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CITY OF VANCOUVER REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 16, 2003 |
A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, September 16, 2003, at 2:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, Third Floor, City Hall.
PRESENT: |
Mayor Larry Campbell
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CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE: |
Judy Rogers, City Manager |
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE: |
Syd Baxter, City Clerk
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PRAYER
The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with a prayer read by the City Clerk.
PRESENTATION: CERTIFICATE OF COMMENDATION - File 1051
The Mayor presented a Certificate of Commendation, awarded by the Governor General, to Daniel Joffre for jumping into freezing water at Granville Island on February 19, 2000 to rescue a man from drowning.
PROCLAMATION: International Day of the Elder Person - File 1051
The Mayor proclaimed Wednesday, October 1, 2003 as International Day of the Elder Person
PRESENTATION: by Olive Mae Dill and Sharon Dill-Hopping - File 1051
Council welcomed Olive Mae Dill and Sharon Dill-Hopping, who performed Mrs. Dill's song, "Vancouver, My Home Town".
"IN CAMERA" MEETING
MOVED by Councillor Sullivan
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):
(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;
(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
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
1. Regular Council - September 9, 2003
MOVED by Councillor Stevenson
SECONDED by Councillor Cadman
THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Councillor Stevenson
SECONDED by Councillor Cadman
THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, Mayor Campbell in the Chair.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MATTERS ADOPTED ON CONSENT
MOVED by Councillor Sullivan
THAT Council adopt Administrative Reports A1 to A8, A11 and 12 and Policy Reports P1 and P2, on consent.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
REPORT REFERENCE
1. City of Vancouver - University of British Columbia Charter (File 8026)
Martha Piper, President, University of British Columbia (UBC), and Ann McAfee, Director of City Plans, presented a report reference on the City of Vancouver - University of British Columbia Charter. Ms. Piper presented an overview of the contributions, programs and resources offered by UBC and the linked history of UBC and the City of Vancouver. Ms. Piper and Ms. McAfee sought Council endorsation of a Charter to define and guide the relationship between the City and UBC on mutual interests, the provision of services, and dispute resolution.
At 3:05 p.m., Councillor Green declared Conflict of Interest, as he serves on the faculty at UBC. Councillor Green left the Council Chamber and did not return until the conclusion of the vote on the matter.
MOVED by Councillor Woodsworth
A. THAT Council continue to address issues related to Electoral Area "A" and the University of British Columbia within the mandates of established Committees through participation on the GVRD/UBC Joint Committee and bring broader issues to the attention of the GVRD Small Communities Committee.
B. THAT issues related to University development within the City of Vancouver continue to be addressed through the appropriate City regulatory process.
C. THAT, for matters outside the mandates of established Committees and City processes, Council endorse the City of Vancouver-University of British Columbia Charter (attached as Appendix A to the Policy Report "City of Vancouver - University of British Columbia Charter" dated September 2, 2003) and forward it to the UBC Board of Governors for comment.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Green absent for the vote)
At 3:25 p.m., Councillor Green returned to the Council Chamber.
2. Regulation of Single Room Accommodation (File 4656)
The following provided a report reference on the regulation of single room accommodation:
· Nathan Edelson, Senior Planner, Central Area Planning
· Celine Mauboules, Planner, Central Area Planner
· Jill Davidson, Senior Housing Planner
Ms. Davidson presented an overview of the City's interim Downtown Eastside low-income housing policies, referencing her report on "Downtown Eastside Low-Income Housing Policies", dated September 3, 2003 (see A10).
Mr. Edelson and Ms. Mauboules presented the background to, and an overview of, a proposed Single Room Accommodation (SRA) By-law to manage the rate of change in the existing stock of rooms in the downtown core. A draft by-law was presented in the Policy Report "Regulation of Single Room Accommodation" dated September 9, 2003,for referral to a public meeting and subsequent Council decision.
