COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

 

Monday, 2019 January 28

 

An Open meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Committee Room, City Hall, 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, B.C. on Monday, 2019 January 28 at 5:30 p.m. followed immediately by a Closed meeting from which the public was excluded. At the conclusion of the Closed meeting, the Open meeting reconvened in the Council Chamber.

 

1.

CALL TO ORDER

 

 

PRESENT:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

His Worship, Mayor Mike Hurley

Councillor Pietro Calendino

Councillor Sav Dhaliwal

Councillor Colleen Jordan

Councillor Joe Keithley

Councillor Paul McDonell

Councillor Nick Volkow

Councillor James Wang

ABSENT:

 

STAFF:

Councillor Dan Johnston

 

Mr. Lambert Chu, City Manager

Mr. Dipak Dattani, Director Corporate Services

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

Ms. Kate O’Connell, City Clerk

Ms. Blanka Zeinabova, Deputy City Clerk

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR volkow

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR calendino

 

THAT the Open Council meeting do now reconvene.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

The Open Council meeting reconvened at 6:07 p.m.

His Worship, Mayor Mike Hurley acknowledged the unceded, traditional, and ancestral lands of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ and sḵwx̱wú7mesh speaking people, and extended appreciation for the opportunity to hold a meeting on this shared Coast Salish territory.

 

ANNOUNCEMENT

                        His Worship, Mayor Mike Hurley announced that the City of Burnaby and Noreen Kassam, Director Finance, have been awarded the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting for the 5th year in a row, by the Government Finance Officers Association for the City’s annual financial report.

            In addition, Mayor Hurley announced that the Government Finance Officers Association for the United States and Canada has also awarded Burnaby with an Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting for its Popular Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending 2017 December 31. The Award for Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting is a prestigious national award recognizing conformance with program standards of creativity, presentation, understandability, and reader appeal.

            On behalf of Council, Mayor Hurley congratulated the Director of Finance and her team on their diligence in upholding the City of Burnaby’s expectation of sound financial management practices and financial reporting.

2.

MINUTES

 

 

A)

Open Council Meeting held 2018 December 10

 

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR volkow

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR wang

 

THAT the minutes of the Open Council meeting held on 2018 December 10 be now adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

B)

Public Hearing (Zoning and Heritage Designation & Revitalization) held on 2018 December 11                  

 

 

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR volkow

 

 

 

THAT the minutes of the Public Hearing (Zoning and Heritage Designation & Revitalization) held on 2018 December 11 be now adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3.

PROCLAMATIONS

 

 

A)

BC Aware Days (2019 January 28 - February 5)

 

 

Councillor Volkow, on behalf of His Worship, Mayor Mike Hurley proclaimed 2019  January 28 - February 5  as  “BC Aware Days”   in  the  City  of  Burnaby.

 

B)

United Nations World Interfaith Harmony Week (2019 February 1 - 7)                                                                         

 

 

Councillor Keithley, on behalf of His Worship, Mayor Mike Hurley proclaimed 2019 February 1 - 7 as “United Nations World Interfaith Harmony Week” in the City of Burnaby.

 

His Worship, Mayor Mike Hurley presented a framed proclamation to Bishop Marco Turcios, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Burnaby and Mr. Mohammed Shameen, Chair, Masjid Al-Salaam Mosque, Burnaby.

 

4.

PRESENTATION

 

 

A)

Mayor's Annual City Address

Presenter: His Worship, Mayor Mike Hurley

 

 

His Worship, Mayor Mike Hurley delivered the following 2019 Annual City Address:

 

“Good Evening,

 

As we begin 2019, I would like to take this opportunity to present the vision to build a world-class city that’s committed to creating and sustaining the best quality of life for our entire community. I will share with you some of the highlights from 2018 which the City will continue to build upon, some initiatives City Council has commenced over the past couple of months, and some of our plans for the future.

 

The value we place on innovation will be the key to finding creative solutions for some of our current challenges.

 

Finding ways to create and provide affordable housing is the biggest challenge we are facing.  We’ve been exploring options to make housing more affordable and available, and I pledge that we will continue to work and act quickly to find innovative solutions.

