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CITY OF VANCOUVER
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
July 10, 2001
A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, July 10, 2001, at 2:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, Third Floor, City Hall.
PRESENT:
Mayor Philip Owen
Councillor Fred Bass
Councillor Jennifer Clarke
*Councillor Lynne Kennedy
Councillor Daniel Lee
Councillor Don Lee
Councillor Tim Louis
Councillor Sandy McCormick
Councillor Gordon Price
Councillor George PuilABSENT:
Councillor Sam Sullivan (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.
PRESENTATION
Leon Lebrun, Director and Chair, Trails BC, Southwest Region, presented a cheque for the amount of $10,000 to the City, towards the construction of the final portion of the TransCanada Trail through the City of Vancouver.
"IN CAMERA" MEETING
MOVED by Councillor Louis
SECONDED by Councillor Don LeeTHAT 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;
(j) information that is prohibited from disclosure under section 21 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Note: Due to time constraints, the "In Camera" meeting was held on July 12, 2001)
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
1. Regular Council (Transportation and Traffic) - June 5, 2001
MOVED by Councillor Clarke
SECONDED by Councillor McCormick
THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved, with the following amendment:THAT Recommendation F, on page 3 of the Report to Council of the Standing Committee of Council on Transportation and Traffic, be amended as follows:
F. THAT Engineering provide a memo to Council members on fines for vehicles encroaching in a pedestrian zone and whether a percentage of income can be used as a basis for determining fines. Council acknowledges that the provincial policy on the return of traffic fine revenue is about to change.
(Italics denote amendment)
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Regular Council (City Services and Budgets) - June 7, 2001
MOVED by Councillor Puil
SECONDED by Councillor McCormick
THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved with the following amendment:
THAT Councillor Don Lee be shown as being absent due to Civic Business.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Regular Council (Planning and Environment) - June 7, 2001
MOVED by Councillor Kennedy
SECONDED by Councillor Clarke
THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. Regular Council - June 12, 2001
MOVED by Councillor Don Lee
SECONDED by Councillor Daniel Lee
THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5. Special Council (Court of Revision) - June 12, 2001
MOVED by Councillor Kennedy
SECONDED by Councillor Don Lee
THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
6. Regular Council (Planning and Environment) - June 14, 2001
MOVED by Councillor Kennedy
SECONDED by Councillor McCormick
THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
7. Special Council (Public Hearing) - June 14, 2001
MOVED by Councillor Don Lee
SECONDED by Councillor McCormick
THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
8. Regular Council - June 26, 2001
MOVED by Councillor Louis
SECONDED by Councillor BassTHAT approval of the foregoing Minutes be postponed to the next Council meeting to allow time for Councillor Louis to review the audio tape of the meeting.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9. Regular Council - June 28, 2001
MOVED by Councillor Louis
SECONDED by Councillor Don Lee
THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
10. Special Council (Public Hearing) - June 28, 2001
MOVED by Councillor Louis
SECONDED by Councillor McCormick
THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Councillor Don Lee
SECONDED by Councillor LouisTHAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, Mayor Owen in the Chair.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
REPORT REFERENCE
1. Grow Busters Project
June 26, 2001 (File: 3701)
The following presented a Report Reference on the Grow Busters Program, providing an update on the progress of the Project to date:
· Inspector Val Harrison, Vancouver Police Department
· Deputy Fire Chief Ron Ritchie, Fire and Rescue Services
· Carlene Robbins, Manager - By-Law AdministrationInspector Harrison, Deputy Fire Chief Ritchie and Ms. Robbins advised the focus of the Grow Busters Project is enforcement, education and partnering; described the dangers of grow operations and the benefits of the Program; and responded to questions. Council was also asked to approve the extension of the Project one year beyond the currently approved period to September 2002.
MOVED by Councillor Kennedy
A. THAT Council receive for information the status report on the Grow Busters Project.
B. THAT Council support the continuation of the co-ordinated Project Team "Grow Busters" for an additional one year to September 1, 2002.
