COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

 

Monday, 2019 December 16

 

An Open meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Committee Room, City Hall, 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC on Monday, 2019 December 16 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 James Wang

 

ABSENT:

 

STAFF:

Councillor Nick Volkow (due to illness)

 

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. Ed Kozak, Director Planning and Building

Mr. Dave Critchley, Director Public Safety & Community Services

Ms. May Leung, City Solicitor

Ms. Kate O’Connell, City Clerk

Ms. Blanka Zeinabova, Deputy City Clerk

Ms. Nikolina Vracar, Administrative Officer 2

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR keithley

 

THAT the Open Council meeting do now reconvene.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

 

 

The Open Council meeting reconvened at 6:02 p.m.

 

His Worship, Mayor Mike Hurley recognized the ancestral and unceded homelands of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh speaking peoples, and extended appreciation for the opportunity to hold a meeting on this shared territory.

 

2.

MINUTES

 

 

A)

Open Council Meeting held 2019 December 02

 

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR calendino

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR johnston

 

THAT the minutes of the Open Council meeting held on 2019 December 02 be now adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

B)

Public Hearing (Zoning) held 2019 November 19

 

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR calendino

 

THAT the minutes of the Public Hearing (Zoning) meeting held on 2019 November 19 be now adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

C)

Public Hearing (Zoning) held 2019 December 10

 

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR johnston

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR wang

 

THAT the minutes of the Public Hearing (Zoning) meeting held on 2019 December 10 be now adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

REPORTS

 

 

A)

Community Heritage Commission

Re: Community Heritage Commission 2019 Overview and Two Year Work Plan________________________________

 

 

The Community Heritage Commission submitted a report providing Council with a summary of activities of the Heritage Program for 2019, and outlining a two year work plan for 2020 and 2021.

 

The Community Heritage Commission recommended:

 

1.            THAT the Community Heritage Commission approve the work plan for 2020 and 2021 as outlined in Section 4.0 of this report.

 

2.            THAT the report be advanced to Council for information.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JORDAN

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR wang

 

THAT the recommendations of the Community Heritage Commission be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

B)

Executive Committee of Council

Re: Community Granting Policy Revisions

 

 

The Executive Committee of Council submitted a report seeking Council approval of the proposed revisions to the Community Granting Policy.

 

The Executive Committee of Council recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council authorize an additional $140,660 in the 2020 budget and onward to award community grants to established Burnaby-based non-profit organizations for programs/events/projects that benefit the community.

 

2.            THAT Council authorize non-profit organizations that provide programs, administration and support services from more than one location, to apply for an additional operating grant of $10,000 beyond the $25,000 funding cap, as outlined in Section 4.0.

 

3.            THAT Council approve the updated Community Granting Policy and Application, as appended to this report.

 

4.            THAT staff be authorized to notify recent grant applicants of the updated Community Granting Policy and Application.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

 

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

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

C)

Executive Committee of Council

Re: Festivals Burnaby Grant Program Application

 

 

The Executive Committee of Council submitted the following Festivals Burnaby Grant application for Council consideration:

 

#19-S-016

National Congress of Black Women Foundation

Black History Month and Family Day – Celebrating and Sharing

$5,000

 

The Executive Committee of Council recommended:

 

1.      THAT Council approve the Festivals Burnaby grant recommendation, as outlined in the report.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR dhaliwal

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR calendino

 

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

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

D)

Executive Committee of Council

Re: Community Grant Application

 

 

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

 

#19.55.f

S.U.C.C.E.S.S.

Annual Health Fair

up to $5,000 in-kind

facility fee waiver

 

The Executive Committee of Council recommended:

 

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

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR dhaliwal

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR calendino

 

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

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

E)

Executive Committee of Council

Re: Complimentary bActive Pass for the Citizen Appointees

 

 

The Executive Committee of Council submitted a report seeking Council approval of a complimentary annual bActive Pass for the citizen appointees.

 

The Executive Committee of Council recommended:

1.            THAT Council approve the provision of a complimentary annual bActive Pass to the citizen appointees on the City’s Boards, Committees, and Commissions, for their individual use during their appointment term, as outlined in the report.

