CITY OF VANCOUVER

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

APRIL 23, 2002

A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, April 23, 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
ABSENT:	Councillor Sam Sullivan (Leave of Absence)
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.

CONDOLENCES

Council expressed its sympathy on the recent passing of Morris Wosk, former Freeman of the City, businessman and philanthropist.

Council also recognized the soldiers who died on April 17 while serving their country inAfghanistan with a moment of silence.

"IN CAMERA" MEETING

MOVED by Councillor McCormick
SECONDED by Councillor Bass

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;

(c) labour relations or employee negotiations;

(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;

(f) law enforcement, if the Council considers that disclosure might reasonably be expected to harm the conduct of an investigation under or enforcement of an Act, regulation or by-law;

(h) litigation or potential litigation affecting 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 (City Services and Budgets) - March 26, 2002

MOVED by Councillor Puil
SECONDED by Councillor McCormick

THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Kennedy absent for the vote)

2. Regular Council (Planning and Environment) - March 28, 2002

MOVED by Councillor Don Lee
SECONDED by Councillor Daniel Lee

THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Kennedy absent for the vote)

3. Business License Hearing - April 9, 2002

MOVED by Councillor Puil
SECONDED by Councillor Clarke

THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4. Regular Council - April 9, 2002

MOVED by Councillor Don Lee
SECONDED by Councillor McCormick

THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5. Special Council (Public Hearing) - April 11, 2002

MOVED by Councillor Clarke
SECONDED by Councillor McCormick

THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6. Special Council (Vancouver Transit Strategy) - April 9 and 11, 2002

MOVED by Councillor Bass
SECONDED by Councillor McCormick

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. Keep Vancouver Spectacular 2002 (File: 3501)

Kevin Van Vliet, Solid Waste Management, presented a Report Reference on the Keep Vancouver Spectacular 2002 campaign and program. Mr. Van Vliet advised of the City's role in the campaign, listed the corporate sponsors and Keep Vancouver Spectacular events, showed the City's promotional video for the event, and responded to questions.

MOVED by Councillor Puil

THAT the Report Reference on Keep Vancouver Spectacular 2002 be received for information.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2. Re-design of Pacific Boulevard

April 11, 2002 (File: 5501)

The following presented a Report Reference on the re-design of Pacific Boulevard:

· Larry Beasley, Director of Current Planning
· Allan Jacobs, author of "Great Streets"
· Lon LaClaire, Engineer
· Michael Gordon, Senior Planner

Staff recommended the adoption of principles and endorsement of a schematic design as the first step in achieving a concept for Pacific Boulevard and Pacific Street between Burrard Street and Nelson Street. The design proposes a number of objectives, including larger and more trees, significant improvements for pedestrians, a location for the streetcar, a bicycle facility, an overall reduction in traffic delay, and the animation of Pacific Boulevard between Drake and Cambie as a commercial centre and shopping district for the North False Creek neighbourhood.
Staff also noted the Policy Report, dated April 11, 2002, recommending the principles and schematic design, is scheduled on the agenda of the Standing Committee on Planning and Environment meeting of May 2, 2002, in order to hear speakers.

MOVED by Councillor Price

THAT consideration of the Policy Report, dated April 11, 2002, entitled "Re-design of Pacific Boulevard" be referred to the Standing Committee on Planning and Environment meeting of May 2, 2002 in order to hear speakers.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3. Creating a Sustainable City

April 15, 2002 (File: 5340)

The following presented a Report Reference on Creating a Sustainable City:

· Ann McAfee, Director of City Plans
· Piet Rutgers, Director of Parks Planning and Operations
· Kevin Van Vliet, Engineer
· Ian Smith, Senior Planner

Dr. McAfee proposed that the City of Vancouver initiate a comprehensive and coordinated program to advance the economic, social, and ecological sustainability of the city and its neighbourhoods. She also proposed a working definition of sustainability and principles to guide city progress towards ensuring that development occurs, and services are delivered, in a way which does not degrade and eventually destroy the ecosystems and communities that contribute to our quality of life.

MOVED by Councillor Clarke

A. THAT Council adopt the proposed definition of Sustainability and Principles for Sustainability, described in the Policy Report, dated April 15, 2002, entitled "Creating a Sustainable City" and attached as Appendix B to the report, as a working definition and objectives for City of Vancouver Sustainability initiatives.

