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COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
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Monday, 2019 February 11
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An Open meeting of the City Council
was held in the Council Committee Room, City Hall, 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby,
B.C. on Monday, 2019 February 11 at 6:00 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. 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, Deputy City Clerk
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR calendino
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THAT
the Open Council meeting do now reconvene.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The
Open Council meeting reconvened at 6:05 p.m.
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2.
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MINUTES
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR wang
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THAT the minutes of the Open Council
meeting held on 2019 January 28 be now adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR calendino
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR wang
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THAT the minutes of the Public
Hearing (Zoning and Heritage Designation & Revitalization) held
on 2019 January 29 be now adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Councillor Calendino, on behalf of
His Worship, Mayor Mike Hurley proclaimed 2019 February 18 -
24 as “Heritage Week” in the City of Burnaby.
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A)
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Burnaby Board of Trade
Re:
Property Taxes
Speakers: Paul Holden, President
& CEO
Cory Redekop, Manager - Policy & Stakeholder Relations
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Mr. Paul Holden, President and CEO, and Mr.
Cory Redekop, Manager, Policy and Stakeholder Relations, Burnaby
Board of Trade (BBOT), appeared before Council and spoke to the impact of
increased assessed property values and the resulting tax impacts. Mr. Holden
noted that many businesses are facing high property taxes because BC
Assessment is basing the property’s value on the highest and best use (future
redevelopment potential), not current use. The delegation proposed several
solutions, i.e. assessment averaging, business property tax deferral program,
and split assessments, to address spikes in property taxes for local
businesses.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JORDAN
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL
THAT the delegation’s presentation
be REFERRED to staff for report to the Financial Management Committee.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Arising from discussion, the
following motion was introduced:
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JORDAN
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON
THAT staff be requested to draft a
resolution for Council’s consideration that would be forwarded to the LMLGA
conference and UBCM convention that would call on the Provincial Government
to review the assessment processes impacting small business, as outlined in
the Burnaby Board of Trade presentation, and include the issues related to
the Provincial Property Tax (School Tax) formulae for small business, as
reviewed in a study conducted by Metro Vancouver in 2017.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
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B)
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BC Poverty Reduction
Coalition
Re:
Call for the ABC Plan
Speakers: Trish Garner, Community
Organizer
Tara Shushtarian, Volunteer, Poverty Free Action Team
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Trish Garner, Community Organizer,
Poverty Reduction Coalition, and Ms. Tara Shushtarian, Volunteer,
Poverty Free Action Team, appeared before Council and spoke to the need for a
comprehensive poverty reduction plan for BC. Ms. Shushtarian expressed concerns
about high rental rates, and loss of affordable rental units due to
development. The delegation requested Council consider vacancy and rent control
policy options, and consider giving developers a tax incentive to develop
mixed housing. Trish Garner, spoke to the need for basic services, affordable
rental housing options, childcare, and access to education and healthcare.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DHALWIAL
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON
THAT Council support the Coalition’s
ABC Plan for an accountable, bold and comprehensive poverty reduction plan
for BC; and
THAT Council advocate to the
Provincial Government to develop and implement a Provincial Poverty Reduction
Strategy that includes the measures within the ABC Plan.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Mr. Moreno Zanotto and Ms. Debbie
Reid appeared before Council and requested support in addressing Gilmore
Avenue bike route safety issues. The delegation brought to Council’s
attention that the shared curb lane between Still Creek Avenue and Canada Way
is not safe or comfortable for most cyclists. Mr. Zanotto believes improved
biking infrastructure would benefit cyclists and is consistent with the
City’s Environmental Sustainability Strategy. Additionally, the speakers stated
that the cycling route connects North and South Burnaby, Central Valley
Greenway (CVG) and BC Parkway (BCP). The speakers reviewed bike lane options
and requested that Council consider alternative bicycle lane designs.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR CALENDINO
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL
THAT the safety concerns regarding
the Gilmore Avenue bike route and the bike lane infrastructure options
presented by the delegation be REFERRED to staff for a report back to
the Planning and Development Committee.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
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His Worship,
Mayor Mike Hurley submitted a report seeking Council approval for the
costs associated with the 2019 City Appreciation Dinner.
