CITY OF VANCOUVER

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

NOVEMBER 20, 2001

A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, November 20, 2001, at 2:10 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 Puil Councillor Sam Sullivan
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE:	Judy Rogers, City Manager
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE:	Marg Fudge, Acting 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 Acting City Clerk.

PROCLAMATION (File: 1051)

The Mayor proclaimed the week of November 19 to 23, 2001 as National Addictions Awareness Week. The Mayor also congratulated the Drug Awareness and Prevention for Youth Series Working Group on the successful production and delivery of the drugawareness and prevention series and the Vancouver Sun and TELUS for sponsorship of the initiative. Mr. Art Steinmann, Executive Director, Alcohol-Drug Education Service, accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Working Group.

"IN CAMERA" MEETING

MOVED by Councillor Bass
SECONDED by Councillor 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 paragraph:

(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;

(i) the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

1. Regular Council (Transportation and Traffic) - October 30, 2001

MOVED by Councillor Clarke
SECONDED by Councillor McCormick

THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2. Regular Council (City Services and Budgets) - November 1, 2001

MOVED by Councillor Puil
SECONDED by Councillor Daniel Lee

THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3. Regular Council (Planning and Environment) - November 1, 2001

MOVED by Councillor Kennedy
SECONDED by Councillor Don Lee

THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved, with the following amendment:

THAT the Motion for Agenda Item 3 - Enhanced Accessibility for Residential (Apartment) Buildings be amended as follows:

FURTHER THAT staff work with UDI and the Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association to develop more detailed and comprehensive wording of the proposed amendments to the Vancouver Building By-law and report back to Council as soon as possible.
(Italics denote amendment)

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4. Regular Council - November 6, 2001

MOVED by Councillor Don Lee
SECONDED by Councillor McCormick

THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5. Special Council (Public Hearing) - November 8, 2001

MOVED by Councillor Louis
SECONDED by Councillor Don Lee

THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

MOVED by Councillor Don Lee
SECONDED by Councillor McCormick

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

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

REPORT REFERENCE

1. Public Involvement Review - Implementation Update

November 5, 2001 (File: 1011)

Michael White, Planner, and Brian Johnston, Context Research Inc., gave a Report Reference updating Council on the progress of the Public Involvement Review to date, and a proposed strategy to complete and sustain improvements to public involvement at the City.

Before Council was an Administrative Report, dated November 5, 2001, recommending the creation of a Regular Full-time Public Involvement Coordinator position and an ongoing public involvement budget.

Also before Council was a letter, dated November 19, 2001, from a member of the public requesting to speak to the recommendations.

Council agreed to refer consideration of the Administrative Report to a future Standing Committee meeting to hear speakers.

CITY MANAGER'S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

1. Replacement of Firehall No. 13: 790 East 24^th Avenue, Award of Construction Contract

October 17, 2001 (File: 1805)

MOVED by Councillor Louis

A. THAT the contract for the replacement of Firehall No. 13 be awarded to PAX Construction Ltd. up to a maximum amount of $1,654,654 plus GST; source of funding to be the Fire Protection funding available from the 2000-2002 Capital Plan.

B. THAT $150,000 be allocated for post-tender contingencies from the unused portion of the 1994-1996 Capital Plan for an E-Comm backup dispatch centre in the then proposed Firehall No. 15; said reallocation falls within the original purpose of the borrowing authority.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2. Form of Development: 1281 West Cordova Street

November 6, 2001 (File: 2604)

MOVED by Councillor Don Lee

THAT the form of development for this portion (Tower 2A) of the CD-1 zoned site known as 501 Bute Street (1281 West Cordova Street being the application address) be approved generally as illustrated in the Development Application Number DE404757, prepared by Hancock Bruckner Eng & Wright, Architects and stamped "Received, City Planning Department, July 31, 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

3. Award of Tender No. PS01059: Supply of Delivery of Tandem Axle Chassis

November 6, 2001 (File: 1805)

MOVED by Councillor Kennedy

THAT Council accept the bid offering best value to the City from Co-Van International Trucks for four (4) International model 9400 6 x 4 tandem axle chassis at a total cost of $434,140 plus the PST, the 7% GST (less any municipal rebate received), and the Provincial Environmental Levy, subject to a contract satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Puil absent for the vote)

4. Award of Tender No. PS01035: Supply of Delivery of Street Flusher Trucks

November 6, 2001 (File: 1805)

MOVED by Councillor Don Lee

THAT Council accept the best value and low bid meeting specifications for Item 1 from Volvo Trucks of Vancouver for three (3) Volvo model WX42 single axle tilt cab truck chassis at a total purchase price of $293,655 plus the 7% GST (less any municipal rebate received), the PST and the Provincial Environmental Levy, subject to a contract satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services;

