COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

 

Monday, 2015 May 04

 

An ‘Open’ meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber, Burnaby City Hall, 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, B.C. on Monday, 2015 May 04 at 7:00 PM.

 

 

1.

CALL TO ORDER

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRESENT:

His Worship, Mayor D. Corrigan

Councillor P. Calendino

Councillor S. Dhaliwal

Councillor D. Johnston

Councillor C. Jordan

Councillor A. Kang

Councillor P. McDonell

Councillor J. Wang

 

 

 

 

ABSENT:

Councillor N. Volkow

 

 

 

 

STAFF:

Mr. B. Moncur, City Manager

Mr. C. Turpin, Deputy City Manager

Mr. L. Chu, Deputy City Manager

Mr. E. Kozak, Assistant Director – Current Planning

Mr. L. Gous, Director Engineering

Ms. D. Jorgenson, Director Finance

Mr. D. Ellenwood, Director Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services

Mr. D. Back, City Clerk

Mr. S. Cleave, Deputy City Clerk

 

 

The Open Council meeting was called to order in the Council Chamber at 7:03 p.m.

 


 

2.

PRESENTATIONS

 

 

A)

Youth Citizenship Awards

Presenter: His Worship, Mayor Derek Corrigan

 

 

His Worship, Mayor Derek Corrigan, introduced Youth Week, an annual event to celebrate and acknowledge the contributions of young people to the community. Following is the text of the Mayor’s remarks:

 

“Twenty-one years ago, youth in the lower mainland asked why there wasn’t a day to celebrate youth. Then they asked ‘why not a week rather than a day?’ This simple idea is what started it all. Youth Week is now an international celebration. Here in British Columbia, youth week takes place during the first week of May and is a fun-filled week of interaction and celebration that helps to build a strong connection between young people and their communities and to profile the issues, accomplishments and diversity of youth.

 

Wherever Youth Week is celebrated, the idea behind it is the same: Young people are important and need to be recognized in a constructive and positive manner. Their contributions need to be acknowledged and celebrated.

 

There are a number of Burnaby Board of Education Trustees here tonight to celebrate the accomplishments of our youth and to show their support: Trustees:

Baljinder Narang, Larry Hayes, Meiling Chia, and Katrina Chen.

 

We have diverse bunch of young people gathered here tonight, who volunteer in many areas and capacities, and demonstrate the tremendous contribution that young people can – and do – make to our community. Some participate in clubs and organizations in their schools, such as Student Government and Model UN groups. Some focus their energies on specific causes, such as Youth Leadership training, Equity issues, and Mental Health issues. 

 

There are those who volunteer directly with seniors and people with disabilities, and others who work with the disadvantaged. Some have raised funds for charities, including the BC Cancer and MS societies, and the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

 

There are representatives from Youth Voice Committee, the Leo Club, the Neighbourhood House, Tech Easy, and Spirit of the Children.

 

A diverse bunch indeed! But what is common between all of these nominees is that they care about their city and community, and they want to be actively involved and make a difference. If this is what our youth of today are involved with in Burnaby, I am excited to see what our adults of tomorrow will do next.

 

 

 

The Burnaby Youth Voice Committee has created citizenship awards to recognize young people in Burnaby who have volunteered their time and skills, and made a difference in our community. I would like to take the time to recognize the following youth who have been nominated for a citizenship award:”

 

His Worship, Mayor Derek Corrigan, accompanied by Kristine Lewis, Coordinator – Youth Recreation Services, presented the following youth with a Certificate of Recognition:

 


Alona Besan

Amanda Lee

Amy Vatera

Amy Wesley

Bill Xu

Blake Tomei

Brittany Titian

Cara Wong

Chaewon Song

Donnavin Steel-Payne

Devon Zhao

Eleni Beciaris

Emma McSpadden

Guray Bhullar

Hyun Na

Jackie Cao

Jared Mah

Jeanne d’Arc Mubalama

Jet Thorsteinsson

Kevin Chung

Kyle Sim

Roya Nari

Tanvi Bhati

Ty Klim

Vanessa Jokanovich

Vincent Lau


 

