COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

 

Monday, 2017 June 12

 

An Open meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber, Burnaby City Hall, 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, B.C. on Monday, 2017 June 12 at 6:00 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.

 

1.

CALL TO ORDER

 

 

PRESENT:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 Nick Volkow 

Councillor James Wang

 

STAFF:

Mr. Lambert Chu, City Manager

Mr. Chad Turpin, Deputy City Manager

Mr. Leon Gous, Director Engineering

Ms. Noreen Kassam, 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

Ms. Kate O’Connell, Deputy City Clerk

Ms. Blanka Zeinabova, Administrative Officer

 

MOVED BY councillor Johnston

SECONDED BY councillor Jordan

 

THAT the Open Council meeting do now reconvene.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

The Open Council meeting reconvened at 7:09 p.m.

 

2.

MINUTES

 

 

A)

Open Council Meeting held 2017 May 29

 

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR WANG

 

That the minutes of the Open Council meeting held on 2017 May 29 be now adopted.

-          amended

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR WANG

 

That the minutes of the Open Council meeting held on 2017 May 29 be AMENDED to show that Councillor Dhaliwal voted in support of the City Manager’s recommendation in regard to Manager’s Report, Section 7, Item 11, Rezoning Reference #16-19, Proposed Single-Family Residence.

                                                                                   

                                                                                    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JORDAN

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON

 

That the minutes of the Open Council meeting held on 2017 May 29 be adopted, as AMENDED.

                                                                                    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

B)

Public Hearing (Zoning) held 2017 May 30

 

 

MOVED BY councillor Johnston

SECONDED BY councillor Mcdonell

 

THAT the minutes of the Public Hearing (Zoning) held on 2017 May 30 be now adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

3.

DELEGATIONS

 

 

 

MOVED BY councillor Mcdonell 

SECONDED BY councillor Kang

 

 

 

THAT the delegations be heard.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

A)

Zoe Luba

Re: The People's Metrotown Plan

Speakers: Zoe Luba, Astrid Castaneda, Sara Sagaii

 

 

Mayor Corrigan acknowledged that Ms. Luba had withdrawn her delegation request. Ms. Luba’s presentation has been rescheduled to the next Regular Open Council meeting to be held on 2017 June 26. 

 

B)

Burnaby Public Library Board

Re: 2016 Annual Report

Speakers: Lorraine Shore, Chair

Beth Davies, Chief Librarian

 

 

Ms. Lorraine Shore and Ms. Beth Davies appeared before Council to present the Burnaby Public Library 2016 Annual Report. The report highlights the many accomplishments of the Burnaby Public Library and various initiatives undertaken throughout the City to engage Burnaby residents. Some initiatives include: 60 Reasons I Love My Library, community outreach and pop-up libraries, enhancements to teen services, library branch renovations and summer reading clubs. In 2016, more than 1.8 million people visited Burnaby’s library branches, a 4% increase over 2015, and librarians and staff answered more than 200,000 questions from the public.

 

Council extended thanks and appreciation to the Burnaby Public Library Board, former Chief Librarian Edel Toner-Rogala, current Chief Librarian Beth Davies, and all Burnaby Public Library staff for their hard work and dedication to the valuable services provided by the Burnaby Public Library to all Burnaby residents.

 

4.

REPORTS

 

 

MOVED BY councillor Mcdonell

SECONDED BY councillor Kang

 

THAT Council do now resolve itself into a Committee of the Whole.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A)

City Clerk

Re: Certificate of Sufficiency - Resident Initiated

 

 

The City Clerk submitted a report of the resident Initiated Local Area Service Project petitions.

The City Manager recommended:

1.         THAT Council receive this report for information.

2.         THAT owners of the properties on the petitions be advised of this outcome.

MOVED BY councillor Calendino

SECONDED BY councillor Johnston

 

THAT the recommendations of the City Clerk be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

B)

Financial Management Committee

Re: Microsoft Software Licensing Agreement

 

 

The Financial Management Committee submitted a report seeking Council approval to renew a three (3) year contract with Microsoft Inc. for desktop, server and database software licenses.

The Financial Management Committee recommended:

1.            THAT the Committee recommend Council approve the award of a three (3) year contract to Microsoft Inc. for a total cost of $2,149,378.96 including GST and PST in the amount of $230,290.60 as outlined in this report.

