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REPORT TO COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 12, 2004 |
A Regular Meeting of the Standing Committee of Council on City Services and Budgets was held on Thursday, February 12, 2004, at 9:30 a.m., in Committee Room No. 1, Third Floor, City Hall.
PRESENT: |
Councillor Tim Louis, Chair |
ABSENT: |
Councillor Jim Green (Leave of Absence - Civic Business)
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CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE: |
Brent MacGregor, Deputy City Manager |
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE: |
Pat Boomhower, Meeting Coordinator |
* Denotes absence for a portion of the meeting.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the Standing Committee on City Services and Budgets meeting of January 15, 2004, were adopted.
RECOMMENDATION
1. Review of Liquor Licensing Fee Schedule for Temporary Amendments to Hours of Service (File 2610)
The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated January 28, 2004, in which the Chief License Inspector reported to Council on the outcomes of the discussions between bar owners and Police regarding options for reducing the City costs associated with the later hours of liquor service and the resulting temporary liquor licensing fees to recover those costs. The General Manager of Community Services submitted this report for Council's information.
Guy Gustal, License Coordinator, provided an overview of the report and introduced Inspector Val Harrison, Police Services. Inspector Harrison described some recent incidents which required Police resources. She pointed out that a greater Police presence appears to have a positive impact, and further added that the Police have met with Barwatch regarding the addition of security staff. Mr. Gustal and Inspector Harrison responded to questions concerning the extended bar hours, including the role of security staff and whether the increase in incidents are related.
John Teti, Chair, Barwatch, provided details of mitigation efforts, noting that the addition of security staff could provide extra "eyes" with a closer street opinion. He added that Barwatch has met with the privacy commission about the use of scanning systems and will continue to look into the use of metal detectors. With regard to the possibility of extending parking meters to coincide with the new bar hours as a means to generate revenue to offset Police costs, Mr. Teti suggested installing ticket dispensers similar to Toronto's which would be effective after 8:00 p.m. and allow the purchasers to select the amount of time they wish to park.
Staff responded to questions regarding mitigation efforts, the percentage of owners who are members of Barwatch, and the benefits realized as a result of the extended bar hours.
MOVED by Councillor Cadman
THAT the Committee recommend to Council
That Council receive the Administrative Report dated January 28, 2004, entitled "Review of Liquor Licensing Fee Schedule for Temporary Amendments to Hours of Service" for information.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Cultural Capitals of Canada 2005 (File 4201)
The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated January 28, 2004, in which the Director, Office of Cultural Affairs, sought Council approval to undertake a joint initiative and cultural exchange with the four other Canadian Cultural Capitals of 2003; to apply for matching funds from the 2005 Cultural Capitals of Canada - Innovative Bridges program; and to approve, in principle, and conditional on success of the application, up to $50,000 from the Opportunity Fund as the City of Vancouver's matching share of the project costs. The City Manager recommended approval.
Burke Taylor, Director, Office of Cultural Affairs, introduced Duncan Low, Cultural Planner, and Lori Baxter, Alliance for Arts and Culture. Mr. Taylor briefly referenced the report, noting that in recent discussions with the other cities, one has indicated it may not be in a position to participate this year.
MOVED by Councillor Cadman
THAT the Committee recommend to Council
A. THAT Council approve the City of Vancouver's participation with the other 2003 Cultural Capitals: Red Deer, Alberta; Thunder Bay, Ontario; Rivière du Loup, Quebec; and Caraquet, New Brunswick in a joint proposal consistent with the concepts outlined in the Administrative Report dated January 28, 2004, entitled "Cultural Capitals of Canada 2005", to the Cultural Capitals of Canada - Innovative Bridges program.
B. THAT Council approve, in principle, and conditional on the multi-city initiative receiving matching funding from the Cultural Capitals of Canada program, an allocation of up to $50,000 in civic funds on a matching basis. Source of funds to be the Opportunity funds of 2004, 2005 or 2006.
C. THAT Council approve the establishment of a $25,000 Cultural Capital Program Contingency within the approved 2003/2004 Cultural Capitals funding, as a program management tool for the execution of the Agreements entered into by the City with the designated producers of the Cultural Capitals events.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The Committee adjourned at 10:26 a.m.
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CITY OF VANCOUVER REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 12, 2004 |
A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Thursday, February 12, 2004, at 10:26 a.m., in Committee Room No. 1, Third Floor, City Hall, following the Standing Committee on City Services and Budgets meeting, to consider the recommendations and actions of the Committee.
PRESENT: |
Mayor Larry Campbell
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ABSENT: |
Councillor Jim Green (Leave of Absence - Civic Business)
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CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE: |
Brent MacGregor, Deputy City Manager |
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE: |
Pat Boomhower, Meeting Coordinator |
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
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Report of Standing Committee on City Services and Budgets
February 12, 2004
Council considered the report containing the recommendations and actions taken by the Standing Committee on City Services and Budgets. Its items of business included:
1. Review of Liquor Licensing Fee Schedule for Temporary Amendments to Hours of Service
2. Cultural Capitals of Canada 2005
MOVED by Councillor Louis
THAT the recommendations and actions taken by the Standing Committee on City Services and Budgets at its meeting of Thursday, February 12, 2004, as contained in Items 1 and 2, be approved.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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 Roberts
SECONDED by Councillor Woodsworth
THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The Council adjourned at 10:27 a.m.
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