Not in attendance but also receiving certificates were:

 


Billy Trengove

Caitlynn Sturm

Came Suze Duncan

Iris Xie

Jasper Chan

Milad Mohammadi

Rebecca Yet

Terry Zhang


 

His Worship, Mayor Derek Corrigan presented Certificates of Recognition and a $100 bursary to the following Citizenship Award Winners:

 

Jeo Mateo

Kayla Wang

Nicolle Salas

Priya Sharma

 

Not in attendance, but also receiving a Certificate of recognition and a $100 bursary is Margaret Anteros.

 

Mayor Corrigan also advised this year’s Burnaby Youth Week logo contest winner is Katya Morin.  She is a Grade 9 student at Burnaby South Secondary School.  At the Youth Week Block Party on May 2, 2015, she received a sweatshirt with her winning design on it plus a $50 cheque. 

3.

PROCLAMATIONS

 

 

A)

Child Care Month (May) and Child Care Provider Appreciation Day (2015 May 21)

 

 

Councillor Calendino, on behalf of His Worship Mayor Derek Corrigan proclaimed 2015 May as "Child Care Month"  and 2015 May 21 as "Child Care Provider Appreciation Day" in the City of Burnaby.

 

B)

Neighbourhood House Week (2015 May 03 - 09)

 

 

This item of business was dealt with later in the meeting immediately following item 5(A), Delegation.

 

 

 

4.

MINUTES

 

 

A)

Open Council Meeting held 2015 April 27

 

 

MOVED BY Councillor D. Johnston

SECONDED BY Councillor A. Kang

 

THAT the minutes of the 'Open' meeting held on April 27 be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

B)

Public Hearing (Zoning) held 2015 April 28

 

 

MOVED BY Councillor P. McDonell

SECONDED BY Councillor D. Johnston

 

THAT the minutes of the Public Hearing (Zoning) held on April 28 be now adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

5.

DELEGATIONS

 

 

MOVED BY Councillor P. McDonell

SECONDED BY Councillor D. Johnston

 

THAT the delegation be heard.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

A)

Antonia Beck, Executive Director, Burnaby Neighbourhood House

Re: Overview of the Development of Neighbourhood Houses in Burnaby

 

 

Speaker(s):

Ernie Kashima and Simone Brandi

 

 

Ernie Kashima and Simone Brandi, representing Burnaby Neighbourhood House, appeared before Council to provide an overview of their community programs and services for children, youth, seniors and families including computer literacy cafes, community tax clinics for low income families, community building dinners, pre-school programs, day care services, youth leadership programs and seniors outreach services.

 

The speakers noted the following points:

 

·         Over 180,000 contacts were made with individuals by staff and volunteers.

 

·         Over 3,100 children and youth benefitted from the services provided by Burnaby Neighbourhood House.

 

·         875 volunteers logged over 43,000 volunteer hours in 2014.

 

The delegation advised that the Burnaby Neighbourhood House in north Burnaby will be required to relocate in the fall of 2015 and any assistance the City could provide in finding a new location would be appreciated.

 

The delegation concluded by congratulating Councillor Paul McDonell for receiving a Good Neighbour Award from the Association of Neighbourhood Houses of BC.

 

Item 3(B) was brought forward for consideration at this time.

 

B)

Neighbourhood House Week (2015 May 03 - 09)

 

 

His Worship Mayor Derek Corrigan proclaimed May 3 - 9, 2015 as "Neighbourhood House Week" in the City of Burnaby.

 

 

6.

REPORTS

 

 

MOVED BY Councillor D. Johnston

SECONDED BY Councillor P. McDonell

 

THAT Council do now resolve itself into a Committee of the Whole.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

A)

Financial Management Committee

Re: Central Park Memorial to Dr. Sun Yat-Sen

 

 

The Financial Management Committee submitted a report to Council updating design progress and seeking approval to complete a civic memorial Dr. Sun Yat-Sen in Central Park.

