REPORT TO COUNCIL

STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL
ON PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT

APRIL 26, 2001

A Regular Meeting of the Standing Committee of Council on Planning and Environment was held on Thursday, April 26, 2001 , at 2:20 p.m., in Committee Room No. 1, Third Floor, City Hall.

PRESENT:	Councillor Lynne Kennedy, Chair Mayor Philip Owen Councillor Fred Bass *Councillor Jennifer Clarke Councillor Don Lee , Vice-Chair *Councillor Sandy McCormick Councillor Gordon Price Councillor George Puil Councillor Sam Sullivan
ABSENT:	Councillor Daniel Lee (Leave of Absence) Councillor Tim Louis (Leave of Absence)
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE:	Brent MacGregor, Deputy City Manager
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE:	Diane M. Clairmont, Meeting Coordinator

* denotes presence for a portion of the meeting

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

The Minutes of the Standing Committee on Planning and Environment meeting of Thursday, March 29, 2001, were adopted.

RECOMMENDATION

1. Warning to Prospective Purchasers of 469, 477, 483 and

491 East 10th Avenue File: 2701

At the April 12, 2001 meeting of the Standing Committee on Planning and Environment, Council referred consideration of the Administrative Report dated March 13, 2001, to its next meeting in order to receive additional information from staff.

Peter Sweeney, Manager, Building Inspection Branch, reviewed the report, reiterated staff's position as outlined in the report and responded to questions. He advised the owners, as directed at the April 12, 2001 meeting, had not issued eviction notices nor had they obtained financing. Staff contacted the owners one week after the meeting asking for options to be considered and none were offered.

Lise Guillemette and Wayne Helfrich, Owners, provided a brief history of the properties and their maintenance efforts to date. They acknowledged permits should have been obtained for specific projects. They read a notarized letter advising houses will not be sold for one year from April 26, 2001 and work required by the City will be completed.

MOVED BY Mayor Owen:
THAT the Committee recommend to Council

A. THAT the City Clerk be directed to file a 336D Notice against the title to the properties at 469, 477, 483 and 491 East 10^th Avenue, Lots 10,11,12 & 13, Block 124, District Lot 264A, Plan 1355 & 1771, PIDs 011-895-071, 006-715-095,007-349-068, 003-691-977, in order to warn prospective purchasers that there are contraventions of the Zoning and Development and Vancouver Building By-laws related to these buildings.

B. THAT the Director of Legal Services is hereby authorized, in her discretion, to commence legal action or proceedings in relation to the premises located at 469,477,483 & 491 East 10^th Avenue and may, in her discretion, seek injunctive relief in those actions or proceedings, in order to bring these buildings into compliance with City By-laws.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2. Warning to Prospective Purchasers of 3125-27 Glen Drive, 3143-45 Glen Drive and 3165 Glen Drive File: 2701

The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated March 2, 2001 in which the City Building Inspector recommended approval to file a 336D Notice against the properties at 3125-27, 3143-45 and 3165 Glen Drive to warn prospective purchasers of contraventions of Part 7 (Plumbing Services) of the Vancouver Building By-law related to these buildings. The General Manager of Community Services supported the recommendations.

Carlene Robbins, Manager, By-law Administration Branch, and Bob Postlethwaite, Supervisor, Sewer Separation Branch, reviewed the report and responded to questions.

Kim Tuyet Huynh, Owner, spoke in opposition to the recommendation.

Staff advised that while Ms. Huynh's property complies to the By-law, the 336D Notice would provide her protection in event of sale. It was acknowledged that her situation, while not caused by her, cannot be resolved without compliance by adjoining properties. Staff advised a 336D Notice is the least damaging of notices that can be affixed to the title.

