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Monday, February 24, 2020, 6:00 p.m.
Council Chamber, City Hall
4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC
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PRESENT:
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His Worship, Mayor Mike Hurley
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Councillor Pietro Calendino
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Councillor Sav Dhaliwal
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Councillor Colleen Jordan
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Councillor Joe Keithley
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Councillor Paul McDonell
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Councillor James Wang
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ABSENT:
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Councillor Dan Johnston
Councillor Nick Volkow (due to illness)
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STAFF:
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Mr. Lambert Chu, City Manager
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Ms. Marie Ishikawa, Acting Director
Corporate Services
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Mr. Leon Gous, Director Engineering
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Ms. Noreen Kassam, Director Finance
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Mr. Dave Ellenwood, Director Parks,
Recreation & Cultural Services
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Mr. Ed Kozak, Director Planning
& Building
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Mr. Dave Critchley, Director Public
Safety & Community Services
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Ms. May Leung, City Solicitor
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Ms. Kate O'Connell, City Clerk
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Ms. Blanka Zeinabova, Deputy City
Clerk
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Ms. Nikolina Vracar, Administrative
Officer 2
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1. CALL TO ORDER
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CALENDINO
THAT the Open Council
meeting do now reconvene at 6:01 p.m.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
His Worship, Mayor Mike Hurley, recognized the
ancestral and unceded homelands of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓
and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh speaking peoples, and extended appreciation for the
opportunity to hold a meeting on this shared territory.
2. MINUTES
A) Open Council Meeting held
2020 February 10
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR KEITHLEY
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR WANG
THAT the minutes of the City Council Meeting
held on 2020 February 10 be now adopted.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
3. PROCLAMATION
A) Raise Your Hands Against
Racism Day (2020 March 9)
Councillor Dhaliwal, on behalf of His Worship,
Mayor Mike Hurley, proclaimed 2020 March 09 as “Raise Your Hands Against
Racism Day” in the City of Burnaby.
His Worship, Mayor Mike Hurley, presented the
framed proclamation to Ms. Shushma Datt, CEO of Spice Radio.
4. DELEGATIONS
A) Parkland Refinery - Re:
Burnaby Refinery Strategic Plan Overview
Mr. Alex Coles, General Manager, Parkland Refinery, appeared before Council and provided an overview of the Burnaby
Parkland Refinery, noting that it is a Canadian-owned company operating across
Canada, United States and the Caribbean. Parkland currently operates the only
refinery in BC. The speaker stated that the Refinery has been operating safely
for 85 years, producing gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, propane, and asphalt, and
more recently (2017) renewable materials to create low
carbon fuels.
In conclusion, Mr.
Cole advised that the Refinery invests in improving safety, reliability and environmental
stewardship, and participates in and supports a variety of community
engagements initiatives and events.
B) MoveUP - Re: Benefits of
Public Car Insurance
Ms. Annette Toth, Vice President, MoveUP, appeared
before Council and provided an overview of the organization. The speaker spoke
to the differences between public and private insurance, referencing Canadian
statistics.
In conclusion,
Ms. Toth requested Council pass a resolution in support of public insurance and
advance it to the UBCM for consideration.
Arising from
discussion, and without objection, the following motion was introduced:
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR JORDAN
1. THAT the following resolution be submitted to the LMLGA AGM and the
2020 UBCM:
WHEREAS public car
insurance creates local jobs and significant investments in municipalities
through road safety and improvement, grants-in-lieu, and community grants while
providing greater control to municipalities to plan for risks and costs;
WHEREAS jurisdictions
with only private insurance options have experienced significant rate hikes
year after year while accident benefits dramatically decline;
THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED the UBCM will call on the provincial government to preserve public car
insurance, including jobs and local investments, in British Columbia.
2. THAT a copy of the resolution be sent to Burnaby MLAs and BC
municipalities for consideration.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
C) Svend Robinson - Re: Burnaby
Sign Bylaw Enforcement
Mr. Svend Robinson appeared before Council regarding enforcement of the Burnaby Sign Bylaw during
the recent Federal Election. Mr. Robinson noted that in Burnaby signs can only be
posted on private property. During the most recent Federal Election, Mr.
Robinson’s campaign team took efforts to respect and follow the Sign Bylaw. In
spite of efforts made to comply with the bylaw the team received eight (8)
tickets for small (4x4) signs. The fines totaled $2,400 and the speaker was
concerned that in some cases bylaw fines may disqualify candidates due to
spending limitations. Mr. Robinson requested Council cancel the tickets, and
direct staff to provide warnings and notice to candidates prior to tickets
being issued.
