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COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
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Monday, 2016 February 01
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An Open meeting of the City Council
was held in the Council Chamber, Burnaby City Hall, 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby,
B.C. on Monday, 2016 February 01 at 7:00 p.m.
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PRESENT:
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His
Worship, Mayor D. R. Corrigan
Councillor
P. Calendino
Councillor
S. Dhaliwal
Councillor
D. Johnston
Councillor
C. Jordan
Councillor
A. Kang
Councillor
P. McDonell
Councillor
N. Volkow
Councillor
J. Wang
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STAFF:
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Mr.
B. Moncur, City Manager
Mr.
C. Turpin, Deputy City Manager
Mr.
L. Chu, Deputy City Manager
Mr.
L. Pelletier, Director Planning and Building
Mr.
L. Gous, Director Engineering
Ms.
D. Jorgenson, Director Finance
Mr.
D. Ellenwood, Director Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services
Ms.
M. Leung, City Solicitor
Mr.
D. Back, City Clerk
Ms.
K. O’Connell, Deputy City Clerk
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The
Open Council meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m.
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Councillor Kang, on behalf of His
Worship Mayor Derek R. Corrigan, proclaimed the week of 2016 February 08 - 14
as "Variety - The Children's Charity Week" in the City of
Burnaby.
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Councillor Calendino, on behalf of
His Worship, Mayor Derek R. Corrigan, proclaimed the week of 2016 February 01
- 05 as “World Inter-Faith Harmony Week" in the City of Burnaby.
ANNOUNCEMENT
His Worship, Mayor Derek R. Corrigan
announced that the City of Burnaby has been awarded the Canadian Award for
Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association in the US
and Canada, in recognition of Burnaby’s high quality financial report. Mayor
Corrigan presented the award, with congratulations, to Denise Jorgenson,
Director Finance and the Finance Department. The financial award has been
judged by impartial Canadian Review Committee members to meet the high
standards of the program, including demonstrating a constructive “spirit of
full disclosure” designed to clearly communicate the municipality’s financial
story and to motivate potential users and user groups to read the report.
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Open
Council Meeting held on 2016 January 25
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MOVED BY councillor Kang
SECONDED BY councillor Johnston
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THAT the minutes of the Open Council
meeting held on 2016 January 25 be now adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY councillor McDonell
SECONDED BY councillor calenDino
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THAT the minutes of the Public
Hearing (Zoning) held on 2016 January 26 be now adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY councillor mcdonell
SECONDED BY councillor kang
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THAT
Council do now resolve itself into a Committee of the Whole.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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His Worship, Mayor Derek R. Corrigan submitted a report
to appoint Council to various Boards, Committees and Commissions, regionally
and locally.
His
Worship, Mayor Derek R. Corrigan recommended:
1. THAT
Council approve appointments and reappointments to various Boards, Commissions
and Committees of Council, regional organizations and liaisons to City
departments as set out in this report for the terms specified.
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MOVED BY councillor johnston
SECONDED BY councillor Kang
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THAT the recommendation of His
Worship, Mayor Derek R. Corrigan be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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His Worship, Mayor Derek R. Corrigan
submitted a report to appoint and reappoint representatives to various Boards,
Commissions and Committees of Council.
His
Worship, Mayor Derek R. Corrigan recommended:
1. THAT Council appoint
and reappoint representatives to various Boards, Commissions and Committees of
Council as set out in this report for the terms specified.
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MOVED BY councillor johnston
SECONDED BY councillor Calendino
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THAT the recommendation of His
Worship, Mayor Derek R. Corrigan be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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His Worship, Mayor Derek R. Corrigan submitted a report
seeking Council approval for the costs associated with the 2016 City
Appreciation Dinner.
His Worship, Mayor Derek
R. Corrigan recommended:
1. THAT Council authorize
payment of the cost of hosting the 2016 City Appreciation Dinner.
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MOVED BY councillor volkow
SECONDED BY councillor mcdonell
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THAT the recommendation of His
Worship, Mayor Derek R. Corrigan be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The Executive Committee
of Council submitted the following grant requests for Council consideration:
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Rotary Club of Burnaby Metrotown
2016 Wine,
Food and Music Festival
The
Executive Committee of Council recommended:
1. THAT
an in-kind grant of $2,500 be awarded to the Rotary Club of Burnaby Metrotown
for the 2016 Wine, Food and Music Festival scheduled to take place on 2016
April 23 at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre.
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MOVED BY councillor DHALIWAL
SECONDED BY councillor Mcdonell
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THAT
the recommendation of the Executive Committee of Council be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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#16.02.p
Burnaby Hospice Society
Hike for
Hospice Palliative Care
The
Executive Committee of Council recommended:
1. THAT
an in-kind grant of $1,500 be awarded to the Burnaby Hospice Society for the
14th annual Hike for Hospice Burnaby to be held on 2016 May 01 in
Central Park.