MOVED BY Councillor Clarke:
THAT the Committee recommend to Council

THAT the City Clerk be directed to file a 336D Notice against the Certificate of Title to the properties listed below in order to warn prospective purchasers that there is a contravention of Part 7 (Plumbing Services) of the Vancouver Building By-law related to these buildings:

3125 -27 Glen Drive, Lot 13, Block 105, District Lot 301 Plan 2255

PID 008-359-245

3143- 45 Glen Drive, Lot 12, Block 105, District Lot 301 Plan 2255
PID 013-943-847
3165 Glen Drive, Lot 11, Block 105, District Lot 301 Plan 2255
PID 010-343-687

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Clause No 2 (cont'd)

Staff were directed to send letters to the owners advising them of their options and the steps necessary in order to comply. The letter should also advise how their non-compliance affects Ms. Huynh .

3. 980 Granville - Relocation of Two Class `C' Cabarets

467794 BC Ltd. (The Rage) and 476259 BC Ltd. (Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club)
from the Plaza of Nations File: 2614-1

The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated April 12, 2001, in which the Chief License Inspector recommended Council not endorse an application by 467794 BC Ltd. (The Rage) and 476259 BC Ld. (Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club) to relocate existing cabarets to 974-980 Granville Street. The General Manager of Community Services supported the recommendations.

Guy Gusdal, License Coordinator, reviewed the report and responded to questions.
The following spoke, but not specifically for or against the recommendations:
Bert Hick, Agent for Canadian Metropolitan Properties
Daisen Gee Wing, Canadian Metropolitan Properties, Manager, Plaza of Nations

Speakers' comments included:
· plans to develop Plaza of Nations site include hotel/convention facilities and retention of cabaret facilities
· expressed belief that this is not a true relocation; if relocation is approved, the Plaza of Nations sites would not be permanently closed to two cabarets as Canadian Metropolitan Properties will apply for similar licenses

The following spoke in opposition to the recommendations:
Derek Miura, Lauk & Associates, Legal Counsel for the Applicants
Parm Moore, Business Agent for the Applicants

Speakers' comments included:
· working on a month-to-month agreement at Plaza of Nations is detrimental to maintaining a viable business operation
· liquor licenses belong to operators
· reviewed corporate history (including security/policing) and marketing plans

Clause No. 3 (cont'd)

· two potential time-limited properties for Granville Street do not appear to be going ahead; therefore seating capacity limits are not a concern
· there has been no policing problems, can handle line-ups, crowds
· construction of new building would enhance Granville Street

Council requested staff provide a list of venues , including time-limited development permit dates, number of seats for each establishment and available seats on Granville Street on a block by block basis for next report of this nature.

MOVED BY Councillor Clarke:
THAT the Committee recommend to Council

THAT Council advise the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch it does not endorse the application by 467794 BC Ltd. (The Rage) and 476259 BC Ltd. (Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club) for two Class `C' Cabarets at 974-980 (980) Granville Street as it does not meet Council Policy as established by an extensive public process.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4. 957 Granville Street - KKBL No. 324 Ventures Ltd.

Class `D' Neighbourhood Pub File: 2615-26

The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated April 12, 2001, in which the Chief License Inspector recommended Council not endorse an application by KKBL No. 324 Ventures Ltd. for a 65-seat plus 20-seat patio Class `D' Neighbourhood Pub at 957 Granville. Staff further recommended Council adopt a policy to not approve transfers of Council-endorsed liquor licenses between properties and that applications be considered on a site specific basis only. The General Manager of Community Services supported the recommendations.

Guy Gusdal, License Coordinator, reviewed the report and responded to questions including a history of the applicant with relation to time limited development permit dates.

The following spoke in opposition to the recommendation:
Rick Erdman, Agent for the Applicant
Charles Wertman, Applicant
Jonathan Baker, Legal Counsel for the Applicant

Clause No. 4 (cont'd)

Speakers' comments included;
· pub operating times ensure no intermingling of clients exiting from cabarets
· photos of current establishment at 950 Granville Street submitted (on file)
· applicant will be member of BarWatch
· six letters of support submitted (on file)
· reviewed why non-compliance with time limited development permit dates
· based on City mandate for endorsing applications as set out in Provincial Liquor Licensing Act, all criteria have been met

Paul Teichroeb, Chief License Inspector, responded to questions regarding the original application at 950 Granville Street and lack of compliance with time limited development permit dates. He noted other applications were received prior to the application by KKBL No. 324 Ventures Ltd. He also reviewed the original policy guidelines of establishments to be endorsed for Granville Street. The Deputy City Manager reviewed the relevant policy approved by Council on January 30, 2001.