Arising from discussion, the following motion was introduced:
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JORDAN
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR KEITHLEY
THAT the delegation’s presentation be REFERRED to staff.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5. CORRESPONDENCE
A) Burnaby Artists Guild - Re:
Temporary Event Signs Request
Correspondence was received from Mr. James
Koll, Burnaby Artists Guild, regarding the placement of temporary signs to
publicize the annual Spring and Fall Original Art Shows at the Shadbolt Centre
for the Arts.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR JORDAN
THAT Council authorize staff to work with the
Burnaby Artist Guild to determine the appropriate number and location of signs
on City road right of ways and boulevards to promote the annual spring and fall
art shows at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
6. REPORTS
A) Community Heritage
Commission - Re: Heritage BC Annual Conference, Chilliwack, BC - 2020 May 7-9
The Community Heritage Commission submitted a
report seeking Council authorization for an expenditure of up to $4,500 to send
up to four Community Heritage Commission to the Heritage BC 2020 Annual
Conference.
The Community Heritage Commission recommended:
1. THAT Council authorize an expenditure of up
to $4,500 for Community Heritage Commission members to attend the Heritage BC
Annual Conference to be held in Chilliwack, BC in 2020 May.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JORDAN
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL
THAT the recommendation of the Community
Heritage Commission be adopted.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
B) Community Heritage Commission
- Re: Community Heritage Commission Training on Identification and Stewardship
of Indigenous Heritage Resources
The Community Heritage Commission submitted a
report seeking Council authorization up to $1,500 for Commission members training
on Indigenous cultural heritage and best practices.
The Community Heritage Commission recommended:
1. THAT Council authorize an allocation of up
to $1,500 from the 2020 Boards, Committees, and Commission budget for a
consultant to provide members of the Community Heritage Commission with
training on best practices for local governments on recognizing and providing
stewardship for Indigenous heritage resources.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JORDAN
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL
THAT the recommendation of the Community
Heritage Commission be adopted.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
C) Community Heritage
Commission - Re: Pacific Northwest History Conference
The Community Heritage Commission submitted a
report seeking Council authorization for participation in the Pacific Northwest
Labour History Conference to be held at Simon Fraser University on 2020 May
8-10.
The Community Heritage Commission recommended:
1. THAT Council authorize an allocation of up
to $800 for expenditure from the 2020 Boards, Committees and Commissions budget
to participate in the Pacific Northwest Labour Heritage Conference in support
of public education about the community's significant history of working class
activism.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JORDAN
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR WANG
THAT the recommendation of the Community
Heritage Commission be adopted.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
D) Community Heritage
Commission - Re: City of Burnaby Archives Annual Report 2019
The Community Heritage Commission submitted a
report presenting the 2019 Annual Report of the City of Burnaby Archives.
The Community Heritage Commission recommended:
1. THAT Council receive the report for
information.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JORDAN
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR WANG
THAT the recommendation of the Community
Heritage Commission be adopted.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
*Councillor Calendino left at 7:00
p.m.
E) Financial Management
Committee - Re: 2020 - 2024 Provisional Financial Plan
The Financial Management Committee submitted a
report providing the 2020 - 2024 Provisional Financial Plan.
The Financial Management Committee recommended:
1. THAT Council receive the 2020 - 2024 Provisional Financial Plan.
*Councillor Calendino returned at
7:02 p.m.
The Director Finance provided a PowerPoint
presentation summarizing the report.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL
THAT the recommendation of the Financial
Management Committee be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Councillor Jordan
inquired about the status of the Fire Service Review. The Director
of Public Safety and Community Services advised that a report is anticipated
to come before Council in the near future.
*Councillor Keithley
left at 7:53 p.m.
F) Financial Management
Committee - Re: 2020 February Engineering Capital Infrastructure Bylaw Funding
Request
The Financial Management Committee submitted a
report seeking Council authorization for the use of Water and Sewer Reserves
and a Capital Reserve Fund Bylaw to finance 2020 - 2024 Engineering capital
infrastructure projects.
The Financial Management Committee recommended:
1.
THAT Council authorize the City Solicitor to
bring forward a Capital Reserves Fund Bylaw in the amount of $17,203,900, the
use of Sanitary Sewer Capital Reserves in the amount of $1,350,000 and the use
of Waterworks Utility Capital Reserves in the amount of $1,242,500 to finance
Engineering capital infrastructure improvement projects, as outlined in the
report.
*Councillor Keithley returned at 7:55
p.m.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR WANG
THAT the recommendation of the Financial Management
Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
G) Financial Management
Committee - Re: Demolition of City-Owned Buildings at 6857 and 6875 Royal Oak
Avenue
The Financial Management Committee submitted a
report seeking Council authorization for the use of Community Benefit Reserves
to finance the demolition of City-owned buildings at 6857 and 6875 Royal Oak
Avenue.
