COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

 

Monday, 2015 June 15

 

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 15 at 6:30 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 D. Johnston

Councillor C. Jordan

Councillor A. Kang

Councillor P. McDonell

Councillor N. Volkow

 

 

 

 

ABSENT:

Councillor P. Calendino

Councillor S. Dhaliwal

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

Ms. D. Jorgenson, Director Finance

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

Mr. B. Rose, City Solicitor

Mr. D. Back, City Clerk

Mr. S. Cleave, Deputy City Clerk

 

MOVED BY Councillor P. McDonell

SECONDED BY Councillor A.KANG

 

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.

PROCLAMATIONS

 

 

A)

National Aboriginal Day (2015 June 21)

 

 

Councillor Kang, on behalf of His Worship, Mayor Derek Corrigan proclaimed Sunday, 2015 June 21st as "National Aboriginal Day" in the City of Burnaby.

 

3.

MINUTES

 

 

A)

Open Council Meeting held 2015 June 01

 

 

MOVED BY Councillor D. Johnston

SECONDED BY Councillor N. Volkow

 

THAT the minutes of the Open Council meeting held on 2015 June 01 be now adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

4.

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)

Community Heritage Commission

Re: Designated Heritage Building Plaques 2015

 

 

The Community Heritage Commission submitted a report seeking Council approval to manufacture and install plaques on designated heritage buildings. The City’s plaque program ensures more prominence and recognition for these historic sites.

 

The Community Heritage Commission recommended:

1.  THAT Council approve the expenditure of up to $3,500 (inclusive of GST and/or PST, and shipping costs) to manufacture and install plaques for City and privately-owned heritage buildings, as outlined in this report.

 

MOVED BY Councillor C. Jordan

SECONDED BY Councillor D. Johnston

 

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

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

B)

Environment Committee

Re: World Rivers Day 2015

 

 

The Environment Committee submitted a report seeking Council approval of the program for World Rivers Day 2015 at the Burnaby Village Museum, as well as expenditure authorization for advertising, promotion and support of the program. This year’s program will focus on environmental information presented in an engaging manner, entertainment for children and families and connecting the public to waterways in Burnaby, BC and around the world.

 

The Environment Committee recommended:

1.  THAT Council approve the program for World Rivers Day 2015 at the Burnaby Village Museum.

 

2.  THAT Council authorize expenditures for World Rivers Day 2015 in the amount of $4,000 for advertising, promotion and programming, as outlined in this report.

 

3.   THAT a copy of this report be forwarded to the Burnaby Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission; Mark Angelo, World Rivers Day Chair and Founder and representative of the International River Foundation; and the Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia for information purposes.

 

MOVED BY Councillor A. Kang

SECONDED BY Councillor P. McDonell

 

THAT the recommendations of the Environment Committee be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

C)

Environment Committee

Re: Annual Drinking Water Quality Monitoring Report (2014)

 

 

The Environment Committee submitted a report to provide Council with the Annual Drinking Water Report. It provides an overview of the regulatory context, outlines the drinking water quality program undertaken by staff in 2014 and associated sample results to provide the evidence of potability and compliance with the B.C. Drinking Water Protection Regulations.

 

The Environment Committee recommended:

1.   THAT Council receive this report for information purposes.

 

2.   THAT Council forward a copy of this report to Dr. Lisa Mu, Medical Health Officer, Fraser Health Authority, Suite 400 – Central City Tower, 13450 – 102nd Avenue, Surrey, BC V3T 0H1.

 

MOVED BY Councillor A. Kang

SECONDED BY Councillor P. McDonell

 

THAT the recommendations of the Environment Committee be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

D)

City Manager's Report, 2015 June 15

 

 

5.

MANAGER'S REPORTS

 

 

1.

BUILDING PERMIT TABULATION REPORT NO. 5
FROM 2015 MAY 01 - 2015 MAY 31

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Planning and Building to provide 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 N. Volkow

SECONDED BY Councillor D. Johnston

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

2.

FIRE SERVICES BYLAW AMENDMENTS

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Fire Chief seeking Council approval to amend the Service Fee Schedule contained in the
Burnaby Fire Services Bylaw. The proposed bylaw amendments would encourage timely compliance with fire safety requirements. In addition, the fee schedule changes would allow the City to recover the cost of staff time in response to multiple re-inspections.

