COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

 

Monday, 2017 January 23

 

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, 2017 January 23 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 7:01 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 Anne Kang

Councillor Paul McDonell

Councillor Nick Volkow 

Councillor James Wang

 

ABSENT:

 

STAFF:

 

Councillor Colleen Jordan

 

Mr. Lambert Chu, City Manager

Mr. Chad Turpin, Deputy City Manager

Mr. Leon Gous, Director Engineering

Mr. Bob Klimek, Deputy Director Finance

Mr. Dave Ellenwood, Director Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services

Mr. Lou Pelletier, Director Planning and Building

Mr. Dave Critchley, Director Public Safety & Community Services

Ms. May Leung, City Solicitor

Mr. Dennis Back, City Clerk

Ms. Kate O’Connell, Deputy City Clerk

 

MOVED BY councillor johnston  

SECONDED BY councillor kang  

 

 

THAT the Open Council meeting do now reconvene.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

The Open Council meeting reconvened at 7:01 p.m.

2.

PROCLAMATIONS

 

 

A)

Alzheimer’s Awareness Month (2017 January)

 

 

Councillor Johnston, on behalf of His Worship, Mayor Derek R. Corrigan proclaimed the month of 2017 January as "Alzheimer’s Awareness Month" in the City of Burnaby.

 

B)

Celebrate Burnaby (2017)

 

 

Councillor Wang, on behalf of His Worship, Mayor Derek R. Corrigan proclaimed the year of 2017 as "Celebrate Burnaby" in the City of Burnaby.

 

3.

MINUTES

 

 

A)

Open Council Meeting held 2016 December 12

 

 

MOVED BY councillor calendino

SECONDED BY councillor johnston

 

THAT the minutes of the Open Council meeting held on 2016 December 12 be now adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

B)

Public Hearing (Zoning) held 2016 December 13

 

 

MOVED BY councillor mcdonell

SECONDED BY councillor wang

 

THAT the minutes of the Public Hearing (Zoning) held on 2016 December 13 be now adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

4.

CORRESPONDENCE

 

 

MOVED BY COUNCILLOR CALENDINO

SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR KANG

 

THAT the correspondence be received.

 

                                                                           CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

 

 

A)

Chinese Taoism Kuan Kung Association

Re: Approval for Laurel Street Closure (2017 May 6 & 7)

 

 

Correspondence was received from Mr. Jeffrey Yu, Operations Manager, Chinese Taoism Kuan Kung Association regarding the celebration of Tian Jin Temple 2017 May 6 – 7. Staff are reviewing the requested street closure and will work with the applicant to ensure a successful event.

 

5.

REPORTS

 

 

MOVED BY councillor MCDONELL

SECONDED BY councillor JOHNSTON

 

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

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

A)

Environment Committee

Re: 2017 Environment Week Program

 

 

The Environment Committee submitted a report seeking Council approval for the 2017 preliminary Environment Week Program.

The Environment Committee Recommended:

 

1.         THAT Council approve the 2017 preliminary Environment Week Program.

 

2.         THAT Council approve an expenditure of up to $3,000 from the Boards, Committees and Commissions’ operating budget for promoting and advertising the City sponsored Garage Sale Day Event.

 

3.         THAT Council approve an expenditure of up to $5,800 from the Boards, Committees and Commissions’ operating budget for promoting and advertising Environment Week.

 

MOVED BY councillor kang

SECONDED BY councillor CALENDINO

 

THAT the recommendations of the Environment Committee be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

B)

Environment Committee

Re: Metro Vancouver’s RateOurHome.ca Campaign

 

 

The Environment Committee submitted a report providing Council with information regarding Metro Vancouver’s RateOurHome.ca campaign.

The Environment Committee recommended:

1.         THAT Council receive this report for information.

 

MOVED BY councillor kang

SECONDED BY councillor CALENDINO

 

THAT the recommendation of the Environment Committee be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

C)

Planning and Development Committee

Re: R12S District Area Rezoning Public Consultation Results      – Area Bounded by Bryant Street, St. Charles Place, Hambry Street, and Waltham Avenue                                                                    

 

 

The Planning and Development Committee submitted a report providing Council with a review of the results of the consultation process regarding a request for an area rezoning from the R5 to the R12S District, and recommended the subject area not be advanced through the rezoning process.