The Financial Management Committee recommended:

1. THAT Council authorize the continuance of the detailed design through to complete construction of the Sun Yat-Sen Memorial, as outlined in this report.

2. THAT a copy of this report be advanced to the Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission for their information.

3. THAT a copy of this report be advanced to the International Relations and Friendship Cities Committee for their information.

4. THAT a copy of this report be sent to the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Foundation for Peace and Education, c/o Mr. Kevin Shaoyi Xin.

 

 

MOVED BY Councillor D. Johnston

SECONDED BY Councillor P. McDonell

 

THAT the recommendations of the Financial Management Committee be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

B)

Financial Management Committee

Re: 2015 Engineering Capital Infrastructure Bylaw Funding Request

 

 

The Financial Management Committee submitted a report to Council requesting funding approval for various capital improvements (Clydesdale Pump Station, SCADA System Upgrade, Stormwater Management, Cedar Creek Erosion Management, Stoney Creek ISMP, Diking Study, and Rumble Street).

The Financial Management Committee recommended:

1. THAT Council approve the capital expenditure of $3.045 Million for various capital improvements, as outlined in this report.

2. THAT Council authorize staff to bring down a bylaw in the amount of $3.041 Million (inclusive of GST), and draw from the Sanitary Sewer Capital Fund the amount of $140,000 to finance the capital programs, as outlined in this report.

 

MOVED BY Councillor D. Johnston

SECONDED BY Councillor P. Calendino

 

THAT the recommendations of the Financial Management Committee be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

C)

Financial Management Committee

Re: 2015 Engineering Equipment Bylaw Funding Request

 

 

The Financial Management Committee submitted a report to Council requesting funding approval for Engineering equipment and new vehicles (Solid Waste Containers, Water Construction Trailer, Leak Detection Equipment, Refuse/Recycling Containers, Recycling Glass Containers, Mobile Vehicle Lifts/Hoists, Snow Plows, Forklift, 2 Ton Flatdeck, Emergency Hose Reel Pump System, Recycling Trucks, Automated Refuse Trucks, Sewer Combo Truck, and Tandem Axle Dump Truck).

The Financial Management Committee recommended:

1. THAT Council approve the capital expenditure of $2.4666 Million for various capital improvements, as outlined in this report.

2. THAT Council authorize staff to bring down a bylaw in the amount of $2.790 Million (inclusive of GST) to finance the capital equipment, as outlined in this report.

 

 

MOVED BY Councillor D. Johnston

SECONDED BY Councillor A. Kang

 

THAT the recommendations of the Financial Management Committee be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

 

 

 

 

 

D)

Financial Management Committee

Re: 2015 Property Assessments, New Growth and Home Owner Grant Update

 

 

The Financial Management Committee submitted a report providing comparative information for 2015 Property Assessments, New Growth and Home Owner Grant eligibility.

 

The Committee noted assessments have recovered from a slight decline in 2014, while new growth has returned to normal levels following the 2014 jump due to the BC Assessment desk top review exercise. The Province has not increased the basic grant amount for Home owner Grants nor the thresholds for the lower and upper assessment values. As such the number of properties that can claim the full grant is below the target set by the Province while the number of properties that will incur a partial loss of grant has also increased.

The Financial Management Committee recommended:

1. THAT Council receive this report for information.

 

MOVED BY Councillor D. Johnston

SECONDED BY Councillor P. Calendino

 

THAT the recommendation of the Financial Management Committee be adopted.

