. \, ( ~. / 6.;..t< "' ' 1997 DECEMBER 08 ·~~-&.½.....::'. '------A regular meeting of the City Council was held in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, B.C. on Monday, 1997 December 08 at 7:00 p.m ..
PRESENT: His Worship Mayor D.P. Drummond, In the Chair Councillor D.R. Corrigan Councillor D.G. Evans Councillor D.N. Johnston Councillor L.A. Rankin Councillor C.M.H. Redman (arrived 7:10 p.m.J Councillor N.M. Volkow Councillor J. Young
ABSENT: Councillor D.A. Lawson
STAFF: Mr. R.H. Moncur, City Manager Mr. C.A. Turpin, Deputy City Manager (Corporate Services) Mr. G. Harvie, Deputy City Manager (Corp. Labour Relations) Mr. W.C. Sinclair, Director Engineering Mr. R. Earle, Director Finance Ms. K. Friars, Director Park, Recreation & Cultural Services Mr. D.G. Stenson, Director Planning & Building Mrs. D.R. Comis, City Clerk Ms. G. McCaskie, Administrative Officer I
Visitors
20th Burnaby Girl Guides Leader: Hedy Black
His Worship, Mayor D.P. Drummond welcomed the 20th Burnaby Girl Guides and their leader, Hedy Black, to the Council meeting.
1. MINUTES
(a) The minutes of the regular Council Meeting and Caucus Meeting "In Camera' held on 1997 November 24 then came forward for adoption.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR EVANS: SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR YOUNG:
"THAT the minutes of the regular Council Meeting and Caucus Meeting "In Camera" held on 1997 November 24 be adopted." CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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b) The minutes of the Public Hearing (Zoning) held on 1997 November 25 then came forward for adoption.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR EVANS: SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON:
"THAT the minutes of the Public Hearing {Zoning) held on 1997 November 25 be now adopted." CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
c) The minutes of the Inaugural Council Meeting held on 1997 December 01 then came forward for adoption.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR EVANS: SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR YOUNG:
"THAT the minutes of the Inaugural Council Meeting held on 1997 December 01 be now adopted." CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. DELEGATIONS
The following wrote requesting an audience with Council:
a) Douglas S. Gibson, Council of Canadians 1997 November 12 Re: Multi-Lateral Agreement on Investment Speaker: Doug Gibson b) President, Star of Fortune Gaming Management (B.C.) Corp., 1997 November 19 Re: Proposal for a destination casino in the City of Burnaby Speaker: Barry Pritchard, President c) Dimitrios Pilarinos, 545738 B.C. Ltd. 1 997 October 23 Re: Proposal for Charity Casino - North Burnaby Inn Speakers: Steve Ng Dimitrios Pilarinos
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR EVANS: SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CORRIGAN:
"THAT the delegations be heard." CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
a) Mr. Douglas Gibson, 4852 Colbrook Court, Burnaby, B.C. and Mr. Michael Spalding, Oaklands, Burnaby, B.C. appeared before Council on behalf of the Council of Canadians, an organization established in 1985 to defend economic equality on an international basis, to discuss the Multi-Lateral Agreement on Investment.
Councillor Redman entered the Council Chamber at 7: 10 p.m. and took her place at the Council table.
The speakers are appearing to alert Council to the economic impacts of the Multi-Lateral Agreement on Investment, a global trade and investment agreement being developed by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. It is intended to ratify the agreement by May, 1998.
Mr. Gibson read a dissertation by Mr. John McMurtry entitled ''MAI would make Corporate Rule Absolute. " In addition, the speaker submitted a resolution prepared by the District of Squamish and a report from the District of North Vancouver directed to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the Union of B.C. Municipalities requesting their investigation into the MAI.
In conclusion, Mr. Gibson requested Burnaby Council also express its concerns to the FCM and the UBCM with respect to the MAI.
Arising from the discussion, Councillor Corrigan was granted leave to introduce the following motion:
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR CORRIGAN: SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON:
"THAT staff prepare a report on the information received regarding the MAI, for submission to the regular Council meeting on 1997 December 15."
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY b) The delegation did not appear before Council. c) Mr. Steve Ng, representing 545738 B.C. Ltd. appeared before Council to present a proposal for a charity casino at the North Burnaby Inn.
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Mr. Ng advised that he and his business partner have been in business for thirty years and that he is currently involved in two businesses employing more than sixty people.
Councillor Corrigan retired from the Council Chamber at 7:33 p.m.
