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COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
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Monday, 2016 November 07
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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, 2016 November 07 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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PRESENT:
ABSENT:
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His
Worship, Mayor Derek R. Corrigan
Councillor
Pietro Calendino
Councillor
Sav Dhaliwal
Councillor
Dan Johnston
Councillor
Colleen Jordan
Councillor
Anne Kang
Councillor
Nick Volkow
Councillor
James Wang
Councillor
Paul McDonell (due to illness)
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STAFF:
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Mr.
Lambert Chu, City Manager
Mr.
Chad Turpin, Deputy City Manager
Mr.
Leon Gous, Director Engineering
Ms.
Denise Jorgenson, Director Finance
Mr.
Dave Ellenwood, Director Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services
Mr.
Lou Pelletier, Director Planning and Building
Mr.
Dave Critchley, Director Public Safety & Community Services
Mr.
Dennis Back, City Clerk
Ms.
Kate O’Connell, Deputy City Clerk
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MOVED BY councillor calendino
SECONDED BY councillor kang
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THAT
the Open Council meeting do now reconvene.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The
Open Council meeting reconvened in the Council Chamber at 7:03 p.m.
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2.
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PROCLAMATIONS
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Councillor Volkow, on behalf of His
Worship, Mayor Derek R. Corrigan proclaimed Wednesday, 2016 November 16 as "GIS
Day" in the City of Burnaby.
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Councillor Kang, on behalf of His
Worship, Mayor Derek R. Corrigan proclaimed Sunday, 2016 November 20 as "National
Child Day" in the City of Burnaby.
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World
Diabetes Day (2016 November 14)
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Councillor Calendino, on behalf of
His Worship, Mayor Derek R. Corrigan proclaimed Monday, 2016 November 14 as "World
Diabetes Day" in the City of Burnaby.
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MOVED BY councillor Calendino
SECONDED BY councillor kang
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THAT the minutes of the Open Council
meeting held on 2016 October 24 be now adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY councillor Wang
SECONDED BY councillor Jordan
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THAT the minutes of the Public
Hearing (Zoning) held on 2016 October 25 be now adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY councillor Wang
SECONDED BY councillor Kang
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THAT
the delegations be heard.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Ms. Kamala Sproule, Community Coordinator, Burnaby
Early Childhood Development Table and Ms. Suzanne
Vardy, Coordinator, Student Safety and Child Abuse Prevention,
Burnaby School District, appeared before Council to extend thanks to the City
for its participation and support of the Burnaby Children’s Community
Development Table.
The purpose of the Burnaby
Children’s Community Table’s is “to make decisions to ensure the
development and implementation of the Burnaby Children’s Community Table
Strategic Action Plan…and to network, share information, set priorities and
collaborate”. The speakers reviewed the 2016 and 2017 Community Table work
plan, and identified two goals for which they are requesting City support.
The Community Table requested a letter of support from Council to be included
in their application to host the “Cities Fit for Children” conference in 2018,
and staff support and Council approval of a Burnaby Children’s Charter.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CALENDINO
THAT the requests made by the
delegation be REFERRED to staff for review, and that staff prepare a
report for Council’s consideration.
. CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
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Ms. Cathy Griffin and Mr. Moreno
Zanatto, Burnaby HUB Cycling Committee, appeared before Council to
request that Council consider separating bike and pedestrian paths in the
linear park along Willingdon Avenue. The speakers voiced concerns regarding
the City’s current plan for a shared bike and pedestrian path as shared paths
lead to bicycle-pedestrian conflicts, accidents and are not a preferred
cycling option for commuters.
The speakers requested that further
public consultation be conducted and a review of existing policies and
strategies be undertaken to ensure the use of the space is consistent with
existing City plans and meets public expectations. The delegation submitted a
petition and comments made on a local HUB website for Council’s
consideration.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR KANG
THAT staff prepare a report responding
to the comments and issues raised by the delegation, and that a copy of the
report be provided to the delegation for information.
CARRIED
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Darcy Olson
Re:
Willingdon Avenue Greenway
Speaker: Darcy Olson
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Mr. Darcy Olson, 4787 Brentlawn Dr.,
Burnaby, BC appeared before Council and shared concerns with the City’s
proposed plans for the linear park space along Willingdon Avenue. The speaker
believes that a shared bike/pedestrian lane through the park will result in
accidents between pedestrians and cyclists. Mr. Olson would like the City to
do more public consultation on potential uses of the park space before
finalizing any plans.
