Regular Council Agenda
July 24, 2018
Updated: July 23, 2018
Date and location
July 24, 2018
9:30 am
Council Chamber, Third Floor, City Hall
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ROLL CALL
PUBLIC NOTICE – Pursuant to Section 164.1(2) of the Vancouver Charter, public notice is hereby given that Council will give consideration to amend Procedure By-law No. 9756 at the Regular Council meeting on September 18, 2018.
IN CAMERA MEETING
THAT Council will go into meetings later this week which are closed to the public, pursuant to Section 165.2(1) of the Vancouver Charter, to discuss matters related to paragraphs:
(a) personal information about an identifiable individual who holds or is being considered for a position as an officer, employee or agent of the city or another position appointed by the city;
(b) personal information about an identifiable individual who is being considered for an award or honour, or who has offered to provide a gift to the city on condition of anonymity;
(c) labour relations or other employee relations;
(e) the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the Council considers that disclosure could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the city;
(g) litigation or potential litigation affecting the city;
(i) the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose;
(k) negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of an activity, work or facility that are at their preliminary stages and that, in the view of the Council, could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the city if they were held in public.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
1. Regular Council – July 10, 2018 
2. Public Hearing – July 10 and 12, 2018
3. Regular Council (City Finance and Services) – July 11, 2018
Added Item below – July 20, 2018
4. Public Hearing – July 17, 2018
Added Item below – July 23, 2018
5. Public Hearing - July 18, 2018
MATTERS ADOPTED ON CONSENT
REPORT REFERENCE
1. Final 2019-2022 Capital Plan & Plebiscite Questions
Grace Cheng, Director, Long-term Financial Strategy and Planning, to present on the Administrative Report dated July 12, 2018.
- Memorandum dated July 19, 2018, from the General Manager, Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation
- Staff Presentation
- Video Clip
Note: Speakers for this item will be heard at the Standing Committee on Policy and Strategic Priorities meeting to be held on Wednesday, July 25, 2018, at 2 pm.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. REZONING: 777 Pacific Boulevard – Sub-area 10C (1 Robson Street)
On July 12, 2018, Vancouver City Council heard from speakers at a Public Hearing on the above-noted application and, following the close of the receipt of public comments, referred discussion and decision to the Regular Council meeting on July 24, 2018, at 2 pm, as Unfinished Business.
The following previously-distributed materials refer:
• Summary and Recommendation
• Draft By-law - Zoning and Development
• Draft By-law – Official Development Plan
• Policy Report dated June 5, 2018
• Memorandum dated June 29, 2018
Added Memo Below - July 24, 2018
Councillor Ball was absent from the Public Hearing on this item and must review the proceedings in order to be eligible to vote on this matter.
Councillor Bremner declared conflict of interest on this matter and is ineligible to vote.
Added Item below – July 18, 2018
2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - REZONING: 3123-3129 West Broadway Street (Hollywood Theatre)
On July 17, 2018, Vancouver City Council heard from speakers at a Public Hearing on the above-noted application and, following the close of the receipt of public comments, referred discussion and decision to the Regular Council meeting on July 24, 2018, as Unfinished Business.
The following previously-distributed materials refer:
• Summary and Recommendation
• Draft By-law: Heritage Designation
• Draft By-law: Heritage Revitalization Agreement
• Policy Report dated July 3, 2018
Councillors Ball and Stevenson were absent from the Public Hearing on this item and must review the proceedings in order to be eligible to vote on this matter. Councillor Jang was absent for a portion of the Public Hearing and must review the part he missed in order to be eligible to vote.
Added UB’s below – July 20, 2018:
3. TEXT AMENDMENTS: Amendments to the Zoning and Development By-law and Building By-law – Accessible Path of Travel Policy Review
At the Public Hearing on July 18, 2018, Vancouver City Council heard from speakers, and following the close of the receipt of public comments, referred discussion and decision on the above noted matter to the Regular Council meeting on July 24, 2018, as Unfinished Business, starting at 2:00 pm.
The following previously distributed materials refer:
• Summary and Recommendation
• Draft By-law - Building
• Draft By-law - Zoning and Development
• Policy Report dated June 5, 2018
• Memorandum dated July 17, 2018, from the Assistant Director - City-Wide and Regional Planning
Added item below - July 24, 2018
- Memo dated July 24, 2018 from the Assistant Director, City-Wide and Regional Planning
- Staff Presentation
Note: due to a scheduling conflict, this item will be considered immediately following Unfinished Business item 1.
4. TEXT AMENDMENTS: Amendments to the Zoning and Development By-law – Laneway Home Regulations
At the Public Hearing on July 18, 2018, Vancouver City Council heard from speakers, and following the close of the receipt of public comments, referred discussion and decision on the above noted matter to the Regular Council meeting on July 24, 2018, as Unfinished Business.
