PUBLIC
HEARING MINUTES
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Tuesday, 2015 November 24
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A Public Hearing (Zoning) was held
in the Council Chamber, Burnaby City Hall, 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, B.C. on Tuesday,
2015 November 24 at 7:00 PM.
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CALL TO ORDER
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PRESENT:
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His
Worship, Mayor D. Corrigan
Councillor
P. Calendino
Councillor
S. Dhaliwal
Councillor
C. Jordan
Councillor
A. Kang
Councillor
P. McDonell
Councillor
N. Volkow
Councillor
J. Wang
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ABSENT:
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Councillor
D. Johnston (due to injury)
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STAFF:
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Mr.
L. Pelletier, Director Planning and Building
Mr.
E. Kozak Assistant Director Current Planning
Ms.
M. Leung, City Solicitor
Ms.
K. O’Connell, Deputy City Clerk
Ms.
E. Prior, Administrative Officer
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The
Public Hearing was called to order at 7:01 p.m.
MOVED
BY COUNCILLOR P. CALENDINO
SECONDED
BY COUNCILLOR A. KANG
THAT
the Public Hearing do now recess.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
The
meeting recessed at 7:04 pm.
MOVED
BY COUNCILLOR P. CALENDINO
SECONDED
BY COUNCILLOR A. KANG
THAT
the Public Hearing do now reconvene.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
The
meeting reconvened at 7:15 p.m.
1) BURNABY ZONING BYLAW
1965,
AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 35, 2015 – BYLAW NO. 13531
Rez.
#15-01
6750 Dunblane Avenue,
5025 Imperial Street and 6729/6789 Marlborough Avenue
From: RM3 Multiple
Family Residential District
To: CD
Comprehensive Development District (based on the RM5s Multiple
Family Residential District, C2 Community Commercial District,
Metrotown Town Centre Development Plan as guidelines, and in
accordance with the development plan entitled “Marlborough Multi-Family”
prepared by Chris Dikeakos Architects Inc.)
The purpose of the
proposed zoning bylaw amendment is to permit a 27- storey
apartment building with street-oriented townhouses on Marlborough Avenue
and live-work townhouse units with flats above on Imperial Street.
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The Advisory Planning
Commission advised it supports the rezoning application.
Sixteen letters were
received in response to the proposed bylaw amendment.
OPPOSED:
Peg Lalor, 3544 Naples Way, Vancouver
Dave
Dumaresq, 6187 McKenzie Street, Vancouver
Jacqueline
Hardy, 7615 Coldicutt Street, Burnaby
Avalon
Findlay, 202-57 Agnes Street, New West Minster
Shirley Sinclair, 5430 Portland Street,
Burnaby
John
Eddy, 209-6425 Silver Avenue, Burnaby
Kurt
Ward-Theiss, 4879 Albert Street, Burnaby
David
Waterlow, 302-5250 Victoria Street, Burnaby
Alexander
Daughtry, 1320 Salsbury Drive, Vancouver
Scott
Gentes, 308-6622 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby
Murray
Martin, 1403-7235 Salisbury Avenue, Burnaby
Franca
Zumpano, 1583 Springer Avenue, Burnaby
Helen
Ward, 4819 Albert Street, Burnaby
K.
Mezei, 304 North Delta Ave, Burnaby
J.
Jordan, 1102-4194 Maywood Street, Burnaby
J.
McLean, 1102-4194 Maywood Street, Burnaby
The following speakers
appeared before Council in support or opposition to the proposed bylaw
amendment.
Alan Lee, 805-2138
Madison Ave, Burnaby, spoke in opposition to the rezoning application. Mr. Lee
expressed concern regarding the loss of affordable housing in the
neighbourhood.
David Miller, 208-6650
Dublaine Ave, Burnaby, spoke in opposition to the rezoning
application. Mr. Miller shared concerns regarding the loss of affordable housing,
the impact on families that live in buildings that will be displaced and the unaffordability
of new housing stock.
Melissa Van Dyke,
108-5055 Imperial Street, Burnaby, spoke in opposition to the rezoning
application. Ms. Van Dyke shared her concerns regarding the loss of low
income rental properties and subsequent loss of socio-economic diversity in the
neighbourhood.
Simeran Singh, 7112 Gray Avenue,
Burnaby, spoke in opposition to the rezoning application. Ms. Singh shared her
concerns regarding the displacement of families, and loss of affordable housing
stock, and the inaccessibility of the Burnaby Tenancy Assistance Policy.