The following spoke in favour of the recommendations and why the Luv-A-Fair application should be next in line:
Dennis Coates, Mair Jensen, Blair
Vern Campbell, Security Consultant, Vern Campbell Consulting Inc.

MOVED BY Mayor Owen:
THAT the Committee recommend to Council that

A. THAT Council advise the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch it does not support the application by KKBL No. 324 Ventures Ltd., for a 65-seat with 20-seat patio Class `D' Neighbourhood Pub at 957 Granville Street.

B. THAT Council formally adopt a policy to not approve transfers of Council liquor license endorsements between properties and that applications be considered on a site specific basis only.

- CARRIED

(Councillor Kennedy opposed to Recommendation A)

5. False Creek Flats - CN Lands Subdivision -

Park Conveyance Payment-in-Lieu File: 8203

The Committee had before it a Policy Report dated April 1, 2001, in which the Director of Current Planning in consultation with the General Manager of Engineering Services and Director of Real Estate Services, sought Council approval to accept a payment in lieu of park conveyance regarding the subdivision of Parcel 1, D.L. 2037, Plan LMP 39747 at 300 Terminal Avenue (the CN Rail Yards).

Brent Elliot, Planning Analyst, reviewed the report and responded to questions.

MOVED BY Councilor Puil:
THAT the Committee recommend to Council

THAT Council authorise a payment in lieu of park conveyance, regarding the subdivision of the Canadian National Railway Company (CN) lands on Terminal Avenue, legally described as Parcel 1, District Lot 2037, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan LMP 39747.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

(Councillors Clarke and McCormick not present for the vote)

6. GVRD Liquid Waste Management Plan File: 3753

As a delegation request had been received, Council at its meeting on April 24, 2001, referred the following motion to the Standing Committee on Planning and Environment meeting on April 26, 2001 in order to hear speakers:

WHEREAS on March 28, 2000, Department of Fisheries and Oceans pollution officer Mike Nikl advised the GVRD that "their ( Liquid Waste Management) plan is not compatible with the Fisheries Act," and "the public has already told them (GVRD) they are willing to pay for sewage upgrades";

AND WHEREAS on February 16, 2001, Fisheries and Oceans Regional Director Guy Beaupre advised GVRD Manager Ken Cameron that "It is our view that the (GVRD Liquid Waste Management) Plan currently does not address clearly the need to meet regulatory requirements in a timely fashion";

Clause No. 6 (cont'd0

AND WHEREAS in February 2001, toxicity tests of effluents samples at the Iona and Lions Gate Sewage treatment plants conducted by Environment Canada found that discharges from both violate the Fisheries Act;

AND WHEREAS on March 20, 2001, Environment Canada's Environmental Protection Branch advised the GVRD of the results of toxicity tests at Iona and Lions Gate and warned that the GVRD was not complying with the Fisheries Act;

AND WHEREAS when Council adopted the GVRD Liquid Waste Management Plan on March 15, 2001, Council was not advised of concerns raised by the Department of Fisheries, nor was Council aware of Environment Canada's concerns about effluent discharge from Iona and Lions Gate;

AND WHEREAS GVRD Director and West Vancouver Cllr. Victor Durman, is seeking a legal opinion on GVRD liability if the Liquid Waste Management Plan is in violation of the Fisheries Act;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council invite Environment Canada's BC and Yukon Director General Don Fast, Fisheries and Oceans Canada Regional Director Donna Petrachenko and GVRD Regional Utility Planning Manager Fred Nenninger to advise Council of their concerns about the GVRD Liquid Waste Management Plan.

