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CITY OF VANCOUVER
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
JUNE 23, 1998
A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, June 23, 1998, at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Third Floor, City Hall.
Mayor Philip Owen
Councillor Don Bellamy Councillor Nancy A. Chiavario Councillor Alan Herbert Councillor Lynne Kennedy Councillor Daniel Lee Councillor Don Lee Councillor Gordon Price Councillor George Puil Councillor Sam SullivanJudy Rogers, Acting City Manager
Ulli S. Watkiss
PRAYER
The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with a prayer read by the City Clerk.
"IN CAMERA" MEETING
Council was advised there were personnel and property matters to be considered "In Camera" later this day.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
1. Regular Council Minutes
June 16, 1998
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the foregoing minutes be adopted with an amendment to show that Councillor Chiavario was on sick leave.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, Mayor Owen in the Chair.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
AWARDS
QuickFind Award
The Mayor referred to the Administrative Report dated May 22, 1998, included in the Unfinished Business section of the Council agenda, which was postponed from Council’s meeting of June 16, 1998 to allow the recipients of the award to be present. The QuickFind project developed by the City had won the Willis Award for Innovation from the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators for excellence and professionalism in the administration of a project. Accordingly, the Mayor offered congratulations to the project manager and members of the QuickFind Working Group who were present to receive the award.
PIBC 1998 Awards for Excellence in Planning
The Mayor referred to the Administrative Report dated June 2, 1998, included in the Unfinished Business section of the Council agenda, which had been postponed from Council’s meeting of June 16, 1998 to allow the recipients of the award to be present. TheAward of Excellence had been given to the City by the Planning Institute of B.C. in the category of Site Planning and Design for the Downtown Vancouver Skyline Study. The Mayor offered congratulations to Larry Beasley, Director of Central Area Planning who was present to receive the award on behalf of the Study Team.
REPORT REFERENCE
1.city.vancouver Television Program Continuation
May 29, 1998 File: 1151
Council had for its consideration an Administrative Report dated May 29, 1998 in which the Director of Communications provided an update on the city.vancouver television show, one of the pilot projects carried out under the partnership agreement that the City and Vancouver School Board discussed with Rogers Communications Inc., and requested Council approval and funding to extend the city.vancouver project for a further one-year period. The following recommendations were included in the report:
A.THAT City Council approve continuation of the television program "city.vancouver" for a further one-year period as outlined in this report.
B.THAT Council approve funds of up to $70,000 as the City’s share of the cost of producing "city.vancouver" for a further one-year period, subject to the balance of the required funds being provided from other sources as outlined in this report. Source of funds to be Contingency Reserve.
Scott Macrae, Director of Communications, briefly reviewed the purpose of the report and provided a video presentation of excerpts from the city.vancouver television program. He responded to questions in regard to the funding formula and partnerships to share the costs, and agreed to act upon Council’s stated concerns about the content of the programs.
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
A.THAT Council approve continuation of the television program "city.vancouver" for a further one-year period as outlined in the Administrative Report dated May 29, 1998, subject to Council’s prior review of written programming plans.
B.THAT Council approve funds of up to $70,000 as the City’s share of the cost of producing "city.vancouver’ for a further one-year period, subject to thebalance of the required funds being provided from other sources as outlined in the Administrative Report dated May 29, 1998. Source of funds to be Contingency Reserve.
C.THAT Council request the Vancouver School Board and the Board of the Greater Vancouver Regional District to participate in funding for the "city.vancouver" television program, as outlined in the Administrative Report dated May 29, 1998.
D.THAT Council request the Vancouver Park Board and Vancouver Police Board to consider participating in the funding for the "city.vancouver" television program.
