Burnaby public meetings in 2024

Council Correspondence and Public Notice Submissions

This meeting consists of a review of correspondence and public notice submissions. Council and staff are addressing requests regarding building codes, anti-idling bylaws, and traffic noise, while receiving information on zoning and international delegations.

• Review of request for an anti-idling bylaw
• Complaint regarding truck engine brakes on Gaglardi Way
• Request for a pedestrian crossing at Brantford and Oakland Street
• Public submission for REZ #24-19 at 7409 Halifax Street
• Request for revision to the 2024 BC Building Code adoption

City Council Meeting

Burnaby City Council is meeting to decide on an updated budget for the Brentwood Community Centre and a draft Urban Forest Strategy. The body will also consider several rezoning applications for residential and mixed-use developments and approve contracts for recycling trucks and insurance.

• Approval of updated project budget for Brentwood Community Centre
• Rezoning requests for 9855 Austin Road, 7201 11th Avenue, 3789 Royal Oak Avenue, 3405 Willingdon Ave, and 4701/4705 Hastings Street
• Contract award for the supply and delivery of four recycling trucks
• Funding approval for an artistic mural on the Willingdon Avenue and Still Creek Drive overpass
• Grants of $500 each for Hope and Health for Life Society and Tsleil-Waututh Nation

Council approved the updated $139 million budget for the Brentwood Community Centre, along with an additional $7.3 million for a podium park, despite opposition from two councillors. Council also approved the Draft Urban Forest Strategy, advanced several rezoning applications, and awarded contracts for recycling trucks and construction insurance.

• Approved $139M Brentwood Community Centre budget (opposed: Calendino, Dhaliwal)
• Approved $7.3M for podium park at Brentwood (opposed: Calendino, Dhaliwal)
• Approved Draft Urban Forest Strategy and targets (unanimous)
• Approved $7,000 mural at Still Creek Drive (unanimous)
• Advanced rezoning for Lougheed Tower 6 and Tower 5 to first reading (unanimous)
• Advanced rezoning for 7201 11th Avenue to first reading (unanimous)
• Awarded $2,047,315 contract for four recycling trucks to Rollins Machinery (unanimous)
• Awarded $3,616,939 insurance contract to Aon Reed Stenhouse (unanimous)

Executive Committee of Council

The Executive Committee will consider endorsing a set of interim guidelines and procedures for naming civic assets, pending a comprehensive naming policy. It will also review and approve the second intake of the Festivals Burnaby Grant program. The committee will vote on two $500 donation requests – one for Hope and Health’s 4th Annual Santa on the Pitch event and another for the Tsleil‑Waututh Nation Christmas Hamper and Toy Drive. Standard agenda items such as adoption of the agenda, minutes, and routine reports will also be addressed.

• Endorse interim guidelines and procedures for naming civic assets
• Approve Festivals Burnaby Grant – 2nd Intake 2024
• Approve $500 donation to Hope and Health for the 4th Annual Santa on the Pitch
• Approve $500 grant to Tsleil‑Waututh Nation Christmas Hamper and Toy Drive
• Adopt agenda and minutes from the November 6, 2024 meeting

The Committee approved interim guidelines for naming civic assets and authorized several community grants. These include $54,600 for the second intake of the Festivals Burnaby Grant program and $500 contributions for both the Hope and Health for Life Society and the Tsleil-Waututh Nation Christmas Hamper and Toy Drive.

• Approved interim guidelines for naming civic assets (unanimous)
• Approved $54,600 in Festivals Burnaby Grants (unanimous)
• Approved $500 grant for Hope and Health for Life Society (unanimous)
• Approved $500 grant for Tsleil-Waututh Nation Christmas Hamper (unanimous)

Council Correspondence and Public Notice Submissions

At this meeting, Burnaby City Council will review staff notes on several public submissions, including a request to cut 166 trees for the Cameron Centre redevelopment, a proposal to amend the Business Licence Bylaw, and concerns about uncontrolled intersections at Southpoint Drive and Mission Avenue. Council members may ask questions, but no formal decisions are scheduled.

• Heymann Yip – request to cut 166 trees for Cameron Centre redevelopment
• Sabrina Yang – proposal to amend Business Licence Bylaw No. 13809 to exempt arm‑length family occupants
• William Xu – concerns about uncontrolled intersections at Southpoint Drive and Mission Avenue and possible future school crossing improvements
• BC Housing – City of Maple Ridge Supportive Housing Review Final Report forwarded to Planning and Development Committee
• Strata BCS1737 – submission regarding Burnaby City Parking Bylaw No. 11462

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider a final adoption of Burnaby Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 15 (REZ #22-02) that permits a six‑storey non‑market rental building with a childcare facility at 7388 Southwynde Avenue. The meeting also includes approvals for several contract awards, including group benefits providers (Manulife and Pacific Blue Cross), an Owner’s Representative for infrastructure delivery, and a contract for signage, road pavement markings and related electrical services. Additional items on the agenda are the Universal Water Metering Strategy presentation and updates on transit‑oriented area designations and unsightly premises bylaws.

• Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 15 (REZ #22-02) – permits six‑storey rental and childcare at 7388 Southwynde Ave
• Contract award (CA) for Group Benefits Provider – Manulife
• Contract award (CA) for Group Benefits Provider – Pacific Blue Cross
• Contract award (CA) for Owner’s Representative for Infrastructure Project Delivery
• Contract award (CA) for Supply and Install of Signage, Road Pavement Markings and Related Electrical Services

Council approved the universal water metering strategy, with Councillors Calendino and Dhaliwal opposed. Council also approved several contracts, including group benefits providers, and zoning bylaw amendments for short-term rentals and EV charging. A proposed delegation visit to sister cities was defeated.

• Approved universal water metering strategy (opposed: Calendino, Dhaliwal)
• Awarded 5-year group benefits contract to Manulife, est. $1.31M/year (unanimous)
• Awarded 5-year group benefits contract to Pacific Blue Cross, est. $9.0M/year (unanimous)
• Approved zoning bylaw amendments for short-term rentals and EV charging (opposed: Calendino)
• Defeated delegation visit to Kushiro, Japan; Hwaseong, South Korea; Taichung, Taiwan
• Approved $4.73M contract to Standard Electric BC for signage and road markings (unanimous)
• Approved $1.2M contract to RAM Engineering for infrastructure project delivery (unanimous)
• Directed staff to review adaptive fitness equipment in recreation centres (unanimous)

Access Advisory Committee

The Access Advisory Committee will discuss the Draft Accessibility Plan for the City of Burnaby, presented by senior planners. It will also receive information on Accessible Pedestrian Signals, including a map of intersections with touchless signals. A delegation from Walkers' Caucus will present on intersection crossing safety for vulnerable pedestrians. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation of Draft Accessibility Plan (Staff: Margaret Manifold, Senior Planner; Kyra Lubell, Planner 2)
• Information report on Accessible Pedestrian Signals (Staff: Eric Tam, Senior Manager, Transportation – Traffic Operations and Street Use; Regent Cheung, Transportation Engineer)
• Delegation: Intersection Crossing Safety for Vulnerable Pedestrians (Presenters: Fraser Hiltz and Ray McDonald, Walkers' Caucus)
• Other business item: Data on Senior Bus Trips
• Other business item: Online Accessibility Feedback Form

The Committee received information reports on Accessible Pedestrian Signals and a draft City of Burnaby Accessibility Plan. Members also discussed pedestrian safety, senior bus trip accessibility, and potential facility improvements.

• Adopted November 28, 2024 agenda as amended (Unanimous)
• Adopted October 24, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Received Accessible Pedestrian Signals report for information (Unanimous)
• Received Draft City of Burnaby Accessibility Plan for information and discussion (Unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will hear a presentation from the Twelfth Avenue Elementary Parent Advisory Council about children crossing 12 Ave and vehicles not stopping at stop signs. The committee will also receive status updates on the Burnaby Community Safety Plan, RCMP operations for August‑September 2024, and the Fire Department. Additional reports from the Community Safety Advisory Committee districts will be reviewed.

• Delegation: Twelfth Avenue Elementary PAC – children crossing 12 Ave and stop‑sign compliance
• Update on Burnaby Community Safety Plan Strategic Directions
• RCMP status report (August‑September 2024)
• Fire Department status report (through October 2024)
• Community Safety Advisory Committee District 2 report

The committee received a delegation from Twelfth Avenue Elementary PAC about cars not stopping at stop signs near the school. RCMP and the City's Transportation Department will address the concerns. The committee also received status updates on the Community Safety Plan, RCMP operations, Fire Department activities, and Community Safety Advisory Committee reports. No substantive decisions were made; all items were received for information.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted October 23, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Received Community Safety Plan update for information (unanimous)
• Received RCMP status report Aug-Sep 2024 for information (unanimous)
• Received Fire Department status report for information (unanimous)
• Received CSAC status reports for Districts 2 and 3 for information (unanimous)

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the October 10 meeting, hear delegations on parking and intersection safety, and receive staff presentations on three projects. The committee will seek approval of the Burnaby Public Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy recommendations and implementation framework. Additional presentations will cover the Canada Way Bus Speed and Reliability Study and the Phase 2 update of the Edmonds Town Centre Cycling Network Project.

• Approval of Burnaby Public Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy recommendations and implementation framework
• Presentation of Bus Speed and Reliability Program – Canada Way Corridor Study
• Phase 2 update on Edmonds Town Centre Cycling Network Project
• Delegation from Strata BCS3168 “The Montage” on parking and traffic safety concerns
• Delegation from Metropolis at Metrotown on intersection safety at Skytrain and parkade entrance

The Transportation Committee unanimously approved the Burnaby Public Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy and directed staff to follow its implementation plan. The committee also received information reports on the Canada Way bus speed and reliability study and the Edmonds Town Centre cycling network project. A delegation on intersection safety at Metrotown was heard, with staff noting potential signal timing adjustments.

• Approved Burnaby Public Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy (unanimous)
• Directed staff to follow EV charging implementation plan (unanimous)
• Received Bus Speed and Reliability Program – Canada Way Corridor Study report (unanimous)
• Received Edmonds Town Centre Cycling Network Project Phase 2 Update report (unanimous)

Financial Management Committee

The Financial Management Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the October 15 meeting. It will hear a delegation from the Burnaby Board of Trade presenting a partnership proposal, with speakers Angie Whitfield and Dana Martin. The committee will also receive updates on major capital projects in parks, recreation and culture, key IT initiatives for July‑December 2024, major civic building projects, and major engineering projects.

• Delegation: Burnaby Board of Trade partnership presentation (Angie Whitfield, Dana Martin)
• Information report: Parks, Recreation and Culture major capital projects update
• Information report: Key IT initiatives July‑December 2024
• Information report: Major civic building projects as of November 2024
• Information report: Major engineering projects

The Financial Management Committee held a routine meeting, adopting the agenda and previous minutes unanimously. No administrative reports or correspondence were received, and no substantive decisions were made. Four information reports on capital projects and IT initiatives were received for information only. The committee then moved into a closed session to discuss legal advice and preliminary municipal service negotiations.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted October 15, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Received Parks, Recreation and Culture Major Capital Projects Update (unanimous)
• Received Key IT Initiatives July–December 2024 report (unanimous)
• Received Major Civic Building Projects report (unanimous)
• Received Major Engineering Projects report (unanimous)
• Moved into closed session under Community Charter sections 90(1)(i) and 90(1)(k) (unanimous)

International Relations and Friendship Cities Committee

The International Relations and Friendship Cities Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from its September 26 meeting, hear a verbal report on the status of sister and friendship city requests, and review correspondence from Shuangliu District, the City of Kushiro, and Hwaseong City.

• Adopt agenda for November 18, 2024 meeting
• Adopt minutes from September 26, 2024 meeting
• Verbal report on sister and friendship cities status
• Correspondence from Shuangliu District Government regarding friendship city partnership
• Correspondence from City of Kushiro about 60‑year anniversary commemoration project

The committee unanimously agreed to reply to Shuangliu District Government that Burnaby is re-evaluating its existing Sister and Friendship Cities Partnerships and is not pursuing new ones. It also confirmed attendance at Kushiro's September 2025 event, declined Hwaseong's March 2025 invitation but offered a September visit, and directed staff to amend the 2025 Japan/Korea/Taiwan delegation report with updated dates and cost breakdowns for the December 2, 2024 Council meeting.

• Reply to Shuangliu District Government declining new friendship city partnership (unanimous)
• Confirmed delegation to Kushiro for Tairyo Donpaku event on Sept 13-14, 2025 (unanimous)
• Declined Hwaseong March 2025 invitation, offered September 2025 visit instead (unanimous)
• Directed staff to amend 2025 delegation report with updated dates and cost breakdowns for Dec 2 Council meeting

Council Correspondence and Public Notice Submissions

Burnaby City Council will consider several correspondence items submitted for information. The agenda includes updates from Ministry of Children and Family Development, BC Hydro, Metro Vancouver, and local staff on topics such as adoption awareness, community regreening, affordable housing guidance, bus lane plans, and the Cameron Recreation Centre. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the council will simply receive and acknowledge the information.

• Ministry of Children and Family Development – Adoption and Permanency Awareness Month
• BC Hydro – Community Regreening Program Update
• Metro Vancouver – Regional Affordable Rental Housing Target Implementation Guide
• Rachel Klippenstein – Hastings and Willingdon Bus Lanes for RapidBus (revised)
• Tara Kenning – Cameron Recreation Centre

City Council Meeting

The Burnaby City Council will adopt the agenda and minutes, hear a TransLink presentation on improving bus speed and reliability on Hastings Street, and consider several administrative reports. Items include funding for temporary Cameron Library staff, a new Unsightly Premises Bylaw, a five‑year service agreement with RecycleBC, and authorizations for multiple rezoning applications. The council will also review grant applications, fee‑bylaw amendments, and acting mayor appointments.

• TransLink presentation seeking endorsement for Hastings Street bus speed and reliability improvements between Willingdon Avenue and Duthie Avenue
• Five‑year service agreement renewal with RecycleBC for recyclable packaging and paper collection
• Funding request for three new temporary positions at Cameron Library
• Proposed new Burnaby Unsightly Premises Bylaw and related amendments
• Authorization to forward rezoning applications (e.g., REZ #23-11 for 5502 Lougheed Highway) to first and second reading

Council endorsed TransLink's Hastings Street bus speed and reliability improvements, dedicating curbside lanes to buses between Delta and Duthie Avenues from 7am to 7pm daily, with design to begin immediately and implementation by 2026. A motion to table the report for more public engagement was defeated, but an amendment directing staff to receive input from affected areas before proceeding was carried unanimously. Council also approved new library staffing, a new Unsightly Premises Bylaw, a five-year RecycleBC agreement, and advanced several rezoning applications.

• Endorsed Hastings Street bus lane improvements (unanimous)
• Defeated motion to table Hastings Street report (5 opposed)
• Directed staff to receive input from affected areas before proceeding (unanimous)
• Approved 3 new positions at Temporary Cameron Library (unanimous)
• Authorized new Burnaby Unsightly Premises Bylaw and amendments (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 meeting schedules (opposed by Mayor and Councillor Dhaliwal)
• Approved five-year RecycleBC service agreement (unanimous)
• Advanced rezoning for 5502 Lougheed Hwy, 3405 Willingdon Ave, 5334 Lougheed Hwy, and 7409 Halifax St (all unanimous)

Community Heritage Commission

The Community Heritage Commission is discussing a Heritage Revitalization Agreement for the Lonsdale Guardhouse Residence and a Heritage Alteration Permit for Overlynn Mansion. The body will also receive a status update on the Community Archives Strategy and Implementation Plan.

• Proposed Heritage Revitalization Agreement (HRA) Bylaw for Lonsdale Guardhouse Residence at 6985 Canada Way
• Heritage Alteration Permit request for Overlynn Mansion at 3755 McGill Street
• Status update on the Community Archives Strategy and Implementation Plan
• Correspondence regarding a rezoning application for the Edmonds Baptist Church at 7135 Walker Avenue

The Burnaby Community Heritage Commission adopted the meeting agenda and previous minutes, and unanimously approved a Heritage Revitalization Agreement Bylaw for the Lonsdale Guardhouse Residence at 6985 Canada Way and a Heritage Alteration Permit for the Overlynn Mansion at 3755 McGill Street. The Commission also received information reports, correspondence regarding the Edmonds Baptist Church, and voted to send an appreciation letter for the completion of Roger Whitehouse's term.

• Adopted agenda as amended (carried unanimously)
• Adopted June 13, 2024 minutes (carried unanimously)
• Directed City Solicitor to prepare a Heritage Revitalization Agreement Bylaw for Lonsdale Guardhouse Residence at 6985 Canada Way (carried unanimously)
• Approved Heritage Alteration Permit for Overlynn Mansion at 3755 McGill Street (carried unanimously)
• Approved sending a letter of appreciation to Roger Whitehouse for completion of his term (carried unanimously)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee will hear a delegation from Trinity Presbyterian Church regarding a proposed redevelopment at 7457 Edmonds. It will review proposed amendments to the Burnaby Zoning Bylaw that would permit short‑term rentals in buildings with secondary suites and clarify electric‑vehicle parking requirements. Staff will present preliminary findings from the Phase 3B Land‑Use Framework engagement. The meeting also includes routine agenda and minutes adoption.

• Delegation: Trinity Presbyterian Church – proposed redevelopment at 7457 Edmonds
• Zoning Bylaw Amendments – short‑term rentals and EV charging requirements
• Verbal report: Phase 3B draft land‑use map framework – preliminary findings

The Planning and Development Committee approved proposed amendments to the Burnaby Zoning Bylaw concerning short-term rentals and EV charging requirements, with an added condition regarding long-term rental suite occupancy. The committee also received a delegation regarding the redevelopment of 7457 Edmonds and a verbal report on the Phase 3B Draft Land Use Map Framework engagement.

