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COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
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Monday, 2017 January 30
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An Open meeting of the City Council
was held in the Council Committee Room, Burnaby City Hall, 4949 Canada Way,
Burnaby, B.C. on Monday, 2017 January 30 at 6:30 p.m. followed immediately by
a Closed meeting from which the public was excluded. At the conclusion of
the Closed meeting, the Open meeting was reconvened at 7:00 p.m. in the
Council Chamber.
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PRESENT:
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His
Worship, Mayor Derek R. Corrigan
Councillor
Pietro Calendino
Councillor
Sav Dhaliwal
Councillor
Dan Johnston
Councillor
Colleen Jordan
Councillor
Anne Kang
Councillor
Paul McDonell
Councillor
James Wang
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ABSENT:
STAFF:
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Councillor
Nick Volkow (due to illness)
Mr. Lambert Chu, City
Manager
Mr. Chad Turpin, Deputy
City Manager
Mr. Leon Gous, Director
Engineering
Mr. Bob Klimek, Deputy
Director Finance
Mr. Dave Ellenwood,
Director Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services
Mr. Lou Pelletier,
Director Planning and Building
Mr. Dave Critchley,
Director Public Safety & Community Services
Ms. May Leung, City
Solicitor
Mr. Dennis Back, City
Clerk
Ms. Kate O’Connell,
Deputy City Clerk
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MOVED BY councillor mcdonell
SECONDED BY councillor kang
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THAT
the Open Council meeting do now reconvene.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The
Open Council meeting reconvened at 7:04 p.m.
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2.
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PROCLAMATIONS
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Councillor Dhaliwal, on behalf of His
Worship, Mayor Derek R. Corrigan proclaimed 2017 January 30 to February 10 as
"BC Aware Days" in the City of Burnaby.
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Councillor McDonell, on behalf of His
Worship, Mayor Derek R. Corrigan proclaimed the week of 2017 January 30 to
February 3 as "World Interfaith Harmony Week" in the
City of Burnaby.
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MOVED BY councillor Johnston
SECONDED BY councillor wang
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THAT the minutes of the Open Council
meeting held on 2017 January 23 be now adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY councillor Mcdonell
SECONDED BY councillor wang
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THAT
the delegations be heard.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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A)
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Ram Bansal
Re:
Animal Control Bylaw
Speaker: Ram Bansal
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Mr. Ram Bansal appeared before Council
and requested amendments to the Animal Control Bylaw. Mr. Bansal owns a pit bull
and does not agree with the restrictions and controls for pit bulls in the
bylaw. The speaker requested that breed specific language and in-home
confinement requirements be repealed. In conclusion, Mr. Bansal recently
received a bylaw ticket related to his pit bull.
The Mayor requested that staff
provide Mr. Bansal with the most recent Animal Control Bylaw report that addresses
dangerous dog breeds. The Mayor also requested a memorandum from staff outlining
the circumstances upon which an Animal Control Bylaw infraction ticket was
issued to Mr. Bansal.
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B)
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Tourism Burnaby
Re:
Update on the 2016 World Taekwondo Junior Championships
and the 2016 Pat Quinn Classic
Speakers: Nancy Small, Executive
Director, Tourism Burnaby
Jennifer Scott, Senior Manager, Sport Burnaby
Larry Hayes, Burnaby Minor Hockey Association
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Ms. Nancy Small, Executive Director,
Tourism Burnaby, appeared before Council to highlight the successes of the
World Taekwondo Junior Championships and the 2nd Pat Quinn Classic
Hockey Tournament.
The 2016 World Taekwondo Junior
Championship was the largest in the World Taekwondo Federation history with
843 athletes representing 102 countries from 5 continents. The Championship
was well attended and viewed by over 270,000 people globally via web
streaming. The Championship relied on local partners, sponsors and 250
volunteers that worked hard to create an unforgettable Burnaby experience for
attending international guests, athletes and dignitaries.