His Worship,
Mayor Mike Hurley recommended:
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1.
THAT
Council authorize payment of the cost of hosting the 2019 City Appreciation
Dinner.
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR dhalwial
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR calendino
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THAT
the recommendations of His Worship, Mayor Mike Hurley be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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B)
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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: 19-304, 19-305, 19-306, 19-307 and 19-308.
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 mcdonell
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR calendino
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THAT
the recommendations of the City Clerk be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The Executive Committee of
Council submitted the following Grant Applications for Council
consideration:
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#19.01. Community
Centred College for the Retired $1,500
Courses
and Workshops
#19.03. Blueridge
Chamber Music Festival DENIED
Recitation,
Multi-Disciplinary Musical Production
#19.05. Burnaby
Winter Club Minor Hockey Association - DENIED
PeeWee
A1 Team
Tournament
in Boston, USA – 2018 Nov. 28-Dec. 2
60th
International Quebec PeeWee Tournament – 2019 Feb. 13-24
#19.06. Moscrop
Secondary School $1,000
2019 AAAA Senior Girls
Provincial Volleyball Championships
#19.07.p Burnaby
Hospice Society $1,500
Hike
for Hospice Palliative Care In-kind
printing
#19.08. GoodStreet
Edmonds DENIED
Start-up
Overhead Costs, Video Series and Community
Consultation
The Executive Committee of Council
recommended:
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THAT
Council approve the grant recommendations, as outlined in the report.
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell
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THAT
the recommendation of the Executive Committee of Council be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The Executive Committee of
Council submitted the following Festival Burnaby Grant Applications for
Council consideration:
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#18-S-008 Burnaby
Arts Council $4,000
47th
Annual Deer Lake Craft Festival
#19-S-002 National Congress of Black
Women Foundation $5,000
Festival of Arts and Music
2019 - Recognizing the Past,
Embracing the Future
#19-S-003 African Canadian Soccer and
Cultural Association $6,500
2019 Annual
African Soccer and Cultural Festival
The Executive Committee of Council
recommended:
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THAT
Council approve the Festivals Burnaby grant recommendations, as outlined in
the report.
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR wang
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THAT the recommendation of
the Executive Committee of Council be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The Financial Management
Committee submitted a report seeking Council funding approval for
the 2019 Engineering capital transportation design and early tender projects.
The
Financial Management Committee recommended:
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THAT
Council authorize the City Solicitor to bring forward a Capital Reserves Fund
Bylaw in the amount of $5,100,900 to finance Engineering capital
transportation improvement projects, as outlined in the report.
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell
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THAT the recommendation of
the Financial Management Committee be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The Financial Management
Committee submitted a report seeking Council approval for a Capital
Reserve Fund Bylaw to finance 2019 Engineering capital vehicle and equipment
purchases.
The
Financial Management Committee recommended:
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THAT
Council authorize the City Solicitor to bring forward a Capital Reserve Fund
Bylaw in the amount of $818,000 to finance the Engineering capital vehicle
and equipment purchases, as outlined in the report.
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR dhaliwal
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell
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THAT the recommendation of the Financial
Management Committee be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The Public Safety
Committee submitted a report reviewing applications for the 2019 speed hump
program and recommending streets that should proceed to the Local Area
Service (LASP) process.
The Public Safety Committee
recommended:
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THAT Council
advance the requested speed humps, as discussed and recommended in this
report, to the 2019 LASP process.
2.
THAT Council
send a copy of this report to the residents who requested speed humps as part
of the 2019 LASP.