MOVED by Councillor Green
A. THAT the Director of Legal Services by instructed to prepare a Single Room Accommodation By-law in accordance with Section 193D of the Vancouver Charter to regulate the conversion of low-cost single room accommodation, generally in accordance with the draft Single Room Accommodation By-law attached as Appendix A to the Policy Report "Regulation of Single Room Accommodation" dated September 9, 2003, that:
· would designate the hotels, rooming houses and other buildings listed in Appendix A to the Policy Report as Single Room Accommodation;
· would require Council approval for the conversion or demolition of Single Room Accommodation; and,
· would allow Council to approve the conversion or demolition of Single Room Accommodation with conditions, including payment of $5,000.00 per room which will be deposited in a reserve fund earmarked for the creation of replacement housing;
FURTHER THAT the draft By-law be referred to a public meeting, following the format of a public hearing, to provide an opportunity for persons to make their views known to Council.
B. THAT the owners of the hotels, rooming houses and other buildings proposed for designation as Single Room Accommodation be advised that Council will consider amending the Single Room Accommodation By-law in the future to delete Single Room Accommodation rooms which should not have been included in the first instance on the basis that they:
· are 320 sq. ft. (29.73 sq. m.) or greater in size, or
· have been primarily used for transient guests (tourist) or other non-permanent resident purposes prior to the adoption of the SRA By-law;
FURTHER THAT owners of Single Room Accommodation will have 90 days from the enactment of the Single Room Accommodation By-law to submit the necessary documentation as outlined in the Policy Report "Regulation of Single Room Accommodation" dated September 9, 2003, to justify deleting some or all designated rooms in an SRA building on the basis set out in the preceding paragraph;
AND FURTHER THAT the General Manager of Community Services and the Director of Legal Services be instructed to report back within 180 days from the enactment of the Single Room Accommodation By-law with a draft amendment to the Single Room Accommodation By-law to revise the list of rooms designated as Single Room Accommodation.
C. THAT the Director of Current Planning be instructed to make application to amend Sections 3 and 6 of the Zoning and Development By-law to provide that failure to obtain a permit required under the proposed Single Room Accommodation By-law is a basis for refusing to issue a development permit in relation to the same property, and that this 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 B to the Policy Report "Regulation of Single Room Accommodation" dated September 9, 2003, for consideration at the public hearing.
D. THAT the General Manager of Community Services be instructed to report back within 18 months of enactment of the Single Room Accommodation By-law regarding:
· the number of applications to convert or demolish Single Room Accommodation including the number of buildings, rooms and tenants affected, the location of affected buildings, and the outcome of the applications, and of the conversion and demolitions approved if any,
· the stock of low-income housing in the downtown, including replacement housing, if any, and vacancy rates, rents and closures in the Single Room Accommodation,
· the actual costs of administering the Single Room Accommodation By-law, and,
· any recommended amendments to the Single Room Accommodation By-law and its administration (e.g., delegation of approval authority).
E. THAT Council approve the creation of two temporary positions, subject to classification by the General Manager of Human Resources, (Planner I and a Clerk V position) for a period of 18 months at an estimated cost of $168,000, plus estimated start up costs of $15,000. Funding for fiscal 2003 of $43,000 to be from Contingency Reserve. Funding of $112,000 for fiscal 2004 and funding of $28,000 for fiscal 2005 to be added to the Community Services operating budget without offset.
CARRIED
(Councillors Ladner and Sullivan opposed)
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Award of Tender PS01080 - Supply and Delivery of 305 Hp Bulldozer
August 25, 2003 (File 1805)
A. THAT, subject to the conditions set out in B, C and D, Council authorize the General Manager of Engineering Services and Manager of Materials Management to exercise the option, as provided for in the original Tender document to purchase an additional 305 Hp Cat D8RII Bulldozer from Finning Canada in the amount of $607,495 plus the Provincial Sales Tax, the Goods and Services Tax (less any municipal rebate received) and the Provincial Environmental Levy.
