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CITY OF VANCOUVER
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MAY 16, 2000
A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, May 16, 2000, at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Third Floor, City Hall.
PRESENT: Mayor Philip Owen
Councillor Fred Bass
*Councillor Jennifer Clarke
Councillor Lynne Kennedy
Councillor Daniel Lee
Councillor Don Lee
Councillor Tim Louis
Councillor Sandy McCormick
Councillor Gordon Price
Councillor George Puil
Councillor Sam SullivanCITY MANAGER'S
OFFICE: Judy Rogers, City ManagerCITY CLERK'S
OFFICE: Ulli S. Watkiss, City Clerk
Gail Johnson, Meeting Coordinator
* Denotes presence for a portion of the meeting.
PRAYER
The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with a prayer read by the City Clerk.
PRESENTATION: "Team-Vancouver" Trade Mission
Councillor Kennedy, David Choi - Chair of the Vancouver Economic Development Commission, and Frank Came - Executive Director, VEDC, made a presentation to Council on their recent Team-Vancouver trade mission to Hong Kong and Southern China andreported on the potential for economic and business linkages. The delegation, which included representatives of 13 Vancouver area companies, visited the cities of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Sanya.
"IN CAMERA" MEETING
MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
SECONDED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT Council will go into a meeting later this day which is closed to the public, pursuant to Section 165.2 of the Vancouver Charter, to discuss matters related to paragraphs:
(a) personal information about an identifiable individual who holds or is being considered for a position as an officer, employee or agent of the city or another position appointed by the city.
(e) the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the Council considers that disclosure might reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the city.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ITEMS ARISING FROM THE "IN CAMERA" MEETING OF MAY 2, 2000
· New Lease Agreement between City of Vancouver and
Wimco Nurseries Ltd. for premises situated at 1401 Hornby Street
Council approved a five year lease with Wimco Nurseries Ltd. for the premises situated at 1401 Hornby Street, effective May 1, 2000, subject to various terms and conditions.· Vancouver Museum Commission - Appointment of New Commissioners
Council approved the appointment of eight new Commissioners to the Vancouver Museum Commission effective immediately. Names of those appointed can be obtained from the City Clerk's Office.· Civic Theatres Rental Rate Structure and Policies
Council approved the addition of a theatre rental rate category for commercial events, based on a percentage of ticket sales, for a trial period of 3 years beginning in September 2000, with a report back to Council at the end of the trial period. The events to which this policy applies are to be as proposed by the Director of Civic Theatres, subject to approval by the Civic Theatres Board.Council approved the addition of a new theatre rental rate for non-performance uses such as meetings and conferences.
Council approved limits on the exemption of complimentary tickets and free-admission events from the Capital Surcharge, except for religious services and graduation ceremonies.
Council also approved an increase in the lobby merchandise sales commission to 20%.
· Reciprocal Construction Easements
Council granted the Manager, Real Estate Services and Director of Legal Services in consultation with the Manager, Facilities Development authority to negotiate and conclude reciprocal construction easements between the City and owners of neighbouring development sites at no cost to any party where such arrangements will be needed to develop the City owned site. Such agreements to be drawn and registered to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services.THAT the November 3, 1992 resolution quoted below be amended to add consultation with the Manager, Facilities Development and be further amended to allow such agreements to encompass all aspects of construction easements including crane booms, as follows:
"THAT the Director of Housing and Properties, in consultation with the Director of Risk Management and Manager, Facilities Development, be authorized to grant permission for the encroachment of earth anchor rods into City owned land upon the fees set out in the Encroachment By-law, with such fees to be fixed from time to time, and where they are satisfied that there is no substantial risk to City property and the City is appropriately protected from potential claims, and that such agreements encompass all aspects of construction easements including crane booms."
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
1. Regular Council
(Transportation & Traffic)
April 18, 2000MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
SECONDED by Cllr. Sullivan,
THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Special Council
(Public Hearing)
April 18, 2000
MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Regular Council
(City Services & Budgets)
April 20, 2000MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bass,
THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. Regular Council
(Planning & Environment)
April 20, 2000MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. McCormick,
THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5. Regular Council
(Transportation & Traffic)
May 2, 2000MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
SECONDED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
6. Regular Council
May 2, 2000
MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
SECONDED by Cllr. McCormick,
THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, Mayor Owen in the Chair.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Review of Liquor Licensing Referendum Process
April 10, 2000 File: 2611/RTS: 1351
At its meeting of April 18, 2000, Council postponed a decision on the Policy Report dated April 10, 2000 pending receipt of further information. Also, at that meeting, Council postponed consideration of a motion and an amendment to the motion. Accordingly, the relevant extract of the minutes of April 18, 2000, and Policy Report were re-submitted to Council, this day, for consideration.
