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COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
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Monday, 2015 April 13
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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 April 13 at 6:32 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 7:00 PM in the
Council Chamber.
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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.
C. Turpin, Deputy City Manager
Mr.
L. Chu, Deputy City Manager
Mr.
L. Pelletier, Director Planning and Building
Mr.
L. Gous, Director Engineering
Ms.
D. Jorgensen, Director Finance
Mr.
D. Ellenwood, Director Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services
Mr.
B. Rose, City Solicitor
Mr.
D. Back, City Clerk
Mr.
Sid Cleave, Deputy City Clerk
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MOVED BY Councillor P. McDonell
SECONDED BY Councillor A. Kang
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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 7:00 p.m.
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Councillor
Calendino, on behalf of His Worship Mayor Derek Corrigan, proclaimed April
19th - 26th, 2015 as "National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness
Week" in the City of Burnaby.
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His
Worship Mayor Derek Corrigan proclaimed April 12th - 18th, 2015 as "National
Volunteer Week" in the City of Burnaby.
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Councillor
Johnston, on behalf of His Worship Mayor Derek Corrigan, proclaimed April
27th - May 3rd, 2015 as "Public - Rail Safety Week" in
the City of Burnaby.
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MOVED BY Councillor P. McDonell
SECONDED BY Councillor N. Volkow
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THAT
the minutes of the 'Open' Council meeting held on 2015 March 30 be adopted.
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MOVED BY Councillor D. Johnston
SECONDED BY Councillor J. Wang
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THAT
the minutes of the Public Hearing (Zoning) held on 2015 March 31 be
now adopted.
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MOVED BY Councillor P. McDonell
SECONDED BY Councillor N. Volkow
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THAT
the delegations be heard.
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Ms. Anne Waller,
Administrator, and Ms. Michelle Wilson, Co-ordinator, Community Volunteer
Resources, Citizen Support Services, appeared before Council to present their
2014 Annual Report. The delegation provided an overview of their programs for
seniors and children.
The delegation announced
that the City of Burnaby has received up to $350,000 in government funding for
the Better At Home Program. This program assists seniors with simple
non-medical tasks to allow them to stay at home and continue living
independently. Since April 2014, the program has assisted 251 seniors.
The delegation further
advised that 300 volunteers in Citizen Support Services provided 27,000 hours
of community service last year.
The delegation concluded by
expressing appreciation to community volunteers and Council for their ongoing
support.
Maya Arradaza and Heather
Fisher, students at Byrne Creek Community School, appeared before Council to
raise awareness of the state of the shark population and the importance of
protecting oceans and respecting natural resources.
The delegation noted the
following points:
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shark
populations around the world are plummeting due to the harvesting of fins.
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if
sharks were to become extinct there would be massive consequences for ocean
ecosystems.
The delegation requested
that Council consider banning the sale and distribution of shark fins in
Burnaby. The delegation also requested that Council consider supporting the UN
Global Compact Cities Program which focuses on collaboration between all levels
of government, business and society to enhance sustainability and resilience
within cities.
Dennis Hansen, Chair HUB –
Burnaby Committee, and Fiona Walsh, Director, Canada Bikes, appeared before
Council to provide an overview of the roles of their organizations. The
delegation noted HUB works with local governments, community groups and
businesses to build healthier, happier, more connected communities by closing
gaps in the regions cycling network and increasing bike education and
awareness.
The delegation noted that
Canada Bikes, the national voice for commuter, touring and recreational cycling,
is a federal not-for-profit corporation established in 2012. Canada Bikes
connects the cycling community, government, experts and industry and works with
these stakeholders to make cycling safe and enjoyable throughout Canada. The
delegation also noted that Canada Bikes has produced several documents and
submissions to government in support of active transportation, cycling
infrastructure and road safety initiatives.
The delegation concluded by
inviting Council to participate in the ‘Bike Day in Canada’ event in Burnaby on
2015 May 25.
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MOVED BY Councillor P. McDonell
SECONDED BY Councillor D. Johnston
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THAT
the correspondence be received.
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A letter was received from
the Stoney Creek Environment Committee requesting permission to post lawn signs
for the purpose of publicizing their Community Fun Fair.
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MOVED BY Councillor D. Johnston
SECONDED BY Councillor N. volkow
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THAT
Council approve the request from Stoney Creek Community Council to post lawn
signs on
City boulevards to publicize their Community Fun Fair.
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MOVED BY Councillor P. McDonell
SECONDED BY Councillor D. Johnston
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THAT
Council do now resolve itself into a Committee of the Whole.
