Referendum Questions for Burnaby (City)
CARIBOO AND BRUNETTE RIVER CONSERVATION LANDS
The proposed dedication is an area of approximately 55.66 acres (22.51 hectares) located in the southeast region of Burnaby.
Do you agree to the dedication of the subject lands within Cariboo and Brunette River Conservation Lands?
YES
NO
PASSED
STONEY CREEK PARK AND TRAIL SYSTEM
The proposed dedication is an area of approximately 24.67 acres (9.97 hectares) located in the northeast region of Burnaby.
Do you agree to the dedication of the subject lands within Stoney Creek Park and Trail System?
YES
NO
PASSED
DEER LANK PARK
The proposed dedication is an area of approximately 29.42 acres (11.97 hectares) located in the southwest region of Burnaby.
Do you agree to the dedication of the subject lands within Deer Lake Park?
YES
NO
PASSED
BURNABY LAKE PARK SYSTEM
The proposed dedication is an area of approximately 94.30 acres (38.52 hectares) located in the northwest region of Burnaby.
Do you agree to the dedication of the subject lands within Burnaby Lake Park System?
YES
NO
PASSED
Referendum Questions for Peace River (Regional District)
Are you in favour of the Peace River Regional District adopting Electoral Area B Fort St. John Public Library Financial Contribution Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2484, 2022 for the purpose of creating a new service function in Electoral Area B, that will authorize provision of an annual financial contribution to the Fort St. John Public Library to fund the costs of operating the library, at a maximum annual tax requisition limit that is the greater of $100,000, or $0.0281/$1,000 on the net taxable value of land and improvements, and assessed on improvements only, in Electoral Area B?
Applies to Following Electoral Areas:
PASSED
Are you in favour of the Peace River Regional District adopting Regional Connectivity Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2487, 2022 for the purpose of creating a new region wide service that will authorize the Peace River Regional District to enter into partnering agreements with internet or cellular service providers to apply for grant funding from other levels of government or grant programs, or to allow the PRRD to provide capital grants to internet providers for broadband infrastructure projects, at a maximum annual tax requisition limit that is the greater of $375,000, or $0.0234/$1,000 on the net taxable value of land and improvements, and assessed on improvements only, imposed in the entire Regional District, including all member municipalities and electoral areas?
PASSED
Are you in favour of the Peace River Regional District adopting Sport and Cultural Events Grant in Aid Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2473, 2022 for the purpose of creating a new region wide service that will authorize provision of grants to local governments or non-profit entities to host national or international level events, competitions or festivals that are sanctioned by the relevant governing oversight body, held within the boundaries of the Peace River Regional District, at a maximum annual tax requisition limit that is the greater of $200,000 or $0.0125/$1,000 of net taxable value of land and improvements, and assessed on improvements only, imposed in the entire Peace River Regional District, including all member municipalities and electoral areas?
PASSED
Are you in favour of the Peace River Regional District adopting Dinosaur Museum Grant in Aid Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2476, 2022 for the purpose of creating a new region wide service that will authorize provision of grants to fund the costs of operating and development of a Dinosaur Museum in the region, at a maximum annual tax requisition limit that is the greater of $200,000 or $0.0125/$1,000 of net taxable value of land and improvements, and assessed on improvements only, imposed in the entire Peace River Regional District, including all member municipalities and electoral areas?
PASSED
Are you in favour of the Peace River Regional District adopting Global Geopark Grant in Aid Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2477, 2022 for the purpose of creating a new region wide service that will authorize provision of grants to fund the costs of developing, improving, operating and maintaining a Global Geopark in the region, at a maximum annual tax requisition limit that is the greater of $200,000 or $0.0125/$1,000 of net taxable value of land and improvements, and assessed on improvements only, imposed in the entire Peace River Regional District, including all member municipalities and electoral areas?
