Burnaby public meetings in 2021

Public Hearing

Burnaby City Council is holding a virtual public hearing to receive comments on seven proposed zoning bylaw amendments. These include a rezoning to allow a new aquatics and arena facility at Burnaby Lake Sports Complex, a rezoning for a Tesla service centre, and a phased development agreement covering four residential high-rise projects by Belford Properties. The hearing is scheduled for December 14, 2021, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., with written submissions due by 2:45 p.m. that day.

• Rezoning 3676 Kensington Avenue from P3 to CD to permit a new aquatics and arena facility (Bylaw 14399)
• Rezoning 2505 Eastbrook Parkway to CD to allow a Tesla Service Centre (Bylaw 14400)
• Phased Development Agreement for Belford Properties sites at 6630 Telford, 6433 McKay/6366 Cassie, 6444 Silver, and 4355 Maywood (Bylaw 14401)
• Rezoning 6630 Telford Avenue for two high-density rental apartment buildings (Bylaw 14402)
• Rezoning 6433 McKay/6366 Cassie for a market strata high-rise with townhouses (Bylaw 14403)

The public hearing covered seven rezoning and phased development items, including a new aquatics facility, a Tesla service centre, and four Belford Properties rezonings. No decisions were made; all public hearings were terminated unanimously. Council directed staff to report back on tenant concerns raised before second reading of the Belford bylaws.

• Terminated public hearing for Rez. #19-49, Bylaw No. 14399 (Burnaby Lake Aquatic & Arena) - carried unanimously
• Terminated public hearing for Rez. #21-17, Bylaw No. 14400 (Tesla Service Centre) - carried unanimously
• Terminated public hearing for Phased Development Agreement Bylaw No. 14401 (Belford Properties) - carried unanimously
• Terminated public hearing for Rez. #18-23, Bylaw No. 14402 (6630 Telford Avenue) - carried unanimously
• Terminated public hearing for Rez. #17-34, Bylaw No. 14403 (6433 McKay & 6366 Cassie) - carried unanimously
• Terminated public hearing for Rez. #17-39, Bylaw No. 14404 (6444 Silver Avenue) - carried unanimously
• Terminated public hearing for Rez. #18-21, Bylaw No. 14405 (4355 Maywood Street) - carried unanimously
• Directed staff to report back on public hearing issues before second reading of Bylaws 14401-14405 - carried unanimously

Council Correspondence

This is a Council Correspondence Package for December 13, 2021, where Council reviews incoming correspondence. It includes one item requiring a staff note about bylaw enforcement on front-yard fences, and several items for information, including letters about the SFU gondola, a transportation plan, and provincial funding. No items were referred to committees.

• Bylaw enforcement note on front-yard fences in R10 zoning district
• Ministry of Municipal Affairs funding for Burnaby Lake-Highway 1 pedestrian overpass
• Six letters on SFU gondola (five support, one oppose)
• National Police Federation letter on impact of SPS
• FOIPPA amendments 2021 from Ministry of Citizens' Services

City Council Meeting

Burnaby City Council is meeting to consider a wide range of items, including the approval of the Burnaby Transportation Plan, several financial reports, and multiple bylaws for first, second, third reading or final adoption. The agenda also includes a delegation from the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, a proclamation for International Migrants Day, and reports on topics such as community grants, banking agreements, and capital project updates.

• Burnaby Transportation Plan update: consideration of plan approval
• Contract increase for South Burnaby Ice Arena project
• Development Variance Permit application for Burnaby Hospital Redevelopment Project Phase 1
• Bylaws to repeal smoking restrictions (Business Licence and Bylaw Notice Enforcement)
• Bylaws for 2022 water, sewer, and parcel tax rates

Council unanimously approved the Burnaby Transportation Plan, 'Connecting Burnaby', and directed staff to proceed with mail ballot voting for the 2022 Local Government Election. Council also approved a $1,500,090 Community Benefit Bonus Affordable Housing Reserve Grant for 39 non-market housing units at 7401 Sussex Avenue, and renewed the city's banking agreement with RBC for five years (opposed by Councillor Gu).

• Approved Burnaby Transportation Plan 'Connecting Burnaby' (unanimous)
• Approved $1,500,090 affordable housing grant for 7401 Sussex Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved RBC banking agreement renewal 2022-2026 (opposed: Councillor Gu)
• Directed staff to proceed with mail ballot voting for 2022 election (unanimous)
• Approved dog off-leash enclosure at Willingdon Heights Park and expansion at Barnet Marine Park (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 in-kind grant to Burnaby Neighbourhood House (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to apply for provincial leases for Riverbend Business Park amenity pier (unanimous)
• Authorized OCP amendment consultation for 7271 Gilley Avenue (unanimous)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is meeting to consider three reports: approval of the Burnaby Transportation Plan update, a Community Benefit Bonus Affordable Housing Reserve Grant request from L'Arche Foundation for 7401 Sussex Avenue, and a public amenity pier at Riverbend Business Park. The meeting also includes routine approval of previous minutes and a closed session for land and service negotiations.

• Burnaby Transportation Plan update – consideration of plan approval
• Community Benefit Bonus Affordable Housing Reserve Grant request – L'Arche Foundation, 7401 Sussex Avenue (Rezoning Ref #17-09)
• Riverbend Business Park Public Amenity Pier – 8340 and 8351 Fraser Reach Court, Big Bend Development Plan Area
• Closed session under Community Charter Sections 90 and 92 for land acquisition/disposition and preliminary service negotiations

The Planning and Development Committee unanimously recommended that Council approve the Burnaby Transportation Plan, 'Connecting Burnaby', which includes refinements from Phase 3 public consultation such as enhanced safety policies, Vision Zero interim targets, and policies on micro-mobility. The Committee also unanimously recommended a $1,500,090 Community Benefit Bonus Affordable Housing Reserve grant to L'Arche Foundation for 22 bedrooms and 39 non-market housing units at 7401 Sussex Avenue, and authorized staff to apply for provincial leases and agreements for a public amenity pier at Riverbend Business Park. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Recommended Council approval of Burnaby Transportation Plan 'Connecting Burnaby' (unanimous)
• Recommended $1,500,090 grant to L'Arche Foundation for affordable housing at 7401 Sussex Avenue (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to apply for provincial Nominal Rent Tenure lease for public amenity pier (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to submit Water Sustainability Act Change Approval application for pier (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to enter into Construction, Operation and Maintenance Agreement with 8360 Wiggins Holdings, Inc. (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to develop review and approval process for pier construction and maintenance (unanimous)

Financial Management Committee

The Financial Management Committee is meeting to review financial reports and consider renewing banking and credit card merchant service agreements. Members will also receive status updates on major civic building and engineering capital projects. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and correspondence.

• Financial report as at 2021 Period 11
• Moneris Solutions credit card merchant services contract
• Banking agreement renewal
• Major civic building projects status update
• Engineering capital projects status update

The Financial Management Committee unanimously recommended Council approve five-year renewals of the City's merchant services agreement with Moneris Solutions and banking agreement with Royal Bank of Canada, both from 2022-01-01 to 2026-12-31. The committee also requested an RFP process before the 2026 banking renewal and forwarded status updates on major civic building and engineering capital projects to Council for information. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended Council approve Moneris Solutions merchant services renewal for 5 years (unanimous)
• Recommended Council approve RBC banking agreement renewal for 5 years (unanimous)
• Requested staff undertake RFP process before 2026 banking renewal
• Forwarded major civic building projects status update to Council (unanimous)
• Forwarded engineering capital projects status update to Council (unanimous)

Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission

The Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission is meeting to hear a delegation from Parkland Refinery, receive presentations on cultural services, covered sports boxes, and the 2022 departmental budget, and discuss correspondence and director's report items including invasive plants, a tournament fee waiver, and off-leash dog facility additions.

• Delegation from Parkland Refinery
• Presentation on 2022 Annual Budget for Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services
• Correspondence from Burnaby Minor Lacrosse Club re: Jack Crosby Tournament
• Director's Report items including invasive plant update and off-leash dog facility additions at Willingdon Heights Park and Barnet Marine Park
• Pilot project for dedicated racquet sport times

The Commission unanimously approved the project scope and cost for a covered sports box at Confederation Park, with a new initial scope of $6.5 million. The project will be pursued first in 2022, with a similar facility at Riverway to follow subject to budget approval. The Commission also approved several other recommendations, including fee waivers, budget transfers, and new off-leash dog areas.

• Approved the project scope and cost for the Confederation Park covered sports box at $6.5 million.
• Adopted the Director's report on the Invasive Plant Management Program, forwarding it to Council and the Environment Committee.
• Approved a fee waiver for the Burnaby Minor Lacrosse Club for the 2022 Jack Crosby Novice All Star Tournament.
• Approved a transfer of $11,545 in donations to operating reserves and $8,288 from reserves for current year programs.
• Approved a pilot project dedicating specific times for pickleball and tennis at Keswick, Robert Burnaby, and Bonsor Park racquet courts.
• Approved the creation of off-leash dog facilities at Willingdon Heights Park and expansion at Barnet Marine Park, with requests to Council for bylaw changes.
• Adopted the minutes of the November 9, 2021 meeting.

Council Correspondence

This is a Council Correspondence Package for December 6, 2021, where Council reviews letters from residents and other governments. Staff notes address an unauthorized billboard removal, senior citizen concerns, a temporary winter shelter inquiry, and a soffit lighting investigation. Other correspondence is provided for information, including items on speed limits, transit, regional growth strategy, taxation, fuel rationing, crisis lines, infrastructure, and a crosswalk initiative.

• Unauthorized billboard in Central Park removed by staff
• City developing coordinated response to senior citizen concerns, report due January 2022
• Staff to inquire with BC Housing about temporary winter shelter space
• Correspondence from City of Pitt Meadows on unfair taxation for railway and industrial operations
• Correspondence from City of Richmond and Coquitlam on Metro 2050 Regional Growth Strategy

City Council Meeting

Burnaby City Council is meeting to consider a wide range of items, including the HOME: Burnaby's Housing + Homelessness Strategy, the Willingdon Lands Conceptual Master Plan, and several rezoning applications. They will also vote on multiple bylaws, including 2022 utility rates, a capital works expenditure for the Deer Lake Precinct Wayfinding project, and contract awards. The agenda includes reports on committee appointments, heritage programs, community grants, and a homelessness response for winter 2021/2022.

• HOME: Burnaby's Housing + Homelessness Strategy presented for discussion
• Willingdon Lands Conceptual Master Plan presented for discussion
• Rezoning for high-rise residential at 5868 and 5900 Olive Avenue, and 6280/6350 Willingdon Avenue
• Bylaw #14413: $2,000,000 for Deer Lake Precinct Wayfinding project
• Contract award for Fraser Foreshore Park public washroom

Council approved HOME: Burnaby's Housing + Homelessness Strategy, a 10-year plan addressing housing and homelessness, after a motion to approve it only 'in principle' was defeated. Council also endorsed the Willingdon Lands Conceptual Master Plan as a basis for community input, and approved several grants, including $8,000 for the Scandinavian Community Centre and $6,500 for the African Canadian Soccer and Cultural Association. Four community grant applications were denied. Council also awarded a $1,663,809 contract for the Fraser Foreshore Park public washroom to Holaco Construction (1997) Ltd.

• Approved HOME: Burnaby's Housing + Homelessness Strategy (10-year plan)
• Endorsed Willingdon Lands Conceptual Master Plan for community input
• Approved Festivals Burnaby grants: $8,000 (Scandinavian Community Centre), $6,500 (African Canadian Soccer and Cultural Association)
• Denied four community grant applications (Dutch Liberation 2020 Canadian Society, Rotary Club of Burnaby Metrotown, BCIT, Ryan's Rainbow Emergency Food Outreach Society)
• Awarded $1,663,809 contract to Holaco Construction for Fraser Foreshore Park public washroom
• Approved 2022 Acting Mayor appointments and Council/committee appointments
• Advanced speed hump requests to 2022 Local Area Service Program process
• Approved in principle granting BC Hydro a statutory right of way at 4949 Canada Way

Board of Variance

The Board of Variance is considering an appeal regarding Legacy Heights Phase 3 at Forest Lawn Cemetery. The application seeks to relax zoning bylaws to allow for new retaining walls, sidewalks, and landscaping.

• Appeal for retaining wall height relaxation at 3789 Royal Oak Avenue
• Proposed retaining wall heights up to 2.62 metres (8.63 feet) where the maximum permitted is 1.2 metres (3.94 feet)

Executive Committee of Council

The Executive Committee of Council is meeting to consider correspondence, review approved grants, and evaluate new applications for Festivals Burnaby and Community Grants. The agenda includes four new community grant requests and two festival grant applications, along with items for closed session.

• Festivals Burnaby grants approved to date: $17,800
• Community grants approved to date: $115,000 (program), $79,500 (operational)
• Dutch Liberation 2020 Canadian Society: request $7,500 for Dutch Heritage Day
• Rotary Club of Burnaby Metrotown: request $6,900 for storage for Coats for Kids
• BCIT: request $15,000 for Evolution '22 Festival of Learning

The Executive Committee of Council approved several festival grants, including $8,000 to the Scandinavian Community Centre and $6,500 to the African Canadian Soccer and Cultural Association. It also awarded a $2,500 in-kind grant to Burnaby Neighbourhood House for the Stride Art Festival. Three community grant requests were denied: Dutch Liberation 2020 Canadian Society, Rotary Club of Burnaby Metrotown, and Ryan's Rainbow Emergency Food Outreach Society. A request from BCIT was denied but referred to staff to explore city participation in the Evolution '22 Festival of Learning.

• Approved $8,000 grant to Scandinavian Community Centre for 2022 Midsummer Festival
• Approved $6,500 grant to African Canadian Soccer and Cultural Association for 2022 festival
• Approved $2,500 in-kind grant to Burnaby Neighbourhood House for Stride Art Festival printing/marketing
• Denied $7,500 grant request from Dutch Liberation 2020 Canadian Society (not Burnaby-based)
• Denied $6,900 operating grant request from Rotary Club of Burnaby Metrotown (not a non-profit society)
• Denied $4,338 operating grant request from Ryan's Rainbow Emergency Food Outreach Society (not registered charity)
• Denied $15,000 grant request from BCIT but referred item to staff to assess city participation in Evolution '22 Festival
• Referred request to name Canada Way/Edmonds Street intersection 'Edmonds Heights' to staff for report

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a single discussion item: the Burnaby Book concept plan. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the council will discuss the concept plan during the meeting.

• Discussion of Burnaby Book (Concept Plan)

Council unanimously approved a motion to support the Burnaby Book project, a coffee-table style photo book highlighting the city's natural beauty. Council also requested that an informational appendix with city statistics and cultural details be included, and that streamkeepers be recognized.

• Approved motion to support the Burnaby Book project (unanimous)
• Requested inclusion of informational appendix on Burnaby statistics and culture
• Requested recognition of streamkeepers in the book

Traffic Safety Committee

The Traffic Safety Committee is meeting to hear delegations about cyclist safety at Gilmore Diversion and safety concerns at Sperling Elementary School. Members will also review correspondence about stop signs, noise pollution, and bollard installation, plus a report on the 2022 Local Area Service Program for speed humps.

• Delegation: Gilmore Diversion cyclist concerns (speaker Debbie Reid)
• Delegation: Sperling Elementary School safety concerns (speaker Jenny Yamagata)
• Correspondence: request for stop signs on Esmond from Parker to Hastings
• Report: 2022 Local Area Service Program for Speed Humps
• Correspondence: request for bollard installation

The Traffic Safety Committee heard delegations on cyclist safety at the Gilmore Diversion and pedestrian safety near Sperling Elementary School. Both presentations were referred to staff for report, and the committee also adopted recommendations to advance speed humps to the 2022 Local Area Service Program. Correspondence on stop signs, noise, and bollards was received, with staff to follow up.

• Adopted the minutes of the September 22, 2021 meeting.
• Referred the Gilmore Diversion cyclist concerns presentation to staff for report.
• Referred the Sperling Elementary School safety concerns presentation to staff for report.
• Adopted the Director Engineering's recommendations to advance speed humps to the 2022 Local Area Service Program process.
• Referred the School Streets Program item to staff for report.
• Staff to review requests for stop signs on Esmond, bollards on Dawson Street, and a sign change at Boundary Road/Lougheed Highway.
• Staff to investigate the Imperial Street/Nelson Avenue intersection and the Nelson Avenue crosswalk lighting.

Public Hearing

Burnaby City Council is holding a public hearing to receive comments on nine proposed zoning bylaw amendments. These include rezoning for residential developments, a skysign installation, a community centre zoning change, and a text amendment on temporary use permits. Residents can submit written comments or participate live via Zoom or phone.

• Rezoning for two high-rise apartment buildings at 6280 and 6350 Willingdon Avenue (Wesgroup Properties)
• Rezoning for high-rise residential buildings at 5868 and 5900 Olive Avenue (Polygon)
• Rezoning for 130 townhouses at 3550 Wayburne Drive (Symphony Group)
• Rezoning for a fourplex at 1508 Hatton Avenue (Interworld Properties)
• Text amendment to define temporary use permit requirements

The public hearing was held to receive input on nine proposed zoning bylaw amendments. All nine hearings were terminated unanimously, meaning council heard the public's comments and will consider them before any decisions. No final approvals or denials were made at this hearing.

• Terminated public hearing for Rez. #21-20, Bylaw No. 14388 (4250 Canada Way) unanimously.
• Terminated public hearing for Rez. #19-51, Bylaw No. 14387 (1508 Hatton Avenue) unanimously.
• Terminated public hearing for Rez. #18-03, Bylaw No. 14385 (6280 and 6350 Willingdon Avenue) unanimously.
• Terminated public hearing for Rez. #17-14, Bylaw No. 14386 (2100, 2160, 2210 Springer Avenue, and 5334 Lougheed Highway) unanimously.
• Terminated public hearing for Rez. #17-10000, Bylaw No. 14383 (5868 Olive Avenue) unanimously.
• Terminated public hearing for Rez. #17-10001, Bylaw No. 14384 (5900 Olive Avenue) unanimously.
• Terminated public hearing for Rez. #19-62, Bylaw No. 14382 (3550 Wayburne Drive) unanimously, and directed staff to report back on issues raised by delegations before second reading.
• Terminated public hearing for Rez. #21-37, Bylaw No. 14389 (3713 Kensington Avenue) and Text Amendment Bylaw No. 14390 unanimously.

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is meeting to discuss several reports, including the HOME: Burnaby's Housing + Homelessness Strategy, the Willingdon Lands Master Plan, and an update on rental housing. They will also review regional transportation and growth strategies from TransLink and Metro Vancouver, and consider an Official Community Plan amendment for 7271 Gilley Avenue. The meeting includes a closed session for land and service negotiations.

• HOME: Burnaby's Housing + Homelessness Strategy report and revised appendix
• Willingdon Lands Conceptual Master Plan and appendix
• Rental Housing Summary updated to 2021 September 30
• Transport 2050 - TransLink's New Regional Transportation Strategy
• OCP Amendment for 7271 Gilley Avenue (Royal Oak Community Plan)

The Planning and Development Committee unanimously recommended Council approve HOME: Burnaby's Housing + Homelessness Strategy, a 10-year action plan addressing housing and homelessness. It also unanimously endorsed the preliminary concepts and vision for the Willingdon Lands Conceptual Master Plan, including an OCP bylaw amendment and public consultation. The Committee received updates on rental housing (10,358 units initiated since 2012), Transport 2050, the TransLink Mayors' Vision, and other reports, all carried unanimously.

• Adopted minutes of the 2021 October 26 meeting (carried unanimously).
• Recommended Council approve HOME: Burnaby's Housing + Homelessness Strategy (carried unanimously).
• Endorsed Willingdon Lands Conceptual Master Plan preliminary concepts and vision, and authorized OCP amendment and public consultation (carried unanimously).
• Received rental housing summary report for information (carried unanimously).
• Forwarded Transport 2050 report to Council and TransLink (carried unanimously).
• Forwarded new TransLink Mayors' Vision report to Council (carried unanimously).
• Requested Council authorization to participate in Moving in a Livable Region Campaign (carried unanimously).
• Forwarded Metro 2050 comments to MVRD Board (carried unanimously).

City Council Meeting

Burnaby City Council is meeting to consider a range of items, including several rezoning applications in the Metrotown area, utility rate changes, and various administrative bylaws. The agenda includes reports on water and sewer rates, an insurance contract, and a request for funding for wayfinding signage at Deer Lake Precinct. Council will also hear delegations on a Sanctuary City policy and sport hosting.