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
A. THAT Council approve the liquor licensing process as outlined in Appendix A to the Policy Report dated April 10, 2000, to replace the current process.
B. THAT Staff pilot the process for the balance of 2000 and report back to Council with an update on the implementation of the new process, early in 2001.
C. THAT Council approve the fees set out in Appendix D to the Policy Report dated April 10, 2000, for the duration of the pilot period and that Staff report back to Council as in Recommendation B.
- carried unanimously
AMENDMENT MOVED by Cllr. Bass,
That the proposed Liquor Licensing Referendum Process include an amendment to ensure that notices will be mailed out within a 2000 foot radius of the proposed location.
- withdrawn
The amending motion having been withdrawn, Councillor Kennedy's motion was put and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Emergency Preparedness
April 14, 2000 File: 3601
On May 2, 2000, Council received a report reference from Patti Marfleet, Director of Risk & Emergency Management, and John Robertson, City Building Inspector, regarding Emergency Preparedness. At that time, Council postponed consideration of the relevant reports pending a Council workshop on the subject matter and further discussion with interested parties in the community.
Accordingly the following reports were re-submitted for Council's consideration:
(a) Administrative Report dated April 14, 2000, "Summary Report: Companion Reports on Emergency Preparedness" RTS: 1444
MOVED by Cllr. Bass,
THAT the Administrative Report dated April 14, 2000 be received for information.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(b) Administrative Report dated April 6, 2000, "Emergency Management Priorities"
RTS: 1426
MOVED by Cllr. McCormick,
THAT Council endorse the general priorities for emergency planning, outlined in the Administrative Report dated April 6, 2000, and refer the specific proposed expenditures to the regular budget process.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(c) Administrative Report dated April 18, 2000, "Seismic Hazard Abatement for Privately Owned Buildings" RTS: 1416
Responding to concerns of Council expressed at a recent workshop, staff provided an alternative to recommendation `C', included in the Administrative Report dated April 18, 2000. It was believed the new recommendation provided for a more flexible approach to staffing the proposed Seismic Abatements program without the need to create a permanent position.
MOVED by Cllr. Bass,
A. THAT Council endorse the development of a seismic hazard abatement program for privately owned buildings in the City of Vancouver.
B. THAT Council direct staff, in consultation with public stakeholders such as building owners and tenants, to report back in 18 months with recommendations and options, including time frame, upgrade triggers, extent of upgrade, costs, mandatory versus voluntary approaches, and public information strategies.
C. THAT Council approve a temporary position for 3 years of Senior Seismic Specialist in the Permits and Licenses Department at an annual cost of approximately $92,000 plus a one time cost of $11,000 for work station setup to be funded from existing permit revenues currently allocated to the structural review program. It is proposed to report back within 6 months on a detailed work program which will identify any need for specialist consulting services.
D. THAT Council approve continuation of the structural review program to permit independent third party reviews of structural designs with a budget allocation of $75,000 to be funded from existing permit revenues currently allocated to the structural review program.
E. THAT Council direct the Director of Legal Services to bring forward for Council's consideration, a revision to the fee schedule of the Building By-law to permit the City to recover the cost of a third party structural review where such reviews reveal significant structural or seismic deficiencies in the design.
- CARRIED
(Councillor Kennedy opposed to `C and D')
(Councillor Puil opposed to `C')(d) Administrative Report dated April 17, 2000, "Seismic Assessment of City Buildings for Use as Emergency Shelters - Appointment of Consultant"
RTS: 1389
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT Sandwell Engineering Inc. be appointed as prime consultants for the seismic assessment of City buildings for use as emergency shelters in the amount of $60,000 plus GST for fees and disbursements; source of funding to be 1997 - 1999 Capital Plan.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(e) Administrative Report dated April 14, 2000, "Joint Emergency Liaison Committee Annual Report" RTS: 1455
