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REPORT TO COUNCIL
STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL
ON CITY SERVICES AND BUDGETS
APRIL 12, 2001
A Regular Meeting of the Standing Committee of Council on City Services and Budgets was held on Thursday, April 12, 2001, at 9:30 a.m., in Committee Room No. 1, Third Floor, City Hall.
PRESENT: |
Councillor George Puil, Chair
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ABSENT: |
Councillor Jennifer Clarke, Vice Chair (Leave of Absence) |
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CITY MANAGER'S
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*Judy Rogers, City Manager
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CITY CLERK'S OFFICE: |
Denise Salmon, Meeting Coordinator |
*Denotes presence for a portion of the meeting.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the Standing Committee on City Services and Budgets meeting of March 15, 2001, were adopted.
RECOMMENDATION
1. Vancouver Economic Development Commission -
2001 Business Plan and Budget File: 3143
The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated March 29, 2001, in which the General Manager of Corporate Services sought Council's approval for the Vancouver Economic Development Commission 2001 Business Plan, and to enter into a contract with the VEDC for the provision of economic development services. The City Manager recommended that Council provide sufficient funding ($250,000) for the core services carried out by the VEDC in 2001.
Also before Council for consideration was a memorandum, dated April 12, 2001, (circulated at the meeting and on file) from the Office of Councillor Kennedy, which, in addition to the recommendations contained in the aforementioned report, submitted for Council's consideration the following recommendation:
"THAT City staff in conjunction with the VEDC Commissioners commence a review of alternative business models for Economic Development in the City of Vancouver and report the findings to Council before the end of September 2001."
Estelle Lo, General Manager of Corporate Services, provided a brief overview of the report, and introduced Roger Fast, Director of Business Support and Sean Neighbours, Vancouver Economic Development Commission member. Mr. Neighbours provided details on both the VEDC's 2000 accomplishments and its 2001 business plan and budget. He also responded to questions regarding the Commission's future plans for promoting Vancouver, and noted the Commission will focus on economic development opportunities. Ms. Lo noted arrangements have been made for the Commission to provide quarterly reports to Council.
The following motion by Councillor Kennedy was put and carried. The Committee, therefore,
RECOMMENDED
A. THAT Council approve renewal of the annual contract with the Vancouver Economic Development Commission for the 2001 fiscal year at a cost of $220,000 plus an additional $30,000 to cover inflation and to cover core expenses in 2001, for a total of $250,000 plus applicable net GST. Source of funds to be $223,300 from the 2001 Operating Budget, $26,700 from Contingency Reserve.
Clause 1 Cont'd
B. THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to amend the contract with the Vancouver Economic Development Commission to reflect provisions of Recommendation A.
C. THAT City Staff in conjunction with the VEDC Commissioners commence a review of alternative business models for Economic Development in the city of Vancouver and report the findings to Council before the end of September 2001.
- CARRIED
(Councillor Louis opposed to A and B.)
2. South Vancouver Seniors' Centre: Capital Funding Proposal File: 4160
The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated April 2, 2001, from the General Manager of Community Services and General Manager of Parks and Recreation in which the General Manager of Community Services sought Council's endorsement of the construction of a seniors' centre, and approval in principle of $521,950 capital funding using $300,000 Community Amenity Contribution from the Champlain Mall redevelopment and $221,950 in other City capital funding.
Anne Kloppenborg, Social Planner, provided an overview of the report and responded to questions regarding the uniqueness of this model compared to similar projects. Ms. Kloppenborg advised Susan Mundick, General Manager of Parks and Recreation was present, and noted the Park Board had approved this project the previous evening.
The following motion by Councillor Kennedy was put and carried. The Committee, therefore,
RECOMMENDED
A. THAT Council endorse the construction of the proposed 3,500 square foot South Vancouver Seniors Centre at Killarney Community Centre, as described in the Administrative Report dated April 2, 2001.
B. THAT Council seek approval in principle from the Vancouver Park Board for this project.
Clause 2 Cont'd
C. THAT Council approve in principle City funding of up to $521,950 for the construction of the proposed centre, subject to approval by the Province of matching capital funds; sources of City funding to be the $300,000 Community Amenity Contribution generated from the Champlain Mall redevelopment and $221,950 from other City capital funds.
D. THAT Council endorse the application of the Killarney Community Centre Society to the Province, for a $521,950 Community Partners Program capital grant for this project.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Don Lee not present for the vote.)
3. False Creek Flats - Area-Specific Development Cost Levy File: 8203/1755
The Committee had before it a Policy Report dated April 6, 2001, in which the Director of Current Planning in consultation with the General Managers of Engineering Services and the Park Board, and the Directors of Finance, Social Planning, and Legal Services sought Council's approval to establish an area-specific DCL for the False Creek Flats, including a boundary, rate and spending strategy.
Ian Smith, Senior Planner, Central Area Major Developments Group, provided an overview of the report, and with the aid of overhead photos and schematics, described the DCL boundaries for False Creek. Tom Timm, Deputy City Engineer, provided information on allocation of funding sources for proposed transportation and traffic improvements and greenway connections. Sue Harvey, Social and Cultural Planner, provided details on projected demographics for the area as they relate to daycare/schools.
