COUNCIL MEETING
A G E N D A

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 5:00 P.m. - 8:00 P.m.

Council Chamber, City Hall

4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC

Code of Conduct - Glossary of Terms

 

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1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

3.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

4.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

4.1

Open Council Meeting Agenda for February 24, 2026

5.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

5.1

Open Council Meeting February 10, 2026

6.

DELEGATIONS AND INVITED PRESENTATIONS

6.1

INVITED PRESENTATION: Metro Vancouver - Capital Projects - Update on Construction in Burnaby

Presenters: Colin Meldrum, Director of Engineering Design and Construction, Liquid Waste Services, and Joel Melanson, Director of Engineering, Design and Construction, Water Services

7.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

7.1

REQUEST TO DISCHARGE CITY-IMPOSED RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS ON PRIVATE PROPERTIES 

Purpose: To seek Council approval for the discharge of outdated restrictive covenants imposed by the City on private properties.

7.2

BURNABY CONSOLIDATED FEES AND CHARGES BYLAW - PLUMBING PERMIT FEES AMENDMENT

Purpose: To propose minor amendments to the Burnaby Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw.

7.3

BURNABY NORTH ROAD BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA (BIA) RENEWAL

Purpose: To request Council’s approval to proceed with the Burnaby North Road Business Improvement Association (BIA) request to renew the Burnaby North Road Business Improvement Area for the period 2026-2031.

7.4

REGULATING THE SALE OF BEAR SPRAY

Purpose: To seek Council approval to bring forward proposed amendments to the Business Licence Bylaw and Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw to regulate the sale of bear spray in Burnaby.

7.5

NATURAL HAZARD DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AREA AND GUIDELINES AND LOWER WESTRIDGE ASSESSMENT - PROJECT INITIATION

Purpose: To seek Council direction regarding the development of a Natural Hazard Development Permit Area (DPA) and Guidelines program for Burnaby and approval of a new budget item to advance a hazard assessment of the Lower Westridge neighbourhood.

ON TABLE

7.6

STATUTORY RIGHT-OF-WAY - 3860 SPERLING AVENUE (BURNABY LAKE RECREATION CENTRE)

Purpose: To seek Council approval to grant a Statutory Right-of-Way over a portion of 3860 Sperling Avenue to permit the installation, operations and maintenance of works.

7.7

DVP #25-01 - 8888 UNIVERSITY DRIVE - VARIANCES TO BUILDING FACE COVERAGE AND HEIGHT FOR EXISTING AND FUTURE ANTENNAE EQUIPMENT

Purpose: To seek Council approval for Development Variance Permit (DVP) #25-01.

7.8

DVP #25-02 - 9001 UNIVERSITY CRES - VARIANCES TO BUILDING FACE COVERAGE AND HEIGHT FOR EXISTING AND FUTURE ANENNAE EQUIPMENT

Purpose: To seek Council approval for Development Variance Permit (DVP) #25-02.

7.9

TUP #26-01 (RENEWAL) - 7000 LOUGHEED HIGHWAY

Purpose: To seek Council approval for Temporary Use Permit (TUP) #26-01 renewal for commercial fleet vehicle parking and rentals.

7.10

2026-2027 FCM MEMBERSHIP DUES

Purpose: To seek Council approval for payment of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) 2026-2027 membership dues.

7.11

LANDMARK BURNABY SIGN

Purpose: To provide Council with an update on the Landmark Burnaby Sign initiative following Council’s previous direction. 

7.12

AUTHORIZATION FOR SPECIAL OUTDOOR EVENTS 2026

Purpose: To seek Council authorization, required under the Burnaby Noise or Sound Abatement Bylaw, for outdoor events at specific locations.

7.13

CR - PORTABLE RENTAL TOILETS

Purpose: To obtain Council approval for a Contract Renewal (CR) for Portable Rental Toilets.

7.14

CR - SECURITY OFFICER SERVICES

Purpose: To obtain Council approval for a Contract Renewal (CR) for Security Officer Services at various City locations and Special Events.

8.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

8.1

CHC - HAP FOR 6490 DEER LAKE AVENUE

Purpose: To seek Council approval for the issuance of a Heritage Alteration Permit (HAP) for proposed alterations to the chimneys at the W.J. Mathers House “Altnadene”, located at 6490 Deer Lake Avenue.

8.2

FMC - ON-STREET PUBLIC PAY PARKING UPDATE

Purpose: To provide information regarding public pay parking meter spaces and to seek Council approval for the proposed on-street public parking fee rate increase.

8.3

FMC - PUBLIC ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING NETWORK - ENERGY-BASED USER FEE

Purpose: To propose new energy-based user fees system for City-owned public electric vehicle charging stations.

8.4

PDC - REZ #25-13 - 5058 IMPERIAL STREET - MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT

Purpose: To seek Council authorization to forward REZ #25-13 to First and Second Reading at a future Council meeting.

8.5

PDC - REZ #25-18 - 6800 LOUGHEED HIGHWAY - BLAKE VILLAGE CONCEPTUAL MASTER PLAN UPDATE

Purpose: To seek Council authorization to forward REZ #25-18 to First and Second Reading at a future Council meeting.

8.6

PDC - REZ #25-20 - 2209 AND 2225 SPRINGER AVENUE - MIXED USE MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITH COMMERCIAL

Purpose: To seek Council authorization to forward REZ #25-20 to First and Second Reading at a future Council meeting.

8.7

TC - 2026 ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION EDUCATION AND PROMOTION

Purpose: To seek Council approval for active transportation education and promotion initiatives in 2026.

9.

CONSENT AGENDA

9.1

EC - 2026 ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP EVENTS

Purpose: To provide Council with information about 2026 environmental stewardship events.

