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COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
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Monday, 2015 December 14
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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, 2015 December 14 at 7:00 p.m.
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1.
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CALL TO ORDER
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PRESENT:
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His Worship, Mayor D. Corrigan
Councillor P. Calendino
Councillor S. Dhaliwal
Councillor C. Jordan
Councillor P. McDonell
Councillor N. Volkow
Councillor J. Wang
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ABSENT:
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Councillor D. Johnston (due to
injury)
Councillor A. Kang
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STAFF:
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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
Mr. D. Back, City Clerk
Ms. K. O’Connell, Deputy City Clerk
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His Worship, Mayor Derek R. Corrigan
called the Open Council meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
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Mr. John Simpson and Mr. Al
Thomas appeared before Council, on behalf of Coquitlam Search and
Rescue, to thank Council for the financial contribution ($10,000) to the new
Mobile Command Centre Vehicle. The speaker noted that Coquitlam Search and
Rescue is comprised of 52 volunteers that generously give their expertise,
energy and time to their own community and when called on, surrounding
municipalities. The new Mobile Command Centre will allow Coquitlam Search and
Rescue to continue to assist local authorities and save lives.
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MOVED BY
councillor P. CAlendino
SECONDED BY
councillor p. MCdonell
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THAT the minutes of the Open meeting
held on 2015 December 07 be adopted.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY
councillor p. mcdonell
SECONDED BY
councillor p. calendino
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THAT Council do now resolve itself
into a Committee of the Whole.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
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The Financial Management
Committee submitted the 2016-2020 Provisional Financial Plan which
incorporates a proposed 2.95 % average residential property tax increase. This
increase is required to fund operational and inflationary increases. The
public will be asked to provide input and feedback on the Financial Plan in early
2016.
The
Financial Management Committee recommended:
1.
THAT Council
receive the 2016-2020 Provisional Financial Plan.
MOVED BY
councillor c. jordan
SECONDED BY councillor J. Wang
THAT the recommendation of the
Financial Management Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
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The Traffic Safety
Committee submitted a report seeking Council approval for the 2016 speed hump
and street programs to proceed to the Local Area Service Program (LASP)
process.
The
Traffic and Safety Committee recommended:
1. THAT Council advance the
requested speed humps, as discussed and recommended in this report, to the
2016 LASP process.
2. THAT Council send a copy of this
report to the residents who requested speed humps as part of the 2016 LASP.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR P. MCDONELL
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR J. WANG
THAT the recommendations of the
Traffic Safety Committee be adopted.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
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The City Manager submitted a report
from the Director Planning and Building seeking Council authorization to
forward this application to a Public Hearing on 2016 January 26.
The City Manager recommended:
1.
THAT
the sale be approved of City‑owned property for inclusion within the
subject development site in accordance with the terms outlined in Section 3.4
of this report, and subject to the applicant pursuing the rezoning proposal to
completion.
2.
THAT a
Rezoning Bylaw be prepared and advanced to First Reading on 2015 December 14
and to a Public Hearing on 2016 January 26 at 7:00 p.m.
3. 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 existing improvements from the site
within six months of the rezoning being effected but not prior to Third Reading
of the Bylaw.
Demolition
of any improvements will be permitted after Second Reading of the Rezoning
Bylaw has been granted provided that the applicant acknowledges that such
permission does not fetter Council’s ability to grant or not to grant Third
Reading and/or Final Adoption of the Rezoning Bylaw. In addition, the
demolition of any improvements will be permitted at any time if they are vacant
and considered by staff to be subject to misuse and vandalism.
e)
The
completion of the sale of City property.
f)
The
consolidation of the net project site into one legal parcel.
g)
The
granting of any necessary statutory rights-of-way, easements and/or covenants
including the granting of Section 219 Covenants:
a.
restricting
enclosure of balconies; and
b.
assuring
that any individually secured parking spaces allocated to a specific
residential unit cannot be utilized for any other purpose.
h) The review of a detailed
Sediment Control System by the Director Engineering.
i)
The pursuance
of Storm Water Management Best Practices in line with established guidelines.
j)
The
provision of 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
provision of facilities for cyclists in accordance with this report.
l)
The
deposit of the applicable Parkland Acquisition Charge.
m) The deposit of the
applicable GVS & DD Sewerage Charge.
n) The deposit of the
applicable School Site Acquisition Charge.
o)
The
submission of a written undertaking to distribute area plan notification forms,
prepared by the City, with disclosure statements; and, to post area plan
notification signs, also prepared by the City, on the development site and in
the sales office in prominent and visible locations prior to Third Reading, or
at the time marketing for the subject development commences, whichever is
first, and remain posted for a period of one year, or until such time that all units
are sold, whichever is greater.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR P.
MCDONELL
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR
N. VOLKOW
THAT the
recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
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2.
ANTENNA
DEVELOPMENTS IN THE P2 DISTRICT
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The City Manager submitted
a report from the Director Planning and Building proposing text amendments to
the Burnaby Zoning Bylaw regarding regulation of antennas in the P2
Administration and Assembly District.
