CITY OF VANCOUVER

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

APRIL 9, 2002

A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, April 9, 2002, 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 Puil Councillor Sam Sullivan
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE:	Judy Rogers, City Manager
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE:	Syd Baxter, 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.

ANNOUNCEMENT

One Book, One Vancouver

Blair Qualey, Chair, Vancouver Public Library Board, and Eric Smith, Acting Director, Vancouver Public Library, announced the "One Book, One Vancouver" program, which will culminate with the "Word in the Street" in September. A copy of Wayson Choy's The JadePeony , which has been designated as the inaugural book to launch the program, was distributed to the Mayor and Councillors.

"IN CAMERA" MEETING

MOVED by Councillor McCormick
SECONDED by Councillor Clarke

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 paragraphs:

(a) personal information about an identifiable individual who holds or is being considered for a position as an officer, employee or agent of the city or another position appointed by the city;

(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 - March 26, 2002

MOVED by Councillor Don Lee
SECONDED by Councillor McCormick

THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

MOVED by Councillor Don Lee
SECONDED by Councillor Daniel Lee

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

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

REPORT REFERENCE

1. 2002 Operating Budget (File: 1605)

Judy Rogers, City Manager, presented an overview of the Report Reference on the 2002 Operating Budget and introduced Ken Bayne, Director of Financial Planning & Treasury, and Lorraine MacDonald, MarkTrend Market Facts. Ms. MacDonald reported on the results of the public opinion survey on a range of service and taxation options conducted by MarkTrend. Mr. Bayne reported on the results of the City Choices 2002 public consultation process and reviewed the preliminary budget estimates, the budget review process and submitted proposals to bring the budget into balance.

The following reports were before Council for consideration:

· Administrative Report dated March 28, 2002, entitled 2002 Operating Budget - Interim Report (RR-1);

· Administrative Report dated April 2, 2002, entitled 2002 Operating Budget: Public Consultation Process (RR-1(a))

· Administrative Report dated April 2, 2002, entitled Impacts of the Provincial Budget on the City of Vancouver (RR-1(b)) and attaching the following;

(i) Extract from the Minutes of the Standing Committee on Planning & Environment meeting of January 24, 2002, regarding Meeting on Provincial Government Cuts to Services and Programs;
(ii) Two Motions on Notice regarding (1) Provincial Cuts to Income and Hardship Assistance; and (2) Provincial Government's Closure of the Residential Tenancy Office;
(iii) Extract from the Regular Council meeting of February 19, 2002, regarding Province of British Columbia - Cycling Network Program;
(iv) Motion on Notice re Provincial Downloading to Municipalities

· Administrative Report dated March 18, 2002, entitled 2002 Police Sworn & Civilian Support Staffing Request (RR-1(c)).

MOVED by Councillor Puil

THAT consideration of the 2002 Operating Budget be referred to the Standing Committee on City Services & Budgets meeting on April 11, 2002 to hear speakers.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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The Council recessed at 5:00 p.m., and following an "In Camera" meeting
in the Mayor's Office, reconvened in open session at 6:10 p.m.
with all members present, except for Councillor Puil.

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CITY MANAGER'S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

1. New Chess Street Works Yard - LEEDTM Silver/Gold

March 20, 2002 (File: 5106)

MOVED by Councillor Don Lee

THAT the Administrative Report, dated March 20, 2002, entitled "New Chess Street Works Yard - LEEDTM Silver/Gold" be received for information.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Puil absent for the vote)

2. Local Improvements by Initiative - June 11, 2002 - First and Second Step Report

March 21, 2002 (File: 5804-15)

MOVED by Councillor Louis

A. THAT the projects listed in Appendix I of the Administrative Report, dated March 21, 2002 entitled "Local Improvements by Initiative - June 11, 2002 - First and Second Step Report" be advanced as Local Improvements on the Initiative and brought before a Court of Revision on June 11, 2002.

