COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

 

Monday, 2015 November 09

 

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 November 09 at 6:31          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          7:03 PM in the Council Chamber.

 

1.

CALL TO ORDER

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRESENT:

His Worship, Mayor D. Corrigan

Councillor S. Dhaliwal

Councillor C. Jordan                        

Councillor A. Kang

Councillor P. McDonell

Councillor N. Volkow

 

 

 

 

ABSENT:

Councillor P. Calendino

Councillor D. Johnston (due to injury)

Councillor J. Wang

 

 

 

 

STAFF:

Mr. C. Turpin, Deputy City Manager

Mr. L. Pelletier, Director Planning and Building 

Ms. D. Jorgenson, Director Finance

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

Mr. D. Dattani, Deputy Director Engineering

Ms. M. Leung, City Solicitor

Mr. D. Back, City Clerk

Ms. K. O'Connell, Deputy City Clerk

 

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. KANG

SECONDED BY COUNCILOR C. JORDAN

 

THAT the Open Council meeting do now reconvene.

 

                                                                                                CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

The Open Council meeting reconvened in the Council Chamber at 7:03 p.m.

 

 

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR P. MCDONELL

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR A. KANG

 

THAT the Agenda be amended to bring forward item 6.1 entitled “City of Burnaby Employee Workplace 2015 United Way Campaign”.

 

                                                                                                CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

6.1.      CITY OF BURNABY EMPLOYEES WORKPLACE

            2015 UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the United Way Committee Chair to provide Council with information about this year's City of Burnaby United Way Campaign.

Angela Boal, United Way Committee Chair made a short presentation to Council, in which she highlighted the activities and contributions made by City of Burnaby employees to the United Way Campaign. Highlights of the 2015 campaign include:32.2% increase in donations (2015 total donation $89,619) and a 16.5% increase in employee donations.

 

Council congratulated the members of the United Way Committee and thanked them for their energy, effort and dedication to such a worthy cause. Members of the United Way Committee were recognized by Council including: Angela Boal, Steve Baldin, Lisa Dotto, Keri Douglas and Sarah Kim.

The City Manager recommended:  

1.    THAT Council receive this report for information.

MOVED BY councillor N. Volkow 

SECONDED BY councillor a. kang

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

                                                                                                CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

ANNOUNCEMENT

 

His Worship. Mayor Derek Corrigan announced that the City of Burnaby has received the Award of Distinction for the Accessibility of the Edmonds Community Centre from the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and the International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities (IAKS).

 

The IPC/IAKS Award of Distinction aim is to increase the accessibility of sports and leisure facilities, to offer all people the opportunity to practice, and view sport freely without barrier.

 

Councillor D. Johnston attended the IPC/IAKS award ceremony and accepted this award on behalf of the City of Burnaby.

 

Council wished Councillor Johnston a speedy recovery after having broken his hip while traveling home from the award ceremony.  

 

2.

PROCLAMATIONS

 

 

A)

Adoption Awareness Month (November 2015)

 

 

Councillor N. Volkow, on behalf of His Worship Mayor Derek Corrigan, proclaimed 2015 November "Adoption Awareness Month" in the City of Burnaby.

 

B)

Metis Day (2015 November 16)

 

 

Councillor A. Kang, on behalf of His Worship Mayor Derek Corrigan, proclaimed 2015 November 16 "Metis Day" in the City of Burnaby.

 

C)

World Diabetes Day (2015 November 14)

 

 

Councillor P. McDonell, on behalf of His Worship Mayor Derek Corrigan, proclaimed 2015 November 14 as "World Diabetes Day" in the City of Burnaby.

 

3.

MINUTES

 

 

A)

Open Council Meeting held 2015 October 26

 

 

MOVED By COUncillor p. mcdonell

SECONDED By councillor n. volkow

 

THAT the minutes of the Open meeting held on 2015 October 26 be adopted.

 

                                                                                    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

B)

Public Hearing (Zoning) held 2015 October 27

 

 

MOVED BY councillor p. mcdonell 

SECONDED BY councillor c. Jordan

 

THAT the minutes of the Public Hearing (Zoning) held on 2015 October 27 be now adopted.

 

                                                                                    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

 

 

 

C)

Special Open Council Meeting held 2015 October 28

 

 

MOVED BY councillor n. volkow

SECONDED BY councillor a. kang

 

THAT the minutes of the Special Open Council meeting held on 2015 October 28 be now adopted.

