COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

Monday, 2015 June 01

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 June 01 at 6:34 PM 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 7:01 PM in the Council Chamber.

1.

CALL TO ORDER

PRESENT:

His Worship, Mayor D. Corrigan

Councillor P. Calendino

Councillor S. Dhaliwal

Councillor D. Johnston

Councillor C. Jordan

Councillor A. Kang

Councillor P. McDonell

Councillor N. Volkow

Councillor J. Wang

STAFF:

Mr. B. Moncur, City Manager

Mr. C. Turpin, Deputy City Manager

Mr. L. Chu, Deputy City Manager

Mr. L. Pelletier, Director Planning and Building

Mr. L. Gous, Director Engineering

Mr. B. Klimek, Deputy Director Finance

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

Mr. B. Rose, City Solicitor

Mr. S. Cleave, Deputy City Clerk

Ms. L. Axford, Administrative Officer

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. KANG

SECONDED BYCOUNCILLOR P. MCDONELL

THAT the 'Open' Council meeting do now reconvene.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

The Open Council meeting reconvened in the Council Chamber at 7:01 p.m.                                                              

2.

PRESENTATION

A)

Town Centre Street Standards: A Great Public Realm

Speaker: Stuart Ramsey, Manager - Transportation Planning

3.

PROCLAMATION

A)

Access Awareness Day (2015 June 6)

Councillor Volkow, on behalf of His Worship Mayor Derek Corrigan proclaimed 2015 June 6 as "Access Awareness Day" in the City of Burnaby.

4.

MINUTES

A)

Open Council Meeting held 2015 May 25

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR P. MCDONELL

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR D. JOHNSTON

THAT the minutes of the 'Open' Council meeting held on 2015 May 25 be now adopted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

B)

Public Hearing (Zoning) held on 2015 May 26

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR P. MCDONELL

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR P. CALENDINO

THAT the minutes of the Public Hearing (Zoning) held on 2015 May 26 be now adopted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5.

DELEGATION

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR P. CALENDINO

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR D. JOHNSTON

THAT the delegation be heard.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

A)

Burnaby Public Library Board

Re: 2014 Annual Report

Speakers: Sheila Pierce, Chairperson & Edel Toner-Rogala, Chief Librarian

6.

REPORTS

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR P. MCDONELL

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR A. KANG

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

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

A)

Executive Committee of Council

Re: Uber Ride-Sharing Service Delegation

The Executive Committee submitted a report to Council in response to a presentation to the Executive Committee by Uber Ride-Sharing Service to explain how their current business model would comply with Provincial and City requirements in the event that they began offering local taxicab services in Burnaby.

The Executive Committee recommended:

1.   THAT Council advise Uber Ride-Sharing Service that their current business model does not comply with Burnaby Cab Regulations Bylaw 2009 and therefore their company would not be eligible for a business licence within the City of Burnaby.

2.   THAT a copy of this report be forwarded to:

a)  Mr. C. Schafer of Uber Public Policy Manager-Canada;
b)  BC Taxi Association;
c)  Passenger Transportation Board;
d)  Metro Vancouver municipalities; and
e)  Burnaby’s MLAs.

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR S. DHALIWAL

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR P. MCDONELL

THAT the recommendations of the Executive Committee be adopted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

B)

Executive Committee of Council

Re: Festivals Burnaby Grant Program Applications

#15-N-008     Burnaby Community Services                                                  

                        EPIC for the Music in the Park Series

The Executive Committee of Council recommended:

1.    THAT a Festivals Burnaby – Neighborhood Event grant in the amount of $500 be awarded to Burnaby Community Services on behalf of EPIC for the Music in the Park Series to be held on 2015 June 28, July 26 and August 30 in Edmonds Park.

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR S. DHALIWAL

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR D. JOHNSTON

THAT the recommendation of the Executive Committee be adopted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

#15-S-011     Ethiopian Community Association of BC                               

                        Ethiopian Community Festival

The Executive Committee of Council recommended:

1.     THAT a Festivals Burnaby – Neighbourhood Event grant in the amount of $2,500 be awarded to the Ethiopian Community Association of BC for the Ethiopian Community Festival to be held on 2015 August 28 at Kensington Park.

