Agenda Index City of Vancouver

CITY OF VANCOUVER

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

APRIL 18, 2000

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

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

1. Text Amendment: 3075 Slocan Street (Italian Cultural Centre)

Staff Comments

Applicant Comments

Summary of Correspondence

· two `e'-mails in support of the application

Speakers

· Kim Tempest
· Craig Fenton
· Lyle Pidzarko
· Ed Mazzuca

· as a resident of the area, is looking forward to having an independent school located in the area;
· as a parent, support the school being located at the Centre; it will be convenient for children to attend;
· there is a need in the community for a school like Stratford Hall;
· Stratford Hall will be able to serve the whole community.

· Sony Bae
· Joan Sanders
· Libby Ursini
· Dick Woldring
· Dina Cadlick
· Barb Lawson
· Laura Begg

· the Daycare Centre has provided daycare services to the community for 22 years;
· as a parent, was astounded at the closure notice for the Daycare Centre sent by the Italian Cultural Centre;
· the Italian Cultural Centre did not consult widely with members regarding the change in direction;
· the Centre could get revenue from other sources;
· the Centre never talked to parents, never asked for increases to fees;
· the 6 month extension is not enough time to find another facility and relocate children;
· 6 months is not enough time for the Daycare Centre to meet licensing requirements for alternate space;
· do not want to lose the daycare operation for a temporary facility.

Applicant Closing Comments


Staff Final Comments

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,

(Councillors Puil and Sullivan opposed to B(i))
(Councillor Puil opposed to B(iii)

RISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,

ADOPT REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

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

The Special Council adjourned at 11:20 p.m.

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