C. THAT Council approve the extension of the five (5) temporary full time positions already approved and the establishment of two (2) additional temporary full time positions in the Community Services Group (CSG) and one (1) temporary full time position in Fire Services for the duration of the project (14 months) to offset the increased workload that Grow Busters has had on the departmental operations, at an estimated cost of $542,130 such costs to be recovered through the Special Inspection Permit revenue.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOVED by Councillor Kennedy
D. THAT Council adopt a fee of $1,000.00 for a Special Inspection Permit to cover the total Project staff costs (including Police staff costs) for 14 months of $ 1,057,974
E. THAT Council instruct the Director of Legal Services to amend the Building Bylaw Fee schedule to charge a fee of $1,000.00 for a Special Inspection of a building when such inspection is related to a building that has been used as an illegal marijuana grow operation.
LOST
(Councillors Bass, Daniel Lee, Don Lee, Louis, McCormick, and Puil opposed)2. Greater Vancouver Water District Proposal - Capilano Filtration Plant
(File 3206)
Council had before it a Memorandum, dated June 25, 2001, from the General Manager of Engineering Services attaching a report from the Greater Vancouver Water District on the phasing of filtration of Capilano Source - Drinking Water Treatment Program. In his Memorandum, the General Manager suggested there may be a need to delay a decision on the project beyond the July 27 deadline established by the Greater Vancouver Regional District.
Also before Council was a Memorandum, dated July 3, 2001, from the Medical Health Officer urging the support of the earliest possible filtration of the Capilano supply in theinterests of health and safety and to so advise the GVRD Board.
Dave Rudberg, General Manager of Engineering Services, provided a briefing on the Capilano filtration plant project, including a listing of a number of unresolved issues. Dr. Blatherwick, Medical Health Officer, Vancouver/Richmond Health Board, reiterated his support for an accelerated program for filtration at Capilano.
The Mayor noted the receipt of a letter, dated June 22, 2001, from CUPE BC requesting to speak on the issue. Council agreed to refer the delegation and any decision on this matter to a Standing Committee meeting on Thursday, July 12, 2001.
(Note: the matter was referred to the Standing Committee on Planning and Environment meeting on Thursday, July 12, 2001.)
CITY MANAGER'S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Form of Development: 150 Drake Street
June 19, 2001 (File 2605)
MOVED by Councillor Louis
THAT the form of development for the CD-1 zoned site known as 139-199 Drake Street (150 Drake Street being the application address) be approved generally as illustrated in the Development Application Number DE405573, prepared by Downs/Archambault & Partners Architects/Planners and stamped "Received, City Planning Department January 30, 2001", provided that the Director of Planning may approve design changes which would not adversely affect either the development character of this site or adjacent properties.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Business License Hearing Panel for July 12, 2001 and July 24, 2001
June 20, 2001 (File 2711-1)MOVED by Councillor Louis
THAT Council delegate the holding of business license hearings presently scheduled for July 12, 2001 and July 24, 2001 to a panel of three Council Members, pursuant to Section 277.1 of the Vancouver Charter, as follows:
i. July 12, 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 Five Star Communication Ltd. dba Fine Line Escorts and Five Star Escorts at 2511 Burrard Street, and dba Five Star Escorts at 9 East Broadway and the power to make a Council decision in relation to that hearing be delegated to:
Councillor Lynne Kennedy, 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 Jennifer Clarke.
ii. July 24, 2001 at 9:30 a.m. - the business license hearing pursuant to Section 277 of the Vancouver Charter regarding an appeal of a decision of the Chief License Inspector to suspend the 2001 "wholesale dealer" business license of Canadian Textile Import & Export Manufacturing Corp. doing business at 1391 William Street, and the power to make a Council decision in relation to that hearing be delegated to:
Councillor Tim Louis - Chair
Councillor Lynne Kennedy
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 Fred Bass.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. 1549 Clark Drive - Proposed Encroachment Agreement
June 11, 2001 (File 5807)MOVED by Councillor McCormick
THAT Council authorize the Director of Legal Services to enter into an Encroachment Agreement for the portions of the building on (1549 Clark Drive) theEast 120 feet of Block 58, except the Part in Plan 4123, now road, District Lot 264A, Plans 185 and 1771 that encroach onto Clark Drive and Grant Street, the same as shown on the attached plan as Appendix "A" to the Administrative Report dated June 11, 2001, subject to the following terms and conditions:
1. The annual fee to be nil;
2. The Encroachment Agreement to be for the life of the existing structure; and
3. The agreement to be to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services and the General Manager of Engineering Services, and to contain other terms and conditions as considered necessary and reasonable by the Director of Legal Services.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. Ray Cam Community Centre Alterations
June 27, 2001 (File 4160)
MOVED by Councillor Louis
THAT the Park Board 2001 Capital Budget be increased by $280,000 for alterations to Ray Cam Community Centre utilizing funds to be donated by the Ray Cam Community Association.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5. Statutory Right of Way Agreement for Storm Drain over Crown Lands
June 27, 2001 (File 5807)MOVED by Councillor Puil
A. THAT Council authorize the Director of Real Estate Services to proceed with the acquisition of a Statutory Right of Way in favour of the City in connection with the construction of a storm drain over a portion Block 1A, District Lot 140, Group 1, NWD for a nominal sum, as set out in the Administrative Report dated June 27, 2001.