 

The Planning and Development Committee recommended:

 

1.         THAT Council not advance the request for the R5 to R12S area rezoning for the area bounded by Bryant Street, St. Charles Place, Hambry Street, and Waltham Avenue.

 

2.      THAT a copy of this report be sent to the property owners and residents in the petition and consultation areas.

 

MOVED BY councillor johnston

SECONDED BY councillor wang

 

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

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

D)

City Manager's Report, 2017 January 23

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report dated 2017 January 23 on the following matters:

 

 

 

 

 

6.

MANAGER'S REPORTS

 

 

1.

WILLINGDON LINEAR PARK DESIGN AND PUBLIC CONSULTATION RESULTS                                           

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services providing Council with an update on the Willingdon Linear Park design and the feedback received at the public open house, and requested funding for the construction of the linear park. A brief video outlining the plan, design and vision of the Willingdon Liner Park was presented at the meeting.

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.         THAT Council approve the Willingdon Linear Park design, as outlined in this report.

 

2.         THAT the expenditure of $6,450,000 from the parks component of the 2017-2021 Provisional Plan through the use of Community Benefit funds be approved.

 

3.         THAT Council authorize staff to bring down a bylaw to appropriate $6,751,400 (inclusive of GST) from Capital Reserves to finance this project.

 

4.         THAT a copy of this report be sent to the Planning and Development Committee, the Transportation Committee, the Financial Management Committee and the Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission.

 

5.         THAT a copy of this report be sent to Mr. Darcy Olson, Mr. Peter Stary and to HUB-Burnaby as a follow up to their delegations at the 2016 November 07 and November 21 Council Meetings.

 

MOVED BY councillor mcdonell

SECONDED BY councillor johnston

 

THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

2.

LICENCE AGREEMENT – LICENCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE BRITISH COLUMBIA SOCIETY OF MODEL ENGINEERS TO OPERATE AND DEVELOP A SCALE MODEL RAILWAY AT CONFEDERATION PARK                        

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services seeking Council approval for a new licence agreement with the British Columbia Society of Model Engineers for a term of ten years.

 The City Manager recommended:

 

1.         THAT Council approve a new licence agreement with the British Columbia Society of Model Engineers for a term of ten years, commencing on 2017 January 01 and ending on 2026 December 31 with terms and conditions as outlined in the attached report.

 

MOVED BY councillor mcdonell

SECONDED BY councillor johnston

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

3.

2017 PARCEL TAX ROLL REVIEW PANEL

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Finance seeking Council authority to convene a Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel on Tuesday, 2017
March 21.

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.         THAT Council approve a Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel be established in the Council Chamber, Tuesday, 2017 March 21 at 6:00 p.m. to hear appeals against the Local Area Service and Sewer Assessment Rolls.

 

MOVED BY councillor mcdonell

SECONDED BY councillor calendino

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

4.

SNOW STORM IN 2016 DECEMBER

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from Director Engineering and the Director Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services providing Council with a status report on the City’s response to recent snow storm events.

Council extended its sincere thanks to City staff for their efforts in response to recent snow events and requested that members of Council and fire, police and ambulance service be included in post-event meetings.

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.         THAT this report be received for information purposes.

MOVED BY councillor mcdonell

SECONDED BY councillor johnston

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

5.

DEER LAKE PARK – DEMOLITION OF CITY-OWNED STRUCTURE AT 6320 DEER LAKE DRIVE                  

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services seeking Council authorization for the sale for moving or salvage or demolition of the structures at 6320 Deer Lake Drive.

The City Manager recommended:

1.         THAT Council authorize the sale for moving or salvage or demolition of the structures, including all outbuildings and fences at 6320 Deer Lake Drive.

MOVED BY councillor johnston

SECONDED BY councillor wang

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

6.

5TH ANNUAL SUN RYPE TRI KIDS TRIATHLON

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Engineering seeking Council approval for road closures related to the 5th Annual Sun Rype Tri Kids Triathlon.