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR S. DHALIWAL

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR P. MCDONELL

THAT the recommendation of the Executive Committee be adopted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

C)

Executive Committee of Council

Re: Grant Applications

#15/30            Agility Association of Canada

                        National Championship

The Executive Committee of Council recommended:

1.      THAT a grant in the amount of $500 be awarded to Agility Association of Canada for the 2015 National Championship on 2015 August 20 – 23 at Swangard Stadium.

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR S. DHALIWAL

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR D. JOHNSTON

THAT the recommendation of the Executive Committee be adopted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

#15/31            Bosnian and Herzegovinian Cultural Center Canada Society

Bosnia Fest-Youth Conference 2015

The Executive Committee of Council recommended:

1.     THAT this grant request be denied.

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR S. DHALIWAL

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR P. MCDONELL

THAT the recommendation of the Executive Committee be adopted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

#15/32            Burnaby Civic Employees’ Union                                                      

                        CUPE Local 23 Open Golf Tournament

The Executive Committee of Council recommended:

1.     THAT an in-kind grant for a green fee waiver be awarded to the Burnaby Civic Employees’ Union for the CUPE Local 23 Open Golf Tournament on 2015 June 06 at Burnaby Mountain Golf Course.

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR S. DHALIWAL

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR P. MCDONELL

THAT the recommendation of the Executive Committee be adopted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

#15/33            Shriners Care for Kids                                                                           

                        Pediatric Care

The Executive Committee of Council recommended:

1.      THAT this grant request be denied.

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR S. DHALIWAL

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR D. JOHNSTON

THAT the recommendation of the Executive Committee be adopted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

#15/35            Burnaby Seniors Outreach Services Society                                  

            Seniors Peer Counselling Training Course 2015

The Executive Committee of Council recommended:

1.      THAT a grant in the amount of $3,000 be awarded to Burnaby Seniors Outreach Services Society for a Seniors Peer Counselling Training Course in 2015.

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR S. DHALIWAL

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR P. CALENDINO

THAT the recommendation of the Executive Committee be adopted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

#15/36            Odyssey of the Mind

                        World Finals – Montecito Elementary & Buckingham Elementary

The Executive Committee of Council recommended:

1.     THAT a grant in the amount of $1,000 be awarded to the Montecito Elementary School for travel expenses for Team Odyssey of the Mind members to participate at the World Finals on 2015 April 18 in Michigan.

2.     THAT a grant in the amount of $1,000 be awarded to the Buckingham Elementary School for travel expenses for Team Odyssey of the Mind members to participate at the World Finals on 2015 April 18 in Michigan.

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR S. DHALIWAL

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR P. MCDONELL

THAT the recommendations of the Executive Committee be adopted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

#15/37            Halston Hills Housing Co-op                                                               

            Community Barbeque

The Executive Committee of Council recommended:

1.     THAT an in-kind grant up to the amount of $250 be awarded to Halston Hills Housing Co-op for the community barbeque on 2015 July 25.

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR S. DHALIWAL

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR P. MCDONELL

THAT the recommendation of the Executive Committee be adopted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

#15/38            parkrun  

            Deer Lake and Burnaby Lake

The Executive Committee of Council recommended:

1.     THAT this grant request be denied.

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR S. DHALIWAL

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR D. JOHNSTON

THAT the recommendation of the Executive Committee be adopted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

#15/39            Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver                                                   

            In-School Mentoring and Teen Mentoring Programs

The Executive Committee of Council recommended:

1.     THAT a grant in the amount of $3,000 be awarded to Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver to assist with Burnaby In-School Mentoring and Teen Mentoring Programs in 2015.

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR S. DHALIWAL

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR D. JOHNSTON

THAT the recommendation of the Executive Committee be adopted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

#15/40            Burnaby Girls Soccer Club                                                                  

            BC Youth Provincial Soccer Championships

The Executive Committee of Council recommended:

1.     THAT a grant in the amount of $1,000 be awarded to Burnaby Girls Soccer Club for travel expenses for 14 players to attend BC Youth Provincial Soccer Championships (B Cup) on 2015 July 9 – 12 in Penticton, BC.

