COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
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Monday, 2019 March 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 March 11 at 5:30 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 Nick Volkow
Councillor James Wang
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STAFF:
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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
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 volkow
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THAT
the Open Council meeting do now reconvene.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The Open Council meeting reconvened
at 6:03 p.m.
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His Worship, Mayor Mike Hurley
acknowledged the unceded, traditional, and ancestral lands of the
hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ and sḵwx̱wú7mesh
speaking people, and extended appreciation for the opportunity to hold a meeting
on this shared Coast Salish territory.
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ANNOUNCEMENT
His Worship, Mayor Mike
Hurley announced that Riverway Golf Course was recently named as the most
favourite golf course in the Lower Mainland and the eighth favourite in a survey
of golf courses across the Province. Conducted by the British Columbia
Golf Association, in conjunction with its publishing partner Inside Golf, the
survey is considered to be the largest golf course ranking in the Province
to-date. Mayor Hurley congratulated Director Parks, Recreation and Cultural
Services and the Golf Services Division for this impressive achievement.
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MOVED BY
COUNCILLOR calendino
SECONDED BY
COUNCILLOR volkow
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THAT the minutes of the Open Council
meeting held on 2019 February 25 be now adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY
COUNCILLOR mcdonell
SECONDED BY
COUNCILLOR keithley
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THAT the minutes of the Public
Hearing (Zoning) held on 2019 February 26 be now adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Councillor Wang, on behalf of His
Worship, Mayor Mike Hurley proclaimed
2019 March 21 as “International Day for the Elimination
of Racial Discrimination” in the City of Burnaby.
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B)
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World Down Syndrome Day
(2019 March 21)
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Councillor Johnson, on behalf of His
Worship, Mayor Mike Hurley proclaimed 2019 March 21 as “World
Down Syndrome Day” in the City of Burnaby.
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A)
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Gordon Berndt
Re:
Reconstruction of City's Works Yard
Speaker: Gordon Berndt
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Mr. Gordon Berndt, appeared before Council regarding
the reconstruction of the City’s Laurel Street Works Yard. The speaker
expressed concerns with truck traffic; blocked views; pedestrian and traffic
safety; dust, odor, noise and other environmental impacts affecting the enjoyment
of his property.
Council advised that a public
meeting with the residents will be held on Wednesday, 2019 April 10 from 5:00
to 8:00 p.m.
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Ms. Claire Preston, appeared before Council regarding
the impact of tobacco products on the environment. Ms. Preston provided
background information and requested Council support biodegradable options
i.e. paper filters, 100% organic products; e-cigarettes and vaping; and ban
sale of regular commercial grade cigarettes that are not compostable.
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MOVED BY
COUNCILLOR Calendino
SECONDED BY
COUNCILLOR mcdonell
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THAT the concerns raised by the
delegation be REFERRED to the Environment and Social Planning
Committee.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Ms. Teena Martin and Ms. Maria Anna
Parolin, appeared before Council on behalf Burnaby Arts Council (BAC)
providing a video presentation summarizing BAC activities and involvement in
the community. It was noted that in 2020, BAC will be celebrating 50 years.
The speakers conveyed thanks to Council for their continuous support.
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5.
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REPORTS
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The Executive Committee
of Council submitted a report seeking Council approve lease rates and anticipated lease grants for
2020 for non-profit tenants at all City-owned Community Resource Centres.
The Executive Committee
of Council recommended:
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1.
THAT
Council approve the proposed 2020 lease rates for Resource Centre tenants, as presented
in Section 4.0 of the report.
2.
THAT
information on the approved 2020 lease rates and the anticipated lease grants
be distributed to Resource Centre tenants.
3.
THAT
Resource Centre tenants, which meet the grant eligibility criteria established
by Council, be invited to make an application for 2020 lease grants.
MOVED BY
COUNCILLOR dhaliwal
SECONDED BY
COUNCILLOR calendino
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THAT the recommendations of
the Executive Committee of Council 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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#19.09.p Rotary Club of Burnaby Metrotown
$2,500
2019 Wine, Food and Music
Festival In-kind printing
#19.10. The Maple Leaf Singers
$200
Annual
Spring Show
#19.11.p The
Society to End Homelessness in Burnaby and $550
the Burnaby Task Force on Homelessness
In-kind printing
Outreach Events Materials
#19.13. Scouts
Canada $5,000
Scouting Programs
#19.14. Cumberland
Place Community $300
Block
Party
#19.15. BC
Wheelchair Floorball Association $250
Annual
Tournament
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 Financial Management
Committee submitted a report seeking Council approval and funding for 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 Reserves Fund Bylaw
in the amount of $383,200 to finance Engineering capital vehicle and
equipment purchases, as outlined in the report.
