. \, ( ~. / 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 - 1 - 1997 December 08 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 - 2 - 1997 December 08 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. - 3 - 1997 December 08 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 - 4 - 1997 December 08 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. - 5 - 1997 December 08 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. - 6 - 1997 December 08 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.