CITY OF VANCOUVER

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

March 27, 2001

A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, March 27, 2001, at 2:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, Third Floor, City Hall.

PRESENT:	Mayor Philip Owen 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 Fred Bass (Leave of Absence) Councillor Jennifer Clarke (Leave of Absence)
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE:	Judy Rogers, City Manager
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE:	Ulli S. Watkiss, City Clerk Tarja Tuominen, 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.

"IN CAMERA" MEETING

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

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:

(c) labour relations or employee negotiations;

(d) the security of property of 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

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

1. Regular Council (City Services and Budgets) - March 8, 2001

MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. McCormick,

THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

(Cllr. Puil absent for the vote)

2. Regular Council (Planning and Environment) - March 8, 2001

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

THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

(Cllr. Puil absent for the vote)

3. Special Council (Public Hearing) - March 8, 2001

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

THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

(Cllr. Puil absent for the vote)

4. Regular Council - March 13, 2001

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

THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

(Cllr. Puil absent for the vote)

5. Regular Council (Transportation and Traffic) - March 13, 2001

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

THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

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

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

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

REPORT REFERENCE

1. Coyotes File: 3507

Mike Mackintosh, Vancouver Park Board; Kristine Lampa, Stanley Park Ecology Society; and Bruce Cox, Regional Manager of Enforcement, Ministry of Environment Lands and Parks; presented a report reference on coyotes. With the aid of a slide presentation and hand-out, Mr. Mackintosh, Ms. Lampa, and Mr. Cox provided a brief history of coyotes in the City of Vancouver and described who is responsible for coyotes, what to do if approached by one, techniques for removal of coyotes, and short-term and long-term solutions for co-existing with them. An information line [(604)681-WILD] has been set up to provide information or to report coyote sightings or problems. Coyotes showingaggressive or threatening behaviour should be reported to the Ministry of Environment Lands and Parks at 582-5200 or 1-800-663-9453.

Council requested a report back on solutions for better enforcement of no-feeding by-laws.

MOVED by Cllr. McCormick,

THAT the Report Reference on Coyotes be received for information.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

CITY MANAGER'S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

1. Insurance Corporation of British Columbia -

Funding for Road Safety Improvements

February 5, 2001 File: 5762/RTS: 1889

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,

A. THAT Council accept contributions of $1,005,000 from the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) Road Safety Improvement Program for various safety improvement projects as specified in the Administrative Report, dated February 5, 2001, and that the Director of Legal Services be authorized to enter into agreements relating thereto, provided they are drawn to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services and the General Manager of Engineering Services.

B. THAT the Mayor, on behalf of Council, write ICBC, thanking ICBC for its ongoing support of safety improvements in the City of Vancouver.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2. Renaming a Portion of Beach Avenue to Beach Crescent

March 13, 2001 File: 5526/RTS:1968

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,

A. THAT a portion of Beach Avenue running southeast from Granville Street to and beyond Homer Street be renamed Beach Crescent.

B. THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to bring forward the appropriate amendments to the Street Name By-Law.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3. 2001 Community Services Grant Allocations

March 14, 2001 File: 2151/RTS: 1922

MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,

A. THAT Council approve 88 Community Services Grants totalling $2,865,312, as listed in Appendix A of the Administrative Report, dated March 14, 2001, including conditions on the grants, where noted in Appendix C of the report; source of funding is the 2001 Community Services Grants budget.

B. THAT Council approve the following reserves (listed in Appendix A of the Administrative Report, dated March 14, 2001 as No. 201-202) to be reported on, with specific allocation recommendations, at a later date:

1) United Way - Partners in Organizational Dev. $20,000
2) Emergencies, unforeseen circumstances $7,882;

source of funding is the 2001 Community Services Grants budget.

C. THAT Council approve a rent subsidy grant of $34,755 to the B.C. Coalition of People with Disabilities, and that the Community Services Grants budget be increased accordingly.

D. THAT Council approve a rent subsidy grant of $8,880 to Central City Mission for the Dugout, and that the Community Services Grants budget be increased accordingly.

E. THAT Council approve a rent subsidy grant of $5,685 to End Legislated Poverty and that the Community Services Grants budget be increased accordingly.

F. THAT Council approve a rent subsidy grant of $2,500 to the Downtown Eastside Women's Centre and that the Community Services Grants budget be increased

accordingly.

G. THAT Council approve a rent subsidy grant of $12,000 to Family Services -Street Youth Program and that the Community Services Grants budget be increased accordingly.

