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CITY OF VANCOUVER
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 25, 2003
A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, February 25, 2003, at 2:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, Third Floor, City Hall.
PRESENT:
Mayor Larry Campbell
Councillor Fred Bass
Councillor David Cadman
Councillor Jim Green
Councillor Peter Ladner
Councillor Raymond Louie
Councillor Tim Louis
Councillor Anne Roberts
Councillor Tim Stevenson
Councillor Sam Sullivan
Councillor Ellen WoodsworthCITY MANAGER'S OFFICE:
Judy Rogers, City Manager
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE:
Syd Baxter, City Clerk
Tarja Tuominen, Meeting CoordinatorPRAYER
The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with a prayer read by the City Clerk.
PRESENTATION: QUEEN ALEXANDRA SCHOOL CHOIR - File 1251
Council welcomed the Queen Alexandra School Choir, who performed for Council.
"IN CAMERA" MEETING
MOVED by Councillor Cadman
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(1) of the Vancouver Charter, to discuss matters related to paragraph(s):
(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.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ITEMS ARISING FROM THE "IN CAMERA" MEETING OF FEBRUARY 11, 2003
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· Council made appointments to the following civic agencies:
- Vancouver Heritage Foundation Board
- Family Court/Youth Justice Committee· Council also appointed public representatives to the Advisory Body Task Force
Names of those appointed are available from the City Clerk's Office.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
1. Special Council (Public Hearing) - January 29, 2003
MOVED by Councillor Cadman
SECONDED by Councillor Louie
THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Regular Council (City Services and Budgets) - January 30, 2003
MOVED by Councillor Louis
SECONDED by Councillor Cadman
THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Regular Council (Planning and Environment) - January 30, 2003
MOVED by Councillor Roberts
SECONDED by Councillor Bass
THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. Regular Council - February 11, 2003
MOVED by Councillor Cadman
SECONDED by Councillor Bass
THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Councillor Cadman
SECONDED by Councillor Bass
THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, Mayor Campbell in the Chair.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
REPORT REFERENCE
1. GVRD Regional Sustainability Initiative (File 3201)
Johnny Carline, Chief Adminisrative Officer, Greater Vancouver Regional District presented a Report Reference on the GVRD Sustainable Region Initiative (SRI). Mr. Carline reviewed the progress of the SRI from July 2001 to July 2002, initiatives and consultation in Phase 2 from July 2002 to the present, next steps, and responded to questions.
Council thanked Mr. Carline for his presentation.
2. 2003 Property Tax Options: Three-Year Land Averaging for Property Tax Calculations
February 19, 2003 (File 1551)
MOVED by Councillor Sullivan
A. THAT Council instruct the Director of Legal Services, in consultation with the Director of Finance to prepare a bylaw to authorize continuation of three-year land value averaging as the 2003 property tax calculation methodology for residential (Class 1) and business/other (Class 6) properties as discussed in the Policy Report "2003 Property Tax Options: Three-Year Land Averaging for Property Tax Calculations" dated February 19, 2003;
FURTHER THAT the bylaw be submitted to Council for approval on March 27, 2003.
B. THAT the Director of Finance be authorized to place advertisements advising the public that Council is considering enacting an averaging bylaw and inviting input at City Services & Budgets Committee on March 27, 2003.
C. THAT, should Council approve the continuation of the land assessment averaging program on March 27, 2003, the Director of Finance be authorized to make appropriate arrangements with the BC Assessment Authority for the production of an averaged 2003 taxation roll, at an approximate cost of $20,000; source of funding to be the 2003 Operating Budget.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MATTERS ADOPTED ON CONSENT
MOVED by Councillor Cadman
THAT Council adopt Administrative Reports A1, A2 and A4 and Policy Reports P1 and P2, on consent.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Advance Approval: 2003 Park Board Capital Budget
January 28, 2003 (File 1602)
THAT capital spending of $2,168,500 for current projects, as described in the Administrative Report "Advance Approval: 2003 Park Board Capital Budget" dated January 28, 2003, be approved in advance of the final 2003 Park Board capital budget, being considered later this year.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
2. New Engineering Works Yard Award of Tender for Sloped Metal Roof and Metal Wall Cladding
February 7, 2003 (File 1805)
A. THAT Council approve award of Contract No.0707400 for Sloped metal roof, metal wall cladding and cementitious wall cladding to the low complete tenderer, Lam Metal Contracting Ltd., in the amount of $788,706 which includes PST and GST (less any municipal rebate received). The funding is to be provided from Yards Basic Capital Account Number 30005178.
