COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

Monday, 2018 February 05

An Open meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Committee Room, Burnaby City Hall, 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, B.C. on Monday, 2018 February 05 at 6:30 p.m. followed immediately by a Closed meeting from which the public was excluded.  At the conclusion of the Closed meeting, the Open meeting was reconvened at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber.

1.

CALL TO ORDER

PRESENT:

His Worship, Mayor Derek R. Corrigan

Councillor Pietro Calendino

Councillor Sav Dhaliwal

Councillor Dan Johnston

Councillor Colleen Jordan

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. Lou Pelletier, 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, Administrative Officer

MOVED BY councillor mcdonell

SECONDED BY councillor johnston

THAT the Open Council meeting do now reconvene.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

The Open Council meeting reconvened at 7:02 p.m.

2.

MINUTES

A)

Open Council Meeting held 2018 January 29

MOVED BY councillor Mcdonell

SECONDED BY councillor wang

THAT the minutes of the Open Council meeting held on 2018 January 29 be now adopted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

B)

Public Hearing (Zoning) held 2018 January 30

MOVED BY councillor wang

SECONDED BY councillor johnston

THAT the minutes of the Public Hearing (Zoning) meeting held on 2018 January 30 be now adopted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3.

PROCLAMATION

A)

Heritage Week (2018 February 19 - 25)

Councillor Wang, on behalf of His Worship, Mayor Derek R. Corrigan proclaimed the week of 2018 February 19 - 25 as "Heritage Week" in the City of Burnaby.

Letter from Kushiro City, Japan

His Worship, Mayor Derek R. Corrigan advised that he received a letter from Kushiro City Mayor, Ebina Hiroya, noting that one teacher and three students from the Kushiro High School are visiting in Burnaby for a week to learn and practice English. 

4.

DELEGATION

MOVED BY councillor Mcdonell

SECONDED BY councillor jordan

THAT the delegation be heard.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

A)

Tom Fleming

Re: Strata Condominium Density

Speaker: Tom Fleming

Mr. Tom Fleming appeared before Council expressing concerns with the Downtown Metrotown Plan including: high density, zoning, and loss of commercial space for local strata developments.

Arising from discussion, the following motion was introduced:

MOVED BY councillor johnston

SECONDED BY councillor jordan

THAT the delegation’s concerns be REFERRED to staff for report.

                                                                            CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5.

CORRESPONDENCE

MOVED BY councillor mcdonell

SECONDED BY councillor wang

THAT the correspondence be received.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

A)

Green Score Canada Ltd.

Re: Greenest City Award Winner

Correspondence was received from Green Score Canada Limited announcing the City of Burnaby as co-winner of Canada’s Greenest Midsized City 2017 Award. This award is given annually to the Cities with the highest scores in the Green Score City Index in three categories: Large, Medium and Small. Award ceremonies will be held locally on Earth Day, 2018 April 22.

His Worship, Mayor Derek R. Corrigan noted staff will contact the organization to acknowledge receipt of the award, and participate in the arrangements for its receipt at the upcoming events.  Mayor Corrigan congratulated Council, staff and residents on the receipt of this award.

6.

REPORTS

MOVED BY councillor mcdonell

SECONDED BY councillor calendino

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

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

A)

His Worship, Mayor Derek R. Corrigan

Re: 2018 City Appreciation Dinner        

His Worship, Mayor Derek R. Corrigan submitted a report requesting Council approval for the costs associated with the 2018 City Appreciation Dinner.

His Worship, Mayor Derek R. Corrigan recommended:

1.         THAT Council authorize payment of the cost of hosting the 2018 City Appreciation Dinner.

MOVED BY councillor johnston

SECONDED BY councillor calendino

THAT the recommendation of His Worship, Mayor Derek R. Corrigan be adopted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

B)

City Clerk

Re: Certificate of Sufficiency - Resident Initiated

The City Clerk submitted a report on the resident initiated Local Area Service Project petition.

The City Clerk recommended:

1.            THAT Council receive the City Clerk's Certificate of Sufficiency covering the following 2018 Resident Initiated Local Area Service.

2.            THAT on receipt of the successful petitions, the City Solicitor prepare a Local Area  Service  Construction  Bylaw  for  the   successful  project.

3.            THAT on receipt of the petitions, the City Solicitor prepare a Local Area   Service   Fund   Expenditure   Bylaw   for   the   successful  project.

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

MOVED BY councillor mcdonell

SECONDED BY councillor calendino

THAT the recommendations of the City Clerk be adopted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

C)

Planning and Development Committee

Re: 2018 Cycling and Walking Program

The Planning and Development Committee submitted a report seeking funding in support of programs to promote cycling and walking in 2018.

The Planning and Development Committee  recommended:

1.            THAT  Council  authorize  the  expenditure  of  $12,400  from  the Boards, Committees and Commissions budget for programs to promote cycling and walking in 2018, as outlined in this report.