                                                                                    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY  

 

4.

DELEGATIONS

 

 

MOVED BY councillor p. Mcdonell

SECONDED BY councillor a. kang

 

THAT the delegations be heard.

 

                                                                                    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

A)

Darcy Olson

Re: Increased Population and Water Restrictions

Speaker: Darcy Olson

 

 

Mr. Darcy Olson appeared before Council to share his concerns regarding water reserves and meeting future pressures and demands resulting from population growth. Mr. Olson requested that Council cease issuing building permits to prevent an increased draw on the existing water supply.

 

B)

Douglas Students' Union

Re: 'Don't Close the Doors' Campaign

Speakers: Ruab Waraich, College Relations Coordinator , Douglas Students' Union

and Jenelle Davies, Canadian Federation of Students-BC

 

 

Ms. Ruab Waraich, College Relations Coordinator for the Douglas Students' Union and Ms. Jenelle Davies of the Canadian Federation of Students appeared before Council to seek support for the "Don't Close the Door Campaign". The purpose of the campaign is to lobby the Provincial Government to reinstate and maintain funding for Adult Basic Education (ABE) programs in BC.

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR P. MCDONELL  
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR C. JORDAN

1.    THAT the City of Burnaby endorse the Don’t Close the Door Campaign, and;

 



2.    THAT a letter be send on behalf of Council in opposition to Adult Basic Education (ABE) funding cuts to Premier Christy Clark, Education Minister Mike Bernier and Advanced Education Minister Andrew Wilkinson.

 

                                                                              CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

5.

REPORTS

 

 

MOVED BY councillor N. VOLKOW

SECONDED BY councillor P. MCDONELL

 

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

 

                                                                                    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

A)

Financial Management Committee

Re: Economic Development Program - Burnaby Board of Trade

 

 

The Financial Management Committee submitted a report requesting Council approval of a grant to the Burnaby Board of Trade.

The Financial Management Committee recommended: 

1.    THAT  Council provide a grant in the amount of $100,000 to the Burnaby Board of Trade for the yearly operation of the City of Burnaby Economic Development Program which is to be paid in quarterly instalments of $25,000, commencing 2015 October 01 and continuing on 2016 January 01, 2016 April 01 and 2016 July 01.

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR C. jordan

SECONDED BY councillor P. MCDONELL

THAT the recommendation of the Financial Management Committee be adopted.

                                                                                    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

B)

Financial Management Committee

Re: Temporary Financing Bylaw

 

 

The Financial Management Committee submitted a report to obtain borrowing authority to temporarily finance expenditures.

 

 

The Financial Management Committee recommended:

1.    THAT Council authorize staff to bring down a bylaw to permit borrowing of up to $2 million as required, during the period 2016 January 01 to December 31, repayable 2016 December 31.

MOVED BY councillor c. jordan

SECONDED BY councillor p. mcdonell

THAT the recommendation of the Financial Management Committee be adopted.

 

                                                                                    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

C)

Financial Management Committee

Re: Additional Surface Parking at Deer Lake Centre

 

 

The Financial Management Committee submitted a report to Council to request approval and funding for the provision of additional parking space at Deer Lake Centre.

The Financial Management Committee recommended:

1.    THAT Council authorize staff to bring down a Capital Reserves Bylaw in the amount of $375,000 (inclusive of GST) to finance additional surface parking at Deer Lake Park.

MOVED BY councillor c. jordan

SECONDED BY councillor  p. mcdonell

 

THAT the recommendation of the Financial Management Committee be adopted.

 

                                                                                    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

D)

Financial Management Committee

Re: 2015 Burnaby Christmas Bureau Program

 

 

The Financial Management Committee submitted a report to seek Council authorization to enter into a Facility Use Agreement with Burnaby Community Services for 7252 Kingsway.

 

 

 

 

 

The Financial Management Committee recommended:

 

1.    THAT Council authorize staff to enter into a three month Facility Use Agreement with Burnaby Community Services at 7252 Kingsway for the 2015 Burnaby Christmas Bureau program and;

2.    THAT Council approve a grant, with a value of $36,976 to support Burnaby Community Services as outlined in this report.