B. THAT the General Manager of Engineering Services be authorized to execute and deliver a Notice of Award on behalf of the City, and the Director of Legal Services be authorized to execute and deliver contract No. 0707400 on behalf of the City.
C. THAT no legal rights or obligations will be created or arise by Council's approval of A unless and until a Notice of Award is executed and delivered by the City to Lam Metal Contracting Ltd.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
3. Crown Street Special Environmental Treatment Project
February 5, 2003 (File 3501)
MOVED by Councillor Ladner
A. THAT Council authorize the replacement of the two stream crossings on the 6200 block of Crown Street as part of the Special Environmental Treatment Project, subject to obtaining grant funding.
B. THAT Dillon Consulting Limited be hired to carry out the engineering services detailed in this report at a total cost of $67,975 plus GST, with funding provided from Streets Basic Unappropriated Account Group SCA5B-UNAP.
C. THAT the Director of Legal Services execute the required Professional Services Agreement on behalf of the City.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. Award of Contract for the Supply of Janitorial Chemicals, Cleaning Supplies and Sanitary Papers - Proposal No. PS02008
February 7, 2003 (File 1805)
A. THAT, subject to the conditions set out in C, D and E, an agreement be entered into with Janitors Warehouse Distribution Inc. to supply janitorial chemicals, cleaning supplies and sanitary papers for a period of three years at an estimated amount of $1.2 million (excluding GST) subject to a contract satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services, and the Manager of Materials Management.
B. THAT, if Council approves A, and subject to the conditions set out in Recommendations C, D and E, Janitors Warehouse Distribution Inc. be awarded the RFP for the three year term.
C. THAT all legal documentation is to be in a form which is satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services and the General Manager of Corporate Services.
D. THAT upon approval of the legal documentation by the Director of Legal Services and the General Manager of Corporate Services, that the Director of Legal Services and the General Manager of Corporate Services be authorized to execute and deliver the necessary agreement on behalf of City Council.
E. THAT no legal rights or obligations shall arise hereby and none shall arise or be granted hereafter unless and until all contemplated legal documentation has been executed and delivered by all parties.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
5. Authority to Travel to Regina, Saskatchewan - April 27 - 29, 2003
February 11, 2003 (File 1254)
MOVED by Councillor Sullivan
THAT Council authorize payment for Councillor David Cadman and Councillor Fred Bass to travel to Regina, Saskatchewan, to participate in the Municipal Leaders' Forum on Implementing Kyoto.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
6. City Carpool Program - Addition of Dedicated Vehicles
February 10, 2003 (File 5551)
MOVED by Councillor Roberts
THAT Council approve the allocation of $312,000 from the Truck Plant Account (Order Group EQ1) for the purchase of twelve (12) passenger vans as an addition to the City fleet for use as carpool vehicles, with all costs to be fully recovered from the participants through monthly charges.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
7. Woodward's Steering Committee
February 18, 2003 (File 3134)
MOVED by Councillor Bass
THAT Council approve a Steering Committee for the redevelopment of Woodward's (101 West Hastings) consisting of Councillor Green (Co-Chair), the City Manager (Co-Chair), the General Manager of Community Services, the General Manager of Engineering Services, the Director of Current Planning, the Director of Real Estate Services, the Director of Facilities Development and the Director of the Housing Centre.