• Rezoning references #17-34, #17-39, #18-21, #18-23 (Metrotown) for high-rise apartments and townhouses, with a Phased Development Agreement bylaw
• Rezoning #19-49 for new aquatics and arena facility at Burnaby Lake Sports Complex (3676 Kensington)
• Rezoning #21-17 for automotive dealership and service centre at 2505 Eastbrook Parkway
• 2022 Waterworks and Sanitary Sewer utility rates
• Deer Lake Precinct wayfinding signage funding request

Council unanimously approved advancing four Metrotown rezoning applications (Rez. #17-34, #17-39, #18-21, #18-23) to a public hearing on December 14, 2021, along with a Phased Development Agreement bylaw for Belford Properties. Council also approved the 2022 meeting schedules, water and sewer rates, an insurance contract, and a new allotment garden licence agreement. A report on expanding mail ballot voting for the 2022 election was referred back to staff for further study.

• Approved advancing four Metrotown rezoning bylaws (Rez. #17-34, #17-39, #18-21, #18-23) to a public hearing on December 14, 2021.
• Approved a Phased Development Agreement bylaw for Belford Properties (Rez. #17-34, #17-39, #18-21, #18-23) for first reading and public hearing.
• Approved 2022 waterworks utility rates and authorized bylaw amendments effective January 1, 2022.
• Approved 2022 sanitary sewer rates and authorized bylaw amendments effective January 1, 2022.
• Approved a $139,903 insurance contract with Aon Reed Stenhouse Inc. for network security and privacy liability.
• Approved a new licence agreement with the Burnaby and Region Allotment Gardens Association for 372 garden plots on 14 acres.
• Approved the 2022 meeting schedules for Council, Public Hearings, and Boards, Committees, and Commissions, with a 5:00 p.m. start time.
• Referred a report on mail ballot voting back to staff to investigate expanding mail ballot options for the 2022 election.

Community Heritage Commission

The Community Heritage Commission is meeting to review the Heritage Program's 2-year work plan and consider a new plan for 2022-2023. They will also hear updates from the City Archivist and the Burnaby Village Museum, and mark the City of Burnaby Archives' 20th anniversary.

• Review of Heritage Program 2 Year Work Plan
• Heritage Program 2 Year Work Plan for 2022 and 2023
• City of Burnaby Archives 20th Anniversary presentation
• City of Burnaby Archives update memorandum
• Burnaby Village Museum update memorandum

The Community Heritage Commission adopted the 2020-21 work plan review and the 2022-23 work plan, both to be forwarded to Council and the Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission. It also unanimously approved a motion for staff to apply for a Heritage BC Lifetime Achievement Award recognizing Jim Wolf. The minutes of the September 9, 2021 meeting were adopted unanimously.

• Adopted minutes of the 2021 September 09 meeting
• Adopted the Heritage Program 2 Year Work Plan Review recommendations
• Adopted the Heritage Program 2 Year Work Plan for 2022 and 2023
• Approved staff application for Heritage BC Lifetime Achievement Award for Jim Wolf
• Adjourned meeting at 6:00 p.m.

Financial Management Committee

The Financial Management Committee is meeting to review reports on assessment appeal costs, the BC Social Procurement Initiative, gaming revenue, investment opportunities, 2022 waterworks and sanitary sewer utility rates, and a network security/privacy liability insurance contract. The meeting also includes a closed session for negotiations and labour relations matters.

• 2022 Waterworks Utility Rates report
• 2022 Sanitary Sewer Rates report
• Insurance Contract - Network Security and Privacy Liability
• Assessment Appeal Costs - Update
• British Columbia Social Procurement Initiative (BCSPI)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee is meeting to receive presentations, delegations, and correspondence on public safety matters. Items include a presentation from the Economic Crime Unit, a delegation on illegal ride-hailing services, and memoranda on catalytic converter theft, RCMP collective agreement financial impacts, a controlled substance property bylaw, and 2021 heat events. Monthly reports from police districts, RCMP, and the fire department are also on the agenda.

• Presentation by Cst. Dennis Halligan on Economic Crime Unit
• Delegation by Martin van den Hemel on illegal ride-hailing services
• RCMP memo on theft of catalytic converters
• Memo on RCMP Collective Agreement Financial Impact
• Memo on changes to Proposed Controlled Substance Property Bylaw

The Public Safety Committee meeting was primarily informational, with no substantive decisions made. Members heard a presentation on the Halston Hills Cooperative fraud case, a delegation on illegal ride-hailing services, and received several memoranda and monthly reports from the RCMP and Fire Department. The only formal action was the unanimous adoption of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Adopted minutes of the September 29, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Received presentation on Halston Hills Cooperative fraud case
• Received delegation on illegal ride-hailing services
• Received memoranda on catalytic converter theft, RCMP collective agreement, controlled substance bylaw, and 2021 heat events
• Received monthly reports from District #2 and #3, RCMP, and Fire Department

Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission

The Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission is meeting to review minutes, hear a presentation on golf operations, receive a delegation from the Burnaby Disc Golf Club, and consider correspondence about an off-leash dog park. The Director's Report includes items on outdoor ice skating and tobogganing, promotional support for the Burnaby Christmas Bureau, and a lease renewal for the Burnaby Allotment Garden Association. No decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion or information.

• Golf Division Update presentation by David O'Connor, Asst. Director - Golf Operations
• Delegation from Burnaby Disc Golf Club (speaker Pierre Dube)
• Correspondence from Samantha Gurney regarding off-leash dog park
• Outdoor Ice Skating and Tobogganing 2021 report
• Burnaby Allotment Garden Association Lease Agreement Renewal

The Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission heard a delegation from the Burnaby Disc Golf Club proposing a new disc golf course at Central Park, and unanimously referred the item to staff for a report. The Commission also approved several staff recommendations, including a new licence agreement for the Burnaby Allotment Garden Association, a promotional initiative for the Burnaby Christmas Bureau, and received an update on golf operations. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Referred Burnaby Disc Golf Club proposal for a new course at Central Park to staff for report (unanimous)
• Approved new licence agreement with Burnaby and Region Allotment Gardens Association for 372 plots on 14 acres, effective Feb 1, 2022 to Jan 31, 2027 (unanimous)
• Approved promotional initiative and carousel revenue donation to Burnaby Christmas Bureau on Dec 4, 2021 (unanimous)
• Received report on outdoor ice skating and tobogganing policy (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of October 12, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

Burnaby City Council is meeting to consider amendments to the Solid Waste and Recycling Bylaw that would increase fees for single-family and multi-family properties, and to give final adoption to two rezonings, including a 42-storey tower at 5895 Barker Avenue. The agenda also includes delegations on a regional economic service and a transit gondola, several grant applications, and a notice of motion for a moratorium on vaping retail outlets.

• Amendments to Solid Waste and Recycling Bylaw 2010: fee increases for single-family, two-family, and row house properties (SF Toter Fee Increases)
• Amendments to Solid Waste and Recycling Bylaw 2010: multi-family, industrial, commercial, and institutional service fee changes (MFICI Rate Changes)
• Final adoption of Rezoning #17-40 (5895 Barker Avenue): 42-storey high-rise strata and six-storey non-market rental building
• Final adoption of Rezoning #17-09 (7401 Sussex Avenue): multi-age residential care facility and non-market rental housing
• Notice of motion by Councillor Pietro Calendino for a moratorium on vaping retail outlets

Council unanimously approved amendments to the Solid Waste and Recycling Bylaw for both single-family and multi-family properties, authorizing fee schedule changes and future streamlining. Council also approved the formation of an Anti-Racism Sub-Committee of the Social Planning Committee, with a proposed amendment on community roundtables referred to staff. Several other reports and bylaws were adopted, including community grant recommendations and zoning bylaw amendments.

• Approved Solid Waste and Recycling Bylaw fee amendments for single-family, two-family, and row house properties (unanimous)
• Approved Solid Waste and Recycling Bylaw fee amendments for multi-family, industrial, commercial, and institutional properties (unanimous)
• Approved formation of Anti-Racism Sub-Committee of Social Planning Committee (unanimous)
• Referred amendment on community roundtables to staff for consideration (carried, opposed by Councillor Gu)
• Approved Community Grant recommendations, denying three applications (unanimous)
• Approved Festivals Burnaby grants totaling $9,800 (unanimous)
• Approved Harmony for All pilot program with $72,000 funding (unanimous)
• Referred food primary liquor licence applications for two restaurants to staff for alternate review (unanimous)

Council Correspondence

This is a Council Correspondence package for November 4, 2021, where staff report on and respond to public letters. Items include traffic calming on Ridley, a meeting about Lougheed Town Centre community needs, a COVID-19 test screening program for unvaccinated employees, and referrals to committees. Most items are informational or procedural, with no decisions made at this meeting.

• Traffic calming evaluation on Ridley and tree inspection on Sherlock/Duthie trail
• Meeting to discuss community needs in Lougheed Town Centre
• COVID-19 test screening program for unvaccinated employees (up to 3 times/week)
• Off-leash dog park letter referred to Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission
• Correspondence on BC Housing Fund applications and CleanBC Road Map to 2030

Board of Variance

The Burnaby Board of Variance is meeting to consider one appeal application. The appeal seeks a relaxation of the zoning bylaw to allow a smaller side-yard setback for an existing accessory building and addition at 7034 Belcarra Drive. The board will also review minutes from its previous hearing.

• Appeal BOV #6441 for 7034 Belcarra Drive to relax side-yard setback from 1.2 m to 1.13 m
• Property owners: Athanasia Gaspar and Rui Gaspar
• Relaxation of Section 6.6(2)(d) of the Burnaby Zoning Bylaw
• Review of minutes from October 7, 2021 hearing

Executive Committee of Council

The Executive Committee of Council is meeting to review and decide on community grant applications, including three new requests for program and operating funding. They will also discuss a report on the Community Grant Program and a policy on non-members attending board and committee meetings. The meeting includes a closed session for items related to personal information, labour relations, and preliminary service negotiations.

• Community Grant Program report from Deputy CFO
• Attendance of non-members at board, committee and commission meetings report
• Festivals Burnaby grants approved to date: $8,000
• Community grants approved to date: $115,000 (program) and $79,500 (operating)
• New application: Wildcoast Ecological Society, $9,466 for environmental education program

The Executive Committee approved creating the Harmony for All program, allocating $72,000 from the 2022 Operating Budget for musical instruments and instruction for underserved Burnaby residents. They also approved two Festival Burnaby grants and denied three Community Grant applications. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved Harmony for All program with $72,000 from 2022 Operating Budget (unanimous)
• Approved $1,800 Festival Burnaby grant to Open World for Kids Foundation (unanimous)
• Approved $8,000 Festival Burnaby grant to National Congress of Black Women Foundation (unanimous)
• Denied $9,466 Community Grant to Wildcoast Ecological Society (unanimous)
• Denied $10,000 Community Grant to Junior Achievement of BC (unanimous)
• Denied $25,000 Community Grant to Global, Clinical, Social & Physical Activity Research Society (unanimous)

Social Planning Committee

The Social Planning Committee is meeting to receive presentations and reports on anti-racism initiatives and new childcare spaces. Items include a presentation from the Burnaby Together anti-racism table, correspondence about the Childcare BC New Space Fund, and a report on continued city support for anti-racism efforts.

• Presentation: Burnaby Together: Organizing Against Racism and Hate Table
• Correspondence: Childcare BC New Space Fund Program from Ministry of Children and Family Development
• Memorandum: New Child Care Spaces through City-School District Child Care Facilities Partnership
• Report: Continued City of Burnaby Support for Community Anti-Racism Initiatives

The Social Planning Committee unanimously approved a motion to request Council form an Anti-Racism Sub-Committee to review research findings and develop a City-led process. The committee also received updates on child care spaces and heard a presentation on Burnaby Together's anti-racism work.

• Approved motion to request Council form an Anti-Racism Sub-Committee (unanimous)

Public Hearing

Burnaby City Council is holding a virtual public hearing to receive comments on three zoning bylaw amendments. The items include a rezoning to allow more flexibility for single-family renovations in Greentree Village, a rezoning to permit a government cannabis store at 7300 Market Crossing, and an Official Community Plan amendment to allow affordable housing on institutional sites. Written comments must be received by 2:45 p.m. on October 26, 2021.

• Rezoning for Greentree Village (Garden Grove Drive, Hickory Court, Thornwood Place) to allow minor renovations to single-family homes
• Rezoning at 7300 Market Crossing to permit a government cannabis store (Bylaw No. 14368)
• OCP amendment to allow affordable housing on institutional zoned sites (Bylaw No. 14379)

The Burnaby Public Hearing on October 26, 2021, was held electronically and terminated all three proposed amendments without making any decisions. The items included a zoning amendment for Greentree Village, a cannabis store at Market Crossing, and an Official Community Plan amendment regarding affordable housing. No votes were taken on the merits; each public hearing was simply closed.

• Terminated public hearing for Rez. #21-09, Bylaw No. 14375 (Greentree Village) - carried unanimously
• Terminated public hearing for Rez. #20-38, Bylaw No. 14368 (cannabis store at 7300 Market Crossing) - carried unanimously
• Terminated public hearing for OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 1, 2021, Bylaw No. 14379 - carried unanimously
• Adjourned the public hearing at 5:48 p.m. - carried unanimously

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is meeting to consider a report from the Director of Planning and Building on a framework for establishing development variance permits and processes. They will also review correspondence from the Urban Development Institute regarding barriers to market rental housing in Burnaby. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and a closed session for land-related matters.

• Report on Framework for Establishing Development Variance Permits and Processes
• Correspondence from Urban Development Institute on barriers to market rental housing
• Minutes of September 28, 2021 open meeting
• Closed session for land acquisition/disposition and preliminary municipal service negotiations

The Planning and Development Committee unanimously directed staff to begin negotiations to purchase 5520 Irving Street, a site referred by Council due to concerns about redeveloping a duplex in an area designated for transitional multiple-family housing. The committee also referred back a proposed framework for Development Variance Permits to staff for further work. A presentation on rental housing highlighted progress and requested additional reporting details.

• Directed staff to commence negotiations for purchase of 5520 Irving Street (unanimous)
• Referred Development Variance Permit framework report back to staff (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of September 28, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Added late correspondence on 5520 Irving Street to agenda (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

Burnaby City Council is meeting to consider a wide range of items, including delegations from Metro Vancouver and TransLink on regional growth and transportation strategies, reports on grants, leases, fees, and capital projects, and numerous rezoning applications. The council will also vote on several zoning bylaw amendments and other bylaws, including a temporary financing bylaw and a controlled substance property bylaw amendment.

• Rezoning referrals for 11 properties, including Bassano Site, Metrotown, and Brentwood, to be forwarded to Public Hearing on Nov 23
• First reading of zoning bylaw amendments for 3550 Wayburne Drive, 5868 Olive Avenue, 5900 Olive Avenue, 6280 & 6350 Willingdon Avenue, 2100/60, 2210 Springer Avenue, 5334 Lougheed Highway, 1508 Hatton Avenue, 4250 Canada Way, and 3713 Kensington Avenue
• Third reading and final adoption of several bylaws, including a 44-storey apartment building at 6075 Wilson Avenue and a supportive housing facility at 7860 Rosewood Street
• Report on 2022 Fees and Charges, including facility use and rental fees
• Contract award recommendation for Phase Two of Cameron Community Centre and Library project with Diamond and Schmitt Architects Incorporated

Burnaby City Council approved first reading of nine rezoning bylaws, sending them to a November 23 public hearing, including major Metrotown and Brentwood developments. Council also awarded a $15,271,630 contract to Diamond and Schmitt Architects for the Cameron Community Centre and Library phase two design, and approved $1.43M for a new child care centre at Brentwood Park Elementary. A siting approval for a duplex at 5520 Irving Street was referred to the Planning and Development Committee.

• Approved $15,271,630 contract to Diamond and Schmitt Architects for Cameron Community Centre and Library Phase Two (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of 9 rezoning bylaws for public hearing Nov 23 (various votes, some opposed)
• Approved $1,429,864 for 37-space child care centre at Brentwood Park Elementary (unanimous)
• Approved $664,000 capital grant for 24 infant/toddler spaces at Burnaby North Secondary (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000,000 for Fire Station #8 feasibility study and design (unanimous)
• Referred 5520 Irving Street duplex siting approval to Planning and Development Committee (opposed: Johnston, Jordan)
• Approved $250,000 for Community Amenity Space Solo District Phase 3 improvements (unanimous)
• Approved temporary signage for Burnaby Potters' Guild winter sale (unanimous)

Council Correspondence

This is a correspondence package for the October 21, 2021 Council meeting. It includes notes from staff on resident concerns, referrals to committees, and items for information. No decisions are being made; the package is for Council's awareness and response direction.

• Staff note on BC Parkway Lighting project addressing safety, multi-modal transport, and climate action
• Inspection conducted by Forestry Department regarding sidewalk on Tyndale Crescent
• Additional patrols by Fire, RCMP, and Bylaw over three nights for fireworks concerns on Capitol Hill
• Referral of noise pollution complaint to Traffic Safety Committee meeting on November 24
• Correspondence from Minister of Finance on assessment process and appeals

Financial Management Committee

The Financial Management Committee is meeting to review financial reports, proposed 2022 fees for planning and building permits, and several funding requests, including for child care facilities, community amenity space, and Fire Station #8. The committee will also consider a temporary financing bylaw and receive updates on capital projects. A portion of the meeting will be closed to the public for preliminary negotiations on a municipal service.

• 2022 fees for planning and building permits and other services
• Request for Community Benefit Bonus Affordable Housing Reserve grant for M'akola Housing Society at 6488 Byrnepark Drive
• Child care at Christine Sinclair Community Centre and City-School District partnership on child care facilities
• Community amenity space at 2038 Rosser Avenue, Brentwood Town Centre
• Burnaby Fire Station #8 - Burnaby Mountain funding request

The Financial Management Committee unanimously recommended Council authorize a Temporary Financing Bylaw allowing up to $10 million in borrowing for 2022, repayable by December 31, 2022. It also recommended funding for child care spaces, community amenity improvements, and a fire station feasibility study, all from the Community Benefit Bonus Reserve. The Committee received financial reports showing a projected $6.0M General Fund surplus for 2021.

• Adopted minutes of 2021 September 07 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended Temporary Financing Bylaw for up to $10M borrowing in 2022 (unanimous)
• Forwarded Engineering Capital Projects Status Update to Council for information (unanimous)
• Recommended RFP process to select non-profit operator for child care centre at Christine Sinclair Community Centre (unanimous)
• Recommended $664,000 capital grant for 24 infant/toddler spaces at Burnaby North Secondary (unanimous)
• Recommended $1,429,864 in principle for 37-space child care centre at Brentwood Park Elementary (unanimous)
• Recommended $250,000 from Community Benefit Bonus Reserve for improvements at Solo District Phase 3, 2038 Rosser Avenue (unanimous)
• Recommended $1,000,000 from Community Benefit Bonus Reserve for feasibility study and design for Fire Station #8 (unanimous)

Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission

The Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission is meeting to hear updates on Sportsbox and business operations, and to consider correspondence and reports. Key items include a proposed ice fee waiver for the Burnaby Minor Hockey Association's Pat Quinn Classic Tournament and the 2022 Recreation and Cultural Services fees. The agenda also includes a proposed sign bylaw amendment for the Deer Lake Precinct wayfinding program.

• Ice fee waiver request for 2021 Pat Quinn Classic Tournament
• 2022 Burnaby Recreation and Cultural Services fees report
• Proposed sign bylaw amendment for Deer Lake Precinct wayfinding program
• Sportsbox development update presentation
• Business Operations Division update presentation

The Commission unanimously approved the 2022 Facility Use Fee Schedule and Non-Bylaw Program and Service Fees, and authorized seeking Council approval for the associated bylaw changes. It also unanimously approved a fee waiver for ice rental and extra staff costs for the Burnaby Minor Hockey Association's Pat Quinn Classic Tournament. A presentation on the Sportsbox project provided cost estimates but no decision was made.

• Approved 2022 Facility Use Fee Schedule and Non-Bylaw Program and Service Fees (unanimous)
• Approved fee waiver for Pat Quinn Classic Tournament ice rental and extra staff (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of September 14, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Variance

The Burnaby Board of Variance will hear two appeals on October 7, 2021, each seeking relaxations of zoning bylaws to allow new single-family dwellings. The board will decide whether to grant variances for a home at 7557 Lambeth Drive and another at 7231 Broadway, both involving height and depth exceedances.

• BOV #6439: 7557 Lambeth Drive — height variance to 10.49 m (permitted 9.00 m) and depth to 18.45 m (permitted 18.30 m)
• BOV #6440: 7231 Broadway — height variance to 11.27 m (permitted 7.40 m) and depth to 40.40 m (permitted 18.30 m)
• Both appeals include construction of new single-family dwellings with accessory structures
• Minutes of the September 2, 2021 hearing to be approved

Executive Committee of Council

The Executive Committee of Council is meeting to review reports and grant applications. They will consider 2022 lease grants for community resource centres, review grants approved to date, and discuss a new in-kind application from Parkrun Canada for their weekly free events in Burnaby. The meeting also includes a closed session for confidential matters.