MOVED BY councillor c. jordan

SECONDED BY councillor p. mcdonell

THAT the recommendations of the Financial Management Committee be adopted.

                                                                                    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

E)

Social Planning Committee

Re: Application to the UBCM - Age-Friendly Grant

 

 

The Social Planning Committee submitted a report to seek Council's authorization to submit a funding application to the Union of BC Municipalities 2016 Age-Friendly Community Planning and Project Grants Program.

The Social Planning Committee recommended:

1.    THAT Council authorize staff to submit an application to the Union of BC Municipalities 2016 Age-Friendly Community Planning and Project Grants program, as outlines in Section 3.0 of this report.

MOVED BY councillor n. volkow

SECONDED BY councillor a. Kang

THAT the recommendation of the Social Planning Committee be adopted.

 

                                                                                    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

F)

Social Planning Committee

Re: Burnaby Public Dialogue Series on Refugees

 

 

The Social Planning Committee submitted a report to request financial support for a Burnaby public dialogue series on refugees.

The Social Planning Committee recommended:

1.    THAT Council approve a contribution in the amount of $800 in support of expenses for the public dialogue series on refugees.

MOVED BY councillor n. volkow

SECONDED BY councillor p. mdconell

THAT the recommendation of the Social Planning Committee be adopted.

                                                                                    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

G)

City Manager's Report, 2015 November 09

 

 

6.

MANAGER'S REPORTS

 

 

1.    CITY OF BURNABY EMPLOYEES WORKPLACE 2015 UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN

This item moved to the beginning of the Council meeting – see Section 1.

 

2.

GROWTH MANAGEMENT AND HOUSING POLICIES IN BURNABY

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Planning and Building to provide Council with information on the City's approach to managing growth and development related to housing.

Council highlighted the actions taken by the City of Burnaby to address affordability and rental housing concerns. Council discussed the barriers imposed by both the Provincial and Federal governments that limit the City’s ability to do more. The report highlighted the many policies the City has implemented to increase housing options in Burnaby including: Rental Conversion Control Policy (1972) , Density Bonus (1997), Flex-Suite Policy (2002), Secondary Suite Program (2014) and most recently a Tenant Assistance Policy (2015).

The City Manager recommended:

1.    THAT Council receive this report for information purposes.

MOVED BY councillor p. Mcdonell

SECONDED BY councillor n. Volkow

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

                                                                                    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

 

3.

REZONING REFERENCE #14-19

HIGH-RISE MIXED-USE

RESPONSE TO PUBLIC HEARING ISSUES

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Planning and Building to respond to issues raised at the Public Hearing for Rezoning Reference #14-19.

The City Manager recommended:

1.    THAT a copy of this report, and the report entitled Growth Management and Housing Policies in Burnaby, be sent to the applicant and those who spoke at, or submitted correspondence to, the Public Hearing for Rezoning Reference #14-19.

MOVED By councillor n. volkow

SECONDED BY Councillor a. Kang

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

                                                                                    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

4.

REZONING REFERENCE #15-01
APARTMENT TOWER WITH STREET-ORIENTED TOWNHOUSES AND LIVE-WORK UNITS
METROTOWN

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Planning and Building to seek Council authorization to forward this application to a Public Hearing on 2015 November 24.

The City Manager recommended:

1.    THAT a Rezoning Bylaw be prepared and advanced to First Reading on 2015 November 09 and to a Public Hearing on 2015 November 24 at 7:00 p.m.

 

2.    THAT the amendment to the Metrotown Town Centre Plan, as outlined in Section 3.1 of this report be approved, to take effect upon the granting by Council of Second Reading of the Rezoning Bylaw related to the subject site.

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

a)             The submission of a suitable plan of development.

 

b)         The deposit of sufficient monies including a 4% Engineering Inspection Fee to cover the costs of all services necessary to serve the site and the completion of a servicing agreement covering all requisite services.  All services are to be designed to City standards and constructed in accordance with the Engineering Design. One of the conditions for the release of occupancy permits will be the completion of all requisite services.

 

c)         The installation of all electrical, telephone and cable servicing, and all other wiring underground throughout the development (as well as underground switching and transformer/service boxes in town centre locations), and to the point of connection to the existing service where sufficient facilities are available to serve the development.

 

d)         The submission of an undertaking to remove all existing improvements from the site prior to Final Adoption of the Bylaw, but not prior to Third Reading of the Bylaw.