Note: Source of funding for the rent subsidy grants is Other Grants / Annual Recurring budget.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND
BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY

4. 2001 Cultural Grants: Operating and Project Grant Allocations

March 15, 2001 File: 2051/RTS: 1926

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,

THAT Council approve 76 Operating Grants amounting to $1,258,500 and 25 Project Grants amounting to $79,500, as listed in Appendix A of the Administrative Report, dated March 15, 2001, for a total of $1,338,000, including conditions on grants where noted. Source of funds to be the 2001 Cultural Grants budget.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND
BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY

5. Approval of Business Improvement Area (BIA) Budgets

March 15, 2001 File: 8300/RTS: 1947

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,

THAT Council approve the BIA Business Promotion Schemes and Budgets for the 2001-2002 year listed below and instruct staff to bring forward the appropriate rating by-laws:

BIA LEVY

Downtown $1,800,000
Robson 371,308
Kerrisdale 225,000
Mount Pleasant 150,000
Gastown 304,000
Davie Village 74,379
South Granville 298,000
Yaletown 195,624
Chinatown 99,000
Commercial Drive 105,000
Marpole 75,000
Strathcona Area 250,000
Collingwood 92,000
Hastings North 250,000
Kitsilano Fourth Avenue 100,000

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6. Advance Approval of Vancouver Park Board 2001 Capital Budget

for Asphalt and Drainage - $380,000
February 19, 2001 File: 1602/RTS: 1941

MOVED by Cllr. Louis,

THAT Council endorse early approval to the 2001 Park Board Capital Budget for Asphalt and Drainage in the amount of $380,000.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7. "Spare Change" Meters

February 9, 2001 File: 5654/RTS: 1946

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,

A) THAT Council approve the continuation of the `Spare Change' meter program as originally proposed by the Rotary Club of Vancouver Arbutus.

B) THAT the $3,557 collected in 2000 from the Spare Change meters be granted to the United Way of the Lower Mainland, as recommended by the coalition partner, Rotary Club of Vancouver, Arbutus, and targeted to United Way's `Community Care Fund'.

C) THAT the United Way of the Lower Mainland be approved as an additional partner with the program for a two year period, and the revenues raised over this period be granted to the United Way `Community Care Fund' and that the meters be labelled to show this support.

D) THAT the General Manager of Engineering Services make adjustments to the meter locations after discussion with appropriate affected parties, and THAT annual operating costs estimated to be $900 be included in the 2001 operating budget.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND
BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY

8. Queen Elizabeth Theatre Parkade Repairs - Award of Contract
March 16, 2001 File: 1805/RTS: 1972

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,

THAT the contract for the Queen Elizabeth Theatre ("QET") parkade repair be awarded to Polycrete Restorations Ltd. up to a maximum amount of $399,354.00, plus GST; source of funding to be the funding available from the 2000-2002 Capital Plan.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

9. Bill C-11, The Immigration and Refugee Act

March 19, 2001 File: 111/6001RTS: 1982

MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
A. THAT Council recommend to the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration the following amendments to Bill C-11:

a) to revise the Bill to make provision for the Government of Canada to consult with municipal governments, including the City of Vancouver, on relevant policy and program development concerning immigrants and refugees. More specifically, to include "municipalities" in Section 3(1)(f) and Section 3(3)(c) under "Objectives and Applications"; and also Section 10(1) and (2) under "Agreements";

b) to add to the Bill clauses recognizing that the City of Vancouver and other municipal governments have a key role to play in regard to supporting the integration of immigrants and refugees and that the Federal government would provide resources and funding for the delivery of programs and services to immigrants and refugees;

c) to add to the Bill that the Federal Government should reimburse municipal government for services rendered to immigrants and refugees.

B. THAT a Council member or designated staff be appointed to present the City's recommendations on Bill C-11 to the Federal Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration during their consultation in Vancouver in April 2001.

C. THAT Council forward copies of this report to the Federal Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, GVRD municipalities, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and Union of British Columbia Municipalities for their information.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

10. Business License Hearing Panel for April 10, 2001, April 23, 2001

and April 26, 2001
March 26, 2001 File: 2711-1/RTS: 1989

MOVED by Cllr. Louis,

THAT Council delegate the holding of business license hearings presently scheduled for April 10, 2001, April 23, 2001 and April 26, 2001, to a panel of three Council Members, pursuant to Section 277.1 of the Vancouver Charter, as follows:

i. April 10, 2001 at 9:30 a.m. - the business license hearing pursuant to Section 275 of the Vancouver Charter regarding a referral to Council by the Chief License Inspector of an application for a year 2001 business license by Mondo Lisa Desserts Ltd. dba The Victory Restaurant, 207 West Hastings Street and the power to make a Council decision in relation to that hearing be delegated to:

Councillor Jennifer Clarke, Chair
Councillor Daniel Lee
Councillor Tim Louis

Should any of the above Members of Council be unable to attend the

hearing, the hearing and the power to make a Council decision in relation to the hearing be delegated to the remaining two Councillors and Councillor Don Lee.

