CITY OF VANCOUVER

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

SEPTEMBER 14, 1999

A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, September 14, 1999, at 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 George Puil

CITY MANAGER'S
OFFICE: Judy Rogers, City Manager

ABSENT: Councillor Sam Sullivan (Leave of Absence)

CLERK TO THE
COUNCIL: Ulli S. Watkiss

"IN CAMERA" MEETING

Council was advised there were matters to be considered "In Camera" later this day.

ITEMS ARISING FROM THE "IN CAMERA" MEETING
OF JULY 27, 1999

· New Position in the Risk and Emergency Management Department

Council approved the creation of a regular full-time position in the Risk and Emergency Management Department.

· Vancouver Athletic Commission Physician

Council acknowledged the resignation of Dr. Gary Hayes from the Vancouver Athletic Commission and offered appreciation for his sixteen years of service. Dr. Rajinder S. Sandhu was appointed as the new physician and Medical Advisor to the

Commission.

· Vancouver/Delta Landfill Agreement

Council approved the new operating agreement between Vancouver and Delta, to be executed by the General Manager of Engineering Services and Director of Legal Services on behalf of the City.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

1. Regular Council Meeting

(City Services & Budgets)
July 22, 1999

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,

THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ADOPTION OF MINUTES (CONT'D)

2. Regular Council Meeting

(Planning & Environment)
July 22, 1999

MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,

THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3. Special Council Meeting

(Show Cause Hearing - All India Foods)
July 27, 1999

MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Chiavario,

THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4. Regular Council Meeting

(With the exception of the "In Camera" portion)
July 27, 1999

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

THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ADOPTION OF MINUTES (CONT'D)

5. Regular Council Meeting

(City Services & Budgets)
July 29, 1999

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,

THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6. Regular Council Meeting

(Planning & Environment)
July 29, 1999

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

THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7. Special Council Meeting

(Public Hearing)
July 27 & 29, 1999

MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Herbert,

THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

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

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

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

REPORT REFERENCE

1. Monitoring RS-5/5S and RS-6 in areas rezoned

as part of the RS-Interim Zoning Program RTS: 945/File: 5301

Council had before it an Administrative Report dated August 19, 1999, in which the Director of City Plans reported on the results of the survey monitoring new houses built under RS-5/5S and RS-6 zoning implemented as part of the RS-Interim Zoning Program.

Pat St. Michel, Planner, using visual examples of houses, explained that the RS-1 and RS-1S Interim Zoning program provided interested neighbourhoods with the opportunity to change their current zoning to either RS-5/RS-5S or RS-6 or RS-6S in response to concerns about the external design of new houses and site landscaping. It was noted that RS-5 is a `guideline-based' tool that offers increased floor space as an incentive for following design guidelines and entering into a design review process and RS-6 is a `regulation-based' tool that requires all new development to meet external design regulations that address selected key issues. Monitoring of development in the new zones has indicated generally positive results in terms of the design of new houses and related landscaping. Planning will continue to monitor application processing and development activity over time, and report back to Council, on potential adjustments, if warranted.

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,

THAT the Report Reference on "Monitoring RS-5/5S and RS-6 in areas rezoned as part of the RS-Interim Zoning Program", be received for information.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

1. Strata Title Conversion: 1128-1134 Homer Street

August 6, 1999 RTS: 902/File: 5311

MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,

THAT the application to convert the previously-occupied building at 1128-1134 Homer Street (Lot 6, Block 76, D.L. 541, Plan 3469) to strata title ownership be approved.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT'D)

2. Strata Title Conversion: 2920 and 2930 Pine Street

August 19, 1999 RTS: 953/File: 5311

MOVED by Cllr. Herbert,

THAT the application to convert the building at 2920 and 2930 Pine Street (Lot B of 1, Block 429, D.L. 526, Plan 5291) to strata title ownership be 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 one year of the date of this approval:

Completion of all work required by the City Building Inspector, (under the required permits), at no cost to the City, in order for this previously-occupied building to substantially comply with all relevant City by-laws.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3. Form of Development: 4750 Arbutus Street

August 24, 1999 RTS: 949/File: 2604

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,

THAT the form of development for this portion (Parcel 1) of the CD-1 zoned site known as 4750 Arbutus Street be approved generally as illustrated in the Development Application Number DE403590, prepared by Paul Merrick Architects Limited and stamped "Received, City Planning Department May 20, 1999", 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

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT'D)

4. Direct Purchase - Supply and Delivery of Cover Material (Landfill)

August 19, 1999 RTS: 937/File: 1805

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,

THAT Council waive the formal tender process and approve the City to enter into a new contract with Poschner Construction (88) Ltd., for the supply and delivery of cover material and the provision of rental equipment at the Vancouver Landfill, on a month to month basis up to a maximum 12-month period, at an annual estimated cost of $726,763, plus the 7% Goods and Services Tax (less any municipal rebate received).

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5. 1999 Cultural Project Grants: Second Deadline

August 30, 1999 RTS; 879/File: 2051

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,

A. THAT Council approve the transfer of the unallocated $13,740 balance in the Operating grant category of the 1999 Cultural Grants budget to the Project grant category, bringing the total in the Project category to $31,740.

B. THAT Council approve 10 Project grants totalling $31,740, as listed in Table 1, source of funds to be the Cultural Grants budget.

Approval of the foregoing recommendations will leave no unallocated balance in the Operating and Project grant categories of the 1999 Cultural grants budget.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND
BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT'D)

6. Manager - Development Applications Group

August 27, 1999 RTS: 874/File: 1366

MOVED by Cllr. Daniel Lee,

THAT Council create a new exempt position of "Manager - Development Applications Group" to be funded within the Community Services Group Operating Budget.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7. Continuation of Greater.vancouver TV series

September 1, 1999 RTS: 967/File: 1192

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,

A. THAT City Council approve continuation of the television program "Greater.vancouver" for a further one-year period, as outlined in the Administrative Report dated September 1, 1999.

B. THAT Council approve funds of up to $70,000 as the City's share of the cost of producing "Greater.vancouver" for a further one-year period. Source of the City's funds to be the Contingency Reserve.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8. Appointment of Deputy Subdivision Approving Officer

July 20, 1999 RTS: 915/File: 1366

MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,

THAT Mr. Tom Timm, Deputy City Engineer, be appointed Deputy Approving Officer effective October 4, 1999.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT'D)

9. Nomination Deposits for Candidates in Civic Election

August 25, 1999 RTS: 957/File: 1102

The City Clerk and the Deputy Election Officer, Rod Drennan, provided responses to questions of Council concerning the basis for refunds. It was believed that the nomination deposit will cut down on the proliferation of frivolour candidates.

AMENDMENT MOVED by Cllr. Price,

THAT Councillor Puil's motions `A, B, and C' be amended to reflect that the Mayor's nomination deposit be set at $100 and the Councillors' nomination deposit be set at $75 for the 1999 Civic Election.

- LOST

(Councillors Bellamy, Chiavario, Clarke, Herbert,
Kennedy, Daniel Lee and Puil opposed)

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,

A. THAT a bylaw be prepared, requiring that all persons nominated for the offices of mayor and councillor be required to provide a $100 refundable deposit in the form of cash, certified cheque or bank draft.

B. THAT a letter be sent to the Vancouver School Board advising that Council is considering the adoption of a bylaw requiring $100 refundable nomination deposits for the offices of mayor and councillor pursuant to Bill 88, and suggesting that the Board consider a similar bylaw for the office of trustee.

C. THAT a letter be sent to the Vancouver Park Board advising that Council is considering the adoption of a bylaw requiring $100 refundable nomination deposits for the offices of mayor and councillor pursuant to Bill 88, and requesting that the Board take similar action.