 

e)         The utilization of an amenity bonus through the provision of a $6,745,200.00 cash in-lieu contribution in accordance with Section 3.3 of this report.

 

f)                   The dedication of any rights-of-way deemed requisite.

 

g)                  The consolidation of the net project site into one legal parcel.

 

h)        The granting of any necessary statutory rights-of-way, easements and/or covenants.

 

i)          The granting of a Section 219 Covenant:

·         restricting enclosure of balconies;

·         indicating that project surface driveway access will not be restricted by gates;

·         guaranteeing the provision and maintenance of public art;

·         ensuring compliance with the approved acoustical study;

·         guaranteeing the provision and ongoing maintenance of stormwater management facilities;

·         restricting the use of guest suites;

·         ensuring the provision and ongoing maintenance of five bicycles and related storage/bicycle repair room, and to ensure that they remain common property to be administered by the Strata Corporation;

·         ensuring the provision and ongoing maintenance of one electric vehicle and one fast charging (Level 3) Electric Vehicle Charging Station, and to ensure that they remain as common property to be administered by the Strata Corporation; and,

·         ensuring that handicap accessible parking stalls in the underground parking areas be held in common property to be administered by the Strata Corporation.

j)          The review of a detailed Sediment Control System by the Director Engineering.

 

k)         The submission of a suitable on-site stormwater management system to the approval of the Director Engineering, the deposit of sufficient monies for its provision, and the granting of a Section 219 Covenant to guarantee its provision and continuing operation.

 

l)          The submission of a suitable Solid Waste and Recycling Plan to the approval of the Director Engineering.

 

m)        The design and provision of units adaptable to persons with disabilities, the provision of customized hardware and cabinet work being subject to the sale/lease of the unit to a disabled person and with allocated disabled parking spaces.

 

n)        The provision of two covered car wash stalls and an adequately sized and appropriately located garbage handling and recycling material holding space to the approval of the Director Engineering and a commitment to implement the recycling provisions.

 

o)         The review of on-site residential loading facilities by the Director Engineering.

 

p)         The submission of a tenant assistance plan.

 

q)         The provision of facilities for cyclists in accordance with this report.

 

r)          Compliance with the Council-adopted sound criteria.

 

            s)         The undergrounding of existing overhead wiring abutting the site.

 

t)          The submission of a detailed comprehensive sign plan.

 

u)        The deposit of the applicable Parkland Acquisition Charge.

 

v)         The deposit of the applicable GVS & DD Sewerage Charge.

 

w)        The deposit of the applicable School Site Acquisition Charge.

 

x)         The submission of a written undertaking to distribute area plan notification forms, prepared by the City, with disclosure statements; and, to post area plan notification signs, also prepared by the City, on the development site and in the sales office in prominent and visible locations prior to Third Reading, or at the time marketing for the subject development commences, whichever is first, and remain posted for a period of one year, or until such time that all units are sold, whichever is greater.

 

MOVED BY councillor p. mcdonell

SECONDED BY councillor a. kang 

 

THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.

 

                                                                                    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

 

5.

BURNABY CHRISTMAS BUREAU PROMOTIONAL SUPPORT 2015

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services to request approval for a promotional initiative and donation of revenue from Burnaby Village Museum Carousel rides on 2015 December 05 to the Burnaby Christmas Bureau.

The City Manager recommended:

1.    THAT approval be granted for a promotional initiative in support of the Burnaby Christmas Bureau at the Burnaby Village Museum at Heritage Christmas 2015 as outlined in the attached report.

 

2.    THAT approval be granted to donate revenue from the Burnaby Village Museum Carousel rides from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, 2015 December 05, to the Burnaby Christmas Bureau.

 

MOVED BY councillor n. volkow 

SECONDED BY councillor p. mcdonell

 

THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.


                                                                                    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

6.

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

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services requesting to bring forward a bylaw to appropriate $633,270 from Capital Reserves to finance seven projects: Burnaby Village Museum Carousel improvements, food services back-up generators, golf course

 

washrooms and fixtures, golf course building improvements, golf course signage, golf course driving range upgrades, digital sign boards, Edmonds Centre sound system.  

The City Manager recommended:

1.    THAT a bylaw be brought forward to appropriate $633,270 (inclusive of GST) from Capital Reserves to finance seven projects.  