ii. April 23, 2001 at 9:30 a.m. - the business license hearing pursuant to Section 275 of the Vancouver Charter regarding a referral to Council by the Chief License Inspector of an application for a year 2001 business license by Tang Ming Chang and Tang I Chang, dba The Evergreen Rooms, 333 Columbia Street, and the power to make a Council decision in relation to that hearing be delegated to:

Councillor Gordon Price - Chair
Councillor Sam Sullivan
Councillor Sandy McCormick

Should any of the above Members of Council be unable to attend the

hearing, the hearing and the power to make a Council decision in relation to the hearing be delegated to the remaining two Councillors and Councillor Fred Bass.

iii. April 26, 2001 at 7:30 p.m. - the business license hearing pursuant to Section 275 of the Vancouver Charter regarding a referral to Council by the Chief License Inspector of an application for a year 2001 business license by 588080 B.C. Ltd dba Good Luck Cabaret, 147 East Pender Street, and the power tomake a Council decision in relation to that hearing be delegated to:

Councillor Lynne Kennedy - Chair
Councillor Sandy McCormick
Councillor Don Lee

Should any of the above Members of Council be unable to attend the

hearing, the hearing and the power to make a Council decision in relation to the hearing be delegated to the remaining two Councillors and Councillor
Jennifer Clarke.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

OTHER REPORTS

I. Report to Council

Special Advisory Committee

on Cultural Communities
March 7, 2001 File: 3055-1/RTS: 1862

MOVED by Cllr. Louis,

THAT the Annual Report of the Special Advisory Committee on Cultural Communities be received for information.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

II. Report to Council

Special Advisory Committee
on Disability Issues
March 13, 2001 File: 3053-1/RTS: 1959

MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,

THAT the Annual Report of the Special Advisory Committee on Disability Issues 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. Sullivan,

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

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

BY-LAWS

1. A By-law to Average Land Assessments for 2001 By-Law No. 8313
MOVED by Cllr. McCormick,
SECONDED by Cllr. Don Lee,

THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.

- CARRIED

(Cllr. Louis opposed)

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

(Cllr. Louis opposed)

2. A By-law to amend By-law No. 6059, being the Parking By-law (Deletion of Payment-in-Lieu[302 Davie Street]) By-law No. 8314
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
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. Kennedy,
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

3. A By-law to Designate a Business Improvement Area in that area of the City known as Collingwood (2001-2006) By-law No. 8315
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

4. A By-law to Grant Monies for a Business Promotion Scheme in the Collingwood Business Improvement Area By-law No. 8316
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

5. A By-law to Designate a Business Improvement Area in that area of the City known as Hastings North (2001-2006) By-law No. 8317
MOVED by Cllr. McCormick,
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. McCormick,
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

6. A By-law to Grant Monies for a Business Promotion Scheme in the Hastings North Business Improvement Area By-law No. 8318
MOVED by Cllr. Daniel Lee,
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. Daniel Lee,
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

7. A By-law to Re-Designate a Business Improvement Area in that area of the City known as Kerrisdale By-law No. 8319
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
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. Kennedy,
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

8. A By-law to Grant Monies for a Business Promotion Scheme in the Kerrisdale Business Improvement Area By-law No. 8320
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 openfor 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

9. A By-law to Re-Designate a Business Improvement Area in that area of the City known as Robson Street By-law No. 8321
MOVED by Cllr. McCormick,
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. McCormick,
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

10. A By-law to Grant Monies for a Business Promotion Scheme in the Robson Street Business Improvement Area By-law No. 8322
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 UNANIMOUSLY

11. A By-law to Designate a Business Improvement Area in that area of the City known as Kitsilano Fourth Avenue By-law No. 8323
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 UNANIMOUSLY

12. A By-law to Grant Monies for a Business Promotion Scheme in the Kitsilano Fourth Avenue Business Improvement Area By-law No. 8324
MOVED by Cllr. McCormick,
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. McCormick,
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

B. Motions on Notice

1. Funding Options for Translink File: 5561

At the Council meeting of March 13, 2001, Councillor Louis submitted the following Notice of Motion which was recognized by the Chair:

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

WHEREAS, if TransLink were to maintain and expand services as outlined in its five-year strategic plan, the agency would have a total cumulative budget deficit of $134 million over the next three fiscal reporting periods (2001, 2002 and 2003), following TransLink's recent failure to institute and collect a vehicle levy through ICBC;

AND WHEREAS, before it had secured the necessary revenue to pay for new expenditures, TransLink committed to spending:
(a) $60 million on ticket vending machines and electronic fare boxes;
(b) up to 7 per cent more on senior management salaries and bonuses; and
(c) approximately $1 million annually on the salaries of a new level of upper management;