The speaker advised that the plans for the charity casino involve a total renovation for the North Burnaby Inn. Although an informal canvass of the neighbourhood received mixed reviews for the proposal, the speaker assured Council that he is willing to respect the wishes of citizens and businesses in North Burnaby and will develop the casino accordingly.
Mr. Ng advised that the casino would be of benefit to Burnaby by enhancing business and helping charities. The casino would employ approximately 160 people, most of whom would be full time with some part time. He assured Council that these would be well paying jobs, not minimum wage. Mr. Ng also indicated that preferential consideration would be given to hiring local people and using local suppliers.
The speaker noted that the direct spin-off from casino development would be 300 to 350 jobs and would retain money in British Columbia that would otherwise go to the United States.
Councillor Corrigan returned to the Council Chamber at 7:36 p.m. and took his place at the Council table.
In conclusion, the speaker advised that should Council give its approval to the proposed casino, the proponents would work with staff to develop the facility in accordance with the wishes of Council and Burnaby citizens.
Councillor Rankin retired from the Council Chamber at 7:38 p.m.
Councillor Evans retired from the Council Chamber at 7:40 p.m.
3. CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR YOUNG: SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CORRIGAN:
"THAT all of the following listed items of correspondence be received and those items of the City Manager's Report No. 32, 1997 December 08 which pertain thereto be brought forward for consideration at this time." CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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His Worship, Mayor D.P. Drummond read the following items of correspondence:
a) Rick & Pat Nichols, 1997 November 21 Re: Burnaby Parks and Recreation calendar of events
A letter was received from Rick and Pat Nichols suggesting that fish and game clubs and shooting ranges and their facilities should be listed in the City of Burnaby's Calendar of Events which is circulated to all Burnaby residents.
A staff note advises that the Parks and Recreation calendar advertises names, addresses and telephone numbers of department-operated facilities. The Leisure Guide, which is published twice a year, advertises various community groups including fish and game clubs.
b) Doug Porter, 1997 November 25 Re: Expanded Gambling in Burnaby
A letter was received from Doug Porter expressing opposition to gambling expansion in Burnaby.
c) Joanne and Steve Fry, 1997 November 28 Re: Gambling Expansion
A letter was received from Joanne and Steve Fry expressing opposition to gambling expansion in Burnaby. d) Vice-Chairperson, Heights Neighbourhood Association, 1997 November 30 Re: Opposed to casino being established in North Burnaby
A letter was received from the Heights Neighbourhood Association expressing opposition to gambling expansion in Burnaby. e) Joanne Graham, 1997 November 30 Re: Disappointment in Burnaby Council's decision regarding gaming facilities
A letter was from Graham expressing opposition to gambling expansion in Burnaby.
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f) Allan M. Van de Bogart, 1997 December 01 Re: Gambling, Crime and Social Malaise
A letter was received from Allan Van de Bogart expressing opposition to gambling expansion in Burnaby.
g) President, National Firearms Association 1997 November 17 Re: Bill C-68
A letter was received from the President of The National Firearms Association opposing Bill C-68.
h) Chair, Board of Directors, GVRD 1997 November 24 Re: Preliminary report of results of 1 996 Screenline Survey
A letter was received from the Chair of the Board of Directors, GVRD providing preliminary results of the regional screenline survey for the Lower Mainland which collected information on transit passengers, vehicle counts, vehicle occupancies and vehicle classifications at over 100 roadside locations.
i) Mary Hardy, 1997 November 12 Re: Spay and Neuter Rebate Program
A letter was received from Mary Hardy expressing her appreciation to Council for its efforts with respect to the Spay and Neuter Rebate Program.
Councillor Corrigan retired from the Council Chamber at 7:43 p.m. j) Communications Director, Queens Hotel Re: Notification of future development of a destination casino in Queens Hotel, New Westminster
A letter was received from the Queens Motor Hotel providing notification of future development of a destination casino in the Queens Hotel located in New Westminster. k) David Bruce Re: North slope of Burnaby Mountain
A letter was received from David Bruce requesting Council to defer its decision on development of the north slope of Burnaby Mountain.