9.2

EC - CLIMATE ACTION AND ENVIRONMENT WORK PLAN UPDATE 2025-2026

Purpose: To provide Council with a summary of Climate Action and Environment activities undertaken in 2025 and to propose a workplan for 2026.

9.3

EC - ZERO EMISSIONS BUILDING RETROFIT STRATEGY UPDATE

Purpose: To provide Council with an update on the implementation of the Zero Emissions Building Retrofit Strategy to date.

9.4

EC - REFER TO STAFF: CONSTRUCTION IMPACTS ON STONEY CREEK - PROPOSED MITIGATION MEASURES

Purpose: To refer the delegation's concerns to staff for report.

9.5

FMC - VERBAL REPORT: VACANCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM 2026 - SUPPORTING RESPONSIBLE GROWTH

Purpose: To provide an overview of the Vacancy Management Program, including the proposed governance framework, decision-making process, and the intended benefits for fiscal stewardship, service sustainability, and alignment with Council priorities.

9.6

PRCC - REFER TO STAFF: BURNABY FOOTBALL CLUB DELEGATION

Purpose: To refer the Burnaby Football Club's request to staff.

9.7

PDC - OCP RESEARCH - SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS ASSESSMENT - PROJECT COMPLETION

Purpose: To provide Council with information on the completed Social Infrastructure Needs Assessment and associated Summary Report.

9.8

PDC - REFER TO STAFF: STONEY CREEK ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE - STONEY CREEK WATERSHED: ALIGNING DEVELOPMENT WITH UPCOMING PLANNING WORK

Purpose: To refer the Stoney Creek Environment Committee's concerns to staff for report.

9.9

PDC - BURNABY RENT BANK STATISTICS

Purpose: To provide Council with information on statistics for the Burnaby Rent Bank between 2021 - 2025.

9.10

PDC - PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE WORK PLAN UPDATE 2025 - 2026

Purpose: To provide Council with a summary of activities of the Planning and Development Committee (PDC) during 2025 and proposing a work plan for 2026.

9.11

TC - 2024-2025 TRANSPORTATION PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS AND UPCOMING MAJOR INITIATIVES

Purpose: To provide Council with an overview of key transportation project highlights for 2024-2025 and to introduce major initiatives planned for 2026.

10.

INFORMATION REPORTS

None.

11.

BYLAWS

11.1

FIRST AND SECOND READING

11.1.1

#14792 - Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 2, 2026 - Text Amendment

Purpose: To propose amendments to the Burnaby Zoning Bylaw to establish five new zoning districts and related changes to implement the Burnaby 2050 OCP land use framework

(Item 7.2., Administrative Report, January 13, 2026, and Item 7.1., Administrative Report, February 10, 2026)

11.1.2

#14794 - Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 3, 2026 - REZ #25-07 (7305 & 7317 Buller Ave.)

Purpose: to permit the construction of an eight-storey residential apartment building with 183 market rental units above and underground parkade

(Item 8.4., PDC Report, Council January 13, 2026)

11.2

FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READING

11.2.1

#14797 - Burnaby Business Improvement Area (Burnaby North Road) Bylaw 2026

Purpose: to designate the area of the Burnaby North Road Business Improvement Association

(Item 7.3., Administrative Report, Council February 24, 2026)

Subject to approval of Item 7.3.

11.2.2

#14798 - Burnaby Business Licence Bylaw 2017, Amendment Bylaw No. 1, 2025

Purpose: To amend Burnaby Business Licence Bylaw 2017 (bear spray regulations)

(Item 7.4., Administrative Report, Council February 24, 2026)

Subject to approval of Item 7.4.

11.2.3

#14799 - Burnaby Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 2009, Amendment Bylaw No. 1, 2026

Purpose: To amend the Burnaby Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 2009 (bear spray regulations)

(Item 7.4., Administrative Report, Council February 24, 2026)

Subject to approval of Item 7.4.

11.2.4

#14800 - Burnaby Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw No. 1, 2026

Purpose: to amend Burnaby Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw (plumbing fees)

(Item 7.2., Administrative Report, Council February 24, 2026)

Subject to approval  of Item 7.2.

11.2.5

#14801 - Burnaby Procedure Bylaw 2024, Amendment Bylaw No. 1, 2026

Purpose: To amend Burnaby Procedure Bylaw 2024 (Terms of Reference for Advisory Body)

(Item 7.3., Administrative Report, Council February 10, 2026)

11.3

 FINAL ADOPTION

11.3.1

#14780 - Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 17, 2025 - REZ #25-08 (8265/69/73/77/81/87/89/93 and 8303 10th Avenue)

Purpose: to permit the construction of two six-storey low-rise residential apartment buildings on the subject sites, with a total of 204 purpose-built rental units and underground parking

(Item 8.8., PDC Report, Council October 28, 2025)

Memorandum - General Manager Planning & Development - February 24, 2026 

12.

CORRESPONDENCE

The following item of correspondence was received for Council's decision. All other items of correspondence were published at the Council Correspondence and Public Notice Submissions package dated February 24, 2026.

12.1

PETITION: Proposed Drug-Permitted Shelter at 3020 Gilmore Diversion

Purpose: To provide a petition from the WeVote Burnaby Gilmore Shelter Watch regarding the proposed drug-permitted shelter at 3020 Gilmore Diversion, Burnaby. 

13.

OTHER BUSINESS 

13.1

PROPOSED MOTION: Councillor Lee - 3020 Gilmore Diversion BC Housing Project

Purpose: To seek Council approval to proactively address issues related to service provisions, community integration, and effective allocation of City resources associated with shelter operations at 3020 Gilmore Diversion.

14.

RELEASE OF CLOSED MEETING DECISIONS

15.

ADJOURNMENT