REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - OCTOBER 20, 1998

ACTIONS

COUNCIL CHAMBER - 2:00 P.M.

PLEASE NOTE:
Agendas and reports are available on the City of Vancouver web site (http://www.city.vancouver.bc.ca) one week before the meeting date.
Late reports (so noted) are put on the web site when they are received in the Office of the City Clerk.
Actions arising from the meeting.
Minutes are available on the web site within one week following the meeting.

"IN CAMERA" MEETING

Council considered legal and property matters "In Camera" later this day.

ITEMS ARISING FROM “IN CAMERA” MEETING

At its In Camera meeting of October 8, 1998, the Standing Committee on Planning and Environment recommended:

THAT Council approve the following recipients for the 1998 Cultural Harmony Award:

Carousel Theatre - Organization Award
Vancouver Youth Theatre - Honourable Mention.

THAT the report of the Special Advisory Committee dated September 24, 1998 be made public.

- APPROVED

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

Minutes of the following meetings to be adopted:

1. Special Council (Public Hearing) - September 29 & 30, 1998

APPROVED

2. Regular Council (Planning and Environment) - October 1, 1998

APPROVED

3. Regular Council (with the exception of the ‘In Camera’ portion)

- October 6, 1998
APPROVED

4. Regular Council (Transportation and Traffic) - October 6, 1998

APPROVED

5. Special Council (Granville Island) - October 1 & 6, 1998

APPROVED

REPORT REFERENCE

1. Strategic Action Plan for the Downtown Eastside

Civic officials will provide a report reference on:

· Policy Report dated October 1, 1998, entitled “A Program of Strategic Actions for the Downtown Eastside Public Response and Implementation”(RTS#98)

· Administrative Report dated October 1, 1998, entitled “National Crime Prevention Program Funding Application - “Building a Future Together - The Downtown Eastside Revitalization Program”(RTS#99)

Copies of the aforementioned reports can be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office. See also P-2.
REFERRED TO OCTOBER 22, 1998 PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE TO HEAR DELEGATIONS

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

1. Text Amendment: 1925 West 33rd Avenue (Arbutus Gardens)

On September 29 and 30, 1998, Council heard from 20 speakers at the Public Hearing to consider the proposed text amendment to 1925 West 33rd Avenue. The Public Hearing concluded on September 30th. Council agreed to defer its decision on the application to the October 6th Regular Council meeting to allow staff to provide clarification on:

(i) specific development rights of the owner of the site, taking into consideration the CD-1 By-law, the Minutes of the 1993 Public Hearing and authority of Council under the Vancouver Charter;
(ii) the extent to which Council can secure a "right-to-rent" option for condominium owners by covenant or through the Condominium Act; and
(iii) what rights do future Strata Councils have under the Condominium Act to override covenants or other agreements entered into between the current owner and the City in regard to the "right-to-rent".

Subsequently, the decision on the application was deferred to the October 20 Council meeting to allow staff time to provide the requested information.

Minutes #1 refer.

(Cllrs. Chiavario and Herbert excused from voting on U/B-1)

APPLICATION APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
(For more information contact Nancy Largent at 873-7652)

APPROX. 3:45 P.M. - RECOGNITION - Glen Maddess, former Fire Chief

UNFINISHED BUSINESS (CONT’D)

2. Text Amendment: 1405 Anderson St. (Granville Island Reference Document)

On October 1 and 6, 1998, Council heard from 47 speakers at the Special Council Meeting to consider the proposed text amendment to 1405 Anderson Street (Granville Island Reference Document). The Special Council concluded on October 6 and Council agreed a final decision on the application will be made at the October 20 Regular Council meeting.

Larry Beasley, Director of Central Area Planning, and Rob Whitlock, Planner, will be present to provide closing comments from staff on the application, and to respond to questions from members of Council.

Also present will be the following representatives for the applicant:

- Michael Seelig
- Norm Hotson
- Mike Young (CMHC).

Minutes #5 refer (Late Distribution).
APPLICATION REFUSED

COMMUNICATIONS AND/OR PETITIONS

1. City Clerk - 1999 Council Meeting Schedule

APPROVED

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

1. Strata Title Conversion: 679 East Georgia Street (RTS#97)

RECOMMENDATION APPROVED

2. Staffing Modification - Community Services Group (RTS#96)

RECOMMENDATIONS APPROVED

3. Payment-in-lieu of Parking Application - 1190 Homer Street (RTS#101)

RECOMMENDATIONS APPROVED

4. Approval of Strata Title Application: 2818-2828 West 3rd Avenue (RTS#106)

RECOMMENDATION APPROVED

5. 1998 Cultural Grants: Arts Administration Grant Request (RTS#105)

RECOMMENDATION APPROVED BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY

6. Possible Withholding Action for 2596 Kitchener Street - Clinton Park

West RS-1S Interim Zoning Review Study Area (RTS#155)
REFFERRED TO OCTOBER 22, 1998 CITY SERVICES AND BUDGETS COMMITTEE TO HEAR DELEGATIONS

POLICY REPORTS

1. Downtown Granville Street - Sign By-law Amendments (RTS#107)

RECOMMENDATION APPROVED

2. Regulating Hours of Operation of Businesses in the Downtown Eastside, Chinatown, Gastown, Strathcona and Victory Square (RTS#146)

RECOMMENDATIONS APPROVED

OTHER REPORTS

I. Vancouver Liquor Licensing Commission

October 8, 1998

Cl. 1: 2750 Granville Street - Stanley Theatre: Class ‘E’ Concert Hall

(RTS#77)
RECOMMENDATION APPROVED

Cl. 2: 810 Granville Street - Cabaret (Non-Alcoholic Dance Hall) John Margetis

(RTS#78)
APPROVED

Cl. 3: 870 Granville Street - Commodore Cabaret

RECOMMENDATION APPROVED

Cl. 4: Other Business:

(a) 315 East Broadway - The Viper Room Cabaret
(b) Inspections by the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch (LCLB)
(c) NFL Football - BC Place, August 15, 1998
RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION

RISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

ADOPT REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

BY-LAWS

MOTIONS

NOTICE OF MOTION

ENQUIRIES & OTHER MATTERS

OTHER BUSINESS

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