FURTHER THAT the following additional Sustainability Principle be included as principle number 10:

10. The Vancouver economy should move from its dependence on non-renewable carbon-based fuels, particularly for transportation, which are likely to fluctuate dramatically in price and supply.

B. THAT the City of Vancouver Principles for Sustainability be used to:

· improve the sustainability of City actions and operations;

· encourage other governments, the private sector, institutions, not-for-profit organizations, and community groups to partner with the City to improve sustainability by including in their mission statement sustainability objectives and applying sustainability principles to their actions; and

· increase awareness among the public-at-large about the importance of sustainability initiatives to maintain Vancouver's social, economic, and environmental livability.

C. THAT Council direct staff to, as a matter of ongoing program improvements, review existing policies and programs with a view to applying the City of Vancouver's Principles for Sustainability throughout the City organization.

D. THAT significant new city-wide policies and programs proposed to Council include comments on the consequences of the proposals on furthering the City of Vancouver's Sustainability Agenda.

E. THAT the Policy Report, dated April 15, 2002, entitled "Creating a Sustainable City" be referred to the Board of Parks and Recreation, the Library Board, and the Police Board for their consideration and ratification of the definition and principles to guide Sustainability initiatives in the City of Vancouver.

F. THAT the Corporate Management Team be responsible for implementing sustainability initiatives throughout the City organization and, in support of this initiative:

i. THAT an Inter-departmental Committee be formed as a Steering Group for Vancouver's Sustainability initiatives; the Steering Group to reflect all three areas of sustainability: economic, social and ecological; and include a representative from the Vancouver Economic Development Commission;

ii. THAT a City of Vancouver Sustainability Support Group be establishedto promote Sustainability initiatives;

iii. THAT the Sustainability Support Group be administered through the Office of the City Manager; and

iv. THAT the Sustainability Support Group's 2002-2003 work program focus on developing:

· Comprehensive list of City Sustainability initiatives and gaps;
· Sustainable Action Strategy and Monitoring Program to advance sustainability for the Corporation and broader community; and
· Specific goals relating to the Monitoring Program.

G. THAT Council adopt the resource proposal outlined in the Policy Report, dated April 15, 2002, entitled "Creating a Sustainable City", and attached as Appendix C to the report, to further City initiatives on Sustainability, which includes:

i. Creation of the following positions at an annual cost of $147,000 with no offsets:

· Program Manager; and
· Program Analyst

subject to classification by the General Manager of Human Resources;

ii. Funds in the amount of $73,000 for program development, sustainability training, and communications; and

THAT the source of funds from June 2002- June 2003, in the amount of $220,000, be the Strategic Initiatives Fund and thereafter be included in the Annual Operating Budget.

H. THAT Council direct the Sustainability Support Group to report back by June 2003 with a work program, organizational structure, and funding requirements for ongoing program development, sustainability training, and communications.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

1. Vancouver Transit Strategy

February 22, 2002 (File: 5551)

Council received a Report Reference on the Vancouver Transit Strategy at the Regular Councilmeeting on March 5, 2002 and referred the Policy Report, dated February 22, 2002, entitled "Vancouver Transit Strategy," to Special Council meetings on April 9 and 11 to hear from the public. After hearing the speakers, Council referred its decision on the Policy Report to the next Regular Council meeting.

MOVED by Councillor Puil

A. THAT Council reaffirm that its first priority for transit funding is the replacement of the trolley fleet and expansion of bus service.

B. THAT Council reaffirm its support for participating in the forthcoming TransLink - Vancouver Area Transit Plan and request TransLink to place a high priority on commencing this study.

C. THAT Council reaffirm its support for a Downtown Streetcar (linking Stanley Park, Waterfront Centre, Gastown, Chinatown, Concord Pacific, Main Street SkyTrain Station, South False Creek, Granville Island, and Vanier Park), and further, encourage the appropriate transportation agencies to explore with CP Rail opportunities (including acquisition) for use of the Arbutus Corridor for a future at grade extension of the streetcar line.

D. THAT Phase 1 of the Downtown Streetcar proposal (Waterfront Centre to Granville Island) be pursued in the short-term with a report back on funding options.

E. THAT Council reaffirm its support for the extension of the Millennium Line as a subway serving the Central Broadway corridor to Granville.

