Vancouver City Council |
CITY OF VANCOUVER
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
JUNE 24, 2003
A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, June 24, 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 Woodsworth
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE:
Brent MacGregor, Deputy City Manager
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE:
Syd Baxter, City Clerk
Tarja Tuominen, Meeting Coordinator*Denotes absence for a portion of the meeting.
PRAYER
The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with a prayer read by the City Clerk.
PROCLAMATION - National Aboriginal Day (File 1051)
The Mayor proclaimed Saturday, June 21, 2003, as National Aboriginal Day.
PRESENTATION: by Duane Howard - (File 1051)
Council welcomed Duane Howard, flutist, who performed `The Peaceful Walk' in recognition of National Aboriginal Day
"IN CAMERA" MEETING
MOVED by Councillor Louie
SECONDED by Councillor Cadman
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):
(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;
(h) litigation or potential litigation affecting the city.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
1. Special Council (Public Hearing) - May 28, 2003
MOVED by Councillor Louie
SECONDED by Councillor Woodsworth
THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Regular Council - June 10, 2003
MOVED by Councillor Cadman
SECONDED by Councillor Woodsworth
THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Special Council (Financing Growth) - June 10, 2003
MOVED by Councillor Woodsworth
SECONDED by Councillor Roberts
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. Cool Vancouver Task Force: A Discussion Paper on Greenhouse Gas Reduction Planning for the City of Vancouver (File 3501)
Dave Rudberg, General Manager of Engineering Services, and Mark Holland, Manager, Sustainability Support Group, presented a Report Reference on the Cool Vancouver Task Force's Discussion Paper on Greenhouse Gas (GHC) Action Plan.
Mr. Rudberg introduced the report and Mr. Holland presented an overview on the components of a GHC reduction action plan for the City. He also sought authorization and funds to support the next stages of work on the plan. In response to questions, Mr. Holland advised staff anticipate seeking public input on the action plan in the fall, perhaps as early as October.
MOVED by Councillor Cadman
A. THAT City Council receive the Cool Vancouver Task Force's Discussion Paper on Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Action Plan dated June 24, 2003, and refer it for further discussion regarding the development of an Action Plan and public consultation.
B. THAT Council recognize the efforts of the Cool Vancouver Task Force and thank them for their contributions to Vancouver's work on climate change.
C. THAT staff continue to work with the Cool Vancouver Task Force to develop a Draft GHG Reduction Action Plan with priority initiatives to meet the City's community emissions reduction targets, and to provide advice on the proposals to meet the corporate reduction target of 20%.
D. THAT Council approve the Task Force's recommendation that an initial community emissions reduction target be 6% below 1990 levels, subject to review in coordination with the finalized emissions inventory, the development of the GHG Emissions Reduction Action Plan to ensure the target is realistic, and public consultation.
E. THAT Council approve up to $30,000 for consulting expertise to assist staff and the Task Force in the evaluation of the impacts (costs and benefits) of the Action Plan's recommended priority initiatives, with funding to be provided from the 2003 Contingency Reserve.
F. THAT staff report back on a process and funding requirements for a public consultation process to solicit public input on the various components of the draft GHG Reduction Action Plan.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Financing Growth - Paying for Facilities to Serve a Growing Population: The Role of City-wideCharges on New Development
April 30, 2003 (File 1611/1755)
At a Special Council meeting held June 10, 2003, Council heard from speakers on the Policy Report "Financing Growth - Paying for Facilities to Serve a Growing Population: The Role of City-Wide Charges on New Development", dated April 30, 2003. Council concluded the Special Council meeting and postponed its discussion and decision on the report to the June 24, 2003 meeting of Council.
Also before Council were the following:
· Letter dated June 10, 2003 conveying the Park Board's action at its June 9, 2003 meeting;
· Memorandum dated June 20, 2003 from the Co-Director of Planning and Director of City Plans providing new recommended amendments and information on additional options for Council's consideration.
MOVED by Councillor Louis
A. THAT Council approve the Principles below, to guide implementation of Financing Growth Policy, and particularly Development Cost Levies and Community Amenity Contributions.
· Maintain community livability as the city grows
· Require new development to contribute to paying for its growth costs and impacts.
· Share the burden of paying for City facilities and services fairly between new development and existing development, and among various types of developments.
· Provide for consistency with other City policies, such as heritage and social housing.
· Check economic impact so as not to deter development or harm housing affordability.
· Provide a system that is city-wide and that is consistent and predictable for both the development industry and community.
· Provide certainty of rates for most new development, and allow for flexibility where there are special opportunities and situations in some rezonings.
· Make the system as transparent and simple as possible.
