CITY OF VANCOUVER

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

November 30, 1999

A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, November 30, 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
Councillor Sam Sullivan

CITY MANAGER'S
OFFICE: Judy Rogers

CLERK TO THE
COUNCIL:

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 matters to be considered “In Camera” later this day.

ITEMS ARISING FROM THE “IN CAMERA” MEETING
OF NOVEMBER 2, 1999

… Chief Building Official
Council appointed John Robertson as Chief Building Official and City BuildingInspector.

… 5750 Oak Street (Lubavitch Centre): Request to Forego Amenity Contribution
Council decided to provide an opportunity for Rabbi Wineberg, Lubavitch Centre, to speak at a Standing Committee meeting on December 2, 1999, and requested that staff provide a report back on the repercussions of granting the Lubavitch Centre’s request to eliminate requirements for the provision of a DCL and CAC.

… Old Taylor Manor - 951 Boundary Road
Council instructed the Manager of Real Estate Services to seek expressions of interest from potential users and developers for the long term lease or sale of Taylor Manor and report back to Council for approval of any lease or sale.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

1. Regular Council

(City Services & Budgets)
October 21, 1999

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

THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2. Regular Council

(Planning & Environment)
October 21, 1999

MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
SECONDED by Cllr. Herbert,

THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3. Special Council

(Court of Revision)
November 1, 1999

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

THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4. Regular Council

(Transportation & Traffic)
November 2, 1999

MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,

THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5. Regular Council

(with the exception of the “In Camera” portion)
November 2, 1999

MOVED by Cllr. Herbert,
SECONDED by Cllr. Sullivan,

THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6. Regular Council

(City Services & Budgets)
November 4, 1999

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Chiavario,

THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7. Regular Council

(Planning & Environment)
November 4, 1999

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

THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

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

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

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

CITY MANAGER'S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

1. Annual Review of Water Rates for 2000

October 19, 1999 File: 1755/RTS: 1094

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,

A. THAT Council approve an increase in water rates for 2000 of approximately 5.1% as follows:
… for single dwelling units be increased from $244 to $256,
… other flat water service charges for residential properties (Schedule “B”),
… charges for metered water service (Schedule “D”), and
… charges for temporary water service during construction (Schedule “F”)
with the rates as detailed in this report be approved effective January 1, 2000.

B. THAT other fees for water services be increased by 1.5% to reflect cost increases including inflation, including:

… flat rate connection and removal fees (Schedule “A” and Schedule “A.1”),
… flat service charges for unmetered fire service pipes (Schedule “C”),
… meter service charges (Schedule “E”), and
… flat rate fees for installation of water meters (Schedule “G”)
with the rates as detailed in the Administrative Report dated October 19, 1999 be approved effective January 1, 2000.

C. THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to bring forward the necessary amendments to the Water Works By-law for approval.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2. Sale of Residential Lot: 2731 Horley Street

November 16, 1999 File: 5103/RTS: 1130

MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,

THAT Council accept the Offer to Purchase City-owned Lot I, Block B, District Lot 37 , Plan LMP37303 from Oscar Development Ltd. in the amount of $215,000, under the terms and conditions contained in the City's "Offer to Purchase" tender form.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3. Sale of Residential Lots: 1121, 1127, 1133, 1155

and 1175 Boundary
November 12, 1999 File: 5103/RTS: 1128

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,

THAT Council accept the Offers to Purchase City-owned Lots P - T, S.E. 1/4 of Section 27, THSL, Plan LMP37736 from Rajinder Sidhu of J. & M. Expediting Services Ltd.. in the amount of $150,000 each, under the terms and conditions contained in the City's "Offer to Purchase" tender form.

4. Form of Development: 6184 and 6198 Ash Street

November 16, 1999 File: 2604/RTS: 1126

MOVED by Cllr. Herbert,

THAT the form of development for the CD-1 zoned site known as 6184 and 6198 Ash Street be approved generally as illustrated in the Development Application Numbers DE404314 and DE404334, prepared by Nigel Baldwin Architects and stamped “Received, City Planning Department August 27, 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

5. 1999 Diversity Initiatives Grants:

Second Deadline
November 16, 1999 File: 2051/RTS: 1063

MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,

A. THAT Council approve the transfer of $5,500 from the Organizational Development component of the 1999 Cultural Grants budget to the Diversity Initiatives component, bringing the total funds available for Diversity Initiatives grants to $46,500.

