COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

 

Monday, 2020 January 27

 

An Open meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Committee Room, City Hall, 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, B.C. on Monday, 2020 January 27 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 johnston 

 

THAT the Open Council meeting do now reconvene.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

The Open Council meeting reconvened at 6:06 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.

 

Mayor’s Opening Remarks

 

His Worship, Mayor Mike Hurley provided Opening Remarks that read as follows:

 

“As we resume the business of the City this year, I would like to take a few moments to review some of the major work Council has accomplished so far and look ahead to the coming year.

 

In the fall of 2018, we made it a City priority to open four warming centres. With support and helpful donations from the community and charities, these warming centres saved lives, reduced suffering and made our community safer.

 

Affordable homes are hard to find in this region. When thousands of people were threatened with evictions as older buildings were slated for redevelopment, the need for solutions was clear.

 

We called for a pause on demolitions of existing rental housing to protect tenants and give us time to develop a way forward.

 

The first major step was the formation of the Mayor’s Task Force on Community Housing and the launch of an inclusive and far-reaching public engagement process.

 

Public workshops and surveys drew feedback from 2,600 residents. Their thoughts and ideas fed into the work of the Task Force and shaped the final recommendations.

 

Comprised of developers, tenants, labour, not-for-profit representatives and community activists, and chaired by Councillor Pietro Calendino, the Task Force also included me and Councillors Joe Keithley, Sav Dhaliwal and James Wang.

 

With a process designed and facilitated by Simon Fraser University’s Centre for Dialogue, the Task Force met over six months to develop a plan to meet Burnaby’s housing needs today and for years to come.

 

Now that the Task Force’s Final Report is complete and Council has received their recommendations, work is well-underway to implement the changes we need.

 

Council has already taken action to draft two important policies to protect affordable housing and tenants – the Tenant Assistance Policy and the Rental Use Zoning Policy.  Together, they will provide the strongest protections for renters, ensuring replacement of affordable housing units and construction of more. Other policies will come forward to deliver on Task Force recommendations.

 

The City is already working with BC Housing to build 1,300 new units of affordable housing in partnership with developers and non-profits.  Last year, the City and BC Housing opened Burnaby’s first temporary emergency shelter on Douglas Road and soon after we opened the first supportive housing in Burnaby at Norland Avenue.

 

We are supporting community safety both through action on housing, and with Burnaby’s first-ever Community Safety Plan.

 

With input from hundreds of residents, this plan will help build on existing, effective programs and recommend ways to help people safely connect with each other and the community.

 

Residents also told us they are very concerned about our environment, especially climate change.

 

In 2019, City Council declared a climate emergency, recognizing the impact of climate change on the health and safety of our community.

City staff is working on a framework so Burnaby can meet its goal of being carbon-neutral by 2050.

 

We will soon start the conversation about the kinds of big moves we must make to meet this goal.

 

The focus is on reducing the City’s emissions by changing how we use energy. Programs include the recent LED street light conversion, encouraging a switch to electric vehicles by providing more plug-in charging stations, and updating the transportation plan to make it easier to choose walking, cycling and transit instead of driving alone.

 

We showed our commitment to active living and sports and the environment by clearing aquatic weeds from Burnaby Lake. We have made the lake healthier and helped all the rowers who use it, including the Canadian Olympic Rowing team who appreciate returning to the only regulation-length rowing facility in Western Canada.

 

Burnaby leads the region in protecting its 90 waterways – the streams, creeks, rivers and lakes that wildlife depends on.

 

I am very proud of the work done by volunteers and leaders in our community – Burnaby Stream-keepers and others – who have worked tirelessly to clean up trash and remove invasive species so salmon and other animals can survive and flourish.

We are continuing to upgrade and expand our recreation and community centres with construction started on the South Burnaby Ice Arena. Planning work is well underway to redevelop CG Brown Pool and update programs and facilities in the northwest quadrant of the City.

 

Community organizations are the heart and soul of our City. Throughout the year, Councillors participate in hundreds of community events and meet thousands of people at festivals, sports tournaments, charitable fundraising events – it’s how we stay in touch and make sure we are easy to reach.

 

Last year, City Council took steps to simplify the process for getting community grants, making it more transparent and easier to access.