CARRIED
(Councillors Ladner and Sullivan opposed)8. Establishment of the Peace and Justice Committee
February 19, 2003 (File 3051)
MOVED by Councillor Louie
A. THAT Council appoint Councillors Cadman and Woodsworth to serve as members of the Peace and Justice Committee and that Councillor Cadman be named chair of the Committee.
B. THAT the Council members of the Committee report back to Council by March 31, 2003, with recommendations on the terms of reference and membership requirements for the Peace and Justice Committee.
CARRIED
(Councillors Ladner and Sullivan opposed)POLICY REPORTS
1. CD-1 Text Amendment - 1966 East 19th Avenue
February 10, 2003 (File 5306)
A. THAT the application by JMArchitecture to amend CD-1 By-law No. 4296 for 1966 East 19th Avenue (Lot 1, Block D and 13, Plan 13938, District Lot 195, except portion in S.R.W. Plan 17162. PID - 007-990-294) to permit the redevelopment of the northernmost building on the site to increase the number of residential units for low-income seniors, including congregate housing, to up to 123 units, be referred to a Public Hearing, together with:
(i) plans received August 14, 2002;
(ii) draft CD-1 By-law provisions, generally as presented in Appendix A of the Policy Report "CD-1 Text Amendment - 1966 East 19th Avenue", dated February 10, 2003; and
(iii) the recommendation of the Director of Current Planning to approve, subject to conditions contained in Appendix B of the Policy Report "CD-1 Text Amendment - 1966 East 19th Avenue" dated February 10, 2003;FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to prepare the necessary CD-1 By-law, generally in accordance with Appendix A of the Policy Report "CD-1 Text Amendment - 1966 East 19th Avenue" dated February 10, 2003, for consideration at Public Hearing.
B. THAT, subject to approval of the rezoning at a Public Hearing, the Noise By-law be amended as set out in Appendix C of the Policy Report "CD-1 Text Amendment - 1966 East 19th Avenue" dated February 10, 2003; and
FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to bring forward the amendment to the Noise By-law at the time of enactment of the Zoning By-law.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
2. CD-1 Text Amendment (Live-Work Use): 1033 Marinaside Crescent (Quayside site 4FG)
February 11, 2003 (File 5306)
A. THAT the form of development for the CD-1 zoned site known as 1033 Marinaside Crescent be approved generally as illustrated in Development Application DE403987 prepared by James K. M. Cheng Architects and stamped "Received, Community Services, Development Services, October 19, 1999" provided that the Director of Planning may approve design changes which would not adversely affect either the development character and livability of this site or adjacent properties; and
B. THAT the application by Pacific Place Developments Corp. to amend CD-1 By-law No. 7248 for the site at 1033 Marinaside Crescent, to define and add Live-Work as a permitted use in some ground-level units, be referred to a Public Hearing, together with:
(i) draft CD-1 amending by-law provisions, generally as contained in Appendix A of the Policy Report "CD-1 Text Amendment (Live-Work Use): 1033 Marinaside Crescent (Quayside Site 4FG) dated February 11, 2003;
(ii) the form of development drawings (DE403987) as approved under A revised to add the option for Live-Work use in some ground-level units as outlined under "Form of Development" in Appendix B of the Policy Report "CD-1 Text Amendment (Live-Work Use): 1033 Marinaside Crescent (Quayside Site 4FG) dated February 11, 2003; and
(iii) the recommendation of the Director of Current Planning to approve the application, subject to conditions under "Design Development" and "Agreements" in Appendix B of the Policy Report;FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to prepare the necessary CD-1 amending by-law, generally in accordance with Appendix A of the Policy Report, for consideration at the Public Hearing.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
RISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Councillor Cadman
THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ADOPT REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Councillor Bass
SECONDED by Councillor Stevenson
THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
BY-LAWS
MOVED by Councillor Cadman
SECONDED by Councillor Roberts
THAT Council enact the by-laws listed on the agenda for this meeting as numbers 1 to 16 inclusive, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign and seal the enacted by-laws.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
1. A By-law to assess real property to defray 2002 maintenance costs for the Granville Street Decorative Tree Lighting Local Improvement Project (By-law No. 8629)