MOVED BY councillor Johnston 

SECONDED BY councillor Jordan

 

THAT the recommendation of the Financial Management Committee be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

 

 

 

C)

Sustainable City Advisory Committee

Re: 2016 Annual Solid Waste and Recycling Report - A Year in Review                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

 

 

The Sustainable City Advisory Committee submitted the 2016 annual report on the City's integrated solid waste and recycling program.

The Sustainable City Advisory Committee recommended:

 

1.         THAT Council receive the 2016 Annual Solid Waste and Recycling Report and forward it to Council for information.

 

MOVED BY councillor Dhaliwal

SECONDED BY councillor Calendino

 

THAT the recommendation of the Sustainable City Advisory Committee be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

Council inquired into the waste diversion initiatives being undertaken to encourage waste diversion in multi-family buildings including high-rise apartments. Staff advised Council that the City is providing educational materials in an effort to promote appropriate waste and recycling activities.

 

Council requested staff review the City’s Bylaw regarding violation fines for illegal dumping to ensure fines are a sufficient deterrent.

 

Council requested a memorandum from staff on the current status of Multi-Material BC (MMBC), including any audit results since 2014.

 

D)

Sustainable City Advisory Committee

Re: Annual Drinking Water Quality Monitoring Report (2016)

 

 

The Sustainable City Advisory Committee submitted the City's Annual Drinking Water Quality Monitoring Report for 2016.

The Sustainable City Advisory Committee recommended:

1.         THAT Council receive this report for information purposes.

2.         THAT a copy of this report be forwarded to Mr. Lloyd Struck, Environmental Health Officer, Fraser Health Authority, Unit #207 – 2776 Bourquin Crescent West, Abbotsford, BC V2S 6A4.

 

MOVED BY councillor Dhaliwal  

SECONDED BY councillor Kang

 

THAT the recommendations of the Sustainable City Advisory Committee be adopted. 

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

E)

Sustainable City Advisory Committee

Re: World Rivers Day 2017                     

 

 

The Sustainable City Advisory Committee submitted a report seeking Council approval of the proposed program for World Rivers Day 2017 at the Burnaby Village Museum.

The Sustainable City Advisory Committee recommended:

           

1.         THAT Council approve the proposed program for World Rivers Day 2017 at the Burnaby Village Museum.

2.         THAT Council authorize expenditures for World Rivers Day 2017 in the amount of $4,000 for advertising and promotion, as outlined in this report.

3.         THAT a copy of this report be forwarded to the Burnaby Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission; Mark Angelo, World Rivers Day Chair and Founder and representative of the International River Foundation; and the Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia for information purposes.

MOVED BY councillor dhaliwal

SECONDED BY councillor Calendino

 

THAT the recommendations of the Sustainable City Advisory Committee be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

F)

Sustainable City Advisory Committee

Re: Response to Force of Nature Delegation on Solar Energy

 

 

The Sustainable City Advisory Committee submitted a report regarding solar panel recommendations presented to the Committee by the organization, Force of Nature.

 

 

 

 

The Sustainable City Advisory Committee recommended:

1.         THAT Council receive this report for information.

2.         THAT a copy of this report be sent to the delegation representing Force of Nature.

MOVED BY councillor dhaliwal

SECONDED BY councillor Calendino

 

THAT the recommendations of the Sustainable City Advisory Committee be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

G)

City Manager's Report, 2017 June 12

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report dated 2017 June 12 on the following matters:

 

5.

MANAGER'S REPORTS

 

 

1.

EXPERT PANEL’S REPORT ON MODERNIZATION OF THE NATIONAL ENERGY BOARD                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Engineering providing Council with the expert panel's findings and recommendations on modernization of the National Energy Board.

The City Manager recommended:

1.         THAT this report be received for information purposes.

2.         THAT a copy of this report be forwarded to:

a) Sustainable City Advisory Committee; and

b) All Burnaby MP's.

MOVED BY councillor Johnston

SECONDED BY councillor Kang

 

THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

2.

2016 CLIMATE ACTION REVENUE INCENTIVE PROGRAM REPORT                                                                                          

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Engineering and Director Planning & Building informing Council on the City's 2016 corporate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventory, fulfilling the annual Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program (CARIP) grant requirements.