• 2022 Lease Grants - Community Resource Centres report
• Festivals Burnaby grants approved to date: $8,000
• Community grants approved to date: $114,500 (Program) and $79,500 (Operating)
• New application #21.26.P from Parkrun Canada for in-kind support of Central Parkrun Burnaby events
• Closed session under Sections 90 and 92 of the Community Charter

The Executive Committee unanimously approved 2022 lease grants for non-profit tenants at six community resource centres and authorized staff to arrange lease renewals. It also approved an in-kind grant of up to $500 for Parkrun Canada's weekly Central Park run. A motion to revise Community Grant criteria for non-Burnaby organizations was referred to staff for a report, and staff were asked to report on procedures for council members attending committee meetings they are not appointed to.

• Approved 2022 lease grants for community resource centre tenants (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to make 2022 lease renewal arrangements with six centres (unanimous)
• Approved in-kind grant up to $500 to Parkrun Canada for Central Park run (unanimous)
• Referred motion to revise Community Grant criteria to staff for report (unanimous)
• Referred motion on procedures for non-appointed council members at committee meetings to staff (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

Burnaby City Council is meeting to consider a range of planning and administrative items, including several rezoning applications, proposed zoning bylaw amendments, and contract awards. The agenda includes reports on affordable housing initiatives, a groundwater bottling issue, and extensions of pandemic-related business support programs. Several bylaws are scheduled for various readings, including amendments related to cannabis retail, temporary use permits, and fee changes.

• Contract award for Design Build Expo Line Guideway Accent Lighting
• Rezoning applications for 7455-7495 Royal Oak Avenue, 4818 Dawson Street, 4750 Kingsway, 3819/3841 Canada Way, and 4720 Kingsway
• Proposed OCP amendment to allow affordable housing on institutional sites
• Community Benefit Bonus grant request for M'Akola Housing Society at 6488 Byrnepark Drive
• Bylaw to permit a government cannabis store at 7300 Market Crossing

Council approved a $3,454,967.25 contract with Bay Hill Contracting Ltd. for the Design Build of the Expo Line Guideway Accent Lighting, prioritizing completion of Zone 3 (Royal Oak to Edmonds SkyTrain stations) as soon as possible. Council also approved a letter to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change calling for a moratorium on new water bottling licences and asking that existing licences not be renewed upon expiry. A $552,516.60 grant was approved for M'Akola Housing Society to support 129 non-market housing units at 6488 Byrnepark Drive.

• Approved $3,454,967.25 contract to Bay Hill Contracting Ltd. for Expo Line Guideway Accent Lighting, with Zone 3 prioritized
• Approved letter to Minister George Heyman calling for moratorium on new water bottling licences and no renewal of expiring licences
• Approved $552,516.60 Community Benefit Bonus grant to M'Akola Housing Society for 129 non-market housing units at 6488 Byrnepark Drive
• Approved Deer Lake Precinct Wayfinding Plan and initiated Sign Bylaw text amendment
• Advanced OCP amendments to allow affordable housing on institutional sites to Public Hearing on October 26
• Endorsed density and rental obligation transfer between Bassano and Beresford sites
• Authorized Zoning Bylaw amendments to extend COVID-19 reopening measures to June 1, 2022, waiving Public Hearing
• Referred delegation presentation on Sperling-Bainbridge Village connection to staff

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee is meeting to receive presentations on the draft Burnaby Transportation Plan, RCMP Strike Force, RCMP Soccer Camp, and Fire Department Prevention Division. It will also hear a delegation about crime and safety concerns in the Suncrest community, and review correspondence on TransLink property concerns, emergency radio building amplification, and traffic concerns. Monthly reports from the RCMP and Fire Department are on the agenda, while district reports have no submissions.

• Draft Burnaby Transportation Plan presentation
• RCMP Strike Force and Soccer Camp presentations
• Fire Department Prevention Division presentation
• Suncrest Community crime and safety delegation
• Correspondence on TransLink property concerns and radio amplification

The committee received four presentations: the draft Burnaby Transportation Plan, RCMP Strike Force, RCMP Soccer Camp, and the Fire Prevention Division. No formal decisions were made beyond adopting the previous meeting's minutes. The committee also heard a delegation about crime in Suncrest and discussed business crime concerns.

• Adopted minutes of May 12, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Council Correspondence

This is a Council Correspondence meeting where staff provide notes on public inquiries about sidewalks, crosswalks, pedestrian signals, and construction noise. Items are either noted by staff, referred to committees, or provided for information. No decisions are made; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Sidewalk assessment on Tyndale Crescent after complaint
• Lougheed Highway paving completed from Austin Road to Gaglardi Way
• Orange crosswalk proposal to be reviewed for potential locations
• Pedestrian walking speed review at traffic signals
• Soil erosion inquiry at 3993 Henning Drive

Public Hearing

Burnaby City Council is holding a virtual public hearing to receive comments on a proposed zoning bylaw amendment for 6540 Marlborough Avenue. The amendment would rezone the property from RM3 to a Comprehensive Development District to allow a 22-storey residential building with market, rental, and non-market units. Written comments must be submitted by 2:45 p.m. on September 28, 2021.

• Rezoning of 6540 Marlborough Avenue from RM3 to CD district
• 22-storey high-rise with market strata, market rental, and non-market rental units
• Bylaw No. 14367, Amendment Bylaw No. 21, 2021
• Public hearing held electronically due to COVID-19

The public hearing for the rezoning of 6540 Marlborough Avenue (Bylaw No. 14367) was terminated by unanimous motion. The proposed amendment would have changed the zoning from RM3 to a Comprehensive Development District to permit a 22-storey residential building with market and rental units. No decision on the rezoning itself was made.

• Terminated public hearing for Rez. #18-31, Bylaw No. 14367 (unanimous)
• Adjourned the public hearing meeting at 5:49 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is meeting to consider several reports, including zoning bylaw amendments to extend pandemic reopening measures and to permit temporary use permits, an Official Community Plan amendment for affordable housing on institutional sites, a density and rental obligation transfer for two sites, a community benefit bonus grant request, and a sign bylaw amendment. The agenda also includes correspondence items and a closed session for land and service negotiations.

• Zoning bylaw amendments to extend pandemic reopening measures for businesses
• Zoning bylaw amendments to permit temporary use permits
• OCP amendment for institutional sites for affordable housing projects
• Density and rental obligation transfer for Bassano Site (2100, 2160, 2210 Springer Avenue and 5334 Lougheed Highway) and Beresford Site (5650 Beresford Street)
• Community Benefit Bonus Affordable Housing Reserve Grant request for M'akola Housing Society at 6488 Byrnepark Drive

The Planning and Development Committee unanimously approved extending temporary COVID-19 reopening measures for businesses to June 1, 2022, and authorized waiving a public hearing for the zoning bylaw amendment. It also approved several other items, including zoning amendments for temporary use permits, an Official Community Plan amendment for affordable housing on institutional sites, a density transfer for rental units, a $552,516.60 grant for non-market housing, and a wayfinding plan for Deer Lake Precinct. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Extended COVID-19 business reopening measures to 2022-06-01 (unanimous)
• Authorized waiver of public hearing for zoning bylaw amendment (unanimous)
• Approved zoning bylaw amendments for temporary use permits (unanimous)
• Advanced OCP amendment for affordable housing on institutional sites to public hearing (unanimous)
• Endorsed density and rental obligation transfer for Bassano and Beresford sites (unanimous)
• Approved $552,516.60 grant for 129 non-market housing units at 6488 Byrnepark Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Deer Lake Precinct Wayfinding Plan and sign bylaw amendment (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

Burnaby City Council is meeting to handle routine approvals, reports, and several rezoning applications. Key items include forwarding two rezoning applications to a public hearing, awarding a sidewalk expansion contract, and amending the procedure bylaw for electronic meetings. The agenda also includes reports on heat events, an unsightly property, and fee bylaw amendments.

• Rezoning Reference #20-38 for a government cannabis store to be sent to public hearing
• Rezoning Reference #21-09 in Greentree Village Community Plan Area to be sent to public hearing
• Contract award for Sidewalk Expansion Program - Package B
• Amendments to Procedure Bylaw to allow electronic meetings and participation
• Bylaw #14370: $76,000 for engineering capital infrastructure relining project

Council unanimously approved a $2,610,170.30 contract to Canadian Landscape and Civil Services Ltd. for the Sidewalk Expansion Program - Package B. It also authorized advancing rezoning applications for a government cannabis store and for Greentree Village flexibility to public hearings, and adopted several reports and bylaw amendments. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved $2,610,170.30 sidewalk contract to Canadian Landscape and Civil Services Ltd. (unanimous)
• Authorized rezoning for government cannabis store to proceed to public hearing (unanimous)
• Authorized rezoning for Greentree Village flexibility to proceed to public hearing (unanimous)
• Adopted amendments to Procedure Bylaw for electronic meetings (unanimous)
• Authorized entry to unsightly property at 4090 Nithsdale Street (unanimous)
• Referred #CleanUpBurnaby delegation to staff (unanimous)
• Gave three readings to fee amendment bylaws 14372-14374 (unanimous)
• Finally adopted bylaws 14370 and 14371 (unanimous)

Traffic Safety Committee

The Burnaby Traffic Safety Committee is meeting to review a draft Transportation Plan update and hear delegations about specific traffic safety concerns. The agenda includes several items of correspondence from residents about traffic issues in various neighborhoods. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting appears focused on receiving information and public input.

• Draft Transportation Plan Update presentation by Ms. Zerralynne Te
• Delegation on safety concerns at Parker Street and Macdonald Avenue by Lawrence Chan
• Delegation on safety concerns on Duthie by Audrey Flagel
• Correspondence re: increased commuter traffic on Duthie Street north of Hastings Street
• Correspondence re: Montecito residential traffic (multiple letters)

The Traffic Safety Committee heard delegations about unsafe intersections and roads, and unanimously referred both concerns to staff for reports. It also received a presentation on the draft Transportation Plan and adopted the previous meeting's minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted minutes of 2021 March 31 meeting (unanimous)
• Referred Parker Street and Macdonald Avenue 4-way stop request to staff for report (unanimous)
• Referred Duthie Avenue traffic calming concerns to staff for report (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

Burnaby City Council is meeting to consider several reports and bylaws, including 2022 fee changes for engineering and planning/building services, a contract award for four street sweepers, and multiple zoning amendments. The agenda also includes final adoption of a smoking regulation bylaw and a rezoning for a light industrial building, plus reports on climate action and heritage policy.

• Contract award for 4 regenerative air and vacuum street sweepers
• 2022 fee changes for engineering and planning/building permits
• Rezoning for cannabis store at #2-4615 Lougheed Highway (2nd reading)
• Final adoption of Smoking Regulation Bylaw 2021
• $76,000 capital works expenditure for relining project

The Burnaby City Council approved a $1,496,127.36 contract with Vimar Equipment Ltd. for four regenerative air and vacuum street sweepers. Council also approved a $125,000 grant to the Burnaby Board of Trade for its Economic Development Program, and a $1,500 grant to Volunteer Grandparents and a $10,000 grant to the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Several fee adjustments for Engineering and Planning and Building services were approved, effective January 1, 2022.

• Approved $1,496,127.36 contract to Vimar Equipment Ltd. for four street sweepers (unanimous)
• Approved $125,000 grant to Burnaby Board of Trade for Economic Development Program (unanimous)
• Approved $1,500 grant to Volunteer Grandparents and $10,000 to Down Syndrome Resource Foundation (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Engineering fee adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Planning and Building fee adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved $76,000 Capital Reserve Fund Bylaw and $490,000 from Sanitary Sewer Fund for infrastructure relining (unanimous)
• Approved permissive tax exemptions for 2022-2023, including a full exemption for the National Congress of Black Women Foundation (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from August 30, August 31, and September 1 meetings (unanimous)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special City Council meeting with one substantive item: a Chief Administrative Officer report seeking Council approval of a sidewalk implementation process. The stated purpose is to help meet the City's multi-modal transportation targets. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, new business, adjournment).

• Sidewalk Implementation Process report seeking Council approval
• CAO Special Report dated 2021 September 20

Council unanimously approved the sidewalk implementation process as presented by the Director Engineering, aimed at meeting the City's multi-modal transportation targets. During discussion, Council requested that the Engineering Department coordinate projects with third-party upgrades and prioritize Kitchener Street. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved sidewalk implementation process (unanimous)
• Requested Engineering coordinate projects with third-party upgrades
• Requested prioritization of Kitchener Street

Council Correspondence

This is a Council Correspondence Package for September 16, 2021, where staff provide notes on public correspondence, refer items to committees, and share information. Topics include Burnaby Fire Department diversity efforts, vaccine passport compliance, a potential parklet at 5975 Kathleen Avenue, tree replacement at Fraser Foreshore Park, and Nelson Avenue crosswalk lights. Several items are referred to committees or provided for information only.

• Burnaby Fire Department notes diversity efforts, first female manager promoted August 2021
• City will follow provincial guidance on vaccine passports
• Report being prepared on parklet at 5975 Kathleen Avenue to preserve trees
• Fraser Foreshore Park construction will require 20 replacement trees
• Staff working with BC Hydro and Translink to activate Nelson Avenue crosswalk lights

Environment Committee

The Environment Committee is meeting to review the Burnaby Climate Action Plan Progress Report 2020-2021, receive an update on the Burnaby Transportation Plan, and consider correspondence on topics including outdoor gas-powered tools, a rodenticide ban, and water bottling. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and a World Rivers Day program update.

• Climate Action Plan Progress Report 2020-2021
• Update on Burnaby Transportation Plan
• Correspondence re: Outdoor Gas-Powered Tools
• Correspondence re: Rodenticide Ban
• Correspondence re: Water Bottling of Groundwater

The Environment Committee unanimously recommended that Council write to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change calling for a moratorium on new water bottling licences. It also unanimously recommended that Council write to Metro Vancouver advocating for stricter emission rules for gas-powered equipment and incentives for electric alternatives. The Committee received the first Climate Action Plan Progress Report 2020-2021 and recommended Council receive it for information. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included updates and correspondence.

• Recommended Council write to Minister George Heyman for a moratorium on new water bottling licences (unanimous)
• Recommended Council write to Metro Vancouver for stricter emission measures for non-road small equipment and incentives for electric switch (unanimous)
• Recommended Council receive the Burnaby Climate Action Plan Progress Report 2020-2021 (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of May 20, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission

The Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission is meeting to review correspondence and director's reports, including a memorandum on the Cameron Community Centre and Library project's schematic design and funding request, a spray park facility in Cameron Park, and fee waiver requests. The agenda is largely procedural, with items for information and discussion rather than final decisions.

• Cameron Community Centre and Library schematic design and funding request
• Spray Park facility in Cameron Park
• Burnaby Firefighters Charitable Golf Tournament fee waiver request
• 2021 United Way campaign and donation request
• 2022 Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission meeting schedule

The Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission unanimously approved the 2022 meeting schedule, reinstated the Grade 5 Be Active program starting fall 2021 (including Grade 6 students who missed it last year), and approved co-sponsoring the Burnaby Firefighters Charitable Golf Tournament with a fee waiver. The Commission also referred a partnership proposal from Yervana to staff for a feasibility report, and supported the 2021 United Way campaign with recreation passes and other prizes.

• Approved 2022 Commission meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Reinstated Grade 5 Be Active program, including Grade 6 for 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved co-sponsoring Firefighters Charity Golf Tournament with fee waiver (unanimous)
• Supported 2021 United Way campaign with recreation passes and prizes (unanimous)
• Referred Yervana partnership proposal to staff for report (unanimous)
• Adopted July 13, 2021 minutes (unanimous)

Community Heritage Commission

The Community Heritage Commission is meeting to review heritage policy and programs, receive updates from the City Archives and Burnaby Village Museum, and hear a presentation on thematic frameworks for heritage management. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes and correspondence items.

• Heritage Policy and Programs Review report
• Presentation: Using Thematic Frameworks for Value Based Heritage Management by Elana Zysblat
• City of Burnaby Archives update memorandum
• Burnaby Village Museum updates memorandum
• Minutes of 2021 June 10 meeting

The Community Heritage Commission met on September 9, 2021, and adopted the minutes from the June 10, 2021 meeting unanimously. Members received a presentation from heritage consultant Elana Zysblat on Thematic Frameworks for heritage management, which outlined draft themes for Burnaby's heritage. The commission also received updates from the City Archives and Burnaby Village Museum, and unanimously adopted a report on the Heritage Policy and Programs Review to be forwarded to Council and the Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission. No new business or inquiries were brought forward.

• Adopted June 10, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Received presentation on Thematic Frameworks for heritage management
• Received City Archives update on 20th anniversary and record processing
• Received Burnaby Village Museum update on attendance and events
• Adopted report on Heritage Policy and Programs Review, forwarded to Council and Parks Commission (unanimous)

Financial Management Committee

The Financial Management Committee is meeting to review reports and consider several financial matters, including capital funding for engineering infrastructure, utility fee declarations, bylaw amendments, and tax exemptions. The committee will also hear a delegation from the Burnaby Board of Trade on economic development and discuss a social procurement initiative membership. A portion of the meeting will be closed to the public for preliminary negotiations on a municipal service.

• 2021 September Engineering Capital Infrastructure Relining Project Funding Request
• 2022 Supplementary Utility Fees Declaration Program
• Amendments to Burnaby Financial Administration Fees and Charges Bylaw
• Permissive Tax Exemptions: 2022-2023
• Canada Community-Building Fund/Gas Tax report

The Financial Management Committee unanimously recommended a $125,000 grant to the Burnaby Board of Trade for the City's Economic Development Program, paid in quarterly installments. It also recommended funding for sewer relining projects, fee bylaw amendments, and a fire department asset management plan update. All recommendations were carried unanimously and will go to Council.

• Recommended $125,000 grant to Burnaby Board of Trade, paid quarterly (unanimous)
• Recommended $76,000 Capital Reserve Fund Bylaw and $490,000 from Sanitary Sewer Fund for relining projects (unanimous)
• Recommended fee increases and new bonding replacement fee in Financial Administration Bylaw, effective 2022-01-01 (unanimous)
• Recommended permissive tax exemptions for 2022-2023 via Taxation Exemption Bylaw amendments (unanimous)
• Recommended $20,000 from Stabilization Reserve for Fire Department Asset Management Plan update (unanimous)
• Recommended applying for up to $15,000 grant from Ministry of Municipal Affairs for Asset Management Plan (unanimous)
• Referred BC Social Procurement Initiative membership question to staff for report (unanimous)

Social Planning Committee

The Social Planning Committee meets to receive updates and presentations, including on the city's anti-racism initiatives, a status update on backyard chickens, and the draft Burnaby Transportation Plan. Members will also review correspondence on a community resource centre RFP and child care action plan, and receive a report on the Healthier Community Partnership.

• Presentation by Dr. June Francis on city's anti-racism initiatives
• Status update on backyard chickens report
• Draft Burnaby Transportation Plan presentation and memorandum
• RFP for Community Resource Centre at 2038 Rosser Avenue
• Update on Burnaby Healthier Community Partnership 2019-2021

The Social Planning Committee heard a presentation from Dr. June Francis on anti-racism and belonging, and received updates on the backyard chickens report and the draft Burnaby Transportation Plan. The committee adopted a report on the Burnaby Healthier Community Partnership for 2019-2021, and received correspondence on the transportation plan, a community resource centre RFP, and child care. No formal decisions were made beyond adopting the minutes and the partnership report.

• Adopted the minutes of the July 6, 2021 meeting.
• Adopted the report on the Burnaby Healthier Community Partnership for 2019-2021, including forwarding it to specified individuals.
• Received a memorandum on the draft Burnaby Transportation Plan, noting Council approved it for Phase 3 consultation.
• Received a memorandum on a Request for Proposals for a community resource centre at 2038 Rosser Avenue.
• Received correspondence from the Minister of State for Child Care acknowledging the City's Child Care Action Plan.
• Received a memorandum on the City of Delta's Task Force on Diversity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism.

Board of Variance

This agenda for the Burnaby Board of Variance meeting on September 2, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Special Council Meeting

Burnaby City Council is holding a special meeting to give second reading to a zoning amendment for a high-rise residential building with commercial space at 4653/69/73 Kingsway and 4638/46/54/62/70 Hazel Street. The bylaw would permit market and non-market housing with a commercial podium and retail street frontage.

• Second reading of Zoning Bylaw Amendment #14355 (Rez. #19-64)
• High-rise market and non-market residential building with commercial podium
• Location: 4653/69/73 Kingsway; 4638/46/54/62/70 Hazel Street and portion of lane right-of-way

Council held a special meeting and gave second reading to Bylaw No. 14355, which would amend the Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965 for properties at 4653/69/73 Kingsway and 4638/46/54/62/70 Hazel Street, plus a portion of the lane right-of-way. The motion was carried, with Councillors Gu, Johnston, Jordan, and Wang opposed. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Gave second reading to Bylaw No. 14355 (rezoning application Rez. #19-64) for the Kingsway and Hazel Street properties — carried, with 4 councillors opposed.
• Adjourned the special meeting at 5:16 p.m. without further business.

