Burnaby public meetings in 2022

Financial Management Committee

The Financial Management Committee is meeting to review the city's financial report for period 11, receive updates on major civic building projects, and consider reports on renewing city fleet insurance, the speculation and vacancy tax, and outdoor aquatic facility planning. The meeting also includes a closed session for preliminary municipal service negotiations and labour relations matters.

• Financial Report as at 2022 Period 11
• Major Civic Building Projects Status Update
• Renewal of City Fleet Insurance
• Speculation and Vacancy Tax report
• Short and Long-term Outdoor Aquatic Facility Planning

The Financial Management Committee approved recommendations for city fleet insurance and outdoor aquatic facility planning. The committee also requested a cost assessment for an additional gymnasium at Confederation Park Community Centre.

• Approved recommendation for expenditure up to $840,000 for City Vehicle Fleet Insurance Program (Unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to carry forward $240,000 for Outdoor Aquatic Facility and Services Strategy (Unanimous)
• Approved recommendation for staff to report on feasibility and cost of a permanent cover over Central Park Pool (Unanimous)
• Approved request for staff to conduct needs assessment and report on cost of adding a second gymnasium to Confederation Park Community Centre (Unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to submit a response to the Province regarding Speculation and Vacancy Tax (Unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from September 20, 2022 meeting (Unanimous)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is meeting to consider several planning items, including an Official Community Plan amendment for 5165 Irmin Street, a conceptual master plan for Buchanan West, and a community plan review for Edmonds, Royal Oak, and Cascade Heights. The agenda also includes delegations from property owners and developers, a presentation on the Plaza 5000 Metrotown master plan, and a report on recent Census releases. The meeting will close with a public-excluded session for land matters.

• OCP Amendment for 5165 Irmin Street (Royal Oak Community Plan Area)
• Buchanan West Conceptual Master Plan (Brentwood TC)
• Edmonds, Royal Oak, and Cascade Heights Community Plan Review
• Delegation on Commercial Property Owners EV Install
• Delegations on 3819/3841 Canada Way and 6616/6638 Telford Avenue

The Committee approved a request for Council to advance an Official Community Plan amendment for 5165 Irmin Street and endorsed the preliminary concepts for the Buchanan West Conceptual Master Plan. A $200,000 budget for new community plans in Edmonds, Royal Oak, and Cascade Heights was also recommended for Council approval.

• Approved request for Council to advance OCP bylaw amendment for 5165 Irmin Street (Unanimous)
• Approved request for Council to endorse Buchanan West Conceptual Master Plan and authorize public consultation (Unanimous)
• Recommended Council authorize $200,000 budget for Edmonds, Royal Oak, and Cascade Heights Community Plans (Unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from September 07, 2022 meeting (Unanimous)
• Forwarded 2021 Census of Population report to Council for information (Unanimous)

City Council Meeting

Burnaby City Council is meeting to decide on several items, including rezoning applications, contract awards, and final adoption of 2023 utility rate bylaws. They will also hear a delegation from ambulance paramedics about service challenges and consider a fee waiver for the Burnaby Minor Hockey Association.

• Rezoning #20-23 for a four-unit residential development at 3768 Pender Street (first reading)
• Rezoning #22-34 for commercial changes at City of Lougheed Phase 1, 9861 Austin Road (first reading)
• Final adoption of 2023 solid waste, recycling, sewer, and water utility fee bylaws
• Contract awards for hired equipment services and flagging/traffic control services
• Fee waiver request for Burnaby Minor Hockey Association use of Bill Copeland Sports Centre and Kensington Arena

Council approved several equipment and traffic control contracts and granted funding to three community organizations. The body also advanced two rezoning applications to public hearings and adopted multiple bylaws related to fees, waste, and waterworks.

• Approved $20,000 in community grants to Variety, Dixon Transition Society, and Voices of Burnaby Seniors Society
• Approved hired equipment services contracts for seven companies totaling $620,238
• Approved flagging and traffic control contract to ATS Traffic Ltd. for $207,494.11
• Approved $138,167.14 contract increase for Sandpiper Contracting LLP (2022 Storm Network Expansion)
• Approved $86,191.20 software contract extension to Esri Canada Limited
• Advanced rezoning for four-unit development at 3768 Pender Street to Jan 31 public hearing
• Advanced rezoning for City of Lougheed Phase 1 commercial podium to Jan 31 public hearing
• Nominated Councillor Alison Gu to the FCM Green Municipal Fund Council

Executive Committee of Council

The Executive Committee of Council is meeting to review community grant applications, receive updates on the Civic Innovation Lab and a proposed 2022 Living Wage Rate Adjustment, and note grants approved to date totaling $268,641. The agenda includes routine items like minutes and correspondence, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Community grant applications: Variety – the Children's Charity of BC (#22.45.P), Burnaby Family Life Institute (#22.46.P), Dixon Transition Society (#22.47.O), Voices of Burnaby Seniors Society (#22.48.O)
• Program grants approved to date: $168,141
• Operating grants approved to date: $100,500
• Report on Civic Innovation Lab activities
• Report on 2022 Living Wage Rate Adjustment

The Executive Committee of Council approved three community grants totaling $20,000 and referred one grant request to staff for review. The Committee also recommended that Council approve the City's participation in the Reach Cities Project.

• Approved $5,000 grant to Variety Club for Burnaby Private Autism Assessments FY 2023 (Unanimous)
• Referred Burnaby Family Life Institute grant request to staff for review of program and policy alignment (Unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 grant to Dixon Transition Society for operating costs from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 grant to Voices of Burnaby Seniors Society for 2023 operating costs (Unanimous)
• Recommended Council approve participation in the Reach Cities Project (Unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from September 6, 2022 meeting (Unanimous)
• Recommended Council receive the 2022 Living Wage Rate Adjustment report for information (Unanimous)

Council Correspondence

This is a Council Correspondence package for December 5, 2022, containing items that required staff notes, referrals, or are for information. Staff notes address veteran parking exemptions, door design in high-rises, a bus shelter at Willingdon Avenue and Goard Way, and a temporary sidewalk on 11th Avenue. The remaining items are informational correspondence from various organizations and government bodies.

• Staff note on veteran license plate parking exemption: no current bylaw, future review possible
• Staff note on bus shelter expansion at Willingdon Avenue and Goard Way tied to active development
• Staff note on completed sidewalk on 11th Avenue from 17th to 15th Street, September 2022
• Correspondence from Prime Minister Trudeau re: human rights in Iran
• Correspondence re: new Producer Retail Store (cannabis) licence applications

City Council Meeting

Burnaby City Council is meeting to consider a range of items including approval of a playground redevelopment strategy, amendments to commercial vehicle weight regulations, a contract increase for an organic waste facility, and several rezoning applications. Council will also give readings to multiple bylaws setting 2023 fees for solid waste, sewer, and water services, and decide on several property-specific rezonings.

• Playground redevelopment renewal strategy and funding commitment
• Contract increase for Green Recycling Organic Waste Facility feasibility project
• 2023 solid waste, recycling, sewer, and water utility rate bylaws
• Rezoning for 4750 Kingsway (Concord Metrotown phase 2) and 5675/5691 Rumble Street townhouses
• Highway closure at 2330 Douglas Rd and 2230-2270 Springer Ave

Council approved a funding commitment for playground redevelopment and the 2023 Acting Mayor appointments. The city also authorized the cleanup of an unsightly property on Rayside Avenue and approved several zoning bylaw amendments.

• Approved playground program renewal strategy and funding (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Acting Mayor appointments (Unanimous)
• Approved ongoing commitment to Period Promise Campaign (Unanimous)
• Adopted BC Commercial Transport Regulation size and weight limits for vehicles (Unanimous)
• Authorized entry to 7749 Rayside Avenue to remove debris at owner's expense (Unanimous)
• Approved $44,254.26 contract increase for Green Recycling Organic Waste Facility project (Unanimous)
• Passed 9 bylaws including Highway Closure and Solid Waste amendments (Unanimous)
• Cancelled December 12 Public Hearing (Zoning) (Unanimous)

Board of Variance

The Burnaby Board of Variance will meet on December 1, 2022, to hear seven appeals from property owners requesting relaxations of various Burnaby Zoning Bylaw provisions. Each appeal seeks permission to deviate from standard requirements for items like fence heights, building depths, and yard sizes to allow construction or alterations. The board will also review minutes from its November 3 hearing.

• 5939 Empress Ave: variances for retaining walls, fences, and vision clearance heights
• 5830 Sperling Ave: reduce distance between buildings to 3.54 m and increase building depth to 23.47 m
• 24 N. Gilmore Ave: reduce rear yard depth to 3.52 m
• 4479 Carson St: increase retaining wall heights in rear and side yards
• 381 N. Glynde Ave: increase principal building height to 12.08 m

The Board of Variance heard seven appeal applications for zoning relaxations. Four appeals were approved in full or in part, while three were defeated. The board also adopted the minutes from the November 3, 2022 meeting.

• Approved Part C (retaining wall height) and Part E (rear yard fence height) for 5939 Empress Avenue
• Denied Part A (vision clearance), Part B (vision clearance), and Part D (front yard fence height) for 5939 Empress Avenue
• Approved building distance and depth variances for 5830 Sperling Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved rear yard depth relaxation for 24 Gilmore Avenue N. (Unanimous)
• Approved side yard retaining wall height for 4479 Carson Street; denied rear yard retaining wall height
• Denied building height variance for 381 Glynde Avenue N.
• Denied side yard setback relaxation for swimming pool at 3781 Avondale Avenue
• Approved front yard depth relaxation for 5375 Moreland Drive (Unanimous)

Public Hearing

Burnaby City Council will hold a public hearing to receive input on four proposed zoning bylaw amendments. The amendments would rezone properties at 6900 Southpoint Drive, 5675 and 5691 Rumble Street, 7465 Griffith Drive, and 4750 Kingsway to allow for various developments, including a truck storage building, a townhouse development, a mixed high-rise residential building, and the second phase of the Concord Metrotown site. Written submissions must be received by 2:45 p.m. on November 22, 2022.

• Rezoning 6900 Southpoint Drive for truck storage building (Bylaw 14481)
• Rezoning 5675 & 5691 Rumble Street for 10-unit townhouse development (Bylaw 14523)
• Rezoning 7465 Griffith Drive for high-rise strata tower with rental component (Bylaw 14524)
• Rezoning 4750 Kingsway for Concord Metrotown Phase 2, including market and rental towers (Bylaw 14525)

Council held public hearings for four rezoning applications involving truck storage, townhouses, and high-rise residential and commercial developments. In all four instances, Council voted unanimously to terminate the public hearing portion of the proceedings.

• Terminated public hearing for Rez. #21-26 (6900 Southpoint Drive) truck storage building (Unanimous)
• Terminated public hearing for Rez. #21-43 (5675 and 5691 Rumble Street) 10-unit townhouse development (Unanimous)
• Terminated public hearing for Rez. #19-28 (7465 Griffith Drive) high-rise strata tower and rental component (Unanimous)
• Terminated public hearing for Rez. #21-32 (4750 Kingsway) Concord Metrotown Phase 2AB & 2C mixed-use development (Unanimous)

Council Correspondence

This is a Council Correspondence package for November 21, 2022, where staff provide notes on public letters, refer some items to committees, and share information from external bodies. No decisions are made; the package is for Council's information and direction.

• Staff note on request to ban gas-powered leaf blowers; review ongoing
• Lakefield Drive Active Transportation Project design Option 3 noted
• TMX Pipeline at Stoney Creek: staff note on regulatory compliance
• Referral of wood-burning fireplace letter to Environment Committee
• Referral of Burnaby Mountain and Urban Forest Strategy letters to Parks Commission

City Council Meeting

Burnaby City Council is meeting to decide on several items, including 2023 solid waste, sewer, and water rates, a contract award for the Burnaby Lake Aquatic and Arena Facility, and a grant for affordable housing. They will also hear updates on a zero-emissions building retrofit taskforce and a pedestrian-cyclist overpass over Highway 1, and consider zoning bylaws for housing projects.

• 2023 Solid Waste and Recycling Fees and related bylaw amendments
• 2023 Sanitary Sewer Rates and related bylaw amendments
• 2023 Waterworks Utility Rates and related bylaw amendments
• Contract award for Construction Management and Construction at Burnaby Lake Aquatic and Arena Facility
• Community Benefit Bonus Affordable Housing Reserve grant for 155 non-market rental units at 4277 Norland Avenue

Council approved a major construction contract for the Burnaby Lake facility and authorized 2023 utility and waste fee updates. They also approved a grant for non-market rental housing and directed the design of a Highway 1 overpass. A proposed active transportation project on Lakefield Drive was referred back to staff for further review.

• Approved $84M construction contract for Burnaby Lake Aquatic and Arena Facility to Ventana Construction Corporation (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,590,934 affordable housing grant for 155 non-market rental units at 4277 Norland Avenue (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to proceed with detailed design (Option 1) for Pedestrian-Cyclist Overpass over Highway 1 (Carried; Opposed: Calendino, Dhaliwal)
• Referred Lakefield Drive Active Transportation Improvement Project back to staff for further review (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 solid waste, recycling, sanitary sewer, and waterworks utility rate updates (Various votes)
• Authorized public consultation for liquor licence applications at Dageraad Brewing and Studio Brewing (Unanimous)
• Adopted Burnaby Highway Closure Bylaw No. 6, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Amended Metro Vancouver Regional District Board vote redistribution from 4-4-4 to 5-4-4 (Unanimous)

Council Correspondence

This is a Council Correspondence package for November 7, 2022, containing public correspondence and staff notes. Staff are reviewing fireworks regulations, gas-powered leaf blower use, and a denied noise variance for a construction site. The package also includes numerous letters about the Lakefield Drive Active Transportation Project and informational items.

• Staff reviewing Fire Services Bylaw for possible fireworks amendments
• Correspondence requesting ban on gas-powered leaf blowers; review ongoing
• Noise variance denied for Riviera On the Park construction at 4988 Bennett Street
• Lakefield Drive Active Transportation Project design Option 3 under consideration
• Informational items: Adoption Awareness Month, Metro Vancouver Board in Brief, UBCM course

City Council Meeting

Burnaby City Council is meeting to handle a range of items, including reports, proclamations, and several bylaws. The most consequential items are the final adoptions of multiple rezoning bylaws in the Metrotown area, which would permit high-density residential developments. Council will also consider a rezoning for a 68-unit rental development on Imperial Street, a temporary use permit for office space, and a liquor licence for a restaurant.

• Final adoption of rezoning bylaws for 6630 Telford Avenue, 6433 McKay Avenue/6366 Cassie Avenue, 6444 Silver Avenue, and 4355 Maywood Street (high-rise apartments/townhouses)
• Third reading of rezoning #20-36 for 5044 and 5056 Imperial Street (68-unit market and non-market rental)
• Temporary Use Permit #22-07 for office use in an industrial building (max 3 years)
• Liquor licence application #22-03 for La Taqueria Pinche Taco Shop at 1210-4580 Brentwood Boulevard
• Community grant applications 45-48 seeking approval

City Council adopted the 2023 meeting schedules for Council, Public Hearings, and various boards. The body also approved a temporary use permit for office space and several zoning and financing bylaws. A report on community grant applications was referred to the Executive Committee.

• Approved 2023 meeting schedules and 5:00 p.m. start time for Council meetings (Unanimous)
• Approved Metro Vancouver Regional District Board appointments and vote allocations (Unanimous)
• Approved liquor licence amendment for La Taqueria Pinche Taco Shop (Unanimous)
• Approved Temporary Use Permit #22-07 for office use at 4416 Dawson Street (Unanimous)
• Referred community grant applications report to the Executive Committee (Unanimous)
• Passed Bylaw No. 14526 for Local Area Service Construction (Unanimous)
• Adopted Bylaws 14401, 14402, 14403, 14404, 14405, 14476, 14521, and 14522 (Unanimous)
• Reinstated Executive, Financial Management, and Planning and Development Committees (Unanimous)

Board of Variance

The Burnaby Board of Variance is meeting to hear three appeals for variances from the Zoning Bylaw, plus one withdrawn appeal. The board will decide on requests to allow a taller retaining wall, a larger front porch projection, and reduced building setbacks and front yard depth. One appeal was withdrawn before the meeting.

• BOV #6466 - 7495 Aubrey Street: variance for retaining wall height up to 2.44 m (8.00 ft.) where 1.20 m (3.94 ft.) is allowed, and distance between walls of 0.62 m (2.05 ft.) where 1.14 m (3.75 ft.) is required
• BOV #6469 - 5535 Monarch Street: appeal withdrawn
• BOV #6470 - 85 Glynde Avenue: variance for front porch projection of 2.42 m (7.95 ft.) into required front yard, where 1.20 m (3.94 ft.) is allowed
• BOV #6471 - 7501 Aubrey Street: variance for building distance of 1.03 m (3.37 ft.) where 6.55 m (21.50 ft.) is required, and front yard depth of 8.89 m (29.17 ft.) where 16.01 m (52.53 ft.) is required

The Board of Variance unanimously approved three appeals for zoning relaxations regarding retaining walls, porch projections, and garage setbacks. One appeal for 5535 Monarch Street was withdrawn.

