COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

Monday, 2015 February 16

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 February 16 at 7:00 PM.

1.

CALL TO ORDER

The 'Open' Council meeting was called to order in the Council Chamber at 7:02 p.m.

2.

MINUTES

A)

Open Council Meeting held 2015 January 26 (revised)

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR N. VOLKOW 

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR D. JOHNSTON

THAT the minutes of the 2015 January 26 ‘Open’ Council meeting be revised to include adoption of the supplementary reports from His Worship, Mayor Derek Corrigan regarding Council and citizen appointments to various Committees, Boards and Commissions.

B)

Open Council Meeting held 2015 February 02

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR N. VOLKOW 

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR P. MCDONELL

THAT the minutes of the 'Open' Council meeting held on 2015 February 02 be now adopted.

3.

DELEGATIONS

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR N. VOLKOW 

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR D. JOHNSTON 

THAT the delegation be heard.

A)

Larry Myers

Re: Blue Dot Declaration

Speaker(s):

Kim Fink-Jensen

Kate Fink-Jensen

Naomi Cech

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR P. MCDONELL 

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR A. KANG   

WHEREAS the Blue Dot movement recognizes Canadian citizens’ rights to a healthy environment and calls upon the Provinces of Canada to support amendment of the Canadian Constitution, Charter of Rights and Freedoms (“the Charter”) to enshrine these rights; and

WHEREAS recognition of constitutional environmental rights has been undertaken by many nations worldwide; and

WHEREAS a healthy environment supports human health and prosperity; and

WHEREAS environmental protection, alongside social and economic sustainability, is a fundamental characteristic of Burnaby and the City of Burnaby is undertaking a broad citizen-based process to further demonstrate global leadership in protecting and regenerating ecosystems, supporting a healthy and prosperous community;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council declare Burnaby a Blue Dot Community in support of the movement, for the Provincial and Federal governments to enshrine rights to a healthy environment in the Charter.”

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR D. JOHNSTON   

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR A. KANG   

THAT the “Blue Dot Community” resolution adopted by Council, and the declaration provided by the delegation, be referred to the Environment Committee for information.

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR P. CALENDINO   

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR D. JOHNSTON   

THAT Council issue a challenge to the City of Richmond to join the City of Burnaby in opposing the Kinder Morgan Pipeline Expansion Project.

4.

REPORTS

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR P. CALENDINO 

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR D. JOHNSTON    

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

A)

Community Heritage Commission

Re: City of Burnaby Archives Annual Report 2014

The Community Heritage Commission submitted a report to present the 2014 Annual Report of the City of Burnaby archives, noting the programs completed have resulted in improved services and increased heritage assets for the community.

The Community Heritage Commission recommended:

1. THAT this report be received for information.

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. JORDAN

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR D. JOHNSTON

THAT the recommendation of the Community Heritage Commission be now adopted.

B)

Community Heritage Commission

Re: City Archives Oral History Capital Project

The Community Heritage Commission submitted a report outlining the proposed theme for the next phase of the Oral History Project.

The Community Heritage Commission recommended:

1. THAT the next phase of the Oral History Project focus on the history of Burnaby Mountain and its many uses including: hiking/biking, conservation area, education facilities.

2. THAT Council approve funding in the estimated amount of $2,500 to digitize, describe, and index the ten oral history tapes recently received as a donation to the Archives from the editor of "Suburb of Happy Homes" that included oral history tapes of prominent Burnaby residents.

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. JORDAN 

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR P. MCDONELL 

THAT the recommendations of the Community Heritage Commission be now adopted.

C)

Environment Committee

Re: 2015 Environment Week and Environmental Awards Program

The Environment Committee submitted a report seeking Council approval for the preliminary planning approach for Environment Week and the Environmental Awards Program call for nominations for 2015.

The City of Burnaby’s Environment Week is a community based program that promotes awareness, stewardship and sustainability of the natural environment through a range of environmentally themed free public events and activities.

The City’s annual Environmental Awards Reception, to acknowledge valued community members and organizations that have made meaningful contributions to the environment, will be held the following week on Sunday, June 14.

The Environment Committee recommended:

1. THAT Council approve the preliminary planning approach of Environment 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 Commission's 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 Commission's 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 A. KANG 

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR P. CALENDINO 

THAT the recommendations of the Environment Committee be adopted.

