CITY OF VANCOUVER

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

JULY 25, 2000

A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, July 25, 2000, at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Third Floor, City Hall.

PRESENT:	Mayor Philip Owen
	+Councillor Fred Bass

+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.

"IN CAMERA" MEETING

MOVED by Cllr. Louis,
SECONDED by Cllr. McCormick,

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 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;

(c) labour relations or employee negotiations;

(e) the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the Council considers that disclosure might reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the city.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ITEMS ARISING FROM THE "IN CAMERA" MEETING OF JULY 11, 2000

… Acquisition of Social Housing Site

Council approved the acquisition of a site for social housing on Fraser Street.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

1. Regular Council (Transportation and Traffic) - July 4, 2000

MOVED by Cllr. Louis,
SECONDED by Cllr. McCormick,

THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2. Regular Council (Planning & Environment) - July 6, 2000

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

THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3. Regular Council - July 11, 2000

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

THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4. Regular Council (Planning & Environment) - July 13, 2000

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

THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5. Regular Council (City Services & Budgets) - July 13, 2000

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. McCormick,

THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6. Special Council (Public Hearing [Rezoning of Jericho Lands]) - July 6/11/20, 2000

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

THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7. Special Council (Public Hearing [Arbutus Corridor Official Development Plan]) -July 10/12/17/18, 2000

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

THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8. Business License Hearing - July 18, 2000

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Sullivan,

THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

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

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

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

1. Proposed Arbutus Corridor Official Development Plan

File: 1401-25/5558/RTS: 1557

At 2:15 p.m., Councillors Kennedy, McCormick and Puil left the Council Chamber prior to discussion and decision on this item, as they are excused from voting. Councillor McCormick has declared Conflict of Interest as she lives near the Arbutus Corridor; Councillor Kennedy was on Sick Leave, and Councillor Puil was absent from the Public Hearing. The Councillors did not participate in the discussion and voting for this item, and did not return until 3:10 p.m., at the conclusion of the vote on this matter.

On July 10, 12, 17 and 18, 2000, Vancouver City Council heard from delegations at a Special Council (Public Hearing) meeting to consider the proposed Arbutus Corridor Official Development Plan. The Special Council meeting (Public Hearing) adjourned on July 18 and Council postponed staff summation and Council discussion and decision on the matter to the Regular Council meeting of July 25, 2000 under Unfinished Business.

Dr. Ann McAfee, Director of City Plans, provided a summation of the Public Hearing and  referred to a Memorandum, dated July 24, 2000, from her which provided the following two recommendations for Council's consideration:

… "THAT the Arbutus Corridor Development Plan, adopted by Council on June 13, 2000, be amended by deleting the last two lines of Subsection 2.1 (a) and substituting the following:

but excluding:

(iv) motor vehicles except on City streets crossing the Arbutus Corridor; and
(v) any grade-separated rapid transit system elevated, in whole or in part, above the surface of the ground, of which one type is the rapid transit system known as "SkyTrain" currently in use in the Lower Mainland."

… "THAT, if the TransLink study proceeds to Step 3 -- route and technology selection, the Director of City Plans and the General Manager of Engineering Services report back on a public process to develop City principles for assessing north-south rapid transit proposals."

MOVED by Cllr. Price,

A. THAT the Arbutus Corridor Development Plan, adopted by Council on June 13, 2000, be amended by deleting the last two lines of Subsection 2.1 (a) which currently read:

but excluding the movement of motor vehicles except on City streets crossing the Arbutus Corridor;

and substituting the following:

but excluding:

(iv) motor vehicles except on City streets crossing the Arbutus Corridor; and
(v) any grade-separated rapid transit system elevated, in whole or in part, above the surface of the ground, of which one type is the rapid transit system known as "SkyTrain" currently in use in the Lower Mainland.

B. THAT, if the TransLink study proceeds to Step 3 -- route and technology selection, the Director of City Plans and the General Manager of Engineering Services report back on a public process to develop City principles for assessing north-south rapid transit proposals.

- carried unanimously

AMENDMENT MOVED by Cllr. Louis,

THAT Subsection 2.1 (a) (v) be amended to read:

the rapid transit system known as "SkyTrain" currently in use in the Lower Mainland."

- LOST

(Councillors Daniel Lee, Don Lee, Price, Sullivan and the Mayor opposed)
(Councillors Kennedy, McCormick and Puil absent for the vote)

AMENDMENT MOVED by Cllr. Bass,

THAT Subsection 2.1 (a) (iv) be amended to read:

non-transit motor vehicles except on City streets crossing the Arbutus Corridor;

- LOST

(Councillors Daniel Lee, Don Lee, Price, Sullivan
and the Mayor opposed)
(Councillors Kennedy, McCormick and Puil absent for the vote)

The amending motions having lost, Councillor Price's motion was put and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

(Councillors Kennedy, McCormick and Puil absent for the vote)

COMMUNICATIONS

1. Amendment of Motion previously adopted at Public Hearing

of March 14, 2000 - 1030 Pacific Boulevard File: 1401-19

Council had before it a Memorandum, dated July 12, 2000 from Rob Whitlock, Planner, Rezoning Centre, requesting an amendment of a motion for 1030 Pacific Boulevard previously adopted at the Public Hearing held March 14, 2000. The requested amendment would acknowledge a CD-1 By-law amendment and a text amendment to False Creek North Official Development Plan. The motion approved by Council at the Public Hearing was:

THAT the application by Pacific Place Developments to amend the CD-1 for 1030 Pacific Boulevard to allow the transfer of residential floor area from Roundhouse to Quayside Neighbourhood, be approved.