The Financial Management Committee recommended:
1. THAT Council authorize the demolition and
disposal of the City-owned buildings located at 6857 Royal Oak Avenue and 6875
Royal Oak Avenue.
2. THAT Council authorize the use of Community
Benefit - Affordable Housing Reserve in the amount of $325,000 to finance the
works, as outlined in the report.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL
THAT the recommendations of the Financial
Management Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
H) Financial Management
Committee - Re: Operating Climate Action Reserve
The Financial Management Committee submitted a
report seeking Council approval to create an Operating Climate Action Reserve
to fund operating initiatives associated with climate action.
The Financial Management Committee recommended:
1. THAT Council create an Operating Climate
Action Reserve to fund operating initiatives associated with climate action.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR WANG
THAT the recommendation of the Financial
Management Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
I) Financial Management
Committee - Re: Bylaw to Appropriate Funds for Lands Assembly and Development
The Financial Management Committee submitted a
report seeking Council authorization for a Capital Reserve Fund Bylaw to
finance the Land Assembly and Development Program.
The Financial Management Committee recommended:
1. THAT Council authorize the City Solicitor to
bring forward a Capital Reserve Fund Bylaw in the amount of $14,000,000 to
finance the Land Assembly and Development Program, as outlined in the report.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR JORDAN
THAT the recommendation of the Financial
Management Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
J) Financial Management
Committee - Re: Proposed Amendments to the Burnaby Routine Transaction
Authority Bylaw 1999
The Financial Management Committee submitted a
report seeking Council approval to increase the City Manager's authority to
approve staff training and travel expenses not exceeding $12,500 and to provide
the City's Risk Manager with authority to approve payment of claims not
exceeding $2,500.
The Financial Management Committee recommended:
1. THAT Council authorize an increase to the
City Manager's authority to approve requests by officers and employees of the
City to attend courses, conferences and meetings or for travel in respect to
City business when the estimated cost does not exceed $12,500.
2. THAT Council authorize the City Risk
Manager's authority to approve for payment of claims against the City that do
not exceed $2,500, subject to the receipt of an appropriate settlement
agreement or release.
3. THAT Council authorize the City Solicitor to
prepare a bylaw amendment to the Burnaby Routine Transaction Authority Bylaw
1999 to implement the proposed changes.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL
THAT the recommendations of the Financial
Management Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
K) Financial Management
Committee - Re: Employee Transit Incentive Program
The Financial Management Committee submitted a
report seeking Council authorization for staff to revise the Employee Transit
Incentive Program.
The Financial Management Committee recommended:
1. THAT Council authorize staff to revise the
Employee Transit Incentive Program effective 2020 March 01, as outlined in the
report.
2. THAT a copy of the report be sent to the Environment
Committee.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL
THAT the recommendations of the Financial
Management Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
L) Financial Management
Committee - Re: 2020 January - Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Gaming
Fund Projects
The Financial Management Committee submitted a
report seeking Council authorization for the use of Gaming Reserves in the
amount of $210,000 to finance the Burnaby Village Museum Heritage Building
Upgrades project and the Eagles Estate Landscape Restoration project.
The Financial Management Committee recommended:
1. THAT Council authorize the use of Gaming
Reserves in the amount of $210,000 to finance the projects, as outlined in the
report.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CALENDINO
THAT the recommendation of the Financial
Management Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
M) Financial Management
Committee - Re: Burnaby Access Advisory Committee - Funding Request and
Overview of Activities
The Financial Management Committee submitted a
report seeking Council authorization for the use of Gaming Reserves to finance
the 2020 Access Improvements Program, and providing a summary of recent Burnaby
Access Advisory Committee activities.
The Financial Management Committee recommended:
1. THAT Council authorize the use of Gaming
Reserves in the amount of $56,000 to finance the access improvement projects at
City facilities, as outlined in Section 3.0 of the report.
2. THAT Council authorize the allocation of
$500 from the 2020 Boards, Committees and Commissions budget to the City of
Burnaby Access Advisory Committee, in order to provide access supports as
needed for Committee members, as detailed in Section 5.0 of the report.
3. THAT a copy of the report be forwarded to
the Social Planning Committee for information.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL
THAT the recommendations of the Financial
Management Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
N) Financial Management Committee
- Re: Child Care Facilities on School Sites - Funding Request
The Financial Management Committee submitted a
report seeking Council approve an expenditure of up to $5,575,000, depending on
any Provincial grant funding received, from Community Benefit Bonus funds to
support the development of child care facilities on various School
District/City sites throughout the city.
