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ENVIRONMENT
COMMITTEE MINUTES
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Tuesday, 2015 February 10
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An ‘Open’ meeting of the Environment
Committee was held in the Council Committee Room, Main Floor, City Hall,
4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, B.C. on Tuesday, 2015 February 10 at 6:00 PM.
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PRESENT: Councillor
A. Kang, Chair
Councillor
S. Dhaliwal, Vice Chair
Councillor
P. Calendino, Member
Mr.
B. Brassington Jr., Citizen Representative
Mr.
P. Cech, Citizen Representative
Ms.
P. Hua, Citizen Representative
Mr.
F. Zhao, Citizen Representative
GUEST: Ms.
M. Lumby, Former Citizen Representative
STAFF: Ms.
L. Garnett, Assistant Director Long Range Planning
Mr.
D. Dattani, Deputy Director Engineering
Ms.
G. Caron, Purchasing Manager
Ms.
H. Edwards, Manager, Parks Planning, Design & Development
Ms.
L. Townsend, Eco System Planner
Mr.
M. Sloat, Planner 1
Mr.
S. Ramsey, Manager, Transportation Planning
Ms.
B. Zeinabova, Administrative Officer
The
Chair called the Open meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
The
Chair welcomed new members to the Committee.
The
Committee approved the minutes of the Environment Committee Open meeting held
on 2014 December 03 by UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
MOVED
BY COUNCILLOR P. CALENDINO
SECONDED
BY COUNCILLOR S. DHALIWAL
THAT
the presentation be heard.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
Mr.
S. Ramsey, Manager, Transportation Planning appeared before the
Committee providing an overview of the public realm design standards for
streets in Burnaby’s four Town Centres. It was noted that development of the
design standards was guided by Council policy and the role of the public realm
is to foster a sense of pride in the community and strengthen sense
of place.
The streetscape
designs have been developed on principles of re-creating the “living room”,
being attractive, building “complete streets”, emphasizing local community,
enhancing the environment and efficient use of space.
The
details and dimensions of the designs vary based on street classification,
while each incorporates similar elements located in six “zones”. The
elements of the typical sections are building setback zone, walking zone,
centre boulevard, cycling zone, front boulevard, and vehicular zone.
The
speaker noted that the public realm designs are being implemented primarily through
the rezoning process and the standards apply at the four Town Centres; however,
over time other suitable locations may be identified through the rezoning or other
processes.
Councillor
Dhaliwal suggested going beyond Town Centres and extending the design to the
residential areas.
Councillor
Calendino suggested considering major commercial streets in the City, i.e.
Kingsway, Hastings, Boundary, etc. and including creative public art.
Councillor
Kang inquired regarding uniqueness of each Town Centre, and further if furniture,
light fixtures, bike racks, etc. could be customized, with emphasis on safe furniture
for all ages. The speaker also inquired regarding palm trees and edible gardens.
Mr.
Brassington Jr. expressed concern regarding a number of streets in North Burnaby
without sidewalks and encouraged staff to investigate already established neighbourhoods
for the similar design.
The
Chair conveyed thanks to Mr. Ramsey for very informative presentation.
MOVED
BY COUNCILLOR P. CALENDINO
SECONDED
BY MR. P. CECH
THAT
the correspondence be received.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
A
memorandum was received from the Deputy City Clerk advising that Council, at the
Open Council meeting held on 2015 January 19, received and adopted the above
noted report advising of the progress made on public realm design standards for
streets in Burnaby’s four Town Centres. Council requested staff prepare a presentation
to the Transportation, Traffic Safety and Environment Committees to share
the creative development of Town Centres, highlighting community arts, sidewalk
improvements, bike lanes and environmental enhancements.
A
memorandum was received from the Director Planning and Building outlining anticipated
key environmental reports and presentations for the upcoming year. The
workplan incorporates the City’s environmental goals and objectives, is dynamic
and based on emerging priorities. Staff provided a summary of the key workplan
items for 2015.
Correspondence
was received from Metro Vancouver with a copy of the report titled
“Progress Report on the 2011 Integrated Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Management
Plan”, which was adopted at the Greater Vancouver Regional District Board
of Directors regular meeting held on 2014 November 28. The Board adopted a
resolution to forward the report to agency partners and key stakeholders for
information, and indicated its continued interest in working with them to
improve air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the
region.