AMENDMENT MOVED by Cllr. Louis,

THAT the following be added to the motion after the words "Quayside Neighbourhood": "and the consequential False Creek North Official Development Plan text amendment".

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

MOTION AS AMENDED:

THAT the application by Pacific Place Developments to amend the CD-1 for 1030 Pacific Boulevard to allow the transfer of residential floor area from Roundhouse to Quayside Neighbourhood, and the consequential False Creek North Official Development Plan text amendment, be approved.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

(Councillors Kennedy and Sullivan absent for the vote)

CITY MANAGER'S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

1. Local Improvements by Initiative - September 26, 2000 -

First and Second Step Report
June 27, 2000 File 5804-9: /RTS: 1619

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
A. THAT initiative projects listed in Appendix I of the Administrative Report, dated June 27, 2000, be brought before a Court of Revision on September 26, 2000.

B. THAT the reports of the City Engineer and Director of Finance be adopted together with details of the Second Step Report as summarized in Appendix II of the Administrative Report, dated June 27, 2000, and Council declare it is desirable that the projects set out in Appendix I of the report be undertaken and deems that each will specially benefit the real property abutting it.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND
BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY

2. Downtown Historic Railway - Science World Extension

May 23, 2000 File: 5558 /RTS: 1223

MOVED by Cllr. Bass,
A. THAT Council approve an eastern extension of the heritage street car line along First Avenue and the east side of Quebec Street, as outlined in the Administrative Report, dated May 23, 2000, at a cost of $485,000; funding to be provided on an interim basis from Revenue Surplus to be repaid from Engineering Basic Capital in the 2001 Capital Budget.

B. THAT Council instruct staff to begin the planning of a Western Extension for the Downtown Historic Railway.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3. Statutory Right of Way and License Agreement for

the Dedicated Fire Protection System
June 30, 2000 File: 3651/RTS: 1555

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
A. THAT Council authorize the Director of Real Estate Services to proceed withthe acquisition of a Statutory Right of Way in connection to the Dedicated Fire Protection System over portions of the Bed and Foreshore of False Creek adjacent to Lot D, District Lot 185, Plan 20799 and District Lot 3610 for a nominal sum.

B. THAT Council also authorize the Director of Real Estate Services to proceed with a License Agreement in connection to the Dedicated Fire Protection System over portions of All that certain parcel or tract of land and premises situate, lying and being in the City of Vancouver, Province of British Columbia and comprised of a portion of District Lot 3610 (Kitsilano Indian Reserve No. 6) Group 1, New Westminster District.

C. THAT Council authorize the Director of Legal Services to execute on behalf of the City the Agreements on such terms and conditions as satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services, and that no right or obligation will arise or be created until all documents are fully executed to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

A Council member requested information on other areas of priority in the city for upgrading of existing water infrastructure.

4. Coal Harbour - Encroachment Agreements for the Cordova Street

Extension between Thurlow and Bute Streets
June 26, 2000 File: 5807 /RTS: 1591

MOVED by Cllr. Louis,

THAT the Director of Legal Services be authorized to enter into encroachment agreements for the Cordova Gap extension, on the terms and conditions outlined in the Administrative Report, dated June 26, 2000, and acceptable to the Director of Legal Services and the General Manager of Engineering Services. No legal rights will arise until the encroachment agreements are registered in the Vancouver / New Westminster Land Title Office to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

A Council member requested staff to provide information on the design of Cordova Street and the related sidewalks and furniture, etc. on the Cordova Gap to a Standing Committee on Transportation and Traffic meeting.

5. Southeast False Creek City Lands: Environmental Consultant Budget

June 29, 2000 File: 8206/2251 /RTS: 1596

MOVED by Cllr. Louis,

THAT Council approve a contingency fund of $500,000 be established and used only in addressing pressing and unforeseeable environmental issues on City lands at Southeast False Creek as described in the Administrative Report, dated June 29, 2000; source of funds to be the Property Endowment Fund.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6. 2000 Project Grants: Second Deadline

July 7, 2000 File: 2051 /RTS: 1547

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,

A. THAT within the 2000 Cultural Grants budget, Council approve the transfer of $21,000 from the Operating category and $6,000 from the Diversity Initiatives category to the Project Grants category, bringing the total Project Grants budget to $35,000.

B. THAT Council approve 12 Project Grants totalling $35,000, source of funds to be the 2000 Cultural Grants budget.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND
BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY

7. New Continental Residence - 1067 Seymour Street

- Building Envelope Restoration
July 12, 2000 File: 1805/RTS: 1578

MOVED by Cllr. Louis,
A. THAT Council agree to receive from BC Housing the additional contributions estimated at a maximum of $1,956,000 toward repairs related to water penetration at 1067 Seymour Street.

