COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

Monday, 2018 April 09

An Open meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Committee Room, Burnaby City Hall, 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, B.C. on Monday, 2018 April 09 at 6:30 p.m. followed immediately by a Closed meeting from which the public was excluded. At the conclusion of the Closed meeting, the Open meeting was reconvened at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber.

1.

CALL TO ORDER

PRESENT:

His Worship, Mayor Derek R. Corrigan

Councillor Pietro Calendino

Councillor Sav Dhaliwal

Councillor Dan Johnston

Councillor Colleen Jordan

Councillor Paul McDonell

Councillor Nick Volkow

Councillor James Wang

STAFF:

Mr. Lambert Chu, City Manager

Mr. Dipak Dattani, Director Corporate Services

Mr. James Lota, Deputy Director Engineering

Ms. Noreen Kassam, Director Finance

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

Mr. Lou Pelletier, Director Planning & Building

Mr. Dave Critchley, Director Public Safety & Community Services

Ms. May Leung, City Solicitor

Ms. Kate O’Connell, City Clerk

Ms. Blanka Zeinabova, Administrative Officer

MOVED BY councillor mcdonell

SECONDED BY councillor calendino

THAT the Open Council meeting do now reconvene.

                                                                            CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

The Open Council meeting reconvened at 7:05 p.m.

2.

MINUTES

A)

Open Council Meeting held 2018 March 26

MOVED BY councillor volkow

SECONDED BY councillor mcdonell

THAT the minutes of the Open Council meeting held on 2018 March 26 be now adopted.

                                                                            CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

B)

Public Hearing (Zoning) held 2018 March 27

MOVED BY councillor calendino

SECONDED BY councillor johnston

THAT the minutes of the Public Hearing (Zoning) held on 2018 March 27 be now adopted.

                                                                            CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3.

PRESENTATION

A)

Burnaby South Rebels

Provincial Gold - 2018 BC Senior Boys AAAA Basketball Championships

Presenter: His Worship, Mayor Derek R. Corrigan  

His Worship, Mayor Derek R. Corrigan congratulated the Burnaby South Rebels Basketball Team on their 2018 Provincial Gold win at the 2018 BC Senior Boys AAAA Basketball Championships. Burnaby City Council and the citizens of Burnaby take great pride in this achievement and in the teamwork, sportsmanship, and commitment to fair play that characterize the Burnaby South Rebels Senior Boys High School Basketball Team.

Mayor Corrigan presented each player and coach with a certificate and small gift in recognition of their achievement.

4.

REPORTS

MOVED BY councillor mcdonell

SECONDED BY councillor johnston

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

                                                                            CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

A)

Financial Management Committee

Re: 2017 Outstanding Citizen of the Year –

Douglas (Bill) Corson__________________

The Financial Management Committee submitted a report announcing the recipient of the 2017 Citizen of the Year Award, Mr. Douglas (Bill) Corson.  The award will be presented to Mr. Corson at the annual City Appreciation Dinner to be held on 2018 May 04.

The Financial Management Committee recommended:

1.  THAT Council receives this report for information.

MOVED BY councillor JOHNSTON

SECONDED BY councillor calendino

THAT the recommendation of the Financial Management Committee be adopted.

                                                                            CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

B)

Financial Management Committee

Re: Brentwood Pedestrian and Cycling Linkages

Capital Reserve____________________________

The Financial Management Committee submitted a report seeking Council approval to establish a Capital Reserve that will be used to fund the future construction of Brentwood pedestrian and cycling linkages.

The Financial Management Committee recommended:

1.  THAT Council create a Brentwood Pedestrian and Cycling Linkages Capital Reserve.

MOVED BY councilloR JOHNSTON

SECONDED BY councillor jordan

THAT the recommendation of the Financial Management Committee be adopted.

                                                                            CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

C)

Financial Management Committee

Re: Property Tax Collection Satellite Office and

Mailbox Initiative__________________________

The Financial Management Committee submitted a report providing information regarding a planned pilot exercise for the provision of alternative locations for the payment of property taxes.

The Financial Management Committee recommended:

1.  THAT Council receive this report for information.

MOVED BY councillor JOHNSTON

SECONDED BY councillor jordan

THAT the recommendation of the Financial Management Committee be adopted.

                                                                            CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

D)

Planning and Development Committee       

Re: Proposed Zoning Bylaw Text Amendments - 2018 March

The Planning and Development Committee submitted a report proposing a number of text amendments to the Burnaby Zoning Bylaw: 1) definition of “Bay Window”; 2) adaptable housing units; 3) Metrotown payment-in-lieu of parking program; and 4) calculation of gross floor area and above grade floor area for any portion of a building with a clear height of more than 3.7 m (12.1 ft.).