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I) Peter Borwein and Jennifer Moore 1997 November 21 Re: Support Council's position to not renew gun club leases
A letter was received from Peter Borwein and Jennifer Moore expressing support for the removal of gun ranges on Burnaby Mountain.
m) Geoffrey C. Lovell Re: Supports recommendation to not renew gun club leases
A letter was received from Geoffrey Lovell expressing support for the removal of gun ranges on Burnaby Mountain.
n) Dr. Veronica Dahl, Computer Science SFU, 1 997 November 24 Re: Supports recommendation to not renew gun club leases
A letter was received from Dr. Veronica Dahl expressing support for the removal of gun ranges on Burnaby Mountain.
o) Angelika and Bob Hackett, 1 997 November 24 Re: Supports recommendation to not renew gun club leases
A letter was received from Angelika and Bob Hackett expressing support for the removal of gun ranges on Burnaby Mountain. p) Donna Doerksen, 1997 November 25 Re: Supports recommendation to not renew gun club leases
A letter was received from Donna Doerksen expressing support for the removal of gun ranges on Burnaby Mountain. q) Patricia Kerig, Ph.D., Dept. of Psychology SFU, 1997 November 25 Re: Supports recommendation to not renew gun club leases
A letter was received from Patricia Kerig expressing support for the removal of gun ranges on Burnaby Mountain.
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r) Dr. Rejean Marquis, French Department SFU, 1997 November 25 Re: Supports recommendation to not renew gun club leases
A letter was received from Dr. Rejean Marquis expressing support for the removal of gun ranges on Burnaby Mountain.
s) John Bechhoefer, Associate Prof. of Physics SFU, 1997 November 24 Re: supports recommendation to not renew gun club leases
A letter was received from John Bechhoefer expressing support for the removal of gun ranges on Burnaby Mountain.
t) Jiawei Han, Ph.D., Director Database Systems SFU, 1997 November 24 Re: Supports recommendation to not renew gun club leases
A letter was received from Jiawei Han expressing support for the removal of gun ranges on Burnaby Mountain.
u) Christiane Cote & family, 1997 November 24 Re: Supports recommendation to not renew gun club leases
A letter was received from Christiane Cote and family expressing support for the removal of gun ranges on Burnaby Mountain.
Councillors Evans and Rankin returned to the Council Chamber at 7:44 p.m. and took their places at the Council table. v) Christine MacKenzie, Ph.D., School of Kineseiology, SFU, 1997 November 24 Re: Supports recommendation to not renew gun club leases
A letter was received from Christine Mackenzie expressing support for the removal of gun ranges on Burnaby Mountain.
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w) Claire Budin, Undated Re: Supports recommendation to not renew gun club leases
A letter was received from Claire Budin expressing support for the removal of gun ranges on Burnaby Mountain.
x) Karl H. Good, 1997 November 12 Re: Opposed to recommendation to not renew gun club leases
A letter was received from Karl Good expressing support for the retention of gun ranges on Burnaby Mountain.
y) Werner Burghardt, Vice President of Lower Mainland Wildlife Federation, Undated Re: Opposed to recommendation to not renew gun club leases
A letter was received from Werner Burghardt, Vice President of Lower Mainland Wildlife Federation expressing support for the retention of gun ranges on Burnaby Mountain.
z) Sheila Hadfield, 1997 November 24 Re: Opposed to recommendation to not renew gun club leases
A letter was received from Sheila Hadfield expressing support for the retention of gun ranges on Burnaby Mountain. aa) Jack & Maureen Pearl, 1997 November 20 Re: Opposed to recommendation to not renew gun club leases
A letter was received from Jack & Maureen Pearl expressing support for the retention of gun ranges on Burnaby Mountain. bb) Fred Nichols, 1997 November 26 Re: Opposed to recommendation to not renew gun club leases
A letter was received from Fred Nichols expressing support for the retention of gun ranges on Burnaby Mountain.
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cc) Nelson Riis, MP Kamloops, 1997 November 27 Re: Opposed to recommendation to not renew gun club leases
A letter was received from Nelson Riis, MP Kamloops expressing support for the retention of gun ranges on Burnaby Mountain.
dd) Val Legault, Range Officer, Barnet Rifle Club 1997 December 01 Re: Opposed to recommendation to not renew gun club leases
A letter was received from Val Legault expressing support for the retention of gun ranges on Burnaby Mountain.
ee) Paul Forseth, MP New Westminster/Coquitlam/ Burnaby, 1997 September 18 Re: Opposed to recommendation to not renew gun club leases
A letter was received from Paul Forseth, MP New Westminster/ Coquitlam/Burnaby expressing support for the retention of gun ranges on Burnaby Mountain.
ff) Christy Clark, MLA Port Moody-Burnaby Mountain 1997 September 04 Re: Opposed to recommendation to not renew gun club leases
A letter was received from Christy Clark, MLA Port Moody-Burnaby Mountain expressing support for the retention of gun ranges on Burnaby Mountain. gg) Gary A. Mauser, Ph.D, President, The Barnet Rifle Club, 1997 December 01 Re: Opposed to recommendation to not renew gun club leases
A letter was Gary Mauser, Ph.D, President, The Barnet Rifle Club expressing support for the retention of gun ranges on Burnaby Mountain.