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.         THAT Council approve the road closures as discussed in this report.

 

2.         THAT the coordinators of the event, Tara & Brad Melville, Race Directors, Run Well Events, 1332 Goldhawk Trail, Oakville, Ontario, L6M 3Y6, be sent a copy of this report.

 

MOVED BY councillor mcdonell

SECONDED BY councillor johnston

 

THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

7.

4743 BARKER CRESCENT, BURNABY, BC
DL 121, PLAN NWP 10740_______________

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Planning and Building requesting a Council resolution to file a notice in the Land Title Office pursuant to Section 57 of the Community Charter, with respect to a property in contravention of City Bylaws.

 

The City Manager recommended: 

 

1.         THAT Council direct the City Clerk to file a Notice in the Land Title Office against title to the subject property stating that:

 

            a)         A resolution relating to the land has been made under Section 57   of the Community Charter; and

 

            b)         Further information respecting the resolution may be inspected at   the offices of the City Clerk, City of Burnaby.

 

2.         THAT a copy of this report be sent to the registered owner:

 

                        i)          1072290 BC Ltd.

                                    608 – 7178 Collier Street

                                    Burnaby, BC  V5E 4N7

 

MOVED BY councillor mcdonell

SECONDED BY councillor johnston

 

THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

Councillor Volkow left the Open Council meeting at 7:54 p.m. and did not return.

8.

BUILDING PERMIT TABULATION REPORT NO. 12
FROM 2016 DECEMBER 01 – 2016 DECEMBER 31

 

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

The City Manager recommended:

1.         THAT this report be received for information purposes.

 

 

 

 

MOVED BY councillor johnston

SECONDED BY councillor wang

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

9.

FIRE DEPARTMENT 4TH QUARTER 2016 REPORT

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Fire Chief providing Council with information relating to the Fire Department’s activities during the 4th quarter of 2016.

The City Manager recommended:

1.         THAT this report be received for information purposes.

MOVED BY councillor mcdonell

SECONDED BY councillor johnston

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

10.

2017 FCM MEMBERSHIP DUES

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the City Clerk seeking Council approval for payment of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities 2017 Membership Dues.

 

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.         THAT Council approve payment of the invoice from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for the 2017 membership dues in the amount of $34,446.19 (including GST in the amount of $1,640.29).

 

MOVED BY councillor mcdonell

SECONDED BY councillor wang

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

11.

EXTERNAL CONFERENCE / TRAINING AUTHORIZATION

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Chief Information Officer seeking Council approval for conference / training expenses.

 

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.         THAT Council approve the expenditure of approximately $6,400.00 for Neeraj Kumar (IT Infrastructure – Network Architect I) and $6,400.00 for Fungpiew Lim (IT Infrastructure – Network Architect II) to attend individually the course EMC v9 Networker Installation, Configuration and Administration outlined in this report.

 

MOVED BY councillor mcdonell

SECONDED BY councillor johnston

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

12.

2017 JANUARY – PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL SERVICES CAPITAL FUNDING BYLAW                             

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services seeking Council authority to bring down a bylaw to appropriate $3,145,420 (inclusive of GST) from Capital Reserves to finance twenty-four projects.

 

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.         THAT Council authorize staff to bring down a bylaw to appropriate $3,145,420 (inclusive of GST) from Capital Reserves to finance twenty-four projects.

 

MOVED BY councillor mcdonell

SECONDED BY councillor calendino

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

13.

REZONING REFERENCE #15-49

6695 DUNBLANE AVENUE AND 4909, 4929, 4971 IMPERIAL STREET

APARTMENT TOWER WITH STREET-ORIENTED TOWNHOUSES AND LIVE-WORK UNITS

RESPONSE TO PUBLIC HEARING ISSUES                                               

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Planning and Building to Council responding to issues raised at the Public Hearing for Rezoning Reference #15-49.

 

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.         THAT a copy of this report be sent to the applicant and those who spoke at, or submitted correspondence to, the Public Hearing for Rezoning Reference #15-49.

 

MOVED BY councillor mcdonell

SECONDED BY councillor johnston

 

THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

 

14.