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR S. DHALIWAL

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR P. CALENDINO

THAT the recommendation of the Executive Committee be adopted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

D)

Financial Management Committee

Re: 2015 Capital Bylaw Funding Request - City Hall 4th Floor Reorg. and Eco-Centre Driveways

The Financial Management Committee submitted a report to Council seeking funding approval for renovations to 4th floor City Hall and Eco-Centre driveways.

The Financial Management Committee recommended:

1.     THAT Council approve the capital expenditure of $370,000 for various capital improvements, as outlined in this report.

2. THAT Council authorize staff to bring down a bylaw in the amount of $387,000 (inclusive of GST) to finance the capital programs, as outlined in this report.

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR D. JOHNSTON

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR C. JORDAN

THAT the recommendations of the Financial Management Committee be adopted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

E)

Financial Management Committee

Re: Burnaby Mountain Parkway Cycling Safety Improvements and Joe Sakic Way Urban Trail

The Financial Management Committee submitted a report to Council seeking funding approval for safety improvements on Burnaby Mountain Parkway and construction of a section of the Urban Trail on Joe Sakic Way.

The Financial Management Committee recommended:

1.  THAT Council authorize an expenditure, not to exceed $148,000 (exclusive of GST), from Gaming Funds for the construction of specific works on Burnaby Mountain Parkway and Joe Sakic Way, as outlined in this report.

2.  THAT Council forward this report to the Transportation Committee for their information.

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR D. JOHNSTON

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR P. MCDONELL

THAT the recommendations of the Financial Management Committee be adopted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

F)

Financial Management Committee

Licences, Inspections and Permits System (LIPS)                       

Replacement (Phase 1)

The Financial Management Committee submitted a report to Council seeking Council’s approval for a funding bylaw to replace the City’s legacy Permit*Plan system. The existing system is over eighteen years old and runs on hardware and software that is no longer supported by the original vendors.

The Financial Management Committee recommended:

1.  THAT Council authorize the replacement of the existing legacy Permit*Plan system with a new licences, inspections and permits system, as outlined in this report.

2.  THAT Council authorize staff to bring down a bylaw from Capital Reserves in the amount of $8,900,000 (inclusive of GST) to finance the purchase and Phase 1 implementation of the new licences, inspections and permits system.

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR D. JOHNSTON

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR P. MCDONELL

THAT the recommendations of the Financial Management Committee be adopted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

G)

Planning and Development Committee

Re: Payday Loan and Similar Services

The Planning and Development Committee submitted a report to Council providing an overview of payday loan and similar services in Burnaby, and to propose text amendments to the Burnaby Zoning Bylaw to regulate the location of such services.

The Planning and Development Committee recommended:

1.  THAT Council authorize the preparation of a bylaw amending the Burnaby Zoning Bylaw, as outlined in Section 4.1 of this report, for advancement to a Public Hearing at a future date.

2.  THAT Council authorize staff to prepare a resolution to the 2015 Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) Convention and the 2016 Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Annual Conference advocating increased regulation of payday loan and similar services, as outlined in Section 4.2 of this report.

3.  THAT Council, through the Office of the Mayor, write to the Provincial Minister of Justice advocating for increased regulation of payday loan and similar services, as outlined in Section 4.2 of this report.

4.   THAT Council approve staff’s involvement in financial literacy education in conjunction with local community groups, as outlined in Section 4.3 of this report.

5.  THAT a copy of this report be forwarded to BC ACORN, #2 - 630B Carnarvon St., New Westminster BC V3M 1E5 for information.

6.   THAT a copy of this report be forwarded to the Honourable Stan Keyes, P.C., President, Canadian Payday Loan Association, 25 Main Street West, Suite 1600, Hamilton, ON L8P 1H1.