B. THAT Council approve Diversity Initiative grants totalling $46,500 to the following six organizations, source of funds to be the Diversity InitiativesGrants component of the 1999 Cultural Grants budget:

Firehall Arts Centre $10,000
Gallery Gachet Society $ 3,000
La Luna Productions (View Performing Arts Society) $ 8,000
Rice Girls Performing Group (Headlines Theatre) $ 5,500
Society for Disability Arts and Culture $10,000
Playhouse Theatre Company $10,000

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND
BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY

6. 1999 Partners in Organizational Development

Grant Allocation
November 16, 1999 File: 2151/RTS: 1110

MOVED by Cllr. Herbert,

THAT Council approve a Partners in Organizational Development grant of $18,000 to the United Way of the Lower Mainland for subsequent distribution to 9 community services organizations in the amounts listed in Appendix AI of the Administrative Report dated November 16, 1999, source of funds to be the 1999 Community Services grants budget.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND
BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY

7. 1999 Arts Partners in Organizational

Development Grant Allocation
November 16, 1999 File: 2051/RTS: 1112

MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,

A. THAT Council approve an Arts Partners in Organizational Development (Arts POD) grant of $15,000 to the Vancouver Arts Stabilization Team (VAST) for subsequent distribution to 10 cultural organizations in the amounts listed in Appendix A of the Administrative Report dated November 16, 1999, source of funds to be the Organizational Development component of the 1999 Cultural Grants budget.

B. THAT Council approve a grant of $250 to Pacific Cinematheque Society for arts administration training, source of funds to be the Organizational Development component of the 1999 Cultural Grants budget.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND
BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY

8. Amendment of the Board of Variance By-law

November 16, 1999 File: 113/RTS: 1078

MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
A. THAT the Board of Variance By-law be amended to provide for a procedure for the election of the Chair of the Board, as discussed in the Administrative Report dated November 16, 1999.

B. THAT the Director of Legal Services be requested to bring forward the amending by-law for enactment.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

9. Shoreline Protection Works/Handrail Design

for the Beach Neighbourhood - Area 1
October 25, 1999 File: 8205/RTS: 917

MOVED by Cllr. Price,
A. THAT Council approve the design and location of handrails along Segments 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 of the pedestrian and bicycle pathway as shown in Appendix A of the Administrative Report dated October 25, 1999.

B. THAT Council approve the design of the seawall walkway to exclude handrails from the locations shown in Appendix A as Segment 3, of the Administrative Report dated October 25, 1999.

C. THAT staff review the use of pavers vs. asphalt on the roadway on Marinaside Crescent in the Quayside neighbourhood and report back to a future Standing Committee meeting.

10. New Business License Hearing Procedures

November 19, 1999 File: 2640/RTS: 1106

MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT Council adopt the following procedure relating to business license hearings:

- business license hearings will generally be conducted before a panel of three Councillors, although Council may designate that a hearing be conducted before a panel comprised of a greater number of Councillors.

- CARRIED

(Councillor Bellamy opposed)

11. 1999 General Local Elections Results

November 23, 1999 File: 1102/RTS: 1145

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,

THAT the Administrative Report, dated November 23, 1999, be received for information.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

There was agreement by Council members that, for the next civic election, staff should consider improvements as follows:

… ballot layout, including placement of names, elector organization affiliation and referendum question;
… consider separate ballot cards for each office;
… effectiveness of equipment;
… multicultural issues;
… training of voting station staff.

12. Local Improvements by Initiative - February 15, 2000

First and Second Step Report File: 5804-5/RTS: 1133
November 15, 1999

MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
A. THAT the projects listed in Appendix I of the Administrative Report dated November 15, 1999 be advanced as Local Improvements on the Initiative and brought before a Court of Revision on February 15, 2000.

B. THAT the reports of the City Engineer and Director of Finance be adopted together with details of the Second Step Report as summarized in Appendix II, and Council declare it is desirable that the projects set out in Appendix I of the Administrative Report dated November 15, 1999 be undertaken and deems that each will specially benefit the real property abutting it.

C. THAT sidewalk projects Numbered 23-34 inclusive, as described in Appendix I of the Administrative Report dated November 15, 1999, be designated as "pedestrian collector routes" so that the abutting residential property owners' rates are reduced by the required 25%.

D. THAT the City-owned parcels on the list attached to the Detailed Second Step Report be declared "assessable for the local improvements projects".

E. THAT the Powell Street Tree Lighting Special Project be advanced as a local improvement initiative to a Court of Revision on February 15, 2000.