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MOVED BY
COUNCILLOR dhaliwal
SECONDED BY
COUNCILLOR calendino
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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 of a Capital Reserve Fund Bylaw to
finance the 2019 Access Improvements Program, and providing a summary of
recent Burnaby Access Advisory Committee activities.
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 $81,200 to finance the access improvement projects at City
facilities, as outlined in Section 3.0 of the report.
2.
THAT Council
authorize the allocation of $500 from the 2019 Boards, Committees and
Commissions budget to the City of Burnaby Access Advisory Committee, as a
sub-committee of the Environment and Social Planning Committee, in order to
provide access supports as needed for Committee members, as detailed in
Section 5.0 of the report.
3.
THAT a copy of
the report be forwarded to the Environment and Social
Planning Committee for
information.
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MOVED BY
COUNCILLOR dhaliwal
SECONDED BY
COUNCILLOR wang
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THAT the recommendations of
the Financial Management Committee be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The Financial Management
Committee submitted a report seeking Council approval of the use of Gaming Reserves to
finance the Mather House – Deck & Turret Design & Restoration.
The
Financial Management Committee recommended:
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THAT Council
authorize the use of Gaming Reserves in the amount of $310,000 to finance the
Mather House – Deck & Turret Design & Restoration, 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 Financial Management Committee be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The Financial Management Committee
submitted a report providing
Council with an update on the current status of fourteen major civic building
projects administered by the Civic Building Projects Division.
The
Financial Management Committee recommended:
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THAT Council
receive this report for information purposes.
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MOVED BY
COUNCILLOR dhaliwal
SECONDED BY
COUNCILLOR wang
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THAT the recommendation of
the Financial Management Committee be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Council noted S. 4.1.1 and
4.2.1. of the report should read as new facility, not replacement.
The Planning and
Development Committee submitted a report seeking Council approval in principle for a process
for reviewing secondary suites in two family dwellings. The revised process
eliminates steps by limiting the scope of the review to R4 and R5 Districts
only, expediting the process so that bylaw amendments could receive final
adoption by the fall of 2019.
The
Planning and Development Committee recommended:
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THAT Council
approve in principle the process proposed in Section 3.0 of this report.
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MOVED BY
COUNCILLOR Calendino
SECONDED BY
COUNCILLOR Keithley
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THAT the recommendation of
the Planning and Development Committee be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The Planning and
Development Committee submitted a report seeking Council approval of funding support of programs
to promote cycling and walking in 2019.
The
Planning and Development Committee recommended:
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THAT Council
authorize the expenditure of $13,000 from the Boards, Committees and
Commissions budget for programs to promote cycling and walking in 2019, as
outlined in this report.
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MOVED BY
COUNCILLOR Calendino
SECONDED BY
COUNCILLOR mcdonell
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THAT the recommendation of
the Planning and Development Committee be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The Planning and
Development Committee submitted a report seeking Council direction on a preferred option for
addressing the cycling network gap on Gilmore Diversion. Arising from
discussion of the six options outlined, the Committee adopted Option A: 2015
City Design as its preferred option.
The
Planning and Development Committee recommended:
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THAT Council
approve Option A, as outlined in the report, to address the cycling network
gap on Gilmore Diversion.
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MOVED BY
COUNCILLOR Calendino
SECONDED BY
COUNCILLOR jordan
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THAT the recommendation of
the Planning and Development Committee be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The Planning and
Development Committee submitted a report seeking Council approval to advance a Request for
Qualification and, if applicable, a Request for Proposal to pilot a
bike-sharing program. A policy framework for managing the use of the public
realm by the private sector would be developed at the conclusion of the pilot
program.
The
Planning and Development Committee recommended:
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THAT Council
direct staff to advance a Request for Qualification and, if applicable, a
Request for Proposals to pilot a bike-sharing program, and use the findings
from that process to develop a policy framework for managing the use of the
public realm by the private sector.
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MOVED BY
COUNCILLOR Calendino
SECONDED BY
COUNCILLOR wang
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THAT the recommendation of
the Planning and Development Committee be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The Public Safety
Committee submitted a report seeking Council authorization for staff to
install a no parking zone in front of 4632 and 4636 Brentlawn Drive.
The
Public Safety Committee recommended:
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THAT
Council authorize staff to install a no parking zone in front of 4632 and
4636 Brentlawn Drive, Burnaby, BC.
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MOVED BY
COUNCILLOR Johnston
SECONDED BY
COUNCILLOR wang
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THAT the recommendation of
the Public Safety Committee be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The City Manager submitted a report
dated 2019 March 11 on the following matters:
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The City Manager
submitted a report from the City Clerk seeking Council approval for payment
of Union of BC Municipalities 2019 Membership Dues.
The
City Manager recommended:
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THAT
Council approve payment of the invoice from the Union of BC Municipalities
for the 2019 membership dues in the amount of $28,871.26 (including GST of
$1,374.82).
