CITY OF VANCOUVER


                            REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING


        A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of  Vancouver was held
   on Thursday, July 27, 1995, at 4:20 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 Owen
                  Councillors Bellamy, Chiavario, Clarke, Hemer, Ip, 
   Kennedy, Kwan, Price, Puil and Sullivan


        CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE:  Ken Dobell, City Manager


        CLERK:  Nancy Largent


   COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

   MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
   SECONDED by Cllr. Ip,
        THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, Mayor
   Owen in the Chair.

   - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

                               COMMITTEE REPORTS

   Report of the Standing Committee
   on Planning and Environment
   July 27, 1995                   

        The  Council considered  the  recommendations of  the Committee  as
   contained in the following clauses of the attached report:

        Cl.1  Hamilton Dock and Street Improvements
        Cl.2  Rezoning Inquiry - Grandview Highway
              and Boundary Road
        Cl.3  UBC Fire Protection Engineering
              Program Funding
        Cl.4  Approval of Form of Development: 800 Cassiar
              Street (a.k.a 3400 Adanac Street) DA 216428
              CD1 By-law Number 4940
        Cl.5  Name of two new public roads in Coal Harbour
              Neighbourhood and naming of a new public road north
              of 2400 Block of 49th Avenue
        Cl.6  Bill C76 Budget Implementation Act



                           COMMITTEE REPORT (CONT'D)


   Report of the Standing Committee
   on Planning and Environment
   July 27, 1995 Continued          


   Clause 1, 4 and 6 

   MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
        THAT the recommendations of the Committee, as set out in Clauses 1,
   4 and 6 of the attached report, be approved.

   -  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY




   Rezoning Inquiry - Grandview Highway
   and Boundary Road
   (Clause 2)                                  

   MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
        THAT Clause 2 of the attached report be received for information.

                                                -  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY




   UBC Fire Protection Engineering
   Program Funding
   (Clause 3)                                   

   MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
        THAT  the recommendations  of  the Committee,  as  set out  in  the
   attached report, be approved.


                                                -  CARRIED 


      (Councillors Hemer and Puil opposed to Recommendation A)         


                            COMMITTEE REPORT CONT'D


   Report of the Standing Committee
   on Planning and Environment
   July 27, 1995 Continued          



   Name of two new public roads in Coal Harbour
   Neighbourhood and naming of a new public road north
   of 2400 Block of 49th Avenue
   (Clause 5)                                      

   MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
        THAT  the recommendations  of  the Committee,  as  set out  in  the
   attached report, be approved.


                                                - CARRIED

             (Councillors Chiavario, Hemer, Ip, Kwan
               and Puil opposed to recommendation A)



   RISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

   MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
        THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report.

   -  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY


   ADOPT REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

   MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
   SECONDED by Cllr. Ip,
        THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted.

   -  CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY






                                    MOTIONS



   A.   Establishment of Yaletown Docks
        as Road                       


   MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
   SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke,
        THAT WHEREAS the City of Vancouver is the registered owner of 

                  Parcel Identifier:  004-808-444
                  Lot K, except
                  (A)  Part in Plan 4544
                  (B)  Portions coloured yellow on Plan 4959
                  (C)  Part in explanatory Plan 17265, 
                  Block 76, District Lot 541, Plan 3469

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

        THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT

                  Parcel identifier:  004-808-444
                  Lot K, except
                  (A)  Part in plan 4544
                  (B)  Portions coloured yellow on plan 4959
                  (C)  Part in explanatory plan 17265, 
                  Block 76, District Lot 541, Plan 3469

   is  hereby  established  for road  purposes  and  declared  to form  and
   constitute a portion of road.


                                                - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
                          ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS


   Leave of Absence - Councillors 
   Bellamy and Sullivan          File: 1251-2

   MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario
   SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy
        THAT Councillors Bellamy and Sullivan be afforded leave of  absence
   for tonight' Public Hearing.


                                           - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

   Mural - Former Main LibraryFile: 4004-2

   Councillor Kennedy                 requested the Senior Heritage Planner
                                      to brief Council regarding the status
                                      of  the Mosaic  Mural  at the  former
                                      Main  Library   building  on  Burrard
                                      Street.