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR johnston
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR Mcdonell
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THAT
the recommendations of the Public Safety Committee be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The City Manager submitted a report
dated 2019 February 11 on the following matters:
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The City Manager
submitted a report from the Director Planning and Building providing Council
with a summary of activities of the Child Care Resources Group during
2018, and to proposing a workplan for 2019.
The
City Manager recommended:
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THAT Council endorse
the City's application to the UBCM's Community Child Care Planning Program to
support the development of a child care needs assessment and strategy for
Bumaby.
2.
THAT Council
approve an expenditure of $200 from the 2019 Boards, Committees and Commissions
budget to support the activities of the Child Care Provider Appreciation
Event in 2019 May.
3.
THAT this report
be forwarded to the Environment and Social Planning Committee meeting for
information.
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR calendino
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THAT
the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The City Manager
submitted a report from the Director Planning and Building providing
information on the Request for Expression of Interest (RFEOI) developed in
partnership with BC Housing, in the comprehensive redevelopment of four
publically owned sites at the southwest comer of the Kingsway and Edmonds
intersection in the Edmonds Town Centre, as generally outlined in this
report.
The City Manager
recommended:
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THAT
this report be received for information.
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR johnston
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THAT
the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The City Manager
submitted a report from the Director Planning and Building reviewing some of
the challenges and opportunities of taking action on climate change, in
response to a request for support for legal action against fossil fuel
companies.
The City Manager
recommended:
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THAT Council receive this report for
information.
2.
THAT copies of
this report be sent to delegation representatives Mr. Larry Meyers, Mr.
Gordon Cornwall and Mr. Barry Jones, and to Mr. Karl Perrin representing
Burnaby Residents Opposing Kinder Morgan Expansion.
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR johnston
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THAT
the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.
CARRIED
(Opposed: Councillor Calendino)
MOVED
BY COUNCILLR CALENDINO
SECONDED
BY COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL
THAT a letter be sent on behalf of
Council to the Provincial Government requesting legislation, similar to Bill 21,
respecting civil liability to climate related harm.
CARRIED
(Opposed:
Councillors Jordan and Johnston)
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The City Manager submitted a report
from the Director Public Safety and Community Services seeking Council authorization to relax sections of the Burnaby
Cab Regulation Bylaw 2009, not related to public safety, in order to allow the ride
hailing service Kater, to operate as a pilot project for a one year period.
The City Manager
recommended:
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THAT
Council authorize City staff to relax sections of the Burnaby Cab Regulation
Bylaw, as noted in this report, in order to permit the operation of a ride
hailing service for a one year trial period.
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THAT
a Letter of Understanding be provided to Bonny's Taxi Ltd. and Burnaby Select
Metrotown Taxi Ltd.
3.
THAT
a copy of this report be forwarded to Mr. Emon Bari of Bonny's Taxi Ltd. and
Burnaby Select Metrotown Taxi Ltd.
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR calendino
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THAT
the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The City Manager
submitted a report from the Director Engineering seeking use of Waterworks
Utility and Sanitary Sewer Reserves and to request a Capital Reserve Fund
Bylaw to finance 2019 Engineering capital infrastructure project for Metro
Vancouver Douglas Main.
The City Manager
recommended:
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THAT
Council authorize the City Solicitor to bring forward a Capital Reserves Fund
Bylaw in the amount of $1,708,200, the use of Sanitary Sewer Capital Fund in
the amount of $72,800 and the use of Waterworks Utility Capital Fund in the
amount of $707,200 to finance Engineering capital infrastructure improvement
projects, as outlined in the report.
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR dhaliwal
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR wang
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THAT
the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The City Manager
submitted a report from the Director Planning and Building providing Council
with a recommendation regarding the subject food primary liquor licence.
The City Manager
recommended:
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THAT
Council authorize staff to gather public input regarding the subject food
primary licence amendment for Earl's Restaurant, which involves a proposal to
relocate their food primary liquor licence from 4361 Kingsway to the subject
site, located at 6070 Silver Drive, (see Sketches #1 and #2 attached), with
hours of liquor service as described in Section 3.0 of this report.
