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CITY OF VANCOUVER

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

JULY 25, 2000

PRESENT: Mayor Philip Owen
 

+Councillor Fred Bass

 

+Councillor Lynne Kennedy

  Councillor Daniel Lee
  Councillor Don Lee
  Councillor Tim Louis
 

+Councillor Sandy McCormick

  Councillor Gordon Price
 

+Councillor George Puil

 

+Councillor Sam Sullivan

ABSENT: Councillor Jennifer Clarke (Leave of Absence -Civic Business)
CITY MANAGER'S
OFFICE:
Judy Rogers, City Manager
CITY CLERK'S
OFFICE:
Ulli S. Watkiss, City Clerk
Tarja Tuominen, Meeting Coordinator

PRAYER

"IN CAMERA" MEETING

MOVED by Cllr. Louis,
SECONDED by Cllr. McCormick,

(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.

ITEMS ARISING FROM THE "IN CAMERA" MEETING OF JULY 11, 2000

Acquisition of Social Housing Site

Council approved the acquisition of a site for social housing on Fraser Street.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

1. Regular Council (Transportation and Traffic) - July 4, 2000

MOVED by Cllr. Louis,
SECONDED by Cllr. McCormick,

2. Regular Council (Planning & Environment) - July 6, 2000

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

3. Regular Council - July 11, 2000

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

4. Regular Council (Planning & Environment) - July 13, 2000

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

5. Regular Council (City Services & Budgets) - July 13, 2000

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. McCormick,

6. Special Council (Public Hearing [Rezoning of Jericho Lands]) - July 6/11/20, 2000

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

7. Special Council (Public Hearing [Arbutus Corridor Official Development Plan]) -July 10/12/17/18, 2000

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

8. Business License Hearing - July 18, 2000

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Sullivan,


COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

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

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

1. Proposed Arbutus Corridor Official Development Plan

File: 1401-25/5558/RTS: 1557

… "THAT the Arbutus Corridor Development Plan, adopted by Council on June 13, 2000, be amended by deleting the last two lines of Subsection 2.1 (a) and substituting the following:

… "THAT, if the TransLink study proceeds to Step 3 -- route and technology selection, the Director of City Plans and the General Manager of Engineering Services report back on a public process to develop City principles for assessing north-south rapid transit proposals."

MOVED by Cllr. Price,

AMENDMENT MOVED by Cllr. Louis,

(Councillors Daniel Lee, Don Lee, Price, Sullivan and the Mayor opposed)
(Councillors Kennedy, McCormick and Puil absent for the vote)

AMENDMENT MOVED by Cllr. Bass,

(Councillors Daniel Lee, Don Lee, Price, Sullivan
and the Mayor opposed)
(Councillors Kennedy, McCormick and Puil absent for the vote)

(Councillors Kennedy, McCormick and Puil absent for the vote)

COMMUNICATIONS

1. Amendment of Motion previously adopted at Public Hearing

THAT the application by Pacific Place Developments to amend the CD-1 for 1030 Pacific Boulevard to allow the transfer of residential floor area from Roundhouse to Quayside Neighbourhood, be approved.

AMENDMENT MOVED by Cllr. Louis,

MOTION AS AMENDED:

(Councillors Kennedy and Sullivan absent for the vote)

CITY MANAGER'S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

1. Local Improvements by Initiative - September 26, 2000 -

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
A. THAT initiative projects listed in Appendix I of the Administrative Report, dated June 27, 2000, be brought before a Court of Revision on September 26, 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 of the Administrative Report, dated June 27, 2000, and Council declare it is desirable that the projects set out in Appendix I of the report be undertaken and deems that each will specially benefit the real property abutting it.

2. Downtown Historic Railway - Science World Extension

MOVED by Cllr. Bass,
A. THAT Council approve an eastern extension of the heritage street car line along First Avenue and the east side of Quebec Street, as outlined in the Administrative Report, dated May 23, 2000, at a cost of $485,000; funding to be provided on an interim basis from Revenue Surplus to be repaid from Engineering Basic Capital in the 2001 Capital Budget.

B. THAT Council instruct staff to begin the planning of a Western Extension for the Downtown Historic Railway.

3. Statutory Right of Way and License Agreement for

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
A. THAT Council authorize the Director of Real Estate Services to proceed withthe acquisition of a Statutory Right of Way in connection to the Dedicated Fire Protection System over portions of the Bed and Foreshore of False Creek adjacent to Lot D, District Lot 185, Plan 20799 and District Lot 3610 for a nominal sum.