B. THAT the reports of the City Engineer and Director of Finance be adopted together with details of the Second Step Report as summarized in Appendix II of the Administrative Report, dated March 21, 2002 entitled "Local Improvements by Initiative - June 11, 2002 - First and Second Step Report", and Council declare it is desirable that the projects set out in Appendix I of the Administrative Report be undertaken and deems that each will specially benefit the real property abutting it. Source of funds for the total City's share of $2,152,149 is $ 431,274 from existing Engineering Department Basic Capital Accounts and $1,720,875 subject to approval of the 2002 Street Basic Capital Budget.

C. THAT pavement and curb project numbered 4 as described in Appendix I of the Administrative Report, dated March 21, 2002 entitled "Local Improvements by Initiative - June 11, 2002 - First and Second Step Report", be designated as a thoroughfare for the purposes of Part I of the Local Improvements Procedure By-law, so that abutting residential property owners' rates are reduced by the required 25%.

D. THAT sidewalk projects Numbered 33-44 inclusive, as described in Appendix I of the Administrative Report, dated March 21, 2002 entitled "Local Improvements by Initiative - June 11, 2002 - First and Second Step Report", be designated as "pedestrian collector routes" so that the abutting residential property owners' rates are reduced by the required 25%

E. THAT the City-owned parcels on the list attached to the Detailed Second Step Report be declared "assessable for the local improvements projects".

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Puil absent for the vote)

3. Adjustment of Fees

March 26, 2002 (File: 1755)

MOVED by Councillor Bass

A. THAT Council increase the annual fee for each utility manhole that drains into the City's combined sewer system from $100 to $156 per manhole per year.

B. THAT Council increase the contaminated site ground water and the ship wastewater disposal fees from 50 cents per cubic metre to 60 cents per cubic metre.

C. THAT Council approve an increase in sewer and water connection fees of 1.5% as set out in Appendices 1 and 2 of the Administrative Report, dated March 26, 2002 entitled "Adjustment of Fees".

D. THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to bring forward for enactment such amendments to the Sewer and Watercourse By-law and the Water Works By-law as are required to implement Recommendations A, B and C of the Administrative Report, dated March 26, 2002 entitled "Adjustment of Fees".

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Puil absent for the vote)

4. Sale of Residential Lots: 1718 and 1728 S. E. Marine Drive

March 27, 2002 (File: 5102)

MOVED by Councillor Don Lee

THAT Council accept the Offers to Purchase City-owned Lots D and E, Block D, District Lot 328, Plan LMP51180 from Sona Development Ltd. in the amount of $166,000 each, under the terms and conditions contained in the City's "Offer to Purchase" tender form, with proceeds of the sale to be credited to the Property Endowment Fund (PEF).

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Puil absent for the vote)

CITY MANAGER'S POLICY REPORTS

1. CD-1 Text Amendment - 2876 Rupert Street

January 17, 2002 (File: 5307)

MOVED by Councillor Louis

A. THAT the application by The Spaxman Consulting Group Limited, to amend CD-1 By-law No. 6654 for 2876 Rupert Street (Lot D, Block 1345, DL 526, Plan 5272) to permit highway oriented retail uses, be referred to a Public Hearing, together with:

(i) plans received August 15, 2000;

(ii) draft CD-1 By-law amendments, generally as contained in Appendix A of the Policy Report, dated January 17, 2002 entitled "CD-1 Text Amendment - 2876 Rupert Street"; and

(iii) the recommendation of the Director of Current Planning to approve, subject to conditions contained in Appendix B of the Policy Report, dated January 17, 2002 entitled "CD-1 Text Amendment - 2876 Rupert Street";

FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to prepare the necessary CD-1 amending by-laws for consideration at Public Hearing.

B. THAT the Director of Current Planning be instructed to make application to amend the Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575 to assign regulations to landscaped setbacks for sites zoned CD-1 in the Grandview Boundary IndustrialArea, generally in accordance with Appendix D of the Policy Report, dated January 17, 2002 entitled "CD-1 Text Amendment - 2876 Rupert Street";

FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to prepare the necessary By-law;

AND FURTHER THAT the application and by-law be referred to a Public Hearing.