                                      Mr.  Robert  Lemon,  Senior  Heritage
                                      Planner, advised it has  been learned
                                      that  the  mural  cannot be  salvaged
                                      from the  old  library, but  will  be
                                      destroyed and removed as  rubble from
                                      the building.  Color photographs have
                                      been  taken  to record  this heritage
                                      feature.   Asked whether there is any
                                      likelihood   the   new  owners   will
                                      reconsider,  Mr. Lemon  responded one
                                      option  would be to request the mural
                                      be  left in place,  but this would be
                                      purely voluntary on the  owner's part
                                      since it is not designated.  

                                      The  Mayor  undertook to  convey this
                                      request on behalf of City Council.

                         *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *    

                      The Council adjourned at 4:30 p.m.

                         *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *   

                               REPORT TO COUNCIL
                         STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL
                          ON PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT 


                                 JULY 27, 1995



        A  meeting of  the Standing  Committee of  Council on  Planning and
   Environment  was held  on  Thursday, July  27, 1995,  at  2:00 p.m.,  in
   Committee Room No. 1, Third Floor, City Hall.

        PRESENT:  Councillor Price, Chair
                  Mayor Owen
                  Councillor Bellamy
                  Councillor Chiavario
                  Councillor Clarke
                  Councillor Hemer
                  Councillor Ip
                  Councillor Kennedy
                  Councillor Kwan
                  Councillor Puil (Clauses 3 to 6)
                  Councillor Sullivan



        CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE:  Ken Dobell, City Manager



        CLERK:  Nancy Largent

   Recorded Vote

        Unless otherwise indicated, votes of the Committee on all items are
   unanimous.


   Adoption of Minutes

        The Minutes of  the Standing Committee on  Planning and Environment
   meetings of June 29 and July 13, 1995, were adopted as circulated.
   RECOMMENDATION

   1.   Hamilton Dock and Street Improvements          File: 5762-4

        The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated July 19,
   1995 (on file), in which the General Manager of Engineering Services, in
   consultation  with the Director of  Planning and Manager  of Real Estate
   Services,  recommended  extension  of  improvements   and  modifications
   approved  for the  Mainland Street  area to  the Hamilton  Street docks.
   Pedestrian  activity on  the  Hamilton Street  docks has  increased, and
   parking resources now in place at the City's 1180 Mainland Parkade allow
   for  the removal of  parking on the  docks.   Therefore, staff requested
   Council's instruction to proceed with the following:

             -    To establish the Hamilton Street dock as road;
             -    To prohibit vehicles from using the Hamilton Street 
   docks;
             -    To re-organize the street area adjacent to the docks 
   for traffic, loading and parking activities on              Hamilton
   Street;
             -    The City to install wheelchair access ramps.

        Also,  before  the  Committee  was  a  memorandum from  the  Acting
   Associate Director of Planning - Land Use and Development dated July 26,
   1995  (on file), referencing the  HA-4 district schedule.   It was noted
   that  the loading  docks are  presently zoned  HA-4, and if  they become
   street, are deemed not  to be zoned unless Council  determines otherwise
   by resolution.  Should  the loading docks be established as  road, there
   would therefore  be no land  remaining in  the City zoned  HA-4, and  it
   would be necessary to repeal the HA-4 district schedule from the  Zoning
   and  Development  By-law.   The  Acting  Associate Director  recommended
   accordingly, as reflected in recommendation 'D' of this report.

        Mr. Don Brynildsen, Assistant City Engineer - Streets, reviewed the
   report, recommendations, and status of other docks in Yaletown.

        Mr.  Robert Lemon,  Senior Heritage  Planner, responded  to queries
   regarding  the  area's industrial  heritage.   The  work which  has been
   carried out and further  work proposed is consistent with  the character
   of the  area.  Mr.  Lemon was not aware  of any similar  raised docks in
   North America.Clause No. 1 Continued


        Mr. Pat  Hill, Heritage  Office Furnishings Ltd,  representing 1200
   block area businesses, reviewed dock use and access to docks in the 1200
   block Hamilton,  describing loading and off-loading  operations from the
   basement  warehouses located there.  Any barriers installed would create
   serious difficulties for  business in that block.   Unlike the  1000 and
   1100 blocks, there is little pedestrian  activity in the 1200 block, and
   it is not encouraged because  of the level of industrial activity.   Mr.
   Hill requested that the 1200 block be deleted at this  stage for further
   discussion.  