The Planning and Development Committee recommended:

1.  THAT Council authorize the preparation of a bylaw amending the Burnaby Zoning Bylaw, as outlined in Section 2.0 of this report, for advancement to the Public Hearing on 2018 April 24.

MOVED BY councillor JORDAN

SECONDED BY councillor johnston

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

                                                                            CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

E)

City Manager's Report, 2018 April 09

The City Manager submitted a report dated 2018 April 09 on the following matters:

5.

MANAGER'S REPORTS

1.

2018 MARCH - BURNABY PUBLIC LIBRARY CAPITAL FUNDING BYLAW______________________________

The City Manager submitted a report from the Chief Librarian seeking Council approval to finance four Library projects: Bob Prittie Metrotown Branch Renovations; Cameron Branch Shelving; Book Bike; and Microfilm Reader.

The City Manager recommended:

1.  THAT Council authorize the City Solicitor to bring forward a Capital Reserve Fund Bylaw in the amount of $225,000 to finance the four Library projects included in the Capital Plan, as outlined in the attached report.

MOVED BY councillor mcdonell

SECONDED BY councillor johnston

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

                                                                            CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2.

BUILDING PERMIT TABULATION REPORT NO. 3

FROM 2018 MARCH 01 – 2018 MARCH 31_______

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:

1.  THAT this report be received for information purposes.

MOVED BY councillor mcdonell

SECONDED BY councillor calendino

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

                                                                            CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3.

CONTRACT AWARD

2018 SANITARY SEWER MAINLINE GROUT

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Finance seeking Council approval to award a contract for the 2018 Sanitary Sewer Mainline Grout Project.

The City Manager recommended:

1.  THAT Council approve a contract award to Mar-Tech Underground Service Ltd. for an estimated total cost of $715,431.99 including GST in the amount of $34,068.19 as outlined in this report.  Final payment will be based on the actual quantity of goods and services delivered and unit prices as tendered.

MOVED BY councillor mcdonell

SECONDED BY councillor jordan

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

                                                                            CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4.

CONTRACT AWARD

SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF SYNTHETIC TURF

BYRNE CREEK COMMUNITY SCHOOL___________

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Finance seeking Council approval to award a contract for the supply and installation of synthetic turf at Byrne Creek Community School.

The City Manager recommended:

1.    THAT Council approve a contract award to AstroTurf West Distributors Ltd. for an estimated total cost of $612,150 including GST in the amount of $29,150 as outlined in this report.  Final payment will be based on actual quantity of goods and services delivered and unit prices as submitted.

MOVED BY councillor MCdonell

SECONDED BY councillor johnston

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

-       amended

MOVED BY councillor johnston

SECONDED BY councillor mcdonell

THAT the recommendation be AMENDED to include that a copy of the report be forwarded to the Burnaby Board of Education.

                                                                 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

MOVED BY councillor johnston

SECONDED BY councillor mcdonell

THAT the motion be approved as AMENDED.

                                                                 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5.

CONTRACT AWARD CC-3008

KINGSWAY PAVEMENT REPAIRS AND LOCAL ROADS PAVEMENT REHABILITATION FOR PROJECTS CONSTRUCTED BY CITY FORCES_________________

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Finance seeking Council approval to award a contract for the Kingsway Pavement Repairs and Local Roads Pavement Rehabilitation for Projects constructed by City forces.

The City Manager recommended:

1.  THAT Council approve a contract award to Mainland Construction Materials ULC doing business as Winvan Paving, for an estimated total cost of $683,403.91 including GST in the amount of $32,543.04 as outlined in this report.  Final payment will be based on the actual quantity of goods and services delivered and unit prices as tendered.

MOVED BY councillor johnston

SECONDED BY councillor mcdonell

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

                                                                            CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6.

REZONING APPLICATIONS

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Planning and Building with the current series of rezoning applications for the information of Council.

The City Manager recommended:

Item #01

Rez #16-13

Application for the Rezoning of:

Lot A (Explanatory Plan 29292), DL 152, Group 1, NWD Plan 4955

   From:

                RM3 Multiple Family Residential District

   To:

CD Comprehensive Development District (based on RM5s Multiple Family Residential District and Metrotown Downtown Plan guidelines)

   Address:

4960 Bennett Street and Portion of Lane

   Purpose:

The purpose of the proposed rezoning bylaw amendment is to permit the construction of a high-rise residential building with ground oriented townhousing and underground parking.

The City Manager recommended:

1.    THAT the introduction of a Highway Closure Bylaw be authorized according to the terms outlined in Section 4.5 of this report, contingent upon the granting by Council of Second Reading of the Subject Rezoning Bylaw.