2. A By-law to assess real property to defray 2002 maintenance costs for the Trounce Alley and Blood Alley Square Local Improvement Project (By-law No. 8630)
3. A By-law to assess real property to defray 2002 costs for the south Fraser Street Collective Parking Project (By-law No. 8631)
4. A By-law to assess real property to defray 2002 costs for the East Hastings Street Collective Parking Project (By-law No. 8632)
5. A By-law to amend Graffiti By-law No. 7343, Parking By-law No. 6059, Secondary Suite Program Inspection Fee By-law No. 6553, Untidy Premises By-law No. 4548, and Standards of Maintenance By-law No. 5462 to transfer authority (By-law No. 8633)
6. A By-law to amend Private Property Tree By-law No. 7347 to increase fees from and after March 1, 2003 (By-law No. 8634)
7. A By-law to amend By-law No. 6553, being a By-law to Establish Reduced Fees for Inspections of suites to Establish Compliance with Various City By-laws, to increase fees from and after March 1, 2003 (By-law No. 8635)
8. A By-law to amend Vehicles for Hire By-law No. 6066 to amend pedicab regulations (By-law No. 8636)
9. A By-law to amend Subdivision By-law No. 5208 (re 3630 West King Edward Avenue) (By-law No. 8637)
10. A By-law to amend Building By-law No. 8057 to increase fees from and after March 1, 2003 (By-law No. 8638)
11. A By-law to amend Electrical By-law No. 5563 to increase fees from and after March 1, 2003 (By-law No. 8639)
12. A By-law to amend Gas Fitting By-law No. 3507 to increase fees from and after March 1, 2003 (By-law No. 8640)
13. A By-law to amend Miscellaneous Fees (Planning) By-law No. 5664 to increase fees from and after March 1, 2003 (By-law No. 8641)
14. A By-law to amend Sign By-law No. 6510 to increase fees from and after March 1, 2003 (By-law No. 8642)
15. A By-law to amend Subdivision By-law No. 5208 to increase fees from and after March 1, 2003 (By-law No. 8643)
16. A By-law to amend Zoning and Development Fee By-law No. 5585 to increase fees from and after March 1, 2005 (By-law No. 8644)
MOTIONS
A. Administrative Motions
1. Establishing Road, Northeast corner of East Hastings Street and Victoria drive adjacent to 1896 East Hastings Street (File 5807)
MOVED by Councillor Louie
SECONDED by Councillor Stevenson
THAT WHEREAS the registered owner will be conveying to the City of Vancouver for road purposes lands in the City of Vancouver, Province of British Columbia, more particularly known and described as follows:
All that portion of Lot H of Lot 5, Block E, District Lot 183, Plan LMP19865, shown heavy outlined on plan completed on January 21, 2003, attested to by John W. Larson, B.C.L.S., and marginally numbered LD3898;
AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to accept and allocate the said lands for road purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED that the above described lands to be conveyed are hereby accepted and allocated for road purposes and declared to form and to constitute a portion of a road.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
NEW BUSINESS
1. Provincial Liquor Licensing Policies (File 2611)
MOVED by Councillor Louie
SECONDED by Councillor Stevenson
WHEREAS the provincial government has introduced significant changes in liquor licensing policies - including hours of operation, licensing types, and new licensees - that have planning, zoning and regulatory implications for municipalities; and
WHEREAS the provincial government plans to close government liquor stores and distribution centres and turn over all beverage alcohol sales to for-profit companies; and
WHEREAS similar changes of policy in Alberta led to a tripling of the number of liquor stores and caused the Calgary and Edmonton police departments to report significant increases in alcohol-related crimes; and
WHEREAS it appears that responsibility for more policing costs and social services may be downloaded to local governments; and
WHEREAS studies show Alberta's changes have led to higher consumer prices, more stores with less genuine selection, marginalized workers, a host of social problems, and in real terms, decreasing government revenues; and
WHEREAS there has been no opportunity for public discussion and community input into these far-reaching changes
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that we urge the Provincial government to institute a moratorium until the end of 2003 to allow municipalities adequate time to develop the appropriate regulations and policies to regulate the sales and distribution of liquor; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council request the Provincial government to provide a formal vehicle - perhaps through the appointment of a commissioner, a committee of MLA's, or similar means - to allow for discussion with communities and municipal input into these issues.