D)

Environment Committee

Re: Sustainable Purchasing Initiatives - City Green Team

The Environment Committee submitted a report providing a summary of initiatives undertaken by the City Green Team in 2014 and seeking Council's endorsement of the proposed 2015 Work Plan. Activities in 2014 included the green office campaign and a printing equipment assessment. The 2015 program includes energy conservation and food recovery programs.

The Environment Committee 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 COUNCILLOR A. KANG 

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR D. JOHNSTON 

THAT the recommendations of the Environment Committee be adopted.

E)

Public Safety Committee

Re: New Directive on the Deployment of Auxiliary Constables

The Public Safety Committee submitted a report outlining the new RCMP directive on auxiliary constable deployment, and proposing a course of action for consideration by Council.

In 2014, a new directive was issued by RCMP National Crime Prevention Services to direct all auxiliary constables and Community Safety Officers be provided direct supervision while on duty.

The City appreciates the purpose of the new directive issued by Ottawa to enhance personal safety of auxiliary constables. However, this new national policy requiring direct supervision has not taken local conditions and risk level into consideration and will limit further use of auxiliary constables in various crime prevention activities and special community events.  

The Public Safety Committee recommended:

1. THAT Council request the RCMP Commissioner to reconsider the directive issued in October 2014 on changes to the deployment of auxiliary constables.

2. THAT a copy of this report be forwarded to RCMP Commissioner Bob Paulson, Minister of Public Safety Canada, The Honourable Steven Blaney, and Provincial Minister of Justice, Honourable Suzanne Anton.

3. THAT Council request consultation be undertaken with municipal RCMP contract partners prior to instituting any further policy changes.

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR P. CALENDINO

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR P. MCDONELL

THAT the recommendations of the Public Safety Committee be adopted.

F)

Social Planning Committee

Re: Burnaby Access Advisory Committee 2015 Workplan

The Social Planning Committee submitted a report providing a summary of the 2014 Burnaby Access Advisory Committee's (BAAC) achievements, and 2015 (12 part) workplan proposal.

Since its inception in 1988, the BAAC has played an important role providing valuable advice and recommendations to the City regarding accessibility and inclusion issues. Implementation of items identified in the workplan for 2015 will continue to assist the City to enhance access to facilities and inclusion in services for all Burnaby residents.

The Social Planning Committee recommended:

1. THAT Council approve the proposed Burnaby Access Advisory Committee 2015 workplan, as outlined in Section 3.0 of this report.

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR N. VOLKOW 

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR P. MCDONELL 

THAT the recommendation of the Social Planning Committee be adopted.

G)

Transportation Committee

Re: 2015 Cycling Promotion

The Transportation Committee submitted a report seeking Council approval to fund promotional cycling programs in 2015 which include Burnaby Bike Map, Bike to Work Week, Bike to School Week and Streetwise Cycling Courses. 

The Transportation Committee recommended:

1. THAT Council authorize the expenditure of $10,145.00 from the Boards, Committees and Commissions budget for this year's programs to promote cycling, as outlined in this report.

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR D. JOHNSTON 

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR P. MCDONELL    

THAT the recommendation of the Transportation Committee be adopted.

H)

City Manager's Report, 2015 February 16

5.

MANAGER'S REPORTS

1.

BURNABY FARMERS' MARKET – 4949 CANADA WAY

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Finance seeking Council approval for the 2015 Farmers' Market season operation at Burnaby City Hall North Parking Lot. From its commencement in 2007 November 05, the outdoor Market has successfully supported local agriculture and farmers by offering fresh produce, cut flowers and many tasty homemade specialties.

The City Manager recommended:

1. THAT Council authorize staff to enter into a Licence Agreement in the amount of $75.00 with Artisan Farmers' Market Society, to operate a weekly market in the City Hall north parking lot for the 2015 summer season, as outlined in this report.

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR N. VOLKOW 

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR D. JOHNSTON    

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

2.

PARCEL TAX ROLL REVIEW PANEL

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Finance seeking Council's authority to convene a Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel to provide an opportunity for property owners to appeal Local Area Services and Sewer Parcel Taxes that are being charged for the first time. The assessments confirmed by this Panel are the basis for the preparation of Local Area Services and Sewer Assessment Tax Rolls.