 

In 2019, Council made grants to about 40 groups ranging from Burnaby Neighbourhood House and the Society to End Homelessness, to Burnaby Minor Hockey Association and Stream of Dreams Mural Society.

 

One of the biggest announcements of the year was the provincial government funding to redevelop and expand Burnaby General Hospital.

 

We are very grateful and look forward to the additional 400 beds and expanded emergency department that the redeveloped hospital will bring to our community.

 

Hospital improvements are long overdue. Recognizing a critical and urgent need, the City recently contributed $1 million towards a new CT scanner for Burnaby General to help ensure residents get the healthcare they need.

 

In 2019, we also took significant action around Indigenous Education and Awareness, developing a new program enable staff to learn more about the history and legacy of Indigenous people and implementing corporate guidelines for acknowledgement of Indigenous territories. As a city, we are committed to promoting and advancing reconciliation.  We are also focused on developing new, innovative programming for workforce inclusion and diversity that celebrates the city’s vibrant community and diverse employee population.

 

We were busy in 2019 and we will be at least as busy this year.

 

In the fall, we launched work on a child care needs assessment that included surveying citizens regarding their child care needs.  Next month, the City will begin consulting with child care providers to get their thoughts on how best to increase the number of child care spaces in Burnaby.

 

We will also begin to take action on the recommendations in our City’s first Community Safety Plan, and we will be engaging residents on a new Transportation Plan that will help us achieve our important climate change goals and improve connections across the City.

Making the City safer for people on foot, on bikes, and in wheelchairs will make it easier to go green. Active transportation is a good way to help clear the air, stay healthy and connect to people and our natural environment. Our new sidewalk and urban trail construction program will help significantly to move us in this direction.

 

As we begin the year, I offer thanks to everyone who has helped to move Burnaby forward, towards our common goals.

 

Councillors and staff, I hope you all had a good rest over the holidays.  We have a lot to do. Let’s get started!”

 

2.

MINUTES

 

 

A)

Open Council Meeting held 2019 December 16

 

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR keithley 

 

THAT the minutes of the Open Council meeting held on 2019 December 16 be now adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

3.

PROCLAMATIONS

 

 

A)

International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (2020 February 6)                                                  

 

 

Councillor Keithley, on behalf of His Worship, Mayor Mike Hurley proclaimed 2020 February 6 as “International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation” in the City of Burnaby.

 

B)

Royal Canadian Mounted Police Appreciation Day (2020 February 01)                                                                                  

 

 

Councillor Calendino, on behalf of His Worship, Mayor Mike Hurley proclaimed 2020 February 1 as Royal Canadian Mounted Police Appreciation Day” in the City of Burnaby.

 

 

C)

World Interfaith Harmony Week (2020 February 1 - 7)

 

 

Councillor Dhaliwal, on behalf of His Worship, Mayor Mike Hurley proclaimed 2020 February 1 - 7 as “World Interfaith Harmony Week” in the City of Burnaby.

 

 

4.

PRESENTATION

 

 

A)

Living Wage Employer Certification

Presenter: Adrienne Montani, Provincial Coordinator of First Call: BC Child & Youth Advocacy Coalition

 

 

Ms. Adrienne Montani, Provincial Coordinator of First Call: BC Child & Youth Advocacy Coalition, appeared before Council noting that the Coalition represents over 100 provincial and regional organizations who have united to put children and youth first through public education, community mobilization, and public policy advocacy.

 

The speaker raised awareness about the negative impact of poverty on families and communities, and provided an overview of the Living Wage Campaign that ensures basic living expenses such as food, clothing, shelter, transportation and child care can be met. The campaign also calculates a regional living wage rate for Metro Vancouver and certifies employers who pay a living wage.

 

Ms. Montani presented a Living Wage Certification Plaque to Council, and congratulated the City of Burnaby for becoming a Living Wage Employer, joining six other communities in BC.  

 

5.

DELEGATIONS

 

 

A)

Burnaby Gogos

Re: Service Update

Speakers: Clair Stegen and Gail Roberts

 

 

Ms. Clair Stegen and Ms. Gail Roberts, appeared before Council and provided an overview of their organization, an update on their work, and thanked supporters who have helped the Burnaby group thrive for past 10 years. The speakers advised that in 14 years, the Canadian Gogos have raised more than $36 million for African Grandmothers.