Ms. Jennifer Scott, Senior Manager, Sport
Burnaby, appeared before Council to share the successes of the 2016 Pat Quinn
Classic Hockey Tournament. The Minor Hockey Tournament was attended by 36
teams including 720 athletes and 100 coaches/managers from Alaska to Los Angeles.
There was great interest in the tournament as media coverage included the
Burnaby Now, Global TV and Shaw TV. The event was made possible through
partners, planning committee members, City staff and volunteers from the
Burnaby Minor Hockey Association.
Mr. Larry Hayes, Executive Administrator
of the Burnaby Minor Hockey Association, outlined the participation of the Association
and support for the annual event. Future goals for the event include
attracting international participants and other experience enhancements.
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C)
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Zhi J. Sun
Re:
7076 Fielding Court
Speaker: Zhi J. Sun
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Mr. Zhi J. Sun, 7076 Fielding Court,
Burnaby, appeared before Council to speak to the City’s intent to file a
notice in the Land Title Office with respect to his property being in
contravention of City Bylaws. Mr. Sun informed Council that he is working
with City staff to address the outstanding bylaw infractions.
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5.
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CORRESPONDENCE
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MOVED BY councillor Kang
SECONDED BY councillor Dhaliwal
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THAT
the correspondence be received.
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Correspondence was received from Mr.
James Koll, Burnaby Artists Guild, regarding the placement of temporary signs
to publicize the annual Spring and Fall Original Art Shows at the Shadbolt
Centre.
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MOVED BY councillor Calendino
SECONDED BY councillor Wang
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THAT Council
approve the request from the Burnaby Artists Guild for temporary signs to be
placed on public property to advertise their Spring and Fall Original Art
Shows, and that staff work with the organizers to determine appropriate
timing, location and number of signs to be placed on City boulevards.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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6.
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REPORTS
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MOVED BY councillor Wang
SECONDED BY councillor Johnston
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THAT
Council do now resolve itself into a Committee of the Whole.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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A)
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His Worship, Mayor Derek
R. Corrigan
Re:
2017 City Appreciation Dinner
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His Worship, Mayor Derek
R. Corrigan submitted a report requesting Council approval for the costs
associated with the 2017 City Appreciation Dinner.
His Worship, Mayor Derek R.
Corrigan recommended:
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1. THAT
Council authorize payment of the cost of hosting the 2017 City Appreciation
Dinner.
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MOVED BY councillor Johnston
SECONDED BY councillor Calendino
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THAT the recommendation of His
Worship, Mayor Derek R. Corrigan be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The Financial Management
Committee submitted a report seeking Council funding approval for 2017
Engineering New Vehicles/Equipment.
The
Financial Management Committee recommended:
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THAT Council approve the capital expenditure of $3.715M for new vehicle
and equipment acquisitions as outlined in this report.
2. THAT
Council authorize staff to bring down a Capital Reserves bylaw in the amount of
$3.889M (inclusive of GST), to finance the capital acquisitions outlined in
this report.
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MOVED BY councillor Johnston
SECONDED BY councillor Jordan
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THAT the recommendations of the Financial
Management Committee be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The Financial Management
Committee submitted a report seeking Council funding approval for the 2017
Mechanical System Replacement Program and the 2017 Re-Roofing Program.
The
Financial Management Committee recommended:
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1. THAT Council approve the
capital expenditure of $3.923 Million for facilities capital projects, as outlined
in this report.
2. THAT Council authorize
staff to bring down a Capital Reserves Bylaw in the amount of $4.1065 Million
(inclusive of GST) to finance the capital projects, as outlined in this report.
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MOVED BY councillor johnston
SECONDED BY councillor Jordan
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THAT the recommendations of
the Financial Management Committee be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The Financial Management
Committee submitted a report seeking Council approval of funding for the
Willingdon Infrastructure Upgrades.
The
Financial Management Committee recommended:
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1. THAT Council approve the
capital expenditure of $5.289M for the Willingdon Infrastructure upgrades, as
outlined in this report.