        Mr. Hill also read a July 27, 1995 letter (on file) from Mr. Gordon
   Lindsay, O'Connor  Estates Ltd, expressing  concerns specific to  use of
   the 1200 block  Hamilton loading  dock for the  unloading of  unattached

   containers, noise complaints  related to normal  hours of business,  and
   potential  danger to pedestrians.  Mr. Lindsay recommended that the 1200
   block Hamilton be "Grandfathered" to protect current property rights and
   permit legal operation of the duly licensed business.

        Mr. Bill MacDonald, Coast Mailing Services, described his operation
   as a basement-located business backing on the Hamilton Street dock.   It
   is very important to his business that he be  able to load and off-load,
   and his main concern was that his access not be blocked.

        Mr. Dan Morin, Variety  Club of B.C., also expressed  concern about
   possible negative impacts on businesses in the 1200 block Hamilton.  The
   placement  of barriers would make  it difficult for  the Variety Club to
   attract tenants.  The Variety Club would be pleased to be a part  of any
   discussions on future actions.

        Queried  by  Committee members,  Mr.  Brynildsen  indicated it  has
   always been the intent to allow warehousing operations in the 1200 block
   Hamilton to continue unfettered.  There is little pedestrian activity in
   the area,  and there will be  no change operationally.   If the Hamilton
   Docks are dedicated as road, the city will be entering into encroachment
   agreements with the owners.   Should Council wish to  re-assure affected
   businesses  in the  1200 block  Hamilton, Mr.  Brynildsen suggested  the
   General Manager of Engineering Services recommendation 'A' regarding the
   installation of bollards and signage be  specified to apply to the  1000
   and   1100  blocks  Hamilton.    The  Committee  agreed  this  would  be
   appropriate.Clause No. 1 Continued

        Mr.  Brynildsen  also  responded  to  queries  regarding wheelchair
   access noting  it will be difficult  to install wheelchair  ramps in all
   locations.   However,  Engineering  Services is  endeavouring to  ensure
   provision of wheelchair access to the docks.

        The following  motions by Councillor Kennedy were  put and CARRIED.
   Therefore, the Committee

   RECOMMENDED

             A.   THAT Council  establish Lot  K, except (A)  part in  Plan
                  4544  (B) portions coloured yellow  on Plan 4959 (C) part
                  in Explanatory Plan 17265, Block 76 District Lot 541 Plan
                  3469, comprising three blocks  of Hamilton Street loading
                  docks, (1000 - 1200 blocks Hamilton), presently a portion
                  of the HA-4 District, as Road;

                  FURTHER,  THAT  Council instruct  the General  Manager of
                  Engineering  Services to  prohibit  street vehicles  from
                  using the 1000 and 1100 blocks Hamilton Street docks, and
                  approve an expenditure of $10,000 for the installation of
                  bollards and  signage, funds to be  provided from Streets
                  Basic Capital Unappropriated Account No. 13/32/9801/999.

                  FURTHER, THAT Council  authorize the  General Manager  of
                  Engineering   Services   to   enter   into   encroachment
                  agreements   with  the  adjacent  owners  whereafter  the
                  Manager of Real Estate Services shall cancel the existing
                  leases of the Hamilton Street docks. 

             B.   THAT Council  approve an expenditure of  $25,000 (1995 $)
                  to  permit the  organization of  the street  area through
                  revised parking  and loading adjacent to  the docks using
                  paint  lines, signage,  and parking  meters; funds  to be
                  provided from increased parking meter revenue.

