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SUSTAINABLE
CITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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MINUTES
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An Open meeting of the Sustainable
City Advisory Committee was held in the Council Chamber, main floor, City
Hall, 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, B.C. on Wednesday, 2017 September 06
at 6:00 p.m.
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PRESENT: Councillor
Sav Dhaliwal, Chair
Councillor
James Wang, Member
Ms.
Tessa Vanderkop, Burnaby Board of Trade
Trustee
Gary Wong, Burnaby School Board
Ms.
Lubna Abdelrahman, Citizens’ Representative
Ms. Noreen Boudreau, Citizens’
Representative
Mr. Bill Brassington Jr.,
Citizens’ Representative
Mr.
Peter Cech, Citizens’ Representative
Mr.
Frank Huang, Citizens’ Representative
Ms.
Mary Lumby, Citizens’ Representative
Mr.
Shiraz Nathwani, Citizens’ Representative
ABSENT: Councillor
Pietro Calendino, Member
Councillor
Nick Volkow, Member (due to illness)
Mr.
William Tsai, Citizens’ Representative
Mr.
Frank Zhao, Citizens’ Representative
STAFF: Mr.
Dipak Dattani, Deputy Director Engineering
Ms.
Lee-Ann Garnett, Assistant Director Long Range Planning
Ms.
Heather Edwards, Manager Parks Planning & Design
Ms.
Margaret Manifold, Senior Social Planner
Ms.
Lise Townsend, Ecosystem Planner
Ms.
Nikolina Vracar, Administrative Officer
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The Chair called the Open meeting to
order at 6:05 p.m.
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MOVED BY ms. boudreau
SECONDED BY councillor wang
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THAT the minutes of the Sustainable
City Advisory Committee Open meeting held on 2017 June 07 be
adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY Mr. brassington JR.
SECONDED BY mr. cech
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THAT the presentation be heard.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Ms. Margaret Manifold, Senior Social Planner, provided
an overview of the Dementia-Friendly Community Action Plan.
Ms. Manifold advised that 25,000 new
cases of dementia are diagnosed each year in Canada, and 2,800 of Burnaby
residents have dementia. The number is expected to grow with an ageing
population. The speaker noted that most residents with dementia wish to
continue to live at home as long as possible.
Development of the Plan is
consistent with the community inclusion, livability and resilience goals of the
Burnaby’s Social Sustainability Strategy and the City’s ongoing age-friendly
initiatives. The Plan was developed with support from the UBCM 2016
Age-Friendly Community Planning and Project Grants Program.
To create the Plan, the City formed
a working group, and participated in consultations with focus groups, a
walking interview and a community forum. Ms. Manifold acknowledged several
working group members in the audience.
Recommendations within the Plan are
organized in four key themes:
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People,
knowledge and awareness (e.g. share information about dementia and resources);
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Things
to do (e.g. promote and indicate programs that are inclusive of people living
with dementia and their caregivers);
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Your surroundings
(e.g. provide clear signage and wayfinding, landmarks and public art to
create distinctive environments); and
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Advocacy
(e.g. explore availability of adequate home health care and respite
services).
Most of the recommendations include
actions that can build on the existing initiatives.
The Committee inquired regarding availability
of dementia resource materials in different languages, and specialized
physical health programs in the City’s recreational facilities for individuals
with dementia.
Staff noted that the Alzheimer Society
of B.C. provides resource materials in a variety of languages, and the City
has specialized recreational programs which also allow caregivers to
participate free of charge.
In conclusion, the Chair thanked staff
and the working group members for their work, and noted that the Plan is part
of an ongoing effort to create facilities, infrastructure and policies
supportive of individuals with dementia.
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MOVED BY MR. BRASSINGTON JR.
SECONDED BY MS. ABDELRAHMAN
THAT item 5(c) report regarding the
Dementia-Friendly Community Action Plan be brought forward for consideration
at this time.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY MS. BOUDREAU
SECONDEd BY MR. CECH
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THAT the Dementia-Friendly Community
Action Plan report be received.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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c)
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Report
from the Director Planning and Building
Re:
Dementia-Friendly Community Action Plan
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The Director Planning and Building
submitted a report presenting the draft Dementia-Friendly Community Action Plan.
The Director Planning and
Building recommended:
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THAT Council endorse
the Burnaby Dementia-Friendly Community Action Plan.
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THAT a copy of
this report and the Burnaby Dementia-Friendly Community Action Plan be
forwarded for information to:
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Parks,
Recreation and Culture Commission
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Burnaby Public
Library Board
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Fraser Health
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The Alzheimer
Society of B.C.
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The Voices of
Burnaby Seniors
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The UBCM
Age-Friendly Community Planning and Project Grants Program
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THAT a copy of
this report and the Dementia-Friendly Community Action Plan be forwarded to
members of the Burnaby Dementia-Friendly Working Group, along with a letter
of appreciation from the Mayor acknowledging their participation on the
working group.
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MOVED BY MS. BOUDREAU
SECONDED BY MR. CECH
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THAT the recommendations of the
Director Planning and Building be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Normal order of the agenda resumed.
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MOVED BY MS. lumby
SECONDED BY MR. HUANG
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THAT the correspondence be received.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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A memorandum was received from the
Deputy City Clerk advising that Council, at the Open Council meeting held on
2017 June 12, received and adopted the above noted report regarding the expert
panel’s report on modernization of the
National Energy Board. Staff report
provides an overview of the panel’s findings and recommendations, which are
based on consultations with stakeholders across Canada.