 

The speakers invited Council and the public to attend “A Taste of Africa” luncheon to be held on Sunday, 2020 March 8 at Deer Lake United Church Hall.

 

             Proclamation Presentation

 

His Worship, Mayor Mike Hurley presented a framed proclamation for the World Interfaith Harmony Week to Ms. Zarmina Afghani, Member of Community Relations for the Vancouver Ismaili Centre, and Ms. Cathy Merchant, Interfaith Leader for the Vancouver Interfaith Living Sanctuary.

 

 

 

B)

Milo Danilovic

Re: Busking in Burnaby

Speaker: Milo Danilovic

 

 

Mr. Milo Danilovic appeared before Council and expressed concerns with busking/street performing in Burnaby. The speaker noted excessive and prolong noise resulting from busking activities, especially in the Metrotown Skytrain Station area for past 5 to 6 years.

 

Mr. Danilovic provided an example of the City of Vancouver’s bylaw that regulates busking, and requested that the City of Burnaby create a similar policy or a bylaw to regulate and enforce the street performers.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR jordan

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR johnston 

 

THAT the issues raised by the delegation be REFERRED to staff.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

6.

REPORTS

 

 

A)

His Worship, Mayor Mike Hurley

Re: 2020 Committees, Commissions and Boards Resident Representative Appointments                                                    

 

 

This item of business was withdrawn from the agenda.

 

B)

City Clerk

Re: Certificate of Sufficiency - Resident Initiated

 

 

The City Clerk submitted a report of the Resident Initiated Local Area Service Project petitions. Sufficient petitions were not received for Resident Initiated Local Area Service Projects: 20-003, 20-004, 20-005, 20-006, 20-007, 20-301 and 20-302. Council is therefore precluded from proceeding with these projects.

The City Clerk recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council receive the report for information.

 

2.            THAT the owners of the properties on the petitions be advised of the outcome.

 

 

 

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR dhaliwal

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR calendino 

 

THAT the recommendations of the City Clerk be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

*Councillor Wang left at 7:02 p.m.

 

C)

Financial Management Committee

Re: Solid Waste and Recycling Bylaw Amendments - Green Waste Tipping Fees                                                                          

 

 

The Financial Management Committee submitted a report seeking Council authorization to amend the Burnaby Solid Waste and Recycling Bylaw 2010 amending the green waste tipping fees.

The Financial Management Committee recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council authorize the City Solicitor to bring forward amendments to the Burnaby  Solid  Waste  and  Recycling  Bylaw  2010,  as  outlined  in the report.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR dhaliwal

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell 

 

THAT the recommendation of the Financial Management Committee be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

*Councillor Wang returned at 7:05 p.m.

 

D)

Financial Management Committee

Re: 2020 January Engineering Capital Infrastructure Bylaw Funding Request                                                                             

 

 

The Financial Management Committee submitted a report seeking Council authorization for the use of Water and Sanitary Reserves and a Capital Reserve Fund Bylaw to finance 2020 - 2024 Engineering capital infrastructure projects.

The Financial Management Committee recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council authorize the City Solicitor to bring forward a Capital Reserves Fund Bylaw in the amount of $25,589,400, the use of Sanitary Sewer Capital Funds in the amount of $3,974,200 and the use of Waterworks Utility Capital Funds in the amount of $2,428,600 to finance Engineering capital infrastructure improvement projects, as outlined in the report.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR johnston 

 

THAT the recommendation of the Financial Management Committee be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

E)

Financial Management Committee

Re: 2020 January Engineering Capital Transportation Bylaw Funding Request                                                                                

 

 

The Financial Management Committee submitted a report seeking Council authorization for the use of a Capital Reserve Fund Bylaw to finance 2020 - 2024 Engineering capital transportation projects.

