Vancouver City Council |
CITY OF VANCOUVER
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 2, 2003
A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, December 2, 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.
"IN CAMERA" MEETING
MOVED by Councillor Cadman
SECONDED by Councillor Louie
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;
(i) the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose;
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ITEMS ARISING FROM THE "IN CAMERA" MEETING OF NOVEMBER 18, 2003
Council appointed Brent MacGregor, Deputy City Manager; Estelle Lo, General Manager of Corporate Services; Mike Zora, General Manager of Human Resources; and Susan Mundick, General Manager of Parks & Recreation; as Directors to the interim Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) Board, beginning in January 1, 2004, until the visioning process is completed.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
1. Regular Council (Transportation and Traffic) - November 4, 2003
MOVED by Councillor Bass
SECONDED by Councillor Louie
THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Regular Council (City Services and Budgets) - November 6, 2003
MOVED by Councillor Louis
SECONDED by Councillor Cadman
THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Regular Council (Planning and Environment) - November 6, 2003
MOVED by Councillor Roberts
SECONDED by Councillor Woodsworth
THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. Regular Council - November 18, 2003
MOVED by Councillor Roberts
SECONDED by Councillor Louie
THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Councillor Cadman
SECONDED by Councillor Ladner
THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, Mayor Campbell in the Chair.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MATTERS ADOPTED ON CONSENT
MOVED by Councillor Cadman
THAT Council adopt Administrative Reports A1, A2, A4, A6 to A9, and A11, on consent.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
REPORT REFERENCE
1. Creating a Sustainable City (File 5340)
Dave Rudberg, General Manager of Engineering Services, presented a Report Reference on Creating a Sustainable City. Mr. Rudberg introduced the Policy Reports "Creating a Sustainable City 2003" dated November 18, 2003 and "The Corporate Climate Change Action Plan for the City of Vancouver" dated November 4, 2003.
Mark Holland, Manager, Sustainability Support Group, provided a background to global climate change, and submitted the Cool Vancouver Task Force's recommended Corporate Climate Change Action Plan for the City of Vancouver. He also sought authorization and funds to begin the implementation of the Action Plan.
(a) Creating a Sustainable City 2003
November 18, 2003 (File 5340)MOVED by Councillor Cadman
A. THAT Council receive the Policy Report "Creating a Sustainable City 2003" dated November 18, 2003on the City's sustainability Program as a context for forthcoming reports on further sustainable initiatives.
B. THAT the Sustainability Support Group report back on a 2004 work program and resources to continue to develop a Sustainable Action Strategy for the City Corporation and broader community.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(b) The Corporate Climate Change Action Plan for the City of Vancouver
November 4, 2003 (File 3501)
MOVED by Councillor Cadman
A. THAT City Council receive and accept, subject to the recommendations within the Policy Report "The Corporate Climate Change Action Plan for the City of Vancouver" dated November 18, 2003, the Corporate Climate Change Action Plan attached as Appendix A to the Policy Report, from the Cool Vancouver Task Force and thank the Cool Vancouver Task Force for their significant contributions to Vancouver's work on climate change to date;
B. THAT Council affirm and approve the 2010 target of a 20% reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) from 1990 for the City as a corporation and that the Sustainability Support Group report back annually on implementation progress and report back periodically on progress to meeting the target;
C. THAT City Council request that the Board of Parks and Recreation, the Police Board, and the Library Board endorse the Corporate Climate Change Action Plan and the recommendations within the Policy Report "The Corporate Climate Change Action Plan for the City of Vancouver" dated November 18, 2003;
D. THAT City Council forward the Corporate Climate Change Action Plan to the School Board to assist them in responding to the issues of climate change;
E. THAT Council approve the following recommendations for corporate facilities based on the Corporate Climate Change Action Plan:
i. That the City hire an Energy Projects Coordinator, subject to classification by the General Manager of Human Resources, at an annual cost of $71,500 plus a one-time cost of $5,000 for computer and set-up and that starting in 2004, funding for the $71,500 should be added to the annual operating budget without offset;
ii. That Corporate Services and Engineering report back by January 2004 on the opportunities that Energy Performance Contracts may offer the City to reduce emissions for the majority of its buildings and facilities;
iii. That an Inter-Departmental Energy Committee be established to assist and advise the Energy Coordinator;
iv. That opportunities for establishing an energy savings sharing fund be explored in the City to develop incentives for City staff to pursue energy efficiency in their facilities and operations;
v. That the City review existing lease agreements for opportunities to increase energy efficiency, both for buildings the City owns and for ones it leases;
vi. That staff report back on opportunities to establish an Energy Efficient Purchasing Policy by September 2004, and in the interim purchase Energy Star rated equipment and appliances where applicable;
vii. That, beginning in 2004, the City purchase Green Power Certificates for 10% of the electricity used at City Hall at an annual cost not to exceed $10,000 with source of funds to be the Operating Budget and further, that the Energy Coordinator reports back on additional opportunities to generate "green" energy in civic facilities and infrastructure;
