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CITY OF VANCOUVER

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

NOVEMBER 05, 2002

A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, November 5, 2002, at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Third Floor, City Hall.

PRAYER

The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with a prayer read by the City Clerk.

"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):

(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;

(h) litigation or potential litigation affecting the City.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

1. Regular Council (City Services and Budgets) - October 10, 2002

MOVED by Councillor Puil
SECONDED by Councillor Clarke

THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2. Regular Council (Planning and Environment) - October 10, 2002

MOVED by Councillor Kennedy
SECONDED by Councillor Don Lee

THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3. Regular Council - October 22, 2002

MOVED by Councillor Don Lee
SECONDED by Councillor McCormick

THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4. Special Council (Public Hearing) - October 22, 2002

MOVED by Councillor Don Lee
SECONDED by Councillor McCormick

THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

MOVED by Councillor Don Lee
SECONDED by Councillor Sullivan

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

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

MATTERS ADOPTED ON CONSENT

MOVED by Councillor Don Lee

THAT Council adopt Administrative Reports A3, A7, A8 and A10 on consent.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

1. Downtown Transportation Plan Budget Reallocation

MOVED by Councillor McCormick

THAT the remaining $96,200 in the Downtown Transportation Plan budget (order 50007205) be reallocated for the completion of the Downtown Transportation Plan Implementation Program, a detailed traffic analysis for the Pender/Dunsmuir bike lane proposal and the Granville Street Redesign Project.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2. Business License Hearing Panel for November 7, 2002

MOVED by Councillor Kennedy

THAT Council delegate the holding of a business license hearing presently scheduled for November 7, 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 referral to Council by the Chief License Inspector for the year 2002 business license of Ahn & Sons Holdings Ltd. dba Empress Hotel at 235 East Hastings 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 Lynne Kennedy.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3. Form of Development: 900 Beatty Street

THAT the form of development for this portion of the CD-1 zoned site known as 950-990 Beatty Street (900 Beatty Street being the application address) be approved generally as illustrated in the Development Application Number DE406606, prepared by Lawrence Doyle Architects and stamped "Received, Community Services, Development Services October 16, 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.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

4. 2015 Trafalgar Street

MOVED by Councillor Puil

THAT the Director of Planning be advised that Council would favour the approval for the construction of a four-storey retail/residential building at 2015 Trafalgar Street as submitted under DE406810, subject to revisions to the development application that address issues as discussed in the Administrative Report "2015 Trafalgar Street" dated October 22, 2002.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5. Improvements to Managing Engineering Infrastructure Data

MOVED by Councillor McCormick

THAT the Administrative Report "Improvements to Managing Engineering Infrastructure Data" dated October 23, 2002 be received for information.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6. Supply and Deployment of Computer Equipment -

MOVED by Councillor Puil

THAT Council award the contract for the supply of computer equipment and related installation services to Microserve based on a four-year contract extending from November 2002 through November 2006, subject to establishment of a contract satisfactory to the Director of Information Technology, the Director of Legal Services, and the Manager of Materials Management.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7. Award of Tender PS02024 - Processing of Landfill Cover Material

THAT Council accept the low bid offering best value to the City from Poschner Construction (88) Ltd. for the Processing of Landfill Cover Material and Ancillary Services for a two (2) year period from date of purchase order, with the option for three (3) additional one (1) year terms, at an estimated cost of $1,771,998. plus the 7% GST (less any municipal rebate received) and PST (where applicable), subject to a contract satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services, with the source of funds to be from the Vancouver Landfill operating budget with offset.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

8. Amendments to the City of Vancouver Electrical By-law

ADOPTED ON CONSENT

9. Gastown Parkade Redevelopment and Amendment to

MOVED by Councillor Puil

A. THAT Council approve funds totalling $27,150,000 for the redevelopment of the Gastown parkades (125 Cordova Street and 130 Water Street) including the construction of commercial space to accommodate Westcoast Historical Xperience Inc. (WHEX), and office space fronting Water Street, as follows:

B. THAT Council approve in principle, subject to a report back, the construction of an additional 2 ½ levels of parking on the Water Street structure at an estimated cost of $5,000,000, subject to a firm and binding agreement for the retention and re-use of the Woodward's building and an identified need for the parking. The source of funding would be the Parking Site Reserve.