· Develop and implement the system with broad input from all stakeholders.
B. THAT for the City-Wide Development Cost Levy (Vancouver DCL), Council approve the following:
B1. Increase DCL rates, to increase the proportion of growth costs recovered from new development:
· Multi-family residential: From $2.50/square foot ($26.91/square metre) to $6.00/square foot ($64.58/square metre)
· Commercial: From $2.50/square foot ($26.91/square metre) to $6.00/square foot ($64.58/square metre)
· Industrial: From $1.00/square foot ($10.76/square metre) to $2.40/square foot ($25.83/square metre).
B2. For schools (k-12) maintain the rate at $0.51/square foot ($5.49/square metre); and for daycare reduce the rate from $0.51/square foot ($5.49/square metre) to $10.00/Building Permit.
B3. Expand the definition of social housing to include rental or co-op housing owned and operated by a non-profit housing society or housing co-op, secured by a City Housing Agreement, thereby exempting these housing forms from DCLs.
B4. For non-profits, provide DCL relief, where considered necessary, to non-profit-owned facilities that are already approved for a Civic Capital Grant, with such DCL relief being in the form of additional grant money, to pay back some or all of their DCL assessments; and, for non-profits that initiate a facility on City land, where the non-profit has raised the majority of funds, and where the facility will be City-owned, staff report back on a strategy for DCL relief where needed.
B5. For Downtown Eastside development (area of tripartite Vancouver Agreement), report back on whether the DCL rate should be lower than for the rest of the City-Wide DCL, after receiving the consultant economic impact analysis.
B6. Provide a grace period to February 1, 2004 before DCL rate increases come into effect. Rate reductions will take effect on enactment of the appropriate amendments to the DCL By-law.
B7. Allocate DCL revenues among project categories, in the same proportion as growth costs:
· Park 41%
· Replacement housing 32%
· Highways 22%
· Childcare 5%
And, make the allocation percentages effective at the same time as DCL rate increases.
B8. In each 3-year Capital Plan cycle, provide each project category with DCL revenue in the same percentages as its long-term allocations (see B7).
B9. Spend only DCL revenue that is available -- i.e., establish a pay-as-you-go policy for DCL expenditures for the next Capital Plan cycle, rather than borrowing, and review this approach based on experience.
B10. Apply the following criteria for individual expenditures of City-Wide DCL revenue. Projects should be:
· DCL-eligible capital project categories identified in the allocations: parks, replacement housing, transportation, and daycare;
· In the City-Wide DCL boundary;
· Needed due to city-wide growth, or anticipated growth;
· Part of a city-wide system of facilities and services, and will help maintain City service standards across the city;
· Secured for long-term service use, through appropriate mechanisms, such as City ownership; Housing Agreements, or covenants; and
· In response to Council- (or Park Board-) approved plans and policies, based on public input, including city-wide plans and Community Visions.
B11. Since growth needs cannot be met by DCL revenues alone, combine DCL revenue with Capital Plan funds for overall program expenditure, to work toward meeting growth needs and to provide the required "municipal assist"; and integrate DCL spending with the Capital Plan process as described in this report.
B12. Limit the addition of layered area-specific DCLs (that apply in addition to the City-Wide DCL), generally to areas where there is a new area-wide plan or zoning for growth, and additional growth-related facilities are required that are not covered by Community Amenity Contributions or other sources, as described in this report.
B13. Request the Director of Legal Services to report back, for enactment, amendments to the Vancouver DCL By-law arising from the previous recommendations, where such amendments are within the City's powers set out in the Vancouver Charter .
B14. Request Charter amendments from the Provincial government, arising from the Policy Report "Financing Growth - Paying for Facilities to Serve a Growing Population: The Role of City-Wide Charges on New Development", dated April 30, 2003, and summarized in Appendix A of the report,- generally to remove the DCL exemption for less than 4 residential units; to permit exemptions for small additions, City-owned buildings, and heritage transferred bonus density; to permit the City to use DCL revenue to help pay DCL system administration and implementation costs; and to provide more clarity for transportation definitions. And, following approval of any of these requests, staff to report back to Council for direction on follow-up work.
B15. Make DCL rates subject to periodic rate review (every 3 years), taking into account inflationary factors affecting construction costs and land values, and other relevant factors; review whether any changes to the City-Wide DCL should apply to area-specific DCLs (e.g., reduced daycare rate); revisit allocations when new information is available affecting growth costs.
C. THAT for the City-Wide Community Amenity Contribution (CAC) Policy, Council approve the following:
C1. Continue to secure amenities when additional density is achieved from rezonings, through a consistent City-Wide CAC framework, using both the flat rate and negotiation, as follows:
· Standard rezonings: Flat rate CAC - rate remaining at $3.00/sq. ft.($32.29/square metre) on the additional density approved by the rezoning.