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MOVED BY
COUNCILLOR mcdonell
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 Finance providing Council with
information on the Council Indemnity Advisory Committee.
The City Manager
recommended:
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1. THAT Council receive the report for information.
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR johnston
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR calendino
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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 information on construction activity as reflected by the building
permits that have been issued for the subject period.
The
City Manager recommended:
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THAT
this report be received for information 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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The City Manager
submitted a report from the Director Finance seeking Council approval to
award a contract for the Sperling Avenue Stairway Project.
The
City Manager recommended:
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THAT
Council approve a contract award to Wilco Civil Inc. for an estimated total cost
of $1,037,090.25 including GST in the amount of $49,385.25 as outlined in the
report. Final payment will be based on the actual quantity of goods and
services delivered and unit prices as tendered.
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The City Manager
submitted a report from the Director Finance seeking Council approval to
award a contract for Road and Trail Rehabilitation at Royal Oak Ave.,
Willingdon Ave. and Penzance Drive
The
City Manager recommended:
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THAT
Council approve a contract award to Mainland Construction Materials ULC doing
business as Winvan Paving Ltd. for an estimated total cost of $3,545,793.52
including GST in the amount of $168,847.31 as outlined in this report. Final
payment will be based on the actual quantity of goods and services delivered
and unit prices as tendered.
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MOVED BY
COUNCILLOR mcdonell
SECONDED BY
COUNCILLOR volkow
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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 Finance seeking Council approval to
award a contract increase for optional work for the Parks Facilities Pavement
Rehabilitation Program.
The
City Manager recommended:
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THAT
Council approve a contract increase of $704,907.95 including GST in the
amount of $33,567.05 to Jack Cewe Construction Ltd. as outlined in the
report. Final payment will be based on the actual quantity of goods and
services delivered and unit prices as tendered.
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MOVED BY
COUNCILLOR mcdonell
SECONDED BY
COUNCILLOR volkow
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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 liquor primary licence
application.
The
City Manager recommended:
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THAT
Council support the subject liquor primary licence application, as described
in Section 4.0 of the report.
2.
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, Sandra Castagner, #104 - 1723 Frances Street, Vancouver,
BC V5L 1Z5.
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The City Manager
submitted a report from the Director Planning and Building informing Council
of a request to construct a new two-family dwelling under existing zoning in
the Broadview Community Plan.
The
City Manager recommended:
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THAT
this report be received for information purposes.
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MOVED BY
COUNCILLOR calendino
SECONDED BY
COUNCILLOR volkow
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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 advising Council
of the use of Community Benefit Bonus Housing Funds to offset the City application
/ permit fees and required servicing costs for the Fair Haven seniors'
nonmarket rental development.
The
City Manager recommended:
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THAT
Council receive this report for information.
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MOVED BY
COUNCILLOR mcdonell
SECONDED BY
COUNCILLOR volkow
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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 seeking a text
amendment to the Burnaby Zoning Bylaw to accommodate temporary shelters in
various Zoning Districts throughout the City.
The
City Manager recommended:
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THAT
Council authorize the preparation of a bylaw amending the Burnaby Zoning
Bylaw, as outlined in Section 3.3 of this report, to First Reading on 2019
March 11 and to a Public Hearing on 2019 March 26 at 6:00 p.m.
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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 DHALIWAL
SECONDED BY
COUNCILLOR jordan
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THAT Bylaw No. 13992, 13993, 13994,
13995 and 14003 be now introduced and read a first time.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY
COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL
SECONDED BY
COUNCILLOR mcdonell
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THAT Bylaw No. 13996, 13997, 13998,
13999, 14000, 14001 and 14002 be now introduced and read three times.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY
COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL
SECONDED BY
COUNCILLOR mcdonell
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THAT Bylaw No. 13980, 13981, 13982
and 13983 be now read a second time.
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Arising from discussion,
Councillor Jordan requested the motion be divided. Without objection,
the motion was divided.
MOVED BY
COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL
SECONDED BY
COUNCILLOR mcdonell
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THAT Bylaw No. 13980, 13981 and 13982
be now read a second time.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY
COUNCILLOR Dhaliwal
SECONDED BY
COUNCILLOR mcdonell
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THAT Bylaw No. 13983 be now read a
second time.
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MOVED BY
COUNCILLOR JORDAN
SECONDED BY
COUNCILLOR johnston
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THAT Section 6.9(6) of Bylaw No.
13983 be AMENDED to read as follows: “In the R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, and
R9 Districts, on a lot developed with a single family dwelling a cellar
exceeding a floor area of 32 m² (345 sq. ft.) shall meet the requirements of
the British Columbia Building Code and all other requirements of this Bylaw
for a secondary suite; and shall include a secondary suite.”