Executive Committee of Council

The Executive Committee of Council is meeting to consider two new community grant applications: $3,000 for Volunteer Grandparents' Letters to Seniors Program and $15,000 for the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation's One to One Children Programs. The committee will also review minutes from July 15, 2021, correspondence from the Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention Centre of BC, and grant totals approved to date. The meeting includes a closed session for matters involving personal information and labour relations.

• Community grant request: Volunteer Grandparents, $3,000 (Program) for Burnaby's Letters to Seniors Program
• Community grant request: Down Syndrome Resource Foundation, $15,000 (Program) for One to One Children Programs
• Festivals Burnaby grants approved to date: $8,000
• Community grants approved to date: $103,000 (Program) and $79,500 (Operating)
• Closed session per Sections 90 and 92 of the Community Charter

The Executive Committee of Council unanimously referred a motion by Councillor Keithley to develop a musical instrument donation and lesson program to staff for a report outlining its framework. The committee also approved two community grants: $1,500 to Volunteer Grandparents for the Letters to Seniors program and $10,000 to the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation for One to One Children Programs. The minutes of the July 15, 2021 meeting were adopted unanimously.

• Adopted minutes of 2021 July 15 Executive Committee meeting (unanimous)
• Approved $1,500 grant to Volunteer Grandparents for Letters to Seniors program (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 grant to Down Syndrome Resource Foundation for One to One Children Programs (unanimous)
• Referred musical instrument program motion to staff for framework report (unanimous)

Public Hearing

Burnaby City Council is holding a virtual public hearing to receive input on two proposed amendments to the Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965. The amendments concern rezoning at 9702 and 9788 Glenlyon Parkway for parking facilities, and at #2-4615 Lougheed Highway for a government cannabis store. Written comments must be submitted by 2:45 p.m. on August 31, 2021.

• Rezoning #21-18: 9702 and 9788 Glenlyon Parkway, from CD Comprehensive Development District to amended CD, to permit parking facilities for proposed use at 9788 Glenlyon Parkway; applicant Beedie Development Group.
• Rezoning #20-37: #2-4615 Lougheed Highway, from CD Comprehensive Development District to amended CD, to permit a government cannabis store in an existing commercial retail unit; applicant British Columbia Liquor Distribution Branch.
• Public hearing to be conducted virtually due to COVID-19, with participation via Zoom, phone, or written comments.
• All written submissions must include writer's name and address and become part of the public record.

The public hearing for two rezoning bylaws was held and terminated without any decisions. The first, for 9702 and 9788 Glenlyon Parkway, received no public input. The second, for a proposed cannabis store at #2-4615 Lougheed Highway, received 23 letters and several speakers in opposition, but no vote was taken on the rezoning itself.

• Terminated the public hearing for Rez. #21-18 (Bylaw No. 14364) for 9702 and 9788 Glenlyon Parkway, carried unanimously.
• Terminated the public hearing for Rez. #20-37 (Bylaw No. 14365) for #2-4615 Lougheed Highway, carried unanimously.
• Adjourned the public hearing at 5:38 p.m., carried unanimously.

City Council Meeting

Burnaby City Council is meeting to consider a wide range of items, including eight new rezoning applications, several funding requests from the Community Benefit Bonus Reserve, and various bylaw amendments. The agenda also includes reports on temporary use permits, the Montecito Community Plan, and a presentation on the city's new website.

• Rezoning applications for 4250 Canada Way, 9522/9416 University Crescent, 2330 Douglas Road, 4472 Hastings Street, 4049 Hastings Street, 4800 Riverbend Drive, 6900 Southpoint Drive, and 7271 Gilley Avenue
• Funding request for Confederation Park Community Centre schematic design and Phase 2
• Funding request for BC Parkway lighting enhancements
• Sign Bylaw amendment to permit handheld election signs on sidewalks
• Contract award for 2021 Storm Sewer Extensions

Council approved the final schematic design and $14.75 million from the Community Benefit Bonus Reserve for the Confederation Park Community Centre project, advancing it to detailed design. It also approved $4 million for BC Parkway lighting enhancements, extended to Edmonds SkyTrain Station, and approved a $1.92M storm sewer contract. Several rezoning applications were advanced to public hearings, and multiple bylaws were adopted, including the Sign Bylaw amendment for handheld election signs, as amended.

• Approved $14.75M from Community Benefit Bonus Reserve for Confederation Park Community Centre detailed design (unanimous)
• Approved $4M for BC Parkway lighting enhancements, extended to Edmonds SkyTrain Station (unanimous)
• Awarded $1,921,460.84 storm sewer contract to Targa Contracting (2013) Ltd. (unanimous)
• Adopted Sign Bylaw amendment for handheld election signs, removing size and setback restrictions (unanimous)
• Approved $423,300 grant and $350,000 for site prep for non-market housing at 8305 11th Avenue (unanimous)
• Advanced rezoning applications for 4250 Canada Way, 9522/9416 University Crescent, 2330 Douglas Road, 4472 Hastings Street, 4049 Hastings Street, 4800 Riverbend Drive, 6900 Southpoint Drive, 7271 Gilley Avenue to public hearing (unanimous)
• Adopted Bylaw 14360 (Smoking Regulation) as amended to include Dhalak Restaurant (unanimous)
• Adopted Bylaw 14355 (Kingsway/Hazel rezoning) second reading tabled to September 20 meeting (defeated motion to table)

Public Hearing

Burnaby City Council is holding a virtual public hearing to receive input on two proposed zoning bylaw amendments. The hearing was adjourned from July 27 due to technical difficulties. Residents can comment in writing, by phone, or via Zoom webinar.

• Rezoning 7109 18th Avenue and 7358-7378 18th Street from R5 to CD to allow a 29-storey market strata and rental building (Applicant: Square Nine Burnaby Development Ltd.)
• Rezoning 4653-4673 Kingsway and 4638-4670 Hazel Street from C3/R5 to CD to allow a high-rise market and non-market residential building with commercial podium (Applicant: Anthem Metro King Hazel Holdings Ltd.)
• Written comments must be received by 2:45 p.m. on August 3, 2021

The Burnaby City Council held a public hearing on two proposed zoning bylaw amendments for high-rise residential developments. After hearing extensive public input, the council voted unanimously to terminate the hearing for both rezoning applications and directed staff to report back on the issues raised before the bylaws proceed to second reading. No final decisions on the rezoning were made at this hearing.

• Terminated public hearing for Rez. #19-70, Bylaw No. 14354 (7109 18th Ave; 7358-7378 18th St) - carried unanimously
• Directed staff to report back on issues raised at the public hearing for Rez. #19-70 prior to second reading - carried unanimously
• Terminated public hearing for Rez. #19-64, Bylaw No. 14355 (4653-4673 Kingsway; 4638-4670 Hazel St) - carried unanimously
• Adjourned the public hearing at 7:16 p.m. - carried unanimously

Public Hearing

This public hearing was scheduled for July 27, 2021, but due to technical difficulties it has been adjourned to August 3, 2021. The hearing is to receive public input on two proposed zoning bylaw amendments. The meeting will be held electronically due to COVID-19, with options for written comments, phone, or Zoom participation.

• Rezoning #19-70: 7109 18th Avenue and 7358-7378 18th Street from R5 to CD to allow a 29-storey high-rise market strata and rental building (applicant: Square Nine Burnaby Development Ltd.)
• Rezoning #19-64: 4653-4673 Kingsway and 4638-4670 Hazel Street from C3/R5 to CD to allow a high-rise market and non-market residential building with commercial podium (applicant: Anthem Metro King Hazel Holdings Ltd.)
• Written submissions must be received by 2:45 p.m. on July 27, 2021

The July 27, 2021 public hearing was adjourned after webcasting technical difficulties could not be resolved. Council unanimously voted to reschedule the hearing for two zoning bylaw amendments to August 3, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. via Zoom or teleconference. No substantive decisions were made on the proposed rezoning applications.

• Adjourned public hearing for Bylaw No. 14354 (rezoning at 7109 18th Avenue and 7358-7378 18th Street) to August 3, 2021, 5:00 p.m. (unanimous)
• Adjourned public hearing for Bylaw No. 14355 (rezoning at 4653-4673 Kingsway and 4638-4670 Hazel Street) to August 3, 2021, 5:00 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

Burnaby City Council is meeting to consider a wide range of items, including a draft update to the Burnaby Transportation Plan, a Child Care Action Plan, and several rezoning and bylaw amendments. The agenda also includes reports on contracts, grants, and a delegation on extreme weather planning for people experiencing homelessness. Many items are for discussion or decision, with several rezoning applications being forwarded to public hearings.

• Draft Burnaby Transportation Plan update for discussion
• Child Care Action Plan report
• Rezoning for government cannabis store at #2-4615 Lougheed Highway (Rez. #20-37) to public hearing
• Rezoning for surface parking at 9702 and 9788 Glenlyon Parkway (Rez. #21-18) to public hearing
• Contract awards for refuse trucks, left turn bays at Imperial Street and Patterson Avenue, and emergency generator upgrades at Bonsor and Edmonds

Council approved the use of $25.6 million from the Community Benefit Bonus Reserve to finance detailed design and related costs for the Cameron Community Centre and Library project, and authorized staff to advance the project into detailed design. Council also approved several contracts, including a $6.6 million refuse truck purchase and a $2.1 million parks and recreation information management system, and adopted the draft Burnaby Transportation Plan for public consultation.

• Approved $25.6M from Community Benefit Bonus Reserve for Cameron Community Centre and Library detailed design (unanimous)
• Approved $6,598,093.60 contract to Rollins Machinery for refuse trucks (unanimous)
• Approved $2,077,186.65 contract to The Active Network for Parks and Recreation Information Management System (unanimous)
• Approved draft Burnaby Transportation Plan 'Connecting Burnaby' for Phase 3 public consultation (unanimous)
• Approved $2,400,000 from Affordable Housing Reserve for non-market housing site utilities and roadworks (unanimous)
• Approved $1,132,022.33 contract to Crown Contracting for Imperial Street and Patterson left turn bays (unanimous)
• Approved $2,607,924.90 contract to Halse-Martin Construction for emergency generator upgrades at Bonsor and Edmonds (unanimous)
• Approved $8,000 grant to UniverCity Community Association and $7,000 to Stream of Dreams Murals Society (unanimous)

Special Council Meeting

This is a brief special council meeting, lasting about 30 minutes, with the sole substantive item being the administration of the Oath of Office to two newly elected councillors, Alison Gu and Mike Hillman. The rest of the agenda consists of procedural items: call to order, closing remarks, and adjournment.

• Oath of Office administered to Councillor-Elect Alison Gu and Councillor-Elect Mike Hillman by the City Clerk

Executive Committee of Council

The Executive Committee of Council is meeting to review correspondence, a report on sign bylaw violations during the 2021 by-election, and several grant applications. The committee will consider a gift agreement from the Burnaby Hospital Foundation and multiple requests for Festivals Burnaby and Community Grants, including a $12,000 request for SFU StreetFest and a $10,000 in-kind request from United Way. The meeting also includes a closed session to consider personal information about individuals for municipal awards or gifts.

• Correspondence from Burnaby Hospital Foundation re: Gift Agreement between the Foundation and the City
• Report on Sign Bylaw Violations during the 2021 City of Burnaby By-Election
• SFU StreetFest @ UniverCity 2021 grant request: $12,000
• United Way of the Lower Mainland in-kind grant request: $10,000 for street banners along Kingsway corridor
• Stream of Dreams Murals Society program grant request: $13,110 for Métis Camps

The Executive Committee approved the execution of a gift agreement with the Burnaby Hospital Foundation, supporting the new hospital tower and emergency department naming. It also approved several grants, including $8,000 for SFU StreetFest, $10,000 in-kind for United Way banners, $7,000 for Stream of Dreams, and $8,400 in-kind for a golf fundraiser. The committee directed staff to review the Sign Bylaw to allow temporary sign waving during elections, and amended its terms of reference to include governance matters.

• Approved execution of the Gift Agreement with Burnaby Hospital Foundation
• Approved $8,000 grant to UniverCity Community Association for SFU StreetFest
• Approved $10,000 in-kind grant to United Way for banner installation
• Approved $7,000 grant to Stream of Dreams Murals Society for Metis Camps
• Approved $8,400 in-kind grant to Young Elite Vancouver for golf fundraiser
• Directed staff to review Sign Bylaw to allow temporary sign waving during elections
• Amended Executive Committee Terms of Reference to include governance matters

Financial Management Committee

The Financial Management Committee is meeting to review the financial report for period 05, receive updates on major civic building projects, and consider several reports including a gaming funding request, universal water metering, a contract award for a parks and recreation information management system, and amendments to the police services fees bylaw. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes and correspondence.

• Financial Report as at 2021 Period 05
• Major Civic Building Projects Status Update
• 2021 July Engineering Capital Facilities Management Gaming Funding Request
• Universal Water Metering
• Contract Award - Parks and Recreation Information Management System Replacement

The Financial Management Committee defeated a motion to develop a detailed implementation plan and rate strategy for universal water metering, and to allocate funding from Water and Sewer reserves. The committee expressed concerns about rate equity, cost, and limited public engagement, and instead directed staff to facilitate a Council workshop on water conservation options. Other items were approved, including $150,000 from the Gaming Reserve for the BurnabyGROW facility rezoning, a $2,077,186.65 contract with The Active Network Ltd. for a Parks and Recreation Information Management System, and amendments to the Burnaby Police Services Fees Bylaw.

• Adopted minutes of the June 16, 2021 meeting unanimously.
• Approved $150,000 from the Gaming Reserve for the BurnabyGROW facility rezoning application.
• Defeated motion to develop a universal water metering plan and allocate funding from Water and Sewer reserves.
• Directed staff to facilitate a Council workshop on water conservation strategies.
• Approved recommendation to authorize a contract with The Active Network Ltd. for $2,077,186.65 for a Parks and Recreation Information Management System.
• Approved recommendation to authorize the City Solicitor to bring forward a bylaw to replace Schedule A of the Burnaby Police Services Fees Bylaw.

Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission

The Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission is meeting to hear presentations on Deer Lake Precinct wayfinding and a recreation update, plus a delegation on Cameron Water Park. The agenda also includes correspondence on topics like gazebos, washrooms, a new aquatic facility, and smoking restrictions, and a director's report on a community school grant and demolition of city-owned structures at Willingdon Heights Park. Most items are for discussion or information; no final decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Deer Lake Precinct Wayfinding presentation
• Cameron Water Park delegation by Theresa Ginn
• 2021/2022 Community School Grant
• Demolition of city-owned structures at 1204-1540 Gilmore Avenue for Willingdon Heights Park
• Correspondence re: Burnaby Lake Aquatic and Arena Facility

The Commission unanimously approved the Director's recommendations, including $528,229 for the 2021/2022 Community School Program with Burnaby School District #41, and authorized the sale or demolition of city-owned structures at multiple Gilmore Avenue addresses in Willingdon Heights Park. A resident's request to relocate Cameron Water Park was referred to staff for a report. The Commission also received updates on the Deer Lake Precinct Wayfinding Plan and recreation services.

• Approved $528,229 for the 2021/2022 Community School Program with Burnaby School District #41.
• Approved recommendation to authorize sale or demolition of structures at 1204, 1276, 1294, 1304, 1340, 1394, 1404, 1422, 1494, and 1540 Gilmore Avenue.
• Referred the Cameron Water Park noise complaint to staff for a report.
• Adopted the minutes of the June 8, 2021 meeting.
• Altered the agenda to hear the delegation before presentations.

City Council Meeting

Burnaby City Council is meeting to consider a range of items including several zoning bylaw amendments for high-rise residential buildings, contract awards, and a construction and demolition waste pilot project. The agenda includes reports on the Burnaby Mountain Gondola, the Hastings Corridor Improvement Project, and the official results of the 2021 by-election. Council will also hear a delegation on the Christine Sinclair Centre for Healthy Communities concept proposal.

• First reading of rezoning bylaws for 7109 18th Avenue (29-storey building) and 4653-69 Kingsway (high-rise with commercial podium)
• Second reading of rezoning for 6615 Telford Avenue (31-storey strata and 6-storey rental) and 4567 Lougheed Highway (39-storey residential)
• Final adoption of rezoning for 5180 Lougheed Highway (46-storey residential with townhouses)
• Contract awards for Burnaby Fleet Electric Vehicle Charging Stations and Kensington Overpass Resurfacing
• Bylaw to regulate smoking in parks and city-owned outdoor spaces

Council unanimously approved two major contracts: $2,360,852.55 for electric vehicle charging stations and $2,319,235.47 for Kensington Overpass resurfacing. They also referred a construction and demolition waste pilot project back to staff for an implementation plan, and directed staff to develop options for phasing in solid waste fee increases for multi-family stratas. A motion to increase Burnaby's tree canopy was carried unanimously.

• Approved $2,360,852.55 contract to Hyland Excavating for fleet EV charging stations (unanimous)
• Approved $2,319,235.47 contract to Eurovia British Columbia for Kensington Overpass resurfacing (unanimous)
• Referred construction and demolition waste pilot project back to staff for implementation plan (unanimous)
• Directed staff to develop options for phasing in solid waste fee increases for multi-family stratas (unanimous)
• Adopted motion to increase tree canopy, including doubling Trees4Free program (unanimous)
• Approved parade for Aadi Pooram festival on Aug 10, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved one-year asphalt supply contract extension to B.A. Blacktop for $580,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted OCP amendment to allow affordable housing on institutional sites (unanimous)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is meeting to review reports on the draft Burnaby Transportation Plan update, a framework for temporary use permits, and a proposed amendment to the Montecito Community Plan. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Draft Burnaby Transportation Plan update report
• Framework for establishing temporary use permits and processes
• Proposed amendment to the Montecito Community Plan

The Planning and Development Committee unanimously approved the draft Burnaby Transportation Plan 'Connecting Burnaby' as the basis for Phase 3 public consultation, and directed staff to prepare a framework for Temporary Use Permits. It also endorsed a Montecito Community Plan amendment for a four-unit residential building at 1508 Hatton Avenue. The committee requested several transportation improvements, including more bus shelters, washrooms at SkyTrain stations, and a letter to TransLink about Metrotown Station washrooms.

• Approved draft Burnaby Transportation Plan 'Connecting Burnaby' for Phase 3 consultation (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to bring forward Temporary Use Permit framework (unanimous)
• Endorsed Montecito Community Plan amendment for 1508 Hatton Avenue rezoning (unanimous)
• Requested letter to TransLink for immediate public washroom access at Metrotown SkyTrain Station (unanimous)

Board of Variance

The Burnaby Board of Variance will hear two appeals for relaxation of zoning bylaw requirements on residential properties. The board will also review draft minutes from its June 3, 2021 hearing. Decisions are made on whether to grant the requested variances.

• BOV #6434: 878 MacDonald Avenue — appeal to relax distance-between-buildings and building-depth rules for a deck cover, deck extension, stairs, and carport-to-garage conversion
• BOV #6434 requests building depth of 19.64 m where 18.3 m max is allowed
• BOV #6435: 3667 Lynndale Crescent — appeal to relax side-yard rule for a new rear deck, attached carport, and accessory building
• BOV #6435 requests side yard width of 2.16 m where 2.4 m minimum is required
• Approval of draft minutes from 2021-06-03 Board of Variance hearing

The Board of Variance approved two variance appeals. The first allowed a deck cover and carport enclosure at 878 MacDonald Avenue to exceed building depth and distance rules. The second allowed a carport at 3667 Lynndale Crescent to encroach slightly into the required side yard. Both decisions were based on findings of hardship and minor impact.

• Approved variance part (a) at 878 MacDonald Avenue to reduce building distance to 4.12 m (4-1, opposed by Mr. Firdos)
• Approved variance part (b) at 878 MacDonald Avenue to allow building depth of 19.64 m (unanimous)
• Approved side yard variance at 3667 Lynndale Crescent to allow 2.16 m side yard (unanimous)

Social Planning Committee

The Social Planning Committee will hear delegations from the Burnaby School District on anti-racism and from SFU on the Vancouver HomeShare program, and will receive a staff report on increased City support for community anti-racism initiatives. Correspondence on human sex trafficking and daycare space in Burnaby Heights will also be considered.

• Delegation: Burnaby School District on Action Against Racism
• Delegation: SFU on Vancouver HomeShare pilot program
• Report: Increased City of Burnaby Support for Community Anti-Racism Initiatives
• Correspondence: Stop Human Sex Trafficking in BC
• Correspondence: Support for Puddle Jumpers Daycare in Burnaby Heights

The Social Planning Committee unanimously referred a staff report on increasing City support for community anti-racism initiatives back to staff, requesting a new report outlining steps to establish a Mayor's Taskforce on anti-racism. The Committee also unanimously recommended that Council approve a partnership with Simon Fraser University for the Metro Vancouver 2021-2022 HomeShare Pilot Program. The minutes were adopted, and a delegation from the Burnaby School District presented on its anti-racism action plan.