REZONING REFERENCE #16-01

1010 SPERLING AVENUE           

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Planning and Building seeking Council authorization to forward this application to a Public Hearing on 2017 February 28.   The purpose of the proposed rezoning bylaw amendment is to permit the conversion of an underutilized common space to a two-bedroom suite in an existing supportive housing development.

 

The City Manager recommended:

 

            1.         THAT a Rezoning Bylaw be prepared and advanced to First Reading on   2017 February 06 and to a Public Hearing on 2017 February 28 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 granting of a Section 219 Covenant to ensure that use of the site is for non-profit housing.

 

c)            The deposit of the applicable GVS & DD Sewerage Charge.

 

MOVED BY councillor mcdonell

SECONDED BY councillor wang

 

THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

 

 

 

15.

REZONING REFERENCE #16-16

SKYSIGN ON EXISTING BUILDING

WILLINGDON BUSINESS PARK__

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Planning and Building seeking Council authorization to forward this application to a Public Hearing on 2017 February 28.   The purpose of the proposed rezoning bylaw amendment is to permit the installation of a skysign on the Grandview Highway (south) frontage of the existing office building at 4350 Still Creek Drive.

 

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.         THAT a Rezoning Bylaw be prepared and advanced to First Reading on 2017 February 06, and to a Public Hearing on 2017 February 28 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 approval of the Ministry of Transportation to the rezoning application.

 

c)            The provision of a statutory right-of-way on the site’s existing pedestrian walkway connecting Grandview Highway to Still Creek Drive.

 

d)            A commitment that the skysign installation be related to continued occupancy by the head office user, HUB International, at the subject site.

 

MOVED BY councillor MCDONELL

SECONDED BY councillor CALENDINO

 

THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

16.

REZONING REFERENCE #16-36

6056 GILLEY AVENUE                   

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Planning and Building seeking Council authorization to forward this application to a Public Hearing on 2017 February 28.   The purpose of the proposed rezoning bylaw amendment is to permit development of a new single family dwelling under the R4 Residential District.

 

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.         THAT a Rezoning Bylaw be prepared and advanced to First Reading on 2017 February 06 and to a Public Hearing on 2017 February 28 at 7:00 p.m.

 

2.         THAT the following be established as a prerequisite to the completion of the rezoning:

 

a)            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.

 

MOVED BY councillor MCDONELL

SECONDED BY councillor JOHNSTON

 

THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

17.

REZONING REFERENCE #16-47

BETA AVENUE PUMP STATION

BRENTWOOD TOWN CENTRE_

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Planning and Building seeking Council authorization to forward this application to a Public Hearing on 2017 February 28. The purpose of the proposed rezoning bylaw amendment is to permit the development of a single storey sanitary station, with public washroom facilities, surface parking, loading area, underground wet well and sanitary sewer infrastructure.

 

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.         THAT a Rezoning Bylaw be prepared and advanced to First Reading on 2017 February 06 and to a Public Hearing on 2017 February 28 at 7:00 pm.

 

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 submission of a Site Profile and resolution of any arising requirements.

 

c)            The granting of any necessary easements, covenants and statutory rights-of-way including, but not limited to:

 

·         a Section 219 Covenant identifying a suitable Streamside Protection and Enhancement Plan for Stickleback Creek.

 

mOVED BY councillor MCDONELL

SECONDED BY councillor JOHNSTON

 

THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

18.

REZONING REFERENCE #16-49

UNIT #2 – 2900 BAINBRIDGE AVENUE

 

 

The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Planning and Building seeking Council authorization to forward this application to a Public Hearing on 2017 February 28.   The purpose of the proposed rezoning bylaw amendment is to permit the development of a private liquor store.

 

The City Manager recommended:

 

1.         THAT a Rezoning Bylaw be prepared and advanced to First Reading on 2017 February 06 and to a Public Hearing on 2017 February 28 at
7:00 p.m.

 

2.         THAT the following be established as a prerequisite to the completion of the rezoning:

 

a)            The submission of a suitable plan of development.

 

b)            The provision of any necessary statutory rights-of-way deemed requisite.

 

c)            The granting of a Section 219 Covenant to ensure that operating hours are maintained as described in Section 3.2.3 of this report.