· Non-Standard rezonings: reported to City Council, on a case by case basis, to determine whether to apply the flat rate or a negotiated approach.
C2. Reduce the site size for large site rezonings, classified as Non-Standard, from 10+ acres, to 2+ acres - unless located in a Community Vision designated Neighbourhood Centre/Shopping Area, where large sites would be defined as 1+ acres.
C3. Make rezonings on the Downtown peninsula Non-Standard.
C4. Make rezonings that change the land use from commercial to residential Standard/flat rate (unless on large sites or Downtown).
C5. Continue to exempt rezonings for non-residential change of use (unless on large sites or Downtown).
C6. Exempt small sites that are rezoned from single family, where the new zone is residential, or institutional; the new density is less than apartment density (up to 1.35 FSR); and the site size is less than one full city block.
C7. Exempt (along with heritage, social housing, and places of worship which are already exempt):
· Social housing to include rental or co-op housing owned and operated by a non-profit housing society or housing co-op, secured by a City Housing Agreement.
· Housing Demonstration Projects (as defined in City policy).
· Community facility rezoning to the degree that the facility is: providing City-related social and/or cultural services; operated by a non-profit society; open and accessible to all; accepted by the City as a Community Amenity; and secured through a legal agreement and/or land ownership.
· Public schools (k-12).
C8. Make revisions to the City-Wide CAC Policy effective for rezoning applications submitted beginning on February 1, 2004.
C9. As the purpose of CACs is to secure amenities through rezonings, and rezonings are localized changes to land use, the amenities provided should serve the immediate site and/or community in which the rezoning occurs. The specific amenity must be approved by City Council, and should be determined according to the guidelines provided in this report related to public input, Community Visions or other area or city-wide plans, and evaluation of a full range of City service needs and level of existing amenities in the area.
D. THAT staff notify the development industry and the general public of the approved DCL and CAC changes.
E. THAT Council approve the creation of one permanent full-time Planner II to coordinate and expedite work on Financing Growth implementation, as described in Appendix B of the Policy Report "Financing Growth - Paying for Facilities to Serve a Growing Population: The Role of City-Wide Charges on New Development", dated April 30, 2003, at an annual cost of $75,600. The total cost for fiscal 2003 (six months) including salary, fringe benefits and computer is $39,800 to be funded from existing Community Services budgets. Future funding for this position to be added to the Community Services Operating budget without direct offset beginning in fiscal 2004. Position subject to classification by the Director of Human Resources.
F. Request a Charter change to expand the list of facilities that the City can use DCL revenue for, to include city-owned libraries.
Carried
AMENDMENT MOVED by Councillor Sullivan
1. THAT B1 be amended to increase the DCL rates as follows:
· Multi-family residential: to $5.00 /square foot
· Commercial: to $5.00/square foot
· Industrial: to $2.00/square foot
2. THAT B6 be amended to provide a grace period of one year from approval of these recommendations before DCL rate increases come into effect.
3. THAT C2 be amended to reduce the site size for large site rezonings as follows:
· Non-standard, from 10+ acres, to 5+ acres
· Neighbourhood Centre/Shopping Area, large site rezoning to be defined as 2+ acres.
LOST
(Councillors Bass, Cadman, Green, Louie, Louis, Roberts, Stevenson, Woodsworth and the Mayor opposed)
The amendment having lost, the motion was put and CARRIED with Councillors Ladner and Sullivan opposed to B1, B6, C2, and F.
MATTERS ADOPTED ON CONSENT
MOVED by Councillor Louie
THAT Council adopt Communications 1 and 2; Administrative Reports A2 to A6, A9, A12 to 13; and Policy Reports P1 and P2, on consent.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COMMUNICATIONS
1. Resolutions for Submission to 2003 UBCM Convention (File 3252)
THAT the following resolutions be endorsed for submission to the UBCM Annual Convention.
(a) Add Sexual Orientation to the Identifiable Groups Listed in Section 318(4) of the Criminal Code of Canada
WHEREAS:
1. Equal protection and treatment of all citizens is fundamental to a fair justice system;
2. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms section 15(1) ensures that "every individual is equal before and under the law and has the right to the equal protection and equal benefit of the law without discrimination";
3. The Supreme Court of Canada has consistently interpreted section 15(1) of the Charter as including sexual orientation as an identifiable group that is protected by these principles.