2.            THAT the City Solicitor be authorized to bring forward an amendment to the Burnaby’s Recreation Fees and Admissions Bylaw 2019 to allow for provision of a bActive Pass to the citizen appointees.

3.            THAT the citizen appointees be notified of Council’s decision.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR dhaliwal

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR calendino

 

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

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

F)

Financial Management Committee

Re: Permissive Tax Exemption Policy

 

 

The Financial Management Committee submitted a report seeking Council approval of the proposed Permissive Tax Exemption Policy.

 

The Financial Management Committee recommended:

 

1.     THAT Council approve the proposed Permissive Tax Exemption Policy commencing for the 2021 property taxation year, 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

 

G)

Financial Management Committee

Re: 2019 December Engineering Capital Infrastructure Funding Request________________________________  

 

 

The Financial Management Committee submitted a report seeking Council authorization for a Capital Reserve Fund Bylaw to finance 2020-2021 Engineering capital infrastructure projects.

 

The Financial Management Committee recommended:

 

1.        THAT Council authorize the City Solicitor to bring forward a Capital Reserve Fund Bylaw in the amount of $6,050,000 to finance an Engineering capital infrastructure improvement project, 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

 

H)

Financial Management Committee

Re: Burnaby Storm Sewer Extension Contribution and Fee Bylaw 2017 - Fee Schedule Update                                             

 

 

The Financial Management Committee submitted a report seeking Council authorization to update the fee schedule in the Burnaby Storm Sewer Extension Contribution and Fee Bylaw 2017.

 

The Financial Management Committee recommended:

 

1.        THAT Council authorize the City Solicitor to bring forward a bylaw to amend the Storm Sewer Extension Contribution and Fee Bylaw 2017, as per Attachment #1 of the report, effective as of 2020 February 01.

 

 

 

 

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR dhaliwal

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

 

THAT the recommendation of the Financial Management Committee be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

I)

Financial Management Committee

Re: Major Civic Building Projects Status Update

 

 

The Financial Management Committee submitted a report providing an update to Council on the current status of major civic building projects.

 

The Financial Management Committee recommended:

 

1.        THAT Council receive this report for information.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR dhaliwal

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

 

THAT the recommendation of the Financial Management Committee be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

J)

City Manager's Report, 2019 December 16

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report dated 2019 December 16 on the following matters:

 

4.

MANAGER'S REPORTS

 

 

1.

2020 MEETING SCHEDULES FOR COUNCIL, PUBLIC HEARINGS, BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the City Clerk seeking Council approval of the 2020 meeting dates for Regular Council, Public Hearings, and Boards, Committees and Commissions.

 

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.          THAT Council approve the 2020 meeting schedules and start times for Council (Appendix A), Public Hearings (Appendix B) and Boards, Committees and Commissions (Appendix C).

 

2.          THAT Council receive for information the 2020 meeting schedules for the Public Library Board (Appendix D) and the Burnaby Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission (Appendix E).

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR wang

 

THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

Council inquired regarding the possibility of rescheduling the September meetings of the Community Heritage Commission and the Executive Committee of Council after Labour Day.

 

            Staff undertook to investigate.

 

2.

BC BENCHMARKING PILOT PROGRAM TO REDUCE ENERGY USE AND EMISSIONS FROM BUILDINGS    

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Planning and Building informing Council about the British Columbia Benchmarking Pilot Program (BCBPP), and requesting Council endorse the City of Burnaby’s participation in this Program.

 

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.          THAT Council endorse the City of Burnaby’s participation in the BC Benchmarking Pilot Program.

 

2.          THAT the report be forwarded to the Environment Committee for information.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR calendino

 

THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

3.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR NON-MARKET HOUSING PARTNERSHIP SITES                                            

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Planning and Building seeking Council authorization to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) to identify non-profit development partners and operators for five City-owned sites.

 

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council authorize staff to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) to identify non-profit providers for five City-owned sites, as outlined in Section 4.0 of the report.

 

2.            THAT a copy of the report be sent, for information purposes, to Ms. Armin Amrolia, Associate Vice President, Development & Asset Strategies, BC Housing, and Mr. Andrew Middleton, Affordable Housing Specialist, CMHC.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR wang

 

THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.