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hh) J. Folks, 1997 December 01 Re: Opposed to recommendation to not renew gun club leases
A letter was received from J. Folks expressing support for the retention of gun ranges on Burnaby Mountain.
ii) Shirley Maxam, 1997 December 02 Re: Opposed to recommendation to not renew gun club leases
A letter was received from Shirley Maxam expressing support for the retention of gun ranges on Burnaby Mountain.
jj) R. Peel, 1997 December 03 Re: Opposed to recommendation to not renew gun club leases
A letter was received from R. Peel expressing support for the retention of gun ranges on Burnaby Mountain.
kk) M.C. Maclean, 1997 November 30 Re: Opposed to recommendation to not renew gun club leases
A letter was received from M.C. Maclean expressing support for the retention of gun ranges on Burnaby Mountain.
II) Steve Watt, Director, Police Academy Justice Institute of B.C., 1997 December 02 Re: Burnaby Mountain Outdoor Target Ranges - Operating Status
A letter was received from Steve Watt, Director, Police Academy Justice Institute of B.C. providing an analysis of the Justice Institute of B.C., Police Academy utilization of the outdoor range facility operated by the Burnaby Fish and Game Club.
Councillor Corrigan returned to the Council Chamber at 7:45 p.m. and took his place at the Council table.
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mm) William Smith, 1997 November 24 Re: Noise reduction from target ranges near Barnet Marine Park
A letter was received from William Smith discussing abatement of noise emanating from Burnaby rifle range. nn) Allyson Clay, Associate Professor Visual Art School for the Contemporary Arts 1997 November 25 Re: Burnaby Art Gallery
A letter was received from Allyson Clay, School for the Contemporary Arts expressing disappointment with Council's decision regarding visual arts in Burnaby. oo) Frieda Braun and Petitioners 1997 November 24 Re: Request removal and/or replacement of American linden trees fronting homes
A letter was received from Frieda Braun and Petitioners supporting the call for the removal and/or replacement of the 11 year old "American Linden" trees fronting their homes.
A staff note suggests that this matter be referred to the Parks and Recreation Commission for its consideration.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON: SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR EVANS:
"THA T the correspondence from Frieda Braun and Petitioners be REFERRED to the Parks and Recreation Commission for their information."
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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pp) Brian Allen, Adventist Development & Relief Agency Representative, 1997 December 01 Re: Request permission to conduct residential door-to-door canvass in Burnaby 1997 December 13, 14, 20 and 21
A letter was received from the Burnaby Representative, Adventist Development Relief Agency requesting permission to conduct a door-to-door canvas in Burnaby on 1997 December 13, 14, 20 and 21 and on weekdays from December 1 5 to 19.
A staff note advises there is no conflict for the requested door-to-door canvas dates; however, please note that Council approved a door-to-door canvas for the month of November by the Hispanic ADA Church who also raise funds for ADRA.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR EVANS: SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR YOUNG:
"THA T the request from Brian Allen, Adventist Development and Relief Agency to conduct a door-to-door canvas in Burnaby on 1997 December 13, 14, 20 and 21 and on weekdays from December 15 to 19 be approved." CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Councillor Johnston advised that he is in receipt of correspondence from Mr. Steve Watt of the Justice Institute of B.C. advising that he is willing to work with Burnaby staff on the exploration and development of alternate sites for the gun ranges on Burnaby Mountain.
4. REPORTS
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR EVANS: SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR YOUNG:
"THA T Council do now resolve itself into a Committee of the Whole."
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
13 - 1997 December 08 a) Environment & Waste Management Committee Re: Fraser Basin Ecosystem Study
The Environment & Waste Management Committee submitted a report requesting Council's authorization to forward a letter of appreciation to Dr. Michael Healy for his work on the Fraser Basin Ecosystem Study and publication of a report entitled "Prospects for Sustainability. "
The Environment & Waste Management Committee recommended:
1. THAT the Mayor, on behalf of Council and the Environment & Waste Management Committee, send a letter of appreciation to Dr. Michael Healey for his work on the Fraser Basin Ecosystem Study.