B. THAT Council also authorize the Director of Real Estate Services to proceed with a License Agreement in connection to the Dedicated Fire Protection System over portions of All that certain parcel or tract of land and premises situate, lying and being in the City of Vancouver, Province of British Columbia and comprised of a portion of District Lot 3610 (Kitsilano Indian Reserve No. 6) Group 1, New Westminster District.

C. THAT Council authorize the Director of Legal Services to execute on behalf of the City the Agreements on such terms and conditions as satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services, and that no right or obligation will arise or be created until all documents are fully executed to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services.

4. Coal Harbour - Encroachment Agreements for the Cordova Street

MOVED by Cllr. Louis,

5. Southeast False Creek City Lands: Environmental Consultant Budget

MOVED by Cllr. Louis,

6. 2000 Project Grants: Second Deadline

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,

7. New Continental Residence - 1067 Seymour Street

MOVED by Cllr. Louis,
A. THAT Council agree to receive from BC Housing the additional contributions estimated at a maximum of $1,956,000 toward repairs related to water penetration at 1067 Seymour Street.

B. THAT the contract for the repair work be awarded to Heatherbrae Construction Company Ltd. up to a maximum amount of $2,293,880 plus GST; source of funding to be as set out in the Administrative Report, dated July 12, 2000. The contract shall not be executed until the required amount of BC Housing funding is confirmed.

(Councillor Bass absent for the vote)

8. Lease Terms and Other Arrangements for the Mennonite Central

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,

(Councillor Bass absent for the vote)

9. Business License Hearing Panels for September 2000

MOVED by Cllr. Louis,

i. The business license hearing pursuant to Section 277 of the Vancouver Charter, regarding an appeal from a suspension by the Chief License Inspector of the year 2000 business license of Percy Lemaigre, doing business as Native Images Tattoo, 2763 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, British Columbia, and the power to make a Council decision in relation to that appeal, be delegated to:

iii. The business license hearing pursuant to Section 275 of the Vancouver Charter, regarding an application for a year 2000 business license by Marcus Kuettner, doing business as College and University Girls/College Girls, 504 -119 West Pender Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, and the power to make a Council decision in relation to that application, be delegated to:

(Councillor Bass absent for the vote)

10. Revisions to Street and Traffic By-law No. 2849

MOVED by Cllr. Louis,

B. THAT the Director of Legal Services be requested to prepare the necessary amendments to the Street and Traffic By-law.

(Councillor Bass absent for the vote)

11. Award of Tender No. 2000-09: Reconstruction of Asphalt

12. False Creek Pedestrian and Cyclist Crossings

MOVED by Cllr. Louis,
A. THAT the Terms of Reference, as included in Appendix A of the Administrative Report, dated July 4, 2000, form the basis for the retention of consulting services to study the feasibility of False Creek crossing options and associated costs and impacts, with funding of $75,000 from Streets Basic Capital Account No. 3000 1337, Burrard Bridge Bikeway Project.

B. THAT a Stakeholders' Group be organized to review the progress and results of the study, as outlined in the Administrative Report, dated July 4, 2000, for report back to Council.

(Councillor Bass absent for the vote)

13. Extension of Existing Natural Gas Supply Contract

MOVED by Cllr. Louis,

(Councillor Bass absent for the vote)

14. Form of Development: 2799 Yew Street

MOVED by Cllr. Daniel Lee,

(Councillor Bass absent for the vote)

15. Form of Development: 2687 West 10th Avenue

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,

(Councillor Bass absent for the vote)

16. Animal Control Services Improvements

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,

(Councillor Bass absent for the vote)

17. Enforcement of Illegal Marijuana Grow Operations

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
A. THAT Council support the establishment of a co-ordinated Project Team for a temporary period of up to one (1) year for enforcement of illegal marijuana grow operations.

B. THAT Council approve the establishment of five (5) temporary full time positions in the Community Services Group for up to one (1) year to offset the increased workload generated by the stepped up enforcement of illegal marijuana grow operations, at an estimated cost of $275,000, such costs to be covered by related Special Inspection permit revenue increase.

C. THAT the Chief Constable and the General Manager of Community Services provide an interim report back to Council in February 2001 on the progress of the Project, and with recommendations on whether the Project should continue.