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MOVED BY councillor Calendino
SECONDED BY councillor Wang
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THAT
the correspondence be received.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Correspondence was received
from Burnaby Power and Sail Squadron requesting permission to install
temporary signs on City Boulevards and streets in 2017 from January 12 to
February 1 and August 31 to September 14 to promote their safe boating
course.
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MOVED BY councillor JOrdan
SECONDED BY councillor Johnston
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THAT Council grant permission to
Burnaby Power and Sail Squadron to temporarily place signs on street
right-of-ways in 2017 from January 12 to February 1 and August 31 to
September 14 in order to publicize their safe boating classes.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY councillor Johnston
SECONDED BY councillor Calendino
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THAT
Council do now resolve itself into a Committee of the Whole.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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City Clerk
Re:
Certificate of Sufficiency - Resident Initiated
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The City Clerk submitted a report of
the resident initiated Local Area Service Project petitions which were not
successful.
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The City
Clerk recommended:
1. THAT
Council receive this report for information.
2. THAT
owners of the properties on the petitions be advised of the outcome.
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MOVED BY councillor Jordan
SECONDED BY councillor Volkow
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THAT
the recommendations of the City Clerk be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The Executive Committee
of Council submitted the following recommendations for Council approval:
#16.34. Big Sisters of
BC Lower Mainland
Mentoring
Programs
The
Executive Committee of Council recommended:
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1. THAT a grant in
the amount of $6,000 be awarded to Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland in support
of mentoring services provided by the organization.
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MOVED BY councillor DHALIWAL
SECONDED BY councillor Jordan
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THAT
the recommendation of the Executive Committee of Council be adopted.
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referred
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR CALENDINO
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR JORDAN
THAT the grant request by the Big Sisters
of BC Lower Mainland be REFERRED back to the Executive Committee for
further review and consideration.
CARRIED
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#16.42.
Volunteer Burnaby
Community
Programming
The
Executive Committee of Council recommended:
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1. THAT a grant in
the amount of $12,000 be awarded to Volunteer Burnaby for programs and services
to the citizens of Burnaby.
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MOVED BY councillor DHALIWAL
SECONDED BY councillor johnston
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THAT
the recommendation of the Executive Committee of Council be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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16.44.p Volunteer
Burnaby
Gift Wrap
Program 2016
The
Executive Committee of Council recommended:
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1. THAT an
in-kind grant in the amount of $1,000 for printing costs be awarded to Volunteer
Burnaby to assist with the Gift Wrap Program.
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MOVED BY councillor DHALIWAL
SECONDED BY councillor Wang
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THAT
the recommendation of the Executive Committee of Council be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The Executive Committee
of Council submitted a report seeking Council approval of lease
grants for non-profit tenants at the Holdom, Edmonds, Brentwood, Metrotown,
McKercher and Pioneer Community Resource Centres.
The Executive Committee of
Council recommended:
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1. THAT
Council approve the proposed 2017 lease grants for community resource centre
tenants, as outlined in Table 1, attached, of this report.
2. THAT
Council authorize staff to make the appropriate 2017 lease renewal arrangements
with Holdom, Edmonds, Brentwood, Metrotown, McKercher and Pioneer Community
Resource Centre tenants.
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MOVED BY councillor DHALIWAL
SECONDED BY councillor Johnston
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THAT
the recommendations of the Executive Committee of Council be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The Planning and
Development Committee submitted a report seeking Council authorization of an
area rezoning from R5 to R12 District.
The Planning and
Development Committee recommended:
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1. THAT
Council authorize the preparation of a Rezoning Bylaw to rezone the subject
properties at 3570, 3650, 3670, 3690 Douglas Road and 5628 Hardwick Street, as
referenced in Schedule A (attached), from the R5 Residential District to
the R12 Residential District, and that the bylaw be advanced to First Reading
on 2016 November 07 and to Public Hearing on 2016 November 22 at 7:00 p.m.
2. THAT
a copy of this report be sent to the property owners and residents in the
petition and consultation areas.