2. THAT Council authorize
staff to bring down a Capital Reserves bylaw in the amount of $5.536M
(inclusive of GST) to finance the Willingdon Infrastructure Upgrades as
outlined in this report.
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MOVED BY councillor johnston
SECONDED BY councillor McDonell
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THAT the recommendations of
the Financial Management Committee be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The Financial Management
Committee submitted a report seeking Council approval of funding for 2017
Engineering capital infrastructure replacement.
The Financial Management Committee
recommended:
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1. THAT Council approve the
additional capital expenditure of $6.352 Million for infrastructure capital
improvements, as outlined in this report.
2. THAT Council authorize
staff to bring down a Capital Reserves Bylaw in the amount of $2.395 Million
(inclusive of GST), and draw from the Sanitary Sewer Capital Fund the amount of
$0.529 Million (inclusive of GST) and the Waterworks Utility Capital Fund the
amount of $3.725 Million (inclusive of GST) to finance the capital programs, as
outlined in this report.
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MOVED BY councillor johnston
SECONDED BY councillor Kang
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THAT the recommendations of
the Financial Management Committee be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The Financial Management
Committee submitted a report seeking Council approval of funding for 2017
Engineering capital infrastructure design and early tender projects.
The
Financial Management Committee recommended:
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1. THAT
Council approve capital expenditures of $0.959 Million for infrastructure
capital improvements, as outlined in this report.
2. THAT
Council authorize staff to bring down a Capital Reserves bylaw in the amount of
$0.451 Million (inclusive of GST), and the use of Waterworks Utility Capital
Funds in the amount of $0.553 Million (inclusive of GST) to finance the capital
programs, as outlined in this report
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MOVED BY councillor johnston
SECONDED BY councillor mcdonell
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THAT the recommendations of
the Financial Management Committee be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The Financial Management Committee
submitted a report seeking Council approval of funding for capital
expenditure and funding for capital expenditure and funding bylaw for
Information Technology Capital Program.
The Financial Management Committee
recommended:
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1. THAT Council approve the
capital expenditure of $2,960,744 for the 2017 Information Technology program,
as outlined in this report.
2. THAT Council authorize
staff to bring down a Capital Reserves Bylaw in the amount of $3,099,096
(inclusive of GST of $138,352) finance the program.
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MOVED BY councillor johnston
SECONDED BY councillor mcdonell
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THAT the recommendations of
the Financial Management Committee be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The Financial Management Committee
submitted a report seeking Council approval of funding for a project to
celebrate the City's 125th anniversary, as outlined in this report.
The Financial Management Committee recommended:
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1. THAT
Council approve expenditure not to exceed $60,000 (including 5% GST) from the
City's Gaming Fund to implement the Burnaby 125 Heritage Marker project, as
outlined in this report.
2. THAT
a copy of this report be sent to the Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission
and the Community Heritage Commission for information purposes.
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MOVED BY councillor johnston
SECONDED BY councillor mcdonell
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THAT the recommendations of
the Financial Management Committee be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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I)
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Financial Management
Committee
Re:
City Hall / Deer Lake Precinct Parking Lots Project
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The Financial Management
Committee submitted a report seeking Council authorization to advance design
of parking facilities within the City Hall / Deer Lake precinct.
The Financial Management
Committee recommended:
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1. THAT Council
authorize staff to initiate civil design for three parking lots and to bring
down a capital reserves expenditure bylaw in the amount of $650,000 (inclusive
of GST at $30,954) to finance the expenditure.
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MOVED BY councillor johnston
SECONDED BY councillor JORDAN
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THAT the recommendation of
the Financial Management Committee be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The City Manager submitted a report
dated 2017 January 30 on the following matters:
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The City Manager
submitted a report from the Director Planning and Building informing Council
of actions taken by the City to reduce its corporate greenhouse gas emissions,
and seeking Council approval in becoming a member of the BC Climate Action
Charter.
The
City Manager recommended:
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1. THAT
Council approve City membership in the BC Climate Action Charter.
