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COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
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Monday, 2017 July 24
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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 July 24 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 James Wang
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ABSENT:
STAFF:
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Councillor Nick Volkow
Mr. Lambert Chu, City Manager
Mr. Leon
Gous, Director Engineering
Ms. Noreen
Kassam, Director Finance
Mr. Dave
Ellenwood, Director Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services
Mr. Ed Kozak,
Deputy Director Current Planning
Ms. May
Leung, City Solicitor
Mr. Dennis
Back, City Clerk
Ms. Kate
O’Connell, Deputy City Clerk
Mr. Johannes Schumann, Planner 3
Ms. Renee De St. Croix, Planner 3
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MOVED BY
councillor mcdonell
SECONDED BY
councillor Johnston
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THAT the Open Council meeting do now
reconvene.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The Open Council meeting reconvened
at 7:12 p.m.
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2.
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MINUTES
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MOVED BY
councillor mcdonell
SECONDED BY
councillor wang
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THAT the minutes of the Open Council
meeting held on 2017 July 10 be now adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Captain Trevor Coldwell appeared before Council and
reviewed the history of the Queen of Burnaby ferry, retired after 52 years of
service. Captain Coldwell presented the City of Burnaby with the plaque that
was on the ship until its recent decommission. The plaque was originally
provided to BC Ferries by the City of Burnaby.
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MOVED BY
councillor Johnston
SECONDED BY
councillor Wang
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THAT the delegation be heard.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Ms. Leslie Maddison and Ms. Erika
Schinzel appeared before Council and requested a Universal Housing
Program.
Ms. Maddison requested that
Council develop purpose-build non-market housing, and develop policies that
increase the accessibility of social housing to a variety of demographic
groups. The speaker requested that land for social housing be provided by the
City of Burnaby, capital funding be secured from the Federal Government and
ongoing operating funding be provided by the Provincial Government. Non-market
housing should reflect the needs of the residents including refugees, families,
cultural diversity and low-income populations.
Ms. Schinzel presented Council
with “The People’s Plan” for Metrotown as an alternative to the City’s proposed
Metrotown Plan. Ms. Schinzel stated concerns about the displacement of 6000 renters
as a result of development in the Metrotown community. The speaker requested
that Council consider the People’s Plan for Metrotown, develop and protect
affordable homes for all income groups, and vote against the City’s proposed
Metrotown Plan.
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MOVED BY
councillor johnston
SECONDED BY
councillor mcdonell
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THAT Council do now resolve itself
into a Committee of the Whole.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The Public Safety
Committee submitted a report seeking Council authority to upgrade the traffic
control at the intersection of Goring Street and Holdom Avenue.
The
Public Safety Committee recommended:
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1. THAT Council authorize the
installation of all-way stop control at the intersection of Goring Street and
Holdom Avenue, as detailed in this report.
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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 Public Safety
Committee submitted a report seeking Council authority to review safety and operational
concerns at the intersection of Beresford Street and Willingdon Avenue.
The
Public Safety Committee recommended:
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1. THAT Council
authorize geometric modifications at the intersection of Beresford Street and
Willingdon Avenue, as detailed in this report.
2. THAT a copy
of this report be sent to Ms. Anna Solnickova of 504 - 4350 Beresford Street,
Burnaby BC V5H 4K9.
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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 seeking Council authority to review existing
crosswalk operations at North Fraser Way/Fraserton Court, North Fraser
Way/Fraserwood Court, Eastlake Road/Centaurus Drive and Halifax/Augusta
Avenue.
The
Public Safety Committee recommended:
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1. THAT Council authorize the
installation of roadside mounted special crosswalks at four existing marked
crosswalks, as detailed in this report.
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MOVED BY
councillor calendino
SECONDED BY
councillor mcdonell
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THAT the recommendation of
the Public Safety Committee be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED
BY COUNCILLOR JORDAN
SECONDED
BY COUNCILLOR CALENDINO
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THAT the Open Council meeting do now
recess.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The Open Council meeting recessed at
7:20 p.m.
The
Open Council meeting was recessed due to disruptive protests in the Council
Chamber. At such time as decorum was restored, the meeting resumed.
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MOVED BY
councillor JOhnston
SECONDED BY
councillor Calendino
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THAT the Open Council meeting do now
reconvene.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The Open Council meeting
reconvened at 9:15 p.m.
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The City Manager submitted a report
dated 2017 July 24 on the following matters:
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The
City Manager submitted a report from the Director Planning and Building seeking
Council adoption of the Metrotown Downtown Plan.
The City Manager recommended:
1. THAT Council
adopt the Metrotown Downtown Plan, 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 City
Manager be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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2.