C. THAT the Director of Current Planning be instructed to make application to amend the Sign By-law to establish regulations for this CD-1 in accordance with Schedule "B" (M-2), and that the application be referred to a Public Hearing; and

FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to prepare the necessary by-law for consideration at the Public Hearing.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Puil absent for the vote)

RISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

MOVED by Councillor Louis

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 Louis

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

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

BY-LAWS

1. A By-law to amend By-law No. 4510 which amended Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575 by rezoning an area to CD-1 By-law (1750 East 10^th Avenue)

(By-law No. 8451)

MOVED by Councillor Price
SECONDED by Councillor Clarke

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 Clarke

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 Kennedy and Puil excused from voting)

2. A By-law to amend Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575 (MC-1 & MC-2 Districts Schedule) (By-law No. 8452)

MOVED by Councillor Clarke
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 Clarke
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
(Councillors Kennedy and Puil excused from voting)

3. A By-law to amend Sign By-law No. 6510 (Hudson Street and East Hastings Street Industrial Areas) (By-law No. 8453)

MOVED by Councillor Clarke
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 Clarke
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
(Councillors Kennedy and Puil excused from voting)

4. A By-law to amend Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575 (Hudson Street Industrial Area) (By-law No. 8454)

MOVED by Councillor Price
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 Price
SECONDED by Councillor Don Lee

THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Presiding Officer and CityClerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillors Kennedy and Puil excused from voting)

5. A By-law to amend Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575 (East Hastings Industrial Area (North Side)) (By-law No. 8455)

MOVED by Councillor Price
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 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 UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillors Kennedy and Puil excused from voting)

6. A By-law to amend Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575(East Hastings Industrial Area (South Side)) (By-law No. 8456)

MOVED by Councillor Price
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 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 UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillors Kennedy and Puil excused from voting)

7. A By-law to amend Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575 (7250 Oak Street)

(By-law No. 8457)

MOVED by Councillor Bass
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 Bass
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 Puil excused from voting)

8. A By-law to amend Subdivision By-law No. 5208 (7250 Oak Street) (By-law No. 8458)

MOVED by Councillor Bass
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 Bass
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 Puil excused from voting)

9. A By-law to amend Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575 (1220 East Pender Street) (By-law No. 8459)

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
(Mayor Owen and Councillors Kennedy and Puil excused from voting)

MOTIONS

A. Administrative Motions

None.

B. Motions on Notice

1. Maintain Public Control of BC Hydro (File: 1263)

At the Council meeting of March 26, 2002, Councillor Louis submitted the following Notice of Motion, which was recognized by the Chair.

MOVED by Councillor Louis
SECONDED by Councillor Bass

WHEREAS, BC Hydro is a crown corporation owned and developed for the benefit of all British Columbians;

AND WHEREAS, BC Hydro contributed $904 million to the provincial government in 2001 enabling the funding of medical care, education and other government services;

AND WHEREAS, all sectors of the BC economy benefit from the third-lowest power rates in North America delivered from clean, reliable sources;

AND WHEREAS, BC Hydro employs British Columbians to deliver power to the people of the province;

AND WHEREAS, deregulation and privatization will result in price increases estimated by the provincial government's Energy Task Review Committee to be in the 30 to 80 per cent range;

AND WHEREAS, the Joint Industry Electricity Steering Committee recognizes that the "electric power customers and the BC economy are being well served with reliable power at regulated, predictable rates" and "BC Hydro is returning substantial benefits to the province";

AND WHEREAS, BC Hydro's integrated systems and services are critical to the utility's ability to provide reliable power at affordable pricing that does not discriminate against any customers;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, in order to preserve the valuable public asset of BC Hydro, the City of Vancouver urge the province to retain BC Hydro as a complete entity within a regulated pricing structure.

Referred

Also before Council was a letter, dated April 8, 2002, from the Office & Professional Employees' International Union, Local 378 requesting to speak. The Chair advised consideration of the motion will be referred to a future Standing Committee meeting to hear thespeaker.

2. Preserve British Columbia's Universal Public Auto Insurance (File: 1263)

At the Council meeting of March 26, 2002, Councillor Bass submitted the following Notice of Motion, which was recognized by the Chair.

