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CITY OF VANCOUVER

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

SEPTEMBER 10, 2002

A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, September 10, 2002, in the Council Chamber, Third Floor, City Hall.

*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

The Mayor advised of the recent passing of Bill Copeland, former Mayor of the City of Burnaby. The Mayor agreed to send a letter on behalf of Council offering condolences to his wife Ruth, and family.
"IN CAMERA" MEETING

MOVED by Councillor Don Lee
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(1) of the Vancouver Charter, to discuss matters related to paragraph(s):

(b) personal information about an identifiable individual who is being considered for an award of honour, or who has offered to provide a gift to the city on condition of anonymity;

(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.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Sullivan absent for the vote)

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

1. Special Council (86 S.E. Marine Drive) - July 22/29/30, 2002

MOVED by Councillor Don Lee
SECONDED by Councillor McCormick

THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Sullivan absent for the vote)

2. Business License Hearing (Jackson's Buy & Sell Pawnbroker) -
July 23/31; August 1/20, 2002

Following Council members' comments on the need to streamline the Business License Hearing process, the City Manager agreed to provide a memo outlining previous steps taken to address this issue.

MOVED by Councillor Bass
SECONDED by Councillor McCormick

THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Sullivan absent for the vote)

3. Regular Council (City Services and Budgets) - July 25, 2002

MOVED by Councillor Puil
SECONDED by Councillor McCormick

THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Sullivan absent for the vote)

4. Regular Council (Planning and Environment) - July 25, 2002

MOVED by Councillor Kennedy
SECONDED by Councillor Don Lee

THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Sullivan absent for the vote)

5. Special Council (Public Hearing) - July 25, 2002

MOVED by Councillor Don Lee
SECONDED by Councillor Clarke

THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Sullivan absent for the vote)

6. Regular Council (Transportation and Traffic) - July 30, 2002

MOVED by Councillor Clarke
SECONDED by Councillor McCormick

THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Sullivan absent for the vote)

7. Regular Council - July 30, 2002

MOVED by Councillor Don Lee
SECONDED by Councillor Kennedy

THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Sullivan absent for the vote)

8. Regular Council (City Services and Budgets) - August 1, 2002

MOVED by Councillor Puil
SECONDED by Councillor McCormick

THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Sullivan absent for the vote)

9. Regular Council (Planning and Environment) - August 1, 2002

MOVED by Councillor Kennedy
SECONDED by Councillor Clarke

THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

10. Special Council - August 14, 2002

MOVED by Councillor Kennedy
SECONDED by Councillor Don Lee

THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved with note Council McCormick was on Leave of Absence.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

11. Special Council (Planning and Environment) - August 14, 2002

MOVED by Councillor Kennedy
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 Clarke

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

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

COMMUNICATIONS

1. GVRD Board of Directors - Allocation of Votes (File 3204)

MOVED by Councillor Louis

THAT the allocation of votes assigned to the City of Vancouver's representatives on the Greater Vancouver Regional District Board of Directors, be approved as follows:

GVRD Directors

GVRD Alternates

No. of Votes Assigned

George Puil

Sam Sullivan

5

Gordon Price

Tim Louis

5

Philip Owen

Sandy McCormick

5

Lynne Kennedy

Daniel Lee

5

Jennifer Clarke

Fred Bass

4

Don Lee

Sandy McCormick

4

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

CITY MANAGER'S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

1. 2003 Interest Rate on Property Tax Arrears

MOVED by Councillor Louis

A. THAT City Council set an interest rate of 8.5% per annum for real property tax arrears to be effective January 1, 2003.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2. Business License Hearing Panel for September 17, 2002

This item was withdrawn.

3. Business License Hearing Panel for September 19, 2002

MOVED by Councillor McCormick

THAT Council delegate the holding of a business license hearing presently scheduled for September 19, 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 the suspension to Council by the Chief License Inspector for the year 2002 business licenses of Mehdi Mohammadi dba Hitech Buy & Sell at 328 Carrall Street and the power to make a Council decision in relation to that hearing be delegated to:

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 Tim Louis.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4. Form of Development: 1005 Beach Avenue

MOVED by Councillor Kennedy

THAT the form of development for the CD-1 zoned site known as 1005 Beach Avenue be approved generally as illustrated in the Development Application Number DE406675, prepared by Lawrence Doyle Architect Inc. and stamped "Received, Community Services, Development Services April 24, 2002", 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