AND THAT Council also accept the sole bid meeting specifications for Item 2 fromVimar Equipment for three (3) Omco model EHF400 street flusher bodies at a total purchase price of $271,863 plus the 7% GST (less any municipal rebate received), the PST and the Provincial Environmental Levy, subject to a contract satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Puil absent for the vote)

5. Award of Tender No. PS01065: Supply of Delivery of Walk-in Vans

November 6, 2001 (File: 1805)

MOVED by Councillor Louis

THAT Council accept the best value and low bid meeting specifications from Gold Key Pontiac Buick for eight (8) Workhorse/Grumman Olson model WP31442 walk-in-vans at a total purchase price of $483,502 plus the 7% GST (less any municipal rebate received), the PST and the Provincial Environmental Levy, subject to a contract satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Puil absent for the vote)

6. New Chess Street Works Yard - LEEDTM Opportunity

November 1, 2001 (File: 5106)

MOVED by Councillor Price

A. THAT Council authorize the General Manager of Engineering Services to implement LEED^TM sustainability practices into the design and construction of the new Engineering Works Yard, as detailed in the Administrative Report, dated November 1, 2001 entitled "New Chess Street Works Yard - LEEDTM Opportunity" to achieve Certified rating, and approve up to $300,000 additional funding for this work; source of funds to be Capital Reserve repaid by the sale of Capital Asset land as identified in the Administrative Report.

B. THAT, in addition to A, Council authorize the General Manager of Engineering Services to achieve Silver rating for the Works Yard, as detailed in the Administrative Report, dated November 1, 2001 entitled "New Chess Street Works Yard - LEEDTM Opportunity" and approve up to $400,000 additional funding for this work; source of funds to be Capital Reserve repaid by the sale of Capital Asset land as identified in the Administrative Report.

C. THAT the General Manager of Engineering Services report back after completionof the project with a case study on the actual capital costs for LEED^TM and the projected operating savings.

D. THAT staff report back on:

· the difference between the costs and savings to achieve LEED^TM silver and gold ratings;
· the possibility of implementing a LEED^TM silver standard on all civic buildings, as in Seattle.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7. Draft Protocol for Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) Capital Projects

November 13, 2001 (File: 3201)

MOVED by Councillor Puil

A. THAT Council express its support for the importance of having GVRD capital projects located in a responsible manner within the region, with the ability to avoid municipal frustration of a capital project provided the GVRD makes reasonable efforts to address municipal concerns;

FURTHER THAT Council supports in principle the "Greater Vancouver Regional District Capital Projects Protocol" for application to water, sewer and solid waste capital projects, for implementation on an initial five year term;

AND FURTHER THAT staff , in consultation with GVRD staff, work out the details of implementing a "voluntary permits" process for the City of Vancouver, as provided in the Protocol, in lieu of formal development and building permits, and addressing other permits required by City by-laws.

B. THAT staff report back with recommended amendments to the Zoning and Development By-law and the Building By-law to exempt GVRD water, sewer and solid waste capital projects from development and building permit requirements, including terms and conditions of release and indemnification to be satisfied by the GVRD prior to enactment of these amendments.

C. THAT pending completion of B, staff report any GVRD capital project applications for development/building permits to Council for its advice when the GVRD advises it will have difficulty satisfying emerging conditions or requirements of permit approval/issuance.

D. THAT Council does not support retroactive payments of monies in lieu of permit application fees or DCCs.

CARRIED
(Councillors Bass and Louis opposed)

8. Emergency Temporary Winter Shelters - 1321 Richards Street and the Hastings Corridor

November 14, 2001 (File: 4659)

MOVED by Councillor Clarke

A. THAT Council, acknowledging that temporary winter shelter for homeless people is an emergency situation requiring immediate resolution, instruct staff to expedite the permitting process for emergency temporary winter shelters at 1321 Richards and at a location in the Hastings Corridor between Main and Cambie.

B. THAT Council instruct the Director of the Housing Centre, in consultation with the Director of Planning, to report back in Spring 2002 on a strategy and process for temporary cold/wet weather shelters.

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 Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575 (Congregate Housing) (By-law No. 8383)

MOVED by Councillor Kennedy
SECONDED by Councillor 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 Councillor Kennedy
SECONDED by Councillor Don Lee

THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor and Acting City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillors Puil, Sullivan and the Mayor excused from voting)

2. A By-law to amend Secondhand Dealers and Pawnbrokers By-law No. 2807 (Electronic transmission of secondhand dealer and pawnbroker reports to Police Department) (By-law No. 8384)

MOVED by Councillor Kennedy
SECONDED by Councillor 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 Councillor Kennedy
SECONDED by Councillor Don Lee

THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor and Acting City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3. A By-law to amend Building By-law No. 8057 (Disability Parking) (By-law No. 8385)

MOVED by Councillor Price
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 Price
SECONDED by Councillor Daniel Lee

THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor and Acting City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4. A By-law to amend Parking By-law No. 6059 (Disability Parking)(By-law No. 8386)

MOVED by Councillor Price
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 Price
SECONDED by Councillor Daniel Lee

THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor and Acting City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

MOTIONS

A. Administrative Motions

None.

