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COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
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Monday, 2017 October 16
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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 October 16 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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1.
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CALL TO ORDER
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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 Paul McDonell
Councillor Nick Volkow
Councillor James Wang
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STAFF:
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Mr. Lambert Chu, 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 & 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 Calendino
SECONDED BY councillor Volkow
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THAT the Open Council meeting do now
reconvene.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The Open Council Meeting reconvened
at 7:03 p.m.
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MOVED BY
councillor JORDAN
SECONDED BY
councillor volkow
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THAT the order of the agenda be
varied, and that the delegation be heard at this time.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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A)
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The
Royal Canadian Legion
Re: 2017 Poppy Campaign
Speakers: Dave Taylor and Wilson
Gurney
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Mr. Dave Taylor, President, and Mr. Wilson
Gurney, Vice President of the Royal Canadian Legion North Burnaby Branch
No. 148 appeared before Council to request that 2017 October 28 through November
12 be declared Poppy Weeks in the City of Burnaby.
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Poppy
Weeks (2017 October 28 - November 12)
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His Worship, Mayor Derek R. Corrigan
proclaimed 2017 October 28 - November 12 as "Poppy
Weeks" in the City of Burnaby.
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In Recognition of Sir Bruce
Elder Menzies
On behalf of Council, Councillor
Volkow recognized Burnaby resident, Sir Bruce Elder Menzies for his past
service in the Royal Canadian Navy. Sir Menzies served on the HMCS Waskesiu that
provided convoy support in the North Atlantic during WWII. Sir Menzies is the
recipient of the French Legion of Honour.
The normal order of the
agenda resumed.
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MOVED BY
councillor CAlendino
SECONDED BY
councillor johnston
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THAT the minutes of the Open Council
meeting held on 2017 October 02 be now adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Councillor Wang, on behalf of His
Worship, Mayor Derek R. Corrigan proclaimed 2017 October as "Foster
Family Month" in the City of Burnaby.
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Councillor Dhaliwal, on behalf of
His Worship, Mayor Derek R. Corrigan proclaimed 2017 October 19 as "Great
British Columbia Shakeout Day" in the City of Burnaby.
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This item of business was dealt with
previously at the meeting.
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Councillor Volkow, on behalf of His
Worship, Mayor Derek R. Corrigan proclaimed 2017 October 16-22 as "Waste
Reduction Week" in the City of Burnaby.
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A)
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2017 Burnaby Local Hero
Awards
Presenters:
His
Worship, Mayor Derek Corrigan and Councillor Dan Johnston, Chair, Financial
Management Sub-Committee (Award Selection)
Award
Recipients:
Tazul
Nisha Ali, Joe Gallo, Giovanna Lore, Delmer Rens, Daniella Revitt, Bernie
Richter
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His Worship Mayor Derek R.
Corrigan presented the Burnaby Local Hero Awards to the 2017 recipients.
Councillor Johnston introduced each recipient as they received their award. The
text of Councillor Johnston’s statement follows:
“Local Heroes are people
who have made outstanding contributions to our community’s well-being.
Tonight, six individuals will be recognized for their significant
accomplishments and the positive impacts they have made on the City and
citizens of Burnaby.
2017 marks the 21st
year the City has recognized its Local Heroes. The total number of Local
Heroes in Burnaby, including the people being recognized this evening, now
stands at 261. Local Heroes represent an impressive cross-section of Burnaby
citizens.
At this time, I would like
to thank our schools, libraries, recreation centres and community agencies for
helping to spread the word about the program. I would also like to extend a
special thank you to the people who took the time and initiative to put together
nomination submissions this year. Without the efforts of the nominators, the
Local Heroes Award program would not be the success that it is today.
I would now like to call
upon Mayor Corrigan to join me in making the presentations to this year’s Local
Heroes. As your name is called, I invite each Local Hero to come forward to
receive your Certificate of Recognition and to have your photograph taken.
Ms. Tazul Ali
Tazul has an extensive
volunteer history. She has been a Board member of the BC Muslim Association
for 20 years and has served in different positions in the local branch and
executive positions at the Council level. Six years ago, she initiated the
Seniors Circle which focuses on health, exercise and nutrition for seniors.
She has also been involved with the City of Burnaby by serving on the Social
Issues Committee for six years and by participating in the Burnaby Social
Sustainability Strategy process in 2011. Other Committee work includes the
Community Policing Advisory Committee for District 3, the Burnaby Interfaith
Network, Voices of Burnaby Seniors, Society to End Homelessness in Burnaby and
the Raising the Profile project for community based seniors services. As
Tazul’s nominators note: “Tazul Ali has dedicated herself to her community over
the years, by helping others, especially seniors, and by serving on several
boards and committees. Tazul is out in the community making people feel
welcome. Tazul has the gift of making anyone feel special and important.”