 

-       amended

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JORDAN

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON

 

THAT the report be AMENDED by removing Kitchener project from the list.

 

FAILED

                (Opposed: Councillors Calendino, Dhaliwal, Keithley, McDonell, Wang)

 

            As the amending motion failed, the main motion was before Council:

 

            THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.

 

                                                                                                CARRIED

                                                                           (Opposed: Councillors Jordan and Johnston)

 

4.

HERITAGE ALTERATION PERMIT
SCHOU STREET SCHOOL
4041 CANADA WAY
                         

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report the Director Planning and Building seeking Council approval for issuance of a Heritage Alteration Permit for the Schou Street School.

 

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council approve issuance of a Heritage Alteration Permit for the Schou Street School located at 4041 Canada Way, as outlined in the report.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR calendino

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR wang

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

5.

2019 DECEMBER - PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES CAPITAL FUND BYLAW                                            

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services seeking Council authorization for a Capital Reserve Fund Bylaw to finance 2020 projects, outlined in the report.

 

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council authorize the City Solicitor to bring forward a Capital Reserve Fund Bylaw in the amount of $1,185,000 to finance the projects, outlined in the report.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR calendino

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR wang

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

6.

BUILDING PERMIT TABULATION REPORT NO. 11
FROM 2019 NOVEMBER 01 - 2019 NOVEMBER 30

 

 

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 the report be received for information purposes.

 

 

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR wang

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

7.

CAMERON RECREATION COMPLEX REDEVELOPMENT -
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES
  

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Major Civic Building Project Coordination Committee seeking Council approval to enter into a Client/Architect Agreement with Diamond Schmitt Architects to undertake the first phase of work for the Cameron Recreation Complex redevelopment project, which includes preliminary project development, feasibility and schematic design study scopes of work, and costing.

 

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council authorize the use of Community Benefit Bonus reserves in the amount of up to $1,000,000, in order to retain Diamond Schmitt Architects to undertake the phase one scope of work for the Cameron Recreation Complex redevelopment project, as outlined in the report.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR calendino

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

8.

CONTRACT AWARD

CA-3173 BURNABY MOUNTAIN PARKWAY UPGRADES & ECO-CENTRE ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS                              

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Finance seeking Council approval to award a contract for upgrades on the Burnaby Mountain Parkway and improvements at the Burnaby Eco-Centre.

 

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council approve a contract award to Conwest Contracting Ltd. for an estimated total cost of $1,537,819.50 including GST in the amount of $73,229.50 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 keithley

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

9.

CONTRACT AWARD

CA-3179 STORM SEWER EXTENSIONS 2019B

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Finance seeking Council approval to award a contract for the construction of storm sewers, sewer services, manholes, road rehabilitation and miscellaneous surface restoration.

 

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council approve a contract award to Sandpiper Contracting LLP for an estimated total cost of $4,324,422.90 including GST in the amount of $205,924.90 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 wang

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

10.

CONTRACT AWARD

GIS ENTERPRISE LICENCE AGREEMENT

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Finance seeking Council approval to award a contract for the licensed use of GIS (Geographical Information System) software applications, including support and maintenance at a fixed rate schedule for the term.

 

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council approve a contract award to Esri Canada Limited, upon final contract negotiations, for the licensed use of GIS software applications for a total estimated cost of $525,459.92 including GST and PST in the amount of $56,299.28, as outlined in the report.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR wang

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

11.

REZONING REFERENCES #19-21 AND #19-22
CANNABIS PRODUCTION FACILITIES
3290 PRODUCTION WAY AND 3030 BETA AVENUE
RESPONSE TO COUNCIL’S REQUEST FOR INFORMATION REGARDING SECURITY AND AIR QUALITY CONTROL IN CANNABIS PRODUCTION FACILITIES
                                       

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Planning and Building responding to Council’s request for information on cannabis production and manufacturing facilities, including air control and security.

 

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT the report be received by Council for information.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR johnston

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR calendino

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

Council expressed further concerns with odor emissions, lack of technical requirements and enforcement process.

 

12.