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MOVED BY councillor DHALIWAL
SECONDED BY councillor Mcdonell
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THAT
the recommendation of the Executive Committee of Council be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Michael J. Fox Theatre
Golf
Tournament
The
Executive Committee of Council recommended:
1. THAT
an in-kind grant of a green fee waiver be awarded in support of the Michael J.
Fox Theatre’s Annual Golf Tournament to be held on 2016 May 26 at Riverway
Golf Course.
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MOVED BY councillor DHALIWAL
SECONDED BY councillor Kang
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THAT
the recommendation of the Executive Committee of Council be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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#16.04.
Moscrop Secondary School
2015 BC High
School Provincial Volleyball Championships
The
Executive Committee of Council recommended:
1. THAT
a grant in the amount of $1,000 be awarded to Moscrop Panthers Senior Girls
Volleyball Team for travel expenses for 12 players who attended 2015 BC High
School AAAA Volleyball Championships in Nanaimo held on 2015 December 3 – 5.
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MOVED BY councillor DHALIWAL
SECONDED BY councillor Kang
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THAT
the recommendation of the Executive Committee of Council be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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#16.05.
École Alpha Secondary School
Dry Grad 2016
The
Executive Committee of Council recommended:
1. THAT
a grant in the amount of $200 be awarded to the École Alpha Secondary School
in support of the annual Dry Grad event.
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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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#16.06.
Moscrop Secondary School
2016 BC
Provincial High School Gymnastics Championships
The
Executive Committee of Council recommended:
1. THAT
this grant request be denied.
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MOVED BY councillor DHALIWAL
SECONDED BY councillor Mcdonell
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THAT
the recommendation of the Executive Committee of Council be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre
Kibou: Hope –
Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Forced Dispersal
of Japanese Canadians in 2017
The
Executive Committee of Council recommended:
1. THAT
an in-kind grant of $1,000 be awarded to the Nikkei National Museum &
Cultural Centre to assist with printing costs of Kibou: Hope to be held in
2017.
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MOVED BY councillor DHALIWAL
SECONDED BY councillor Kang
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THAT
the recommendation of the Executive Committee of Council be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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#16.08.
École Brantford School
Silent
Auction
The
Executive Committee of Council recommended:
1. THAT
this grant request be denied.
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MOVED BY councillor DHALIWAL
SECONDED BY councillor Kang
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THAT
the recommendation of the Executive Committee of Council be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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#16.09.
Tourism Burnaby
Burnaby Food
Truck Festival
The
Executive Committee of Council recommended:
1. THAT
a grant in the amount of $5,000 be awarded to Tourism Burnaby in support of
the Burnaby Food Truck Festival and staff work with the applicant on the
feasibility for the date and location of a road closure to be held in July or
September 2016 in South Burnaby.
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MOVED BY councillor DHALIWAL
SECONDED BY councillor Calendino
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THAT
the recommendation of the Executive Committee of Council be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The City Manager submitted a report
dated 2016 February 01 on the following matters:
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The City Manager submitted a report from the Director
Planning and Building providing Council with staff comment on the Metro
Vancouver Regional Food System Strategy (RFSS) Action Plan - Draft.
The City
Manager recommended:
1. THAT Council
approve the submission of this report to Metro Vancouver in response to their
request for comment on the Regional Food System Strategy Action Plan - Draft.
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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 Director
Planning and Building seeking Council authority for strata titling of an
existing occupied two-family dwelling.
The
City Manager recommended:
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THAT strata titling of 4575 and 4577 Barker Street be approved subject to
complete satisfaction of the Guidelines for Conversion of Existing and Occupied
Two-Family Dwellings into Strata Title Units.
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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 Chief
Librarian, Burnaby Public Library requesting Council to bring down a Capital
Reserves Bylaw to finance the Bob Prittie Metrotown Branch renovation.
The
City Manager recommended:
1. THAT Council
authorize staff to bring down a Capital Reserves Bylaw in the amount of
$418,700 (inclusive of GST of $18,700) to finance the Bob Prittie Metrotown
Branch - 2nd Floor Renovation Project.
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MOVED BY councillor volkow
SECONDED BY councillor mcdonell
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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 Chief
Librarian, Burnaby Public Library requesting Council bring down a Capital
Reserves Bylaw to finance the Occupational Health and Safety Project at Bob
Prittie Metrotown Branch.
The
City Manager recommended:
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THAT Council authorize staff to bring down a Capital Reserves Bylaw in
the amount of $157,500 (inclusive of $7,500) to finance the Occupational Health
and Safety Project at Bob Prittie Metrotown Branch.
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MOVED BY councillor volkow
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 Engineering seeking Council approval for road closures
related to the 4th Annual Sun Rype Tri Kids Triathlon to be held on Sunday,
2016 June 05.
The
City Manager recommended:
1. THAT
Council approve the road closures as discussed in this report.
2. THAT
the coordinators of the event, Tara & Brad Melville, Race Directors, Run
Well Events, 1332 Goldhawk Trail, Oakville, Ontario, L6M 3Y6, be sent a copy of
this report.