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HOUSING PROFILE UPDATE
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The City Manager submitted a report
from the Director Planning and Building providing an overview of the City's
housing policies and initiatives.
The City Manager
recommended:
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1. THAT Council
receive this report for information.
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MOVED BY
councillor mcdonell
SECONDED BY
councillor johnston
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THAT the recommendation of the City
Manager be adopted.
- amended
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JORDAN
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL
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THAT the motion be AMENDED to
include that a copy of the report be forwarded to Burnaby MLAs, Burnaby MPs
and the Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL
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THAT the motion, as AMENDED,
be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The City Manager
submitted a report from the Director Finance seeking Council authority to
change signing officers on City bank accounts.
The
City Manager recommended:
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1. THAT the signing
officers for the operating investment transaction account, the operating
disbursement and deposit accounts, payroll bank account and the U.S. bank
account be as follows, any two of:
N. Kassam, R. Klimek, R. Grewal, K.
Lai, R. Mester, W. Kwan, the Mayor.
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MOVED BY
councillor johnston
SECONDED BY
councillor Calendino
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THAT the recommendation of the City
Manager be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The City Manager
submitted a report from the Director Parks, Recreation & Cultural
Services requesting Council authority to bring down a bylaw to appropriate
$533,832 (inclusive of GST) from Capital Reserves to finance four projects.
The
City Manager recommended:
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1. THAT Council authorize staff to bring down a bylaw to
appropriate $533,832 (inclusive of GST) from Capital Reserves to finance four
projects.
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MOVED BY
councillor Calendino
SECONDED BY
councillor Mcdonell
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THAT the recommendation of the City
Manager be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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CONTRACT AWARD
199 STALL PARKING LOT – NEC CANADA
WAY AND
NORLAND AVENUE
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The City Manager
submitted a report from the Director Finance seeking Council approval to
award a contract for the 199 Stall Parking Lot - northeast corner Canada Way
and Norland Avenue.
The
City Manager recommended:
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1. THAT Council
approve a contract award to B&B Contracting (2012) Ltd. for an estimated
total cost of $1,114,600.00 including GST in the amount of $53,076.19 as
outlined in this report. Final payment will be based on the actual quantity of
goods and services delivered and unit prices as tendered.
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MOVED BY
councillor Mcdonell
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 the Fire Chief providing Council with information
relating to the Fire Department's activities during the 2nd quarter of 2017.
The
City Manager recommended:
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1. THAT this report
be received for information purposes.
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MOVED BY
councillor mcdonell
SECONDED BY
councillor WANG
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THAT the recommendation of the City
Manager be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The City Manager
submitted a report from the Director Planning and Building seeking Council
authorization to forward this application to a Public Hearing on 2017 August
29. (subject to Public Hearing meeting date change by Council)
The
City Manager recommended:
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1. THAT a Rezoning Bylaw be
advanced to First Reading on 2017
July 24, and
to a Public Hearing on 2017
August 29 at
7:00 p.m.
(Note
from Clerk: see New Business item for change of Public Hearing date)
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
utilization of an amenity bonus through the provision of a cash in-lieu contribution in
accordance with Section 4.5 of this report.
c)
The
granting of Section 219 Covenants in accordance with the subject rezoning and Rezoning
Reference #15-28:
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restricting
enclosure of balconies;
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ensuring
compliance with the approved acoustical study;
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ensuring that the
density of development of air space parcels and strata lots complies with the
approved CD zoning and density allocation covenant for the site and to ensure
that the overall site continues to function as a single, integrated
development.
d)
The
design and provision of units adaptable to persons with disabilities, the
provision of customized hardware and cabinet work being subject to the
sale/lease of the unit to a disabled person and with allocated disabled parking
spaces.
e)
Compliance
with the Council-adopted sound criteria.
f)
The
submission of a suitable district energy pre-feasibility study to the approval
of the Director Planning and Building.
g)
The
submission of a sustainability report detailing the initiatives for Tower 3 to
contribute towards the environmental commitment of LEED ND Gold for the entire
Phase 1 Development.
h)
The
submission of a suitable Solid Waste and Recycling Plan to the approval of the
Director Engineering.
i)
The
deposit of the applicable Parkland Acquisition Charge.
j)
The
deposit of the applicable GVS & DD Sewerage Charge.
k)
The
deposit of the applicable School Site Acquisition Charge.
l)
The
completion of Rezoning References #15-28 and #15-29.
m)
The
submission of a written undertaking to distribute area plan notification forms,
prepared by the City, with disclosure statements; and, to post area plan
notification signs, also prepared by the City, on the development site and in
the sales office in prominent and visible locations prior to Third Reading, or
at the time marketing for the subject development commences, whichever is
first, and remain posted for a period of one year, or until such time that all
units are sold, whichever is greater.