5. Childcare Endowment Reserve Report

MOVED by Councillor Clarke

A. THAT Council authorize payment of an operating subsidy of up to a total of $99,000 to the Vancouver Society for Children's Centres for the 60 infant/toddler spaces at Dorothy Lam Children's Centre and Library Square for the period January 1 - December 31, 2002. Source of funds: City Childcare Endowment Reserve.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND
BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY

6. 2002/2003 Theatre Rental Grants
August 14, 2002

MOVED by Councillor Puil

A. THAT Council confirm its previous approval in principle of rental grants to 11 organizations for uses of the Civic Theatres in Spring 2002, in the amount of $830,900, as listed in Table 1, source of funds to be the 2002 Theatre Rental Grant budget.

B. THAT Council approve the transfer of one rental use currently assigned to the Vancouver Recital Society to the reserve use pool.

C. THAT Council approve an increase in the Theatre Rental Grants budget in the amount of $180 to accommodate the cost of the Civic Theatre Rental rate increase approved on July 11, 2002, source of funds to be Contingency Reserve.

D. THAT Council approve 13 rental grants totalling $763,680 for uses of the Civic Theatres in Fall 2002, within base level or reserve uses, as listed in Table 2, source of funds to be the 2002 Theatre Rental Grants budget.

E. THAT Council approve, in principle, 12 rental grants totalling $933,250, for uses to the Civic Theatres in Spring 2003, within base level uses, as listed in Table 2, subject to the 2003 Operating Budget Review process.

F. THAT Council approve a grant of $100,000 to the Vancouver Symphony Society to offset the rent payable under the lease with Civic Theatre for the period of January 1, 2002 to December 31, 2002, source of funds to be the 2002 Theatre Rental Grant budget.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND
BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY
(Councillor Price absent for the vote)

7. Award of Tender PS02034 - The Supply and Delivery of Dump Bodies

MOVED by Councillor Don Lee

THAT Council accept the low bid meeting specifications representing best value from Eagle Trailers Inc. as follows:

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

8. Award of Food Service Contract for the Evelyne Saller Centre
August 26, 2002 (File 4664)

MOVED by Councillor Clarke

A. THAT the Food Service Contract for the Evelyne Saller Centre be awarded to Aramark Canada Ltd. for a term of five (5) years with the option to extend for an additional two (2) years; source of funding is the Province (Ministry of Human Resources).

B. THAT the Director of Non-Market Operations be authorized to enter into a Contract in a form satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

9. False Creek Flats - Upgrades to Sewerage Infrastructure

Also before Council was a memorandum dated September 10, 2002, from the Deputy City Manager requesting additional wording be added to the staff recommendation as a result of further discussions between CN and the City's Engineering and Legal Services Departments.

MOVED by Councillor McCormick

THAT Council authorize the Director of Legal Services to enter into an agreement with the Canadian National Railway Company (CN) and their consultants or contractors, as required, for the construction of a new sanitary force main and upgrades to an existing sanitary pump station at a cost of $527,395 plus a $50,000 contingency fund for changes as approved by the General Manager of Engineering Services plus GST.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

CITY MANAGER'S POLICY REPORTS

1. Text Amendments: Various Industrial Zoning District Schedules
August 26, 2002 (File 5301)

MOVED by Councillor Puil

THAT the Director of Current Planning be instructed to make application to amend the IC-1, IC-2, IC-3, I-2 and I-3 District Schedules regarding storage and accessory buildings, generally in accordance with Appendix A of the Policy Report dated August 26, 2002, entitled "Text Amendments: Various Industrial Zoning District Schedules", and that the application be referred to a Public Hearing;

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

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2. Miscellaneous Text Amendments: Zoning and Development By-law, CD-1 By-law, Sign By-law, Parking By-law and Heritage Policies and Guidelines
August 26, 2002 (File 113)

MOVED by Councillor Clarke

A. THAT the Director of Current Planning be instructed to make application to amend the Zoning and Development By-law, CD-1 By-law No. 7654, and the Sign By-law for miscellaneous amendments generally in accordance with Appendix A of the Policy Report dated August 26, 2002, entitled "Miscellaneous Text Amendments: Zoning and Development By-law, CD-1 By-law, Sign By-law, Parking By-law and Heritage Policies and Guidelines", and that the application be referred to a Public Hearing;

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 McCormick
SECONDED by Councillor Don Lee

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

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

BY-LAWS

1. A By-law to provide for the imposition of interest on delinquent property taxes for 2003 (By-law No. 8541)

MOVED by Councillor Clarke
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 Clarke
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