• Approved amendments to Burnaby Zoning Bylaw for short-term rentals and EV charging (Opposed: Councillor Calendino)
• Approved condition that long-term rental suites must be occupied long-term to obtain a short-term rental business licence (Opposed: Councillor Calendino)
• Authorized City Solicitor to bring forward Burnaby Zoning Bylaw amendments
• Approved that a Public Hearing not be held for the proposed zoning amendments

Parks, Recreation and Culture Committee

The Parks, Recreation and Culture Committee will receive a verbal report updating members on the BC Parkway Project. A second verbal report will provide information on the Fees and Charges Policy Framework. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Verbal report – BC Parkway Project Update
• Verbal report – Fees and Charges Policy Framework
• Adoption of agenda
• Adoption of minutes from September 10, 2024

The Parks, Recreation and Culture Committee received two verbal reports but made no substantive decisions. The BC Parkway Project update outlined proposed design features for six areas, with public feedback leading to the removal of a skatepark idea due to noise concerns. A Fees and Charges Policy Framework was also presented, with a future report planned to the Financial Management Committee. All procedural motions (agenda and minutes adoption) were carried unanimously.

• Adopted the November 12, 2024 agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted the September 10, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Executive Committee of Council

The Executive Committee will consider and vote on proposed updates to the Community Grant Policy. It will also review and authorize a grant for the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation and award lunch/dinner grants to Burnaby seniors' groups. A verbal report on procedure bylaw updates will be presented.

• Community Grant Policy updates – seek approval of proposed policy changes
• Grant application #24.23.I – Down Syndrome Resource Foundation – seek authorization to award the grant
• 2024 seniors lunch/dinner grants – seek authorization to award grants to Burnaby-based seniors' groups
• Verbal report on procedure bylaw updates
• Adoption of agenda and minutes from the October 2, 2024 meeting

The Executive Committee unanimously approved amendments to the Community Grant Policy, a $10,000 initiative grant for the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation, and a $12-per-attendee grant for 2024 seniors' lunch/dinner programs. The committee also discussed future Procedure Bylaw updates, including removing Section 7.2, to be brought back for review at a later meeting.

• Approved Community Grant Policy amendments (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 grant to Down Syndrome Resource Foundation (unanimous)
• Approved $12 per senior attendee for 2024 lunch/dinner grants (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda and October 2, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Moved to closed meeting for personnel and preliminary service negotiations (unanimous)

Environment Committee

The Burnaby Environment Committee will hear a presentation from Metro Vancouver staff about small gas‑powered equipment. It will also receive a Climate Action Framework Progress Report covering 2023‑2024. The meeting includes routine items such as adoption of the agenda and minutes, and concludes with adjournment.

• Delegation from Metro Vancouver on small gas‑powered equipment (presentation by Esther Berube and Marina Richter)
• Information report: Climate Action Framework Progress Report 2023‑2024

The Environment Committee received the Climate Action Framework Progress Report 2023-2024 for information, with no administrative reports or correspondence. It also unanimously approved sending a letter of appreciation to outgoing member Andrei Zawadzki and discussed a potential pilot program for composting and recycling in parks, with staff to report back.

• Received Climate Action Framework Progress Report 2023-2024 (unanimous)
• Approved letter of appreciation to Andrei Zawadzki (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of October 22, 2024 (unanimous)

Council Correspondence and Public Notice Submissions

This meeting consists of a review of correspondence and public notice submissions. The items include requests for information, referrals to advisory bodies, and public feedback on a specific rezoning application.

• Rezoning submission for 3819 and 3841 Canada Way (REZ #21-33)
• Referral to Community Heritage Commission regarding saving a historic church
• Correspondence regarding Vancouver Rise FC at Swangard Stadium
• Correspondence regarding veteran parking
• Correspondence regarding development on the north side of Brentwood Mall

City Council Meeting

Burnaby City Council will consider approval for 2025 Waterworks and Sanitary Sewer utility rates, along with related bylaw amendments. The meeting also includes reports on the Burnaby Housing Needs Report, the Burnaby Food System Strategy, and the Burnaby Child Care Design Principles and Guidelines.

• 2025 Waterworks Utility rates
• 2025 Sanitary Sewer Utility rates
• Burnaby Housing Needs Report update
• Burnaby Food System Strategy
• Burnaby Child Care Design Principles and Guidelines

Council approved the 2025 waterworks and sanitary sewer utility rates, a $2.1M computer hardware contract, and adopted the Burnaby Food System Strategy. A proposed amendment to cap sewer rate increases at 9.9% annually was defeated. Council also endorsed draft community plans for Edmonds, Royal Oak, and Cascade Heights for public engagement.

• Approved 2025 Waterworks Utility Rates (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Sanitary Sewer Utility Rates (opposed by Calendino, Dhaliwal, Lee, Wang)
• Defeated amendment to cap sewer rate increases at 9.9% annually (5 opposed)
• Approved $2,142,192 contract to Microserve for computer hardware and services (unanimous)
• Adopted Burnaby Food System Strategy (unanimous)
• Endorsed Edmonds, Royal Oak, Cascade Heights draft community plans for Phase 3 engagement (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 cannabis store licence fee (opposed by Lee)
• Cancelled November 26, 2024 Public Hearing (unanimous)

Access Advisory Committee

The Access Advisory Committee will receive an information report regarding the Brentwood Town Centre Accessibility Improvement Pilot. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Mobility Access Participation (MAP) Project.

• Information report on the Brentwood Town Centre Accessibility Improvement Pilot
• Invited presentation on the MAP (Mobility Access Participation) Project by Niloofar Hedayati and Rojan Nasiri

The Access Advisory Committee unanimously directed staff to review adaptive fitness equipment in Burnaby's recreation centres, including possible improvements and costs, and report back. The committee also received an information report on the Brentwood Town Centre Accessibility Improvement Pilot and heard presentations on the MAP Project. Several other inquiries were raised, including concerns about BC Parkway accessibility and the Accessibility BC Act, with staff undertaking to respond at future meetings.

• Adopted agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Adopted May 30, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Received Brentwood Town Centre Accessibility Improvement Pilot report for information (unanimous)
• Directed staff to review adaptive fitness equipment in recreation centres and report back (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the June 26, 2024 meeting. It will review the new Earthquake Strategies and Actions Framework and hear a verbal report on bear‑spray use in the city. The committee will also receive status updates from the Community Safety Advisory Committee districts, the RCMP (April‑July 2024) and the Fire Department, plus a summary of 2024 extreme‑heat events.

• Earthquake Strategies and Actions Framework – Burnaby Strategies and Actions for Earthquake Resilience (B‑SAFER)
• Verbal report on bear‑spray use in the City of Burnaby
• Community Safety Advisory Committee District #2 status report
• RCMP status report (April–July 2024) and Annual Performance Plan quarterly report (April–June 2024)
• Fire Department status report covering up to August 2024

The Public Safety Committee unanimously authorized staff to develop an earthquake resilience framework (B-SAFER) and to investigate a bylaw regulating bear spray use in Burnaby. It also received status reports from the RCMP, fire department, and community safety advisory committees, and accepted the resignation of a committee member.

• Authorized staff to develop earthquake resilience framework (B-SAFER) (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to investigate feasibility of bear spray regulation bylaw (unanimous)
• Received CSAC status reports for Districts 2 and 4 (unanimous)
• Received RCMP status report and quarterly performance plan (unanimous)
• Received fire department status report (unanimous)
• Received 2024 heat events summary (unanimous)
• Approved sending appreciation letter to Tazul Nisha Ali upon resignation (unanimous)

Environment Committee

The Environment Committee will hear two invited presentations: the Fraser River Sturgeon Conservation Society will discuss a possible partnership, and the Stewardship Centre for BC will present a proposal for cat‑control bylaws. The committee will also consider correspondence on the Fossil Fuel Treaty, a biodiversity bylaw reform, and the Starry Night Initiative. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation by Fraser River Sturgeon Conservation Society – opportunity for partnership
• Presentation by Stewardship Centre for BC – proposal for cat control bylaws
• Correspondence regarding the Fossil Fuel Treaty
• Correspondence on Bylaw Reform for Biodiversity
• Correspondence on the Starry Night Initiative

The Environment Committee unanimously approved a motion directing staff to explore the feasibility and advisability of allowing habitat gardens in Burnaby. The committee also heard presentations on sturgeon conservation and roaming cats, and noted that City Council had already endorsed the Fossil Fuel Treaty. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved motion to explore feasibility of habitat gardens (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Adopted June 19, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

The Burnaby City Council will consider rezoning proposals for industrial and multi-family developments, approve a contract increase for transit shelters, and adopt bylaws related to liquor licensing and inter-municipal business fees.

• Rezoning #19-11 at 5025 North Fraser Way
• Rezoning #21-41 at 4955 Newton Street
• Contract Increase for Transit Shelters
• Liquor and Cannabis Policy Bylaw Amendments
• Inter-Municipal Business Licence Fee Adjustment

Council approved amendments to the Burnaby Zoning Bylaw, Development Procedures Bylaw, and Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw to implement the liquor and cannabis licensing policy, including repealing the old liquor licence application fee bylaw and discharging related covenants. An amendment set the licence fee for cannabis and liquor stores at $5,000. The motion carried with Councillor Lee opposed.

• Approved liquor/cannabis licensing bylaw amendments, fee set at $5,000 (opposed: Lee)
• Referred Vancouver Rise FC Swangard Stadium proposal to staff for negotiations (unanimous)
• Approved $2,253,548 contract increase to Construction ET Inc. for transit shelters (unanimous)
• Approved $7,000 mural beneath Kensington overpass to Ela Maftei (unanimous)
• Advanced rezoning for 5025 North Fraser Way light industrial building to first reading (unanimous)
• Advanced rezoning for 4955 Newton Street two six-storey rental buildings (unanimous)
• Approved Fall 2024 community grants totaling over $100,000 (unanimous)
• Tabled Transit-Oriented Area Designation Bylaw indefinitely (unanimous)

Council Correspondence and Public Notice Submissions

This meeting consists of a review of correspondence and public notice submissions. Items are being referred to advisory bodies or provided to Council for information.

• Referral of Fossil Fuel Treaty correspondence to the Environment Committee
• Referral of squash room availability concerns at Bonsor Recreation Centre to the Parks, Recreation and Culture Committee
• Correspondence regarding high rise condo apartments
• Commendation of the Edmonds Cycling Network Project
• Application from the Youth Parliament of British Columbia

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is discussing updates to the Burnaby Housing Needs Report to meet provincial requirements. The body is also seeking endorsement for draft community plans for three areas to begin a final phase of public engagement.

• Interim Update to the Burnaby Housing Needs Report
• Draft Edmonds Community Plan
• Draft Royal Oak Community Plan
• Draft Cascade Heights Community Plan
• Proposed Land Use Map Revisions

The committee unanimously endorsed the draft community plans for Edmonds, Royal Oak, and Cascade Heights, authorizing staff to conduct Phase 3 engagement and work with rezoning applicants based on the draft plans. The interim update to the Burnaby Housing Needs Report was received and its 2024 interim requirements will be published on the city's website.

• Adopted agenda for October 17, 2024 (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from September 25, 2024 (unanimous)
• Received interim update to Burnaby Housing Needs Report and authorized publication of 2024 interim requirements (unanimous)
• Endorsed Edmonds, Royal Oak, and Cascade Heights draft community plans as basis for Phase 3 engagement (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to conduct Phase 3 engagement for the three community plans (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to work with rezoning applicants per draft plans, conditional on adoption before third reading (unanimous)

Social Planning Committee

The Social Planning Committee is reviewing draft strategies for food systems and child care design principles to be presented for Council approval. The meeting also includes presentations on poverty reduction and food security.

• Draft Burnaby Food System Strategy for Council adoption
• Draft Burnaby Child Care Design Principles and Guidelines for Council approval
• Delegation from Immigrant Link Centre Society regarding Food Security Through Zero Waste Initiative
• Presentation on Burnaby Poverty Reduction Strategy by Antonia Beck

The Social Planning Committee unanimously adopted the Burnaby Child Care Design Principles and Guidelines, applying them to all new City-related child care facilities. It also adopted the Burnaby Food System Strategy, including an amendment directing staff to explore partnerships for a pilot food forest on City land. The committee heard delegations on food security and poverty reduction but made no other decisions.

• Adopted Burnaby Child Care Design Principles and Guidelines (unanimous)
• Adopted Burnaby Food System Strategy with amendment for pilot food forest (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted May 22, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Financial Management Committee

The Financial Management Committee is meeting to discuss borrowing authority for 2025 spending and a joint funding application for renewable energy. The body will also review financial reports and status updates on housing and civic building projects.

• Temporary Financing Bylaw to finance 2025 expenditures
• Joint application opportunity for Natural Resources Canada Renewable Energy Innovation Program
• Year 1 status update on the CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) Program
• Financial Report as at 2024 Period 08
• Review of purchase orders between $250,000 and $1,000,000 (Period 01 to 08)

The Financial Management Committee authorized staff to bring forward a Temporary Financing Bylaw allowing borrowing of up to $10 million for 2025 expenditures, and directed staff to participate in a joint funding application to Natural Resources Canada. The committee also received several information reports, including updates on the CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund, financial status as of Period 8, IT progress, and major civic building projects. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Authorized Temporary Financing Bylaw for up to $10M for 2025 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to participate in NRCan joint funding application (carried, opposed by Councillor Gu)
• Received CMHC HAF Program Year 1 status update (unanimous)
• Received Financial Report as at 2024 Period 08 (unanimous)
• Received IT Progress Report October 2024 (unanimous)
• Received Major Civic Building Projects update (unanimous)

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee is reviewing a feasibility assessment for pedestrian safety improvements to approve short-term measures and detailed designs. The body will also receive presentations on a new sidewalks program and an Intelligent Transportation Systems Strategic Plan.

• Notice of Motion: Improving Traffic Safety regarding pedestrian safety measures
• New Sidewalks Program Overview and Prioritization Framework
• Intelligent Transportation Systems Strategic Plan presentation
• Delegation from Strata BCS3168 “The Montage” regarding parking and traffic safety

The Transportation Committee unanimously approved a list of recommended pedestrian safety measures from a feasibility assessment, directed staff to proceed with short-term improvements, and to begin detailed design for medium-term and long-term measures. The committee also received information reports on the New Sidewalks Program and the Intelligent Transportation Systems Strategic Plan. No other substantive decisions were made; a scheduled delegation was withdrawn and rescheduled.

• Approved list of recommended pedestrian safety measures (unanimous)
• Directed staff to proceed with short-term pedestrian safety improvements (unanimous)
• Directed staff to proceed with detailed design of medium-term and long-term pedestrian safety improvements (unanimous)
• Received New Sidewalks Program Overview report for information (unanimous)
• Received Intelligent Transportation Systems Strategic Plan report for information (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

The Burnaby City Council will adopt the agenda and minutes, then review several administrative reports including a proposed height‑based development framework and approvals for contracts such as the Burnaby Laneway Upgrades and re‑roofing of the Bonsor Recreational Complex. Committee reports will present proposed zoning bylaw amendments for child‑care and the new R1 district, a review of the Tenant Assistance Policy, and a study of short‑term rental options. The council will also conduct third‑reading votes on rezoning applications at 4472 and 4828 Hastings Street and adopt fee‑bylaw amendments for 2025. A scheduled public hearing for October 29 is slated for cancellation due to lack of items.

• Proposed Height‑Based Development Framework (admin report)
• Contract award for Burnaby Laneway Upgrades (CA‑3302)
• Contract award for re‑roofing Bonsor Recreational Complex
• Proposed zoning bylaw amendments for child‑care spaces and R1 district
• Third‑reading rezoning #21‑47 at 4472 Hastings Street

Council unanimously endorsed a new height-based development framework, directing staff to prepare zoning bylaw amendments and inclusionary rental policies. The framework includes a minimum 15% inclusionary housing requirement for R6-R9 zonings, with 10% at 20% below CMHC median and 5% at CMHC median rents. Council also approved several contracts, including a $3.48M laneway upgrade and a $1.12M re-roofing project, and denied a request for temporary election signs on public property.

• Endorsed height-based development framework with 15% inclusionary housing (unanimous)
• Approved $3,483,573 contract to Complete Utility Contractors for laneway upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved $1,118,145 contract to Alfred Horie Construction for Bonsor re-roofing (unanimous)
• Approved $1,065,750 contract increase to Blackrete Paving for asphalt services (unanimous)
• Approved $262,500 contract increase to ISL Engineering for construction inspection (unanimous)
• Approved $544,000 contract increase to Pit Viper Contracting for hired equipment (unanimous)
• Denied request for temporary election signs on public property for 2024 Provincial Election (unanimous)
• Approved zoning bylaw amendments for child care and R1 district housekeeping (unanimous)

Tax Sale

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the record.

The City of Burnaby held its 2024 tax sale on October 7, 2024, with five bidders in attendance. One property at 3848 Dundas Street was auctioned and sold to Deen Gao for $660,000. The meeting was procedural and focused solely on this sale.

• Sold 3848 Dundas Street property to Deen Gao for $660,000

Council Correspondence and Public Notice Submissions

The council will receive staff responses to several public submissions, including electrical interpretations for laneway houses, a request to reduce noise pollution and enforce the noise bylaw, and a request for sidewalks on Alaska Ave, Rosser Ave, and Juneau St. These items are for information only and no council action is required. Additional submissions are listed for informational purposes, such as the Burnaby Draft OCP and a free transit pass proposal for youth.

• Electrical Department Interpretations for Laneway Houses – staff note
• Request for Noise Pollution Reduction and Bylaw Enforcement – staff note
• Request for Sidewalks on Alaska Ave, Rosser Ave & Juneau St – staff note
• Burnaby's Draft OCP referred to Planning and Development Committee – informational
• UBCM Free Transit Pass for Youth – informational

Executive Committee of Council

The Executive Committee of Council is meeting to review proposed lease agreements for two city facilities. The body will also consider recommended recipients for Fall 2024 community grants and a new framework for advisory body roles.

• Proposed Lease Agreement with Pacific Assistance Dogs Society for 9048 Stormont Avenue
• Proposed Lease Agreement for tenants of Metrotown Community Resource Centre at 4460 Beresford Street
• Recommended recipients for Fall 2024 Community Grant Applications
• Approval of the Council Advisory Bodies’ Terms of Reference Framework

The Executive Committee of Council approved lease agreements for Pacific Assistance Dogs Society and the Metrotown Community Resource Centre. The committee also approved multiple community grants for local organizations and referred the Council Advisory Bodies Terms of Reference Framework back to staff for revisions. Additionally, the committee authorized the donation of carousel ride proceeds from the 2024 and 2025 'Bright in Burnaby' events to the Burnaby Christmas Bureau.