- CARRIED
(Councillor Bellamy opposed to A and B)
(Councillor Sullivan opposed to A)
(Councillor Puil absent for the vote)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. QuickFind Award
May 22, 1998 File: 1151
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
THAT the Administrative Report dated May 22, 1998 be received for information.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Puil absent for the vote)
2. PIBC 1998 Awards for Excellence in Planning
June 2, 1998 File: 2603-2
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
THAT the Administrative Report dated June 2, 1998 be received for information.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Puil absent for the vote)
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Re-Approval of Strata Conversion
440 Cambie Street
June 10, 1998 File: 5311
MOVED by Cllr. Herbert,
THAT the application to convert the previously-occupied building at 440 Cambie Street (Lots 39 to 42, Block 28, D.L. 541, Plan 210) to strata title ownership be re-approved in principle, but that pursuant to Section 9(1) of the Condominium Act, the Certificate of Approval (Form 10) shall not be issued unless the following condition has been met within 6 months of this re-approval:
Completion of all legal agreements necessary to deal with the closure (blocking off and filling in) of the existing areaways under the sidewalks on Cambie Street and West Pender Street; and the closure (filling in) of the existing service tunnel under the rear lane connecting the buildings at 198 West Hastings Street and 440 Cambie Street; all to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the Director of Legal Services.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Puil absent for the vote)
2. Award of Tender No. 39-98-02
Supply of Life Support Units
June 1, 1998 File: 1805
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT Council accept the low bid from Fort Garry Industries for the supply of eight (8) Freightliner/Fort Garry FL50/AMD01P1 -Midi Life Support Units at a total cost of $1,285,576, plus the Provincial Sales Tax, Provincial Environmental Levy and the 7% Goods and Services Tax (less any municipal rebate received), subject to a contract satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Appointment of By-law Process Servers
June 8, 1998 File: 1368
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT Council approve the appointment of Janet Dahl and Antigoni Simatos as By-law Process Servers, to serve summonses for infractions of City By-laws, effective immediately.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. Gambling News
June 16, 1998 File: 2633-2
Council had for its consideration an Administrative Report dated June 16,1998 in which the Director of Community Services, Social Planning, in consultation with the Director of Legal Services provided Council with up to date information on the implementation of changes to the gaming model in B.C., particularly in relation to casino operations.
Mario Lee, Social Planning Analyst, offered Council members additional information, just received, about a Gaming Advisory Committee that has been struck by the Province to advise on the work plan being prepared with respect to the development of a provincial Gaming Act. Invitations to serve on this Committee have been extended to the Executive Director of the Union of B.C. Municipalities, and to representatives of the industry and charities.
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
A.THAT the Administrative Report dated June 16, 1998 be received for information.
B.THAT the Mayor write to the Minister of Municipal Affairs, with a copy to all B.C. Municipalities, requesting a meeting to discuss Council’s concerns regarding the Gaming Advisory Committee’s lack of a balanced consultation process in working toward the drafting of gaming legislation. The Advisory Committee has invited representation from the gaming industry, charities and a member of staff of the Union of B.C. Municipalities, however, Council strongly believes that this process also should include representation from municipalities and other interested parties, such as law enforcement agencies, public interest groups, academics, and health organizations dealing with addictions to gambling. This increased representation would be consistent with recent changes made to the Municipal Act which requires the Province to consult with municipalities on issues that directly affect them.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CITY MANAGER'S POLICY REPORTS
1. International Village (88 West Pender Street) -
Amendments to the Sign By-law
June 16, 1998 File: 113
Before Council for its consideration was a Policy Report dated June 16, 1998 in which the Director of Central Area Planning recommended referral to Public Hearing of an application for Sign By-law amendments to permit the signage proposed for the International Village marketplace. Staff did not support one element of the proposal which was for extensive third storey signage, intended to function like banners, and therefore, posed for consideration whether or not Council wished to forward this aspect for public hearing.
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT the application by Interville Development Limited to amend the Sign By-law for 88 West Pender Street be referred to Public Hearing along with the recommendation of the Director of Planning to approve, subject to the conditions contained in Appendix B of the Policy Report dated June 16, 1998, the following aspects of the application:
·amendments which would allow:
-increased sign and copy area in three higher-level fascia-type signs for the cinema occupancy (Tinseltown);
-a variety of three dimensional signs on the first and second levels;
-new provisions to restrict window signs; and
-sequenced illuminated neon signs;
·but not permit signs above the second level on the facades of the building which are directly facing Pender and Abbott Streets.
