COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

 

Monday, 2019 November 04

 

An Open meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Committee Room, City Hall, 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC on Monday, 2019 November 04 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 Joe Keithley

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. Ed Kozak, Director Planning and 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 calendino

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR keithley

 

THAT the Open Council meeting do now reconvene.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

The Open Council meeting was called to order at 6:01 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)

Special Council Meeting - Reconsideration Hearing

held 2019 October 16_________________________

 

 

MOVED BY Councillor calendino 

SECONDED BY Councillor wang 

 

THAT the minutes of the Special Open Council meeting – Reconsideration Hearing held on 2019 October 16 be now adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

B)

Open Council Meeting held 2019 October 28

 

 

MOVED BY Councillor calendino 

SECONDED BY Councillor keithley 

 

THAT the minutes of the Open Council meeting held on 2019 October 28 be now adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

C)

Public Hearing (Zoning & Heritage Designation)

held 2019 October 29_______________________

 

 

MOVED BY Councillor dhaliwal 

SECONDED BY Councillor jordan 

 

THAT the minutes of the Public Hearing (Zoning & Heritage Designation) held on 2019 October 29 be now adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

PROCLAMATIONS

 

 

A)

National Child Day (2019 November 20)

 

 

Without any objections, this proclamation reading was delayed and read after Delegation Item 4(C).

 

            Without any objections, a second proclamation regarding World Diabetes Day     was added to the agenda:

 

B)

World Diabetes Day (2019 November 14)

 

 

Councillor Wang, on behalf of His Worship, Mayor Mike Hurley proclaimed 2019 November 14 as “World Diabetes Day” in the City of Burnaby.

 

            His Worship, Mayor Mike Hurley presented a framed proclamation to Mr. Mario     Miceli, Advocacy Chair for Diabetes Canada for BC/Yukon Region.

 

4.

DELEGATIONS

 

 

A)

Royal Canadian Legion

Re: 2019 Poppy Campaign

Speaker: Wilson Gurney, President, Branch #148

 

 

Mr. Wilson Gurney, President, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #148, appeared before Council and extended appreciation on behalf of the Legion #148 for Council’s ongoing support.  Mr. Gurney provided an update on the construction of a new Legion building on Hastings Street, and invited Council members and the public to attend the Remembrance Day Ceremony on 2019 November 11 at 10:30 a.m.

 

            His Worship, Mayor Mike Hurley advised that Council proclaimed “Poppy Weeks”            at the 2019 October 28 Council meeting, and presented a framed proclamation to           the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #148 representatives.

 

B)

BC SPCA, Burnaby Branch

Re: Services Overview

Speaker: Nicole McBain, Branch Manager

 

 

Ms. Nicole McBain, Branch Manager, BC SPCA Burnaby Branch, appeared before Council and provided a service update and an overview of the 2019-2023 Strategic Plan. The speaker advised that the BC SPCA recently completed extensive public and stakeholder consultation on the Strategic Plan, and the priorities including: protecting animals from cruelty and neglect; caring for animals in the community and in the shelters; inspiring the public to take actions for animals; and growing the organization. In addition, Ms. McBain outlined the operational expenses as well as various statistics for 2018 and 2019.

 

C)

The Burnaby Children's Community Table

Re: Activities Update

Speakers: Kamala Sproule, Coordinator, the Burnaby Early  Childhood Development Table

Angie Mapara-Osachoff, Senior Regional Program Manager in BC for Equitas, the International Centre for Human Rights Education

 

 

Ms. Kamala Sproule, Coordinator, the Burnaby Early Childhood Development Table, and Ms. Angie Mapara-Osachoff, Senior Regional Program Manager in BC for Equitas, the International Centre for Human Rights Education, appeared before Council and provided an overview of the Burnaby Children’s Charter.

 

The Burnaby Children’s Charter, from the perspective of children, outlines the importance of basic rights and freedoms all children deserve and require to reach their full potential. This three-year project, that included input from 250 children aged 3 to 12, completed 2019 October 25.

 

Jonas (Grade 6), Nadia (Grade 4) and Stefano (Grade 7) presented their views to Council in the following joint statement:

 

I have the right to feel safe, I have the right to community spaces, I have the right to healthy food and clean water, I have the right to a clean environment, I have the right to play, I have the right to learn, I have the right to sleep and rest, I have the right to kindness, love, and to be included, I have the right to be heard and to express myself.