FAILED
(Opposed: Mayor Hurley,
Councillors Calendino, Dhaliwal, Keithley, Wang)
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As the amendment to Bylaw
No. 13983 FAILED, the original motion was put:
THAT Bylaw No. 13983 be
now read a second time.
CARRIED
(Opposed:
Councillors Jordan and Johnston)
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MOVED BY
COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL
SECONDED BY
COUNCILLOR johnston
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THAT Bylaw No. 13951 be now
considered, 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 DHALIWAL
SECONDED BY
COUNCILLOR wang
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THAT Bylaw No. 13752, 13897 and
13991 be now reconsidered and Finally Adopted, signed by the Mayor and
Clerk and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Councillor Volkow left
the meeting at 7:50 p.m. and did not return.
At the 2019 February 25 Council
Meeting, Councilor Calendino provided a notice of Motion regarding hospital
parking. With appropriate notice provided, the following motion was brought
before Council for consideration:
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MOVED BY
COUNCILLOR Calendino
SECONDED BY
COUNCILLOR wang
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THAT this proposal on Hospital Pay
Parking be REFERRED to staff with the intent of bringing a report to
the Planning and Development Committee with options regarding street parking
around the hospital.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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At the 2019 February 25 Council
Meeting, Councilor Jordan provided a notice of Motion regarding
non-market housing. With appropriate notice provided, the following motion
was brought before Council for consideration:
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR Jordan
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell
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WHEREAS there are more than 1000
units of non-market rental housing currently in various stages of development
within the City; and
WHEREAS the affordability of rents
in these projects will be partially dependent on reducing the cost of
construction and the subsequent mortgage;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that
Council request staff to prepare a report on the advisability and feasibility
of the City amending the Housing Benefit Policy to include the allocation of
a cash contribution of up to $20,000 per unit of each new non-market housing
project. And that staff report their recommendation to the Planning and
Development Committee in timely manner, in order to be able to assist current
non-profits proponents with planning for their developments; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the
report includes the estimated impact on the rental rates for units in receipt
of a cash contribution.
FAILED
(Opposed: Mayor Hurley, Councillors Calendino, Dhaliwal, Keithley, Wang)
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9.
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NEW BUSINESS
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His Worship, Mayor Hurley – Burnaby
Demonym
His Worship, Mayor Mike Hurley noted
that the City had received a letter from Dageraad Brewing regarding a Burnaby
demonym. Several options were suggested, such as Burnabarians, Burnabites and
Burnabyans.
The Mayor’s Office will respond to
the request, extending appreciation and declining this offer.
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His Worship, Mayor Hurley – Clint
Morrison
His Worship, Mayor Mike Hurley
wished a happy 70th Birthday to Clint Morrison. Mr. Morrison is a
member of the Advocacy Committee and self-advocate, past president of Burnaby
Association for Community Inclusion, and volunteer with Special Olympics.
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His Worship, Mayor Hurley –
Certificate Presentation
His Worship, Mayor Mike Hurley
congratulated Kate O’Connell, City Clerk, for achieving a Statutory
Administration Certificate from the Provincial Board of Examiners, and
provided Ms. O’Connell with the framed certificate.
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Councillor
Jordan – Property Taxes
Councillor Jordan referred to the Property
Taxes report received and amended at the 2019 February 25 Council
meeting, and a memorandum with a draft report received from the Director
Finance outlining the motions proposed on the property assessments and taxes.
Arising from discussion, the
following motion was introduced:
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MOVED BY
COUNCILLOR JORDAN
SECONDED BY
COUNCILLOR MCDONELL
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1. THAT
Mayor, on behalf of Council, write to the BC Minister of Finance to request
that an urgent review be conducted of the Province’s property assessment and
taxation systems and practices, specifically:
a. THAT
the BC Minister of Finance undertakes a review of the highest and best use
valuation methodology and develops measures to effectively minimize the
impact this approach is having on small businesses in Metro Vancouver.
b. THAT
the BC Minister of Finance reviews the impact of the current province-wide
non-residential flat rate for school property taxes and its impact on small
business in Metro Vancouver.
c. THAT
the BC Minister of Finance determines the feasibility of modifying the BC
Assessment Act to add new tax sub-classifications for Class 1 Residential and
Class 6 Business Other.
d. THAT
the BC Minister of Finance reviews the feasibility of providing eligible
homeowners with a tax credit on their personal income tax return in
replacement of the Home Owner Grant.
2. THAT a copy of this report be
circulated to all Metro Vancouver municipalities, Burnaby Members
of the Legislative Assembly and the Burnaby Board of Trade.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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10.
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INQUIRIES
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There
were no new inquiries brought before Council at this time.
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MOVED BY
COUNCILLOR jordan
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 8:21 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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