REZONING REFERENCE #19-34
EXTERIOR CHANGES TO BUILDING ELEVATION
BIG BEND DEVELOPMENT PLAN
                               

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Planning and Building seeking Council authorization to forward an application to a Public Hearing on 2020 January 28. The purpose of the proposed zoning bylaw amendment is to permit exterior changes to the building’s west elevation.

 

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT a Rezoning Bylaw be prepared and advanced to First Reading on 2019 December 16 and to a Public Hearing on 2020 January 28 at 6:00 p.m.

 

2.            THAT the following be established as a prerequisite to the completion of the rezoning:

 

a)               The submission of a suitable plan of development.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR calendino

 

THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

13.

REZONING REFERENCE #19-61
CHANGE OF USE ON CD PLAN
STATION SQUARE
                                   

 

 

The City Manager submitted The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Planning and Building seeking Council authorization to forward an application to a Public Hearing on 2020 January 28. The purpose of the proposed zoning bylaw amendment is to permit an amendment to the Comprehensive Development Plans for Station Square Sites 4, 5 and 6 approved under Rezoning References #04-09 and #12-43.

 

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT a Rezoning Bylaw be prepared and advanced to First Reading on 2019 December 16, and to a Public Hearing on 2020 January 28 at 6:00 p.m.

 

2.            THAT the following be established as prerequisites to the completion of the rezoning:

 

a)         The submission of a suitable plan of development.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR calendino

 

THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

 

 

 

 

14.

RETIREMENTS

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Human Resources informing Council of retirements from July to December 2019:

 

Simon Challenger               Engineering                          32 years

Mike De Meda                      Engineering                          29 years

Bob McIntyre                         Parks and Recreation         21 years

Odete Bell                             Finance                                 14 years

Ernie Jensen                                    Engineering                          38 years

Rob Douch                           Engineering                          31 years

Shane Johannson              Fire                                         29 years

Marguerite Genio                 Parks and Recreation         24 years

Debra Stevenson                 Parks and Recreation         20 years

Larry Davidson                     Fire                                         30 years

Anisha Punja                                   Planning and Building       32 years

 

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT the report be received for informational purposes.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR keithley

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

5.

BYLAWS

 

 

First Reading

 

A)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 50, 2019 - Rez. #19-34 (Portion of 5085 North Fraser Way)

#14117

 

B)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 51, 2019 - Rez. #19-61 (4630 & 4650 Kingsway, 6080 McKay Avenue)

#14118

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR jordan

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

 

THAT Bylaw No. 14117 and 14118 be now introduced and read a first time.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

 

First, Second and Third Reading

 

C)

Burnaby Capital Works, Machinery and Equipment Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 36, 2019

#14114

 

D)

Burnaby Recreation Fees and Admissions Bylaw 2019, Amendment Bylaw No. 1, 2019

#14115

 

E)

Burnaby Storm Sewer Extension Contribution and Fee Bylaw 2017, Amendment Bylaw No. 2, 2019

#14116

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR jordan

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR keithley

 

THAT Bylaw No. 14114, 14115 and 14116 be now introduced and read three times.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

 

Second Reading

 

F)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 41, 2019 - Rez. #19-54 (6857 and 6875 Royal Oak Avenue)

#14097

 

G)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 42, 2019 - Rez. #19-55 (5912, 5924, 5938, 5946, 5958, 5968, 5978, 5988 Sunset Street, and 5907, 5919, 5931, 5941, 5951, 5969, 5979, 5989 Kincaid Street)

#14098

 

H)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 43, 2019 - Rez. #19-56 (6488 Byrnepark Drive)

#14099

 

I)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 44, 2019 - Rez. #19-57 (7510, 7516, 7526, 7536 Kingsway, 7390, 7398 16th Avenue, and 7411 15th Avenue)

#14100

 

J)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 46, 2019 - Rez. #19-59 (6365 Stride Avenue, portions of 6370, 6380, 6428, 6448 Stride Avenue, and 7514 Bevan Street)

#14102

 

K)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 48, 2019 - Rez. #18-15 (7584 MacPherson Avenue)

#14104

 

L)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 49, 2019 - Rez. #19-15 (4260 Still Creek Drive)