4. The present Criminal Code hate propaganda sections (318 and 319) do not explicitly protect members of the public distinguished by sexual orientation;
5. The brutal murder of Aaron Webster, a gay man, in November 2001, in Vancouver, British Columbia has once again drawn attention to these provisions of the Criminal Code which discriminate against members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered community;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the UBCM urge the Minister of Justice and Attorney General to amend the Criminal Code of Canada to add sexual orientation to the list of identifiable groups in section 318(4).
(b) Regulation of the "Segway Human Transportation
WHEREAS use of the automobile has widespread impacts in terms of health, global warming, and community development;
WHEREAS there is a need to encourage sustainable transportation modes and develop compact communities;
WHEREAS the "SEGWAY Human Transporter" is a new transportation device that is clean, quiet, and extends the range of pedestrians in the community;
AND WHEREAS the Motor Vehicle Act of British Columbia has no provisions to recognize or regulate the Segway;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Province of British Columbia be requested to review the operation of the Segway Human Transportation device, and include provisions in the Motor Vehicle Act to permit and regulate its safe use under appropriate conditions.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
2. Sponsorship of 2003 UBCM Annual Convention (File 3252)
THAT Vancouver City Council approve a hospitality grant of $15,000 toward the 2003 UBCM Convention, source of funds to be Contingency Reserve.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT AND
BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Country Lanes: 2003 APWA Technical Innovation Award/CAMA USFilter Environmental Award - Honourable Mention
June 4, 2003 (File 1375)
Council received the Administrative Report "Country Lanes: 2003 APWA Technical Innovation Award; CAMA USFilter Environmental Award - Honourable Mention" dated June 4, 2003 for information.
2. 900 East Kent Avenue Yard
April 25, 2003 (File 2606)
THAT Council approve the increased scope for development of the Precast Plant and Kent Yard improvements at the Kent Avenue Yard as outlined in the Administrative Report "900 East Kent Avenue Yard" dated April 25, 2003 at a cost of $1,308,000 with financing to be provided from the Capital Financing Fund on terms acceptable to the Director of Finance and with repayment to be provided from revenues generated by the yard operation.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
3. Closure of a Lane, Northwest Corner of Foster Avenue and Ormidale Street
June 10, 2003 (File 5753)
A. THAT Council close, stop-up and convey to the abutting owner all the lane north of Foster Avenue, west from Ormidale Street and all the lane west of Ormidale Street, north from Foster Avenue adjacent to Lot 1, Block 5, District Lots 36 and 49, Plan LMP2689, shown hatched on the plan attached to the Administrative Report "Closure of a Lane, Northwest Corner of Foster Avenue and Ormidale Street" dated June 10, 2003 as Appendix A, subject to the following conditions:
1. The abutting owners to pay $ 330,000 plus GST if applicable, for the 5580 square feet of lane to be closed in accordance with the recommendation of the Director of Real Estate Services;
2. The subject lane to be closed to be subdivided with the adjacent lands, including but not limited to:
(a) Parcel Identifier: 017-624-657
Lot 1 Block 5 District Lots 36 and 49 Plan LMP2689
(b) Parcel Identifier: 008-964-041
Lot A of Lot 4 Block F District Lot 36 Plan 12086
(c) Parcel Identifier: 008-863-261
Block O Except: Part Dedicated Road on Plan LMP29644;
District Lot 36 Plan 12663
to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services and the Approving Officer;
3. The applicant to be responsible for the relocation of all utilities in the lane, including the existing overhead B.C. Hydro and Telus facilities or alternative arrangements, to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Engineering Services;
4. The abutting owner to be responsible for any necessary plans, documents and Land Title Office fees;
5. Any agreements are to be to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services;
6. No legal right or obligation shall be created and none shall arise hereafter, until the documents are executed by the parties thereto.