• Adopted minutes of the 2021 May 04 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended Council approve a partnership with SFU for the Metro Vancouver HomeShare Pilot Program (unanimous)
• Referred the anti-racism support report back to staff to outline steps for a Mayor's Taskforce on anti-racism (unanimous)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is meeting to consider reports on the Hastings Corridor Improvement Project, an Official Community Plan amendment for affordable housing on institutional sites, and the Regional Industrial Lands Inventory. A delegation from the North Road Business Improvement Area will present on the Re-Imagining North Road Project. The meeting also includes adoption of previous minutes and a closed session for land and service negotiations.

• Delegation: North Road BIA on Re-Imagining North Road Project
• Report: Hastings Corridor Improvement Project
• Report: OCP Amendment for Institutional Sites for Affordable Housing
• Report: Regional Industrial Lands Inventory
• Closed session for land acquisition/disposition and preliminary service negotiations

The Planning and Development Committee unanimously directed staff to work with the North Road Business Improvement Area on the Re-Imagining North Road Project, a streetscape and lighting initiative with an estimated $2 million budget for four blocks. The committee also unanimously directed staff to work with proponents of the Puddle Jumpers Daycare relocation, which faces zoning and parking issues. Staff were authorized to work with TransLink on the Hastings Corridor Improvement Project, and the committee advanced proposed OCP amendments to allow affordable housing on institutional sites. A report on the Regional Industrial Lands Inventory was received for information.

• Directed staff to work with North Road BIA on Re-Imagining North Road Project (unanimous)
• Directed staff to work with Puddle Jumpers Daycare proponents on relocation (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to work with TransLink on Hastings Corridor Improvement Project (unanimous)
• Advanced OCP amendments for affordable housing on institutional sites (unanimous)
• Received Regional Industrial Lands Inventory report for information (unanimous)

Public Hearing

Burnaby City Council is holding a virtual public hearing to receive comments on three proposed amendments to the Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965. The amendments would allow a 31-storey residential tower at 6615 Telford Avenue, a 39-storey tower at The Amazing Brentwood Phase 2b, and a karaoke bar at 6462 Kingsway. Written comments must be submitted by 2:45 p.m. on June 29, 2021.

• Rezoning #18-13: 6615 Telford Avenue, from RM3 to CD, for a 31-storey strata tower and 6-storey rental building
• Rezoning #17-42: 4567 Lougheed Highway, amended CD, for a 39-storey residential tower with rental podium and commercial at grade
• Rezoning #20-24: 102/103-6462 Kingsway, from C4 to CD, to allow a karaoke box room as a liquor primary establishment
• Public hearing conducted electronically due to COVID-19, with participation via Zoom, phone, or written submission

The public hearing was held electronically on June 29, 2021, to consider three rezoning bylaws. Council unanimously voted to terminate the public hearing for each item: Bylaw No. 14323 (6615 Telford Avenue, a 31-storey strata and 6-storey rental building), Bylaw No. 14345 (4567 Lougheed Highway, a 39-storey residential tower with rental podium), and Bylaw No. 14346 (6462 Kingsway, a karaoke box room with liquor primary licence). No decisions on the rezoning applications were made; the hearing was adjourned at 5:35 p.m.

• Terminated public hearing for Rez. #18-13, Bylaw No. 14323 (6615 Telford Avenue) — carried unanimously
• Terminated public hearing for Rez. #17-42, Bylaw No. 14345 (4567 Lougheed Highway) — carried unanimously
• Terminated public hearing for Rez. #20-24, Bylaw No. 14346 (6462 Kingsway) — carried unanimously
• Adjourned the public hearing at 5:35 p.m. — carried unanimously

City Council Meeting

Burnaby City Council is meeting to consider a new bylaw restricting smoking in parks and outdoor public spaces, and to authorize several rezoning applications for public hearings. The agenda also includes contract awards, bylaw amendments, and a delegation from Tourism Burnaby on sport hosting.

• New bylaw to restrict smoking in City parks, outdoor public spaces, and business premises
• Rezoning #19-64: high-rise market strata, rental, and commercial mixed-use in Metrotown Downtown Plan
• Rezoning #19-70: high-rise market strata and rental building in Edmonds Town Centre Plan
• Rezoning #21-19 (6622 and 6688 Willingdon Avenue): high-rise residential rental building
• Contract award for Marine Drive - Boundary Road to Greenall Avenue project

Burnaby City Council unanimously approved advancing two high-rise rezoning applications to public hearings on July 27, 2021, including a mixed-use Metrotown project and a 29-storey Edmonds building. Council also endorsed anti-hate motions, approved heritage protections, and awarded contracts for road and excavation work.

• Advanced Rezoning #19-64 (Metrotown mixed-use high-rise) to public hearing (unanimous)
• Advanced Rezoning #19-70 (29-storey Edmonds rental/strata) to public hearing (unanimous)
• Endorsed MP Peter Julian's anti-hate crime motion and bill (unanimous)
• Authorized heritage designation for Captain William Eyres Residence (unanimous)
• Approved $4,185,600 contract to B&B Contracting for Marine Drive project (unanimous)
• Approved $1,133,370 contract to Utility West Civil Works for excavation disposal (unanimous)
• Authorized $300,000 for Engineering capital infrastructure (unanimous)
• Authorized $1,129,000 for IT capital program (unanimous)

Financial Management Committee

The Financial Management Committee is meeting to review several reports, including a funding request for engineering capital infrastructure, the 2021 IT capital program, a status update on major civic building projects, and a report on United States currency. The committee will also consider a report on the Fire Dispatch Centre Relocation Project. These are items for discussion and potential recommendation to the full council.

• 2021 June Engineering Capital Infrastructure Bylaw Funding Request
• 2021 Information Technology Capital Program funding request
• Fire Dispatch Centre Relocation Project (ABX.0017)
• Major Civic Building Projects status update
• Report on United States Currency

The Financial Management Committee unanimously recommended Council authorize a Capital Reserve Fund Bylaw of $300,000 for the Lougheed Highway Upgrade Austin to Underhill road improvement project. It also recommended discontinuing acceptance of US currency for all City payments, and a $1,129,000 Capital Reserve Fund Bylaw for the 2021 Information Technology capital program. The Committee authorized $4,925,000 from Gaming Reserves for the Fire Dispatch Centre Relocation project. All recommendations were carried unanimously.

• Adopted minutes of the 2021 May 19 Financial Management Committee meeting
• Recommended Council authorize a $300,000 Capital Reserve Fund Bylaw for the Lougheed Highway Upgrade Austin to Underhill project
• Recommended Council authorize staff to discontinue accepting US currency for all City payments
• Recommended Council authorize a $1,129,000 Capital Reserve Fund Bylaw for the 2021 Information Technology capital program
• Authorized $4,925,000 from Gaming Reserves for the Fire Dispatch Centre Relocation project

City Council Meeting

Burnaby City Council is meeting to consider a wide range of items, including eight new rezoning applications for residential and mixed-use developments, several contract awards for infrastructure projects, and updates on financial plans and community grants. The agenda also includes proclamations, volunteer recognition, and various bylaw readings. This is a substantive meeting with many decisions and discussions.

• New rezoning applications: Rez #21-12 (6031 Wilson Ave), #21-13 (4444 & 4488 Kingsway), #21-14 (6005 Pandora St), #21-15 (3965 North Rd), #21-16 (5292 & 5318 Kingsway), #21-17 (2505 Eastbrook Pkwy), #21-18 (9788 & 9702 Glenlyon Pkwy), #21-19 (6622-6688 Willingdon Ave)
• Contract awards: Nelson Avenue watermain and road upgrades; Hanna Court Children's Centre building envelope renewal; SCADA design, supply and installation; 2021 sidewalks and full road upgrades
• Extension of licensing agreement with BC Housing for Emergency Response Centre temporary shelter at 3860 Sperling Avenue
• Bylaws: speed humps on Hythe Avenue North and Beta Avenue; solid waste and recycling fees for multi-family stratas; business licence anniversary billing; fire services re-inspection fee
• Reserve fund expenditures: $6,623,000 for engineering capital infrastructure and $1,214,300 for transportation projects

Council approved four construction contracts totaling about $9.2M, including a $5.56M sidewalks and road upgrades contract, and extended BC Housing's temporary shelter at 3860 Sperling Avenue until Dec 31, 2021. It also approved community grants, continued lease rates for non-profit tenants, and advanced several rezoning applications. A report on a single-family dwelling at 6299 14th Avenue was referred back to staff for further consideration.

• Approved $5,558,910.53 contract to Crown Contracting for 2021 Sidewalks and Full Road Upgrades
• Approved $1,561,526.40 contract to PBX Engineering for SCADA design, supply and installation
• Approved $1,067,645.25 contract to Holaco Construction for Hanna Court Children's Centre envelope renewal
• Approved $1,005,721.50 contract to R.F. Binnie & Associates for Nelson Avenue watermains and road upgrades
• Extended BC Housing temporary shelter at 3860 Sperling Avenue until 2021 Dec 31
• Approved community grants totaling $72,000 to seven organizations
• Referred report on 6299 14th Avenue single-family dwelling back to staff (opposed by 3 councillors)
• Advanced rezoning applications for 8 properties to continue planning for public hearings

Community Heritage Commission

The Community Heritage Commission is meeting to discuss heritage program updates, including a proposed Heritage Revitalization Agreement and Heritage Designation Bylaw for the Captain William Eyres Residence at 6079 Canada Way. They will also review reports on preserving and repairing cenotaphs and heritage landscape features, plus updates from the City Archives and Burnaby Village Museum.

• Heritage Revitalization Agreement and Heritage Designation Bylaw for 6079 Canada Way
• Report on preservation and repair of cenotaphs and heritage landscape features
• Heritage Program Updates from Director of Planning and Building
• City of Burnaby Archives update from City Archivist
• Burnaby Village Museum update from Cultural Heritage Manager

The Community Heritage Commission unanimously approved forwarding recommendations to Council to prepare a Heritage Revitalization Agreement Bylaw and a Heritage Designation Bylaw for the Captain William Eyres Residence at 6079 Canada Way, and to list it on the Burnaby Community Heritage Register as a protected heritage property. The Commission also unanimously asked staff to investigate designating the South Burnaby Cenotaph at 6749 Nelson Avenue as a protected heritage resource. Both actions were carried unanimously.

• Approved forwarding to Council recommendations to prepare a Heritage Revitalization Agreement Bylaw and Heritage Designation Bylaw for the Captain William Eyres Residence, 6079 Canada Way.
• Approved forwarding to Council a recommendation to list the Captain William Eyres Residence on the Burnaby Community Heritage Register as a protected heritage property.
• Approved forwarding to Council a recommendation to hold a public hearing for the two bylaws at a future date.
• Approved a motion asking staff to investigate the advisability and feasibility of designating the South Burnaby Cenotaph, 6749 Nelson Avenue, as a protected heritage resource.
• Adopted the minutes of the April 22, 2021 meeting.
• Received reports on heritage program updates, archives, and museum activities for information.

Executive Committee of Council

The Executive Committee of Council is meeting to review community grant applications, discuss 2022 lease rates for Community Resource Centres, and receive a presentation on the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. The committee will also consider correspondence regarding a charity golf tournament. The agenda includes several new community grant applications for funding decisions.

• Community Resource Centres 2022 lease rates and grants report
• New community grant applications: BC Society of Model Engineers ($10,000 O), Burnaby Volunteer Centre Society ($10,000 O), Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention Centre of BC ($10,000 P/O), Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver ($5,000 P), Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland ($10,000 P), Burnaby Seniors Outreach Services Society ($13,000 P), Burnaby Community Services Society ($32,000 P/O)
• Presentation on the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
• Correspondence re: Y.E. Charity Golf Tournament with City of Burnaby and letter of support from Burnaby Hospital Foundation

The Executive Committee unanimously approved continuing 2021 lease rates and grant levels for non-profit tenants at City-owned Community Resource Centres for 2022. The Committee also approved a series of community grants, including $10,000 for the BC Society of Model Engineers, $10,000 for the Burnaby Volunteer Centre Society, and $5,000 for Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver after rescinding an earlier $3,000 motion. A request from Young Elite Vancouver for a charity golf tournament was referred to staff for review.

• Adopted minutes of the 2021 May 05 Executive Committee meeting.
• Directed staff to report on the City's policy and requirements for UNDRIP.
• Referred correspondence from Young Elite Vancouver to staff for review and report.
• Approved continuation of 2021 lease rates and grant levels for 2022 for non-profit tenants at City-owned Community Resource Centres.
• Awarded $10,000 operating grant to The BC Society of Model Engineers.
• Awarded $10,000 operating grant to Burnaby Volunteer Centre Society.
• Awarded $2,500 program and $2,500 operating grants to Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention Centre of BC.
• Awarded $5,000 program grant to Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver after rescinding a prior $3,000 motion.

Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission

The Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission is meeting to receive a Parks Operations Division update, hear a delegation from Burnaby Lake Sports Complex, and review correspondence including a memo on World Rivers Day. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and a director's report on parks operations during the pandemic.

• Parks Operations Division Update by Assistant Director Steve Bruneau
• Delegation from Burnaby Lake Sports Complex by Ian Gordon
• Correspondence re: Burnaby Mountain Trails from Susan Nance
• Correspondence re: appreciation of eco-sculptures from J. Smith
• Director's Report No.6 - Parks Operations During the Pandemic and Future

The Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission unanimously referred a proposal for a major watersports development at Burnaby Lake Sports Complex to staff for a feasibility and advisability report. The proposal, presented by a steering committee of rowing and canoe/kayak clubs, envisions a new boathouse, finish tower, and an international-standard 2,170-metre, 8-lane course requiring about 140 metres of dredging. The Commission also adopted the minutes of the May 11 meeting and received the Director's report on Parks Operations during the pandemic.

• Referred Burnaby Lake Sports Complex watersports vision to staff for feasibility report (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of the 2021 May 11 Commission meeting (unanimous)
• Received Director's report on Parks Operations during the pandemic (unanimous)

Board of Variance

The Burnaby Board of Variance will hold a public hearing on June 3, 2021, to consider five appeals for relaxations of the Burnaby Zoning Bylaw. The appeals involve requests for variances related to building depth, fence height, vision clearance, and retaining walls at residential properties. The board will decide whether to grant these variances.

• BOV #6429: 3920 Venables Street – request to allow building depth of 21.34 m (70.02 ft) vs. permitted 18.3 m (60.03 ft) to finish first floor and convert carport to garage.
• BOV #6430: 6145 Waltham Avenue – request to allow front and side yard fences up to 1.83–1.85 m (6.0–6.08 ft) vs. permitted 1.07 m (3.51 ft).
• BOV #6431: 6147 Waltham Avenue – request to allow fences up to 1.80 m (5.92 ft) in vision clearance and up to 1.73–1.80 m (5.67–5.92 ft) along front and side property lines.
• BOV #6432: 5680 Ewart Street – request to allow retaining walls up to 2.87 m (9.4 ft) vs. permitted 1.2 m (3.94 ft).
• BOV #6433: 9067 Briar Road – request to allow building depth of 19.0 m (62.35 ft) vs. permitted 18.3 m (60.0 ft) for a new rear deck.

The Burnaby Board of Variance heard five appeals on June 3, 2021, and approved all of them, including several with conditions. All decisions were unanimous except for three parts of one appeal (BOV #6431) which were approved with one opposing vote. The board also adopted the minutes from the May 6, 2021 meeting.

• Approved BOV #6429: building depth variance at 3920 Venables Street (unanimous)
• Approved BOV #6430: fence height variances at 6145 Waltham Avenue, parts (a) and (b) (unanimous)
• Approved BOV #6431: fence and vision clearance variances at 6147 Waltham Avenue, parts (a), (b), and (c) (3-1, Ms. Chan opposed)
• Approved BOV #6432: retaining wall variances at 5680 Ewart Street, parts (a), (b), and (c) (unanimous)
• Approved BOV #6433: building depth variance at 9067 Briar Road (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of the May 6, 2021 Board of Variance hearing (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

Burnaby City Council is meeting to decide on a range of items including capital works funding, zoning bylaw amendments, and various contracts. They will also discuss community plans for Bainbridge and Lochdale urban villages, and consider several rezoning applications for public hearings.

• Bylaw #14340: $6,623,000 for Engineering capital infrastructure projects
• Bylaw #14341: $1,214,300 for Engineering capital transportation projects
• Rezoning #18-44 (4275 Grange Street): 31-storey strata tower and 5-storey non-market rental building
• Rezoning #19-52 (3700 Gilmore Way): two office buildings for Electronic Arts campus expansion
• Contract award for Guichon Creek Environmental Rehabilitation

The Burnaby City Council unanimously approved several funding requests, including $1,214,300 for transportation improvements and $6,623,000 for infrastructure projects, and authorized contract awards for the Guichon Creek rehabilitation and tire services. Council also advanced multiple rezoning applications to public hearings, including a 39-storey tower in Brentwood and a 31-storey tower in Metrotown, and adopted a density transfer policy for rental-use sites. Additionally, Council approved a 99-year land lease for the Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion and delayed solid waste fee changes for multi-family stratas to 2022.

• Approved $1,214,300 for Engineering capital transportation projects (unanimous)
• Approved $6,623,000 for Engineering capital infrastructure projects (unanimous)
• Awarded Guichon Creek rehabilitation contract to B&B Contracting for $1,694,600 (unanimous)
• Approved one-year tire services contract extension to Son Tirecraft for $550,000 (unanimous)
• Approved 99-year land lease to BACI for properties at 3961 and 3983 Norland Avenue (unanimous)
• Adopted density transfer policy for rental-use zoning sites (unanimous)
• Advanced rezoning for 39-storey tower in Brentwood to public hearing (unanimous)
• Advanced rezoning for 31-storey tower in Metrotown to public hearing (unanimous)

Environment Committee

The Environment Committee unanimously asked staff to report on creating a parklet at the city-owned 5975 Kathleen Avenue site to preserve trees and provide green space, after hearing concerns about development at nearby 5986 Kathleen Avenue. The committee also unanimously approved recommendations on the 2020 drinking water report, the Building Benchmark BC update, and World Rivers Day 2021, including $4,000 for advertising. It recommended Council write to provincial ministers about the cancellation of the Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program, which had provided about $373,000 annually. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Requested staff report on feasibility of a parklet at 5975 Kathleen Avenue (unanimous)
• Adopted 2020 Annual Drinking Water Quality Monitoring Report recommendations (unanimous)
• Adopted Building Benchmark BC Pilot Program update for information (unanimous)
• Approved World Rivers Day 2021 program and $4,000 expenditure (unanimous)
• Recommended Council write to provincial ministers re: CARIP cancellation (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of March 18, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Financial Management Committee

The Financial Management Committee is meeting to consider ten staff reports, including funding requests for engineering capital projects, amended solid waste fees for multi-family stratas, a printshop equipment purchase, a gas tax update, insurance contract renewals, fire services bylaw amendments, a gaming reserve request, business licence billing, and a status update on major civic building projects. The committee will also approve minutes from its April 21, 2021 meeting. No decisions are recorded in the agenda itself; items are listed for discussion or action.

• 2021 May Engineering Capital Infrastructure Bylaw Funding Request
• 2021 May Engineering Capital Transportation Bylaw Funding Request
• Amended Solid Waste and Recycling Fees for Multi-Family Stratas
• Printshop Equipment Funding Request
• Insurance Contract Renewals - Property Policies

The Financial Management Committee unanimously recommended Council authorize a $6,623,000 Capital Reserve Fund Bylaw, plus $150,000 from the Sanitary Sewer Fund and $150,000 from the Waterworks Utility Capital Reserve, for 2021-2023 engineering infrastructure projects. It also approved funding for transportation projects, delayed solid waste fee changes for stratas, and authorized several other funding and bylaw amendments. All recommendations were carried unanimously.

• Approved $6,623,000 Capital Reserve Fund Bylaw for engineering infrastructure (unanimous)
• Approved $1,214,300 Capital Reserve Fund Bylaw for transportation projects (unanimous)
• Delayed amended solid waste fees for multi-family stratas to 2022-01-01 (unanimous)
• Approved $94,000 Capital Reserve Fund Bylaw for Printshop equipment (unanimous)
• Approved $1,344,306 insurance contracts with Aon Reed Stenhouse Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Fire Services Bylaw amendment setting re-inspection fee at $500 (unanimous)
• Approved $580,000 from Gaming Reserve for security capital projects (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to business licence bylaws for anniversary billing (unanimous)

Public Hearing

The public hearing for the rezoning application at 7300 Edmonds Street, which would permit skysigns on an office building, was terminated by a unanimous vote. Sixteen written submissions and one speaker opposed the proposal, citing concerns about light pollution and neighbourhood character. No decision was made on the rezoning itself.