 

To this end, we are creating a housing task force that will come up with recommendations to address our housing issues over the longer term, and to deliver some near-term solutions to help those affected by new development construction.  The work of the task force will be grounded in needs identified by residents – residents in all stages of life and at all levels of income and ability.  It will consider that families take many forms, from young people just entering the workforce, to older residents who may require less space and more care, to working people who are struggling to make ends meet. As we work to develop a made-in  Burnaby  affordable  housing  strategy,  the  City  and  the  task  force will look to the people of Burnaby for guidance and make and to shape all recommendations.

 

To ensure transparency and open dialogue, the City of Burnaby is partnering with Simon Fraser University’s Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue to serve as a third-party facilitator for the Mayor’s Task Force and to design the City’s resident engagement strategy. Strategy development will focus on enabling creativity and ensuring there are meaningful opportunities to wrestle with difficult tradeoffs.  It will also ensure that citizens play an integral role in the decision-making process. Special effort will be made to reach residents in all areas, connect with less-heard voices, and remove any barriers to participation.

 

It will be a strategy that puts the people of Burnaby’s needs first.

 

Meanwhile, we are also re-visiting local housing plans and not advancing any further major developments that would displace tenants, until affordable housing alternatives can be found for those tenants. Finding opportunities to partner with the provincial and federal government, non-profit housing providers, and the development community.

 

For example, Burnaby is working with the BC Government and the Dixon Transition Society to support a new 20-unit housing development for women and children in vulnerable situations.

 

And we are working with our non-profit partners and BC Housing to help advance more low-cost housing projects. The new developments on Hastings Street and 18th Avenue are a good example of this, and will provide about 150 new rental units for low-income residents and seniors.

 

 

As we develop our affordable housing strategy, innovation will be a key, as it was when we worked quickly this winter to help people who are facing homelessness in our City. This past December, just as temperatures were dropping sharply, City staff worked quickly and creatively to open four warming centres across Burnaby for people who need a safe place to sleep or warm up. I am very proud of the hard work and effort of our staff to pull together this project so quickly.

 

For the first time in the City’s history, Burnaby has warming centres to provide safe, warm places for our most vulnerable residents.

 

These overnight centres are open every night until the end of March, and provide refreshments, bedding, places to sleep and information on how to get further support from aid agencies.  

 

In short, they are safe and warm shelters that could possibly save lives during the cold and harsh winter season.

 

The warming centres are just one example of how the City is innovating, moving forward and addressing the needs of people who are homeless. We will continue to network with the Task Force on Homelessness and the Society to End Homelessness in Burnaby, along with the Progressive Housing Society’s Homeless Outreach Program, to ensure the best immediate, near-term and longer-term solutions are recognized and implemented.

 

Other initiatives underway include the City’s partnership with BC Housing to construct a three-storey building on Norland Avenue that will provide 52 transitional homes, and will include shared amenity space and support services.  We are excited to be in the final stages of the rezoning process.

 

Overall, our goal is to transition people who don’t have homes, or who are at risk of homelessness, to more permanent solutions. To this end, we are also now planning for a facility that will provide temporary shelter for the homeless at all hours, not just during the night.

 

Some other key priorities over the next few years will be to increase safety for all our residents, especially in public spaces, including adding additional lighting in many areas and improving sidewalks throughout the City, as well as upgrading some of our facilities and parks.

 

 

Safety enhancements will also include increasing policing and the budget for the RCMP. We are going to improve police response to ensure that when our citizens are in our public spaces, they feel safe. We will enhance the police school  liaison  program,  so  more  kids  see  police  in  schools  as  role models.

 

We are adding more cameras and new lighting in our parks and will continue to work to ensure the parks are beautiful, relevant and up-to-date, and to make our sidewalks and other public spaces safer and more accessible.

 

We are also focused, too, on taking full advantage of opportunities for technical innovations that can streamline interactions with City Hall.

 

For example, we are enabling online payments, enhancing City maps, adding archival information, augmenting our well-used libraries’ services, with more programs that use robotics, coding tools and virtual reality headsets, focused on connecting and engaging with youth, while also adding lower-tech, but nonetheless innovative new features like our pedal-powered mobile libraries that take the library into the community, beyond the traditional brick and mortar walls. Ensuring City Council agendas and minutes are easily accessible for all, which we will further enhance in a very non-technical way by taking two of our meetings outside of City Hall this year, into the community and, coming very soon – a one-stop access to property information with a new online My Property feature,  for  legal  descriptions,  tax  information,  assessment  history  and more.

