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COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
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Monday, 2015 March 02
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An ‘Open’ meeting of the City
Council was held in the Council Chamber, Burnaby City Hall, 4949 Canada Way,
Burnaby, B.C. on Monday, 2015 March 02 at 6:43 PM followed immediately by a
‘Closed’ meeting from which the public was excluded. At the conclusion of
the ‘Closed’ meeting, the ‘Open’ meeting was reconvened at 7:03 PM in the
Council Chamber.
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CALL TO ORDER
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PRESENT:
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His
Worship, Mayor D. Corrigan
Councillor
P. Calendino
Councillor
S. Dhaliwal
Councillor
D. Johnston
Councillor
C. Jordan
Councillor
A. Kang
Councillor
P. McDonell
Councillor
N. Volkow
Councillor
J. Wang
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STAFF:
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Mr.
B. Moncur, City Manager
Mr.
L. Chu, Deputy City Manager
Mr.
L. Pelletier, Director Planning and Building
Mr.
L. Gous, Director Engineering
Mrs.
D. Jorgenson, Director Finance
Mr.
D. Ellenwood, Director Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services
Mr.
B. Rose, City Solicitor
Mr.
D. Back, City Clerk
Ms.
K. O’Connell, Deputy City Clerk
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MOVED BY Councillor P. McDonell
SECONDED BY Councillor D. Johnston
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THAT
the 'Open' Council meeting do now reconvene.
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The
Open Council meeting reconvened in the Council Chamber at 7:03 p.m.
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Councillor Johnston, on behalf of
His Worship Mayor Derek Corrigan proclaimed 2015 March 7th as "Raise
Your Hands Against Racism Day" in the City of Burnaby.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
A) United Way Campaign
“Engage” Award
His Worship, Mayor Derek Corrigan
announced that the City of Burnaby won the 2014 United Way Campaign Community
Spirit Award for Engagement. This award is presented to the workplace
campaign team that best engages its employees through all levels of the
organization.
Mayor Corrigan expressed
appreciation to the campaign team including Angela Boal, Chair, Sarah Kim and
Lisa Dotto, Co-Chairs and Keri Douglas, Executive Committee member.
Members of the team presented Mayor
Corrigan and Councillor McDonell, a lower mainland campaign executive, with
the plaque they received at the awards ceremony held on 2015 February 25.
B) Kushiro Cup Nominations
His Worship, Mayor Derek Corrigan
noted that nominations for Burnaby’s Outstanding Citizen of the Year will be
received until 2015 March 09.
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MOVED BY
Councillor N. Volkow
SECONDED BY
Councillor D. Johnston
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THAT the minutes of the 'Open'
Council meeting held on 2015 February 23 be now adopted.
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MOVED BY
Councillor N. Volkow
SECONDED BY
Councillor D. Johnston
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THAT the minutes of the Public
Hearing (Zoning) held on 2015 February 24 be now adopted.
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The following wrote requesting an
audience with Council:
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MOVED BY
Councillor P. Calendino
SECONDED BY
Councillor C. Jordan
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THAT Council do now resolve itself
into a Committee of the Whole.
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The Executive Committee submitted a report providing
Council with information and statistics on enhanced election systems, feedback
on the success of voter engagement initiatives and identifying recommendations
for review in advance of the 2018 Local Government Election. The report further
noted that evolving technologies, new methods for communicating and improved
system enhancements will play a significant role in future elections.
The Executive Committee recommended:
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THAT
Council receive this report for information.
MOVED BY
Councillor S. Dhaliwal
SECONDED BY
Councillor N. Volkow
THAT the recommendation of the
Executive Committee be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
His Worship, Mayor Derek
Corrigan noted that Lynne Axford, Chief Election Officer, Sabreena Ladak,
Deputy Chief Election Officer, Jenna Wray, Election Communications Co-ordinator
and Carrie Middleton, Elections Logistics Co-ordinator were in attendance at
this evening’s Council meeting. The Mayor and Councillors expressed
appreciation to the staff for conducting the election in an efficient and
organized manner.
The Executive Committee of
Council submitted the following grant requests for
Council consideration:
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The Executive Committee
of Council recommended:
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THAT this grant request be denied.
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MOVED BY
Councillor S. Dhaliwal
SECONDED BY
Councillor N. Volkow
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THAT the recommendation of the
Executive Committee of Council be adopted.
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The Executive Committee
of Council recommended:
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THAT an in-kind grant up to the amount of $1,500 for printing services be
awarded to the 2015 Burnaby Empty Bowls Project in support of the annual
Empty Bowls Gala event.
