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Ninety-nine (99) letters
were received in response to the proposed rezoning application:
1. Antonia Beck, Executive
Director, Burnaby Neighbourhood House, 4460 Beresford Street, Burnaby
2. Mae Burrows *
3. David Hendry, #408-680 Clarkson
Street, New Westminster
4. Murray Martin, #1403-7235 Salisbury
Avenue, Burnaby
5. Hassan El Ouazzani, address not provided
6. Catherine Kiemele, address not provided
7. Shirley Sinclair *
8. Rene-John Nicolas, address not provided
9. Christina Gower, address not provided
10. Susan Spratt, #301-4689 52A Street,
Ladner
11. Alexander Paine, address not provided
12. Tatiana Boss, address not provided
13. Tabitha Naismith, address not provided
14. Anna Kowalewski, address not provided
15. Scott Nunn, #2-202 Carnarvon Street,
New Westminster
16. Laarni de los Reyes, #1403-7235 Salisbury
Avenue, Burnaby
17. Linda Noel, address not provided
18. Charles Doebele, #206-7341 19th
Avenue, Burnaby
19. Slobodan Salindrija, address not provided
20. Reagan Belan *
21. Amrita Parmar, 7797 12th
Avenue, Burnaby
22. Geeta Gill *
23. Allan Staerk, #806-9380 Cardston Crt.,
Burnaby
24. Karen Staerk, #806-9380 Cardston Crt.,
Burnaby
25. Hetty Alcuitas, address not provided
26. Jon Scop, address not provided
27. Erika Schinzel, address not provided
28. Andrew Adams, address not provided
29. Zivar Forsatian, address not provided
30. Rick McGowan, address not provided
31. Debbie Silva, address not provided
32. Joe Keithley *
33. Peter MacLachlan *
34. Jean Pierre Marinet, address not provided
35. Kay Higgins, address not provided
36. Debbie Reid, 420 N Boundary Road,
Burnaby
37. Duncan Reid, 420 N Boundary Road,
Burnaby
38. Cathy Griffin, address not provided
39. Mary Cooper, #128-9101 Horne Street,
Burnaby
40. Michael Whitehead, address not provided
41. Brenda Morris, *
42. Doug Morris, *
43. Juvy Pioquinto, address not provided
44. Josey Ross, address not provided
45. Simon Schweitzer, address not provided
46. Laurel McBride, address not provided
47. Tony Bosello, 4124 McGill Street,
Burnaby
48. Sani Dzafic, address not provided
49. Halla Bertrand, *
50. Sara Sagaii, address not provided
51. Evan Morien, *
52. Nicholas Bittencourt, address not provided
53. Lorraine Irlam, address not provided
54. Kimberly McAfee, *
55. Catherine O’Sullivan, *
56. Wayne Heron, address not provided
57. Nancy Whiteside, address not provided
58. Alex Operacz, 6779 Sussex Avenue,
Burnaby
59. Catherine Mackie, address not provided
60. David Hendry, address not provided
61. John Lang, address not provided
62. Yvonne Bray, address not provided
63. Lee Down, *
64. Claire Preston, address not provided
65. April Milne, address not provided
66. Paul Coleman, #105-6665 Royal Oak
Avenue, Burnaby
67. Oriana Kapusta, *
68. Sarika Panwar, address not provided
69. Matthew Fitzpatrick, 4150 Triumph Street,
Burnaby
70. Morgan McKee, *
71. Oliver Hearsey, address not provided
72. Angel Sukkau, address not provided
73. Ann Lythall, address not provided
74. Aida Gradina, address not provided
75. Jackie Cameron, #4-1402 6th
Avenue, New Westminster
76. Linda Tetlock, #203-321 10th
Street, New Westminster
77. Tekle Gebremedhin, address not provided
78. Zlatica Hrnic, address not provided
79. Catherine Zheng, *
80. Wayne Robertson, address not provided
81. Penny Oyama, #102-7058 14th
Avenue, Burnaby
82. Niniek Hadisantoso, #1703-7077 Beresford
Street, Burnaby
83. Brenda Peat, #132-6171 Willingdon
Avenue, Burnaby
84. Linda Ham, *
85. Elena Tolkacheva, address not provided
86. Denis Boko, *
87. D. Clement, *
88. Juan Ayala, #102-7058 14th
Avenue, Burnaby
89. Laurel Heather Verriet, #303-6630 McKay Avenue,
Burnaby
90. Stephanie Smith, President, BCGEU, 4911
Canada Way, Burnaby
91. Reinhard Schauer, #201-5868 Olive Avenue,
Burnaby
92. Jennifer Thomas, address not provided
93. Saeid Mosayebi, #11-6555 McKay Avenue,
Burnaby
94. Andrei Zawadzki, 8569 Flowering Place,
Burnaby
95. Sydney Ball, *
96. Andrei Mihailiuk, *
97. Derek Sahota, #118-9191 University
Crescent Burnaby
98. Natalie Corbo, *
99. Sean Keane, address not provided
The following speakers appeared
before Council and spoke to the proposed rezoning application:
Joe Holden, 4362 Maywood Street,
Burnaby, appeared before Council and spoke to an issue not related to the
Public Hearing. Councillor Jordan (Chair) directed the speaker to the
appropriate City staff contact.