 

-amended

MOVED BY Councillor D. Johnston

SECONDED BY Councillor P. MCDONELL

 

THAT the recommendation of the Financial Management Committee be AMENDED to read as follows:

 

1.    THAT Council receive this report for information.

 

2.    THAT copies of the report be sent to Burnaby MLA’s.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

A vote was then taken on the motion as moved by Councillor Johnston and seconded by Councillor Calendino being ‘THAT the recommendation of the Financial Management Committee be adopted, AS AMENDED and same was CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

 

 

E)

International Relations and Friendship Cities Committee

Re: 50th Anniversary of Sister City Relations Between Burnaby & Kushiro, Japan

 

 

The International Relations & Friendship Cities Committee submitted a report seeking Council approval of financial support for the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Center related to celebrations and events planned for the 50th Anniversary of the Sister City relationship between Burnaby and Kushiro.

The International Relations & Friendship Cities Committee recommended:

1. THAT Council approve $8,000 in financial support for the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Center to off-set costs related to celebrations and events planned for the 50th Anniversary of the Sister City relationship between Burnaby and Kushiro.

2. THAT a copy of this report be forwarded to Roger Lemire, Executive Director, Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Center, 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby BC.

 

MOVED BY Councillor P. McDonell

SECONDED BY Councillor P. Calendino

 

THAT the recommendations of the International Relations & Friendship Cities Committee be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

F)

Planning and Development Committee

Re: Tenant Assistance Policy

 

 

The Planning and Development Committee submitted a report seeking Council approval of a proposed Tenant Assistance Policy in instances where existing multi-family buildings are included in the rezoning development approval process.

 

The Planning and Development Committee recommended:

1. THAT Council adopt the Tenant Assistance Policy as outlined in Section 5.0 of this report.

 

 

 

 

 

 

MOVED BY Councillor C. Jordan

SECONDED BY Councillor D. Johnston

 

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

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

G)

Planning and Development Committee

Re: BC Housing Non-Profit Asset Transfer Program

 

 

The Planning and Development Committee submitted a report providing a preliminary review of the BC Housing Non-Profit Asset Transfer Program.

 

The Committee noted BC Housing’s Non-Profit Asset Transfer Program has serious implications for the future of public land assets in Burnaby and province-wide. As with any public asset, the intent is that they provide long term benefits for the Province and its citizens. Due to the potential long-term implications of the program, numerous concerns have been raised. To ensure publicly owned land assets are protected now and in the future, it is critical that the Provincial government recommit to its responsibility as a direct provider of non-market housing.  

The Planning and Development Committee recommended:

1. THAT Council write to the Premier and the Deputy Premier and Minister Responsible for Housing, the Honourable Rich Coleman to express concern with the disposal of public land and building assets under the Non-Profit Transfer Program, as outlined in this report.

2. THAT Council request the Premier and Minister to provide for a long term plan to maintain public ownership of lands and buildings for non-market housing purposes to meet current and future community needs in the Province.

3. THAT a copy of this report be sent to Burnaby MLAs, the Metro Vancouver Board, and the City’s Social Planning Committee.

4. THAT a copy of this report be sent to UBCM member municipalities for information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

MOVED BY Councillor C. Jordan

SECONDED BY Councillor D. Johnston

 

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

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

H)

City Manager's Report, 2015 May 04

 

 

The City Manager presented a report dated 2015 May 04 on the matters listed following as Items 01 to 02 either providing the information shown or recommending the courses of action indicated for the reasons given.

 

7.

MANAGER'S REPORTS

 

 

1.

CONTRACT AWARD 2015-10
WATERMAIN REPLACEMENT & ROAD REHABILITATION PROGRAM – PACKAGE A

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Finance to obtain Council approval to award a contract for the construction of new ductile iron watermain and pavement rehabilitation on various streets in the City of Burnaby.

The City Manager recommended:

1. THAT Council approve a contract award to Hyland Excavating Ltd. for a total cost of $1,825,253.85 including GST in the amount of $86,916.85 for work as outlined in this report. Final payment will be based on actual quantity of goods and services delivered and unit prices as tendered.

