CITY OF VANCOUVER

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

JUNE 13, 2000

A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, June 13, 2000, in the Council Chamber, Third Floor, City Hall.

PRESENT: Mayor Philip Owen

Councillor Fred Bass

*Councillor Jennifer Clarke

Councillor Lynne Kennedy
Councillor Daniel Lee Councillor Don Lee

Councillor Tim Louis
Councillor Sandy McCormick
Councillor Gordon Price

*Councillor George Puil

ABSENT: Councillor Sam Sullivan (Leave of Absence)

CITY MANAGER'S
OFFICE: Judy Rogers, City Manager

CITY CLERK'S
OFFICE: Ulli S. Watkiss, City Clerk

Gail Johnson, Meeting Coordinator

* Denotes presence for a portion of the meeting

PRAYER

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

PROCLAMATION - AMATEUR RADIO WEEK

To promote emergency communications planning and preparedness, the Mayorproclaimed June 18-25, 2000 as Amateur Radio Week, an event which is recognized in both Canada and the United States. In Vancouver, the emergency amateur radio organization is represented by a group called the Vancouver Emergency Community Telecommunications organization or VECTOR. The organization is an integral part of the emergency communications system at the E-Comm facility located at Cassiar and Hastings. Mr. Fred Chang from VECTOR was presented with the framed proclamation.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Councillor Bass explained that, in his capacity as Deputy Mayor, he had attended Grandview Elementary School to open the School's community public art garden project, located at Grandview Highway North and Woodland Drive. Councillor Bass provided a brief description of this educational, public/private partnership project, indicating that a total of $156,000 has been collected through fund raising, which includes a contribution from the City of Vancouver.

"IN CAMERA" MEETING

MOVED by Cllr. Louis,
SECONDED by Cllr. Don Lee,

THAT Council will go into a meeting later this day which is closed to the public, pursuant to Section 165.2 of the Vancouver Charter, to discuss matters related to paragraph:

(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.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

1. Regular Council (City Services & Budgets) - May 18, 2000

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke,

THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2. Regular Council (Planning & Environment) - May 18, 2000

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,

THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3. Business License Hearing - May 18, 2000

MOVED by Cllr. Bass,
SECONDED by Cllr. McCormick,

THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4. Business License Hearing - May 29, 2000

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Louis,

THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5. Regular Council - May 30, 2000

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,

THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6. Regular Council (Transportation & Traffic) - May 30, 2000

MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bass,

THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7. Regular Council (Special Planning & Environment) - May 31, 2000

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Daniel Lee,

THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

MOVED by Cllr. Louis,
SECONDED by Cllr. Don Lee,

THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, Mayor Owen in the

Chair.

CITY MANAGER'S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

1. Operating Budget: Coal Harbour Community

Centre and Killarney Community Centre
April 19, 2000 File: 1605/RTS: 1457

MOVED by Cllr. Louis,

A. THAT Council approve an annual operating budget of $520,166 for the Coal Harbour Community Centre as detailed in the Administrative Report dated April 19, 2000.

B. THAT Council approve an increase of $205,630 to the newly renovated Killarney Community Centre as detailed in the Administrative Report dated April 19, 2000.

Source of funds for these budgets is included in the Park Board global budget approved by Council on April 20, 2000.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Susan Mundick, General Manager of Parks and Recreation, and Dave Rudberg, General Manager, Engineering Services responded to questions of Council. Ms. Mundickadvised that July 8, 2000 is the date for the official opening of Coal Harbour Community Centre and Mr. Rudberg agreed to follow up a comment concerning the traffic lights on Georgia being programmed to allow enough time for safe crossing by seniors and adults with children.

2. Retention of Surplus Fire/Police Radios for

Emergency Preparedness and City Operations
May 19, 2000 File: 3603/RTS: 1503

MOVED by Cllr. Louis,

THAT Council approve the retention of surplus Fire/Police radios, that were originally destined for sale to recover costs of the conversion to the E-Comm system, for use in emergency preparedness plans and City operations as detailed in the Administrative Report dated May 19, 2000.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

During discussion, staff was requested to ensure that an appropriate amount of surplus radios are made available for the eighteen secondary schools in Vancouver that have been designated as back-up emergency response centres.

3. Housing and Homelessness Grant to FCM

May 17, 2000 File: 2001/RTS: 1494

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,

THAT a grant of $10,280 be provided to the Big City Mayors' Caucus, FCM, for continuous support of the FCM National Housing Policy Options Team (NHPOT), the source of funds being Contingency Reserve.