D. THAT the nomination deposit requirement be evaluated at the conclusion of this year's election by the Chief Election Officer, and a report submitted to Council, School Board and Park Board.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT'D)

10. 1999 Debenture Issue

September 10, 1999 RTS: 979/File: 1611

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
A. THAT the City proceed to market a City of Vancouver debenture issue of up to $80 million.

B. THAT the Director of Finance be empowered to act and instruct the City's Fiscal Agent to proceed with the issue, after consultation with the Mayor, the Chair of the City Services and Budgets Committee, and the City Manager, or a majority of them, and to set the rate, price, and other terms on which the debentures will be marketed.

It should be noted that once the City has agreed to issue the debenture, Council will be required to pass the appropriate borrowing by-law prepared by the Director of Legal Services as part of the standard documentation package for the debenture issue.

C. THAT, if the debenture issue is sold in Europe, the appropriate officials, as determined by the City Manager, be authorized to travel to London, England to prepare and sign the necessary legal agreements.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

POLICY REPORTS

1. Regional Context Statement Official Development Plan

August 11, 1999 RTS: 929/File: 5340

MOVED by Cllr. Price,

THAT Council adopt the City of Vancouver Regional Context Statement as an Official Development Plan.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

POLICY REPORTS (CONT'D)

2. CD-1 Text Amendment: 2177 West 42nd Avenue

August 23, 1999 RTS: 933/File: 5304-1

MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,

THAT the application by Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 30 to amend CD-1 By-law No. 6117 for 2177 West 42nd Avenue to allow Social Service Centre as a permitted use, be referred to a Public Hearing, together with:

(i) draft CD-1 By-law amendments, generally as contained in Appendix A attached to the Policy Report dated August 23, 1999;

(ii) 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

3. CD-1 Text Amendment: 2720 East 48th Avenue (Fair Haven Home)

August 30, 1999 RTS: 959/File: 5304-1

MOVED by Cllr. Herbert,

THAT the application by Dalla-Lana Griffin Dowling Knapp Architects, to amend CD-1 By-law No. 3869 for 2720 East 48th Avenue (Lot 3, Block 11, N.E.¼ of DL 336, Plan 10606) to replace seniors care and housing buildings with a new multi-level care facility, be referred to a Public Hearing, together with:

(i) plans received May 26, 1999;

(ii) draft CD-1 By-law amendments, generally as contained in Appendix A attached to the Policy Report dated August 30, 1999; and

(iii) the recommendation of the Director of Current Planning to approve, subject to conditions contained in Appendix B attached to the Policy Report dated August 30, 1999;

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

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

POLICY REPORTS (CONT'D)

4. CD-1 Text Amendment - 2799 Yew Street

August 31, 1999 RTS: 892/File: 5308

MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,

THAT the application by Greystone Properties Ltd. [now `Concert Properties Ltd.'] to amend the CD-1 By-law No. 7461 for 2799 Yew Street (Lot C of Group 1, Blk. 362, DL 526, LMP32154) to permit Special Needs Residential Facility - Congregate Housing as a listed use, be referred to a Public Hearing, together with:

(i) draft CD-1 By-law provisions, generally as contained in Appendix A attached to the Policy Report dated August 31, 1999; and

(ii) the recommendation of the Director of Current Planning to approve, subject to conditions contained in Appendix B attached to the Policy Report dated August 31, 1999.

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. Price,

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. Official Development Plan - Regional Context Statement By-law No. 8060

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

BY-LAWS (CONT'D)

2. Noise Control - Consequential Amendments to I-3 Rezoning

By-law No. 8061

MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
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. Clarke,
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, Herbert, Puil and Sullivan

were excused from voting on By-law 2

BY-LAWS (CONT'D)

3. Subdivision - Reclassification of 766 East 54th Avenue

By-law No. 8062

MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
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. Clarke,
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

BY-LAWS (CONT'D)

4. Fire - Occupant Loads and Licensed Beverage Establishments

By-law No. 8063

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

5. Private Property Tree - Housekeeping By-law No. 8064

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
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. Don Lee,
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

BY-LAWS (CONT'D)