• Approved retaining wall height and distance variances for 7495 Aubrey Street (Unanimous)
• Approved front porch projection variance for 85 Glynde Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved building distance and front yard depth variances for 7501 Aubrey Street (Unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from October 6, 2022 meeting (Unanimous)

Inaugural Meeting of Council

This is the inaugural meeting of Burnaby City Council, where newly elected officials are sworn in. The agenda includes a call to order, the swearing-in ceremony, closing remarks, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Swearing-in ceremony led by Judge Eugene Jamieson
• Mayor Mike Hurley and eight councillors sworn in
• Meeting held at Michael J. Fox Theatre, 7373 MacPherson Avenue

The newly elected Council members were sworn in by Judge Eugene Jamieson. Council appointed two members to serve as Acting Mayor for the remainder of the year.

• Appointed Councillor Joe Keithley as Acting Mayor for November 2022 (Unanimous)
• Appointed Councillor James Wang as Acting Mayor for December 2022 (Unanimous)

Council Correspondence

This is a Council Correspondence Package for October 24, 2022, containing items for information and staff notes, with no referred items. Council is not making decisions; staff respond to writers with notes or information. Topics include street cleaning, a Marine Drive fence visibility fix, BCIT's year in review, bird habitat, an SFU donation, and sustainable affordable housing.

• Staff note on street sweeping operations and fall leaf cleanup
• Staff note on Marine Drive fence; panels at Banting being removed to improve sight lines
• BCIT Year in Review provided for information
• SFU donation for Centre for Dialogue - Urban Resilient Futures
• Correspondence on sustainable affordable housing referred to Planning and Development

City Council Meeting

Burnaby City Council is meeting to decide on several items, including granting $11,043,309 in federal Rapid Housing Initiative funds to the Elizabeth Fry Society for non-market housing at 8305 11th Avenue, approving multiple rezoning applications for public hearings, and awarding various grants. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes, a proclamation, and financial reports.

• Grant $11,043,309 to Elizabeth Fry Society for housing at 8305 11th Avenue
• Forward rezoning for high-rise tower at 7465 Griffith Drive to public hearing
• Forward rezoning for Concord Metrotown Phase 2 at 4750 Kingsway to public hearing
• Award 2022 seniors lunch/dinner grants to Burnaby-based groups
• Approve temporary road closures for Remembrance Day parades in North and South Burnaby

Council unanimously approved granting $11,043,309 in federal Rapid Housing Initiative funds to the Elizabeth Fry Society for non-market housing at 8305 11th Avenue. They also advanced four rezoning applications to a public hearing on November 22, including a high-rise strata tower with rental component at 7465 Griffith Drive, a truck storage building at 6900 Southpoint Drive, Concord Metrotown Phase 2 at 4750 Kingsway, and a three-storey townhouse development at 5675 and 5691 Rumble Street. A contract increase of up to $4,671,827 was approved for the Laurel Street Works Yard project. The meeting also included farewells to three departing councillors.

• Approved $11,043,309 grant to Elizabeth Fry Society for non-market housing at 8305 11th Ave (unanimous)
• Advanced rezoning for high-rise strata tower with rental at 7465 Griffith Drive to public hearing (carried, Councillor Jordan opposed)
• Advanced rezoning for truck storage building at 6900 Southpoint Drive to public hearing (unanimous)
• Advanced Concord Metrotown Phase 2 rezoning at 4750 Kingsway to public hearing (unanimous)
• Advanced three-storey townhouse rezoning at 5675/5691 Rumble Street to public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved $4,671,827 contract increase for Laurel Street Works Yard project (unanimous)
• Approved temporary road closures for Remembrance Day parades in North and South Burnaby (unanimous)
• Awarded $10 per person seniors lunch/dinner grants and three Festivals Burnaby grants totaling $17,340 (all unanimous)

Community Heritage Commission

The Community Heritage Commission is meeting to review its June minutes, correspondence, and updates from the City Archivist, Cultural Heritage Manager, and Planning Department. Items include a letter about the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Exclusion Act, an archives update, and heritage program updates. No new business or inquiries are listed.

• Correspondence re: 100th Anniversary of Chinese Exclusion Act
• City of Burnaby Archives update
• Burnaby Village Museum Honor Roll display
• Burnaby Village Museum updates
• Heritage Program updates

The Commission unanimously approved a motion directing staff to prepare a report summarizing past City of Burnaby laws and policies that discriminated against people of Chinese descent, and to recommend a community consultation process for reconciliation actions including a formal apology. The motion arose from correspondence received from the Burnaby Intercultural Planning Table and Burnaby Together Coalition requesting a formal apology for the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Exclusion Act. The Commission also received updates on archives, museum activities, and heritage program initiatives, but took no other substantive votes.

• Approved motion directing staff to prepare report on discriminatory laws/policies against Chinese Canadians and recommend reconciliation actions including formal apology (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of June 9, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Variance

The Burnaby Board of Variance is meeting to hear two appeal applications for variances from the Burnaby Zoning Bylaw. The board will decide whether to allow a taller detached garage and vision clearance relaxations at 155 N. Carleton Avenue, and a deeper principal building at 3988 Elmwood Street. The meeting also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• BOV #6467: Appeal to allow 4.57m accessory building height (max 3.7m) and 4.57m garage height in vision clearance (max 1.07m) at 155 N. Carleton Avenue
• BOV #6467: Appeal to allow 2.18m combined retaining walls/fences in vision clearance (max 1.07m) at 155 N. Carleton Avenue
• BOV #6468: Appeal to allow 15.54m principal building depth (max 14.33m) for new single-family dwelling with garage and secondary suite at 3988 Elmwood Street
• Minutes of the September 8, 2022 Board of Variance hearing

The Board of Variance unanimously approved a variance appeal for 154 N. Carleton, allowing a detached garage taller than zoning allows and encroaching into a required vision clearance area. The board found hardship due to the property's physical site characteristics. The decision permits a garage height of 4.57 m where 3.7 m is allowed, and allows structures up to 4.57 m in the vision clearance zone where 1.07 m is the limit.

• Approved variance BOV #6467 for 154 N. Carleton allowing accessory building height of 4.57 m (15.00 ft) where 3.7 m (12.13 ft) is permitted (5-0)
• Approved variance allowing garage height of 4.57 m in required vision clearance where 1.07 m is allowed (5-0)
• Approved variance allowing combined retaining walls and fences height of 2.18 m in vision clearance where 1.07 m is allowed (5-0)
• Adopted minutes of September 8, 2022 meeting (5-0)

City Council Meeting

Burnaby City Council is meeting to discuss and decide on a wide range of items, including several rezoning applications, bylaw amendments, contract extensions, and reports on climate action and community grants. The agenda includes public delegations on Muslim holiday recognition and cooling stations, as well as proclamations for Foster Family Month and Homeless Action Week. Council will also consider final adoption of several bylaws, including a consolidated fees and charges bylaw.

• Rezoning for 29-storey high-rise at 7109 18th Avenue and 7358/60/76/78 18th Street
• Rezoning for high-rise market and non-market residential at 4653/69/73 Kingsway and 4638/46/54/62/70 Hazel Street
• Rezoning for 130 townhouse units at 3550 Wayburne Drive
• Rezoning for child care facility with 147 spaces at 4720 Kingsway
• Contract increase for engineering consulting services for non-market housing projects

Council voted unanimously to add Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, and Eid al-Adha to the city's official celebrations calendar, and referred the proposal to the Social Planning Committee for a report on future implementation. Council also approved a $125,000 grant to the Burnaby Board of Trade for economic development, a $1.36M de-icing salt contract extension, and a density transfer to replace rental housing at 5166 Halifax Street.

• Added Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, and Eid al-Adha to official celebrations calendar (unanimous)
• Referred BC Muslim Association resolution to Social Planning Committee for report (unanimous)
• Approved $125,000 grant to Burnaby Board of Trade for economic development program (unanimous)
• Approved $1,359,568 contract extension for de-icing salt supply (unanimous)
• Endorsed density transfer at 2211/2271 Rosser Ave and 5166 Halifax St for rental housing replacement (unanimous)
• Approved $3,500 mural grant for Lougheed Highway pedestrian tunnel (unanimous)
• Approved $3,500 mural grant for Smith Avenue pedestrian tunnel (unanimous)
• Approved contract increase of $357,140.70 to Parsons Inc. for non-market housing engineering services (unanimous)

Council Correspondence

This is a correspondence package for the October 3, 2022 Council meeting. It includes staff notes on resident inquiries about the 15-minute city concept, Metrotown beautification, and Still Creek knotweed treatment, plus referrals to the Parks Commission and items for information. Some items may be raised as new business by the Mayor.

• Staff note on Glenn Angus's 15-minute city inquiry, referencing OCP review
• Staff note on Mike Bird's Metrotown beautification inquiry
• Staff note on Kevin Kaizen's Still Creek inquiry, detailing knotweed herbicide use
• Referral of visual arts and Pumpkins After Dark letters to Parks Commission
• Burnaby Now newspaper industry fees letter, possible new business

Social Planning Committee

The Social Planning Committee meets to review May minutes, hear a presentation on community supports for addressing hate, and receive correspondence on a BC Healthy Communities age-friendly grant application and an update from its Anti-Racism Sub-Committee. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation: Environmental Scan on Community Supports for Addressing Hate by Sangeeta Subramanian, Burnaby Together Coalition Against Racism and Hate
• Correspondence: Application to BC Healthy Communities - 2022 Age-Friendly Grant
• Correspondence: Update on Activities of Social Planning Committee, Anti-Racism Sub-Committee
• Minutes of May 24, 2022 meeting

The Social Planning Committee received a presentation on an environmental scan of community supports for addressing racism and hate in Burnaby, which identified gaps such as lack of disaggregated data, underreporting, and fragmented services. The committee also noted that the City received an Age-Friendly Grant to support an extreme weather emergency response for seniors and vulnerable populations. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational and procedural.

• Adopted minutes of May 24, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Environment Committee

The Environment Committee is meeting to review the Climate Action Framework Progress Report 2021-2022, hear a delegation on Legionella, and discuss correspondence on plastic pollution, air quality, and park dedication. The agenda includes several informational items and one staff presentation.

• Climate Action Framework Progress Report 2021-2022 (staff presentation)
• Delegation from EOCP on 'What's Up with Legionella?'
• Correspondence from Fabric Bag Solutions and Real Acts of Caring urging action on plastic pollution
• Metro Vancouver Annual Review of Air Quality and Climate Change
• Memo on undeveloped forested lands and future park dedication in Cariboo Heights

The Environment Committee heard a delegation on Legionella bacteria risks from building water systems and unanimously referred the presentation to staff to inquire whether Metro Vancouver plans to regulate such systems at the regional level. The Committee also received the Climate Action Framework Progress Report 2021-2022 and requested a future update on the City Energy Strategy. No binding decisions were made; all actions were procedural or informational.

• Adopted minutes of May 26, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Referred delegation presentation to staff to inquire about Metro Vancouver regulation of building water systems (unanimous)
• Adopted recommendation to receive Climate Action Framework Progress Report 2021-2022 (unanimous)
• Requested staff report on City Energy Strategy update for next meeting (unanimous)

Financial Management Committee

The Financial Management Committee is meeting to review minutes, hear a delegation from the Burnaby Board of Trade on economic development, and receive reports on the 2023 supplementary utility fees declaration program, a temporary financing bylaw, and a status update on major civic building projects. The meeting also includes a closed session for preliminary municipal service negotiations and labour relations.

• Delegation from Burnaby Board of Trade on Economic Development Program
• 2023 Supplementary Utility Fees Declaration Program report
• Temporary Financing Bylaw report
• Major Civic Building Projects Status Update memo

The Financial Management Committee unanimously recommended Council approve a $125,000 annual grant to the Burnaby Board of Trade for the City's Economic Development Program, payable in quarterly installments. The committee also unanimously recommended Council authorize a Temporary Financing Bylaw allowing borrowing up to $10 million for 2023. Staff were asked to explore including penalty clauses in future construction contracts to address project delays.

• Recommended $125,000 grant to Burnaby Board of Trade for Economic Development Program (unanimous)
• Recommended Temporary Financing Bylaw for up to $10 million borrowing in 2023 (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of July 19, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Received 2023 Supplementary Utility Fees Declaration Program report (unanimous)

Council Correspondence

This is a correspondence package for the September 19, 2022 Council meeting. It includes one item with a staff note (about the Penzance traffic diversion pilot project) and several items provided for information only, covering topics such as renters' affordability and safety, outdoor pools, COVID-19 restrictions, and a community impact report. No items were referred to committees, and no decisions are being made on these items.

• Staff note on Penzance Traffic Diversion Pilot Project, referencing ongoing North Burnaby Traffic Calming Study
• Correspondence from Boundary Bay Conservation Committee regarding Tilbury LNG Marine Terminal on the Fraser River
• Multiple letters (9) on Affordability and Safety for Renters
• Letter from Meg Holden regarding Burnaby Outdoor Pools
• Letter from Sandra Newvine regarding 2021-2022 Burnaby Community Impact Report

Special Council Meeting

This is a special one-hour council meeting with a single substantive item: observing the National Day of Mourning for Queen Elizabeth II on September 19, 2022. The agenda is otherwise procedural, consisting of call to order and adjournment.

• National Day of Mourning for Queen Elizabeth II - 2022 September 19

Council unanimously approved a motion to treat September 19, 2022 as a statutory holiday for municipal staff, in observance of the National Day of Mourning for Queen Elizabeth II. The special meeting lasted three minutes and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved treating Sept 19 as statutory holiday for municipal staff (unanimous)

Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission

The Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission is meeting to discuss correspondence, approve minutes, and review several reports including the 2023 meeting schedule, the Grade 5 Be Active program, a pool event, a United Way campaign request, a golf tournament green fee waiver, women and girls only swim, and a skate event. Decisions may be made on these items.

• Correspondence re: artist mural and disc golf course
• 2023 Commission meeting schedule
• C.G. Brown Memorial Pool Last Splash event
• 2022 United Way campaign support request
• Burnaby Firefighters Charitable Society green fee waiver request

The Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission approved the 2023 meeting schedule, expanded the Grade 5 Be Active Program to include Grade 6 for the 2022-2023 school year, and approved donations and fee waivers for community events. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved 2023 Commission meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Approved including Grade 6 in the Grade 5 Be Active Program for 2022-2023 (unanimous)
• Approved $500 in recreation passes for C.G. Brown Memorial Pool 'Last Splash' event and $1.00 swim fee (unanimous)
• Approved donation of recreation passes, cultural admissions, golf rounds, and a $50 meal for United Way campaign (unanimous)
• Approved co-sponsoring Burnaby Firefighters Charitable Golf Tournament with green fee waiver (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding report on Women and Girls Only Swim moving to Bonsor Recreation Complex to Council (unanimous)
• Approved $500 in recreation passes for Bill Copeland Sports Centre 25th Anniversary Toonie Skate (unanimous)

Special Council Meeting

Council voted to cancel the September 19 regular meeting and reschedule it to September 20, but the rescheduling motion failed on a tie vote. The original cancellation motion carried 8-1. Council also unanimously cancelled all committee and commission meetings after the election until new appointments are made, except for the Public Library Board, Board of Variance, and Public Hearing. A $4.02 million contract for the 2022 Storm Network Expansion was awarded to Sandpiper Contracting LLP.

• Cancelled September 19 Council meeting (8-1)
• Rescheduling motion to September 20 lost on tie vote (4-4)
• Cancelled post-election committee/commission meetings except Library Board, Board of Variance, Public Hearing (unanimous)
• Awarded $4,020,376.50 storm network expansion contract to Sandpiper Contracting LLP (unanimous)

Board of Variance

The Burnaby Board of Variance is meeting to hear three appeals from property owners seeking relaxations of Burnaby Zoning Bylaw rules for single-family homes. One appeal (BOV #6466) has been withdrawn. The board will also review minutes from its July 7, 2022 hearing.

• BOV #6463: 5499 Manor Street — appeal to allow principal building depth of 14.78 m where 12.22 m max is allowed
• BOV #6464: 228 N Howard Avenue — appeal to allow retaining wall height of 1.92 m where 1.2 m max is allowed
• BOV #6465: 6841 Canada Way — appeal to allow building depth of 21.48 m and rear yard of 4.43 m where 18.3 m max and 7.5 m min apply
• BOV #6466: 7495 Aubrey Street — appeal withdrawn
• Minutes of the 2022 July 07 Board of Variance hearing to be reviewed

The Burnaby Board of Variance heard three appeals and allowed all three, with one opposed vote on the second item. A fourth appeal was withdrawn before the meeting. The board granted variances for building depth and retaining wall height based on hardship due to physical site characteristics.

• Allowed appeal BOV #6463 for building depth relaxation at 5499 Manor Street (unanimous)
• Allowed appeal BOV #6464 for retaining wall height relaxation at 228 N Howard Avenue (4-1, opposed: Ms. Chan)
• Allowed appeal BOV #6465 for building depth and rear yard relaxation at 6841 Canada Way (unanimous on both parts)
• Withdrawn: BOV #6466 for 7495 Aubrey Street was removed from the agenda prior to the meeting

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is meeting to discuss several planning items, including a proposed density transfer for properties on Rosser Avenue and Halifax Street, a rental housing summary, and a two-year review of the Tenant Assistance Policy. The agenda also includes delegations on retail on Hastings Street and a master plan concept for 5000 Kingsway, plus correspondence on transportation. The meeting will close with a public-excluded session for preliminary municipal service negotiations.

