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REPORT TO COUNCIL
STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL
ON CITY SERVICES AND BUDGETS
MAY 10, 2001
A Regular Meeting of the Standing Committee of Council on City Services and Budgets was held on Thursday, May 10, 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: |
Mayor Philip Owen (Leave of Absence - Civic Business)
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CITY MANAGER'S
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Brent MacGregor, Deputy City Manager |
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 April 12, 2001, were adopted.
RECOMMENDATION
1. City of Vancouver Year 2000 Financial Statements (File 1503)
The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated May 1, 2001, in which the General Manager of Corporate Services/Director of Finance presented to Council for information and to fulfill the legislative requirements of the Vancouver Charter, the 2000 Financial Statements for the City of Vancouver.
Estelle Lo, General Manager of Corporate Services, provided highlights of the statements and introduced Bob Shaw, External Auditor and partner, KPMG and Terry Corrigan, Director of Financial Services who responded to questions on the City's reserves and unfunded liabilities.
MOVED by Councillor Louis
THAT the Committee recommend to Council
THAT Council receive for information the City of Vancouver Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2000.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Kennedy not present for the vote)
2. 2001 Basic Capital Budget (File 1602)
The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated April 20, 2001, in which the General Manager of Corporate Services/Director of Finance summarized the 2001 Capital Budget and sought Council's approval for the allocation of Capital from Revenue funding and for debenture authority necessary to complete the funding of the 2001 Capital Program.
Ken Bayne, Director of Financial Planning and Treasury, provided Council with an overview of the report.
MOVED by Councillor Louis
THAT the Committee recommend to Council
A. THAT the allocation of 2001 Capital from Revenue funding of $12.6 million to the 2001 Capital Budget be as follows:
Parks & Recreation Facilities 2,180,000
Community Service Initiatives 5,740,000
Other 3,180,000
Supplementary Capital 1,500,000
Total $12,600,000B. THAT the 2001 Public Safety Capital Budget (Firehall Replacement) totalling $2,340,000 as summarized in the Administrative Report dated April 20, 2001, be approved with the source of funds to be plebiscite borrowing authority approved as part of the 2000 - 2002 Capital Plan.
C. THAT the allocations to the Community Service Initiatives and Other components of the 2001 Basic Capital Budget as summarized in the Administrative Report dated April 20, 2001, and detailed in Appendix 2 be approved with the source of funding to be Capital from Revenue as provided in Recommendation A .
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Kennedy not present for the vote)
3. 2001 Engineering Basic Capital Budget (File 1602)
The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated April 30, 2001, in which the General Manager of Engineering Services provided Council with an overview of the 2001 Engineering Basic Capital Budget and sought approval for same.
Jody Andrews, Assistant City Engineer - Departmental Services, with the aid of a Powerpoint presentation, provided an overview of the report. Peter Judd, Assistant City Engineer - Water and Sewers, responded to questions regarding sewer replacement rate and timing of the False Creek underground crossing.
Don Buchanan, West End Residents Association, suggested the signal program include stencils on the road to allow for signal changes on the approach of bicycles, and raised concerns with the timing of the signal at Denman and Barclay and cyclist safety issues at the Burrard and Cornwall intersection. Mr. Buchanan also requested funding be set aside for signal changes and additions to the transportation system in the West End, subject to a workshop and open house regarding options for implementation.
Ian Adam, Assistant City Engineer - Transportation, advised a report will be before Council shortly on the Signal Program and will address pedestrian waiting issues; workshops are also planned regarding West End traffic issues.
MOVED by Councillor Louis
THAT the Committee recommend to Council
A. THAT the 2001 Streets, Street Lighting, Yards and Communications Basic Capital Budget totalling $22,223,500 as summarized in the Administrative Report dated April 30, 2001, and detailed in Appendix 1 be approved, with the funding to be provided as follows:
a) $21,997,000 from borrowing approved by plebiscite as part of the 2000-2002 Capital Plan for Streets, Street Lighting, Yards and Communications components of the budget; and
b) $226,500 from borrowing approved by plebiscite as part of the 1994-1996 Capital Plan for Streets components; and
B. THAT the 2001 Sewers Basic Capital Budget totalling $17,015,000 as summarized in the Administrative Report dated April 30, 2001, and detailed in Appendix 1 be approved, with the funding to be provided in new borrowing approved under Council authority for the Sewer component of the budget.
C. That the 2001 Waterworks Basic Capital Budget totalling $20,050,000 as summarized in the Administrative Report dated April 30, 2001, and detailed in Appendix 1 be approved, with the funding to be provided in new borrowing approved under Council authority for the Water component of the budget.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. 2001 Park Board Basic Capital Budget (File 1602)
The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated April 26, 2001, in which the General Manager of the Board of Parks and Recreation sought Council's approval of the Park Board's Basic Capital Budget for 2001.
Pieter Rutgers, Director of Planning and Operations, Park Board was present to answer questions.
MOVED by Councillor Louis
THAT the Committee recommend to Council
THAT the 2001 Park Board Basic Capital Budget totalling $8,131,417 as detailed in the Administrative Report dated April 26, 2001, be approved, with the source of funding to be from plebiscite borrowing authority ($5,951,417) and Capital from Revenue ($2,180,000) as approved as part of the 2000 -2002 Capital Plan.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5. By-law to Restrict Anchoring on City Water Lots
in False Creek (File 8200/113)
The Committee had before it an Administrative Report, dated May 1, 2001, in which the General Manager of Engineering Services, in consultation with the Manager of Real Estate Services, sought Council's approval to prepare a by-law to restrict the duration of anchoring on City-controlled water lots in False Creek to a maximum of 14 days within a 30 day period.