2. THAT Council authorize staff to write an article in Information Burnaby incorporating recommendations in the Fraser Basin Ecosystem Study regarding the role of individual citizens in achieving sustainable development.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR RANKIN: SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR EVANS:
"THAT the recommendations of the Environment & Waste Management Committee be adopted." CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Councillor Young retired from the Council meeting at 7:55 p.m. b) The Environment & Waste Management Committee Re: Seymour Demonstration Forest
The Environment & Waste Management Committee submitted a report prepared in response to correspondence received from the District of North Vancouver requesting all GVRD municipalities support their motion urging the GVRD to designate the areas between Lynn Canyon Park and Mount Seymour Park, otherwise known as the Seymour Demonstration Forest, as a regional park.
The Environment & Waste Management Committee recommended:
1 . THAT Council defer responding to a request to support designation of the Seymour Demonstration Forest as a regional park until the GVRD completes an ecological assessment of the area.
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR RANKIN: SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR EVANS:
"THAT the recommendation of the Environment & Waste Management Committee be adopted." CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Councillor Young returned to the Council Chamber at 8:06 p.m. and took his place at the Council table.
c) Community Issues & Social Planning Committee Re: Creelman House Update
The Community Issues & Social Planning Committee submitted a report providing an update on progress that has been made on addressing community concerns between Creelman House group home and area residents. The Committee advises that area residents have experienced no major problems with the home in recent months. Although there continues to be some level of concern among the neighbours, it is hoped that area residents, group home staff and other appropriate parties will be committed to work cooperatively in preventing and promptly responding to any future conflict.
The Community Issues & Social Planning Committee recommended:
1 . THAT Council authorize staff to distribute copies of this report to people attending the 1 997 October 07 meeting concerning Creelman House, identified in Appendix 2.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR REDMAN: SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR EVANS:
"THA T the recommendation of the Community Issues & Social Planning Committee be adopted." CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY d) Community Issues & Social Planning Committee Re: Allocation of Room 38 at Burnaby Heights Resource Centre
The Community Issues & Social Planning Committee submitted a report recommending that the Comitato Attivita Scholastiche ltaliane be granted a lease of Room 38 at the Burnaby Heights Resource Centre. The Burnaby Multicultural Society has indicated a willingness to sublease the space from
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CASI during daytime hours. The sublease arrangement will provide a better utilization of the space while accommodating the needs of two individual community groups.
The Community Issues & Social Planning Committee recommended:
1 . THAT Council grant a lease for Room 38 at the Burnaby Heights Resource Centre to Comitato Attivita Scholastiche ltaliane (C.A.S.I.) with approval for a sub-leasing agreement between C.A.S.I. and the Burnaby Multicultural Society.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR REDMAN: SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR VOLKOW:
"THAT the recommendation of the Community Issues & Social Planning Committee be adopted." CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
e) Community Issues & Social Planning Committee Re: Allocation of Room 36 at Burnaby Heights Resource Centre
The Community Issues & Social Planning Committee submitted a report requesting Council authority to grant a lease for Room 36 at the Burnaby Heights Resource Centre to the Burnaby School District. The School District is proposing to use Room 36 for a job training course that would accommodate about 1 00 students per year.
The Community Issues & Social Planning Committee recommended:
1 . THAT Council grant a lease for Room 36 at the Burnaby Heights Resource Centre to the Burnaby School District.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR REDMAN. SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR EVANS:
"THAT the recommendation of the Community Issues & Social Planning Committee be adopted." CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY f) Community Issues & Social Planning Committee Re: Edmonds Neighbourhood Resource Centre
The Community Issues & Social Planning Committee submitted a report requesting Council authority to grant a lease to Rooms 204 and 205 at the Edmonds Neighbourhood Resource Centre to Burnaby Family Life. The leased
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space will ensure the continuation of existing programs and provide for expansion of the organization's programs in the Edmonds area.
The Community Issues & Social Planning Committee recommended:
1 . THAT Council grant a lease for Rooms 204 and 205 at the Edmonds Neighbourhood Resource Centre to Burnaby Family Life.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR REDMAN: SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON:
"THAT the recommendation of the Community Issues & Social Planning Committee be adopted." CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY g) Community Issues & Social Planning Committee Re: Ministry of Children and Families: Contract Restructuring
The Community Issues & Social Planning Committee submitted a report providing Council with information outlining the Ministry for Children and Families contract restructuring process. This process is the second step in an initiative to integrate selective programs and services from five Provincial ministries into a single unified ministry. Through contract restructuring, the Ministry for Children and Families is taking the lead role in the Province's cross ministry contract reform project which responds to the Korvin Commission's recommendations for improvements to the government's contract management system.
The Committee proposes to monitor the contract restructuring process as it evolves and will keep Council appraised of important developments and provide recommendations for action as appropriate.