• Approved lease for Pacific Assistance Dogs Society (unanimous)
• Approved lease for Metrotown Community Resource Centre (unanimous)
• Approved three recreation sports grants (unanimous)
• Approved four operating grants (unanimous)
• Referred Emotional Well Being Institute grant to staff (5-2)
• Approved five initiative grants (unanimous)
• Approved two additional initiative grants (split votes)
• Approved seven facility space subsidies (unanimous)

International Relations and Friendship Cities Committee

The International Relations and Friendship Cities Committee is meeting to establish a new Sister and Friendship Cities Policy. The body will also review correspondence regarding international partnerships.

• Draft Sister and Friendship Cities Policy
• Correspondence from Shuangliu District Government regarding Friendship City Partnership
• Correspondence from City of Kushiro regarding 60 Anniversary Commemoration Project plans

The committee unanimously approved the draft Sister and Friendship Cities Policy, with minor amendments suggested during discussion. Correspondence from Shuangliu District and Kushiro City was deferred to a future meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Sister and Friendship Cities Policy, as amended (unanimous)
• Deferred Shuangliu District and Kushiro City correspondence to future meeting (unanimous)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee will review updates to the Tenant Assistance Policy, consider proposed amendments to the Zoning Bylaw to enable new child‑care spaces and support the new R1 district, and examine a council report on allowing short‑term rentals in primary dwellings with long‑term secondary suites. Information reports will provide updates on market and non‑market rental housing development and on the Burnaby 2050 Official Community Plan Phase 3A public‑engagement findings.

• Tenant Assistance Policy Review – proposed clarifying language additions.
• Proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendments – create child‑care spaces and implement new R1 district housekeeping.
• Council Report on NOM Short‑Term Rental – amendment to allow short‑term rental of part of a primary dwelling when the secondary suite is rented long‑term.
• Rental Housing Development Information Report – update on market and non‑market rental units in rezoning, construction, or completed as of June 30 2024.
• Burnaby 2050 Phase 3A Engagement Report – summary of spring 2024 public‑engagement findings for the Official Community Plan.

The Planning and Development Committee approved clarifying language for the Tenant Assistance Policy, zoning bylaw amendments to facilitate childcare spaces and support the R1 district, and directed staff to explore short-term rental amendments. It also received information reports on rental housing and OCP engagement, and directed a review of driveway access for multi-unit developments. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved clarifying language for Tenant Assistance Policy (unanimous)
• Approved zoning bylaw amendments for childcare and R1 district (unanimous)
• Directed staff to explore short-term rental amendments (unanimous)
• Received rental housing development report for information (unanimous)
• Received OCP 2050 Phase 3a engagement report for information (unanimous)
• Directed staff to review driveway access policies for multi-unit developments (unanimous)

Council Correspondence and Public Notice Submissions

Council will review staff notes on several public submissions, including a request for new sidewalks on 13th Avenue, the removal of temporary tables and chairs at Metrotown Station, and outdoor art at Metrotown Station. Staff will provide information or follow‑up on low‑cost housing inquiries and the Burnaby Draft Official Community Plan. Items are being logged for future capital project review and advisory referral.

• Sidewalks and Safety – request for new sidewalks on 13th Avenue
• Metrotown Tables and Chairs – removal of temporary furnishings under Parkway Alive
• Outdoor Art at Metrotown Station – ongoing evaluation under Parkway Alive
• Provincial Council of Women of BC – low‑cost housing inquiry
• Burnaby Draft OCP – submission to Planning and Development Committee

City Council Meeting

The Burnaby City Council will consider a range of items including administrative reports on child‑care funding, a mixed‑use rezoning at Canada Way, a temporary use permit for a food‑processing site, and several contract increases for city projects. Committee reports will present proposals for 2025 lease rates, a festivals grant, a civic plaque policy, naming guidelines for civic assets, and property tax exemptions. The meeting also includes consent agenda items on building permits and major engineering projects, and several bylaw readings related to zoning and highway closures.

• REZ #21-33 mixed‑use development at 3819 and 3841 Canada Way – forward to first and second reading
• TUP #24-01 at 5755 Beresford Street – temporary use permit for cooking and packaging of meat, fish, poultry and other foods
• Contract Increase for Integrated Project Delivery Owner’s Representative for the Community Safety Building Project (formerly New RCMP Detachment)
• Contract Increase to Holaco Construction (1997) Ltd. for McGill Library automated material handling system tenant improvements
• Contract Increase for re‑finalized pricing of the Burnaby Lake Bridge Overpass construction

Burnaby City Council unanimously approved several major contract increases, including $4.3 million for the Burnaby Lake Bridge Overpass and $4.6 million for de-icing salt. The Council also authorized a $664,000 grant for new child care spaces and advanced a mixed-use rezoning at Canada Way. A motion to review Metro Vancouver's governance structure was not seconded and did not proceed.

• Approved $4,620,000 contract for de-icing salt supply (unanimous)
• Approved $4,317,640 contract increase for Burnaby Lake Bridge Overpass (unanimous)
• Authorized $664,000 grant for 24 new infant/toddler child care spaces (unanimous)
• Advanced REZ #21-33 mixed-use development at 3819/3841 Canada Way to First Reading (unanimous)
• Approved $572,250 contract increase for Community Safety Building project (unanimous)
• Denied Burnaby Winter Club's 2025 permissive tax exemption application (unanimous)
• Approved $15.61 per sq ft lease rate for Community Resource Centres (unanimous)
• Motion for independent review of Metro Vancouver governance not seconded

Financial Management Committee

The Financial Management Committee is seeking approval for permissive property tax exemptions for 2025 and 2026. The body will also discuss the use of provincial capacity funding for local government housing initiatives and receive updates on major engineering and civic building projects.

• Permissive Property Tax Exemptions for 2025 and 2026
• Provincial Government Capacity Funding for Local Government Housing Initiatives
• Update on Major Engineering Projects
• Update on Major Civic Building Projects
• Delegation from Tessy Chalissery regarding property tax

The Financial Management Committee referred a report on permissive tax exemptions for 2025-2026 back to staff to develop a process for phasing out the tax reduction for the Burnaby Winter Club. The committee also approved the proposed distribution of provincial Capacity Funding for local government housing initiatives. Two information reports on major engineering and civic building projects were received for information. The meeting included a delegation advocating for a property tax cap, but no decision was made on that request.

• Referred permissive tax exemptions 2025-2026 report to staff for phase-out process for Burnaby Winter Club (unanimous)
• Approved proposed distribution of Capacity Funding for Local Government Housing Initiatives (unanimous)
• Received SU: Major Engineering Projects report for information (unanimous)
• Received SU: Major Civic Building Projects – As of September 2024 report for information (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda and minutes of July 16, 2024 (unanimous)

Parks, Recreation and Culture Committee

The Parks, Recreation and Culture Committee is meeting to receive verbal staff reports on several park initiatives. These include updates on environmental programs, trail management, and master planning.

• Environmental Programs in Parks update
• Burnaby Mountain Trail Management Plan progress update
• Central Park Master Plan Phase 1 progress update
• Correspondence regarding safety and fitness at Confederation Park

The Parks, Recreation and Culture Committee received informational presentations on environmental programs, the Burnaby Mountain Trail Management Plan, and the Central Park Master Plan Phase 1. No formal decisions were made; the committee adopted the agenda and previous minutes unanimously.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted the June 11, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Council Correspondence and Public Notice Submissions

Burnaby City Council will review correspondence and public‑notice submissions received for the September 9, 2024 meeting. Items include a rezoning request (REZONING #20-15) for Sunset Street and Kincaid Street, several informational documents from neighboring municipalities, and updates on regional projects. No decisions are recorded; the council will consider the information presented.

• REZONING #20-15 – Sunset Street and Kincaid Street parcels
• Metro Vancouver – 2050 Type 3 Proposed Amendment – City of Surrey
• Skytrains original Mark 1 trains being replaced after 40 years
• Parkland – Burnaby Refinery Investigation Summary
• Canada Community‑Building Fund – First payment 2024‑2025

City Council Meeting

The council will adopt several amendment bylaws affecting fees, fire services, sewer connections, parking meters, electric‑vehicle charging, and a Boundary Road maintenance agreement. It will consider zoning bylaw amendments for REZ #23‑01 (8304 11th Avenue), REZ #23‑22 (4567 Canada Way) and REZ #24‑06 (4657 Kingsway), as well as a housing agreement bylaw for 3856 and 3864 Carrigan Court. Administrative reports will seek approval for a housing agreement on a portion of 7000 Lougheed Highway, the expropriation of part of 5595 Roy Street for the Holdom Overpass project, and a contract increase for hired equipment services. Additional items include a short‑term rental amendment to the zoning bylaw and a mayoral reconsideration of Bylaw 14207, while two public hearings are cancelled.

• Adoption of Burnaby Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw Amendment No. 2 (2024)
• Approval of expropriation of 5595 Roy Street for the Holdom Overpass project
• Housing Agreement Bylaw for portion of 7000 Lougheed Highway (M’Akola Housing Society)
• Contract increase for Hired Equipment Services
• Short‑term rental amendment to the Burnaby Zoning Bylaw (Cllr Lee NOM)

Council unanimously approved the expropriation of 5595 Roy Street for the Holdom Overpass project, authorized housing agreements for non-market units at 7000 Lougheed Highway, and approved a contract increase for hired equipment services. Council also reconsidered and passed third reading of Bylaw 14207 (rezoning) with a 6-3 vote, referred a short-term rental motion to committee, and cancelled upcoming public hearings due to lack of business.

• Approved expropriation of 5595 Roy Street for Holdom Overpass (unanimous)
• Authorized housing agreement bylaw for non-market units at 7000 Lougheed Highway (unanimous)
• Approved $160,000 contract increase to Superior City Services Ltd. (unanimous)
• Passed third reading of Bylaw 14207 (rezoning) 6-3
• Referred short-term rental motion to Planning and Development Committee (unanimous)
• Cancelled September 24, 2024 Public Hearing (unanimous)
• Cancelled October 3, 2024 Board of Variance (unanimous)
• Directed staff to proceed with New City Hall options at Deer Lake (unanimous)

Executive Committee of Council

The Executive Committee of Council is meeting to discuss administrative policies and funding. The body is seeking approval for naming guidelines, plaque policies, and grant recommendations.

• Proposed 2025 lease rates and grants for non-profit tenants at City-owned Community Resource Centres
• Approval for Festivals Burnaby Grant Program September recommendations
• Interim guidelines and procedures for naming civic assets
• Proposed Civic Buildings – Council Official Opening Plaques Policy

The Executive Committee of Council approved interim guidelines for naming civic assets, with amendments to allow naming living individuals (excluding current elected officials/staff) and to include decommissioning and plaque installation provisions. It also approved a Civic Buildings plaque policy, a $1,500 Festivals Burnaby grant, and 2025 lease rates and grants for Community Resource Centres. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Referred interim civic asset naming guidelines to staff with amendments (unanimous)
• Approved Civic Buildings – Council Official Opening Plaques Policy (unanimous)
• Approved $1,500 Festivals Burnaby Grant for September 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 lease rate of $15.61/sq ft for Community Resource Centres (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 lease grants for Community Resource Centre tenants (unanimous)

Council Correspondence and Public Notice Submissions

On August 26, 2024, Burnaby City Council will consider a package of correspondence and public‑notice submissions. Items include staff notes on waste‑stream recycling, a new sidewalks program for Madison and Rosser Avenues, and a proposal to promote quieter, greener equipment under the noise bylaws. The council will also refer biodiversity bylaw reform letters to the Environment Committee and review a rezoning submission for properties on Sunset Street and Kincaid Street.

• Staff note on waste‑stream recycling (Darcy Olson) – information on solid waste, recycling and green waste services.
• New sidewalks program priority on Madison Ave between Hastings and William, and Rosser Ave (Cody Poon).
• Noise bylaws discussion on greener equipment to reduce community noise (Aleksey Bobkov).
• Referral of 20 letters supporting biodiversity bylaw reform to the Environment Committee (October 22, 2024).
• Public‑notice rezoning submission for Sunset Street and Kincaid Street (REZ #20-15).

City Council Meeting

City Council is reviewing a proposed Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation framework and strategy. The meeting includes decisions on several contract awards for infrastructure and road upgrades, as well as proposed fee changes for January 1, 2025.

• Proposed Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Framework and Strategy
• Amendments to the Burnaby Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw for January 1, 2025
• Contract awards for Nelson Avenue road upgrades and Fraser Foreshore East Pier replacement
• Rezoning for a 29-storey mixed-use building at 6540 & 6592 Telford Avenue
• Proposed deferral of the Confederation Park Community Centre Project - Phase II contract award

Council deferred the contract award for Phase II of the Confederation Park Community Centre until adequate funding is available, and directed staff to report back with options including redesign and other funding sources. Council also approved multiple contract awards, including a $19.99M green waste processing contract and a $6.58M road upgrade contract. A rezoning bylaw for 5168-5192 Sidley Street was defeated on a tie vote.

• Deferred Confederation Park Community Centre Phase II contract award (unanimous)
• Approved $19,988,160 green waste processing contract to GFL Environmental Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $6,581,514 Nelson Avenue road upgrades contract to B.A. Blacktop Infrastructure Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $4,132,707 EV charging stations contract to Hyland Excavating Ltd. (unanimous)
• Approved $2,662,046 Fraser Foreshore East Pier replacement contract to Fraser River Pile & Dredge (unanimous)
• Approved $1,381,239 contract increase to Jack Cewe Construction Ltd. (unanimous)
• Approved $3,200,000 contract extension to Utility West Civil Works (unanimous)
• Defeated third reading of Bylaw No. 14207 (REZ #16-54, Sidley Street) on 4-4 tie

International Relations and Friendship Cities Committee

The International Relations and Friendship Cities Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the January 11, 2024 meeting. It will receive a report on learning outcomes from the recent sister‑city visit to Mesa, Arizona. The committee will consider approving a council delegation for a 2025 visit to sister cities Kushiro (Japan) and Hwaseong (South Korea) and friendship city Taichung (Taiwan).

• Adopt agenda for the July 23, 2024 meeting
• Adopt minutes from the January 11, 2024 meeting
• Consider approval of a 2025 delegation to Kushiro, Japan; Hwaseong, South Korea; and Taichung, Taiwan
• Information report on learning outcomes from the Mesa, Arizona sister‑city visit (April 9‑13, 2024)
• Correspondence including invitations and proposals from Guiyang, China; Shuangliu District, China; and Hwaseong City, Korea

The committee unanimously authorized a Council delegation to visit sister cities Kushiro (Japan), Hwaseong (South Korea), and friendship city Taichung (Taiwan) in 2025, with invitations extended to local business, education, and tourism groups. Correspondence from Guiyang and Shuangliu was handled: Guiyang's invitation was declined due to delegation unavailability, and Shuangliu was told Burnaby has no plans for new sister/friendship city relations. A report on the Mesa, Arizona visit was received for information, and staff will report back on sister city criteria and visit dates at a future meeting.

• Authorized Council delegation to visit Kushiro, Hwaseong, and Taichung in 2025 (unanimous)
• Invited business, tourism, education, and university groups to join the official visit (unanimous)
• Referred Guiyang correspondence to staff to respond about delegation unavailability (unanimous)
• Agreed to respond to Shuangliu noting no plans for new sister/friendship city relations
• Received Mesa, Arizona visit learning outcomes report for information (unanimous)
• Adopted amended agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted January 11, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Council Correspondence and Public Notice Submissions

This meeting consists of correspondence and public notice submissions. Staff provided responses regarding local ecology, parking bylaws, and infrastructure maintenance, while other items were referred to advisory bodies or provided for information.

• Construction of a 74-space daycare facility on Rowan Avenue
• Review of Veteran plate parking fee exemptions for the future Transportation Plan
• Opposition to rezoning application REZ #23-23 and Broadview Community Plan amendments
• Referral of Cariboo Road bike lane correspondence to the Transportation Committee
• Public notice submissions for rezoning #23-07 at 5777 Willingdon Avenue and 4475 Grange Street

City Council Meeting

The Burnaby City Council will consider a contract award to complete construction of the Cameron Community Centre and Library Phase II. It will also review a bylaw to introduce Development Cost Charge and Amenity Cost Charge waivers and reductions, and forward several rezoning proposals to future readings. Additional items include a community school grant payment and updates on various committees and policies.

• Contract award for Cameron Community Centre and Library (CCCL) Phase II construction
• Development Funding Program (DFP) – DCC and ACC waivers and reductions bylaw
• Rezoning #20-15 – Sunset Street and Kincaid Street non‑market housing with adult day care and child care
• Rezoning #21-39 – 6540 and 6592 Telford Avenue multiple‑family residential with neighbourhood commercial
• Approval of 2023/24 Community School Grant payment

Council unanimously approved a $191.1 million contract to Graham Construction & Engineering LP for the Cameron Community Centre and Library Phase II project, including a $10.5 million contingency. Council also directed staff to include the Burnaby Community Assembly's 24 recommendations as input into the Burnaby 2050 engagement, and approved several rezoning referrals and contract increases. A motion to refer the Transportation Demand Management guidelines for further review was defeated, and the guidelines were approved with two councillors opposed.

• Approved $191.1M contract for Cameron Community Centre and Library Phase II (unanimous)
• Directed staff to include Burnaby Community Assembly recommendations in Burnaby 2050 engagement (unanimous)
• Authorized bylaw for DCC/ACC waivers for non-market and student housing (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning referrals for Sunset/Kincaid, Telford Ave, Hastings St, and Lougheed Hwy (unanimous)
• Approved $573,417 Community School Grant for 2023/24 (unanimous)
• Approved $2,998,087 contract increase for Fire Stations #4 and #8 (unanimous)
• Approved Metrotown on-street parking fee rate increase effective Sept 30, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Transportation Demand Management Guidelines for Transit-Oriented Development Areas (opposed: Gu, Santiago)

Special Council Meeting

City Council will receive an information report on the Urban Forest Strategy Phase 2 visioning process and results. Staff will present findings from public engagement and a visioning presentation.

• Information report on Urban Forest Strategy Phase 2 visioning
• Presentation of public engagement results
• Staff presentation by Andre Isakov and Camille Lefrancois

Council received the Urban Forest Strategy Phase 2: Visioning report for information, with no decisions made. Staff will compile public input and Council feedback into recommendations for a draft strategy in Fall 2024.