- CARRIED BY THE REQUIRED      MAJORITY

(Councillor Puil opposed)

4. Strata Title Conversion: 283-285 West 17th Avenue

May 29, 2000 File: 5311/RTS: 1495

MOVED by Cllr. Louis,

THAT the application to convert the previously-occupied building at 283-285 West17th Avenue (Lot A, Block 502, D.L. 526, Plan LMP40206) to strata title ownership be re-approved in principle, but that pursuant to Section 9(1) of the Condominium Act, the Certificate of Approval (Form 10) shall not be issued unless the following conditions have been met within one year of the date of this approval:

i) Completion of all work and issuance of an Occupancy Permit, in accordance with the approved plans and permits, all to the satisfaction of the City Building Inspector and at no cost to the City, in order that this previously-occupied building substantially complies with all relevant City by-laws; and

ii) Execution of a covenant pursuant to Section 219 of the Land Title Act, to be registered concurrently with the strata plan and prepared to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services, to serve notice on title regarding the uncertainty of future site redevelopment.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5. 7400 Oak Street: Extension of Building Permit

May 23, 2000 File: 2607/RTS: 1509

MOVED by Cllr. Louis,

THAT City Council approve a further extension of Building Permit No. BU406876 (and 19 related Building Permits) for 7400 Oak Street until November 28, 2000, subject to the site being maintained in a tidy condition and the submission and acceptance of revised plans complying with the new Vancouver Building By-law prior to the commencement of construction.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6. Interim Municipal Access Agreement for TeraSpan Networks Inc.

May 29, 2000 File: 1203/RTS: 1513

MOVED by Cllr. Louis,

THAT the General Manager of Engineering Services and Director of Legal Services be authorized to conclude negotiations, and execute and deliver, an interim legal agreement ("the Interim Agreement") with TeraSpan Networks Inc. permitting it to install and operate a fibre optic network in the City of Vancouver, starting with a pilot project in Gastown, on an interim basis incorporating the general terms and conditions outlined in this report and such other terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager of Engineering Services and the Director of Legal Services. No legal obligations will be created or will arise untilexecution of the Interim Agreement.

                                                            - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7. 59 Powell Street: Lease to the First United Church Mission,

of the United Church of Canada
May 29, 2000 File: 5104/RTS: 1486

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,

THAT Council approve a lease from the City of Vancouver Public Housing Corporation (the "Corporation") to the First United Church Mission, of the United Church of Canada (the "Church") for a portion of the main floor and a portion of the basement of the building at 59 Powell Street as shown in bold outline on Appendix A of the Administrative Report dated May 29, 2000 (the "Premises") on the following general terms and conditions:

Term: One year.

Commencement Date: January 1, 2000

Rent: $740.00 per month inclusive of the property taxes as if levied and of utilities other than electricity and telephone.

Renewal: Every year thereafter, subject to a six months' written notice of cancellation by either party.

Rent Review: The rent to be established each year by the Director of Non-Market Operations after consultation with B.C. Housing Management Commission ("BCHMC") and the Church.

Other Terms: Such other terms and conditions to be drawn to the satisfaction of the Director of Non-Market Operations and Director of Legal Services; it being noted that no legal rights or obligations shall arise until execution of the lease.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND
BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY

8. Tree Removal Permit Fee Increase

May 30, 2000 File: 1755/RTS: 1477

MOVED by Cllr. Louis,

A. THAT the Private Property Tree By-law be amended to increase permit fees as follows:

1. Single tree removal permits be increased from $25.00 to $40.00;

2. Multiple tree removal permits be increased from $50.00 for the first tree and $25.00 for every tree removed within a 12 month period thereafter, to $65.00 for all multiple tree removals on the same site.

B. THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to prepare the necessary By-law to implement the revised fee schedule for August 1, 2000.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

(Councillors Clarke and Puil absent for the vote)

9. Award of Tender No. PS00030 - Supply and

Delivery of 610mm Steel Water Pipe
May 31, 2000 File: 1805/RTS: 1529

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,

THAT Council accept the low bid from North American Pipe and Steel for the supply and delivery of 610mm steel water pipe at an estimated total cost of $904,900.00 plus the 7% GST (less any municipal rebate received) and the PST, subject to a contract satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

10. Form of Development: 550 Burrard Street

June 6, 2000 File: 2604/RTS: 1535

MOVED by Cllr. Louis,

THAT the form of development for the CD-1 zoned site known as 530 - 580 Burrard Street and 535 - 567 Hornby Street (550 Burrard Street being the application address) be approved generally as illustrated in the Development Application Number DE404803, prepared by Musson Cattell Mackey Partnership and stamped "Received, City Planning Department January 14, 2000", provided that the Director of Planning may approve design changes which would not adversely affect either the development character of this site or adjacent properties.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