B. THAT Council authorize the Director of Legal Services to execute on behalf of the City such agreements with the Province as are necessary to effect thisrelationship, provided they are on such terms and conditions as satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services, and on the basis that no rights or obligations will arise hereunder or be created hereby until all documents are executed to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services.
C. THAT the Director of Legal Services, in consultation with the General Manager of Engineering Services, be given blanket authority to enter into Statutory Right of Way agreements on Crown Land.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
6. 2001 Public Art Allocations from Capital
June 14, 2001 (File 3130)
MOVED by Councillor Clarke
A. THAT City Council approve allocations from the Public Art Unallocated Budget as follows:
1. $200,000 for public art work on the Ontario Greenway/Bikeway;
2. $100,000 for projects commissioned in association with civic infrastructure at local Greenway, street improvement, bike route, seawall extension, traffic calming and other Engineering Services projects;
3. $75,000 in addition to $25,000 approved in 1999 to create the Vancouver entrance to the Trans Canada Trail, making a total budget of $100,000;
4. $20,000 to develop the public art registry and data base;
5. $35,000 for Public Art Program communications, including artist calls, publication of the Downtown Shoreline Walk Tour, brochures, and Panorama, the public art newsletter;
6. $50,000 in project management funds to implement projects above.
B. THAT Council approve $75,000 for a public art process at Library Square, with source of funds to be the Library Square Public Art Endowment Reserve established by Council in 1995.
C. THAT Council approve grants up to a total of $10,000 for art fabrication materials for the Artist in Residence Program, with funds released to the community centre associations identified in Appendix A to the Administrative Report dated June 14, 2001, on the authority of the Director, Office of Cultural Affairs, with source of funds to be the 2001 Public Art Unallocated Budget.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
AND BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY7. 2001 Childcare Grants Allocation - Report 2 of 4
June 28, 2001 (File 2402)MOVED by Councillor Clarke
A. THAT Council approve 21 Childcare Program Enhancement Grants totaling $110,700 as listed in Appendix I to the Administrative Report dated June 28, 2001, with conditions as noted; source of funds: 2001 Childcare Grants Funds, 2001 Operating Budget.
B. THAT Council approve 26 Inner-city Childcare Sustaining Grants totaling $233,517 as listed in Appendix I to the Administrative Report dated June 28, 2001, with conditions as noted; source of funds: 2001 Childcare Grants Funds, 2001 Operating Budget.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
AND BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY8. Celebration of Light Fireworks Festival
July 3, 2001 (File: 4201)
MOVED by Councillor Kennedy
A. THAT Council approve additional funding of $385,250.00 to the operating budgets of the Departments listed in this report to cover direct City costs for the Celebration of Light Fireworks Festival; funding to come from Contingency Reserve.