B. THAT the contract for the repair work be awarded to Heatherbrae Construction Company Ltd. up to a maximum amount of $2,293,880 plus GST; source of funding to be as set out in the Administrative Report, dated July 12, 2000. The contract shall not be executed until the required amount of BC Housing funding is confirmed.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

(Councillor Bass absent for the vote)

8. Lease Terms and Other Arrangements for the Mennonite Central

Committee (BC) Social Housing Society Project on the City-owned
1265 Granville Street Site
July 12, 2000 File: 5104/RTS: 1572

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,

A. THAT Council approve the ground lease of the 1265 Granville Street site, legally described as LOT K, BLOCK 102, DISTRICT LOT 541, NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT, PLAN LMP 44471, to the Mennonite Central Committee (BC) Social Housing Society for 60 years at nominal rent, in accordance with the terms and conditions described in the Administrative Report, dated July 12, 2000, as well as other terms and conditions satisfactory to the Director of the Housing Centre, the Director of Real Estate Services and the Director of Legal Services. Source of funds, the Downtown South Development Cost Levy Reserve

B. THAT Council approve the Memorandum of Understanding dated July 11, and attached as Appendix A to the Administrative Report, dated July 12, 2000, whereby the City sub-leases retail spaces on the ground floor of the building, totalling approximately 2,728 square feet, plus the retail loading bay off the lane, and 3 retail parking stalls and the retail garbage area, from Mennonite Central Committee (BC) Social Housing Society to the City of Vancouver for 60 years less a day, for a nominal rent.

C. THAT Council approve the expenditures from Property Endowment Fund as follows:

- $305,000 to Mennonite Central Committee (BC) Social Housing Society representing construction and soft costs only; disbursed as follows: an initial payment of $ 259,250 (85%) at time of first construction loan advance as advised by B.C. Housing, and a final payment of $ 45,750 (15%) 30 days after issuance of the unconditional occupancy permit for the project by the City, subject to the satisfaction of the Director of Facilities Development;

- $21,350 to Mennonite Central Committee (BC) Social Housing Society as the GST payment for the retail space, payment to be at the time of first construction loan, and the City will apply for the appropriate input tax credit;

- a budget of up to $75,000 plus GST for tenant improvements, the amount to be negotiated by the Director of Real Estate Services as part of the retaillease negotiations.

D. THAT Council approve for the 1265 Granville Street site, reciprocal construction easement for shoring, underpinning and overhead cranes, with the A.K.L. Holdings Ltd, owners of the adjacent property at 1275 Granville and payment of $10,000, source of funds, Downtown South Development Cost Levies.

E. THAT no legal rights or obligations are hereby created and none shall arise hereafter except upon execution of all legal documents required to complete these transactions by all of the parties.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY

(Councillor Bass absent for the vote)

9. Business License Hearing Panels for September 2000

July 11, 2000 File: 2711-1/ RTS: 1616

MOVED by Cllr. Louis,

THAT Council delegate the holding of three business license hearings, presently scheduled for September, 2000, to a panel of three Council Members, pursuant to Section 277.1 of the Vancouver Charter, as follows:

i. The business license hearing pursuant to Section 277 of the Vancouver Charter, regarding an appeal from a suspension by the Chief License Inspector of the year 2000 business license of Percy Lemaigre, doing business as Native Images Tattoo, 2763 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, British Columbia, and the power to make a Council decision in relation to that appeal, be delegated to:

Mayor Philip Owen (Chair)
Councillor Jennifer Clarke
Councillor Daniel Lee

Should any of the above Members of Council be unable to attend the hearing, the hearing and the power to make a Council decision in relation to the application be delegated to the remaining two Councillors and Councillor Fred Bass.

ii. The business license hearing pursuant to Section 275 of the Vancouver Charter, regarding a referral to Council by the Chief License Inspector of the year 2000 business license issued to 572632 B.C. Ltd., doing business as North Star Hotel, 5 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, andthe power to make a Council decision in relation to that hearing, be delegated to:

Councillor Gordon Price (Chair)
Councillor Don Lee
Councillor Tim Louis

Should any of the above Members of Council be unable to attend the hearing, the hearing and the power to make a Council decision in relation to the hearing be delegated to the remaining two Councillors and Councillor Fred Bass.

iii. The business license hearing pursuant to Section 275 of the Vancouver Charter, regarding an application for a year 2000 business license by Marcus Kuettner, doing business as College and University Girls/College Girls, 504 -119 West Pender Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, and the power to make a Council decision in relation to that application, be delegated to:

Councillor Jennifer Clarke (Chair)
Councillor Daniel Lee
Councillor Sandy McCormick

Should any of the above Members of Council be unable to attend the hearing, the hearing and the power to make a Council decision in relation to the hearing be delegated to the remaining two Councillors and Councillor Gordon Price.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

(Councillor Bass absent for the vote)

10. Revisions to Street and Traffic By-law No. 2849

July 11, 2000 File: 113 /RTS: 1627

MOVED by Cllr. Louis,

A. THAT the Street and Traffic By-law No. 2849 be revised to prohibit stopping alongside or on a traffic circle or traffic island, unless specifically designated, as generally shown in Appendix A of the Administrative Report, dated July 11, 2000.