B. Motions on Notice

None.

NOTICE OF MOTION

1. Water Metering (File: 1755)

The following Notice of Motion was submitted by Councillor Bass and recognized by the Chair:

WHEREAS under the current flat rate for water, the average daily consumption of water in Vancouver is among the highest in Canada;

AND WHEREAS in Victoria, with universal water metering in place, and in Surrey which requires water meters for new developments; consumption is lower than that of Vancouver;

AND WHEREAS with water metering residential users can realize substantial savings per household;

AND WHEREAS with construction of a filtration plant for the Seymour/Capilano watersheds, GVRD bulk water rates to member municipalities will increase significantly;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to report on the implications for Vancouver water users of introducing a universal system of water metering.

Notice

2. November 2002 Plebiscite on Car Pollution Fee (File: 3752)

The following Notice of Motion was submitted by Councillor Bass and recognized by the Chair:

WHEREAS it has been the policy of TransLink and thus of City Council to implement an annual fee charged to all GVRD car owners-a car pollution fee;

AND WHEREAS the Provincial Government has stated that it will only implement a car pollution fee if it is passed by plebiscite;

AND WHEREAS our transportation is desperately in need of stable long-term funding;

AND WHEREAS in 1993, the GVRD estimated that the subsidy to the car amounted to 2.7 billion dollars, while the subsidy to transit was 0.4 billion dollars;

AND WHEREAS the number of cars has increased steadily since 1993, though it is a major goal of the GVRD's Livable Region Strategy to increase use of transit and decrease use of the single occupant vehicles;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Vancouver City Council request the provincial government to conduct a plebiscite on the car pollution fee at the time of the next municipal election, November 16, 2002.

Notice

3. City of Vancouver Policies on the Sale of Public Lands (File: 5102)

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

WHEREAS, all public lands within the City of Vancouver are a limited resource;

AND WHEREAS, public lands owned by the City of Vancouver and other public boards serve multiple public purposes;

AND WHEREAS, the current policy on public lands owned by the City of Vancouver is that these lands be bought and sold in order to:

(a) assemble a land inventory that offers the best possible opportunity to preserve and where possible increase the real value of the City's assets; and
(b) to support the City's public objectives;

AND WHEREAS, public land owned by a public board may provide the potential of other uses by another public board within the City of Vancouver;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, Vancouver City Council review and summarize for the public the City's policies regarding the sale of any public lands within Vancouver.

Notice

4. Scheduling of Regular Council Meetings (File: 1253)

The following Notice of Motion was submitted by Councillor Bass and recognized by the Chair:

WHEREAS, the Better City Government initiative and CityPlan identified public involvement in City decision making as a priority, including improving existing processes where required and establishing a broader set of relationships and links to communities;

AND WHEREAS, City Council should seek to make the working of civic government more accessible to the communities and citizens of Vancouver;

AND WHEREAS, many citizens are unable to attend weekday council meetings, denying them an opportunity to take active part in civic government;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Vancouver City Council establish the practice of:

1) holding monthly council meetings at public venues throughout the city; and

2) holding regular council meetings on weekday evenings.

Notice

ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS

1. East First Avenue Traffic Impact Mitigation (File: 5762)

Councillor Bass referred to a recommendation that traffic on East First avenue be reduced to one lane in either direction which resulted in a tie vote at the Standing Committee on Transportation and Traffic meeting of June 5, 2001. He asked what needed to be done to enable Council to reconsider the issue.

The City Manager advised the tie vote resulted in a lost vote and the recommendation was defeated. Therefore, Council has made its decision on the issue.

2. UBCM Request for City Response to Agreement on Internal Trade and Local Procurement (AIT) (File: 3252)

Councillor Louis enquired on the status of the City's response to UBCM's request to comment on AIT procurement obligations. He also enquired about Council's opportunity to review the response.

The City Manager advised staff are reviewing the City's policies and if some policy changesare required, will be reporting back to Council. If no policy changes are required, she will circulate the response as a memo for Council's review.

3. Stanley Park Homicide (File: 3701)

Councillor Louis enquired on the status of the police investigation of last weekend's homicide in Stanley Park.

The Mayor assured Council the Police Department is treating the investigation as a high priority and is doing all it possibly can to solve the homicide.

The Council recessed at 4:50 p.m., and
reconvened "In Camera" in the Mayor's Office.

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