2. A By-law to amend Vehicles for Hire By-law No. 6066 to regulate limousines (By-law No. 8542 )

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

3. A By-law to amend Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575 (1002 Windermere Street) (By-law No. 8543 )

MOVED by Councillor McCormick
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 McCormick
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, Daniel Lee, Price, Puil and the Mayor excused from voting)

4. A By-law to amend Subdivision By-law No. 5208 (1002 Windermere Street) (By-law No. 8544)

MOVED by Councillor McCormick
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 McCormick
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, Daniel Lee, Price, Puil and the Mayor excused from voting)

5. A By-law to amend Noise Control By-law No. 6555 (801 West Georgia Street) (By-law No. 8445)

MOVED by Councillor Don Lee
SECONDED by Councillor Kennedy

THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared the by-law open for discussion and amendment.

There being no amendments, it was

MOVED by Councillor Don Lee
SECONDED by Councillor Kennedy

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 Motions

1. Closing portions of Burrard Place and Thurlow Street for a new Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre (File 5753)

MOVED by Councillor McCormick
SECONDED by Councillor Don Lee

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 consolidate Lots 25, 26 and 27, Plan LMP 29892 and Lot 3, Plan LMP 51876 all of the Public Harbour of Burrard Inlet into a single parcel for redevelopment;

3. The proposed parcel for redevelopment includes portions of Burrard Place and Thurlow Street dedicated by the deposit of Plan LMP 29892;

4. The said portions of Burrard Place and Thurlow Street are no longer required for road purposes.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT all that portion of Burrard Place and Thurlow Street dedicated by the deposit of Plan LMP 29892 adjacent to Lots 23, 25, 26 and 27 Plan LMP 29892 and Lot 3 Plan LMP 51876 all of the Public Harbour of Burrard Inlet and being the same as shown heavy outlined on a Reference Plan of Survey attested to by Gary Sundvick, B.C.L.S. and completed on the 5th day of July, 2002 and marginally numbered DWG: 2777-RC1-1, be closed, stopped-up and conveyed to owner of said abutting Lots 25, 26 and 27, Plan LMP 29892 and Lot 3, Plan LMP 51876; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the said portions of Burrard Place and Thurlow Street to be closed be consolidated with the said abutting Lots 25, 26 and 27, Plan LMP 29892 and Lot 3, Plan LMP 51876 to create a single parcel to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2. Closing a portion of Thurlow Street adjacent to the Arts Complex site (File 5753)

MOVED by Councillor McCormick
SECONDED by Councillor Don Lee

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 develop an Arts Complex on a reconfigured Lot 24 of the Public Harbour of Burrard Inlet, Plan LMP 29892;

3. The proposal includes a portion of Thurlow Street dedicated by the deposit of Plan LMP 29892;

4. The said portion of Thurlow Street is no longer required for road purposes.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT all that portion of Thurlow Street dedicated by the deposit of Plan LMP 29892 and adjacent to Lot 24, Plan LMP 29892 and Parcel A, Plan BCP ___________, all of the Public Harbour of Burrard Inlet, the same as shown heavy outlined on a Reference Plan of survey attested to by Gary Sundvick, B.C.L.S. and completed on the 5th day of July, 2002 and marginally numbered DWG: 2777 - RC2-3, be closed, stopped-up and conveyed to the owner of said abutting Lot 24, Plan LMP 29892; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the said portion of Thurlow Street to be closed be consolidated with the said abutting Lot 24, Plan LMP 29892 to create a single parcel to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2.1 Establishing Roads, East and West of the north end of Thurlow Street for a new Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre (File 5753)

MOVED by Councillor Don Lee
SECONDED by Councillor Kennedy

WHEREAS the registered owner will be conveying to the City of Vancouver for lane purposes those portions of Lot 20, Plan LMP29895; Lot 21, Plan LMP29892; Parcel A, Plan BCP ___________; and Parcel B, Plan BCP ___________, all of the Public Harbour of Burrard Inlet shown on Reference Plan of survey completed on the 5th day of July, 2002 attested to by Gary Sundvick, B.C.L.S., a reduced copy of which is attached hereto;

AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to establish a portion of the above described lands for road purposes;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that, upon conveyance:

a) the 11.2m2 portion of Lot 20, Plan LMP 29895;
b) the 185m2 portion of Lot 21, Plan LMP29892;
c) the 151m2 portion of Parcel B, Plan BCP ___________; and
d) the 0.367 ha portion of Parcel A, Plan BCP ___________;

each as shown in heavy outline on a Reference Plan of survey completed on the 5th day of July, 2002 attested to by Gary Sundvick, B.C.L.S., a reduced copy of which is attached hereto, are hereby hereby accepted and allocated for road purposes and declared to form and to constitute a portion of road.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2.2 Establishing Road, North Side of Canada Place, East of Thurlow Street for a new Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre (File 5753)

MOVED by Councillor Don Lee
SECONDED by Councillor Kennedy

WHEREAS the registered owner will be conveying to the City of Vancouver for road purposes that portion of Parcel A, Plan BCP ___________, except part on Plan BCP ___________ shown on Reference Plan of survey completed on the 5th day of July, 2002 attested to by Gary Sundvick, B.C.L.S. and numbered DWG: 2777-RE2-6, a reduced copy of which is attached hereto;

AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to establish a portion of the above described lands for road purposes;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that, upon conveyance, the 76.5 m2 portion of Parcel A, Plan BCP ___________, except part on Plan BCP ___________ as shown in heavy outline on a Reference Plan of survey completed on the 5th day of July, 2002 attested to by Gary Sundvick, B.C.L.S. and numbered DWG: 2777-RE2-6, a reduced copy of which is attached hereto, is hereby accepted and allocated for road purposes and declared to form and to constitute a portion of a road.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3. Closing a portion of Canada Place adjacent to the Arts Complex site (File 5753)

MOVED by Councillor McCormick
SECONDED by Councillor Don Lee

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 B, except those portions shown as Road on Plan BCP ___ of the Public Harbour of Burrard Inlet Plan BCP _______ resulting in an increase in the size of the proposed Arts Complex site;

3. The proposal requires the closure of a portion of Canada Place adjacent to the said Parcel B, Plan BCP ________ ;

4. All that portion of Parcel A of the Public Harbour of Burrard Inlet, Plan BCP _______, shown as Road on Reference Plan BCP ________ has been established for road purposes under Filing _____ ;

5. The said portion of Parcel A is no longer required for road purposes;

6. The said portion of road, to be closed is to be consolidated with the said abutting Remainder of Parcel B.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT all that portion of Parcel A of the Public Harbour of Burrard Inlet, Plan BCP _______ shown as Road on Reference Plan BCP _______ now road, be closed, stopped-up and conveyed to the owner of the said abutting Remainder of Parcel B, Plan BCP ______ ; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the said portion of said Parcel A, Plan BCP ______ to be closed be consolidated with the said abutting Remainder of Parcel B, Plan BCP _______.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

B. Motions on Notice

1. Social sustainability of the Woodward's redevelopment (Files 8104/2606)

At the Council meeting of August 1, 2002, Councillor Bass submitted the following Notice of Motion which was recognized by the Chair:

The City Manager advised a staff report on this matter will be before Council shortly, and Council may wish to postpone discussion until that time.

MOVED by Councillor Bass
SECONDED by Councillor Louis

WHEREAS Woodward's is a major factor in the redevelopment of the Downtown Eastside and of Downtown Vancouver;

AND WHEREAS social sustainability is a central strategy of the City of Vancouver's bid to host the 2010 Winter Olympics;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Vancouver City Council recommend to the Provincial and Federal Governments that:

a. No development shall go forward that does not include a substantial amount of social housing targeted specifically to assist the present residents of the neighbouring community; and

b. No development shall be approved which does not include significant retail at grade, and that, to the fullest extent possible, these retail stores should employ and/or be owned by local low-income residents; and

c. Construction jobs associated with the Woodward's redevelopment involve local youth and unemployed persons in employment training programs; and

d. the City of Vancouver should take the leadership role in encouraging the Federal and Provincial Governments, especially through CMHC and BCHMC, to contribute to the provision of financing for the Woodward's project.