Mr. Joe Gallo
For sixteen years, Joe has
been an active volunteer with Stride Avenue Community School and Cedar Place
Housing Cooperative. Almost daily, Joe has taken on a variety of roles at the
School from picking up and coordinating the distribution of food from the food
bank, sorting community donations, assisting with special events, helping with
custodian and housekeeping tasks and updating earthquake kits. Joe is also
very active at the Housing Cooperative where he helps with lawn cutting, snow
removal, bike repairs, handyman tasks, pet grooming, dog walking and general
emotional support when others are in crisis. As Joe’s nominators write: “Joe’s
passion for helping and taking care of people at Stride and the local
community, along with his courage to overcome personal challenges truly makes
Joe our local hero!”
Ms. Giovanna Lore
Giovanna has been an active
volunteer in Burnaby for many years seeking to enrich the lives of others in
the community. Since 2010, she has been involved with the City of Burnaby’s Citizen
Support Services on a weekly basis. Giovanna visits an isolated senior in her
home once a week, shops for groceries every Tuesday and helps host the weekly
Lunch Program. She also assists seniors on monthly bus outings and is involved
with the Shopping Buddies program at Brentwood Mall. Giovanna has also
volunteered at her children's elementary school helping in the playground and
with lunches, been a foster parent for many years, a block parent and a member
of Block Watch. As Giovanna’s nominators describe: “I cannot say enough about
Giovanna’s positive attitude and caring personality. We are very fortunate to
have such a compassionate and generous volunteer within our organization.”
Mr. Delmer Rens
For over two decades,
Delmer has been an active volunteer with Stoney Creek School. He is involved
with many activities in and around the school and is known by all students and
staff. Twice a week for the past 22 years, he has helped with administrative
tasks, community events and general assistance. He has assisted with
recycling, office duties, monthly newsletters; greeting parents; answering
student inquiries; making ice bags for students when they are hurt; and helping
the teachers when possible. He also helps at community events such as the
community barbeque and spring Fun Fair, and assists with the refugee clothing
drive, the family Christmas hampers, and the Food Bank. Delmer’s nominators
state: “He is always enthusiastic, very helpful to everyone and is very
dedicated…He is a true model of how someone who has had many medical
impediments can still push through what he is feeling and comes to work to help
others and give back to his community.”
Ms. Daniella Revitt
Since 2011, Daniella has
been involved with South Slope Elementary School by organizing a fundraising
video to build an accessible playground, creating and running a Glee program
for children to perform, and developing a breakfast program at the School. In
2014, when she and her husband recognized that many children faced physical
challenges and could not visit a pumpkin patch, they created a pumpkin patch
experience at several Burnaby elementary schools. This involved applying for
funding, months of planning and taking a week off work. She has also helped
with special events, children’s activities, music initiatives and programs
(e.g. a free mobile clothing shop and Christmas hampers) at her church. Since
2008, Daniella has recruited Burnaby elementary school students to create
Christmas cards and has made gift boxes for BC Children’s Hospital. As
Daniella’s nominators describe: “Daniella is the most active and giving
volunteer that I have ever met…She truly is a Burnaby Hero! Even though she
works full time, she is never too busy to say ‘no’ to anyone. Not only that,
but, she actively looks for ways that she can make this world a better place!
I know that Burnaby is a better place because of her!”
Mr. Bernie Richter
Bernie has been a dedicated
volunteer since 2004 for Burnaby Edmonds Lions Club. He has participated in
various events including the Edmonds Town Centre Spring and Fall Clean-ups, the
Edmonds Santa Claus Parade, Canada Day celebrations, the Festival of Lights and
barbeques and pancake breakfasts at different elementary schools. For the past
few years he has also been Treasurer for the Lions Club. In 2013 he helped the
Burnaby Association for the South East Side (BASES) prepare to open their
thrift store to the public. As such, he came in daily to paint, sweep, move
furniture and clean. He has continued to volunteer weekly (sometimes several
times a week) since the store opened. He has helped by cleaning and repairing
donated items so that they can be sold. As Bernie’s nominator writes:
‘Bernie’s smile and warm heart brings joy to all those volunteering with him’.”
Mr. Richter was unable to
attend and sent his regrets.