Shirley Sinclair, *, Burnaby, appeared
before Council and spoke in opposition to the proposed rezoning application. The
speaker stated concerns with a lack of affordable housing options, and the
negative impact on displaced residents including increased risk of
homelessness. Ms. Sinclair requested Council consider protecting existing
rental stock and do more to address affordable housing issues in the
community.
Fred Hinmueller, 6939 Gray Avenue,
Burnaby, appeared before Council and spoke in opposition to the proposed
rezoning application. The speaker requested Council take action to alleviate
the negative impacts of rezoning and development on residents.
Saeid Mosayebi, #11-6555 McKay Avenue,
Burnaby, appeared before Council and spoke in opposition to the proposed
rezoning application.
James Grunau, 4325 Maywood Street,
Burnaby, appeared before Council and spoke in opposition to the proposed
rezoning application. The speaker inquired about: the number of units
impacted by the rezoning, if replacement affordable rental units will be
provided, and Council’s authority to approve zoning. Mr. Grunau requested that
Council consider replacing affordable housing units one-
for-one. Furthermore, the speaker
requested Council prioritize the housing needs of existing residents.
Emily Luba, #48-4806 Dundas Street,
Burnaby, appeared before Council and spoke in opposition to the proposed
rezoning application. The speaker stated concerns with the loss of affordable
rental housing and is opposed to the proposed park expansion. Ms. Luba shared
concerns that City communications are in English and are not accessible to
multilingual residents. The speaker circulated a document to Council,
entitled Rental Market Report for their information.
The City Clerk informed
the speaker that the following text appears on the front of every Public
Hearing notification card in English, French, Spanish, Vietnamese, Arabic,
Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Punjabi:
“IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please have this translated.”
Murray Martin, #1403-7235 Salisbury
Avenue, Burnaby, appeared before Council and spoke in opposition to the
proposed rezoning application. The speaker stated concerns with the loss of
affordable housing as a result of rezoning approvals. Mr. Martin requested
Council consider housing and development policies similar to the City of New
Westminster and ensure affordable rental housing is protected or replaced. Mr.
Martin requested the City hire a 3rd party to conduct an
independent impact study. The speaker believes Burnaby’s housing policies
will result in increased homelessness and cause undue harm to affected
residents. Mr. Martin also stated that Burnaby’s development policies and the
Downtown Metrotown Plan are encouraging housing speculation contributing to
inflated housing costs.
Barry Waterloo, 5250 Victory Street,
Burnaby, appeared before Council and spoke in opposition to the proposed
rezoning application.
Dave Newfield, 6366 Cassie Avenue,
Burnaby, appeared before Council and spoke in opposition to the proposed
rezoning application. The speaker is not opposed to development in the
Metrotown area, but opposes development that does not address the housing
needs of displaced residents. Mr. Newfield believes that the proposed
development will result in a loss of community diversity and increase
discrimination. The speaker asserted that rezoning and development activities
causes stress on residents who are fearful of losing their home, and have
little-to-no choice but to relocate out of the City.
Erika Schinzel, 6366 Cassie Avenue,
Burnaby, appeared before Council and spoke in opposition to the proposed
rezoning application. The speaker stated concerns with the loss of affordable
rental housing in Burnaby, the negative impacts on displaced residents, and
is concerned about her personal housing security. Ms. Schinzel requested
Council consider developing public land, such as golf courses, to provide
much needed affordable housing options.
Georgen Nickerson, 7272 Kingsway, Burnaby,
appeared before Council and spoke in opposition to the proposed rezoning
application.