             C.   THAT Council  approve an  expenditure of $10,000  for the
                  installation of wheelchair ramps to  provide barrier-free

                  access to the  docks; funds to  be provided from  Streets
                  Basic Capital Unappropriated Account  No. 13/32/9801/999.
                  Clause No. 1 Continued

             D.   THAT Council  instruct the Director of  Legal Services to
                  prepare the necessary by-law  to repeal the HA-4 District
                  Schedule from the Zoning and Development By-Law.     

        The requisite formal resolution establishing Hamilton Docks as Road
   was also adopted by City Council




   INFORMATION



   2.   Rezoning Inquiry - Grandview Highway
        and Boundary Road                            File : 5303-2

        The  Committee had before  it a Policy Report  dated July 12, 1995,
   dealing  with a Rezoning Inquiry for Grandview Highway and Boundary Road
   (on file).  

        The  Committee was  advised  this item  had  been deferred  at  the
   request of the applicant.



   RECOMMENDATION

   3.   UBC Fire Protection Engineering
        Program Funding                    File: 3651-4

        The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated July 19,
   1995  (on  file),  in  which  the City  Building  Inspector  recommended
   continued  funding the U.B.C. Fire Protection Engineering  Program for a
   further  five  years, starting  from 1995,  subject  to free  City staff
   attendance to at least  ten course sessions  per year from the  program.
   In April, 1991, Council passed  a resolution effectively providing 2.25%
   of all  trade permit fees  to fund  the program ($75,000  per year),  on
   condition UBCM  provide equal funding  for the  course on behalf  of the
   remaining B.C. Municipalities, for  a total of $150,000.   Although UBCM
   has not,  as yet, provided funding, the availability of the program at a
   local  institution is a significant  advantage.  The  General Manager of
   Community  Services recommended  approval,  generally  as  reflected  in
   recommendation A of this report with the exception of the term.

   Clause No. 3 Continued


        Mr.  Bob Maki, City Building Inspector, described the origin of the
   course and expressed  strong support  for its continuation.   The  ready
   availability  of  a  course  in  the  basics  of fire  protection  is  a
   considerable  benefit.  There is a gradual increase in performance based
   codes in  the building  codes, and administration  of performance  based
   codes requires a very knowledgeable staff.  The UBC course would be able
   to  provide the  requisite  knowledge base  for  City Inspection  staff,
   architects, and others working in the industry.

        Dean Axel Meisen and Associate Professor Jim Mehaffey, U.B.C., gave
   a status report  on the  program referencing enrolment  in the  Master's
   Engineering program  and International  Workshops.  Although  other B.C.
   Municipalities  have  not  yet  provided  funding,  more  than half  the
   requisite  funding for the program  has been attained  from donors other

   than the City  of Vancouver,  including the  Fire Commissioners  office,
   Canadian  Wood Council,  Forintek Canada  and other  large organizations
   including UBC itself.  In  addition, UBC is continuing to work  with the
   UBCM to encourage contributions from member municipalities.  As interest
   and enrolment in  the program increases, it  is expected to become  more
   self-sufficient.  Dean Meisen, Dr.  Mehaffey and Adjunct Professor  John
   Ivison  responded to  a variety of  queries regarding  enrolment, course
   content and funding. 

        Mr. Ken Dobell, City Manager, responded  to questions regarding the
   source of funds.   Although permit fees were increased  specifically for
   this  purpose, because UBCM did not meet the matching funding conditions
   established  by Council,  the funds  were allocated  to  other purposes.
   Therefore,  this  years funding  would  have  to come  from  Contingency
   Reserve.  

        Concern  was expressed over the lack of matching funding from other
   B.C.  Municipalities,  as  well as  the  currently  low  level of  funds
   available  in Contingency Reserve.  Concern was also expressed about the
   current  level of enrolment. However, the majority of the Committee were
   prepared to support continued funding, although it was felt staff should
   report back in two rather than five years.  The  Committee was unanimous
   in thinking the matter of funding for this program should be referred to
   UBCM once more. 
   Clause No. 3 Continued

        The following motion was put by Councillor Kennedy and subsequently
   AMENDED.

             THAT City Council approve  continuation of the $75,000 funding
             presently in place for five years, starting from 1995, subject
             to  free City staff attendance to at least ten course sessions
             per year from the program.  The source of funds for 1995 is to
             be contingency reserve.