B. THAT the Director of Legal Services be requested to prepare the necessary amendments to the Street and Traffic By-law.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

(Councillor Bass absent for the vote)

11. Award of Tender No. 2000-09: Reconstruction of Asphalt

Pavement and Related Street Repairs for Broadway-Lillooet
Street to Boundary Road
July 10, 2000 File: 1805/RTS: 1617

The Mayor advised that as a delegation request has been received, consideration of the report has been referred to the Standing Committee on City Services and Budgets meeting on Thursday, July 27, 2000 at 9:30 a.m.

12. False Creek Pedestrian and Cyclist Crossings

July 4, 2000 File: 5702/5553/RTS: 1443

MOVED by Cllr. Louis,
A. THAT the Terms of Reference, as included in Appendix A of the Administrative Report, dated July 4, 2000, form the basis for the retention of consulting services to study the feasibility of False Creek crossing options and associated costs and impacts, with funding of $75,000 from Streets Basic Capital Account No. 3000 1337, Burrard Bridge Bikeway Project.

B. THAT a Stakeholders' Group be organized to review the progress and results of the study, as outlined in the Administrative Report, dated July 4, 2000, for report back to Council.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

(Councillor Bass absent for the vote)

13. Extension of Existing Natural Gas Supply Contract

(Proposal No. 28-97-02) for 2 Years
June 30, 2000 File: 1805/RTS: 1447

MOVED by Cllr. Louis,

THAT Council approve a two-year extension of the City's existing contract with Premstar Pacific (formerly, ECNG Inc.) for consulting and brokerage services in the purchase and delivery of natural gas, appointing Premstar Pacific as the City's agent with respect to direct purchasing, administration and management of the City's natural gas requirements including the arrangement of "Buy/Sell","T-Service" agreements and gas supply arrangements with distributors of natural gas, based on existing agency agreements, to be effective between November 1, 2000 and October 31, 2002.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

(Councillor Bass absent for the vote)

14. Form of Development: 2799 Yew Street

July 11, 2000 File: 2609/RTS: 1625

MOVED by Cllr. Daniel Lee,

THAT the form of development for the CD-1 zoned site known as 2799 Yew Street be approved generally as illustrated in the Development Application Number DE404825, prepared by Davidson Yuen Simpson Architects and Downs/Archambault & Partners and stamped "Received, City Planning Department January 24, 2000", provided that the Director of Planning may impose conditions and approve design changes which would not adversely affect either the development character of this site or adjacent properties.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

(Councillor Bass absent for the vote)

15. Form of Development: 2687 West 10th Avenue

July 11, 2000 File: 2609/RTS: 1626

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,

THAT the form of development for this CD-1 zoned site known as 2657-2693 West 10th Avenue (2687 West 10th Avenue being the application address) be approved generally as illustrated in the Development Application Number DE405103, prepared by Eric Stine Architect Inc. and stamped "Received, City Planning Department May 5, 2000", provided that the Director of Planning may impose conditions and approve design changes which would not adversely affect either the development character of this site or adjacent properties.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

(Councillor Bass absent for the vote)

16. Animal Control Services Improvements

June 2, 2000 File: 3507/RTS: 1478

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,

THAT the Administrative Report, dated June 2, 2000, be received for information.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

(Councillor Bass absent for the vote)

17. Enforcement of Illegal Marijuana Grow Operations

July 6, 2000 File: 3701/RTS: 1611

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
A. THAT Council support the establishment of a co-ordinated Project Team for a temporary period of up to one (1) year for enforcement of illegal marijuana grow operations.

B. THAT Council approve the establishment of five (5) temporary full time positions in the Community Services Group for up to one (1) year to offset the increased workload generated by the stepped up enforcement of illegal marijuana grow operations, at an estimated cost of $275,000, such costs to be covered by related Special Inspection permit revenue increase.

C. THAT the Chief Constable and the General Manager of Community Services provide an interim report back to Council in February 2001 on the progress of the Project, and with recommendations on whether the Project should continue.

- carried

AMENDMENT MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,

THAT Recommendation A be amended to read:

THAT Council support the establishment of a co-ordinated Project Team for a temporary period of up to one (1) year for enforcement of illegal commercial marijuana grow operations.

- LOST

(Councillors Kennedy, Daniel Lee, Don Lee, McCormick,
Price, Puil and the Mayor opposed)

AMENDMENT MOVED by Cllr. Bass,

THAT Recommendation A be amended as follows:

to delete "illegal marijuana grow operations" and substitute "existing by-laws relating to fire and safety issues".

- LOST

(Councillors Kennedy, Daniel Lee, Don Lee, McCormick,
Price, Puil and the Mayor opposed)

The motions to amend having lost, Councillor Kennedy's motion was put and CARRIED, with Councillors Bass and Sullivan opposed.

18. Appointment of City Treasurer, Collector and Deputy Positions

June 30, 2000 File: 1372/RTS: 1600

MOVED by Cllr. Louis,

THAT Council appoint the following staff to the positions indicated below, effective July 25, 2000.

Sandy Maddalena City Treasurer
Karen Levitt Deputy Treasurer
Terry Corrigan Collector
Wendy Magneison Deputy Collector

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

19. Renewal of Fiscal Agency Agreement

May 24, 2000 File: 1203/RTS: 1511

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,

A. THAT Council authorize the General Manager of Corporate Services to conclude a renewal of the Fiscal Agency Agreement on behalf of the City with RBC Dominion Securities Inc. ("RBC DS"), in essentially the same form as the previous agreement. The term will be for three years commencing on January 1, 2000 and expiring on December 31, 2002, subject to cancellation by either party on 60 days notice.