The Community Issues & Social Planning Committee recommended:
1 . THAT Council authorize staff to send this report to:
a) Svend Robinson, M.P. b) Linda Todd Burnaby-Douglas Executive Director House of Commons Lifeline Society Ottawa, Ontario 1 86-4664 Lougheed Highway K1A OA6 Burnaby, B.C. V5C 5T5
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c) Burnaby Inter-Agency Council c/o Susan Reimer Mainstream Society 240 - 4664 Lougheed Highway Burnaby, B.C. V5C 5T5
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR REDMAN: SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON:
"THAT the recommendation of the Community Issues & Social Planning Committee be adopted." CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY g)i) His Worship, Mayor Douglas P. Drummond Re: Appointments to Boards, Committees and Commissions
His Worship, Mayor D.P. Drummond submitted a report recommending appointments to the Advisory Planning Commission, Lougheed Area Advisory Committee, Board of Variance and Public Library Board for Council's approval.
His Worship, Mayor D.P. Drummond recommended:
1 . THAT Council appoint representatives to various Boards, Commissions and Committees of Council as set out in this report for the terms specified.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON: SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CORRIGAN:
"THAT the recommendation of His Worship, Mayor D.P. Drummond be adopted."
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY h) The City Manager presented Report No. 32, 1 997 December 08 on the matters listed following as Items 0 1 to 11 either providing the information shown or recommending the courses of action indicated for the reasons given:
1. 1 998 Provisional Operating Budget
The City Manager submitted the 1 998 Provisional Operating Budget for Council approval. The Budget reflects a net tax draw increase of 4.25%.
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The City Manager recommended:
1. THAT the 1 998 Provisional Operating Budget be adopted.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR RANKIN: SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON:
"THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted."
Councillor Redman retired from the Council Chamber at 8: 30 p.m.
Councillor Redman returned to the Council Chamber at 8:37 p.m. and took her place at the Council table. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Arising from the discussion, Councillor Rankin was granted leave to introduce the following motion:
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR RANKIN: SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR YOUNG:
"THAT WHEREAS the Budget estimates for 1998 are characterized by an extraordinary level of uncertainty;
AND WHEREAS the level of Provincial Government support, through the Provincial Equalization Grant is not set until May each year;
AND WHEREAS the affordability of municipal property taxes is a dominant consideration for Burnaby City Council;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to achieve further economics within the Annual Budget to reduce the burden on municipal taxpayers prior to its final adoption in May." CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Visual Art Advisory Board: City of Burnaby Art Gallery
The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services requesting Council's approval for the appointment of nine members to the new Visual Art Advisory Board. The Commission is recommending that the first Visual Arts Advisory Board include as members: Annie Boulanger, Joan Hess, Noel Hodnett; Kathleen Tsoukalas, Tom McGauley, Carol DeFina, Carol Nymark, Abby Anderson and Commission Representative: Timo Sokkanen.
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The City Manager recommended:
1. THAT approval be granted to the appointment of the nine members of the new Visual Arts Advisory Board as outlined in the attached report.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON: SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR VOLKOW:
"THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted."
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Non-Prime Space Discounts at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts
The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services requesting Council amend the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts 1997/98 Fees and Charges Bylaw to allow for a non-prime rental space discount which would apply to those rental spaces at the Shadbolt Centre and Mathers House that are less preferred, less used and less equipped. The non-prime rental space discount would be set at a 10% reduction off the commercial rate and a discount of 1 0% off the corresponding non-profit rate.
The City Manager recommended:
1 . THAT the Shad bolt Centre for the Arts 1997/ 1 998 Fees and Charges Bylaw be amended as outlined in the attached report.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON: SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR EVANS.
"THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted."
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. Cycling Network Program Projects (CNP) 1997 /98
The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Planning and Building providing Council with an update on the status of the 1997 /98 Cycling Network Program Projects and to seek authority to bring forward a Capital Reserve Expenditure Bylaw to finance development of two 1997 /98 projects and to complete one 1996/97 project.
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The City Manager recommended:
1 . THAT a Capital Reserves Expenditure Bylaw in the amount of $641,000 be brought forward to fund the design and construction of:
• the Willingdon Urban Trail (Deer Lake Parkway to Sanderson Way). • the North/South Bike Route (Canada Way to Metrotown). • Completion of the Burnaby Mountain Urban Trail (Production Way to end of Eastlake Drive section, and traffic signalization of Broadway and Underhill Avenue).
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR CORRIGAN: SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR YOUNG:
"THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted."