MOVED by Councillor Bass
SECONDED by Councillor Louis

WHEREAS, the Insurance Corporation of BC (ICBC) was founded in 1973 following the Wooten Royal Commission that investigated shoddy practices of private insurance companies;

AND WHEREAS, ICBC is mandated to provide fair rating which does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, marital status, or community of residency;

AND WHEREAS, ICBC provides more than 6,000 direct jobs and many more in support industries such as independent brokers, autobody shops and others;

AND WHEREAS, while 90 per cent of all motorists in British Columbia carry valid insurance, in other jurisdictions, such as Ontario, the incidence of uninsured motorists is as high as 25 per cent, according to 1998 statistics compiled by the Ontario Provincial Police;

AND WHEREAS, ICBC contributes $60 million annually to road safety initiatives - 30 times more than all Ontario private insurance providers;

AND WHEREAS, safer roads make our communities better and more secure places to live;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the City of Vancouver ask the minister responsible for ICBC and the Premier of British Columbia to preserve the provincial universal public auto insurance system.

Referred

Also before Council was a letter, dated April 8, 2002, from the Office & Professional Employees' International Union, Local 378 requesting to speak. The Chair advised consideration of the motion will be referred to a future Standing Committee meeting to hear the speaker.

3. Video Games Rating System (File: 4102)

The Council granted Councillor Kennedy leave to waive notice for the following motion:

MOVED by Councillor Kennedy
SECONDED by Councillor Bass

WHEREAS parents should be aware of the content of video games available for their children through purchase in the marketplace;

WHEREAS violence on electronic, computer and video games is an increasing concern, video games are not rated for content in Canada and, without labeling descriptors, it is difficult for parents to monitor the games and assess the potential impact of the games children play;

WHEREAS there is no current legislated rating system for video games, therefore no standardized information is available to parents to assist them in making appropriate choices;

WHEREAS it appears that the industry has not developed an adequate system for voluntarily rating of video games;

WHEREAS the Provincial Government has not enacted the existing Video Games Act;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Vancouver send a resolution asking the Provincial Government to enact regulations requiring a rating system for video games; and

THAT City staff be asked to report back on the City's ability to require and regulate a video game rating system; and

THAT the City of Vancouver refer this resolution and the information it generates to the UBCM.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Puil absent for the vote)

NOTICES OF MOTION

1. Municipal Governments Urge Ratification of the Kyoto Protocol (File: 1261/3501)

The following Notice of Motion was submitted by Councillor Price and recognized by the Chair.

WHEREAS climate change causes drought, permafrost melting, sea-level rise and floods that damage municipal infrastructure, displace citizens and create a financial burden formunicipal governments;

WHEREAS economic activity in rural and northern communities relying on fisheries, tourism, forestry and agriculture is disrupted by climate change;

WHEREAS investments in building retrofits, community energy systems, water conservation, renewable energy technologies, waste reduction, landfill gas capture, fleet management and public transit reduce municipal operating costs, help maintain community services and protect public health while cutting greenhouse gas emissions contributing to climate change;

WHEREAS forestry and agriculture sectors can expand business opportunities by increasing the capacity of trees and soils to absorb carbon dioxide and by developing renewable fuels like ethanol;

WHEREAS fossil fuel producers are increasing investments in renewable energy and alternative fossil fuel technologies that reduce the amount of carbon dioxide going into the air; and

WHEREAS 72 per cent of Canadians want the Kyoto Protocol ratified;

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Vancouver endorses ratification of the Kyoto Protocol; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution be communicated to our Member of Parliament, provincial environment and energy ministers, federal and provincial opposition leaders, community media and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.

Notice

ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS

1. Road Racing Forum (File: 5762)

Councillor McCormick advised the RCMP are holding Road Racing Forums in Richmond and Langley. She enquired whether it would be possible to hold a similar forum in the city of Vancouver.

The City Manager agreed to discuss the matter with the Chief Constable and provide the requested information.

The Council adjourned at 6:30 p.m.

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