 

In conclusion, the delegation thanked Council for their ongoing support and requested that Council endorse the Burnaby Children’s Charter.

 

Arising from discussion, the following motion was introduced:

 

MOVED BY Councillor mcdonell 

SECONDED BY Councillor wang 

 

THAT the delegation’s request be REFERRED to staff for report that recommends the City endorse the Charter and highlights ways the City can support the Charter.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

A)

National Child Day (2019 November 20)

 

 

Councillor Jordan, on behalf of His Worship, Mayor Mike Hurley proclaimed 2019 November 20 as “National Child Day” in the City of Burnaby.

 

            His Worship, Mayor Mike Hurley presented a framed proclamation to Ms.   Sproule, Ms. Mapara-Osachoff, Jonas, Nadia and Stefano.

 

5.

REPORTS

 

 

A)

His Worship, Mayor Mike Hurley

Re: Acting Mayor Appointments - 2020

 

 

His Worship, Mayor Mike Hurley submitted the 2020 Acting Mayor Appointments report for Council’s consideration.

His Worship, Mayor Mike Hurley recommended:

 

1.            THAT the following Council members be appointed as Acting Mayor for the months indicated in 2020:

 

January                               Councillor Nick Volkow

February                             Councillor Paul McDonell

March                                  Councillor Joe Keithley

April                                     Councillor Colleen Jordan

May                                      Councillor James Wang

June                                    Councillor Dan Johnston

July                                      Councillor Nick Volkow

August                                Councillor Pietro Calendino

September                          Councillor Sav Dhaliwal

October                               Councillor Paul McDonell

November                           Councillor Joe Keithley

December                           Councillor Colleen Jordan

 

MOVED BY Councillor mcdonell 

SECONDED BY Councillor dhaliwal 

 

THAT the recommendation of His Worship, Mayor Mike Hurley be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

B)

Financial Management Committee

Re: Traffic Fine Revenue Sharing Program

 

 

The Financial Management Committee submitted a report providing information regarding the 2018 and 2019 Traffic Fine Revenue Sharing Grant received and utilized for programs by the City.

 

 

 

The Financial Management Committee recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council receive the report for information.

 

MOVED BY Councillor DHALIWAL 

SECONDED BY Councillor mcdonell 

 

THAT the recommendation of the Financial Management Committee be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

C)

Financial Management Committee

Re: Combined Sewer Separation Grant

 

 

The Financial Management Committee submitted a report seeking Council approval to implement a new grant program to support private-side sewer separation.

The Financial Management Committee recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council authorize staff to implement a new grant program to support private-side sewer separation, as outlined in the report.

 

MOVED BY Councillor DHALIWAL 

SECONDED BY Councillor mcdonell 

 

THAT the recommendation of the Financial Management Committee be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

D)

Financial Management Committee

Re: Gaming Reserve & Operating Gaming Reserve

 

 

The Financial Management Committee submitted a report providing information on the status of the City's Gaming Reserve and Operating Gaming Reserve.

The Financial Management Committee recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council receive the report for information.

 

2.            THAT Council update the eligibility criteria for the Gaming Reserve Policy to include “or other projects or programs at the discretion of Council”.

 

MOVED BY Councillor DHALIWAL

SECONDED BY Councillor keithley 

 

THAT the recommendations of the Financial Management Committee be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

E)

International Relations and Friendship Cities Committee

Re: Sister/Friendship Cities Visits to Kushiro, Japan and Taichung, Taiwan in 2020                                                 

 

 

The International Relations and Friendship Cities Committee submitted a report seeking Council acceptance of the invitations from Kushiro City and Taichung City to strengthen ties with these Sister/Friendship Cities.

The International Relations and Friendship Cities Committee:

 

1.            THAT Council accept the invitation from Kushiro, Japan and authorize a delegation of Council to visit in 2020 in commemoration of the 55th anniversary of the Sister City relationship, and that all associated expenses be approved for payment in accordance with the City Expense Claim Policy.