C. THAT Council instruct staff to process permits to allow construction of the Cordova Street structure up to grade prior to issuance of a complete Development Permit, recognizing the importance to the Gastown area of completing this project on a timely basis to minimize disruption to the community, and to meet business commitments.

D. THAT the Director of Facility Design & Management and General Manager of Engineering Services, be authorized to approve subcontracts for the subtrade work (structural, mechanical, electrical, etc.), provided said prices are within the level of approved budgets.

E. THAT the Vancouver Development Cost Levy (DCL) By-Law No. 8149 be amended to provide a reduced rate for parking structures of $0.10 per square foot ($1.076 per square metre),

CARRIED
(Councillors Bass and Louis opposed)

10. 2002 Childcare Grants Allocation Report 3 of 3

A. THAT Council approve a $5,000 Program Development Grant to assist with the non-capital costs of opening 20 space licensed childcare program for 3 to 5 year olds and a 10 space licensed junior out of school program for children 5 to 7 years at the Thunderbird Community Association. Source of funds: 2002 Childcare Grants Funds, 2002 Operating Budget.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT
BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY

POLICY REPORTS

1. 651 Expo Boulevard and 690-696 Beatty Street (Concord 7B):

MOVED by Councillor Puil

A. THAT Council authorize the Director of Legal Services to enter into a new or amended agreement with Concord Pacific Group Inc., executed to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services and the General Manager of Engineering Services for a cash contribution of $150,0000 for the pedestrian connection from the south side of the Georgia Viaduct to the BC Place Stadium Concourse.

B. THAT Council authorize the Director of Legal Services to enter into a new or amended agreement with Concord Pacific Group Inc., executed to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services and the General Manager of Engineering Services for the phased payment for 200 Stadium Parking pay-in-lieu stalls required for the development of Concord's site 7B to reflect the proposed phased development of this site.

The above agreements are to be completed prior to the issuance of the firstdevelopment permit for the site and on any other terms or conditions that the Director of Legal Services deems necessary.

CARRIED
(Councillor Bass opposed)

2. Property Tax Incentives for Heritage Properties in Chinatown

MOVED by Councillor Sullivan

A. THAT Council approve in principle a five-year property tax exemption program (with exemptions up to a maximum of 10 years) for the redevelopment of eligible heritage properties in Chinatown (as defined in Section 396A.(1) of the Vancouver Charter) on a basis similar to that proposed for buildings in Gastown.

Carried

AMENDMENT MOVED by Councillor Bass

THAT Motion B be amended to read as follows: (Italics denote amendment)

Withdrawn

The motion to amend having being withdrawn, Councillor Sullivan's motion was put and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

RISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

MOVED by Councillor Don Lee

THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ADOPT REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

MOVED by Councillor Don Lee
SECONDED by Councillor Sullivan

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

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

BY-LAWS

MOVED by Councillor McCormick
SECONDED by Councillor Sullivan

THAT Council, except for those members excused as noted in the agenda, enact the by-laws listed on the agenda for this meeting as numbers 1 to 6 inclusive, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign and seal the enacted by-laws.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

1. A By-law to amend License By-law No. 4450 with respect to license fees, classes, and terms, vending machines, and other miscellaneous matters (By-law No.8578)

2. A By-law to amend Electrical By-law No. 5563 to regulate the City Electrician'sinspection of electrical installations (Subject to approval of Report A8) (By-law 8579 No.)

