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CITY OF VANCOUVER

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

JUNE 11, 2002

A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, June 11, 2002, at 2:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, Third Floor, City Hall.

PRAYER

The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with a prayer read by the City Clerk.

PRESENTATION - Mayor's Environmental Achievement Awards

The Mayor presented certificates to the following recipients of this year's Environmental Achievement awards:

· The Hastings Park Conservancy
· Summers Automobile Body Service Ltd.
· VanCity Credit Union
· Merit of Achievement Awards: McBride Elementary School, with special acknowledgement to student, Jacky Chen

"IN CAMERA" MEETING

MOVED by Councillor McCormick
SECONDED by Councillor Bass

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ITEMS ARISING FROM THE "IN CAMERA" MEETING OF MAY 28, 2002

· Council made appointments to the Vancouver Economic Development Commission. Names of those appointed can be obtained from the City Clerk's Office.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

1. Regular Council (City Services and Budgets) - May 16, 2002

MOVED by Councillor Puil
SECONDED by Councillor McCormick

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2. Regular Council (Planning and Environment) - May 16, 2002

MOVED by Councillor Kennedy
SECONDED by Councillor Clarke

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3. Regular Council (Transportation and Traffic) - May 28, 2002

MOVED by Councillor Clarke
SECONDED by Councillor Don Lee

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4. Regular Council - May 28, 2002

MOVED by Councillor Don Lee
SECONDED by Councillor Puil

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

MOVED by Councillor Don Lee
SECONDED by Councillor McCormick

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

REPORT REFERENCE

1. Financing Growth Review: Paying for City Facilities to Serve a Growing Population, and the Role of City-Wide Charges on New Development

Ann McAfee, Director of City Plans, and Ronda Howard, Senior Planner, Financing Growth Review, presented a Report Reference on the Financing Growth Review.

Dr. McAfee and Ms. Howard conveyed the Financing Growth draft report, attached to the Policy Report, dated May 28, 2002, and outlined the key findings and policy choices contained in the draft report. Ms. Howard asked Council to refer the draft report to a broader public review. The Financing Growth report is being coordinated with the Capital Plan report, since the Capital Plan and development charge revenue are the two key partners in paying for growth-related facilities.

MOVED by Councillor McCormick

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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CIVIC RECOGNITION

At this point in the proceedings, the Mayor and Council recognized 18 employees who recently retired from the City with varying lengths of service.

The Mayor presented each employee with a Certificate on behalf of the City, and thanked them for their long and dedicated service.

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The Council recessed at 4:20 p.m. and following a reception in honour of the retirees,
reconvened in open session at 4:50 p.m. with all members present.

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CITY MANAGER'S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

1. Closure of a Portion of the West Side of Hudson Street, North of 73rd Avenue

MOVED by Councillor Louis

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2. Award of Tender No. PS01093 - Supply and Delivery of Tree Trim Truck Bodies and Aerial Platforms

MOVED by Councillor Don Lee

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3. Award of Tender PS02012 - Supply and Delivery of Conventional Crew Cab & Chassis

MOVED by Councillor Louis

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4. Award of Contract 2002-05 for Processing and Marketing of Residential Recyclable Materials

MOVED by Councillor McCormick

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5. Theatre Rental Rates for September 1, 2002 to August 31, 2003

MOVED by Councillor Louis

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6. Lease of 1696 West 5th Avenue

MOVED by Councillor Bass

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7. Crabtree/Sheway Lease Terms - 533 East Hastings Street

MOVED by Councillor Kennedy

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND
BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY

8. Form of Development: 550 Pacific Street

MOVED by Councillor Puil

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

9. Habitat Plus 30

MOVED by Councillor McCormick

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

10. #106 - 1202 East Pender Street - Lease to Strathcona Area Safety Society

MOVED by Councillor Louis

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND
BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY

11. 2002 Sewer BOD/TSS /Flow Charges for Permitted Industries

MOVED by Councillor McCormick

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

12. Pooh Corner Daycare

MOVED by Councillor Kennedy

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

13. Addition of One Articulated Aerial Lift

MOVED by Councillor Louis

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Sullivan absent for the vote)

14. BC Hydro Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Traffic Signal Proposal

MOVED by Councillor McCormick

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

15. Electric Vehicle Trial Project

MOVED by Councillor Bass

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

CITY MANAGER'S POLICY REPORTS

1. Text Amendment: I-3 District - Conditional Density Provision

MOVED by Councillor Puil

(ii) draft I-3 District Guidelines for the False Creek Flats, generally as contained in Appendix B of the Policy Report, dated May 28, 2002 entitled "Text Amendment: I-3 District - Conditional Density Provision";

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2. CD-1 Rezoning - 600 Granville Street & 602 Dunsmuir Street

MOVED by Councillor Puil

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY


3. Amendment to Vehicles for Hire By-law No. 6066 Concerning New School Shuttle Van Classification

MOVED by Councillor McCormick

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

At 5:42 p.m., the Mayor declared Conflict of Interest for Policy Report 4, as the Mayor's wife sits on the Foundation Board for Cancer Research Centre. Deputy Mayor Price assumed the Chair. The Mayor left the Council Chamber and did not return until the conclusion of the vote on the report.