The Financial Management Committee recommended:
1. THAT Council approve an expenditure of up to
$5,575,000, depending on any Provincial grant funding received, from Community
Benefit Bonus funds to support the development of child care facilities on
various School District/City sites throughout the city, as outlined in Section
5.0 of the report.
2. THAT a copy of the report be forwarded to
the Ministry of Children and Family Development.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL
THAT the recommendations of the Financial
Management Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
O) Financial Management
Committee - Re: Fire Hall Station No. 1 (4867 Sperling Avenue) - Facility
Upgrades
The Financial Management Committee submitted a
report seeking Council authorization for the use of Gaming Reserves to finance
the Phase 2 detailed design and contract administration of a turn-out gear
washing and locker room facility to be located within the property of Fire Hall
No. 1.
The Financial Management Committee recommended:
1. THAT Council authorize the use of Gaming
Reserves in the amount of $171,000 to finance the Phase 2 feasibility study and
detailed design of a new turn-out gear washing and locker room facility at Fire
Hall No. 1, as outlined in the report.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL
THAT the recommendation of the Financial
Management Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
P) Financial Management
Committee - Re: Burnaby Lake Aquatic and Arena Facility Project - Phase Two
Funding Request
The Financial Management Committee submitted a
report seeking Council authorization for the use of Community Benefit Reserves
to finance the second phase of work for the Burnaby Lake Aquatic and Arena
Facility project, which includes detailed design, City development approvals,
tender documents, and preliminary site servicing and offsite costs.
The Financial Management Committee recommended:
1. THAT Council authorize staff to advance the
Burnaby Lake Aquatic and Arena Facility project into detailed design, subject
to funding and award of contract approval for the phase two scope of work, as
outlined in the report.
2. THAT Council authorize the use of Community
Benefit Reserves in the amount of $18,000,000 to finance detailed design, City
development approvals, tender documents, and preliminary site servicing and
offsite costs for the Burnaby Lake Aquatic and Arena Facility project, as
outlined in the report.
3. THAT a copy of the report be forwarded to
the Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission for information.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL
THAT the recommendations of the Financial Management
Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
Q) Financial Management
Committee - Re: Deer Lake Precinct Wayfinding Project - Funding Request
The Financial Management Committee submitted a
report seeking Council approval for a Capital Reserves Fund Bylaw to undertake
the concept and detailed design of wayfinding signage for the Deer Lake
Precinct.
The Financial Management Committee recommended:
1. THAT Council authorize the City Solicitor to
bring forward a Capital Reserves Fund Bylaw in the amount of $60,000 to finance
the Deer Lake Precinct Wayfinding Project included in the Capital Plan, as
outlined in the report.
2. THAT a copy of the report be forwarded to
the Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission for information.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL
THAT the recommendations of the Financial
Management Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
R) International Relations and
Friendship Cities Committee - Re: Response to Sister/Friendship City
Relationship Proposal with the City of Yangzhou, China
The International Relations and Friendship
Cities Committee submitted a report requesting Council send a letter to the
Superior International Education & Immigration Consultancy Services Ltd. Responding
to their Sister City request.
The International Relations and Friendship
Cities Committee recommended:
1. THAT His Worship, Mayor Mike Hurley, on
behalf of Council, send a letter to the Superior International Education &
Immigration Consultancy Services Ltd. expressing appreciation for the City of
Yangzhou’s interest in establishing a sister/friendship city relationship, and
advising that the City has several existing sister/friendship relationships in
China.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR CALENDINO
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL
THAT the recommendation of the International
Relations and Friendship Cities Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
S) Social Planning Committee -
Re: Child Care Resources Group Update for 2020
The Social Planning Committee submitted a
report providing Council summarizing the Child Care Resources Group 2019
activities and seeking approval of the 2020 work plan.
The Social Planning Committee recommended:
1. THAT Council endorse the proposed 2020 Child
Care Resources Group work plan.
2. THAT Council approve an expenditure of $300
from the 2020 Boards, Committees and Commissions budget to support the
activities of the Child Care Provider Appreciation event in 2020 May, as
detailed in Section 4.0 of
the report.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JORDAN
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CALENDINO
THAT the recommendations of the Social Planning
Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
T) Social Planning Committee -
Re: Provision of Free Prescription Contraception in BC
The Social Planning Committee submitted a
report seeking approval to submit a resolution regarding the provision of free
prescription contraception in BC to the 2020 Lower Mainland Local Government
Association convention and the 2020 UBCM AGM.