3. THAT
the submission of a covenant specifying the future subdivision pattern for the
properties of 3670 and 3690 Douglas Road be established as a prerequisite to
the completion of the rezoning.
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MOVED BY councillor JORDAN
SECONDED BY councillor johnston
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THAT the recommendations of
the Planning and Development Committee be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The Planning and
Development Committee submitted a report seeking Council endorsement of the
updated Metro Vancouver Regional Affordable Housing Strategy.
The Planning and
Development Committee recommended:
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1. THAT
Council endorse the Metro Vancouver Regional Affordable Housing Strategy.
2. THAT
a copy of this report be forwarded to the Social Planning Committee for
information.
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MOVED BY councillor JORDAN
SECONDED BY councillor johnston
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THAT the recommendations of the Planning
and Development Committee be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The Community Heritage Commission
submitted a report seeking Council authorization of an expenditure for the
Burnaby Remembers Program for Remembrance Day – 2016 November 11.
The Community Heritage Commission
recommended:
1. THAT Council
approve an expenditure of $2,000 (inclusive of GST) for the Burnaby Remembers
Program, as outlined in this report.
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MOVED BY councillor JORDAN
SECONDED BY councillor Johnston
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THAT the recommendation of
the Community Heritage Commission be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The
City Manager submitted a report dated 2016 November 07 on the following
matters:
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The City Manager submitted a report
from the Director Planning and Building seeking Council approval of the Final
Burnaby Environmental Sustainability
Strategy (ESS) and Final Community Energy and Emissions Plan (CEEP).
The City Manager recommended:
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1. THAT Council receive the results of Phase 3
– Draft ESS public consultation for information, as outlined in
Section 3 of this report.
2. THAT Council approve the final Burnaby
Environmental Sustainability Strategy (ESS) dated 2016 October 5 as
outlined in Section 4 of this report.
3. THAT Council approve the final Burnaby
Community Energy and Emissions Plan (CEEP) dated 2016 October 20 as
outlined in Section 5 of this report.
4. THAT Council authorize staff to develop
implementation plans to identify timelines, priorities, lead responsibility,
recommended processes and/or approaches, and resources required for both the
ESS and CEEP.
5. THAT Council authorize the Mayor to issue
certificates of acknowledgement and hard copies of the ESS to all the citizen
members of the ESS Steering Committee who contributed to the creation of the
ESS.
6. THAT Council send a copy of this report to the
Environment Committee, the Planning and Development Committee, the Social
Planning Committee, the Transportation Committee, and the Parks, Recreation and
Culture Commission for their information.
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The City Manager submitted a report
from the Director Planning and Building providing Council with an update on TransLink's
proposal for Phase One of its 10-Year Vision.
The City Manager recommended:
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1. THAT Council forward this
report to the TransLink Mayor's Council and the TransLink Board, as Burnaby's
input on Phase One of the 10-Year Vision.
2. THAT Council forward this
report to Peter Fassbender, the Minister Responsible for TransLink.
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MOVED BY councillor Johnston
SECONDED BY councillor Calendino
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THAT
the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.
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MOVED
BY COUNCILLOR JORDAN
SECONDED
BY COUNCILLOR CALENDINO
THAT
the motion be AMENDED to add that a copy of the report also be sent to
Burnaby MLA’s, and Opposition Critic for TransLink.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOVED
BY COUNCILLOR JORDAN
SECONDED
BY COUNCILLOR CALENDINO
THAT
the motion, as AMENDED, be approved.
CARRIED
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The City Manager submitted a report
from the Director Planning and Building seeking Council authorization to
complete enhancements to the medians on North Road under the Evergreen Line
Guideway.
The
City Manager recommended:
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1. THAT
Council authorize an expenditure not to exceed
$693,000.00 (inclusive of 5% GST) from Gaming Funds for the installation of
enhanced lighting and gateway features on North Road, under a cost share
agreement with the City of Coquitlam, as outlined in this report.
2. THAT
Council authorize staff to execute the related cost share agreement with the
City of Coquitlam.
3. THAT Council
authorize staff to enter into an operating agreement with the Province and
TransLink to permit installation and operation of the lighting on the Evergreen
Line guideway.
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The City Manager
submitted a report from the Director Engineering seeking Council approval for
staff to apply for grant funding under the Clean Water & Wastewater Fund
Initiative.