F. THAT Council indicate its support for a regional transit subway system linking Vancouver, Richmond, and Vancouver International Airport generally along the Cambie Corridor to serve important institutional (e.g. hospitals, Langara College, City Hall), employment (e.g. Central Broadway), and retail (e.g. Oakridge) destinations subject to the following conditions:

i. a financing package which is approved by TransLink after due consideration of the implications for other regional transportation priorities;

ii. a technical review that identifies a specific alignment and station locations within the corridor, a bus-rapid transit integration plan and recommended solutions to traffic and environmental impacts, and impacts of the stations and alignment on adjacent neighbourhoods;

iii. a broad consultation and approval process that involves affected municipalities and takes into consideration municipal issues andneighbourhood feedback.

G. THAT, when funding is identified to proceed with the extension of the Millennium Line and/or a north-south subway, Council direct staff to report back on a work program, staff resources, and budget to:

· enable the City to participate in the technical review identified in Recommendation F; and

· undertake a consultation process with affected neighbourhoods so their feedback can be incorporated into the technical review in identifying solutions to station, alignment, and environmental impacts, and crime and safety concerns.

H. THAT the Vancouver Transit Strategy, as outlined in Recommendations A through F and, as described in the Policy Report, dated February 22, 2002, entitled "Vancouver Transit Strategy" be transmitted to the federal and provincial governments, regional authorities, Richmond, and the Airport.

Amended

AMENDMENT MOVED by Councillor Bass

THAT the following condition be added to F:

iv. a business case, based on a complete analysis of all major alternative transportation technologies (Light Rail, SkyTrain, Rapid Bus), demonstrates that:

a. The subway system is more effective in terms of costs and benefits than a surface transit system that includes dedicated lanes, synchronized traffic lights, and mass boarding.

b. The business case is based on provision of services that includes quality control through modern service standards and monitoring service supply and ridership.

c. That comprehensive transportation demand management is part of the plan.

CARRIED
(Councillors Kennedy, McCormick, Puil and the Mayor opposed)

AMENDMENT MOVED by Councillor Bass

THAT the following additional condition be added to F:

v. The transportation plan:

a. secure public funding prior to commencement of the plan;

b. include the operational and capital funding of the entire Vancouver Transit system.

LOST
(Councillors Clarke, Kennedy, Daniel Lee, Don Lee, McCormick, Price, Puil and the Mayor opposed)

MOTION AS AMENDED

A. THAT Council reaffirm that its first priority for transit funding is the replacement of the trolley fleet and expansion of bus service.

B. THAT Council reaffirm its support for participating in the forthcoming TransLink - Vancouver Area Transit Plan and request TransLink to place a high priority on commencing this study.

C. THAT Council reaffirm its support for a Downtown Streetcar (linking Stanley Park, Waterfront Centre, Gastown, Chinatown, Concord Pacific, Main Street SkyTrain Station, South False Creek, Granville Island, and Vanier Park), and further, encourage the appropriate transportation agencies to explore with CP Rail opportunities (including acquisition) for use of the Arbutus Corridor for a future at grade extension of the streetcar line.

D. THAT Phase 1 of the Downtown Streetcar proposal (Waterfront Centre to Granville Island) be pursued in the short-term with a report back on funding options.

E. THAT Council reaffirm its support for the extension of the Millennium Line as a subway serving the Central Broadway corridor to Granville.

F. THAT Council indicate its support for a regional transit subway system linking Vancouver, Richmond, and Vancouver International Airport generally along the Cambie Corridor to serve important institutional (e.g. hospitals, Langara College, City Hall), employment (e.g. Central Broadway), and retail (e.g. Oakridge) destinations subject to the following conditions:

i. a financing package which is approved by TransLink after due consideration of the implications for other regional transportation priorities;

ii. a technical review that identifies a specific alignment and station locations within the corridor, a bus-rapid transit integration plan and recommended solutions to traffic and environmental impacts, and impacts of the stations and alignment on adjacent neighbourhoods;

iii. a broad consultation and approval process that involves affected municipalities and takes into consideration municipal issues and neighbourhood feedback; and

iv. a business case, based on a complete analysis of all major alternative transportation technologies (Light Rail, SkyTrain, Rapid Bus), demonstrates that:

a. The subway system is more effective in terms of costs and benefits than a surface transit system that includes dedicated lanes, synchronized traffic lights, and mass boarding.

b. The business case is based on provision of services that includes quality control through modern service standards and monitoring service supply and ridership.

c. That comprehensive transportation demand management is part of the plan.