The Financial Management Committee recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council authorize the City Solicitor to bring forward a Capital Reserves Fund Bylaw in the amount of $1,650,000 to finance Engineering capital transportation improvement projects, as outlined in the report.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell 

 

THAT the recommendation of the Financial Management Committee be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

F)

Financial Management Committee

Re: 2020 January Engineering Capital Vehicle & Equipment Purchase Bylaw Funding Request                                               

 

 

The Financial Management Committee submitted a report seeking Council authorization for the use of Sanitary Sewer Capital Funds and a Capital Reserve Fund Bylaw to finance 2020-2024 Engineering capital vehicle and equipment purchases.

The Financial Management Committee recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council authorize the City Solicitor to bring forward a Capital Reserve Fund Bylaw in the amount of $1,925,000 and the use of Sanitary Sewer Capital Funds in the amount of $230,000 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

 

G)

Financial Management Committee

Re: 2020 January Engineering Capital Facilities Management Bylaw Funding Request                                                                     

 

 

The Financial Management Committee submitted a report seeking Council authorization for the use of a Capital Reserve Fund Bylaw to finance 2020 - 2021 Engineering capital Facilities Management improvement 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 $4,457,000 to finance the Engineering capital Facilities Management improvement projects, as outlined in the report.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR johnston 

 

THAT the recommendation of the Financial Management Committee be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

H)

Financial Management Committee

Re: Contract Award - City Website Redesign and Content Management System Replacement Project                             

 

 

The Financial Management Committee submitted a report seeking Council approval to award contracts to Domain7 Solutions Inc. and to Acquia Inc. for the website redesign and replacement of the current content management system (CMS).

 

The Financial Management Committee recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council authorize the Director Finance, upon final contract negotiation, to enter into separate contracts with Domain7 Solutions Inc. for an estimated cost of $539,700 including GST in the amount of $25,700, and Acquia Inc. for an estimated cost of $634,000 including GST and PST in the amount of $67,929, for a total cost of $1,173,700, as outlined in the report. Final payment will be based on actual services delivered and unit prices as negotiated.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR dhaliwal

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR wang 

 

THAT the recommendation of the Financial Management Committee be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

I)

Financial Management Committee

Re: Period Promise Campaign       

 

 

The Financial Management Committee submitted a report seeking Council approval of a pilot project to support the United Way’s Period Promise Campaign.

 

The Financial Management Committee recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council support the United Way Period Promise Campaign by providing free menstrual products over a six-month pilot project, as outlined in the report.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR dhaliwal

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell 

 

THAT the recommendation of the Financial Management Committee be adopted.

 

-       amended

 

             Arising from discussion, Council introduced the following motion:

           

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR dhaliwal

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR calendino 

 

THAT the recommendation be AMENDED to add:

 

THAT a copy of the report be sent to the United Way Period Promise Campaign.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR dhaliwal

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR calendino 

 

THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted, AS AMENDED.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

J)

Financial Management Committee

Re: Comprehensive and Inclusive Civic Signage Program

 

 

The Financial Management Committee submitted a report seeking Council authorization for the use of a Capital Reserve Fund Bylaw to finance the comprehensive and inclusive civic signage program.

 

The Financial Management Committee recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council authorize the City Solicitor to bring forward a Capital Reserve Fund Bylaw in the amount of $150,000 to finance the comprehensive and inclusive signage program, as outlined in Section 3.1 of the report.

 

2.            THAT a copy of the report be forwarded to the Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission and to the 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

 

K)

Public Safety Committee

Re: Illicit Use of Fireworks

 

 

The Public Safety Committee submitted a report providing Council with information regarding the nature and frequency of the illicit use of fireworks.

 

The Public Safety Committee recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council receive the report for information.

 

2.            THAT a copy of the report be forwarded to Holly McCallum, and Nikolay and Elena Pashenkov.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR johnston

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR wang 

 

THAT the recommendations of the Public Safety Committee be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

            Council requested clarification from staff on the status of the City of Vancouver’s            fireworks ban. Staff will undertake to provide Council with the requested        information.

L)

Public Safety Committee

Re: Controlled Substance Property Bylaw

 

 

The Public Safety Committee submitted a report seeking Council authorization of the creation of a bylaw to recover costs from property owners resulting from enforcement of illegal controlled substance and cannabis grow operations.