• Terminated public hearing for Rez. #19-39, Bylaw No. 14322 (unanimous)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee unanimously endorsed draft visions, land use concepts, and policy directions for Phase 2 of both the Bainbridge and Lochdale Urban Village Community Plans, and authorized staff to proceed with public consultation. A proposed density transfer for 5868 and 5900 Olive Avenue was referred back to staff for further negotiation on rental units. The committee also requested staff review expanding the Lochdale plan boundary to include Kensington Gardens and other areas.

• Endorsed Bainbridge Urban Village Phase 2 draft vision and land use concepts (unanimous)
• Authorized Phase 2 public consultation for Bainbridge Urban Village (unanimous)
• Endorsed Lochdale Urban Village Phase 2 draft vision and land use concepts (unanimous)
• Authorized Phase 2 public consultation for Lochdale Urban Village (unanimous)
• Referred Olive Avenue density transfer report back to staff (unanimous)
• Requested staff review expanding Lochdale plan boundary to include Kensington Gardens (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The Burnaby Public Safety Committee is meeting to receive a presentation from the Burnaby Gang Enforcement Team, review correspondence on youth programs and radio amplification in high-rise buildings, and consider monthly reports from police districts, the RCMP, and the fire department. The agenda is largely informational, with no votes or decisions listed.

• Presentation by Sgt. Sharon Matharu on Burnaby Gang Enforcement Team
• Memorandum from OIC Burnaby Detachment re: Youth Section Program/Police in Schools
• Correspondence from Mr. Yip re: Radio Amplification in High Rise Buildings
• Correspondence from Mr. Yip re: Guns & Gang Initiatives
• Monthly reports from Districts 1-4, RCMP (Feb-Mar 2021), and Fire Department (March 2021)

The Public Safety Committee met and adopted the minutes from the March 17, 2021 meeting. They received a presentation from the Burnaby Gang Enforcement Team (BGET) detailing their activities and statistics since January 2021. No formal decisions were made beyond adopting the minutes; other items were informational or referred for follow-up.

• Adopted minutes of March 17, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission

The Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission is meeting to review correspondence from Council, including a park site in the Royal Oak Community Plan, a Komagata Maru commemoration, and the 2021 facility use and program fee schedule. They will also receive a director's report on volunteer service award pins and recreation credit low-cost application funding. The agenda is largely informational, with no decisions listed for this meeting.

• Buller-Beresford Park Site at 7304, 7520 Buller Avenue and 6050 Beresford Street, Royal Oak Community Plan
• Commemoration of the Komagata Maru
• 2021 Facility Use and Program Fee Schedule, including non-bylaw fees and bylaw effective June 1, 2021
• Volunteer Recognition - Service Award Pins
• Recreation Credit Low Cost Application Approval Funding

City Council Meeting

The Burnaby City Council is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including a report on regulating smoking, a proposed bylaw to prohibit controlled substance properties, amendments to add public electric vehicle charging stations, and a contract award for a trail construction project. The agenda also includes multiple zoning bylaw amendments, financial bylaws, and reports on community grants and a community amenity space.

• Report on broader approach to regulating smoking in Burnaby
• Proposed Controlled Substance Property Bylaw to prohibit controlled substance properties and authorize inspections, fees, and cost recovery
• Parking Meter and EV Charging Meter Bylaw amendments to include additional public EV charging stations
• Contract award for Burnaby Central Park NW Trail construction at Boundary Road and Kingsway
• Bylaws for $1,035,000 and $2,450,000 in capital works reserve fund expenditures

Council unanimously approved a $1,531,324.20 contract to AC Civil Contracting for the Burnaby Central Park NW Trail at Boundary Road and Kingsway. It also directed staff to draft a broader smoking regulation bylaw and a Controlled Substance Property Bylaw, and approved amendments to include more EV charging stations. Several zoning and expenditure bylaws received readings or final adoption, and two community grants were approved.

• Approved $1,531,324.20 trail contract to AC Civil Contracting (unanimous)
• Directed staff to bring forward broader smoking regulation report (unanimous)
• Authorized Controlled Substance Property Bylaw and enforcement amendments (unanimous)
• Approved EV charging station bylaw amendments (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 grant to Cameray Community Fund and $9,000 to Burnaby Meals on Wheels (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation Policy with amendment for reading aloud (unanimous)
• Gave first, second, and third reading to three capital/EV bylaws (unanimous)
• Finally adopted 15 bylaws including Financial Plan and Rates Bylaw 2021 (unanimous)

Board of Variance

The Burnaby Board of Variance is meeting electronically to consider one appeal application. The board will hear a request to relax the zoning bylaw's building-distance requirement to allow a new home, secondary suite, and detached garage at 4630 Burke Street. It will also review minutes from its April 8, 2021 hearing.

• Appeal BOV #6428 by Qi Li for property at 4630 Burke Street
• Request to relax Section 6.3.1 (Distances Between Buildings On The Same Lot) of the Burnaby Zoning Bylaw
• Proposed relaxation would allow 2.13 metres between buildings instead of required 4.50 metres
• Registered owner: Xing Liu
• Minutes of April 8, 2021 Board of Variance hearing

The Board of Variance unanimously approved a variance to allow a reduced distance between a proposed garage and main building at 4630 Burke Street, from the required 4.50 metres to 2.13 metres. The decision was based on physical site constraints, including the lot's shallow depth and deep front yard setback. The minutes record no other substantive decisions.

• Approved variance BOV #6428 to reduce building separation from 4.50 m to 2.13 m at 4630 Burke Street (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of the April 8, 2021 hearing (unanimous)

Executive Committee of Council

The Executive Committee of Council is meeting to review correspondence about commemorating the Komagata Maru, consider a new Proclamations Policy, and decide on two community grant applications. The agenda also includes updates on festival and community grant budgets, and a closed session for confidential matters.

• Community grant request: $15,000 for Cameray Community Fund (Burnaby Early Childhood Development Table)
• Community grant request: $9,000 for Burnaby Meals on Wheels Society home delivery program
• Report on Proclamations Policy from Director Corporate Services
• Correspondence re: Commemoration of the Komagata Maru
• Festivals Burnaby grants approved budget: $250,000

The Executive Committee unanimously recommended Council adopt a new Proclamation Policy providing criteria and procedures for proclamation requests. The Committee also approved two community grants: $5,000 to Cameray Community Fund for the Burnaby Early Childhood Development Table, and $9,000 to Burnaby Meals on Wheels Society for home delivery services. The meeting then moved into a closed session and adjourned.

• Recommended Council adopt new Proclamation Policy (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 grant to Cameray Community Fund for ECD Table (unanimous)
• Approved $9,000 grant to Burnaby Meals on Wheels Society (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of 2021 April 14 meeting (unanimous)
• Moved into closed meeting to discuss municipal award nominee and preliminary service negotiations (unanimous)

Social Planning Committee

The Social Planning Committee will hear a presentation on Burnaby's Housing and Homelessness Strategy, receive a delegation on human sex trafficking, and review reports including a draft Child Care Action Plan, community amenity space at 2038 Rosser Avenue, and its 2021-22 work plan. A notice of motion proposes creating an Anti-Racism Task Force.

• Draft Child Care Action Plan report from Director Planning and Building
• Community Amenity Space at 2038 Rosser Avenue report
• Notice of Motion by Doris Mah to create Anti-Racism Task Force
• Delegation by Cathy Peters on human sex trafficking and child sex trafficking in BC
• Correspondence on Orange Shirt Day, Walk 30 Challenge, and MMIWG Calls for Justice

The Social Planning Committee unanimously approved the draft Burnaby Child Care Action Plan for Council adoption, along with a request to distribute it to local MPs, MLAs, and partners. It also unanimously carried a notice of motion directing staff to report on creating an anti-racism task force. Other decisions included approving a Request for Proposals process for a community amenity space at 2038 Rosser Avenue and adopting the 2021-22 work plan. The meeting also included a presentation on the HOME housing strategy and a delegation on human sex trafficking.

• Approved Burnaby Child Care Action Plan for Council adoption (unanimous)
• Referred anti-racism task force feasibility study to staff (unanimous)
• Approved RFP process for community amenity space at 2038 Rosser Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved 2021-22 Social Planning Committee work plan (unanimous)
• Adopted March 2, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Referred Battered Women's Support Services correspondence to staff for response (unanimous)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is meeting to hear a delegation from Shape Properties about the redevelopment of Brentwood and Lougheed Town Centres, and to receive updates from the Planning and Building Department. The agenda also includes approval of prior minutes and a closed session for land and service negotiations.

• Delegation from Shape Properties on Brentwood and Lougheed Town Centres redevelopment
• Planning and Building Department updates
• Minutes of March 30, 2021 meeting
• Closed session for land acquisition/disposition and preliminary municipal service negotiations

The committee received a delegation from Shape Properties updating the Brentwood and Lougheed town centre redevelopments, including housing statistics and requests to simplify bonus density and add staff. Staff also presented on a proposed text amendment for places of public worship, temporary use permits, and development variance permits, with the committee expressing support for a future TUP policy report and requesting strict DVP guidelines. No formal decisions were made on these items; the only votes were to adopt prior minutes and to move into a closed meeting.

• Adopted minutes of 2021 March 30 meeting (unanimous)
• Moved into closed meeting to discuss land and municipal services (unanimous)

Public Hearing

Burnaby City Council is holding a virtual public hearing to receive input on five proposed amendments to the Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965. The items include two site-specific rezonings (Telford Avenue and BCIT campus) and three text amendments (BCIT district, payment-in-lieu of parking, and rules for dormitories/colleges). The hearing is being held electronically due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Rezoning 6537 & 6521 Telford Avenue to allow three additional storeys for a high-rise residential development (Rez. #21-07)
• Rezoning 3700 Willingdon Avenue (BCIT campus) to a new P6 BCIT District (Rez. #21-10)
• Text amendment to establish a P6 BCIT District in the zoning bylaw
• Text amendment regarding payment-in-lieu of off-street parking
• Text amendment regarding dormitories, colleges, universities, and commercial schools

The Burnaby City Council held a public hearing on April 27, 2021, and unanimously voted to terminate the hearings for five zoning bylaw amendments. These included rezoning for properties on Telford Avenue and Willingdon Avenue (BCIT campus), and three text amendments to the zoning bylaw. No final decisions were made on the amendments themselves; the hearings were closed after public input.

• Terminated public hearing for Rez. #21-07, Bylaw No. 14311 (Telford Avenue) - carried unanimously
• Terminated public hearing for Rez. #21-10, Bylaw No. 14312 (Willingdon Avenue/BCIT) - carried unanimously
• Terminated public hearing for Text Amendment, Bylaw No. 14313 (P6 BCIT District) - carried unanimously
• Terminated public hearing for Text Amendment, Bylaw No. 14316 (parking payment-in-lieu) - carried unanimously
• Terminated public hearing for Text Amendment, Bylaw No. 14317 (dormitories, colleges/universities) - carried unanimously

City Council Meeting

Burnaby City Council is meeting to consider the 2021-2025 Financial Plan, the 2021 Rates Bylaw (which sets property tax rates), and several related funding requests and capital project bylaws. The agenda also includes proclamations, a youth awards presentation, delegations on the Day of Mourning and the Hilton Metrotown hotel worker lockout, and multiple rezoning and contract award items.

• Adoption of 2021-2025 Financial Plan and 2021 Rates Bylaw (sets property tax rates)
• Rezoning #19-39 for skysigns at 7300 Edmonds Street (Edmonds Town Centre) forwarded to public hearing
• Contract awards for Central Burnaby Watermain and Road Rehabilitation and 2021 Culvert Rehabilitation Program
• Funding requests: $3,205,000 for Engineering Capital Infrastructure, $3,160,000 for Bob Prittie Metrotown Library renovation
• Final adoption of rezoning for 23-unit townhouse at 6909-6949 Balmoral Street

Council unanimously approved the 2021-2025 Financial Plan, the Burnaby Financial Plan Bylaw 2021, and the Burnaby Rates Bylaw 2021, setting the city's budget and property value tax rates for the next five years. Council also approved the 2021 property tax due dates and penalty provisions, including a 5% penalty after the July due date and a second 5% penalty after the second business day of September. Several capital project funding requests were approved, including $3,205,000 for engineering infrastructure, $2,450,000 for EV charging infrastructure, and $1,035,000 for public safety projects. Community grants totaling $66,500 were approved for five organizations.

• Approved 2021-2025 Financial Plan and related bylaws (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 property tax due dates and penalty provisions (unanimous)
• Approved $3,205,000 for Engineering capital infrastructure projects (unanimous)
• Approved $2,450,000 for EV charging infrastructure at City Hall and Still Creek Works Yard (unanimous)
• Approved $1,035,000 for Public Safety and Community Services capital projects (unanimous)
• Approved $66,500 in community grants to five organizations (unanimous)
• Approved $2,684,760 contract to Eurovia BC for Central Burnaby Watermain and Road Rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Approved $1,076,357 contract to Double M Excavating for 2021 Culvert Rehabilitation Program (unanimous)

Community Heritage Commission

The Community Heritage Commission is meeting to receive updates on heritage programs, the city archives, and the Burnaby Village Museum, plus a presentation on the Chinese Canadian History Resource Guide. The agenda is largely informational with no major decisions listed.

• Presentation: Chinese Canadian History Resource Guide Update by Denise Fong, Planning Assistant
• Memorandum from Director of Planning and Building on Heritage Program Update
• Memorandum from City Archivist on City of Burnaby Archives Update
• Memorandum from Cultural Heritage Manager on Burnaby Village Museum Update

The Community Heritage Commission adopted the minutes from its February 11, 2021 meeting unanimously. Members received a presentation on the Chinese Canadian History Learning Resource Guide, which is on track for fall 2021 distribution, and updates on the farm tour map, Heritage on the Heights signs, and Burnaby Village Museum operations. No substantive decisions were made beyond the minutes adoption.

• Adopted minutes of 2021 February 11 meeting (carried unanimously)

Financial Management Committee

The Financial Management Committee is meeting to review the 2021-2025 Financial Plan, the 2021 Property Taxes report, and several capital funding requests, including for EV charging infrastructure and engineering projects. The committee will also consider memoranda on the Burnaby Hospital Foundation contribution, the Burnaby Rent Bank, and a rezoning-related affordable housing grant. A closed session is scheduled for preliminary negotiations on a municipal service.

• 2021-2025 Financial Plan, Burnaby Financial Plan Bylaw 2021 and Burnaby Rates Bylaw 2021
• 2021 Property Taxes report
• City Hall EV Charging Infrastructure and Civic Facilities EV Charging Infrastructure Capital Bylaw Funding Request
• Contribution to the Burnaby Hospital Foundation for the Redevelopment of the Burnaby Hospital
• Request for Community Benefit Bonus Affordable Housing Reserve Grant for Catalyst Community Developments Society at 6525 Telford Avenue

The Financial Management Committee unanimously recommended Council approve the 2021-2025 Financial Plan, the 2021 property tax rates, and the 2021 property tax due dates and penalties. It also recommended several capital funding bylaws, including $2.45M for EV charging infrastructure, $3.205M for engineering capital projects, and $1.035M for public safety capital projects. All recommendations were carried unanimously.

• Recommended 2021-2025 Financial Plan and Rates Bylaw 2021 (unanimous)
• Recommended $2,450,000 Capital Reserve Fund Bylaw for EV charging infrastructure (unanimous)
• Recommended $200,000 Gaming Reserve for organic waste facility design (unanimous)
• Recommended $100,000 Capital Reserve Fund Bylaw for Fire Hall No. 1 mechanical shop extension (unanimous)
• Recommended $3,205,000 Capital Reserve Fund Bylaw for engineering capital projects (unanimous)
• Recommended 2021 property tax due date (second business day of July) and 5% penalties (unanimous)
• Recommended $489,553 for nine insurance contracts via Aon Reed Stenhouse Inc. (unanimous)
• Recommended $80,000 Gaming Reserve for access improvements and $1,000 for Access Advisory Committee (unanimous)

Executive Committee of Council

The Executive Committee of Council is meeting to consider five new applications for community grants, ranging from $9,064 to $20,000, from local non-profits. The committee will also review the minutes of its March 3, 2021 meeting and the status of previously approved grants. The meeting will close with a public-excluded session for matters related to personal information and labour relations.

• Burnaby Neighbourhood House operating grant request: $20,000
• Burnaby Neighbourhood House Community Engagement Program request: $15,000
• My Artist's Corner Society BC operating grant request: $9,064
• Burnaby Family Life Institute operating grant request: $18,000
• Take a Hike Youth at Risk Foundation program request: $15,000

The Executive Committee approved five community grant applications totaling $66,564, all carried unanimously. Grants were awarded to Burnaby Neighbourhood House (two grants), My Artist's Corner Society, Burnaby Family Life Institute, and Take a Hike Youth at Risk Foundation. The meeting also adopted the previous minutes and moved into a closed session for personnel and labour matters.

• Adopted minutes of 2021 March 03 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 operating grant to Burnaby Neighbourhood House (unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 grant to Burnaby Neighbourhood House for Community Engagement Program (unanimous)
• Approved $6,000 operating grant to My Artist's Corner Society BC (unanimous)
• Approved $18,000 operating grant to Burnaby Family Life Institute (unanimous)
• Approved $7,500 grant to Take a Hike Youth at Risk Foundation (unanimous)
• Moved into closed meeting for personnel and labour relations matters (unanimous)

Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission

The Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission is meeting to discuss several items, including a presentation on Capitol Hill Hall, a review of fees and charges during COVID-19, a proposed Food Systems Strategy, and a report on Richard Bolton Park. The agenda includes routine items like minutes and correspondence, but also substantive discussions on these topics.

• Presentation on Capitol Hill Hall by Dean Pelletier and Lisa Codd
• Fees and charges during COVID-19 presentation by Eric Bientjes
• Memorandum on Proposed Food Systems Strategy
• Director's Report No. 04 - 2021 April 13
• Richard Bolton Park report with attachments

City Council Meeting

Burnaby City Council is meeting to discuss and decide on a range of items including the preliminary draft of the HOME housing and homelessness strategy, several zoning bylaw amendments, and multiple contract awards for road and water infrastructure projects. The agenda also includes proclamations, a delegation from hotel workers, and various reports from committees and staff.

• HOME: Burnaby's Housing + Homelessness Strategy Preliminary Draft
• Proposed zoning bylaw amendments for pandemic reopening measures, including temporary parking exemptions
• Rezoning of BCIT campus to new P6 BCIT District (Rez #21-10)
• Contract award for Douglas Road Main No. 2 - Rosser Avenue Road Upgrades Program
• Contract award for Sunset Street Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) Station and Watermain Replacement

Burnaby City Council unanimously endorsed the preliminary draft of HOME: Burnaby's Housing + Homelessness Strategy as the basis for further consultation. Council also approved several contract awards, including a $3.1M road upgrade contract to Lafarge Canada and a $1.24M watermain replacement contract to Complete Utility Contractors, along with a $50,818 contract increase to Eurovia for Broadway Street improvements. Additionally, Council approved a $458,417 grant to Catalyst Community Developments Society for 54 non-market housing units at 6525 Telford Avenue, and authorized various zoning bylaw amendments and reserve fund changes.

• Endorsed preliminary draft of HOME housing and homelessness strategy (unanimous)
• Approved $3,097,749.90 contract to Lafarge Canada for Douglas Road/Rosser Avenue road upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved $1,236,815 contract to Complete Utility Contractors for Sunset Street PRV station and watermain replacement (unanimous)
• Approved $50,818.43 contract increase to Eurovia for Broadway Street improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $458,417 Community Benefit Bonus Affordable Housing Reserve grant to Catalyst Community Developments Society (unanimous)
• Authorized zoning bylaw amendments for pandemic reopening measures, including parking and fee waivers (unanimous)
• Authorized rezoning of BCIT campus to P6 BCIT District, advancing to public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved appointments of Nikolina Vracar as Chief Election Officer and Samantha Thompson as Deputy for 2021 by-election (opposed: Dhaliwal)

Board of Variance

The Burnaby Board of Variance is meeting to hear five appeals from property owners seeking relaxations of the Burnaby Zoning Bylaw. Each appeal relates to a specific property and requests permission to vary from standard requirements, such as front yard setbacks, building distances, retaining wall heights, and building depth. The board will decide whether to grant these variances.

