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REPORT TO COUNCIL
STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL ON
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT
JULY 6, 2000
A Regular Meeting of the Standing Committee of Council on Planning and Environment was held on Thursday, July 6, 2000, at 2:00 p.m., in Committee Room No. 1, Third Floor, City Hall.
PRESENT: |
Councillor Lynne Kennedy, Chair
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CITY MANAGER'S
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Judy Rogers, City Manager |
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE: |
Laura Kazakoff, Meeting Coordinator |
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the Standing Committee on Planning and Environment meeting of June 15, 2000, were adopted.
RECOMMENDATION
1. H.R. MacMillan Space Centre Society
- Annual Review and 2000 Operating Grant Request File: 4003
The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated May 17, 2000, in which the Directors of the Office of Cultural Affairs and Finance provided a review of the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre's 1999 activities and recommended a 2000 Operating Grant of $445,215. The General Managers of Community Services and Corporate Services recommended approval of the grant.
John Dickenson, Managing Director, H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, advised that on-going core funding was a critical source of funding for associations such as the Space Centre Society. He noted a major focus this year will be on fundraising and reviewed plans for a free Open House for downtown eastside residents co-sponsored by UBC and Vancouver Trolley. Mr. Dickenson responded to questions concerning the Centre's attendance and financial situation.
The following motion by Councillor Louis was put and carried. The Committee, therefore,
RECOMMENDED
THAT an operating grant of $445,215 be approved to the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre Society, with the source of funds to be the 2000 ‘Other’ Grants budget.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. 1240 Thurlow Street - Oasis Restaurants Ltd.
Class 'D' Neighbourhood Pub File: 2615-14
The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated June 7, 2000, in which the Chief License Inspector recommended approval of the Oasis Restaurant's application for a Class 'D' Neighbourhood Pub at 1240 Thurlow Street, based on the results of the initial public notification, the recently approved West End Liquor Policy and the public consultation feedback received during the review. The General Manager of Community Services supported the recommendations.
Paul Teichroeb, Chief License Inspector, reviewed the Administrative Report, and responded to questions concerning the public notification process. Mr. Teichroeb and Inspector Dave Jones, Vancouver Police Department, responded to questions concerning off-premise liquor sales.
Bert Hick, Hick & Associates, representing the applicant, expressed support for the staff recommendations with the exception of the condition to not allow off-premise sales. He noted that the approval of this application will change the existing Class 'B' license to a Class 'D' license, resulting in a loss of seats and reduced hours of operation. After hearing from the Chief License Inspector and Inspector Jones on the issue of off-premise sales, Mr. Hick withdrew the request for off-sales.
The following motion by Councillor Clarke was put and carried. The Committee, therefore,
RECOMMENDED
THAT Council, having considered that the majority of area residents and business operators of the community are in favour of the application as determined by neighbourhood notification and public meetings and having considered the proximity of residential developments, traffic patterns, road access, availability of parking, noise impacts and the overall design, endorse the application by Oasis Restaurants Ltd., for a 65-seat with 20-seat patio Class ‘D’ Neighbourhood Pub at 1240 Thurlow Street, subject to:
i) A Time-Limited Development Permit.
ii) A signed Operating Agreement for a new establishment which will include a provision to hold the seating capacity to current numbers, regardless of any changes to the seating capacity regulations as a result of the Provincial Liquor License Regulations review.
iii) The signing of a Good Neighbour Agreement prior to the issuance of a Business License.
iv) Hours of operation limited to 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight Monday to Thursday, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday and 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight on Sunday.
v) The patio closing at 11:00 p.m.
vi) No off-premise sales.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. 2733 Commercial Drive - Silvertone Tavern Inc.
Class 'D' Neighbourhood Pub - Application for 20-Seat Patio File: 2615-17
The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated June 26, 2000, in which the Chief License Inspector reviewed the request by Silvertone Tavern Inc. for a Council resolution endorsing its application for a 20-seat patio at the Class 'D' Neighbourhood Pub at 2733 Commercial Drive. The Chief License Inspector submitted for Council's consideration the choice of approval of the application, subject to a number of conditions, or refusal.
The following motion by Councillor Bass was put and lost.
THAT consideration of the Administrative Report dated June 26, 2000, be postponed to a future meeting, on the basis that it was distributed late to the Committee.
- LOST
(Councillors Clarke, Kennedy, Daniel Lee, Don Lee,
McCormick, Price, Puil, Sullivan, and the Mayor opposed)
Paul Teichroeb, Chief License Inspector, reviewed the report and advised staff are in favour of the application for an outdoor patio, noting temporary approval had been granted to the owners for the last two weekends. Mr. Teichroeb responded to questions concerning the new notification process used for this application, and the concerns expressed by operators of the drug treatment centre located near the pub.
Corinne Roth, co-owner, Silvertone Tavern Inc., advised this was a family-run basis, in operation since April. She noted there had been a transition period during which they had to implement policies to address problems associated with the previous pub which was operated at these premises. Ms. Roth noted the pub was being run in accordance with the no-smoking by-law, and the requested patio will provide a place for customers who wish to smoke, and help make the business viable.
The following motion by Councillor Bass was put and carried. The Committee, therefore,
RECOMMENDED
THAT Council endorse the request by Silvertone Tavern Inc., for a 20-seat patio at the Silvertone Tavern, a Class ‘D’ Neighbourhood Pub, at 2733 Commercial Drive, having considered the support of residents and business operators of the community as determined by neighbourhood notification and subject to:
i) A Time-Limited Development Permit
ii) The signing of a Good Neighbour Agreement, and
iii) The patio closing at 11:00 p.m.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The Committee adjourned at 2:56 p.m.
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CITY OF VANCOUVER
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL ON
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT
JULY 6, 2000
A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Thursday, July 6, 2000 at 2:56 p.m., in Committee Room No. 1, Third Floor, City Hall, following the Standing Committee on Planning and Environment meeting, to consider the recommendations of the Committee.
PRESENT: |
Mayor Philip Owen
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CITY MANAGER'S
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Judy Rogers, City Manager |
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE: |
Laura Kazakoff, Meeting Coordinator |
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Daniel Lee,
SECONDED by Cllr. McCormick,
THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, Mayor Owen in the chair.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Report of Standing Committee on Planning and Environment
July 6, 2000
Council considered the recommendations of the Committee, as contained in the following clauses of the attached report:
Cl.1: H.R. MacMillan Space Centre Society - Annual Review
and 2000 Operating Grant Request
Cl.2: 1240 Thurlow Street - Oasis Restaurants Ltd.
Class 'D' Neighbourhood Pub
Cl.3: 2733 Commercial Drive - Silvertone Tavern Inc.
Class 'D' Neighbourhood Pub - Application for 20-Seat Patio
Clause 1
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the recommendations of the Committee, as contained in Clause 1 of this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND
BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY
Clauses 2 and 3
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the recommendations of the Committee, as contained in Clauses 2 and 3 of this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
RISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. McCormick,
THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ADOPT REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Don Lee,
THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The Council adjourned at 2:58 p.m.
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