The Public Safety Committee recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council support the creation of a bylaw for the recovery of costs from property owners for City services including the attendance of police, fire and other associated costs, should their property be used for controlled substance operation, production or illegal cannabis grow.

 

2.            THAT Council authorize the City Solicitor to prepare a new controlled substance property bylaw, as proposed in the report.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR johnston

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell 

 

THAT the recommendations of the Public Safety Committee be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

M)

Public Safety Committee

Re: Update on the Activities of the Burnaby-New Westminster Taskforce on Sexually Exploited and At-Risk Youth            

 

 

The Public Safety Committee submitted a report providing Council with an overview of recent and planned activities of the Burnaby-New Westminster Taskforce on Sexually Exploited and At-Risk Youth.

 

The Public Safety Committee recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council authorize the allocation of $2,000 from the 2020 Boards, Committees and Commissions budget and the allocation of $2,000 from the 2021 Boards, Committee and Commissions budget to the Burnaby-New Westminster Taskforce on Sexually Exploited and At-Risk Youth to support its two-year workplan, as detailed in Section 4.0 of the report.

 

2.            THAT a copy of the report be forwarded to the Social Planning Committee for information.

 

 

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR johnston

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR calendino 

 

THAT the recommendations of the Public Safety Committee be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

N)

City Manager's Report, 2020 January 27

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report dated 2020 January 27 on the following matters:

 

7.

MANAGER'S REPORTS

 

 

1.

PETITION RESULTS - 2020 BURNABY NORTH ROAD BIA RENEWAL                                                                                       

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the City Clerk providing Council with the petition results regarding the Burnaby North Road Business Improvement Area renewal.

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council receive the petition results for renewal of the Burnaby North Road Business Improvement Area (BIA).

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR johnston 

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

2.

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR HOLDOM OVERPASS PROJECT                                                          

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Planning and Building conveying Council's decision on the Memorandum of Understanding with the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority for the Holdom Overpass Project.

The City Manager recommended:

 

 

 

1.            THAT Council receive the report for information.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR calendino 

 

THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

3.

APPLICATION TO THE UBCM COMMUNITY EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FUND 2020                                                   

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Engineering seeking Council’s endorsement of a grant application to the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) for the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund on a flood mitigation planning study that will explore nature-based solutions along Byrne Creek.

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council endorse the City’s application to the UBCM for a grant under the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund, as outlined in section 3.0 of the report.

 

2.            THAT Council forward a copy of the report to the Burnaby Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission for information.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR jordan 

 

THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

4.

BUILDING PERMIT TABULATION REPORT NO. 12

FROM 2019 DECEMBER 01 - 2019 DECEMBER 31

 

 

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 keithley 

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

5.

2020 JANUARY – COVERED SPORTS BOXES - COMMUNITY BENEFIT RESERVE FUNDS REQUEST                                       

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services seeking Council authorization for the use of the Community Benefit Reserves to finance the Covered Sports Boxes at Riverway Sports Complex and Confederation Park, as well as the addition of lights at select existing lacrosse boxes.

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council authorize the use of Community Benefit Reserves in the amount of $4,000,000 to finance the project outlined in the report.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR johnston 

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

6.

2020 JANUARY - PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES CAPITAL FUNDING BYLAW

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services seeking Council authorization of a Capital Reserve Fund Bylaw to finance 2020 projects, as 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 $6,435,000 to finance the projects outlined in the report.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR keithley 

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

7.

CONTRACT AWARD

KENSINGTON PARK RINK – REFRIGERATION PLANT ROOM UPGRADE                                                                                               

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Finance seeking Council approval to award a contract for the Kensington Park Rink Refrigeration Plant Room Upgrade.

 

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council approve a contract award to Alfred Horie Construction Co. Limited for an estimated total cost of $1,061,875 including GST in the amount of $50,565.48, 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 calendino 

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

8.

CONTRACT AWARD

FRONT LOAD REFUSE TRUCKS

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Finance seeking Council approval to award a contract for the supply and delivery of two front load refuse trucks.

 

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council approve a contract award to Rollins Machinery Limited for a total cost of $830,905.60 including GST and PST in the amount of $89,025.60, as outlined in the report.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR keithley 

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

 

 

 

9.