G. THAT, when funding is identified to proceed with the extension of the Millennium Line and/or a north-south subway, Council direct staff to report back on a work program, staff resources, and budget to:

· enable the City to participate in the technical review identified in Recommendation F; and

· undertake a consultation process with affected neighbourhoods so their feedback can be incorporated into the technical review in identifying solutions to station, alignment, and environmental impacts, and crime and safety concerns.

H. THAT the Vancouver Transit Strategy, as outlined in Recommendations A through F and, as described in the Policy Report, dated February 22, 2002, entitled "Vancouver Transit Strategy" be transmitted to the federal and provincial governments, regional authorities, Richmond, and the Airport.

CARRIED
(Councillors Bass, Louis and McCormick opposed to E)
(Councillors Kennedy, McCormick, Puil and the Mayor opposed to F(iv))
(Councillor Bass opposed to G)
(Councillors Bass and Louis opposed to H)

MOVED by Councillor Clarke

I. THAT a subway will not encroach on the surface of the Cambie Heritage Boulevard median.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

CITY MANAGER'S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

1. Seventh Status Report to Council

March 22, 2002 (File: 3151)

MOVED by Councillor Price

THAT the Administrative Report, dated March 22, 202, entitled "Seventh Status Report to Council" be received for information.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2. Sale of Residential Lots: 1708 and 1712 Southeast Marine Drive

April 2, 2002 (File: 5102)

MOVED by Councillor McCormick

THAT Council accept the Offers to Purchase City-owned Lots B and C, Block D, District Lot 328, Plan LMP51180 from Baljit Singh Gill in the amount of $174,100 and $167,100 respectively, 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

3. Award of Tender No. PS01055: Supply and Delivery of 4WD Utility Turf Tractors

March 28, 2002 (File: 1805)

MOVED by Councillor Daniel Lee

THAT Council accept the low bid representing best value from Greenline Golf & Turf Equipment Ltd. for nine (9) John Deere Model 5220 Utility Turf Tractors at a total cost of $346,316.49 plus the Provincial Sales Tax, the 7% Goods and Service Tax (less anymunicipal rebate received), and the Provincial Environmental Levy, subject to a contract satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4. Renewal Option - Contract PS00004, Supply and Delivery of Mineral Aggregates

April 8, 2002 (File: 1805)

MOVED by Councillor Don Lee

That Council approve the exercise of the renewal options and that the City enter into new contracts with Lafarge Construction Materials Ltd., and Mainland Sand & Gravel Ltd. for the supply and delivery of mineral aggregates for an additional 12 month period from May 1, 2002 to April 30, 2003, at an estimated annual cost of $3,238,295 including the GST (less any anticipated receipt of municipal rebate)and PST (where applicable).

1.	Lafarge Construction Materials Ltd. for Items #1, #10, #11, #15, #17 and #21	$2,222,019
2.	Mainland Sand & Gravel Ltd. for Items #4, #5, #7, #9, #13, and #14	$1,016,276

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5. Award of Tender PS01094 - The Supply and Delivery of Conventional Cab and Chassis

April 8, 2002 (File: 1805)

MOVED by Councillor Bass

THAT Council accept the low bid meeting specifications representing best value from Western Star and Sterling Trucks as follows:

Item 1 - for twenty (20) Sterling LT7501 conventional cabs and chassis at a total cost of $1,840,991,
Item 2 - for five (5) Sterling LT9513 conventional cabs and chassis at a total cost of $559,651,

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

6. Site Profile Review Fee Increase

April 4, 2002 (File: 1755)

MOVED by Councillor McCormick

A. THAT Council raise the Site Profile Review Fee from $53.00 to $100.00 as allowed in the amendments to the Contaminated Sites Regulation.

B. That the Director of Legal Services be instructed to bring forward for enactment the necessary amendments to Schedule 1 of the Miscellaneous Fees (Planning) By-law, No. 5664 in accordance with Recommendation A.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7. Form of Development: 2099 West 33^rd Avenue

April 9, 2002 (File: 2609)

MOVED by Councillor Clarke

THAT the form of development for this portion of the CD-1 zoned site known as 1925 West 33rd Avenue (2099 West 33rd Avenue being the application address) be approved generally as illustrated in the Development Application Number DE406281, prepared by Gurney and Halkier Architects Inc. and stamped "Received, Community Services, Development Services March 13, 2002", provided that the Director of Planning may impose conditions and approve design changes which would not adversely affect either the development character of this site or adjacent properties.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8. Additional 2002 Community Services Grants Allocations