B. THAT, the Director of Legal Services be authorized to execute and deliver on behalf of the City all legal documents, required to implement A.
C. THAT all such legal documents be on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager of Engineering Services, Manager of Materials Management and the Director of Legal Services.
D. THAT no legal rights or obligations will be created by Council's adoption of A, B and C above unless and until such legal documents are executed and delivered by the Director of Legal Services.
E. THAT funding for the purchase described in A be provided from the Truck and Equipment Plant Account.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
2. Vancouver's Waterfront Promenade - Waterfront Center's Excellence on the Waterfront Award
August 26, 2003 (File 3653)
THAT the Administrative Report "Vancouver's Waterfront Promenade - Waterfront Center's Excellence on the Waterfront Award" dated August 26, 2003, be received for information.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
3. Establishment of City-owned Lot at 9000 Hudson Street for Road Purposes
August 22, 2003 (File 5807)
THAT Council approve the establishment for road purposes of the City-owned property legally described as PID: 015-986-098 Lot 1 (Reference Plan 1497) Block M (Reference Plan 1348) District Lot 318 Group 1 New Westminster District, known as 9000 Hudson Street (the "Property")
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
4. Award of Tender PS03023 - Supply of (9) Nine Single Axle Cab and Chassis
September 2, 2003 (File 1805)
A. THAT, subject to the conditions set out in B, C, and D, Council authorize the General Manager of Engineering Services and the Manager, Materials Management to award to the low bid meeting specifications from Freightliner of Vancouver Ltd. for nine (9) - 2004 Freightliner model FL-80 Conventional Cab, single axle dual rear wheel truck chassis at a total cost of $622,548.00, plus the Provincial Sales tax, the Goods and Services Tax (less any municipal rebate received) and the Provincial Environmental Levy, subject to a contract satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services.
B. THAT, the Director of Legal Services be authorized to execute and deliver on behalf of the City a contract document required to implement A.
C. THAT all such legal documents be on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager of Engineering Services, Manager of Materials Management and the Director of Legal Services.
D. THAT no legal rights or obligations will be created by Council's adoption of A, B and C above unless and until such legal documents are executed and delivered by the Director of Legal Services.
E. THAT funding for the purchase described in A be provided from the Truck and Equipment Plant Account.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
5. 2003 Traffic Signal Program Report Back - 33rd Avenue & Dunbar Street
September 3, 2003 (File 5761)
A. THAT a Special Crosswalk be approved for the intersection of Dunbar Street & 33rd Avenue with funding of $40,000 provided in the 2003 Streets Basic Capital Budget, submissions A-3a: New Pedestrian and Vehicle Signals.
B. THAT additional annual costs of $2,000 related to ongoing maintenance of the Special Crosswalk be reflected in future Operating Budgets, subject to the 2004 budget review process.
C. THAT staff continue to review safety conditions at Dunbar & 33rd, and report back further necessary enhancements as part of the Dunbar Community Visions Process and the review of City collector streets.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
6. Form of Development: 1169 West Cordova Street
September 2, 2003 (File 2604)
THAT the form of development for this portion of the CD-1 zoned site known as 501 Bute Street (1169 West Cordova Street being the application address) be approved generally as illustrated in the Development Application Number DE407402, prepared by James K.M. Cheng Architects Inc. and stamped "Received, City of Vancouver Community Services Group - Development Services August 11, 2003", provided that the Director of Planning approve design changes which would not adversely affect either the development character of this site or adjacent properties.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
7. Form of Development: 1451 Homer Street
September 2, 2003 (File 2606)
THAT the form of development for this portion of the CD-1 zoned site known as 1498 - 1499 Homer Street (1451 Homer Street being the application address) be approved generally as illustrated in the Development Application Number DE407362, prepared by Walter Francl Architects and stamped "City of Vancouver, Community Services Group - Development Services July 10, 2003, provided that the Director of Planning approve design changes which would not adversely affect either the development character of this site or adjacent properties.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
8. Form of Development: 7000 Mont Royal Square
September 2, 2003 (File 2607)
THAT the form of development for this portion of the CD-1 zoned site known as 54th Avenue and Kerr Street (7000 Mont Royal Square being the application address) be approved generally as illustrated in the Development Application Number DE407381, prepared by Burrowes Huggins Architects and stamped "Received, City of Vancouver Community Services Group - Development Services June 30, 2003", provided that the Director of Planning approve design changes which would not adversely affect either the development character of this site or adjacent properties.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
9. Cultural Presentations at Council Meetings
September 3, 2003 (File 1259)
MOVED by Councillor Woodsworth
A. THAT City Council approve expenditure of up to $7,755 for artist honoraria and related program costs for cultural presentations at Council in 2003. Source of funds to be the 2003 Contingency Reserve budget.