Ivan Drury, 7006 Kensington Ave,
Burnaby, spoke in opposition to the rezoning application. Mr. Drury shared
concerns regarding the destruction and loss of affordable rental apartments and
development of unaffordable units. Mr. Drury requested a moratorium on the
demolition of existing affordable housing.
Zainab Amini, 5025 Imperial Avenue,
Burnaby, appeared on behalf of her mother, who relies on family members, the
medical facilities in the neighbourhood and cannot afford to relocate to
another area.
Wanda Mulholland, 7476 13th Ave,
Burnaby, appeared on behalf of the Burnaby Task Force on Homelessness and spoke
in opposition to the rezoning application. Ms. Mulholland requested
anti-demolition and affordable unit replacement policies to address the loss of
affordable housing in Burnaby.
Gabriele Cocco, 5251 Broadway Street,
Burnaby spoke in opposition to the rezoning, as he sees no benefit from the
rezoning and development.
MOVED BY councillor S. Dhaliwal
SECONDED BY councillor n. Volkow
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THAT
this Public Hearing for Rez. #15-01, Bylaw #13531 be terminated.
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CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
2) BURNABY ZONING BYLAW 1965,
AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 31, 2015 – BYLAW NO. 13527
Rez.
#12-21
1846,
1876, and 1904 Gilmore Avenue
From: M1 Manufacturing
District and M2 General Industrial District
To: CD
Comprehensive Development District (based on RM5s Multiple Family Residential
District and Brentwood Town Centre Development Plan as guidelines and in
accordance with the development plan entitled “1846, 1876 & 1904
Gilmore Avenue, Proposed Residential Development Gilmore Avenue,
Burnaby, B.C.” prepared by Chris Dikeakos Architects Inc.)
The purpose of the proposed zoning
bylaw amendment is to permit the construction of a high-rise apartment tower
over a ground oriented townhouse and amenity podium.
The Advisory Planning
Commission advised it supports the rezoning application.
Eleven letters were
received in response to the proposed bylaw amendment.
OPPOSED:
Sue
Garbe, 2402-4132 Halifax Street, Burnaby
Jurgen
Wolter, 3505-4189 Halifax Street, Burnaby
George
Chang, 1001-4132 Halifax Street, Burnaby
Kevin
O’Mahony, 2505-4189 Halifax Street, Burnaby
Eddie
Fok, 4132 Halifax Street, Burnaby
Isabella
Ma, 22-2345 Madison Avenue, Burnaby
Alessio
Cippiciani, 2404-4132 Halifax Street, Burnaby
Nadia
Cippiciani, 5310 Schou Street, Burnaby
Desiree
Bryce, 1604-4132 Halifax Street, Burnaby
Nickolas
Kvenich, 2008-4132 Halifax Street, Burnaby
Lily
Cheung, 1202-4132 Halifax Street, Burnaby
The following speakers
appeared before Council in support or opposition to the proposed bylaw
amendment.
Scott Ruddy, 1408-4132 Halifax Street,
Strata President of the Marquis Grand spoke in opposition to the rezoning
application. Mr. Ruddy shared concerns regarding: construction related traffic,
crime, noise, dust and waste; traffic speed and lack of calming devices in the
area, close proximity of the building, impact of temporary driveways on current
residents, the lack of a community policing station to address rising crime
issues, lack of other community amenities such as a community centre, loss of
view and privacy.
Ray Ellingson, 1202-4132 Halifax Street spoke
in opposition to the rezoning application. Mr. Ellingson shared concerns
regarding: loss of independent businesses in the neighbourhood, close proximity
of the building to existing high-rises, loss of local jobs, loss of quality of
life, loss of existing views, loss of privacy, loss of western view and western
direct sunlight and decreased property value. Mr. Ellingson requested that
Council consider a low-rise mixed residential development.
Adrian Rusu, 1208-1432 Halifax Street,
Burnaby, spoke in opposition to the rezoning application. Mr. Rusu shared
concerns regarding: suspected violations of the Burnaby Zoning Bylaw, loss of
views, inadequate access to light/air, parking challenges, traffic congestion, overcrowding
of the area, lack of distance between existing buildings and proposed
development. A power point presentation provided by Mr. Rusu was accepted by Council
as part of the Public Hearing.