(Councillor Puil absent for the vote)

CITY MANAGER'S POLICY REPORTS

1. Rezoning: Five Areas Zoned RS-1A or RS-2

May 24, 2000 File: 5301/RTS: 1439

MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,

THAT the Director of City Plans be instructed to make application to rezone five areas currently zoned either RS-1A or RS-2 in Douglas Park, Grandview/ Woodland, Kitsilano, Riley Park/Sunnyside, and Turner-Ferndale as indicated on the attached map with the RS-7S District Schedule generally in accordance with Appendix A to the Policy Report dated May 24, 2000;

FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to prepare the necessary by-law;

AND FURTHER THAT the application and by-laws be referred to Public Hearing, together with the conditions of approval recommended by the Director of City Plans that, if approved at Public Hearing, the by-law be accompanied at the time of enactment by:

… the RS-7S Guidelines (Appendix B to the Policy Report dated May 24, 2000); and
… amendments to related Land Use and Development Policies and Guidelines including:

… the RS-1S and RS-5S Strata Title Guidelines;
… the RS-2 Infill and Multiple Dwelling Guidelines;
… the Multiple Conversion Dwelling Guidelines (RS-1A, RS-2, RT-1, RT-2, and RT-3 Districts);
… Parking By-law; and
… the Subdivision By-law.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

(Councillor Puil absent for the vote)

2. CD-1 Text Amendment: 800 Griffiths Way (General Motors Place)

May 26, 2000 File: 5304-1/RTS: 1382

MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,

THAT the application by Brook Development Planning, Inc. to amend the existing CD-1 By-law No. 7201 for 800 Griffiths Way (Lot 221, False Creek Plan, LMP 12038), to permit brewing or distilling, thereby permitting off premise sales, be referred to Public Hearing, together with:

(i) a draft CD-1 By-law amendment, generally as contained in Appendix A to the Policy Report dated May 26, 2000; and

(ii) the recommendation of the Director of Current Planning to approve;

FURTHER THAT the Director of Current Planning be instructed to make application to amend the False Creek North Official Development Plan to permit Brewing or Distilling Uses in Sub-Area 7a, generally as contained in Appendix A to the Policy Report dated May 26, 2000;

AND FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to prepare the necessary By-law amendments for consideration at Public Hearing.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

(Councillor Puil absent for the vote)

3. Draft Port North Fraser Land Use Plan 2000

May 30, 2000 File: 8023/RTS: 1527

MOVED by Cllr. Bass,

A. THAT Council forward this report to the Port North Fraser, thanking them for the opportunity to review and comment on the Draft Port North Fraser Land Use Plan.

B. THAT Port North Fraser be advised that, while the City is generally supportive of the objectives of the Plan:

i. the City's land use policies, as outlined in the Industrial Lands Strategy, Greenways Plan, and Fraser River Waterfront Policies and Guidelines, permit a broader range of uses along the River than that envisioned by the Port North Fraser Land Use Plan; and

ii. the City's Greenways Plan includes the concept of a "Fraser RiverGreenway Trail", however, a specific route has not been selected and, as such, it is premature and may be misleading for the Port North Fraser Land Use Plan to identify "proposed Greenway routes" on Maps 7, 9, and 11.

C. THAT the Port North Fraser be requested to proceed through an environmental impact review process.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

(Councillor Puil absent for the vote)

4. Proposed Arbutus Corridor Official Development Plan

June 13, 2000 File: 5558/RTS:1557

At 3:25 p.m., Councillor Clarke declared Conflict of Interest, as she owns property in the area, and left the Council Chamber. The Councillor did not participate in the discussion or voting of this item, returning to the meeting at 3:27 p.m..

MOVED by Cllr. Louis,

A. THAT the Arbutus Corridor Development Plan, attached as Appendix A to the Policy Report dated June 13, 2000, for transportation purposes including rail, transit and greenway uses be adopted;

B. THAT a by-law to adopt the Arbutus Corridor Development Plan (referred to in `A') as an Official Development Plan be referred to Public Hearing;

AND FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to prepare the necessary by-law for consideration at Public Hearing;

C. THAT Council instruct staff to report back on any development or building permit applications which are at variance or in conflict with the proposed official development plan for possible withholding action, pursuant to Section 570 of the Vancouver Charter;

D. THAT the Arbutus Corridor Development Plan be forwarded to the School Board, as required under Section 562.1 of the Vancouver Charter, and for information to the GVRD, TransLink, Port North Fraser, City of Richmond and other interested agencies.