MOVED BY councillor Jordan

SECONDED BY councillor mcdonell

THAT the recommendation of the Planning and Development Committee be adopted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

D)

Planning and Development Committee

Re: Proposed Zoning Bylaw Text Amendments – 2018 January

The Planning and Development Committee submitted a report proposing a number of text amendments to the Burnaby Zoning Bylaw.

The Planning and Development Committee recommended:

1.            THAT Council be requested to authorize the preparation of a bylaw amending the Burnaby Zoning Bylaw, as outlined in Section 2.0 of this report, for advancement to a Public Hearing at a future date.

MOVED BY councillor Jordan

SECONDED BY councillor mcdonell

THAT the recommendation of the Planning and Development Committee be adopted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

E)

Public Safety Committee

Re: City of Burnaby 2017 Wildfire Support

The Public Safety Committee submitted a report providing a summary of City of Burnaby 2017 Wildfires Emergency Deployment.

The Public Safety Committee recommended:

1.            THAT Council receive this report for information.

MOVED BY councillor Calendino

SECONDED BY councillor mcdonell

THAT the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee be adopted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Council conveyed a heartfelt thank you to the Burnaby Fire Department, Burnaby RCMP and other staff that supported the emergency response to the 2017 Wildfires.

Arising from discussion, the following motion was introduced:

MOVED BY councillor johnston

SECONDED BY councillor calendino

THAT His Worship, Mayor Corrigan send letters, on behalf of Council and Burnaby citizens, to police officers, firefighters and emergency support personnel in appreciation of their service.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

F)

Public Safety Committee

Re: Proposed Emergency Radio Amplification Bylaw

The Public Safety Committee submitted a report outlining terms for a new bylaw for the installation of radio amplification systems in new or renovated buildings to enhance public safety and emergency response.

Fire Chief, Joe Robertson appeared before Council and spoke in support of the new bylaw, and thanked Council and the Planning and Building Department for their assistance.

The Public Safety Committee recommended:

1.            THAT Council authorize staff to prepare a bylaw on emergency radio amplification, as outlined in this report.

2.            THAT a copy of this report be sent to the BC Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the BC Construction Association, the Vancouver Regional Construction Association, the Urban Development Institute of BC, and the BC Broadband Association for information.

MOVED BY councillor Calendino

SECONDED BY councillor mcdonell

THAT the recommendations of the Public Safety Committee be adopted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

G)

City Manager's Report, 2018 February 05

The City Manager submitted a report dated 2018 February 05 on the following matters:

7.

MANAGER'S REPORTS

1.

2018 JANUARY - PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL SERVICES CAPITAL FUNDING BYLAW                                 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services seeking a Capital Reserve Fund Bylaw reflecting the corrected amount of $3,584,000 to finance Park's capital projects.

The City Manager recommended:

1.            THAT Council authorize the City Solicitor to bring forward a Capital Reserve Fund Bylaw reflecting the corrected amount of $3,584,000 to finance the projects included in the Capital Plan, as outlined in the 2018 January 22 Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Capital Funding Bylaw report.

MOVED BY councillor mcdonell

SECONDED BY councillor jordan

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2.

CONTRACT AWARD

DESIGN, SUPPLY AND INSTALL OF WORKS YARD PORTABLE OFFICE BUILDINGS                                  

The City Manager submitted a report from Director Finance seeking Council approval to award a contract for the design, supply and install of Works Yard portable office buildings.

The City Manager recommended:

1.            THAT Council approve a contract award to Britco Boxx Limited Partnership, for an estimated total cost of $780,836 including taxes in the amount of $83,661 as outlined in this 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 wang

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3.

STRATA TITLE APPLICATION #17-01

6212 AND 6214 NEVILLE STREET    

The City Manager submitted a report from Director Planning and Building seeking Council authority to strata title an existing occupied two-family dwelling.

The City Manager recommended:

1.            THAT Strata Titling of 6212 and 6214 Neville Street be approved subject to complete satisfaction of the Guidelines for Conversion of Existing and Occupied Two-Family Dwellings into Strata Title Units.

MOVED BY councillor mcdonell

SECONDED BY councillor jordan

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

MOVED BY councillor calendino

SECONDED BY councillor mcdonell

THAT the Committee now rise and report.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

MOVED BY councillor mcdonell

SECONDED BY councillor calendino

THAT the report of the Committee be now adopted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8.

TABLED MATTER

A)

Bylaws - First, Second & Third Reading

#13835 - Burnaby Capital Works, Machinery and Equipment Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 2, 2018

(Tabled 2018 January 29)                                                                 

MOVED BY councillor jordan

SECONDED BY councillor mcdonell

THAT Bylaw No. 13835 be now LIFTED from the table.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Councillor Wang noted that Bylaw No. 13835 reflects the corrected amount as per City Manager report, Item 7(1) of 2018 February 05 Council Agenda.