 

In addition to creating opportunities for more seamless citizen interactions with City Hall, we are also focused on streamlining travel throughout the City.

 

Burnaby’s Transportation Plan is also being updated, with great citizen input already received during the first phase of development, which was designed to set a direction. Staff visited farmers’ markets, libraries, recreation centres and civic events, engaging directly with almost 2,000 citizens to collect ideas.  Hundreds more residents responded to our questionnaires, we received about 1,000 written comments, and many citizens participated in our 14 stakeholder meetings.

 

Based on all of the public participation to date, we are now drafting a plan, which we will take to our citizens for additional input.

Meanwhile, we will continue to work to implement traffic solutions citizens have said are clearly needed. For example, we will continue to add to our urban trail network, with the kind of innovative paths that we now see in all areas of the City.

 

More work is planned in 2019 for the Central Park Urban Trail, as well as for the Kensington and Penzance urban trails. The urban trail on the west side of Kensington will also be extended, to improve connections with the Central Valley Greenway.

 

Our urban trails now span more than 70 kilometres throughout the City. By creating opportunities to walk or cycle, instead of driving, they help ease traffic congestion and they also lessen our carbon footprint.

 

Another way that Burnaby is leading the charge for social and environmental responsibility is our LED streetlight project, for which Burnaby committed to be the first city in Metro Vancouver to completely convert to LED street lights – saving the City nearly a half-million dollars and reducing our eco-footprint.  And similar practices are on the way with converting lights in our parks, pathways and facilities. This is one part of Burnaby’s long-term strategic energy management plan. 

 

Another strategy is to ensure that new developments provide infrastructure for charging stations for electric vehicles, which are becoming increasingly popular and available. We will continue to explore the use of sustainable energy to reduce our reliance on fossil fuel and greenhouse gas emissions.

 

Recognizing the need for more childcare options, the City is currently developing childcare centres at Capitol Hill and Montecito elementary schools.  These centres are scheduled to open in the fall of 2019.

 

Each of these centres will provide 25 spaces for children aged three to five years. 

 

Another childcare facility is also planned at Stride Avenue Community School, with 12 spaces for infants and toddlers, along with 25 spaces for children aged three to five years. 

  

As we enter the new year, the City is looking at many new infrastructure projects, from upgrading existing public facilities to the development of new recreation facilities, to meet the needs of our growing community.

 

Preliminary work is underway on four key projects: CG Brown Memorial Pool and Burnaby Lake Ice Arena replacement; Willingdon Heights Community Centre; Confederation Park; Eilleen Dailly Pool, with additional recreation space; and Cameron Recreation Centre and Library replacement.

 

Finally, plans are well underway for the new South Burnaby Arena, with expectations that shovels will be in the ground later this year for two NHL-sized rinks with community space and other amenities.

 

I am so pleased to have the opportunity, as Burnaby’s new Mayor, to help to advance all of these initiatives, and many more that I am hearing from citizens are important to keeping Burnaby a great place to live and making it even better.  For example, I’ve heard from so many citizens about their concerns regarding Burnaby Hospital. I share those concerns and am determined to get the hospital to where it needs to be. Our hospital has been neglected for too long, I believe that the provincial government understands the need for this hospital and I will push for funding for the redevelopment of the facility and the addition of a cancer clinic.

 

As Burnaby’s new Mayor, I would like to thank staff for all of the work they have done to support our new Council’s direction to date, ensuring immediate action on important initiatives such as housing plans and warming centre development.  And I would like to thank Burnaby citizens for the trust they have placed in me in electing me as the new Mayor of this wonderful City. 

 

I will do my very best each day to continue to keep your trust and to implement the programs and initiatives you tell Council and staff are most important to your quality of life as a Burnaby resident.

 

On behalf of Burnaby Council and staff, Happy New Year. I look forward to working with you to make 2019 a great year for the City of Burnaby.”

 

5.

DELEGATION

 

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR volkow

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR calendino

 

THAT the delegation be heard.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

A)

Second Narrows Park Conservation Association

Re: Second Narrows Supply Tunnel Project Concerns

Speakers: Ken Georgetti, Cindy Oliver & George Clulow

 

 

Mr. Ken Georgetti, Ms. Cindy Oliver and Mr. George Clulow appeared before Council expressing concerns with the proposed construction at Montrose Park.

