COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

 

Monday, 2019 July 29

 

An Open meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Committee Room, City Hall, 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, B.C. on Monday, 2019 July 29 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 Paul McDonell

Councillor Nick Volkow

Councillor James Wang

 

ABSENT:

 

STAFF:

Councillor Joe Keithley

 

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 & 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 volkow

 

THAT the Open Council meeting do now reconvene.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

The Open Council meeting was called to order at 6:04 p.m.

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

 

2.

MINUTES

 

 

A)

Open Council Meeting held 2019 July 08

 

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR calendino

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR johnston

 

THAT the minutes of the Open Council meeting held on 2019 July 08 be now adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

3.

PROCLAMATIONS

 

 

A)

Literacy Month (2019 September)

 

 

Councillor Dhaliwal, on behalf of His Worship, Mayor Mike Hurley proclaimed 2019 September as "Literacy Month" in the City of Burnaby.

 

B)

National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Day

(2019 September 4)____________________________

 

 

Councillor Jordan, on behalf of His Worship, Mayor Mike Hurley proclaimed 2019 September 4 as "National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Day" in the City of Burnaby.

 

C)

Pride Week (2019 August 2-12)

 

 

Councillor Wang, on behalf of His Worship, Mayor Mike Hurley proclaimed 2019 August 2-12 as "Pride Week" in the City of Burnaby.

 

4.

DELEGATION

 

 

A)

Steamworks Brewing Co.

Re: "Parklet" Patio Space at 3845 William Street

Speaker: Eli Gershkovitch, CEO

 

 

Mr. Eli Gershkovitch, CEO, Steamworks Brewing Co., appeared before Council seeking Council direct staff to consider a “parklet” pilot project. The speaker requested two on-street parking spaces on William Street, in the Heights area, and circulated letters of support from Tourism Burnaby and Burnaby Board of Trade.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR calendino

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL

 

THAT the delegation’s request for a ‘parklet’ pilot project, and corresponding request to use two City parking spaces on William Street for the ‘parklet’ pilot, be REFERRED to staff for report back to the Planning and Development Committee.

 

- amended

 

            Arising from discussion, the following motion was introduced:

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JORDAN

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON

 

THAT the recommendation be AMENDED to require the report be brought back to the 2019 September Planning and Development Committee meeting.

 

FAILED

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

 

            The question was then called on the original motion:

 

THAT the delegation’s request for ‘parklet’ pilot project, and corresponding request to use two City parking spaces on William Street for the ‘parklet’ pilot, be REFERRED to staff for report back to the Planning and Development Committee.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

5.

REPORTS

 

 

A)

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 Project: 19-509. Council is therefore precluded from proceeding with this project. 

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 calendino

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR wang

 

THAT the recommendations of the City Clerk be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

B)

Executive Committee of Council

Re: Festivals Burnaby Grant Program Applications

 

 

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

 

#19-N-011

Burnaby North Road Business Improvement Association

6th Annual Korean Community Day

 

$3,500

#19-N-012

My Artist's Corner Society, BC

10th Annual Show

 

$1,000

#19-S-011

North American Artist Association

Spring Gala Festival 2020

 

$5,000

#19-S-012

Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation

Indian Classical and Vocal Music: An Evening of Khayais and Thumris by Indrani

$3,000

 

The Executive Committee of Council recommended:

 

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

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

 

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

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

C)

Executive Committee of Council

Re: Grant Applications                  

 

 

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

 

#19.33.

Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland

Mentoring Program

 

$5,000

#19.34.

Metro Minor Ball Hockey Association

2019 Western Challenge Cup

 

$2,500

#19.35.

BC Lacrosse Association

2019 Canadian Lacrosse National Championships - Field Lacrosse

 

$1,425

#19.36.

parkrun Canada

Central Park parkrun

up to

$500

In-kind

 

#19.37.

Canucks Autism Network

CAN Relay 4 Autism

 

$3,000

#19.38.g

Canadian Alliance of Chinese Associations

1st Annual CACA Charity Golf Tournament

Green Fee Waiver

In-kind

 

The Executive Committee of Council recommended:

 

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

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DHALIWAL

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

 

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

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

D)

Public Safety Committee

Re: Differential Call Response

 

 

The Public Safety Committee submitted a report seeking Council support to implement a pilot program of a Differential Call Response model of responding to calls for service.

