Future – Build Surrey Program” and “Improving the quality of life in South Surrey”. We understand these are available upon request.
- The Councillor said working with the CBPOA has been “good”.
- Traffic Calming on Bayview – plan has been developed to be presented to residents.
- Bus Stop on Sullivan – the Councillor has requested clearing of foliage and possible relocation.
- Train Whistle night time cessation – the Councillor did not think the City was in a position to work on it now but will revisit it after emergency access dealt with.
- Two major slides on tracks. To avoid future problems City staff will ensure the development process addresses these problems. There is a corporate report which can be accessed on line. A brochure is being prepared to advise private property owners of practices to be followed to ensure bank stability.
- Community Consultation – several meetings with community associations this year produced a Consultation Principles Document which will go to Council for approval.
Comments from the floor:
Brian Lauder has catalogued the mudslides on tracks in our area – most had drainage pipes running down the slopes. He heard BNSF is considering a second track. Councillor Rasode will look into that.
Gail Terry stated that many years ago Transport Canada was consulted and stated that crossings that are up to code can have whistles eliminated. ( reference - Panorama Ridge, White Rock) Councillor Hepner - in charge of Economic Development- one to approach on this matter.

PRESENTATION – EMERGENCY ACCESS OPTIONS
Mana Daniwall, Transportation Planner, Surrey Engineering and Bernard Abelson, ISL Consultant presented a short list of access solutions.
Permanent – emergency Temporary – emergency only
and public access
1. Crescent Road Underpass - 3 M .7M
- 2 lane underpass
2. Crescent Road Overpass- 7.5 -8.5 M n/a
- would need 7.5 metre height clearance
3. Marina (trestle) underpass n/a .9M
- could be difficult working with BNSF
“Shortlist Option 1 Underpass at Crescent Road has been identified as the most suitable of the three shortlisted options to evaluate further.” Findings will be put before the Transportation Committee in the Fall.

BEACH GARBAGE
Committee headed by Mickey Rogers and Leanne Mason
Members: Janice Iverson, Wendy Wulff
This hard working committee has done a great job.
The City has responded to their report on excessive litter near and on the beach :
Passionate PRESENTATION by ROB COSTANZO , Surrey Road Maintenance, on the wonders of recycling. Starting with goal set in 2010 of 70% waste diversion, Oct 2012 will see the beginning of food waste collection. Another goal is then to convert yard and organic waste into gas.

Crescent Beach Garbage Pilot Project - first a study of beach waste will be done, then beach themed wrapped Big Belly Solar Recycle & Garbage Receptacles will be placed at the foot of Beecher, Sullivan and at Blackie Spit. A remote device will indicate when container should be emptied. The City says this approach is “a necessity” as collection costs are escalating.
Comments from the floor:
Bruce Friesen asked if there could be community input after the trial period.
Dr Charles King said the unsightly garbage problem must be dealt with.
Moved by Gail Rogers, Seconded by Steve Chitty “that the CBPOA support the pilot project of beach waste management. Carried

GENERAL MEETING:
Called to order by Mark Nelson
Minutes : Moved Trevor Roberts, Seconded Erik Seiz that the Minutes of March 2 2011 be approved as circulated. Carried
Treasurer’s Report - deferred to AGM
Membership Report – Chair Bruce Friesen
Canvassing will be done in July and August and will include distributing the Emergency Preparedness Committee handout. Goal is 400 memberships. A few more canvassers would be welcomed for Agar/Gardiner/Gordon area and Crescent Rd /128 Ave/126 St.
Emergency Preparedness Update – Chair Margot Thomson
A team of 11 meets bi-weekly - Henry Wendel, Sally Stewart, Marg Gordon, David Hughes, David Grant, Mark Klassen, Jane Oldring, Jim Mason, Bob Poulton & Ben Nuttall-Smith. For work bees Marion Dyck, Helen Hunt, & Ron Sorenson.
Phase One is near completion. Awareness Brochures and whistles have been received by village residents. A more detailed Preparedness Information pamphlet will be delivered by membership canvassers. ( NB further to this - the directors would like to develop a link on the CBPOA website so that members may access the committee ‘s complete detailed reports and future plans)
A Geophysicist has moved to the area. Margot suggested we ask him to talk to us about land stability at Crescent Beach.
Crescent Beach Invitational – Pam Mahoney
Collector Cars and Motorcycles will be on display at Blackie Spit Park on Saturday September 3. Volunteers are needed .For more information go to Crescent Beach Invitational website.
New Business
Swimmer’s Itch - Bruce Leighton at SFU is researching Swimmer’s Itch and working on a handbook.. He is interested in any cases that may have occurred this summer.
Please let Mark Nelson know and he will pass it on.
Car Engine Pollution; Moved by Dr. Charles King, Seconded by Sally Stewart that we ask the City to put up Turn Off Engine (while waiting for trains to pass) signs at the two crossings.Carried
Motion to adjourn - Steve Chitty, seconded Pam Mahoney. Carried

NEXT QUARTERLY MEETING WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 7 2011
Directors as of July 6, 2011: Pres Mark Nelson 604 531 4999 Past Pres Karen Macpherson 604 535 5938
Vice Pres Erik Seiz 604 538 7127 Treas. Malcolm Stewart Membership Bruce Friesen 604 292 1854
Sec. JoAnne Cook 604 538 0503 & Barbara Armstrong 604 733 7767