 

MOVED BY Councillor D. Johnston

SECONDED BY Councillor P. McDonell

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

FIRE DEPARTMENT 1ST QUARTER 2015 REPORT

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Fire Chief to provide Council with information relating to the Fire Department's activities during the 1st Quarter of 2015.

The City Manager recommended:

1. THAT this report be received for information purposes.

 

MOVED BY Councillor D. Johnston

SECONDED BY Councillor P. McDonell

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

MOVED BY Councillor P. McDonell

SECONDED BY Councillor A. Kang

 

THAT the Committee now rise and report.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

MOVED BY Councillor P. Calendino

SECONDED BY Councillor D. Johnston

 

THAT the report of the Committee be now adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

8.

BYLAWS

 

 

First Reading

 

A)

#13471 - Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 16, 2015 - Rez. #13-05 (6989, 7009 & 7029 Royal Oak Avenue)

13471

 

 

 

 

 

 

MOVED BY Councillor D. Johnston

SECONDED BY Councillor P. McDonell

 

THAT Bylaw No. 13471 be now read a first time.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

First, Second and Third Reading

 

B)

#13472 - Burnaby Local Service Tax Bylaw 2015

13472

 

C)

#13473 - Burnaby Capital Works, Machinery and Equipment Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 14, 2015

13473

 

D)

#13474 – Burnaby Capital Works, Machinery and Equipment Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 15, 2015

13474

 

E)

#13475 - Burnaby Recreation Fees & Admissions Bylaw 2015

13475

 

F)

#13476 - Burnaby Shadbolt Centre and Burnaby Art Gallery Rental Fee Bylaw 2015

13476

 

G)

#13477- Burnaby Village Museum Fees Bylaw 2015

13477

 

H)

#13478- Burnaby Financial Plan Bylaw 2015

13478

 

I)

#13479- Burnaby Rates Bylaw 2015

13479

 

 

MOVED BY Councillor D. Johnston

SECONDED BY Councillor P. McDonell

 

THAT Bylaw No. 13472, 13473, 13474, 13475, 13476, 13477, 13478 and 13479 be now introduced and read three times.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

 

Second Reading

 

H)

#13463 - Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 11, 2015 - Rez. #13-30 (5037/57/67 Claude Avenue)

13463

 

I)

#13464 - Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 12, 2015 - Rez. #15-02 (4514 Kitchener Street)

13464

 

J)

#13465 - Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 13, 2015 - Rez. #14-14 (Suite LM100 - 4664 Lougheed Highway)

13465

 

K)

#13466 - Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 14, 2015 - Rez. #15-07 (6500 Hastings Street)

13466

 

L)

#13467 - Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 15, 2015 - Rez. #14-46 (8982/92 - 8900 University High Street)

13467

 

MOVED BY Councillor D. Johnston

SECONDED BY Councillor P. McDonell

 

THAT Bylaw No. 13463, 13464, 13465, 13466 and 13467 be now read a second time.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

Third Reading, Reconsideration and Final Adoption

 

M)

#13439 - Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 2, 2015 - Rez #14-13 (7284 Braeside Drive)

13439

 

MOVED BY Councillor D. Johnston

SECONDED BY Councillor C. Jordan

 

THAT Bylaw No. 13439 be now read a third time, reconsidered and Finally Adopted, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

9.

NEW BUSINESS

 

           

His Worship, Mayor Corrigan advised that he attended a rugby game this past weekend between the Burnaby Twilighters and a team from Osaka, Japan. Mayor Corrigan displayed the tie he received as a gift from the Twilighters Club.

 

10.

INQUIRIES

 

 

There were no inquiries brought forward at this time.

 

 

 

 

11.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

MOVED BY Councillor D. Johnston

SECONDED BY Councillor S. Dhaliwal

 

"THAT this 'Open' Council meeting do now adjourn."

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

The Open Council meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.

 

 

Confirmed:

Certified Correct:

 

 

 

 

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Mayor                    

City Clerk