Notice
Councillor Sullivan called Notice under Section 5.4 (c) of the Procedure By-law.
NOTE FROM CLERK: The Motion will be considered at the Standing Committee Meeting on Planning and Environment meeting of February 27, 2003.
2. Anti-Idling Program (File 3752
MOVED by Councillor Louie
SECONDED by Councillor Ladner
THAT the City request the GVRD develop and implement a region wide anti-idling campaign in partnership with Natural Resources Canada; and
THAT the City request the GVRD approach Natural Resources Canada for start-up funding for the Anti-Idling publicity program, with the aim of having the public education component launched on Clean Air Day, in June 2003.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. 2010 Winter Olympic Games and Winter Paralympic Games (File 4209)
MOVED by Councillor Stevenson
SECONDED by Councillor Green
WHEREAS the people of Vancouver have decisively endorsed our city's participation in the bid to host the 2010 Winter Olympic Games and Winter Paralympic Games through their 64 percent vote in favour in the February 22 plebiscite;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council confirm its complete support for the city's participation in the bid to host the 2010 Winter Olympic Games and Winter Paralympic Games.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. Privatization or Sale of BC Hydro (File 5806)
MOVED by Councillor Green
SECONDED by Councillor Cadman
WHEREAS the Government of BC is proceeding with measures to break up BC Hydro into two companies, privatize all future power generation and allow energy prices to rise to market rates that will be at least 20-30 percent above current levels; and
WHEREAS the UBCM and more than 20 local governments have spoken out against this policy direction because of the negative effects for local governments, business and consumers;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Council:
· Endorse the Energy Policy Paper adopted at the UBCM's 2002 convention as well as the related motion supporting the maintenance of a postage stamp, cost-based regulated price structure and opposing the privatization or sale of BC Hydro electrical generation, transmission distribution, or administrative services and/or functions;
· Call on Vancouver's members of the Legislatur to vote against any legislation to break up BC Hydro before a full public consultation has taken place;
· Direct staff to report back to Council at a future date on the impact of market-based pricing on energy costs for the City of Vancouver and small businesses in the city, as well as the potential loss of jobs that may result from privatization of BC Hydro services to Accenture Ltd.
Carried
MOVED by Councillor Woodsworth
SECONDED by Councillor Roberts
THAT consideration and discussion of the motion be referred to a Standing Committee meeting to allow speakers to be heard.
Withdrawn
MOVED by Councillor Woodsworth
SECONDED by Councillor Roberts
THAT the motion to refer be withdrawn.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The motion to refer having been withdrawn, the motion on the privatization or sale of BC Hydro was put and CARRIED with Councillors Ladner and Sullivan opposed.
5. Leave of Absence - Councillor Woodsworth (File 1254)
MOVED by Councillor Roberts
SECONDED by Councillor Cadman
THAT Councillor Woodsworth be granted Leave of Absence for the afternoon and evening of February 27, 2003 for Civic Business.
CARRIED
(Councillors Ladner and Sullivan opposed)6. Leave of Absence - Councillor Bass (file 1254)
MOVED by Councillor Cadman
SECONDED by Councillor Louis
THAT Councillor Bass be granted Leave of Absence for the evening of February 27, 2003.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
7. Leave of Absence - Councillor Stevenson (File 1254)
MOVED by Councillor Green
SECONDED by Councillor Stevenson
THAT Councillor Stevenson be granted Leave of Absence for the afternoon of February 27, 2003 for civic business.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
8. Cultural Presentations at Council Meetings (File 1253)
MOVED by Councillor Green
SECONDED by Councillor Woodsworth
THAT Council endorse having regular cultural presentations (musicians, singers, or poets) at the beginning of Council meetings, following the direction outlined in the memorandum dated February 7, 2003 from the Director, Office of Cultural Affairs and the City Clerk.