April 11, 2002 (File: 2151)

MOVED by Councillor Kennedy

A. THAT Council approve the following Community Services Grants, including conditions on the grants, as listed in Appendix A of the Administrative Report dated April 11, 2002, entitled "Additional 2002 Community Services Grants Allocations":

· Eagles in the Sky Association $10,000
· Law Courts Education Society of BC $20,000
· Self-Help Resource Association of BC $20,000

B. THAT Council approve the following reserves, to be reported on with specific allocation recommendation, at a later date:

· Partners in Organizational Development $20,000
· Emergencies, unforeseen circumstances $9,504

Source of funding is the 2002 Community Services Grants budget.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND
BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY

9. Lease Terms for Dr. Peter Centre (1110 Comox Street)

April 10, 2002 (File: 5104)

MOVED by Councillor Price

THAT Council approve the ground lease for 1110 Comox Street (Lot H, Block 23, DL 185, Plan LMP50733) to the Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation Housing and Consulting Society for 60 years at a nominal rent and in accordance with the terms and conditions described in this report, as well as other terms and conditions satisfactory to the Director of the Housing Centre, the Director of Real Estate Services and the Director of Legal Services.

(The grant implied by nominal rent, equivalent to $1,586,000, was previously approved by Council unanimously and by the required majority at their meeting of November 2, 1999).

THAT no legal rights or obligations are hereby created and none shall arise hereafter except upon execution of all legal documents required to complete these transactions to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

10. Kyoto Protocol

April 14, 2002 (File: 1261/3501)

MOVED by Councillor Puil

THAT the Administrative Report, dated April 14, 2002, entitled "Kyoto Protocol" be received for information.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

11. 401 Burrard Street - Encroachment Agreement for Public Art

March 19, 2002 (File: 5807/3130)

MOVED by Councillor Don Lee

THAT Council authorize the Director of Legal Services to enter into an Encroachment Agreement on behalf of the City to allow for the installation and maintenance of Public Art and certain non-standard sidewalk treatments and landscaping on those portions of Burrard Street, Pender Street and Hastings Street as shown within the bold outline on the plan attached as Appendix A to the Administrative Report, dated March 19, 2002 entitled "401 Burrard Street - Encroachment Agreement for Public Art" and adjacent to 401 Burrard Street (legally described as P.I.D. 018-392-164 Lot 1, Block 1, District Lot 185, Plan LMP 11726) subject to the following terms and conditions:

1. The agreement to be drafted in general accordance with the Encroachment By-law No. 4243 except as described in the Administrative Report, dated March 19, 2002 entitled "401 Burrard Street - Encroachment Agreement for Public Art";

2. The annual fee for the encroachments authorized under the Encroachment Agreement to be nil;

3. The City to have the right to terminate the Encroachment Agreement on one years notice but only upon the resolution of Council to terminate;

4. After completion of construction, the adjacent owner to supply an as-built drawing prepared by a B.C. Land Surveyor to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Engineering Services showing all encroachments. The Encroachment Agreement to be modified to reflect the area of encroachment as shown on the as-built;

5. The Encroachment Agreement shall obligate the adjacent owner to maintain, repair and replace the encroachments as necessary and at their cost;

6. The Encroachment Agreement to release and indemnify the City for liabilities and costs related to the presence of the encroachments to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services and the Director or Risk Management;

7. Such other terms, and conditions and as deemed necessary and required by the Director of Legal Services and the General Manager of Engineering Services;

8. No legal right or obligation shall be created and none shall arise hereafter, until the documents are executed by the parties thereto.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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Vary Order of Agenda

Council agreed to vary the order of the agenda to consider report A13 before A12.

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13. Childcare Strategic Plan "Moving Forward" - Consultation Report Back

April 10, 2002 (File: 4102)

MOVED by Councillor Clarke

A. THAT Council approve the revised report, "Moving Forward" Childcare: A Cornerstone of Child Development Services", as the foundation for future social policy on child development services, including childcare, as attached to the Administrative Report, dated April 10, 2002 entitled "Childcare Strategic Plan "Moving Forward" - Consultation Report Back".