The City Manager
recommended:
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1. THAT
Council pass a resolution supporting an application for grant funding in the
amount of $8.4 million plus GST under the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund for
two projects as described in this report.
2. THAT a copy of this report
be forwarded to local MPs and MLAs.
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MOVED BY councillor Volkow
SECONDED BY councillor calendino
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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 Finance seeking Council approval to
proceed with an emergency envelope repair at Deer Lake Centre II.
The City Manager
recommended:
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1. THAT
Council authorize staff to use Capital Reserves Bylaw No. 13636 funding in the
amount of $105,000 (inclusive of GST) to fund an emergency repair at Deer Lake
Centre II as outlined in this report.
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MOVED BY councillor volkow
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 Director Finance seeking Council approval to extend a contract for
the supply and delivery of water valves and fire hydrants.
The City Manager
recommended:
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1. THAT
Council approve a one year contract extension to Corix Water Products Inc. for
a total estimated cost of $237,440 including GST and PST in the amount of
$25,440. Final Payment will be based on actual delivered quantities and quoted
unit pricing.
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MOVED BY councillor Volkow
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 Director Finance seeking Council approval to
award a contract for the supply and delivery of a recycling truck.
The City Manager
recommended:
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1. THAT
Council approve a contract award to Rollins Machinery Ltd., for a total cost of
$299,733.28 including GST and PST in the amount of $32,114.28 as outlined in
this report.
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MOVED BY councillor Volkow
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 informing Council of a request
for development of a new single-family dwelling with a detached garage under
existing zoning in the Edmonds Town Centre Plan area.
The City Manager
recommended:
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1. THAT this report be received for information
purposes.
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MOVED BY councillor Volkow
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 informing Council
of a revision to the proposed new restaurant patio under Rezoning Reference
#15-34. The proposal is intended to be revised from a 64 seat open-air
restaurant patio to a 54 seat patio with a permanent covered roof and a
retractable window system for The Buffet restaurant.
The City Manager
recommended:
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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.
2. THAT a copy of this report be sent to Brad
Desmarais, Vice President, Casino and Community Gaming, British Columbia
Lottery Corporation, 74 West Seymour Street, Kamloops, BC, V2C 1E2.
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MOVED BY councillor Volkow
SECONDED BY councillor Wang
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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 providing Council with a response to
issues raised a the Public Hearing for Rezoning Reference #16-23.
The
City Manager recommended:
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1. THAT a copy of this report
be sent to the applicant and to those who spoke at, or submitted correspondence
to, the Public Hearing for Rezoning Reference #16-23.
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MOVED BY councillor Volkow
SECONDED BY councillor Wang
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THAT
the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY councillor Johnston
SECONDED BY councillor Jordan
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THAT
the Committee now rise and report.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY councillor Johnston
SECONDED BY councillor wang
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THAT
the report of the Committee be now adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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BYLAWS
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MOVED BY councillor WANG
SECONDED BY councillor Calendino
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THAT Bylaw No. 13645, 13671, 13672,
13673, and 13674 be now introduced and read a first time.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY councillor WANG
SECONDED BY councillor Calendino
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THAT Bylaw No. 13657, 13669, 13670,
13675, 13676, 13677, 13678, 13679, and 13680 be now introduced and read
three times.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY councillor WANG
SECONDED BY councillor Calendino
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THAT Bylaw No. 13648, 13649, 13650,
13651, and 13652 be now read a second time.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY councillor WANG
SECONDED BY councillor JOhnston
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THAT Bylaw No. 13530, 13570, and
13599 be now considered and read a third time.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Councillor
Volkow left the Council Chamber at 8:53.
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MOVED BY councillor WANG
SECONDED BY councillor Johnston
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THAT Bylaw No. 13658, 13659,
13660, 13661, 13662, 13663, 13664, 13666, 13667, and 13668 be now
reconsidered and Finally Adopted, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and the
Corporate Seal affixed thereto.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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There was no new business
brought before Council at this time.
There were no inquiries
brought before Council at this time.
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MOVED BY councillor Kang
SECONDED BY councillor Johnston
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THAT
this Open Council meeting do now adjourn.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The
Open Council meeting adjourned at 8:53 p.m.
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Confirmed:
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Certified
Correct:
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Mayor
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City Clerk
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