FURTHER THAT Council meet with the affected performer's unions and organizations on this issue.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9. Leave of Absence - Councillor Sullivan (File 1254)
MOVED by Councillor Green
SECONDED by Councillor Ladner
THAT Councillor Sullivan be granted Leave of Absence from September 8 to 16, 2003.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Councillor Louie requested staff to look into a method to indicate which Councillors will be absent for specific Council/Committee meetings.
NOTICE OF MOTION
1. "Practising Democracy" Project Presentation at Council (File 1253)
The following Notice of Motion was submitted by Councillor Green and recognized by the Chair:
MOVED by Councillor Green
SECONDED by Councillor
THAT Council endorse the Headlines Theatre Company "Practising Democracy" Project presentation as outlined in the memorandum from the Directors of the Office of Cultural Affairs and Social Planning, dated February 5, 2003.
Notice
NOTE FROM CLERK: The Motion will be considered at the Standing Committee Meeting on Planning and Environment meeting of February 27, 2003.
ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS
1. Changes in Residential Tenancy Act (File 1263)
Councillor Stevenson referred to his enquiry at the previous Council meeting on the proposed changes to the Residential Tenancy Act. He noted Council will be receiving a staff report for the next Council meeting and enquired whether the Mayor has received a response to his letter to the Solicitor General
The Mayor advised he has received no response yet, but will be meeting with the Premier in the near future and will be raising the matter with him.
2. Knight Street Corridor (File 5560)
Councillor Roberts enquired on the status of a study of the Knight Street Corridor, mentioned in the 1998 Transportation Plan.
The General Manager of Community Services, on behalf of the City Manager, advised the study is part of the Community Visioning Plan for that area and Council will have the opportunity to provide in-put at the time the report is considered.
The Director of Current Planning advised the study of Knight Street is also part of a joint report from Planning and Engineering staff. Staff are looking at the scope of the project and funding sources, including funding from senior governments. The report will be coming forward in context with other reports which also have funding implications.
3. Postering on Lamp posts (File 3751)
Councillor Roberts enquired on how much the City spends each year on removal of notices from lamp posts and the number of cylinders available to post posters, as well as any plan for expanding the cylinder program.
The General Manager of Community Services, on behalf of the City Manager, advised Council had received a report last year on this issue from the City Engineer and offered to recirculate it with any updated information.
4. Incentives and Bonuses for Hastings Corridor (File 5051)
Councillor Green requested staff to report back on the advisability of applying similar incentives and bonuses along the Hastings Corridor as those approved by Council for the Chinatown and Gastown areas.
The General Manager of Community Services, on behalf of the City Manager, agreed to the request.
5. Effectiveness of Health Contact Centre in Chinatown (File 4113)
Councillor Louie noted a number of concerns expressed about the effectiveness of the health contact centre located in the Chinatown area and requested staff provide a report on this issue.
The General Manager of Community Services, on behalf of the City Manager, agreed to ask the City's Drug Policy Coordinator to prepare a memo providing the requested information. She also agreed to circulate ongoing monitoring reports from the Vancouver Health Authority to Council
6. Funding of Carnegie Centre Newsletter"Help in the Downtown Eastside"
(File 8104)
Councillor Woodsworth requested a report back on the possibility of funding the publication of the Carnegie Community Centre Association newsletter "Help in the Downtown Eastside".
The General Manager of Community Services, on behalf of the City Manager, advised staff will be providing a report on the various help resources in the area, including the newsletter.
7. Costs of the Olympics (File 4209)
Councillor Woodsworth enquired on the status of her request at the January 30 Council meeting for a memorandum on the costs related to the Olympics.
The General Manager of Community Services, on behalf of the City Manager, agreed to pass the request on to the appropriate staff.
The Council adjourned at 5:40 p.m.
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