7.   THAT a copy of this report be forwarded to the following providers of payday loan and similar services in Burnaby:

a)    Cash Money Cheque Cashing, Inc., 400 Carlingview Drive, Toronto, ON  M9W 5X9

b)    National Money Mart Company, 401 Garbally Road, Victoria, BC V8T 5M3

c)    Money Tree, Inc., 6720 Fort Dent Way, Suite #230, Seattle, WA 98188 USA

d)    Easy Financial, 3-4461 Lougheed Highway, Burnaby BC V5C 3Z2

e)    Easy Financial, 4-4429 Kingsway, Burnaby BC V5H 2A1

8.  THAT a copy of this report be forwarded to the Social Planning Committee for information.

9.  THAT a copy of this report be forwarded to Burnaby’s MPs and MLAs for information.

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. JORDAN

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR D. JOHNSTON

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

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

H)

Planning and Development Committee

Re: 6738 Marlborough Avenue - Strata Title Conversion Application (Rezoning Reference #06-59)

The Planning and Development Committee submitted a report to Council in response to an application for the strata title conversion of a multi-family building at 6738 Marlborough Avenue.

The Planning and Development Committee recommended:

1.  THAT Council authorize staff from the Planning and Building Department to accept and process an application to stratify the multiple family dwelling at 6738 Marlborough Avenue under Section 242 of the Strata Property Act, as outlined in this report.

2.  THAT a copy of this report be sent to Mr. Avtar Kang, at 3626 East 47^th  Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V5S 1E4.

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. JORDAN

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR J. WANG

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

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

I)

City Manager's Report, 2015 June 01

7.

MANAGER'S REPORTS

1.

DRAFT CONCEPT PLAN FOR THE LOUGHEED TOWN CENTRE CORE AREA - SECOND PUBLIC CONSULTATION PROCESS

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Planning and Building to seek Council endorsement of the draft Concept Plan for the Lougheed Town Centre Core Area. The report summarizes the key components of the draft Concept Plan, including the proposed new neighbourhood precincts, major public open space features, and an integrated network of shopping streets, pedestrian pathways, and cycling routes.

The City Manager recommended:

1.  THAT Council endorse the draft Concept Plan for the Lougheed Town Centre Core Area, as a basis for further public consultation, as outlined in this report.

2.   THAT Council authorize staff to undertake a second Open House to receive public and community input on the draft Concept Plan for the Lougheed Town Centre Core Area, as outlined in this report.

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR D. JOHNSTON

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR P. CALENDINO

THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2.

150 HOWARD AVENUE, BURNABY, BC

LOT 2, BLOCK 71, DL 189, PLAN 4953

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Planning and Building to request a Council resolution to file a notice in the Land Title Office pursuant to Section 57 of the Community Charter, with respect to a property in contravention of City Bylaws.

The City Manager recommended:

1.  THAT Council direct the City Clerk to file a Notice in the Land Title Office against title to the subject property stating that:

a) A resolution relating to the land has been made under Section 57 of the Community Charter; and

b) Further information respecting the resolution may be inspected at the offices of the City Clerk, City of Burnaby.

2.   THAT a copy of this report be sent to the two registered owners:

(i) Carmelo Amenta             (ii)        Sebastian Amenta

150 Howard Avenue                       150 Howard Avenue

Burnaby, BC  V5B 3P4                   Burnaby, BC  V5B 3P4

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. JORDAN

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR P. MCDONELL

THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3.

2015/2016 COMMUNITY SCHOOL GRANT

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting Council approval for the expenditure of $460,656 as the City of Burnaby’s share of the operating funds for the 2015/2016 Community School Program. As has been the practice for many years, the District Community School Advisory and Coordinating Committee requested that the School District and the City of Burnaby provide the funds for the continued operation of the eight Community Schools for the upcoming school year.

The City Manager recommended:

1.  THAT Council approve the expenditure of $460,656 as the City of Burnaby’s share of the operating funds for the 2015/2016 Community School Program.

2.  THAT Council authorize the execution of an agreement with the Burnaby School District #41 for the support and operation of eight Community Schools (Edmonds, Gilmore, Lochdale, Maywood, Second Street, Stride Avenue, Byrne Creek and Stoney Creek).

3.  THAT a copy of this report be forwarded to the Burnaby Board of Education for their information.

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. KANG

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR P. CALENDINO

THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4.

2015 ANNUAL UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN –

REQUEST FOR SUPPORT

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting Council approval to provide support in the form of incentive prizes to the Burnaby 2015 United Way Workplace Campaign

The City Manager recommended:

1.  THAT Council support be given to the City of Burnaby 2015 United Way Workplace Campaign and that a donation of recreation passes, cultural services admissions, rounds of golf and a lunch or dinner for two at Burnaby Mountain valued at $50.00 be contributed.