• Received Urban Forest Strategy Phase 2: Visioning report for information (unanimous)

Financial Management Committee

The Financial Management Committee will consider and seek approval for the new 2024‑2034 Community Works Fund Agreement. It will also review a proposed increase to on‑street public pay parking fees in the Metrotown Town Centre. Additional items include a financial report for period 05, updates on major civic building and engineering projects, and a report on key IT initiatives. The meeting is closed to the public under the Community Charter.

• Approval of the 2024‑2034 Community Works Fund Agreement
• Proposed increase to on‑street public pay parking fees in Metrotown Town Centre
• Financial Report as at 2024 Period 05
• Update on major civic building projects (as of July 2024)
• Update on major engineering projects (as of June 2024)

The Financial Management Committee approved a parking fee rate increase for the Metrotown Town Centre and a new Community Works Fund Agreement. The committee also received several information reports regarding city finances, civic building projects, engineering projects, and IT initiatives.

• Approved 2024-2034 Community Works Fund Agreement (Unanimous)
• Approved on-street public pay parking fee rate increase for Metrotown Town Centre effective September 30, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Received Financial Report as at 2024 Period 05 for information (Unanimous)
• Received Major Civic Building Projects update as of July 2024 for information (Unanimous)
• Received Major Engineering Projects update as of June 2024 for information (Unanimous)
• Received Key IT Initiatives update for April to June 2024 for information (Unanimous)

Planning and Development Committee

The committee will consider a proposed engagement plan for the Burnaby 2050 Draft Land Use Framework. Staff will also seek approval for recommended liquor and cannabis policy directives. Additionally, the meeting includes discussions on transportation demand management in transit-oriented areas.

• Burnaby 2050 Draft Land Use Framework Engagement Plan
• Liquor and Cannabis Policy Framework approval request
• Transportation Demand Management Guidelines for transit-oriented development areas
• YWCA Metro Vancouver delegation regarding affordable housing reserve

The Planning and Development Committee approved a new Liquor and Cannabis Policy and established Transportation Demand Management Guidelines for areas within 800m of Skytrain stations. The committee also authorized public engagement for the Burnaby 2050 Draft Land Use Framework.

• Authorized public engagement on the Burnaby 2050 Draft Land Use Framework (Unanimous)
• Approved the proposed Liquor and Cannabis Policy (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to amend Zoning, Fees and Charges, and Development Procedures Bylaws for liquor and cannabis policy (Unanimous)
• Approved Transportation Demand Management Guidelines for Transit-Oriented Development Areas (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to apply transit-oriented guidelines to rezoning applications that have not yet received First Reading (Unanimous)
• Authorized staff to amend transportation measures for certain rezoning applications at the request of an applicant (Unanimous)

City Council Meeting

The meeting includes discussions on development procedures, anti-racism frameworks, and infrastructure projects. Council will also review contract awards for road rehabilitation, food supplies, and sidewalk expansions. Additionally, several rezoning applications for residential and hotel developments are up for final readings.

• Rezoning of 7388 Southwynde Avenue for a six-storey non-market rental building and childcare facility
• Rezoning of 6505 Sussex Avenue to convert office space into a 159-unit hotel
• Contract award for the Douglas Road Rehabilitation project
• Authorization to begin planning for the FIFA World Cup 2026
• New EV charging requirements for non-residential developments

Council approved staff to begin planning for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and awarded several infrastructure and service contracts. The meeting also included approvals for zoning amendments, building bylaw changes, and the integration of a property into Deer Lake Park.

• Authorized FIFA World Cup 2026 planning and coordination (Carried; Opposed: Councillor Dhaliwal)
• Approved $1,186,308 contract to Parsons Inc. for Douglas Road Rehabilitation (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,300,000 contract to Sysco Vancouver for food products (Unanimous)
• Approved $2,500,000 contract increase to Crown Contracting Limited for street lights and traffic signals (Unanimous)
• Approved $968,567 contract increase to Jack Cewe Construction Ltd. for sidewalk expansion (Unanimous)
• Authorized demolition of 6570 Deer Lake Avenue to integrate the lot into Deer Lake Park (Unanimous)
• Approved $7,000 for a mural at 4568 Kingsway (Unanimous)
• Cancelled the July 30, 2024 Public Hearing due to no business (Unanimous)

Board of Variance

The Board of Variance will review an application for property variances at 4391 Mahon Avenue. The appeal seeks to permit a new single-family dwelling with a secondary suite, a detached garage, and an uncovered swimming pool. Requested changes include adjustments to front yard depth, building setbacks, and fence height.

• Appeal for zoning relaxations at 4391 Mahon Avenue
• Proposed single-family dwelling with secondary suite
• Request for uncovered swimming pool in front yard
• Increase of maximum fence height to 2.08 m

The Board of Variance unanimously denied five requested zoning relaxations for a property at 4391 Mahon Avenue. The requests involved front yard depth, the placement of a swimming pool and accessory building, building separation, and fence height. Board members cited a lack of identified hardship and design choices as reasons for the denials.

• Adopted February 8, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Denied front yard depth relaxation for 4391 Mahon Ave (5-0)
• Denied accessory building in front yard at 4391 Mahon Ave (5-0)
• Denied reduced distance between buildings at 4391 Mahon Ave (5-0)
• Denied uncovered swimming pool in front yard at 4391 Mahon Ave (5-0)
• Denied maximum fence height increase at 4391 Mahon Ave (5-0)

Public Safety Committee

The committee will hear a delegation regarding parking issues on Canada Way and Sperling Avenue. The agenda also includes updates on catalytic converter theft, RCMP operations, and fire department activities.

• Delegation: Parking issues on Canada Way and Sperling Avenue
• Report on catalytic converter theft in Burnaby and the Lower Mainland
• RCMP status and quarterly performance plan reports
• Burnaby Fire Department 2023 Annual Report
• Update on Intervention Support Department activities

The committee adopted the meeting agenda and previous minutes. Members received informational reports regarding RCMP operations, fire department status, catalytic converter theft, and intervention support services. The committee also acknowledged the resignation of a resident representative.

• Adopted June 26, 2024 agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Adopted April 24, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Received CSAC District status reports for April-May 2024 (unanimous)
• Received RCMP status and performance reports (unanimous)
• Received Fire Department status report (unanimous)
• Received Fire Department 2023 Annual Report (unanimous)

Planning and Development Committee

The committee will review proposed amendments to the Burnaby Development Procedures Bylaw. Staff will also present on stormwater management requirements for R1 Small Scale Multi-Unit Housing zones. Additionally, the committee will receive findings from an employment lands needs assessment.

• Proposed Development Procedures Bylaw amendments
• Stormwater management requirements for R1 SSMUH zones
• Employment Lands Needs Assessment key findings

The Planning and Development Committee approved amendments to the Burnaby Development Procedures Bylaw, effective July 22, 2024. The committee also authorized staff to develop new on-site stormwater management requirements for small-scale multi-unit housing and received a report on employment land needs.

• Approved amendments to Development Procedures Bylaw (unanimous)
• Directed staff to report on delegated authority applications within one year (unanimous)
• Authorized development of R1 SSMUH stormwater requirements (unanimous)
• Received employment lands needs assessment report for information (unanimous)

Council Correspondence and Public Notice Submissions

This meeting reviews council correspondence and public notices. Engineering staff noted plans to address uneven surfaces on the Avalon Trail through paving work to improve safety and width. The agenda also includes various Metro Vancouver reports and community correspondence.

• Planned paving work for Avalon Trail to address elevation differences
• Metro Vancouver reports on walkability, greenspace, and tree canopy
• Correspondence regarding wildlife safety on Marine Way
• City of Kamloops correspondence regarding municipal cost downloading

City Council Meeting

The meeting includes a final report from the Mayor's Task Force on Unsheltered Community Members. Council will also consider several rezoning applications for residential and self-storage facilities. Additionally, the agenda features updates on transit-oriented areas and new electric vehicle charging mandates.

• Rezoning #22-17 for a six-storey self-storage facility at 5033 Regent Street
• Rezoning #24-06 for commercial podium revisions at 4657 Kingsway
• Rezoning #23-07 for multi-family residential development at 5777 Willingdon Ave and 4475 Grange St
• Proposed EV charging requirements for new non-residential developments
• Contract award for SFU Emergency Route Roadworks (CA-3298)

Burnaby City Council unanimously endorsed the final report and recommendations of the Mayor's Task Force on Unsheltered Community Members, with a progress report directed for September 30, 2025. Council also approved multiple infrastructure contracts, including $2,105,250 for SFU emergency route roadworks, $1,249,500 for synthetic turf at Burnaby North Secondary School, $11,113,572 for Griffiths watermain and roads upgrades, and $8,390,301 for Imperial Street watermain upgrades. Additionally, Council advanced several rezoning applications and adopted various development and fee bylaws.

• Endorsed recommendations of the Mayor's Task Force on Unsheltered Community Members (Carried)
• Approved $2,105,250 contract award to GPM Civil Contracting Inc. for SFU emergency route roadworks (Carried)
• Approved $1,249,500 contract award to Team Rochon Inc. / GTR Turf for Burnaby North Secondary School field synthetic turf (Carried)
• Approved $11,113,572 contract award to Jack Cewe Construction Ltd. for Griffiths watermain and roads upgrades (Carried)
• Approved $8,390,301 contract award to Sandpiper Contracting LLP for Imperial Street watermain upgrades (Carried)
• Tabled Transit-Oriented Areas Designation Bylaw for a minimum of 90 days (Carried)
• Approved $10,000 Community Program Grant for Tsleil-Waututh Nation for Whey-ah-Wichen Canoe Festival (Carried)
• Adopted multiple Development Cost Charges, Amenity Cost Charges, and fee bylaws (Carried)

Environment Committee

The committee will review a proposed program for 2024 World Rivers Day for approval. Members will also receive updates on the City Energy Strategy and the Construction and Demolition Waste Diversion Bylaw implementation. Two delegations are scheduled to present to the committee.

• Proposed 2024 World Rivers Day program
• City Energy Strategy Progress Report 2023
• Construction and Demolition (C&D) Waste Diversion Bylaw implementation update
• Youth Climate Corps BC delegation
• The Mountain Protectors delegation regarding TMX activities

The committee approved the program for 2024 World Rivers Day and directed staff to explore a collaboration with Youth Climate Corps BC. Members also received progress reports on the City Energy Strategy and the Construction and Demolition Waste Diversion Bylaw.

• Approved 2024 World Rivers Day program (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to explore collaborating with Youth Climate Corps BC (Unanimous)
• Received City Energy Strategy Progress Report 2023 for information (Unanimous)
• Received Construction and Demolition (C&D) Waste Diversion Bylaw Implementation Update for information (Unanimous)
• Adopted April 22, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Community Heritage Commission

The Commission will review a proposal to incorporate the Louis and Annie Hill Residence at 6570 Deer Lake Avenue into Deer Lake Park for visitor use. Staff will also provide updates on the Heritage Burnaby website and the Community Archives Strategy.

• Integration of 6570 Deer Lake Avenue into Deer Lake Park
• Overview of the Heritage Burnaby website
• Update on the Community Archives Strategy
• Report on Heritage Program Updates

The Community Heritage Commission authorized the demolition of existing improvements at 6570 Deer Lake Avenue (Louis and Annie Hill Residence) to integrate the lot into Deer Lake Park as a natural area. The decision includes the installation of a commemorative plaque at the site.

• Authorized planning to integrate 6570 Deer Lake Avenue into Deer Lake Park (Unanimous)
• Authorized demolition of improvements at 6570 Deer Lake Avenue and installation of a commemorative plaque (Unanimous)
• Adopted June 13, 2024 agenda as amended (Unanimous)
• Adopted February 15, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Parks, Recreation and Culture Committee

The committee will review several information reports regarding city parks and community services. Discussions include park prioritization, land protection strategies, and the BC Parkway Framework Plan. Members will also provide feedback on outdoor aquatics and potential FIFA partnerships.

• Review of park prioritization and implementation approach
• Discussion on approaches to ensure protection of City park lands
• Feedback session for the BC Parkway Framework Plan Phase 2
• Update on the Burnaby Outdoor Aquatics Strategy
• Exploration of FIFA event and partnership opportunities

The Committee adopted the agenda and previous minutes and received several information reports. Staff provided verbal updates on the BC Parkway Framework Plan, outdoor aquatics infrastructure, and potential FIFA World Cup 2026 event opportunities.

• Adopted June 11, 2024 agenda (Unanimous)
• Adopted April 16, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Received 'Investing in Burnaby Parks: Park Prioritization Alignment' report for information (Unanimous)
• Received 'City Park Protection' report for feedback and discussion (Unanimous)

Council Correspondence and Public Notice Submissions

This meeting consists of reviewing correspondence provided to Council for information. The items include communications regarding the Sue Big Oil campaign, District Energy Utilities, and a proposed BRT line.

• Sue Big Oil Campaign correspondence
• District Energy Utilities - Waste To Energy Facility feedback
• Proposed BRT line submission
• Burnaby Housing Authority communication
• Save Brentwood Park extension request (Bill 47)

City Council Meeting

The City Council is reviewing several bylaw amendments, including transit-oriented area designations and building energy standards. The meeting also includes the final adoption of rezoning for small-scale multi-unit housing in residential neighborhoods.

• Final adoption of small-scale multi-unit housing (SSMUH) rezoning for R District properties
• Third reading for rezoning 7000 Lougheed Highway for two mid-rise residential buildings
• Proposed zoning amendments requiring EV charging in new non-residential developments
• Proposed building bylaw amendments for the Zero Carbon Step Code
• Contract extension for Cisco ACI and network hardware equipment

Council adopted amendments to the Building Bylaw for zero-carbon standards and the Zoning Bylaw for non-residential EV charging. A $3.37M network hardware contract extension was approved, and several zoning bylaws were passed.

• Approved Zero Carbon Step Code Emission Level 4 for new Part 3 buildings (Unanimous)
• Approved EV charging requirements for new non-residential developments (Unanimous)
• Approved $3,374,473 contract extension to Compugen Inc. for network hardware (Unanimous)
• Endorsed Social Planning Committee 2024-2025 work plan (Unanimous)
• Passed Bylaws 14669, 14664, 14666, and 14668 (Unanimous)
• Passed Zoning Bylaws 14661 and 14662 (Carried; Opposed: Councillor Lee)
• Directed staff to explore district energy system incentives for North Burnaby (Unanimous)
• Cancelled June 25, 2024 Public Hearing (Unanimous)

Executive Committee of Council

The Executive Committee will review grant recommendations for the Summer Intake 2024 Festivals Burnaby Grant Program. The meeting also includes a presentation from the Burnaby Arts Council and correspondence regarding the Whey-ah-Wichen Canoe Festival.

• Festivals Burnaby Grant Program summer intake recommendations
• Presentation by Burnaby Arts Council
• Correspondence regarding Whey-ah-Wichen Canoe Festival

The Executive Committee of Council approved $15,000 in Festivals Burnaby Grants for June 2024 and awarded a $10,000 Community Program Grant to the Tsleil-Waututh Nation for the Whey-ah-Wichen Canoe Festival. The committee also heard a delegation from the Burnaby Arts Council, which requested interim funding of either $25,000 or $45,000; the minutes record no decision on that request. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $15,000 in Festivals Burnaby Grants for June 2024 (unanimous)
• Awarded $10,000 Community Program Grant to Tsleil-Waututh Nation for Whey-ah-Wichen Canoe Festival, June 28-30, 2024 (unanimous)
• Adopted the June 5, 2024 meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of the May 8, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Access Advisory Committee

The Access Advisory Committee is meeting to hear an invited presentation on the Accessibility Strategy Engagement Summary from Urban Matters, and to receive updates on accessibility features in major civic building projects, the Burnaby 2050 Official Community Plan, and the BC Parkway Enhancement Project. The agenda includes adoption of previous minutes and no administrative reports or correspondence.

• Invited presentation by Melissa Blair (Urban Matters) on Accessibility Strategy Engagement Summary
• Major Civic Building Projects Accessibility Update presented by Charles Allen, Director Civic Building Projects
• Verbal report on Burnaby 2050 Official Community Plan by Deirdre Bostock, Planner 2
• Verbal report on BC Parkway Enhancement Project by Alex Kolsteren, Planner 2
• Adoption of minutes from January 31, 2024 open meeting

The Committee received updates on the Burnaby Accessibility Plan engagement and the accessibility features of major civic building projects. Staff provided verbal reports on the Burnaby 2050 Official Community Plan and the BC Parkway Enhancement Project.

• Adopted May 30, 2024 agenda as amended (Unanimous)
• Adopted January 31, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Received Major Civic Building Projects Accessibility Update report for information (Unanimous)

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee will hear a delegation about electric items on streets and sidewalks, and review an update on the Vancouver-SFU Cycling Connection Project, seeking endorsement to proceed with detailed design. Correspondence includes recommendations for the Parkway Alive Project and suggestions on car traffic volume on a bike route. Minutes from the March 27, 2024 meeting will be adopted.

• Delegation: Kathy Scardillo on electric items on streets and sidewalks
• Vancouver-SFU Cycling Connection Project update and proposed improvements
• Endorsement sought to proceed with detailed design of cycling connection
• Correspondence from ACE-Burnaby on Parkway Alive Project
• Correspondence from Claude Tani on car traffic volume on bike route

The Transportation Committee unanimously approved moving the Vancouver-SFU Cycling Connection Project improvements to the detailed design phase. The committee also heard a delegation regarding e-bike and e-scooter safety on sidewalks.

• Approved advancing Vancouver-SFU Cycling Connection Project improvements to detailed design (Unanimous)
• Adopted May 29, 2024 agenda as amended (Unanimous)
• Adopted March 27, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with one administrative report: options for waivers and reductions under the Development Funding Program, covering Development Cost Charges and Amenity Cost Charges. Council will receive information and discuss these options; no decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Administrative report: DFP - DCC and ACC Waivers and Reductions Options 2024-05-27

Council received a report on the Development Funding Program regarding waivers and reductions for Development Cost Charges (DCC) and Amenity Cost Charges (ACC). Council unanimously directed staff to proceed with the waivers and reductions detailed in Option # 3.

