Vancouver City Council |
REPORT TO COUNCIL
STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL
ON CITY SERVICES AND BUDGETSMARCH 11, 2004
A Regular Meeting of the Standing Committee of Council on City Services and Budgets was held on Thursday, March 11, 2004, at 9:30 a.m., in Committee Room No. 1, Third Floor, City Hall.
PRESENT:
Councillor Tim Louis, Chair
Mayor Larry Campbell
Councillor Fred Bass
Councillor David Cadman
*Councillor Jim Green
Councillor Peter Ladner
Councillor Raymond Louie
Councillor Anne Roberts
Councillor Tim Stevenson
Councillor Sam Sullivan
Councillor Ellen Woodsworth, Vice-ChairCITY MANAGER'S OFFICE:
Judy Rogers, City Manager
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE:
Denise Salmon, 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 February 12, 2004, were adopted.
RECOMMENDATION
1a. Reports Deferred to the 2004 Operating Budget (File 1605)
Vancouver City Council at its meeting on March 9, 2004, when considering the Administrative Report dated February 20, 2003, entitled "2004 Operating Budget: Interim Estimates" passed the following motion:
F. THAT Council defer the decision on the programs that were referred to the 2004 Operating Budget (itemized in Appendix 2(c) on page 32) to CS&B on March 11, 2004. Should Council approve these programs, funding would be provided from Contingency Reserve.
Accordingly, the Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated February 20, 2004. in which the City Manager recommended approval of funding for the Pesticide Use on Private Property Program, and put forward for Council's consideration funding options for: additional Fire and Rescue staff, the Carnegie Outreach Program, the Food Policy Task Force Action Plan and the Vancouver City Planning Commissions' grant request.
Annette Klein, Director of Budget Services, was present to respond to questions from Council.
Ray Holdgate, Fire Chief and Scott Henderson, Assistant General Manager, Deputy Chief - Fire Prevention, responded to questions from Council regarding inspection costs and intervals between inspections and advised inspections intervals could be reduced to a year. Judy Rogers, City Manager, noted the need for Council to decide if the four additional positions are necessary to maintain adequate levels of services, or provide for an increase in service.
Jeff Brooks, Director, Social Planning, provided an overview of the Food Policy Task Force's Action Plan for Creating a Just and Sustainable Food System for the City of Vancouver, and responded to questions from Council regarding the need for two staff positions, as opposed to the one position recommended by the City Manager. Mr. Brooks also responded to questions regarding the provincially-funded Toronto model.
Michael Clague, Director, Carnegie Centre, and Donald MacPherson, Drug Policy Coordinator, provided a brief overview of the Carnegie Outreach Program and responded to questions from Council regarding the need for this program, and future funding options through the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority.Susan Mundick, General Manager, Park Board, was present to respond to questions from Council regarding the Pesticide Use on Private Property Program.
Shane Simpson, Chair, and Reena Lazar, Acting Manager, Vancouver City Planning Commission, responded to questions from Council on the need for additional funds, and noted this funding would allow for public events, neighbourhoods engagement activities and community consultation re False Creek Flats.
MOVED by Councillor Cadman
THAT the Committee recommend to Council
A. THAT Council approve the Pesticide Use on Private Property Program, as detailed in the report attached to the Administrative Report dated February 20, 2004, entitled "Reports Deferred to the 2004 Operating Budget", at a net cost of $94,200 in 2004 and $15,000 on-going; funding to be provided from Contingency Reserve in 2004 and added to the 2005 Park Board's Operating Budget without offset.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOVED by Councillor Cadman
THAT the Committee recommend to Council
B. THAT Council approve the extension of the Carnegie Outreach Program, as detailed in the report attached to the Administrative Report dated February 20, 2004, entitled "Reports Deferred to the 2004 Operating Budget", at a net cost of $300,000 in 2004 and $300,000 on-going; funding to be provided from Contingency Reserve in 2004 and added to the 2005 Community Services Group Operating Budget without offset.
C. THAT, subject to the Carnegie Outreach Program proceeding, staff report back on the progress of the program and the success in securing outside funds in July 2004, in order to allow Council the opportunity to extend the program or have it conclude in December 2004.
carried
AMENDMENT MOVED by Councillor Ladner
THAT the amount in B above be reduced to $150,000 to read:
THAT Council approve the extension of the Carnegie Outreach Program, as detailed in the report attached to the Administrative Report dated February 20, 2004, entitled "Reports Deferred to the 2004 Operating Budget", at a net cost of $150,000 in 2004 and $150,000 on-going; funding to be provided from Contingency Reserve in 2004 and added to the 2005 Community Services Group Operating Budget without offset.
LOST
(Councillors Bass, Cadman, Green, Louie, Louis, Roberts, Stevenson, Woodsworth and the Mayor opposed.)
The amendment having LOST, Councillor Cadman's motion was put and CARRIED with Councillor Ladner opposed.