Staff responded to questions regarding the allocation of funds for services, parks and maintenance, and noted money collected through the recommended levy is to be spent within the established boundaries. Staff noted the Finning Lands were excluded from the DCL area. Council members discussed impacts of increasing the levy to allow for cost recovery.
Rod Schroeder, Schroeder Properties Ltd., developer and owner of property in False Creek Flats, introduced his business partner -- David Quigley, ING Realty and noted his concern with the City's reluctance to allow his company to move forward on Tech Park, which was to have been the largest commercial project ever built in the city. Mr. Schroeder provided details of his costs to date and advised he understood a portion of these costs
Clause 3 Cont'd
would be deducted from any DCL costs. Brent MacGregor, Deputy City Manager, provided Council with options to address Mr. Schroeder's concerns and suggested staff meet with Mr. Schroeder with report back.
Marilyn Bell spoke in favour of setting aside the higher DCL allocation, as recommended by staff, to acquire and develop park land in the False Creek Flats area.
Gair Williamson, Unimet, sought clarification regarding use of DCL monies west of Evans Avenue, and what portions of new infrastructure would be covered by the DCLs. Staff advised that while a decision has not yet been made on this issue, infrastructure related to transportation could possibly be covered.
Richard Weir, BOSA Development Corp., while not opposed to the introduction of this levy, noted it essential the DCL apply universally.
The following motion by Councillor Louis was put and carried. The Committee, therefore,
RECOMMENDED
A. THAT the area of the False Creek Flats shown in Appendix A of the Policy Report dated April 6, 2001, be established as the Development Cost Levy district.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The following motion by Councillor Louis was put and lost,
THAT a rate of collection for the False Creek Flats area-specific Development Cost Levy be set at $4.94 per sq. ft., not to exceed 10% of the building permit value, for all uses except those uses identified for reductions and redemptions, to be allocated as follows:
(i) 63.3% of the total ($1.90 per sq. ft.) for infrastructure requirements
(ii) 26.7% of the total ($0.80 per sq. ft.) for park requirements
(iii) 10% of the total ($0.30 per sq. ft.) for childcare requirements.
- LOST
(Councillors Kennedy, Daniel Lee, Don Lee, McCormick, Price, Puil,
Sullivan and the Mayor opposed.)
Clause 3 Cont'd
The following motion by Councillor Price was put and carried. The Committee, therefore,
RECOMMENDED
B. THAT a rate of collection for the False Creek Flats area-specific Development Cost Levy be set at $3.00 per sq. ft., not to exceed 10% of the building permit value, for all uses except those uses identified for reductions and redemptions, to be allocated as follows:
(i) 63.3% of the total ($1.90 per sq. ft.) for infrastructure requirements
(ii) 26.7% of the total ($0.80 per sq. ft.) for park requirements
(iii) 10% of the total ($0.30 per sq. ft.) for childcare requirements.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The following motion by Councillor Louis was put and carried. The Committee, therefore,
RECOMMENDED
C. THAT, following the adoption of the False Creek Flats area-specific Development Cost Levy, any increase proposed to the city-wide Development Cost Levy other than for inflation be considered with respect to the overall total of levies charged and the potential impact on development in the False Creek Flats.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The following motion by Councillor Price was put and carried. The Committee, therefore,
RECOMMENDED
D. THAT the Central Valley Greenway Viaduct be considered as eligible for Development Cost Levy expenditure.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The Committee adjourned at 12:00 noon
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CITY OF VANCOUVER
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL ON
CITY SERVICES AND BUDGETS
APRIL 12, 2001
A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Thursday, April 12, 2001, at 12:01 p.m., in Committee Room No. 1, Third Floor, City Hall, following the Standing Committee on City Services and Budgets meeting, to consider the recommendations of the Committee.
PRESENT: |
Mayor Philip Owen
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ABSENT: |
Councillor Jennifer Clarke (Leave of Absence) |
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CITY MANAGER'S
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Brent MacGregor, Deputy City Manager |
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE: |
Denise Salmon, Meeting Coordinator |
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
SECONDED by Cllr. McCormick,
THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, Mayor Owen in the chair.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Report of Standing Committee on City Services and Budgets
April 12, 2001
Council considered the recommendations of the Committee, as contained in the following clauses of the foregoing report:
Cl.1: Vancouver Economic Development Commission -
2001 Business Plan and Budget
Cl.2: Sough Vancouver Seniors Centre: Capital Funding Report
Cl.3: False Creek Flats - Area-Specific Development Cost Levy
Clause 1
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the recommendations of the Committee, as contained in Clause 1 of this report, be approved.
- CARRIED
(Councillor Louis opposed to A and B.)
Clauses 2-3
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the recommendations of the Committee, as contained in Clauses 2-3 of this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
RISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ADOPT REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Louis,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bass,
THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS
1. Leave of Absence - Councillor Clarke File No. 1254
MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
SECONDED by Cllr. McCormick,
THAT Councillor Clarke be granted Leave of Absence for April 12, 2001.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Leave of Absence - Mayor Owen File No. 1254
MOVED By Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the Mayor be granted Leave of Absence for the afternoon of April 12, 2001.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The Council adjourned at 12:02 p.m.
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