CONTRACT INCREASE - SCOPE

SOUTH BURNABY ICE ARENA PROJECT

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Finance seeking Council approval to award a contract increase for additional BC Hydro offsite civil works for the South Burnaby Ice Arena project.

 

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council approve a contract increase of $654,282.25 including GST in the amount of $31,156.30 to Pomerleau Incorporated, 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 wang 

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

10.

CONTRACT INCREASE - SCOPE

CA-3076 GENERATOR REPLACEMENT PROGRAM

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Finance seeking Council approval to award a contract increase for additional work and equipment requirements for the Generator Replacement Program.

 

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council approve a contract increase of $51,638.15 including GST in the amount of $2,458.96 to Black & McDonald Limited, as outlined in the report. Final payment will be based on the actual quantity of goods and services delivered and unit prices as submitted.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR johnston 

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

 

 

 

 

11.

CONTRACT EXTENSION

MOBILE PAYMENT SERVICES – PARKING

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Finance seeking Council approval for a two year contract extension for mobile payment services for parking.

 

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council approve a two year contract extension to PayByPhone Technologies Incorporated in the amount of $300,000 including GST in the amount of $14,285.71 for mobile payment services for parking, as outlined in the report. Final payment will be based on actual quantity of goods and services purchased.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR keithley 

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

12.

CONTRACT EXTENSION

SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF SAND AND GRAVEL

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Finance seeking Council approval for a one year contract extension for supply and delivery of sand and gravel aggregates.

 

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council approve a one year contract extension to Mainland Sand &

Gravel ULC in the amount of $660,861.21 including GST and PST in the  amount of $50,300.44 for the supply and delivery of sand and gravel aggregates, as outlined in the report. Final payment will be based on actual products purchased and unit pricing.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR wang 

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

 

 

13.

CONTRACT EXTENSION

LOCKSMITH SERVICES AND SUPPLIES

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Finance seeking Council approval  for  a  one  year  contract  extension  for  locksmith  services  and supplies.

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council approve a one year contract extension to Dependable Lock & Security Limited in the amount of $250,000 including GST and PST in the amount of $26,785.71 for locksmith services and supplies, as outlined in the report. Final payment will be based on actual quantity of goods and services purchased.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR calendino 

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

14.

REZONING REFERENCE #16-34

TWO-STOREY LIGHT INDUSTRIAL AND OFFICE DEVELOPMENT

BIG BEND DEVELOPMENT PLAN                           

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Planning and Building seeking Council authorization to forward this application to a Public Hearing on 2020 February 25. The purpose of the proposed rezoning bylaw amendment is to permit the construction of a two-storey light industrial and office building with an accessory restaurant/cafe.

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT a Rezoning Bylaw be prepared and advanced to First Reading on 2020 February 10 and to a Public Hearing on 2020 February 25 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.

 

 

 

 

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, and to the point of connection to the existing service where sufficient facilities are available to serve the development.

 

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

 

e)            The granting of a Section 219 Covenant respecting flood proofing requirements.

 

f)             The submission of a geotechnical review regarding stability confirming that the site may be used safely for the intended use, for review by the Chief Building Inspector and granting of a Section 219 Covenant respecting the submitted report.

 

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

 

h)           The deposit of the applicable GVS & DD Sewerage Development Cost Charge.

 

i)             The deposit of the applicable Regional Transportation Development Cost Charge.

 

j)              The provision of facilities for cyclists in accordance with Section 5.5 of the rezoning report.

 

k)            The submission of a detailed Comprehensive Sign Plan.

 

l)             The submission of a Site Profile and resolution of any arising  requirements.

 

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

 

n)           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.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR johnston 

 

THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

15.

REZONING REFERENCE #18-25
RESIDENTIAL TOWER 5 OF GILMORE PLACE PHASE II
BRENTWOOD TOWN CENTRE PLAN
                                 

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Planning and Building seeking Council authorization to forward this application to a Public Hearing on 2020 February 25. The purpose of the proposed rezoning bylaw amendment is to permit construction of a residential high-rise (Tower 5) within Phase II of the Gilmore Place Master Plan site.