        The following motion by Councillor Clarke was put and CARRIED.

             THAT this matter be reviewed in two years, not five.  

                      (Councillors Chiavario, Hemer, Ip,
                           Kennedy and Kwan opposed)



        The motion by Councillor Kennedy, as  amended by Councillor Clarke,
   was put and CARRIED.  Therefore, the Committee 

   RECOMMENDED

        A.   THAT City Council approve  continuation of the $75,000 funding
             presently in place for 2 years, starting from 1995, subject to
             free  City staff attendance to at least 10 course sessions per
             year from the program.   The source of funds for 1995 is to be
             Contingency Reserve.

                     (Councillors Hemer and Puil opposed)


        In  response  to a  query, the  City  Manager clarified  staff will
   report back to Council on this matter at the end of 1996.  

        The following motion  by Councillor Chiavario was  put and CARRIED.
   Therefore, the Committee

   RECOMMENDED

        B.   THAT Council's previous resolution concerning funding for  the
             UBC Fire  Protection Engineering Program again  be conveyed to
             the Union  of British Columbia Municipalities,  with a request
             that  this matter  be considered  through the  late resolution
             process at the 1995 Annual Convention in October.



   4.   Approval of Form of Development: 
        800 Cassiar Street (a.k.a. 3400 Adanac Street)
        DA 216428 - CD1 By-law Number 4940                     File: 5761-2

        The  Committee had before it  a July 24,  1995 memorandum (on file)
   from the Senior Heritage Planner,  recommending approval of the proposed
   form of development for the CD-1 zoned site known as 800 Cassiar Street,
   as reflected in the recommendation of this report.  At  a Public Hearing
   on July 18, 1995, Council supported  a number of relaxations to the CD-1
   By-law  for this site; designated  the existing building  as a protected
   heritage  site;  and  approved  alterations and  rehabilitation  to  the
   heritage  building.   Due  to an  oversight,  Council was  not  asked to
   approve the  form of development at  that time.  However,  the Vancouver
   Charter requires form of development for CD-1 zoned sites to be approved
   by Council.

        Mr. Robert Lemon, Senior Heritage Planner, re-iterated the form  of
   development requires specific approval by City Council. 

        The following motion by Mayor Owen was put and CARRIED.  Therefore,
   the Committee

   RECOMMENDED

             THAT  the approved form of development for the CD-1 zoned site
             known as 800 Cassiar Street (a.k.a. 3400 Adanac) be  generally
             approved  as  illustrated  in Development  Application  Number
             216428, prepared  by H.  R. Hatch  Architect Ltd.  and stamped
             "Received, City  Planning Department  July 14  1995", 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.  




   5.   Naming of two new public roads in Coal Harbour
        Neighbourhood and naming of a new public road
        north of 2400 Block of 49th Avenue            
     File: 5001-4

          On  July 13,  1995,  Council approved  the Planning  and
     Environment Committee's recommendation that the Street Naming
     Committee reconsider proposed street names for two new public
     roads in  the Coal  Harbour Neighbourhood.   Accordingly, the
     Committee had 


     Clause No. 5 Continued

     before it  an Administrative Report  dated July 21,  1995 (on
     file),  in which the City  Clerk presented two  new names for
     Council's 
     consideration.  A name for a new public road that will extend
     one block north of the 2400 block of 49th Avenue, adjacent to
     Balsam Street, was also recommended. 

          Ms. Maria Kinsella,  City Clerk, advised  that following

     further discussion, the Street Naming Committee is submitting
     a choice between the names "Coal Harbour Drive"  or "Bayshore
     Drive" for the  new public road connecting Denman  Street and
     Cardero  Street.   Staff  are  still  concerned about  naming
     streets after  commercial enterprises,  and concerned that  a
     precedent may  be set.   However, in this instance  it may be
     considered  that  the  name "Bayshore"  has  transcended  its
     commercial use, as it  is generally used in reference  to the
     neighbourhood.   The Street Naming Committee  is recommending
     the new public road  connecting Cardero Street to  the Nicola
     Street end  be named "Coal  Harbour Drive",  even if  Council
     chooses  this  name for  the  public  road connecting  Denman
     Street and Cardero  Street.   There are already  a number  of
     streets in the city which are discontinuous, and staff see no
     problem  here.    Ms. Kinsella  also  noted  that  a name  is
     required for the  new public road  extending as a  cul-de-sac
     one  block north  of 49th  Avenue adjacent to  Balsam Street.
     Staff are recommending this be named "Balsam Place".