Postponed

POSTPONEMENT MOVED by Councillor Bass
SECONDED by Councillor Louis

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

NOTICE OF MOTION

1. Electoral Direction to Mayor and Council re Vancouver GVRD Representatives (File 3204/5561)

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

WHEREAS, when the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) was formed by WAC Bennett, Vancouver representatives were selected by the voters at election time;

AND WHEREAS, the responsibilities of the GVRD in delivering services continue to increase;

AND WHEREAS, last year's four month transit strike demonstrated the need for electorally-accountable GVRD and TransLink representatives;

AND WHEREAS, with taxation power resting in the GVRD, more direct accountability to voters is warranted;

AND WHEREAS, currently the members of the Islands Trust Council are elected by a "Double Direct" method, whereby voters indicate who they want for the municipal council and who they wish to represent them on the regional body;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the City of Vancouver, this November 16, seek the counsel of the voters in terms of who should represent Vancouver on the GVRD and TransLink boards of directors as follows:

A. In conjunction with a general municipal election, voters be asked to select six GVRD representatives and three TransLink representatives from among the candidates for council and for mayor;

B. Candidates for mayor and council indicate on the nomination papers if they wish to be considered for selection as a Vancouver representative to the GVRD and to TransLink;

C. Separate from the ballot for the election of mayor and council there will be a ballot for Vancouver's representatives to the GVRD and to TransLink;

D. From those who are elected as Mayor and Councillors, the six persons with the six highest number of votes for representatives to the GVRD will be those recommended at the inaugural meeting for selection to the GVRD;

E. From the six representatives to the GVRD, the three with the highest number of votes for representative to TransLink will be those recommended at the inaugural meeting for selection to TransLink;

F. In the event of a tie vote, mayor and council will select from those receiving the tie number of votes;

G. In the event of resignation or death of a GVRD or TransLink representative, mayor and council will select an interim representative to serve until the next election; and,

H. Mayor and council designate alternate representatives to GVRD and Translink, in the case of a temporary absence of those initially appointed.

Notice

ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS

1. Taxi Drivers Identification (File 2801)

Councillor Kennedy advised she has observed a number of taxi cab drivers do not correctly display their identification and noted this practice was put in place to address safety concerns. She requested a memorandum back from staff on what can be done to ensure all taxi cab drivers properly display their identification.

2. Auto Theft in Vancouver (File 3755)

Councillor Price advised ICBC has recommended the mandatory use of theft deterrent devices by all automobile owners. He noted audio car alarms could impact livability in high density neighbourhoods.

MOVED by Councillor Price

THAT staff report back on actions the City may take to prevent, limit and discourage the use of car alarms, particularly in high density residential neighbourhoods;

FURTHER THAT the City work with ICBC, insurance companies, auto dealers and manufacturers to encourage the substitution of noise-based alarms with quiet theft prevention devices;

AND FURTHER THAT ICBC be encouraged to make mandatory all but car alarms in any forthcoming legislation that may be written.

Notice

Councillor Puil called Notice under Section 7.2 of the Procedure By-law.

3. Opportunities for the Waterfront Access (File 5557)

Councillor McCormick enquired on the status of a report back on opportunities for access to the waterfront consistent with the City's Waterfront Plan. She also noted the Province is currently exploring marine options for travel between Greater Vancouver and Squamish.

The City Manager advised a briefing will take place in early October on the Sea to Sky Highway.

4. Urban Noise Task Force (File 3755)

As a follow up to Councillor Price's enquiry re car alarms, Councillor Bass requested an update on the recommendations of the City's Urban Noise Task Force.

The City Manager advised she would follow up with the Director of Environmental Health and report back.

5. Postering (File 3751)

Councillor Bass requested information on constitutional issues related to postering.

The Mayor agreed to have Legal Services provide the requested information.


6. Event Announcement and Poster (File 1253)

Councillor Bass commenced to make an announcement and show a poster regarding an upcoming event.

The Mayor ruled Councillor Bass out of order, indicating that the announcement related to a political campaign, and noted a Council Meeting is not the appropriate venue for such announcements.

Councillor Bass challenged the decision of the Chair to not allow his announcement of the poster's content.

The Chair then put the question:

Shall the ruling of the Chair be sustained?

(Councillors Bass and Louis opposed)

A two-thirds majority is required to overrule the decision of the Chair. Therefore, the decision of the Chair was SUSTAINED.

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The Council recessed at 3:20 p.m. , and reconvened "In Camera" in the Mayor's Office. The Council reconvened in open session at 3:50 p.m., for the Civic Recognition.

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CIVIC RECOGNITION

The Mayor and Council took pleasure in recognizing Arthur Erickson, who had been unanimously awarded Freedom of the City by Council in honour of his many world-renown architectural contributions to the City of Vancouver. Mr. Erickson has played an important role in the life of this City and has encouraged and inspired students and professionals. His work represents the best of Vancouver's artistic energy.

The Mayor presented Mr. Erickson with a framed certificate and the Freedom of the City Award.

Council recessed at 4:30 p.m. to reconvene "In Camera" in the Mayor's office.

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