• Directed staff to proceed with Development Cost Charges and Amenity Cost Charge waivers and reductions as detailed in Option # 3 (Carried Unanimously)

City Council Meeting

Burnaby City Council is meeting to consider a bylaw designating Transit-Oriented Areas as required by provincial law, and to approve several contract awards and increases for roadworks, fire engines, sidewalk repaving, and noise fence replacement. They will also review committee recommendations on grants, fee amendments, childcare policy, and park programs, and give first/second reading to several zoning bylaws, including small-scale multi-unit housing changes.

• Transit-Oriented Area Designations bylaw
• Contract awards: Non-Market Housing Roadworks at 4 sites, 4 side mount engine units, Royal Oak and Sunland Road Upgrades, Alpha Sidewalk Repaving
• Contract increases: Boundary Road Noise Fence Replacement, Alpha Secondary School Access Upgrades
• Zoning bylaws for non-market housing at 3873 Godwin Ave, 5825 Sunset St, and 3676 Kensington Ave
• Small-scale multi-unit housing (SSMUH) text amendment and rezoning of R District properties

Council approved the designation of Transit-Oriented Areas and awarded several multi-million dollar contracts for roadworks, fire equipment, and sidewalk repaving. The city also approved mid-year fee amendments and new policy directions to support childcare creation.

• Approved Transit-Oriented Area designations (Opposed: Mayor Hurley, Councillors Dhaliwal, Keithley, Lee)
• Awarded $6,826,106 contract to Crown Contracting Limited for Non-Market Housing Roadworks (Unanimous)
• Awarded $9,730,238 contract to Safetek Emergency Vehicles Ltd. for four fire engine units (Unanimous)
• Awarded $5,831,628 contract to Crown Contracting Limited for Royal Oak and Sunland Road Upgrades (Unanimous)
• Awarded $10,382,770 contract to Jack Cewe Construction Ltd. for Alpha Sidewalk Repaving (Unanimous)
• Approved mid-year 2024 general fee amendments effective July 1 and PRC fee updates effective Sept 1 (Unanimous)
• Approved $125,000 in Festival Burnaby Grants for Spring 2024 intake (Unanimous)
• Approved $4,000 playground development grant for Taylor Park Elementary School (Unanimous)

Council Correspondence and Public Notice Submissions

This is a routine council correspondence and public notice submissions meeting. Staff provide notes on public letters, refer some to advisory bodies, and list others for information. No decisions are made; items are for review and response.

• Tree removal at Olive/Barker intersection tied to Concord Pacific rezoning at 5889 Barker Avenue (REZ #17-40)
• Fireworks bylaw update including Halloween permit requirements to come to Council later this year
• Public safety request at Canada Way and Imperial
• Request to cancel WTE-DEU facility proposal
• Rezoning REZ #24-12 for R-district parcels

Social Planning Committee

The Social Planning Committee is meeting to consider the proposed Burnaby Anti-Racism Framework and seek approval to develop an implementation plan. Members will also review the committee's 2024-2025 work plan, discuss initiating a Community and Social Infrastructure Needs Assessment, and hear a delegation on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

• Proposed Burnaby Anti-Racism Framework seeking approval for implementation plan
• Social Planning Committee Work Plan for 2024-2025
• OCP Research - Community and Social Infrastructure Needs Assessment project initiation
• Delegation: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day by Ken Kuhn, BC Association of Community Response Networks
• Correspondence from BC Metis Federation, Eric Damer on Plant-Based Cities Movement, and GM Planning on Edmonds Town Centre, Royal Oak Urban Village, Cascade Heights Urban Village community plans

The Social Planning Committee approved the development of an Anti-Racism Implementation Plan and endorsed its work plan for 2024-2025. The committee also reviewed a report on community and social infrastructure needs and processed various pieces of correspondence.

• Authorized development of an Anti-Racism Implementation Plan (Unanimous)
• Referred Anti-Racism Framework report back to staff for revisions based on committee feedback (Unanimous)
• Endorsed the Social Planning Committee work plan for 2024-2025 (Unanimous)
• Received BC Metis Federation and General Manager Planning and Development correspondence for information (Unanimous)
• Forwarded Plant-Based Cities Movement correspondence to the Environment Committee (Unanimous)
• Adopted May 22, 2024 agenda (Unanimous)
• Adopted March 20, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Financial Management Committee

The Financial Management Committee will consider mid-year 2024 amendments to the Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw, with changes effective July 1 and September 1, 2024. It will also seek approval to negotiate a shared services agreement for the E-Comm Burnaby Information Channel. Several information reports will be presented, including updates on federal and provincial funding programs and major civic building projects.

• Mid-year fee amendments to Burnaby Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw, effective July 1 and September 1, 2024
• Approval to negotiate shared services agreement for E-Comm Burnaby Information Channel
• 2023 Canada Community-Building Fund update
• Firehall Station #8 grant update from Western Economic Diversification Canada
• Local Government Climate Action Program funding update

The Financial Management Committee approved mid-year 2024 amendments to the Burnaby Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw, with general fee changes effective July 1, 2024 and Parks, Recreation and Culture fee updates effective September 1, 2024. It also authorized staff to negotiate, finalize, and execute a shared services agreement with E-Comm and the City and District of North Vancouver for the E-Comm Burnaby Information Channel. Five information reports were received for information, and a verbal update on Parks, Recreation and Culture capital projects was presented. All votes recorded were carried unanimously.

• Approved mid-year 2024 general fee amendments to the Burnaby Consolidated Fees and Charges Bylaw, effective July 1, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Parks, Recreation and Culture fee updates, effective September 1, 2024 (unanimous)
• Authorized the City Solicitor to bring forward a bylaw implementing the fee adjustments and replacing Schedule F3 (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to negotiate, finalize, and execute an E-Comm Burnaby Information Channel shared services agreement with E-Comm and the City and District of North Vancouver (unanimous)
• Received information reports 7.1 to 7.5, including 2023 Canada Community-Building Fund, Firehall Station #8 grant, Local Government Climate Action Program funding, United Way Period Promise Campaign, and major civic building projects (unanimous)
• Adopted the agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adopted the minutes of the April 8, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is meeting to discuss two administrative reports: proposed policy directions to support new child care spaces, and interim amendments to the Subdivision Control Bylaw regarding development servicing for building permits. No delegations, information reports, or correspondence are listed. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including adoption of the agenda and minutes from the April 8, 2024 meeting.

• Proposed policy directions to support child care, including a Child Care Needs Assessment Tool
• Interim amendments to the Subdivision Control Bylaw to address works and services in building permit applications
• Adoption of minutes from the April 8, 2024 Planning and Development Committee meeting

The Committee adopted policy directions requiring new master and community plan areas to assess child care needs. It also approved interim amendments to the Subdivision Control Bylaw regarding development servicing, effective September 30, 2024.

• Approved requirement for new master and community plan areas to assess child care needs (Unanimous)
• Approved leveraging redevelopment and provincial funding for child care facilities (Unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Burnaby Subdivision Control Bylaw, 1971 (Unanimous)
• Set effective date for Subdivision Control Bylaw amendments to September 30, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Authorized repeal of section 2(2)(b) of Burnaby Electrical Connection Regulation By-law 1973 (Unanimous)

Council Correspondence and Public Notice Submissions

This is a Council correspondence and public notice submissions meeting where staff present letters from residents and organizations for Council's information or referral. Items include a note on the GRO project, a bylaw amendment request, and correspondence about the Cameron Recreation Complex demolition and closure, Deer Lake Bridge design, Surrey police transition, and provincial bills. No public notice submissions were received.

• Katy Alkins-Jang - GRO Process: staff note that concerns were referred to a Registered Professional Biologist and results are on Burnaby.ca
• Keith Pinchin - Request for Bylaw Amendment: cites Burnaby Street and Traffic Bylaw No. 4299, section 13(3)(i)(i) on parking vehicles for sale
• Deepak Raghavan - Demolition of Cameron Recreation Complex: referred to Parks, Recreation and Culture Committee
• Wendy Thompson - Closure of Cameron Recreation Centre: provided for information
• Multiple letters on Brentwood Park and Bills 44 and 47, and Surrey police transition

City Council Meeting

Burnaby City Council is meeting to consider a range of administrative reports, committee recommendations, and bylaw readings. Key items include final adoption of the Grosvenor Brentwood development, a contract award for Barnet Road rehabilitation, and a contract increase for green waste processing. Council will also discuss a proposed 50-unit affordable housing project with a church and a response to the Sue Big Oil campaign.

• Final adoption of rezoning for Grosvenor Brentwood site (4612, 4664 Lougheed Highway, 2040, 2140, 2150 Alpha Avenue) for high-rise residential and commercial development
• Contract award for Barnet Road Rehabilitation Project (Bayview Drive to Cariboo Road)
• Contract increase with GFL Environmental Inc. for green waste compostable materials processing
• Direction to staff to explore sites for a 50-unit affordable housing project with Grace Ethiopian Evangelical Church
• Endorsement of UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund grant applications

Council approved conditional participation in a class action lawsuit against global fossil fuel companies and awarded several infrastructure and waste management contracts. The city also authorized grant applications for emergency preparedness and directed staff to explore sites for an affordable housing project.

• Approved conditional commitment to sue fossil fuel companies, setting aside $1 per resident (Carried; Opposed: Councillor Lee)
• Approved $4,613,901 contract to Lafarge Canada Inc. for Barnet Road rehabilitation (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,995,000 contract increase to GFL Environmental Inc. for green waste processing (Unanimous)
• Authorized grant applications to UBCM for disaster risk reduction and evacuation planning (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to explore sites for Grace Ethiopian Evangelical Church's 50-unit housing project (Unanimous)
• Adopted Burnaby Responsible Consumption of Alcohol in Parks Bylaw 2024 (Carried; Opposed: Councillors Dhaliwal and Lee)
• Approved 2023 Annual Municipal Report and audited Consolidated Financial Statements (Unanimous)
• Adopted Local Service Tax Bylaw 2024 and Rates Bylaw 2024 (Unanimous)

Executive Committee of Council

The Executive Committee of Council is meeting to consider several grant approvals: a playground development grant for Taylor Park Elementary School, spring 2024 Festivals Burnaby grants, and a reconsideration of community grant application #24.01.I from The Society to End Homelessness in Burnaby. The committee will also receive correspondence about a regional heritage fair and Labour Day carousel ride co-sponsorship. The meeting includes adoption of the agenda and minutes from April 3, 2024, and will move to a closed session for matters involving personal information about a potential municipal award or gift.

• Taylor Park Elementary playground development grant approval and future program updates
• Festivals Burnaby Grants spring 2024 intake recommendations
• Community grant 24.13.I reconsideration for The Society to End Homelessness in Burnaby
• Correspondence: Regional Heritage Fair at Burnaby Village Museum
• Correspondence: CUPE Local 23 Labour Day carousel rides co-sponsorship

The Committee approved several grant requests, including funding for local festivals and a homeless society. It also directed staff to create a new policy for playground equipment grants.

• Approved $4,000 playground development grant for Taylor Park Elementary School (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to develop a new Playground Equipment Grant Policy (Unanimous)
• Approved $125,000 in Festivals Burnaby Grants for Spring 2024 intake (Unanimous)
• Denied amendment to award $10,000 to Chinese Taoism Kuan-Kung Association (Defeated)
• Approved $11,250 Initiative Grant for The Society to End Homelessness in Burnaby (Unanimous)

City Council Meeting

Burnaby City Council is meeting to decide on several contract awards, including the Burnaby Lake Recreation Complex Phase II design-build contract, and to set 2024 property and BIA tax rates. Council will also consider multiple rezoning applications for non-market rental housing, a holiday lighting cost-saving option, and several bylaws. The agenda includes presentations on complex care housing and local hero awards, plus a petition regarding Brentwood Park and Bill 47.

• Contract award to Ventana Construction for Burnaby Lake Recreation Complex Phase II
• 2024 property and BIA tax rates approval
• Rezoning for non-market rental at 3873 Godwin Ave and 5867 Sunset St
• Rezoning for non-market rental at 5825 Sunset St
• Petition to exempt Brentwood Park from Bill 47 transit-oriented development

Burnaby City Council unanimously approved a $156.4 million contract with Ventana Construction for Phase II of the Burnaby Lake Recreation Complex. The meeting also finalized 2024 property tax rates, advanced several non-market rental rezonings, and directed staff to investigate exempting Brentwood Park from provincial Transit Oriented Area rules. A new bylaw regarding responsible alcohol consumption in parks was adopted with one councillor opposed.

• Approved $156,439,423 contract for Burnaby Lake Recreation Complex Phase II (Unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Municipal, Regional, and BIA property tax rates (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to investigate exempting Brentwood Park from Bill 47 TOD designation (Unanimous)
• Advanced REZ #20-34 and REZ #22-23 non-market rental developments to First/Second Reading (Unanimous)
• Increased holiday lighting program funding to $925,000 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Responsible Consumption of Alcohol in Parks Bylaw (Opposed by Councillor Dhaliwal)
• Approved $1,783,573 contract for Burnaby Lake Pavilion Bridge Pier Rehabilitation (Unanimous)
• Cancelled May 28, 2024 Public Hearing due to lack of business (Unanimous)

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting will consider two administrative reports on the proposed Burnaby Housing Authority (BHA). Council will vote on formally incorporating the BHA as a municipal corporation and review key financial considerations, including impacts of recent provincial housing legislation, construction costs, funding sources, and borrowing procedures. The meeting then moves into a closed session to discuss personal information about a candidate for a municipal position.

• Approval to incorporate Burnaby Housing Authority as a municipal corporation
• Financial considerations for BHA including funding sources and municipal borrowing procedures
• Review of implications of recent provincial housing legislation on BHA
• Budgeted construction costs for sample non-market housing in Burnaby
• Closed meeting for personal information about a position candidate

Council approved the formal incorporation of the Burnaby Housing Authority as a municipal corporation. A motion to delay the implementation of the authority for one year was defeated.

• Approved the incorporation application and first directors for the Burnaby Housing Authority
• Authorized the Corporate Officer to sign incorporation documents for the Burnaby Housing Authority
• Denied motion to delay Burnaby Housing Authority implementation for one year (3-6)
• Received report on Burnaby Housing Authority financial considerations for information (Unanimous)

Council Correspondence and Public Notice Submissions

This is a routine correspondence and public notice submission meeting where Council reviews letters received. Staff notes address a Brentwood Park transit-oriented development area letter, and support for resuming grassroots bike racing at Glenlyon. No items were referred to advisory bodies or received as public notice submissions.

• Ed Pereira letter on Brentwood Park TODA from Bill 47; staff to contact correspondents on Brentwood Town Centre heights/densities
• Escape Velocity Cycling Club letter of intent to resume bike racing at Glenlyon; road closures Tuesdays 5-9 pm, May 7-July 30, 2024
• Minister of Housing letter on legislative changes
• Metro Vancouver inclusionary housing policy review final report
• District of North Vancouver resolution support on black bear cub conflict response

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee is meeting to consider endorsing a grant application for the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund related to public notification and evacuation route planning. The committee will also receive status reports from the RCMP, Fire Department, and Community Safety Advisory Committees, plus verbal updates on the Guns and Gangs Initiative and the RCMP Bike Unit.

• Endorsement of UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF) application LGPS10788 for Public Notification & Evacuation Route Planning
• RCMP status report covering December 2023 to February 2024
• Fire Department status report covering January to March 2024
• Community Safety Advisory Committee status reports from Districts 1 and 3
• Verbal updates on Guns and Gangs Initiative and RCMP Bike Unit

The Public Safety Committee unanimously authorized staff to apply for a Community Emergency Preparedness Fund grant to support evacuation route planning in the Southeast Quadrant (Edmonds). The committee also received status reports from the RCMP, Fire Department, and Community Safety Advisory Committees for information only. No other substantive decisions or votes were recorded during the meeting.

• Agenda adopted unanimously
• Minutes from Feb 28, 2024 meeting adopted unanimously
• Authorized application for CEPF grant for Evacuation Route Planning Toolkits – SE Quadrant (Edmonds) (unanimous)
• CSAC District #1 and #3 status reports received for information (unanimous)
• RCMP Status Report (Dec 2023 - Jan 2024) received for information (unanimous)
• Fire Department Status Report (Jan - Feb 2024) received for information (unanimous)

Environment Committee

The Environment Committee is meeting to review and seek approval of the 2024 Environment Week program, receive the 2023 Solid Waste and Recycling annual report, and hear a verbal update on climate action work. The agenda also includes adoption of prior minutes and correspondence about loud vehicle prevention. No delegations are scheduled.

• 2024 Environment Week program seeking Council approval
• Solid Waste and Recycling 2023 Annual Report
• Verbal climate action update by Erica Lay, Manager Climate Action and Energy
• Correspondence from Matt Ward re: Loud Vehicle Prevention
• Adoption of February 21, 2024 minutes

The Environment Committee unanimously approved the 2024 Environment Week program and received the 2023 Solid Waste and Recycling Annual Report for information. A resident request to install noise cameras in high-density areas was referred to the Transportation Committee for further consideration. Staff also committed to assessing a volunteer tree planting site near Lougheed Highway to determine how the City can assist with maintenance.

• Approved 2024 Environment Week program (unanimous)
• Received 2023 Solid Waste and Recycling Annual Report for information (unanimous)
• Referred request for noise cameras to Transportation Committee (unanimous)
• Staff to assess volunteer tree planting site for potential City assistance

Parks, Recreation and Culture Committee

The Parks, Recreation and Culture Committee is meeting to hear staff presentations and seek feedback on several projects, including the Central Park Master Plan Phase 1, Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area Trail Management Plan, the new Park Pulse program, and the Urban Forest Management Strategy. The committee will also hear a delegation about women's field hockey, review correspondence on topics like the Confederation Park weight room and bowling centre, and discuss a notice of motion on a seniors weightroom.

• Central Park Master Plan Phase 1 presentation seeking feedback
• Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area Trail Management Plan presentation
• Park Pulse program for community amenity improvements using CMHC Housing accelerator funds
• Urban Forest Management Strategy update presentation
• Notice of motion on seniors weightroom at Confederation Park Community Centre

The Parks, Recreation and Culture Committee directed staff to collaborate with field hockey representatives to assess the need for a water-based turf field in Burnaby. The committee also received several informational reports regarding park master plans, trail management, and urban forest strategies. Additionally, the committee formally received feedback regarding senior access to weight rooms at the Confederation Park Community Centre.