B. THAT the Director of Social Planning be instructed to report back on the first phase of implementation of the "Moving Forward" report which will review key financial/development policies including capital, rezoning calculations, endowment fund, civic grants and design guidelines in relation to the vision.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

12. Civic Youth Strategy - New Directions and Pilot Model

April 8, 2002 (File: 4102)

MOVED by Councillor Clarke

A. THAT Council endorse the new model for the Civic Youth Strategy as outlined in the Administrative Report dated April 8, 2002, entitled "Civic Youth Strategy -New Directions and Pilot Model".

B. THAT Council approve a pilot phase for implementation of the new model that includes a Youth Outreach Team, assembly of a Community/City Support Network, and creation of Issue-Specific Working Groups.

C. THAT Council direct the Social Planning Department, in consultation with the core partners (Vancouver Park Board, Vancouver Police Department, Vancouver Public Library and Vancouver School Board), to report back within one year on the Civic Youth Strategy Pilot Project with recommendations for future actionsand sustainability.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

14. Business License Hearing Panel for April 25, 2002

April 18, 2002 (File: 2711-1)

MOVED by Councillor Don Lee

THAT Council delegate the holding of a business license hearing presently scheduled for April 25, 2002 from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. to a panel of three Council Members, pursuant to Section 277.1 of the Vancouver Charter, as follows:

The business license hearing pursuant to Section 275 of the Vancouver Charter regarding an application to Council by the Chief License Inspector for the year 2002 business license by Oslaida Valero dba The Friend's House Restaurant at 343 East Hastings Street and the power to make a Council decision in relation to that hearing be delegated to:

Councillor Sandy McCormick, Chair
Councillor Tim Louis
Councillor Daniel 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 alternate Councillor Don Lee.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

RISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

MOVED by Councillor Daniel Lee

THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ADOPT REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

MOVED by Councillor McCormick
SECONDED by Councillor Daniel Lee

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. 8457 which amended Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575 by rezoning an area to CD-1 (7250 Oak Street Setback) (By-law No. 8461)

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

2. A By-law to amend Noise Control By-law No. 6555 (MC-1 and MC-2 Districts Schedule) (By-law No. 8462)

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

3. A By-law to amend Noise Control By-law No. 6555 (7250 Oak Street)

(By-law No. 8463)

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

4. A By-law to amend Noise Control By-law No. 6555 (1220 East Pender Street)

(By-law No. 8464)

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

5. A By-law to amend By-law No. 4123 which amended Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575 by rezoning an area to CD-1 (5702 Granville Street) (By-law No. 8465)

MOVED by Councillor Clarke
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 Clarke
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 Kennedy, Puil and the Mayor excused from voting)

6. A By-law to amend By-law No. 8437 which amended Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575 by rezoning an area to CD-1 (601 West 10^th Avenue) (By-law No. 8466)

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, Louis, McCormick, Puil and the Mayor excused from voting)

MOTIONS

A. Administrative Motions

1. MC-1 and MC-2 Guidelines for Cedar Cottage, Hudson Street, and East Hastings (Clark to Semlin) Areas (File: 8002)

MOVED by Councillor Clarke
SECONDED by Councillor Price

THAT the document entitled "MC-1 AND MC-2 GUIDELINES FOR CEDAR COTTAGE, HUDSON STREET, AND EAST HASTINGS (CLARK TO SEMLIN) AREAS be adopted by Council for use by applicants and staff for development applications in the Districts.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

B. Motions on Notice

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

At the Council meeting of April 9, 2002, Councillor Price submitted the following Notice of Motion, which was recognized by the Chair.

MOVED by Councillor Price
SECONDED by Councillor Bass

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.

Referred

Also before Council was a letter dated April 22, 2002 requesting to speak. Council agreed to refer consideration of the motion to a future Standing Committee meeting in order to hear from the speaker.

NOTICES OF MOTION

1. Provincial Changes to Income Assistance and Disability Benefits (File: 1263)

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

WHEREAS, the government of British Columbia has tabled Bill 26 Employment and Assistance Act and Bill 27 Employment and Assistance For Person's with Disabilities, radically changing eligibility requirements for British Columbians needing incomeassistance and disability benefits;

AND WHEREAS, the proposed changes in Bills 26 and 27 will mean as many as 25,000 British Columbians will no longer be eligible for disability benefits;

AND WHEREAS, Bills 26 and 27 were tabled in the BC legislature without any study or broad public input;