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MOVED BY
Councillor S. Dhaliwal
SECONDED BY
Councillor P. McDonell
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THAT the recommendation of the
Executive Committee of Council be adopted.
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The Executive Committee
of Council recommended:
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THAT a grant in the amount of $300 be awarded to the Richard Major Art Group
to assist with the cost of funding an art program.
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MOVED BY
Councillor S. Dhaliwal
SECONDED BY
Councillor P. McDonell
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THAT the recommendation of the
Executive Committee of Council be adopted.
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The Executive Committee
of Council recommended:
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THAT a grant in the amount of $200 be awarded to the École Alpha Secondary
School in support of the annual Dry Grad event.
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MOVED BY
Councillor S. Dhaliwal
SECONDED BY
Councillor P. McDonell
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THAT the recommendation of the
Executive Committee of Council be adopted.
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The Executive Committee
of Council recommended:
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THAT a grant in the amount of $5,000 be awarded to Scouts Canada to support
their scouting programs.
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MOVED BY
Councillor S. Dhaliwal
SECONDED BY
Councillor P. McDonell
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THAT the recommendation of the
Executive Committee of Council be adopted.
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The Executive Committee
of Council recommended:
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THAT a grant in the amount of $2,500 be awarded to the Community Centred
College for the Retired to assist with the cost of courses and programs.
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MOVED BY
Councillor S. Dhaliwal
SECONDED BY
Councillor P. McDonell
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THAT the recommendation of the
Executive Committee of Council be adopted.
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The Executive Committee
of Council recommended:
1. THAT a one-time only grant in the
amount of $1,424.31 be awarded to the Afghan Women’s Sewing and Craft
Co-Operative.
2. THAT His Worship, Mayor Derek
Corrigan send a letter to the Afghan Women’s Sewing and Craft Co-Operative
advising this is a conditional grant due to exceptional circumstances.
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MOVED BY
Councillor S. Dhaliwal
SECONDED BY
Councillor P. McDonell
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THAT the recommendations of the
Executive Committee of Council be adopted.
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The Executive Committee
of Council recommended:
1. THAT an in-kind grant up to the
amount of $1,000 be awarded to the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural
Centre to assist with the cost of Hokori event.
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MOVED BY
Councillor S. Dhaliwal
SECONDED BY
Councillor A. Kang
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THAT the recommendation of the
Executive Committee of Council be adopted.
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The Executive Committee
of Council recommended:
1. THAT a grant in the amount of
$200 be awarded to the Maple Leaf Singers to assist with the cost of funding
of the annual Spring Show.
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MOVED BY
Councillor S. Dhaliwal
SECONDED BY
Councillor A. Kang
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THAT the recommendation of the
Executive Committee of Council be adopted.
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The Executive Committee
of Council recommended:
1. THAT this grant request be
denied.
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MOVED BY
Councillor S. Dhaliwal
SECONDED BY
Councillor J. Wang
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THAT the recommendation of the
Executive Committee of Council be adopted.
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The Executive Committee
of Council recommended:
1. THAT this grant request be
denied.
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MOVED BY
Councillor S. Dhaliwal
SECONDED BY
Councillor A. Kang
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THAT the recommendation of
the Executive Committee of Council be adopted.
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The City Manager
presented a report dated 2015 March 02 on the matters listed
following as Items 01 to 06 either providing the information shown or
recommending the courses of action indicated for the reasons given.
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The City Manager submitted
a report from the Director Planning and Building seeking Council authorization
to forward this application to a Public Hearing on 2015 March 31. The purpose
of this rezoning is to permit the construction of a 42 storey apartment
building and two 4-6 storey low rise apartment buildings.
The City
Manager recommended:
1. THAT the predecessor Rezoning Bylaw,
Amendment Bylaw No. 29/13, Bylaw #13245, be abandoned contingent upon the
granting by Council of Second Reading of the subject Rezoning Bylaw.
2. THAT a Rezoning Bylaw be prepared and
advanced to First Reading on 2015 March 09, and to a Public Hearing on 2015
March 31 at 7:00 p.m.
3. THAT the following be established as
prerequisites to the completion of the rezoning:
a.