PASSED
Referendum Questions for Vancouver (City)
Council authorizes putting to the electors, under section 245 of the Vancouver Charter, the following questions with respect to the following matters:
“2023-2026 CAPITAL PLAN BORROWING QUESTIONS
1. TRANSPORTATION AND CORE OPERATING TECHNOLOGY
Are you in favour of Council having the authority, without further assent of the electors, to pass by-laws between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2026 to borrow an aggregate $173,450,000 for the following purposes?
A. Street and Bridge Infrastructure
To provide for major maintenance, reconstruction and enhancement of the arterial and neighbourhood transportation networks, sidewalks, greenways and cycle routes and to undertake major maintenance of bridges and other structures, including repairs and structural work on the Granville Bridge and Cambie Bridge.
$94,250,000
B. Traffic Signals and Street Lighting
To provide for major maintenance, replacement and enhancement of traffic signals and street lighting that are beyond economical repair or no longer meet operational requirements.
$54,300,000
C. Electrical Services in Public Spaces
To provide for increased availability of electrical services in public spaces including uses such as electrical vehicle and bike charging, electrical kiosks for food trucks, filming and events, and lighting in public gathering spaces.
$8,500,000
D. Core Operating Technology
To provide for renewal and enhancement of the City’s core operating information technology systems such as fiber, data centres, servers and applications that are critical to the delivery of and access to City services and programs.
$16,400,000
Total ........................................................................................................... $173,450,000
If this question receives the assent of the electors, Council has the power, without further assent of the electors, to pass by-laws, as and when Council considers appropriate, to borrow money for the projects described up to $173,450,000.
EXPLANATORY NOTE FOR QUESTIONS 2 AND 3:
• Community facilities include buildings such as community centres, pools, rinks, libraries, childcare facilities, cultural facilities, social facilities and affordable housing.
• Civic facilities include buildings such as fire halls, police buildings, administrative facilities and service yards.
PASSED
2. COMMUNITY FACILITIES
Are you in favour of Council having the authority, without further assent of the electors, to pass by-laws between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2026 to borrow an aggregate $162,075,000 for the following purposes?
A. Renewal of Vancouver Aquatic Centre
To provide for replacement, renewal or rehabilitation of the Vancouver Aquatic Centre.
$103,000,000
B. Renewal and Upgrades of Community Facilities
To provide for replacement, renewal or rehabilitation of community facilities, including RayCam Community Centre and Childcare and/or other community facility projects.
$59,075,000
Total ........................................................................................................... $162,075,000
If this question receives the assent of the electors, Council has the power, without further assent of the electors, to pass by-laws, as and when Council considers appropriate, to borrow money for the projects described up to $162,075,000.
PASSED
3. PARKS, PUBLIC SAFETY AND OTHER CIVIC FACILITIES, CLIMATE ADAPTATION, AND OTHER EMERGING PRIORITIES
Are you in favour of Council having the authority, without further assent of the electors, to pass by-laws between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2026 to borrow an aggregate $159,475,000 for the following purposes?
A. Renewal, Maintenance and Upgrades of Parks
To provide for renewal, ongoing capital maintenance, renovations or other upgrades of parks, park buildings and features within parks such as the seawall, pathways, playgrounds, playfields and sport courts.
$33,450,000
B. Renewal and Upgrades of Public Safety and Other Civic Facilities
To provide for replacement, renewal or rehabilitation of public safety and other civic facilities, including the Downtown South Fire Hall, Animal Shelter, and/or other civic facility projects.
$60,610,000
C. Emerging Climate Adaptation Priorities
To provide for additional replacement, renewal, or upgrade of infrastructure in response to Climate Change to withstand current and future risks associated with natural hazards; such as seawall reconstruction, urban canopy other climate adaptation projects.
$20,000,000
D. Senior Government Partnership and/or Other Emerging Priorities
To provide for the City’s share of funding to leverage senior government and partner funding in the areas of transportation, community facilities, parks, civic facilities, and technology and/or other emerging priorities.
$45,415,000
Total ........................................................................................................... $159,475,000
If this question receives the assent of the electors, Council has the power, without further assent of the electors, to pass by-laws, as and when Council considers appropriate, to borrow money for the projects described up to $159,475,000.”
PASSED