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MOVED BY
councillor mcdonell
SECONDED BY
councillor johnston
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THAT the recommendations of the City
Manager be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The City Manager submitted a report
from the Director Planning and Building regarding the current series of new
rezoning applications for Council’s information.
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Item #01
Rez #16-33
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Application
for the Rezoning of:
Lots 5 and 6, Block 9, DL 94, Group
1, NWD Plan 1117
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From:
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R5 Residential District
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To:
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CD
Comprehensive Development District (based on RM3 Multiple Family Residential
District and Royal Oak Community Plan guidelines)
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Address:
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6449 and 6469 Selma Avenue
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Purpose:
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To permit the construction of a
multiple-family residential townhouse project, up to three-storeys in height,
with full underground parking.
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The City Manager recommended:
1. THAT the
Planning and Building Department be authorized to continue to work with the
applicant towards the preparation of a suitable plan of development for
presentation to a Public Hearing on the understanding that a more detailed
report will be submitted at a later date.
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MOVED BY
councillor wang
SECONDED BY
councillor johnston
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THAT the recommendation of the City
Manager be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Item
#02
Rez #17-08
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Application
for the Rezoning of:
Lot 21, DL 211, Group 1, NWD Plan
BCP45523
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From:
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CD Comprehensive Development
District (based on P11e SFU Neighbourhood District)
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To:
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Amended CD Comprehensive Development
District (based on P11e SFU Neighbourhood District and SFU Community Plan as
guidelines)
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Address:
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8650 University Crescent
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Purpose:
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To permit construction of two
residential buildings (with a total of 90 below the market rental units) and
one amenity building.
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The City Manager
recommended:
1. THAT
the Planning and Building Department be authorized to continue to work with the
applicant towards the preparation of a suitable plan of development for
presentation to a Public Hearing on the understanding that a more detailed
report will be submitted at a later date.
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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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Item
#03
Rez #17-18
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Application
for the Rezoning of:
Lot A District Lot 122 Group 1 NWD
Plan BCP51571
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From:
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CD Comprehensive
Development District (based on C2 Community Commercial District and RM3
Multiple Family Residential District)
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To:
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Amended CD Comprehensive Development
District (based
on C2 Community Commercial District, RM3 Multiple Family Residential
District, P1 Neighbourhood Institutional District, and Hastings Street Area
Plan guidelines)
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Address:
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4824 Hastings Street (
formerly known as 418 Gamma Ave)
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Purpose:
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To permit the conversion of 469.44 m2
(5,053 sq. ft.) of commercial retail space to a child care facility.
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The City Manager
recommended:
1. THAT the
Planning and Building Department be authorized to continue to work with the
applicant towards the preparation of a suitable plan of development for
presentation to a Public Hearing on the understanding that a more detailed
report will be submitted at a later date.
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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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Item
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Rez #17-19
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Application
for the Rezoning of:
Lot A, DL 57, Plan
EPP35080
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From:
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CD Comprehensive Development
District (based on M5
and M5r Light Industrial District, B1 Suburban Office District, and Lake City
Business Centre guidelines)
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To:
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Amended CD Comprehensive Development
District (based on M5
and M5r Light Industrial District, B1 Suburban Office District, and Lake City
Business Centre guidelines)
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Address:
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8339 Eastlake Drive
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Purpose:
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To permit a minor increase
in interior floor area.
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The City Manager
recommended:
1. THAT
the Planning and Building Department be authorized to continue to work with the
applicant towards the preparation of a suitable plan of development for presentation
to a Public Hearing on the understanding that a more detailed report will be
submitted at a later date.
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MOVED BY
councillor mcdonell
SECONDED BY
councillor johnston
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THAT the recommendation of the City
Manager be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Item
#05
Rez #17-20
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Application
for the Rezoning of:
Lots
23 and 24, Block 7, DL 121, Group 1, NWD Plan 1054
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From:
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C8
Urban Village Commercial District (Hastings)
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To:
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CD
Comprehensive Development District (based on C8 Urban Village Commercial District
(Hastings))
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Address:
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4255 and 4257 Hastings Street
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Purpose:
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To
permit the construction of a four-storey mixed-use development.
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The City Manager
recommended:
1. THAT
the Planning and Building Department be authorized to continue to work with the
applicant towards the preparation of a suitable plan of development for
presentation to a Public Hearing on the understanding that a more detailed
report will be submitted at a later date.
