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COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
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Monday, 2019 July 08
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An Open meeting of the City Council
was held in the Council Committee Room, City Hall, 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby,
BC on Monday, 2019 July 08 at 5:30 p.m. followed immediately by a Closed
meeting from which the public was excluded. At the conclusion of the Closed
meeting, the Open meeting reconvened in the Council Chamber.
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PRESENT:
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His Worship, Mayor Mike Hurley
Councillor Pietro Calendino
Councillor Sav Dhaliwal
Councillor Dan Johnston
Councillor Colleen Jordan
Councillor Joe Keithley
Councillor Paul McDonell
Councillor James Wang
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ABSENT:
STAFF:
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Councillor Nick Volkow (due to
illness)
Mr. Lambert Chu, City Manager
Mr. Dipak
Dattani, Director Corporate Services
Mr. Leon
Gous, Director Engineering
Ms. Noreen
Kassam, Director Finance
Mr. Dave
Ellenwood, Director Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services
Mr. Ed Kozak,
Director Planning & Building
Mr. Dave
Critchley, Director Public Safety & Community Services
Mr. James Silvester,
Acting City Solicitor
Ms. Kate
O’Connell, City Clerk
Ms. Blanka
Zeinabova, Deputy City Clerk
Ms. Nikolina
Vracar, Administrative Officer 2
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MOVED BY
COUNCILLOR mcdonell
SECONDED BY
COUNCILLOR jordan
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THAT the Open Council meeting do now
reconvene.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The Open Council meeting was called
to order at 6:05 p.m.
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His Worship, Mayor Mike Hurley
recognized the ancestral and unceded homelands of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh
and traditional hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ speaking
people, and extended appreciation for the opportunity to hold a meeting on
this shared territory.
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MOVED BY
COUNCILLOR keithley
SECONDED BY
COUNCILLOR johnston
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THAT the minutes of the Open Council
meeting held on 2019 June 24 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 2019 June 25 be now adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Councillor Calendino, on behalf of
His Worship, Mayor Mike Hurley proclaimed 2019 July 11 as “Giro
di Burnaby Day” in the City of Burnaby.
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Councillor Keithley, on behalf of
His Worship, Mayor Mike Hurley proclaimed 2019 August
5-11 as “Philippine Cultural Heritage Week” in the City of
Burnaby.
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A)
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Canadian Blood Services
Re:
Need to Increase Blood Donors
Speakers: Dave Patterson, Director
of Donor Relations
Razvan Sichitiu, Territory Manager
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Mr. Dan Patterson, Director of Donor
Relations, and Mr. Razvan Sichitiu, Territory Manager, representing
Canadian Blood Services, appeared before Council providing an update on the
organization’s programs nationally and locally, and seeking partnership with
the City of Burnaby to increase awareness and participation in blood
donations to meet the hospital’s needs.
Arising from discussion, the
following motion was introduced:
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MOVED BY
COUNCILLOR dhaliwal
SECONDED BY
COUNCILLOR calendino
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THAT the delegation’s presentation
be REFERRED to staff to investigate ways to support the efforts of the
Canadian Blood Services.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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A)
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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. Sufficient
petitions were not received for Resident Initiated Local Area
Service Projects: 19-508, 19-510 and 19-511. Council is therefore precluded
from proceeding with these projects.
The City Clerk recommended:
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1.
THAT
Council receive this report for information.
2.
THAT
the owners of the properties on the petitions be advised of the outcome.
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MOVED BY
COUNCILLOR calendino
SECONDED BY
COUNCILLOR keithley
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THAT the recommendations of the
City Clerk be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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B)
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Mayor's Task Force on
Community Housing
Re:
Your Voice. Your Home: Meeting the Housing Needs of Burnaby Residents -
Community Recommendations Report
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The Mayor's Task Force on
Community Housing submitted a report providing Council with a detailed
overview of the results and recommendations from the Your Voice. Your Home.
Community Recommendations Workshop held on 2019 May 25.
Mr. Robin Prest, Morris
J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue, SFU, provided a PowerPoint presentation
outlining the Phase 2 process, and presented results from the Public
Recommendations Workshops held on 2019 May 25 at Maywood Community School.
*Councillor
Dhaliwal left the meeting at 6:39 p.m. and returned at 6:40 p.m.
*Councillor
Keithley left the meeting at 6:46 p.m. and returned at 6:47 p.m.
The Mayor's Task Force on
Community Housing recommended:
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THAT Council
receive this report for information.
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MOVED BY
COUNCILLOR calendino
SECONDED BY
COUNCILLOR keithley
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THAT the recommendation of
the Mayor's Task Force on Community Housing be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The Planning and
Development Committee submitted a report seeking Council authorization for a Zoning Bylaw text amendment to include accessible
parking requirements, including design standards, which would apply to any
new development, addition to existing structures, or uses.
The Planning and Development Committee recommended:
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THAT
Council authorize the preparation of a bylaw amending the Burnaby Zoning
Bylaw, as outlined in Section 3.0 of the report, for advancement to a Public
Hearing on 2019 July 30.
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MOVED BY
COUNCILLOR calendino
SECONDED BY
COUNCILLOR wang
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THAT the recommendation of
the Planning and Development Committee be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The Planning and Development
Committee submitted a report seeking Council approval for free street parking
adjacent to Burnaby Hospital, and to increase the parking meter rates from $1.50
to $2.00 per hour in the surrounding area.