*Councillor
P. Calendino retired from the Council Chamber at 8:11 p.m.*
*Councillor
P. Calendino returned to the Council Chamber at 8:19 p.m.*
Claudia Cippiciani, 2404-4132 Halifax Street,
Burnaby, spoke in opposition to the rezoning application. Ms. Cippiciani
highlighted three main points of opposition: 1) non-conformity to the OCP, 2) incompatibility
to adjacent land and maintenance of industrial and commercial opportunities,
and 3) lack of suitability to accommodate the proposed density. Ms. Cippiciani
shared concerns regarding: OCP violations, height of the building, size of the
lot to accommodate the proposed development, impacts of large scale excavation
on 4132 Halifax Street as the building is already structurally compromised,
loss of diverse housing options to accommodate families, lack of medium density
options, environmental and contamination issues, loss of neighbourhood
character and decreased property values. Ms. Cippiciani urged Council to review
the development and proposed rezoning while considering the objectives of the
OCP.
Steve St-Onge, 2404-4132 Halifax Street,
Burnaby, spoke in opposition to the rezoning application. Mr. St–Onge shared his
concerns regarding the loss of
existing housing stock and
the unsuitability of the lot to accommodate the proposed development. Mr.
St-Onge believes the proposed rezoning application to be against the Burnaby
Zoning Bylaw.
Richard Haddon, 2202-4132 Halifax Street,
Burnaby, spoke in opposition to the rezoning application. Mr. Haddon shared
concerns regarding the loss of evening sun due to the close proximity of the
new building, lack of street separation between buildings, loss of privacy,
traffic congestion and traffic safety. Mr. Haddon requested that the project be
delayed until after the second Avira building is complete and that Council consider
moving the high-rise to a more appropriate location.
Adam Radziwon, 2604-4132 Halifax Street,
Burnaby, spoke in opposition to the rezoning application. Mr. Radziwon shared
concerns regarding: traffic congestion, loss of view, close proximity to
proposed building, increase in crime, loss of privacy, negative impacts of
construction (dust and noise), loss of property value, loss of light, issues
with existing and proposed entrances to residential buildings, concerns with
foundations and slope construction on building stability.
David Jarvis, 1701-4132 Halifax Street,
Burnaby, spoke in opposition to the rezoning application. Mr. Jarvis shared
concerns regarding: suitability of the lot to accommodate a development of the
proposed size, loss of jobs in the area, loss of industry, loss of views, close
proximity of the proposed building, lack of parking options, concerns with
parking issues and overflow onto Halifax Street, potential for increased car
accidents and related injuries. Mr. Jarvis supports development but urged
Council to develop Burnaby responsibly. Mr. Jarvis is concerned that the new
units will not be sale-able and will sit empty.
*Councilor
McDonell retired from the Council Chamber at 9:07 p.m. *
*Councillor
McDonell returned to the Council Chamber at 9:08 p.m.*
Aldo Porra, 601-41321 Halifax Street,
Burnaby, spoke in opposition to the rezoning application for the same reasons
mentioned by previous speakers.
Nickolas Kvenich, 2008–4132 Halifax Street, Burnaby,
spoke in opposition to the rezoning application. Mr. Kvenich shared concerns
regarding: increased crime from urban sprawl, loss of view, loss of property value
and sale-ability of the existing units and ones yet to be built and loss of
pride in building.
Mathew Johnston, 2102-4132 Halifax Street,
Burnaby, spoke in opposition to the rezoning application. Mr. Johnston shared
concerns regarding: the size, scale and proximity of the development, unsustainable
growth, lack of consideration for the well-being of residents and workability
of the city, supports the concerns of previous speakers.
Eddi Lee, 901-4132 Halifax Street,
Burnaby, spoke in opposition to the rezoning application. Mr. Lee agreed with
previous speakers and shared his concerns regarding: lack of public
consultation/process with existing residents, loss of property value, increased
traffic, decreased safety of residents and loss of enjoyment of life.
Sabreena Modder, 1803–4132, Halifax
Street, Burnaby, spoke in opposition to the rezoning application. Ms. Modder
shared concerns regarding: loss of view, increase in crime, contravention of
the original Brentwood Development Plan and Burnaby bylaws, height of the
building, proximity to existing buildings, traffic issues, loss of sunlight,
loss of house pride, impact on existing compromised foundation, lack of sleep
due to construction, loss of independent businesses, loss of housing and
neighbourhood diversity.