F. THAT Council instruct the Director of Legal Services to prepare the necessary By-laws for the above Special Project.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

13. Authority to Travel to Vancouver, Washington to attend the Cascadia Mayors Council Meeting on December 9-10, 1999

File: 1254/RTS No. 1158

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,

THAT Council authorize Councillor Gordon Price to travel to Vancouver, Washington to attend the Cascadia Conference at an estimated cost of $646.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

CITY MANAGER'S POLICY REPORTS

1. CD-1 Text Amendment -

88 West Pender Street (International Village)
November 18, 1999 File: 5307/RTS: 1116

MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,

A. THAT the application by Henderson Development Limited to amend CD-1 By-law No. 6747 for 88 West Pender Street (Lot 193, Plan 23011, DL False Creek) to permit the use ‘Entertainment Centre’ on the second and third storeys of the International Village shopping complex, be referred to Public Hearing together with:

(i) plans received dated November 5, 1999;
(ii) draft CD-1 By-law amendments generally as presented in Appendix A;
(iii) draft consequential amendments to the False Creek North Official Development Plan (FCN ODP) generally as presented in Appendix C; and
(iv) the recommendation of the Director of Current Planning to approve;

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

B. THAT the proposed use, Entertainment Centre, is supported in two locations in the International Village shopping complex in sub-area 4 of the CD-1, one in conjunction with a retail store on the second storey, limited to no more than 621.1 m² (6,668 sq. ft.) and a second in conjunction with a theatre facility on the third storey limited to no more than 96.7 m² (1041 sq. ft.).

C. THAT increases in the size of the proposed Entertainment Centres in International Village beyond the floor area limits in Recommendation B or for additional Entertainment Centres will require Council approval and will be limited to the second and third storeys.

D. THAT should the CD-1 by-law be approved in principle at the Public Hearing, the Director of Legal Services be instructed to bring forward at the time of enactment a companion by-law to amend the License By-law No. 4450, generally as presented in Appendix D.

- CARRIED

(Councillor Puil absent for the vote)

2. Entertainment Centres, including

Family Sports and Entertainment Centres
November 15, 1999 File: 5302/RTS: 341

Council had for its consideration a Policy Report dated November 15, 1999 in which the Director of Current Planning evaluated the existing Family Sports and Entertainment Centre [”The Score”] at the Plaza of Nations and recommended an approach for consideration of future similar proposals. Council was also advised that a delegation request had been received.

MOVED by Cllr. Clarke

THAT consideration of the Policy Report dated November 15, 1999 be referred to the Public Hearing scheduled for December 14, 1999 at which time speakers will be heard.

- CARRIED

(Councillor Puil absent for the vote)

OTHER REPORTS

I. Report to Council

Family Court/Youth Justice Committee
November 1, 1999

1999 Annual Report
(Clause 1) File: 3118-1

MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,

THAT the 1999 Annual Report of the Family Court/Youth Justice Committee be received for information.

II. Report to Council

Bicycle Advisory Committee
November 22, 1999

Term Report
(Clause l) File: 3062-1

MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,

THAT the Term Report of the Bicycle Advisory Committee be received for information.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

RISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,

THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ADOPT REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

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

THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

BY-LAWS

1. A By-law to amend the Impounding By-law, being By-law No. 3519
(Correction of Error) By-law No. 8119

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

2. A By-law to amend By-law No. 4450, being the License By-law (Year 2000 Fee Increases) By-law No. 8120

MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
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. Bellamy,
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

3. A By-law to amend Schedule “A” to By-law No. 5261, being the Central Waterfront Official Development Plan (Housekeeping Amendments and Canada Place) By-law No. 8121

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

(Councillors Bellamy, Clarke, Kennedy and Puil excused from voting on By-law 3)

4. A By-law to amend By-law No. 3575, being the Zoning and Development By-law (Rezoning - CWD and Unzoned to CD-1 - 500 - 800 Canada Place Way)

By-law No. 8122

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

(Councillors Bellamy, Clarke, Kennedy and Puil excused from voting on By-law 4)

5. A By-law to amend By-law No. 3575, being the Zoning and Development By-law (Zoning to Central Waterfront District [CWD] - 999 Canada Place Way)

By-law No. 8123

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

(Councillors Bellamy, Clarke, Kennedy and Puil excused from voting on By-law 5)

6. A By-law to amend By-law No. 3844, being a by-law to establish a Board of Variance (Amendment re Procedures) By-law No. 8124

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

7. A By-law to amend By-law No. 3869, being a By-law which amended the Zoning and Development By-law by rezoning an area to CD-1 (2720 East 48th Avenue)

By-law No. 8125

MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by 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

(Councillors Chiavario, Clarke, Daniel Lee and
the Mayor excused from voting on By-law 7)