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MOVED BY
councillor mcdonell
SECONDED BY
councillor johnston
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THAT the recommendation of the City
Manager be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Item
#06
Rez #17-21
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Application
for the Rezoning of:
Lot N, DL 13, Group 1, NWD Plan
13703
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From:
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C1 Neighbourhood Commercial District
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To:
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CD Comprehensive Development
District (based
on C1 Neighbourhood Commercial District and C2h Community Commercial District)
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Address:
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8687 and 8689 Tenth
Avenue
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Purpose:
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To permit retail liquor
store use
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The City Manager
recommended:
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THAT
the Planning and Building Department be authorized to continue to work with the
applicant towards the preparation of a suitable plan of development for
presentation to a Public Hearing on the understanding that a more detailed
report will be submitted at a later date.
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MOVED BY
councillor mcdonell
SECONDED BY
councillor wang
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THAT the recommendation of the City
Manager be adopted.
CARRIED
(Councillor Dhaliwal
opposed)
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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 wang
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THAT the report of the Committee be
now adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY
councillor wang
SECONDED BY
councillor jordan
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THAT Bylaw No. 13785 be now
introduced and read a first time.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY
councillor wang
SECONDED BY
councillor mcdonell
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THAT Bylaw No. 13769 be now
introduced and read three times.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Consideration and Third
Reading
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MOVED BY
councillor wanG
SECONDED BY
councillor Johnston
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THAT Bylaw No. 13598, 13650 and
13651 be now considered and read a third time.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Third Reading, Reconsideration and
Final Adoption
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MOVED BY
councillor wang
SECONDED BY
councillor Mcdonell
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THAT Bylaw No. 13671, 13709 and
13721 be now read a third time, reconsidered and Finally Adopted, signed by
the Mayor and Clerk and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto.
- division of vote
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JORDAN
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL
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THAT Bylaw No. 13671, 13709 and
13721 be considered separately.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR WANG
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CALENDINO
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THAT Bylaw No. 13709 be now read a
third time, reconsidered and Finally Adopted, signed by the Mayor and Clerk
and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto.
LOST
(Mayor Corrigan,
Councillors Dhaliwal, Johnston, Jordan, McDonell, and Wang opposed)
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR WANG
sECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CALENDINO
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THAT Bylaw No. 13721 be now read a
third time, reconsidered and Finally Adopted, signed by the Mayor and Clerk
and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto.
- tabled
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL
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THAT Bylaw No. 13721 be now TABLED.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED
BY COUNCILLOR JORDAN
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON
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THAT Bylaw No. 13671 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 wang
SECONDED BY
councillor Johnston
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THAT Bylaw No. 13578, 13596, 13649,
13770, 13777, 13778, 13779, 13780, 13781, 13782 and 13784 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)
Mayor
Corrigan – Public Hearing Date Changes
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MOVED BY
councillor CALENDINO
SECONDED BY
councillor JOHNSTON
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THAT the Public Hearing originally
scheduled for 2017 August 29, be rescheduled to take place 2017 August 28 at
6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber; and,
THAT the Public Hearing originally
scheduled for 2017 October 31, be rescheduled to take place 2017 October 17
at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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b)
Councillor
McDonell – Edmonds Fair
Councillor McDonell
reflected on the 2017 July 16 Edmonds City Fair & Car Show. The event was
attended by an estimated 20,000 people. Council extended their appreciation to
event organizers, volunteers and staff all of whom contributed to the event’s
success.
c)
Mayor
Corrigan – RCMP Musical Ride
Mayor Corrigan reminded
Council and the public of the upcoming RCMP Musical Ride, which is scheduled to
take place at Swangard Stadium on 2017 August 18.
d)
Mayor
Corrigan – Burnaby Blues and Roots Festival
Mayor Corrigan reminded
Council and the public of the upcoming Burnaby Blues and Roots Festival which
is scheduled to take place on 2017 August 12, and headlined by Trombone Shorty
& Orleans Avenue.
e)
Councillor
Wang – Chinese Cultural Heritage Festival
Councillor Wang reminded
Council and the public of the upcoming 3rd Annual Chinese Cultural
Heritage Festival, which is scheduled to take place at Swangard Stadium on 2017
July 30.
f)
Councillor
McDonell – Korean Cultural Festival
Councilor McDonell reminded
Council and the public of the upcoming 16th Annual Korean Cultural
Festival, which is scheduled to take place at Swangard Stadium on 2017 August 05.
There were no inquires
brought before Council at this time.
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MOVED BY
councillor mcdonell
SECONDED BY
councillor wang
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THAT this Open Council meeting do
now adjourn.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The Open Council meeting adjourned
at 9:45 p.m.
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Confirmed:
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Certified Correct:
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________________________
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Mayor
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City
Clerk
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