 

The City Manager recommended:

1.         THAT this report be received for information purposes.

2.         THAT a copy of this report be sent to the Sustainable City Advisory Committee.

MOVED BY councillor mcdonell  

SECONDED BY councillor johnston

 

THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

3.

LAUNCH ACTIVITIES FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY (ESS)                         

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Planning and Building providing Council with information on the recent launch activities for the Environmental Sustainability Strategy (ESS).

The City Manager recommended:

1.         THAT Council receive this report for information.

2.         THAT Council send a copy of this report to the Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission, the Planning and Development Committee, the Public Safety Committee, and the Sustainable City Advisory Committee for their information.

MOVED BY councillor mcdonell

SECONDED BY councillor kang

 

THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

 

4.

REVIEW OF BURNABY ARTS COUNCIL PROPOSAL FOR A NEW ART GALLERY                                                                             

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Planning & Building and Director Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services responding to the request from the Burnaby Arts Council regarding their submitted proposal for a new art gallery.

The City Manager recommended:

1.         THAT Council confirm its support for the existing policy framework for the visual arts in Burnaby.

2.         THAT Council advise the Burnaby Arts Council that development of a new art gallery for the City is not supported, in accordance with established City policies.

3.         THAT a copy of this report be sent to the Burnaby Arts Council.

MOVED BY councillor McDonnell

SECONDED BY councillor Johnston    

 

THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.

 

-          tabled

 

Mayor Corrigan referred to a request by the Burnaby Arts Council - that City Council postpone consideration of the report to provide the Burnaby Arts Council with the opportunity to review the report and provide comments to Council at a subsequent meeting.  

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON

 

THAT this item of business be now TABLED.

 

                                                                                    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

5.

BUILDING PERMIT TABULATION REPORT NO. 5
FROM 2017 MAY 01 - 2017 MAY 31
                              

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Planning and Building providing Council with information on construction activity as reflected by the building permits that have been issued for the subject period.

 

 

The City Manager recommended:

1.            THAT this report be received for information purposes.

MOVED BY councillor jordan

SECONDED BY councillor calendino

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

6.

ROAD CLOSURE – ST. HELEN’S TERRY FOX RUN

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Engineering seeking Council approval for a road closure to facilitate St. Helen's Terry Fox Run.

 

The City Manager recommended:

1.         THAT Council approve the road closure as discussed in this report.

2.         THAT The coordinator of the event, Mr. Enrico Perrotta, Athletic Director, St. Helen's Elementary School, 3894 Triumph Street, Burnaby, BC V5C IY7, be sent a copy of this report.

MOVED BY councillor Calendino

SECONDED BY councillor Wang  

 

THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

7.

24TH ANNUAL ALTA VISTA PARK CELEBRATION

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Engineering seeking Council approval for a temporary road closure.

The City Manager recommended:

1.         THAT Council approve the road closure as discussed in this report.

2.         THAT the coordinator of the event, Laureena Silva, Program Coordinator, Bonsor Recreation Complex, 6550 Bonsor Ave, Burnaby BC V5H 3G4, be sent a copy of this report.

 

MOVED BY councillor calendinO 

SECONDED BY councillor johnston 

 

THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

8.

LIBRARY CAPITAL BYLAW REQUEST MAY 2017

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Chief Librarian to Council requesting bylaw funding for three library projects.

The City Manager recommended:

1.         THAT Council authorize the City Solicitor to bring forward a Capital Reserves Bylaw in the amount of $686,540.00 (inclusive of GST of $30,650.00) to finance three projects, as outlined in this report.

MOVED BY councillor johnston  

SECONDED BY councillor calendino

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

9.

CONTRACT AWARD 
SWANGARD TRACK RECONSTRUCTION

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Finance seeking Council approval to award a contract for the Swangard Track Reconstruction project.

 

The City Manager recommended:

1.         THAT Council approve a contract award to Marathon Surfaces Inc. for an estimated total cost of $882,000 including GST in the amount of $42,000. Final payment will be based on actual quantity of goods and services delivered and unit prices as submitted.

2.         THAT Council authorize the City to enter into contribution agreements with Western Economic Diversification Canada and Achilles International Track & Field Society, as outlined in this report.