viii. That the City advocate for more aggressive implementation and broader accessibility to green power with the GVRD, BC Hydro, and the Provincial Government;
ix. That Council address the application of the LEED rating system or comparable alternate system to City facilities when it is reported back to Council and further, that Council request that the report specifically address energy reduction requirements.F. THAT Council approve the following recommendations for the corporate fleet based on the Corporate Climate Change Action Plan:
i. That the Corporate Management Team develop policies for downsizing all vehicles in a manner appropriate to their tasks at the next point of replacement;
ii. That common standards be established City-wide for vehicle specifications for similar applications throughout the City;
iii. That the City evaluate and report back on opportunities to purchase "clean diesel" units as replacements for light duty gasoline vehicles once diesels conforming to new 2007 standards are available;
iv. That the City evaluate the possibility of postponing scheduled replacement of applicable vehicles for two years prior to the new cleaner standards taking effect to increase the number of vehicles replaced with clean diesels;
v. That the City make a one-time allocation of $90,000 to Equipment Services' budget to take part in a biodiesel demonstration project to determine the suitability of using biodiesel in the fleet, with the funding source to be the Operating Budget;
vi. That if biodiesel is found suitable, the City work with the region's Fuel Purchasing Cooperative to include biodiesel in future contracts;
vii. That the City advocate that the provincial and federal governments reduce taxes on biodiesel and biodiesel blends;
viii. That the City request that the GVRD study the environmental impacts of biodiesel use in the region;
ix. That the City work with the petroleum industry, the GVRD and the Vancouver Economic Development Commission to encourage the development of biodiesel manufacturing facilities within the GVRD;
x. That the City make a one-time allocation of $30,000 to provide consulting services to assist staff in developing and conducting a fuel-efficiency driver training program trial and reporting back on the feasibility of its expansion throughout City departments, with source of funds to be the 2004 Operating Budget;
xi. That staff evaluate and report back on opportunities to reduce corporate vehicle use;
xii. That the City continue to evaluate the use of hybrid technology in the fleet;
xiii. That staff continue to evaluate and report back on feasibility of using alternative fuels in the fleet, including ethanol blended gasoline, natural gas, propane and high-pressure direct injection natural gas technology;
xiv. That the City evaluate and continue to monitor the changes in technology and opportunities for use of low speed electric vehicles in the City's fleet;
xv. That the City work with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities to lobby for the importation or production of small, fuel-efficient urban micro-compact cars in Canada; and
xvi. That beginning in 2004, the City make an annual allocation of $20,000 from the Operating Budget to fund consulting to assist in monitoring emerging technologies and fuels with possible application to the City's fleet.G. THAT Council approve the following recommendations for street and park lighting and traffic control signals based on the Corporate Climate Change Action Plan:
i. The City should continue to monitor and implement new, energy-efficient street, park and traffic signal technologies while maintaining pedestrian comfort and the quality of lighting.
H. THAT Council approve the following recommendations for corporate waste reduction and landfill operations based on the Corporate Climate Change Action Plan:
i. That the City, in addition to continuing with the planned landfill gas recovery system expansion, implement waste reduction and recycling programs at corporate facilities where these programs have not yet been implemented.
I. THAT Council approve the following recommendations for corporate demand side management based on the Corporate Climate Change Action Plan:
i. That the City hire a Corporate Sustainability Coordinator, subject to classification by the General Manager of Human Resources, to undertake a full scope of activity to increase the sustainability performance of all City operations and activities, including energy usage, employee trip reductions, green purchasing and others. Funding for this position of $68,000 should be added to the annual operating budget without offset plus a one-time cost of $5,000 for computer and set-up, with both costs starting in 2004;
J. THAT Council approve a one-time expenditure of $10,000 from the 2004 Operating Budget to support a communications strategy designed to share information about what the City is doing to reduce its Corporate GHG emissions and to build awareness and support for the next phase of work: the Community Climate Change Action Plan.
K. THAT Council approve a one-time expenditure of $50,000 from the 2004
Operating Budget without offset, to supplement the $25,000 the City has received from the GVRD's Sustainability Enterprise Fund for the project, to support a comprehensive consultation process with the public and stakeholders on the Draft Community Climate Change Action Plan, including the hiring of a consultation team to lead the process in early 2004.
L. THAT Council approve a one-time expenditure of $25,000 from the 2004 Operating Budget to support the hiring of consulting expertise to address technical greenhouse gas issues that will arise during the community consultation process on the Community Climate Change Action Plan.
Amended
AMENDMENT MOVED by Councillor Ladner
A. THAT I (i) be amended to add the words "including free parking policies" after "employee trip reductions".
B. THAT B be amended to insert the words "and on cost savings resulting from the initiatives "after "report back periodically on progress to meeting the target".