The City Manager recommended:

1. THAT Council approve a Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel be established in the Council Chamber, Tuesday, 2015 March 24 at 6:00 p.m. to hear appeals against the Local Area Service and Sewer Assessment Rolls.

2. THAT Council appoint the Director Finance, or her delegate, to perform the assessment function for Local Area services and Sewer Parcel Tax, with continuing technical support from Engineering.

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR N. VOLKOW 

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR D. JOHNSTON   

THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.

3.

ROAD CLOSURE REFERENCE #14-04;
X-REFERENCE: SUBDIVISION #14-44
PROPOSED CLOSURE OF A 3.04 M ROAD ALLOWANCE ADJACENT 7263 FOURTH STREET

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Planning and Building seeking Council's authority to introduce a Burnaby Highway Closure Bylaw for the closure, sale and consolidation of the adjacent unconstructed lane with 7263 Fourth Street. The closure will contribute lot area potential for a proposed two-family dwelling development at 7263 Fourth Street.

The City Manager recommended:

1. THAT Council authorize the introduction of a Burnaby Highway Closure Bylaw for the closure, sale, and consolidation of the 3.04m by 29.86m (91.0 m2) unconstructed lane allowance with 7263 Fourth Street, as shown on the attached Sketch #1, subject to the conditions outlined in this report.

2. THAT a copy of this report be sent to Gurmeet Sangra, 7923 Eighteenth Avenue, Burnaby, BC V3N 1J7.

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR N. VOLKOW 

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR A. KANG   

THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.

4.

CONTRACT AWARD - 2015 MAJOR ROADS NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE REHABILITATION PROGRAM - ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Finance seeking Council's approval to award a contract for engineering and construction administration services related to 2015 Major Roads Network Infrastructure Rehabilitation Program.  

The City Manager recommended:

1. THAT Council approve a contract award to ISL Engineering and Land Services Ltd. for a total cost of $292,766.25 including GST in the amount of $13,941.25 as outlined in this report.

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR N. VOLKOW 

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR D. JOHNSTON   

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR P. MCDONELL 

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR D. JOHNSTON   

THAT the Committee now rise and report.

The Council reconvened.

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. KANG 

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR D. JOHNSTON

THAT the report of the Committee be now adopted.

6.

BYLAWS

First, Second and Third Reading

A)

Burnaby Capital Works, Machinery and Equipment Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 6, 2015

13446

B)

Burnaby Capital Works, Machinery and Equipment Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 7, 2015

13447

C)

Burnaby Capital Works, Machinery and Equipment Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 8, 2015

13451

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR N. VOLKOW 

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR D. JOHNSTON

THAT Bylaw No. 13446, 13447 and 13451 be now introduced and read three times.

Consideration and Third Reading

D)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 30, 2014 - Rez. #13-31 (7011/29/87 MacPherson Avenue and 5558 Short Street)

13376

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR N. VOLKOW 

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR P. MCDONELL 

THAT Bylaw No. 13376 be now reconsidered and read a third time.

Reconsideration and Final Adoption

E)

Burnaby Capital Works, Machinery and Equipment Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 1, 2015

13445

F)

Burnaby Capital Works, Machinery and Equipment Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 2, 2015

13448

G)

Burnaby Capital Works, Machinery and Equipment Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 3, 2015

13449

H)

Burnaby Capital Works, Machinery and Equipment Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 4, 2015

13450

I)

Burnaby Capital Works, Machinery and Equipment Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 5, 2015

13453

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR N. VOLKOW 

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR A. KANG

THAT Bylaw No. 13445, 13448, 13449, 13450 and 13453 be now reconsidered and Finally Adopted, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto.

7.

NEW BUSINESS

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR N. VOLKOW 

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR P. CALENDINO

THAT a copy of the letter from Suzanne Anton, Attorney General and Minister of Justice, be forwarded to the four Burnaby MLAs.

8.

INQUIRIES

9.

ADJOURNMENT

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR P. CALENDINO 

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR D. JOHNSTON 

THAT this ‘Open’ Council meeting do now adjourn.

Confirmed:

Certified Correct:

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Mayor                    

City Clerk