- amended

The following spoke in support of the motion:
John Irwin, Resource Management and Environmental Studies, UBC

i) article "Importance of Being Permeable: Planning to Mitigate the Ecological Impacts of Stormwater" - submitted (on file)
ii) letter of support from SouthEast False Creek Working Group/Friends of False Creek - submitted (on file)

David Lane, T. Buck Suzuki Environmental Foundation

article - Summary of Concerns Regarding the GVRD Liquid Waste Management Plan - submitted (on file)

Speakers' comments included:
· further studies should be conducted relating to ecosystems
· GVRD plan should be revisited to find better solutions with firm timelines

Clause No. 6 (cont'd)

· while priorities include sewage outfalls to be resolved within 10 years and secondary treatment at Iona plant, cannot prioritize other items

· Seattle system should be reviewed as an example of good management

Jeff Addis, Sewers and Drainage Engineer, Brent MacGregor, Deputy City Manager, and Tom Timm, Deputy City Engineer, responded to questions reviewing history, sewer overflows, ecological impacts, financial implications, toxicity, and current status.

AMENDMENT MOVED by Cllr. Clarke:

THAT the final paragraph of the motion, be amended by:
a) adding Jim McCracken, Regional Director, Ministry of Environment, Lands & Parks, Lower Mainland Region, to the list of names in the motion,
b) deleting "Council" after the words "to advise" and inserting "GVS&DD" and,
c) deleting "of their" following "Council" and inserting the words "if they".

- CARRIED

(Councillor Bass opposed)

MOTION AS AMENDED PUT:
THAT the Committee recommend to Council that

WHEREAS on March 28, 2000, Department of Fisheries and Oceans pollution officer Mike Nikl advised the GVRD that "their ( Liquid Waste Management) plan is not compatible with the Fisheries Act," and "the public has already told them (GVRD) they are willing to pay for sewage upgrades";

AND WHEREAS on February 16, 2001, Fisheries and Oceans Regional Director Guy Beaupre advised GVRD Manager Ken Cameron that "It is our view that the (GVRD Liquid Waste Management) Plan currently does not address clearly the need to meet regulatory requirements in a timely fashion";

AND WHEREAS in February 2001, toxicity tests of effluents samples at the Iona and Lions Gate Sewage treatment plants conducted by Environment Canada found that discharges from both violate the Fisheries Act;

Clause No. 6 (cont'd)

AND WHEREAS on March 20, 2001, Environment Canada's Environmental Protection Branch advised the GVRD of the results of toxicity tests at Iona and Lions Gate and warned that the GVRD was not complying with the Fisheries Act;

AND WHEREAS when Council adopted the GVRD Liquid Waste Management Plan on March 15, 2001, Council was not advised of concerns raised by the Department of Fisheries, nor was Council aware of Environment Canada's concerns about effluent discharge from Iona and Lions Gate;

AND WHEREAS GVRD Director and West Vancouver Cllr. Victor Durman, is seeking a legal opinion on GVRD liability if the Liquid Waste Management Plan is in violation of the Fisheries Act;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council invite Environment Canada's BC and Yukon Director General Don Fast, Fisheries and Oceans Canada Regional Director Donna Petrachenko and GVRD Regional Utility Planning Manager Fred Nenninger and Jim McCracken, Regional Director, Ministry of Environment, Lands & Parks, Lower Mainland Region, to advise GVS&DD if they have concerns about the GVRD Liquid Waste Management Plan.

- CARRIED

(Councillor Bass opposed)

7. Revision of GVRD Liquid Waste Management Plan File 3753

As a delegation request had been received, Council at its meeting on April 24, 2001, referred the following motion to the Standing Committee on Planning and Environment meeting on April 26, 2001 in order to hear speakers:

WHEREAS on Mar. 28, 2000, Department of Fisheries and Oceans pollution officer Mike Nikl advised the GVRD that "their ( Liquid Waste Management) plan is not compatible with the Fisheries Act," and "the public has already told them (GVRD) they are willing to pay for sewage upgrades";

Clause No. 7 (cont'd)

AND WHEREAS on Feb. 16, 2001, Fisheries and Oceans Regional Director Guy Beaupre advised GVRD Manager Ken Cameron that "It is our view that the (GVRD Liquid Waste Management) Plan currently does not address clearly the need to meet regulatory requirements in a timely fashion";