 

MOVED BY councillor n. volkow 

SECONDED BY councillor p. mcdonell

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

                                                                                    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

7.

2016 DOG LICENCE FEES

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Finance to obtain Council approval for proposed 2016 dog license fees.

The City Manager recommended:

1.    THAT Council authorize staff to amend the Burnaby Animal Control Bylaw 1991,  to provide for an increase in the fees as outlined in this report, effective 2016 January 01.

 

MOVED BY councillor n. volkow

SECONDED BY councillor p. mcdonell

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

                                                                                    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

8.

CONTRACT AWARD 2015-29
FIRST AVENUE AND BOUNDARY ROAD PUMP STATION UPGRADES

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Finance to obtain Council approval to award construction contract for the First Avenue and Boundary Road Pump Station Upgrades.

The City Manager recommended:

1.    THAT Council approve a contract award to Carver Construction Ltd. for a total cost of $1,201,458.58 including GST in the amount of $57,212.31 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 n. volkow 

SECONDED BY councillor c. jordan

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

                                                                                    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR N. VOLKOW

            SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR C. JORDAN

 

            THAT the Committee now rise and report.

 

                                                                                                CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

            MOVED BY COUNCILLOR N. VOLKOW

            SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR A. KANG

 

            THAT the report of the Committee be now adopted.

 

                                                                                                CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

7.

BYLAWS

 

 

First Reading

 

A)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 31, 2015 - Rez. #12-21 (1846/76 & 1904 Gilmore Avenue)

13527

 

B)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 32, 2015 - Rez. #14-35 (2338 & 2440 Madison Avenue)

 

13528

 

C)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 33, 2015 - Rez. #14-29 (6960 Royal Oak Avenue)

13529

 

D)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 34, 2015 - Rez. #13-40 (6980/92 Buller Avenue and 6977/91 Waltham Avenue)

13530

 

E)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 35, 2015 - Rez. #15-01 (6750 Dunblane Avenue, 5025 Imperial Street and 6729/89 Marlborough Avenue)

13531

 

F)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 36, 2015 - TEXT AMENDMENT

13532

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. KANG

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR N. VOLKOW

 

THAT Bylaw No. 13527, 13528, 13529, 13530, 13531 and 13532 be now read a first time.

 

                                                                                    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

First, Second and Third Reading

 

G)

Burnaby Building Bylaw 2004, Amendment Bylaw No. 1, 2015

13533

 

H)

Burnaby Tree Bylaw 1996, Amendment Bylaw No. 1, 2015

13534

 

 

 

 

I)

Burnaby Subdivision Control Bylaw 1971, Amendment Bylaw No. 1, 2015

13535

 

J)

Burnaby Plumbing Bylaw 2000, Amendment Bylaw No. 1, 2015

13536

 

K)

Burnaby Electrical Bylaw 1974, Amendment Bylaw No. 1, 2015

13537

 

L)

Burnaby Sewer Connection Bylaw 1961, Amendment Bylaw No. 2, 2015

13538

 

M)

Burnaby Liquor Licence Application Fee Bylaw 2001, Amendment Bylaw No. 1, 2015

13539

 

N)

Burnaby Gas Bylaw 1978, Amendment Bylaw No. 1, 2015

13540

 

 

O)

Burnaby Animal Control Bylaw 1991, Amendment Bylaw No.1, 2015

 

13541

MOVED BY councillor A. Kang

SECONDED BY councillor N.VOLKOW

 

THAT Bylaw No. 13533, 13534, 13535, 13536, 13537, 13538, 13539, 13540 and 13541 be now introduced and read three times.

 

                                                                                                CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

 

 

 

Second Reading

 

P)

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

13482

 

Q)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 29, 2015 - Rez. #14-34 (3600 Norland Avenue)

13518

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. KANG

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR N. VOLKOW

 

THAT Bylaw No.13482 and 13518 be now read a second time.

 

                                                                                    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Second and Third Reading

 

R)

Burnaby Inter-Municipal Business Licence Agreement Bylaw 2015

13524

 

S)

Burnaby Inter-Municipal Business Licence Bylaw 2013, Amendment Bylaw No. 1, 2015

13525

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. KANG

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR N. vOLKOW

 

THAT Bylaw No. 13524 and 13525 be now read a second and third time.