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
AMENDMENT MOVED by Councillor Green
THAT I(i) be amended to insert the following:
And that the Corporate Sustainability Coordinator examine the efficiency and cost saving effect to the environment of the compressed work week.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOTION AS AMENDED
A. THAT City Council receive and accept, subject to the recommendations within the Policy Report "The Corporate Climate Change Action Plan for the City of Vancouver" dated November 18, 2003, the Corporate Climate Change Action Plan attached as Appendix A to the Policy Report, from the Cool Vancouver Task Force and thank the Cool Vancouver Task Force for their significant contributions to Vancouver's work on climate change to date;
B. THAT Council affirm and approve the 2010 target of a 20% reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) from 1990 for the City as a corporation and that the Sustainability Support Group report back annually on implementation progress and report back periodically on progress to meeting the target and on cost savings resulting from the initiatives;
C. THAT City Council request that the Board of Parks and Recreation, the Police Board, and the Library Board endorse the Corporate Climate Change Action Plan and the recommendations within the Policy Report "The Corporate Climate Change Action Plan for the City of Vancouver" dated November 18, 2003;
D. THAT City Council forward the Corporate Climate Change Action Plan to the School Board to assist them in responding to the issues of climate change;
E. THAT Council approve the following recommendations for corporate facilities based on the Corporate Climate Change Action Plan:
i. That the City hire an Energy Projects Coordinator, subject to classification by the General Manager of Human Resources, at an annual cost of $71,500 plus a one-time cost of $5,000 for computer and set-up and that starting in 2004, funding for the $71,500 should be added to the annual operating budget without offset;
ii. That Corporate Services and Engineering report back by January 2004 on the opportunities that Energy Performance Contracts may offer the City to reduce emissions for the majority of its buildings and facilities;
iii. That an Inter-Departmental Energy Committee be established to assist and advise the Energy Coordinator;
iv. That opportunities for establishing an energy savings sharing fund be explored in the City to develop incentives for City staff to pursue energy efficiency in their facilities and operations;
v. That the City review existing lease agreements for opportunities to increase energy efficiency, both for buildings the City owns and for ones it leases;
vi. That staff report back on opportunities to establish an Energy Efficient Purchasing Policy by September 2004, and in the interim purchase Energy Star rated equipment and appliances where applicable;
vii. That, beginning in 2004, the City purchase Green Power Certificates for 10% of the electricity used at City Hall at an annual cost not to exceed $10,000 with source of funds to be the Operating Budget and further, that the Energy Coordinator reports back on additional opportunities to generate "green" energy in civic facilities and infrastructure;
viii. That the City advocate for more aggressive implementation and broader accessibility to green power with the GVRD, BC Hydro, and the Provincial Government;
ix. That Council address the application of the LEED rating system or comparable alternate system to City facilities when it is reported back to Council and further, that Council request that the report specifically address energy reduction requirements.F. THAT Council approve the following recommendations for the corporate fleet based on the Corporate Climate Change Action Plan:
i. That the Corporate Management Team develop policies for downsizing all vehicles in a manner appropriate to their tasks at the next point of replacement;
ii. That common standards be established City-wide for vehicle specifications for similar applications throughout the City;
iii. That the City evaluate and report back on opportunities to purchase "clean diesel" units as replacements for light duty gasoline vehicles once diesels conforming to new 2007 standards are available;
iv. That the City evaluate the possibility of postponing scheduled replacement of applicable vehicles for two years prior to the new cleaner standards taking effect to increase the number of vehicles replaced with clean diesels;
v. That the City make a one-time allocation of $90,000 to Equipment Services' budget to take part in a biodiesel demonstration project to determine the suitability of using biodiesel in the fleet, with the funding source to be the Operating Budget;
vi. That if biodiesel is found suitable, the City work with the region's Fuel Purchasing Cooperative to include biodiesel in future contracts;
vii. That the City advocate that the provincial and federal governments reduce taxes on biodiesel and biodiesel blends;
viii. That the City request that the GVRD study the environmental impacts of biodiesel use in the region;
ix. That the City work with the petroleum industry, the GVRD and the Vancouver Economic Development Commission to encourage the development of biodiesel manufacturing facilities within the GVRD;
x. That the City make a one-time allocation of $30,000 to provide consulting services to assist staff in developing and conducting a fuel-efficiency driver training program trial and reporting back on the feasibility of its expansion throughout City departments, with source of funds to be the 2004 Operating Budget;
xi. That staff evaluate and report back on opportunities to reduce corporate vehicle use;
xii. That the City continue to evaluate the use of hybrid technology in the fleet;
xiii. That staff continue to evaluate and report back on feasibility of using alternative fuels in the fleet, including ethanol blended gasoline, natural gas, propane and high-pressure direct injection natural gas technology;
xiv. That the City evaluate and continue to monitor the changes in technology and opportunities for use of low speed electric vehicles in the City's fleet;
xv. That the City work with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities to lobby for the importation or production of small, fuel-efficient urban micro-compact cars in Canada; and
xvi. That beginning in 2004, the City make an annual allocation of $20,000 from the Operating Budget to fund consulting to assist in monitoring emerging technologies and fuels with possible application to the City's fleet.G. THAT Council approve the following recommendations for street and park lighting and traffic control signals based on the Corporate Climate Change Action Plan:
i. The City should continue to monitor and implement new, energy-efficient street, park and traffic signal technologies while maintaining pedestrian comfort and the quality of lighting.