AMENDMENT MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,

(Councillors Kennedy, Daniel Lee, Don Lee, McCormick,
Price, Puil and the Mayor opposed)

AMENDMENT MOVED by Cllr. Bass,

(Councillors Kennedy, Daniel Lee, Don Lee, McCormick,
Price, Puil and the Mayor opposed)

18. Appointment of City Treasurer, Collector and Deputy Positions

MOVED by Cllr. Louis,

19. Renewal of Fiscal Agency Agreement

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,

20. Downtown Eastside Economic Revitalization: Grants for City Inspections, Permits and Licenses for Locally Based Businesses in the Lease-Subsidy Program

MOVED by Cllr. Louis,

(Councillor Puil opposed)

CITY MANAGER'S POLICY REPORTS

1. CD-1 Text Amendment - 6475 Elliott Street/2526 Waverley Avenue

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,

2. CD-1 Text Amendment - 3003 Grandview Highway

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
A. THAT the application by Brook Development Planning Inc. to amend CD-1 By-law No. 6654 for 3003 Grandview Highway (Lot 1, South part of SE º of Section 36, Town of Hastings Suburban Lands, Group 1, N.W.D. Plan 8464) to permit highway oriented retail development, be referred to Public Hearing, together with:

B. THAT the Director of Current Planning be instructed to make application to amend the Sign By-law to establish regulations for this CD-1 in accordance with Schedule "B" (M-2), and that the application be referred to a Public Hearing;

3. CD-1 Rezoning - 1302 East 12th Avenue

MOVED by Cllr. McCormick,

4. CD Rezoning - 395 West 5th Avenue (Lookout Emergency Aid Society)

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,

(ii) an amendment to the Sign By-law to establish regulations for this CD-1 site in accordance with Schedule B (I-1); and

(iii) an amendment to the Noise By-law to include this CD-1 site in the activity zone established in Schedule A.

(Councillor Sullivan opposed)

5. Development of the CityGate Housing Co-operative - 941 Main Street

MOVED by Cllr. Price,

B. THAT the $200,000 payment from Bosa Development Corp., be designated for tenant improvements to the retail space at 941 Main St., and that the net revenue from the retail space at 941 Main St. be designated for the Childcare Endowment Fund with the retail space to be managed by Real Estate Services on behalf of the Childcare Endowment Fund.

6. Revised Commitment for Use of the Pacific Coliseum

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,

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,

BY-LAWS

1. A By-law to designate heritage property, and to amend By-law No. 4837, being the Heritage By-law (400-404 West Hastings Street) By-law No. 8233

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

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

2. A By-law to Authorize Council Entering into a Heritage Revitalization Agreement with the Owner of Heritage Property (400-404 West Hastings Street)
Bylaw No. 8234

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

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

3. A By-law to amend Schedule A By-law No. 6650, being the False Creek North Official Development Plan (1100-1300 Pacific Boulevard - Yaletown Edge)

By-law No. 8235

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. McCormick,

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. McCormick,

(Councillors Price, Sullivan and the Mayor excused from voting on By-law 3)

4. A By-law to amend By-law No. 6757, being a By-law which amended the Zoning and Development By-law by rezoning an area to CD-1 (1100-1300 Blocks Pacific Boulevard - Yaletown Edge) By-law No. 8236

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. McCormick,

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. McCormick,

(Councillors Price, Sullivan and the Mayor excused from voting on By-law 4)

5. A By-law to amend Schedule A of By-law No. 6650, being the False Creek North Official Development Plan (1030 Pacific Boulevard) By-law No. 8237

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

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

(Councillors Kennedy, Price, Sullivan and the Mayor excused
from voting on By-law 5)

6. A By-law to amend By-law No. 7156 and No. 7248, being By-laws which amended the Zoning and Development By-law by rezoning areas to CD-1 (1030 Pacific Boulevard) By-law No. 8238

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

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

(Councillors Kennedy, Price, Sullivan and the Mayor excused
from voting on By-law 6)

7. A By-law to amend Schedule A of By-law No. 6650, being the False Creek North Official Development Plan (1300 Marinaside Crescent) By-law No. 8239

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

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

(Councillors Bass and Louis opposed)
(Councillors Kennedy, Price and the Mayor excused from voting on By-law 7)

8. 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 (1200-1300 Pacific Boulevard South) By-law No. 8240

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

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

(Councillors Bass and Louis opposed)
(Councillors Kennedy, Price and the Mayor excused from voting on By-law 8)

9. A By-law to amend By-law No. 8088, being a By-law which amended the Zoning and Development By-law by rezoning an area to CD-1 (306 East Cordova Street)