 

The City Manager recommended:

1.   THAT Council approve amendments to the Burnaby Fire Services Bylaw to reflect proposed fee changes as outlined in this report.

 

MOVED BY Councillor N. Volkow

SECONDED BY Councillor P. McDonell

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

3.

STRATEGIC COMMUNITY INVESTMENT FUNDS

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Finance regarding 2014 Traffic Fine Revenue Sharing Grant funding. The report noted that 100% of the grant received has been used or is being used to provide City policing services.

The City of Burnaby will continue to use these grant funds to strengthen policing services in the community to support crime reduction and improve safety.

 

The City Manager recommended:

1.   THAT this report be received for information purposes.

2.   THAT a copy of this report be sent to Hon. C. Oakes, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.

 

MOVED BY Councillor N. Volkow

SECONDED BY Councillor P. McDonell

 

THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

4.

CONTRACT AWARD 2015-14
GOVERNMENT ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE RENEWAL

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Finance seeking Council approval to award a construction contract for pavement rehabilitation work on residential collector roads including surface milling, asphalt removal and road base reconstruction, crack-sealing, crack repairs, and curb and gutter replacement, cleaning and relining of existing storm sewer mains including service connections and catchbasin leads, and installation of watermain including hydrants and service connections.

 

The City Manager recommended:

1.   THAT Council approve a contract award to Sandpiper Contracting LLP for a total cost of $1,899,882.60 including GST in the amount of $90,470.60 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

 

 

5.

CONTRACT AWARD
SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF A TANDEM AXLE DUMP TRUCK

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Finance seeking Council approval to award a contract for the supply and delivery of a tandem axle dump truck to replace a 2005 model year truck that will be sold on receipt of the replacement unit.

 

The City Manager recommended:

THAT Council approve a contract award to Peterbilt Pacific Inc. for a total cost of $273,924.00 including taxes in the amount of $29,349.00 as outlined in this report.

 

MOVED BY Councillor N. Volkow

SECONDED BY Councillor P. McDonell

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

MOVED BY Councillor P. McDonell

SECONDED BY Councillor C. Jordan

 

THAT the Committee now rise and report.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

The Council reconvened.

 

MOVED BY Councillor A. Kang

SECONDED BY Councillor P. McDonell

 

THAT the report of the Committee be now adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

6.

BYLAWS

 

 

First, Second and Third Reading

 

A)

Burnaby Capital Works, Machinery and Equipment Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 18, 2015

13485

 

B)

Burnaby Capital Works, Machinery and Equipment Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 19, 2015

13486

 

 

 

C)

Burnaby Capital Works, Machinery and Equipment Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 20, 2015

13487

 

MOVED BY Councillor C. Jordan

SECONDED BY Councillor D. Johnston

 

THAT

 

Bylaw No. 13485, 13486 and 13487

 

be now introduced and read three times.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

Third Reading, Reconsideration and Final Adoption

 

D)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 33, 2010 - Rez. #09-13 (7215 Mountbatten Street)

12864

 

MOVED BY Councillor C. Jordan

SECONDED BY Councillor D. Johnston

 

THAT

 

Bylaw No. 12864

 

be now read a third time, reconsidered and Finally Adopted, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

Reconsideration and Final Adoption

 

E)

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

13484

 

MOVED BY Councillor C. Jordan

SECONDED BY Councillor N. Volkow

 

THAT

 

Bylaw No. 13484

 

be now reconsidered and Finally Adopted, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

 

7.

NEW BUSINESS

 

 

Councillor Jordan

 

Councillor Jordan advised that she attended the memorial service for Freeman George McLean at Riverway Clubhouse on Sunday, June 7. Councillor Jordan noted that Freeman McLean’s family extended appreciation to the City for the support given for the memorial service. The family also thanked Council and staff for recognizing George’s many years of service to the community.

 

8.

INQUIRIES

 

 

There were no inquiries brought forward at this time.

 

9.

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 7:21 p.m.

 

 

Confirmed:

Certified Correct:

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Mayor                    

City Clerk