2.    THAT the sale be approved in principle of City-owned property for inclusion within the subject development site in accordance with Section 4.5 of this report, and subject to the applicant pursuing the rezoning proposal to completion.

3.    THAT a copy of this report be forwarded to the owners of 4930 Bennett Street for information.

4.    THAT the Planning and Building Department be authorized to continue to work with the applicant towards the preparation of a suitable plan of development for presentation to a Public Hearing on the understanding that a more detailed report will be submitted at a later date.

MOVED BY councillor mcdonell

SECONDED BY councillor mcdonell

THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Council requested additional information regarding the adjacent lots that are not included in this rezoning application.

Item #02

Rez #17-34

Application for the Rezoning of:

Lot 100, District Lots 151 and 153, Group 1, New Westminster District Plan 34561 and Lot “B”, District Lot 153, Group 1, New Westminster District Plan 8356

   From:

RM3 Multiple Family Residential District

   To:

CD Comprehensive Development District (based on the RM4s Multiple Family Residential District and Metrotown Downtown Plan as guidelines)

   Address:

6366 Cassie Avenue and 6433 McKay Avenue

   Purpose:

The purpose of the proposed rezoning bylaw amendment is to permit the construction of a single high-rise apartment building with street-oriented townhousing and full underground parking.

The City Manager recommended:

1.  THAT the Planning and Building Department be authorized to continue to work with the applicant towards the preparation of a suitable plan of development for presentation to a Public Hearing on the understanding that a more detailed report will be submitted at a later date.

MOVED BY councillor mcdonell

SECONDED BY councillor calendino

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Item #03

Rez #17-10001

Application for the rezoning of:

Lot "D" (Reference Plan 29509) District Lot 151 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 2155

   From:

RM3 Multiple Family District

   To:

CD Comprehensive Development District (based on RM5s Multiple Family Residential District and Metrotown Downtown Plan as guidelines)

   Address:

5900 Olive Avenue

   Purpose:

The purpose of the proposed rezoning bylaw amendment is to permit the construction of a high-rise apartment building with townhouses or apartments fronting Olive Avenue and James Street.

The City Manager recommended

1.  THAT the Planning and Building Department be authorized to continue to work with the applicant towards the preparation of a suitable plan of development for presentation to a Public Hearing on the understanding that a more detailed report will be submitted at a later date.

MOVED BY councillor mcdonell

SECONDED BY councillor calendino

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Item #04

Rez #18-02

Application for the Rezoning of:

Lot 84, DL 216, Group 1, NWD Plan 10936

   From:

R2 Residential District

   To:

R2a Residential District

   Address:

7297 Ridge Drive

   Purpose:

The purpose of the proposed rezoning bylaw amendment is to permit the construction of a residential development with a total gross floor area beyond that permitted under the current R2 Residential District zoning.

The City Manager recommended:

1.  THAT the Planning and Building Department be authorized to continue to work with the applicant towards the preparation of a suitable plan of development for presentation to a Public Hearing on the understanding that a more detailed report will be submitted at a later date.

MOVED BY councillor mcdonell

SECONDED BY councillor calendino

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Item #05

Rez #18-09

Application for the Rezoning of:

Lot 8 District Lot 155a Group 1 New Westminster District Plan Lmp30202

  From:

CD Comprehensive Development District (based on RM2 Multiple Family Residential District as guidelines)

  To:

Amended CD Comprehensive Development District (based on RM2 Multiple Family Residential District and Edmonds Town Centre Plan as guidelines)

  Address:

6438 Byrnepark Drive

  Purpose:

The purpose of the proposed rezoning bylaw amendment is to permit the construction of a ground oriented multiple-family development.

The City Manager recommended:

1.  THAT the Planning and Building Department be authorized to continue to work with the applicant towards the preparation of a suitable plan of development for presentation to a Public Hearing on the understanding that a more detailed report will be submitted at a later date.

MOVED BY councillor mcdonell

SECONDED BY councillor johnston

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Item #06

Rez #18-10

Application for the Rezoning of:

Lot 19, DL 211, Group 1, NWD Plan BCP45523

  From:

CD Comprehensive Development District (based on P11e SFU Neighbourhood District and SFU Community Plan as guidelines)

  To:

Amended CD Comprehensive Development District (based on P11e SFU Neighbourhood District and SFU Community Plan as guidelines)

  Address:

8750 University Crescent

  Purpose:

The purpose of the proposed rezoning bylaw amendment is to permit construction of a mid-rise residential building, atop three levels of underground parkade.

The City Manager recommended:

1.  THAT the Planning and Building Department be authorized to continue to work with the applicant towards the preparation of a suitable plan of development for presentation to a Public Hearing on the understanding that a more detailed report will be submitted at a later date.