 

2.            THAT Council authorize a delegation of Council to visit Taichung City, Taiwan in 2020 in conjunction with its visit to Kushiro, Japan, and that all associated expenses be approved for payment in accordance with the City Expense Claim Policy.

 

MOVED BY Councillor wang  

SECONDED BY Councillor mcdonell 

 

THAT the recommendations of the International Relations and Friendship Cities Committee be adopted.

 

CARRIED

(Opposed: Councillor Keithley)

 

F)

International Relations and Friendship Cities Committee

Re: Sister City Visit to Mesa, Arizona in 2020                       

 

 

The International Relations and Friendship Cities Committee submitted a report seeking Council approval for a delegation of Council to visit Mesa, Arizona to attend a joint Sister City visit in the fall of 2020, and to invite Tourism Burnaby, Burnaby Board of Trade, and Burnaby Board of Education to join the delegation. The International Relations and Friendship Cities Committee recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council accept the invitation from Mesa, Arizona and authorize a delegation of Council to visit in 2020, and that all associated expenses be

approved  for  payment  in  accordance  with  the City  Expense  Claim Policy.

 

2.            THAT representatives from Tourism Burnaby, Burnaby Board of Trade, and Burnaby Board of Education be invited to participate in the Official Sister City visit.

 

MOVED BY Councillor wang 

SECONDED BY Councillor calendino 

 

THAT the recommendations of the International Relations and Friendship Cities Committee be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

G)

International Relations and Friendship Cities Committee

Re: City of Hwaseong, South Korea Sister City Delegation Visit to the City of Burnaby in 2020                                    

 

 

The International Relations and Friendship Cities Committee submitted a report seeking authorization for His Worship, Mayor Mike Hurley, on behalf of Council, send an invitation to the Mayor of Hwaseong to visit Burnaby in 2020 summer in commemoration of the cities’ Sister City relationship.

 

The International Relations and Friendship Cities Committee recommended:

 

1.            THAT His Worship, Mayor Mike Hurley, on behalf of Council, send an invitation to the Mayor of Hwaseong, South Korea to visit the City of Burnaby in 2020 in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the two cities’ Sister City relationship.

 

MOVED BY Councillor wang

SECONDED BY Councillor mcdonell 

 

THAT the recommendation of the International Relations and Friendship Cities Committee be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

 

H)

City Manager's Report, 2019 November 04

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report dated 2019 November 04 on the following matters:

 

6.

MANAGER'S REPORTS

 

 

1.

CONTRACT INCREASE EA-3093

ENVIRONMENTAL REHABILITATION – CREEKS AND CULVERTS                                                                             

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Finance seeking Council approval to award a contract increase for Environmental Rehabilitation – Creeks and Culverts.

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council approve a contract increase of $124,653.90 including GST in the amount of $5,935.90 to Urban Systems 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 calendino 

SECONDED BY Councillor wang 

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

2.

CONTRACT INCREASE EA-3151

SECOND PHASE SOUTH BURNABY ROADWORKS & BURNABY MOUNTAIN URBAN TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS 2020/2021                                                                                     

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Finance seeking Council approval to award a contract increase for the second phase of the South Burnaby Roadworks and Burnaby Mountain Trail Improvements project.

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council approve a contract increase of $295,790.25 including GST in the amount of $14,085.25 to R.F. Binnie & Associates Ltd., as outlined in the report. Final payment will be based on the actual quantity of services delivered and hourly rates as submitted.

 

MOVED BY Councillor johnston 

SECONDED BY Councillor calendino 

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

3.

CONTRACT INCREASE

REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF STREET LIGHTS AND

TRAFFIC SIGNALS                                                                    

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Finance seeking Council approval  to  award  a  contract  increase   for   the  repair  and  maintenance  of street lights and traffic signals.

 

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council approve a contract increase to Crown Contracting Limited for an estimated amount of $800,000.00 including GST in the amount of $38,095.24 for the repair and maintenance of street lights and traffic signals, as outlined in the report. Final payment will be based on actual quantity of goods and services purchased.

 

MOVED BY Councillor mcdonell 

SECONDED BY Councillor calendino 

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

4.

CONTRACT AWARD  

FLAGGING AND TRAFFIC CONTROL SERVICES

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Finance seeking Council approval to award a contract for the flagging and traffic control services.