2. THAT a copy of this report
be sent to:
a) The Environment Committee;
and
b) Ms.
Tara Faganello, Assistant Deputy Minister, Local Government Division, Ministry
of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, PO Box 9490 Stn Prov Gov.,
Victoria, BC, V8W 9N7.
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MOVED BY councillor mcdonell
SECONDED BY councillor kang
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THAT
the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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2.
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7076
FIELDING COURT, BURNABY, BC
LOT
41, DL 78, NWP30600
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The City Manager
submitted a report from the Director Planning and Building seeking a Council
resolution to file a notice in the Land Title Office pursuant to Section 57
of the Community Charter, with respect to a property in contravention of City
Bylaws.
The City Manager
recommended:
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1. THAT Council direct the
City Clerk to file a notice in the Land Title Office against title to the
subject property stating that:
a) A resolution relating to
the land has been made under Section 57 of the Community Charter; and
b) Further information
respecting the resolution may be inspected at the offices of the City Clerk,
City of Burnaby.
2. THAT a copy of this report be sent to the
registered owners:
i)
Zhi J. Sun and Jin Zhong
7076
Fielding Court
Burnaby,
BC V5A 1Y5
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MOVED BY councillor Calendino
SECONDED BY councillor johnston
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THAT
the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The City Manager submitted a
report from the Director Engineering seeking Council approval for the Hats
off Day Parade to be held Saturday, 2017 June 03.
The
City Manager recommended:
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1. THAT
Council approve the parade and related street closures, as outlined in this
report.
2. THAT
a copy of this report be sent to Mischa Greenwood, Chair, Hats Off Day
Committee, c/o Heights Merchants Association, 4019 Hastings St., Burnaby BC V5C
2J1.
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MOVED BY councillor mcdonell
SECONDED BY councillor johnston
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THAT
the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The City Manager
submitted a report from the Director Engineering seeking Council approval for
the Nagar Kirtan Parade to be held Saturday, 2017 March 11.
The City Manager
recommended:
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1. THAT Council approve the
parade, as discussed in this report.
2. THAT the coordinator of the
event, Amarjit Singh Lealh, president of Shri Guru Ravidass Sabha, 7271 Gilley
Ave, Burnaby, BC V5J 4W9, be sent a copy of this report.
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MOVED BY councillor mcdonell
SECONDED BY councillor johnston
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THAT
the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The City Manager
submitted a report from the Director Planning and Building informing Council
of a request to construct a new single-family dwelling
under existing zoning within the Metrotown Town Centre Community Plan,
Sub-Area 11.
The City Manager recommended:
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1. THAT this report be received for information
purposes.
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MOVED BY councillor Mcdonell
SECONDED BY councillor Kang
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THAT
the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The City Manager submitted
a report from the Director Planning and Building with the current series of
new rezoning applications.
Item #01
Rez #16-54 Application for the
Rezoning of:
Lots 2, 3
and 4, Block 44, DL 98, Group 1, NWD Plan 2066
From: R5 Residential District
To: CD Comprehensive
Development District (based on RM2 Multiple Family Residential District and
Royal Oak Community Plan as guidelines)
Address: 5168, 5180 and 5192
Sidley Street
Purpose: The purpose of the
proposed rezoning bylaw amendment is to permit the construction of a
townhouse development of up to three-storeys with full underground parking.
The City Manager recommended:
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1. THAT the sale be approved in principle
of City-owned property for inclusion within the subject development site in
accordance with the terms outlined in Section 4.3 of this report, and subject
to the applicant pursuing the rezoning proposal to completion.
2. THAT the Planning and Building Department
be authorized to continue to work with the applicant towards the preparation of
a suitable plan of development for presentation to a Public Hearing on the
understanding that a more detailed report will be submitted at a later date.