The submission
of a suitable plan of development.
b. The deposit of sufficient
monies, including a 4% Engineering Inspection Fee, to cover the costs of all
services necessary to serve the site and the completion of a servicing
agreement covering all requisite services. All services are to be designed to
City standards and constructed in accordance with the Engineering Design. One
of the conditions for the release of occupancy permits will be the completion
of all requisite services.
c. The installation of all
electrical, telephone and cable servicing, and all other wiring underground
throughout the development, and to the point of connection to the existing
service where sufficient facilities are available to serve the development.
d. Demolition of any
improvements will be permitted after Second Reading of the Rezoning Bylaw has
been granted provided that the applicant acknowledges that such permission does
not fetter Council’s ability to grant or not to grant Third Reading and/or
Final Adoption of the Rezoning Bylaw. In addition, the demolition of any
improvements will be permitted at any time if they are vacant and considered by
staff to be subject to misuse and vandalism.
e. The utilization of an
amenity bonus through the provision of a $11,027,161 cash in-lieu contribution
in accordance with Section 3.2 of this report.
f. The consolidation of the
net project site into one legal parcel.
g. The granting of any
necessary Covenants, including, but not necessarily limited to, Section 219
Covenants restricting enclosure of balconies; indicating that project surface
driveway access will not be restricted by gates; guaranteeing the provision and
maintenance of public art; ensuring 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; ensuring the provision and ongoing maintenance of co-op
cars; ensuring the provision and on-going maintenance of EV plug–in stations;
providing that all disabled parking to remain as common property, restricting
the use of guest rooms; and ensuring compliance with the submitted acoustical
analysis.
h. The dedication of any
easements or rights-of-way deemed requisite.
i. The design and provision of
units adaptable to persons with disabilities with allocated handicap parking
spaces protected by a Section 219 Covenant.
j. The undergrounding of
existing overhead wiring abutting the site.
k. Compliance with the
Council-adopted sound criteria.
l. The provision of covered
car wash stalls and adequately sized and appropriately located garbage handling
and recycling material holding space and a commitment to implement the
recycling provisions.
m. The submission of a
suitable Solid Waste and Recycling Plan to the approval of the Director
Engineering.
n. The review of on-site
residential loading facilities by the Director Engineering.
o. The submission of a Site
Profile and resolution of any arising requirements.
p. The provision of facilities
for cyclists in accordance with this report.
q. The review of a detailed
Sediment Control System by the Director Engineering.
r. Compliance with the
guidelines for underground parking for visitors.
s. 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.
t. The deposit of the
applicable Parkland Acquisition Charge.
u. The deposit of the
applicable GVS & DD Sewerage Charge.
v. The deposit of the
applicable School Site Acquisition Charge.
w. 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.
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MOVED BY
Councillor D. Johnston
SECONDED BY
Councillor C. Jordan
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THAT the recommendations of the City
Manager be adopted.
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Council requested that
staff provide a memo to Council noting the type and size
of buildings that require
sprinklers and the last time the regulations were changed to include additional
building types.
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The City Manager
submitted a report from the Director Planning and Building seeking Council
authorization to forward this application to a Public Hearing on 2015 March
31. The purpose of the proposed zoning bylaw amendment is to permit
construction of a single family dwelling with a gross floor area beyond that
currently permitted under the prevailing zoning.
The City
Manager recommended:
1. THAT a Rezoning Bylaw be
prepared and advanced to First Reading on 2015 March 09 and to a Public
Hearing on 2015 March 31 at 7:00 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
registration of a Section 219 Covenant requiring the land to be developed in
accordance with the approved building and landscape plans.
c) 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.
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MOVED BY
Councillor N. Volkow
SECONDED BY
Councillor D. Johnston
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THAT the recommendations of the City
Manager be adopted.
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The City Manager
submitted a report from the Director Parks, Recreation and Cultural
Services requesting Council approval for the replacement of Field #2 at
Burnaby Lake Sports Complex - West. The field will be an infill synthetic
turf surface designed primarily for multisport use including field hockey,
soccer and field lacrosse.
The
City Manager recommended:
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THAT Council approve the capital expenditure of $1,300,000 from the
Provisional Capital Budget for the project outlined in this report.
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THAT Council authorize staff to bring down a bylaw to
appropriate $1,360,748 (inclusive of GST) from Capital Reserves to finance
the Burnaby Lake Sports Complex – West Field #2 replacement project.
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THAT a copy of
this report be sent to the Parks, Recreation & Culture Commission for
information.
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MOVED BY
Councillor N. Volkow
SECONDED BY
Councillor P. McDonell
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THAT the recommendations of the City
Manager be adopted.