B. THAT, prior to the issuance of any debentures under the renewed agreement, the Director of Finance be instructed to report the terms and conditions of a prospective issue to City Council or, if Council is unable to meet, to the Mayor, the Chair of the City Services and Budgets Committee and the City Manager for approval.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

20. Downtown Eastside Economic Revitalization: Grants for City Inspections, Permits and Licenses for Locally Based Businesses in the Lease-Subsidy Program

July 18, 2000 File: 8104/RTS: 1628

MOVED by Cllr. Louis,

A. THAT the Downtown Eastside Lease-Subsidy Program ("Program") be amended to include a provision to enable the Vancouver Economic Development Commission (VEDC) to pay the costs of City inspection, permit and license fees on behalf of businesses owned and operated by registered charities that Council approves to receive a grant, pursuant to section 206 (1)(a) of the Vancouver Charter, payable as a Lease-Subsidy. These fees are to be paid, if necessary, from the grant monies which Council approves be made to each respective registered charity participating in the Program.

B. THAT Council amend the grant approved on May 16, 2000 to Common Concerns for Clothes Encounters so as to allow grant monies to be used for both the lease-subsidy and payment of City inspection, permit and license fees and to enable the VEDC to pay the cost of these City fees on behalf of Common Concerns.

- CARRIED

(Councillor Puil opposed)

CITY MANAGER'S POLICY REPORTS

1. CD-1 Text Amendment - 6475 Elliott Street/2526 Waverley Avenue

July 10, 2000 File: 5304-1/RTS: 1624

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,

THAT the application by Neale Stanizkis Doll Adams, Architect, to amend the text of CD-1 By-law No. 3914 for 6475 Elliott Street and 2526 Waverley Avenue (Lots A and B, Block 3, DL 336, Group 1, NWD Plan LMP 42065) to revise the site coverage provisions to accommodate the Council approved form of development, be referred to a Public Hearing, together with draft CD-1 By-law amendments, generally as contained in Appendix A of the Policy Report, dated July 10, 2000, and the recommendation of the Director of Current Planning to approve; and

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

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2. CD-1 Text Amendment - 3003 Grandview Highway

July 10, 2000 File: 5304-1/RTS: 1593

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
A. THAT the application by Brook Development Planning Inc. to amend CD-1 By-law No. 6654 for 3003 Grandview Highway (Lot 1, South part of SE º of Section 36, Town of Hastings Suburban Lands, Group 1, N.W.D. Plan 8464) to permit highway oriented retail development, be referred to Public Hearing, together with:

(i) plans received March 1, 2000;

(ii) draft CD-1 By-law amendments, generally as contained in Appendix A of the Policy Report, dated July 10, 2000; and

(iii) the recommendation of the Directors of Current Planning and City Plans to approve, subject to conditions contained in Appendix B of the Policy Report, dated July 10, 2000;

FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to prepare the necessary CD-1 By-law for consideration at Public Hearing.

B. THAT the Director of Current Planning be instructed to make application to amend the Sign By-law to establish regulations for this CD-1 in accordance with Schedule "B" (M-2), and that the application be referred to a Public Hearing;

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

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3. CD-1 Rezoning - 1302 East 12th Avenue

July 11, 2000 File: 5308/RTS: 1519

MOVED by Cllr. McCormick,

THAT the application by Tarsen Gill, to rezone 1302 East 12^th Avenue (Lot H of A, Block 17, District Lot 264A, Plan LMP 11981) from RT-5N Two Family Dwelling District to CD-1 Comprehensive Development District to permit development of 15 dwelling units, be referred to Public Hearing, together with:

(i) plans received March 10, 2000

(ii) draft CD-1 By-law provisions, generally as contained in Appendix A of the Policy Report, dated July 11, 2000; and

(iii) the recommendation of the Director of Current Planning to approve, subjectto the conditions contained in Appendix B of the Policy Report, dated July 11, 2000.

FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to prepare the necessary CD-1 By-law for consideration at Public Hearing.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4. CD Rezoning - 395 West 5th Avenue (Lookout Emergency Aid Society)

July 11, 2000 File: 5304-1/RTS: 1507

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,

THAT the application by John Currie, Architect, to rezone 395 West 5^th Avenue (portion of Lot A [see 379895L], Block 11, DL 302, Plan 5832) from I-1 to CD-1, to permit 37 non-market housing units, 22 sleeping rooms for short-term shelter accommodation and a multi-purpose space usable for emergency accommodation, be referred to a Public Hearing, together with:

(i) plans received April 14, 2000;

(ii) draft CD-1 By-law provisions, generally as contained in Appendix A of the Policy Report, dated July 11, 2000; and

(iii) the recommendation of the Director of Current Planning to approve, subject to conditions contained in Appendix B of the Policy Report, dated July 11, 2000;

FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to prepare the necessary CD-1 by-law for consideration at Public Hearing, including:

(ii) an amendment to the Sign By-law to establish regulations for this CD-1 site in accordance with Schedule B (I-1); and

(iii) an amendment to the Noise By-law to include this CD-1 site in the activity zone established in Schedule A.