• BOV #6423: 6499 Gordon Avenue – front yard setback reduction to 9.0 m (required 10.65 m) for new dwelling with suite and garage
• BOV #6424: 5591 Oakland Street – front yard setback reduction to 4.76 m (required 7.5 m) for existing secondary suite and alterations
• BOV #6425: 8137 Gilley Avenue – reduce distance between buildings to 1.81 m (required 4.5 m) for new dwelling and detached garage
• BOV #6426: 313 Ellesmere Avenue North – multiple retaining wall height and distance variances for new dwelling
• BOV #6427: 7325 Willingdon Avenue – building depth increase to 21.0 m (max 18.3 m) for alterations to existing dwelling

The Burnaby Board of Variance heard four appeals on April 8, 2021. It denied a front-yard setback variance for a new home at 6499 Gordon Avenue (4-1), approved a building separation variance at 8137 Gilley Avenue, approved all four retaining wall variances at 313 Ellesmere Avenue North, and approved a building depth variance at 7325 Willingdon Avenue. One appeal (5591 Oakland Street) was withdrawn. The board also directed staff to review the Board of Variance Bylaw.

• Denied front yard setback variance at 6499 Gordon Avenue (4-1)
• Approved building separation variance at 8137 Gilley Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved retaining wall variances at 313 Ellesmere Avenue North (unanimous, all parts)
• Approved building depth variance at 7325 Willingdon Avenue (unanimous)
• Withdrawn appeal at 5591 Oakland Street
• Directed staff to review Board of Variance Bylaw (unanimous)

Audit Committee

The Burnaby Audit Committee is meeting to approve the minutes from its April 8, 2020 open meeting. The agenda includes a closed session to discuss municipal objectives, measures, and progress reports for the annual municipal report under Section 98 of the Community Charter. No other new business or inquiries are listed.

• Approval of minutes from 2020 April 08 Audit Committee meeting
• Closed session under Sections 90 and 92 of the Community Charter to discuss annual report preparation

The Audit Committee adopted the minutes from its April 8, 2020 meeting. No new business or inquiries were brought forward. The committee then unanimously resolved to enter a closed meeting to discuss municipal objectives and progress reports for the annual report, as permitted under the Community Charter.

• Adopted the minutes of the April 8, 2020 Audit Committee meeting.
• Resolved to enter a closed meeting to discuss municipal objectives and progress reports for the annual report.

Traffic Safety Committee

The committee will review a delegation regarding Burnaby through traffic. It will also receive reports from the Director of Engineering concerning traffic safety initiatives and Royal Oak Avenue and Laurel Street.

• Delegation by Peter Cech regarding Burnaby Through Traffic
• Report on Traffic Safety Initiatives
• Report on Royal Oak Avenue and Laurel Street

The Traffic Safety Committee unanimously recommended that Council endorse modifications to the Royal Oak Avenue and Laurel Street intersection to address traffic safety, and send the report to Ms. Jacqueline Chan. They also received a report on 2021 traffic safety initiatives for information. A delegation on through traffic in North Burnaby was heard, but no action was taken beyond discussion.

• Adopted minutes of 2021 Jan 27 meeting (unanimous)
• Received report on 2021 traffic safety initiatives for information (unanimous)
• Recommended Council endorse Royal Oak Avenue and Laurel Street intersection modifications (unanimous)
• Recommended Council send Royal Oak/Laurel report to Ms. Jacqueline Chan (unanimous)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several planning matters, including the preliminary draft of Burnaby's Housing and Homelessness Strategy, a rental housing summary, and multiple rezoning and bylaw amendment reports. The agenda also includes a delegation on rental use zoning policy and a request for a community benefit bonus grant. The meeting will close with a public-excluded session for land and service negotiations.

• HOME: Burnaby's Housing + Homelessness Strategy Preliminary Draft
• Rezoning of BCIT campus to P6 BCIT Regional Institutional District (Rezoning #21-10)
• Community Benefit Bonus grant request for 6525 Telford Avenue (Rezoning #17-26)
• Zoning and fees bylaw amendments for pandemic reopening measures
• Payment-in-lieu of parking bylaw amendments and reserve funds

The Planning and Development Committee unanimously approved several recommendations, including advancing a BCIT campus rezoning to a public hearing, amending zoning and fees bylaws for pandemic reopening, establishing new parking reserve funds, and endorsing a preliminary housing and homelessness strategy. The committee also amended a report on Bansal and Sons Automotive to remove a recommendation to forward it to the applicant, and requested further review of zoning changes for places of public worship.

• Approved BCIT rezoning to P6 BCIT District for public hearing April 27 (unanimous)
• Approved pandemic reopening zoning and fees bylaw amendments (unanimous)
• Approved payment-in-lieu of parking bylaw amendments and new reserve funds (unanimous)
• Approved zoning bylaw amendments for dormitories, colleges, and worship, with worship section removed for review (unanimous)
• Endorsed HOME: Burnaby's Housing + Homelessness Strategy preliminary draft (unanimous)
• Approved $458,417 grant for 54 non-market housing units at 6525 Telford Avenue (unanimous)
• Amended Bansal and Sons Automotive report to delete forwarding to applicant (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of February 23, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Public Hearing

Burnaby City Council will hold a virtual public hearing on March 30, 2021, to receive comments on seven proposed zoning bylaw amendments. The items include rezoning for residential, commercial, and industrial developments, as well as a liquor store relocation. Written comments must be submitted by 2:45 p.m. that day, and the public can also participate live via Zoom or phone.

• Rezoning for a 40-storey tower and townhouses at 6958-6984 Kingsway, 7243 Greenford Ave, 6957-6961 Beresford St (Rez. #18-43)
• Rezoning for a 30-storey tower and 4-storey non-market rental building at 6620 Sussex Ave (Rez. #18-20)
• Rezoning for four residential buildings at 9682 University Crescent (Rez. #19-29)
• Rezoning to allow a private liquor store at #102-2900 Bainbridge Ave and repeal zoning at 7000 Lougheed Hwy (Rez. #19-45 and #19-45a)
• Rezoning for a one-storey light industrial building at 5025 North Fraser Way (Rez. #19-11)

The Burnaby City Council held a public hearing on March 30, 2021, to consider six rezoning applications. All public hearings for the first five applications were terminated unanimously, meaning the hearings concluded without a decision on the rezoning. The council referred the liquor store relocation applications (Rez. #19-45 and #19-45a) to staff for clarification of the intent of the proposed bylaws. No decisions were made on the rezoning applications themselves.

• Terminated public hearing for Rez. #19-11 (5025 North Fraser Way) unanimously.
• Terminated public hearing for Rez. #20-01 (4272 Albert Street) unanimously.
• Terminated public hearing for Rez. #19-29 (9682 University Crescent) unanimously.
• Terminated public hearing for Rez. #18-43 (Kingsway/Greenford/Beresford) unanimously.
• Referred issues raised at Rez. #18-43 public hearing to staff for report back prior to second reading.
• Terminated public hearing for Rez. #18-20 (6620 Sussex Avenue) unanimously.
• Referred Rez. #19-45 and #19-45a (liquor store relocation) to staff for clarification of intent.
• Terminated public hearing for Rez. #19-45a (7000 Lougheed Highway) unanimously.

City Council Meeting

Burnaby City Council approved a $10,882,000 Capital Reserve Fund Bylaw for engineering infrastructure projects, along with $600,000 from sanitary sewer reserves and $6,552,500 from waterworks reserves. Council also authorized extending the business licence renewal cancellation date to June 1, 2021, and approved several contract awards, including road rehabilitation and sewer separation projects. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved $10,882,000 Capital Reserve Fund Bylaw for engineering capital projects, plus $600,000 sewer and $6,552,500 waterworks reserves.
• Approved extending business licence renewal cancellation date from March 1 to June 1, 2021.
• Approved $2,996,949.90 contract to Lafarge Canada for North Burnaby Road Rehabilitation.
• Approved $2,614,690.05 contract to Sandpiper Contracting for Cambridge and Oxford sewer separation.
• Approved $1,786,771.35 contract to Canadian Turner Construction for Eileen Dailly Pool slide tower renovations.
• Approved $1,786,182.62 contract to Pomerleau for Norland Materials Handling Works Yard Phase 1.
• Approved $1,449,000 contract to Just Mechanical for HVAC maintenance and repair services.
• Approved $326,985.67 contract increase to Just Mechanical for RCMP Building HVAC upgrades.

Environment Committee

The Environment Committee is meeting to discuss several environmental reports and proposals. Items include the 2020 annual solid waste and recycling report, the 2021 Environment Week program, a proposed amendment to the Green Building Policy for new Part 9 residential buildings, a green fleet and equipment update, and a province-wide ban on anticoagulant rodenticides. The committee will also hear a delegation from the Burnaby Climate Hub and consider a memorandum on a proposed Food Systems Strategy.

• 2020 Annual Solid Waste and Recycling Report - Highlights and Looking Ahead
• Proposed Amendment to Green Building Policy for New Part 9 Residential Buildings
• Green Fleet and Equipment Update
• Province-Wide Ban on Anticoagulant Rodenticides
• Delegation from Burnaby Climate Hub

The Environment Committee unanimously approved the 2021 Environment Week program, including $2,000 and $4,200 in expenditures for virtual Repair Cafes. It also approved a process and timeline for advancing the Energy Step Code to Step 3 for new Part 9 residential buildings, and recommended Council request a province-wide ban on anticoagulant rodenticides. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved 2021 Environment Week program and $6,200 for virtual Repair Cafes (unanimous)
• Approved process and timeline for Energy Step Code Step 3 for Part 9 residential buildings (unanimous)
• Recommended Council request province-wide ban on anticoagulant rodenticides (unanimous)
• Referred Burnaby Climate Hub delegation presentation to staff for report (unanimous)
• Referred Help Cities Lead campaign correspondence to staff for report (unanimous)
• Requested Engineering and Parks staff use same garbage/recycling system across City facilities (unanimous)
• Received 2020 Annual Solid Waste and Recycling Report for information (unanimous)
• Received Green Fleet and Equipment update for information (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee is meeting to receive reports and updates on public safety matters, including a mass notification system, a six-month update on the Community Safety Plan, and bus shelter/stop safety. The agenda also includes a presentation on youth services virtual delivery to schools, correspondence on missing and murdered Indigenous women and RCMP volunteer programs, and monthly reports from police districts and the fire department.

• Report on Mass Notification System
• Community Safety Plan - Six Month Update
• City Bus Shelters / Stops - Safety report
• Presentation: Youth Services Virtual Delivery to Schools by Constable Frank Tarape
• Memorandum re: National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women - Calls for Justice for Local Government

The Public Safety Committee unanimously approved a motion requesting that staff ask Council to refer a study on increasing illumination on all Burnaby roadways to the Traffic Safety Committee. The committee also received several information reports, including updates on the Mass Notification System, the Community Safety Plan, bus stop safety, and the Fire Department. Members discussed school zone speed limit extensions and noted RCMP activities, including a toy drive for BC Children's Hospital.

• Adopted the minutes of the January 13, 2021 meeting.
• Received the Mass Notification System status report for information.
• Received the Community Safety Plan six-month update for information.
• Received the Bus Stop Safety report for information.
• Received the Burnaby Fire Department report for information.
• Approved a motion to ask Council to refer the street illumination study to the Traffic Safety Committee.

Financial Management Committee

The Financial Management Committee is meeting to review reports and funding requests, including a proposed Internal Carbon Pricing Policy for the City of Burnaby, two Engineering capital infrastructure bylaw funding requests, and a temporary extension of the cancellation date for unpaid 2021 business licence renewals. The committee will also consider correspondence about 2020 property tax penalties for the Swedish Canadian Village and receive updates on major civic building projects, including the Bob Prittie Metrotown Library interior renovation and a City Hall space needs assessment. A closed session is scheduled for preliminary negotiations on a proposed municipal service.

• Internal Carbon Pricing Policy for the City of Burnaby
• 2021 March Engineering Capital Infrastructure Bylaw Funding Request
• Storm Sewer Extension Refunds Capital Bylaw Funding Request
• Temporary Extension of Cancellation Date for Unpaid 2021 Business Licence Renewals
• Bob Prittie Metrotown Library Interior Renovation

The Financial Management Committee unanimously referred the Highway 1 - Burnaby Lake Pedestrian Overpass Phase One Feasibility Study back to staff for further investigation and preliminary design of Options 3 and 4, rather than approving the recommended Option 1. The committee also approved several funding requests, including an internal carbon pricing policy aligned with Metro Vancouver, and a temporary extension of business licence renewal deadlines. All other recommendations were carried unanimously.

• Referred the Highway 1 - Burnaby Lake Pedestrian Overpass study back to staff for further investigation and preliminary design of Options 3 and 4 (carried unanimously).
• Approved the Internal Carbon Pricing Policy, amended to align the City's internal carbon price with Metro Vancouver's (carried unanimously).
• Approved a Capital Reserve Fund Bylaw of $10,882,000, plus $600,000 from Sanitary Sewer Fund and $6,552,500 from Waterworks Utility Capital Reserves for Engineering capital projects (carried unanimously).
• Approved a Capital Reserve Fund Bylaw of $497,247 for partial refunds under the Storm Sewer Extension Contribution and Fee Bylaw 2017 (carried unanimously).
• Approved a bylaw amendment to extend the cancellation date for unpaid 2021 business licence renewals from March 1 to June 1, 2021 (carried unanimously).
• Approved a Capital Reserve Fund Bylaw of $3,160,000 for Phase 1 of the Bob Prittie Metrotown Library interior renovations (carried unanimously).
• Approved $500,000 from the General Revenue Surplus Reserve for a City Hall Space Needs Assessment (carried unanimously).
• Adopted the minutes of the February 17, 2021 meeting (carried unanimously).

Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel

The Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel is meeting to review and confirm the 2021 parcel tax rolls, consider the 2021 parcel taxes, and discuss local area service foot frontage rules. The agenda includes three reports from the Director Finance, but no decisions are listed beyond these items.

• 2021 Parcel Taxes report
• Local Area Service Foot Frontage Rules report
• Confirmation and Authentication of the 2021 Parcel Tax Rolls report

The Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel met and unanimously confirmed and authenticated the 2021 Sewer Parcel Tax Roll and the 2021 Local Area Service Tax Roll. The panel also received, for information only, reports on the parcel tax process and the taxable foot frontage rules for Local Area Services Taxes. No other decisions were made.

• Confirmed and authenticated the 2021 Sewer Parcel Tax Roll (carried unanimously).
• Confirmed and authenticated the 2021 Local Area Service Tax Roll (carried unanimously).
• Received for information the report on 2021 Parcel Taxes (carried unanimously).
• Received for information the report on Local Area Service Foot Frontage Rules (carried unanimously).

Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission

The Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission is meeting to review correspondence, a heritage program update, and a director's report, and to consider a notice of motion regarding Richard Bolton Park. The agenda is largely procedural, with items for discussion rather than final decisions.

• Correspondence from Mary Vickars re: off-leash dog park areas
• Heritage Program Update for 2021
• Burnaby Horseman's Association membership, boarding, and facilities 2021
• Director's Report No. 03-2021 March 09
• Notice of Motion re: Richard Bolton Park

The Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission unanimously approved a motion directing staff to report on the feasibility and advisability of installing a spray park at Richard Bolton Park. The commission also adopted the minutes from the February 9, 2021 meeting and received a report on community participation in environmental programs. Correspondence was received regarding off-leash dog areas, a heritage program update, and the Burnaby Horsemen's Association, with staff to review the Barnet Marine Park off-leash area and provide additional information on Buller Beresford park land.

• Adopted the minutes of the 2021 February 09 meeting unanimously.
• Received the Director's report on community participation in environmental programs for information.
• Approved a motion to have staff report on the feasibility and advisability of installing a Spray Park at Richard Bolton Park.
• Staff undertook to review the off-leash dog area at Barnet Marine Park.
• Staff undertook to provide additional information on Buller Beresford park land and the Capital Plan.

City Council Meeting

Burnaby City Council is meeting to consider several reports and bylaws, including a proposed resident permit parking program, a contribution to the Burnaby Hospital Foundation for hospital redevelopment, and a framework to support the Burnaby Rent Bank. Council will also review rezoning applications, including one for a 40-storey high-rise at Kingsway and Beresford, and hear delegations on the SFU Gondola proposal and through traffic. The agenda includes first readings for five zoning amendments and final adoption of several capital funding bylaws.

• Resident permit parking program proposed via Street and Traffic Bylaw amendments
• Contribution to Burnaby Hospital Foundation for hospital redevelopment
• Rezoning #20-32 at 7252-7282 Kingsway and 7255 Edmonds Street
• Rezoning #21-09 for Greentree Village to allow minor renovations to single-family homes
• Contract award CA-3193 for Burnaby Heights Combined Sewer Separation and Waterworks

Council authorized a $5 million contribution from the Gaming Reserve to the Burnaby Hospital Foundation for hospital redevelopment, paid $1 million annually over five years once casino revenue resumes. The motion passed 5-2, with Councillors Johnston and Jordan opposed. Council also approved several other items, including a $3.25M sewer/waterworks contract, a $721K contract increase, and a rezoning application for Greentree Village. A resident permit parking program was referred back to staff for further review.

• Approved $5M Gaming Reserve contribution to Burnaby Hospital Foundation (5-2)
• Approved $3,253,685.21 contract to Complete Utility Contractors for Burnaby Heights sewer/waterworks (unanimous)
• Approved $721,315.77 contract increase to BD Hall Constructors for South Burnaby Roadworks (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning application Rez #21-09 for Greentree Village to proceed to public hearing (unanimous)
• Referred resident permit parking program back to staff for further review (unanimous)
• Approved $105,000 over 3 years plus $40,000 one-time for Burnaby Rent Bank (unanimous)
• Approved $24,350 for 2021 Active Transportation Program (unanimous)
• Defeated motion to table Bylaw 14295 (Voting Opportunities) (unanimous against)

Board of Variance

The Burnaby Board of Variance is meeting to hear two appeals for front-yard relaxations under the Zoning Bylaw, allowing new homes with secondary suites and garages. The board will also review minutes from its February 4, 2021 hearing. No other substantive business is listed.

• BOV #6421: 3581 Phillips Avenue — appeal to relax front yard to 7.62 m (25 ft) where 9 m (29.5 ft) required, for new single-family dwelling with secondary suite and attached garage
• BOV #6422: 4781 Frances Street — appeal to relax front yard to 6.32 m (20.72 ft) where 7.67 m (25.18 ft) required, for new single-family dwelling with secondary suite and detached garage
• Minutes of the February 4, 2021 Board of Variance hearing

The Board of Variance approved a variance for a new single-family dwelling with a secondary suite and attached garage at 3581 Phillips Avenue, allowing a front yard depth of 7.62 metres instead of the required 9 metres. The decision was carried with two members opposed. The Board denied a similar variance for a new dwelling at 4781 Frances Street, which would have allowed a front yard depth of 6.32 metres instead of the required 7.67 metres; that motion was defeated unanimously.

• Approved BOV #6421: allowed a front yard variance of 1.38 m at 3581 Phillips Avenue (carried, opposed by Ms. Chan and Ms. Felker)
• Denied BOV #6422: rejected a front yard variance of 1.35 m at 4781 Frances Street (defeated unanimously)
• Adopted the minutes of the February 4, 2021 hearing (carried unanimously)
• Adjourned the hearing at 6:02 p.m. (carried unanimously)

Executive Committee of Council

The Executive Committee of Council will consider a report from Mayor Hurley on a contribution to the Burnaby Hospital Foundation for hospital redevelopment, a report on responding to the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, and several community grant applications. The committee will also review minutes and correspondence, and may discuss items in closed session.

• Contribution to Burnaby Hospital Foundation for hospital redevelopment
• Report on National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls - Calls for Justice for Local Government
• Festivals Burnaby grants approved budget - $250,000
• Community grants approved budget - $400,000 (Program $300,000, Operating $100,000)
• New grant applications: BC Pets and Friends ($5,000 operating), Cameray Child and Family Services ($10,000 operating)

The Executive Committee unanimously recommended Council authorize $5.0 million from the Gaming Reserve over five years ($1.0 million annually) for the Burnaby Hospital Foundation redevelopment, contingent on casino revenue resuming. The committee also denied a $5,000 operating grant request from BC Pets and Friends, and awarded an $8,000 operating grant to Cameray Child and Family Services (reduced from the $10,000 requested) for a Program Coordinator position. All other items were procedural or informational.

• Approved adding late correspondence from BC Pets and Friends to the agenda as Item 3.2.
• Adopted the minutes of the 2021 February 03 Executive Committee meeting.
• Recommended Council authorize $5.0 million from Gaming Reserve for Burnaby Hospital Foundation, paid $1.0 million annually for five years, once casino revenue resumes.
• Directed the report on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls to Council and forwarded to Public Safety and Social Planning Committees.
• Denied the $5,000 operating grant request from BC Pets and Friends.
• Awarded an $8,000 operating grant to Cameray Child and Family Services for a Program Coordinator salary (requested $10,000).
• Moved into a Closed meeting to discuss labour, personal information, and preliminary negotiations.
• Adjourned the open meeting at 5:41 p.m.