MOVED BY councillor mcdonell

SECONDED BY councillor calendino

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Item #07

Rez #18-11

Application for the Rezoning of:

Lot 56 District Lot 95 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 1152, Lot 57 Except: North Westerly 10 Feet, District Lot 95 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 1152, and Lot 2 District Lot 95 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan LMP5577

  From:

R5 Residential District, CD Comprehensive Development District (based on RM2 Multiple Family Residential District)

  To:

CD Comprehensive Development District (based on RM2 Multiple Family Residential District and Edmonds Town Centre Plan as guidelines)

  Address:

7149, 7151 and 7163 17^th Avenue 

  Purpose:

The purpose of the proposed rezoning bylaw amendment is to permit the construction of a townhouse development.

The City Manager recommended:

1.  THAT the sale be approved in principle of City-owned property for inclusion within the subject development site in accordance with Section 4.3 of this report, and subject to the applicant pursuing the rezoning proposal to completion.

2.  THAT the Planning and Building Department be authorized to continue to work with the applicant towards the preparation of a suitable plan of development for presentation to a Public Hearing on the understanding that a more detailed report will be submitted at a later date.

MOVED BY councillor mcdonell

SECONDED BY councillor calendino

THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

MOVED BY councillor johnston

SECONDED BY councillor mcdonell

THAT the Committee now rise and report.

                                                                            CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

MOVED BY councillor calendino

SECONDED BY councillor mcdonell

THAT the report of the Committee be now adopted.

                                                                            CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6.

BYLAWS

First Reading

A)

Burnaby Heritage Designation Bylaw No. 1, 2018

#13841

B)

Burnaby Heritage Revitalization Agreement Bylaw No. 1, 2018

#13842

C)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 8, 2018

#13860

D)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 9, 2018

#13861

E)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 10, 2018

#13862

F)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 11, 2018

#13863

MOVED BY councillor MCDONELL

SECONDED BY councillor johnston

THAT Bylaw No. 13841, 13842, 13860, 13861, 13862 and 13863 be now introduced and read a first time.

                                                                            CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

First, Second and Third Reading

G)

Burnaby Capital Works, Machinery and Equipment Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 11, 2018

#13864

H)

Burnaby Capital Works, Machinery and Equipment Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 12, 2018

#13865

I)

Burnaby Capital Works, Machinery and Equipment Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 13, 2018

#13866

J)

Burnaby Capital Works, Machinery and Equipment Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 14, 2018

#13867

K)

Burnaby Capital Works, Machinery and Equipment Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 15, 2018

#13868

L)

Burnaby Capital Works, Machinery and Equipment Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 16, 2018

#13869

M)

Burnaby Capital Works, Machinery and Equipment Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 17, 2018

#13870

MOVED BY councillor MCDONELL

SECONDED BY councillor johnston

THAT Bylaw No. 13864, 13865, 13866, 13867, 13868, 13869 and 13870 be now introduced and read three times.

                                                                            CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Second Reading

N)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 4, 2018

#13853

O)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 6, 2018

#13855

MOVED BY councillor MCDONELL

SECONDED BY councillor volkow

THAT Bylaw No. 13853 and 13855 be now read a second time.

                                                                            CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.

NEW BUSINESS

Councillor Dhaliwal & Councillor McDonell – Humboldt Broncos Accident

Councillor Dhaliwal referred to a tragic accident on Friday, 2018 April 6 that claimed the lives of 15 people and injured others from the Humboldt Broncos hockey team.

Arising from discussion, Councillor McDonell introduced the following motion:

MOVED BY councillor MCDONELL

SECONDED BY councillor dhaliwal

WHEREAS we were heartbroken to learn that a tragic bus crash this past Friday claimed the lives of 15 individuals and left many others injured from the Humboldt Broncos hockey team; and

WHEREAS this unimaginable accident resulted in the loss of young players from the Humboldt Broncos, their head coach, and members of their support team; and

WHEREAS the Canadian hockey family and citizens around Canada have expressed their grief and sadness and have come together to find comfort, strength, and courage in very difficult circumstances;

THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Mayor of Burnaby, Derek R. Corrigan, send a letter on behalf of Burnaby City Council, staff, and all of our citizens to the Humboldt Broncos hockey team and the Humboldt City Mayor and Council expressing our deep sympathy and solidarity with everyone affected by this tragedy in Saskatchewan.

                                                                            CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.

INQUIRIES

There were no inquiries brought before the Council at this time.

9.

ADJOURNMENT

MOVED BY councillor mcdonell

SECONDED BY councillor jordan

THAT this Open Council meeting do now adjourn.

                                                                            CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

The Open Council meeting adjourned at 8:01 p.m.

Confirmed:

Certified Correct:

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Mayor                    

City Clerk