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The Community Heritage
Commission submitted a report to Council documenting the need for the
expansion of the City of Burnaby Archives. It is anticipated the percentage
increase in storage use will continue by 20% per year from 2016 to 2021 and
then by 25% per year from 2021 to 2026, representing about a 400% increase in
storage capacity needed by 2026. Since Archives currently has 1,297 square
feet of storage space, this means by 2026 approximately 5,188 square feet of
storage space will be needed, with moveable shelving, in order to accommodate
this anticipated growth.
The
Community Heritage Commission recommended:
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THAT Council approve a preliminary plan for the expansion and relocation of
the City of Burnaby Archives.
2.
THAT Council refer this proposal to the City's Capital Planning process.
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MOVED BY Councillor C. Jordan
SECONDED BY Councillor D. Johnston
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THAT
the recommendations of the Community Heritage Commission be
adopted.
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MOVED BY Councillor D. JOHNSTON
SECONDED BY Councillor P. MCDONELL
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THAT
this report be REFERRED to a Council workshop.
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The Community Heritage
Commission submitted a report to Council for approval to fund the City of
Burnaby Award for the 2015 "Rivers to Sea Regional Heritage Fair".
This community award
recognizes the best
student project with a Burnaby heritage or history theme.
The
Community Heritage Commission recommended:
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THAT Council approve $500.00 to fund the City of Burnaby Award for the 2015
"Rivers to Sea Regional Heritage Fair" as outlined in this report.
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MOVED BY Councillor C. Jordan
SECONDED BY Councillor N. Volkow
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THAT
the recommendation of the Community Heritage Commission be adopted.
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The Financial
Management Committee submitted a report to Council requesting approval
to award insurance contracts for the annual Property and Liability insurance
programs maintained by the City.
The Financial
Management Committee recommended:
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THAT Council approve the award of nine (9) contracts of insurance as
specified in this report. The total amount, payable to Willis Canada to fund
the insurance premiums, is $911,000. Actual payment will be based on the
final insurance agreements.
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MOVED BY Councillor D. Johnston
SECONDED BY Councillor P. McDonell
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THAT
the recommendation of the Financial Management Committee be adopted.
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The Planning and Development
Committee submitted a report to Council in response to a request from the
Burnaby Task Force on Homelessness seeking Council support for Dr. Kennedy
Stewart’s motion to Parliament calling upon the Federal Government to work in
collaboration with the provinces, territories, municipalities, Aboriginal
communities, and housing providers to establish, develop and implement an
affordable housing strategy.
The
Planning and Development Committee recommended:
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THAT Council support Dr. Kennedy Stewart, MP Burnaby-Douglas' Motion 547 to
Parliament regarding an affordable housing strategy, as outlined in this
report.
2. THAT a copy of this report be
sent to Dr. Kennedy Stewart, MP Burnaby-Douglas, and Darin Froese and Carolyn
Orazietti, Co-Chairs, Burnaby Task Force on Homelessness.
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MOVED BY Councillor C. Jordan
SECONDED BY Councillor D. Johnston
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THAT
the recommendations of the Planning and Development Committee be
adopted.
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The Social Planning
Committee submitted a report to Council providing a summary of
activities of the Child Care Resources Group during 2014 and to provide a
Workplan for 2015. The report addresses social sustainability actions related
to child care as well as child care information and awareness.
The
Social Planning Committee recommended:
1. THAT Council endorse the
proposed 2015 Child Care Resources Group Workplan.
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THAT Council approve an expenditure of up to $900 from the 2015 Boards,
Committees and Commissions budget to cover the production costs of printing
of child care brochures.
3. THAT a copy of this report be
forwarded to Burnaby’s 4 MLAs and 2 MPs for information.
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MOVED BY Councillor N. Volkow
SECONDED BY Councillor P. Calendino
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THAT
the recommendations of the Social Planning Committee be adopted.
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The Social Planning Committee
submitted a report to Council providing an update on the initiatives of the
Burnaby Healthier Community Partnership (HCP). For the first year, the
Burnaby HCP has focused on the health priorities of physical activity and
literacy and mental health. Through strengthened working relationships and
coordination of existing resources, these two priority areas will continue to
be the focus of the HCP in the year ahead.
The
Social Planning Committee recommended:
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THAT Council receive this report for information.
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THAT a copy of this report be forwarded to Dr. Lisa Mu, Medical Health
Officer for Burnaby and Mr. Ron Burton, Chair, Burnaby Board of Education.