H. THAT Council approve the following recommendations for corporate waste reduction and landfill operations based on the Corporate Climate Change Action Plan:
i. That the City, in addition to continuing with the planned landfill gas recovery system expansion, implement waste reduction and recycling programs at corporate facilities where these programs have not yet been implemented.
I. THAT Council approve the following recommendations for corporate demand side management based on the Corporate Climate Change Action Plan:
i. That the City hire a Corporate Sustainability Coordinator, subject to classification by the General Manager of Human Resources, to undertake a full scope of activity to increase the sustainability performance of all City operations and activities, including energy usage, employee trip reductions including free parking policies, green purchasing and others.
And that the Corporate Sustainability Coordinator examine the efficiency and cost saving effect to the environment of the compressed work week.
Funding for this position of $68,000 should be added to the annual operating budget without offset plus a one-time cost of $5,000 for computer and set-up, with both costs starting in 2004;J. THAT Council approve a one-time expenditure of $10,000 from the 2004 Operating Budget to support a communications strategy designed to share information about what the City is doing to reduce its Corporate GHG emissions and to build awareness and support for the next phase of work: the Community Climate Change Action Plan.
K. THAT Council approve a one-time expenditure of $50,000 from the 2004
Operating Budget without offset, to supplement the $25,000 the City has received from the GVRD's Sustainability Enterprise Fund for the project, to support a comprehensive consultation process with the public and stakeholders on the Draft Community Climate Change Action Plan, including the hiring of a consultation team to lead the process in early 2004.L. THAT Council approve a one-time expenditure of $25,000 from the 2004 Operating Budget to support the hiring of consulting expertise to address technical greenhouse gas issues that will arise during the community consultation process on the Community Climate Change Action Plan.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Closure of a Portion of 12th Avenue between Kaslo Street and Renfrew Street
October 31, 2003 (File 5753)
THAT Council close, stop-up and convey to British Columbia Transit all that portion (0.111 Ha) of 12th Avenue lying between Kaslo Street and Renfrew Street as shown hatched on the plan attached as Appendix "A" to the Administrative Report "Closure of a Portion of 12th Avenue between Kaslo Street and Renfrew Street" dated October 31, 2003, subject to the following conditions:
1. The portion of 12th Avenue to be closed to be consolidated with those portions of (P.I.D. 008-759-979) Block 7, South ½ of Section 35, Town of Hastings Suburban Lands, Plan 2059 and (P.I.D. 024-798-193) Parcel 2 (Statutory Right-of-Way Plan 46069) of Part (Reference Plan 1418) of the South East 1/4 Section 35, Town of Hastings Suburban Lands, Plan 100, the same as shown within the heavy outline on Appendix "A"to the Administrative Report and labelled Proposed Lot 3;
2. The conveyance to occur in exchange for the (0.185 Ha) Remainder of Block 7 and the Remainder of Parcel 2, to be consolidated, as shown within the heavy outline on Appendix "A" to the Administrative Report and labelled Proposed Lot 4, in accordance with the recommendation of the Director of Real Estate Services;
3. The exchange to occur on an as-is, where-is basis with no land costs to either BC Transit or the City;
4. The consolidations to occur by way of a subdivision plan to the satisfaction of the Approving Officer, (or alternative arrangements to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Engineering Services) consolidating the Remainder of Block 7 and Parcel 2 into a single parcel the same as shown in heavy outline on Appendix "A"to the Administrative Report and labelled Proposed Lot 4;
5. The said subdivision plan (or alternative plans) to dedicate (or alternatively establish) as road the approximate 79 square-metre portion of Parcel 2 for extension of Kaslo Street as shown cross-hatched on Appendix "A" to the Administrative Report;
6. B.C. Transit to be granted a right-of-way for the portion of the Skytrain Millenium Line guideway that lies within proposed Lot 1;
7. The City to be granted a right-of-way for public passage over portions of proposed Lot 2 to provide for the Central Valley Greenway;
8. Blanket Statutory Right-of-Way BT289495 in favour of B.C. Hydro, to be released (or other arrangements to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Engineering Services) from the portion of Block 7 to be conveyed to the City;
9. The City and British Columbia Transit to share responsibility for any necessary plans, documents and Land Title Office fees;
10. Any agreements are to be to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services;
11. No legal right or obligation shall be created and none shall arise hereafter, until the documents are executed by the parties hereto.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
2. Broker of Record Appointments for the City's Insurance Program RFP #PSO3007
November 5, 2003 (File 1202)
A. THAT Willis Canada be appointed as the City's Broker of Record at an annual cost of $85,000 plus an "At Risk" component of up to $15,000 payable and contingent upon satisfactory delivery of proposed services with respect to property, liability and marine insurance coverages for a period of three years commencing January 1, 2004, with the option to renew for a further two years.