AND WHEREAS in February 2001, toxicity tests of effluents samples at the Iona and Lions Gate Sewage treatment plants conducted by Environment Canada found that discharges from both violate the Fisheries Act;

AND WHEREAS on March 15, 2001, SPEC president David Cadman advised Council that not amending the Liquid Waste Mangement Plan to upgrade the Iona and Lions Gate plants could violate the Fisheries Act;

AND WHEREAS on March 20, 2001, Environment Canada's Environmental Protection Branch advised the GVRD of the results of toxicity tests at Iona and Lions Gate and warned that the GVRD was not complying with the Fisheries Act;

AND WHEREAS on March 29, 2001, Sierra Legal Defence staff lawyer Tim Howard advised GVRD directors that "By failing to address long-standing problems of the facilities identified above (Iona and Lions Gate), the GVRD/GVS&DD are exposing themselves to potential liability under the Fisheries Act";

AND WHEREAS when Council adopted the GVRD Liquid Waste Management Plan on March 15, 2001, Council was not advised of concerns raised by the Department of Fisheries, nor was Council aware of Environment Canada's concerns about effluent discharge from Iona and Lions Gate;

AND WHEREAS GVRD Director and West Vancouver Cllr. Victor Durman, is seeking a legal opinion on GVRD liability if the Liquid Waste Management Plan is in violation of the Fisheries Act;

AND WHEREAS violations of the Fisheries Act may result in fines of up to $1 million a day;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council request that the GVRD revise the Liquid Waste Management Plan to implement provisions for upgrading the Iona and Lions Gate sewage treatment plants that will enable them to comply with the Canada Fisheries Act.

- recommend postpone indefinitely

Clause No. 7 (cont'd)

David Cadman, President, SPEC, spoke in support of the motion.

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· GVRD Liquid Waste Management Plan and previous (date) Council resolution as passed is in violation of Fisheries Act
· only option available is legal suit

MOVED BY Councillor Clarke:
THAT the Committee recommend to Council that the above motion be postponed indefinitely.

- CARRIED

(Councillor Bass opposed)

8. Privatization of GVWD Seymour Filtration Plant File: 3753

As a delegation request had been received, Council at its meeting on April 24, 2001, referred the following motion to the Standing Committee on Planning and Environment meeting on April 26, 2001 in order to hear speakers:

WHEREAS the Greater Vancouver Water District (GVWD) is proposing to enter into a public-private partnership for the design, construction and operation of a new Seymour Water Filtration plant;

AND WHEREAS entry into such a partnership, within the context of existing or proposed international agreements on the trade of goods and services, has serious implications for the public supply and regulation of water resources and services;

AND WHEREAS a 1995 consultant's report to the GVWD concluded that the legal and financial risks and liabilities inherent in such a project would be placed solely upon the public interest within such a partnership;

AND WHEREAS there has been no substantial process to inform the public of this proposed partnership and its potential risks, nor to solicit public opinion on it;

AND WHEREAS North Vancouver City Council will consider a similar motion on April 23, 2001;

Clause No. 8 (cont'd)

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Vancouver City Council request the GVWD to develop and implement a public involvement process prior to any final decision being made to go forward with such a partnership.

- recommend approval

The following spoke in support of the motion:
John Irwin, Resource Management and Environmental Studies, UBC
David Cadman, President, SPEC
Murray Dobbin, Trading Strategies

Speakers' comments included:
· there has been no public consultation on this issue; public polling results show that 75% of population within the region does not support privitization
· internal reports within City indicate public consultation should take place
· relevance of this issue to GATT agreements
· concerns expressed that in similar circumstances in the past, signed agreements have been overturned

MOTION PUT:
THAT the Committee recommend to Council that

WHEREAS the Greater Vancouver Water District (GVWD) is proposing to enter into a public-private partnership for the design, construction and operation of a new Seymour Water Filtration plant;

AND WHEREAS entry into such a partnership, within the context of existing or proposed international agreements on the trade of goods and services, has serious implications for the public supply and regulation of water resources and services;