Ms. Devon Bailey, Manager of Fire
Relations, Muscular Dystrophy Canada, appeared before Council and presented the
Burnaby Fire Department with the BC Fire Department of the Year Award in
recognition of their substantial contribution to Muscular Dystrophy Canada.
Mr. Derek Cousins, Burnaby
fire-fighter and Co-Chair of the Burnaby Fire Department Muscular Dystrophy
Committee accepted the award on behalf of the City. To date, the Burnaby Fire
Department has raised $1,185,478 in support of those with muscular dystrophy. Mr.
Cousins thanked the fire department membership, the citizens of Burnaby and
local businesses for their ongoing support for this important cause.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JORDAN
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR
JOHNSTON
THAT the Open Council
meeting do now recess.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
The Open Council meeting
recessed at 7:45 p.m.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR
MCDONELL
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR
CALENDINO
THAT the Open Council
meeting do now reconvene.
CARRIED
UNANIMOULSY
The Open Council meeting reconvened
at 7:51 p.m.
This item of business was
dealt with previously at the meeting.
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MOVED BY
councillor mcdonell
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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The
Financial Management Committee submitted a report seeking approval in
principle for the City’s long-term strategy to implement a City-owned
fibre communications network.
The
Financial Management Committee recommended:
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1. THAT Council
approve in principle the strategic direction for the City’s long-term fibre
communications network, as outlined in this report.
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MOVED BY
councillor Johnston
SECONDED BY
councillor mcdonell
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THAT the recommendation of
the Financial Management Committee be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The Public Safety
Committee submitted a report seeking approval to
initiate measures to enhance safety and security in parks and public places.
The Public
Safety Committee recommended:
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THAT Council approve in principle the additional safety measures
in parks and public places as outlined in this report, and;
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THAT a copy of the report be provided to the Parks, Recreation
and Culture Commission for information.
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MOVED BY
councillor Calendino
SECONDED BY
councillor McDonell
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THAT the recommendations of the
Public Safety Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
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The Public Safety
Committee submitted a report providing an
update on implementation of the Public Safety Committee's 2015-17 Workplan,
and to propose a Workplan for 2017-19.
The Public
Safety Committee recommended:
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THAT
Council endorse the proposed 2017-19 Workplan, attached as Appendix I.
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MOVED BY
COUNCILLOR Calendino
SECONDED BY
COUNCILLOR Wang
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THAT the recommendation of the
Public Safety Committee be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The City Manager submitted a report
dated 2017 October 16 on the following matters:
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The City Manager
submitted the Corporate Strategic Plan for Council approval and presented a
high level overview of the plan to Council in the form of a PowerPoint
presentation.
The
City Manager recommended:
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THAT Council approve
the Corporate Strategic Plan, as outlined in this
report.
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MOVED BY
councillor Jordan
SECONDED BY
councillor johnston
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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 City Clerk to set the 2018 meeting
dates for Regular Council, Public Hearings, Boards, Committees and
Commissions.
The
City Manager recommended:
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THAT Council approve
the 2018 meeting schedules for Council
(Appendix
'A'), Public Hearings (Appendix 'B'), and Boards, Committees &
Commissions (Appendix 'C'); and
2. THAT Council receive for
information the 2018 meeting schedule for the
Public
Library Board (Appendix 'D') and the Burnaby Parks, Recreation and Culture
Commission meetings (Appendix 'E').
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MOVED BY
councillor mcdonell
SECONDED BY
councillor Volkow
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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 Director of Public Safety and Community
Services seeking Council authority for City
Staff and/or agents to enter onto the property at 6227 Portland Street in
order to bring the property into compliance with the Burnaby Unsightly
Premises Bylaw No. 5533.
The
City Manager recommended:
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1. THAT Council
authorize City staff and/or agents to enter the property at 6227 Portland Street to
remove and dispose of any overgrowth and/or debris contributing to the
unsightliness of the property at the expense of the property owner.
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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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The City Manager
submitted a report from Director Planning and Building providing
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.
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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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The City Manager
submitted a report from Director Finance seeking approval for a one year
contract extension for the supply and delivery of gasoline, diesel,
bio-diesel and related fuel products.
The
City Manager recommended:
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1. THAT Council approve a one year
contract extension for the supply and delivery of fuel products with Chevron Canada Ltd.
for an estimated cost of $3,350,000 including GST in the amount of $159,600. Final
payment will be based on actual delivered quantities and quoted unit pricing.