 

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council approve a contract award to Ansan Industries Ltd. for a total estimated cost of $4,517,132.78 including GST in the amount of $215,101.56, as outlined in the report. Final payment will be based on actual rates and services provided.

 

MOVED BY Councillor mcdonell 

SECONDED BY Councillor wang 

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

 

 

5.

CONTRACT AWARD

FIRE DEPARTMENT SIDE MOUNT ENGINE UNITS

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Finance seeking Council approval to award a contract for the supply and delivery of two side mount engine units for the Fire Department.

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council approve a contract award to Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd. for an estimated total cost of $2,529,681.00 including applicable GST and PST in the amount of $271,037.25, as outlined in the report. Final payment will be based on actual engine and services delivered and unit pricing as submitted.

 

MOVED BY Councillor calendino 

SECONDED BY Councillor mcdonell 

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

6.

CONTRACT AWARD

FIRE DEPARTMENT AERIAL PLATFORM LADDER UNIT

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Finance seeking Council approval to award a contract for the supply and delivery of one aerial platform ladder unit for the Fire Department.

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council approve a contract award to Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd. for an estimated total cost of $2,009,439.88 including applicable GST and PST in the amount of $215,297.13, as outlined in the report. Final payment will be based on actual ladder unit and services delivered, and unit pricing as submitted.

 

MOVED BY Councillor calendino 

SECONDED BY Councillor mcdonell 

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

 

 

7.

AMENDMENTS TO SUPPLEMENTARY UTILITY FEES AND

HOUSE RENTAL LICENCE FEE_______________________

 

 

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

 

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.            THAT Council approve the amended supplementary utility fees and house rental licence fee, 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; and

 

(d) Burnaby Business Licence Fees Bylaw 2017.

 

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 calendino 

SECONDED BY Councillor mcdonell 

 

THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

Council noted clerical errors in Section 3.1. – rented suite within a Two Family     Dwelling, the supplementary utility fee would be $428.25, and in Sections 4.1 and          4.2 – the second column of the table should read “Effective 2020 January 1 Paid after March 15”.

 

7.

BYLAWS

 

 

First Reading

 

A)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 32, 2019 - Rez. #19-13 (9702 Glenlyon Parkway)

#14078

 

B)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 33, 2019 - Rez. #19-36 (3713 Kensington Avenue)

#14079

 

C)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 34, 2019 - Rez. #19-37 (5751 Marine Way)

#14080

 

D)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 35, 2019 - Rez. #19-41 (6755 Napier Street)

#14081

 

E)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 36, 2019 - Rez. #17-07 (Portion of 7201 11th Avenue)

#14082

 

F)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 37, 2019 - Rez. #16-13 (4960 Bennett Street and Portion of Lane)

#14083

 

G)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 38, 2019 - Rez. #17-26 (6525 Telford Avenue)

#14084

 

H)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 39, 2019 - Rez. #17-27 (6444 Willingdon Avenue and 4241 Maywood Street)

#14085

 

I)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 40, 2019 - Rez. #17-30 (6556, 6566, 6580 and 6596 Marlborough Avenue)

#14086

 

MOVED BY Councillor DHALIWAL 

SECONDED BY Councillor calendino 

 

THAT Bylaw No. 14078, 14079, 14080, 14081, 14082, 14083, 14084, 14085 and 14086 be now introduced and read a first time.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

First, Second and Third Reading

 

J)

Burnaby Capital Works, Machinery and Equipment Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 32, 2019

#14087

 

K)

Burnaby Capital Works, Machinery and Equipment Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 33, 2019

#14088

 

L)

Burnaby Capital Works, Machinery and Equipment Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 34, 2019

#14089

 

M)

Burnaby Solid Waste and Recycling Bylaw 2010, Amendment Bylaw No. 2, 2019

#14090

 

N)

Burnaby Local Improvement Charges Bylaw 1985, Amendment Bylaw No. 1, 2019

#14091

 

MOVED BY Councillor DHALIWAL 

SECONDED BY Councillor keithley 

 

THAT Bylaw No. 14087, 14088, 14089, 14090 and 14091 be now introduced and read three times.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

Second Reading

 