B. THAT Vancouver Holdings (B.C.) Ltd. be appointed as the City's Broker of Record with respect to automobile and accident and death insurance coverages for a period of three years commencing January 1, 2004, with the option to renew for a further two years at no additional cost to the City. Compensation for the broker services is paid directly by the insurance companies in the form of commissions.
The insurance broker service fees are funded as part of the City's overall insurance premium expense under the operating budget and the liability reserve fund.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
3. Insurance Corporation of British Columbia - Funding for Road Safety Improvements 2001-2003
October 24, 2003 (File 5762)
MOVED by Councillor Bass
A. THAT Council accept contributions from the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC), Road Safety Strategic Initiatives Program for various safety improvement projects as specified in this report, and that the Director of Legal Services be given standing authority to enter into agreements on behalf of the City relating thereto, provided they are drawn to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services in consultation with the General Manager of Engineering Services.
B. THAT the Mayor, on behalf of Council, write ICBC, thanking ICBC for its ongoing support and funding contributions of $2,076,000 between 2001 to 2003 for safety improvements in the City of Vancouver.
C. THAT ICBC be requested to recognize the need for improved pedestrian and cyclist safety in its public education campaigns.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. Proposed Closure of a Portion of the South Side of Sixth Avenue West of Ash Street
November 4, 2003 (File 5753)
THAT Council close, stop-up and convey to the abutting owner all that portion of the south side of Sixth Avenue, west of Ash Street, as shown hatched on the plan attached as Appendix A to the Administrative Report "Proposed Closure of a Portion of the South Side of Sixth Avenue West of Ash Street" dated November 4, 2003, subject to the following conditions:
1. The 32.5 square metre (350 square foot) portion of Sixth Avenue be closed and conveyed in exchange for the 92.2 square metre (1000 square foot) portion of Lots 8 and 9 at no cost, in accordance with the recommendation of the Director of Real Estate Services;
2. The closed road is to be consolidated with the abutting Lot 7, except the South 10 feet and North 7 feet now Highways, Lots 8 and 9 and Lot 10, except the South 10 feet now lane, all of Block 299, District Lot 526, Plan 590, approximately as shown within the heavy outline on the plan attached as Appendix A to the Administrative Report, to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services and the Approving Officer;
3. The 92.2 square metre (1000 square foot) portion of Lots 8 and 9, Block 299, District Lot 526, Plan 590, the same as shown cross-hatched on the plan attached as Appendix A to the Administrative Report, is to be dedicated for lane to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services and the Approving Officer;
4. The abutting owner to be responsible for any necessary plans, documents and Land Title Office fees;
5. No legal right or obligation shall be created and none shall arise hereafter, until the documents are executed.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
5. Celebration of Light
October 28, 2003 (File 4206)
MOVED by Councillor Louie
THAT Council postpone consideration of the Administrative Report "Celebration of Light" dated October 28, 2003 to a January 20, 2004 Standing Committee meeting pending further discussion with staff to identify other funding partners, such as the GVRD and Tourism Vancouver.
CARRIED
(Councillor Sullivan opposed)PRESENTATION: 2003 VANCOUVER CITIZEN PEACE AWARD - File 1051
Council presented the 2003 Vancouver Citizen Peace Award to Irene MacInnes. The presentation was immediately following by a reception in honour of the 2003 Vancouver Citizen Peace Award recipient in the foyer.
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Council recessed at 3:55 p.m. and reconvened at 4:15 p.m. with all members of Council present.
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6. 2004 Advance Grant Installments - Major Exhibiting Institutions & City Planning Commission
October 29, 2003 (File 2201)
A. THAT monthly installments be made to the following organizations beginning January 2004, in advance of consideration of these organizations' individual 2004 Operating Grant requests:
A.S.T.C. Science World Society
$7,006
Vancouver Art Gallery Association
$60,383
Vancouver City Planning Commission
$4,233
B. THAT bi-weekly installments be made to the following organizations beginning January 2004, in advance of consideration of these organizations' individual 2004 Operating Grant requests:
H.R. MacMillan Space Centre Society
$17,906
Vancouver Maritime Museum Society
$14,025
Vancouver Museum Commission
$25,496
Source of funds for both A and B to be the "Other" Grants budget.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT AND
BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY7. Closure of a Portion of the Lane South of 6th Avenue, East of Cambie Street
November 13, 2003 (File 5753)
A. THAT Council close, stop-up and convey to the abutting owners:
1. all that portion of the lane south of 6th Avenue, east of Cambie Street; and
2. all that portion of the south side of 6th Avenue, east of Cambie Street;
the same as both are shown hatched on the plan attached as Appendix "A"to the Administrative Report "Closure of a Portion of the Lane South of 6th Avenue, East of Cambie Street" dated November 18, 2003, subject to the terms and conditions as contained in Appendix "B" of the Administrative Report.