AND WHEREAS, TransLink has proposed a $5 million cut to public transit to reduce the 2001 budget deficit, with more severe service cuts to follow in 2002 and 2003;

AND WHEREAS, transit fares were increased last June with the understanding that services would be improved;

AND WHEREAS, the City of Vancouver transportation plans and policy statements endorse the principle that more and better public transportation services are needed in the City and the region for social, environmental and transportation services;

AND WHEREAS, TransLink's five-year strategic plan states that "new taxation powers and funding sources set out in the GVTA legislation will facilitate the funding oftransportation improvements;"

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, Vancouver City Council recommend TransLink consider the following funding options, under Part 3 of the GVTA Act, before any cuts to public transit services are made by the agency:

(a) collect a levy on most or all vehicles in the region through TransLink-managed agencies such as AirCare;
(b) increase the utility power levy and continue collection through partner public utilities;
(c) institute project tolls linked to parts of the road network undergoing improvements;
(d) raise the level of property tax devoted to funding transportation;
(e) increase tax on parking stalls; and
(f) increase the parking sales tax on parking fees.

- postponed

The Chair advised several requests to speak had been received and that the matter would be referred to a Standing Committee of Council meeting to hear the speakers.

MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. McCormick,

THAT Council (a) request City of Vancouver MLA's and candidates in the next provincial election to provide their position on the motion and other funding options for Translink; and, (b) at the time those comments are received, refer consideration of the motion to a Standing Committee meeting to hear from delegations.

- CARRIED

(Cllr. Louis opposed)

2. Disclosure of Draft Free Trade Agreement of the Americas File: 6001

At the Council meeting of March 13, 2001, Councillor Bass submitted the following Notice of Motion which was recognized by the Chair. Council agreed that in Cllr. Bass' absence, Cllr. Louis would be permitted to move Cllr. Bass' Motion on Notice.

MOVED by Cllr. Louis,
NOT SECONDED

WHEREAS Vancouver City Council has expressed repeatedly its concern about the potential intrusion of poorly-framed trade agreements on the authority and obligations ofmunicipal and provincial governments (Multilateral Agreement on Investment-April 28, 1998; General Agreement on Trade and Services-May 2, 2000; and North American Free Trade Agreement January 30, 2001);

AND WHEREAS the case of METALCLAD versus the federal government of Mexico is now being heard in BC Supreme Court and the issues of the case finally brought into public view when Mexico appealed the final decision of the NAFTA tribunal;

AND WHEREAS the above-mentioned NAFTA tribunal decided that the investor's rights to a return on investment predominated over a municipality's rights to refuse a permit for a toxic waste dump (and that environmental considerations, popular will and the past performance of the applicant were irrelevant considerations);

AND WHEREAS the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade makes it clear that the federal government does not now plan to release the specifics of the framework of FTAA (website www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/tna-nac/) until after it has been reviewed by ministers and trade negotiators from 34 countries);

AND WHEREAS many members of Parliament have not seen the draft FTAA framework, such that, on February 15, 2001, all opposition parties (Bloc, Alliance, and NDP) voted together to gain access to the FTAA draft document but were defeated;

AND WHEREAS democracy fails to function unless elected officials and the public are fully informed;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Mayor, on behalf of Council, request the Government of Canada to disclose fully the details of the proposed Free Trade Agreement of the Americas to be addressed in Quebec City in April.

- not put

NOTICE OF MOTION

The following Notice of Motion was submitted by Cllr. Louis and recognized by the Chair:

1. Residential Lease Prepayment Prices in False Creek File: 5104

WHEREAS the False Creek Landlease Action Committee commissioned an

independent appraisal of residential lease prepayment prices in False Creek
South and submitted the completed appraisal to the City in July 2000;

AND WHEREAS this appraisal differs significantly from the lease prepayment

prices established by the City;

AND WHEREAS the City's lease prepayment prices and rent increase predictions

affect leaseholders' equity in their homes, whether or not they choose to
prepay;

AND WHEREAS Real Estate Services staff commissioned experts' reviews of the

leaseholders' and City's appraisals more than six months ago;

AND WHEREAS it is in the interest of both the City and its leaseholders to

resolve this issue as expeditiously as possible, and without proceeding to
trial;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the City begin good faith negotiations with

its leaseholders within a month, to determine equitable and mutually
agreeable lease prepayment prices.

- notice

ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS

1. Housing Report File: 4656

Cllr. Louis advised he had some questions he wished forwarded to the authors of the forthcoming report to Council on housing issues. He provided a copy to the City Manager who agreed to forward the questions to the appropriate staff.

The Council recessed at 4:45 p.m., and reconvened
"In Camera" in the Mayor's Office.

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