The Public Safety Committee recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council support the Burnaby RCMP Detachment to initiate a Differential Call Response model of responding to calls for service.

 

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR wang

 

THAT the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

E)

Mayor's Task Force on Community Housing

Re: Mayor's Task Force on Community Housing Final Report

 

 

The Mayor's Task Force on Community Housing submitted a report for information providing 18 recommendations to Council on innovative policies, directions and specific initiatives to increase the supply, diversity and affordability of housing in Burnaby.

 

Staff provided a PowerPoint presentation summarizing the report.      

 

The Mayor's Task Force on Community Housing recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council receive the Mayor’s Task Force on Community Housing Final Report for information.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR CALENDINO

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

 

THAT the recommendation of the Mayor's Task Force on Community Housing be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

F)

City Manager's Report, 2019 July 29

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report dated 2019 July 29 on the following matters:

 

6.

MANAGER'S REPORTS

 

 

1.

FINAL REPORT
MAYOR'S TASK FORCE ON COMMUNITY HOUSING

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Planning and Building providing Council with recommendations regarding the Final Report of the Mayor's Task Force on Community Housing.

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council authorize staff to prepare a housing strategy, building on the work of the Task Force, as outlined in Section 5.0 of the report.

 

2.            THAT Council direct staff to provide a progress report on the above actions, for Council consideration, by September 2020.

 

3.            THAT a copy of the report be provided to each member of the Mayor's Task Force on Community Housing.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR dhaliwal

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

 

THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR CALENDINO

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON

 

THAT the Open Council meeting do now recess for five minutes.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

            The Open Council meeting recessed at 7:29 p.m.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR calendino

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR wang

 

THAT the Open Council meeting do now reconvene.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

            The Open Council meeting reconvened at 7:33 p.m.

 

2.

METRO VANCOUVER WASTE-TO-ENERGY - DISTRICT ENERGY SYSTEM                                                                    

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Corporate Services, Director Engineering, and Director Planning and Building seeking Council approval for staff to work with Metro Vancouver on district energy system business analysis and ownership model using the heat source from Metro Vancouver Waste-to-Energy Facility based on the proposed guiding principles.

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council endorse the District Energy guiding principles, as outlined in Section 3.0 in the report.

 

2.            THAT Council authorize staff to work with Metro Vancouver on district energy system business analysis and ownership model using the heat source from Metro Vancouver Waste-to-Energy Facility based on the proposed guiding principles.

 

3.            THAT a copy of the report be sent to Carol Mason, Chief Administrative Officer, Metro Vancouver Regional District.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR Mcdonell

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR volkow

 

THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

3.

COMMUNITY GRANTING POLICY REVISIONS

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Finance seeking Council approval to revise the Community Granting Policy to allow award of grants to organizations that fundraise for other Burnaby-based non-profit organizations.

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council approve revisions to the Community Granting Policy, as outlined in the report.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR calendino

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR johnston

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

4.

AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH TENNIS CANADA FOR THE WESTERN CANADA TRAINING CENTRE                                      

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services seeking Council authorization to amend the Memorandum of Understanding with Tennis Canada to develop a Western Canada Training Centre in Burnaby.

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT the Memorandum of Understanding with Tennis Canada regarding the development of a major tennis training facility in the Central Valley sports precinct be amended, as outlined in the report.

 

2.            THAT staff be authorized to finalize and execute an amended Memorandum of Understanding.

 

3.            THAT a copy of the report be sent to the Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission for information.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR jordan

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR johnston

 

THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.

 

-       tabled

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR volkow

 

THAT the report be now TABLED.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

5.

AMENDMENTS TO SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING BYLAW
AND BYLAW NOTICE ENFORCEMENT BYLAW
                        

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Engineering providing more details on the revised bylaw amendments to the City's Solid Waste and Recycling Bylaw 12875 (2010) and Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 12657 in order to reflect changes with service delivery, strengthen enforcement provisions and improve readability.

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council receive the report for information.

 

2.            THAT Council send a copy of the report to the Environment and Social Planning Committee for their information.

 

 

 

 

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR volkow

 

THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

6.

AMENDMENTS TO SUPPLEMENTARY UTILITY FEES PROGRAM AND REGULATION OF HOUSE RENTAL BUSINESSES                                                                          

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Finance seeking Council approval to amend the City’s supplementary utility fees program and regulations relating to house rental businesses.