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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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MOVED BY
councillor Johnston
SECONDED BY
councillor calendino
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THAT the Committee now rise and
report.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY
councillor mcdonell
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 volkow
SECONDED BY
councillor Calendino
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THAT Bylaw No. 13803 be now
introduced and read three times.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY
councillor Volkow
SECONDED BY
councillor Jordan
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THAT Bylaw No. 13518, 13683 and
13753 be now considered and read a third time.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY
councillor volkow
SECONDED BY
councillor Johnston
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THAT Bylaw No. 13634 and 13788 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 volkow
SECONDED BY
councillor Calendino
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THAT Bylaw No. 13789, 13790, 13791, 13792, 13793,
13794, 13795, 13796, 13797, 13798 and 13799 be now reconsidered and Finally
Adopted, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and the Corporate Seal affixed
thereto.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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a) November Council and Public
Hearing Meeting Date Changes
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MOVED BY
councillor Johnston
SECONDED BY
councillor calendino
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THAT
the Regular Council meeting scheduled for November 20, 2017 be changed to
November 27, 2017;
AND
THAT the Public Hearing scheduled for November 21, 2017 be changed to
November 28, 2017.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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b) Councillor Johnston – HUB
Burnaby Petition
Councillor Johnston
referenced Item E of the Council correspondence package received 2017 October
12, post cards requesting biking related safety improvements between Still
Creek Avenue and Canada Way. Council confirmed that the City has brought the
concerns of the cycling community and the City of Burnaby to the attention of
the Provincial Government as the requested improvements are substantially under
their Provincial jurisdiction.
c) In Memorium – Keith Beedie
His Worship, Mayor Derek R.
Corrigan acknowledged the passing of Mr. Keith Beedie, who passed away on 2017
September 20. The text of the Mayor’s statement follows:
“Tonight
I want to recognize one of Burnaby’s most prominent business people who passed
away at the age of 91 on September 20th, Keith Beedie.
Founder of the Beedie Development Group, Keith made an
impact throughout the Lower Mainland during his many years in the development
industry and particularly here in Burnaby. Beginning with a 1,200 square foot
workshop in the woodworking business, Keith went on to build his own home and
then started working on other houses as a framer, roofer, and a carpenter, before
realizing he had a talent for business and managing people, as well as a great
sense of timing. He founded Beedie Construction in 1954 and the company quickly
began building houses in North and West Vancouver, Burnaby, and other areas of
Metro Vancouver. In 1960, Beedie Construction began building the first of five
PNE Prize Homes.
In the early 1960s, the company expanded to take on
industrial and commercial construction and Beedie became the leading “tilt-up”
construction specialist using the techniques he learned in California and
adapted to the wetter BC climate. Over the next half-century, what started with
a small concrete-block workshop became more than 20-million square feet of
development.
Keith was a visionary business leader and philanthropist
who made his mark in Burnaby and far beyond. He built his first office here in
1956 on Kingsway and remained there for 50 years before moving to a larger
headquarters at Gilmore Diversion and Manor Street in 2007. Keith Beedie’s
integrity, innovation, and generous spirit allowed him to achieve so much
during his lifetime and he made sure that he gave back to the people and
communities around him.
Keith and his second wife, Betty, formed The Keith and
Betty Beedie Foundation in 2001 which allowed him to focus on their many
philanthropic efforts. The Foundation donated money for an MRI machine at
Burnaby General Hospital as well as equipment for other hospitals throughout
the region, and they have advocated for better access to health care by
building a family health care clinic in Sri Lanka. Keith and Betty also put up
academic scholarships for Simon Fraser University and built the Beedie Softball
Field, a world-class training facility for SFU’s women’s softball team. Their Foundation
actively supports Burnaby KidSport, which allows underprivileged children
participate in organized sports, among many other important causes. In 2011,
Keith and his son Ryan, who now heads Beedie Development, donated $22 million
to SFU to establish the Beedie School of Business which has helped transform
the School into a global thought leader in areas such as entrepreneurship and
innovation, and international business.
In 2016, SFU conferred Keith with an Honourary Doctor of
Laws Degree and Beedie Development was inducted into the Burnaby Business Hall
of Fame. Keith leaves behind a legacy that is so much more than buildings and
land assets. Through hard work, determination, and extraordinary business
acumen, Keith Beedie has left a long-term imprint on the community and built personal
connections with employees, customers, and many friends along the way. On
behalf of Burnaby City Council and the City of Burnaby, we extend our deepest
condolences to the entire Beedie Family and express our sincere appreciation
for Keith Beedie and all that he did to contribute to making Burnaby the place
that it is today.”
There were no inquiries
brought before Council at this time.
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MOVED BY
councillor jordan
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 8:56 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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