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CITY OF VANCOUVER
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
December 2, 1997
A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, December 2, 1997, commencing at approximately 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Third Floor, City Hall.
PRESENT: Mayor Philip Owen
Councillor Don Bellamy
Councillor Nancy A. Chiavario
Councillor Jennifer Clarke
Councillor Alan Herbert
Councillor Lynne Kennedy
Councillor Daniel Lee
Councillor Don Lee
Councillor Gordon Price
Councillor Sam Sullivan
ABSENT: Councillor George Puil (Leave of Absence)
CITY MANAGER’S
OFFICE: Ken Dobell, City Manager
CLERK TO THE
COUNCIL: Gary MacIsaac
PRAYER
The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with a prayer read by the Clerk to Council.
"IN CAMERA" MEETING
Council was advised there were property matters to be considered "In Camera" later this day.
PARTNERS AT WORK
Mayor Owen welcomed students participating in the student orientation program, Partners at Work, a joint initiative between the City of Vancouver and the Vancouver School Board which affords students in grades 11 and 12 the opportunity to obtain experience in the workplace.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
1. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
(City Services & Budgets)
November 6, 1997
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the foregoing minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ADOPTION OF MINUTES (CONT’D)
2. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
(Planning & Environment)
November 6, 1997
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the foregoing minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
When discussing Clause 5 , Award of Contract - Building Demolition (Old Canron Site), Councillor Chiavario requested that staff provide an information memorandum on the following matters:
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
A.Whether or not within the existing contract, some artifacts from the former Canron building could be saved and used for fund-raising opportunities similar to the methods used with the Georgia Medical Dental building;
B.Whether any aspect of the former Canron Building could be saved on site or reinstated as a rememberence of the site;
C.Whether or not funds recovered from recycled materials could be redirected to the Heritage Conservation Foundation.
- CARRIED
(Councillor Bellamy opposed to Recommendations A and B)
(Councillors Bellamy, Price and Sullivan opposed to Recommendation C)
3. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
November 18, 1997
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT the foregoing minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ADOPTION OF MINUTES (CONT’D)
4. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
(Public Hearing)
November 18 , 1997
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the foregoing minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy ,
THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, Mayor Owen in the Chair.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COMMUNICATIONS AND/OR PETITIONS
1. Appointments to GVRD Board File: 3204
In a memorandum dated November 24, 1997, the Mayor put forward recommendations to meet the requirements of the Municipal Act which states that Council must appoint from its members Directors to the GVRD Board.
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
A.THAT the following be appointed to the Board as Directors and Alternates, and that votes be allocated as shown:
Directors Alternates
Mayor Philip Owen 5 votes Councillor Don Bellamy
Councillor Nancy A. Chiavario 4 votes Councillor Daniel Lee
Councillor Jennifer Clarke 4 votes Councillor Don Bellamy
Councillor Lynne Kennedy 4 votes Councillor Don Lee
Councillor Gordon Price 4 votes Councillor Alan Herbert
Councillor George Puil 5 votes Councillor Don Lee.
B.THAT Councillor Jennifer Clarke be appointed to the GVRD Labour Relations Bureau, with Mayor Owen as her Alternate.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CITY MANAGER’S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Redemption - Bylaws 5272 and 5575 -
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
November 6, 1997 File: 2001
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the existing loans from Canada Mortgage & Housing covered under Bylaws 5272 and 5575, in the amount of approximately $7, 000,000, be retired, effective December 31, 1997.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CITY MANAGER’S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT’D)
2. Development Permit Board Advisory Panel
November 5, 1997 File: 3104
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
A.THAT Council appoint a young person to the Development Permit Board Advisory Panel, as an additional "general public" representative.
B.AND FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to bring forward an amendment to the Development Permit Board and Advisory Panel By-law No. 5869 to enable this additional position.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Contract Extension - Contract No. 56-96-01
The Supply of Asphalts - Liquid and Paving (Grade 80-100 and MC250)
November 12, 1997 File: 1805
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT Council approve the extension of the contract to Imperial Oil for the supply and delivery of Grade 80-100 and MC250 liquid asphalts, as, if and when required, for an additional 12-month period, at an annual estimated cost of $744,649 including the Provincial Sales Tax, where applicable, and the 7% Goods and Services Tax (less the anticipated receipt of the municipal rebate).