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council approve the amended supplementary utility fees program, declaration and enforcement approach and changes to the regulation of house rental businesses, as outlined in Section 3.0 of the report.

 

2.            THAT Council direct the City Solicitor to bring forward amendments to the following bylaws, as outlined in Section 4.0 of the report:

 

(a)      Burnaby Waterworks Regulation Bylaw 1953;

 

(b)      Burnaby Sewer Charge Bylaw 1961;

 

(c)      Burnaby Business Licence Bylaw 2017;

 

(d)      Burnaby Business Licence Fees Bylaw 2017; and

 

(e)      Burnaby Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 2009.

 

3.            THAT notice of the amendments to the Business Licence Bylaw and the Business Licence Fees Bylaw be advertised in the local newspaper for two consecutive weeks after first, second and third readings of these amendment bylaws, as outlined in Section 5.0 of the report.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR wang

 

THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

7.

2ND ANNUAL BURNABY PRIDE EVENT

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Engineering seeking Council approval for a road closure on Saturday, 2019 August 10.

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council approve the road closure as discussed in the report.

 

2.            THAT the coordinator of the event, Jason Martincic, Acting Youth Centre Supervisor, South Central Youth Centre, 6749 Nelson Ave., Burnaby, B.C., V5G 3G8, be sent a copy of the report.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR wang

 

THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

8.

ADDITIONAL RAINBOW CROSSWALK

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Engineering seeking Council approval for the installation of an additional rainbow crosswalk on Deer Lake Parkway, and requesting the use of Gaming Reserve funds to finance this project.

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council approve the installation of a new rainbow crosswalk and the use of Gaming Reserve funds in the amount of $8,000 to finance the work, as outlined in the report.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR johnston

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

9.

BUILDING PERMIT TABULATION REPORT NO. 6
FROM 2019 JUNE 01 - 2019 JUNE 30
                      

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Planning and Building providing Council with information on construction activity as reflected by the building permits that have been issued for the subject period.

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT the report be received for information purposes.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR wang

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

10.

METROTOWN EVENT CENTRE (MEC)
METROTOWN DOWNTOWN PLAN
     

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Major Civic Building Project Coordination Committee seeking Council authorization for the use of Community Benefit Reserves to finance consulting services for the new Metrotown Performance/Events and Conference Centre.

 

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council authorize the use of Community Benefit Reserves in the amount of $500,000 to finance the consulting services, as outlined in the report.

 

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

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR wang

 

THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

11.

2019 JULY - COVERED SPORTS BOXES FEASIBILITY STUDY – COMMUNITY BENEFIT RESERVES REQUEST         

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services seeking Council authorization for the use of Community Benefit Reserves to undertake current facility and site assessments, feasibility work to consider locational context and service requirements, and design development to determine the best options for these amenities in terms of function, construction and cost implications.

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council authorize the use of Community Benefit Reserves in the amount of $500,000 to finance the project, as outlined in the report.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR johnston

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR wang

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

12.

BURNABY VILLAGE MUSEUM PAVILION PROJECT FUNDING

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Major Civic Building Project Coordination Committee seeking Council authorization for a Capital Reserve Fund Bylaw to finance the Burnaby Village Museum Pavilion project.

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council authorize the City Solicitor to bring forward a Capital Reserve Fund Bylaw in the amount of $523,300 to finance the Burnaby Village Museum Pavilion project, as outlined in the report.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR jordan

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

13.

CONFEDERATION PARK COMMUNITY CENTRE - AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES                          

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Major Civic Building Project Coordination Committee seeking Council approval to enter into a Client/Architect Agreement with Revery Architecture ("Revery") to undertake the first phase of work for the Confederation Park Community Centre Project (CPCCP), which includes the preliminary project development, feasibility and schematic design study scopes of work, and costing.

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council authorize an award of contract in the amount of $827,007, inclusive of GST, to retain Revery to undertake the Phase One scope of work for the CPCCP, as outlined in the report.

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR johnston

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

14.

CONTRACT INCREASE

VALVES AND HYDRANTS

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Finance seeking Council approval to award a contract increase for the supply and delivery of valves and hydrants.