Joyce Lole, 1605-4132 Halifax Street, Burnaby,
spoke in opposition to the rezoning application. Ms. Lole shared concerns
regarding the loss of local businesses and crime due to overcrowding.
Jenny Johnston, 2102-4132 Halifax Street,
Burnaby, spoke in opposition to the rezoning application. Ms. Johnston
thoroughly investigated the development plans for the area prior to purchasing and
this high rise was not identified in the plans. Ms. Johnston shared concerns
regarding: the height of the building, increased vacancy rate and empty condos
and resulting crime, size of the property to accommodate the proposed
development and decrease of quality of life.
Imroz Rupani, 2101-4132 Halifax Street,
Burnaby, spoke in opposition to the rezoning application. Mr. Rupani shared
concerns regarding: the size of the property and its ability to accommodate the
proposed development, close proximity of the development to existing high-rises
and lack of Council’s understanding regarding the impact of the rezoning on the
community.
Martin Tanick, 2601-4231 Halifax Street,
Burnaby, who recently sold his property, spoke in opposition to the rezoning
application. Mr. Tanick shared his concerns regarding the the height/size/scale,
and proximity of the building.
Richard Bernstein, representative of Chris Dikeakos
Architects Inc. appeared before Council to address concerns raised by previous
speakers regarding the distance between the buildings and clarified that the
distance between 4231 Halifax Street and the proposed tower would be 135 -140
ft and that the building has been offset on the property to limit the impact on
sightlines of surrounding buildings. Mr. Bernstein maintained that the lot size
is sufficient to support a development of the proposed scale.
Shaehin Devji, 1508-4231 Halifax Street,
Burnaby, spoke in opposition to the rezoning application. Ms. Devji shared concerns
regarding the lack of public
consultation, loss of view,
increased traffic and agrees with the comments made by previous speakers.
MOVED BY councillor S. DHALIWAL
SECONDED BY councillor N. VOLKOW
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THAT
this Public Hearing for Rez. #12-21, Bylaw #13527 be terminated.
CARRIED
UNANIMSOULY
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. JORDAN
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR P. CALENDINO
THAT staff report back to
Council on the issues raised by the delegations at the Public Hearing held on
2015 November 24; and
THAT a report be prepared outlining
crime rates in the Brentwood Town Centre area.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
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BURNABY ZONING BYLAW
1965,
AMENDMENT
BYLAW NO. 32, 2015 – BYLAW NO. 13528
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Rez.
#14-35
2338
and 2440 Madison Avenue
From: M2
General Industrial District
To: CD
Comprehensive Development District (based on RM4s Multiple Family Residential
District and Brentwood Town Centre Development Plan as guidelines and in
accordance with the development plan entitled “Fulton House” prepared by
Buttjes Architecture Inc.)
The purpose of the proposed zoning
bylaw amendment is to permit the construction of a 41 storey high-rise
apartment tower with ground oriented townhouses, underground and structured
parking.
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The Advisory Planning
Commission advised it supports the rezoning application.
Seven letters were received in
response to the proposed bylaw amendment.
OPPOSED:
Sue Garbe,
2402-4132 Halifax Street, Burnaby
Aaron Lowe,
2801-2345 Madison Avenue, Burnaby
Annie Zhang, 2355
Madison Avenue, Burnaby
Isabella Ma, TH
22-2345 Madison Avenue, Burnaby
Daniel Lam, 2355
Madison Avenue, Burnaby
Ann Marie Giesbrecht,
1906-2355 Madison Avenue, Burnaby
Ping Yao, 601-2355
Madison Avenue, Burnaby
The following speakers
appeared before Council in support or opposition to the proposed bylaw
amendment.
Brian Ellis, 900-1332 West Broadway,
Vancouver, representing Polygon Homes BC, appeared before Council to answer any
questions.
Francis Flanagan, TH 8-2355 Madison Avenue,
Burnaby, spoke in opposition to the rezoning application. Ms. Flanagan shared
concerns regarding the lack of research on the impacts of densification, lack
of market information to justify building (not enough demand), increase in
crime and high percentage of vacant condos.
Kayshan Mirfakhrai, 1703-2345 Madison Avenue,
Burnaby, spoke in opposition to the rezoning. Ms. Mirfakhrai shared concerns
regarding: increased traffic, parking concerns, loss of quality of life, health
concerns, noise issues, lack of security, lack of community centre and a lack
of an integrated development plan. Ms. Mirfakhrai asserted that consideration
should be given to the impact of high rise developments on the whole city not
just the surrounding area.