          Ms. Kinsella and Mr. Steve Kautz, Clerk -  Street Naming
     Committee, responded to queries regarding emergency dispatch.

          Mr. Michael Geller, Michael  Geller and Associates, felt
     it will be important  to be able to distinguish  the Bayshore
     neighbourhood from the  Marathon neighbourhood, and the  name
     "Bayshore" is already associated  with the area.  Mr.  Geller
     also felt that this name need not be attributed to commercial
     interests, since the developer  is not asking it to  be named
     Westin Bayshore Drive.

          Mr.  Norm  Couttie,  ASPAC,  had  no  objection  to  the
     proposed name  Bayshore Drive.   For  the Cardero  and Nicola
     Street ends  connection, Coal  Harbour Quay was  preferred to
     Drive.

          Some members  did not support Bayshore  Drive because of
     its  commercial  associations  and   concern  for  setting  a
     possible precedent.  It was also suggested Coal Harbour Drive
     flows  quite naturally  from  the location  on Coal  Harbour.
     However, the  majority supported  the proposed name  Bayshore
     Drive  because of the public recognition of the name for that
     area  and  clarity.    It  was  not  viewed  as  particularly
     commercial in nature.  

     Clause No. 5 Continued

          The  following  motions  by  Mayor  Owen  were  put  and
     CARRIED:

          A.   THAT the new public road, connecting Denman  Street
               and  Cardero Street,  north of  Georgia Street,  be
               named "Bayshore Drive";

          B.   THAT the  new public  road, connecting the  Cardero
               Street  end  to the  Nicola  Street  end, north  of
               Georgia Street, be named "Coal Harbour Quay";

          C.   THAT the new public road, extending as a cul-de-sac
               one block north of  49th Avenue, adjacent to Balsam
               Street, be named "Balsam Place" and

          D.   THAT  the Director of  Legal Services be instructed
               to bring forward the  appropriate amendments to the
               Street Name By-law.

                  (Councillors Chiavario, Hemer, Ip, 

                      Kwan and Puil opposed to A)





     6.   Bill C76 Budget Implementation Act           File: 111-2

          On May  16, 1995, Council requested  the Social Planning
     Department to report on the impact of Bill C76 on the City of
     Vancouver and the issues which will be raised.   Accordingly,
     the Committee  had before  it an Administrative  Report dated
     July 18, 1995  (on file), providing a preliminary response to
     Council's  request. The  Administrative Report  was withdrawn
     from  the  July 25th  City Council  Agenda  in response  to a
     delegation request.

            At this  time, it is  uncertain how the  Province will
     respond  to  reduced  federal  support  for  medicare,  post-
     secondary education,  and welfare  and social programs.   The
     only positive action that appears open  to the City is to ask
     to be part of the process. Therefore,  the Director of Social
     Planning   and   General   Manager  of   Community   Services
     recommended  the  City  submit  a resolution  via  the  UBCM,
     requesting    that    the    Province    involve    municipal
     representatives  in   discussing  and  planning   changes  to
     existing welfare and social service programs. 


     Clause No. 6 Continued


          Mr.  Jeff  Brooks,  Downtown  Social   Planner,  advised
     specific information on Federal funding changes  arising from
     Bill  C76 is  still  scarce.   However,  there will  be  very
     substantial reduction in funding from the Federal  government
     to the  Provincial government.  The  legislation also removes
     national  standards under the Canada Action  Plan (CAP).  The
     transfer  will  go into  the Provincial  government's general
     revenue rather  than be earmarked for  specific programs, and
     it is not clear how the Province will proceed to allocate the
     funds. 