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council approve a contract increase of $125,000 including GST and PST in the amount of $13,393 to ICONIX Waterworks LP (formerly Corix Water Products Inc.), 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 johnston

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

15.

CONTRACT INCREASE

LAUREL STREET WORKS YARD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT - PHASE 1                                                           

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Major Civic Building Project Coordination Committee seeking Council approval to increase the value of the existing contract for Laurel Street Works Yard Redevelopment Project - Phase 1.

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council approve a contract increase of $1,019,381.91 including GST in the amount of $48,542.00 to Chandos Construction Ltd., as outlined in the report. Final payment will be based on the actual quantity of goods and services delivered.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR volkow

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

16.

CONTRACT INCREASE CA-3057

BETA PUMP STATION REPLACEMENT

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Finance seeking Council approval to award a contract increase for the Beta Pump Station Replacement project.

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council approve a contract increase of $2,082,536.50 including GST in the amount of $99,168.40 to Cewe Infrastructure Ltd., as outlined in the report. Final payment will be based on the actual quantity of goods and services delivered and unit prices as tendered.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR wang

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

17.

CONTRACT EXTENSION

SUPPLY OF ASPHALT   

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Finance seeking Council approval for a one year contract extension for the supply of asphalt.

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council approve a one year contract extension for $800,000.00 including GST and PST in the amount of $85,714.29 to B.A. Blacktop Ltd., as outlined in the report. Final payment will be based on unit prices and actual quantities ordered.

 

 

 

 

 

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR calendino

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

18.

CONTRACT AWARD

FIBRE OPTIC CONDUIT REMEDIATION PROGRAM

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Finance seeking Council approval to award a contract for the Fibre Optic Conduit Remediation Program.

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council approve a contract award to Crown Contracting Limited for an estimated total cost of $721,972.13 including GST in the amount of $34,379.63, as outlined in the report. Final payment will be based on the actual quantity of goods and services delivered and unit prices as tendered.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR volkow

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

 

19.

CONTRACT AWARD

EDMONDS PARK WASHROOM

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Finance seeking Council approval for the construction of public washroom facilities at Edmonds Park.

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council approve a contract award to Liberty Contract Management Inc. for an estimated total cost of $533,418.00 including GST in the amount of $25,400.86, 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

 

20.

AWARD OF CONTRACT - BURNABY VILLAGE MUSEUM PAVILION PROJECT                                                                   

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Major Civic Building Project Coordination Committee seeking Council approval to award a contract for the construction of the Burnaby Village Museum Pavilion project.

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council approve the award of a contract to Alfred Horie Construction Co. Ltd., in the amount of $1,250,550 (inclusive of GST) for the Burnaby Village Museum Pavilion project, as outlined in the report.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR jordan

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

21.

AWARD OF CONTRACT - SOUTH BURNABY ARENA PROJECT                                                                               

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Major Civic Building Project Coordination Committee seeking Council approval to award a contract for the construction of the South Burnaby Arena project.

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council approve a contract award to Pomerleau Inc. for a total cost of $50,046,559.49 (inclusive of GST), as outlined in the report.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR jordan

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

22.

LIQUOR LICENCE APPLICATION #19-01
RESPONSE TO PUBLIC CONSULTATION PROCESS
CACTUS CLUB CAFÉ
6090 SILVER DRIVE
                                                             

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Planning and Building providing Council with recommendations regarding the subject food primary liquor licence. 

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council support the requested amendment to the subject food primary liquor licence, as described in Section 3.0 of the report, subject to the following:

 

·         liquor service hours from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. daily within the interior and on the patio of the establishment;

 

·         patio sliding glass weather barrier system to be closed at 12:00 midnight on Sunday through Thursday and at 1:30 a.m. on Friday and Saturday;

 

·         lounge NanaWall folding glass door system to be closed at 12:00 midnight on Sunday through Thursday and at 1:30 a.m. on Friday and Saturday;

 

·         the sound system on the patio and the speakers located in the lounge near Silver to be lowered at 10:00 p.m. to comply with Burnaby Noise or Sound Abatement Bylaw 1979 when the sliding glass weather barrier system on the patio and the NanaWall system for the lounge are open past 10:00 p.m.; and

 

·         the registration of a Section 219 Covenant, within 45 days of Council approval of this application, to ensure compliance with the above conditions.