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CITY MANAGER’S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT’D)
4. Form of Development - 375 East Pender Street
DE402564 - CD-1 By-law Number 7230
Owner of Development - Chinese Mennonite Church
MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
THAT the revised form of development for the CD-1 zoned site known as 375 East Pender Street (previously known as 485 Dunlevy Avenue) be generally approved as illustrated in Development Application Number DE402564, prepared by Siegfried Toews, Architect and stamped "Received, City Planning Department November 12, 1997", provided that the Director of Planning may approve design changes which would not adversely affect either the development character of this site or adjacent properties.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5. Proposed Closure of Portion of the Lane East of Wall Street between
the Lane South of Oxford Street and Lakewood Drive
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT all that portion of the lane east of Wall Street shown within the bold outline on the plan attached as Appendix "A" to the Administrative Report dated November 18, 1997, be closed, stopped-up and placed in the care and custody of the Board of Parks and Recreation subject to the following conditions:
1)The City to retain a utility right-of-way over the entire area of closed lane;
2)The Board of Parks and Recreation to be responsible for costs of any necessary utility modification, to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Engineering Services;
3)The Board of Parks and Recreation to be responsible for the costs of closing off the subject portion of lane, including any necessary boulevard and curb restoration, to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Engineering Services.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CITY MANAGER’S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT’D)
6.Extension of Building Permit No. BU402436 -
3496 Wellington Avenue
November 18, 1997 File: 2609
MOVED by Cllr. Herbert,
THAT City Council approve an extension of Building Permit No. BU402436 until May 1, 1998, subject to the site being maintained in a tidy condition.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
7. Form of Development - 1529 West Pender Street
DE402351 - CD-1 By-law Number 7200
Owner of Development - Canadian Pacific Properties Inc.
MOVED by Cllr. Herbert,
THAT the approved form of development for this portion (Sub-Area 1, Lot 1.1a) of the CD-1 zoned site known as 300 Cardero Street (1529 West Pender Street being the application address) be generally approved as illustrated in Development Application Number DE402351, prepared by Reid Crowther & Partners Ltd. and stamped "Received, City Planning Department September 26, 1997", provided that the Director of Planning may approve design changes which would not adversely affect either the development character of this site or adjacent properties.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CITY MANAGER’S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT’D)
8. Bus Bulges on 10th Ave at Sasamat
November 19, 1997 File: 5554
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
A.That bus bulges be installed on 10th Avenue at Sasamat at an estimated cost of $48,000, with funding provided from Streets Basic Capital Unappropriated Account No. 12/31/9833/999 - Bus Bulges.
B.That the General Manager of Engineering Services be instructed to proceed with the installation of further bus bulges at locations to be selected with funding provided from Streets Basic Capital Unappropriated Account No. 12/31/9833/999 - Bus Bulges.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9. Neighbourhood Integrated Service Teams: Staffing Requirements
November 20, 1997 File: 1361
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT Council approve conversion of the temporary full time Neighbourhood Integrated Services Team Project Assistant position to regular full time at a cost of approximately $41,000 annually, funding to be provided in the existing City Clerk’s Department’s operating budget.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
10. Left Turn Bay at Arbutus and 12th
November 17, 1997 File: 5761-1
As a delegation request had been received on this matter, this report was referred to the Standing Committee on City Services and Budgets for consideration at its meeting of December 4, 1997.
CITY MANAGER’S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT’D)
11. Update on Patron Use of the Gathering Place
November 14, 1997 File: 8105
Diane McKenzie provided responses to questions from members of Council concerning the Administrative Report.
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy
THAT the Administrative Report referred to above, be received for information.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CITY MANAGER’S POLICY REPORTS
1. CD-1 Text Amendment: 4950 Heather Street (Youville Residence)
and 4925 Cambie Street (Holy Name Church)
November 5, 1997 File: 5305/5303-1
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the application by Davidson Yuen Simpson Architects to amend CD-1 By-law No. 3897 for 4950 Heather Street (Lot B, Blk 839, DL 526, Plan 12902) to allow an addition to Youville Residence to provide 72-beds of multi-level care and for 4925 Cambie Street (Lot C, Blk 839, DL 526, Plan 12902) to add a new building south of Holy Name Church for uses accessory to the church, be referred to a Public Hearing, together with:
(i) plans received June 4, 1997;
(ii)draft CD-1 By-law amendments, generally as contained in Appendix A to the Administrative Report dated November 5, 1997; and
(iii)the recommendation of the Director of Central Area Planning on behalf of Land Use and Development to approve, subject to conditions contained in Appendix B to the Administrative Report dated November 5, 1997.
FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to prepare the necessary by-law for consideration at Public Hearing.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
RISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ADOPT REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
BY-LAWS
1. A By-law to amend By-law No. 4450,
being the License By-law
(Postal Box Rental Services)
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
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. Bellamy,
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
BY-LAWS (CONT’D)
2. A By-law to amend By-law No. 7698, being
a By-law to Authorize Council Entering into a
Housing Agreement (Al Gore Development Corp.
respecting 245 Alexander Street)
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke,
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. Chiavario,
SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke,
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
BY-LAWS (CONT’D)
3. A By-law to amend By-law No. 6510, being the
Sign By-law (1762 Davie Street)
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke,
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. Clarke,
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
MOTIONS
A. Conveyance, Acceptance and Allocation
of Land for Lane Purposes
(The East 2.5 feet of Lot 6, Block 4,
District Lot 716, Plan 1615) File: 5807
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Don Lee,
THAT WHEREAS the registered owner will be conveying to the City of Vancouver for lane purposes land in the City of Vancouver, Province of British Columbia, more particularly known and described as follows:
City of Vancouver
Parcel Identifier: 014-527-731
The East 2.5 feet of
Lot 6
Block 4
District Lot 716
Plan 1615
AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to accept and allocate the said lands for lane purposes;
BE IT RESOLVED that the above described lands, upon conveyance, are hereby accepted and allocated for lane purposes and declared to form and to constitute a portion of a lane.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOTIONS (CONT’D)
B. Allocation of Land for Lane Purposes
(West 2.5 feet of Lot 29, Block 4,
District Lot 716, Plan 1615) File: 5807
MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
SECONDED by Cllr. Herbert,
THAT WHEREAS the registered owner will be conveying to the City of Vancouver for lane purposes land in the City of Vancouver, Province of British Columbia, more particularly known and described as follows:
City of Vancouver
Parcel Identifier: 008-184-470
The West 2.5 feet of
Lot 29
Block 4
District Lot 716
Plan 1615
AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to accept and allocate the said lands for lane purposes;
BE IT RESOLVED that the above described lands, upon conveyance, are hereby accepted and allocated for lane purposes and declared to form and to constitute a portion of a lane.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOTIONS (CONT’D)
C. Allocation of Land for Lane Purposes
(East 2 feet of Lot 13, Block 1,
District Lot 739, Plan 1645) File: 5807
MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
SECONDED by Cllr. Herbert,
THAT WHEREAS the registered owner will be conveying to the City of Vancouver for lane purposes land in the City of Vancouver, Province of British Columbia, more particularly known and described as follows:
City of Vancouver
Parcel Identifier: 011-455-721
The East 2 feet of
Lot 13
Block 1
District Lot 739
Plan 1645
AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to accept and allocate the said lands for lane purposes;
BE IT RESOLVED that the above described lands, upon conveyance, are hereby accepted and allocated for lane purposes and declared to form and to constitute a portion of a lane.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOTIONS (CONT’D)
D. Allocation of Land for Lane Purposes
(East 2.5 feet of Lot 11, Block 4,
District Lot 716, Plan 1615) File: 5807
MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
SECONDED by Cllr. Herbert,
THAT WHEREAS the registered owner will be conveying to the City of Vancouver for lane purposes land in the City of Vancouver, Province of British Columbia, more particularly known and described as follows:
City of Vancouver
Parcel Identifier: 014-527-821
The East 2.5 feet of
Lot 11
Block 4
District Lot 716
Plan 1615
AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to accept and allocate the said lands for lane purposes;
BE IT RESOLVED that the above described lands, upon conveyance, are hereby accepted and allocated for lane purposes and declared to form and to constitute a portion of a lane.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS
1. International Council for Local Environmental
Initiatives (ICLEI) File: 3501
Councillor Price provided a brief report on his visit to Nagoya, Japan to attend the Cities for Climate Protection Campaign World Summit in November 1997. He presented a certificate offering congratulations to the City of Vancouver, by the ICLEI, for accomplishing the five milestones of the Cities for Climate Protection Campaign.
2. APEC Conference File: 4207
Councillor Kennedy observed that during the recently held APEC Conference, security measures in the City were excellent. She recommended that a letter of appreciation be sent by the Mayor, on behalf of the City, to the Chief Constable and the Commissioner of the RCMP.
The Mayor so directed.
3. Casinos File: 2633-1
Councillor Clarke noted that the deadline for responses to the Province, in reference to casinos, has been extended by four weeks to the end of December 1997. It was suggested that the City’s letter include reference to recently confirmed information, previously not known by the charity organizations, that increased revenue resulting from slot machine operations will not benefit the charities, unless revenue from other casino activities falls below a pre-determined level.
The Mayor so directed.
ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS (CONT’D)
4. Lower Mainland Treaty Advisory Committee File: 3139
Councillor Chiavario suggested the City request the GVRD to set aside time on one of its Council of Councils’ agendas to receive an update on the Treaty Advisory process.
The Mayor so directed.
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The Council recessed at approximately 3:15 p.m.
and following an "In Camera" meeting in the Mayor’s Office,
reconvened in open session at 3:45 p.m.
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CIVIC RECOGNITION
The Council recognized eight employees who recently retired from the City with varying lengths of service.
The Mayor presented each employee with a Certificate on behalf of the City, and thanked them for their long and faithful service.
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The Council recessed at 4:30 p.m.
to conclude the "In Camera" meeting in the Mayor’s Office.
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