B. THAT Council close, stop-up and convey to the abutting owners:
1. That Part of Lot 9 in Reference Plan 9380, Block 17, District Lot 302, Plan 5832;
2. That Part of Lot D in Explanatory Plan 18244, Block 17, District Lot 302, Plan 19777; and
3. That West 10 feet of the North ½ of Lot 1, Block 17, District Lot 302, Plan 5832;
each shown in bold outline on the sketch attached as Appendix "C" to the Administrative Report, all subject to their dedication back to the City as road as part of the subdivision plan as required as a condition of "A". (see Appendix "B" of the Administrative Report.)
C. THAT no legal rights shall arise and no consents, or permissions, are granted hereby and none shall arise or be granted hereafter, unless and until all contemplated legal documentation has been executed, delivered by all parties and registered in the Land Title Office where applicable.
D. THAT once the form of all legal documentation and plans has been approved by the General Manager of Engineering Services and Director of Legal Services, that the Director of Legal Services be authorized to execute and deliver such documentation and plans on behalf of the City.
E. THAT the $75,000 sale proceeds are to be credited to the Property Endowment Fund (the "PEF") as per Council policy.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
8. 1412 Cartwright Street - Liquor Primary (Concert Hall)
November 18, 2003 (File 2616-8)
THAT Council, having considered the majority of area residents and business operators to be in favour of the application as determined by neighbourhood notification, the proximity of residential developments, traffic patterns, road access, availability of parking, noise impacts, social facilities, public buildings, overall design, and Council policy as outlined in the Administrative Report "1412 Cartwright Street - Class `E' Concert Hall Granville Island Cultural Society - Waterfront Theatre & Performance Works" dated February 27, 2003, and Administrative Report "1412 Cartwright Street - Liquor Primary (Concert Hall)" dated November 18, 2003, endorse the request by Granville Island Cultural Society for a 75 seat Liquor Primary (Concert Hall) liquor license at the Waterfront Theatre & Performance Works, 1412 Cartwright Street subject to:
i. The service of alcohol limited to 120 minutes prior to a performance, during intermission, and up to 120 minutes after a performance;
ii. The service of alcohol is not permitted in the seating area of the theatre;
iii. Alcohol service is not permitted between the hours of 12:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Tuesday through Sunday and 12:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday;
iv. The signing of a Good Neighbour Agreement; and
v. Adherence to clean air practices.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
9. Form of Development: 1616 Bayshore Drive
November 18, 2003 (File 2604)
THAT the form of development for the portion of the CD-1 zoned site known as 1601 - 1790 Bayshore Drive (1616 Bayshore Drive being the application address) be approved generally as illustrated in the Development Application Number DE407671, prepared by Downs Archambault & Partners Architects and stamped "Received, City Planning Department October 8, 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
10. Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services Staffing Request
November 4, 2003 (File 1377)
MOVED by Councillor Louis
THAT the Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services staffing request as outlined in the Administrative Report "Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services Staffing Request" dated November 4, 2003, be referred for consideration as part of the 2004 budget.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
11. Allocation of Capital Plan Funds in the Downtown Eastside
November 20, 2003 (File 1611/8104)
A. THAT Council approve the allocation of $248,000 as the City's contribution towards the revitalization projects described in the Administrative Report "Allocation of Capital Plan Funds in the Downtown Eastside" dated November 20, 2003; source of funds to be the 2003 Downtown Eastside Revitalization Capital Budget.
B. THAT Council approve a grant of $120,000 to the Dr. Sun Yat Sen Garden Society of Vancouver for development of an education/presentation centre; source of funds to be the 2003 Downtown Eastside Revitalization Capital Budget.
C. THAT the Electrical Operating Budget be increased by $8,300 per year beginning in 2004, subject to budget review, to cover additional energy and maintenance costs for lighting improvements in Gastown.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT AND
BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITYPOLICY REPORTS
1. CD-1 Text Amendment - 2901 East Hastings Street (Hastings Park)
November 17, 2003 (File 5305/8009)
MOVED by Councillor Louie
A. THAT Council postpone consideration of the report on the CD-1 Text Amendment - 2901 East Hastings Street (Hastings Park), until the Council meeting on June 8, 2004.
B. THAT Council request a staff report, with recommendations upon completion of the visioning process, for all uses and potential uses on the Hastings Park site for consideration at a Standing Committee meeting on May 20, 2004.
CARRIED
(Councillors Bass, Ladner, Louis, Roberts, and Sullivan opposed)MOVED by Councillor Roberts
THAT Council request staff to provide an information memo on how Council might assist the economic development of the race track and on the option of engaging an economic consultant to work with the track and its employees to sustain the operation of the track.