 

Mr. Clulow, past President BC Field Ornithologists and Metro Vancouver Regional Coordinator BC Breeding Bird Atlas, noted that there are approximately 43 forest-dependent bird species in the park. According to Mr. Clulow, the majority of the aforementioned bird species fall under the protection of the Migratory Birds Convention Act. The speaker noted that bird data from The Environmental, Socio-Economic and Archaeological Assessment by Golder Associates mentioned only 18 bird species.

 

Ms. Oliver noted that Montrose Park is designated protected area, and expressed concerns with the removal of 92 mature trees and various shrubs due to the proposed construction.

 

Mr. Georgetti expressed concerns regarding a lack of public consultation process, and noted that the proposed construction is contrary to the Burnaby’s Official Community Plan.  The delegation requested Council reconsider the approval of this project.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR volkow

 

THAT the delegation’s information/material be REFERRED to Metro Vancouver for consideration.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

            Councillor Calendino left the meeting at 6:48 p.m.

 

6.

CORRESPONDENCE

 

 

A)

Burnaby Power & Sail Squadron

Re: Request for Temporary Signs

 

 

His  Worship,  Mayor  Mike  Hurley  referred  to  correspondence  received  from the Burnaby Power and Sail Squadron requesting approval for the placement of temporary signs 2019 February 6 – 27 and September 5 – 26 to promote safe boating classes.

 

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR dhaliwal

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR keithley

 

THAT Council approve the request from the Burnaby Power and Sail Squadron to post signs on streets and boulevards promoting safe boating classes on 2019 February 6 – 27 and September 5 – 26, and staff work with the organizers to determine appropriate timing, location and number of signs to be placed on City boulevards.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

7.

REPORTS

 

 

A)

His Worship, Mayor Mike Hurley

Re: Council Committees, Commissions and Boards

 

 

His Worship, Mayor Mike Hurley submitted a report outlining Council/member appointments and reappointments to various Boards, Committees, Commissions, and regional organizations; and requested approval for Committee, Commission and Board structure changes and related meeting schedules.

 

His Worship, Mayor Mike Hurley recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council receive the Council member appointments to the various City of Burnaby Committees, Commissions, Boards, and regional organizations, as outlined in the report for information.

 

2.            THAT Council receive the citizen/organizational representative appointments/reappointments to the various City of Burnaby Committee, Commissions and Boards, as outlined in the report.

 

3.            THAT Council approve the recommended changes to City of Burnaby Committees, Commissions, and Boards, as outlined in the report. 

 

4.            THAT Council approve the updated 2019 Committee meeting schedules, as outlined in Appendix G.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR calendino

 

THAT the recommendations of His Worship, Mayor Mike Hurley be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

Councillor Calendino returned to the meeting at 6:50 p.m.

B)

Financial Management Committee

Re: 2019 Public Safety and Community Services (PSCS) Capital Projects Bylaw Funding Request                             

 

 

The Financial Management Committee submitted a report seeking a Capital Reserve Fund Bylaw to finance 2019 PSCS capital projects.

The Financial Management Committee recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council authorize the City Solicitor to bring forward a Capital Reserves Fund Bylaw in the amount of $2,195,000 to finance PSCS capital projects, as outlined in the report.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR wang

 

THAT the recommendation of the Financial Management Committee be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

C)

Financial Management Committee

Re: 2019 Engineering Capital Facilities Management Bylaw Funding Request                                                                              

 

 

The Financial Management Committee submitted a report seeking Council approval for a Capital Reserve Fund Bylaw to finance the capital facilities management improvement projects, as outlined in the report.

 

The Financial Management Committee recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council authorize the City Solicitor to bring forward a Capital Reserves Fund Bylaw in the amount of $1,105,000, to finance Engineering Capital Facilities Management improvement projects.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CALENDINO

 

THAT the recommendation of the Financial Management Committee be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

 

 

 

D)

Financial Management Committee

Re: 2019 Engineering Capital Infrastructure Bylaw Funding Request for Design and Early Tender Projects                       

 

 

The Financial Management Committee submitted a report seeking Council approval to bring forward bylaws to finance the 2019 capital infrastructure improvement projects outlined in the report. Upon approval of funding, these expenditures will be included in the 2019-2023 Financial Plan.