2.   THAT a copy of this report be forwarded to Angela Boal - Chair of the City of Burnaby United Way Campaign Committee.

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR P. MCDONELL

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR A. KANG

THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5.

2015 MAY - PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL SERVICES CAPITAL FUNDING BYLAW

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting Council approval for the expenditure of $214,580 (inclusive of GST) to allow for funding of three projects from the 2015 Annual Financial Plan including the Burnaby Arts Council backyard enhancement project, driving range lobby improvements at Burnaby Mountain Golf Course and minor capital replacement work and upgrades at various park locations.

The City Manager recommended:

1.   THAT Council authorize the expenditure of $205,000 from the 2015 Annual Financial Plan for the projects outlined in this report be approved.

2.   THAT Council be requested to bring down a bylaw to appropriate $214,580 (inclusive of GST) from Capital Reserves to finance these projects.

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR N. VOLKOW

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR P. MCDONELL

THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6.

DEMOLITION OF CITY OWNED STRUCTURES AT

5361 RUMBLE STREET AND 1576 GILMORE AVENUE

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting Council authorization to remove and/or demolish the city-owned structures at 5361 Rumble Street (at McPherson Park), and 1576 Gilmore Avenue (at Willingdon Heights Park).

The City Manager recommended:

1.  THAT Council be requested to authorize the sale for moving or salvage or demolition of the structures, including all outbuildings and fences at 5361 Rumble Street and 1576 Gilmore.

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR N. VOLKOW

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR P. MCDONELL

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager by adopted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7.

2015 EDMONDS CITY FAIR & CLASSIC CAR AND MOTORCYCLE SHOW ROAD CLOSURE REQUEST

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Engineering to seek Council approval for a temporary road closure to facilitate a community event on Sunday, 2015 July 19. The event would require the closure of Edmonds between Canada Way and Kingsway, a small portion of Britton St just east of Edmonds, Fulton Ave from Edmonds to Vista Cres, Humphries from Vista Cres to 19^th Ave, Mary from 19^th Ave to Edmonds and New Vista Place from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

The City Manager recommended:

1.  THAT Council approve the road closure as discussed in this report.

2. THAT Lindy McQueen, Chair, Edmonds City Fair, 6357 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC V5E 3P3 be sent a copy of this report.

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR P. MCDONELL

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR D. JOHNSTON

THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.

AADI POORAM, THER THIRUVIZCHA (CHARIOT) FESTIVAL

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Engineering to seek Council approval for a parade on Thursday, 2015 August 06. The Arul Migu Thurkadevi Hindu Society wishes to pull a small chariot (6 feet wide) around the block of the Society’s assembly hall as part of their annual Festival. The moving road closure would start at 6:00 pm and finish at 11:00 pm to allow time for setup and cleanup.

The City Manager recommended:

1.   THAT Council approve the parade as discussed in this report.

2.  THAT the coordinator of the event, Masilamani Maruthamoorthy, President and Event Coordinator of the Arul Migu Thurkadevi Hindu Society, 7468 Edmonds St, Burnaby BC, V3N 1 B2, be sent a copy of this report.

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR P. MCDONELL

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR N. VOLKOW

THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

9.

2015 LOCAL AREA SERVICE PROGRAM - SPEED HUMPS

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Engineering to provide further information regarding the 2015 resident initiated speed hump program and the associated City Clerk's Certificate of Sufficiency.

Council approved the advancement of 4 applications for speed humps to the 2015 Local Area Service Program process on 2015 January 19. Only the application for the 8200 block of Burnlake Dr was successful.  However, it was identified that the required consultation with affected residents near the 8200 block of Burnlake Dr was not completed as stipulated in Council’s approval. 

A survey of 71 nearby residents that would be affected by the proposed speed humps on the 8200 block of Burnlake Dr was completed in April 2015.  Responses were received from 19 of these residents.  The majority (15 or 79%) did not support the speed humps.  It is recommended that Council receive the City Clerk’s Certificate of Sufficiency covering the 2015 Speed Humps, and despite a successful petition for the 8200 block of Burnlake Dr, that the speed humps on that block not be approved. 