4. B.C. Cancer Agency Branch: Tax Exemption

MOVED by Councillor Louis

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(The Mayor absent for the vote)

At 5:49 p.m., the Mayor returned to the Council Chamber and resumed the Chair.

RISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

MOVED by Councillor Don Lee

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ADOPT REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

MOVED by Councillor Don Lee
SECONDED by Councillor Louis

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

BY-LAWS

1. A By-law to levy rates on qualifying real property in the Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Area (2002) (By-Law No. 8480)

MOVED by Councillor Clarke
SECONDED by Councillor Sullivan

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared the by-law open for discussion and amendment.

There being no amendments, it was

MOVED by Councillor Clarke
SECONDED by Councillor Sullivan

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2. A By-law to levy rates on qualifying real property in the Robson Street Business Improvement Area (2002) (By-Law No. 8481)

MOVED by Councillor Clarke
SECONDED by Councillor Sullivan

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared the by-law open for discussion and amendment.

There being no amendments, it was

MOVED by Councillor Clarke
SECONDED by Councillor Sullivan

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3. A By-law to levy rates on qualifying real property in the Kerrisdale Business Improvement Area (2002) (By-Law No. 8482)

MOVED by Councillor Clarke
SECONDED by Councillor Sullivan

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared the by-law open for discussion and amendment.

There being no amendments, it was

MOVED by Councillor Clarke
SECONDED by Councillor Sullivan

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4. A By-law to levy rates on qualifying real property in the Mount Pleasant Business Improvement Area (2002) (By-Law No. 8483)

MOVED by Councillor Clarke
SECONDED by Councillor Sullivan

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared the by-law open for discussion and amendment.

There being no amendments, it was

MOVED by Councillor Clarke
SECONDED by Councillor Sullivan

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5. A By-law to levy rates on qualifying real property in the Gastown Business Improvement Area ( 2002) (By-Law No. 8484)

MOVED by Councillor McCormick
SECONDED by Councillor Daniel Lee

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared the by-law open for discussion and amendment.

There being no amendments, it was

MOVED by Councillor McCormick
SECONDED by Councillor Daniel Lee

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6. A By-law to levy rates on qualifying real property in the Davie Village Business Improvement Area (2002) (By-Law No. 8485)

MOVED by Councillor McCormick
SECONDED by Councillor Daniel Lee

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Clarke absent for the vote)

The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared the by-law open for discussion and amendment.

There being no amendments, it was

MOVED by Councillor McCormick
SECONDED by Councillor Daniel Lee

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Clarke absent for the vote)

7. A By-law to levy rates on qualifying real property in the South Granville Business Improvement Area (2002) (By-Law No. 8486)

MOVED by Councillor McCormick
SECONDED by Councillor Daniel Lee

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Clarke absent for the vote)

The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared the by-law open for discussion and amendment.

There being no amendments, it was

MOVED by Councillor McCormick
SECONDED by Councillor Daniel Lee

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Clarke absent for the vote)

8. A By-law to levy rates on qualifying real property in the Yaletown Business Improvement Area (2002) (By-Law No. 8487)

MOVED by Councillor Bass
SECONDED by Councillor McCormick

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Clarke absent for the vote)

The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared the by-law open for discussion and amendment.

There being no amendments, it was

MOVED by Councillor Bass
SECONDED by Councillor McCormick

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Clarke absent for the vote)

9. A By-law to levy rates on qualifying real property in the Chinatown Business Improvement Area (2002) (By-Law No. 8488)

MOVED by Councillor Bass
SECONDED by Councillor McCormick

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Clarke absent for the vote)

The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared the by-law open for discussion and amendment.

There being no amendments, it was

MOVED by Councillor Bass
SECONDED by Councillor McCormick

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Clarke absent for the vote)

10. A By-law to levy rates on qualifying real property in the Commercial Drive Business Improvement Area (2002) (By-Law No. 8489)

MOVED by Councillor Bass
SECONDED by Councillor McCormick

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Clarke absent for the vote)

The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared the by-law open for discussion and amendment.

There being no amendments, it was

MOVED by Councillor Bass
SECONDED by Councillor McCormick

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Clarke absent for the vote)

11. A By-law to levy rates on qualifying real property in the Marpole Business Improvement Area (2002) (By-Law No. 8490)

MOVED by Councillor Price
SECONDED by Councillor Sullivan

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Clarke absent for the vote)

The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared the by-law open for discussion and amendment.

There being no amendments, it was

MOVED by Councillor Price
SECONDED by Councillor Sullivan

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Clarke absent for the vote)

12. A By-law to levy rates on qualifying real property in the Strathcona Area Business Improvement Area (2002) (By-Law No. 8491)

MOVED by Councillor Price
SECONDED by Councillor Sullivan

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Clarke absent for the vote)

The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared the by-law open fordiscussion and amendment.