- CARRIED

(Councillor Sullivan opposed)

5. Development of the CityGate Housing Co-operative - 941 Main Street

July 11, 2000 File: 4652/RTS: 1533

MOVED by Cllr. Price,

A. THAT Council approve the terms and conditions of the Memorandum of Understanding ( attached as Appendix A to the Policy Report, dated July 11, 2000) dated July 7, 2000, between the Housing Centre and Bosa Development Corporation regarding the development of 941 Main St. (Lot 2, D.L. 196 and 2037, Plan LMP ____ ) for non-market housing and which would revise the existing legal agreements between Bosa and the City to:
- require Bosa to develop 102 units of non-market housing at 90% of the maximum budget permitted by the provincial Homes BC programs instead of 126 units at 100% of the maximum budget permitted by the provincial Homes BC programs,
- require Bosa to build the shell for a 444 m¾ childcare centre, instead of a fully finished and furnished 370 m¾ childcare centre,
- require Bosa to provide the City with 625 m¾ retail space facing Main St. instead of a 225 m¾ fully finished and furnished community room, and

- require Bosa to pay the City $200,000 which is the difference between the cost of providing the childcare centre and community room under the existing legal agreements and the cost of providing the childcare centre and retail space under the revised legal agreements.

B. THAT the $200,000 payment from Bosa Development Corp., be designated for tenant improvements to the retail space at 941 Main St., and that the net revenue from the retail space at 941 Main St. be designated for the Childcare Endowment Fund with the retail space to be managed by Real Estate Services on behalf of the Childcare Endowment Fund.

C. THAT to allow the development of a 102 unit family non-market housing project at 941 Main St., the Director of Current Planning be instructed to make application to amend CD-1 By-law 6744 for 101 Terminal Ave., as set out in Appendix B of the Policy Report, dated July 11, 2000, to:

… reduce the required component of non-market housing from 20% to 17.6%;
… increase the maximum floor area for residential uses from

113 900 m¾ to 116 633 m¾; and

… require 1.1 parking spaces/unit for family non-market housing;

FURTHER THAT the application be referred to a Public Hearing and be approved subject to conditions contained in Appendix C of the Policy Report, dated July 11, 2000;

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

D. THAT no legal rights or obligations shall arise or be created until all legal documentation is fully executed on terms and conditions to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6. Revised Commitment for Use of the Pacific Coliseum

at Hastings Park for Hockey
July 24, 2000 File: 8009 /RTS: 1634

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,

A. THAT Council approve the Western Hockey League-Shato Holdings Hockey Team to play in the Coliseum.

B. THAT Council approve general terms for the agreement between the City, PNE and the Shato Holdings Hockey Team as approved on November 30, 1999, and as amended and with new terms as outlined in the Policy Report, dated July 24, 2000, regarding:

- a 5-year term with the right to renew for a second 5-year term;
- operating fee adjustments; and
- suspension provisions for the Olympic Games;

AND THAT the final agreement be to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services and signed by the City Manager (it being noted that no legal rights or obligations shall arise or be created until execution of the legal agreement).

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

RISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,

THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ADOPT REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

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

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

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

BY-LAWS

1. A By-law to designate heritage property, and to amend By-law No. 4837, being the Heritage By-law (400-404 West Hastings Street) By-law No. 8233

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

THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.

- 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 Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,

THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2. A By-law to Authorize Council Entering into a Heritage Revitalization Agreement with the Owner of Heritage Property (400-404 West Hastings Street)
Bylaw No. 8234

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

THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.

- 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 Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,

THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3. A By-law to amend Schedule A By-law No. 6650, being the False Creek North Official Development Plan (1100-1300 Pacific Boulevard - Yaletown Edge)

By-law No. 8235

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. McCormick,

THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.

- 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 Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. McCormick,

THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

(Councillors Price, Sullivan and the Mayor excused from voting on By-law 3)

4. A By-law to amend By-law No. 6757, being a By-law which amended the Zoning and Development By-law by rezoning an area to CD-1 (1100-1300 Blocks Pacific Boulevard - Yaletown Edge) By-law No. 8236

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. McCormick,

THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.

- 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 Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. McCormick,

THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

(Councillors Price, Sullivan and the Mayor excused from voting on By-law 4)

5. A By-law to amend Schedule A of By-law No. 6650, being the False Creek North Official Development Plan (1030 Pacific Boulevard) By-law No. 8237

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

THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.

- 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 Cllr. Louis,
SECONDED by Cllr. Daniel Lee,

THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

(Councillors Kennedy, Price, Sullivan and the Mayor excused
from voting on By-law 5)

6. A By-law to amend By-law No. 7156 and No. 7248, being By-laws which amended the Zoning and Development By-law by rezoning areas to CD-1 (1030 Pacific Boulevard) By-law No. 8238

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

THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.

- 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 Cllr. Louis,
SECONDED by Cllr. Daniel Lee,

THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor and City Clerkbe authorized to sign and seal the By-law.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

(Councillors Kennedy, Price, Sullivan and the Mayor excused
from voting on By-law 6)

7. A By-law to amend Schedule A of By-law No. 6650, being the False Creek North Official Development Plan (1300 Marinaside Crescent) By-law No. 8239

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

THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.