          Ms. Michelle Des Lauriers,  End Legislated Poverty, felt
     impacts  of Bill C76 will affect the City considerably.  Many
     Vancouver neighbourhoods  have 23  - 25% of  their population
     below the  poverty line.   Ms. Des Lauriers  introduced three
     low  income volunteers  whose lives  may  be affected  by the
     legislation.

          Mr.  Ralph   Auer  requested  that  City   Council  hear
     delegations  on Bill  C76 in  September, to  allow interested
     parties in the community time to prepare briefs.

          Mr. Dave  Ross requested that Council  ask for community
     representatives also to have  meaningful participation in the
     Provincial process. 

          Mr. Lionel Brown encouraged Council to take a leadership
     role in urging the  Province to enshrine the CAP  rights into
     the  legislation.  Mr. Brown noted the rights in question are
     set out in the Administrative Report.  

          The Committee enquired whether  it would be possible for
     public delegations to be heard at the UBCM on this issue.  In
     his  capacity  as  City   Council's  appointee  to  the  UBCM

     Executive, Councillor  Bellamy advised  it is not  the UBCM's
     usual  practise  to  hear  delegations, but  he  suggested  a
     written  brief could be submitted  to the City  to forward to
     UBCM. 

          The enquiry  was also raised whether  Council could hear
     delegations  and forward  its minutes  to UBCM  as background
     information.   Mr.  Brooks  advised that  there  may be  some
     difficulty   because at this point there  is no clarity as to
     what  the impact  will  be  or  where  there  will  be  cuts.
     Whatever  process  the Provincial  government comes  up with,
     there will  be community input.  But it is not clear what the
     process will be at  this time.  Mr. Brooks  acknowledge there
     is tremendous anxiety in the community. 



     Clause No. 6 Continued

          Ms.  Des Lauriers requested  that End Legislated Poverty
     be advised of any future reports of this issue.  The Chair so
     directed.

          The  Committee  supported  the  recommendations  of  the
     General Manager of Community Services  generally as requested
     in Recommendations A  and B of this report.   However, it was
     agreed  to  add to  the  proposed  UBCM resolution  a  clause
     requesting   the  Provincial   government  to   consult  with
     community  groups in  reviewing  this matter.    It was  also
     considered appropriate to forward a brief from End Legislated
     Poverty to UBCM for consideration at the upcoming convention.

          The following motions by  Councillor Chiavario were  put
     and CARRIED.  Therefore, the Committee

     RECOMMENDED

          A.   THAT Council submit a  resolution for Category A at
               the October 1995 UBCM Annual  Convention requesting
               that the Province consult municipal representatives
               and    appropriate   individuals    and   community
               organizations  in planning  for changes  in welfare
               and social  programs resulting from  the passage of
               Bill C76  and the reduction in  federal funding for
               these programs.

          B.   THAT the proposed resolution read as follows:

                    WHEREAS    municipalities    in   British
                    Columbia  have a  direct interest  in the
                    welfare of their residents;

                    WHEREAS   social  and   economic  changes
                    affect   many   systems,   services   and
                    communities within each  municipality;
      
                    WHEREAS  the  passage  of  Bill  C76  may
                    affect  both  programs  providing  direct
                    assistance  to  persons   in  need,   and
                    community-based social services including
                    childcare,  supports   to  families  with
                    children, and other programs;
     Clause No. 6 Continued


                    BE IT  RESOLVED  that  the  Union  of  British

                    Columbia Municipalities urge  the Province  to
                    include   municipal  representatives   in  the
                    discussion  of  and  planning  for  changes to
                    existing  welfare  and   social  services   in
                    British Columbia;

                    AND BE  IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT  the Union of
                    British   Columbia  Municipalities   urge  the
                    Province    to   consult    with   appropriate
                    individuals  and  community  organizations  in
                    planning  for changes  in  welfare and  social
                    programs  resulting from  the passage  of Bill
                    C76.

          C.   THAT  the  brief  from  End  Legislated  Poverty be
               forwarded    by   the   City   of   Vancouver   for
               consideration at the 1995 UBCM Annual Convention.
                           



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                  The Committee adjourned at 4:20 p.m.


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