B. THAT Council approve, in principle, an annual budget for a program of cultural presentations at Council in 2004 of up to $18,000, to be managed by the Alliance for Arts and Culture. Source of funds to be the 2004 Operating Budget.
CARRIED
(Councillors Ladner and Sullivan opposed)
10. Downtown Eastside Low-Income Housing Policies
September 3, 2003 (File 8104/4656)
MOVED by Councillor Louis
A. THAT the following interim Downtown Eastside and relevant City-wide housing policies be reconfirmed:
Maintain and upgrade housing for existing residents;
Improve existing SROs and build replacement low-income housing;
Encourage a diversity of housing; and
Encourage affordable housing among all residential neighbourhoods in Vancouver;
B. THAT the planning process for the Downtown Eastside, Chinatown, Gastown, Strathcona Area Housing Plan be reactivated as described in the Policy Report "Downtown Eastside Low-Income Housing Policies" dated September 3, 2003, and
C. THAT Council approve the creation of a permanent Planner II position to work on the Downtown Eastside housing plan process and the City's homelessness initiatives, the position level subject to a classification review by the General Manager of Human Resources. The estimated annual cost is $73,831 (to be prorated for 2003) plus start-up costs of $4,000, overtime estimated at $1,000 per year (attendance at public consultation meetings) and $20,000 for one-time consultant and public consultation expenses. Source of funding for fiscal 2003 estimated to be $21,000 is the 2003 Contingency Reserve. Funding for fiscal 2004 and future years is estimated to be $73,831 plus one-time 2004 consultant and public consultation expenses of $20,000 to be added to the Housing Centre's operating budget without offset.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
11. Computer Systems Support: Staffing Requirement
June 19, 2003 (File 1377)
THAT Council approve the addition of two regular full-time technical positions to support Fire and Rescue Services' computer systems at an annual cost of $128,500, subject to job evaluation by the Director of Human Resources, source of funding to be $60,000 from the existing Fire Department budget and the balance of $68,500 to be funded from Contingency Reserve in 2003 and added to the departmental budget in 2004 without offset.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
12. Authority to Travel to Jasper, Alberta - October 16-19, 2003
September 11, 2003 (File 1254)
THAT Council authorize payment for Councillor Peter Ladner to travel to Jasper, Alberta, to attend a conference entitled "Sustainability: Making Genuine Progress".
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
POLICY REPORTS
1. CD-1 Text Amendment - 2001 Cassiar Street (Beulah Gardens)
August 29, 2003 (File 5303)
THAT the application by LPA Development and Marketing Consultants Ltd., to amend CD-1 By-law No. 3893 for 2001 Cassiar Street (Block 92, Sec. 29 T.H.S.L. Plan 3104), to permit redevelopment of the site to increase the number of residential units for seniors, including congregate housing, be referred to a Public Hearing, together with:
(i) plans received May 5, 2003;
(ii) draft CD-1 By-law provisions, generally as contained in Appendix A to the Policy Report "CD-1 Text Amendment - 2001 Cassiar Street (Beulah Gardens), dated August 29, 2003; and
(iii) the recommendation of the Director of Current Planning to approve, subject to conditions contained in Appendix B to the Policy Report "CD-1 Text Amendment - 2001 Cassiar Street (Beulah Gardens), dated August 29, 2003.
FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to prepare the necessary CD-1 amending by-law generally in accordance with Appendix A to the Policy Report for consideration at the Public Hearing.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
2. Car Rental Operations on Granville Street in Downtown South
August 27, 2003 (File 8106)
THAT the Director of Current Planning be instructed to make application to amend the Downtown District Official Development Plan to permit car rental operations in sub-areas K1, K2 and K3 (Granville Street - Downtown South), and that the application be referred to a Public Hearing, together with draft by-law amendments generally as outlined in Appendix A to the Policy Report "Car Rental Operations on Granville Street in Downtown South" dated August 27, 2003;
FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to prepare the necessary amending by-law generally in accordance with Appendix A to the Policy Report.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
3. CD-1 Rezoning - 1201 West Hastings Street
August 25, 2003 (File 5305)
MOVED by Councillor Ladner
A. THAT the application by Downs Archambault and Partners Architects, to rezone 1201 West Hastings Street (Lot K, Block 29, DL 185 of the Public Harbour of Burrard Inlet Plan LMP29893. PID: 023-691-662) from DD and CWD to CD-1, to permit a mixed use development at a density of 6.8 FSR, be referred to a Public Hearing, together with:
(i) plans received February 14, 2003;
(ii) draft CD-1 By-law provisions, generally as contained in Appendix A to the Policy Report "CD-1 Rezoning - 1201 West Hastings Street" dated August 25, 2003 ; and
(iii) the recommendation of the Director of Current Planning to approve, subject to conditions contained in Appendix B to the Policy Report "CD-1 Rezoning - 1201 West Hastings Street" dated August 25, 2003.
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 the Public Hearing, including a consequential amendment to the Sign By-law to establish regulations for this CD-1 in accordance with Schedule B (DD) as set out in Appendix C to the Policy Report "CD-1 Rezoning - 1201 West Hastings Street" dated August 25, 2003.
B. THAT, subject to approval of the rezoning at a Public Hearing, the Noise Control By-law be amended to include this Comprehensive District in Schedule A as set out in Appendix C of the Policy Report; and
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-1 By-law.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
OTHER REPORTS
I. Report of Family Court/Youth Justice Committee
August 21, 2003 (File 3118-1)
Cl. 1: Request for Council Liaison Appointment
MOVED by Councillor Woodsworth
THAT Vancouver City Council appoint at least one Council Liaison to sit on its Family Court/Youth Justice Committee.
FURTHER THAT Councillor Ellen Woodsworth be appointed as the Council Liaison to the Family Court/Youth Justice Committee.