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5. Utilization of Comprehensive Development Zoning Regulations for Water Oriented Industrial Use of 22.56 Acre Parcel Adjacent to Fraser River
The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Planning and Building providing Council with preliminary information regarding the proposed establishment of comprehensive development zoning regulations for lands abutting the Fraser River. The City is in receipt of a proposal to develop the subject site for a regional heavy equipment auction facility. The proposal meets the City's and the Fraser River Estuary Management Program's objectives for the use of lands abutting the Fraser River for water dependent industrial use. Staff consider it worthy to pursue further discussion with the proponents which would lead to a further report to Council recommending the advancement of a CD rezoning bylaw and the submission of a suitable plan of development for the proposed auction facility.
The City Manager recommended:
1 . THAT this report be received for information and that copies be forwarded
Anita Fleming Jamie Johnson CN Real Estate Management Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers 1 0004 - 1 04 A venue 9200 Bridgeport Road Edmonton, Alberta T5J 0K2 Richmond, B.C. V6X 1 S1
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR YOUNG: SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR CORRIGAN:
"THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted."
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
6. Proposed Gaming Facility in New Westminster
The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Planning and Building advising that the City has received notification regarding the development of a destination casino in a redeveloped Queen's Hotel and Convention Centre in the Queensborough area of New Westminster. Under the current Provincial process for approving additional gaming facilities proponents are required to notify adjacent municipalities of their intentions. It is not believed that this proposal will affect transportation, site servicing or infrastructure requirements in Burnaby. No environmental or nuisance concerns have been identified. The Burnaby RCMP have requested assurances that security for the proposed casino is adequate to address any criminal activities which may arise not only inside the premises but in areas surrounding the casino.
The City Manager recommended:
1. THAT Council forward the comments outlined in Section 2.0 of this report to:
1. Queen's Motor Hotel 1110 Ewen Avenue New Westminster, B.C. V3M 5E4 Fax: 521-0030
2. Provincial Lotteries Advisory Committee P.O. Box 9311 Stn. Prov. Govt. Victoria, B.C. V8W 9N1 Fax: 1-250-356-1910
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR CORRIGAN: SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR YOUNG:
"THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted."
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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7. Destination Casinos
The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Planning and Building providing Council with information on what constitutes a destination casino.
Staff advised that destination casinos are subject to the same betting limits, operational hours and number of table games and slot machines as charity style casinos. The only differences between the two facilities are that destination casinos will be allowed to include a licenced liquor area in a separate section of the gaming facility and the split in revenue does not allocate funds from destination facilities to charitable organizations.
The City Manager recommended:
1. THAT Council receive this report for information.
Councillor Rankin retired from the Council Chamber at 9: 15 p.m.
Councillor Rankin returned to the Council Chamber at 9:20 p.m. and took his place at the Council table.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR CORRIGAN: SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR YOUNG:
"THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted."
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
8. Rezoning Reference No. 37 /97 8525 and 8555 Baxter Place Proposed Office Building and Parking Structure
The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Planning and Building prepared in response to concerns raised at the Public Hearing for the proposed rezoning application respecting traffic and parking issues.
In response to the issues raised at the Public Hearing, the applicant hired a consultant to examine the parking and traffic situation in the immediate area. The consultant study has been submitted to the Planning Department Engineering Department for review. It is the opinion of staff that the situation should be approached through a comprehensive treatment of Production Way/Broadway Corridor from the Lougheed Highway to aglardi Way.
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Specifically, the following transportation improvements will be required:
a) Reconfiguration of the Production Way/Broadway intersection to provide four traffic lanes between Production Way and Broadway through the intersection.
b) Provide lane line painting and "no parking" signs on Baxter Place in order to create separate left and right turn lanes on Baxter Place at Production Way.
c) Provide lane line painting and parking bans during morning and evening peak periods for four traffic lanes on Production Way and Broadway between Lougheed and Gaglardi Way.
d) Provide a revised painted centre median on Production Way between Baxter Place and the GVRD access road to improve the safety of left turn traffic movements at this location.
The City Manager recommended:
1 . THAT the following be added as a prerequisite condition to Rezoning Reference No. 37 /97:
a) The provision of the transportation improvements outlined in Section 2.3 of this report.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR CORRIGAN: SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR YOUNG:
"THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted."
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Councillor Corrigan retired from the Council Chamber at 9:29 p.m.