The Financial Management Committee recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council authorize the City Solicitor to bring forward a Capital Reserve Fund Bylaw in the amount of $4,383,200, the use of Sanitary Sewer Capital Fund in the amount of $2,440,300 and the use of Waterworks Utility Capital Fund in the amount of $4,156,300 to finance Engineering capital infrastructure improvement projects, as outlined in the report.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR wang

 

THAT the recommendation of the Financial Management Committee be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

E)

Financial Management Committee

Re: Contract Award - Vending Machine Services

 

 

The Financial Management Committee submitted a report seeking Council approval to award a revenue contract to Ryan Company Ltd. operating as Ryan Vending for turnkey vending machine services which provide nutritional snacks and beverages.

The Financial Management Committee recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council approve the award of a five year contract to Ryan Company Ltd. operating as Ryan Vending for turnkey vending machine services, as outlined in the report. The total revenue amount payable to the City of Burnaby is a minimum guarantee of $500,000 over five years.

 

 

 

 

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR calendino

 

THAT the recommendation of the Financial Management Committee be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

F)

Financial Management Committee

Re: South Burnaby Ice Arena Project

7789 and 7799 Eighteenth Street

Rezoning Reference #18-19, CD (P3 District)

Edmonds Town Centre Plan                            

 

 

The Financial Management Committee submitted a report seeking Council approval to fund the necessary servicing works identified under Rezoning Reference #18-19,  and  provided  an  update  on  the  South  Burnaby  Ice  Arena  project.

The Financial Management Committee recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council authorize the use of the Community Benefit Bonus funds in the amount of $1,400,000 to fund the necessary servicing works identified under Rezoning Reference #18-19.

 

2.            THAT  a  copy  of  the  report  be  forwarded  to  the  Parks,  Recreation and Culture Commission for information purposes.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

 

THAT the recommendations of the Financial Management Committee be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

G)

Financial Management Committee

Re: Burnaby Festival of Learning Funding - 2019-2021

 

 

The Financial Management Committee submitted a report on Committee’s approval to use the Operating Gaming Reserve to support marketing and programming costs for the 2019, 2020, and 2021 weeklong Festival of Learning celebrations. 

 

 

 

The Financial Management Committee recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council receive the report for information.

 

2.            THAT a copy of the report be forwarded to Matthew Grant, Director, Office of Community Engagement, Simon Fraser University, and the Burnaby School District for information.

 

3.            THAT a copy of the report be forwarded to the Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission and the Burnaby Public Library Board for information.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR calendino

 

THAT the recommendations of the Financial Management Committee be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

H)

Financial Management Committee

Re: 2019 Capital Gaming Reserve Request - RCMP High Potency Drug Processing Facility                                         

 

 

The Financial  Management  Committee  submitted  a  report  seeking  Council approval to use Gaming Reserves to fund the RCMP High Potency Drug Processing Facility project.

The Financial Management Committee recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council authorize the use of Gaming Reserves in the amount of $700,000 to finance the RCMP High Potency Drug Processing Facility project, as outlined in the report.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR calendino

 

THAT the recommendation of the Financial Management Committee be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

 

 

 

 

I)

Financial Management Committee

Re: My Property Portal                     

 

 

The Financial Management Committee submitted a report providing an overview of  the  new  “My Property”  portal  available  to  citizens  on  2019  February  01.

The Financial Management Committee recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council receive the report for information purposes.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR keithley

 

THAT the recommendation of the Financial Management Committee be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

J)

Planning and Development Committee

Re: Proposed Solution to Burnaby's Rental Housing

 

 

The Planning and Development Committee submitted a report seeking Council recommendation to refer Mr. John Aarts’ email to the Mayor’s Task Force on Community Housing.

The Planning and Development Committee recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council refer correspondence from Mr. John Aarts to the Mayor's Task Force on Community Housing.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR CALENDINO

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

 

THAT the recommendation of the Planning and Development Committee be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

K)

Planning and Development Committee

Re: Proposed Zoning Bylaw Text Amendment

Cellar Floor Area in R Districts                              

 

 

The Planning and Development Committee submitted a report proposing a number of text amendments to the Burnaby Zoning Bylaw to enable construction of full cellars in single family dwellings in the R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, and R9 Residential Districts.