 

                                                                                                CARRIED UNAIMOUSLY

 

Reconsideration and Final Adoption

 

T)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 20, 2014 - Rez. #13-23 (6280 Cassie Avenue & 6331/63/77 McKay Avenue)

13354

 

 

U)

Burnaby Local Improvement Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 5, 2015

13526

 

MOVED BY councillor A. Kang

SECONDED BY councillor N. VOLKOW

 

THAT Bylaw no. 13354 and 13526 be now reconsidered and Finally Adopted, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto.

 

                                                                                    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

8.         NOTICE OF MOTION

 

A)   Councillor Sav Dhaliwal

Re: An Analysis of a New Direction Report on the Renewed Federal Comprehensive Land Claims Policy in Relations to Local Government Interest.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR S. DHALIWAL

SECONNDED BY COUNCILLOR C. JORDAN

 

WHEREAS in April 2015 the Honourable Bernard Valcourt, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada, released a 92-page report entitled “A New Direction” containing 43 recommendations on the federal government role in treaty making in Canada authored by Douglas Eyford, Ministerial Special Representative to the Minister;

 

WHEREAS the “A New Direction” report lists shortcomings in the treaty process including institutional barriers, inefficiencies, poor accountability, and lack of urgency;

 

WHEREAS the “A New Direction” report urged the federal government to get fully engaged in the treaty process, to assess which treaty talks should be moved forward and which should be abandoned, to implement methods to fast-track the completion of those remaining and exit those with little prospect for settlement;

 

WHEREAS the “A New Direction” report calls for more options for reconciliation outside of the BC treaty process, stating that the current federal comprehensive land claims process is not productive;

 

WHEREAS moving away from the current federal approach in treaty negotiations toward bilateral federal-First Nation non-treaty agreements, where local governments are not involved in the negotiation process, poses significant implications for local government;

 

WHEREAS the “A New Direction” report does not address Metro Vancouver’s prior submission of local government comments on the Interim Policy and participation in the meeting with Mr. Douglas Eyford and federal government staff in October 2014;

 

WHEREAS local government is not referenced in the “A New Direction” report with the exception of Metro Vancouver and UBCM being listed as engagement participants under the heading of “Other Stakeholders and Interested Parties”;

 

WHEREAS the “A New Direction” report identities local government as other stakeholders and special interested parties; not as elected governments of their constituents;

 

WHEREAS the Metro Vancouver analysis identities three areas of support within the recommendations included with the “A New Direction” report – early resolution of overlapping claims or shared territories, expansion of the scope of federal treaty negotiator mandates, and the federal government’s involvement in the treaty implementation must be more substantive;

 

WHEREAS the Metro Vancouver analysis identifies eight areas of concern (not support) within the recommendations included with the “A New Direction” report – certainly over lands and resources matters, Incremental Treaty Agreements (ITA) should not be a replacement for treaties, communication with local government matters, local government needs to be identified, local governments are not third parties, taxation is a key local government concern, direct negotiations between local governments and First Nations should be promoted, local government requires effective enforcement mechanisms (to ensure the safe provision of local series under local service agreements with First Nations);

 

WHEREAS it is not clear if and when the federal government intends to respond to, or implement, the recommendation with the “A New Direction” report; and as requested by Metro Vancouver,

 

THAT Council endorse the Metro Vancouver report dated 2015 July 22, entitled, “An Analysis of A New Direction Report on the Renewed Federal Comprehensive land Claims Policy in Relation to Local Government Interests”;

 

THAT Council convey this endorsement to the federal Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada as an expression of concern that local government interests were not identified or addressed in the “A New Direction” report;

 

THAT Council request that the federal government engage and include local government in the federal government’s review of the land claims process prior to responding to the recommendations contained within the “A New Direction” report; and

 

THAT Council issue a copy of the transmittal to Greg Moore, Chair of Metro Vancouver Board.”

 

                                                                                      CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

9.

NEW BUSINESS

 

There was no new business brought before Council at this time.

 

10.

INQUIRIES

 

 

There were no inquiries brought before Council at this time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

11.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR n. volkow

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR a. Kang

 

THAT this Open Council meeting do now adjourn.

 

                                                                                    CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

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

 

 

Confirmed:

Certified Correct:

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Mayor                    

City Clerk