8. A By-law to amend By-law No. 3575, being the Zoning and Development By-law (Rezoning - I-2 to I-3 - 2950 East Broadway) By-law No. 8139

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 excused from voting on By-law 8)

9. A By-law to amend By-law No. 6059, being the Parking By-law (Amendments re 2950 East Broadway) By-law No. 8126

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 excused from voting on By-law 9)

10. A By-law to amend By-law No. 6510, being the Sign By-law (400 Great Northern Way) By-law No. 8127

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

(Councillor Sullivan excused from voting on By-law 10)

11. A By-law to amend By-law No. 7461, being a By-law which amended the Zoning and Development By-law by rezoning an area to CD-1 (2790 Vine Street [for 2799 Yew Street]) By-law No. 8128
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

(Councillors Chiavario, Clarke, Daniel Lee and the Mayor
excused from voting on By-law 11)

12. A By-law to amend Schedule A to By-law No. 6754, being the Coal Harbour Official Development Plan (Text Amendments re 600 Nicola Street)
MOVED by Cllr. Price, By-law No. 8129
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

(Councillors Chiavario, Clarke, Daniel Lee and the Mayor
excused from voting on By-law 12)

13. A By-law to amend By-law No. 3575, being the Zoning and Development By-law (600 Nicola Street - Rezoning - CWD to CD-1) By-law No. 8130
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

(Councillors Chiavario, Clarke, Daniel Lee and the Mayor
excused from voting on By-law 13)

14. A By-law to amend By-law No. 3575, being the Zoning and Development By-law (555 Great Northern Way - Rezoning - I-3 to CD-1) By-law No. 8131
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
SECONDED by Cllr. Sullivan,

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

(Councillors Kennedy and Puil excused from voting on By-law 14)

15. A By-law to amend Schedule “A” to By-law No. 6650, being the False Creek North Official Development Plan (Text Amendment re 1088 Marinaside Crescent) By-law No. 8132
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

(Councillors Clarke, Kennedy, Don Lee, Price and Puil
excused from voting on By-law 15)

16. A By-law to amend By-law No. 7248, being a By-law which amended the Zoning and Development By-law by rezoning an area to CD-1 (Text Amendment (Addition of Water Lot (1088 Marinaside Crescent) By-law No. 8133
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 openfor 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

(Councillors Clarke, Kennedy, Don Lee, Price and Puil
excused from voting on By-law 16)

17. A By-law to amend By-law No. 7156, being a By-law which amended the Zoning and Development By-law by rezoning an area to CD-1 (Text Amendment [Deletion of Water Lot] 1088 Marinaside Crescent) By-law No. 8134
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

(Councillors Clarke, Kennedy, Don Lee, Price and Puil
excused from voting on By-law 17)

18. A By-law to amend Schedule A to By-law No. 6650, being the False Creek North Official Development Plan (Text Amendments re 750-770 Pacific Boulevard)

By-law No. 8135

MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
SECONDED by Cllr. Don 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. Don 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 18)

19. A By-law to amend By-law No. 7592, being a By-law which amended the Zoning and Development By-law by rezoning an area to CD-1 (750-770 Pacific Boulevard - Text Amendment to By-law No. 7592) By-law No. 8136
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
SECONDED by Cllr. Don 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. Don 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 19)

20. A By-law to amend By-law No. 7232, being a By-law which amended the Zoning and Development By-law by rezoning an area to CD-1 (1610-1650 Bayshore Drive [formerly 1601 W. Georgia Street) By-law No. 8137
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
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. Sullivan,
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

(Councillors Chiavario and Clarke excused from voting on By-law 20)

MOTIONS

A. Establishing Road and Lane, on a portion of the former firehall site at 2817 Quebec Street File: 5807

MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
SECONDED by Cllr. Sullivan,

THAT consideration of Motion A: “Establishing Road and Lane, on a portion of the former firehall site at 2817 Quebec Street” be referred to a Standing Committee meeting on December 2, 1999 at which time staff will provide clarification on the requirement for the motion.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

B. CD-1 Guidelines - 600 Nicola Street (1400 West Hastings and Pender Street Guidelines) File: 5306

MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,

THAT the document entitled “1400 West Hastings & Pender Street Guidelines” be adopted by Council for use by applicants and staff for development applications at 600 Nicola Street.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

C. CD-1 Guidelines - 555 Great Northern Way File: 5304-1

MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
SECONDED by Cllr. Sullivan,

THAT the document entitled “Great Northern Technology Park [555 Great Northern Way] CD-1 Guidelines” be adopted by Council for use by applicants and staff for development applications at 555 Great Northern Way.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