CARRIED
(Councillors Green, Ladner, Stevenson, Sullivan and the Mayor opposed)2. CD-1 Text Amendment - 750 Pacific Boulevard (Plaza of Nations)
November 17, 2003 (File 5307)
MOVED by Councillor Green
A. THAT the application by Patrick Cotter Architect Inc., to amend CD-1 By-law No. 7592 for 750 Pacific Boulevard (Plaza of Nations) to permit Casino - Class 2, this being a casino that includes slot machines, be referred to a Public Hearing together with:
(i) draft CD-1 By-law provisions, generally as presented in Appendix A to the Policy Report "CD-1 Text Amendment - 750 Pacific Boulevard (Plaza of Nations)" dated November 17, 2003;
(ii) the recommendation of the Director of Current Planning to approve, subject to conditions generally as presented in Appendix C to the Policy Report; and
(iii) draft consequential amendments initiated by the Director of Current Planning to amend the definition of Casino - Class 2 under Section 2, and to amend Section 10.31.2 to permit Casino - Class 2 only where expressly permitted.FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to prepare the necessary amending by-laws generally in accordance with Appendix A to the Policy Report for consideration at the Public Hearing.
B. THAT, if the rezoning is approved, at the time of enactment the by-law be accompanied by amendments to the License By-law to delete the Casino definition and define Casino - Class 1 and Casino - Class 2 in Schedule A with a corresponding per annum fee of $195 for Casino - Class 1 and $8,792 for Casino - Class 2, generally as presented in Appendix B to the Policy Report "CD-1 Text Amendment - 750 Pacific Boulevard (Plaza of Nations)" dated November 17, 2003.
FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to prepare the necessary by-laws for enactment, pending approval of the rezoning, generally in accordance with Appendix B to the Policy Report.
Carried
POSTPONEMENT MOVED by Councillor Woodsworth
THAT Council postpone consideration of the report on the CD-1 Text Amendment - 750 Pacific Boulevard (Plaza of Nations) to June 2004 pending the completion of a visioning process for the surrounding communities.
LOST
(Councillors Bass, Cadman, Green, Ladner, Louie, Stevenson, Sullivan, and the Mayor opposed)The postponement motion having lost, the motion was put and CARRIED with Councillors Bass, Louis, Roberts, Sullivan, Woodsworth opposed.
OTHER REPORTS
I. Report of Special Advisory Committee on Disability Issues
October 10, 2003 (File 3053-1)
Cl. 1: 2002 Annual Report
MOVED by Councillor Louis
THAT the 2002 Annual Report from the Special Advisory Committee on Disability Issues 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 Cadman
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 Stevenson
THAT Council, except for those members excused as noted in the agenda, enact the by-laws listed on the agenda for this meeting as numbers 1 to 7 inclusive, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign and seal the enacted by-laws.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
1. A By-law to amend Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575 (enact a new C-2 District Schedule) (By-law No. 8751)
2. A By-law to designate certain real property as protected heritage property (2627 Dundas Street) (By-law No. 8752)
3. A By-law to designate certain real property as protected heritage property (2647 - 2655 Manitoba Street) (By-law No. 8753)
(Councillors Bass and Green excused from voting on By-law 3)
4. A By-law to authorize Council entering into a Heritage Revitalization Agreement with the Owner of Heritage Property (5872 Wales Street [Subdivision]) (By-law 8754)
(Councillors Bass and Green excused from voting on By-law 4)
5. A By-law to authorize Council entering into a Heritage Revitalization Agreement with the Owner of Heritage Property (5872 Wales Street [Heritage house] (By-law No. 8755)
(Councillors Bass and Green excused from voting on By-law 5)
6. A By-law to designate certain real property as protected heritage property (5872 Wales Street [Heritage house]) (By-law No. 8756)
(Councillors Bass and Green excused from voting on By-law 6)
7. A By-law to designate certain real property as protected heritage property (5872 Wales Street [Trees]) (By-law No. 8757)
(Councillors Bass and Green excused from voting on By-law 7)
MOTIONS
A. Administrative Motions
1. C-2 Guidelines (File 5301)
MOVED by Councillor Louie
SECONDED by Councillor Roberts
THAT the document entitled "C-2 Residential Guidelines" be repealed and the document entitled "C-2 Guidelines" be adopted by Council for use by applicants and staff for development applications in the C-2 District.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
B. Motions on Notice
1. Women's Work Task Force (File 3001/4102)
Councillor Woodsworth submitted the following motion for consideration at the December 2, 2003 Regular Council meeting. She requested Council's permission to postpone consideration to the Regular Council meeting on December 9. Council agreed to the request.