MOVED by Cllr. McCormick,
A. THAT Council receive the Annual Report of the Joint Emergency Liaison Committee for information.
B. THAT Council direct relevant departments (Police, Fire, Engineering, Permits & Licenses) to review the recommendations of the Joint Emergency Liaison sub-committees and to report back with a proposed implementation plan for the City; work to be coordinated through the Director of Emergency Management.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The Council recessed at 4:10 p.m. and, following an "In Camera" meeting
in the Mayor's Office, reconvened at 5:15 p.m., with all members present.--------
CITY MANAGER'S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Campaign Disclosure - General Local Elections, November 20, 1999
April 26, 2000 File: 1101/RTS: 1366
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the Administrative Report dated April 26, 2000 be received for information.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Council's participation at 11th International Conference on Gambling in Las Vegas, Nevada - June 13-15, 2000 File: 1254/RTS: 1475
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT Council authorize Councillor Jennifer Clarke to attend and participate in the 11th International Conference on Gambling and Risk-Taking in Las Vegas, Nevada, at a cost of $1,650.
- carried unanimously
AMENDMENT MOVED by Cllr. Louis,
THAT Council approve a grant so that a representative from the organization,C.A.G.E., may also attend the 11th International Conference on Gambling and Risk-Taking in Las Vegas, Nevada, subject to the City Manager confirming that the City can sponsor an individual from an organization to attend on the City's behalf.
- LOST
(Councillors Clarke, Kennedy, Daniel Lee, Don Lee, McCormick,
Price, Puil, Sullivan and Mayor Owen opposed)
The amendment having lost, Councillor Puil's motion was put and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Local Improvement Reballots from February 15, 2000 Court of Revision
April 27, 2000 File: 5804-5/RTS: 1468
MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
A. THAT Court #592, Item #050, BE APPROVED for lane paving on the lane south of 23rd Avenue from Sidney Street to the lane east of Victoria Drive and the lane east of Victoria Drive from 23rd Avenue to 25th Avenue.
B. THAT Court #592, Item #054, NOT BE APPROVED for lane paving on the lane south of 64th Avenue from Adera Street to the lane west of Granville Street.
- carried unanimously
AMENDMENT MOVED by Cllr. Louis,
THAT consideration of motion `B' be postponed for a period of three months, during which time staff will continue to contact the remaining homeowner to determine his position.
- LOST
(Councillors Clarke, Kennedy, Daniel Lee, Don Lee,
Puil and Mayor Owen opposed)
The amendment having lost, Councillor Don Lee's motion was put and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. Local Improvements by Petition - June 20, 2000 - First and Second Step Report
April 25, 2000 File: 5804-7/RTS: 1461
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
A. THAT petition projects listed in Appendix I to the Administrative Report dated April 25, 2000 be brought before a Court of Revision on June 20, 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 to the Administrative Report dated April 25, 2000.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5. Award of Contract No. 2000-05 for the Supply and Installation of Distribution Watermain File: 1805/RTS: 1434
MOVED by Cllr. Daniel Lee,
A. THAT Contract No. 2000-05 for the supply and installation of distribution watermain, be awarded to the low bidder meeting the contract requirements, Sandpiper Contracting Ltd., for a total tender price of $912,817.00 (GST included); with funding available from the distribution watermain replacement program (order group C07E1A).
B. THAT the General Manager of Engineering Services, in consultation with the Director of Legal Services, be authorized to enter into a construction services contract with Sandpiper Contracting Ltd., for Contract No. 2000-05, for the supply and installation of distribution watermain.
C. THAT the bid bonds of the unsuccessful tenderers be returned upon execution of the construction services contract.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
6. Traffic Signal Changes at Boundary/Vanness and Boundary/Burke
April 25, 2000 File: 5702/RTS: 1462
MOVED by Cllr. Louis,
A. THAT the conversion of the pedestrian/bicycle/bus activated signal at the Boundary/Vanness (South) intersection be approved in principle, with funding to be reported in the next Annual Traffic Signal Program.
B. THAT the pedestrian signal proposed by the City of Burnaby for the Boundary/Burke intersection be approved in principle, with funding to be reported in the next Annual Traffic Signal Program.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
7. 2000 Phase 1 Rapid Transit Work Program
April 25, 2000 File: 5559/RTS: 1218
Jane Bird, Rapid Transit Project Manager, responded to questions of Council and reviewed background information on phases 1 and 2 of the Rapid Transit planning process.