3. A By-law to amend By-law No. 7679 which amended Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575 by rezoning an area to CD-1 (201 Burrard Street [100 Thurlow Street]) (By-law No. 8580)

4. A By-law to amend Coal Harbour Official Development Plan By-law No. 6754

5. A By-law to amend Vehicles for Hire By-law No. 6066 to increase the private impoundment towing rate and drop charge (By-law No. 8582)

6. A By-law to Impose a Development Cost Levy in Respect of Development within the Grandview Boundary Industrial Area (By-law No. 8583)

MOTIONS

A. ADMINISTRATIVE MOTIONS

1. Closing portion of the north side of Pacific Street, east of Seymour Street adjacent to 555 Seymour Street (File 5753)

MOVED by Councillor Don Lee
SECONDED by Councillor Bass

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council rescind the resolution, with respect to the road exchange of a portion of Lot 19, except part in Explanatory Plan 3342, now road, Block 114, District Lot 541, Plan 210 on the north side of Pacific Street, east of Seymour Street, passed at its July 23, 1996 meeting; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT That Part of Lot 19 in Explanatory Plan 3342, Block 114, District Lot 541, Plan 210, now road, be closed, stopped-up and conveyed to the abutting owner on the condition that the portions of street to be closed are consolidated with the abutting lands to create a single parcel to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Engineering Services and the Director of Legal Services; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT all that portion of Lot B, Block 114, District Lot 541, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan BCP_______ shown heavy outlined on a Reference Plan completed on the 13th day of September, 2002, and attested to by David Lyon, B.C.L.S., and marginally numbered FILE NUMBER: 02-588.ROA be accepted and allocated for road purposes and declared to form and constitute a portion of a road.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre (VCEC) CD-1 GUIDELINES

MOVED by Councillor McCormick
SECONDED by Councillor Don Lee

THAT the document entitled "Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre (VCEC) CD-1 Guidelines - 100 Thurlow Street" be adopted by Council for use by applicants and staff for development applications at 100 Thurlow Street.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

NOTICE OF MOTION

1. Call for a Report on City of Vancouver Support for Women's Advocacy Groups

The following Notice of Motion was submitted by Councillor Bass. Councillor Clarke called Notice under Section 5.4(c) of the Procedure By-law. The Motion will be placed on the next Regular Council meeting to be held November 7, 2002 immediately following the Standing Committee on City Services and Budgets meeting.

MOVED by Councillor Bass
SECONDED by

WHEREAS, women's advocacy centres offer the women of a given community an opportunity to organize to prevent violence against women and children, to promote women's health, to address racism, and to improve the status of women;

AND WHEREAS, women's advocacy centres have evolved from the grassroots and allow women to organize on a model of self-help and thus enable a broad range of women to understand and participate in community life across the potential boundaries of race, class and culture;

AND WHEREAS, women's organizations are uniquely responsive to women's needs and cannot be duplicated by government-created, non-gender-specific programs and institutions;

AND WHEREAS, there are approximately a quarter million women in the city of Vancouver who will benefit directly or indirectly from women's centres because thevery existence of these centres provides evidence to women that the community supports women's organizing and self-help initiatives;

AND WHEREAS, the provincial government has reduced already inadequate welfare rates and instituted measures which discourage and disqualify potential welfare applicants, thus creating conditions that make it impossible for many women to escape abusive husbands, fathers and employers;

AND WHEREAS, the provincial government's plans to cut legal aid by 40% over the next three years will result in reduced legal protection for battered women and for women facing charges for poverty-related crimes;

AND WHEREAS, the provincial government announced in January 17, 2002, that it would be cutting 100% of core funding (1.7 million dollars) for women's centres in British Columbia and that by April, 2004, 37 women's centres across BC will lose all their provincial core funding; 7

AND WHEREAS, the centres that survive the cuts can be expected to provide support to those women who cannot find services elsewhere;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT,

· Vancouver City Council ask for a report on the implications of cuts in provincial government funding for the functioning of women's advocacy groups in Vancouver, and

· Alternatives for City of Vancouver support to the following groups be described: the Aboriginal Women's Action Network, the Downtown Eastside Women's Centre, the Philippine Women Centre of BC, the South Asian Women Centre, Vancouver Rape Relief and the Women's Shelter, the Vancouver Status of Women, the Vancouver Women s Health Collective, and Women Against Violence Against Women.