The City Manager recommended:

1. THAT Council receive the City Clerk's Certificate of Sufficiency covering the 2015 Speed Hump Program.

2. THAT Council not approve the successful petition for the 8200 block of Burnlake Dr. due to unfavourable results from a survey of nearby affected residents.

3.  THAT the owners of the properties on all petitions be advised of the outcome.

4. THAT nearby residents who participated in the survey about the proposed speed humps on the 8200 Burnlake Dr. be advised of the outcome.

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR N. VOLKOW

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR P. MCDONELL

THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

10.

HOUSE DEMOLITION AT 4504 NAPIER STREET
LEGAL LOT: 1 BLK: 40, DL: 123, PLAN: NWP 1543

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Engineering to obtain Council approval to remove and/or demolish the City owned building at 4504 Napier Street. The house is currently vacant and this is an opportune time to remove the structure to facilitate the development of the planned linear park amenity along the Willingdon corridor in 2016.

The City Manager recommended:

1.  THAT Council approve the demolition and/or disposal of the structure and outbuildings at 4504 Napier Street.

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR N. VOLKOW

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR D. JOHNSTON

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

11.

CONTRACT AWARD 2015-12
INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADE PROGRAM – GILMORE NORTH

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Finance to obtain Council approval to award a construction contract for the 2015 Infrastructure Upgrade Program - Gilmore North. The work of this contract involves upgrades to watermains, sanitary and storm sewers, road reconstruction and miscellaneous surface restoration at various locations within the City of Burnaby.

The City Manager recommended:

1.  THAT Council approve a contract award to Targa Contracting (2013) Ltd. for a total cost of $4,247,176.08 including GST in the amount of $202,246.48 for work as outlined in this report. Final payment will be based on actual quantity of goods and services delivered and unit prices as tendered.

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR N. VOLKOW

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR P. MCDONELL

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

12.

CONTRACT AWARD 2015-06

MAJOR ROADS NETWORK  REHABILITATION PROGRAM

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Finance to obtain Council approval to award a construction contract for the rehabilitation work on various roads of the Major Roads Network, including upgrades of watermains complete with appurtenances and road work to five separate locations within the City of Burnaby.

The City Manager recommended:

1.   THAT Council approve a contract award to Jack Cewe Ltd. for a total cost of $2,333,037.00 including GST in the amount of $111,097.00 for work as outlined in this report. Final payment will be based on actual quantity of goods and services delivered and unit prices as tendered.

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR N. VOLKOW

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR J. WANG

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

13.

CONTRACT AWARD 2015-16
BRENTWOOD SEWER, WATER AND ROAD REHABILITATION

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Finance to obtain Council approval to award a construction contract for sanitary sewers, ductile iron watermain, and the removal and replacement of existing roadways in various locations throughout the City of Burnaby.

The City Manager recommended:

1.  THAT Council approve a contract award to PW Trenchless Construction Inc. for a total cost of $1,615,108.67 including GST in the amount of $76,909.94 for work as outlined in this report. Final payment will be based on actual quantity of goods and services delivered and unit prices as tendered.

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR N. VOLKOW

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR P. MCDONELL

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

14.

CONTRACT AWARD 2015-02

COMBINED SEWER SEPARATION PROGRAM PACKAGE IV

PENDER STREET

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Finance to obtain Council approval .to award a construction contract for sanitary and storm sewers, watermains and road work.

The City Manager recommended:

1.  THAT Council approve a contract award to Triahn Enterprises Ltd. for a total cost of $1,282,373.40 including GST in the amount of $61,065.40 for work as outlined in this report. Final payment will be based on actual quantity of goods and services delivered and unit prices as tendered.

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR N. VOLKOW

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR D. JOHNSTON

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

15.

CONTRACT AWARD 2015-15
PARKS FACILITIES PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROGRAM

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Finance to obtain Council approval to award a construction contract for pavement rehabilitation at four sites.

The City Manager recommended:

1.  THAT Council approve a contract award to Grandview Blacktop Ltd. for a total cost of $670,260.79 including GST in the amount of $31,917.18 for work as outlined in this report. Final payment will be based on actual quantity of goods and services delivered and unit prices as tendered.