The Planning and Development Committee recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council authorize the preparation of a bylaw amending the Burnaby Zoning Bylaw, as outlined in Section 4.0 of the report, for advancement to First Reading on 2019 February 11 and Public Hearing on 2019 February 26.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR CALENDINO

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR volkow

 

THAT the recommendation of the Planning and Development Committee be adopted.

 

CARRIED

(Councillor Jordan opposed)

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JORDAN

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CALENDINO

 

THAT staff prepare for Council’s consideration a draft UBCM resolution requesting the Province increase the maximum size of secondary suites.  

 

CARRIED

(Councillors Calendino, Keithley and Wang opposed)

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JORDAN

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR KEITHLEY

 

THAT staff provide estimate information on the cost premium for suite readiness on new home construction in Burnaby.

 

                                 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

L)

Planning and Development Committee

Re: Request for Community Benefit Bonus Housing Funds

BC Housing (Fees and Charges)

3986 Norland Avenue

Rezoning Reference #18-35

Central Administrative Plan Area                                                 

 

 

The Planning and Development Committee submitted a report seeking Council approval for use of Community Benefit Bonus Housing Funds to offset the cost of City application and permit fees for the BC Housing 52-unit supportive housing facility at 3986 Norland Avenue. The request is consistent with Council's guidelines for the use of the Housing Fund.

The Planning and Development Committee recommended:

1.            THAT Council approve a Community Benefit Bonus Housing Fund grant of $250,000, as outlined in the report.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR CALENDINO

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

 

THAT the recommendation of the Planning and Development Committee be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

M)

Planning and Development Committee

Re: Request for Community Benefit Bonus Housing Funds

BC Housing (Land Lease Grant)

3986 Norland Avenue

Rezoning Reference #18-35

Central Administrative Plan Area                                                 

 

 

The Planning and Development Committee submitted a report seeking Council approval for use of Community Benefit Bonus Housing Funds to offset the cost of a five-year lease of the City-owned property at 3986 Norland Avenue. The request supports the development of a 52-unit supportive housing facility at the site and is consistent with Council's guidelines for the use of the Housing Fund.

 

The Planning and Development Committee recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council approve a Community Benefit Bonus Housing Fund grant of $3,711,870, as outlined in the report.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR CALENDINO

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

 

THAT the recommendation of the Planning and Development Committee be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

N)

City Manager's Report, 2019 January 28

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report dated 2019 January 28 on the following matters:

 

 

 

8.

MANAGER'S REPORTS

 

 

1.

NAGAR KIRTAN PARADE – SATURDAY, 2019 APRIL 06

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Engineering seeking Council approval for the Nagar Kirtan Parade.

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council approve the parade, as discussed in the report.

 

2.            THAT the coordinator of the event, Bill Basra, president of Shri Guru Ravidass Sabha, 7271 Gilley Ave., Burnaby BC, V5J 4W9, be sent a copy of the report.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR dhaliwAL

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR JORDAN

 

THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

2.

BUILDING PERMIT TABULATION REPORT NO. 12
FROM 2018 DECEMBER 01 - 2018 DECEMBER 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 the report be received for information purposes.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CALENDINO

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

3.

2018 DECEMBER – PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES CAPITAL FUNDING BYLAW                                      

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services seeking a Capital Reserve Fund Bylaw to finance the projects outlined in the report.

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council authorize the City Solicitor to bring forward a Capital Reserve Fund bylaw in the amount of $4,335,000 to finance the projects outlined in the report.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR volkow

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

4.

BYLAW TO FUND BURNABY LAKE SPORTS COMPLEX FIELD #4
ARTIFICIAL SPORTS FIELD REPLACEMENT
                    

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services seeking a Capital Reserve Fund Bylaw in the amount of $1,550,000 to finance the Artificial Turf Replacement Project. 

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council authorize the City Solicitor to bring forward a Capital Reserve Fund bylaw in the amount of $1,550,000 to finance the Artificial Turf Replacement Project, as outlined in the report.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR calendino

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

5.

2019 JANUARY - PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES CAPITAL FUNDING BYLAW                                 

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services seeking a Capital Reserve Fund Bylaw to finance the projects outlined in the report. 