O)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 26, 2019 - Rez. #17-36 (4500/54 Dawson Street, 2223, 2375 Alpha Avenue and 2350, 2410/30 Willingdon Avenue)

#14060

 

P)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 27, 2019 - Rez. #18-09 (6438 Byrnepark Drive)

#14061

 

Q)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 28, 2019 - Rez. #19-09 (3133 Sumner Avenue)

#14062

 

R)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 29, 2019 - Rez. #19-10 (Portion of 8288 North Fraser Way)

#14063

 

S)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 30, 2019 - Rez. #19-27 (4050 Graveley Street)

#14064

 

T)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 31, 2019 - Text Amendment

#14065

 

U)

Burnaby Heritage Site Designation Bylaw 1992,

Amendment Bylaw No. 1, 2019

#14066

 

MOVED BY Councillor DHALIWAL  

SECONDED BY Councillor CALENDINO

 

THAT Bylaw No. 14061 be now read a second time.

 

MOVED BY Councillor jordan  

SECONDED BY Councillor jOHNSTON

 

THAT Rezoning Reference #18-09, 6438 Byrnepark Drive, be REFERRED back to staff to consider alternative approach and to create co-operative housing on the site, as is proposed in a letter from Mr. Thom Armstrong, Executive Director of Co-operative Housing Federation of BC received by Council Tuesday, October 29, 2019.

 

                                                                                    DEFEATED

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

 

As the motion to refer the Bylaw No. 14601 was DEFEATED, the original motion was put:

 

THAT Bylaw No. 14061 be now read a second time.

 

CARRIED

                                               (Opposed: Councillors Johnston, Jordan, Keithley)

 

MOVED BY Councillor DHALIWAL  

SECONDED BY Councillor wang 

 

THAT Bylaw No. 14060, 14062, 14063, 14064, 14065 and 14066 be now read a second time.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

Reconsideration and Final Adoption

 

V)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 24, 2016 - Rez. #15-14 (7062 Sperling Avenue)

#13624

 

W)

Burnaby Capital Works, Machinery and Equipment Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 28, 2019

#14071

 

X)

Burnaby Capital Works, Machinery and Equipment Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 29, 2019

#14072

 

Y)

Burnaby Capital Works, Machinery and Equipment Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 30, 2019

#14073

 

Z)

Burnaby Capital Works, Machinery and Equipment Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 31, 2019

#14074

 

AA)

Burnaby Parking Meter Bylaw 1998,

Amendment Bylaw No. 1, 2019

 

#14075

AB)

Burnaby Temporary Financing Bylaw 2019

#14076

 

AC)

Burnaby Tax and Utilities Prepayment Bylaw 2019

#14077

 

MOVED BY Councillor DHALIWAL   

SECONDED BY Councillor johnston 

 

THAT Bylaw No. 13624, 14071, 14072, 14073, 14074, 14075, 14076 and 14077 be now reconsidered and Finally Adopted, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

8.

NEW BUSINESS

 

 

Councillor Dhaliwal – Shri Guru Nanak Devji 500th Birthday Celebrations

 

Councillor Dhaliwal advised that the South Asian community is celebrating the 550th birthday of Shri Guru Nanak Devji in 2019. Guru Nanak was the founder of Sikhism, a preacher/teacher, and promoter of the equality of all mankind. The speaker noted that a volunteer group has planted 550 trees in Burnaby to commemorate the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak and to create a lasting memory.

 

Councillor Jordan – Notice of Motion - 6438 Byrnepark Drive

 

Councillor Jordan provided Council with the following Notice of Motion:

 

THAT City Council consider the advisability and feasibility using the proceeds of the sale of this property, to purchase 20 units for adding to the cities affordable rental stock, in order to achieve affordable rental goals, without subsidizing the developer through a density transfer, and increased density on the site of 6438 Byrnepark Drive.

 

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

 

9.

INQUIRIES

 

 

There were no inquiries brought before Council at this time.

 

 

10.

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

MOVED BY Councillor keithley 

SECONDED BY Councillor mcdonell 

 

THAT this Open Council meeting do now adjourn.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

The Open Council meeting adjourned at 7:51 p.m.

 

 

Confirmed:

Certified Correct:

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Mayor                    

City Clerk       

 

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