April Mau, 4362 Maywood Street,
Burnaby, appeared before Council and spoke in opposition to the proposed rezoning
application. The speaker stated the pace of rezoning and development is too
rapid and unsustainable. It is not advisable to tear down buildings every 30
to 40 years; older buildings add character and structural diversity to the
community.
Ivan Holmes, 6508 Silver Avenue,
Burnaby, appeared before Council and spoke in opposition to the proposed
rezoning application. The speaker stated that new developments (including
both market and non-market rental housing), are unaffordable to the majority
of Burnaby residents. Mr. Holmes requested Council develop a plan that
considers the impact on residents and provides suitable housing options for
those displaced by development. The speaker is concerned for those who are
being displaced, and about his personal loss of housing and potentially
having to move out of the City.
Ahmed Mohammed, 6533 McKay Avenue,
Burnaby, appeared before Council and spoke in opposition to the proposed
rezoning application. The speaker acknowledged the emotional response of
community members as a result of rezoning and development. Many residents,
both long-term and new, may have to leave Burnaby due to the high cost of
housing.
Tekle Gediemedhin, *, Burnaby, appeared
before Council and spoke in opposition to the proposed rezoning application. The
speaker requested Council provide viable housing options to displaced
residents.
Heather Elliot, 6630 McKay Avenue,
Burnaby, appeared before Council and spoke in opposition to the proposed
rezoning application. The speaker referenced non-market housing developments
underway in Burnaby and inquired about the rental costs of the new units. Ms.
Elliot brought to Council’s attention the negative health impacts of stress
on displaced residents and those fearful of being displaced in the future.
Paul Ng, #417-4325 Maywood Street, Burnaby,
appeared before Council and spoke in opposition to the proposed rezoning
application. The speaker requested the City conduct a study to determine the
occupancy of newly developed buildings.
Cyntia Barrows, 4677 Silver Avenue,
Burnaby, appeared before Council and spoke in opposition to the proposed
rezoning application. The speaker requested Council stop approving rezoning
applications until such time as affordable rental housing can be created to
accommodate displaced residents. Ms. Barrows stated that many of the non-market
housing options are not
affordable. The speaker is concerned
for those that may have to relocate outside of Burnaby and incur additional
commuting/transportation costs.
Murray Martin, #1403-7235 Salisbury,
Burnaby, appeared before Council and spoke for a second time. The speaker acknowledged
the impact of lack of support from other levels of government on housing
affordability issues, but believes that City policies have exacerbated the
problem. Mr. Martin requested Council consider increasing the amenity and
density bonus contributions paid by developers and redirect capital funding
from City parks and facilities to fund affordable nor available housing
options.
Zoe Luba, 4806 Dundas Street,
Burnaby, appeared before Council and spoke in opposition to the proposed
rezoning application. The speaker stated that developers and landlords are
providing incorrect information to tenants to speed up the vacancy process
and the term of the notification period (5 years) is causing stress on
residents. Ms. Luba is concerned for low/fixed income residents that will be
displaced if the rezoning application is approved. The speaker requested
Council use City surplus funding to build more affordable housing units. Ms.
Luba stated that proposed non-market housing units are not affordable to the
majority of displaced residents.
Saeid Mosayebi, #11-6555 McKay Avenue,
Burnaby, appeared before Council for a second time and reiterated his opposition
to the proposed rezoning application.
James Grunau, 4325 Maywood Street,
Burnaby, appeared before Council and spoke for a second time. The speaker
requested Council consider increasing the percentage of amenity and density
bonus fees paid by developers, and use the money to fund affordable housing
development. Mr. Grunau inquired as to what programs the City offers to
tenants that are being displaced.
Ivan Holmes, 6508 Silver Avenue,
Burnaby, appeared before Council and spoke for a second time. The speaker
requested that Council require developers to include dedicated rental units
in new buildings. Mr. Holmes does not want to see the existing buildings torn
down as they are in good condition and well maintained.
Erika Schinzel, 6366 Cassie Avenue,
Burnaby, appeared before Council and spoke for a second time. The speaker
requested Council find suitable housing for displaced residents, and in the
future develop affordable housing prior to approving rezoning applications
that will result in tenant eviction.
Melanie Campbell, 120 Agnus Street, New
Westminster, appeared before Council and inquired as to when additional affordable
housing will be provided. The speaker commented that the price of existing rental
units is not affordable for those with on fixed incomes.
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