The
Planning and Development Committee recommended
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THAT
Council approve the replacement of select parking meters adjacent to Burnaby
Hospital with two hour parking time limits to provide free visitor parking,
as outlined in the report.
2.
THAT
Council approve an increase in parking meter rates for all other parking
meters near Burnaby Hospital from $1.50 to $2.00 per hour to make it
consistent with other areas of the City and to help offset reduced revenues
from the removal of parking meters.
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MOVED BY
COUNCILLOR calendino
SECONDED BY
COUNCILLOR jORDAN
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THAT the recommendations of
the Planning and Development Committee be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The City Manager submitted a report
dated 2019 July 08 on the following matters:
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The City Manager
submitted a report from the Director Planning and Building seeking Council approval to file a notice in the Land Title
Office pursuant to Section 57 of the Community Charter, with respect to a
property in contravention of City Bylaws.
The
City Manager recommended:
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THAT
Council direct the City Clerk to file a Notice in the Land Title Office
stating that:
(a) A resolution relating to the land
has been made under Section 57 of the Community Charter, and
(b) Further information respecting the resolution
may be inspected at the offices of the City Clerk, City of Burnaby.
2.
THAT
a copy of the report be sent to the following owners:
(a) Ju-Ling Liao
Lik Mo Alexander Chang
310 Willingdon Avenue
Burnaby, BC V5C 5G2
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MOVED BY
COUNCILLOR calendino
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 Chief Librarian informing Council about an advocacy campaign to restore sustainable Provincial
funding for libraries.
The
City Manager recommended:
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THAT
Council support the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM)
resolution, as put forward by the Town of Sidney, regarding sustainable
Provincial library funding, as outlined in Section 4.0 of the report.
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MOVED BY
COUNCILLOR mcdonell
SECONDED BY
COUNCILLOR calendino
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THAT the recommendation of the City
Manager be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY
COUNCILLOR CALENDINO
SECONDED BY
COUNCILLOR MCDONELL
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THAT His Worship, Mayor Mike Hurley,
on behalf of Council, write a letter to the Union of BC Municipalities and
Minister of Education Rob Fleming in support of Provincial library funding.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY
COUNCILLOR mcdonell
SECONDED BY
COUNCILLOR wang
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THAT Bylaw No. 14039, 14040, 14041,
14042 and 14043 be now introduced and read a first time.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY
COUNCILLOR mcdonell
SECONDED BY
COUNCILLOR johnston
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THAT Bylaw No. 14044 and
14045 be now introduced and read three times.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY
COUNCILLOR mcdonell
SECONDED BY
COUNCILLOR johnston
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THAT Bylaw No. 14030, 14031, 14032,
14033, 14034 and 14037 be now read a second time.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY
COUNCILLOR mcdonell
SECONDED BY
COUNCILLOR wang
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THAT Bylaw No. 13981 be now
read a third time, reconsidered and Finally Adopted, signed by the Mayor and
Clerk and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY
COUNCILLOR mcdonell
SECONDED BY
COUNCILLOR wang
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THAT Bylaw No. 14038 be now
reconsidered and Finally Adopted, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and the
Corporate Seal affixed thereto.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Councillor Jordan – Building
BC Community Housing Fund
Councillor
Jordan referred to a letter from the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
advising there will be no further Provincial funding for housing projects in
2019. The speaker expressed concerns regarding the Cities’ future affordable
housing planning process.
Arising from discussion and
without objection by any member, Council requested a staff report for the 2019
July 29 meeting.
Councillor McDonell – Affordable
Housing
Councillor McDonell expressed
concerns with the lack of Provincial funding for two affordable housing projects
supported by the City – the Thind Project and the Fairhaven Project. Without
appropriate funding, the affordability of rental rates is negatively
impacted.
Councillor McDonell – Edmonds
City Fair
Councillor McDonell
encouraged Council and the public to attend the Edmonds City Fair taking place
on Sunday, 2019 July 21. The family-friendly festival includes classic car
show, petting zoo, free rides, entertainment and food.
Councillor Jordan – Rental
Use Zoning Policy and Implementation Framework
Councillor
Jordan referred to a letter from the Urban Development Institute regarding the
Rental Use Zoning Policy and Initial Implementation Framework, and inquired
regarding staff response. Councillor Jordan provided a copy of the letter to
the City Clerk for processing and distribution.
Councillor
Jordan – Rezoning Reference #18-09
Councillor Jordan referred
to the 2019 April 30 Public Hearing - Rezoning Reference #18-09
(6438 Byrnepark Drive), and inquired regarding the status of the report
requested by Council at the same meeting.
Staff responded, stating
that they are reviewing the issues raised at the Public Hearing, and a
report will be submitted to Council in the near future.
Councillor
Wang – Emergency Preparedness
Councillor Wang referenced
a number of recent earthquakes off the coast of BC, and inquired regarding
the City’s emergency preparedness plan.
Staff advised that the
City has an emergency response plan for the City’s assets, infrastructure
and utilities, and emergency preparedness information is available on
the City’s website.
Councillor
Keithley – Gaglardi Way & Barnet Highway
Councillor
Keithley referred to a tragic accident on Gaglardi Way, and inquired if there
are options for temporary safety improvements such as separating bike lanes
from the traffic lane, on Gaglardi Way and Barnet Highway.
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MOVED BY
COUNCILLOR mcdonell
SECONDED BY
COUNCILLOR keithley
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THAT this Open Council meeting do
now adjourn.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The Open Council meeting
adjourned a 7:54 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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