CARRIED UANIMOUSLY
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 Cadman
SECONDED by Councillor Bass
THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOTIONS
A. Administrative Motions
1. Establishment of City-owned Lot at 9000 Hudson Street for Road Purposes (File 5753)
MOVED by Councillor Louie
SECONDED by Councillor Green
WHEREAS the City of Vancouver is the registered owner of Lot 1 (Reference Plan 1497) Block M (Reference Plan 1348) District Lot 318 Group 1 New Westminster District (PID 015-986-098);
AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to establish the above described land for road purposes;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Lot 1 (Reference Plan 1497) Block M (Reference Plan 1348) District Lot 318 Group 1 New Westminster District (PID 015-986-098) is hereby established for road purposes and declared to form and constitute a portion of road.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
B. Motions on Notice
1. Vancouver Caucus (File 1257)
MOVED by Councillor Ladner
SECONDED by Councillor Sullivan
WHEREAS, public concerns and frustration about panhandling, break-and-enter, shoplifting and public drug dealing are at record levels;
AND WHEREAS, degradation of the public realm is seriously affecting the ability of individuals, organizations and businesses in the City of Vancouver to go about their lives without being harassed, threatened or robbed;
AND WHEREAS, a recent survey found that the incidence of shoplifting and vandalism in Vancouver is more than twice the rates in Burnaby, Richmond or Surrey;
AND WHEREAS, 27 per cent of Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association members listed crime as their biggest problem this year, up from 22 per cent last year;
AND WHEREAS, Tourism Vancouver has repeatedly expressed its concern that aggressive panhandling is endangering the city's reputation as a safe city for tourists;
AND WHEREAS, the City of Vancouver has a responsibility to its citizens and its visitors to guarantee safety and order in the community;
AND WHEREAS, the City of Vancouver has a responsibility to victims of poverty, homelessness and drug use to facilitate access to resources and services to help them;
AND WHEREAS, the means to solve most of these problems are beyond the control of the City of Vancouver;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Mayor of Vancouver convene a "Vancouver Caucus" of elected members from Vancouver City Council, Vancouver School Board, Vancouver Park Board, and the provincial and federal governments to agree on actions that can be taken to deal with
· aggressive panhandling,
· shoplifting, break-and-enter and theft from automobiles,
· property crime,
· illegal drug abuse, and
· homelessness
specifically as these problems affect the citizens of Vancouver.
Amended
AMENDMENT MOVED by Councillor Bass
SECONDED by Councillor Louis
THAT the motion be amended as follows:
· the preamble containing all the Whereases be deleted;
· the resolve of the resolution be amended to read as follows (italics denote amendment):
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Mayor of Vancouver convene a "Vancouver Caucus" of elected members from Vancouver City Council, Vancouver School Board, Vancouver Park Board, and the provincial and federal governments to agree on actions that can be taken to deal with issues that concern citizens of Vancouver, including, but not limited to:
· aggressive panhandling,
· shoplifting, break-and-enter and theft from automobiles,
· property crime,
· illegal drug abuse,
· continuing support of the Four Pillars approach to drug addiction,
· funding of transportation,
· cutbacks in basic welfare and childcare services,
· support of low-income housing,
· economic development, and
homelessness.
CARRIED
(Councillors Ladner and Sullivan opposed)
MOTION AS AMENDED
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Mayor of Vancouver convene a "Vancouver Caucus" of elected members from Vancouver City Council, Vancouver School Board, Vancouver Park Board, and the provincial and federal governments to agree on actions that can be taken to deal with issues that concern citizens of Vancouver, including, but not limited to:
· aggressive panhandling,
· shoplifting, break-and-enter and theft from automobiles,
· property crime,
· illegal drug abuse,
· continuing support of the Four Pillars approach to drug addiction,
· funding of transportation
· cutbacks in basic welfare and childcare services,
· support of low-income housing,
· economic development, and
· homelessness.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Housing and Social Diversity and Inclusion (File 4656)
MOVED by Councillor Green
SECONDED by Councillor Woodsworth
WHEREAS the City of Vancouver is known for its social diversity and inclusion, and sustaining social diversity and inclusion is crucial to the long term social and economic health of the city;
AND WHEREAS the 2010 Winter Games are committed to social inclusion;
AND WHEREAS reductions of Federal and Provincial expenditure on social infrastructure such as social housing and on social services such as income and employment assistance, threaten the City's social diversity and inclusion;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Vancouver undertake the following actions:
A. THAT, as safe, secure and affordable housing is a necessary condition for social inclusion, staff report back on the development of a comprehensive housing and homelessness action plan for Vancouver that includes:
1) Urgent Measures to ensure a minimum level of shelter for the homeless within the city, including a cold, wet weather strategy, and recommendations to manage the growing number of transient homeless in the city, and the needs of the shelterless;
2) Measures to address the replacement of Single Room Accommodation and to protect Single Room Accommodation residents from displacement;
3) Measures to legalize and regulate secondary suites;
4) Measures to encourage the private sector to deliver affordable rental housing;
5) Measures to facilitate private sector involvement in the expansion of social housing through density bonuses and similar instruments;
6) Initiatives to reduce or limit the time housing units remain vacant pending redevelopment;
7) Initiatives to facilitate and support the development of non-profit rental and co-operative housing in Vancouver; and
8) Designated City staff working with the National Housing Policy Options Team (NHPOT) of the FCM to secure appropriate federal housing policies and programs across Canada to house people in their own communities.