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MOVED BY councillor Jordan
SECONDED BY councillor Calendino
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THAT
the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Item
#02
Rez
#16-55 Application
for the Rezoning of:
Lot 1, DL
74, Group 1, NWD Plan 77777
From: M2 General Industrial
District and M6 Truck Terminal District
To: CD Comprehensive
Development District (based on M2 General Industrial District)
Address: 5495
Regent Street
Purpose: The purpose of the
proposed rezoning bylaw amendment is to permit construction of multi-tenant
industrial buildings.
The City Manager recommended:
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1. THAT
the Planning and Building Department be authorized to continue to work with the
applicant towards the preparation of a suitable plan of development for
presentation to a Public Hearing on the understanding that a more detailed
report will be submitted at a later date.
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MOVED BY councillor Calendino
SECONDED BY councillor Mcdonell
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THAT
the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Item
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Rez #16-56 Application for the
rezoning of:
Lot 2, DLs’ 162, 163 and
165, Group 1, NWD Plan LMP40993 Except Plans LMP46623, BCP47255 and EPP30960
From: CD Comprehensive
Development District (based on M2 General Industrial District, M5 Light
Industrial District, P8 Parking District and Glenlyon Concept Plan as
guidelines)
To: Amended CD Comprehensive
Development District (based on M2 General Industrial District, M5 Light
Industrial District and Glenlyon Concept Plan as guidelines)
Address: Portion of 5115 North
Fraser Way
Purpose: The purpose of the
proposed rezoning bylaw amendment is to permit the construction of a
two-storey light industrial and office building.
The City Manager recommended:
1. THAT
the Planning and Building Department be authorized to continue to work with
the applicant towards the preparation of a suitable plan of development for
presentation to a Public Hearing on the understanding that a more detailed
report will be submitted at a later date.
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MOVED BY councillor Kang
SECONDED BY councillor wang
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THAT
the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Item
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Rez #16-57 Application for the
Rezoning of:
Lot 104, DL 42, Group 1,
NWD Plan 45236
From: M5 Light Industrial
District
To: CD Comprehensive
Development District (based on M5r Light Industrial District)
Address: A Portion of 7650, 7652
and 7654 Winston Street
Purpose: The purpose of the
proposed rezoning bylaw amendment is to bring the existing restaurant (El
Comal Mexican restaurant) into compliance with the Zoning Bylaw, to serve the
day-to-day needs of adjacent industrial developments and their employees.
The City Manager recommended:
1. THAT
the Planning and Building Department be authorized to continue to work with
the applicant towards the preparation of a suitable plan of development for
presentation to a Public Hearing on the understanding that a more detailed
report will be submitted at a later date.
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MOVED BY councillor mcDonell
SECONDED BY councillor Wang
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THAT
the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY councillor Johnston
SECONDED BY councillor jordan
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THAT
the Committee now rise and report.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY councillor kang
SECONDED BY councillor calendino
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THAT
the report of the Committee be now adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY councillor mcdonell
SECONDED BY councillor Wang
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THAT
Bylaw No. 13711 be now introduced and read three times.
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MOVED BY councillor mcdonell
SECONDED BY councillor johnston
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THAT Bylaw No. 13491 and 13689 be
now read a third time, reconsidered and Finally Adopted, signed by the Mayor
and Clerk and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY councillor mcdonell
SECONDED BY councillor Kang
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THAT Bylaw No. 13557 and
13704 be now reconsidered and Finally Adopted, signed by the Mayor and
Clerk and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY councillor Mcdonell
SECONDED BY councillor kang
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THAT
Bylaw No. 13187 be now Abandoned.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Councillor Jordan – Letter
of Condolence, Quebec City Mosque Shooting
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JORDAN
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR
MCDONELL
THAT the Mayor send a
letter on behalf of Council to the Mayor of Quebec City expressing the City of
Burnaby’s deepest condolences for the recent shooting at the Centre Culturel
Islamique De Quebec.
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There were no inquiries
brought before Council at this time.
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MOVED BY councillor mcdonell
SECONDED BY councillor johnsTON
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THAT
this Open Council meeting do now adjourn.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The
Open Council meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m.
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Confirmed:
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Certified
Correct:
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Mayor
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City Clerk
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