D. CD-1 Guidelines - 1088 Marinaside Crescent (Roundhouse and Quayside Neighbourhoods) File: 5306

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

THAT the amended documents entitled “Roundhouse Neighbourhood CD-1 Guidelines” and “Quayside Neighbourhood CD-1 Guidelines” be adopted by Council for use by applicants and staff for development applications at 1088 Marinaside Crescent.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

E. Bayshore Gardens (601 West Georgia Street) CD-1 Guidelines File: 5304-1

MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,

THAT the amended documents entitled “Bayshore Gardens [1601 West Georgia Street] CD-1 Guidelines” be adopted by Council for use by applicants and staff for development applications at 1610-1650 Bayshore Drive.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

NOTICE OF MOTION

Council agreed to waive the Notice of Motion.

Keefer Street Connection Task Force File: 3154

MOVED by Cllr. Herbert,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,

WHEREAS the Keefer Street spine between Beatty and Quebec Streets is rapidly developing as a dynamic link between Chinatown and Downtown with a host of attractions and services, including, at its eastern end:

- the Chinatown Plaza and Historical Marker
- Shanghai Alley
- Chinatown Gate
- International Village
- Chinese Cultural Centre
- Sun Yat-Sen Gardens
- the Pagoda at Sun Yat-Sen Gardens
- Andy Livingstone Park, and

at its western end:

- the Queen Elizabeth Theatres
- Library Square
- the Robson Street corridor
- GM and BC Place
- Yaletown
- False Creek Shoreline

AND WHEREAS there is a need to strengthen and make visible the link between Chinatown and Downtown, to reinforce their mutual economic vitality;

AND WHEREAS there is a need to create a new ‘mental (image) map’ for people who are not familiar with this newly developing part of the Central Area, and to assist ‘way-finding’ by providing visual clues, maps and signage;

AND WHEREAS the City should bring together the many interests involved, and mandate them to explore opportunities to create “Vancouver’s Silk Road” between Chinatown and Downtown;

BE IT RESOLVED THAT a task force be struck, bringing together the many interests who can reinforce the connections between Chinatown and Downtown along the Keefer Spine;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the task force bring forward its recommendations to Council within six months on how to best achieve the goal of identifying “Vancouver’s Silk Road” between Chinatown Plaza and Library Square with Keefer Street as the spine;

AND FURTHER THAT other opportunities for connections to nearby destinations be identified.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS

1. Grandma’s House File: 3504/4651

Councillor Chiavario requested and received confirmation from the City Manager that efforts were being made to assist in the relocation of the facility known as “Grandma’s House”.

2. Domestic Animals Committee File: 3148

Councillor Chiavario requested that, in future, Council consider creating an advisory committee under the auspices of the City Pound to deal with issues related to animal welfare.

3. Taxi Host Program File: 3145/2801

Councillor Chiavario indicated she felt there are still a variety of issues requiring resolution within the taxi host program and requested that Councillor Kennedy continue the discussions.

4. Captain Vancouver Statue File: 1041

Councillor Kennedy advised that the city of King’s Lynn, England is now in a good financial position to commission a statue of Captain Vancouver and have requested that Vancouver donate some stone from the Pacific Coast. The Councillor suggested that the Engineering Department be asked to assist in fulfilling this request.

5. Relocation of Casinos File: 2633

Councillor Daniel Lee requested and received information from staff that a formal application has not been made for relocation of the casino at S.E. Marine Drive and Fraser Street. It was also pointed out that a provincial review on this matter is currently being conducted and requests to relocate any casinos will not be approved until the review is complete.

6. Granville Island Signage File: 2851

Councillor Clarke advised that the Board of Governors for the Emily Carr College of Art on Granville Island have requested the City add signage at both the west and east bound entrance of Granville Island to indicate where the college is located as the current signage is not adequate.

7. Broadway and Renfrew Rezoning File: 5302

Councillor Chiavario requested that Council closely consider changes at this location that would be in the best interests of the community.

RECOGNITION

The Mayor and Council presented gifts to Councillors Chiavario and Herbert, recognizing their significant contributions to the City of Vancouver over the course of their terms on Council. In addition, tribute was paid to Councillor Bellamy on his retirement from Council. A member of Council since 1976, Councillor Bellamy was recognized for his many achievements and contributions and was presented with a full motorman’s uniform in honour of his volunteer work as conductor on the renovated interurban train that runs along the south side of False Creek.

Council recessed at 4:30 p.m. and, following a brief reception, reconvened
In Camera in the Mayor’s Office.

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