Social Planning Committee

The Social Planning Committee unanimously adopted the minutes from January 19, 2021, and approved two recommendations from the Director of Planning and Building: to request Council endorse the 2021 Child Care Resources Group work plan and to request Council approve $400 from the 2021 Boards, Committees and Commissions budget for the Burnaby Child Care Provider Appreciation event in May 2021. The committee also unanimously directed a report on the UN International Decade for People of African Descent to Council for information. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted minutes of January 19, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Directed report on UN International Decade for People of African Descent to Council for information (unanimous)
• Requested Council endorse 2021 Child Care Resources Group work plan (unanimous)
• Requested Council approve $400 for Child Care Provider Appreciation event (unanimous)

Mayor's Task Force on Community Housing

The Mayor's Task Force on Community Housing is meeting electronically to review its recommendations on the needs of Burnaby residents, housing forms and function, and a progress survey. The meeting includes a progress report presentation and discussion of next steps, based on supporting materials such as housing profiles and a resident workshop report.

• Review of recommendations on needs of Burnaby residents
• Review of recommendations on housing forms and function
• Review of progress survey results
• Presentation of Mayor's Task Force on Community Housing update by Lee-Ann Garnett
• Discussion of next steps and external communications

The Mayor's Task Force on Community Housing reconvened electronically to review progress on its 18 recommendations and 10 quick starts. Members discussed achievements like the Tenant Assistance Policy and rental-use zoning, and identified gaps and future priorities, including faster action and more senior government support. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and advisory, with feedback to be compiled into a What We Heard report for a future Council meeting.

• Adjourned the meeting unanimously at 7:02 p.m.

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is meeting to consider several reports and a rezoning application. Items include the 2021 Active Transportation Program, the Burnaby Transportation Plan Phase 2 consultation summary, and a framework for the long-term sustainability of the Burnaby Rent Bank. The committee will also discuss a rezoning application for properties on Kingsway and Edmonds Street, and may enter a closed session for land and service negotiations.

• Rezoning Application #20-32 for 7252, 7264, 7282 Kingsway and 7255 Edmonds Street
• 2021 Active Transportation Program (cycling and walking)
• Burnaby Transportation Plan Phase 2 consultation summary and peer review
• Framework to support long-term sustainability of the Burnaby Rent Bank
• Closed session for land acquisition/disposition and preliminary municipal service negotiations

The Committee unanimously approved funding for active transportation programs and endorsed a framework for the Burnaby Rent Bank, including $105,000 over three years plus a one-time $40,000 contribution. It also supported rezoning application #20-32 for 7252, 7264, 7282 Kingsway and 7255 Edmonds Street and referred it to the March 8 Council meeting. The Transportation Plan Phase 2 report was received for information.

• Adopted minutes of January 26, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved $24,350 for 2021 Active Transportation Program (unanimous)
• Recommended Council receive Burnaby Transportation Plan Phase 2 report (unanimous)
• Approved $105,000 over 3 years for Rent Bank admin costs (unanimous)
• Approved one-time $40,000 for Rent Bank opening costs (unanimous)
• Approved creating operating agreement with Lower Mainland Purpose Society (unanimous)
• Approved online donations page for Rent Bank (unanimous)
• Supported rezoning #20-32 and referred to March 8 Council meeting (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

Council unanimously approved advancing six rezoning applications to public hearings on March 30, 2021, including a 30-storey tower in Metrotown and a 40-storey tower in Edmonds. Council also approved several capital funding bylaws totaling over $22 million for engineering, parks, and infrastructure projects. The meeting included the retirement announcement of City Manager Lambert Chu and the appointment of Chad Turpin as Interim City Manager.

• Advanced 6 rezoning applications to public hearings on March 30 (unanimous)
• Approved $2,345,000 for Engineering capital facilities management projects (unanimous)
• Approved $4,642,600 for Engineering vehicle and equipment purchases (unanimous)
• Approved $10,563,000 for Engineering capital infrastructure projects (unanimous)
• Approved $3,320,000 for Engineering capital transportation projects (unanimous)
• Approved $1,100,000 for Parks capital projects (unanimous)
• Approved increase to City Manager's contract approval authority to $1,000,000 (unanimous)
• Approved 5-year licence agreement with Burnaby Sailing Association (unanimous)

Financial Management Committee

The Financial Management Committee unanimously recommended Council authorize several capital funding requests from the Director of Engineering, totaling about $13.6 million, for vehicles, equipment, transportation, infrastructure, and facilities management. It also recommended increasing the City Manager's contract approval limit to $1,000,000 and requested a report on the Metrotown Events Centre Phase 2. A pedestrian overpass report was tabled for further review.

• Approved $4,642,600 Capital Reserve Fund Bylaw and $122,000 Sanitary Sewer Capital Funds for engineering vehicles/equipment (unanimous)
• Approved $500,000 Gaming Reserve for heritage and cultural buildings renewal (unanimous)
• Approved $3,320,000 Capital Reserve Fund Bylaw for transportation projects (unanimous)
• Approved $3,150,000 Capital Reserve Fund Bylaw, $4,250,000 Sanitary Sewer, $3,163,000 Waterworks for infrastructure (unanimous)
• Approved $2,345,000 Capital Reserve Fund Bylaw for facilities management (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation for Mayor to write to BC Minister of Finance re assessment appeal review (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to increase City Manager's contract approval limit to $1,000,000 (unanimous)
• Tabled Highway 1 Pedestrian Overpass report for further review of western crossing options (opposed: Mayor Hurley)

Community Heritage Commission

The Community Heritage Commission is meeting to review minutes, hear a presentation on Capitol Hill Community Hall, and consider correspondence about heritage matters including Heritage Week 2021, Hilltop Grocery, and the Eagle Ford sign. Reports include the City of Burnaby Archives Annual Report 2020 and a Heritage Program Update for 2021. The agenda is largely procedural with no votes or decisions listed.

• Presentation on Capitol Hill Community Hall by Lisa Codd
• Correspondence re: Heritage Week 2021 (Feb 15-21)
• Correspondence from Piero Ferronato re: Hilltop Grocery and Douglas Road
• Correspondence from Burnaby Heights Merchants Association re: Eagle Ford Sign
• City of Burnaby Archives Annual Report 2020

The Community Heritage Commission adopted the November 2020 minutes and received a presentation on Capitol Hill Community Hall's history and planned accessibility upgrades. It referred two correspondence items to staff: a request to add the former Hilltop Grocery at 3698 Douglas Road to the Heritage Inventory and consider heritage designation for Douglas Road, and a request from the Burnaby Heights Merchants Association to discuss restoring the Eagle Ford neon sign. The commission also received reports on the City Archives 2020 annual report and the 2021 Heritage Program update, both adopted unanimously. No new business was brought forward.

• Adopted minutes of 2020 Nov 12 meeting (unanimous)
• Referred Hilltop Grocery/Douglas Road heritage request to staff (unanimous)
• Referred Eagle Ford sign restoration discussion to staff (unanimous)
• Adopted City Archivist's 2020 annual report recommendation (unanimous)
• Adopted Heritage Program 2021 update recommendations (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

Burnaby City Council is meeting to consider a wide range of items, including nine new rezoning applications, several capital expenditure bylaws, and reports on topics like solar feasibility, speed humps, and community grants. The agenda also includes a presentation on Metro 2050, a delegation on a school seismic upgrade, and a notice of motion on the overdose crisis.

• Rezoning applications for mixed-use, residential, and cannabis store projects at sites including 7330 Sixth Street, 5146 Laurel Street, and 4615 Lougheed Highway
• Capital works bylaws totaling over $37 million for engineering, library, and parks projects
• Final adoption of a bylaw for a TransLink data centre at 6700 Southridge Drive
• Report on a feasibility study for solar panels at City Hall campus
• Proposed bylaw to add off-leash dog areas in parks

Board of Variance

The Board of Variance is considering two appeal applications regarding zoning bylaw relaxations. These include requests for yard depth adjustments for a home addition and height variances for pool fencing and retaining walls.

• Appeal for 6550 Parkdale Drive to allow a front yard depth of 10.42 metres instead of the required 11.73 metres
• Appeal for 3814 Oxford Street to allow a retaining wall up to 2.15 metres in height within a vision clearance area
• Appeal for 3814 Oxford Street to allow a rear yard fence up to 2.07 metres in height instead of the permitted 1.80 metres

The Board of Variance approved a front-yard setback relaxation for a home at 6550 Parkdale Drive, allowing an addition and carport conversion despite a 1.31-metre shortfall. It also partially approved a fence-height variance for a heritage home, allowing a taller rear fence but denying a vision-clearance variance. The meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Approved front-yard variance for 6550 Parkdale Drive (unanimous)
• Denied vision-clearance fence variance for heritage home (2-3)
• Approved rear fence height variance for heritage home (4-1)

Executive Committee of Council

The Executive Committee of Council is meeting to consider two new Community Grant applications: $2,000 for the Scandinavian Community Centre Society's pollinator garden and $25,000 for St. Thomas More Collegiate's First Nations Welcome Art project. The committee will also receive reports on commemorative plaques on City Hall grounds and on corporate guidelines for Indigenous territory acknowledgement. Correspondence from Softball BC regarding a community grant request is on the agenda, though staff note no application has been received. The meeting will close with a public-excluded portion for labour, personal information, and preliminary municipal service negotiations.

• Community Grant application #21.01: Scandinavian Community Centre Society, $2,000 for a pollinator garden
• Community Grant application #21.02: St. Thomas More Collegiate, $25,000 for a First Nations Welcome Art piece
• Report on commemorative plaques and memorial installations on City Hall grounds
• Report on corporate guidelines for Indigenous territory acknowledgement: update and next steps
• Correspondence from Softball BC requesting a community grant; no application received to date

The Executive Committee unanimously referred the proposed guidelines for commemorative plaques and memorial installations on City Hall grounds back to staff, citing the policy as incomplete and needing to be more inclusive. The Committee also requested staff amend the policy to allow dedications for individuals, organizations, or events from outside the City with a sustained contribution to Burnaby, and to include proposals for dedications anywhere in the City, not just on City Hall grounds. Two community grant applications were unanimously denied, and the Committee approved the Corporate Indigenous Territory Acknowledgement update and next steps.

• Referred commemorative plaque policy back to staff (unanimous)
• Requested staff expand plaque policy to include off-City-Hall dedications and outside-origin honorees
• Approved Corporate Indigenous Territory Acknowledgement update and next steps (unanimous)
• Denied $2,000 grant to Scandinavian Community Centre Society for pollinator garden (unanimous)
• Denied $25,000 grant to St. Thomas More Collegiate for First Nations Welcome Art (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of 2020 December 02 meeting (unanimous)
• Moved into Closed meeting for labour, personal info, and negotiations (unanimous)

Traffic Safety Committee

The Traffic Safety Committee is meeting to discuss and receive reports on several traffic safety items, including a proposed 2021 Local Area Service Program for speed humps, pedestrian crosswalks on Gilley Avenue, traffic calming along park and school zones, and a traffic calming trial along Forest Grove Drive. The committee will also hear a delegation and correspondence about safety concerns at Schou and Royal Oak.

• 2021 Local Area Service Program for Speed Humps
• Royal Oak Avenue and Laurel Street report
• Pedestrian Crosswalks on Gilley at Portland and at Clinton
• Traffic Calming along Park and School Zones
• Safety concerns on Schou at Royal Oak (delegation by Jacqueline Chan)

The Traffic Safety Committee unanimously referred the Royal Oak Avenue and Laurel Street intersection safety improvements back to staff for further study after hearing a delegation from a resident concerned about increased traffic on Schou Street. The committee also approved recommendations for the 2021 speed hump program, pedestrian crosswalk beacons on Gilley Avenue, and enhanced traffic calming in park and school zones, with an amendment to lobby provincial MLAs for a uniform approach. All other items were adopted unanimously, except the amended park/school zone report, which passed with one opposition vote.

• Referred Royal Oak/Laurel safety report back to staff for further study (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 speed hump program recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons at Gilley/Clinton crosswalk (unanimous)
• Approved park/school zone traffic calming with amendment to lobby MLAs (carried, opposed: Cory Redekop)
• Adopted September 17, 2020 minutes (unanimous)
• Referred Jacqueline Chan's correspondence on Schou/Royal Oak to staff (unanimous)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is meeting to consider several reports and correspondence. Items include a community garden application at Green Tree Village Park, a latecomer proposal from Thind Properties, single-family dwelling renovations in the Greentree Village area, a work plan update, and Burnaby's Housing Needs Report. The meeting also includes a closed session for land and service negotiations.

• Correspondence from Green Tree Village Residents re: community garden application
• Correspondence from Thind Properties re: Sussex Civil Works Latecomer Proposal
• Report on Single-Family Dwelling Renovations and Additions in Greentree Village Community Plan Area
• Report on Planning and Development Committee Work Plan Update 2021-2022
• Report on Burnaby's Housing Needs Report

The Planning and Development Committee unanimously endorsed a proposed rezoning approach to allow minor renovations and additions to single-family dwellings in Greentree Village, and authorized staff to consult with the community. The Committee also unanimously adopted the 2021-2022 work plan, received Burnaby's Housing Needs Report, and directed staff to report on a pilot project for self-cleaning public toilets.

• Endorsed rezoning approach for Greentree Village single-family renovations (unanimous)
• Authorized public consultation with Greentree Village residents (unanimous)
• Adopted 2021-2022 Planning and Development Committee work plan (unanimous)
• Recommended Council receive Burnaby's Housing Needs Report (unanimous)
• Directed staff to report on self-cleaning public toilet pilot project (unanimous)
• Requested staff prioritize suites in duplexes, minimum lot sizes, and subdivision potential (unanimous)
• Requested staff bring forward a policy on latecomer charges (unanimous)

Public Hearing

Burnaby City Council is holding a virtual public hearing to receive input on eight proposed zoning bylaw amendments. These include rezoning for mixed-use and residential developments, a liquor store relocation, and a text amendment to regulate short-term rentals. One rezoning application has been withdrawn.

• Rezoning 6450-6508 Telford Avenue for two high-rise residential buildings (market and rental) atop retail/office podium
• Rezoning 3945 Myrtle Street for a three-storey warehouse with office and amenity space
• Rezoning 4754 Kingsway to revise the MT Sears development, reducing commercial floor area and adjusting residential units
• Liquor store relocation from 7000 Lougheed Highway to Unit #102 - 2900 Bainbridge Avenue, with related zoning changes
• Text amendment to implement a regulatory framework for short-term rentals

The Burnaby City Council held a public hearing on January 26, 2021, to receive input on eight zoning bylaw amendments. No decisions were made; each item's public hearing was terminated unanimously, meaning the hearings concluded without council voting on the rezoning applications. One rezoning application (for a daycare at 8900 Glenlyon Pkwy) was withdrawn prior to the hearing.

• Terminated public hearing for Rez. #17-10009, Bylaw No. 14266 (Telford Avenue mixed-use) - carried unanimously
• Terminated public hearing for Rez. #18-08, Bylaw No. 14267 (Myrtle Street warehouse) - carried unanimously
• Terminated public hearing for Rez. #20-25, Bylaw No. 14268 (Kingsway mixed-use) - carried unanimously
• Terminated public hearing for Rez. #19-45, Bylaw No. 14270 (Bainbridge liquor store) - carried unanimously
• Terminated public hearing for Rez. #19-45a, Bylaw No. 14279 (Lougheed liquor store zoning repeal) - carried unanimously
• Terminated public hearing for Rez. #15-10, Bylaw No. 14278 (Edmonds Street mixed-use) - carried unanimously
• Terminated public hearing for Text Amendment, Bylaw No. 14271 (short-term rentals) - carried unanimously
• Adjourned meeting at 6:35 p.m. - carried unanimously

City Council Meeting

Burnaby City Council is meeting to handle a range of items including rezoning, capital funding, and bylaw amendments. Key decisions include final adoption of a rezoning for a 37-storey residential tower, first readings of several bylaws, and consideration of capital funding requests for engineering and parks projects. The agenda also includes delegations from Tourism Burnaby and a law firm regarding hookah cafes, as well as proclamations for various observances.

• Final adoption of Rez. #17-26 for 6525 Telford Avenue: 37-storey market residential and 6-storey rental building
• First reading of Bylaw #14280: $6,000,000 for Parkland Acquisition Program
• First reading of Bylaw #14283: adding off-leash dog areas in parks
• Purchase of 3713 Kensington Avenue (amount not specified)
• Liquor licence application for SFU Stadium, Plaza and West Gym at 8888 University Drive

Council unanimously adopted several capital funding bylaws and approved a $30M purchase of 3713 Kensington Avenue. It also adopted Bylaws 14220 and 14221, which regulate smoking in business premises and effectively ban hookah cafes, despite a 1,600-signature petition and a motion to table them. The motion to table was defeated, and the bylaws were adopted with Councillors Jordan and Johnston opposed.

• Adopted Bylaws 14220 and 14221 banning hookah cafes (5-2, Jordan and Johnston opposed)
• Approved $30M purchase of 3713 Kensington Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved $21.149M infrastructure capital bylaw (unanimous)
• Approved $5.37M facilities management capital bylaw (unanimous)
• Approved $1.454M transportation capital bylaw (unanimous)
• Approved $525K gaming reserve for park projects (unanimous)
• Approved $1.29M library capital bylaw (unanimous)
• Approved $8.737M parks capital bylaw (unanimous)

Environment Committee

The Environment Committee is meeting to discuss correspondence and reports on environmental topics, including a feasibility study for solar panels at City Hall, the 2021 Environment Week program, a building benchmarking pilot, and a green building policy update. The agenda also includes public correspondence on compostable plastic bags, backyard chickens, and rodenticide bans, but no decisions are listed.

• Feasibility study update for City Hall Campus photovoltaic solar installation
• 2021 Environment Week program report
• Building Benchmark BC Pilot Program report
• Green Building Policy Update report
• Correspondence on banning anticoagulant rodenticides and compostable plastic bags

The Environment Committee unanimously approved recommendations to proceed with detailed design of a pilot ground-mounted solar system at City Hall campus, declare Burnaby Environment Week (May 30–June 5, 2021) with $5,500 in promotion funding, authorize public disclosure of building energy data for the Building Benchmark BC pilot, and receive a Green Building Policy update. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved detailed design of pilot PV solar system at City Hall campus (unanimous)
• Approved declaring May 30–June 5, 2021 as Burnaby Environment Week (unanimous)
• Approved $5,500 expenditure for Environment Week promotion (unanimous)
• Authorized public disclosure of building energy/emissions data for Benchmark BC pilot (unanimous)
• Endorsed continued participation in Building Benchmark BC pilot (unanimous)
• Received Green Building Policy update for information (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of October 6, 2020 meeting (unanimous)

Social Planning Committee

The Social Planning Committee is meeting to review its proposed 2021-22 work plan, hear a delegation about the Say Hello Burnaby connection campaign from the Primary Care Networks, and consider reports on a proposed Food Systems Strategy and the Social Purpose Institute. The committee will also approve minutes from its November 17, 2020 meeting.

• Proposed 2021-22 Social Planning Committee Work Plan
• Delegation: Burnaby Primary Care Networks - Say Hello Burnaby connection campaign
• Report: Proposed Food Systems Strategy
• Report: Social Purpose Institute
• Minutes of 2020 Nov 17 meeting

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee is meeting to hear a presentation from Burnaby RCMP on commercial vehicle enforcement, review the RCMP report for October-November 2020, and approve the minutes from the November 25, 2020 meeting. No district reports were submitted. The agenda is otherwise routine with no new business or inquiries listed.

• Presentation: Burnaby RCMP Commercial Vehicle Enforcement by Constable Kevin Connolly
• RCMP report for October-November 2020
• Minutes of the 2020 November 25 Public Safety Committee meeting
• No submissions from Districts 1-4

Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission

The Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission is meeting to hear delegations from the Burnaby Arts Council and Curl BC, review correspondence, and consider several staff recommendations including a fee waiver for the Jack Crosby tournament, a recognition night, an operating contribution for the Burnaby Arts Council, and a capital funding bylaw request. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and routine items.

• Delegation from Burnaby Arts Council (speaker Maria Anna Parolin)
• Delegation from Curl BC (speaker Scott Braley)
• Correspondence re: 2021 Jack Crosby Tournament and Central Park walking trails
• Jack Crosby All Star Tournament Fee Waiver
• 2021 Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Capital Funding Bylaw request

Board of Variance

The Burnaby Board of Variance is meeting to elect a 2021 chair, approve minutes, and hear two appeals for front-yard relaxations under the Zoning Bylaw. Both appeals seek to allow new single-family dwellings with secondary suites and detached garages at 5340 Spruce Street and 4909 Portland Street.

• BOV #6417: 5340 Spruce Street — appeal to relax front yard to 9.95 m where 12.71 m required
• BOV #6418: 4909 Portland Street — appeal to relax front yard to 7.65 m where 10.74 m required
• Election of 2021 Chair
• Minutes of 2020 Nov 05 hearing