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THAT
a copy of this report be forwarded to the General Manager, Liquor and
Cannabis Regulation Branch, P.O. Box 9292, Stn. Provincial Government,
Victoria, BC, V8W 9J8; and to the applicant, Ms. Kelly Tsang, Earl's
Restaurant Ltd., #200-425 Carrall Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 6E3.
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR wang
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THAT
the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The City Manager
submitted a report from the Director Planning and Building responding to
issues raised at the Public Hearing for Rezoning Reference #17-18.
The City Manager
recommended:
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THAT a copy of
this report be sent to the applicant and to those who spoke or submitted
correspondence at the Public Hearing.
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR johnston
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THAT
the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The City Manager submitted a report
from the Director Human Resources informing
Council of the following retirements from July to December 2018:
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Donald
Davidson Engineering 41 years
Bryan Kirk Fire
36 years
John Renko Parks 29
years
Glenn Neufeld Parks 27
years
Ronald Day Engineering 32
years
Craig Hunt Fire 25
years
Susan Rae Parks 21
years
Jeffrey
Marshall Planning 33 years
Kevin Smith Engineering 32
years
Byron Sweeney Engineering 29
years
Gordon Sherwood Parks 37
years
Joan Guindon Parks 17
years
Gregory
Heichert Engineering 33 years
The City Manager recommended:
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THAT this report be received for informational purposes.
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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 johnsTON
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THAT Bylaw No. 13980, 13981, 13982
and 13983 and be now introduced and read a first time.
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Arising from discussion,
the City Clerk recommended the motion be divided. Without objection, the
motion was divided.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR Calendino
SECONDED
BY COUNCILLOR johnsTON
THAT Bylaw No. 13980,
13981 and 13982 and be now introduced and read a first time.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR
CALENDINO
SECONDED COUNCILOR
DHALIWAL
THAT Bylaw No. 13983 be
now introduced and read a first time.
CARRIED
(Opposed:
Councillors Jordan, Johnston, McDonell)
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR Calendino
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR johnston
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THAT Bylaw No. 13984, 13985, 13986,
13987, 13988, 13989 and 13990 be now introduced and read three times.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Burnaby Zoning Bylaw
1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 48, 2018 - Rez. #17-33 (Ptn. 4828 Lougheed Highway,
4827, Ptn. 4828, 4829 Dawson Street, 2235/85, Ptn. 2311 Delta Avenue, and
Ptn. 2316 Beta Avenue)
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#13972
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Burnaby Zoning Bylaw
1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 49, 2018 - Rez. #17-38 (4455 Alaska Street and
portion of lane and Willingdon Avenue)
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#13973
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR Calendino
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR Wang
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THAT Bylaw No. 13950, 13970, 13971,
13972, 13973, 13974 and 13975 be now read a second time.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR Calendino
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR Johnston
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THAT
Bylaw No. 13926 be now considered and read a third time.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR Calendino
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR wang
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THAT Bylaw No. 13947 and 13948 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 Calendino
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR Wang
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THAT Bylaw No. 13976, 13977,
13978, 13979 and 13923 be now reconsidered and Finally Adopted, signed
by the Mayor and Clerk and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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At the 2019 January 28 Open
Council Meeting, Councillor McDonell provided a notice of motion regarding wood
frame buildings. With appropriate notice provided, the following motion was
brought before Council for consideration:
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR calendino
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THAT staff prepare a report
regarding the feasibility of increasing the height of wood frame buildings
beyond four storeys.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Mayor
Hurley – Snow Clearing Efforts
His Worship, Mayor Hurley expressed
appreciation to City staff for their diligent snow clearing efforts.
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There
were no new inquiries brought before Council at this time.
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MOVED BY
COUNCILLOR dhaliwal
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR Calendino
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THAT
this Open Council meeting do now adjourn.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The
Open Council meeting adjourned at 7:55 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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