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
A. THAT Council receive for information the 2000 Phase 1 Rapid Transit work program and staff allocations as outlined in the Administrative Report dated April 25, 2000 and in Appendix B of the report, to:
· complete planning for Phase 1 of SkyTrain to Vancouver Community College;
· complete Broadway and Commercial Station Area Planning;
· complete Grandview/Boundary Station Precincts and High Technology Industrial Area Planning;
· complete planning and design of the Central Valley Greenway; and
· assist SkyTrain construction and related implementation work.B. THAT staff report back near the end of 2000 on staff costs to continue City input into SkyTrain construction to the end of 2001.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
8. Section 219 Covenant for Spatial Separation - 9250 Shaughnessy Street
May 1, 2000 File: 1203/RTS: 1456
MOVED by Cllr. Louis,
THAT Council authorize the granting of a Section 219 Covenant charging City-owned property located at 9250 Shaughnessy Street, legally described as PID 024-619-361 Lot 4, Blocks D, Y and Z, District Lots 319, 323 and 324, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan LMP 43777 to allow for spatial separation from a building on the adjacent property at 9050 Shaughnessy Street by prohibiting any building on a 2.59 metre (8.5 foot) wide strip, and to authorize the Director of Legal Services to execute on behalf of the City the Agreement in accordance with the provisions of this report.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9. Implementation of 2000 Sewer Utility Fees and BOD/TSS/Flow Charges
May 1, 2000 File: 1755/RTS: 1470
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
A. THAT the 2000 Biochemical Oxygen Demand/Total Suspended Solids/Flow (BOD/TSS/Flow) charges to permitted industries be set as per Appendix 1 to the Administrative Report dated May 1, 2000.
B. THAT the 2000 Sanitary Sewer User Fees be set as per Appendix 1 to the Administrative Report dated May 1, 2000.
C. THAT Council approve the creation of a Sewer Rate Stabilization Reserve as a mechanism to manage sewer user fees.
D. THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to bring forward the Sewer Bylaw for approval.
- CARRIED
(Councillor Bass opposed to "B")
(Councillor Louis opposed to "A, B, C, & D")10. Downtown Eastside Economic Revitalization:
Lease Subsidy for Clothes Encounters Laundry/Cafe File: 8104/RTS: 1479
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT Council pursuant to section 206 (1) (a) of the Vancouver Charter, approve a grant of up to a maximum of $72,000 being made to Clothes Encounters, a coin laundry/café, payable over a period of 3 years by way of a lease subsidy, subject to the conditions outlined in this report;
AND THAT the funds be allocated in advance of Council's approval of the 2000 Capital Budget.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND
BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY11. Adoption of Rating By-laws and Averaging Resolutions
May 8, 2000 File: 113/1552 RTS: 1493
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
A. THAT Council approve the 2000 Rating Bylaw establishing the City's general purpose property tax rates.B. THAT Council approve the 2000 Rating Bylaw for the property tax requisition of the Greater Vancouver Regional District.
C. THAT Council approve the resolutions attached as Appendices B through E, adopting adjusted tax rates for the Provincial Schools, the B.C. Assessment Authority, the Municipal Finance Authority and the Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority levies, pursuant to the Vancouver Charter and theAveraging Bylaw No. 8177 adopted by Council on March 28, 2000.
- carried
POSTPONEMENT MOVED by Cllr. Bass,
THAT consideration of the Administrative Report dated May 8, 2000 be postponed to Council's next regular meeting date.
- LOST
(Councillors, Daniel Lee, Don Lee, McCormick,
Price, Puil, Sullivan and Mayor Owen opposed)
(Councillors Clarke and Kennedy absent for the vote)
The postponement motion having lost, Councillor Puil's motion was put and CARRIED with Councillors Bass and Louis opposed.
12. Award of Contract - Stanley Park Causeway
May 8, 2000 File: 1805/RTS: 1350
In addition to the Administrative Report dated May 8, 2000, Council also had before it a memorandum dated May 15, 2000 from the Chair of the Vancouver Heritage Commission providing Council with information on the Commission's position that the Prospect Point Bridge should be saved.
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
A. THAT the General Manager of Engineering Services be authorized to retain NDLea Consultants Ltd. to carry out the work detailed in this report at a total cost of $948,000, with City's share of the cost funded in advance of the 2000 Capital Budget.B. THAT a Professional Services Agreement with NDLea Consultants Ltd. for the Design and Inspection Services for the Reconstruction of the Stanley Park Causeway "S" Curve Project be executed by the Director of Legal Services on the basis that no legal rights are hereby created and none shall arise until execution of an Agreement drawn to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Engineering Services and the Director of Legal Services.