9. Building Permit Tabulation Report No. 11 from 1997 October 06 to 1997 November 02
The City Manager submitted a report from the Director Planning and Building Council with information on construction activity as reflected by building permits that have been issued for the subject period. The value of the building permits issued for the year to date is $227,063,045.
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The City Manager recommended:
1. THAT this report be received for information purposes.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR YOUNG: SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR EVANS:
"THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted."
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
10. Fire Station No. 6 - Addition and Interior Renovations
The City Manager submitted a report from the Major Civic Building Project Coordination Committee Committee requesting Council approval for a Capital Reserves Expenditure Bylaw to finance the construction of the addition and interior renovations at Fire Station No. 6.
The City Manager recommended:
1 . THAT Council bring forward Capital Reserves Expenditure Bylaw in the amount of $357,000 to finance the construction of the addition and interior renovation to Fire Station No. 6.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR YOUNG: SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON:
"THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted."
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
11 . Authority for Execution of Routine Transactions and Documents in 1998
The City Manager submitted a report requesting Council authority to permit staff to execute a number of routine administrative transactions in 1998.
The
1 . THAT Council approve each of the fourteen resolutions in this report.
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR EVANS: SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR YOUNG:
"THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted."
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Councillor Volkow retired from the Council Chamber at 9:34 p.m.
Arising from the discussion, Council requested that should the Engineering Department refuse an application for a walk-a-thon, fun run or bike-a-thon that Council be advised of this decision.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR EVANS: SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON:
"THAT the Committee now rise and report."
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY The Council reconvened.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR EVANS: SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR YOUNG:
"THAT the report of the Committee be now adopted."
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5. TABLED MATTERS a) 1998 Local Improvement Program
Council chose not to lift this item of business from the table at this time.
6. BYLAWS
FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READING
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON: SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR EVANS:
"THAT
Burnaby Waterworks Regulation Bylaw 1953, #10690 Amendment Bylaw 997
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Burnaby Sewer Parcel Tax Bylaw 1995, #10691 Amendment Bylaw 1997
Burnaby Sewer Charge Bylaw 1 961, #10692 Amendment Bylaw No. 2, 1997
Burnaby Capital Works, Machinery and Equipment #10693 Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 37, 1997
Burnaby Capital Works, Machinery and Equipment #10694 Reserve Fund Expenditure Bylaw No. 38, 1997
be now introduced and read three times." CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
SECOND READING:
#10670 3101 Wayburne Drive RZ #63/96
#10671 3754/62 Dominion Street RZ #64/96
#10672 4132/50/96 Halifax Street RZ#21/97
#10673 6700 Blk Prenter Street RZ #29/97
#10674 6800 Blk Prenter Street RZ #30/97
#10675 4500 Kingsway RZ #40/97
#10677 4320 Dominion Street RZ #48/97
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON: SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR EVANS:
"THAT
Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment #10670 Bylaw No. 54, 19
Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment #10671 Bylaw No. 55, 1997
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Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment #10672 Bylaw No. 56, 1997
Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment #10673 Bylaw No. 57, 1997
Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment #10674 Bylaw No. 58, 1997
Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment #10675 Bylaw No. 59, 1997
Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment #10677 Bylaw No. 60, 1997
be now read a second time."
Councillor Volkow returned to the Council Chamber at 9:36 p.m. and took his place at the Council table.
Councillor Corrigan returned to the Council Chamber at 9:38 p.m. and took his place at the Council table.
CARRIED OPPOSED: HIS WORSHIP MAYOR D.P. DRUMMOND AND COUNCILLOR EVANS TO BYLAW NO. 10677
Arising from the discussion, Councillor Rankin was granted leave to introduce the following motion:
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR RANKIN: SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON:
"THA T staff prepare a report on the decision of the Advisory Planning Commission with respect to Rezoning Reference No. 40/97 including the vote on this issue and the reasons for not supporting the rezoning application."
CARRIED OPPOSED: COUNCILLORS CORRIGAN AND REDMAN
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RECONS/DERA TION AND FINAL ADOPTION:
#10542 4250 Kingsway RZ #60/96
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON: SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR EVANS:
"THAT
Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965, Amendment #10542 Bylaw No. 10, 1 997
be now reconsidered and Finally Adopted, signed by the Mayor and Clerk and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto. 11 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
6. NEW BUSINESS
There were no items of new business brought before Council at this time.
7. INQUIRIES
There were no inquiries brought before Council at this time.
8. ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR YOUNG: SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR EVANS:
"THAT this regular Council Meeting do now adjourn."
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The regular Council Meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
Confirmed: Certified Correct:
MAYOR CITY CLERK
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