Don Brynildsen, Assistant City Engineer - Streets, provided an overview of the report, including details on the recommended by-law regulations and enforcement issues.
The following spoke in support of the recommendations:
John Alexander, President, Greater Vancouver Floating Home Coop
Norton Youngs, False Creek Neighbourhood Association
Merv Therriault, False Creek Neighbourhood Association
Adrian Lee, False Creek User Group
George Pratt, AquaBus.
Speakers' comments included:
· by-law would provide for visitors to our city and discourage long-term anchoring of stored and long-term liveaboards;
· support for enforcement of the proposed by-law by the Vancouver Marine Squad;
· by-law would address issues of sewage, congestion and noise in the Creek;
· concern boaters will still anchor in Charleson Bay;
· a boaters' centre at the entrance to False Creek would be useful to provide information/regulations for tourists coming into the city;
· the by-law is a positive step toward ensuring this precious resource (the Creek) is wisely managed and rationed in light of various stakeholder positions;
· the 14-day period for moorage as set out in the by-law is overly generous;
· owners of liveaboards who tie their dinghies to ferry docks in the Creek cause problems which need to be addressed.
The following expressed concern with the recommendations:
Greig Thorlacius
Bill Sasaman
Paul Morrison
Marcus MacGegor.
Speakers' comments included:
· no compromise proposed, i.e. government wharfs; the by-law provisions will destroy a lot of people, and no allowance has been made for low-income boaters;
· many liveaboard owners are willing to pay for marina space, but none is available in the Creek and waiting lists are long at nearby marinas;
· noise from on-shore activities including the Plaza of Nations, dragon boats and champagne cruises is greater than noise from liveaboards anchored in the Creek;
· little garbage is generated by liveaboard owners, as it must be carried in as well as out;
· there are environmentally responsible owners of liveaboards who use sewage treatment facilities, solar panels, and rain catchment systems, and generate little garbage;
· many liveaboard owners use public transit and do not own vehicles;
· the bulk of pollution found in the Creek is caused not by boaters, but comes from the City's storm drains;
· a fee could be paid to the City for disposal of garbage generated;
· fees for moorage have increased dramatically and it is difficult for many to pay for both moorage and their boats;
· even with the by-law, the Creek will still be full, but with tourists' boats rather than those of city residents;
· reject the by-law.
A number of the speakers voiced concern with the impact of the buoys on Creek traffic; however, staff noted buoys were required for demarcation of boundaries. Council also discussed the need to balance the merits of providing additional liveaboard moorage on the Creek as opposed to maintaining open water for recreation purposes and the need to regulate this non-renewable public asset.
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During consideration of this item
the Chair left the meeting on Civic Business.
The Chair was assumed by Councillor Clarke, Vice-Chair.
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MOVED by Councillor Kennedy
THAT the Committee recommend to Council
A. THAT Council instruct the Director of Legal Services to bring forward a by-law to restrict anchoring on City-controlled water lots in False Creek to a maximum of 14 days within a 30 day period.
B. THAT funding for the first 3 months of enforcement and the marker buoys (estimated at up to $25,000) be provided from Contingency Reserve.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Puil not present for the vote)
MOVED by Councillor Bass
THAT the Committee recommend to Council
THAT Staff be directed to seek accommodation for those who now have had long-term moorage in False Creek to continue to do so.
LOST
(Councillors Clarke, Kennedy, Don Lee, and Price opposed)
(Councillor Puil not present for the vote)
The Committee adjourned at 12:20 p.m.
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CITY OF VANCOUVER
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL ON
CITY SERVICES AND BUDGETS
MAY 10, 2001
A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Thursday, May 10, 2001, at 12:20 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: |
Councillor Jennifer Clarke, Acting Mayor
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ABSENT: |
Mayor Philip Owen (Leave of Absence - Civic Business)
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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 Councillor Louis
SECONDED by Councillor Don Lee
THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, Acting Mayor Clarke in the chair.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Report of Standing Committee on City Services and Budgets
May 10, 2001
Council considered the recommendations of the Committee, as contained in the following clauses of the foregoing report:
Cl.1: City of Vancouver Year 2000 Financial Statements
Cl.2: 2001 Basic Capital Budget
Cl.3: 2001 Engineering Basic Capital Budget
Cl.4: 2001 Park Board Basic Capital Budget
Cl.5: By-law to Restrict Anchoring on City Water Lots in False Creek
Clauses 1-5
MOVED by Councillor Kennedy
THAT the recommendations of the Committee, as contained in Clauses 1-5 of this report, be approved.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
RISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Councillor Price
THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ADOPT REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Councillor Bass
SECONDED by Councillor Louis
THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
BY-LAWS
1. A By-law to Regulate the Moorage of Boats on Water Lots Owned by or Leased to the City (By-law No. 8336)
MOVED by Councillor Clarke
SECONDED by Councillor 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 Councillor Clarke
SECONDED by Councillor Kennedy
THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Acting Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS
1. Possible Relocation of Lafarge Concrete Batch Plant (File 8009)
Councillor Kennedy advised of the lack of appropriate notification for this item, currently scheduled for this afternoon's Planning and Environment Committee meeting, and suggested it be withdrawn from that agenda.
Council so agreed.
The Council adjourned at 12:23 p.m.
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