• Directed staff to study water-based field hockey turf needs (Unanimous)
• Adopted April 16, 2024 agenda (Unanimous)
• Adopted February 13, 2024 minutes (Unanimous)
• Received OCP social infrastructure needs report for information (Unanimous)
• Received feedback on senior weight room access at Confederation Park (Unanimous)

City Council Meeting

The City Council is reviewing several land-use updates, including small-scale multi-unit housing zoning changes and community plan directions. The agenda also includes discussions on a district energy utility project, park alcohol consumption policies, and various rezoning applications.

• Proposed zoning amendments for small-scale multi-unit housing in R District properties
• Contract award for ISL Engineering & Lands Services Ltd. and FVB Energy Inc. for District Energy Phase 1
• 2024 Local Service Tax Bylaw to impose parcel taxes for local improvement works
• Mural funding proposal for 7244 Arcola St.
• Heritage designation of the 'Eagle Ford' neon sign

Council approved amendments to the Burnaby Zoning Bylaw and rezoned all current R District properties to the new R1 Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing District, effective July 1, 2024, to meet provincial Local Government Act requirements. Council also approved making the responsible alcohol consumption in parks program permanent and year-round, with the bylaw effective June 24, 2024 (opposed by Councillors Dhaliwal and Lee). Council awarded a $7,606,985 design contract for Phase 1 of the District Energy project and approved $3,846,579 in insurance premiums. Council endorsed Phase 2 public consultation for the Edmonds Town Centre, Royal Oak Urban Village, and Cascade Heights Urban Village community plans.

• Approved rezoning all R District properties to R1 Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing District, effective July 1, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved permanent year-round responsible alcohol consumption in parks program, bylaw effective June 24, 2024 (opposed: Dhaliwal, Lee)
• Approved $7,606,985 design contract for District Energy Phase 1 to ISL Engineering & Lands Services Ltd. and FVB Energy Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $3,846,579 in insurance premiums payable to Aon Reed Stenhouse Inc. for twelve contracts (unanimous)
• Approved $1,075 mural at 7244 Arcola St., paid to Natalie Warkentin (unanimous)
• Approved Sport Hosting Grant Program with $75,000 from Parks, Recreation and Culture budget (unanimous)
• Approved Spring 2024 community grants; denied two food-sustainability grants pending policy amendment (unanimous)
• Endorsed Phase 2 public consultation for Edmonds Town Centre, Royal Oak Urban Village, and Cascade Heights Urban Village plans (unanimous)

Council Correspondence and Public Notice Submissions

This is a Council correspondence and public notice submissions meeting where staff present letters from residents and agencies for information or response. No decisions are made; items include a note on the Byrne Road property, public submissions on the Amazing Brentwood master plan changes, and various Metro Vancouver and provincial updates.

• Staff note on 5210 and 5280 Byrne Road: no rezoning application received, no clearcutting or composting known
• Public submissions on Shape's re-application for changes to The Amazing Brentwood master plan
• Metro Vancouver development cost charge amendment bylaws (Water District No. 260, Sewerage District No. 371, Regional District No. 1369)
• Public notice submission for rezoning REZ #23-13 at 6505 Sussex Avenue
• TransLink 2024 Investment Plan public consultation notice

Financial Management Committee

The Financial Management Committee is meeting to consider approving the 2024 property and liability insurance program contract renewals. The agenda also includes information reports on the Gaming Reserve and Gaming Interest Reserve as of December 31, 2023, an update on major capital IT projects, and a status update on major civic building projects. No delegations or correspondence are scheduled.

• Approval of 2024 insurance program contract renewals for property and liability coverage
• Information report on Gaming Reserve and Gaming Interest Reserve as of December 31, 2023
• Status update on major capital IT projects
• Status update on major civic building projects

The Financial Management Committee approved funding for annual property and liability insurance contracts. The committee also received status updates on IT projects, gaming reserves, and major civic building projects.

• Approved $3,846,579 for insurance premiums payable to Aon Reed Stenhouse Inc. (Unanimous)
• Adopted April 8, 2024 agenda (Unanimous)
• Adopted February 20, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Received Gaming Reserve and Gaming Interest Reserve report for information (Unanimous)
• Received IT Project Portfolio Status Update for information (Unanimous)
• Received Major Civic Building Projects Status Update for information (Unanimous)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is considering amendments to the Burnaby Zoning Bylaw to implement provincial requirements for small-scale multi-unit housing in single- and two-family neighbourhoods, including rezoning all current R District properties to a new R1 SSMUH District. The committee will also discuss public consultation for several community plan updates and an OCP amendment for 6005 Pandora Street, plus hear delegations on affordable housing and BC Housing's BC Builds program.

• Proposed zoning bylaw amendments for small-scale multi-unit housing, rezoning all R District properties to R1 SSMUH District
• OCP amendment for 6005 Pandora Street (Stratford Gardens) to enable Suburban Multi-Family Community designation
• Phase 2 public consultation for Edmonds Town Centre, Royal Oak Urban Village, and Cascade Heights Urban Village community plans
• Permissive tax exemption request from Entre Nous Femmes Housing Society for non-market rental housing
• Burnaby 2050 Phase 3 engagement plan overview

The Committee approved amendments to the Burnaby Zoning Bylaw to implement provincial requirements for small-scale multi-unit housing in single- and two-family neighbourhoods. It also authorized public consultation for several community plan phases and a specific OCP amendment. Additionally, staff were directed to explore site options for a proposed affordable housing project.

• Approved rezoning of all R District properties to R1 Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing District (Unanimous)
• Approved Burnaby Zoning Bylaw amendments for small-scale multi-unit housing (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to explore a site for Grace Ethiopian Evangelical Church's 50-unit housing project (Unanimous)
• Authorized public consultation for OCP amendment at 6005 Pandora Street (Unanimous)
• Endorsed Phase 2 draft directions and public consultation for Edmonds Town Centre Community Plan (Unanimous)
• Endorsed Phase 2 draft directions and public consultation for Royal Oak Urban Village Community Plan (Unanimous)
• Endorsed Phase 2 draft directions and public consultation for Cascade Heights Urban Village Community Plan (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to explore policy tools to protect tenants from development-induced displacement (Unanimous)

Mayor's Task Force on Unsheltered Community Members

The Mayor's Task Force on Unsheltered Community Members is meeting to review and discuss final draft recommendations across four priority areas: creating shelter, developing housing types, coordinating outreach, and providing support services. The meeting includes a presentation on the draft recommendations and adoption of prior minutes. This is a working session focused on finalizing the task force's recommendations.

• Review of draft Task Force Recommendations
• Final Draft Recommendations 1-2 on Creating Shelter
• Final Draft Recommendations 3-10 on housing types
• Final Draft Recommendations 11-12 on interagency outreach coordination
• Final Draft Recommendation 13 on support services

The Mayor's Task Force on Unsheltered Community Members approved its final report and recommendations. Staff are authorized to implement the identified actions immediately, with the report scheduled for presentation to Council in June 2024.

• Approved the Mayor's Task Force on Unsheltered Community Members Final Report and recommendations (Unanimous)
• Authorized staff to implement actions identified in the report for an immediate start (Unanimous)
• Adopted the April 4, 2024 agenda (Unanimous)
• Adopted the February 22, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Simon Fraser Liaison Committee

The Simon Fraser Liaison Committee is meeting to receive presentations and updates from SFU and City of Burnaby staff. Topics include a Civic Innovation Lab presentation, remarks from the mayor and SFU president, and updates on SFU buildings, the Hydrogen Hub, Firehall 8, UniverCity, and SFU's People Plan and Equity initiatives. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Civic Innovation Lab presentation by Rebekah Mahaffey and others
• SFU Building Update by Jennifer Sanguinetti
• Hydrogen Hub update by Laura Sloboda
• Firehall 8 update by Fire Chief Chris Bowcock
• UniverCity update by Barry MacDonald

Executive Committee of Council

The Executive Committee of Council is meeting to consider two administrative reports: proposed revisions to the Sport Hosting Grant Program and recommended recipients for the Spring 2024 Community Grant intake. No delegations, information reports, or correspondence are scheduled. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss personal information about an individual considered for a municipal award or honour.

• Sport Hosting Grant Program revisions seeking approval
• Spring 2024 Community Grant applications with recommended recipients
• Closed session under Community Charter Section 90(1)(b) for municipal award or honour consideration

The Executive Committee unanimously approved a new Sport Hosting Grant Program funded by $75,000 from the Parks, Recreation and Culture budget. For Spring 2024 Community Grants, returning applicants will receive the same amounts as in 2023, while new eligible applicants are capped at 75% of their requested amount. Applications related to food sustainability were denied pending a policy amendment, and staff were directed to update the grant policy and report back to Council.

• Approved Sport Hosting Grant Program with $75,000 funding (unanimous)
• Approved housekeeping items for Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission Policy Manual (unanimous)
• Directed returning eligible Community Grant applicants to receive same 2023 amounts (unanimous)
• Capped new eligible Initiative and Operating Grant applicants at 75% of request (unanimous)
• Denied food sustainability grant applications pending policy amendment (unanimous)
• Directed staff to amend Community Grant Policy and report back (unanimous)
• Directed updated grant amounts to be brought to Council with new cover report (unanimous)

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee is meeting to adopt its agenda and the draft minutes from its April 4, 2023 open meeting. No delegations, administrative reports, information reports, or correspondence are listed. The committee will then move into a closed session, excluding the public under Sections 90 and 92 of the Community Charter, to discuss municipal objectives, measures, and progress reports for preparing the annual municipal report.

• Adoption of draft minutes from April 4, 2023 Audit Committee open meeting
• Closed session under Community Charter Sections 90 and 92 for annual report discussions

The Audit Committee held an open meeting to adopt the current agenda and the minutes from April 4, 2023. The committee then moved into a closed session to discuss municipal objectives and progress reports for an annual report.

• Adopted April 2, 2024 agenda (Unanimous)
• Adopted April 4, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Resolved into closed meeting to discuss municipal objectives and annual report progress (Unanimous)

Transportation Committee

The committee will receive an update on the Active School Travel Planning Strategy. The agenda also includes several pieces of correspondence regarding pedestrian accessibility, cycling, and commuting.

• Active School Travel Planning Strategy Update
• Correspondence regarding Cariboo Road pedestrian accessibility
• Correspondence regarding No Right Turns on Red
• Correspondence regarding Sea to River Bikeway Trail improvements
• Correspondence regarding Vancouver to SFU Cycling Connection

The Committee adopted the meeting agenda and previous minutes. Members received an information report regarding the Active School Travel Planning Strategy. Staff responded to resident correspondence concerning pedestrian safety, cycling infrastructure, and right turns on red.

• Adopted March 27, 2024 agenda (Unanimous)
• Adopted January 25, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Received Active School Travel Planning Strategy Update report for information (Unanimous)

Public Hearing

Burnaby City Council is holding a public hearing regarding the Heritage Designation Bylaw No. 1, 2024. The proposal seeks to add the Eagle Ford Neon Sign to the Burnaby Community Heritage Register and allow zoning variances for its installation on a City-owned sidewalk near Hastings Street.

• Heritage Designation of Eagle Ford Neon Sign at 4160 Albert Street (alias 4191 Hastings Street)

The Burnaby Council held a public hearing for Bylaw No. 14639, which would designate the Eagle Ford Neon Sign as a heritage landmark and allow zoning variances for its installation. Two letters were received, but no speakers appeared to support or oppose the proposal. The hearing was terminated unanimously, meaning the bylaw was not adopted during this meeting.

• Public hearing for Heritage Designation Bylaw No. 14639 terminated (unanimous)
• No speakers appeared for or against the Eagle Ford Neon Sign designation

City Council Meeting

Burnaby City Council is meeting to consider a range of items, most notably approving new Development Cost Charges (DCC) and Amenity Cost Charges (ACC) bylaws, which impose fees on developers to fund infrastructure and amenities. Council will also decide on several rezonings, a temporary use permit for a grocery store, a parking reservation program at Barnet Marine Park, and a redevelopment of the Burnaby Mountain Bike Skills Course. The agenda includes delegations, committee reports, and the final adoption of a bylaw for two high-rise buildings on Willingdon Avenue.

• New Development Cost Charges Bylaw and Amenity Cost Charges Bylaw, plus related reserve fund bylaws
• Rezoning #23-22 at 4567 Canada Way for two new BCAA skysigns
• Temporary Use Permit #23-04 at 5609 Imperial Street for a 596 m² retail grocery store for up to 3 years
• Two-year free parking reservation program at Barnet Marine Park
• Redevelopment of the Burnaby Mountain Bike Skills Course

Burnaby City Council approved the final design of the Burnaby Mountain Bike Skills Course with a Class 'C' cost estimate of $4,720,000 (excluding GST). Council also authorized the City Solicitor to bring forward a new Development Cost Charges Bylaw, Amenity Cost Charges Bylaw, and related bylaws, and gave first three readings to those bylaws. A two-year free parking reservation program at Barnet Marine Park was approved, and Council voted to refer the Liquor and Cannabis Policy Review back to staff for further consideration, with Councillor Lee opposed. Council also cancelled the April 30, 2024 Public Hearing due to no items of business.

• Approved final design of Burnaby Mountain Bike Skills Course, $4,720,000 (unanimous)
• Approved two-year free parking reservation program at Barnet Marine Park (unanimous)
• Authorized new Development Cost Charges and Amenity Cost Charges bylaws (unanimous)
• Referred Liquor and Cannabis Policy Review to staff for further review (opposed: Councillor Lee)
• Directed staff to explore annual business licence fee for cannabis stores (unanimous)
• Approved Temporary Use Permit #23-04 for retail grocery store at 5609 Imperial Street (unanimous)
• Approved up to 58 outdoor events at Deer Lake Park, Central Park, and Swangard Stadium (unanimous)
• Cancelled April 30, 2024 Public Hearing due to no items of business (unanimous)

Council Correspondence and Public Notice Submissions

This is a procedural meeting to review correspondence and public notice submissions. No submissions were received in Section One, and three items were referred to advisory committees. The bulk of the agenda is correspondence for information, covering topics like development cost charges, short-term rentals, and a rezoning application. One public notice submission was received for rezoning at 6505 Sussex Avenue.

• Rezoning #23-13 at 6505 Sussex Avenue received one public submission
• Correspondence from developers Anthem, Polygon, and Canderel on increased Development Cost Charges
• Items referred to Transportation, Parks, and Environment committees
• Correspondence on short-term rental regulation from the Attorney General
• Correspondence on the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel labour dispute

Social Planning Committee

The Social Planning Committee will review a report on the Child Care Resources Group's 2023 activities and proposed 2024 workplan. Members will also hear verbal updates on starting a community and social infrastructure needs assessment and a poverty reduction strategy process.

• Child Care Resources Group update and 2024 workplan
• Initiation of Community and Social Infrastructure Needs Assessment
• Initiation of Community-based Poverty Reduction Strategy process
• Adoption of January 24, 2024 meeting minutes

The Social Planning Committee approved the 2024 workplan for the Child Care Resources Group and allocated funds for a provider appreciation event. The committee also received reports on community infrastructure needs and a poverty reduction strategy.

• Endorsed Child Care Resources Group workplan for 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 for Burnaby Child Care Provider Appreciation event in May 2024 (Unanimous)
• Received report on Community and Social Infrastructure Needs Assessment (Unanimous)
• Received report on Initiation of the Community-Based Poverty Reduction Strategy Process (Unanimous)

Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel

The Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel is meeting to confirm and authenticate the 2024 Sewer Parcel Tax Roll and the 2024 Local Area Service Tax Roll. This is a routine procedural step required before the tax rolls take effect.

• Confirmation and authentication of the 2024 Parcel Tax Rolls
• 2024 Schedule of the Local Service Tax Bylaw (attachment)

The Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel unanimously confirmed and authenticated the 2024 Sewer Parcel Tax Roll and the 2024 Local Area Service Tax Roll. The meeting was brief, lasting only seven minutes, and adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Confirmed and authenticated 2024 Sewer Parcel Tax Roll (unanimous)
• Confirmed and authenticated 2024 Local Area Service Tax Roll (unanimous)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is meeting to consider approving recommended liquor and cannabis policy directives, and to receive updates on the Burnaby 2050 Official Community Plan project, including a draft vision statement and the initiation of a community and social infrastructure needs assessment. The meeting also includes adoption of the agenda and previous minutes, and a closed session for land and municipal service negotiations.

• Liquor and Cannabis Policy – seeking approval on recommended policy directives
• Burnaby 2050 Project Update Q1 – progress and draft Vision, Values, Guiding Principles
• OCP Research – Community and Social Infrastructure Needs Assessment project initiation
• Closed session under Community Charter 90(1)(e) and 90(1)(k) for land and service negotiations

The committee referred the Liquor and Cannabis Policy Review back to staff to include a cap of five private and five public new licenses. Two reports regarding the Burnaby 2050 project and social infrastructure needs were received for information.

• Referred Liquor and Cannabis Policy to staff to add a cap of 5 private and 5 public new licenses (Unanimous)
• Received Burnaby 2050 Project Update Q1 2024 for information (Unanimous)
• Received OCP Research - Community and Social Infrastructure Needs Assessment report for information and forwarded to Social Planning Committee (Unanimous)
• Adopted March 13, 2024 agenda (Unanimous)
• Adopted February 14, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Special Council Meeting

Burnaby City Council is holding a special meeting to consider approving final Development Cost Charges (DCC) and Amenity Cost Charges (ACC) rates, which will form the basis of new bylaws. The agenda includes a presentation from Metro Vancouver about projects in Burnaby. The main decision is on the new rates, with supporting documents detailing program projects and final rates.

• Approval of final Development Cost Charges (DCC) rates for a new DCC Bylaw
• Approval of final Amenity Cost Charges (ACC) rates for a new ACC Bylaw
• Invited presentation from Metro Vancouver on projects in Burnaby
• Attachments include DCC and ACC program project lists and final rate schedules

Burnaby City Council approved final Development Cost Charge (DCC) and Amenity Cost Charges (ACC) rates, directing the City Solicitor to prepare new bylaws. The decision was carried unanimously. Earlier, Metro Vancouver presented on capital projects and construction impacts in Burnaby, but no decisions were made on that item.