B. THAT the $330,000 sale proceeds are to be credited to Streets Unallocated Capital Account 30006364 - Collingwood Village Traffic Measures for neighbourhood traffic mitigation measures including improvements to local streets, traffic calming and an upgrade to the left-turn bay at Vanness Avenue and Boundary Road.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
4. Assignment of Lease - Clarke Manor: 650 Bucketwheel
June 9, 2003 (File 5104/1203)
THAT Council approve the assignment of the lease for Clarke Manor (650 Bucketwheel - PID: 007-363-290; Lot 37 False Creek Plan 16789) from the Bertha O'Clarke Society to the Vancouver Broadway Housing Society, on terms and conditions to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
5. Form of Development: 610 Granville Street
June 10, 2003 (File 2605)
THAT Council approve the assignment of the lease for Clarke Manor (650 Bucketwheel - PID: 007-363-290; Lot 37 False Creek Plan 16789) from the Bertha O'Clarke Society to the Vancouver Broadway Housing Society, on terms and conditions to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
6. 2002 Annual Report on Council Remuneration and Expenses
June 10, 2003 (File 1255)
THAT the Administrative Report "2002 Annual Report on Council Remuneration and Expenses" dated June 10, 2003 be received for information.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
7. Residential Tenancy Act
June 11, 2003 (File 4553)
MOVED by Councillor Green
THAT the Mayor, on behalf of Council, write to the Solicitor General expressing Council's concerns with the potential impacts on Vancouver tenants of the new Residential Tenancy Act and regulations and urging the government to amend the new Act and modify the proposed regulations prior to their proclamation into force to:
a) limit annual rent increases to a reasonable percentage, but not to exceed the Consumer Price Index, and not retroactively;
b) maintain the existing provisions which expressly authorize local government to enact a by-law setting a minimum notice period of between 2 and 6 months for demolition of rental accommodation;
c) ensure tenants are not evicted for "cosmetic renovations", where it is likely that the repairs could have been done with the tenancy maintained;
d) permit arbitrators to extend the time for tenants to pay the rent under reasonable circumstances;
e) provide adequate access to the Residential Tenancy Office for Vancouver tenants by either re-opening the office in Vancouver, or extending the hours of the Burnaby office to accommodate people who work during the day;
f) provide additional resources to organizations that assist tenants in resolving disputes and accessing the arbitration process; and
g) ensure guest fees are eliminated for any residential tenancy.
Carried
AMENDMENT MOVED by Councillor Cadman
THAT (a) be amended to read as follows:
limit annual rent increases to the Consumer Price Index and not retroactively
LOST
(Councillors Green, Ladner, Louie, Louis, Roberts, Stevenson, Sullivan, Woodsworth and the Mayor opposed)
The amendment having lost, the motion was put and CARRIED with Councillors Ladner and Sullivan opposed to (a).
8. Heritage Incentives Implementation for Gastown and Chinatown
June 9, 2003 (File 5051/1363)
Council noted requests to speak on the report have been received and agreed to refer consideration of the report to the Standing Committee on Planning and Environment meeting on July 10, 2003.
9. Lease Amendment for Jubilee House: 508 Helmcken Street
June 10, 2003 (File 5104/1203)
THAT the lease with the 127 Society for Housing for Jubilee House (508 Helmcken St.) be amended to increase the term from 41 to 61 years, with payment for the additional 20 years to be due on year 46 of the lease either as a prepayment for the 20 years or as annual payments paid in monthly installments, and
THAT the Director of Legal Services be authorized to execute the necessary documentation on the City's behalf on terms and conditions to her satisfaction.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
10. Low-Income Housing in the Downtown Core, 2003 Survey
June 4, 2003 (File 4551)
MOVED by Councillor Green
A. THAT the Administrative Report "Low-Income Housing in the Downtown Core, 2003 Survey" dated June 4, 2003 be received for information.
B. WHEREAS the SRO housing stock is a critical part of housing available to those on Income Assistance;
AND WHEREAS there are 6,314 SRO units in the Downtown Core which accounts for 46% of all housing units;
AND WHEREAS the income assistance rate which provides $325 a month for shelter was last increase in 1991;
AND WHEREAS the portion of rooms rented at the income assistance rate of $325 or less in the Downtown core has declined by almost half over the last two years, from 49% to 27%;
AND WHEREAS now the average monthly rent in the Downtown Core is $351, an increase of almost $20 from the average in 2001;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Mayor meet with the Honourable Murray Coell, Minister of Human Resources, to express Council's concern over the Income Assistance rates (which have not been changed since 1991) and the increasing shelter costs for residents of SRO hotels.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Sullivan absent for the vote)
11. Cooperative Purchasing of PS03003, Supply and Delivery of Copy Paper
June 3, 2003 (File 1805)
MOVED by Councillor Bass
A. THAT Council authorize the award of Contract PS03003 for the supply and delivery of recycled copy paper for a 36-month period from July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2006, to Axidata Inc. as the tenderer offering the overall best value to the City, at an estimated total cost of $545,550 plus GST (less any municipal rebate received) and PST. Funding is available in the departmental operating budgets.
B. THAT no legal rights or obligations will be created or arise unless and until a notice of award is executed and delivered by the City to Axidata Inc.
C. THAT the Manager - Materials Management be authorized to execute and deliver a notice of award on behalf of the City, once the form of the notice of award and related contract documentation have been approved by the Director of Legal Services.