• Density transfer proposal for 2211 and 2271 Rosser Avenue and 5166 Halifax Street
• Rental Housing Summary report
• Tenant Assistance Policy 2-year review
• Delegation: Retail on Hastings Street (Heights Merchants Association)
• Delegation: Master Plan Concept for 5000 Kingsway (McCarthy Plaza)

The Planning and Development Committee unanimously recommended that Council adopt amendments to the Tenant Assistance Policy, with an effective date of January 1, 2023. The committee also endorsed a density transfer to facilitate replacement of rental housing at 5166 Halifax Street. Delegations addressed retail concerns on Hastings Street, a master plan for 5000 Kingsway, and transportation issues.

• Recommended amended Tenant Assistance Policy for Council adoption (unanimous)
• Endorsed density transfer for 2211/2271 Rosser Ave and 5166 Halifax St (unanimous)
• Forwarded rental housing summary report to Council for information (unanimous)
• Added delegation by Nathan Davidowicz to agenda (unanimous)
• Changed agenda order to move Tenant Assistance Policy review earlier (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of July 13, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Executive Committee of Council

The Executive Committee of Council is meeting to consider several grant applications for community groups and festivals, including requests for operating, program, in-kind, and fee waiver grants. They will also review a report on 2023 lease grants for community resource centres. The meeting includes a closed session for land and municipal service matters.

• 2023 Lease Grants - Community Resource Centres report
• Festivals Burnaby grants: $71,344 approved of $250,000 budget; new application from Ethiopian Affairs Association for $2,500 (requested amount not specified in text)
• Community grants: Volunteer Grandparents operating grant request $1,500; Down Syndrome Resource Foundation program grant request $15,000; Armenian Cultural Association program grant request $5,000; United Way in-kind grant request $10,000; Shri Guru Ravidass Sabha program grant request $25,000; CUPE Local 23 fee waiver request $9,200
• Closed session per Community Charter Sections 90 and 92 for land and municipal service negotiations

The Executive Committee unanimously approved 2023 lease grants for non-profit tenants at seven community resource centres (Holdom, Edmonds, Brentwood, Metrotown, McKercher, Pioneer, and Celeste Redman) and authorized staff to make lease renewal arrangements. The committee also awarded multiple community and festival grants, including $5,000 to the Ethiopian Affairs Association for an Ethiopian New Year Celebration, $1,500 to Volunteer Grandparents for a seniors letter-writing program, $12,000 to the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation for children's programs, $2,000 to the Armenian Cultural Association for a play, up to $10,000 in-kind to United Way for banner installation, $10,000 to Shri Guru Ravidass Sabha for a 40th anniversary celebration, and a $9,200 fee waiver to CUPE Local 23 for a golf tournament. Additionally, staff were directed to adjust operating and program grant budgets flexibly for the remainder of the year.

• Approved 2023 lease grants for non-profit tenants at Holdom, Edmonds, Brentwood, Metrotown, McKercher, Pioneer, and Celeste Redman Community Resource Centres.
• Authorized staff to make 2023 lease renewal arrangements with tenants at those seven community resource centres.
• Awarded a $5,000 grant to the Ethiopian Affairs Association for the Ethiopian New Year Celebration at Nikkei Centre.
• Awarded a $1,500 grant to Volunteer Grandparents for the Burnaby Letters to Seniors Program.
• Awarded a $12,000 grant to the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation for One to One Children Programs.
• Awarded a $2,000 grant to the Armenian Cultural Association of BC for the play 'Where is Your Groom' at Michael J. Fox Theatre.
• Awarded an in-kind grant of up to $10,000 to United Way of the Lower Mainland for banner installation for the 2022 United Way Campaign.
• Directed staff to adjust operating and program grant budgets within the combined budget to allow flexible awarding of both types of grants until year-end.

Public Hearing

Burnaby City Council is holding a public hearing on August 30, 2022, to receive input on three proposed zoning bylaw amendments. The amendments would rezone properties on Pandora Street, Marine Way, and University High Street for new construction projects. One rezoning application at 4750 Kingsway has been withdrawn. Written submissions must be received by 2:45 p.m. on the hearing date.

• Rezoning 3839 and 3871 Pandora Street to permit a new rectory and office (Bylaw 14479)
• Rezoning 3990 Marine Way to permit new film production stages with office and workshop space (Bylaw 14480)
• Rezoning 8955 University High Street for a 6-storey podium and 17-storey apartment tower with underground parking and bus layover (Bylaw 14482)
• Rezoning application for 4750 Kingsway has been withdrawn
• Public hearing runs 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. via Zoom or in-person at Burnaby City Hall

The Burnaby City Council held a public hearing on August 30, 2022, for three rezoning applications. One application (4750 Kingsway) was withdrawn prior to the meeting. The other three applications were discussed and the public hearing was terminated unanimously for each. No final decisions were made at this hearing; the matters will proceed to Council for further consideration.

• Public hearing terminated for Rez. #17-10011 (3839 & 3871 Pandora Street) - rectory and office (unanimous)
• Public hearing terminated for Rez. #21-46 (3990 Marine Way) - film production stages (unanimous)
• Public hearing terminated for Rez. #20-29 (8955 University High Street) - mixed-use development at SFU (unanimous)
• Rezoning #21-32 (4750 Kingsway) withdrawn prior to meeting

City Council Meeting

Burnaby City Council is meeting to discuss the KPMG report on the development approval review process, a public alerting system, and several contract awards. They will also consider multiple bylaws, including a consolidated fees and charges bylaw and several zoning amendments.

• Development Approval Review Process - KPMG Report Recommendations
• Public Alerting System report
• Contract Award - Capital Projects Delivery Services
• Contract Award - 2022 Local Area Service Program and Upgrades Program
• Permissive Tax Exemptions for 2023

Council awarded a $4.5M contract to Colliers Project Leaders Inc. for capital projects delivery services and denied a $15,000 community grant to Odihi for the Creative Sparks Program. Several rezoning applications were received for information, and a notice of motion was passed directing staff to include affordable purpose-built rental tools in the upcoming Rental Use Zoning Policy.

• Approved contract award to Colliers Project Leaders Inc. for $4,548,625 (unanimous)
• Denied grant application #22.34.P for Odihi Creative Sparks Program (unanimous)
• Approved strata titling of 4483/4485 Samara Court (unanimous)
• Approved temporary use permit for taekwondo school at 2900 Bainbridge Ave (unanimous)
• Approved temporary use permit for ping pong club at 7000 Lougheed Hwy (unanimous)
• Approved contract award to Winvan Paving for $1,039,346.70 (unanimous)
• Approved contract extension to Crown Contracting Ltd for $521,745 (unanimous)
• Approved notice of motion to include affordable purpose-built rental tools in Rental Use Zoning Policy (unanimous)

Council Correspondence

This is a Council Correspondence Package for August 29, 2022, where Council reviews and directs responses to resident and organizational letters. Items include staff notes on tree trimming and Central Park, referrals to committees, and information items. No decisions are made; the package is procedural correspondence handling.

• Tree trimming request by Dora and Leo Foggetti – staff note says tree is healthy, pruning scheduled in 2-3 weeks
• Mike Bird's concerns about Central Park – staff will contact writer directly
• Referral to Community Heritage Commission: 100th Anniversary of Chinese Exclusion Act letter
• Referral to Environment Committee: Metro Vancouver Annual Review of Air Quality and Climate Change
• SFU grants-in-lieu of property taxes – provided for information

Council Correspondence

This is a Council Correspondence package for August 15, 2022, where staff provide responses to resident letters on various topics. The items are mostly informational or staff notes, with no decisions or votes scheduled. Topics include EV charging stations, sidewalk conditions, traffic intersections, truck side guards, and engine brake noise.

• EV charging stations near 6595 Willingdon Street: two stalls at Central Park Tennis Courts, four at Bob Prittie Library
• Sidewalk inspection requested for a site on North Stratford Avenue
• Intersection of Imperial Street at Humphries Avenue/Morley Drive identified for Active Transportation Spot Improvement Program
• New sidewalks on Fir Street and Huxley Avenue with crosswalk and curb extensions near Moscrop Secondary School
• Engine brake noise addressed under Burnaby Noise or Sound Abatement Bylaw 1979 (2018) Section 10

Public Hearing

Burnaby City Council is holding a public hearing on five proposed amendments to the Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965. The hearing will receive public input on each rezoning, which range from a skysign replacement to new rental housing and a seniors care campus. Written submissions must be received by 2:45 p.m. on July 26, 2022.

• Rezoning 21-49: 4611 Canada Way, replacement skysign on existing office building (Bylaw 14471)
• Rezoning 21-21: 9416 and 9522 University Crescent, two low to mid-rise purpose-built rental buildings (Bylaw 14472)
• Rezoning 20-26: 3460 Kalyk Avenue, new seniors care campus with long-term care beds and child care (Bylaw 14473)
• Rezoning 21-44: 4567 Lougheed Highway, major renovations to The Amazing Brentwood mall (Bylaw 14474)
• Rezoning 21-08: 7670 Kingsway, six-storey purpose-built rental development (Bylaw 14475)

The City of Burnaby held a public hearing on July 26, 2022, to receive input on five proposed zoning bylaw amendments. After hearing no speakers on four applications and multiple speakers on the Cascade Gardens seniors campus proposal, Council unanimously voted to terminate each public hearing. No final decisions on the rezoning applications were made at this hearing.

• Terminated public hearing for Rez. #21-49, Bylaw No. 14471 (4611 Canada Way skysign) - carried unanimously
• Terminated public hearing for Rez. #21-21, Bylaw No. 14472 (9416/9522 University Crescent rental housing) - carried unanimously
• Terminated public hearing for Rez. #20-26, Bylaw No. 14473 (3460 Kalyk Avenue seniors campus) - carried unanimously
• Terminated public hearing for Rez. #21-44, Bylaw No. 14474 (4567 Lougheed Highway mall renovation) - carried unanimously
• Terminated public hearing for Rez. #21-08, Bylaw No. 14475 (7670 Kingsway rental development) - carried unanimously
• Adjourned the public hearing at 6:08 p.m. - carried unanimously

Council Correspondence

This is a Council Correspondence package for July 25, 2022, where Council reviews staff notes on various resident and organizational letters. Items include responses on fire station archaeological permits, a zoning bylaw amendment in Coquitlam, a bus stop request, parking signage, and bylaw enforcement. No items were referred to committees, and several items are provided for information only.

• Expedited Archaeological Impact Assessment permits for Burnaby Fire Stations #8 and #4
• Coquitlam zoning bylaw amendments for 803, 805, 807 North Road and 603, 607, 613, 617 Tyndall Street
• New Resident Parking Only sign to be installed on Kincaid Street
• Unsightly premises violation found at 5469 McKee Street
• Metro Vancouver Development Cost Charge Rate Amending Bylaw

City Council Meeting

Burnaby City Council is scheduled to vote on the final adoption of several major housing developments, including the Concord Metrotown Phase 2 project and the Brentwood West Site master plan. The meeting also includes the first reading of zoning bylaws for a new film production centre and a mixed-use tower at 8955 University High Street. Additionally, Council will approve contract awards for infrastructure projects such as the Barnet Culvert Rehabilitation Program and the Fairacres Garage renovations.

• Rezoning Reference #21-32: Concord Metrotown Phase 2, including three high-rise market residential strata buildings and two commercial high-rise buildings
• Rezoning Reference #19-19: Brentwood West Site Conceptual Master Plan for high-density, multi-phased strata, rental, commercial retail, and office development
• Rezoning Reference #21-46: New film production centre with associated office and workshop space at 3990 Marine Way
• Contract Award: Barnet Culvert Rehabilitation Program
• Contract Award: Fairacres Garage and Stables Building Renovations

Council approved several contract awards, including $2.4M for Fairacres Garage and Stables renovations, and advanced multiple rezoning applications to public hearings. It also adopted the Bainbridge and Lochdale Urban Village Community Plans, approved a $3,000 grant to the Burnaby and Region Allotment Gardens Association, and directed staff to review the Lakefield Drive project for a less impactful option.

• Approved $2,396,272.20 contract to Holaco Construction for Fairacres renovations (unanimous)
• Approved $2,295,512.84 contract to Superior City Services for Barnet Culvert Rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Approved $1,170,805.65 contract to GPM Civil Contracting for Squint Lake Park Pickleball Courts (unanimous)
• Adopted finalized Bainbridge Urban Village Community Plan and Design Guidelines (unanimous)
• Adopted finalized Lochdale Urban Village Community Plan (unanimous)
• Approved $3,000 one-time grant to Burnaby and Region Allotment Gardens Association (opposed: Calendino, Dhaliwal, Gu, Keithley)
• Referred Lakefield Drive Active Transportation project back to staff for less impactful option (unanimous)
• Advanced four rezoning bylaws to first reading and public hearing on Aug 30 (unanimous)

Financial Management Committee

The Financial Management Committee is meeting to review a proposed Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw, along with financial reports and updates on major civic building projects. The committee will also consider the minutes from the previous meeting and may enter a closed session to discuss preliminary negotiations for a municipal service and labour relations.

• Proposed Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw with fee adjustments
• Financial Report as at 2022 Period 05
• Major Civic Building Projects Status Update
• Closed session for preliminary municipal service negotiations and labour relations

The Financial Management Committee unanimously approved proposed adjustments to city fees and charges, and authorized the City Solicitor to bring forward a Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw effective January 1, 2023. The committee also received updates on financial status and major civic building projects. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved proposed fees and charges adjustments (unanimous)
• Authorized City Solicitor to bring forward Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw (unanimous)
• Authorized City Solicitor to bring forward amendments to 16 bylaws (unanimous)
• Authorized City Solicitor to bring forward repeals of 5 fee imposition bylaws (unanimous)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is meeting to consider reports on finalized community plans for the Bainbridge and Lochdale urban villages, a memorandum of understanding with BCIT for its campus plan, and a framework for development variance permits. The meeting includes a closed session for matters under the Community Charter.

• Finalized Bainbridge Urban Village Community Plan
• Finalized Lochdale Urban Village Community Plan
• MOU with BCIT to support implementation of its Campus Plan
• Framework for Development Variance Permits and Processes

The Planning and Development Committee unanimously recommended that Council adopt the finalized Bainbridge Urban Village Community Plan and the Burnaby Urban Village Design Guidelines, as well as the finalized Lochdale Urban Village Community Plan. It also recommended authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding with BCIT to support its Campus Plan, and proposed bylaw amendments to establish a development variance permit process. A motion was passed to have staff report on matching accessible units with people who need them.

• Recommended Council adopt finalized Bainbridge Urban Village Community Plan (unanimous)
• Recommended Council adopt Burnaby Urban Village Design Guidelines (unanimous)
• Recommended Council adopt finalized Lochdale Urban Village Community Plan (unanimous)
• Recommended Council endorse MOU with BCIT for Campus Plan implementation (unanimous)
• Recommended bylaw amendments for development variance permit process and fees (unanimous)
• Requested staff report on matching accessible units with those who need them (unanimous)

Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission

The Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission is meeting to discuss a heritage policy and program review, correspondence about park facilities, and several general manager reports including the 2022 Labour Day Carousel Ride, a pollinator enhancement program at Burnaby Meadows, and an Empty Chest haunted adventure event. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes and new business inquiries.

• Heritage Policy and Program Review presentation by Maria Stanborough and Angie Bain
• Correspondence from Ms. J. Silva regarding concern with park facilities
• 2022 Labour Day Carousel Ride report
• Burnaby Meadows Pollinator Enhancement Program with corridor postcard and sign
• Empty Chest Haunted Adventure event report

The Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission held a brief meeting to honor General Manager David Ellenwood on his retirement, with thanks from the Chair and members. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m.

• Honored retiring GM David Ellenwood with congratulations and thanks

Board of Variance

The Board of Variance is holding a hearing on three appeals from property owners seeking relaxations of Burnaby's Zoning Bylaw for new single-family dwellings and accessory structures. The board will decide whether to grant variances for front-yard depth, accessory-building height, and retaining-wall height at three specific properties. The meeting also includes approval of the previous hearing's minutes.

• Appeal BOV #6460: relax front-yard depth to 6.00 m (19.70 ft) from required 7.80 m (25.59 ft) at 7216 2nd Street for a new dwelling with secondary suite and parking pad
• Appeal BOV #6461: allow accessory building height of 4.93 m (16.17 ft) instead of required 3.70 m (12.13 ft) at 3822 Eton Street for a detached garage
• Appeal BOV #6462: allow retaining wall height of 1.83 m (6.00 ft) instead of required 1.20 m (3.94 ft) at 4208 Portland Street for a new dwelling with suite and garage
• Minutes of the 2022 June 02 Board of Variance hearing to be adopted

Executive Committee of Council

The Executive Committee of Council is meeting to consider a report on Bill 26 amendments regarding public notice and code of conduct, and to review six new community grant applications. The committee will also note grants already approved this year, with program grants at $123,093 of a $300,000 budget and operating grants at $84,000 of a $100,000 budget. A closed session is scheduled before the open meeting for matters including land and municipal service negotiations.