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council authorize the City Solicitor to bring forward a Capital Reserve Fund Bylaw in the amount of $2,659,000 to finance the projects outlined in the report.

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR volkow

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

6.

2019 FCM MEMBERSHIP DUES

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the City Clerk seeking Council approval for payment of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities 2019 Membership Dues.

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council approve payment of the invoice from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for the 2019 membership dues in the amount of $60,733.95 (including GST in the amount of $2,892.09).

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR calendino

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR wang

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

7.

CONTRACT AWARD
HAULING OF RESIDENTIAL RECYCLABLE MATERIALS

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Finance seeking Council approval  to  award  a  contract  for  hauling  of  residential  recyclable  materials.

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council approve a contract award to Urban Impact Recycling Ltd. for a total estimated cost of $683,340 including GST in the amount of $32,540 as outlined in the report. Final payment will be based on actual quantities and material type.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR wang

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

8.

CONTRACT INCREASE
AUTOMATED SIDE LOAD REFUSE TRUCKS

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Finance seeking Council approval to award a contract increase for the supply and delivery of two automated side load refuse trucks.

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council approve a contract increase of $875,700 including GST and PST in the amount of $93,825 to Rollins Machinery Ltd., as outlined in the report.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR Calendino

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

9.

CONTRACT INCREASE
DUCTILE IRON PIPE
    

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Finance seeking Council approval to award a contract for the supply and delivery of ductile iron pipe.

 

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council approve a contract increase of $125,440 including GST and PST in the amount of $13,440 to Andrew Sheret Ltd. as outlined in the 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

 

10.

CONTRACT EXTENSION
NON STOCK BUILDING SUPPLIES

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Finance seeking Council approval for a two year contract extension for the supply of non-stock building supplies.

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council approve a two year contract extension for $313,600 including GST and PST in the amount of $33,600 to Standard Building Supplies Ltd., as outlined in the report. Final payment will be based on unit prices and actual quantities ordered.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR keithley

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

11.

CONTRACT EXTENSION
E-COMM POLICE DISPATCH SERVICES

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Finance seeking Council approval for a five year contract extension with E-COMM for police dispatch services.

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council approve a five year contract extension for an estimated annual cost of $3,197,951.68 to E-COMM with increases for the subsequent years of approximately 3.5% to 4% annually, as outlined in the report. Final payment will be based on the actual services delivered.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR calendino

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

            Council requested staff monitor E-COMM non-emergency response time. 

 

12.

REZONING REFERENCE #17-05
LICENSE CHILDCARE FACILITY

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Planning and Building seeking Council authorization to forward this application to a Public Hearing on 2019 February 26. The purpose of the proposed rezoning bylaw amendment is to permit the expansion of the childcare component of a mixed-use development.

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT the predecessor Rezoning Bylaw, Amendment Bylaw No. 17/15, Bylaw #13767,be abandoned contingent upon the granting by Council of Second Reading of the subject Rezoning Bylaw.

 

2.            THAT a Rezoning Bylaw be prepared and advanced to First Reading on 2019 February 11, and to a Public Hearing on 2019 February 26 at 6:00 p.m.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR volkow

 

THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

13.

REZONING REFERENCE #18-36
TWO-STOREY LIGHT INDUSTRIAL AND OFFICE DEVELOPMENT
BIG BEND DEVELOPMENT PLAN
                           

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Planning and Building seeking Council authorization to forward this application to a Public Hearing on 2019 February 26. 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 a Rezoning Bylaw be prepared and advanced to First Reading on 2019 February 11and to a Public Hearing on 2019 February 26 at 6:00 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 installation of all electrical, telephone and cable servicing, and all other wiring underground throughout the development, and to the point of connection to the existing service where sufficient facilities are available to serve the development.

 

d)            The review of a detailed Sediment Control System by the Director Engineering.

 

e)            The granting of a Section 219 Covenant respecting flood proofing requirements.

 

f)             The submission of a geotechnical review regarding stability confirming that the site may be used safely for the intended use, for review by the Chief Building Inspector and granting of a Section 219 Covenant respecting the submitted report.

 

g)            The granting of any necessary statutory rights-of-way, easements and/or covenants.

 

h)           The deposit of the applicable GVS & DD Sewerage Charge.

 

i)             The provision of facilities for cyclists in accordance with Sections 4.5 of the rezoning report.