• Approved final Development Cost Charge rates (unanimous)
• Approved final Amenity Cost Charge rates (unanimous)
• Directed City Solicitor to prepare DCC bylaw and related amendments (unanimous)
• Directed City Solicitor to prepare ACC bylaw and related amendments (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

Burnaby City Council is meeting to decide on several items, including a $3,054,700 grant for non-market housing, a new pedestrian bridge at Deer Lake, and a full-time nasal naloxone program. They will also consider bylaw amendments for water metering and parking, plus various committee reports and delegations.

• Grant of $3,054,700 from CBBAHR to S.U.C.C.E.S.S. for non-market housing at 3838 Hastings Street
• Approval for Deer Lake Trail Loop pedestrian bridge and connected pathways concept design
• Final design approval for Mintara Event Center outdoor seating expansion
• First, second, and third reading of Waterworks Regulation Amendment Bylaw (water metering for small-scale multi-unit housing)
• Final adoption of housing agreements for 6620 and 7415 Sussex Avenue

Council approved a $3,054,700 grant for non-market housing at 3838 Hastings Street and a $3,700,000 concept design for a pedestrian bridge at Deer Lake Park. Other decisions included expanding outdoor seating at the Mintara Event Center and implementing a full-time nasal naloxone program.

• Approved $3,054,700 grant to S.U.C.C.E.S.S. for non-market housing at 3838 Hastings Street (Unanimous)
• Approved $3,700,000 concept design for Deer Lake Park pedestrian bridge (Unanimous)
• Approved final design for Mintara atop of Burnaby Mountain outdoor seating expansion (Unanimous)
• Authorized full-time implementation of Nasal Naloxone Pilot Program at recreation centres and libraries (Unanimous)
• Approved City of Burnaby Policy on Community Initiated Memorials (Unanimous)
• Authorized staff to replace Burnaby Fire Services Bylaw 2004 with a 2024 version (Unanimous)
• Renamed Rosemary Brown Arena to Rosemary Brown Recreation Centre (Unanimous)
• Endorsed demands of the Contract Workers Justice campaign at SFU (Unanimous)

Council Correspondence and Public Notice Submissions

This is a Council correspondence and public notice submissions meeting where staff notes and referrals are presented. Items include rezoning inquiries, noise complaints, and safety concerns, with no formal decisions made. No public notice submissions were received.

• Sullivan Heights rezoning inquiry re: Transit Oriented Areas (up to 5.0 FAR, 20 stories near SkyTrain)
• Train and airplane noise complaint in North Burnaby
• Unsafe washroom experience at Metrotown library
• Save Brentwood Park concerns re: TAB development and TOD regulations
• Referrals to Transportation and Parks committees

Executive Committee of Council

The Executive Committee of Council is meeting to consider three administrative reports: a proposed Sport Hosting Grant Program, a new contribution agreement with the Burnaby Neighbourhood House Society, and updates to advisory bodies' terms of reference. No delegations, information reports, or correspondence are listed. The meeting also includes a closed session for items such as personal information, labour relations, and legal advice.

• Proposed Sport Hosting Grant Program
• New contribution agreement with Burnaby Neighbourhood House Society
• Updates to advisory bodies' terms of reference
• Closed session under Community Charter sections 90(1)(b), (c), (d), (i), (k)

The Executive Committee of Council approved a three-year contribution agreement with the Burnaby Neighbourhood House Society, capped at $100,000 per year in cash and $5,000 per year in in-kind services, with Councillor Lee opposed. The committee referred the proposed Sport Hosting Grant Program back to staff to incorporate requested funding-level amendments. It also approved housekeeping updates to Advisory Bodies' Terms of Reference and directed staff to draft a policy framework for those terms.

• Approved Burnaby Neighbourhood House Society Contribution Agreement with cash capped at $100,000/year and in-kind services at $5,000/year (opposed: Councillor Lee)
• Amended the Neighbourhood House agreement to add the $100,000/year cash and $5,000/year in-kind limits (opposed: Councillor Lee)
• Referred the Sport Hosting Grant Program to staff to include requested Section 4 funding-level amendments (unanimous)
• Approved textual housekeeping amendments to Advisory Bodies' Terms of Reference (unanimous)
• Delegated authority to the Corporate Officer to complete future textual housekeeping amendments to Advisory Bodies' Terms of Reference (unanimous)
• Directed staff to draft a policy framework for Advisory Body Terms of Reference and report back to the Executive Committee (unanimous)
• Adopted the March 6, 2024 agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adopted the January 17, 2024 Executive Committee meeting minutes (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee is meeting to hear presentations and consider several public safety items. They will discuss a proposed policy on community-initiated memorials, an update on the nasal naloxone pilot program with a request to make it permanent, and direction to replace the Fire Services Bylaw. The committee will also receive status reports from the RCMP, Fire Department, and Community Safety Advisory Committee.

• Approval sought to implement nasal naloxone spray at city recreation centres and libraries on a full-time basis
• Proposed policy on community-initiated memorials to establish a trauma-informed response framework
• Direction sought to initiate replacement of the Burnaby Fire Services Bylaw 2004
• Presentation on 2025 Community Safety Plan update and Gun & Gang Strategy
• RCMP status report for October-November 2023 and Annual Performance Plan for July-September 2023

The Public Safety Committee authorized the full-time placement of naloxone nasal spray kits at city libraries and recreation centres. It also approved a new policy for community-initiated memorials and authorized staff to begin replacing the 2004 Fire Services Bylaw.

• Approved full-time placement of naloxone nasal spray kits at city recreation centres and libraries (Unanimous)
• Approved the City of Burnaby Policy on Community Initiated Memorials (Unanimous)
• Authorized staff to initiate replacement of the Burnaby Fire Services Bylaw 2004 (Unanimous)
• Adopted February 28, 2024 agenda (Unanimous)
• Adopted November 7, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Public Hearing

Burnaby City Council is holding a public hearing to receive input on proposed amendments to the parking and loading sections of the Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965. The changes respond to the Transit-Oriented Development Parking and Transportation Demand Management Policy and recent changes to the Local Government Act. The hearing will be held in person and via Zoom on February 27, 2024.

• Proposed amendments to parking and loading sections of Burnaby Zoning Bylaw 1965
• Bylaw No. 14636, Amendment Bylaw No. 1, 2024
• Response to Transit-Oriented Development Parking and Transportation Demand Management Policy
• Public hearing at Burnaby City Hall, 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC
• Written submissions due by 2:45 p.m. on February 27, 2024

Burnaby Council held a public hearing on February 27, 2024, regarding Bylaw No. 14636, a text amendment to the Burnaby Zoning Bylaw's parking and loading sections. Two letters were received, but no speakers appeared in person or online. Council voted unanimously to terminate the public hearing, and the meeting adjourned at 5:08 p.m.

• Terminated Public Hearing for Text Amendment, Bylaw No. 14636 (unanimous)
• Adjourned the Public Hearing meeting at 5:08 p.m. (unanimous)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting (meeting 2 of 3) to receive preliminary information on proposed Development Cost Charges (DCC) and Amenity Cost Charges (ACC). Council will consider approving draft rates and a communications plan. No final decisions are expected at this stage.

• Proposed Development Cost Charges (DCC) rates
• Proposed Amenity Cost Charges (ACC) rates
• Draft DCC and ACC communications plan
• Staff presentation by Ed Kozak, General Manager Planning and Development, with Urban Systems consultants

Council approved draft rates for Development Cost Charges (DCC) and Amenity Cost Charges (ACC) and the associated communications plan. Council requested that calculations for single and two-family dwellings be reconsidered.

• Approved draft ACC and DCC rates (Unanimous)
• Approved DCC and ACC communications plan (Unanimous)
• Requested reconsideration of per unit calculations for Single Family and Two Family Dwellings (Unanimous)
• Approved including industrial and institutional development for ACC contributions in community engagement (Unanimous)

Council Correspondence and Public Notice Submissions

This is a Council correspondence and public notice submissions meeting where staff provide notes on resident concerns, refer some items to advisory bodies, and share information items. Key topics include a homeless camp on Grandview Highway, the new RCMP headquarters, and potential rezoning near the Lougheed Town Centre. No public notice submissions were received.

• Homeless camp on Grandview Highway: staff working with MOTI, RCMP, and Fire Department to address concerns
• New RCMP headquarters: capital requirement discussed with resident
• Development near Lougheed Town Centre: no rezoning applications received; TOA regulations may compel acceptance from July 2024
• Sue Big Oil campaign delegation to appear before Environment Committee in 2024
• No public notice submissions received

City Council Meeting

Burnaby City Council is meeting to decide on several administrative items, including contract increases for the James Cowan Theatre redevelopment and the Christine Sinclair Community Centre renovation, a rezoning for a hotel at 6505 Sussex Avenue, and renewal of the Hastings Street Business Improvement Area. Council will also consider heritage designation for the Eagle Ford neon sign, a petition for AEDs at sports fields, and various reports on housing, investments, and project updates.

• Contract increase with Ledcor Design-Build for James Cowan Theatre Phase II
• Contract increase with Ventana Construction for Christine Sinclair Community Centre multi-purpose space
• Rezoning application for hotel use at 6505 Sussex Avenue
• Hastings Street Business Improvement Area renewal for 2024-2033
• Heritage designation of Eagle Ford neon sign

City Council approved several contract increases for civic infrastructure and community centers. The meeting also advanced rezoning applications for hotel use and a future RCMP detachment, and designated the Eagle Ford Neon Sign as a heritage landmark.

• Approved $2,490,934 contract increase for James Cowan Theatre Redevelopment Phase II (Unanimous)
• Approved $156,428 contract increase for Christine Sinclair Community Centre renovations (Unanimous)
• Approved $95,000 reallocation from special events to Shadbolt Centre of the Arts theatre season (Unanimous)
• Authorized renewal of Hastings Street Business Improvement Area for 2024-2033 (Unanimous)
• Advanced rezoning for hotel use at 6505 Sussex Avenue to First and Second Reading (Unanimous)
• Advanced rezoning for 4244 Norland Avenue to First and Second Reading (Unanimous)
• Approved Heritage Designation Bylaw for the Eagle Ford Neon Sign (Unanimous)
• Approved 5-year towing and storage contract extension with Mundie’s Towing (Unanimous)

Mayor's Task Force on Unsheltered Community Members

The Mayor's Task Force on Unsheltered Community Members is meeting to review a draft of its recommendations, organized into four priority focus areas: creating shelter, developing a range of housing types, coordinating interagency outreach, and providing support services. The meeting includes adoption of the agenda and minutes from the December 12, 2023 meeting, followed by a presentation and round table discussions on the recommendations.

• Review of draft Task Force Recommendations
• Discussion of Recommendations 1-2 on Creating Shelter
• Discussion of Recommendations 3-10 on Developing a range of housing types
• Discussion of Recommendations 11-12 on Coordinating interagency outreach
• Discussion of Recommendation 13 on Providing support services

The Mayor's Task Force on Unsheltered Community Members met on February 22, 2024 to review a draft set of 13 recommendations developed by staff and consultants from earlier roundtable discussions. Members discussed the draft recommendations in two groups and received a summary of those table discussions. No recommendations were approved, denied, or tabled at this meeting; the minutes record only the agenda and December 12, 2023 minutes being adopted unanimously. The final Task Force meeting was scheduled for April 4, 2024.

• Adopted the February 22, 2024 meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted the minutes of the December 12, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Reviewed 13 draft recommendations across four priority focus areas; no vote or approval recorded
• Held round table discussions in two groups on the draft recommendations
• Recessed at 12:26 p.m. and resumed at 1:06 p.m. by unanimous consent
• Adjourned at 2:02 p.m. by unanimous consent and without objection
• Scheduled the final Task Force meeting for April 4, 2024

Environment Committee

The Environment Committee is meeting to discuss and seek approval for the 2024 Environment Week program, receive updates on a World Rivers Day sign and conservation of city-owned lands in Cariboo Heights, and hear a delegation on the Sue Big Oil campaign. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting minutes and receiving information reports on environmental awards and the Employee Transit Incentive Program.

• 2024 Preliminary Environment Week Program seeking approval
• World Rivers Day commemorative sign feasibility update for Fraser Foreshore Park
• Delegation from Burnaby For Our Kids, Force of Nature Alliance, and West Coast Environmental Law on Sue Big Oil campaign
• Conservation of city-owned lands in Cariboo Heights Community Plan Area (Study Areas B and C)
• Information on 2024 Environmental Awards process

The Environment Committee unanimously agreed to join a proposed class action suit against global fossil fuel companies, contingent on other BC municipalities joining. The committee also approved the 2024 Environment Week program and a new commemorative sign at Fraser Foreshore Park.

• Approved commitment to proposed class action suit against fossil fuel companies, setting aside $1 per resident (Unanimous)
• Approved proposed approach for 2024 Environment Week (Unanimous)
• Authorized installation of World Rivers Day commemorative sign at Fraser Foreshore Park (Unanimous)
• Rescheduled April 17, 2024 meeting to April 22, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Adopted October 18, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Financial Management Committee

The Financial Management Committee is meeting to receive information reports on the city's 2023 investment program and 2024 forecast, the approved Municipal and Regional District Tax (MRDT) renewal with a 3% rate for affordable housing, and status updates on major engineering and civic building projects. The agenda also includes a memorandum on tree impacts from the James Cowan Theatre redevelopment. No administrative reports or delegations are scheduled.

• City Investments - 2023 Year End Report and 2024 forecast
• MRDT Renewal approved with 3% rate for affordable housing contributions
• Major Engineering Projects Status Update
• Major Civic Building Projects Status Update
• James Cowan Theatre Redevelopment Tree Impacts memorandum

The Committee received several information reports regarding city investments, the MRDT renewal, and the status of major engineering and civic building projects. No substantive policy changes or funding approvals were decided.

• Adopted February 20, 2024 agenda (Unanimous)
• Adopted November 21, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Received 2023 Year End City Investments report for information (Unanimous)
• Received MRDT Renewal report for information (Unanimous)
• Received Major Engineering Projects Status Update for information (Unanimous)
• Received Major Civic Building Projects Status Update for information (Unanimous)

Community Heritage Commission

The Community Heritage Commission is meeting to receive a governance orientation, hear a staff presentation on the City Archives and Burnaby Village Museum, and discuss correspondence about the preservation of the Telus Boot. No administrative reports are on the agenda, and no decisions are listed for this meeting.

• Invited presentation on committee orientation and governance updates, including terms of reference and policies
• Verbal report on the functions of the City of Burnaby Archives and Burnaby Village Museum
• Correspondence from Sean Sallis-Lyon regarding Telus Boot preservation

The Commission approved funding for a museum tour and reception for volunteers and stakeholders. Members also reviewed governance updates and declined to list the Telus 'boot' building as a heritage resource.

• Approved up to $3,900 for a Chinese Canadian Museum tour and reception (Unanimous)
• Decided against listing the Telus 'boot' building as a heritage resource
• Adopted February 15, 2024 agenda as amended (Unanimous)
• Adopted November 9, 2023 minutes as amended (Unanimous)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is meeting to consider a delegation from Entre Nous Femmes Housing Society regarding a Rental Protection Fund acquisition, and to seek approval of a Development Permit Transition process. Members will also receive updates on the HOME Strategy's 2023 progress and a rental housing summary as of December 31, 2023. Correspondence on short-term rentals from nine residents is on the agenda, and the committee will move into a closed session for land and negotiation matters.

• Delegation: Entre Nous Femmes Housing Society on Rental Protection Fund acquisition
• Development Permit Transition process seeking Council approval
• 2023 Annual Progress Report on HOME: Burnaby's Housing and Homelessness Strategy
• Rental Housing Summary as of December 31, 2023
• Nine pieces of correspondence on short-term rentals

The committee approved a new process for the future use of Development Permits and delegated their approval to staff. Members also directed staff to seek a development partner for Burnaby Neighbourhood House space in the Burnaby North corridor.

• Endorsed Development Permit Transition process (Unanimous)
• Delegated approval of future Development Permits to staff (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to search for a development partner for Burnaby Neighbourhood House amenity needs in the Burnaby North corridor (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to explore interim solutions for Burnaby Neighbourhood House (Unanimous)
• Received 2023 Annual Progress Report - HOME Strategy for information (Unanimous)
• Received Rental Housing Summary report for information (Unanimous)

Parks, Recreation and Culture Committee

The Parks, Recreation and Culture Committee is meeting to hear staff reports and seek feedback on several recreation topics, including a review of the Responsible Consumption of Alcohol in Parks pilot program, a redevelopment plan for the Burnaby Mountain Bike Skills Course, and a proposed shuttle bus service for seniors during facility construction. The committee will also receive an invited presentation on committee orientation and governance updates, and hear a delegation about a seniors' weight room at Confederation Park. No administrative reports or minutes are on the agenda.

• Review of Responsible Consumption of Alcohol in Parks Pilot Program
• Redevelopment plan for Burnaby Mountain Bike Skills Course
• Proposed shuttle bus service for Confederation and Cameron seniors to Christine Sinclair Community Centre
• Delegation from Peter Cech re: Confederation Seniors Centre weightroom
• Invited presentation on Committee Orientation and Governance Updates

The Parks, Recreation and Culture Committee held its inaugural meeting on February 13, 2024. The Committee unanimously referred a delegation request for a dedicated seniors weightroom at the new Confederation Park Community Centre to staff for consideration. Staff gave verbal reports on the Culture Special Event Program Review, the Responsible Consumption of Alcohol in Parks Pilot Program, and the Burnaby Mountain Bike Skills Course redevelopment, seeking Committee feedback; no decisions were made on those items. The Shuttle Bus Services report was moved to April 15, 2024, and two items of correspondence were received.

• Adopted the February 13, 2024 agenda (unanimous)
• Referred delegation information on a dedicated seniors weightroom at Confederation Park Community Centre to staff for consideration (unanimous)
• Received verbal report on Culture Special Event Program Review; no decision recorded
• Received verbal report on Responsible Consumption of Alcohol in Parks Pilot Program and Committee feedback; no decision recorded
• Received verbal report on Burnaby Mountain Bike Skills Course redevelopment; staff to take proposal to Council for approval
• Shuttle Bus Services report moved to April 15, 2024 meeting
• Received correspondence from Shan Av requesting men/boys only swim sessions at Bonsor Pool
• Received correspondence from Ivana Filipovich on removing indoor tennis courts from Cameron Recreation Complex

Council Correspondence and Public Notice Submissions

This is a Council correspondence and public notice submissions meeting where staff notes and referrals are presented. The most substantive item is the public notice submissions for rezoning application REZ#20-09 at 3777 and 3791 Kingsway, which include multiple letters from residents and organizations. Other items include requests to join the Sue Big Oil campaign, a BIA renewal for the Heights Merchants Association, and various correspondence referred to committees or provided for information.