- carried
POSTPONEMENT MOVED by Cllr. Bass,
THAT consideration of the Administrative Report dated May 8, 2000 be postponed to Council's next regular meeting date.
- LOST
(Councillors, Daniel Lee, Don Lee, McCormick,
Price, Puil, Sullivan and Mayor Owen opposed)
(Councillor Clarke absent for the vote)
The postponement motion having lost, Councillor Sullivan's motion was put and CARRIED with Councillors Bass, Kennedy and Louis opposed.
MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
1. THAT Vancouver City Council support in principle the retention of the Prospect Point Bridge.
2. THAT the City enter into discussions with the Board of Parks and Recreation and with the Province to explore options for retaining the Prospect Point Bridge.
3. THAT the additional cost of approximately $1.5 - 1.9 million to retain the Prospect Point Bridge be borne by the Province.
4. THAT, in the event the Prospect Point Bridge cannot be saved, Council would like the visual impacts of the existing bridge maintained in the design and construction of a new bridge.
- CARRIED
(Councillors Bass, Louis and Puil opposed)
OTHER BUSINESS
1. Leave of Absence File: 1254
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT Councillor Clarke be granted a Leave of Absence for the evening of May 16, 2000.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
At this point in the proceedings, Council noted that its Public Hearing was due to commence in thirty minutes.
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT consideration of the remaining items on the Council agenda be postponed until the conclusion of the Public Hearing to be held this evening.
- CARRIED
(Councillors Bass, Louis, Puil, and Sullivan opposed)
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The Council recessed at 7:00 p.m. and, following a Public Hearing,
reconvened at 8:52 p.m. with all members present, except for
Councillor Clarke, who was on Leave of Absence.-----
CITY MANAGER'S POLICY REPORTS
1. Liquid Waste Management Plan: Revised Policies and Commitments
May 2, 2000 File: 3753/RTS: 1473
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT Council endorse the revised waste management plan entitled "Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) Liquid Waste Management Plan (LWMP) Stage 2 Policies and Commitments" dated March 2000 and authorize the GVRD to submit the Plan to the Provincial Government pursuant to the Waste Management Act.
- CARRIED
(Councillors Bass and Louis opposed)
RISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Louis,
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. Louis,
THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
BY-LAWS
1. A By-law to amend By-law No. 7679, being a By-law which amended the Zoning and Development By-law by rezoning an area to CD-1 (201 Burrard Street)
Bylaw No. 8195
MOVED by Cllr. McCormick,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bass,
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. McCormick,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bass,
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 Louis and Puil excused from voting on By-law 1)
2. A By-law to amend Schedule A of By-law No. 6754, being the Coal Harbour Official Development Plan (301 Jervis Street) By-law No. 8196
MOVED by Cllr. Louis,
SECONDED by Cllr. McCormick,
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. Louis,
SECONDED by Cllr. McCormick,
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 Price excused from voting on By-law 2)
3. A By-law to amend By-law No. 7156 and 7248, being By-laws which amended the Zoning and Development By-law by rezoning areas to CD-1 (1268 Pacific Boulevard) By-law No. 8197
MOVED by Cllr. Louis,
SECONDED by Cllr. McCormick,
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. Louis,
SECONDED by Cllr. McCormick,
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, Price, Sullivan and Mayor Owen excused
from voting on By-law 3)4. A By-law to amend the Parking Meter By-law, being By-law No. 2952 (New Meter Rates in Downtown area) By-law No. 8198
MOVED by Cllr. McCormick,
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. McCormick,
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
(Councillors Bass and Louis opposed)
5. A By-law to levy rates on all taxable real property in the City to raise a sum which, added to the estimated revenue of the City from other sources, will be sufficient to pay all debts and obligations of the City falling due within the year 2000 and not otherwise provided for By-law No. 8199
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. McCormick,
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. McCormick,
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
(Councillors Bass and Louis opposed)
6. A By-law to levy a rate on property to raise monies required to be paid to the Greater Vancouver Regional District By-law No. 8200
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. McCormick,
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. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. McCormick,
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
(Councillors Bass and Louis opposed)
MOTIONS
A. CD-1 Guidelines - 301 Jervis Street File: 2606
MOVED by Cllr. Louis,
SECONDED by Cllr. McCormick,
THAT the amended documents entitled "Marina Neighbourhood Sub-area 1B (301 Jervis Street) CD-1 Guidelines and Harbour Green Neighbourhood (501 Bute Street) CD-1 Guidelines" be adopted by Council for use by applicants and staff for development applications at 301 Jervis Street.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