MOVED BY councillor S. Dhaliwal
SECONDED BY councillor n. volkow
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THAT
this Public Hearing for Rez. #14-35, Bylaw #13528 be terminated.
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CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
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BURNABY ZONING BYLAW
1965,
AMENDMENT
BYLAW NO. 33, 2015 – BYLAW NO. 13529
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Rez.
#14-29
6960
Royal Oak Avenue
From: M4
Special Industrial District
To: CD Comprehensive
Development District (based on C9 Urban Village Commercial
District and Royal Oak Community Plan guidelines and the
development plan entitled “Mix-Use Development, 6960-Royal Oak
Avenue, Burnaby, B.C.” prepared by DF Architecture Inc.)
The purpose of the proposed zoning
bylaw amendment is to permit the construction of a four-storey mixed-use
development with full residential underground parking and at grade commercial
parking, with ground level commercial fronting Royal Oak Avenue and
residential uses (42 units) above.
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The Advisory Planning
Commission advised it supports the rezoning application.
No letters were
received in response to the proposed bylaw amendment.
No speakers appeared before
Council in support or opposition to the proposed bylaw amendment.
MOVED BY councillor s. dhaliwal
SECONDED BY councillor n. volkow
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THAT
this Public Hearing for Rez. #14-29, Bylaw #13529 be terminated.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
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BURNABY ZONING BYLAW
1965,
AMENDMENT
BYLAW NO. 34, 2015 – BYLAW NO. 13530
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Rez.
#13-40
6980/6992 Buller Avenue and
6977/6991 Waltham Avenue
From: M4 Special Industrial
District
To: CD Comprehensive
Development District (based on P2 Administration and Assembly District, M5
Light Industrial District and the Royal Oak Community Plan as guidelines and
in accordance with the development plan entitled “BCEHS Burnaby Buller
Ambulance Centre” prepared by NSDA Architects)
The purpose of the proposed zoning
bylaw amendment is to permit the construction of a new BC Ambulance Centre
development within the Royal Oak Community Plan area.
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The Deputy City
Clerk read the following into the public record:
“It has come to our
attention that an administrative error was made in the public hearing report
for Rezoning Reference #13-40 regarding the height of the building. The height
of the building was noted as being two storeys with a dimensional height of 3.6
m (11.7 ft). The correct height is two storeys, with a dimensional height of
11.7 m (36 ft).”
The Advisory Planning
Commission advised it supports the rezoning application.
No letters were received in
response to the proposed bylaw amendment.
The following speakers
appeared before Council in support or opposition to the proposed bylaw
amendment.
Gabriele Cocco, 5251 Barber Street, Burnaby,
appeared before council in opposition to the rezoning application. Mr. Cocco
shared concerns regarding the increase in height of the new building and lack
of parking.
Diane Gillies, 6675 St. Charles Place,
President of the Kingsway Imperial Neighbourhood Association (KINA), spoke in
favor of the proposed rezoning application as it will have a positive impact on
the neighbourhood and will potentially decrease crime.
MOVED BY councillor S. dhaliwal
SECONDED BY councillor n. volkow
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THAT
this Public Hearing for Rez. #13-40, Bylaw #13530 be terminated.
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CARRIED
UNAIMOUSLY
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BURNABY ZONING BYLAW
1965,
AMENDMENT
BYLAW NO. 36, 2015 - BYLAW NO. 13532
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Text
Amendment
The purpose of the proposed bylaw
text amendment is to recommend amendments to Section 7.9 of the Burnaby
Zoning Bylaw to provide updated fees for rezoning applications and
administration of servicing agreements.
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The Advisory Planning
Commission advised it supports the rezoning application.
No letters were received in
response to the proposed bylaw amendment.
No speakers appeared before
Council in support or opposition to the proposed bylaw text amendment.
MOVED BY councillor S. dhaliwal
SECONDED BY councillor n. volkow
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THAT
this Public Hearing for Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965 Text Amendment, Bylaw
#13532 be terminated.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY
councillor s. dhaliwal
SECONDED By
councillor p. calendino
That this Public Hearing do now
adjourn.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
The Public Hearing adjourned at 10:38 p.m.
Confirmed:
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Certified
Correct:
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Derek
Corrigan
MAYOR
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Kate
O’Connell
DEPUTY
CITY CLERK
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