6. Subdivision - Housekeeping and Miscellaneous By-law No. 8065

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
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. Don Lee,
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

7. Downtown Vancouver (Expansion Area)

Business Improvement Area (Amend By-law No. 7864) By-law No. 8066

MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Herbert,

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. Herbert,

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)

8. Rate Levying - 1999 (Robson Street Business Improvement Area)

By-law No. 8067

MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Herbert,

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. Herbert,

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

9. Rate Levying - 1999 (Gastown Business Improvement Area)

By-law No. 8068

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

BY-LAWS (CONT'D)

10. Rate Levying - 1999

(Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Area) By-law No. 8069

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

11. Rate Levying - 1999

(Mount Pleasant Business Improvement Area) By-law No. 8070

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

BY-LAWS (CONT'D)

12. Election Procedures - Nomination Deposit

for Mayor and Councillor Positions By-law No. 8071

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

MOTIONS

A. Establishment of Portion of 3212 Vanness Avenue

for Lane Purposes File: 5753

MOVED by Cllr. Daniel Lee,
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

All that portion of Lot 2, Block 146, District Lot 37, Plan 2741, Group One, New Westminster District, lying southwesterly of a line drawn parallel to and 4.877 metres perpendicularly distant northeasterly from the southwesterly limit of said Lot 2 and extending from the northwesterly limit to the southeasterly limit of said Lot 2, the same as shown heavy outlined on a plan prepared by A. Di Nozzi, B.C.L.S. dated June 11th, 1999, and marginally numbered LE 17736;

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. Graffiti File: 3501

Councillor Puil referred to graffiti he had observed, particularly along Sixth Avenue from Granville Island to Cambie Street, at 16th Avenue and Dunbar Street, on the "Welcome to Vancouver" sign at the north end of the Oak Street Bridge and on public buildings and other bridges. He wondered if a program could be considered to reward people for reporting offenders and requested a report back from staff on the status of graffiti removal.

ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS (CONT'D)

The Mayor so agreed.

2. Signs/posters on Street Poles File: 2851

Councillor Puil requested a report back from staff on ways to deal with the removal of signs and posters on poles.

The Mayor so agreed.

3. Litter File: 3751

Councillor Puil noted there is a proliferation of litter on City streets, which seems to be on the increase. He wondered if there is a way to deal with this perhaps using funds from the hotel tax and/or initiating the "Keep Vancouver Spectacular"program more often during the year. The Councillor requested a report back from staff on the matter.

Councillor Chiavario advised she is aware that a map designating the location and size of garbage cans on City streets will be available in the near future, which may be of assistance to staff.

Councillor Kennedy advised that Seattle has an "Adopt a Highway" program to deal with problems such as this and requested that staff include in their report back, suggestions for adopting a similar program for city streets.

The Mayor agreed with the request for a report back.

4. Rice wine File: 2611

Councillor Kennedy explained she had received concerns that the City was only targeting Chinese Rice Wine for removal from grocery stores. She assured the public that Council is considering a request to the Attorney General to have all types of culinary products similar to Rice Wine removed from grocery stores and placed in Liquor Stores.

The Mayor so agreed.

ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS (CONT'D)

5. Pender Street Construction File: 5762-1

Councillor. Kennedy referred to the construction on downtown streets, during the summer, related to earthquake preparedness, and felt that a number of suggestions made to the Engineering Department to alleviate the effects of the construction on the public were not acted on. She has received calls from citizens living and working in the Downtown area wanting to know why they weren't involved in the planning process for transportation affected by the road construction. The Councillor requested a memo from staff advising how citizens could be included in future projects such as this one.

In addition, Councillor Price suggested that, in future, a consultant be hired to manage the details required to ensure the public is inconvenienced as little as possible.

The Mayor so agreed.

6. Parking File: 5651

Councillor Price requested a memo from staff explaining why parking is not allowed on both sides of Marinaside Crescent, between Davie Street and the Cambie Bridge.

The Mayor so agreed.

The Council adjourned at 4:10 p.m.

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