E. THAT Council allocate $10,000 from Contingency Reserve to fund any costsfor public information beyond the usual Public Hearing expenses, as described in the Policy Report dated June 13, 2000.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

(Councillors Clarke and Puil absent for the vote)

RISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,

THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

(Councillor Puil absent for the vote)

ADOPT REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

MOVED by Cllr. Bass,
SECONDED by Cllr. McCormick,

THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

(Councillor Puil absent for the vote)

MOTIONS

A. "Car Free Sunday - June 25, 2000" File: 3752

MOVED by Cllr. Bass,
SECONDED by Cllr. Louis,

WHEREAS, the City of Vancouver's 1997 Transportation Plan places "greater emphasis on transit, walking, and biking within and between neighbourhood centre and downtown;"

AND WHEREAS, the Transportation Plan outlines strategies to "discourage car use:"

AND WHEREAS, the City supports the declaration of June as Bike Month;

AND WHEREAS, "Car Free Sundays" have been successfully implemented by many cities worldwide with resultant improved air quality, reduced congestion, and increased use of transit and bicycles;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the City of Vancouver declare Sunday, June 25, 2000 as "Car Free Sunday" and urge all citizens to reduce automobile use and encourage walking, cycling and public transit.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

B. Commercial Station CD-1 Guidelines File: 5303

MOVED by Cllr. McCormick,
SECONDED by Cllr. Daniel Lee,

THAT the document entitled "Commercial Station CD-1 Guidelines" be adopted by Council for use by applicants and staff for development applications at 1700 Block East Broadway.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS

1. Provincial Gaming Policy File: 2633

Councillor Clarke advised she had attended a conference last week on new development with regard to Provincial gaming policy. Discussion focussed on the status of: the Memorandum of Agreement between UBCM and municipalities; the Meekison Report; and the anticipated gaming legislation, which has not yet come forward from the Province. The Councillor noted that a press release had been issued by the Province on June 12, 2000 regarding the process for re-location of casinos, however a number of questions still remain unanswered. Councillor Clarke requested, and received consent from Councillor Kennedy to seek further information through the UBCM.

2. Leave of Absence File: 1254

MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
SECONDED by Cllr. McCormick,

THAT Councillor Puil be granted a Leave of Absence for the evening of June 13, 2000.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3. Treaty Negotiations Process File: 3139

Councillor Kennedy referred to a news release this week from the Federal Government advising a settlement has been reached with the Squamish Nation resolving a number of existing court actions concerning properties in downtown Vancouver, and releasing Canada from all Squamish reserve-based claims. The Councillor requested the City Manager provide an information memo to Council on the implications of this settlement being reached outside of the existing treaty negotiation process in B.C. and Vancouver, and advising if Squamish would be the only Nation involved in negotiations on those properties, due to the overlap with the existing treaty process.

4. Federation of Canadian Municipalities File: 3253

Councillor McCormick provided a brief report on the FCM Conference, held June 2-5, 2000, in London, Ontario. As this was her first Conference, the Councillor indicated she was very impressed with the quality of initiatives and of the members from municipalities across Canada and on the issues discussed. Councillors Don Lee, Puil, and Sullivan also attended. In addition, Councillor Puil provided information on the gasoline tax and how it is distributed.

5. Woodwards Building File: 2606

Councillor Bass enquired about the status of discussions with the owners of the former Woodwards Building on Hastings Street. The City Manager advised that at this time the City is not engaged in any formal discussions, however, if an application is submitted for a development permit, the City would get involved.

6. Leave of Absence File: 1254

MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bass,

THAT Councillor Louis be granted Leave of Absence for the evening of June 14, 2000.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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PRESENTATION - Mayor's Environmental Achievement Awards

Nick Losito, Director, Environmental Health, explained that the Mayor's Environmental Achievement Award program was instituted in 1997 with the first awards being presented in 1998. The program acknowledges initiatives that preserve and protect the environment.

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

Non-profit Organization Category:

The Fraser River Sturgeon Conservation Society- Chair, Rick Hansen

Individual Category:

Ron Citynski, and Wanda Seto - "Way To Go" Walking School Bus! Program, initiated at Norquay Elementary School during the 1997/98 school year.

Corporate Sector:

Human Power Gardening - Graham Clark

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The Council recessed at 4:05 p.m., and following a reception,
reconvened "In Camera" in the Mayor's Office.

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