COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

 

Monday, 2019 March 11

 

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.

 

1.

CALL TO ORDER

 

 

PRESENT:

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

STAFF:

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

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell 

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR volkow   

 

THAT the Open Council meeting do now reconvene.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

The Open Council meeting reconvened at 6:03 p.m.

 

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.

 

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.

 

2.

MINUTES

 

 

A)

Open Council Meeting held 2019 February 25

 

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR calendino   

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR volkow  

 

THAT the minutes of the Open Council meeting held on 2019 February 25 be now adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

B)

Public Hearing (Zoning) held 2019 February 26

 

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell 

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR keithley  

 

THAT the minutes of the Public Hearing (Zoning) held on 2019 February 26 be now adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

3.

PROCLAMATIONS

 

 

A)

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (2019 March 21)                                                         

 

 

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.

 

B)

World Down Syndrome Day (2019 March 21)

 

 

Councillor Johnson, on behalf of His Worship, Mayor Mike Hurley proclaimed 2019 March 21 as “World Down Syndrome Day” in the City of Burnaby.

 

4.

DELEGATIONS

 

 

 

A)

Gordon Berndt

Re: Reconstruction of City's Works Yard

Speaker: Gordon Berndt

 

 

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.

 

B)

Claire Preston

Re: Tobacco Products

Speaker: Claire Preston

 

 

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.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR Calendino 

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell  

 

THAT the concerns raised by the delegation be REFERRED to the Environment and Social Planning Committee.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

C)

Burnaby Arts Council

Re: #BurnabyArtsConnected

Speakers: Teena Martin & Ms. Maria Anna Parolin

 

 

 

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.

 

5.

REPORTS

 

 

A)

Executive Committee of Council

Re: Community Resource Centres - 2020 Lease Rates and Grants                                                                                                

 

 

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:

 

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  

 

THAT the recommendations of the Executive Committee of Council be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

B)

Executive Committee of Council

Re: Grant Applications                  

 

 

The Executive Committee of Council submitted the following Grant Applications for Council consideration:

 

            #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:

 

1.            THAT Council approve the grant recommendations, as outlined in the report.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR dhaliwal 

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell  

 

THAT the recommendation of the Executive Committee of Council be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

C)

Financial Management Committee

Re: 2019 February Engineering Capital Vehicle and Equipment Purchase Bylaw Funding Request         

 

 

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:

 

1.            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.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR dhaliwal

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR calendino  

 

THAT the recommendation of the Financial Management Committee be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

 

 

 

D)

Financial Management Committee

Re: Burnaby Access Advisory Committee - Capital Bylaw Funding Request and Overview of Activities                         

 

 

 

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:

 

1.            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.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR dhaliwal

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR wang  

 

THAT the recommendations of the Financial Management Committee be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

E)

Financial Management Committee

Re: 2019 February Engineering Capital Facilities Management Gaming Reserve Request                                           

 

 

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:

 

1.            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.

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR dhaliwal

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR wang  

 

THAT the recommendation of the Financial Management Committee be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

F)

Financial Management Committee

Re: Major Civic Building Projects Status Update

 

 

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:

 

1.            THAT Council receive this report for information purposes.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR dhaliwal

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR wang  

 

THAT the recommendation of the Financial Management Committee be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

            Council noted S. 4.1.1 and 4.2.1. of the report should read as new facility, not      replacement.

 

G)

Planning and Development Committee

Re: Secondary Suites in Two Family Dwellings

 

 

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:

 

1.            THAT Council approve in principle the process proposed in Section 3.0 of this report.

 

 

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR Calendino

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR Keithley  

 

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

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

H)

Planning and Development Committee

Re: 2019 Cycling and Walking Program

 

 

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:

 

1.            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.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR Calendino

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell  

 

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

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

I)

Planning and Development Committee

Re: Cycling Options for the Gilmore Overpass

 

 

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:

 

1.            THAT Council approve Option A, as outlined in the report, to address the cycling network gap on Gilmore Diversion.

 

 

 

 

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR Calendino

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR jordan  

 

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

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

J)

Planning and Development Committee

Re: Bike-Sharing in Burnaby                 

 

 

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:

 

1.            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.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR Calendino

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR wang  

 

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

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

K)

Public Safety Committee

Re: Brentlawn Drive Traffic Congestion

 

 

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:

 

1.            THAT Council authorize staff to install a no parking zone in front of 4632 and 4636 Brentlawn Drive, Burnaby, BC.

 

 

 

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR Johnston

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR wang  

 

THAT the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

L)

Manager's Report, 2019 March 11

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report dated 2019 March 11 on the following matters:

 

6.

MANAGER'S REPORTS

 

 

1.

2019 UBCM MEMBERSHIP DUES

 

 

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:

 

1.            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).

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell 

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR wang  

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

2.

REVIEW OF COUNCIL INDEMNITIES RELATING TO THE ELIMINATION OF THE NON-ACCOUNTABLE ALLOWANCE

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Finance providing Council with information on the Council Indemnity Advisory Committee.

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.       THAT Council receive the report for information.

 

 

 

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR johnston 

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR calendino  

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

3.

BUILDING PERMIT TABULATION REPORT NO. 1 AND 2
FROM 2019 JANUARY 01 - 2019 JANUARY 31 AND
FROM 2019 FEBRUARY 01 - 2019 FEBRUARY 28
            

 

 

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:

 

1.            THAT this report be received for information purposes

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell 

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR calendino  

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

4.