The City Manager
recommended:
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THAT Council
authorize the preparation of a bylaw amending the Burnaby Zoning Bylaw, as
outlined in Section 2.0 of this report, and that the bylaw be advanced to
First Reading on 2015 December 14 and to a Public Hearing on 2016 January 26
at 7:00 pm
MOVED BY
councillor N. VOLKOW
SECONDED BY councillor P.
MCDONELL
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 providing Council
with information on construction activity as reflected by the building
permits that have been issued for the subject period.
The
City Manager recommended:
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THAT this report
be received for information purposes.
MOVED BY
councillor N. VolkOW
SECONDED BY councillor P. McdONELL
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 funding approval for the
restoration of the existing Wolf Mural at 7611 Edmonds Street as part of the
2015 Burnaby Mural Program.
The City Manager recommended:
1. THAT the request for a grant
of $1,270.50 for the restoration of the existing Wolf Mural at 7611 Edmonds
Street be approved as part of the City of Burnaby Mural Program.
2. THAT a copy of this report be
forwarded to Lindy McQueen Chair of EPIC Community Group.
3. THAT a copy of this report be
forwarded to Todd Polich, artist and founder of Earth Foundation Conservation
Society at 4272 Alderwood Court, Burnaby BC V5G 2G8.
MOVED BY
councillor p. Mcdonell
SECONDED BY councillor n.
volkow
THAT
the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.
CARRIED
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The City Manager
submitted a report from the Director Engineering seeking Council funding approval
for the 2016 road capital improvements.
The
City Manager recommended:
1. THAT Council approve the capital
expenditure of $17.525 Million for roadwork capital improvements, as outlined
in this report.
2. THAT Council to authorize staff to
bring down a Capital Reserves Bylaw in the amount of $18.344 Million
(inclusive of GST) to finance the capital programs as outlined in this
report.
MOVED BY
councillor N. VolkOW
SECONDED BY councillor P.
MCdonell
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 funding approval
for the 2016 Water capital improvements.
The
City Manager recommended:
1. THAT Council approve capital
expenditures of $13.398 Million for infrastructure programs as outlined in
this report.
2. THAT Council authorize staff
to fund from the Waterworks Utility Capital Fund the amount of $14.024
million (inclusive of GST) to finance the capital programs as outlined in
this report.
MOVED BY
councillor N. Volkow
SECONDED BY councillor P.
Calendino
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 funding approval for the 2016
Sewer capital improvements.
The City Manager recommended:
1. THAT Council approve
capital expenditures of $12.116 Million for infrastructure programs as
outlined in this report.
2. THAT Council authorize
staff to fund from the Sanitary Sewer Capital Fund the amount of $12.682
million (inclusive of GST) to finance the capital programs as outlined in
this report.
MOVED BY
councillor N. Volkow
SECONDED
BY councillor P. MCdonell
THAT the recommendations
of the City Manager be adopted.
CARRIED
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The City Manager submitted a report
from the Director Engineering seeking Council funding approval for 2016 Storm
Sewer capital improvements.
The City Manager recommended:
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THAT
Council approve the capital expenditure of $5.855 Million for Storm Sewer
capital improvements, as outlined in this report.
2.
THAT
Council authorize staff to bring down a Capital Reserves bylaw in the amount
of $6.129 Million (inclusive of GST) to finance the capital programs as
outlined in this report.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR N. VOLKOW
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR P. MCDONELL
THAT the recommendations of the City
Manager be adopted.
CARRIED
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The City Manager
submitted a report from the Director Engineering seeking Council funding
approval for the 2016 Traffic Management capital improvements.
The
City Manager recommended:
1. THAT Council approve the capital expenditure
of $2.995 Million for Traffic Management capital improvements, as outlined in
this report.
2. THAT Council authorize staff
to bring down a Capital Reserves bylaw in the amount of $3.135 Million (inclusive
of GST) to finance the capital programs as outlined in this report.
MOVED BY
councillor n. volkow
SECONDED BY councillor P.
Mcdonell
THAT the recommendations of the City
Manager be adopted.
CARRIED
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The City Manager
submitted a report from the Director Engineering seeking Council funding approval
for 2016 Engineering vehicles.
The
City Manager recommended:
1. THAT Council approve the capital
expenditure of $297K for Vehicle replacement and acquisition, as outlined in
this report.
2.
THAT Council
authorize staff to bring down a Capital Reserves bylaw in the amount of $311K
(inclusive of GST) to finance the capital programs as outlined in this
report.
MOVED
BY COUNCILLOR N. VOLKOW
SECONDED
BY COUNCILLOR P. MCDONELL
THAT the recommendations of the City
Manager be adopted.
CARRIED
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The City Manager
submitted a report from the Director Engineering seeking Council funding
approval for 2016 City facilities capital projects.
The
City Manager recommended:
1. THAT Council approve the capital
expenditure of $4.983 Million for facilities capital projects, as outlined in
this report.
2. THAT Council authorize staff
to bring down a Capital Reserves bylaw in the amount of $5.216 Million
(inclusive of GST), to finance the capital projects as outlined in this
report.