 

d)            The submission of an undertaking to ensure removal of the existing private liquor store as described in Section 3.6 of this report.

 

MOVED BY councillor CALENDINO

SECONDED BY councillor MCDONELL

 

THAT the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

MOVED BY councillor MCDONELL

SECONDED BY councillor JOHNSTON

 

THAT the Committee now rise and report.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

MOVED BY councillor MCDONELL

SECONDED BY councillor JOHNSTON

 

THAT the report of the Committee be now adopted.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

7.

BYLAWS

 

 

First, Second and Third Reading

 

A)

Burnaby Capital Works, Machinery and Equipment

Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 1, 2017

#13704

 

MOVED BY councillor mcdonell 

SECONDED BY councillor DHALIWAL

 

THAT Bylaw No. 13704 be now introduced and read three times.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

Second Reading

 

B)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 40, 2016 - Rez. #15-49 (6695 Dunblane Avenue)

#13645

 

C)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 51, 2016 - Rez. #12-04 (5289,5309/55 Lane Street)

#13683

 

D)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 53, 2016 - Rez. #15-54 (4120/60, Ptn. Of 4170 & 4180 Lougheed Hwy and Ptn. Of 4161 Dawson - Commercial)

#13685

 

E)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 54, 2016 - Rez. #15-55 (4120/60, Ptn. Of 4170 & 4180 Lougheed Hwy and Ptn. Of 4161 Dawson – Tower 1)

#13686

 

F)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 55, 2016 - Rez. #15-56 (4120/60, Ptn. Of 4170 & 4180 Lougheed Hwy and Ptn. Of 4161 Dawson – Tower 2)

#13687

 

G)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 56, 2016 - Rez. #15-57(4120/60, Ptn. Of 4170 & 4180 Lougheed Hwy and Ptn. Of 4161 Dawson – Tower 3)

#13688

 

H)

Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment Bylaw No. 36, 2016 – Text Amendment

#13689

 

MOVED BY councillor mcdonell  

SECONDED BY councillor KANG

 

THAT Bylaw No. 13645, 13683, 13685, 13686, 13687, 13688 and 13389 be now read a second time.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

Reconsideration and Final Adoption

 

I)

Burnaby Highway Closure Bylaw No. 3, 2016

(Road Closure #16-05)

#13657

 

J)

Burnaby Highway Closure Bylaw No. 4, 2016

(Road Closure #16-06)

#13681

 

K)

Burnaby Highway Closure Bylaw No. 5, 2016

(Road Closure #16-01)

#13699

 

L)

Burnaby Street and Traffic Bylaw 1961, Amendment Bylaw No. 1, 2016

#13701

 

MOVED BY councillor mcdonell 

SECONDED BY councillor JOHNSTON

 

THAT Bylaw No. 13657, 13681, 13699 and 13701 be now reconsidered and Finally Adopted, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

8.

NEW BUSINESS

 

 

            Councillor Johnston – Mayor’s Caucus

 

MOVED BY councillor johnston 

SECONDED BY councillor calendino

 

THAT Mayor Derek R. Corrigan be authorized to attend the Mayor’s Caucus in Oak Bay, British Columbia, on 2017 February 22nd – 24th and that all associated expenses be approved for payment in accordance with City policy.

 

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

 

 

Councillor Wang – Chinese New Year

 

Councillor Wang advised that Chinese New Year will be celebrated 2017 January 28, and wished all a wonderful Year of the Rooster. Councillor Wang encouraged Council and residents to participate in Chinese New Year celebrations offered throughout the City.  

 

Councillor McDonell -  Gilmore Diversion Southbound Lane

 

Councillor McDonell inquired as to when the currently closed Gilmore Diversion southbound lane will be reopened. Staff advised that the lane is closed due to safety concerns and is a Provincial responsibility. It is unknown at this time when the safety concerns will be remedied and the lane reopened.

 

9.

INQUIRIES

 

 

There were no inquiries brought before Council at this time.

 

10.

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  8:10 p.m.

 

 

Confirmed:

Certified Correct:

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Mayor                    

City Clerk       

 

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