AND FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to prepare the necessary by-law for consideration at the 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. Herbert,
THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
BY-LAWS
1. A By-law to contract a debt by the issue and sale of
debentures in the aggregate principal amount of $216,080.30
in lawful money of Canada for certain street beautification
projects constructed as local improvements and for
imposing an annual special rate on real property specially
benefitted by such local improvements
(Debenture By-law - Street Beautification)
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
2. A By-law to contract a debt by the issue and sale
of debentures in the aggregate principal amount of
$55,268.73 in lawful money of Canada for certain
lane lighting projects constructed as local improvements
and for imposing an annual special rate on real property
specially benefitted by such local improvements
(Debenture By-law - Lane Lighting)
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
3. A By-law to contract a debt by the issue and sale
of debentures in the aggregate principal amount of
$10,500.71 in lawful money of Canada for a certain
street lighting project constructed as a local improvement
and for imposing an annual special rate on real property
specially benefitted by such local improvement
(Debenture By-law - Street Lighting)
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
4. A By-law to contract a debt by the issue and sale of
debentures in the aggregate principal amount of
$2,301,204.66 in lawful money of Canada for certain
pavement and curb, cement walk, lane pavement,
speed ramp and tree projects constructed as local
improvements and for imposing an annual special
rate on real property specially benefitted by such
local improvements (Debenture By-law - Street Works)
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
5. A By-law to levy rates on qualifying real
property located in the Downtown Vancouver
Business Improvement Area (1998 Rate Levying By-law)
MOVED by Cllr. Daniel Lee,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
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. Bellamy,
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
6. A By-law to levy rates on qualifying real property
located in the Downtown Vancouver
(Expansion Area) Business Improvement Area
(1998 Rate Levying By-law)
MOVED by Cllr. Daniel Lee,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
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. Bellamy,
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
7. A By-law to amend By-law No. 3575,
being the Zoning and Development By-law
(Rezoning - M-2 to I-2 - 735 Great Northern Way)
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
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. Sullivan,
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 Chiavario and Kennedy excused from voting on By-law 7)
MOTIONS
A. Conveyance of Land for Municipal Purposes
(All that portion of Lot C, Block 1, District
Lot 710, Plan 9725, Group 1, New Westminster District) File: 5807
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Daniel 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
All that portion of Lot C, Block 1, District Lot 710, Plan 9725, Group 1, New Westminster District, the same as shown heavy outlined on plan of survey completed on the 20th day of May, 1998, attested to by A. DiNozzi, B.C.L.S.,and marginally numbered LD3502;
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
B.Closing of volumetric portions of Homer
Street and Hamilton Street adjacent to
1134 Homer Street
Motion B had been withdrawn.
C. Approval of Form of Development
CD-1 976 West 54th Avenue File: 2605
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the form of development for the CD-1 zoned site known as 976 West 54th Avenue be approved generally as illustrated in Development Application No. DE403003, prepared by Besharat Friars, Architects, and stamped "Received, City of Vancouver Planning Department, April 16, 1998", 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
ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS
1. Traffic Light - 14th and Commercial File: 5702
Councillor Puil recalled that at the May 12, 1998 meeting of Council, he had requested the General Manager of Engineering Services to follow up a letter concerning a request for a traffic light at 14th and Commercial. To his knowledge this request has not been carried out and he asked that the General Manager provide an information memo on the matter. The Mayor so agreed.
2. Motor Vehicles Branch - McDonald and 22nd File: 3501
Councillor Puil requested that a letter be sent from the City to the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles requesting that vehicles containing people being tested for their new driver’s license use side streets that are not in the vicinity of McDonald and 22nd. He has received complaints that there is a constant number of minor traffic accidents caused by the new drivers, which is a safety concern to parents in the area and other drivers, and there is an abundance of litter on the streets from people using this testing station. The Mayor so agreed.
3. Show Cause Hearings File: 1250
Councillor Chiavario referred to Council’s request to the Chief License Inspector that he provide Council with an early warning report on applications for business licenses that may cause concern. As this report has not yet been received, it was requested it be expedited. Councillor Chiavario also referred to a memorandum recently sent to Council from the Director of Legal Services with regard to the Show Cause Hearing process and requested that the issue be scheduled for discussion.
The Deputy City Manager acknowledged that staff would report on these matters to either a meeting of Council or a Standing Committee.
4. Garbage Receptacles File: 3756
Councillor Chiavario referred to letters received by members of Council from the RayCam Cooperative Centre concerning placement of garbage receptacles on Hastings Street. She requested that Council receive copies of staff’s response to these letters.
The Council adjourned at 4:00 p.m.
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