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A memorandum was received from the
Deputy City Clerk advising that Council, at the Open Council meeting held on
2017 June 12, received and adopted the above noted report regarding the 2016
Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program (CARIP) report. Staff report
provides information on the City’s 2016 corporate greenhouse gas emissions
inventory, and fulfills the annual CARIP grant requirement to report on the
City’s plan and progress toward meeting the City’s climate action goals.
Burnaby’s 2016 CARIP reported corporate emissions were reduced by 3,022
tonnes as a result of the City’s participation in municipal organic waste
diversion.
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A memorandum was received from the
Deputy City Clerk advising that Council, at the Open Council meeting held on
2017 June 12, received and adopted the above report regarding launch
activities for the ESS. The City created “My Green Pledge” to
celebrate the launch of the ESS, inspire residents and businesses to take
action in support of the ESS, and spread the word by engaging residents
through social media. Staff will continue to investigate other ways to
engage the public.
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A memorandum was received from the
Director Planning and Building regarding World Rivers Day 2017. The event
will take place on September 24 as a part of the City’s Weekend of Fun and Burnaby’s
125th anniversary celebration. World Rivers Day provides an opportunity
for the public to learn about environmental stewardship of Burnaby’s
waterways.
The Committee inquired if more
awareness regarding the World Rivers Day could be raised through Burnaby schools.
Staff noted that the Burnaby Village
Museum promotes the event in a variety of ways, and undertook to follow-up.
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A memorandum was received from the
Director Planning and Building regarding Burnaby Transportation Plan Update –
Phase 1. Council, at the Open Council meeting held on 2017 June 27,
authorized staff to undertake public consultation in support of a renewed Burnaby
Transportation Plan. Consultations began in mid-August and will extend to
2017 November 30. Information regarding the process, Council report
initiating the process, and background information is available on the City’s
website (www.burnaby.ca/transportationplan). Staff will seek the
Committee’s input at the November Committee meeting.
The Committee inquired if the link
to the Burnaby Transportation Plan consultation process can be posted under the
“hot topics” on the City’s website.
Staff undertook to follow-up.
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Correspondence was received from Ms.
Wanda Mulholland, Coordinator, the Society to End Homelessness in Burnaby,
regarding access to showers for Burnaby’s homeless citizens. Ms. Mulholland advised
that a Society’s representative will be unable to attend the Committee’s September
meeting, and the Society looks forward to receiving further information from
the City on the issue.
The Chair advised that Ms.
Mulholland has been informed that the matter falls under the jurisdiction of
the Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission and to direct correspondence on
the matter directly to the Commission.
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MOVED BY MR. CECH
SECONDEd BY MS. lumby
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THAT the reports be received.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The Director Planning and Building
submitted a report outlining an approach for implementation of the
Environmental Sustainability Strategy and Community Energy and Emissions
Plan.
The Director Planning and
Building recommended:
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THAT Council
approve the implementation approach for the Environmental Sustainability
Strategy and Community Energy and Emissions Plan, and Phase I policy
priorities, as outlined in this report.
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THAT a copy of
this report be sent to the Planning and Development Committee, Financial
Management Committee and Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission for their
information.
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MOVED BY MR. BRASSINGTON JR.
SECONDED BY ms. lumby
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THAT the recommendations of the
Director Planning and Building be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The Committee inquired regarding Metro
Vancouver’s initiatives for electric vehicles, leveraging 120W outlets, and
establishing curbside charging stations.
Staff noted that Metro Vancouver has
played a coordinator role on the issue but each municipality is adopting a
specific approach. Further, the types and levels of electrical vehicle
charging stations will be considered through policy development and
analysis.
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The Director Planning and
Building submitted a report providing an update on the initiatives of the
Burnaby Healthier Community Partnership for 2016-17.
The
Director Planning and Building recommended:
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THAT this report
be received for the information of the Committee and Council.
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THAT a copy of
this report be forwarded to Dr. Aamir Bharmal, Medical Health Officer for
Burnaby, Ms. Sheila Finamore, Executive Director, Burnaby Health Services,
Ms. Baljinder Narang, School Trustee, Burnaby Board of Education, and Dr.
Davidicus Wong, Burnaby Division of Family Practice.
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MOVED BY councillor wang
SECONDED BY ms. abdelrahman
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THAT the recommendations of the
Director Planning and Building be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The Committee inquired regarding
mental health supports for visible minorities impacted by war trauma.
Staff advised that Burnaby community
service providers, through the Child and Youth Mental Health and Substance
Use Collaborative, are working together to raise awareness regarding available
services and to ensure that services are more accessible.
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This agenda item was dealt with
previously in the meeting.
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Lubna Abdelrahman
Ms. Abdelrahman advised that the
first African Arabic and Muslim Mini Festival was a success. Further, Ms.
Abdelrahman expressed interest in presenting information regarding violence
against women in Arabic/African community at an upcoming Committee meeting.
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There were no inquiries brought
before the Committee at this time.
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MOVED BY mr. brassington jr.
SECONDED BY mr. cech
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THAT the Open meeting do now
adjourn.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The Open meeting adjourned at 7:23
p.m.
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Nikolina
Vracar
ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICER
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Councillor
Sav Dhaliwal
CHAIR
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