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT a Rezoning Bylaw be prepared and advanced to First Reading on 2020 February 10 and to a Public Hearing on 2020 February 25 at 6:00 p.m.

 

2.            THAT the introduction of a Highway Closure Bylaw be authorized according to the terms outlined in Sections 6.4 of the report, contingent upon the granting by Council of Second Reading of the subject Rezoning Bylaw.

 

3.            THAT the land transfer be approved in principle of City-owned property for inclusion within the subject development site in accordance with Section 6.4 of the report, and subject to the applicant pursuing the rezoning proposal to completion.

 

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

 

a)            The submission of a suitable plan of development.

 

b)            The completion of Rezoning Reference #18-24.

 

c)            The advancement of the rezoning amendment bylaw for the required rental development within Phase III (Rezoning Reference # 19-66) to Second Reading occur prior to the subject rezoning amendment bylaw being granted Final Adoption.

 

d)            The utilization of an amenity bonus in accordance with Section 6. 7 of the report.

 

e)            The granting of any necessary covenants, easements or statutory rights-of-way, in accordance with Section 6.8 of the report:

 

§  restricting enclosure of balconies;

 

§  guaranteeing the provision and maintenance of public art;

 

§  ensuring that handicap accessible parking stalls be held in common property to be administered by the Strata Corporation;

 

§  ensuring compliance with the approved acoustic study;

 

§  ensuring the achievement of a green building design with a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver rating or equivalent;

 

§  ensuring the provision and ongoing maintenance of EV car share cars and EV car share plug-in stations;

 

§  Section 219 Covenant ensuring that the density of development of air space parcels and strata lots comply with the approved CD zoning for the site and to ensure that the overall site continues to function as a single, integrated development;

 

§  Section 219 Covenant withholding occupancy of Phase II until such time that a Building Permit has been issued and a construction contract executed for the Phase II rental requirement within Phase III; and,

 

§  Section 219 Covenant restricting the use of guest rooms.

 

f)             The review of residential loading facilities by the Director Engineering.

 

g)            The submission of a sustainability report detailing the initiatives for the development to meet its environmental commitments within the Gilmore Place Master Plan.

 

h)           The provision of facilities for cyclists in accordance with the report.

 

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

 

j)              Compliance with the guidelines for underground parking for residential visitors.

 

k)            The submission of an acoustic study to ensure compliance with the Council-adopted sound criteria.

 

l)             The submission of a detailed Public Art Plan.

 

m)          The deposit of the applicable Parkland Acquisition Charge.

 

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

 

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

 

p)            The deposit of the applicable Regional Transportation Development Cost Charge.

 

q)            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 mcdonell

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR keithley 

 

THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

16.

REZONING REFERENCE #18-26
RESIDENTIAL TOWER 6 OF GILMORE PLACE PHASE II
BRENTWOOD TOWN CENTRE PLAN
                                 

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Planning and Building seeking Council authorization to forward this application to a Public Hearing on 2020 February 25. The purpose of the proposed rezoning bylaw amendment is to permit construction of a residential high-rise (Tower 6) within Phase II of the Gilmore Place Master Plan site.

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT a Rezoning Bylaw be prepared and advanced to First Reading on 2020 February 10 and to a Public Hearing on 2020 February 25 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.

 

b)            The completion of Rezoning Reference #18-24.

 

c)            The advancement of the rezoning amendment bylaw for the required rental development within Phase III (Rezoning Reference #19-66) to Second Reading occur prior to the subject rezoning amendment bylaw being granted Final Adoption.

 

d)            The utilization of an amenity bonus in accordance with Section 6. 7 of the report.

 

e)            The granting of any necessary covenants, easements or statutory rights-of-way, in accordance with Section 6.8 of the report:

 

§  restricting enclosure of balconies;

 

§  guaranteeing the provision and maintenance of public art;

 

§  ensuring that handicap accessible parking stalls be held in common property to be administered by the Strata Corporation;

 

§  ensuring compliance with the approved acoustic study;

 

§  ensuring the achievement of a green building design with a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver rating or equivalent;

 

§  ensuring the provision and ongoing maintenance of EV car share cars and EV car share plug-in stations;

 

§  Section 219 Covenant ensuring that the density of development of air space parcels and strata lots comply with the approved CD zoning for the site and to ensure that the overall site continues to function as a single, integrated development;

 

 

 

§  Section 219 Covenant withholding occupancy of Phase II until such time that a Building Permit has been issued and a construction contract executed for the Phase II rental requirement within Phase III; and,

 

§  Section 219 Covenant restricting the use of guest rooms.