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MOVED BY councillor volkow
SECONDED BY councillor mcdonell
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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
Engineering seeking Council approval to remove and/or demolish the City owned
building at 7411 Fifteenth Avenue. A financial analysis has determined it is
not economical to upgrade the house for rental purposes.
The
City Manager recommended:
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THAT Council approve the demolition and/or disposal of the structure and
outbuildings at 7411 Fifteenth Avenue.
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MOVED BY councillor volkow
SECONDED BY councillor mcdonell
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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 4th Quarter of 2015.
The City Manager
recommended:
1. THAT this
report be received for information purposes.
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MOVED BY councillor volkow
SECONDED BY councillor kang
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THAT
the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
In response to a question from Cllr.
Jordan, Mr. Lambert Chu, Deputy City Manager, advised that staff are working
on an update for Council regarding Fire dispatch and EMS.
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The City Manager’s report
was DEFERRED at the 2016 January 18 Council meeting pending receipt of
information on the travel fund policy related to the optional contribution.
Before Council was a
memorandum dated 2016 January 27 from the City Clerk providing the requested
information
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The City Manager submitted
a report from the City Clerk seeking Council approval for payment of
Federation of Canadian Municipalities 2016 Membership Dues.
The
City Manager recommended:
1. THAT
Council approve payment of the invoice from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities
for the 2016 membership dues in the amount of $36,054.88.
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MOVED BY councillor volkow
SECONDED BY councillor mcdonell
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THAT
the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.
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AMENDED
MOVED BY councillor dhaliwal
SECONDED BY councillor johnston
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THAT the forgoing motion be amended
to approve payment of the invoice from the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities for the 2016 membership dues in the amount of $ 32,148.56.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOVED
BY COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL
SECONDED
BY COUNCILLOR CALENDINO
THAT
the motion, as amended, be approved.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY councillor MCDONELL
SECONDED BY councillor JOHNSTON
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THAT
the Committee now rise and report.
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MOVED BY councillor MCDONELL
SECONDED BY councillor JORDAN
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THAT
the report of the Committee be now adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY councillor JORDAN
SECONDED BY councillor Volkow
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THAT
Bylaw No. 13568 and 13570 be now introduced and read a first time.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY councillor JORDAN
SECONDED BY councillor wang
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THAT
Bylaw No. 13567 and 13571 be now introduced and read three times.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY councillor JORDAN
SECONDED BY councillor mcdonell
THAT
Bylaw No. 13554 be now read a second time
CARRIED
(Councillors Volkow, Jordan, Calendino OPPOSED)
MOVED BY councillor JORDAN
SECONDED BY councillor mcdonell
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THAT
Bylaw No. 13555, 13557 and 13558 be now read a second time.
CARRIED
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MOVED BY councillor JORDAN
SECONDED BY councillor johnston
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THAT Bylaw No. 13389
and 13492 be now 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 JORDAN
SECONDED BY councillor johnston
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THAT
Bylaw No. 13182 be now Abandoned.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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National Energy Board Letter -
Councillor Dhaliwal
Councillor Dhaliwal referred
to item A of the Council Correspondence package, dated 2016 January 4 from the
Prime Minister’s Office regarding the NEB process for the review of pipeline
projects in Canada. Councillor Dhaliwal expressed disappointment that the
response came two months after the original letter was sent, contained no
additional information and did not address the issues raised by the City of
Burnaby. Councillor Dhaliwal further stated that no actions were taken by the
Federal Government prior to the NEB hearings.
His Worship, Mayor Derek R.
Corrigan advised he is currently preparing a response letter to the Prime Minister
outlining the disappointment of the City of Burnaby that there has been no
action by the newly elected Federal Government to address the issues raised by
the City of Burnaby.
Property Assessment –
Councillor McDonell
Councillor McDonell noted concerns
raised by Burnaby citizens, including seniors, that as a result of the increase
in property assessment they will no longer be eligible to receive homeowner
grants and are unlikely to be able to afford the subsequent increase in property
taxes. The Provincial Government is realizing the benefits of the decrease in
eligibility as it is now collecting additional money from those who no longer
qualify for the grant. It was noted the current eligibility threshold was
recently increased from $1.1 million to $1.2 million, however, the same
threshold was previously $1.3 million several years ago. .
Councillor Jordan noted the
Financial Management Committee is currently working with staff on a report to
respond to and address many of the issues resulting from the increase in
property tax assessment values.
Councillor Volkow encouraged
those property owners 55 years of age or older to consider the merits of the
tax deferral program if tax payment represents a hardship.
Front Street Truck Route – 10th
Avenue Southridge – Councillor Johnston
Councillor Johnston
requested that staff monitor the impacts of the traffic change in New
Westminster.
Chinese New Year – Councillor Wang
Councillor Wang advised 2016 February
8th is Chinese New Year and wished everyone a wondrous and
prosperous year of the Monkey.
There were no inquiries brought before
Council at this time.
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MOVED BY councillor Volkow
SECONDED BY councillor CAlendino
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THAT
this Open Council meeting do now adjourn.
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The
Council meeting adjourned at 8:02 pm.
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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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