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR N. VOLKOW

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR P. CALENDINO

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

16.

2015 ENVIRONMENTAL AWARDS PROGRAM

The City Manager submitted a report from the Citizen Representatives, Environment Committee to recommend recipients of the 2015 City of Burnaby Environmental Awards and Environmental Stars.

The City Manager recommended:

1.     THAT the Citizen Representatives of the Environment Committee recommend the following 2015 Environmental Awards to Council for consideration at Council’s meeting of 2015 June 1:

a)        A 2015 Environmental Award in the category of Business Stewardship be presented to Electronic Arts (Canada) Inc. for measuring their greenhouse gas emissions and implementing various sustainability measures to reduce their environmental and carbon footprints.

 

b)         A 2015 Environmental Award in the category of Communications be presented to the Zero Waste Initiative, developed by Simon Fraser University Sustainability Office in partnership with Facilities Services, for creative and engaging communication strategies to reduce waste.  

 

c)        A 2015 Environmental Award in the category of Community Stewardship be presented to Stoney Creek Environment Committee for their ongoing stewardship of Stoney Creek and in recognition of the 25^th Anniversary of the Great Salmon Send-Off.

 

d)         A 2015 Environmental Award in the category of Green Choices be presented to Park Avenue Towers Green Team for their exceptional achievements in waste reduction and organic waste diversion in a multi-family development.

 

e)         A 2015 Environmental Award in the category of Planning and Development be presented to SFU Community Trust for achievements in environmental sustainability for Phase 4 of the UniverCity Master Plan.

 

f)         A 2015 Environmental Award in the category of Youth be presented to Salina Kung, a student at Alpha Secondary School, for her many outstanding environmental achievements.

2.     THAT the Citizen Representatives of the Environment Committee recommend the following 2015 Environmental Stars to Council for consideration at Council’s meeting of 2015 June 1:

a)        A 2015 Environmental Star in the category of Business Stewardship be presented to D-Wave Systems Inc. for achieving significant energy savings and operational efficiencies by upgrading their facility in Burnaby and for implementing various sustainability measures.

 

b)         A 2015 Environmental Star in the category of Communications be presented to Kyle Empringham, a Burnaby youth who co-founded “The StarFish Canada”, an online publication that celebrates the achievements of youth and environmental sustainability.

 

c)        A 2015 Environmental Star in the category of Community Stewardship be presented to Luanne Bradshaw, a Burnaby resident who has dedicated many years to keeping the City of Burnaby clean by picking up waste and refuse.

3.      THAT the 2015 Environmental Awards and Environmental Stars be presented at a reception at the Burnaby Lake Rowing Pavilion on 2015 June 14.

4.      THAT a copy of this report be submitted to the Environment Committee for their information.

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. KANG

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR D. JOHNSTON

THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.

BYLAWS

First Reading

A)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 17, 2015 - Rez. #14-19 (6380 & 6420 Silver Avenue)

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B)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 18, 2015 - Rez. #15-17 (7000 Lougheed Highway)

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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. JORDAN

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR D. JOHNSTON

THAT Bylaw No. 13482 and 13483 be now introduced and read a first time.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

First, Second and Third Reading

C)

Burnaby Procedure Bylaw 2004, Amendment Bylaw No. 2, 2015

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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. JORDAN

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR N. VOLKOW

THAT Bylaw No. 13484 be now introduced and read three times.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Second Reading

D)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 16, 2015 - Rez. #13-05 (6989, 7009 & 7029 Royal Oak Avenue)

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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. JORDAN

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR P. MCDONELL

THAT Bylaw No. 13471 be now read a second time.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Consideration and Third Reading

E)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 38, 2014 - Rez. #07-49 (5092,5108/20/32/46/68/80/92 Canada Way and 4981/91 Claude Avenue)

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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. JORDAN

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR J. WANG

THAT Bylaw No.13418 be now considered and read a third time.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

9.

NEW BUSINESS

10.

INQUIRIES

11.

ADJOURNMENT

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR P. MCDONELL

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR D. JOHNSTON

THAT this Open Council meeting do now adjourn.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

The Open Council meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.

Confirmed:

Certified Correct:

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Mayor                    

City Clerk