By-law No. 8241

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

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

(Councillors Louis and Puil excused from voting on By-law 9)

10. A By-law to amend By-law No. 7347, being the Private Property Tree By-law (Tree Removal Permit Fee Increase) By-law No. 8242

MOVED by Cllr. Louis,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bass,

MOVED by Cllr. Louis,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bass,

11. A By-law to amend By-law No. 4954, being a By-law which amended the Zoning and Development By-law by rezoning an area to CD-1 (3075 Slocan Street -Italian Cultural Centre) By-law No. 8243

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

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

(Councillors Bass and Louis opposed)
(Councillor Price excused from voting on By-law 11)

12. A By-law to Authorize Council Entering into a Housing Agreement (50 West Cordova Street - Hildon Hotel)By-law No. 8244

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

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

13. A By-law to amend By-law No. 6510, being the Sign By-law (Location of Billboards) By-law No. 8245

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

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

(Councillors Kennedy, Puil and Sullivan excused from voting on By-law 13)

14. A By-law to Authorize Council Entering into a Housing Agreement (4250 Fraser Street)By-law No. 8246

MOVED by Cllr. Louis,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bass,

MOVED by Cllr. Louis,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bass,

15. A By-law to amend By-law No. 6580, being the Health By-law (Smoking Room)

By-law No. 8247

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

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

(Councillors Bass and Louis excused from voting on By-law 15)

16. A By-law to amend By-law No. 7832, being the Solid Waste and Recycling By-law (Prohibited/Special Materials) By-law No. 8248

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

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

17. A By-law to adopt the Arbutus Corridor Development Plan

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

AMENDMENT MOVED by Cllr. Bass,
SECONDED by Cllr. Louis,

(Councillors Daniel Lee, Don Lee, Price, Sullivan and the Mayor opposed)
(Councillors Kennedy, McCormick and Puil excused from voting)

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

(Councillors Kennedy, McCormick and Puil excused from voting on By-law 17)

MOTIONS

A. Administrative Resolutions

1. Form of Development: 306 East Cordova Street File: 2604

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

2. Establishment of Portions of Lot B for the purpose of extending

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

City of Vancouver

All that portion of Lot B, except portions in Plans 20896, 23021, LMP12037 and LMP22412 Block 1 District Lots 2037, 4670 and 4677, Plan 18463, Group 1, New Westminster District, shown heavy outlined on plan of survey completed on the 30th day of May, 2000 attested to by Gary Sundvick, B.C.L.S., and marginally numbered DWG:00671-4;

All that portion of Lot B, except portions in Plans 20896, 23021, LMP12037 and LMP22412 Block 1 District Lots 2037, 4670 and 4677, Plan 18463, Group 1, New Westminster District, shown heavy outlined on plan of survey completed on the 30th day of May, 2000 attested to by Gary Sundvick, B.C.L.S., and marginally numbered DWG:00671-5;

3. Establishment of a portion of Lot B bounded by Carrall Street,

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

City of Vancouver

All that portion of Lot B, except portions in Plans 20896, 23021, LMP12037,LMP22412, LMP and LMP Block 1 District Lots 2037, 4670 and 4677, Plan 18463, Group 1, New Westminster District, shown heavy outlined on plan of survey completed on the 30th day of May, 2000 attested to by Gary Sundvick, B.C.L.S., and marginally numbered DWG:00671-6;

4. Establishing as Road a portion of 3690 Vanness Avenue File: 5807

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

NOTICE OF MOTION

1. Vancouver Police Communications Operators File: 1376

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Sullivan,

(Councillors Bass and Louis opposed)

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Sullivan,

(Councillors Kennedy, Daniel Lee, Don Lee, McCormick,
Price, Puil, Sullivan and the Mayor opposed)

ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS

1. Squeegee Working Youth Mobilization Program File: 3504

2. Eaton Warehouse Site at 2950 East Broadway File: 2604

MOVED by Cllr. Bass,
SECONDED by Cllr. Louis,

(Councillors Kennedy, Daniel Lee, Don Lee, McCormick,
Price, Puil, Sullivan and the Mayor opposed)

3. Traffic Signal - Expo Boulevard and Quebec Street File: 5761-1

4. Car Free Sundays in Stanley Park File: 3752

MOVED by Cllr. Bass,
SECONDED by Cllr. Louis,

The Council recessed at 5:15 p.m., and reconvened
"In Camera" in the Mayor's Office.

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