There being no amendments, it was

MOVED by Councillor Price
SECONDED by Councillor Sullivan

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Clarke absent for the vote)

13. A By-law to levy rates on qualifying real property in the Collingwood Business Improvement Area (2002) (By-Law No. 8492)

MOVED by Councillor Price
SECONDED by Councillor Sullivan

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Clarke absent for the vote)

The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared the by-law open for discussion and amendment.

There being no amendments, it was

MOVED by Councillor Price
SECONDED by Councillor Sullivan

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Clarke absent for the vote)

14. A By-law to levy rates on qualifying real property in the Hastings North Business Improvement Area (2002) (By-Law No. 8493)

MOVED by Councillor Don Lee
SECONDED by Councillor Kennedy

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Clarke absent for the vote)

The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared the by-law open for discussion and amendment.

There being no amendments, it was

MOVED by Councillor Don Lee
SECONDED by Councillor Kennedy

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Clarke absent for the vote)

15. A By-law to levy rates on qualifying real property in the Kitsilano Fourth Avenue Business Improvement Area (2002) (By-Law No. 8494)

MOVED by Councillor Don Lee
SECONDED by Councillor Kennedy

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Clarke absent for the vote)

The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared the by-law open for discussion and amendment.

There being no amendments, it was

MOVED by Councillor Don Lee
SECONDED by Councillor Kennedy

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Clarke absent for the vote)

16. A By-law to amend Street Name By-law No. 4054 (Earl Finning Way, Foley Street, Mont Royal Square, New Brighton Road, and Suzhou Alley) (By-Law No.8495)

MOVED by Councillor Don Lee
SECONDED by Councillor Kennedy

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Clarke absent for the vote)

The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared the by-law open for discussion and amendment.

There being no amendments, it was

MOVED by Councillor Don Lee
SECONDED by Councillor Kennedy

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Clarke absent for the vote)

17. A By-law to amend Vehicles for Hire By-law No. 6066 to regulate school shuttle vans (By-Law No. 8496)

MOVED by Councillor Kennedy
SECONDED by Councillor Don Lee

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Clarke absent for the vote)

The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared the by-law open for discussion and amendment.

There being no amendments, it was

MOVED by Councillor Kennedy
SECONDED by Councillor Don Lee

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Clarke absent for the vote)

18. A By-law to amend Sign By-law No. 6510 (1220 East Pender Street) (By-Law No. 8497)

MOVED by Councillor Kennedy
SECONDED by Councillor Don Lee

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Clarke absent for the vote)

The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared the by-law open for discussion and amendment.

There being no amendments, it was

MOVED by Councillor Kennedy
SECONDED by Councillor Don Lee

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Clarke absent for the vote)

19. A By-law to amend Building By-law No. 8057 (Re-occupancy permits) (By-Law No. 8498)

MOVED by Councillor Kennedy
SECONDED by Councillor Don Lee

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Clarke absent for the vote)

The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared the by-law open for discussion and amendment.

There being no amendments, it was

MOVED by Councillor Kennedy
SECONDED by Councillor Don Lee

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Clarke absent for the vote)

ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS

1. Leave of Absence - Councillor Bass (File 1254)

MOVED by Councillor Louis
SECONDED by Councillor McCormick

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Clarke absent for the vote)

2. Leave of Absence - Mayor Owen (File 1254)

MOVED by Councillor Puil
SECONDED by Councillor Sullivan

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Clarke absent for the vote)

3. Leave of Absence - Councillor Clarke (File 1254)

MOVED by Councillor Puil
SECONDED by Councillor Sullivan

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Clarke absent for the vote)

4. Leave of Absence - Councillor Price (File 1254)

MOVED by Councillor Puil
SECONDED by Councillor Sullivan

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Clarke absent for the vote)

5. Artisan Farmer's Market Society - Jericho Hill Centre (File 8010)

Councillor McCormick requested staff provide information on the feasibility of allowing the Artisan Farmer's Market Society to hold a farmers' market at the Jericho Hill Centre site.

The City Manager agreed to discuss with staff and provide an information memo to Council.

6. Collection of Shopping Carts (File 3755)

Councillor McCormick enquired on the status of her request for information on whether the City has authority to enforce the retrieval of shopping carts at the end of each day. She advised of the continuing problem of grocery carts being pushed down back alleys creating noise and damaging cars.

The City Manager agreed to provide the requested information.

7. Use of Injectable Crystal Meth-Amphetamine (File 4113)

Councillor Louis enquired on what the City is doing to respond to the health concerns related to the growing use of a new drug, injectable Crystal Meth-Amphetamine.

The Mayor requested Councillor Louis to provide him with the information which he will take to the Police Board.

8. Transfer of E-Comm Services (File 3603)

Councillor Louis advised of a recent newspaper report stating some E-Comm services are being transferred to Alberta. He requested staff to provide further information.

The City Manager agreed to provide a memo advising of the status of this matter.

The Council recessed at 6:10 p.m., and
reconvened "In Camera" in the Mayor's Office.

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