 

2.            THAT a copy of the report be forwarded to the applicant, Mr. Randall Olafson, Randall Olafson Consultants Ltd., #200-11575 Bridgeport Road, Richmond, B.C., V6X 1T5; and to the respondents to the public input process, as described in Section 3.0 of the report.

 

3.            THAT following registration of the above noted Section 219 Covenant, and a copy of the report be forwarded to the General Manager, Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch, P.O. Box 9292, Stn. Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C., V8W 9J8.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR johnston

 

THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

23.

REZONING REFERENCE #19-04
LICENSEE RETAIL STORE (PRIVATE LIQUOR STORE)

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Planning and Building seeking Council authorization to forward this application to a Public Hearing on 2019 September 17. The purpose of the proposed rezoning bylaw amendment is to permit a licensee retail store (LRS) within an existing commercial retail unit (CRU).

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT a Rezoning Bylaw be prepared and advanced to First Reading on 2019 July 29 and to a Public Hearing on 2019 September 17 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 granting of a Section 219 Covenant to ensure that operating hours are maintained as described in Section 4.2.3 of the report.

 

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

 

d)            The approval of the Ministry of Transportation of the rezoning application.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR calendino

 

THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED

     (Opposed: Councillors Jordan, Johnston, Volkow)

 

 

 

24.

REZONING APPLICATIONS

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Planning and Building regarding the current series of new rezoning applications for Council’s information.

 

Item #01

Rez

#17-10009

Application for the rezoning of:

See attached Schedule A

 

 

From:

R5 Residential District, RM3 Multiple Family Residential District and CD Comprehensive Development District (based on RM3 Multiple Family Residential District as guidelines)

 

 

To:

CD Comprehensive Development District (based on RM5s Multiple Family Residential District, RM5r Multiple Family Residential District, C2 Community Commercial District and Metrotown Downtown Plan as guidelines)

 

 

Address:

6450, 6486, 6488 and 6508 Telford Avenue

 

 

Purpose:

To permit the construction of a high-rise market residential building atop a retail and office podium, and a high-rise rental residential building.

 

1.            THAT the Planning and Building Department be authorized to continue to work with the applicant towards the preparation of a suitable plan of development for presentation to a Public Hearing on the understanding that a more detailed report will be submitted at a later date.

 

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR calendino

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR jordan

 

 

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

Item #02

Rez

#17-10016

Application for the rezoning of:

See attached Schedule A

 

 

From:

RM3 Multiple Family Residential District

 

 

 

 

 

To:

CD Comprehensive Development District (based on RM4s Multiple Family Residential District, RM4r Multiple Family Residential District, C2 Community Commercial District and Metrotown Downtown Plan as guidelines)

 

 

Address:

6605, 6607, and 6665 Royal Oak Avenue

 

 

Purpose:

To permit the construction of a high-rise market residential building atop a retail and rental podium.

 

1.            THAT the Planning and Building Department be authorized to continue to work with the applicant towards the preparation of a suitable plan of development for presentation to a Public Hearing on the understanding that a more detailed report will be submitted at a later date.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR calendino

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR jordan

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

Item #03

Rez

#18-43

Application for the rezoning of:

Lot 1, Blk 22, DL 95, Grp 1, NWD Plan 1930A

Lot A, DL 95 Grp 1, NWD Plan 5795

Lot 1, Blk 22, DL 95, Grp 1, NWD Plan 1930A

Lot B, Blk 22, DL 95, Grp 1, NWD Plan 1930A

Lot 8, Except Part on Plan A44067, Blk22, DL95, Grp 1, NWD Plan 1930A

 

 

From:

C4 Service Commercial District and M2 General Industrial District

 

 

To:

CD Comprehensive Development District (based on C2 Community Commercial District, RM4s Multiple Family Residential District, RM4r Multiple Family Residential District and the Edmonds Town Centre Plan as guidelines)

 

 

Address:

6958 and 6984 Kingsway; 7243 Greenford Avenue, 6957 and 6961 Beresford Street

 

 

Purpose:

To permit a mixed-use development with a commercial podium and townhouses at grade, with a residential tower above.

 

1.            THAT the amendment to the Edmonds Town Centre Plan, as outlined in Section 4.3 of the report be approved (to take effect upon the granting by Council of Second Reading of the Rezoning Bylaw amendment).