B. THAT, given issues of affordable housing and homelessness can only be addressed by the coordinated action and commitment of all levels of government, the City of Vancouver call on:
1) The Federal and Provincial Governments to fund 2010 units of non-profit rental and co-operative housing annually in British Columbia to serve low and modest income persons and families who cannot afford market rental housing;
2) The GVRD to develop a comprehensive housing and homelessness action plan that addresses the need to sustain social diversity and inclusion throughout Greater Vancouver;
3) The Federation of Canadian Municipalities to revive its national campaign to raise awareness of homelessness, its causes and solutions, and the need for public investment to address homelessness.
C. THAT, given affordable housing alone is insufficient to ensure the social inclusion of those who face challenges in addition to lack of income, which include most of the homeless, a comprehensive action plan be developed in partnership with the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, the Vancouver Agreement, the OCOG, and the relevant provincial ministries, and co-ordinated with the housing and homelessness action plan, that ensures:
1) The creation of education and training opportunities for those excluded from social and economic participation, including measures to generate employment opportunities to the unskilled and inexperienced;
2) The co-ordinated provision of social services, including income and employment assistance so that all those in need of the services receive them; and
3) The co-ordinated provision of health services, including mental health and addiction services as set out in the Four Pillar Strategy; and
4) The development of capacity of unemployed and underemployed people through education and cultural experiences.
D. THAT, given that long term social inclusion requires participation in the economic life of the City, that staff report back in November on how the City can work to facilitate, coordinate and monitor the training and employment needs and opportunities for low and modest income persons and families, with an initial focus on the homeless and those at risk of homelessness, including residents of the City's Single Room Accommodation.
Carried
AMENDMENT MOVED by Councillor Ladner
SECONDED by Councillor Sullivan
THAT before proceeding with the abovementioned initiatives, staff report back on:
· which goals, objectives and strategies are covered by existing city action plans;
· a suggested priority list covering the new items needing action;
· the projected timeframe and costs for completing the other studies listed;
· the financial and organizational implications of adding education, job training and employment monitoring to the city's areas of responsibility.
Lost
MOVED by Councillor Woodsworth
THAT the question be put on the amendment to the pending motion on "Housing and Social Diversity and Inclusion".
CARRIED
(Councillors Ladner and Sullivan opposed)
The motion on the question having carried, the amendment to the motion on Housing and Social Diversity and Inclusion was put and LOST with Councillors Bass, Cadman, Green, Louie, Louis, Roberts, Stevenson, Woodsworth and the Mayor opposed.
The amendment having lost, the motion on Housing and Social Diversity and Inclusion was put and CARRIED with Councillors Ladner and Sullivan opposed.
NEW BUSINESS
Prior to consideration of New Business Item 1, the Mayor relinquished the Chair to Councillor Sullivan, who chaired the Special Council Meeting (Public Hearing) of September 10, 2003 at which Council considered the Text Amendment: Downtown District - Live Work application. The Mayor, and Councillors Green, Louie, and Stevenson, who were not present at the Public Hearing, did not participate in the discussion and vote on the matter.