The Social Planning Committee recommended:
WHEREAS cost is a significant barrier to people
accessing contraception, particularly to people with low incomes, youth, and
people from marginalized communities;
WHEREAS providing free prescription
contraception has been shown to improve health outcomes for parents and infants
by reducing the risks associated with unintended pregnancy, and is likely to
reduce direct medical costs on the provincial health system;
WHEREAS contraceptive methods targeted at men
and those with penes (i.e., condoms or vasectomies) are available at low cost,
no cost, or are covered by BC’s Medical Services Plan; and
WHEREAS contraceptive methods for people with
uteruses (i.e. birth control pills, intra-uterine devices, or hormone
injections) have high up-front costs, making access to contraception unequal
and gendered;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council endorses
the resolution for consideration at 2020 Lower Mainland Local Government
Association convention, and forward the resolution to the Provincial Minister
of Health and Burnaby Members of the Legislated Assembly.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JORDAN
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL
THAT the recommendations of the Social Planning
Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
The City Clerk
brought to Council’s attention that the last part of the motion did not
include a resolution as referenced.
MOVED BY
COUNCILLOR JORDAN
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CALENDINO
THAT the recommendation of the Social Planning
Committee, item 6.20 of the 2020 February 24 Council Meeting Agenda be brought forward
for immediate reconsideration.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JORDAN
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CALENDINO
THAT the resolution be AMENDED to read
as follows:
WHEREAS cost is a significant barrier to people
accessing contraception, particularly to people with low incomes, youth, and people
from marginalized communities;
WHEREAS providing free prescription
contraception has been shown to improve health outcomes for parents and infants
by reducing the risks associated with unintended pregnancy, and is likely to
reduce direct medical costs on the provincial health system;
WHEREAS contraceptive methods targeted at men
and those with penes (i.e., condoms or vasectomies) are available at low cost,
no cost, or are covered by BC’s Medical Services Plan; and
WHEREAS contraceptive methods for people with
uteruses (i.e. birth control pills, intra-uterine devices, or hormone
injections) have high up-front costs, making access to contraception unequal
and gendered;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council through
resolution to the LMLGA and UBCM call on the Provincial Government to make all
prescription contraception in BC available at no cost under the Medical
Services Plan.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JORDAN
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CALENDINO
THAT the recommendation of the Social Planning
Committee be adopted, AS AMENDED.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
U) City Manager's Report, 2020
February 24
The City Manager
submitted a report dated 2020 February 24 on the following matters:
7. MANAGER'S REPORTS
1. 2020 UBCM RESOLUTIONS
The City Manager submitted a report from the
Director Planning and Building presenting Council with resolutions for
submission to the 2020 Lower Mainland Local Government Association (LMLGA)
Annual General Meeting and the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Convention.
The City Manager recommended:
1. THAT Council endorse the new resolution
outlined in Section 3.0 of the report for submission to the 2020 LMLGA AGM and
the 2020 UBCM Convention.
2. THAT staff be authorized to forward a copy
of the report, accompanied by any applicable background reports and
information, to the UBCM, located at Suite 60, 10551 Shellbridge Way, Richmond,
B.C. V6X 2W9.
3. THAT a copy of the report be forwarded for
information to Burnaby MLAs and to Selina Robinson, Minister of Municipal
Affairs and Housing.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR CALENDINO
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL
THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be
adopted.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
Without
objection, the following motion was introduced:
1. THAT the following resolution be submitted
to the 2020 LMLGA AMG and the 2020 UBCM Convention:
THAT the Union of BC Municipalities call upon the Province to take
action to address the skyrocketing costs for condo insurance.
2. THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to
all BC municipalities and to Burnaby MLAs, and Selina Robinson, Minister of
Municipal Affairs and Housing.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
2. INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT -
INVESTING IN CANADA INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM - BC - GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
The City Manager submitted a report from the Director
Engineering seeking a Council resolution supporting a grant application from
the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program.
The City Manager recommended:
1. THAT Council authorize staff to apply for a
grant of up to $4.6 Million from the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program
administered by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Infrastructure
and Finance Branch, on
behalf of British Columbia and the Federal Government.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR KEITHLEY
THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be
adopted.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
3. NAGAR KIRTAN PARADE -
SATURDAY, 2020 APRIL 11
The City Manager submitted a report from the
Director Engineering seeking Council approval of the Nagar Kirtan Parade.
The City Manager recommended:
1. THAT Council approve the parade, as
discussed in the report.