CONTRACT AWARD CA-3081
SPERLING AVENUE STAIRWAY PROJECT

 

 

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:

 

1.            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.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell 

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR volkow  

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

5.

CONTRACT AWARD CA-3091
PAVING AND TRAILS AT ROYAL OAK AVE., WILLINGDON AVE. AND PENZANCE DRIVE
_________________________

 

 

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:

 

1.            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.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell 

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR volkow  

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

6.

CONTRACT INCREASE CA-3154
PARKS FACILITIES PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROGRAM – OPTIONAL WORK
                                   

 

 

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:

 

1.            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.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell 

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR volkow  

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

 

7.

LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATION #18-03
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH #148
4354 HASTINGS STREET
_______________

 

 

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:

 

1.            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.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell 

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR volkow  

 

THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

 

8.

SITING APPROVAL (BUILDING PERMIT #18-01118)
4125 NORFOLK STREET
PROPOSED TWO-FAMILY DWELLING UNDER EXISTING ZONING
BROADVIEW COMMUNITY PLAN
                                                            

 

 

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:

 

1.            THAT this report be received for information purposes.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR calendino 

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR volkow  

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

9.

COMMUNITY BENEFIT BONUS HOUSING FUNDS
FAIR HAVEN HOMES SOCIETY - 4341 RUMBLE STREET
REZONING REFERENCE #15-53
                                             

 

 

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:

 

1.            THAT Council receive this report for information.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell 

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR volkow  

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

10.

PROPOSED ZONING BYLAW TEXT AMENDMENT - TEMPORARY SHELTERS                                               

 

 

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:

 

1.            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.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell 

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR calendino  

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

7.

BYLAWS

 

 

First Reading

 

A)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 5, 2019 - Rez. #16-40 (4040 Albert Street)

#13992

 

B)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 6, 2019 - Rez. #18-39 (4803 Kingsway)

#13993

 

C)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 7, 2019 - Rez. #18-47 (4550 Lougheed Hwy)

#13994

 

D)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 8, 2019 - Rez. #18-52 (6222 Willingdon Avenue)

#13995

 

E)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 9, 2019 - Text Amendment

#14003

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR jordan  

 

THAT Bylaw No. 13992, 13993, 13994, 13995 and 14003 be now introduced and read a first time.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

First, Second and Third Reading

 

F)

Burnaby Housing Agreement (4341 Rumble Street) Bylaw 2019

#13996

 

G)

Burnaby Capital Works, Machinery and Equipment Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 10, 2019

#13997

 

H)

Burnaby Capital Works, Machinery and Equipment Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 11, 2019

#13998

 

I)

Burnaby Capital Works, Machinery and Equipment Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 12, 2019

#13999

 

J)

Burnaby Capital Works, Machinery and Equipment Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 13, 2019

#14000

 

K)

Burnaby Capital Works, Machinery and Equipment Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 14, 2019

#14001

 

L)

Burnaby Capital Works, Machinery and Equipment Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 15, 2019

#14002

 

 

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell  

 

THAT Bylaw No. 13996, 13997, 13998, 13999, 14000, 14001 and 14002 be now introduced and read three times.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

Second Reading

 

M)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 1, 2019 - Rez. #18-36 (Portion of 9702 Glenlyon Parkway)

#13980

 

N)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 2, 2019 - Rez. #18-45 (4260 Still Creek Drive)

 

#13981

O)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 3, 2019 - Rez. #17-05 (4458 Beresford Street)

#13982

 

P)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 4, 2019 - Text Amendment

#13983

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell  

 

THAT Bylaw No. 13980, 13981, 13982 and 13983 be now read a second time.

 

            Arising from discussion, Councillor Jordan requested the motion be divided.        Without objection, the motion was divided.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell  

 

THAT Bylaw No. 13980, 13981 and 13982 be now read a second time.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR Dhaliwal

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell  

 

THAT Bylaw No. 13983 be now read a second time.

 

 

 

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JORDAN

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR johnston  

 

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)

 

            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)

 

Third Reading, Reconsideration and Final Adoption

 

Q)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 45, 2018 - Rez. #18-42 (5140 North Fraser Way)

#13951

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR johnston  

 

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

 

Reconsideration and Final Adoption

 

R)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 18, 2017 - Rez. #15-48 (7349 Gilley Avenue)

#13752

 

S)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 18, 2018 - Rez. #12-11 (4354 Hastings Street)

#13897

 

 

T)

Burnaby Capital Works, Machinery and Equipment Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 9, 2019

#13991

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR wang  

 

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

 

Councillor Volkow left the meeting at 7:50 p.m. and did not return.

 

8.

NOTICE OF MOTION

 

 

A)

Councillor Pietro Calendino

Re: Hospital Parking             

 

 

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:

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR Calendino

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR wang  

 

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

 

B)

Councillor Colleen Jordan

Re: Non-Market Housing  

 

 

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:

 

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR Jordan

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell  

 

 

 

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)

 

9.

NEW BUSINESS

 

 

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. 

 

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.

 

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.

 

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:

 

 

 

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JORDAN

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL  

 

 

 

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

 

10.

INQUIRIES

 

 

There were no new inquiries brought before Council at this time.

 

11.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR jordan 

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR calendino  

 

THAT this Open Council meeting do now adjourn.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

 

 

 

The Open Council meeting adjourned at 8:21 p.m.

 

 

Confirmed:

Certified Correct:

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Mayor                    

City Clerk       

 

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