• Rezoning #20-09 at 3777 and 3791 Kingsway: 11 public submissions received
• Heights Merchants Association BIA renewal for fifth term 2024-2034
• Sue Big Oil campaign delegation to Environment Committee in 2024
• Hats Off Day 2024 event support request from Heights Merchants Association
• Water leak complaint at 4900 Barker Crescent investigated, found to be drainage issue

City Council Meeting

The Burnaby City Council is meeting to consider several administrative reports, including a water metering strategy for new developments, contract awards for an electric refuse truck, pavement restoration, and storm network expansion, and a report on cost recovery for the Parkland Refinery incident. The council will also hold readings for several zoning and building bylaw amendments, including parking changes and the Zero Carbon Step Code, and consider a notice of motion on a community investment model for sustainable energy.

• Water metering strategy for small-scale multi-unit housing and bylaw amendments for new developments
• Contract award for one Electric Automated Side Load Refuse Truck (RFP 148-05-23)
• Contract award for South Burnaby Pavement Restoration and Sidewalk Upgrades (Tender CA-3227)
• Contract award for 2024 Storm Network Expansion (Tender 301-11-23)
• Final adoption of the 2024-2028 Consolidated Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw

Council approved contracts for a storm network expansion, pavement restoration, and an electric refuse truck. The city will also implement a new water metering requirement for all new developments starting July 1, 2024.

• Approved $5,085,643 contract for 2024 Storm Network Expansion (Unanimous)
• Approved $3,411,383 contract for South Burnaby Pavement Restoration and Sidewalk Upgrades (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,057,773 contract for one Electric Automated Side Load Refuse Truck (Unanimous)
• Required water meters in all new developments effective July 1, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved Development Variance Permit #23-08 for SFU Radio Tower replacement (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to explore a community investment model for the Burnaby District Energy Utility (Unanimous)
• Approved request for Burnaby Artists Guild to place temporary event signs on public property (Unanimous)
• Adopted Burnaby Consolidated Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw 2024 (Unanimous)

Board of Variance

The Burnaby Board of Variance is meeting to elect a chair, adopt prior minutes, and hear one appeal application. The sole appeal seeks variances from the Burnaby Zoning Bylaw to allow a taller laneway home and a higher retaining wall at 5359 Empire Drive.

• BOV #6523: appeal for variance to allow laneway home height of 8.42 m where 6.70 m is allowed
• BOV #6523: appeal for variance to allow retaining wall height of 3.97 m where 1.20 m is allowed
• Property: 5359 Empire Drive, Burnaby, BC
• Appellant and registered owner: Manisha-Pramit Sodhi
• Proposed development: single-family dwelling with secondary suite, laneway house with attached garage, and parking pad

The Board of Variance denied an appeal to increase the maximum height of a laneway home at 5359 Empire Drive, citing a lack of hardship or design choice. However, the Board approved a separate variance to allow taller retaining walls on the same property to accommodate the site's steep slope. The meeting also included the unanimous election of Al Luongo as Chair for 2024.

• Al Luongo appointed Chair for 2024 (Unanimous)
• Minutes from Jan 11, 2024 adopted (Unanimous)
• Appeal for laneway home height variance at 5359 Empire Drive denied (4-1)
• Appeal for retaining wall height variance at 5359 Empire Drive approved (4-1)

Access Advisory Committee

The Access Advisory Committee meets to receive an orientation and governance update, hear a TransLink presentation on equity considerations for the Burnaby Mountain Gondola, and get verbal and written updates on the City's Accessibility Plan and accessible seniors' outings. No administrative reports are listed, and no decisions are on the agenda.

• Invited presentation: Burnaby Mountain Gondola equity considerations by TransLink's Holly Foxcroft and Saki Aono
• Committee orientation and governance updates, including terms of reference and policies
• Verbal report on City's Accessibility Plan progress
• Memorandum on Parks and Recreation Accessible Seniors' Outings update
• Adoption of November 29, 2023 meeting minutes

The Committee adopted the meeting agenda and amended minutes from November 2023. Members provided feedback on proposed accessibility and safety features for the Burnaby Mountain Gondola project and received an update on the City's Accessibility Plan.

• Adopted January 31, 2024 agenda (Unanimous)
• Amended and adopted November 29, 2023 minutes (Unanimous)
• Received memorandum on Parks and Recreation Accessible Senior's Outings for information (Unanimous)

City Council Meeting

Burnaby City Council is meeting to consider the 2024-2028 Financial Plan and related bylaw, along with several contract awards and increases. Council will also decide on two grants totaling $5.8 million for non-market housing developments, and discuss updates on the new RCMP detachment and City Hall relocation.

• 2024-2028 Financial Plan and Bylaw 14633 for first, second, and third reading
• $2.2 million grant for non-market housing at 7388 Southwynde Avenue
• $3.6 million grant for non-market housing at 7730 Sixth Street
• Contract increase for new RCMP detachment design and construction at 4038-4244 Norland Avenue
• Zoning bylaw amendments for parking and loading, and Brentwood Master Plan update

Council approved the five-year financial plan and authorized over $205 million for the design and construction of a new RCMP detachment. The city also approved several grants for non-market housing and requested an independent investigation into a recent refinery incident.

• Approved 2024-2028 Financial Plan (Carried; Opposed: Councillor Lee)
• Approved $205,377,858 for new RCMP detachment design and construction (Unanimous)
• Approved $17,430,000 for expanded underground parking at RCMP detachment (Unanimous)
• Approved $2.2M grant for non-market housing at 7388 Southwynde Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved $3.6M grant for non-market housing at 7730 Sixth Street (Unanimous)
• Authorized feasibility studies for 'Option B' new City Hall at 4949 Canada Way (Unanimous)
• Requested independent investigation into Jan 21 Parkland Refinery incident (Unanimous)
• Authorized staff to explore 'car free Sunday' feasibility in commercial corridors (Unanimous)

Council Correspondence and Public Notice Submissions

This meeting consists of receiving and reviewing various pieces of correspondence and public notice submissions. Items include staff responses to resident inquiries, referrals to advisory committees, and public feedback on rezoning and short-term rentals.

• Staff response regarding the January 11 snow removal and anti-icing plan
• Referral of short-term rental correspondence to the Planning and Development Committee
• Public notice submissions for Rezoning #20-09 at 3777 and 3791 Kingsway
• Correspondence regarding Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and Expo Line SkyTrain service changes
• Information regarding policing costs and the Surrey Police transition

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting agenda for Burnaby, BC on January 25, 2024. The agenda text contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics.

Burnaby Council approved land use categories and preliminary program categories for Development Cost Charges (DCCs) and Amenity Cost Charges (ACCs) to fund growth-related infrastructure. The land use categories motion carried with Councillor Lee opposed; the DCC and ACC program categories carried unanimously. The meeting also included a closed session and a verbal report on the Development Funding Program; no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved land use categories and units for future DCCs and ACCs, with an amendment to use 'per m2 of gross floor area' for low density residential (carried; opposed: Councillor Lee)
• Approved preliminary DCC program categories for transportation, water, sewer, drainage, parkland, police, fire, and solid waste (carried unanimously)
• Approved preliminary ACC program categories for recreation centres, cultural amenities, libraries, civic facilities, park development, and childcare (carried unanimously)
• Resolved into a closed meeting under sections 90(1)(d) and 90(1)(j) of the Community Charter (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned the special open meeting at 4:07 p.m. by unanimous consent

Transportation Committee

The Burnaby Transportation Committee is meeting to discuss traffic safety improvements, including a proposed letter to the provincial government, and to receive updates on cycling network projects and the bus shelter expansion program. The agenda also includes delegations on neighbourhood safety and a four-way stop concern, plus an orientation presentation.

• Request to write letter to Provincial Government for traffic safety improvements at high-casualty intersections and explore no right turn on red at high pedestrian crash intersections
• Delegation on neighbourhood safety concerns by Sukhjinder Parmar
• Delegation on 4-way stop concerns at Imperial Street and Sperling Avenue by Kathy Scardillo
• Edmonds Town Centre Cycling Network Project update
• Bus Shelter Expansion Program update with Phase 1 (2023) and preliminary Phase 2 (2024) locations

The Committee adopted the agenda and amended minutes from November 2023. Members received information reports on the Bus Shelter Expansion Program and cycling network projects in Edmonds and the Vancouver-SFU connection. Staff are reviewing pedestrian safety measures and specific intersection concerns raised by residents.

• Adopted January 25, 2024 agenda (Unanimous)
• Adopted amended November 22, 2023 minutes (Unanimous)
• Received Edmonds Town Centre Cycling Network Project Update for information (Unanimous)
• Received Vancouver-SFU Cycling Connection Update for information (Unanimous)
• Received Bus Shelter Expansion Program Update for information (Unanimous)

Social Planning Committee

The Social Planning Committee is meeting to receive invited presentations on committee orientation and governance updates, and on the Burnaby Food Systems Strategy. The agenda also includes correspondence from residents about a municipal bylaw regarding rodeos, and a notice of motion from Councillor Santiago to establish Social Change Awards. No administrative or information reports are listed.

• Invited presentation: Burnaby Food Systems Strategy by Planner Helen Garbiec-Ho
• Invited presentation: Committee Orientation and Governance Updates by Director Nikki Best
• Correspondence from Burnaby residents re: municipal bylaw regarding rodeos
• Notice of motion by Councillor Santiago to establish Social Change Awards

The Social Planning Committee directed staff to review existing city awards to explore adding a social change lens or creating a new category to recognize work benefiting vulnerable community members. The committee also received an update on the Burnaby Food Systems Strategy and correspondence regarding rodeo bylaws.

• Directed staff to review and modernize city awards to include a social change lens (Unanimous)
• Adopted January 24, 2024 agenda (Unanimous)
• Adopted November 15, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Received correspondence from 18 residents requesting a bylaw prohibiting inhumane rodeo events (Unanimous)
• Waived Notice of Motion regarding Social Change Awards (Unanimous)

Executive Committee of Council

The Executive Committee of Council is meeting to consider two funding items: an operating grant for the Burnaby Arts Council and grant applications for Festivals Burnaby received in October 2023. The meeting will also include a delegation from the Burnaby Arts Council and adoption of previous minutes. No other substantive business is listed.

• Burnaby Arts Council operating grant request for 2024, with provisional budget attached
• Festivals Burnaby grant applications from October 2023 to be approved
• Delegation from Burnaby Arts Council on 2023 highlights and 2024 grant request
• Adoption of minutes from December 6, 2023 meeting

The Committee approved a $25,000 operating grant for the Burnaby Arts Council and authorized the organization to hold a 50/50 draw at a summer music festival. Additionally, four grants totaling $27,000 were awarded to various community festivals.

• Approved $25,000 operating contribution to Burnaby Arts Council for 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved Burnaby Arts Council to operate a licensed 50/50 draw or raffle on August 10, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved $8,000 grant to The Mabuhay House Society for Pinoy Festival (Unanimous)
• Approved $4,000 grant to St. Francis de Sales Parish for SFDS Spring Fair (Unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 grant to The Scandinavian Community Centre for Scandinavian Midsummer Festival (Unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 grant to SFU First Nations, Métis and Inuit Student Association for Powwow (Unanimous)

City Council Meeting

Burnaby City Council is meeting to decide on several land-use items, including a request to extend winter shelter hours at 7320 Buller Avenue to 24/7, and to approve temporary use and development variance permits. Council will also give final adoption to four highway closure bylaws and consider a petition from the Heights Merchants Association supporting a Bus Rapid Transit route on Boundary Road.

• Request to extend winter shelter at 7320 Buller Avenue to 24 hours, 7 days a week
• Temporary Use Permit 23-03 for assembly use at 4045 Kingsway
• Development Variance Permits at 3871 Pandora Street and 381 Glynde Avenue N
• Final adoption of four highway closure bylaws (MacPherson Avenue, Lougheed Highway, Beresford Street, Bevan Street)
• Petition from Heights Merchants Association supporting TransLink Purple Line BRT on Boundary Road

Burnaby City Council approved a staff direction to amend the license agreement with BC Housing to operate a 24/7 winter shelter at 7320 Buller Avenue until April 30, 2024. Council also approved several development permits and temporary use permits, and gave second reading to two rezoning bylaws. A public hearing scheduled for January 30, 2024, was cancelled because there were no items of business.

• Approved 24/7 winter shelter at 7320 Buller Avenue until April 30, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Temporary Use Permit #23-03 for assembly use at 4045 Kingsway (unanimous)
• Approved Development Variance Permit #23-07 for 3871 Pandora Street (unanimous)
• Approved Development Variance Permit #23-06 for 381 Glynde Avenue N (carried; opposed: Mayor Hurley, Councillor Dhaliwal)
• Authorized removal of Section 219 Covenant for strata units at 8027/8029 18th Avenue (unanimous)
• Gave second reading to Bylaw No. 14611 (3700 Gilmore Way) and Bylaw No. 14613 (Ptn. of 6229 Marine Drive) (unanimous)
• Finally adopted Highway Closure Bylaws No. 14621, 14622, 14623, and 14625 (unanimous)
• Cancelled January 30, 2024 Public Hearing due to no items of business (unanimous)

Council Correspondence

This is a Council Correspondence Package for January 15, 2024, where Council reviews and directs responses to public correspondence. Items include staff notes on boulevard treatments and climate action, referrals to advisory committees, and information items on housing legislation, transit proposals, and tax exemptions. No decisions are made at this meeting; it is a procedural review of correspondence.

• Staff note: artificial turf not permitted under new Boulevard Maintenance and Treatment Policy
• Referral: request for men's only swim session to Parks, Recreation and Culture Committee
• Referral: concerns about removing indoor tennis courts from Cameron Recreation Complex
• Information: proposed gondola from Production Station to SFU
• Information: support for Zero Carbon Step Code implementation from multiple organizations

Board of Variance

The Burnaby Board of Variance will hear three appeals on January 11, 2024, each seeking relaxation of zoning bylaws to allow building heights exceeding the maximum. The board will also elect a chair, adopt minutes from the November 30, 2023 hearing, and handle other business.

• BOV #6519: Casa Mia Projects Ltd. seeks to allow a two-family dwelling at 3713 Cardiff Street with a height of 10.6 m where 9.0 m is allowed
• BOV #6520: Perry Saran seeks variances at 7572 Burris Street for building height, retaining wall distance, and front yard fence height
• BOV #6521: David Lin seeks to allow a single-family dwelling at 132 Holdom Avenue N with a height of 9.90 m where 9.0 m is allowed

The Burnaby Board of Variance unanimously approved three appeals for zoning relaxations related to building heights, retaining walls, and fences on sloping lots. One appeal regarding retaining walls at 132 Holdom Avenue N was withdrawn before the hearing. All approved variances were based on findings of hardship due to physical site characteristics.

• Approved height variance for 3713 Cardiff Street (unanimous)
• Approved height, retaining wall, and fence variances for 7572 Burris Street (unanimous)
• Approved height variance for 132 Holdom Avenue N (unanimous)
• Withdrawn appeal for retaining walls at 132 Holdom Avenue N
• Adopted minutes from November 30, 2023 meeting (unanimous)

International Relations and Friendship Cities Committee

The International Relations and Friendship Cities Committee is meeting to review correspondence, including an expression of interest for sister city relations from Cagayan de Oro, an invitation to Mesa, Arizona, and a complaint about a misreference of Taiwan in friendship city documents. No administrative or information reports are on the agenda, and no delegations are scheduled.

• Expression of interest for sister city relations from Mayor of Cagayan de Oro
• Invitation to City of Mesa, Arizona from its Mayor
• Two letters regarding misreference of Taiwan in friendship city documents from Taipei Economic & Cultural Office
• Adoption of minutes from June 6, 2023 meeting

The International Relations and Friendship Cities Committee voted unanimously to have the City of Burnaby follow the naming protocol of the Canadian provincial and federal governments for Taiwan, after correspondence from the Taipei Economic & Cultural Office of Vancouver about the use of "Taiwan, China" in City friendship city documents. The committee also directed staff to review expressions of interest in sister/friendship city ties from Cagayan de Oro and Baguio, Philippines, and to report back to Council on the budget and approval for a proposed 2024 sister city visit to Mesa, Arizona. Staff were asked to look into planning a 2025 visit to Kushiro, Japan, Hwaseong, South Korea and Taichung, Taiwan. No delegations, administrative reports or information reports were received.

• Approved motion that Burnaby follow the naming protocol of Canadian provincial and federal governments for Taiwan (unanimous)
• Directed staff to review sister/friendship city expressions of interest from Cagayan de Oro and Baguio, Philippines, and report back (unanimous)
• Directed staff to report to Council on budget and approval for a proposed 2024 sister city visit to Mesa, Arizona (unanimous)
• Requested staff look into planning a 2025 visit to Kushiro, Japan, Hwaseong, South Korea and Taichung, Taiwan
• Adopted June 6, 2023 committee minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted the January 11, 2024 agenda, with order changed to move Item 8.3 before Item 8.1 (unanimous)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee will consider proposed zoning bylaw amendments for parking and loading, an update to the Brentwood Site Conceptual Master Plan, and a Housing Choices program update. No delegations or correspondence are listed.

• Proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendments – Parking and Loading January 2024
• REZ #23-15 – Brentwood Site Conceptual Master Plan Update
• Housing Choices Program Update

The committee approved amendments to the Burnaby Zoning Bylaw regarding parking and loading to align with transit-oriented development policies. It also endorsed updates to the Brentwood Site Conceptual Master Plan to begin public consultation.

• Approved amendments to Burnaby Zoning Bylaw, 1965 regarding parking and loading (Unanimous)
• Authorized City Solicitor to bring zoning amendments to a future Public Hearing (Unanimous)
• Approved amended Brentwood Site Conceptual Master Plan for community input (Unanimous)
• Authorized staff to conduct public consultation on Brentwood Site Conceptual Master Plan (Unanimous)
• Received Housing Choices Program Update report for information (Unanimous)