• Report on Bill 26 Amendments - Public Notice and Code of Conduct
• Burnaby and Region Allotment Gardens Association operating grant request: $4,500
• Burnaby Volunteer Centre Society operating grant request: $10,000
• Culture Chats BC Association program grant request: $2,000
• Odihi program grant request: $10,000

The Executive Committee of Council approved a $4,500 operating grant for the Burnaby and Region Allotment Gardens Association, but denied grants for the Burnaby Volunteer Centre Society, Culture Chats BC Association, and Odihi. A $2,000 grant for the Vancouver Chinese Film Festival was approved, and a $192.25 fee waiver for CPAWS-BC was carried. The committee also unanimously supported changing a Procedure Bylaw item to encourage in-person attendance for the presiding member.

• Approved $4,500 operating grant to Burnaby and Region Allotment Gardens Association (carried)
• Denied $10,000 operating grant to Burnaby Volunteer Centre Society (opposed: Hillman)
• Denied $2,000 program grant to Culture Chats BC Association (opposed: Calendino, Dhaliwal, Hillman, Keithley, Hurley)
• Denied $10,000 program grant to Odihi (opposed: Calendino, Dhaliwal, Hillman, Keithley, Hurley)
• Approved $2,000 operating grant to Vancouver Chinese Film Festival (opposed: Dhaliwal)
• Approved $192.25 fee waiver to Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society of BC (carried unanimously)
• Carried motion to change Procedure Bylaw item 10A.1 a) to encourage in-person attendance for presiding member (unanimous)

Council Correspondence

This is a correspondence package for the July 4, 2022 Council meeting, containing staff notes on resident concerns and items for information. No decisions are being made; the package is for Council's awareness and direction on responses.

• Anne Rowse: litter cleanup and street sweeping scheduled for Kingsway and Hazel area; public access easement maintenance under review
• North Road BIA: street sign change proposal to be discussed with City's standard road naming process
• Rob Janel: retaining walls not required unless slope exceeds 2:1; Engineering to discuss landscape solution
• Robert Bryant: nighttime construction on Willingdon between Halifax and Brentlawn Drive for utilities and paving, expected to end June
• Referrals to UBCM: library funding, hospice services, acidic washwater dumping, sidewalks/bikeways, TransLink priorities

City Council Meeting

Burnaby City Council is meeting to consider a large number of zoning and Official Community Plan amendment bylaws, including several that would permit new rental housing, a campus of care, and major mixed-use developments. The agenda also includes reports on a food products contract, building permits, and retirements, as well as delegations about street conditions and a rail corridor project. Most items are at first, second, or third reading stage, meaning they are being discussed and voted on but not yet finally adopted.

• First reading of rezoning for 4611 Canada Way (skysign), 9416/9522 University Crescent (rental buildings), 3460 Kalyk Avenue (campus of care), 4567 Lougheed Highway (mall renovations), 7670 Kingsway (six-storey rental)
• Second reading of rezoning for Grosvenor Brentwood Site (4612/4664 Lougheed Hwy, 2040/2140/2150 Alpha Ave) with four rental and two strata towers plus community centre
• Third reading and final adoption of OCP amendments for Willingdon Lands (3405 Willingdon Ave) and 7271 Gilley Avenue (Shri Guru Ravidass Community Centre)
• Contract award for supply and delivery of food products
• Delegation from Martin Kendell re: deteriorating street conditions due to Gilmore Place Project

Council unanimously approved one-year contracts for food supply and delivery to Sysco Vancouver, GFT British Columbia, and Centennial Foods Vancouver at an estimated total cost of $2,350,000 including GST. Council also gave first, second, or third reading to numerous zoning amendment bylaws, including a housing agreement bylaw, and adopted several bylaws. A delegation regarding street damage from the Gilmore Place project was referred to staff, and a motion urging TransLink to include public washrooms at Brentwood Town Centre SkyTrain Station was carried unanimously.

• Approved $2.35M food supply contracts to Sysco Vancouver, GFT British Columbia, Centennial Foods Vancouver (unanimous)
• Referred delegation on Gilmore Place street damage to staff (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of June 20 and June 28 meetings (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to five zoning amendment bylaws (unanimous)
• Gave first, second, and third reading to Housing Agreement Bylaw 14477 (unanimous)
• Gave second reading to eight zoning amendment bylaws, with Bylaw 14454 opposed by Councillor Dhaliwal
• Gave third reading and final adoption to five bylaws including heritage and OCP amendments (unanimous)
• Carried motion urging TransLink to include public washrooms at Brentwood Town Centre station (unanimous)

Public Hearing

The Burnaby City Council held a public hearing on June 28, 2022, to consider eight zoning bylaw amendments. All public hearings were terminated unanimously, meaning the council concluded the hearing phase for each item. No final decisions on the rezoning applications were made at this hearing; the terminations only close the public input portion.

• Terminated public hearing for Rez. #21-34 (Grosvenor Brentwood) unanimously
• Terminated public hearing for Rez. #21-27 (Shri Guru Ravidass Center) unanimously
• Terminated public hearing for Rez. #21-19 (Willingdon Rose) unanimously
• Terminated public hearing for Rez. #21-12 (Bosa Properties Wilson 2) unanimously
• Terminated public hearing for Rez. #17-35 (5852 Patterson Avenue) unanimously
• Terminated public hearing for Rez. #19-19 (Brentwood West) unanimously
• Terminated public hearing for Text Amendment Bylaw 14460 unanimously
• Terminated public hearing for Text Amendment Bylaw 14464 unanimously

Financial Management Committee

The Financial Management Committee is meeting to review the minutes from its May 17 meeting, hear a delegation from Wesgroup Properties regarding Willingdon Avenue, and receive a status update on major civic building projects. The meeting will also include a closed session for preliminary negotiations and labour relations matters.

• Delegation by Beau Jarvis (Wesgroup Properties) re: Willingdon Avenue discussion
• Report from Director Civic Building Projects re: Major Civic Building Projects Status Update
• Closed session under Community Charter Sections 90 and 92 for preliminary municipal service negotiations and labour relations

The Financial Management Committee adopted the minutes from May 17 and forwarded a status update on major civic building projects to Council for information. Staff noted the Rosemary Brown Arena's target completion is unlikely due to contractor performance, and delays may affect the linked Burnaby Lake Arena project. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included a delegation from Wesgroup Properties about density bonus calculations.

• Adopted May 17, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Forwarded major civic building projects status update to Council (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

Burnaby City Council is meeting to handle a large agenda including reports, delegations, and numerous rezoning and bylaw items. Key decisions include forwarding several rezoning applications to a public hearing, considering contract awards and extensions, and voting on multiple bylaw readings related to zoning, heritage, and short-term rentals. The meeting also includes presentations on environmental awards and the library annual report.

• Contract award for DRM2 Kincaid Street road upgrades
• Contract extension for sewer and waterwork components
• Rezoning referrals for residential care, rental apartments, and mall renovations
• Bylaw to extend pandemic reopening measures to March 31, 2023
• Repeal of several outdated bylaws (commercial vehicle licensing, discotheque, health, pool room, slot machine)

Council unanimously approved a $5,820,265.50 contract to Lafarge Canada Inc. for the DRM2 Kincaid Street Road Upgrades project. They also approved several rezoning referrals to public hearings, including a residential care and seniors' supportive housing facility in the Broadview Community Plan, a six-storey rental apartment building in Edmonds, and two mid-rise rental buildings. Additionally, Council adopted multiple bylaws, including repeals of outdated commercial vehicle, discotheque, health, pool room, and slot machine bylaws, and approved community grants and road closures for local events.

• Approved $5,820,265.50 contract to Lafarge Canada Inc. for Kincaid Street road upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning referral for residential care and seniors' supportive housing in Broadview Community Plan (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning referral for six-storey rental apartment building in Edmonds Town Centre (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning referral for two mid-rise rental buildings (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning referral for mall renovations in Brentwood Town Centre (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning referral for skysign at Canada Way Business Park (unanimous)
• Adopted five bylaw repeals (commercial vehicle, discotheque, health, pool room, slot machine) (unanimous)
• Approved community grants totaling $40,250, with two denied (unanimous)

Council Correspondence

This is a correspondence package for the June 20, 2022 Council meeting, containing staff responses to resident inquiries and items for information. No decisions are being made; the package is for Council's awareness. Staff notes address sidewalk priorities, highway maintenance jurisdiction, and drainage issues, while other correspondence is provided for information.

• Staff note on Joe Nardi's sidewalk request: neighborhood identified as priority in 2023 sidewalk program, public engagement expected fall 2022
• Staff note on Trent Healy's Kensington Hwy concern: jurisdiction of Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI), Mainroad handles repairs
• Staff note on Tom Reamsbothom's North Road drainage issue: gravel washing due to heavy rain, limited by easements (Kinder Morgan, BC Hydro, Metro Vancouver)
• UBCM 2022 LMLGA Resolutions provided for information
• E-Comm Annual General Meeting notice provided for information

Council Correspondence

This is a Council Correspondence package for June 20, 2022, containing items that required staff notes, referrals, or information. Staff will work with New Westminster on school traffic safety, and other correspondence is noted for information. No items were referred to committees.

• Jenny Finnegan - School Traffic Concerns: staff to work with City of New Westminster on collaborative work plan
• Nellie Wong - Access Advisory Committee correspondence for information
• UBCM - 2022 Convention meeting request for information

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee unanimously approved forwarding the Public Alerting System report to Council for information, and adopted a recommendation to allocate $2,000 from both the 2023 and 2024 budgets to the Burnaby-New Westminster Taskforce on Sexually Exploited and At-Risk Youth. The committee also received presentations on the Alertable public alerting app and the RCMP Youth Soccer Summer Camp, and heard monthly reports from districts, RCMP, and the Fire Department.

• Adopted April 20, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Forwarded Public Alerting System report to Council for information (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 from 2023 and $2,000 from 2024 budgets for youth taskforce (unanimous)
• Forwarded taskforce report to Social Planning Committee (unanimous)

Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission

The Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission unanimously approved recommendations to recommend Council prepare a Park Dedication Bylaw, seek community opinion at the October 2022 civic election, and approve the wording of the community opinion questions. The Commission also approved a $538,897 expenditure for the 2022-2023 Community School program, a fee waiver for the Terry Fox Run, and received information reports on a disc golf course and covered sports box consultation.

• Approved 2022 Park Dedication Bylaw recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved $538,897 for 2022-2023 Community School program (unanimous)
• Approved fee waiver for Terry Fox Run use of Central Park trails (unanimous)
• Received disc golf course proposal report for information (unanimous)
• Received covered sports box public consultation report for information (unanimous)

Community Heritage Commission

The Community Heritage Commission is meeting to receive a presentation on the Heritage Policy and Programs Review, review correspondence, and consider reports on a Chinese Canadian history publication and conservation of the Eagle Ford neon sign. The agenda includes standard items like minutes approval and new business inquiries.

• Presentation on Heritage Policy and Programs Review by C+S Planning Group
• Report on Chinese Canadian History in Burnaby Publication
• Report on Conservation of the Eagle Ford Neon Sign
• Correspondence from Jim Wolf re: Heritage BC Lifetime Achievement Award
• Updates from City Archives and Burnaby Village Museum

The Community Heritage Commission unanimously recommended that Council approve expanding the timeline, scope, and budget of the Chinese Canadian History in Burnaby publication project to align with the centenary of the Chinese Exclusion Act. It also unanimously recommended that Council approve the conservation and reinstatement of the Eagle Ford neon sign as a civic heritage landmark on Hastings Street. The commission adopted the April 14 minutes and received updates on the Heritage Policy and Programs Review, archives, and museum activities.

• Adopted April 14, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Council approve expansion of Chinese Canadian History in Burnaby publication project (unanimous)
• Recommended Council approve conservation and reinstatement of Eagle Ford neon sign as heritage landmark (unanimous)

Executive Committee of Council

The Executive Committee of Council approved several community grants, including $5,000 to Royal Canadian Legion Branch 148, $5,000 to Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of BC, and $3,500 to LaPower Running Society. A $12,000 grant to Burnaby Seniors Outreach was defeated, but a subsequent $10,000 grant was approved. Grant requests from Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland (Study Buddy) and CentreCanada Newcomer Services were denied.

• Approved $5,000 operating grant to Royal Canadian Legion Branch 148 (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 operating grant to Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of BC (unanimous)
• Approved $3,500 program grant to LaPower Running Society (unanimous)
• Defeated $12,000 grant to Burnaby Seniors Outreach (opposed: Hillman, Dhaliwal, Calendino)
• Approved $10,000 grant to Burnaby Seniors Outreach (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 program grant to Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver (unanimous)
• Denied $5,000 program grant to Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland Study Buddy (unanimous)
• Denied $9,925 operating grant to CentreCanada Newcomer Services (unanimous)

Board of Variance

The Burnaby Board of Variance will hear four appeals on June 2, 2022, each seeking relaxation of specific Zoning Bylaw requirements for new single-family dwellings. The board will decide whether to grant variances for front yard depth, building height, and building separation. The meeting also includes approval of the previous hearing's minutes.

• BOV #6455: 7675 Burgess Street — front yard depth relaxation to 6.1 m (20.0 ft.) from required 7.77 m (25.49 ft.)
• BOV #6457: 5388 Ewart Street — building height relaxation to 11.54 m (37.88 ft.) from max 9.00 m (29.50 ft.)
• BOV #6458: 1068 Douglas Road — front yard depth relaxation to 2.57 m (8.42 ft.) from required 6.00 m (19.7 ft.)
• BOV #6459: 7686 Mary Avenue — distance between garage and principal building relaxation to 2.88 m (9.44 ft.) from required 4.5 m (14.8 ft.)

The Board of Variance heard four appeals for zoning relaxations. It unanimously allowed a front-yard variance at 7675 Burgess Street, a front-yard variance at 1068 Douglas Road, and a building separation variance at 7686 Mary Avenue. It denied a height variance at 5388 Ewart Street, finding no hardship.

• Allowed front-yard variance at 7675 Burgess Street (unanimous)
• Denied height variance at 5388 Ewart Street (unanimous)
• Allowed front-yard variance at 1068 Douglas Road (unanimous)
• Allowed building separation variance at 7686 Mary Avenue (unanimous)

Public Hearing

Burnaby City Council is holding a public hearing to receive input on several proposed bylaws, including heritage designations, zoning amendments, and Official Community Plan changes. The most significant items are rezoning applications for large residential and mixed-use developments, including the Willingdon Lands master plan, Pinnacle Lougheed, Concord Brentwood Phase 3, and a seniors' housing project. Written submissions must be received by 2:45 p.m. on May 31, 2022.

• Heritage designation and revitalization agreement for Captain William Eyres Residence at 6079 Canada Way (Bylaws 14362, 14363)
• Rezoning 3405 Willingdon Avenue for multi-phased residential, commercial, film studio, and office development (Bylaw 14446, Rez. #17-03)
• Rezoning 9850 Austin Road and Gatineau Place for Pinnacle Lougheed mixed-use development (Bylaw 14447, Rez. #18-32)
• Rezoning 3846 Carrigan Court for one high-rise and two non-market rental buildings (Bylaw 14448, Rez. #20-18)
• Rezoning 4818/4828 Dawson Street and adjacent for Concord Brentwood Phase 3 (Bylaw 14449, Rez. #21-31)

The public hearing was held for several rezoning and heritage bylaws. No decisions were made; the hearing was terminated for each item, allowing them to proceed to a future Council meeting for final consideration. The items included the Willingdon Lands master plan, Pinnacle Lougheed, Carrigan Court, Concord Brentwood Phase 3, Seton Villa seniors housing, and two Official Community Plan amendments.

• Terminated public hearing for heritage designation Bylaw 14362 (6079 Canada Way) - carried unanimously
• Terminated public hearing for heritage revitalization agreement Bylaw 14363 (6079 Canada Way) - carried unanimously
• Terminated public hearing for rezoning Bylaw 14446 (3405 Willingdon Avenue) - carried unanimously
• Terminated public hearing for rezoning Bylaw 14447 (9850 Austin Road, etc.) - carried unanimously
• Terminated public hearing for rezoning Bylaw 14448 (3846 Carrigan Court) - carried unanimously
• Terminated public hearing for rezoning Bylaw 14449 (4818 Dawson Street, etc.) - carried unanimously
• Terminated public hearing for rezoning Bylaw 14450 (3755 McGill Street) - carried unanimously
• Terminated public hearing for OCP amendments Bylaws 14451 and 14452 - carried unanimously

City Council Meeting

Burnaby City Council is meeting to consider a wide range of items, including several rezoning applications, contract awards for construction projects, and updates on housing and child care. The agenda includes public delegations on the Burnaby Hospital expansion and parking, as well as reports on zoning bylaw amendments, fire department annual report, and various capital projects. Decisions will be made on advancing several rezoning applications to public hearings and awarding contracts for road, library, and fire hall projects.