CARRIED UANIMOUSLY
12. Police Executive Restructuring
June 12, 2003 (File 1376)
THAT Council approve the following reorganization of the Police Board's executive management team at no net cost to the Operating Budget and subject to Human Resources classification and contract negotiation:
a) the reduction of three police positions:
_ Inspector, Executive Officer, Operations Division
_ Inspector, Executive Officer, Investigation Division
_ Inspector, Executive Officer, Support Services Division
which will provide an annual savings of $364,000
b) an increase of one police position:
Deputy Chief Constable, Operations Support Division
at an estimated annual cost of $152,000
c) an increase in three civilian positions:
_Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Administrative Services Division
_Executive Assistant, Operations Support Division
_Executive Assistant, Management Services Division
at an estimated annual cost of $125,000 for the CAO and an annual cost of $102,000 for the Executive Assistants. The resulting estimated net annual increase of $15,000 from the reorganization and one-time costs of $56,000 will be absorbed within the Police Department's Operating Budget.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
13. Conversion of Auxiliary Positions to Regular Full-time and Regular Part-time Positions - Regular Seasonal Employee's Committee
June 13, 2003 (File 1360)
THAT effective June 24, 2003, City Council approve the conversion of 19 existing auxiliary CUPE 15 positions to regular status (4 regular full-time and 15 regular part-time) within existing departmental budgets, as outlined in Appendix A attached to the Administrative Report Conversion of Auxiliary Positions to Regular Full-time and Regular Part-time Positions - Regular Seasonal Employee's Committee" dated June 13, 2003, and subject to review and classification by the General Manager, Human Resource Services
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
POLICY REPORTS
1. Minor CD-1 Text Amendments - 1601 West Georgia Street/1601-1650 Bayshore Drive
June 9, 2003 (File 5303/5304)
THAT the Director of Current Planning be instructed to make application to amend CD-1 By-law No. 7232 for 1601 West Georgia Street/1601-1650 Bayshore Drive to permit Child Day Care Facility and above-grade bicycle parking generally in accordance with Appendix A to the Policy Report "Minor CD-1 Text Amendments - 1601 West Georgia Street/1601-1650 Bayshore Drive" dated June 9, 2003, 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 generally in accordance with Appendix A to the Policy Report for consideration at the Public Hearing.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
2. CD-1 Rezoning: 1402-1436 Kingsway and 4050 Knight Street
June 9, 2003 (File 5305)
A. THAT the application by Rositch Hemphill and Associates Architects, to rezone 1402-1436 Kingsway and 4050 Knight Street (Lots 1-4, Blk 1 & 3, DL 352, Plan LMP45824 and Lot B, Blk 1 & 3, DL 352, Plan LMP45560) from C-2 (Commercial District) to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development), to permit a mixed use development, be referred to a Public Hearing, subject to prior confirmation from Vancouver Public Library Board that the branch library proposal is acceptable, and together with:
(i) plans received December 20, 2002;
(ii) draft CD-1 By-law provisions, generally as contained in Appendix A to the Policy Report "CD-1 Rezoning: 1402-1436 Kingsway and 4050 Knight Street" dated June 9, 2003; and
(iii) the recommendation of the Director of Current Planning to approve, subject to conditions contained in Appendix B to the Policy Report.
FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to prepare the necessary CD-1 By-law, generally in accordance with Appendix A to the Policy Report, for consideration at Public Hearing, including a consequential amendment to the Sign By-law to establish regulations for this CD-1 in accordance with Schedule "B" (C-2).
B. THAT, subject to approval of the rezoning at a Public Hearing, the Noise Control By-law be amended to include this CD District in Schedule "A";
FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to bring forward the amendment to the Noise Control By-law at the time of enactment of the CD By-law.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
OTHER REPORTS
I. Special Advisory Committee on Disability Issues
April 30, 2003 (File 5561/3053-1)
Cl 1: Replacement of the Trolley Fleet
MOVED by Councillor Sullivan
A. THAT Council ask Engineering staff to identify all inaccessible bus stops that need to be accessible in order that they are compatible with TransLink's anticipated new, accessible trolley bus fleet.
B. THAT Council ask Engineering staff to report back with the estimated time frame by which those bus stops identified above need to be accessible, in order that they coincide with the release of the new accessible trolley fleet.
C. THAT Council ask Engineering staff to report back with an estimate of the amount of funding required to carry out A and B above.