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The City Manager
submitted a report from the Director Engineering requesting Council approval
for road closures for the 2015 Deer Lake Gravity Grand Prix on Saturday, 2015
June 13 or a rain date of Sunday, 2015 June 14. The requested road closure
would encompass Deer Lake Drive and Sperling Avenue adjacent to the Deer Lake
park from 9:00 a.m. to approximately 4:00 p.m.
The City Manager
recommended:
1. THAT Council approve
the road closures as discussed in this report.
2. THAT the
coordinator of the event, Neil MacKay, c/o Rotary Club of Burnaby, P.O. Box
80001, Burnaby, BC V5H 3X1, be sent a copy of this report.
3. THAT the operator of
Silent Waters Ltd. (Deer Lake Boat Rentals), Damien Liu, 5435 Sperling
Avenue, Burnaby, BC V5E 2T2 be sent a copy of this report.
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MOVED BY
Councillor N. Volkow
SECONDED BY
Councillor D. Johnston
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THAT the recommendations of the City
Manager be adopted.
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The City Manager
submitted a report from the Director Engineering seeking Council approval of
the additional expenditure under Contract 2014-15. Staff noted the poor soil
conditions on Hastings Street and unexpected utility issues on Hastings
Street and in the lane south of Hastings Street have added an extra level of
complexity to this contract.
The
City Manager recommended:
1. THAT Council approve
the revised amount of $2,966,201 inclusive of GST for Contract #2014-15 for
the Hastings Street construction works (an increase of $400,000).
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MOVED BY
Councillor P. McDonell
SECONDED BY
Councillor N. Volkow
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THAT the recommendation of the City Manager
be adopted.
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The City Manager submitted a report
from the City Clerk seeking Council approval for payment of Union of BC
Municipalities 2015 Membership Dues.
The
City Manager recommended:
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THAT Council approve
payment of the invoice from the Union of BC Municipalities for the 2015
membership dues in the amount of $26,732.48, including GST.
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MOVED BY
Councillor P. McDonell
SECONDED BY
Councillor N. Volkow
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THAT the recommendation of the City
Manager be adopted.
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MOVED BY
Councillor A. Kang
SECONDED BY
Councillor C. Jordan
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THAT
the Committee now rise and report.
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The Council reconvened.
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MOVED BY
Councillor A. Kang
SECONDED BY
Councillor C. Jordan
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THAT the report of the Committee be
now adopted.
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MOVED BY Councillor
A. Kang
SECONDED BY
Councillor N. Volkow
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THAT Bylaw No.13452 be now
introduced and read a first time.
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Q)
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#13442 - Burnaby Zoning
Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 5, 2015 - Rez. #14-40 (1240 - 4700 Kingsway)
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13442
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#13443 - Burnaby Zoning
Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 6, 2015 - Rez. #14-36 (Portion of 8398 North
Fraser Way)
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13443
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#13444 - Burnaby Zoning
Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 7, 2015 - Rez. #13-13 (6755 Canada Way)
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13444
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MOVED BY Councillor A. Kang
SECONDED BY Councillor D. Johnston
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THAT
Bylaw No. 13438, 13439, 13440, 13441, 13442 and 13443 be now read a second
time.
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CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY Councillor D. JOHNSTON
SECONDED BY Councillor N. VOLKOW
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THAT
Bylaw No. 13444 be now TABLED.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY Councillor A. Kang
SECONDED BY Councillor P. Calendino
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THAT
Bylaw No. 13350 be now read a third time.
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NEW BUSINESS
Councillor Volkow
Councillor Volkow made
reference to Item E) of the Council correspondence
package received from
Otto Langer, President, VAPOR BC, regarding the judicial
review of the Environment
Certificate issued by the Province for jet fuel transport
and storage in the Fraser
River estuary.
Arising from discussion,
Council introduced the following motion:
MOVED BY
Councillor N. VOLKOW
SECONDED
BY Councillor P. MCDONELL
THAT His Worship, Mayor
Derek Corrigan, on behalf of Council, forward a letter to
Premier Christy Clark and
Environment Minister Mary Polak bringing to light the City
of Burnaby’s
dissatisfaction with the public consultation process in the environmental
assessment process
related to the Environment Certificate that was issued for jet fuel
tanker transport, and
terminal and tank farm facility on the Fraser River in Richmond.
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INQUIRIES
There were no inquiries brought
before Council at this time.
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ADJOURNMENT
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MOVED BY Councillor A. Kang
SECONDED BY Councillor D. Johnston
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"THAT
this 'Open' Council meeting do now adjourn."
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The
Open Council meeting adjourned at 8:06 p.m.
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Confirmed:
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Certified
Correct:
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Mayor
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City Clerk
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