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MOVED BY Councillor N. Volkow
SECONDED BY Councillor P. McDonell
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THAT
the recommendations of the Social Planning Committee be adopted.
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The City Manager
presented a report dated 2015 April 13 on the matters listed
following as Items 01 to 03 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 Finance to obtain Council approval to
enter into a licence and operating agreement with the Lower Mainland Purpose
Society for Youth and Families for the City-owned Cameron Children's Centre.
The Society has successfully operated the Cameron Children’s Centre since
2009 October 01 and continues to provide quality and much needed child care
service to Burnaby families.
The
City Manager recommended:
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THAT Council authorize staff to enter into a licence and operating agreement
with the Lower Mainland Purpose Society for Youth and Families for the
Cameron Children's Centre for a five year term as outlined in this report.
2. THAT a copy of this report be
forwarded to the Board of Directors of the Lower Mainland Purpose Society for
Youth and Families and to the Social Planning Committee for information.
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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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MOVED BY Councillor D. Johnston
SECONDED BY Councillor p. mcdonell
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THAT this report be REFERRED to the
Financial Management Committee for further review.
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The City Manager
submitted a report from the Director Finance to obtain Council approval for a
contract amendment for engineering design and construction services related
to the Gilmore Urban Trail.
The
City Manager recommended:
1. THAT Council approve the contract
amendment to R.F. Binnie & Associates Ltd. for a total cost of
$253,695.75 including GST as outlined in this report.
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MOVED BY Councillor N. Volkow
SECONDED BY Councillor J. Wang
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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 Director Finance to obtain Council approval to
award a construction contract for sanitary sewer mainline & lateral
grouting.
The
City Manager recommended:
1. THAT a construction contract be
awarded to the lowest bidder Superior City Contracting Services Ltd. for a
total cost of $892,153.50 including GST in the amount of $42,483.50 for work
as outlined in this report. Final payment will be based on actual quantity of
goods and services delivered and unit prices as tendered.
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MOVED BY Councillor D. Johnston
SECONDED BY Councillor P. McDonell
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THAT the recommendation of the City
Manager be adopted.
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MOVED BY Councillor P. McDonell
SECONDED BY Councillor N. Volkow
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THAT the Committee now rise and
report.
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MOVED BY Councillor P. McDonell
SECONDED BY Councillor N. Volkow
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THAT the report of the Committee be
now adopted.
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MOVED BY Councillor P. Calendino
SECONDED BY Councillor N. Volkow
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THAT Bylaw No. 13463, 13464, 13465,
13466 and 13467 be now introduced and read a first time.
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MOVED BY Councillor P. Calendino
SECONDED BY Councillor N. Volkow
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THAT Bylaw No. 13468, 13469 and
13470 be now introduced and read three times.
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MOVED BY Councillor P. Calendino
SECONDED BY Councillor N. Volkow
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THAT Bylaw No. 13454, 13455 and
13456 be now read a second time.
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MOVED BY Councillor P. Calendino
SECONDED BY Councillor N. Volkow
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THAT Bylaw No. 13459, 13460 and
13461 be now reconsidered and Finally Adopted, signed by the Mayor and Clerk
and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto.
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Councillor McDonell
Councillor McDonell
congratulated the Burnaby Board of Trade for being selected as a finalist in
the category of “Best Corporate Social Responsibility Project” at the 2015
World Chambers Competition.
Members of Council
expressed concern regarding the notification procedures and response to the
recent oil spill in Vancouver.
Arising from discussion,
Councillor Kang was granted leave by Council to introduce the following motion:
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MOVED BY Councillor a. kang
SECONDED BY Councillor d. johnston
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THAT staff prepare a report regarding
the implications for Burnaby arising from the recent oil spill in Vancouver
and any similar occurrences in the future.
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Councillor Volkow
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MOVED BY Councillor P. Calendino
SECONDED BY Councillor N. Volkow
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THAT a meeting of the Simon Fraser
Liaison Committee be held on Thursday, 2015 April 30 at 5:30 p.m. at Burnaby
Mountain Golf Course, 7600 Halifax Street.
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Councillor Johnston
inquired regarding the status of the proposed staff presentation to Council concerning
Town Centre Street Standards.
The Director Planning and
Building advised that staff are currently preparing the presentation for a future
Council meeting.
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MOVED BY Councillor P. McDonell
SECONDED BY Councillor N. Volkow
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THAT
this 'Open' Council meeting do now adjourn.
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The
Open Council meeting adjourned at 9:08 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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