• Contract award for Fire Halls 4 and 8 (Integrated Project Delivery)
• Contract award for Central Burnaby Road Rehabilitation - Phase 2
• Rezoning for Grosvenor Brentwood (4612, 4664 Lougheed Highway, 2040, 2140, 2150 Alpha Avenue) - high-rise residential and community centre
• Rezoning for 5852 Patterson Avenue - 26-storey high-rise with townhouses and rental units
• Advancement of short-term rental bylaws to final adoption

Council approved a $50.4 million contract for the construction of Fire Halls 4 and 8, along with several other contracts including a $4.8 million library renovation and multiple road projects. Council also advanced several rezoning applications to a public hearing on June 28, 2022, and amended short-term rental bylaws to take effect August 1, 2022. All decisions were carried unanimously except for the short-term rental bylaw amendments, which were opposed by Councillor Jordan.

• Approved $50.4M contract for Fire Halls 4 and 8 (unanimous)
• Approved $4.8M contract for Bob Prittie Metrotown Library renovation (unanimous)
• Approved $1.88M contract increase for Expo Line lighting (unanimous)
• Approved $1.76M contract for Central Burnaby Road Rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Approved $1.57M contract for Burnaby Road Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $1.04M contract for Eagle Creek and Canada Way Rain Garden (unanimous)
• Advanced 6 rezoning applications to public hearing June 28 (unanimous)
• Amended short-term rental bylaws to effective date Aug 1, 2022 (opposed by Councillor Jordan)

Council Correspondence

This is a Council Correspondence package for May 30, 2022, where staff provide notes on various letters, refer some items to committees, and list others for information. No formal decisions are made; the package is for Council's awareness and direction.

• Staff note on proposed six-storey commercial development at 323 North Road (City of Coquitlam)
• Staff note on biomethane policies and BC Utilities Commission proceeding (Edgar Dearden)
• Staff note on electric bicycles and motorized vehicles not allowed on sidewalks (Magdy Beshara)
• Referral of Scandinavian Midsummer Festival 2022 to Executive Committee
• Correspondence on Bainbridge Urban Village Plan from multiple residents

Environment Committee

The Environment Committee adopted minutes from the April 27 meeting and received updates on the Urban Forest Management Plan and Climate Action Framework. It referred a proposal for BlueBox Self-Service Smart Lockers to staff for review and follow-up, and unanimously adopted recommendations on drinking water quality, Japanese beetle response, and World Rivers Day 2022. No substantive decisions were made beyond these referrals and adoptions.

• Adopted minutes of April 27, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Referred BlueBox Self-Service Smart Lockers proposal to staff for review (unanimous)
• Adopted recommendations to receive Drinking Water Quality 2021 Annual Report (unanimous)
• Adopted recommendations to receive Japanese Beetle 2022 Burnaby Response Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted recommendations for World Rivers Day 2022, including up to $5,500 expenditure (unanimous)

Social Planning Committee

The Social Planning Committee is meeting to receive presentations on the draft Burnaby Food Systems Strategy and an update from the Anti-Racism Sub-Committee. Members will also review reports on the first phase of the Child Care Action Plan and a response to a delegation about the Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act. A notice of motion proposes renaming 'citizen representatives' to 'resident representatives' and taking group photos for each committee.

• Draft Burnaby Food Systems Strategy presentation by Janine de la Salle, Urban Food Systems
• Anti-Racism Sub-Committee overview and update by Nic Wayara, Hook or Crook Consulting
• Child Care Action Plan Report - First Phase Implementation
• Response to Delegation Report - Protection for Communities and Exploited Persons Act
• Motion to rename citizen representatives to resident representatives and administer group photos

The Social Planning Committee unanimously adopted recommendations to endorse the Phase I Implementation Plan of the Burnaby Child Care Action Plan and to create a dedicated staff position in the 2023 budget for child care policy. The committee also unanimously approved an amended motion recommending Council look into adding member photos for all Boards, Committees, and Commissions on the City website. A notice of motion to rename 'citizen representatives' to 'resident representatives' was amended and the renaming part was dropped; only the photo recommendation carried.

• Adopted minutes of March 22, 2022 (unanimous)
• Endorsed Phase I Implementation Plan of Burnaby Child Care Action Plan (unanimous)
• Recommended creation of dedicated child care staff position in 2023 budget (unanimous)
• Forwarded child care report to MLAs, MPs, School District 41, Fraser Health, and others (unanimous)
• Received report on Protection for Communities and Exploited Persons Act for information (unanimous)
• Approved amended motion to recommend Council look into member photos for all Boards, Committees, Commissions (unanimous)

Traffic Safety Committee

The committee will review several community topics including student safety near schools and local parking. Discussions include correspondence regarding speeding at Graham Park and speed humps on 15th Street.

• Burnaby Hospital Residents Only Parking Survey delegation
• Byrne Creek Community School student safety delegation
• Speeding at Graham Park on 16th Avenue correspondence
• Speed humps along 15th Street correspondence
• Morley Elementary School pedestrian safety report

The Traffic Safety Committee unanimously approved a motion directing staff to immediately implement traffic safety measures around Byrne Creek Community School and report back on the measures taken. The committee also unanimously endorsed staff recommendations for intersection upgrades near Morley Elementary School and adopted the previous meeting's minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were informational or inquiries.

• Adopted minutes of 2022 March 23 meeting (unanimous)
• Directed staff to immediately implement traffic safety measures around Byrne Creek Community School and report back (unanimous)
• Endorsed staff recommendations for intersection upgrades at Imperial Street and Walker Avenue, and Imperial Street and Leibly Avenue near Morley Elementary School (unanimous)

Financial Management Committee

The Financial Management Committee is meeting to review status updates on major civic building and engineering capital projects, receive an update on the 2021 Canada Community-Building Fund, and consider an award of contract for the Bob Prittie Metrotown Library interior renovation. The committee will also discuss an investment policy award and may enter a closed session for preliminary negotiations and labour relations matters.

• Award of contract for Bob Prittie Metrotown Library interior renovation
• Major Civic Building Projects status update
• Engineering Capital Projects status update
• 2021 Canada Community-Building Fund update
• Investment Policy Certificate of Excellence Award

The Financial Management Committee unanimously recommended Council approve a $4,798,500 construction contract for Phase 1 interior renovations at Bob Prittie Metrotown Library, awarded to Heatherbrae Builders Co. Ltd. The committee also forwarded status updates on major civic building projects and engineering capital projects, and received reports on the 2021 Canada Community-Building Fund and the 2022 Investment Policy Certificate of Excellence Award, all for information. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended Council approve $4,798,500 contract to Heatherbrae Builders Co. Ltd. for Bob Prittie Metrotown Library renovation (unanimous)
• Forwarded Engineering Capital Projects Status Update to Council for information (unanimous)
• Recommended Council receive 2021 Canada Community-Building Fund Update as information (unanimous)
• Recommended Council receive Investment Policy Certificate of Excellence Award report as information (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of 2022 April 19 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Variance

The Burnaby Board of Variance is meeting to hear four appeal applications for relaxations of the Zoning Bylaw. Three appeals seek to allow fences in front yards where prohibited, and one seeks a reduced rear yard depth. The board will also consider minutes from its April 7, 2022 hearing.

• BOV #6445 - 4676 Fairlawn Drive: appeal to allow fences up to 1.40 m in front yard
• BOV #6446 - 4710 Fairlawn Drive: appeal to allow fences up to 1.96 m in front yard
• BOV #6453 - 6410 Chaucer Place: appeal to reduce rear yard depth to 5.42 m (required 9.0 m)
• BOV #6454 - 3855 Douglas Road: appeal for structural alteration to non-conforming use (Centex Petroleum)

The Board of Variance heard four appeals. It allowed two fence relaxations on Fairlawn Drive (BOV #6445 and #6446) with conditions, denied a rear-yard variance at 6410 Chaucer Place, and unanimously approved a gas station canopy at 3855 Douglas Road. The minutes record no other substantive decisions.

• Allowed fence variance at 4676 Fairlawn Drive (4-1, opposed: Felker)
• Allowed fence variance at 4710 Fairlawn Drive (4-1, opposed: Felker)
• Denied rear-yard variance at 6410 Chaucer Place (2-3, opposed: Martell, Chan, Minhas)
• Approved gas station canopy at 3855 Douglas Road (unanimous)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee unanimously approved several recommendations, including a two-year review of the Rental Use Zoning Policy, advancing the Housing Choices program with zoning amendments for cellars, and directing staff to review land use in the Cariboo Heights area. It also recommended extending COVID-19 reopening measures for businesses to March 31, 2023, and proposed housekeeping amendments to the Zoning Bylaw. A presentation on the Tenant Assistance Policy review was received, with suggested changes to be reported later.

• Approved scope of work for Rental Use Zoning Policy review (unanimous)
• Approved advancing Housing Choices program and zoning amendments for cellars (unanimous)
• Approved directing staff to review Cariboo Heights land use for Study Areas A, B, C (unanimous)
• Approved preparing housekeeping amendments to Zoning Bylaw for public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved extending COVID-19 business reopening measures to 2023-03-31 (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of April 13, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission

The Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission is meeting to consider routine items including minutes, correspondence, and reports from the General Manager. They will hear a delegation from the Burnaby Pickleball Association and discuss items such as pickleball courts, QR code signage in parks, and access services in recreation facilities. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions listed.

• Delegation from Burnaby Pickleball Association (speakers Karen Watson and Sherman Quon)
• Heritage Alteration Permit for Fairacres Garage and Stables
• Correspondence re: Burnaby Playgrounds from Shannon Ward
• Correspondence re: Access to Fraser Foreshore from Mae Burrows
• General Manager's Report No. 05-2022 May 10

The Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission heard a delegation from the Burnaby Pickleball Association requesting dedicated pickleball courts and referred the presentation to staff for review and report. The Commission also received several information reports and unanimously approved a motion to have staff report on the advisability and feasibility of increasing women-only swim time. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Referred Burnaby Pickleball Association delegation to staff for review and report (unanimous)
• Adopted General Manager's report on pickleball courts for information (unanimous)
• Adopted General Manager's report on QR code signage in parks for information (unanimous)
• Adopted General Manager's report on access services in recreation facilities, including sharing with Ms. Shi Ya Liang (unanimous)
• Approved motion for staff report on increasing women-only swim time (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of April 12, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

The Burnaby City Council is meeting to consider a wide range of items, including several rezoning bylaws for residential and commercial developments, contract awards for city projects, and reports on various committees. The agenda includes first, second, and final readings of multiple bylaws, as well as updates on capital projects and community programs. The meeting will also feature presentations on election art contest winners and youth citizenship awards.

• First reading of rezoning bylaws for 3405 Willingdon Avenue, 9850 Austin Road, 3846 Carrigan Court, 4818/28 Dawson Street, 3755 McGill Street, and OCP amendments for Willingdon Lands and 7271 Gilley Avenue
• Second reading of rezoning bylaws for 5025 North Fraser Way, 4720 Kingsway, 3880 Henning Drive, 9861 Austin Road, 2330 Douglas Road, and 4612/4664 Lougheed Highway
• Final adoption of Local Service Tax Bylaw 2022, Rates Bylaw 2022, and Waterworks Regulation Bylaw amendment
• Contract awards for street light pole replacement, fire department water tender unit, and self-contained breathing apparatus
• Proposed Construction and Demolition Waste Diversion Bylaw

Council approved multiple contracts, including a $1.4M street light pole replacement and a $1.09M fire department water tender unit. A $70,000 advance was approved for the Heights Merchants Association. Community grants totaling over $150,000 were approved, with one grant initially referred back but later approved. Several zoning bylaws received first and second readings, and three bylaws were finally adopted.

• Approved $1,399,047.30 contract to Standard Electric BC Ltd. for street light pole replacement (unanimous)
• Approved $1,094,580.48 contract to HUB Fire Engines and Equipment Ltd. for a water tender unit (unanimous)
• Approved $70,000 advance to Heights Merchants Association (unanimous)
• Approved community grants totaling $153,843, including $27,000 for Burnaby Community Services (unanimous)
• Approved grant #22.20.FW for Burnaby Hospital Foundation Chinese Ambassador Society after initial referral failed (7-2)
• Approved extension of Active Sidewalks Program to 2022 Oct 31 (unanimous)
• Approved creation of Access Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Approved Construction and Demolition Waste Diversion Bylaw direction (unanimous)

Executive Committee of Council

The Executive Committee of Council is meeting to consider reports, grant applications, and a bylaw review. Items include proposed terms of reference for an Access Advisory Committee, a Burnaby Wall of Fame mural, a review of the Procedure Bylaw, and several festival and community grant requests. The committee will also enter a closed session for labour relations and preliminary municipal service negotiations.

• Proposed terms of reference for Access Advisory Committee
• Burnaby Wall of Fame Interactive Mural report
• Burnaby Procedure Bylaw review for reconsideration
• SFU StreetFest grant request: $17,325
• Burnaby Community Services Society outreach grant: $27,000

The Executive Committee unanimously approved the creation of an Access Advisory Committee with proposed terms of reference, and forwarded the report to the Social Planning Committee. It also approved staff development of a Wall of Fame Interactive Mural at 6976 Palm Avenue and creation of an ad hoc Mural Committee. The committee directed staff to update the Procedure Bylaw, including changes to delegation rules, electronic meeting quorum, and speaking times. Several grants and fee waivers were approved, and the 2022 Canada Day Celebrations were moved from Swangard Stadium to Central Boulevard.

• Approved creation of Access Advisory Committee with proposed terms of reference (unanimous)
• Approved staff development of Wall of Fame Interactive Mural at 6976 Palm Avenue and ad hoc Mural Committee (unanimous)
• Directed staff to update Procedure Bylaw and report back (unanimous)
• Awarded $12,000 grant to UniverCity Community Association for SFU StreetFest (unanimous)
• Awarded $500 fee waiver to Central Parkrun Burnaby (unanimous)
• Awarded $20,000 operating grant to Burnaby Family Life Institute (unanimous)
• Awarded $2,475 fee waiver to South Burnaby Metro Club for 70th Anniversary event (unanimous)
• Awarded $27,000 grant to Burnaby Community Services for outreach programs (unanimous)

Environment Committee

The Environment Committee is meeting to discuss several environmental items, including a proposed framework for backyard chickens, establishing a community garden program, and a notice of motion to review the Burnaby Tree Bylaw. They will also hear a delegation on reducing strata GHG emissions and receive correspondence on banning plastic utensils and World Ocean Day.

• Notice of motion by Councillor Joe Keithley to review the Burnaby Tree Bylaw
• Memorandum on proposed framework for keeping backyard chickens
• Memorandum on establishment of a Community Garden Program
• Delegation by Iain Macanulty on EV charger installation and building retrofits by strata
• Correspondence from District of Ucluelet on banning plastic and bio-plastic utensils

The Environment Committee unanimously recommended that Council submit a resolution to recognize World Oceans Day and support efforts to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030. It also unanimously approved the 2022 Environment Week Program and a motion to start an interdepartmental review of the Burnaby Tree Bylaw. The committee adopted the minutes from the February 16 meeting and heard a delegation on strata EV charger and GHG reduction challenges.

• Adopted minutes of 2022 February 16 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended Council submit resolution to recognize World Oceans Day and support 30% ocean protection by 2030 (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Environment Week Program recommendation (unanimous)
• Waived notice and carried motion for interdepartmental review of Burnaby Tree Bylaw (unanimous)

Public Hearing

The public hearing was held and terminated for all six rezoning applications, with no speakers and minimal correspondence. The applications will now go to council for final decision. Council also directed staff to report on an easement issue affecting a childcare rezoning.

• Terminated public hearing for 5025 North Fraser Way rezoning (unanimous)
• Terminated public hearing for 4720 Kingsway childcare rezoning (unanimous)
• Directed staff to report on easement prohibiting childcare use (unanimous)
• Terminated public hearing for 3880 Henning Drive sound stage rezoning (unanimous)
• Terminated public hearing for 9861 Austin Road cannabis store rezoning (unanimous)
• Terminated public hearing for 2330 Douglas Road mixed-tenure high-rise rezoning (unanimous)
• Terminated public hearing for Grosvenor Brentwood master plan rezoning (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

Burnaby City Council is meeting to approve the 2022 property tax rates, award contracts for Capitol Hill roads and Nelson Avenue watermain upgrades, and consider several rezoning applications and bylaw amendments. The agenda also includes proclamations, a delegation on the Day of Mourning, and recognition of volunteers and award winners.

• 2022 Property Tax Rates approval
• Contract award for Capitol Hill Roads and Infrastructure Improvements
• Contract award for Nelson Avenue Watermain Upgrades
• Rezoning references for Willingdon Lands, Lougheed Town Centre, and Brentwood Town Centre forwarded to Public Hearing
• Bylaw amendments for Waterworks Regulation and Heritage Designation (6079 Canada Way)

Council unanimously approved advancing several Official Community Plan and rezoning bylaw amendments to First Reading on May 9 and Public Hearings on May 31, including the Willingdon Lands Conceptual Master Plan, Lougheed Town Centre developments, and a seniors' supportive housing project. Council also approved 2022 property tax rates, multiple contract awards, and a $153,965 affordable housing grant for YWCA Metro Vancouver. A contract increase for Expo Line guideway lighting was referred back to staff due to safety concerns.