AND WHEREAS, the changes to disability benefits narrowly define mental illness, excluding mental-health disabilities such as clinical depression and anxiety disorders, which will dangerously destabilize the lives of thousands of people with mental illness;

AND WHEREAS, following the significant reduction in social-housing units funded by the provincial government, the changes in eligibility requirements will result in a dramatic increase in homelessness on Vancouver streets;

AND WHEREAS, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities states that for Vancouver "any strategy for further reductions in the crime rate needs to also take into consideration the income levels of residents";

AND WHEREAS, the earnings exemption has now been eliminated, forbidding recipients from seeking part-time work, and hurting community economic development, such as the Vancouver Agreement-supported United We Can bottle depot in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside;

AND WHEREAS, the provincial government's attack on the most vulnerable in our society will pose significant barriers to those trying to escape addiction;

AND WHEREAS, increased crime, homelessness, and substance misuse will place significantly greater stress on city services, and will negatively effect Vancouver's livability and health;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the City of Vancouver ask the government of British Columbia to not enact Bill 26 - Employment and Assistance Act and Bill 27 -Employment and Assistance For Person's with Disabilities.

Notice

2. Opposing the Provincial Referendum on Treaty Negotiations (File: 3139)

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

WHEREAS, the City of Vancouver, through its delegation to the Lower MainlandTreaty Advisory Committee (LMTAC) plays an active role in providing input on treaty negotiations between the governments of Canada, British Columbia, and BC's First Nations;

AND WHEREAS, the GVRD in their statement of principles regarding BC treaty negotiations, recognizes aboriginal rights as articulated in Section 35 of the Constitution Act;

AND WHEREAS, Vancouver has a larger aboriginal population than any other area in British Columbia;

AND WHEREAS, the British Columbian government has called a referendum to gain public input on the principles guiding treaty negotiations with First Nations in BC

AND WHEREAS, prominent Canadian pollster Angus Reid described the BC treaty referendum as "one of the most amateurish, one- sided attempts to gauge the public will that I have seen in my professional career";

AND WHEREAS, First Nations and other groups across BC have condemned the referendum process as flawed, immoral, divisive, and, being a vote of the majority on the rights of a minority group;

AND WHEREAS, the best way to resolve treaties with BC First Nations is through good faith negotiations at a government- to- government level within the already established treaty process;

AND WHEREAS, citizen participation in the referendum provides no real opportunity for public input into negotiations, and only serves to validate this flawed and divisive referendum process;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the City of Vancouver reject the BC government's referendum on aboriginal treaties, and encourage the citizens of Vancouver to actively boycott the vote, and protest the referendum process.

Notice

3. Protect Public Health Care (File: 4101)

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

WHEREAS, universal access to health care is an economic and social asset;

AND WHEREAS, the provincial government announced dramatic changes in thedelivery of healthcare which will limit access to health services and negatively affect the population of the city of Vancouver;

AND WHEREAS, the provincial government's proposed changes in health care could lead to radical privatization of healthcare services;

AND WHEREAS, once privatization is introduced into the system, international trade agreements will likely limit the provincial governments' ability to set healthcare policy;

AND WHEREAS, the changes to health care were conducted with no broad public consultation;

AND WHEREAS, municipal councils across British Columbia - including the councils of the District of North Vancouver, the City of North Vancouver, Burnaby, Hope, Port Coquitlam, Williams Lake and Terrace - are considering resolutions on opposing cuts to health services;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the City of Vancouver:

(A) call on the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority and the provincial government to conduct broad, public consultations prior to going ahead with any of the proposed privatization of services, hospital closures and health service cuts;

(B) obtain comprehensive social and economic impact studies to assess the effect that the proposed healthcare changes would have on Vancouver residents; and

(C) request the Union of British Columbia Municipalities and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities to examine the implications of free trade agreements on our public healthcare policies and operations.

Notice

ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS

1. Spirit of Vancouver Award to City of Vancouver (File: 1051)

Councillor Kennedy advised the City of Vancouver has been presented the Spirit of Vancouver award in recognition for the City's outstanding spirit and commitment to the community of Greater Vancouver through the HSBC Power Smart Celebration of Light. The framed certificate was accepted by the City Clerk on behalf of Council.

2. Leave of Absence - Councillor Clarke (File: 1254)

MOVED by Councillor Puil
SECONDED by Councillor Price

THAT Councillor Clarke be granted Leave of Absence for May 2, 2002.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

The Council adjourned at 6:15 p.m.

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