WHEREAS the City of Vancouver is committed to ensuring equality and quality of life for all its citizens;
AND WHEREAS despite the fact the City has made advances in the promotion of policies and programs that strive to accomplish equality;
AND WHEREAS it is important for the City to ensure policies and practices that are equitable and bring about the development and advancement of those residents, including women, traditionally marginalized or excluded from the benefits enjoyed by most residents;
AND WHEREAS local government, as an integral part of the national structure of governance, is the level of government closest to the citizens and therefore in the best position both to involve women in the making of decisions concerning their living conditions, and to make use of their knowledge and capabilities in the promotion of sustainable development;
AND WHEREAS the City, as a member of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, has endorsed the International Union of Local Authorities (IULA) World Wide Declaration on Women and Local Government (Appendix A) which promotes equal representation at all levels and in all fields of decision-making, covering the wide range of responsibilities of local governments;
AND WHEREAS on April 22, 2003 Vancouver City Council endorsed the BC Committee for the Elimination of the Discrimination of Women (CEDAW) Report (Appendix B) which encourages all levels of government in Canada to take all appropriate measures, in all fields, to ensure the full development and advancement of women;
AND WHEREAS the City has documented the growing crisis in the lives of women and their families in Vancouver as a result of changes and cuts to provincial policies and programs (Appendix C);
AND WHEREAS the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women expressed concern "about a number of recent changes in British Columbia which have a disproportionately negative impact on women, in particular Aboriginal women";
AND WHEREAS the City has already seen a significant increase in the number of applications and representations from women's organizations seeking financial and other types of assistance in order to fulfill their mandate to support and promote the well-being of women in the city;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Vancouver establish the "Women's Work" Taskforce to report directly to Council on:
1) ways in which the City of Vancouver can better assist women impacted by recent provincial cuts to programs, services and legislation protections as documents in the city's Social Planning Department report and the CEDAW motion;
2) a review of the principles, operating procedures and funding that exist to ensure that women's equality concerns are reflected appropriately throughout the City's work plan; and
3) what initiatives can be taken by municipalities, acting together and with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, to improve the situation of women, their representation and access to needed services and programs;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Task Force membership include Councillors Roberts and Woodsworth, one Park Board Commissioner and one School Board Trustee; staff of the City of Vancouver from among Social Planning, Planning, Engineering and the Equal Employment Office; community representatives from local women's groups and organizations serving women's needs; and academic experts; and be Co-chaired by Councillor Woodsworth and Councillor Roberts with the General Manager of Community Services and Director of the Equal Employment Office as staff liaisons.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Task Force report back in three months with a work plan, time line and proposed resources for implementation.
Postponed
2. By-law Enforcement (File 2700)
MOVED by Councillor Ladner
SECONDED by Councillor Sullivan
WHEREAS Vancouver City Council enacts bylaws for the good of the citizens of Vancouver;
WHEREAS disturbing behaviour in the public realm in contravention of bylaws undermines the livability of the city, especially for the most vulnerable people-seniors, tourists, children, single women and the disabled;
WHEREAS minor bylaw offences have been shown to be a factor in encouraging more significant offences and adding to a perception of danger and lawlessness, which affects all citizens;
WHEREAS the City has proven with its initiatives on graffiti removal that a determined effort to curb minor offences can noticeably improve city life;
WHEREAS it is essential that the City have an effective system for responding to by-law offences that undermine the livability of the city in areas such as
· offences involving boom cars, loud motorcycles and car alarms
· offences involving illegal street vending, aggressive panhandling, cycling on sidewalks, squeegying, urinating in public and dogs off leash
· nuisance properties
· offences involving anti-smoking provisions of the Health BylawTHEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council request a report from the City staff concerning the effectiveness of the City's current bylaw enforcement procedures, along with recommendations for increasing the effectiveness of City by-law enforcement.
Referred
The Chair advised a request to speak had been received. Council agreed to refer consideration of the Motion to the Standing Committee on Planning and Environment meeting on December 4 to hear the speaker.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Leave of Absence - Councillor Bass (File 1254)
THAT Councillor Bass be granted Leave of Absence due to civic business for the afternoon and evening of Thursday, December 4, 2003.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Extended Liquor Primary Hours: Comprehensive Hours of Service Policy Guidelines and Interim Policy Recommendations (File 2610)
The following Motion was submitted for consideration. Councillor Ladner called Notice under Section 5.4(c) of the Procedure By-law. The Motion will be considered at the next Regular Council meeting which will be held Thursday, December 4 immediately following the Standing Committee on City Services and Budgets meeting.
THAT Council reconsider the following Motion adopted by City Council on November 20, 2003:
Establishments within the downtown trial period boundaries will be permitted to apply to extend their hours of liquor service by up to a maximum of two additional hours, not to exceed 4 am, subject to:
(a) Approvals being limited to Friday and Saturday nights and nights preceding statutory holidays; and,
(b) The initial temporary approval being limited to such a period of time that allows for the review of a revised fee structure to provide for cost recovery of the policy development and monitoring during the interim period.
Notice
3. Leave of Absence - Councillor Ladner (File 1254)
MOVED by Councillor Louie
SECONDED by Councillor Cadman
THAT Councillor Ladner be granted Leave of Absence for December 11, 2003.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS
1. Hastings Park Trust (File 8009)
Councillor Roberts requested staff to provide a memo explaining changes in the Hastings Park Trust and the City's role in any changes.
The Council adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
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