• Approved 2022 property tax rates via Burnaby Rates Bylaw 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved $3,064,516.88 contract to Jack Cewe Construction for Capitol Hill roads (unanimous)
• Approved $2,368,604.28 contract to Complete Utility Contractors for Nelson Ave watermain (unanimous)
• Referred Expo Line guideway lighting contract increase back to staff (unanimous)
• Approved $153,965 Community Benefit Bonus grant for YWCA Grange St affordable housing (unanimous)
• Advanced Willingdon Lands OCP amendment and rezoning to public hearing May 31 (unanimous)
• Advanced Concord Brentwood Phase 3 rezoning to public hearing May 31 (unanimous)
• Approved Festivals Burnaby grants totaling $74,344 (unanimous)

Council Correspondence

This is a Council Correspondence package for April 25, 2022, where Council reviews incoming correspondence. Items are categorized as requiring a staff note, referred to committees, or provided for information only. No decisions are made in this package; it is a procedural review of correspondence.

• Parking signage request at SFU from Edward Weiszbeck; staff to contact author and liaise with SFU
• Grassroots bike racing at Glenlyon from Escape Velocity; staff working on report for Council approvals
• World Ocean Day correspondence from Paul Gregory referred to Environment Committee
• Air Quality Monitoring Report for 2018 from Metro Vancouver provided for information
• Lobbyist registry request from Ryan Eickmeier provided for information

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee is meeting to receive presentations from the Burnaby Fire Department and RCMP, review reports on the Building Safer Communities Fund and Emergency Preparedness Week, and consider monthly reports from community police and fire departments. The agenda is largely informational, with no votes or decisions listed.

• Presentation: Elementary School Based Public Education Program by Burnaby Fire Department
• Presentation: Police Mental Health Outreach Team by RCMP Burnaby Detachment
• Report: Building Safer Communities Fund
• Report: Emergency Preparedness Week
• Monthly reports from Districts 1-4, RCMP, and Fire Department

Financial Management Committee

The Financial Management Committee is meeting to discuss several financial matters, including a consolidated fees and charges bylaw, insurance contract renewals for ten programs, and updates on major civic building and engineering capital projects. They will also consider memos on secondary suite utility fees and a community garden program. The meeting includes a closed session for negotiations and labour relations.

• Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw report
• Insurance contract renewals for ten programs
• Engineering capital projects status update
• Secondary suite supplementary utility fee calculation memo
• Community garden program establishment memo

Community Heritage Commission

The Community Heritage Commission is meeting to discuss heritage program updates, including a draft thematic framework for Burnaby's history and heritage, and a heritage alteration permit for the Fairacres Garage and Stables at 6344 Deer Lake Avenue. The agenda also includes updates from the City Archives and Burnaby Village Museum, and a conference announcement from Heritage BC.

• Heritage Alteration Permit for 6344 Deer Lake Avenue (Fairacres Garage and Stables)
• Burnaby History and Heritage - Draft Thematic Framework report
• Heritage Program Updates from General Manager Planning and Development
• City of Burnaby Archives Update
• Burnaby Village Museum Update

The Community Heritage Commission unanimously recommended Council approve a Heritage Alteration Permit for the designated heritage site at 6344 Deer Lake Avenue (Fairacres Garage and Stables). The Commission also unanimously approved up to $450 for members to attend the Heritage BC virtual conference, and adopted a draft thematic framework for Burnaby's history and heritage for input. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included updates on heritage programs, archives, and the Burnaby Village Museum's 50th anniversary season.

• Recommended Council approve Heritage Alteration Permit for Fairacres Garage and Stables at 6344 Deer Lake Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved expenditure of up to $450 for Commission members to attend Heritage BC Annual Conference (unanimous)
• Adopted draft thematic framework for Burnaby history and heritage for staff input (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of February 24, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is meeting to discuss several planning items, including a density transfer for Pinnacle properties, OCP amendments for the Willingdon Lands and 7271 Gilley Avenue, a rental housing summary, and a request for a Community Benefit Bonus grant for the YWCA. The committee will also hear a delegation from Dolomiti Homes regarding CD zoning for Stride and 16th Avenues, and consider a report on provincial Bill 26. The meeting includes a closed session for preliminary negotiations on a municipal service.

• Density transfer for 3846 Carrigan Court and Austin/Gatineau (REZ 18-32, REZ 20-18)
• OCP amendment for Willingdon Lands Master Plan (REZ 17-03)
• OCP amendment for 7271 Gilley Avenue
• Request for Community Benefit Bonus Affordable Housing Reserve Grant (YWCA)
• Rental Housing Summary Update

The Planning and Development Committee unanimously recommended Council approve a $153,965 grant for 18 rent-geared-to-income units at 4275 Grange Street, endorsed a density transfer for Pinnacle sites, and forwarded several reports. It also authorized advancing OCP amendments for Willingdon Lands and 7271 Gilley Avenue to first reading and public hearing, and directed staff to study the BC Parkway corridor. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved $153,965 Community Benefit Bonus grant for 4275 Grange Street (unanimous)
• Endorsed density and rental obligation transfer for 3846 Carrigan Court and Austin/Gatineau (unanimous)
• Forwarded Rental Housing Summary update to Council (unanimous)
• Requested Council authorize staff delegated decision-making for Development Variance Permits under Bill 26 (unanimous)
• Requested Council advance OCP amendment for Willingdon Lands to first reading and public hearing (unanimous)
• Requested Council advance OCP amendment for 7271 Gilley Avenue to first reading and public hearing (unanimous)
• Directed staff to undertake urban design analysis of BC Parkway corridor in Metrotown (unanimous)

Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission

The Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission is meeting to consider routine items including minutes, a delegation from the 76th Burnaby Scouts, a presentation on outdoor sports and recreation, and reports on a community garden program and the Burnaby Parks Signage Program. No major decisions are listed; the agenda is largely informational and procedural.

• Delegation from 76th Burnaby Scouts (speaker: Esten Williams, Treasurer)
• Presentation on Outdoor Sports and Recreation by Lucas Bjerke
• Memorandum re: Establishment of a Community Garden Program
• General Manager Report No. 04 (2022-04-12)
• Report on Burnaby Parks Signage Program

The Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission unanimously approved a recommendation to seek Council approval in principle for a Comprehensive Signage Plan and strategy for City of Burnaby parks. The commission also adopted the previous meeting's minutes and heard a delegation from the 76th Burnaby Scouts and a presentation on outdoor sports and recreation. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted minutes of 2022 March 08 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation for Comprehensive Signage Plan for City parks (unanimous)

Audit Committee

The Burnaby Audit Committee is holding a routine open meeting to approve the minutes from its April 7, 2021 meeting. The only substantive item is a closed session, where the public will be excluded to discuss municipal objectives, measures, and progress reports for preparing the annual municipal report under Section 98 of the Community Charter. No other new business or inquiries are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from the 2021 April 07 Audit Committee open meeting
• Closed session under Sections 90 and 92 of the Community Charter to discuss annual municipal report preparation

The Audit Committee met briefly, adopting the minutes from the April 7, 2021 meeting unanimously. No new business or inquiries were raised. The committee then resolved into a closed meeting to discuss municipal objectives and progress reports, as permitted by the Community Charter, and adjourned shortly after.

• Adopted minutes of 2021 April 07 Audit Committee meeting (unanimous)
• Resolved into closed meeting under Sections 90 and 92 of Community Charter (unanimous)

Board of Variance

The Burnaby Board of Variance will hear four appeal applications for relaxations of the Burnaby Zoning Bylaw, each related to proposed residential construction. The board will also review minutes from its March 3, 2022 hearing. Decisions will be made on each variance request.

• BOV #6449 - 7686 Mary Avenue: variances for accessory building setbacks (flanking street and rear yard)
• BOV #6450 - 7320 Curtis Street: variances for front yard, side yard, building depth, building distance, and second floor area
• BOV #6451 - 4737 Watling Street: variances for front yard depth and vision clearance height for a detached garage
• BOV #6452 - 7965 Edmonds Street: variance to allow an accessory building in a required front yard

The Burnaby Board of Variance heard four appeals on April 7, 2022. It denied all parts of the appeal for 7686 Mary Avenue and denied most parts of the appeal for 7320 Curtis Street, allowing only a side yard variance. It unanimously allowed both variances for 4737 Watling Street and denied the appeal for 7965 Edmonds Street. The board also adopted the minutes from the March 3, 2022 hearing.

• Adopted minutes of 2022-03-03 hearing (unanimous)
• Denied variance for accessory building flanking street setback at 7686 Mary Avenue (defeated)
• Denied variance for accessory building rear yard setback at 7686 Mary Avenue (defeated)
• Denied front yard variance at 7320 Curtis Street (defeated)
• Allowed side yard variance at 7320 Curtis Street (unanimous)
• Denied building depth variance at 7320 Curtis Street (defeated)
• Allowed distance between buildings variance at 7320 Curtis Street (carried, opposed by Martell)
• Denied second floor area variance at 7320 Curtis Street (defeated)

Executive Committee of Council

The Executive Committee of Council is meeting to discuss several reports, including a formal structure and activation strategy for the Lands and Facilities Department, revised terms of reference, organizational changes at Burnaby Neighbourhood House, and a review of the Burnaby Procedure Bylaw. The committee will also consider new applications for Festivals Burnaby and Community Grants, with requests ranging from $4,000 to $20,000, and a fee waiver request. The meeting includes a delegation from Cameray Child and Family Services regarding the Burnaby Early Childhood Development Table.

• Lands and Facilities Department Formal Structure and Activation Strategy report
• Burnaby Procedure Bylaw Review report
• Community grant requests: Take a Hike Foundation ($15,000), Cameray Child and Family Services ($15,000 program, $10,000 operating), Burnaby Neighbourhood House ($20,000 operating, $15,000 program), Burnaby Meals on Wheels ($10,000), Black Girl Collective Society ($11,000, $4,000, $10,000)
• Festivals Burnaby grant applications for small and large scale events, including Hats Off Day and Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre
• Fee waiver request from Nikkei Seniors Health Care and Housing Society for $6,864.00

The Executive Committee approved the new Lands and Facilities departmental structure and activation strategy, and adopted revised Terms of Reference. It also approved a series of festival and community grants, including a $12,000 grant for Hats Off Day, and initially denied a grant for the Black Girl Collective Sports Day but later reconsidered and approved $2,000. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Adopted new Lands and Facilities departmental structure (unanimous)
• Approved revised Terms of Reference for Executive Committee (unanimous)
• Approved $4,000 grant to Chinese Taoism Kuan-Kung Association (unanimous)
• Approved $5,344 grant to Bula! Fiji Association (unanimous)
• Approved $8,000 grant to Philippine Cultural Heritage Society (unanimous)
• Approved $12,000 grant to Heights Merchants Association for Hats Off Day (unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 grant to Canada Community Service Association (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 grant to Black Girl Collective Sports Day after reconsideration (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

Burnaby City Council is meeting to consider several items, including rezoning applications, contract awards, and reports. Key decisions include forwarding the Grosvenor Brentwood master plan rezoning to a public hearing, awarding contracts for the Burnaby Lake Rowing Pavilion grandstand rehabilitation and the 11th Avenue sewer separation, and introducing a local service tax bylaw. The council will also hear a delegation on Legionnaire's disease prevention and discuss a proposed framework for backyard chickens.

• Rezoning #19-38: Grosvenor Brentwood Conceptual Master Plan (4612, 4664 Lougheed Highway and 2040, 2140, 2150 Alpha Avenue) – authorization to forward to Public Hearing on April 26, 2022
• Contract award: Burnaby Lake Rowing Pavilion Grandstand Rehabilitation
• Contract award: 11th Avenue Combined Sewer Separation
• 2022 Local Service Tax Bylaw – to impose parcel taxes for local improvements completed as of Dec 31, 2021
• First reading of zoning amendments for child care facility (4720 Kingsway), sound stage (3880 Henning Drive), cannabis store (9861 Austin Road), and mixed tenure high-rise (2330 Douglas Road)

Council approved the Grosvenor Brentwood Conceptual Master Plan and directed staff to prepare a rezoning bylaw for first reading and a public hearing on April 26, 2022. It also awarded contracts for the Burnaby Lake Rowing Pavilion grandstand rehabilitation and the 11th Avenue sewer separation, and adopted several zoning bylaws. A delegation on Legionella prevention was referred to staff for a report.

• Approved Grosvenor Brentwood master plan amendment and advanced rezoning to public hearing (carried, opposed by Councillor Dhaliwal)
• Awarded $1,313,244.11 contract to 1156120 BC Ltd. for Burnaby Lake Rowing Pavilion grandstand rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Awarded $4,498,441.50 contract to Sandpiper Contracting LLP for 11th Avenue sewer separation (unanimous)
• Adopted Child Care Resources Group work plan and approved $800 for provider appreciation event (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to draft bylaws permitting backyard chickens (unanimous)
• Endorsed parking enforcement as signed on Curle, Kalyk, and Nithsdale (unanimous)
• Referred Fraser Health Legionella presentation to staff for report (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to five rezoning bylaws, including #14442 for Grosvenor Brentwood (carried, opposed by Councillor Dhaliwal)

Council Correspondence

This is a Council Correspondence package for the April 4, 2022 Burnaby Council meeting. It includes staff responses to public correspondence, referrals to committees, and informational items. Notable topics include a proposed framework for backyard chickens, Capitol Hill Road upgrades, and various external letters.

• Backyard chickens framework report to be considered at April 4 Council meeting
• Capitol Hill Road full rebuild with sidewalks and street lighting
• Referral to Environment Committee on plastic utensil ban (April 27)
• Correspondence on Bainbridge Village Plan from two residents
• Letter on reducing patio application red tape

Public Hearing

Burnaby City Council is holding a public hearing to receive input on five proposed zoning bylaw amendments. The items include rezoning for a light industrial building, a non-market housing project, a mixed-use residential development, a rental development, and two rental towers. Public comments can be made in person, by written submission, or via Zoom webinar.

• Rezoning 5025 North Fraser Way for a two-storey light industrial building (Bylaw 14429)
• Rezoning 4803 Canada Way for a 56-unit non-market housing project for women and children with daycare (Bylaw 14430)
• Rezoning 6632, 6660, 6692 Royal Oak Avenue for a mixed-use residential development with commercial uses (Bylaw 14431)
• Rezoning 5044 and 5056 Imperial Street for a 68-unit market and non-market rental development (Bylaw 14432)
• Rezoning 6877-6945 Palm Avenue for two rental towers (15 and 20 storeys) with offices, café, and childcare (Bylaw 14433)

The Burnaby City Council held a public hearing on March 29, 2022, to receive input on four rezoning applications. One application (5025 North Fraser Way) was withdrawn prior to the meeting. The hearing included presentations from the public on each application, but no final decisions were made; the hearing was terminated for each item, and the matter will return to Council for consideration.

• Withdrawn rezoning application for 5025 North Fraser Way (Rez. #19-11)
• Terminated public hearing for 4803 Canada Way (Rez. #20-12, Bylaw 14430) - carried unanimously
• Terminated public hearing for 6632-6692 Royal Oak Avenue (Rez. #19-53, Bylaw 14431) - carried unanimously
• Terminated public hearing for 5044-5056 Imperial Street (Rez. #20-36, Bylaw 14432) - carried unanimously
• Terminated public hearing for 6877-6945 Palm Avenue (Rez. #20-27, Bylaw 14433) - carried unanimously

Traffic Safety Committee

The Traffic Safety Committee is meeting to discuss pedestrian safety concerns raised by Morley Elementary School PAC and a report on parking issues on Curle Avenue, Kalyk Avenue, and Nithsdale Street. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and routine items.

• Morley Elementary School PAC letter on pedestrian safety concerns
• Report on parking concerns on Curle Avenue, Kalyk Avenue, and Nithsdale Street
• Minutes of January 26, 2022 meeting

The Traffic Safety Committee unanimously recommended Council endorse parking regulations as signed on Curle Avenue, Kalyk Avenue and Nithsdale Street, and send the report to three named residents. It also referred two items to staff for reports: left-turn signals at Nelson Avenue and Imperial Street, and a broader study on school-zone traffic calming and speed limits. Staff were asked to investigate several other safety concerns, including a 3-way stop and speed humps near Morley Elementary and issues at Boundary Road and 1st Avenue.

• Adopted parking enforcement recommendations for Curle, Kalyk and Nithsdale (unanimous)
• Referred left-turn signals at Nelson & Imperial to staff for report (unanimous)
• Referred school-zone traffic calming and speed limit study to staff (unanimous)
• Adopted January 26, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Social Planning Committee

The Social Planning Committee is meeting to hear presentations and delegations on childcare during COVID-19, keeping chickens on residential properties, and an anti-human trafficking campaign. They will also review reports on a proposed framework for backyard chickens, a childcare resources group update, and memos on primary care networks and a community garden program. The meeting includes adoption of previous minutes and routine procedural items.

• Presentation by Burnaby Child Care Resources Group on childcare services during COVID-19
• Delegation by Luis Helmus on keeping chickens on residential properties
• Report on proposed framework for keeping backyard chickens
• Memo on establishment of a community garden program
• Memo on Burnaby Primary Care Networks

The Social Planning Committee unanimously approved a framework for keeping backyard chickens, recommending Council authorize bylaw amendments. It also endorsed the 2022 Child Care Resources Group work plan and an $800 expenditure for a provider appreciation event. A request for a letter supporting the federal anti-human-trafficking law (PCEPA) was referred to staff for recommendation, and a presentation on poverty reduction was referred for staff report.