1. Text Amendment: Downtown District - Live-work (File 1401-58)
MOVED by Councillor Woodsworth
SECONDED by Councillor Roberts
WHEREAS Council conducted a public hearing on September 10, 2003 on a staff report recommending changes to bylaws relating to general office live-work zoning in the downtown district (Text Amendment - Downtown District: General Office Live-Work); and
WHEREAS in addition to adopting the staff recommendations contained in the report, Council adopted the following additional motions:
C. THAT the draft by-law be amended by removing the following clause:
"2.(a) any such use shall not include a health enhancement centre or any dating service, entertainment service, exotic dancer business, social escort service or other similar business, as determined by the Director of Planning in consultation with the Chief License Inspector;"
D. THAT Council instruct the Development Permit Board to require that General Office Live-Work applications by health enhancement centres or any dating service, entertainment service, exotic dancer business, social escort service or other similar business, as determined by the Director of Planning in consultation with the Chief License Inspector, be subject to a good neighbour agreement.
and;
WHEREAS on careful reflection on the information presented at the meeting by staff and by citizens appearing as delegations, several of the Councillors present believe that reconsideration of these decisions is warranted;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council reconsider the motions adopted additional to those in the staff report, as noted above.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOVED by Councillor Roberts
SECONDED by Councillor Woodsworth
THAT Council rescind the adoption of the following motions which were adopted at its Special Meeting held on September 10, 2003 to hear public delegations respecting Text Amendment - Downtown District (General Office Live-Work):
C. THAT the draft by-law be amended by removing the following clause:
"2.(a) any such use shall not include a health enhancement centre or any dating service, entertainment service, exotic dancer business, social escort service or other similar business, as determined by the Director of Planning in consultation with the Chief License Inspector;"
D. THAT Council instruct the Development Permit Board to require that General Office Live-Work applications by health enhancement centres or any dating service, entertainment service, exotic dancer business, social escort service or other similar business, as determined by the Director of Planning in consultation with the Chief License Inspector, be subject to a good neighbour agreement.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The Mayor resumed the Chair and excused members resumed participation.
2. Leave of Absence - Mayor Campbell (File 1254)
MOVED by Councillor Louie
SECONDED by Councillor Green
THAT Mayor Campbell be granted Leave of Absence for Thursday, September 18, 2003 due to civic business.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. 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 morning of Thursday, September 18, 2003 due to civic business.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. Leave of Absence - Councillor Louis (File 1254)
MOVED by Councillor Bass
SECONDED by Councillor Cadman
THAT Councillor Louis be granted Leave of Absence for the afternoon of Thursday, September 18, 2003, due to civic business.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS
1. Certificate of Recognition to City of Vancouver (File 1051)
Councillor Green presented a Certificate of Recognition to the City of Vancouver on behalf of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. The certificate recognized the City as a leader in the pursuit of sustainable municipal infrastructure for the Engineering Department's initiative to use methane gas to heat greenhouses in Delta.
2. Canadian Centre for Disease Control (File 4101)
Councillor Ladner requested a memo from staff advising what Council could do to assist UBC in its initiative to attract the Canadian Centre for Disease Control to locate to the City of Vancouver.
3. Aggressive Panhandling (File 3504)
Councillor Sullivan advised of citizens' concerns about the aggressive behaviour of panhandlers who take passes or tickets from SkyTrain customers to reuse them.
The Mayor advised the Greater Vancouver Transit Authority is addressing the issue.
4. Proposed Seal Hospital in Downtown Vancouver (File 3507)
Councillor Louis referred to the Vancouver Port Corporation donating land to the Vancouver Aquarium or the purpose of building a seal rehabilitation facility. He advised there is already an existing facility on Salt Spring Island. He requested the City Manager to provide information on whether the land in question is zoned heavy industrial, and if so, does it require rezoning; and whether there is an agreement between the City and the Port Authority that any change in use of land requires a public consultation process.
The City Manager agreed to provide the information.
5. Richmond Airport Vancouver (RAV) Line (File 5559)
Councillor Ladner referred to a letter from the Corporation of the City of New Westminster requesting clarification from the City of Vancouver on its position on the RAV line in view of the Federal Government position on funding.
The Mayor agreed to talk to the Mayor of New Westminster.
The Council adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
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