B. THAT Council approve the Celebration of Light as a civic event for 2002,with estimated costs to be included as part of the 2002 operating budget.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CITY MANAGER'S POLICY REPORTS
1. CN Lands Subdivision - Proposed Width of Future Central Boulevard
June 19, 2001 (Files 5753/5302)
MOVED by Councillor Don Lee
THAT, while confirming the intent to ultimately achieve the False Creek Flats Structure Plan approved March 27, 2001, Council advises the City Engineer that provisions for an 80-foot wide future Central Boulevard should be secured in the current phase of Canadian National Railways Limited's (CN's) subdivision application, and
FURTHER THAT, in future phases of subdivision of the remaining lands, the City Engineer and the Director of Planning seek Council confirmation of the ultimate width of the future Central Boulevard based on a detailed design and on an assessment of the boulevard's role within the False Creek Flats and the original vision of the Structure Plan.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Liquid Waste Management Plan and Kerr Street Drainage Area
June 12, 2001 (File: 3753)
MOVED by Councillor Puil
A. THAT Council adopt the amendments to the "Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) Liquid Waste Management Plan, February 2001" as outlined in Addendum No. 1 in Appendix A to the Policy Report dated June 12, 2001.
B. THAT Council advise the GVRD Board that Vancouver Council supports the disestablishment of the "Kerr Street Drainage Area" under the Greater Vancouver Sewerage & Drainage District (GVS&DD) Act.
CARRIED
(Councillors Bass and Louis opposed)3. CD-1 Rezoning: 1128 West Hastings Street
June 26, 2001 (File 5305)
MOVED by Councillor Puil
THAT the application by Hancock Bruckner Eng + Wright Architects, to rezone 1128 West Hastings Street (Strata Lots 1-466, DL 185, Strata Plans LMS 4107 and Strata Lots 1-39, DL 185, Strata Plans LMS 4114) from DD ODP to CD-1 Comprehensive Development District, to permit a heritage density transfer, be referred to a Public Hearing, together with:
(i) plans received January 12, 2001;
(ii) draft CD-1 By-law provisions, generally as contained in Appendix A to the Policy Report dated June 26, 2001; and
(iii) the recommendation of the Director of Current Planning to approve, subject to conditions contained in Appendix B to the Policy Report dated June 26, 2001;
FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to prepare the necessary CD-1 By-law for consideration at Public Hearing, including a consequential amendment to the Sign By-law to establish regulations for this CD-1 in accordance with Schedule "B" (DD) but prohibit signs above 107.0 m (350 ft.) generally as contained in Appendix C to the Policy Report dated June 26, 2001.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. Theatre Rental Rates for September 1, 2001 to August 31, 2002
June 26, 2001 (File 4251)
MOVED by Councillor Puil
A. THAT Council approve the Schedule of Rental Rates for Civic Theatres, as detailed in Appendix "A" (revised July 6, 2001) to the Policy Report dated June 26, 2001, effective September 1, 2001.
B. THAT Council approve an increase in the funding for theatre rental grants for the last four months of 2001 to offset this rental rate increase, if needed;source of funds to be Contingency Reserve.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
OTHER REPORTS
I. Street Naming Committee
Cl. 1: Annual Report
June 26, 2001 (File: 5526)
MOVED by Councillor Clarke
THAT the Annual Report, with the revised Schedule A, from the Street Naming Committee be received for information.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
RISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Councillor Don Lee
THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ADOPT REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Councillor Don Lee
SECONDED by Councillor McCormick
THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
BY-LAWS
1. A By-law to amend By-law No. 3575, being the Zoning and Development By-law,to provide uses and regulations for a portion of an area zoned CD-1 by By-law No. 6654 (3003 Grandview Highway) (By-law No. 8361)
MOVED by Councillor Don Lee
SECONDED by Councillor 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 Councillor Don Lee
SECONDED by Councillor McCormick
THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Presiding Officer and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillors Clarke and Kennedy were excused from voting)2. A By-law to amend By-law No. 6654, being a By-law which amended the Zoning and Development By-law by rezoning an area to CD-1 (3003-3057 Grandview Highway) (By-law No. 8362)
MOVED by Councillor Don Lee
SECONDER: Councillor 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 Councillor Don Lee
SECONDED by Councillor McCormick
THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Presiding Officer and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillors Clarke and Kennedy were excused from voting)3. A By-law to amend By-law No. 6510, being the Sign By-law (3003 Grandview Highway) (By-law No. 8363)
MOVED by Councillor McCormick
SECONDED by Councillor 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 Councillor McCormick
SECONDED by Councillor Daniel Lee
THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Presiding Officer and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. A By-law to amend By-law No. 7971, being a By-law which amended Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575 by rezoning an area to CD-1 (1088 Burrard Street - Wall Centre) (By-law No. 8364)
MOVED by Councillor Price
SECONDED by Councillor Don Lee
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.