• Adopted minutes of January 19, 2022 (unanimous)
• Referred PCEPA support letter request to staff (carried, opposed: Trustee Stewart, Mr. Lubendo)
• Referred poverty reduction strategy presentation to staff (unanimous)
• Adopted CCRG 2022 work plan and $800 expenditure (unanimous)
• Adopted backyard chicken framework, recommending bylaw amendments (unanimous)

Council Correspondence

This is a correspondence package for the Burnaby City Council meeting on March 21, 2022. It includes staff notes on three items (electoral boundaries, climate action, and bylaw enforcement) and 11 items for information, such as revenue distribution, rapid transit, and housing. No items were referred to committees. The council is not making decisions but may direct staff or respond to the correspondence.

• BC Electoral Boundaries Commission - potential motion to address Burnaby's electoral boundaries
• Climate Action correspondence - city working toward carbon neutrality by 2040
• Bylaw enforcement at Fraser Foreshore Park - staff to address violations
• UBCM - transfer of speculation and vacancy tax revenue to local governments
• North Vancouver District - Burrard Inlet Rapid Transit

City Council Meeting

Council unanimously approved a $10,840,100 contract with Revery Architecture Inc. for the second phase of design work on the Confederation Park Community Centre project. It also approved a $2,529,834.30 contract with Jack Cewe Construction Ltd. for Wright Street utilities and road upgrades, and advanced several rezoning applications to public hearings. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved $10,840,100 contract to Revery Architecture Inc. for Confederation Park Community Centre Phase Two design (unanimous)
• Approved $2,529,834.30 contract to Jack Cewe Construction Ltd. for Wright Street utilities and road upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Golf Fees Schedule and authorized bylaw amendments (unanimous)
• Approved waiving rental fees for Burnaby Festival of Learning venues for 2022-2024 (unanimous)
• Approved up to 12 outdoor events at Deer Lake Park and 23 at Swangard Stadium for 2022 (unanimous)
• Advanced rezoning for sound stage, high-rise with live/work townhouses, childcare facility, and cannabis store to public hearing on April 26 (unanimous)
• Authorized introduction of highway closure bylaw for Bevan Lands (unanimous)
• Approved sending letter to BC Electoral Boundaries Commission to consider adding a constituency in Burnaby (unanimous)

Financial Management Committee

The Financial Management Committee is meeting to review reports from city staff on several financial and administrative matters. Items include proposed amendments to the Routine Transaction Authority Bylaw, an update on the supplementary utility fees declaration program, outstanding 2022 business licence accounts, and status updates on engineering and major civic building capital projects. The meeting also includes a closed session for preliminary negotiations on a proposed municipal service.

• Amendments to Burnaby Routine Transaction Authority Bylaw 1999
• Supplementary Utility Fees Annual Declaration Program Update
• Outstanding 2022 Business Licence Accounts
• Engineering Capital Project Status Update
• City Hall Washroom Suitability Upgrade Project Update

The Financial Management Committee unanimously recommended Council approve amendments to the Burnaby Routine Transaction Authority Bylaw 1999 and related policy to reflect new exempt manager titles. The committee also received informational updates on utility fees, business licence accounts, and capital projects, and asked staff to report back on utility fee differences. No substantive decisions were made beyond the bylaw recommendation.

• Adopted minutes of 2022 Feb 15 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended Council approve amendments to Routine Transaction Authority Bylaw 1999 and Spend/Approval Limits Policy (unanimous)
• Recommended Council authorize City Solicitor to bring forward amending bylaw (unanimous)
• Received Supplementary Utility Fees Annual Declaration Program update (unanimous)
• Received Outstanding 2022 Business Licence Accounts update (unanimous)
• Received Engineering Capital Project Status Update (unanimous)
• Received City Hall Washroom Suitability Upgrade Project update (unanimous)
• Received Major Civic Building Projects Status Update (unanimous)

Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel

The Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel received three reports and unanimously confirmed and authenticated the 2022 Sewer Parcel Tax Roll and the 2022 Local Area Service Tax Roll. The panel also received information on the parcel tax process and taxable foot frontage rules for Local Area Service Taxes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Confirmed and authenticated 2022 Sewer Parcel Tax Roll (unanimous)
• Confirmed and authenticated 2022 Local Area Service Tax Roll (unanimous)
• Received report on 2022 parcel tax process (unanimous)
• Received report on Local Area Service foot frontage rules (unanimous)

Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission

The Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission unanimously approved several staff recommendations, including the 2022 Golf Fee Schedule, a $25,000 operating contribution to the Burnaby Arts Council, and up to 12 outdoor events at Deer Lake Park and 23 at Swangard Stadium. It also denied a two-year pilot partnership with Yervana for outdoor recreation in parks, and referred a delegation request about one-on-one support for children with special needs to staff for a report.

• Approved 2022 Golf Fee Schedule and bylaw amendments (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 operating contribution to Burnaby Arts Council (unanimous)
• Approved up to 12 outdoor events at Deer Lake Park and 23 at Swangard Stadium (unanimous)
• Denied two-year pilot partnership with Yervana for park access (unanimous)
• Approved participation in 2022 BC Superweek Giro di Burnaby (unanimous)
• Referred delegation on one-on-one support policy to staff for report (unanimous)
• Approved waiving rental fees for Burnaby Festival of Learning venues 2022-2024 (unanimous)
• Nominated all commissioners to attend 2022 BCRPA Symposium (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

Burnaby City Council is meeting to consider several rezoning bylaws, including non-market housing, rental towers, and an industrial building, along with reports on community plans, a community garden program, and election procedures. The agenda includes delegations on local business, poverty reduction, and housing, as well as contract extensions and grant applications. Several items are for first reading, while others are for second or final adoption.

• First reading of rezoning for 56-unit non-market housing at 4803 Canada Way
• First reading of rezoning for two rental towers (15 and 20 storeys) at 6877-6945 Palm Avenue
• First reading of rezoning for 68-unit rental development at 5044-5056 Imperial Street
• First reading of rezoning for two-storey light industrial building at 5025 North Fraser Way
• Contract extension for themed immersive environments at Burnaby Village Museum

Council unanimously endorsed the draft Bainbridge and Lochdale Urban Village Community Plans as a basis for Phase 3 public consultation, and authorized staff to proceed with that consultation. Council also approved a formal research partnership with Simon Fraser University through the Civic Innovation Lab Society, including $175,000 from the Gaming Reserve, and approved a one-year contract extension to EOS Lightmedia Corporation for $409,615.45 for Halloween event theming at Burnaby Village Museum. A community garden program on City-owned lands was approved, including a pilot program for two sites. All decisions were carried unanimously except where noted.

• Endorsed draft Bainbridge Urban Village Community Plan for Phase 3 consultation (unanimous)
• Endorsed draft Lochdale Urban Village Community Plan for Phase 3 consultation (unanimous)
• Approved Civic Innovation Lab Society partnership with SFU, $175,000 from Gaming Reserve (unanimous)
• Approved $409,615.45 contract extension to EOS Lightmedia for Halloween event (unanimous)
• Approved community garden program on City-owned lands, pilot for two sites (unanimous)
• Denied Royal Canadian Legion Branch #148 operating grant (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Local Government Election advance, general voting and training pay rates (unanimous)
• Cancelled June 6, 2022 Regular Council meeting (unanimous)

Council Correspondence

This is a correspondence package for the March 7, 2022 Council meeting, containing letters from the public and other governments. Staff provide a note on vaccine passport correspondence, and several items are listed for information, including letters about laneway houses, Bill 26, vaccine restrictions, and rapid transit. No items were referred to committees.

• Staff note on vaccine passport mandates, stating the city follows provincial health officer and Fraser Health guidance
• Correspondence from Fan Jin and Lindsey Fryett Jerke on laneway houses in Burnaby
• Correspondence from Ministry of Public Affairs regarding Bill 26
• Correspondence from City of Maple Ridge on vaccine restrictions
• Correspondence from Gwyer Webber on Lower Mainland Rapid Transit

Board of Variance

The Board of Variance unanimously approved a variance request to allow a reduced front yard setback for a new single-family dwelling with a secondary suite and detached garage at 3728 Dundonald Avenue. The variance permits a front yard depth of 6.0 metres instead of the required 9.57 metres based on front yard averaging. The board members cited physical site characteristics and the minor nature of the variance as reasons for approval. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also adopted the previous minutes with an amendment.

• Approved front-yard variance for 3728 Dundonald Ave (unanimous)
• Adopted Feb 3, 2022 minutes as amended (unanimous)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee unanimously recommended that Council endorse the draft Bainbridge and Lochdale Urban Village Community Plans and authorize Phase 3 public consultation for both. It also approved a pilot community garden program at two City-owned sites, forwarded the 2021 Census report to Council for information, and requested a staff report on improving the BC Parkway. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Endorsed draft Bainbridge Urban Village Community Plan for Phase 3 consultation (unanimous)
• Endorsed draft Lochdale Urban Village Community Plan for Phase 3 consultation (unanimous)
• Approved pilot community garden program at Greentree Village Park and 7979 13 Street (unanimous)
• Forwarded 2021 Census of Population report to Council for information (unanimous)
• Requested staff report on BC Parkway improvements for walking, biking, and recreation (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

Council approved advancing four rezoning applications to public hearings on March 29, 2022, including a light industrial building, a mixed-use development, a non-market housing project, and two rental towers. Council also directed staff to begin developing a single-use plastics bylaw and endorsed an amended resolution on provincial plastic regulations. Several items were referred for further review, including election pay rates, a community centre design contract, and the Bevan Lands development approach.

• Advanced rezoning for two-storey light industrial building to public hearing (unanimous)
• Advanced mixed-use residential/commercial rezoning to public hearing (unanimous)
• Advanced 56-unit non-market housing with childcare rezoning to public hearing (unanimous)
• Advanced two rental towers (15 & 20 storeys) rezoning to public hearing (7-1, Jordan opposed)
• Directed staff to begin expedited development of single-use plastics bylaw (unanimous)
• Endorsed amended provincial single-use plastics resolution (unanimous, amended 7-2)
• Approved $150,464 contract increase for three pickup trucks (unanimous)
• Referred $10.84M Confederation Park Community Centre design contract to committee (unanimous)

Community Heritage Commission

The Community Heritage Commission is meeting to receive updates on the Burnaby Village Museum's 50th anniversary, the Jubilee Grove Arch, and the City Archives' 2021 annual report. The agenda is largely informational, with presentations and correspondence, and no major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Presentation: 'Our Stories at 50: Fifty Years at the Burnaby Village Museum' by Curator Jane Lemke
• Presentation: Jubilee Grove Arch Update by Heritage Planner Lisa Codd
• Correspondence from Mikelle Sasakamoose re: Tour of City Archives
• Memorandum from Cultural Heritage Manager re: Burnaby Village Museum Update
• Report: City of Burnaby Archives Annual Report 2021

The Community Heritage Commission adopted the minutes from its November 18, 2021 meeting and received the City of Burnaby Archives 2021 Annual Report for information. Presentations were given on the Burnaby Village Museum's 50th anniversary book and the Jubilee Grove Arch restoration. No new business was brought before the Commission.

• Adopted minutes of 2021 November 18 meeting (unanimous)
• Received City of Burnaby Archives 2021 Annual Report for information (unanimous)

Public Hearing

The City of Burnaby is holding a public hearing regarding a proposed amendment to the Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965. The proposal seeks to rezone 8305 11th Avenue from an R3 Residential District to a Comprehensive Development District to facilitate non-market rental housing.

• Rezoning of 8305 - 11th Avenue from R3 Residential District to CD Comprehensive Development District
• Bylaw No. 14424 to amend Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965

The public hearing for a zoning bylaw amendment to allow non-market rental housing at 8305 11th Avenue was held and terminated. One written letter was received, but no speakers appeared in support or opposition. The hearing was terminated unanimously, and the meeting adjourned.

• Terminated public hearing for Rez. #21-03, Bylaw No. 14424 (8305 11th Avenue) - carried unanimously
• Adjourned the public hearing meeting at 5:08 p.m. - carried unanimously

Environment Committee

The Environment Committee is meeting to discuss and receive reports on several environmental matters, including a potential municipal bylaw to reduce single-use plastics, the 2021 solid waste and recycling annual report, and the 2022 Environment Week program. The committee will also consider correspondence about the 2022 Environmental Awards Program, the Burnaby Transportation Plan update, and proposed changes to rodenticide use in Burnaby. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and standard procedural items.

• Report on Municipal Single-Use Plastic Reduction Bylaws
• 2021 Annual Solid Waste and Recycling Report – Highlights and Looking Ahead
• 2022 Environment Week Program
• Burnaby Transportation Plan Update: Consideration of Plan Approval
• BC SPCA correspondence on changes to rodenticide use in Burnaby

The Environment Committee unanimously approved a staff recommendation to ask Council to direct staff to begin expedited development of a municipal bylaw regulating single-use plastics, consistent with a regional harmonized approach. The recommendation was amended to specify that the bylaw be developed in accordance with option #3 as outlined in the report. The committee also adopted the 2021 Annual Solid Waste and Recycling Report, approved the 2022 Environment Week program with a $5,500 expenditure, and recommended Council submit a resolution on standardizing regulation of single-use plastics and BC Energy Step Codes to regional associations.

• Adopted minutes of the September 15, 2021 meeting.
• Approved recommendation to develop a single-use plastics bylaw, amended to specify option #3.
• Received the 2021 Annual Solid Waste and Recycling Report.
• Approved 2022 Environment Week (June 5-11) and $5,500 expenditure.
• Recommended Council submit a resolution on single-use plastics and BC Energy Step Codes to LMLGA and UBCM.

Financial Management Committee

The Financial Management Committee is meeting to review reports on the gaming reserve and gaming interest reserve, the 2021 year-end city investments report, engineering capital projects status, and covered sports boxes. The committee will also receive a status update on major civic building projects. The meeting includes a closed session for preliminary negotiations on a proposed municipal service.

• Gaming Reserve & Gaming Interest Reserve report
• City Investments - 2021 Year End Report
• Engineering Capital Projects Status Update
• Covered Sports Boxes report
• Major Civic Building Projects Status Update

The Financial Management Committee unanimously adopted the January 18, 2022 minutes and received four reports for information: Gaming Reserve and Gaming Interest Reserve, City Investments 2021 Year End, Engineering Capital Projects Status Update, and Covered Sports Boxes. The Committee also discussed the timeline for making investments 100% fossil fuel free, with staff noting the city-managed portion is already 100% fossil fuel free and the MFA-managed portion is about 94% fossil fuel free. The meeting then moved into a closed session to discuss preliminary negotiations on a municipal service.

• Adopted the minutes of the January 18, 2022 Financial Management Committee meeting.
• Received the Gaming Reserve and Gaming Interest Reserve report for information.
• Received the City Investments 2021 Year End report for information.
• Forwarded the Engineering Capital Projects Status Update report to Council for information.
• Received the Covered Sports Boxes report for information.
• Resolved into a closed meeting to discuss preliminary negotiations on a municipal service.

Council Correspondence

This is a correspondence package for the February 14, 2022 Council meeting, containing letters and staff notes on various topics. Items include a note on the credit card convenience fee, a referral of a property tax letter from the Royal Canadian Legion, and multiple letters for information, including support and opposition to the SFU gondola. No decisions are made in this package; it is for Council's information and referral.

• Staff note on credit card convenience fee for cost recovery
• Royal Canadian Legion property tax letter referred to Executive Committee (March 1, 2022)
• Letters for and against SFU gondola (Renewable Cities, Stayce Moerike, Forest Grove Transportation Task Force)
• Letter on Burnaby Animal Control Bylaw
• District of Stewart BC Wildfires petition and letter of support

City Council Meeting

Burnaby City Council is meeting to consider a wide range of planning and development items, including the introduction of the Official Community Plan, housing policy changes for laneway homes and suites, and several rezoning applications. The agenda also includes reports on community grants, a playground development request, a community safety plan update, and a proposed construction and demolition waste diversion bylaw. Several bylaws are scheduled for readings, including those related to short-term rentals, animal control, and specific rezoning projects.

• Introduction of Official Community Plan (OCP)
• Housing Choices: Laneway Homes and Suites in Semi-Detached Houses
• Rezoning #19-29 (9682 University Crescent) for four low to mid-rise residential buildings
• Rezoning #18-20 (6620 Sussex Avenue) for a 30-storey high-rise and a 4-storey non-market rental building
• Construction and Demolition Waste Diversion Bylaw

Public Safety Committee

The Burnaby Public Safety Committee is meeting to receive a presentation on drug investigations, review an 18-month update on the Community Safety Plan, and discuss correspondence on the Burnaby Transportation Plan and winter homelessness response. Monthly reports from police districts, RCMP, and the fire department are also on the agenda.