D. THAT Council ask Engineering staff to confirm the source of funds required for the above.
CARRIED UANIMOUSLY
II. Report to Council
Family Court/Youth Justice Committee
May 28, 2003 (File 3118-1)
Cl. 1: 2002 Annual Report
MOVED by Councillor Louie
THAT the 2002 Annual Report for the Family Court/Youth Justice Committee be received for information.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
III. Report to Council
Special Advisory Committee on Cultural Communities
May 14, 2003 (File 3055-1)
Cl. 1: 2002 Annual Report
MOVED by Councillor Louie
THAT the 2002 Annual Report for the Special Advisory Committee on Cultural Communities be received for information.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
RISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Councillor Louie
THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ADOPT REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Councillor Louie
SECONDED by Councillor Cadman
THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
BY-LAWS
MOVED by Councillor Louie
SECONDED by Councillor Cadman
THAT Council 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 Street Name By-law No. 4054 re Kinghorne Mews (By-law No. 8692)
2. A By-law to contract a debt by the issue and sale of debentures in the aggregate principal amount of $2,073,694.86 for certain local improvement street work projects, including pavement, curbs, trees and bulges, cement walks, lane pavement and speed ramps, and for imposing an annual special rate on real property specially benefitted by such local improvements (By-law No. 8693)
3. By-law to contract a debt by the issue and sale of debentures in the aggregate principal amount of $10,999.16 for certain local improvement lane lighting projects, and for imposing an annual special rate on real property specially benefitted by such local improvements (By-law No. 8694)
4. A By-law to contract a debt by the issue and sale of debentures in the aggregate principal amount of $3,203.04 for certain local improvement street lighting projects, and for imposing an annual special rate on real property specially benefitted by such local improvements (By-law No. 8695)
5. A By-law to contract a debt by the issue and sale of debentures in the aggregate principal amount of $57,825.39 for certain local improvement street beautification projects, and for imposing an annual special rate on real property specially benefitted by such local improvements (By-law No. 8696)
6. A By-law to amend By-law No. 8093 being the Sewer and Watercourse By-law (Adjustments to 2003 Sewer BOD/TSS/Flow Rates) (by-law No. 8697)
MOTIONS
A. Administrative Motions
1. Closing the lane at the north west corner of Foster Avenue and Ormidale Street (File 5753)
MOVED by Councillor Stevenson
SECONDED by Councillor Louie
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. The lane north of Foster Avenue, west from Ormidale Street and the lane west of Ormidale Street, north from Foster Avenue were dedicated by the deposit of Plan 10374 in September 1959;
3. An application has been received to include the said lane in a subdivision of adjacent lands, including but not limited to:
a) Lot 1, Block 5, District Lots 36 and 49, Plan LMP2689;
b) Lot A of Lot 4, Block F, District Lot 36, Plan 12086; and
c) Block O, except: Part Dedicated Road on Plan LMP29644, District Lot 36, Plan 12663.
4. The owners of said Lot 1, Lot A and Block O have made application to purchase the said lane;
5. The said lane is no longer required by the City for municipal purposes;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT all the lane north of Foster Avenue, west from Ormidale Street and the lane west of Ormidale Street, north from Foster Avenue dedicated by the deposit of Plan 10374 the same as shown within the heavy outline on a Reference Plan attested to by Deiter Soukup, B.C.L.S. on the 5th day of June, 2003, marginally numbered File 2608-SUB Disk:199, be closed, stopped-up and conveyed to the abutting owners; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the said portions of lane so closed be subdivided with the adjacent lands, including but not limited to:
a) Lot 1, Block 5, District Lots 36 and 49, Plan LMP2689;
b) Lot A of Lot 4, Block F, District Lot 36, Plan 12086; and
c) Block O, except: Part Dedicated Road on Plan LMP29644, District Lot 36, Plan 12663.
to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services and the Approving Officer.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Establishing Road, southwest corner of East Hastings Street and Victoria Drive adjacent to 1950 East Hastings Street (File 5753)
MOVED by Councillor Louie
SECONDED by Councillor Roberts
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 A (Explanatory Plan 8331), Block 47, District Lot 184, Plan 178, shown heavy outlined on plan completed on February 24, 2003 attested to by John W. Larson, B.C.L.S., and marginally numbered LD3924.
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
B. Motions on Notice
1. Maintain and Expand Childcare (File 4102)
MOVED by Councillor Roberts
SECONDED by Councillor Cadman
WHEREAS accessible, affordable and quality childcare is essential to the health and well-being of the City of Vancouver's children and families;
AND WHEREAS child development and childcare play a crucial role in the economic stability of our City;
AND WHEREAS it is critical that all levels of government, including those at the local level, and the private sector take an active partnership in ensuring successful child development opportunities;
AND WHEREAS the City of Vancouver has been in a leader at the municipal level on the issue of childcare;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Vancouver commit to working in collaboration with the Park Board and School Board to maintain and expand childcare services in the City;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City staff organize a policy forum for City, Park Board and School Board elected representatives and staff to develop a process to achieve these ends.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Industrial Lands (File 5317)
MOVED by Councillor Sullivan
SECONDED by Councillor Ladner
WHEREAS, the City of Vancouver has lost industrial land over the last few decades from 2,400 acres in 1973 to 1,700 acres in 1999.