2. THAT the coordinator of the event, Harjit
Sohpaul, President of Shri Guru Ravidass Sabha, 7271 Gilley Avenue, Burnaby,
B.C. V5J 4W9, be sent a copy of the report.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR WANG
THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be
adopted.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
4. ANNUAL YOUTH WEEK BLOCK
PARTY
The City Manager submitted a report from the
Director Engineering seeking Council approval for a road closure.
The City Manager recommended:
1. THAT Council approve the road closure for
the Annual Youth Week Block Party, as outlined in the report.
2. THAT the coordinator of the event, Jordan
Campbell, Acting Youth Centre Supervisor, South Central Youth Centre,
Burnaby Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, 6749 Nelson Avenue, Burnaby
B.C. V5J 1C5 be sent a
copy of the report.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR WANG
THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be
adopted.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
5. 8TH ANNUAL SUN RYPE TRI
KIDS TRIATHLON
The City Manager submitted a report from the
Director Engineering seeking Council approval for road closures related to the
8th Annual Sun Rype Tri Kids Triathlon.
The City Manager recommended:
1. THAT Council approve the road closures, as
discussed in the report.
2. THAT the coordinators of the event, Tara and
Brad Melville, Race Directors, Run Well Events, 1332 Goldhawk Trail, Oakville,
Ontario, L6M 3Y6, be sent a copy of the report.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CALENDINO
THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be
adopted.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
6. HATS OFF DAY PARADE -
SATURDAY, 2020 JUNE 06
The City Manager submitted a report from the
Director Engineering seeking Council approval for the Hats Off Day Parade.
The City Manager recommended:
1. THAT Council approve the parade and related
street closures as outlined in the report.
2. THAT a copy of the report be sent to Mischa
Greenwood, Chair, Hats Off Day Committee, c/o Heights Merchants Association,
4019 Hastings St, Burnaby, B.C. V5C 2J1.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR KEITHLEY
THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be
adopted.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
7. CONTRACT INCREASE - SCOPE -
2020 SIDEWALK PROGRAM
The City Manager submitted a report from the
Director Finance seeking Council approval to increase the existing contract for
the 2020 Sidewalk Program.
The City Manager recommended:
1. THAT Council approve a contract increase
with RAM Engineering Ltd. for an estimated value of $391,521 including GST in
the amount of $18,643.86 for the 2020 Sidewalk Program. Final payment will be
based on hourly rates and services purchased.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR KEITHLEY
THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be
adopted.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
8. CONTRACT EXTENSION -
HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES - BURNABY BETTER AT HOME PROGRAM
The City Manager submitted a report from the
Director Finance seeking Council approval for a one year contract extension for
housekeeping services for the Burnaby Better at Home Program.
The City Manager recommended:
1. THAT Council approve a one year contract
extension to Comfort Keepers for an estimated value of $168,000 for
housekeeping services, as outlined in the report. Final payment will be based
on actual quantity of goods and services purchased.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CALENDINO
THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be
adopted.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
9. REZONING REFERENCE #18-37 -
NEW SENIORS' NON-MARKET RENTAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
The City Manager submitted a report from the
Director Planning and Building seeking Council authorization to forward this
application to a Public Hearing on 2020 March 24. The purpose of the rezoning
amendment is to permit the redevelopment of the site for a new seniors'
non-market housing development.
The City Manager recommended:
1. THAT a Rezoning Bylaw be prepared and
advanced to First Reading on 2020 March 09 and to a Public Hearing on 2020
March 24 at 6:00 p.m.
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 deposit of sufficient monies, including
a 4% Engineering Inspection Fee, to cover the costs of all services necessary
to serve the site and the completion of a servicing agreement covering all
requisite services. All services are to be designed to City standards and
constructed in accordance with the Engineering Design. One of the conditions
for the release of occupancy permits will be the completion of all requisite
services.
c. The installation of all electrical,
telephone and cable servicing, and all other wiring underground throughout the
development, and to the point of connection to the existing service where
sufficient facilities are available to serve the development.
d. The submission of an undertaking to remove
all improvements from the site.
e. The dedication of any rights-of-way deemed
requisite.
f. The granting of any necessary statutory
rights-of-way, easements and/or covenants, including but not limited to the
following:
·
Section 219 Covenant restricting enclosure of
balconies;
·
Section ensuring compliance with the approved
acoustical study;
·
Section 219 Covenant ensuring the provision of a
Housing Agreement, as outlined under Section 3.3 of the report; and,
·
Easement for pedestrian access as outlined under
Section 4.4 of the report.
g. The review of a detailed Sediment Control
System by the Director Engineering.
h. The submission of a suitable on-site
stormwater management system to the approval of the Director Engineering, and
the granting of a Section 219 Covenant and deposit of sufficient monies to
guarantee its provision and continuing operation.
i. Compliance with Council-adopted sound
criteria.
j. The provision of a covered car wash stall
and an adequately sized and appropriately located garbage handling and
recycling material holding space, to the approval of the Director Engineering
and a commitment to implement the recycling provisions.
k. The design and provision of units adaptable
to persons with disabilities, the provision of customized hardware and cabinet
work being subject to the lease of the unit to a disabled person.