The following previously distributed materials refer:
• Summary and Recommendation
• Draft By-law - Zoning and Development
• Policy Report dated June 5, 2018
• Memorandum dated July 4, 2018, from the General Manager, Planning, Urban Design and Sustainability
5. REZONING: 4175 West 29th Avenue (St. George’s Senior School)
At the Public Hearing on July 18, 2018, Vancouver City Council heard from speakers, and following the close of the receipt of public comments, referred discussion and decision on the above noted matter to the Regular Council meeting on July 24, 2018, as Unfinished Business.
The following previously distributed materials refer:
• Summary and Recommendation
• Draft By-law - Zoning and Development
• Policy Report dated June 5, 2018
6. TEXT AMENDMENT: 2133 Nanton Avenue and 4189 Yew Street (Arbutus Centre)
At the Public Hearing on July 18, 2018, Vancouver City Council heard from speakers, and following the close of the receipt of public comments, referred discussion and decision on the above noted matter to the Regular Council meeting on July 24, 2018, as Unfinished Business.
The following previously distributed materials refer:
• Summary and Recommendation
• Draft By-law - CD-1
• Policy Report dated June 11, 2018
Added memo below - July 24, 2018
Councillor Jang was absent for the vote on this item of the Public Hearing and must review the parts he missed in order to be eligible to vote.
Councillor De Genova declared conflict of interest on this matter and is ineligible to vote.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. 2018 Council Meeting Schedule Revision
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Debenture Program 2018 (Inaugural Green Bonds)
2. Jericho Lands Policy Planning Program
3. 2018 Q2 Capital Budget Adjustments and Closeouts
Recommendation C requires an affirmative vote of 2/3 of all Council members, pursuant to section 206(1) of the Vancouver Charter
4. Capital Contribution for 33 West Cordova Street (36 Blood Alley Square) for Social/Supportive Housing
5. 2019 Fee Increases for Rezoning, Development, Building, and Other Related Permits
6. Year 2019 License and Service Fee Increases – Mountain View Cemetery
7. Sustaining Affordable Non-Profit Housing on City Land
8. 2221-2235 Main Street Lease and Operator Selection
Requires an affirmative vote of 2/3 of all Council members, pursuant to section 206(1) of the Vancouver Charter
9. 8501 Boundary Lease and Operator Selection
Requires an affirmative vote of 2/3 of all Council members, pursuant to section 206(1) of the Vancouver Charter
10. Capital Contribution for 235 and 237 Main Street (Jubilee Rooms) for Social/Supportive Housing
11. 2019-2023 Budget Outlook
POLICY REPORTS
1. Licensing By-law Amendments
2. Addition of Water Enforcement Provisions in the Ticket Offences By-law
Referrals to Public Hearing Below:
3. Amendments to the Zoning and Development By-law for RT-7 and RT-8 Zones (Kitsilano) and RT-10 and RT-10N Zones (Kensington-Cedar Cottage) to Increase Housing Choice
4. Amendments to the Arbutus Corridor Official Development Plan and Regional Context Statement Official Development Plan
5. Amendments to the Zoning and Development By-law Regarding the RM-8A/8AN Districts for Townhouse Areas in Cambie Corridor and Grandview-Woodland
6. Amendments to the Zoning and Development By-law For Most RS Zones to Allow Two Family Dwellings (Duplexes) to Increase Housing Choice
7. CD-1 Rezoning: 1444 Alberni Street and 740 Nicola Street
8. CD-1 Text Amendment: 950 West 41st Avenue (Jewish Community Centre)
9. East Fraser Lands Official Development Plan 10-year Review Planning Program: Progress Update and By-law Amendments for a New Community Centre Site and Affordable Housing
- Report (revsied July 20, 2018)
The Report below is not a Referral to Public Hearing (item 10):
10. Parking By-law Updates to Achieve Transportation 2040 Actions
Added Item – July 18 – Referral to Public Hearing Below (item 11):
11. 2018 Annual Inflationary Adjustments to Density Bonus Contributions
OTHER REPORT
1. Street Naming – Naming of New Streets and Street Extensions within the Pearson Dogwood Development
BY-LAWS
1. A By-law to amend Noise Control By-law No. 6555 (3868-3898 Rupert Street and 3304 3308 East 22nd Avenue)
2. A By-law to amend Sign By-law No. 11879 (3868-3898 Rupert Street and 3304-3308 East 22nd Avenue)
(Mayor Robertson absent for this item at the Public Hearing; Councillor Bremner not on Council at the time of the Public Hearing)
3. A By-law to amend Noise Control By-law No. 6555 (400 West Georgia Street and 725 731 Homer Street)
4. A By-law to amend Parking By-law No. 6059 with regard to CD-1 District Parking Requirements (400 West Georgia Street and 725 731 Homer Street)
5. A By-law to amend Sign By-law No. 11879 (400 West Georgia Street and 725 731 Homer Street)
6. A By-law to amend Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575 to rezone an area to CD-1 (575 Drake Street - Covenant House)
7. A By-law to amend Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575 to rezone an area to CD-1 (4238-4262 Cambie Street)
(Councillors Ball and De Genova absent for the Public Hearing)