Staff
provided background information on the air quality monitoring noting that some pollutants
are declining over the last few years due to emission standards; however, average
levels of ground-level ozone are increasing slightly due to refinery and marine
traffic in North Burnaby.
Councillor
Dhaliwal expressed concerns regarding an increase in sulphur dioxide due
to marine traffic.
Staff
undertook to monitor this matter.
MOVED
BY COUNCILLOR S. DHALIWAL
SECONDED
BY COUNCILLOR P. CALENDINO
THAT
the reports be received.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
The
Director Planning and Building submitted a report seeking approval for the preliminary
planning approach for Environment Week and the Environmental Awards Program
call for nominations for 2015.
The
Director Planning and Building recommended:
1.
THAT Council approve the preliminary planning approach for Environmental
Week, scheduled for 2015 May 30 to June 06.
2. THAT
Council approve the call for nominations for the 2015 Environmental Awards
Program.
3. THAT
Council approve an expenditure of $2,650 from the Boards, Committees
and Commissions’ operating budget for advertising the Environmental
Awards Program call for nominations.
4. THAT
Council approve an expenditure of $5,925 from the Boards, Committees
and Commissions’ operating budget for advertising the Garage
Sale Day Event.
5. THAT
Council approve an expenditure of $6,850 from the Boards, Committees
and Commission’s operating budget for advertising Environment
Week.
MOVED
BY COUNCILLOR P. CALENDINO
SECONDED
BY MS. P. HUA
THAT
the recommendations of the Director Planning and Building be adopted.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
Councillor
Calendino suggested name change (i.e. Go Green Week) and for the next year’s
20th anniversary plan a big ‘green’ concert.
Councillor
Calendino expressed concern with food scrap recycling at multi-family developments.
Staff
described the City’s approach regarding food scrap and glass recycling, emphasizing
multiple levels of education.
Councillor
Kang suggested educational games during the Environment Week focusing on
recycling and reuse.
Staff
undertook to investigate.
**Mr. B. Brassington Jr. retired from the meeting at 8:02
p.m.**
**Mr. B. Brassington Jr. returned to the meeting at 8:02
p.m. and took his place at the Committee table.**
Councillor
Calendino inquired regarding any issues related to advertising private addresses
for garage sale.
Staff
noted there were no issues for past three years, but undertook to monitor this matter.
Arising from discussion, Mr. Brassington Jr. was granted
leave by the Committee to introduce the following motion:
MOVED
BY MR. B. BRASSINGTON JR.
SECONDED
BY MS. P. HUA
THAT
staff report on ‘car free days’ in other cities, including impacts, successes,
and recommendations for the City of Burnaby.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
**Mr. F. Zhao retired from the meeting at 8:04 p.m.**
**Mr. F. Zhao returned to the meeting at 8:06 p.m. and
took his place at the Committee table.**
The
Director Finance submitted a report on 2014 City Green Team initiatives, and seeking
Council’s endorsement of the proposed 2015 Work Plan.
The
Director Finance recommended:
1. THAT
Council receive this report for information.
2. THAT
Council authorize the City Green Team to proceed with the proposed 2015
Work Plan.
MOVED
BY MR. F. ZHAO
SECONDED
BY MR. B. BRASSINGTON JR.
THAT
the recommendations of the Director Finance be adopted.
Staff
provided a Power Point presentation summarizing the report.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
Councillor
Calendino inquired regarding single sided documents from various departments.
Staff
undertook to investigate and advise departments accordingly.
Ms.
Lise Townsend, Ecosystem Planner
Ms.
Townsend provided a brief overview of Burnaby’s Environmental Sustainability Strategy
(ESS), summarizing the three-phase process and noting some of the key activities.
In addition, the speaker outlined the Community Energy and Emissions
Plan (CEEP), which is being developed concurrently with the ESS.
In
conclusion, Ms. Townsend noted next steps for the ESS process, resulting with finalization
of the Strategy and reporting to Council.
Councillor
Kang
Councillor
Kang inquired regarding models of satellite hubs for recycling (i.e. corner stores,
restaurants, etc.) to collect non-recyclable material such as styrofoam and plastic.
Staff
undertook to report back to the Committee.
There
were no inquiries brought before the Committee at this time.
MOVED
BY MR. P. CECH
SECONDED
BY MR. F. ZHAO
THAT
the Open meeting do now adjourn.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
The
Open meeting adjourned at 9:03 p.m.
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Blanka
Zeinabova
ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICER
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Councillor
Anne Kang
CHAIR
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