I. The deposit of the applicable Parkland
Acquisition Charge.
m. The deposit of the applicable GVS & DD
Sewerage Charge.
n. The deposit of the applicable Regional
Transportation Charge.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR KEITHLEY
THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be
adopted.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
10. REZONING REFERENCE #19-12 -
TWO-STOREY LIGHT INDUSTRIAL AND OFFICE DEVELOPMENT - BIG BEND DEVELOPMENT PLAN
The City Manager submitted a report from the
Director Planning and Building seeking Council authorization to forward this
application to a Public Hearing on 2020 March 24. The purpose of the proposed
rezoning bylaw amendment is to permit the construction of two 2-storey light
industrial and office buildings with an accessory restaurant/cafe.
The City Manager recommended:
1. THAT a Rezoning Bylaw be prepared and
advanced to First Reading on 2020 March 09 and to a Public Hearing on 2020
March 24 at 6:00 p.m.
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 deposit of sufficient monies, including a
4% Engineering Inspection Fee, to cover the costs of all services necessary to
serve the site and the completion of a servicing agreement covering all
requisite services. All services are to be designed to City standards and
constructed in accordance with the Engineering Design. One of the conditions
for the release of occupancy permits will be the completion of all requisite
services.
c. The installation of all electrical, telephone
and cable servicing, and all other wiring underground throughout the
development, and to the point of connection to the existing service where
sufficient facilities are available to serve the development.
d. The review of a detailed Sediment Control
System by the Director Engineering.
e. The granting of a Section 219 Covenant
respecting flood proofing requirements.
f. The submission of a geotechnical review
regarding stability confirming that the site may be used safely for the
intended use, for review by the Chief Building Inspector and granting of a
Section 219 Covenant respecting the submitted report.
g. The granting of any necessary statutory
rights-of-way, easements and/or covenants.
h. The deposit of the applicable GVS & DD
Sewerage Development Cost Charge.
i. The deposit of the applicable Regional Transportation
Development Cost Charge.
j. The
provision of facilities for cyclists in accordance with Section 5.5 of the
rezoning report.
k. The
submission of a detailed Comprehensive Sign Plan.
l. The
submission of a Site Profile and resolution of any arising requirements.
m. The
submission of a suitable Solid Waste and Recycling plan to the approval of the
Director Engineering.
n. The
submission of a suitable on-site stormwater management system to the approval
of the Director Engineering, the deposit of sufficient monies for its
provision, and the granting of a Section 219 Covenant to guarantee its
provision and continuing operation.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR KEITHLEY
THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be
adopted.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
8. BYLAWS
A) THIRD READING,
RECONSIDERATION AND FINAL ADOPTION
A) #14117 - Burnaby Zoning Bylaw
1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 50, 2019 - Rez. #19-34 (Portion of 5085 North Fraser
Way)
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CALENDINO
THAT the Bylaw No.
14117 be now read a third time, reconsidered and finally adopted, signed by the
Mayor and Clerk and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
B) RECONSIDERATION AND FINAL ADOPTION
B) #14124 - Burnaby Solid Waste and
Recycling Bylaw 2010, Amendment Bylaw No. 1, 2020
C) #14125 - Burnaby Capital
Works, Machinery and Equipment Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 3, 2020
D) #14126 - Burnaby Capital
Works, Machinery and Equipment Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 4, 2020
E) #14127 - Burnaby Capital
Works, Machinery and Equipment Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 5, 2020
F) #14128 - Burnaby Capital
Works, Machinery and Equipment Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 6, 2020
G) #14129 - Burnaby Capital Works,
Machinery and Equipment Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 7, 2020
H) #14130 - Burnaby Capital Works,
Machinery and Equipment Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 8, 2020
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CALENDINO
THAT the Bylaw No.