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MOVED BY
councillor P. calendino
SECONDED BY
councillor N. volkow
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THAT the recommendations of the City
Manager be adopted.
CARRIED
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The City Manager
submitted a report from the Director Finance seeking Council approval to
award a contract for the Engineering design and construction administrative
services for the 2016 Watermain Replacement & Road Rehabilitation Program
- Windsor.
The
City Manager recommended:
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THAT
Council approve a contract award to Vector Engineering Services Ltd. for a
total cost of $257,869.19 including GST in the amount of $12,279.49 as
outlined in this report.
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MOVED BY
councillor N. VolkOW
SECONDED BY
councillor P. Mcdonell
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THAT the recommendation of the City
Manager be adopted.
CARRIED
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The City Manager
submitted a report from the Director Finance seeking Council approval for a
one year contract extension for the supply and delivery of gasoline, diesel,
bio-diesel and related fuel products.
The
City Manager recommended:
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THAT
Council approve a one year contract extension for the supply and delivery of
fuel products with Chevron Canada Ltd. for a total estimated cost of
$3,000,000 including GST in the amount of $150,000. Final payment will be
based on actual delivered quantities and quoted unit pricing.
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MOVED BY
councillor N. VolkOW
SECONDED BY
councillor P. calendino
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THAT the recommendation of the City
Manager be adopted.
CARRIED
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UNSIGHTLY PREMISE AT 4014 NITHSDALE
STREET
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The City Manager
submitted a report from the Director Finance seeking Council authority for
City staff and/or agents to enter onto the property at 4014 Nithsdale Street
in order to bring the property into compliance.
The
City Manager recommended:
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THAT Council
authorize City staff and/or agents to enter the property at 4014 Nithsdale
Street to remove and dispose of all overgrowth, debris and derelict vehicles
contributing to the unsightliness of the property, owner as permitted under Burnaby
Unsightly Premises Bylaw No. 5533.
MOVED BY
councillor N. VolkOW
SECONDED BY councillor P. McdONELL
THAT
the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.
CARRIED
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MOVED
BY councillor P. McdONELL
SECONDED BY councillor P. calenDINO
THAT
the Committee now rise and report.
CARRIED
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MOVED BY
councillor P. McdONELL
SECONDED BY councillor N. VolkOW
THAT
the report of the Committee be now adopted.
CARRIED
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MOVED
BY councillor p. Calendino
SECONDED
BY councillor n. volkow
THAT Bylaw No. 13553,
13554, 13555, 13557 and 13558 be now introduced and read a first
time.
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR P. CALENDINO
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR N. VOLKOW
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THAT Bylaw No. 13214, 13343, 13375, 13489
and 13492 be now considered and read a third time.
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CARRIED
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Third Reading,
Reconsideration and Final Adoption
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR P. CALENDINO
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR N. VOLKOW
THAT Bylaw No. 13532 be now read a
third time, reconsidered and Finally Adopted, signed by the Mayor and Clerk
and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto.
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MOVED BY
councilor P. CAlendino
SECONDED BY
councillor p. Mcdonell
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THAT Bylaw No. 13282, 13432, 13546,
13547, 13548, 13549, 13550, 13551 and 13552 be now reconsidered and Finally
Adopted, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and the Corporate Seal affixed
thereto.
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1st Annual Pat Quinn
Classic Tournament
Councillor N. Volkow announced that the 1st
Annual Pat Quinn Classic hockey tournament is to be held in Burnaby at the
Copeland Arena on December 27-30th, 2015. There will be 34 teams participating
from around the world and the final game will be televised on Shaw TV.
2016 World Junior Taekwondo
Championships
Councillor P. McDonell, announced that the City
of Burnaby successfully bid for the 2016 World Junior Taekwondo Championship. The
event is expected to include representation from over 100 countries.
Property Assessment Changes
for 2016
Councillor C. Jordan expressed concerns regarding
the property assessment notices recently issued by the BC Assessment Authority,
noting the negative financial impact on many Burnaby residents that are at risk
of an above average tax increase or loss of the Home Owner Grant.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C.
JORDAN
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR N.
VOLKOW
THAT the Mayor write a
letter to the Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development to request
property assessments be frozen at 2014 levels in light of the unprecedented
increase in assessed property values and in consideration of:
a) the impact on affordability of housing in the
Province; and
b) the impact on the Home
Owner Grant, which has not been adjusted since 2006, and;
THAT copies of this letter be sent to Burnaby MLA’s, UBCM
and Metro Vancouver municipalities.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Happy Holidays and Merry
Christmas
Council wished City of
Burnaby staff a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, thanking them for all of
their hard work and dedication during the past year.
Council also extended
season’s greetings to Burnaby citizens, thanking them for their continued
support and engagement.
Council thanked the Shaw
Cable volunteers and wished them a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.
There were no inquiries
brought before Council at this time.
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MOVED BY
councillor p. McDonell
SECONDED BY
councillor p. Calendino
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THAT this Open Council meeting do
now adjourn.
CARRIED
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The Open Council meeting adjourned
at 8:34 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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