 

 

MOVED BY councillor KanG 

SECONDED BY councillor Wang 

 

THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

10.

CONTRACT AWARD
2017 CAPITAL RE-ROOFING PROGRAM - VARIOUS BUILDINGS

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Finance seeking Council approval to award a contract for the 2017 Capital Re-Roofing Program.

 

The City Manager recommended:

1.         THAT a contract be awarded to Marine Roofing (1996) Ltd. for a total cost of $173,250.00 including GST in the amount of $8,250.00 as outlined in this report.

2.         THAT a contract be awarded to Mack Kirk Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd. for a total cost of $861,525.00 including GST in the amount of $41,025.00 as outlined in this report.

3.         THAT a contract be awarded to Bollman Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd. for a total cost of $364,717.50 including GST in the amount of $17,367.50 as outlined in this report.

MOVED BY councillor calendino   

SECONDED BY councillor johnston

 

THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

11.

CONTRACT AWARD
SEWER MAINLINE REPLACEMENT –

BURNABY LAKE ROWING PAVILION

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Finance seeking Council approval to award a contract for Sewer Mainline Replacement at Burnaby Lake Rowing Pavilion.

 

 

 

 

 

The City Manager recommended:

1.         THAT Council approve a contract award to BEL Contracting, A Div. of BEL Pacific Excavating & Shoring LP for an estimated total cost of $607,392 including GST in the amount of $28,923 as outlined in this report. Final payment will be based on the actual quantity of goods and services delivered and unit prices as tendered.

MOVED BY councillor Johnston 

SECONDED BY councillor McdonelL 

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

12.

CONTRACT AWARD
NORTHEAST BURNABY ROADS & INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
                                                              

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Finance seeking Council approval to award a contract for the Northeast Burnaby Roads and Intersection Improvements project.

The City Manager recommended:

1.         THAT Council approve a contract award to Eurovia British Columbia Inc. for an estimated total cost of $2,099,071 including GST in the amount of $99,956 as outlined in this report. Final payment will be based on the actual quantity of goods and services delivered and unit prices as tendered.

MOVED BY councillor mcdonelL 

SECONDED BY councillor calendino

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

13.

CONTRACT AWARD
SOUTH BURNABY ROADS AND DRAINAGE

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Finance seeking Council approval to award a contract for the South Burnaby Roads and Drainage project.

 

 

The City Manager recommended:

1.         THAT Council approve a contract award to Jack Cewe Ltd. for an estimated total cost of $1,153,215 including GST in the amount of $54,915 as outlined in this report. Final payment will be based on the actual quantity of goods and services delivered and unit prices as tendered.

MOVED BY councillor mcdonell  

SECONDED BY councillor volkow

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

MOVED BY councillor Mcdonell

SECONDED BY councillor johnston

 

THAT the Committee now rise and report.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

MOVED BY councillor calendino

SECONDED BY councillor mcdonell

 

THAT the report of the Committee be now adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

6.

BYLAWS

 

 

First Reading

 

A)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 22, 2017 - Rez. #08-14 (4437 Hastings Street)

#13764

 

B)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 23, 2017 - Rez. #15-58 (4390 Grange Street)

#13765

 

C)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 24, 2017 - Rez. #16-06 (3249 & 3355 North Road)

#13766

 

D)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 25, 2017 - Rez. #17-05 (4458 Beresford Street)

#13767

 

 

MOVED BY councillor JORDAN

SECONDED BY councillor Johnston  

 

THAT Bylaw No. 13764, 13765, 13766 and 13767 be now introduced and read a first time.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

First, Second and Third Reading

 

E)

Burnaby Highway Closure Bylaw No. 3, 2017

(Road Closure #16-07)

#13770

 

F)

Burnaby Capital Works, Machinery and Equipment Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 24, 2017

#13771

 

G)

Burnaby Capital Works, Machinery and Equipment Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 25, 2017

#13772

 

MOVED BY councillor JORDAN

SECONDED BY councillor johnston  

 

THAT Bylaw No. 13770, 13771 and 13772 be now introduced and read three times.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

Second Reading

 

H)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 17, 2017 - Rez. #15-32 (3846 Sunset Street)

#13751

 

I)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 18, 2017 - Rez. #15-48 (7349 Gilley Avenue)

#13752

 