AND WHEREAS a 1995 consultant's report to the GVWD concluded that the legal and financial risks and liabilities inherent in such a project would be placed solely upon the public interest within such a partnership;

AND WHEREAS there has been no substantial process to inform the public of this proposed partnership and its potential risks, nor to solicit public opinion on it;

Clause No. 8 (cont'd)

AND WHEREAS North Vancouver City Council will consider a similar motion on April 23, 2001;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Vancouver City Council request the GVWD to develop and implement a public involvement process prior to any final decision being made to go forward with such a partnership.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

The Committee adjourned at 6:10 p.m.
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CITY OF VANCOUVER

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL ON
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT

APRIL 26, 2001

A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Thursday, April 26, 2001, at 6:10 p.m. in Committee Room No. 1, Third Floor, City Hall, following the Standing Committee on Planning and Environment meeting, to consider the recommendations of the Committee.

PRESENT:	Mayor Philip Owen Councillor Fred Bass Councillor Jennifer Clarke Councillor Lynne Kennedy Councillor Don Lee Councillor Sandy McCormick Councillor Gordon Price Councillor George Puil Councillor Sam Sullivan
ABSENT:	Councillor Daniel Lee (Leave of Absence) Councillor Tim Louis (Leave of Absence)
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE:	Brent MacGregor, Deputy City Manager
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE:	Diane M. Clairmont, Meeting Coordinator

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

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

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

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

1. Noise By-law Amendment - Controlling Music Noise Levels

From Entertainment Facilities File: 3755

At the April 26, 2001 meeting of the Standing Committee on City Services and Budgets, this item was referred for discussion and decision to the April 26, 2001 meeting of the Standing Committee on Planning and Environment.

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,

THAT due to time constraints, discussion and decision on the Policy Report dated February 26, 2001 and Memorandum dated April 19, 2001, be referred to a future meeting of the Standing Committee on Planning and Environment.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Report of Standing Committee on Planning and Environment
April 26, 2001

Council considered the recommendations of the Committee, as contained in the following clauses of the foregoing report:

Cl.1: Warning to Prospective Purchasers of 469, 477, 483 and

491 East 10th Avenue

C1.2: Warning to Prospective Purchasers of 3125-27 Glen Drive, 3143-45 Glen Drive and 3165 Glen Drive
C1.3: 980 Granville - Relocation of Two Class `C' Cabarets

467794 BC Ltd. (The Rage) and 476259 BC Ltd. (Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club)from the Plaza of Nations

C1.4: 957 Granville Street - KKBL No. 324 Ventures Ltd.

Class `D' Neighbourhood Pub

C1.5: False Creek Flats - CN Lands Subdivision - Park Conveyance

Payment-in-Lieu

C1.6: GVRD Liquid Waste Management Plan
C1.7: Revision of GVRD Liquid Waste Management Plan
C1.8: Privatization of GVWD Seymour Filtration Plant

Clause 1-3, 5 and 8

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,

THAT the recommendations of the Committee, as contained in Clauses 1-3, 5 and 8 of this report, be approved.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Clause 4

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,

THAT the recommendations of the Committee, as contained in Clause 4 of this report, be approved.

- CARRIED

(Councillor Kennedy opposed to Recommendation A)

Clauses 6-7

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,

THAT the recommendations of the Committee as contained in Clauses 6 and 7 of this report, be approved.

- CARRIED

(Councillor Bass opposed)

RISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

MOVED by Cllr. Price,

THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ADOPT REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

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

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

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS

1. Leave of Absence - Councillor Louis File: 1254

MOVED BY Cllr. Bass,
SECONDED BY Cllr. Don Lee,
THAT Councillor Louis be granted Leave of Absence from the April 26, 2001 meeting of the Standing Committee on Planning and Environment.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2. COMMUTER CHALLENGE File: 5554

MOVED BY Cllr. Clarke
SECONDED BY Cllr. Kennedy
THAT once the current transit strike is resolved, Council consider the City of Vancouver entry into the Commuter Challenge.

- CARRIED

(Councillor Bass opposed)

The Council adjourned at 6:13 p.m.

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