#14105

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR jordan

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

 

THAT Bylaw No. 14097, 14098, 14099, 14100, 14102, 14104 and 14105 be now read a second time.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

Reconsideration and Final Adoption

 

M)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 37, 2017 - Rez. #13-07 (4750 Kingsway)

#13805

 

N)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 46, 2018 - Rez. #17-10006 (4041 Canada Way)

#13970

 

O)

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

#13993

 

P)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 16, 2019 - Rez. #18-33 (8351 Fraser Reach Court)

#14032

 

Q)

Burnaby Business Licence Bylaw 2017,

Amendment Bylaw No. 2, 2019

#14095

 

R)

Burnaby Business Licence Fees Bylaw 2017,

Amendment Bylaw No. 2, 2019

#14096

 

S)

Burnaby Parking Meter and Electric Vehicle Charging Meter Bylaw 2019

#14106

 

T)

Burnaby Parks Parking Regulation Bylaw 1991,

 Amendment Bylaw No. 1, 2019

#14107

 

U)

Burnaby Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 2009, Amendment Bylaw No. 6, 2019

#14108

 

V)

Burnaby Capital Works, Machinery and Equipment Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 35, 2019

#14109

 

W)

Burnaby Sewer Parcel Tax Bylaw 1994,

Amendment Bylaw No. 1, 2019

#14110

 

X)

Burnaby Sewer Charge Bylaw 1961,

Amendment Bylaw No. 4, 2019

#14111

 

Y)

Burnaby Sewer Connection Bylaw 1961,

Amendment Bylaw No. 1, 2019

#14112

 

Z)

Burnaby Waterworks Regulation Bylaw 1953,

Amendment Bylaw No. 4, 2019

#14113

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR jordan

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR johnston

 

THAT Bylaw No. 13805, 13970, 13993, 14032, 14095, 14096, 14106, 14107, 14108, 14109, 14110, 14111, 14112 and 14113 be now reconsidered and Finally Adopted, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

 

6.

NEW BUSINESS

 

 

Councillor Calendino – Holidays Wishes

 

Councillor Calendino wished residents and members of Council happy holidays.

 

Councillor Jordan – Notice of Motion – 6585 Sussex

 

Councillor Jordan provided Council with the following Notice of Motion:

 

WHEREAS on May 27 Council unanimously passed a motion in regards to the BC Housing project at 6585 Sussex, to have the Mayor write to the Province to “urge additional funding so that the rents for the(se) housing units be further reduced”; and

 

WHEREAS rents proposed for Sussex would require an income of $85,000 to afford a two-bedroom unit at 30% of gross income considering the proposed rents as outlined:

Studio: $886/month

One bedroom: $1,336/month

Two bedrooms: $2,132/month

 

WHEREAS BC Housing rental rates for 2019 under the Community Housing Fund programs provide for rents as low as $375 (shelter rate), and generally for Vancouver region at:

Studio: $741/month

One bedroom: $857/month

Two bedrooms: $1,035/month

 

WHEREAS the Province and BC Housing have recently confirmed that no additional funding will be available for the 6585 Sussex project;

 

THEREFORE BE IT RSOLVED THAT Council request staff to report on the advisability and feasibility of the City providing additional funding to the Sussex project by the allocating a per unit cash contribution to lower the rents towards a more affordable level, using the Community Housing Benefits funds.

 

With Notice given, the motion will be brought forward for consideration of Council at the next Regular Council meeting.

 

Councillor McDonell – Pancake Breakfast

 

Councillor McDonell noted that Pancake breakfast (held on Saturday, December 14) was very successful, and conveyed thanks to Denny’s Restaurant for all supplies.

 

His Worship, Mayor Hurley – Holidays Wishes

 

His Worship, Mayor Hurley wished residents, Council members and staff happy holidays.

 

7.

INQUIRIES

 

 

There were no inquiries brought before Council at this time.

 

8.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

MOVED BY Councillor keithley

SECONDED BY Councillor johnston 

 

THAT this Open Council meeting do now adjourn.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

The Open Council meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m.

 

 

Confirmed:

Certified Correct:

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Mayor                    

City Clerk       

 

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