COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
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Monday, 2017 June 12
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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.
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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
Nick Volkow
Councillor
James Wang
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STAFF:
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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
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MOVED BY
councillor Johnston
SECONDED BY
councillor Jordan
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THAT the Open Council meeting do now
reconvene.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The Open Council meeting reconvened
at 7:09 p.m.
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR WANG
That the minutes of the Open Council
meeting held on 2017 May 29 be now adopted.
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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
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MOVED BY
councillor Johnston
SECONDED BY
councillor Mcdonell
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THAT the minutes of the Public
Hearing (Zoning) held on 2017 May 30 be now adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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3.
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DELEGATIONS
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MOVED BY
councillor Mcdonell
SECONDED BY
councillor Kang
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THAT the delegations be heard.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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A)
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Zoe Luba
Re: The People's Metrotown Plan
Speakers: Zoe Luba, Astrid
Castaneda, Sara Sagaii
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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.
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.
MOVED BY
councillor Mcdonell
SECONDED BY
councillor Kang
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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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City Clerk
Re: Certificate of Sufficiency -
Resident Initiated
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The
City Clerk submitted a report of the resident Initiated Local Area Service
Project petitions.
The
City Manager recommended:
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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
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THAT the recommendations of the City
Clerk be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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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:
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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
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THAT the recommendation of
the Financial Management Committee be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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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:
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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
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THAT the recommendation of the
Sustainable City Advisory Committee be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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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.
The Sustainable City
Advisory Committee submitted the City's Annual Drinking Water Quality
Monitoring Report for 2016.
The
Sustainable City Advisory Committee recommended:
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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
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THAT the recommendations of the
Sustainable City Advisory Committee be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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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:
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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
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THAT the recommendations of
the Sustainable City Advisory Committee be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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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:
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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
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THAT the recommendations of
the Sustainable City Advisory Committee be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The City Manager submitted a report
dated 2017 June 12 on the following matters:
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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:
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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.
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:
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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
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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 providing Council
with information on the recent launch activities for the Environmental
Sustainability Strategy (ESS).
The
City Manager recommended:
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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.
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:
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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
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THAT the recommendations of the City
Manager be adopted.
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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
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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:
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THAT
this report be received for information purposes.
MOVED BY
councillor jordan
SECONDED BY
councillor calendino
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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 Engineering seeking Council approval for a road closure to
facilitate St. Helen's Terry Fox Run.
The City Manager
recommended:
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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
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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
a temporary road closure.
The
City Manager recommended:
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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
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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 Chief Librarian to Council requesting bylaw
funding for three library projects.
The
City Manager recommended:
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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
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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 Finance seeking Council approval to award a contract for
the Swangard Track Reconstruction project.
The City Manager
recommended:
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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
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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 Finance seeking Council approval to award a contract for
the 2017 Capital Re-Roofing Program.
The City Manager
recommended:
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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
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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 Finance seeking Council approval to award a contract for
Sewer Mainline Replacement at Burnaby Lake Rowing Pavilion.
The City Manager recommended:
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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
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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 Finance seeking Council approval to
award a contract for the Northeast Burnaby Roads and Intersection
Improvements project.
The
City Manager recommended:
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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
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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 Finance seeking Council approval to award a contract for
the South Burnaby Roads and Drainage project.
The City Manager recommended:
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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
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THAT the recommendation of the City
Manager be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY
councillor Mcdonell
SECONDED BY
councillor johnston
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THAT the Committee now rise and
report.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY
councillor calendino
SECONDED BY
councillor mcdonell
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THAT the report of the Committee be
now adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY
councillor JORDAN
SECONDED BY
councillor Johnston
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THAT Bylaw No. 13764, 13765, 13766
and 13767 be now introduced and read a first time.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY
councillor JORDAN
SECONDED BY
councillor johnston
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THAT Bylaw No. 13770, 13771 and
13772 be now introduced and read three times.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY
councillor JORDAN
SECONDED BY
councillor Volkow
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THAT Bylaw No. 13751, 13752, 13753,
13754 and 13755 be now read a second time.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY
councillor JORDAN
SECONDED BY
councillor Johnston
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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
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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
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THAT
Rezoning Reference #16-19: Proposed Single-Family Residence, be REFERRED
back to staff for report.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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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.
There were no inquiries
brought before Council at this time.
MOVED BY
councillor Calendino
SECONDED BY
councillor jordan
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THAT this Open Council meeting do
now adjourn.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The Open Council meeting adjourned
at 8:43 p.m.
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Confirmed:
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Certified Correct:
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Mayor
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DEPUTY City
Clerk
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