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR WANG

SECONDED BY councillor jordan

THAT Bylaw No. 13835 be now introduced and read three times.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

9.

BYLAWS

First Reading

A)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 1, 2018 - Rez. #17-25 (6438/56/68 McKay Ave., 6443/55/67 Silver Ave., 4305/25 Maywood St.)

#13837

B)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 2, 2018 - Text Amendment

#13838

MOVED BY councillor wang

SECONDED BY councillor jordan

THAT Bylaw No. 13837 and 13838 be now introduced and read a first time.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

First, Second and Third Reading

C)

Burnaby Highway Closure Bylaw No. 2, 2018

(Road Closure #17-10000)

#13836

D)

Burnaby Capital Works, Machinery and Equipment Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 3, 2018

#13839

E)

Burnaby Local Improvement Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 2, 2018

#13840

MOVED BY councillor wang

SECONDED BY councillor calendino

THAT Bylaw No. 13836, 13839 and 13840 be now introduced and read three times.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Second Reading

F)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 42, 2017 - Rez. #17-19 (8339 Eastlake Drive)

#13827

G)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 43, 2017 - Rez. #16-53 (Portion of 9855 Austin Road)

#13828

H)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 44, 2017 - Text Amendment

#13829

MOVED BY councillor wang

SECONDED BY councillor johnston

THAT Bylaw No. 13827, 13828 and 13829 be now read a second time.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Reconsideration and Final Adoption

I)

Burnaby Capital Works, Machinery and Equipment Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 1, 2018

#13834

MOVED BY councillor wang

SECONDED BY councillor calendino

THAT Bylaw No. 13834 be now reconsidered and Finally Adopted, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

10.

NEW BUSINESS

a)  Councillor Calendino - Healthy Community Partnership

Councillor Calendino advised that the Burnaby and New Westminster Healthier Community Partnerships (HCPs) were jointly awarded a Fraser Health Active Communities grant of $45,000 to support a walking challenge in the spring of 2018.  The launch of the Burnaby-New West Walks will be held on 2018 April 4 in Queens Park in New Westminster.  A Wrap-up Walking Festival is planned for 2018 May 11 at the Edmonds Community Centre in Burnaby.

b)  Councillor Dhaliwal - Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Service

Councillor Dhaliwal referred to a letter dated 2018 January 31 from Metro Vancouver requesting consent to amend the Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Service to remove Abbotsford as a participant in the regional park function.

The removal of the City of Abbotsford from the Metro Vancouver Regional Parks District is supportable given that Abbotsford is a member of the Fraser Valley Regional District.  Abbotsford will now appropriately join the Fraser Valley Regional Parks District. 

Staff support the resolution because the payments for, and benefits from, the Metro Vancouver Regional Parks system will now be directly aligned with the member municipalities of the Metro Vancouver Regional District.

MOVED BY councillor dhaliwal

SECONDED BY councillor jordan

1. THAT the Council of the City of Burnaby approves the adoption of Metro Vancouver Regional District Parks Service Amending Bylaw No. 1255, 2017 by providing consent on behalf of the electors; and

2.  THAT a copy of Metro Vancouver Regional District Bylaw No. 1255, 2017 and related Metro Vancouver reports be forwarded to the Burnaby Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission for information.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

c)  Councillor Jordan – Radio Broadcast Accuracy of Reporting, 2007

     Burnaby Oil Spill

Councillor Jordan noted that Mr. Muir, during a radio broadcast (the Lynda Steele Show) commented that City of Burnaby workers were responsible for the 2007 oil spill. This comment is contrary to the findings of completed investigation reports.

Staff will undertake to request a formal correction from Mr. Muir.

d)  Councillor Johnston - Cannabis Sale Regulations

Councillor Johnston advised that the BC government has released more information on the use of recreational marijuana when it becomes legal in Canada later this year.

Arising from discussion, the following motion was introduced:

MOVED BY councillor johnston

SECONDED BY councillor mcdonell

THAT staff review the newly released Provincial Government framework on cannabis retail operations and report on the impacts of the regulations.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

e)  Councillor Wang - Chinese New Year

Councillor Wang advised that the 2018 Chinese New Year, the Year of the Dog, begins on Friday, 2018 February 16.  He further noted that Councillor McDonell received the 2017 Community Contribution Award from the Canadian Community Service Association. Councillor Wang wished Council, staff and residents a Happy Chinese New Year.

11.

INQUIRIES

There were no inquiries brought before Council at this time.

12.

ADJOURNMENT

MOVED BY councillor Mcdonell

SECONDED BY councillor johnston

THAT this Open Council meeting do now adjourn.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

The Open Council meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m.

Confirmed:

Certified Correct:

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Mayor                    

City Clerk