- 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 Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Don Lee,

THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.

- CARRIED

(Councillors Bass and Louis opposed)
(Councillors Kennedy, Price and the Mayor excused from voting on By-law 7)

8. A By-law to amend By-law No. 7156, being a By-law which amended the Zoning and Development By-law by rezoning an area to CD-1 (1200-1300 Pacific Boulevard South) By-law No. 8240

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

THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.

- 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 Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Don Lee,

THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.

- CARRIED

(Councillors Bass and Louis opposed)
(Councillors Kennedy, Price and the Mayor excused from voting on By-law 8)

9. A By-law to amend By-law No. 8088, being a By-law which amended the Zoning and Development By-law by rezoning an area to CD-1 (306 East Cordova Street)

By-law No. 8241

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

THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.

- 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 Cllr. Don Lee,
SECONDED by Cllr. Sullivan,

THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

(Councillors Louis and Puil excused from voting on By-law 9)

10. A By-law to amend By-law No. 7347, being the Private Property Tree By-law (Tree Removal Permit Fee Increase) By-law No. 8242

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

THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.

- 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 Cllr. Louis,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bass,

THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

11. A By-law to amend By-law No. 4954, being a By-law which amended the Zoning and Development By-law by rezoning an area to CD-1 (3075 Slocan Street -Italian Cultural Centre) By-law No. 8243

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

THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.

- 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 Cllr. McCormick,
SECONDED by Cllr. Don Lee,

THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.

- CARRIED

(Councillors Bass and Louis opposed)
(Councillor Price excused from voting on By-law 11)

12. A By-law to Authorize Council Entering into a Housing Agreement (50 West Cordova Street - Hildon Hotel)By-law No. 8244

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

THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.

- 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 Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,

THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

13. A By-law to amend By-law No. 6510, being the Sign By-law (Location of Billboards) By-law No. 8245

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

THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.

- 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 Cllr. Daniel Lee,
SECONDED by Cllr. Don Lee,

THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

(Councillors Kennedy, Puil and Sullivan excused from voting on By-law 13)

14. A By-law to Authorize Council Entering into a Housing Agreement (4250 Fraser Street)By-law No. 8246

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

THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.

- 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 Cllr. Louis,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bass,

THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

15. A By-law to amend By-law No. 6580, being the Health By-law (Smoking Room)

By-law No. 8247

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

THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.

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

THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

(Councillors Bass and Louis excused from voting on By-law 15)

16. A By-law to amend By-law No. 7832, being the Solid Waste and Recycling By-law (Prohibited/Special Materials) By-law No. 8248

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

THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.

- 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 Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Daniel Lee,

THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

17. A By-law to adopt the Arbutus Corridor Development Plan

as an Official Development Plan By-law No. 8249

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

THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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

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

THAT Section 2.1(a) of Schedule A of the By-law be amended to read:

(iv) non-transit motor vehicles except on City streets crossing the Arbutus Corridor;

(v) the rapid transit system known as "SkyTrain" currently in use in the Lower Mainland.

- LOST

(Councillors Daniel Lee, Don Lee, Price, Sullivan and the Mayor opposed)
(Councillors Kennedy, McCormick and Puil excused from voting)

There being no amendments, it was

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

THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

(Councillors Kennedy, McCormick and Puil excused from voting on By-law 17)

MOTIONS

A. Administrative Resolutions

1. Form of Development: 306 East Cordova Street File: 2604

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

THAT the form of development for the CD-1 zoned site known as 306 East Cordova be approved generally as illustrated in Development Application No. 404809 prepared by Scott Gordon Architects, and stamped "Received, City of Vancouver, Community Services, June 6, 2000", provided that the Director of Planning may approve design changes which would not adversely affect either the development character and livability of this site or adjacent properties.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2. Establishment of Portions of Lot B for the purpose of extending

Carrall south from Pacific Boulevard File: 5807

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

THAT WHEREAS the registered owner will be conveying to the City of Vancouver for road purposes land in the City of Vancouver, Province of British Columbia, more particularly known and described as follows:

City of Vancouver

All that portion of Lot B, except portions in Plans 20896, 23021, LMP12037 and LMP22412 Block 1 District Lots 2037, 4670 and 4677, Plan 18463, Group 1, New Westminster District, shown heavy outlined on plan of survey completed on the 30th day of May, 2000 attested to by Gary Sundvick, B.C.L.S., and marginally numbered DWG:00671-4;

All that portion of Lot B, except portions in Plans 20896, 23021, LMP12037 and LMP22412 Block 1 District Lots 2037, 4670 and 4677, Plan 18463, Group 1, New Westminster District, shown heavy outlined on plan of survey completed on the 30th day of May, 2000 attested to by Gary Sundvick, B.C.L.S., and marginally numbered DWG:00671-5;

AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to accept and allocate the said lands for road purposes;

BE IT RESOLVED that the above described lands, upon conveyance, are hereby accepted and allocated for road purposes and declared to form and to constitute a portion of a road.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3. Establishment of a portion of Lot B bounded by Carrall Street,

Expo Boulevard, Quebec Street and Pacific Boulevard as Road File: 5807

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

THAT WHEREAS the registered owner will be conveying to the City of Vancouver for road purposes land in the City of Vancouver, Province of British Columbia, more particularly known and described as follows:

City of Vancouver

All that portion of Lot B, except portions in Plans 20896, 23021, LMP12037,LMP22412, LMP and LMP Block 1 District Lots 2037, 4670 and 4677, Plan 18463, Group 1, New Westminster District, shown heavy outlined on plan of survey completed on the 30th day of May, 2000 attested to by Gary Sundvick, B.C.L.S., and marginally numbered DWG:00671-6;

AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to accept and allocate the said lands for road purposes;

BE IT RESOLVED that the above described lands, upon conveyance, are hereby accepted and allocated for road purposes and declared to form and to constitute a portion of a road.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4. Establishing as Road a portion of 3690 Vanness Avenue File: 5807

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

THAT WHEREAS the City of Vancouver is the registered owner of that certain parcel or tract of land situate in the City of Vancouver, Province of British Columbia, more particularly known and described as follows:

City of Vancouver
PID 003-541-002, Lot C, Block 6, District Lot 36, Plan 13894

AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to establish a portion of the above described land for road purposes;

BE IT RESOLVED that all that portion of Lot C, Block 6, District Lot 36, Plan 13894 shown in heavy outline on the plan of survey completed on the 19th day of May, 2000, attested to by A. Di Nozzi, B.C.L.S., and marginally numbered LB727, be hereby established for road purposes and declared to form and constitute a portion of road.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

NOTICE OF MOTION

1. Vancouver Police Communications Operators File: 1376

The following Notice of Motion was submitted by Cllr. Louis and recognized by the Chair:

WHEREAS, the 100 mostly women Vancouver Police communications operators(now E-Comm. emergency dispatches) have received significantly less wages and benefits than Vancouver Fire Department dispatchers;

AND WHEREAS, the police communications operators perform essentially the same work as fire dispatchers;

AND WHEREAS, the City has already extended considerable funds and efforts in addressing this matter;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct the Police Department to reimburse police communications operators for wages and benefits owing;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Council instruct the City's legal counsel to settle this matter directly with the police communications operators in a fair and timely manner;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City ensure that emergency dispatchers at E-Comm are treated in a manner that is ethical, fair, equitable and non-discriminatory.

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Sullivan,

THAT the motion be dealt with now.

- CARRIED

(Councillors Bass and Louis opposed)

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Sullivan,

WHEREAS, the 100 mostly women Vancouver Police communications operators (now E-Comm. emergency dispatches) have received significantly less wages and benefits than Vancouver Fire Department dispatchers;

AND WHEREAS, the police communications operators perform essentially the same work as fire dispatchers;

AND WHEREAS, the City has already extended considerable funds and efforts in addressing this matter;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct the Police Department to reimburse police communications operators for wages and benefits owing;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Council instruct the City's legal counselto settle this matter directly with the police communications operators in a fair and timely manner;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City ensure that emergency dispatchers at E-Comm are treated in a manner that is ethical, fair, equitable and non-discriminatory.

- LOST

(Councillors Kennedy, Daniel Lee, Don Lee, McCormick,
Price, Puil, Sullivan and the Mayor opposed)

ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS

1. Squeegee Working Youth Mobilization Program File: 3504

Councillor Kennedy reported on a City of Toronto program to assist street youth. The Squeegee Working Youth Mobilization Program combines lifestyle stabilization with specific job skills development and has been very successful. She had some initial evaluations and requested staff to look at the program.

The City Manager agreed to do so.

2. Eaton Warehouse Site at 2950 East Broadway File: 2604

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

WHEREAS, a City elector, Greg Reid, of the East Broadway Residents' Association, has requested that Council halt the construction by the Bentall Corporation on the former Eaton Warehouse site at 2950 East Broadway while the rezoning is being appealed to the Appellate Court on the basis of inadequate notice of public hearing;

AND WHEREAS, Council initiated the I3 zoning at the request of the developer;

AND WHEREAS, Council has the authority to extend building permits "for such further period or periods it deems appropriate" (Section 1 A.7.5.2 of the Charter);

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council request the Bentall Corporation, the developer/owner of 2950 East Broadway, to stop and/or desist from any further construction on that site until all appeals and legal action have been completed;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT to facilitate the developer's acceding to the request of delaying further work on the site, Council extend the developer's building permit (#BU414224) for 2950 East Broadway to require start of construction six monthsafter all court action on the zoning is completed and to require completion of the project two years after that.

- LOST

(Councillors Kennedy, Daniel Lee, Don Lee, McCormick,
Price, Puil, Sullivan and the Mayor opposed)

3. Traffic Signal - Expo Boulevard and Quebec Street File: 5761-1

Councillor Price advised of a concern with the traffic signal at Expo Boulevard and Quebec Street. There appears to be a technical problem with the light at the connection between the seaside bike route and Adanac Street.

4. Car Free Sundays in Stanley Park File: 3752

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

THAT staff be requested to report back at the September 12, 2000 meeting on the costs and feasibility of closing Georgia Street west of Denman on Sunday mornings this fall when the Lions Gate bridge is closed for construction in order to create a car free Stanley Park.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

The Mayor directed the request be forwarded to the Board of Parks and Recreation for report back.

The Council recessed at 5:15 p.m., and reconvened
"In Camera" in the Mayor's Office.

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