B. Regulations for Video Games File: 2501
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. McCormick,
WHEREAS violence on electronic, computer and video games is an increasing concern; and
AND WHEREAS videos are not rated for content in Canada; and
AND WHEREAS without video regulation it is very difficult for parents to monitor the games children play; and
AND WHEREAS without video ratings, the retailers have no method of screening video violence,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Vancouver send a resolution to the UBCM supporting the above concerns and asking the Provincial Government to enact regulations for video games which are similar to those currently in effect to rate movies.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
NOTICE OF MOTION
The following Notice of Motion was submitted by Cllr. Bass and recognized by the Chair:
Resolution for a Special Council Meeting on the Arbutus Corridor File: 8001
MOVED by Cllr. Bass,
SECONDED by Cllr. Louis,
WHEREAS it is the responsibility of Council to inform citizens, to listen to the public's concerns and ideas and to facilitate constructive discussion among citizens;
AND WHEREAS the planning and disposition of the Arbutus Rail Corridor is of major concern to the present and future status of Vancouver;
AND WHEREAS Ted McWhinney, MP for Quilchena, in his formal hearing on May 12, 2000, on the future of the Arbutus Corridor, offered an exemplary model of constituents presenting to, and being heard by, their elected officials; and further, that McWhinney repeatedly observed that Vancouver City Council has a major role to play in planning the Arbutus Corridor;
AND WHEREAS Vancouver citizens on May 12, 2000, educated one another as well as elected representatives in regards to the complexity of the issues, their past experiences in using the tram on the Corridor, and their concerns about transit, green ways, cycling, walking, noise, congestion property values, the extent of their input into the planning process, and their reluctance to pay CPR more than the basis on which CPR has paid taxes for the corridor;
AND WHEREAS increasing the use of transit and decreasing our profligate use of automobiles would be a positive legacy for future generations;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. The City of Vancouver release a statement that updates Vancouver on the status of planning for the Arbutus Corridor, taking into consideration any legal actions and/or negotiations with CPR in which the City may now be engaged, and FURTHER THAT
2. City Council hold a special meeting at City Hall to hear concerned members of the public, as did Member of Parliament Ted McWhinney, to hear public concerns, ideas and suggestions from Vancouver's citizens about the uses ofthe Arbutus Corridor.
- postponed
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Don Lee,
THAT consideration of this matter be postponed until the expected report on the Arbutus Corridor is received.
- carried
Councillor Louis challenged the decision of the Chair to accept a vote on postponement of the Notice of Motion.
The Chair then put the question:
Shall the decision of the Chair be sustained?
(Councillors Bass and Louis opposed)
A two-thirds majority is required to overrule the decision of the Chair. Therefore, the decision of the Chair was SUSTAINED and Councillor Puil's motion was CARRIED with Councillors Bass, Louis and Sullivan opposed.
ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS
1. Leave of Absence - Councillor Puil File: 1254
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT a Leave of Absence be granted for Councillor Puil for May 18, 2000.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Satellite Dishes File: 5806
Councillor Price requested a report back on the current issues with the installation of new smaller satellite dishes on homes and whether the existing by-law, which is enforced on a complaint basis, should be amended.
The Mayor so directed.
3. Graffiti File: 3501
Councillor Price advised of programs in Portland, Oregon and downtown Manhattan, New York which have been successful in dealing with graffiti. He requested staff to provide a report describing the techniques used by both cities to address this problem.
The Mayor so directed.
4. Lower Mainland Municipal Association File: 123
Councillor McCormick provided information on motions on detoxification and rehabilitation of drug users and on youth prostitution approved at the recent Lower Mainland Municipal Association conference attended by Councillor Don Lee and herself.
5. Property as Public Park File: 4151
Councillor Louis referred to property on Wall Street which apparently has been donated to the City of Vancouver as park. He asked if Legal Services Department would explore ways the City could preserve the properties as public park, according to the owner's wishes.
The City Manager agreed to follow up with the Legal Services Department.
6. IGA Parking Lot Access: 41st Avenue and Collingwood Street File: 5762-1
Councillor Puil advised of letters and petitions from neighbours to an IGA store located at 41st and Collingwood Street, who are objecting to additional driveway accesses to the IGA parking lot than the one negotiated in a previous development permit.
The neighbours are also objecting to the removal of shrubbery on the IGA and City property.
The City Manager agreed to look into the matter.
The Council adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
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