J)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 19, 2017 - Rez. #16-25 (4828, 4874 Lougheed Highway and 2099 Delta Avenue)

#13753

 

K)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 20, 2017 - Rez. #16-51 (Portion of 9855 Austin Road)

#13754

 

L)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 21, 2017 - Text Amendment

#13755

 

MOVED BY councillor JORDAN

SECONDED BY councillor Volkow  

 

THAT Bylaw No. 13751, 13752, 13753, 13754 and 13755 be now read a second time.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

Third Reading, Reconsideration and Final Adoption

 

M)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 48, 2016 - Rez. #15-53 (4341/51 Rumble Street and 7451, 7557 Sussex Avenue)

#13672

 

MOVED BY councillor JORDAN

SECONDED BY councillor Johnston  

 

THAT Bylaw No. 13762 be now read a third time, reconsidered and Finally Adopted, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

7.

NEW BUSINESS

 

 

a.            Mayor Corrigan – Reconsideration of a Matter

 

Pursuant to the Community Charter, Section 131, Mayor Corrigan brought forward for reconsideration Item 11, Rezoning Reference #16-19: Proposed Single-Family Residence, originally considered at the 2017 May 29 Regular Council meeting.

 

11.       Rezoning Reference #16-19

            Proposed Single-Family Residence

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Planning and Building seeking Council authorization to forward this application to a Public Hearing on 2017 June 27.

 

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT a Rezoning Bylaw be prepared and advanced to First Reading on 2017 June 12 and to a Public Hearing on 2017 June 27 at 7:00 p.m.

 

2.         THAT the following be established as prerequisites to the completion of the rezoning:

 

a)         The submission of a suitable plan of development.

 

b)         The deposit of sufficient monies including a 4% Engineering Inspection Fee to cover the costs of all services necessary to serve the site and the completion of a servicing agreement covering all requisite services. All services are to be designed to City standards and constructed in accordance with the Engineering Design. One of the conditions for the release of occupancy permits will be the completion of all requisite services.

 

c)         The dedication of any rights-of-way deemed requisite.

 

d)         The registration of a Section 219 Covenant requiring the land to be developed in accordance with the approved building and landscape plans.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL 

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CALENDINO

 

1.            THAT Rezoning Reference #16-19: Proposed Single-Family Residence, be REFERRED back to staff for report.  

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

Council requested the report include any additional information regarding public consultation activities, confirm the square footage of the proposed development, and provide additional photos and relevant design information.

 

b.            Councillor Jordan – Property Tax Payments and Homeowner Grant Processing

 

Councillor Jordan made reference to Item B of the Council Correspondence Package received up to 2017 June 8 from Mr. Wayne Lutz regarding property tax payments at the City and homeowner grant non-acceptance by banks.

 

Council requested a memorandum from staff outlining processing changes to the homeowner grant, including bank acceptance of homeowner grant applications.

 

c.            Councillor Jordan – Police Force and Kinder Morgan

 

Councillor Jordan made reference to Item L of the Council Correspondence Package received up to 2017 June 8 from Mr. Gregory Hatton regarding City of Burnaby police enforcement options. The writer requested that Council consider independent police force options as an alternative to the RCMP.

 

Mayor Corrigan undertook to respond to the writer regarding the request.

d.            Councillor Jordan – Vacant Property – Marine Way/Nelson

 

Councillor Jordan observed substantial unsightly vegetation growth on the vacant lot at Marine Way and Nelson.

 

Council requested a memorandum from staff as to the status of the land and what options, if any, are available to address the excessive vegetation growth.

 

e.            Mayor Corrigan – Excellence in Policy Planning Award

 

Mayor Corrigan announced that has City has received an Excellence in Policy Planning award in the City and Urban Areas category from the Planning Institute of British Columbia for Burnaby’s Environmental Sustainability Strategy (ESS). Council expressed appreciation to the Committee members, City staff and community partners that worked diligently together to prepare the Strategy.

 

8.

INQUIRIES

 

 

            There were no inquiries brought before Council at this time.

 

9.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

MOVED BY councillor Calendino  

SECONDED BY councillor jordan

 

THAT this Open Council meeting do now adjourn.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

The Open Council meeting adjourned at 8:43 p.m.

 

Confirmed:

Certified Correct:

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Mayor                    

DEPUTY City Clerk       

 

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