Notice

2. Letter to the Premier asking him to respond positively to the Kyoto Protocol

The following Notice of Motion was submitted by Councillor Bass. Councillor Puil called Notice under Section 5.4(c) of the Procedure By-law. The Motion will be placed on the next Regular Council meeting to be held November 7, 2002 immediately following the Standing Committee on City Services and Budgets meeting.

MOVED by Councillor Bass
SECONDED by

WHEREAS Vancouver City Council has already gone on record in support of Canadian ratification of the Kyoto Protocol in line with similar resolutions from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and other cities representing approximately 18 million Canadians;

AND WHEREAS climate change now impacts and offers future risks to BC's resource industries such as forestry, agriculture, tourism, fishing and agriculture in the form of insect outbreaks, erratic weather and higher water and air temperatures;

AND WHEREAS such impacts could result in economic losses of hundreds of millions of dollars annually, in addition to significant social and ecological damages;

AND WHEREAS experience and analysis from leading jurisdictions and corporations has demonstrated that energy efficiency and greenhouse gas reduction actions with today's technologies result in net economic and ecological gains;

AND WHEREAS analysis of Canada's experience with energy efficiency measures in the decade up to 2000 saved Canadians $8.7 billion in the year 2000 in reduced energy costs and avoided 38 megatonnes of greenhouse gas emissions;

AND WHEREAS a transition to energy efficiency and renewable energy forms will create more new jobs than capital-intensive fossil fuel energy developments;

AND WHEREAS an effective strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Canada will also reduce conventional air pollutants which cause thousands of premature deaths and widespread illness and absenteeism;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Vancouver City Council resolve that a letter from the Mayor and Council be sent to Premier Gordon Campbell urging him to:

· support Canada's ratification of the Kyoto Protocol before Christmas 2002 as committed by Prime Minister Chretien;

· work constructively with the federal, provincial and territorial governments to put positive solutions for energy efficiency, sustainable forestry, and renewable energy in place as rapidly as possible, with emphasis upon those that support economic innovation, stronger cities, and healthier communities;

· reflect the widespread public support in Vancouver and in British Columbia forconstructive action on behalf of future generations in addressing climate change and air pollution.

Notice

ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS

1. Voting on Election Day (File 1101)

Councillor Louis enquired on the requirement for individuals registering to vote on Election Day to present two pieces of identification at the voting place.

The City Clerk reviewed the requirements for those not yet registered to vote in the upcoming election.

2. Posters on City Property (File 3751)

Councillor McCormick referred to two posters removed from City lamp posts and expressed concern at the damage caused by their removal. She requested staff to report back by memo on the possibility of using some type of surface spray paint finish on lamp posts which will not allow tape to stick to them.

The City Manager agreed to refer the request to the City Engineer.

3. Presentation of Commemorative Medal to Councillor Puil (File 1251)

Councillor Kennedy advised of a presentation at a recent GVRD meeting of the Queen's Golden Jubilee commemorative medal to Councillor Puil for his outstanding record of public service.

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Council recessed at 3:20 p.m. and following an "In Camera" in the Mayor's Office, reconvened in open session at 3:45 p.m., with all members present.

PRESENTATION

2002 Cultural Harmony Awards (File 1051)

The Mayor recognized the following 2002 Cultural Harmony Award recipients,

· A First Step Ahead Foundation - Organization Award
· John Halani - Individual Award

The presentation was immediately followed by a reception in honour of the 2002 Cultural Harmony award recipients in the foyer.

The Council adjourned at 4:00 p.m.

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