CARRIED
(Councillors Bass and 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 Councillor Price
SECONDED by Councillor Don Lee
THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Presiding Officer and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.CARRIED
(Councillors Bass and Louis opposed)
(Councillors Clarke and Puil were excused from voting)5. A By-law to amend By-law No. 7248, being a By-law which amended Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575 by rezoning an area to CD-1 (800-1100 Pacific Boulevard) (800 & 858 Beatty Street) (By-law No. 8365)
MOVED by Councillor Kennedy
SECONDED by Councillor 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 Councillor Kennedy
SECONDED by Councillor Price
THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Presiding Officer and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
6. A By-law to amend By-law No. 6650, being the False Creek North Official Development Plan (800 Beatty Street) (855 Expo Boulevard) (By-law No. 8366)
MOVED by Councillor Kennedy
SECONDED by Councillor 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 Councillor Kennedy
SECONDED by Councillor Price
THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Presiding Officer and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
7. A By-law to amend By-law No. 7249, being a By-law which amended Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575 by rezoning an area to CD-1 (855 Expo Boulevard) (800 Beatty Street) (By-law No. 8367)
MOVED by Councillor Kennedy
SECONDED by Councillor 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 Councillor Kennedy
SECONDED by Councillor Price
THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Presiding Officer and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOTIONS
A. Administrative Resolutions
1. Approval of Form of Development: CD-1 - 3003 Grandview Highway (File 2605)
MOVED by Councillor Don Lee
SECONDED by Councillor McCormickTHAT the form of development for the CD-1 zoned site known as 3003 Grandview Highway be approved generally as illustrated in Development Application No DE 405560 prepared by Opus Building Canada Inc., and stamped "Received, City ofVancouver Planning Department, June 13, 2001", provided that the Director of Planning may approve design changes which would not adversely affect either the development character and livability of this site or adjacent properties.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. CD-1 Guidelines: Quayside Neighbourhood (File: 2608)
MOVED by Councillor McCormick
SECONDED by Councillor BassTHAT the document entitled "Quayside Neighbourhood CD-1 Guidelines" be adopted by Council for use by applicants and staff for development applications at 858 Beatty Street.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Closing a portion of the south side of Terminal, East of Station Street (Lot B [Reference Plan 1341] District Lot 2037) (File: 5753)
MOVED by Councillor Don Lee
SECONDED by Councillor Bass
THAT WHEREAS:
1. The City of Vancouver is the owner of all the streets and lanes lying within the limits of the City of Vancouver;
2. There is a proposal to redevelop Parcel 1, District Lot 2037, Plan LMP 39747;
3. The proposed development requires the closure of a portion of the south side of Terminal Avenue, east of Station Street;
4. Lot C (Reference Plan 1341) District Lot 2037 has been established for road purposes under Filing 144117; and
5. Only a portion of the said Lot C is required by the City for road purposes.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Lot C (Reference Plan 1341) District Lot 2037 now road be closed, stopped-up and conveyed to the abutting owner, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the said Lot C be subdivided with the abutting Parcel 1, District Lot 2037, Plan LMP 39747, dedicating the portions of the said Lot C still required for road purposes to the satisfaction of the Approving Officer.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
B. Motions on Notice
1. Rebate To The Public For Transit Services Not Provided - Free Bus Service
(File: 5554)
At the Council meeting of June 12, 2001, Councillor Bass submitted the following Notice of Motion which was recognized by the Chair:
MOVED by Councillor Bass
SECONDED by Councillor LouisWHEREAS under law, TransLink has a responsibility to provide a regional transportation system that moves people and goods;
AND WHEREAS the current paralysis of the bus system goes in exactly the reverse direction of the Livable Region Strategy, namely to decrease car use, increase transit use, and thereby reduce air pollution and traffic congestion;
AND WHEREAS the taxes and other fees that have been designated for transit services have not been providing those services for the duration of the current strike;
AND WHEREAS transit riders pay a greater proportion of the costs of transit than do car users pay the costs of car use;
AND WHEREAS transit riders saw an increase in fares last year only to be hit by a debilitating strike this year, a strike that concerns two issues that would provoke a strike by almost any union: contracting out and creating part-time employees;
AND WHEREAS when the strike is settled, there will need to be an incentive to encourage citizens to return to the use of public transit;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Vancouver City Council recommend to the Board of TransLink that free transportation services be provided to the public for the same number of days that the strike will have lasted.