8. A By-law to amend Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575 to rezone an area to CD-1 (320 Granville Street)
(Councillors Affleck and Louie absent for the Public Hearing; Councillors Bremner and De Genova not on Council at the time of the Public Hearing)
9. A By-law to amend Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575 to rezone an area to CD-1 (1500 West Georgia Street)
(Councillors Ball and Jang absent for the Public Hearing)
10. A By-law to amend Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575 to rezone and area to CD 1 (8242 Oak Street)
(Councillor Bremner not on Council at the time of the Public Hearing)
11. A By-law to amend Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575 to rezone an area to CD-1 (2109 East Hastings Street)
(Councillors Ball, Deal and Mayor Robertson absent for the Public Hearing; Councillor Jang absent for this item at Public Hearing)
12. A By-law to amend Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575 to rezone an area to CD-1 (1296 West Broadway)
13. A By-law to enact a Housing Agreement for 3625 Sawmill Crescent
14. A By-law to enact a Housing Agreement for 2221-2223 Main Street
15. A By-law to amend Area Specific Development Cost Levy By-law No. 9418 regarding Grandview Boundary levies - REVISED July 23, 2018
16. A By-law to impose development cost levies for utilities in the City of Vancouver
17. A By-law to amend Vancouver Development cost Levy By-law No. 9755 regarding the for-profit affordable rental housing waiver
Added Item below – July 18, 2018 (By-laws 19-27)
18. A By-law to enact a Housing Agreement for 650 West 41st Avenue (Oakridge Centre)
19. A By-law to amend CD-1 (696) By-law No. 12105 (500-650 West 57th Avenue)
(Councillors Ball, De Genova and Stevenson absent for this item at Public Hearing)
20. A By-law to amend CD-1 (693) By-law No. 12034 (809 West 23rd Avenue)
(Councillors Ball, De Genova and Stevenson absent for this item at Public Hearing)
21. A By-law to amend CD-1 (679) By-law No. 11930 (725-747 Southeast Marine Drive)
(Councillors Ball, De Genova and Stevenson absent for this item at Public Hearing)
22. A By-law to amend CD-1 (562) By-law No. 10870 (508 Helmcken Street)
(Councillors Ball, De Genova and Stevenson absent for this item at Public Hearing)
23. A By-law to amend Sign By-law No. 11879 (Miscellaneous Amendments Regarding CD 1 Districts)
(Councillors Ball, De Genova and Stevenson absent for this item at Public Hearing)
24. A By-law to amend Noise Control By-law No. 6555 (Miscellaneous Amendments Regarding CD-1 Districts)
25. A By-law to amend Parking By-law No. 6059 Miscellaneous amendments regarding CD 1 Districts
26. A By-law to amend Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575 Text amendment regarding Grocery Store with Liquor Store Use
(Councillors Ball, De Genova and Stevenson absent for this item at Public Hearing)
27. A By-law to amend Ticket Offences By-law No. 9360 Regarding Reinstatement of Enforcement Provisions for Stage 1 and 2 Water Restrictions
Added Item below – July 19, 2018
28. A By-law to amend Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575 to rezone an area to CD-1 (155 East 37th Avenue – Little Mountain)
Added Item below – July 20, 2018
29. A By-law to amend License By-law No. 4450 Regarding Provincial Cannabis Legislation
Subject to approval of Policy Report 1
Added Items below – July 23, 2018
30. A By-law to enact a Housing Agreement By-law for 33 West Cordova Street
31. A By-law to enact a Housing Agreement By-law for 33 West Cordova Street
32. A By-law to enact a Housing Agreement for 870 East 8th Avenue
33. A By-law to enact a Housing Agreement for 124 Dunlevy Avenue (Roddan Lodge)
34. A By-law to enact a Housing Agreement for 1176 Burnaby Street (1177 Maxine Lane)
MOTIONS
A. Administrative Motions
1. Approval of Form of Development: 1280 Seymour Street - Covenant House Vancouver
Subject to Approval of By-law 6
2. Approval of Form of Development: 3625 Sawmill Crescent
3. Approval of Form of Development: 801 Pacific Street
4. Approval of Form of Development: 989 West 67th Avenue (Formerly 8242 Oak Street)
5. Approval of Form of Development: 320 Granville Street
Subject to Approval of By-law 8
Added Items – July 20, 2018
6. Approval of Form of Development: 809 West 23rd Avenue
Subject to approval of By-law 20
7. Little Mountain Design Guidelines
Subject to approval of By-law 28
B. Motions on Notice
1. Establishing a “Materials for the Arts” Creative Reuse Program in the City of Vancouver
2. Mandatory Green Roofs
3. Opportunities for Short-Term Rental Accommodations to Contribute to Affordable Housing in the City of Vancouver
4. Support for the Kettle Society and the City of Vancouver’s Commitment to Resources for Mental Health, Ending Homelessness and Supportive Housing
5. Bike Parking Retrofit Program for Existing Residential Developments
6. City Asset Renaming Policy
7. City of Vancouver Led Efforts to Assist the Province of B.C. to Prevent and Report Money Laundering in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland
NOTICE OF MOTION
NEW BUSINESS
ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS
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