AND WHEREAS, an adequate supply of industrial land is vitally important to the economic health of Vancouver and the diversity of jobs is critical in providing employment opportunities for the very diverse Vancouver population .
AND WHEREAS City Council passed an Industrial Land Policy in 1996 outlining the need to preserve industrial lands.
AND WHEREAS the development of the I 3 zone and the highway-oriented retail areas on Marine Drive and Grandview Highway reduced the opportunities for some traditional industries by an additional 160 acres, bringing the supply of industrial down to 1540 acres, less that 5% of the area of the City.
AND WHEREAS industrial Lands close to the Central Business District are essential to support downtown businesses. These lands function as the storeroom, refrigerator and repair room for the downtown and therefore advance sustainability principles by minimizing transportation movements, and energy and time involved in travel and goods movement. As the housing, office, and entertainment sectors increase in the City, so will the need for city-serving industries.
AND WHEREAS there have been discussions in the public about the possibility of reducing even further the opportunities for industrial land.
AND WHEREAS industrial land in the City is currently trading at higher than the rents indicate.
AND WHEREAS many industrial operators cannot get long-term leases that would enable them to invest in industrial buildings.
AND WHEREAS the vacancy rate in industrial lands is less than 2%.
AND WHEREAS uncertainty of Council as to their determination to protect the Industrial Lands will lead to instability of the land base and the exodus of jobs from the city.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Council confirm its unequivocal support for the Industrial Lands Strategy and the goals of preserving industrial lands in the City and will not permit further reduction without a comprehensive review of the needs of industry, transportation and servicing of the downtown and other businesses in the City.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Expansion of Late Night Bus Service (File 5554)
MOVED by Councillor Ladner
SECONDED by Councillor Sullivan
WHEREAS, downtown bars will be allowed to stay open during the summer until
4:00 a.m.,
AND WHEREAS, City Council wishes to encourage downtown entertainment, public transit use, and safe driving,
AND WHEREAS, TransLink Night Owl Service used to run seven (7) days a week on sixteen (16) routes,
AND WHEREAS, TransLink is bringing back limited late night service between 2:00-6:00 a.m., but only on four routes, only on weekends, and not until September,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, Vancouver City Council strongly urges TransLink to expand late night service immediately to service later bar closings, and to expand service to other nights of the week and to additional routes, using smaller buses if necessary to make it economically feasible.
Referred
The Chair noted a request to speak on the matter has been received. Council agreed to refer the Motion to a Standing Committee meeting.
Note from Clerk: The Motion has been referred to the Standing Committee on City Services and Budgets meeting on June 26, 2003.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Leave of Absence - Councillor Louie (File 1254)
MOVED by Councillor Stevenson
SECONDED by Councillor Green
THAT Councillor Louie be granted Leave of Absence for the Standing Committee on City Services and Budgets meeting of June 26, 2003 due to civic business.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Leave of Absence - Councillors Green and Louie (File 1254)
MOVED by Councillor Stevenson
SECONDED by Councillor Bass
THAT Councillors Green and Louie be granted Leave of Absence for the Public Hearing on June 26, 2003.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Leave of Absence - Councillor Stevenson (File 1254)
MOVED by Councillor Louie
SECONDED by Councillor Roberts
THAT Councillor Stevenson be granted Leave of Absence for the Public Hearing on June 26, 2003.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS
1.. Federal Funding for Safe Injection Site (File 4113)
The Mayor announced Health Canada has given approval for the City of Vancouver for funding to open the first safe-injection drug site in North America.
2. Regulation of Backpacker Inns (File 4551)
Councillor Green requested a memo from staff providing information on backpacker inns: number of inns, health concerns, people per unit, any action Council should take on identified concerns.
3. Proclamation for Glen Hillson (File 1051)
Councillor Stevenson advised of the recent passing of Glen Hillson, community and AIDS activist. Council will be proclaiming Glen Hillson Day at the next Council meeting of July 8, 2003.
4. Noise Concerns with Motorcycles (File 3755)
Councillor Sullivan advised the police are the only body able to determine if motorcycle noise is too loud and requested staff to provide a memo outlining some available opportunities to deal with the problem in a more effective way.
Councillor Stevenson advised the police are constrained by current laws and there needs to be changes to provincial laws.
The Council adjourned at 5:35 p.m.
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