Amended
AMENDMENT MOVED by Councillor Clarke
SECONDED by Councillor PriceTHAT the Motion on Free Bus Service be amended by deleting the second, third, fourth and fifth "Whereas", and amending the Resolution as follows:
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Vancouver City Council recommend in principle to the Board of TransLink that some free bus services be provided to the public as affordable at the end of the transit strike.
(Italics denote amendment)
CARRIED
(Councillors Bass and Louis opposed)MOTION AS AMENDED
WHEREAS under law, TransLink has a responsibility to provide a regional transportation system that moves people and goods;
AND WHEREAS when the strike is settled, there will need to be an incentive to encourage citizens to return to the use of public transit;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Vancouver City Council recommend in principle to the Board of TransLink that some free bus services be provided to the public as affordable at the end of the transit strike.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS
1. Council Meeting Procedure
Councillor Louis enquired on the procedures undertaken at the Regular Council meeting of June 26, 2001. The Mayor responded .
2. Status of Transit Strike Negotiations
Councillor Louis questioned Dave Rudberg, General Manager of Engineering Services, who is also a Director of Coast Mountain Bus Company, on the status of the transit strike negotiations.
3. Coyote Concerns (File: 3507)
Councillor McCormick reported on a coyote attack on a young child and expressed concern coyotes have become a serious public safety threat. She requested the City Manager to report back on ways the City can support the Park Board and the Province in controlling coyotes, such as regulations on garbage and compost containment.
The City Manager agreed to provide the report.
4. Celebration of the Reconstruction of Lions Gate Bridge (File: 5752-2)
MOVED by Councillor Price
SECONDED by Councillor McCormickWHEREAS the Lions Gate Bridge is one of the great icons of this region;
AND WHEREAS the replacement of the bridge deck with a thinner, more elegant structure adds to the beauty of the bridge, and the widening of the deck will make it safer and more appealing for all transportation users;
AND WHEREAS construction should be completed in November 2001 providing an opportunity for celebration and a chance to acknowledge the achievement of the designers, contractors and workers;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Vancouver join with the North Shore municipalities and the Province to mount an appropriate celebration in recognition of the reconstruction of Lions Gate Bridge.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Kennedy absent for the vote)
5. CPR Spraying of Pesticide on Arbutus Corridor (File: 3751)
Councillor Bass enquired on the status of the City's request in October 2000 to CPR to refrain from using pesticides on the Arbutus Corridor and instead resume non-pesticidevegetation control practices.
The City Manager agreed to provide the requested information.
6. City of Vancouver Community Service Award (File: 1051)
Councillor Clarke reported on the Symphony in the Park event, held on Sunday, July 8, also attended by the Mayor, Councillor Price, and other Councillors. She noted the high attendance at the event and the contributions of the sponsors.
MOVED by Councillor Clarke
SECONDED BY Councillor Puil
THAT Council approve in principle the creation of a City of Vancouver community service award for corporate and individual citizens that make outstanding contributions to the community, which award will be by a majority vote of Council; and that staff report back on implementation in September, and that the award be made at times deemed appropriate by a majority vote of Council.CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Kennedy absent for the vote)Mayor Owen left at 6:50 p.m. due to a previous commitment, and Deputy Mayor Louis assumed the Chair.
7. Disabled Parking for Residents (File: 5652)
Councillor Louis enquired on the possibility of providing disabled parking in front of individual residences.
The City Manager agreed to provide the requested information.
8. Conflict of Interest Clarification
In response to a comment made by Councillor Louis, Councillor Clarke advised when she determined she had a conflict of interest with her membership on the Boards of Translink and Coast Mountain Bus Company.
9. In-Camera Meeting - July 10
Council agreed to postpone the In-Camera meeting, scheduled for July 10, to Thursday, July 12, 2001.
The Council adjourned at 6:55 p.m..
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