• Presentation on Drug Investigations by Sgt. Randy Mortensen
• Community Safety Plan Eighteen Month Update report
• Memorandum on Burnaby Transportation Plan Update: Consideration of Plan Approval
• Memorandum on Homelessness Response: Winter 2021/2022
• RCMP report for October-November 2021 and Burnaby Fire Department status report for December 2021

The Public Safety Committee unanimously adopted a motion recommending Council receive the 18-month update on the Community Safety Plan and support its continued implementation. Members also heard presentations on drug investigations and monthly reports from RCMP and Fire Department, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted minutes of 2021 Nov 10 meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted motion to recommend Council receive Community Safety Plan 18-month update (unanimous)
• Adopted motion to recommend Council support continued Community Safety Plan implementation (unanimous)

Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission

The Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission is meeting to hear delegations on Jim Lorimer Park and the Burnaby Arts Council's annual report, receive presentations on the Burnaby Village Museum's 50th anniversary and the 2022 Golf Fees Bylaw, and consider correspondence and reports including a playground development grant request from Westridge Elementary School and plans for Recognition Night 2022.

• Delegation on Jim Lorimer Park
• Burnaby Arts Council 2021 annual report and 2022 operating grant letter
• Presentation: Our Stories at 50: Fifty Years at the Burnaby Village Museum
• 2022 Golf Fees Bylaw presentation
• Playground Development Grant Request from Westridge Elementary School

The Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission approved a playground development grant for Westridge Elementary School, forwarding the request to Council for an agreement with the Burnaby School District. They also approved hosting the 2022 Recognition Night at Riverway Golf Course Clubhouse and donated golf passes and gift certificates to Burnaby Neighbourhood House for their fundraiser. Delegation comments on Jim Lorimer Park were referred to staff for a report.

• Approved playground development grant for Westridge Elementary School (unanimous)
• Approved hosting Recognition Night on Nov 18, 2022 at Riverway Golf Course Clubhouse (unanimous)
• Donated 4 golf passes to Burnaby Mountain, 4 to Riverway, and 4 $50 gift certificates to Burnaby Neighbourhood House (unanimous)
• Referred Jim Lorimer Park delegation comments to staff for report (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of Jan 11, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Variance

The Burnaby Board of Variance is meeting to hear three appeals for relaxations of the Burnaby Zoning Bylaw, allowing for variances in front yard depths and building distances for new or altered single-family homes. Two fence-related appeals were withdrawn. The board will also elect a chair and approve minutes from a previous hearing.

• BOV #6443 - 15 Glynde Avenue: appeal to reduce front yard depth to 7.47 m (24.5 ft) from required 8.47 m (27.8 ft) for a new dwelling with secondary suite and detached garage.
• BOV #6444 - 1170 Dunlop Avenue: appeal to reduce building distance to 4.13 m (13.54 ft) from required 4.5 m (14.8 ft) and front yard depth to 11.32 m (37.13 ft) from required 12.03 m (39.48 ft).
• BOV #6447 - 5591 Oakland Street: appeal to reduce front yard depth to 4.76 m (15.63 ft) from required 7.5 m (24.6 ft) for a new secondary suite and addition.
• BOV #6445 - 4676 Fairlawn Drive and BOV #6446 - 4710 Fairlawn Drive: fence height appeals withdrawn.
• Election of chair and approval of minutes from December 2, 2021 hearing.

The Burnaby Board of Variance approved two appeals for minor zoning variances: one for a front yard setback reduction at 15 Glynde Avenue and another for two variances (building separation and front yard) at 1170 Dunlop Avenue. Two other appeals were withdrawn, and a previously denied variance for 5591 Oakland Street was not re-heard because no new information was provided. The board also elected Brenda Felker as Chair for 2022.

• Approved front yard variance at 15 Glynde Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved building separation variance at 1170 Dunlop Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved front yard variance at 1170 Dunlop Avenue (unanimous)
• Withdrawn appeals for 4676 and 4710 Fairlawn Drive
• Upheld prior denial for 5591 Oakland Street (unanimous)
• Elected Brenda Felker as Chair for 2022 (unanimous)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is meeting to discuss several planning items, including a proposed bylaw for temporary use permits, housing choices for laneway homes and suites in semi-detached houses, the introduction of an Official Community Plan, and the Brentwood West Conceptual Master Plan. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes and correspondence.

• Proposed Burnaby Development Procedures Bylaw and amendments to Planning and Building Fees Bylaw for temporary use permits
• Housing Choices: Laneway Homes and Suites in Semi-Detached Houses report
• Introduction of Official Community Plan (OCP)
• Brentwood West Conceptual Master Plan for Brentwood Town Centre

The Planning and Development Committee unanimously recommended that Council proceed with adopting four short-term rental bylaws (14271-14274), which had been referred back for discussion. The committee also approved a new Development Procedures Bylaw and fee amendments for temporary use permits, endorsed the Brentwood West Conceptual Master Plan for public consultation, and amended a housing process to include laneway homes and additional dwelling options. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Recommended adoption of short-term rental bylaws 14271-14274 (unanimous)
• Approved Development Procedures Bylaw and fee amendments for temporary use permits (unanimous)
• Endorsed Brentwood West Conceptual Master Plan for community input (unanimous)
• Approved process for laneway homes and secondary suites, amended to include laneway homes in single-family areas, additional accessory dwellings, and two suites in semi-detached homes or four-plexes (unanimous)
• Added recommendation to explore affordability of increased densification in single and two-family zones (unanimous)
• Received Official Community Plan update report for information (unanimous)

Executive Committee of Council

The Executive Committee of Council is meeting to consider two new applications for community grants from the approved budget, which includes $300,000 for programming and $100,000 for operating grants. The committee will also approve the minutes from the December 1, 2021 meeting and may discuss new business and inquiries. The meeting will close with a public exclusion for matters related to labour relations and preliminary negotiations for municipal services.

• Operating grant request of $3,000 from Western Community Centred College for the Retired Society
• Operating grant request of $8,526.13 from My Artist's Corner Society BC
• Approval of minutes from the 2021 December 01 Executive Committee meeting
• Closed session under Sections 90 and 92 of the Community Charter for labour relations and municipal service negotiations

The Executive Committee approved two community grants: $3,000 to Western Community Centred College for the Retired and $8,000 to My Artist's Corner Society BC (the requested amount was $8,526.13). It also unanimously directed staff to review the Committee's Terms of Reference and report back, with potential changes including streamlining grant approvals and adding new areas like Government Relations and Indigenous Relations. The meeting then moved into a closed session for labour and negotiation matters.

• Approved $3,000 grant to Western Community Centred College for the Retired (unanimous)
• Approved $8,000 grant to My Artist's Corner Society BC (unanimous; requested $8,526.13)
• Directed staff to review Committee's Terms of Reference and report back (unanimous)
• Moved into closed session for labour relations and preliminary service negotiations (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

Burnaby City Council is meeting to consider several reports and bylaws, including endorsements for the Burnaby Mountain Gondola and Burrard Inlet Rapid Transit projects, a development variance permit for the Burnaby Hospital redevelopment, and a contract increase for Broadway Street improvements. Council will also review rezoning applications, a financial plan bylaw, and notices of motion on a single-use plastics ban and cycling network.

• Endorsement of Burnaby Mountain Gondola project
• Endorsement of Burrard Inlet Rapid Transit in Mayors' Council's New Vision
• Development Variance Permit (DVP #21-00001) for Burnaby Hospital Redevelopment Project Phase 1
• Contract increase for Broadway Street Improvements (Bainbridge to Underhill Avenue)
• First reading of Zoning Bylaw Amendment #14424 for non-market housing at 8305 11th Avenue

Council unanimously approved a Development Variance Permit for the Burnaby Hospital Redevelopment Project Phase 1, despite a petition from 22 Elmwood Street residents. Council also approved contract increases for Broadway Street improvements, endorsed the Burnaby Mountain Gondola and Burrard Inlet Rapid Transit, and moved forward on four rezoning applications. A motion to develop a single-use plastics ban bylaw was carried.

• Approved Development Variance Permit DVP #21-00001 for Burnaby Hospital Redevelopment (unanimous)
• Approved $4,158,774.33 contract increase to Eurovia British Columbia for Broadway Street improvements (unanimous)
• Endorsed Burnaby Mountain Gondola project, with report forwarded to Translink, MP, MLA, and SFU president (unanimous)
• Endorsed Burrard Inlet Rapid Transit with preference for Purple alignment (unanimous)
• Authorized continued work on rezoning applications at 4567 Lougheed Hwy, 3700 Willingdon Ave, 3990 Marine Way, 4472 Hastings St (each unanimous)
• Adopted motion to bring forward single-use plastics ban bylaw (unanimous)
• Adopted motion for feasibility report on enhancing cycling network (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of previous meetings and proclamations (unanimous)

Traffic Safety Committee

The Traffic Safety Committee is meeting to discuss traffic safety matters, including a report on safety concerns at Parker Street and MacDonald Avenue, a delegation about parking concerns on Curle and Kalyk Avenue, and a memorandum on the Burnaby Transportation Plan update. The committee will also consider minutes from its November 2021 meeting.

• Safety concerns at Parker Street and MacDonald Avenue
• Parking concerns on Curle and Kalyk Avenue (delegation by Heather Cook and Steve Skrivanos)
• Burnaby Transportation Plan update: consideration of plan approval
• Minutes of November 24, 2021 meeting

The Traffic Safety Committee unanimously recommended Council endorse safety upgrades at Parker Street and MacDonald Avenue, and send the report to Mr. Lawrence Chan. It also referred parking concerns on Curle and Kalyk Avenues to staff for a report, and asked staff to report on alternatives to the uncontrolled level crossing at the Holdom Overpass southern intersection. The minutes were adopted unanimously.

• Adopted minutes of 2021 Nov 24 meeting (unanimous)
• Referred Curle/Kalyk parking concerns to staff for report (unanimous)
• Adopted recommendations for Parker St & MacDonald Ave safety upgrades (unanimous)
• Requested staff report on Holdom Overpass crossing alternatives (unanimous)

Council Correspondence

This is a Council Correspondence Package for January 24, 2022, where staff provide notes on public correspondence, refer some items to committees, and list others for information. No decisions are made; the package covers responses to animal control complaints, climate action alignment, sports hosting, and various community topics.

• BC SPCA confirms dog in animal complaint is healthy and has adequate shelter, food, and water
• City staff investigating reporting requirements to join Race to Zero Initiative
• Staff reviewing Tourism Burnaby report on sports hosting, will consult stakeholders including Athletics Canada
• City Hall lights installation expected by end of 2022, allowing future requests
• BC SPCA letter on rodenticide use referred to Environment Committee for February 16 meeting

City Council Meeting

Burnaby City Council is meeting to consider the 2022-2026 Financial Plan and related bylaw, along with several contract awards, grants, and rezoning applications. Key items include an $8,000,000 grant for a non-market modular rental building at 8305 11th Avenue, a contract award for fire department vehicles, and a contract increase for the Laurel Street Works Yard. Council will also review rezoning applications, including one for a 24-storey mixed-use building at 4330 Maywood Street, and consider notices of motion on the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty and E Division Headquarters.

• $8,000,000 grant for non-market modular rental building at 8305 11th Avenue
• Contract award for two heavy rescue units and two side mount engine units for Fire Department
• Contract increase for Laurel Street Works Yard Phase 2 Main Building Construction
• Rezoning for 24-storey mixed-use building at 4330 Maywood Street (third reading)
• 2022-2026 Financial Plan and Burnaby Financial Plan Bylaw 2022 (first, second, third reading)

Council approved an $8,000,000 grant from the Community Benefit Bonus Affordable Housing Reserve for a non-market modular rental building at 8305 11th Avenue to house women and children at risk of homelessness. The 2022-2026 Financial Plan and Burnaby Financial Plan Bylaw 2022 were also approved unanimously. Several contracts were awarded, including $6.28M for fire department vehicles and a $985K increase for the Laurel Street Works Yard. A pedestrian overpass feasibility study was tabled for more data, and a motion to endorse the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty was carried unanimously.

• Approved $8,000,000 grant for 8305 11th Avenue modular housing (unanimous)
• Approved 2022-2026 Financial Plan and Bylaw 14423 (unanimous)
• Awarded $6,283,954.88 contract to Safetek Emergency Services for fire units (unanimous)
• Approved $985,171.22 contract increase to Canadian Turner Construction for Laurel Street Works Yard (unanimous)
• Approved one-year BCSPCA animal control contract extension for $602,333.55 (unanimous)
• Tabled Highway 1 Pedestrian Overpass schematic design for more data (unanimous)
• Referred Bylaw 14271 (short-term rental text amendment) to Planning and Development Committee (unanimous)
• Endorsed Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty (unanimous)

Social Planning Committee

The Social Planning Committee is meeting to receive updates and discuss several items, including a presentation on the Food Systems Strategy, a memorandum regarding the Burnaby Transportation Plan update, a homelessness response update for winter 2021/2022, and a proposed non-profit occupant for a city-owned community resource centre. The committee will also consider a proposed terms of reference for an Anti-Racism Sub-Committee and a report on the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification Training Program.

• Update on the Food Systems Strategy by Janine de la Salle, Urban Food Systems
• Burnaby Transportation Plan Update: Consideration of Plan Approval
• Homelessness Response: Winter 2021/2022
• Proposed Non-Profit Occupant for City Owned Community Resource Centre at 2038 Rosser Avenue
• Proposed Terms of Reference for an Anti-Racism Sub-Committee

The Social Planning Committee unanimously approved the Terms of Reference for an Anti-Racism Sub-Committee and selected its members, with Councillor James Wang elected as chair via secret ballot. The committee also unanimously endorsed a recommendation to Council on the Rick Hansen Foundation accessibility training approach. A presentation on the Food Systems Strategy was received, and updates on pandemic response, seniors services, and school district activities were provided.

• Approved Terms of Reference for Anti-Racism Sub-Committee (unanimous)
• Selected Anti-Racism Sub-Committee members: Wang, Stewart, Lubendo, Nelson, Chan, Mah
• Elected Councillor James Wang as Anti-Racism Sub-Committee Chair (secret ballot)
• Approved recommendation to Council on Rick Hansen Foundation accessibility approach (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of 2021 Nov 02 meeting (unanimous)

Financial Management Committee

The Financial Management Committee is meeting to discuss the 2022-2026 Financial Plan and the accompanying Burnaby Financial Plan Bylaw 2022, along with an update on property assessment values and appeals. They will also receive a status update on major civic building projects and consider a grant request from the L'Arche Foundation for affordable housing. The meeting includes a closed session for preliminary negotiations on a municipal service.

• 2022-2026 Financial Plan and Burnaby Financial Plan Bylaw 2022
• Property Assessment Value and Appeal Update
• Major Civic Building Projects Status Update
• Request for Community Benefit Bonus Affordable Housing Reserve Grant from L'Arche Foundation of Greater Vancouver
• Closed session for preliminary municipal service negotiations

The Financial Management Committee unanimously recommended Council approve the 2022-2026 Financial Plan and authorize the City Solicitor to bring forward the Burnaby Financial Plan Bylaw 2022. The Committee also received a report on property assessment values and appeals as information, and discussed status updates on major civic building projects, noting concerns about delays but receiving staff assurance on the December 2022 completion for the Burnaby Lake arena.

• Adopted minutes of 2021-12-07 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended Council approve 2022-2026 Financial Plan (unanimous)
• Recommended Council authorize City Solicitor to bring forward Burnaby Financial Plan Bylaw 2022 (unanimous)
• Recommended Council receive property assessment value and appeal update as information (unanimous)
• Resolved into closed meeting to discuss preliminary municipal service negotiations (unanimous)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee will receive a report from the General Manager regarding the final report of the Canada-British Columbia Expert Panel on the Future of Housing Supply and Affordability. The meeting also includes a review of previous minutes.

• Final Report of the Canada-BC Expert Panel on the Future of Housing Supply and Affordability

The Planning and Development Committee received a report on the Canada-BC Expert Panel on Housing Supply and Affordability and unanimously adopted a motion to receive it for information. The committee requested staff to prepare a summary of the City's existing affordable housing advocacy actions before sending a letter to the provincial minister, and also received a verbal update on the HOME Strategy, which is beginning work on 'missing middle' housing. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted minutes of 2021-12-08 meeting (unanimous)
• Received report on Expert Panel on Housing Supply and Affordability (unanimous)
• Requested staff prepare summary of City's affordable housing advocacy actions before writing to minister
• Received verbal update on HOME Strategy (unanimous)

Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission

The Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission is meeting to elect a deputy chair, approve minutes, and receive presentations on Heritage Christmas and parks capital projects. They will also review correspondence about the Heritage Program 2-Year Work Plan and a public amenity pier at Riverbend Business Park.

• Election of deputy chair
• Presentation: Cultural Services - Heritage Christmas by Deborah Tuyttens
• Presentation: Parks Capital Projects Update by Steve Bruneau
• Correspondence: Heritage Program 2-Year Work Plan Review and 2022-2023 plan
• Correspondence: Riverbend Business Park Public Amenity Pier at 8340 and 8351 Fraser Reach Court

The Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission held its first meeting of 2022, electing Commissioner Rainy Kent as Deputy Chair via secret ballot. The Commission also unanimously approved the 2022 Committee and Liaison Member Appointments and adopted the minutes from the December 7, 2021 meeting. Staff presented updates on six capital projects, including the Burnaby Lake Pavilion and new pickleball courts, but no formal decisions were made on these projects.

• Elected Commissioner Rainy Kent as Deputy Chair for 2022 (secret ballot)
• Approved 2022 Committee and Liaison Member Appointments (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of December 7, 2021 meeting (unanimous)