 

f)             The review of residential loading facilities by the Director Engineering.

 

g)            The submission of a sustainability report detailing the initiatives for the development to meet its environmental commitments within the Gilmore Place Master Plan.

 

h)           The provision of facilities for cyclists in accordance with the report.

 

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

 

j)              Compliance with the guidelines for underground parking for residential visitors.

 

k)            The submission of an acoustic study to ensure compliance with the Council-adopted sound criteria.

 

l)             The submission of a detailed Public Art Plan.

 

m)          The deposit of the applicable Parkland Acquisition Charge.

 

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

 

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

 

p)            The deposit of the applicable Regional Transportation development Cost Charge.

 

q)            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 mcdonell

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR wang 

 

THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

8.

BYLAWS

 

 

First, Second and Third Reading

 

A)

Burnaby Capital Works, Machinery and Equipment Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 1, 2020

#14119

 

B)

Burnaby Capital Works, Machinery and Equipment Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 2, 2020

#14120

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR WANG

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR johnston 

 

THAT Bylaw No. 14119 and 14120 be now introduced and read three times.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

Consideration and Third Reading

 

C)

Burnaby Business Improvement Area (Burnaby North Road) Bylaw, 2019

#14092

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR WANG

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR johnston   

 

THAT Bylaw No. 14092 be now considered and read a third time.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

Third Reading, Reconsideration and Final Adoption

 

D)

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

 

 

 

 

#14105

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR wang

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR johnston 

 

THAT Bylaw No. 14105 be now read a third time, reconsidered and Finally Adopted, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

Reconsideration and Final Adoption

 

E)

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

#14114

 

F)

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

#14115

 

G)

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

#14116

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR wang

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR jordan 

 

THAT Bylaw No. 14114, 14115 and 14116 be now reconsidered and Finally Adopted, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

 

Abandonment

 

H)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 11, 2016 - Rez. #14-39 (7390/98/7404 16th Avenue, 7510/16/26/36 Kingsway and 7411/17 15th Avenue)

#13587

 

I)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 50, 2016 - Rez. #14-47 (6837/57 and Portion of 6875 Royal Oak Avenue)

#13674

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR wang

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR calendino 

 

THAT Bylaw No. 13587 and 13674 be now abandoned.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

 

9.

NOTICE OF MOTION

 

 

A)

Councillor Colleen Jordan

Re: 6585 Sussex                 

 

 

At the 2019 December 16 Open Council Meeting, Councillor Jordan provided a notice of motion regarding 6585 Sussex Avenue. With notice given, the following motion was brought forward for Council’s consideration:

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JORDAN

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON

 

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 RESOLVED 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.

 

FAILED

  (Opposed: Mayor Hurley, Councillors Calendino, Dhaliwal, Keithley, Wang)

 

 

 

10.

NEW BUSINESS

 

           

Councillor Jordan – BurnabyNow Reporter

 

Councillor Jordan noted that Mr. Kelvin Gawley, BurnabyNow journalist is leaving the BurnabyNow and for a position with News1130. Councillor Jordan congratulated Mr. Gawley on his new position.

 

Councillor Keithley – Acting Mayor for March and April

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR Keithley

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell 

 

THAT Councillor Jordan be appointed Acting Mayor for the month of March, and Councillor Keithley be appointed Acting Mayor for the month of April.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

            Councillor McDonell – Christmas at Burnaby Village Museum

 

Councillor McDonell noted that the Burnaby Village Museum received a record breaking number of visitors – approximately 70,000 people visited the Museum during Christmas.

 

11.

INQUIRIES

 

 

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

 

12.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR keithley

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell 

 

THAT this Open Council meeting do now adjourn.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

The Open Council meeting adjourned at 8:28 p.m.

 

Confirmed:

Certified Correct:

 

 

 

 

 

 

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