2.            THAT the introduction of a Highway Closure Bylaw be authorized according to the terms outlined in Section 5.6 of the report, contingent upon the granting by Council of Second Reading of the subject Rezoning Bylaw.

 

3.            THAT the sale of City-owned lane right-of-way for inclusion within the subject development site, in accordance with the terms outlined in Section 5.6 of the report, be approved in principle and subject to the applicant pursuing the rezoning proposal to completion.

 

4.            THAT the Planning and Building Department be authorized to continue to work with the applicant towards the preparation of a suitable plan of development for presentation to a Public Hearing on the understanding that a more detailed report will be submitted at a later date.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR calendino

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell

 

THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

25.

RETIREMENTS

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Human Resources informing Council of the following retirements from 2019 January to June:

 

*Councillor Dhaliwal left at 8:23 p.m. and returned at 8:26 p.m.*

 

                        John Parkins                        Public Safety                         33 years

                        Valerie Vallance                  Planning                                28 years

                        Ian Waddell                           Parks                                      28 years

                        Donna Hiebert                      Parks                                      27 years

                        Kaila Nageswaran               Parks                                      18 years

                        Paula Smith                          Parks                                      39 years

                        Cheryl Nimeck                      Finance                                 31 years

                        Curtis Sinclair                       Engineering                          27 years

                        Carol Shepherd                   Parks                                      14 years

                        Joyce Shum                          Finance                                 33 years

                        Lila Anderson                       Human Resources              31 years

                        Lou Pelletier                         Planning                               31 years

                        Maurice Fitz-Gerald             Public Safety                                    23 years

                        Nancy Stagg                         Parks                                      21 years

                        Frances Lee                          Finance                                 19 years

                        Deb Thomas                         Library                                    13 years

                        Loretta Wren                         Parks                                      25 years

                        Laura-Lee Lee                      Planning                               12 years

                        Paul Lavergne                      Engineering                          39 years

                        Lena Wu                                Planning                               34 years

                        Rick Kotar                              Parks                                      33 years

                        Richard Ching                      Engineering                          26 years

                        Julle Bround                         Parks                                      25 years

                        Franco Viskovic                   Engineering                          15 years

                        Bob Petersen                        Engineering                          38 years

                        Ken Adolf                              Parks                                      28 years

                        Rod Fletcher                         Parks                                      27 years

                        Elizabeth Perrin                   Parks                                      14 years

                       

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT the report be received for informational purposes.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR calendino

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR jordan

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

7.

BYLAWS

 

 

First Reading

 

A)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 25, 2019 - Rez. #19-04 (5097 Canada Way)

#14048

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR VOLKOW

 

THAT Bylaw No. 14048 be now introduced and read a first time.

 

CARRIED

                    (Opposed: Councillors Jordan, Johnston)

 

First, Second and Third Reading

 

B)

Burnaby Solid Waste and Recycling Bylaw 2010, Amendment Bylaw No. 1, 2019

 

#14046

C)

Burnaby Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw 2009, Amendment Bylaw No. 3, 2019

#14047

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR wang

 

THAT Bylaw No. 14046 and 14047 be now introduced and read three times.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

Consideration and Third Reading

 

It was brought to Council’s attention that Bylaw #14033 included an incorrect Official Zoning Map as addresses were omitted and therefore the bylaws were considered individually. 

 

D)

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

#13993

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR jordan

 

THAT Bylaw No. 13993 be now considered and read a third time.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

E)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 17, 2019 - Rez. #19-08 (4320/4331 Dominion Street and 4405 Norfolk Street)

#14033

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR volkow

 

THAT Bylaw No. 14033, Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 17, 2019, be AMENDED by replacing the Official Zoning Map with the correct Official Zoning Map, identifying addresses as 4320/4331 Dominion Street and 4405 Norfolk Street.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR calendino

 

THAT Bylaw No. 14033 be now considered and read a third time, AS AMENDED.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

Third Reading, Reconsideration and Final Adoption

 

F)

Burnaby Heritage Designation Bylaw No. 3, 2018

#13975

 

G)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 18, 2019 - Text Amendment

#14034

 

H)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 19, 2019 - Rez. # 19-18 (5140 North Fraser Way)

#14037

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR johnston

 

THAT Bylaw No. 13975, 14034 and 14037 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

 

I)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 14, 2018 - Rez. #17-16 (9888 University Crescent)

#13876

 

J)

Burnaby Capital Works, Machinery and Equipment Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 25, 2019

#14044

 

K)

Burnaby Capital Works, Machinery and Equipment Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 26, 2019

#14045

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR calendino

 

THAT Bylaw No. 13876, 14044 and 14045 be now reconsidered and Finally Adopted, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

8.