 

j)              The submission of a detailed comprehensive sign plan.

 

k)            The submission of a Site Profile and resolution of any arising requirements.

 

l)             The submission of a suitable on-site stormwater management system to the approval of the Director Engineering, the deposit of sufficient monies for its provision, and the granting of a Section 219 Covenant to guarantee its provision and continuing operation.


MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR calendino

 

THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

 

 

 

 

14.

REZONING REFERENCE #18-45
PROPOSED CHANGE OF USE WITHIN AN EXISTING LIGHT INDUSTRIAL - OFFICE DEVELOPMENT TO ACCOMMODATE A DATA CENTRE FOR A HIGH-TECH CYBER SECURITY BUSINESS
                                                                                             

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Planning and Building seeking Council authorization to forward this application to a Public Hearing on 2019 February 26. The Purpose of the proposed rezoning bylaw amendment is to permit a change of use within an existing light industrial - office development to   accommodate   a   data   centre   for   a   high-tech   cyber  security  business.

The City Manager recommended:

1.            THAT a Rezoning Bylaw be prepared and advanced to First Reading on 2019 February 11 and to a Public Hearing on 2019 February 26 at 6:00 p.m.

 

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

 

a)            The submission of a suitable plan of development.

 

b)            The approval of the Ministry of Transportation to the rezoning application.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell  

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR wang

 

THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

9.

BYLAWS

 

 

First, Second and Third Reading

 

A)

Burnaby Local Improvement Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 1, 2019

#13976

 

B)

Burnaby Local Improvement Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 2,  2019

#13977

 

 

C)

Burnaby Building Bylaw 2016, Amendment Bylaw No. 1, 2019

#13978

 

D)

Burnaby Capital Works, Machinery and Equipment Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 1, 2019

#13979

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR KEITHLEY

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR volkow

 

THAT Bylaw No. 13976, 13977, 13978 and 13979 be now introduced and read three times.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

Second Reading

 

E)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 32, 2018 - Rez. #16-38 (7422 & 7470 Buller Avenue)

#13924

 

F)

Burnaby Heritage Designation Bylaw No. 2, 2018

#13947

 

G)

Burnaby Heritage Revitalization Agreement Bylaw No. 2, 2018

#13948

 

H)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 45, 2018 - Rez. #18-42 (5140 North Fraser Way)

#13951

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR KEITHLEY

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR calendino

 

THAT Bylaw No. 13924, 13947, 13948 and 13951 be now read a second time.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

Consideration and Third Reading

 

I)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 9, 2018 - Rez. #16-50 (Portions of 8220/8211 Fraser Reach Court and 8351 Fraser Reach Court)

#13861

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR KEITHLEY

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR calendino

 

THAT Bylaw No. 13861 be now considered and read a third time.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

Reconsideration and Final Adoption

 

J)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 11, 2015 - Rez. #13-30 (5037/57/67 Claude Avenue)

#13463

 

K)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 38, 2018 - Rez. #18-19 (7789 and 7799 Eighteenth Street)

#13934

 

L)

Burnaby Highway Closure Bylaw No. 6, 2018

(Road Closure #18-04)

#13968

 

 

M)

Burnaby Capital Works, Machinery and Equipment Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 33, 2018

 

#13969

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR KEITHLEY

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR calendino

 

THAT Bylaw No. 13463, 13934, 13968 and 13969 be now reconsidered and Finally Adopted, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

10.

NEW BUSINESS

 

 

Councillor McDonell – Notice of Motion – Wood Frame Buildings

 

Councillor McDonell provided Council with the following Notice of Motion:

 

THAT staff prepare a report regarding the feasibility of increasing the height of wood frame buildings beyond four storeys.

 

With notice given, the motion will be brought forward for the consideration of Council at the next Regular Council Meeting.

 

Councillor Wang – Warming Centres

 

Councillor Wang conveyed thanks to staff for a quick response on opening the warming centres as well as to a number of organizations who donated blankets and care packages.

 

11.

INQUIRIES

 

 

There were no new inquiries brought before Council at this time.

 

12.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR calendino

 

THAT this Open Council meeting do now adjourn.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

The Open Council meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m.

 

 

Confirmed:

Certified Correct:

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Mayor                    

City Clerk       

 

 

 

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