14124, 14125, 14126, 14127, 14128, 14129 and 14130 be now reconsidered and
finally adopted, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and the Corporate Seal affixed
thereto.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
9. NEW BUSINESS
Councillor
Dhaliwal – Pattullo Bridge Replacement
Councillor
Dhaliwal referred to Item A) of the Council Correspondence Package received up
to 2020 February 20 from Nathan Davidowicz regarding traffic concerns due to a
new Pattullo Bridge, and supporting a connector between McBride Boulevard and
Highway 1.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR
DHALIWAL
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR KEITHLEY
THAT this item of
correspondence be REFERRED to the Planning and Development Committee.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
Councillor
Dhaliwal – Truck Traffic at Burnaby Terminal
Councillor Dhaliwal referred to Item K) of the
Council Correspondence Package received up to 2020 February 20 from Kay Inglis expressing
concerns regarding high traffic at Burnaby Terminal and the surrounding
neighbourhood.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR
DHALIWAL
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CALENDINO
THAT this item of
correspondence be REFERRED to the Traffic Safety Committee.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
Councillor
Dhaliwal – Novel Coronavirus Suggestion
Councillor
Dhaliwal referred to Item H) of the Council Correspondence Package received up
to 2020 February 20 from Katy Alkins-Jang regarding the Novel Coronavirus
outbreak and the possibility to place hand sanitizer stands at the entrances to
public facilities.
Without
objection, Council directed staff to respond to Ms. Alkins-Jang advising of
actions the City undertaken to address the Coronavirus outbreak.
Councillor
Jordan – Fire Alarm System Upgrade
Councillor
Jordan referred to an email dated 2020 February 13 from Mr. Tom Fleming
regarding an upgrade of fire alarm system at 3925 Kingsway and 5715 Jersey. The
writer requested variance as the strata building is to be demolished.
Council requested
this matter be REFERRED to the Acting Fire Chief for review and response
to Mr. Fleming.
Councillor Keithley
– Notice of Motion – Blue Communities
Councillor Keithley submitted
the following Notice of Motion:
WHEREAS almost 2
billion people around the world do not have access to clean drinking water, 4
billion people face severe water scarcity and 2.5 billion people do not have
adequate sanitation; and
WHEREAS the
climate crisis further threatens our water supplies through more frequent
droughts and increased water demands, and puts nearly a quarter of the world
population under water stress; and
WHEREAS the Blue
Communities Project encourages municipalities to support the water commons
framework, recognizing that water is shared resource for all, by passing
resolutions that
·
Acknowledging
water as a human right,
·
Phasing
out bottled water on municipal facilities and events, and
·
Promoting
publicly owned and operated water and wastewater services, and
WHEREAS on March
21, 2011, the City of Burnaby became the world’s first Blue Community; and
WHEREAS since 2011,
the threats to BC and the world’s water have significantly intensified due to
the climate crisis, major fossil fuel projects and the need to protect water
for future generations has never been so critical; and
WHEREAS City of
Burnaby has been demonstrating leadership on water and environmental protection
in the region;
THERFORE BE IT
RESOLVED THAT the City of Burnaby re-affirms its commitment to the water
commons framework through the Blue Communities Project; and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED THAT the City of Burnaby calls on the federal and provincial
governments to enshrine the human rights to water and sanitation in federal and
provincial law; and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED THAT the City of Burnaby continues to promote publicly owned, financed
and operated water and wastewater services.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR CALENDINO
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL
THAT the Notice of Motion be now waived.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
With notice waived, the motion
was put:
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR KEITHLEY
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CALENDINO
WHEREAS almost 2
billion people around the world do not have access to clean drinking water, 4
billion people face severe water scarcity and 2.5 billion people do not have
adequate sanitation; and
WHEREAS the
climate crisis further threatens our water supplies through more frequent
droughts and increased water demands, and puts nearly a quarter of the world
population under water stress; and
WHEREAS the Blue
Communities Project encourages municipalities to support the water commons
framework, recognizing that water is shared resource for all, by passing
resolutions that
·
Acknowledging
water as a human right,
·
Phasing
out bottled water on municipal facilities and events, and
·
Promoting
publicly owned and operated water and wastewater services, and
WHEREAS on March
21, 2011, the City of Burnaby became the world’s first Blue Community; and
WHEREAS since
2011, the threats to BC and the world’s water have significantly intensified
due to the climate crisis, major fossil fuel projects and the need to protect
water for future generations has never been so critical; and
WHEREAS City of
Burnaby has been demonstrating leadership on water and environmental protection
in the region;
THERFORE BE IT
RESOLVED THAT the City of Burnaby re-affirms its commitment to the water commons
framework through the Blue Communities Project; and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED THAT the City of Burnaby calls on the federal and provincial
governments to enshrine the human rights to water and sanitation in federal and
provincial law; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
THAT the City of Burnaby continues to promote publicly owned, financed and
operated water and wastewater services.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
10. INQUIRIES
There were no inquiries brought before Council
at this time.
11. ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR KEITHLEY
THAT the City Council Meeting do now adjourn at
9:01 p.m.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
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