NEW BUSINESS

 

 

            Councillor Calendino – No Smoking Bylaw

 

            Councillor Calendino referred to item J of the Council Correspondence Package            received up to 2019 July 25 from Mr. David Reid regarding no smoking bylaw in      the City’s parks.

            Staff advised a Council report prohibiting smoking of any material is           forthcoming to Council in September.

 

            Councillor Calendino – Elephants’ Feet Markings

 

            Councillor Calendino referred to item K of the Council Correspondence Package           received up to 2019 July 25 from Mr. Moreno Zanotto regarding a request to amend the Burnaby Street and Traffic Bylaw by including definitions for            Elephants’ Feet Markings and Cross-rides.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR calendino

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR jordan

 

THAT this item of correspondence be REFERRED to the Traffic Safety Committee.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

            Councillor Johnston – Small Business Taxes

 

            Councillor Johnston referred to item I of the Council Correspondence Package   received up to 2019 July 25 from Mr. Derek Holloway regarding the current small   business tax problems within the commercial property class.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR Johnston

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR jordan

 

THAT this item of correspondence be REFERRED to staff for report.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

            Council further requested staff contact Mr. Holloway directly.

 

            Councillor Jordan – Madge Hogarth House Demolition

 

            Councillor Jordan referred to item U of the Council Correspondence Package      received up to 2019 July 25 from Arthur Erickson Foundation regarding       demolition of Madge Hogarth House at SFU.

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR Jordan

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR wang

 

THAT this item of correspondence be REFERRED to the Community Heritage Commission.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

            Councillor Jordan – Notice of Motion – Building BC Fund

 

            Councillor Jordan provided Council with the following Notice of Motion:

 

“WHEREAS the Province of British Columbia’s “Building BC Fund” has allocated $7 billion towards building new homes for BC citizens in need, and has 20,000 units constructed or in progress; and

 

WHEREAS the government has announced there will not be another opportunity to apply for these funds until 2020; and

 

WHEREAS even when funds are allocated, planning and construction can take several years to accomplish; and

 

WHEREAS previous governments have in the past purchased existing affordable rental properties, and converted them over time into social housing complexes; and

 

WHEREAS Hillside Gardens in the Edmonds area (NDP government) and Chelsea Heights at Confederation Park (Liberal government) are two Burnaby examples of properties purchased and converted to needed social housing; and

 

WHEREAS these properties could assist with the urgent need for affordable rental housing, and themselves could eventually be redeveloped when new housing comes on stream;

 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Burnaby City Council, call upon the Province of British Columbia to consider developing a program for the purchase of purpose built rental buildings to be converted into low-rent social housing, for the benefit of those currently waiting for appropriate affordable housing.”

 

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

 

            Councillor McDonell – Edmonds City Fair and Classic Car Show

 

            Councillor McDonell conveyed thanks to the City for their continued sponsorship           of the Edmonds City Fair and Classic Car Show. The fair was successful, with    over 20,000 people in attendance.

 

            Councillor Wang – Chinese Culture Festival

 

            Councillor Wang conveyed appreciation for the City’s support of the Chinese      Culture Festival on July 28.

 

 

            Councillor Wang – Burnaby Hospital Fundraiser

 

            Councillor Wang conveyed appreciation for the City’s support of the Canadian    Alliance of Chinese Association’s Charity Golf Tournament. The event raised $41,000 for the Burnaby Hospital Foundation.

 

            Councillor Wang – Upcoming Events

 

            Councillor Wang invited Council members and members of public the Korean     Cultural Heritage Festival to be held on August 3 at Swangard Stadium, and the         Philippine’s Seafood Music Festival to be held on August 10 at Swangard     Stadium.

 

9.

INQUIRIES

 

 

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

 

10.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR calendino

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR volkow

 

THAT this Open Council meeting do now adjourn.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

The Open Council meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.

 

 

 

Confirmed:

Certified Correct:

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Mayor                    

City Clerk       

 

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