MOVED by Councillor Cadman
THAT the Committee recommend to Council
D. THAT Council approve the addition of 1 fte and 1 tfe for the Food Policy Task Force Action Plan, as detailed in the report attached to the Administrative Report dated February 20, 2004, entitled "Reports Deferred to the 2004 Operating Budget", at a net cost of $111,200 in 2004 ($156,800 in 2005, and $88,900 in 2006 and beyond), plus $25,000 for research and start up ($15,000 on-going); funding to be provided from Contingency Reserve in 2004 and added to the 2005 Community Services Group Operating Budget without offset.
amended
AMENDMENT MOVED by Councillor Sullivan
THAT D above be amended to read:
THAT Council approve the 1 fte (Food Policy Coordinator) for the Food Policy Task Force Action Plan, as detailed in the report attached to the Administrative Report dated February 20, 2004, entitled "Reports Deferred to the 2004 Operating Budget", at a net cost of $66,000 in 2004 and $88,900 on-going, plus $25,000 for research and start up ($15,000 on-going); funding to be provided from Contingency Reserve in 2004 and added to the 2005.
amended
SECONDARY AMENDMENT MOVED by Councillor Louie
THAT Councillor Sullivan's amendment be amended to read:
THAT Council approve the addition of 1 fte and 1 tfe for the Food Policy Task Force Action Plan, as detailed in the attached report, at a net cost of $111,300 in 2004 ($156,800 in 2005, and $88,900 in 2006 and beyond), plus $25,000 for research and start up ($15,000 on-going); funding to be provided from Contingency Reserve in 2004 and added to the 2005 Community Services Group Operating Budget without offset.
CARRIED
(Councillors Ladner and Sullivan opposed)
The secondary amendment having CARRIED, the primary amendment, as amended, was put and CARRIED with Councillors Ladner and Sullivan opposed.
MOTION AS AMENDED
THAT the Committee recommend to Council
D. THAT Council approve the addition of 1 fte and 1 tfe for the Food Policy Task Force Action Plan, as detailed in the report attached to the Administrative Report dated February 20, 2004, entitled "Reports Deferred to the 2004 Operating Budget" , at a net cost of $111,300 in 2004 ($156,800 in 2005, and $88,900 in 2006 and beyond), plus $25,000 for research and start up ($15,000 on-going); funding to be provided from Contingency Reserve in 2004 and added to the 2005 Community Services Group Operating Budget without offset.
CARRIED
(Councillors Ladner and Sullivan opposed)
MOVED by Councillor Green
THAT the Committee recommend to Council
E. THAT Council approve the Vancouver Planning Commission 2004 additional grant request at $59,200, as detailed in the report attached to the Administrative Report dated February 20, 2004, entitled "Reports Deferred to the 2004 Operating Budget); funding to be provided from Contingency Reserve.
carried
AMENDMENT MOVED by Councillor Sullivan
THAT the amount in E above be amended to read $21,300.
LOST
(Councillors Bass, Cadman, Green, Louie, Louis, Roberts, Stevenson, Roberts and the Mayor opposed.)
The amendment having LOST, Councillor Green's motion was put and CARRIED with Councillors Ladner and Sullivan opposed.
POSTPONMENT MOVED by Councillor Louie
THAT the Committee recommend to Council
F. THAT consideration of the following be postponed, pending report back on fee structure and cost recovery, including information on rates of injuries and fire damage:
THAT Council approve the addition of 4 fte to Fire and Rescue, as detailed in the report attached to the Administrative Report dated February 20, 2004, entitled "Reports Deferred to the 2004 Operating Budget", at a net cost of $187,800 in 2004 and $322,000 on-going; funding to be provided from Contingency Reserve in 2004 and added to the 2005 Fire Department's Operating Budget without offset.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Green absent for the vote)
1b. 2004 Operating Budget: Interim Estimates
(Strathcona Park) (File 1605)
The Chair advised this is a Park Board item. Susan Mundick, General Manager, Park Board, confirmed delegations would be heard at a future Park Board meeting.
2. Joint Police Fleet Review (File 3700)
The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated January 16, 2004, in which the General Manager of Engineering Services and the Chief Constable provided Council with the results of the Joint Police Fleet Review undertaken by Police Services and Engineering Services, and brought forward recommendations that will address the deficiencies that were identified.
The City Manager recommended approval of Recommendations A and B as contained in the Administrative Report, and put forward two additional recommendations, one an alterative to the report's Recommendation C.
Jerry Dobrovolny, Manager, Equipment Services, with the aid of overheads, provided Council with an overview of the report and introduced Wayne Burns, Paul Philcox, Fleet Manager, Anne McLean, Al McCabe, Jim Hudson, Chief Administrative Officer, and Jamie Graham, Chief Constable. Annette Klein, Director of Budget Services, provided details of the budget for vehicle replacement.
The Chief Constable and staff provided Council with the rationale for delaying for two years the replacement of 27 mid-sized vehicles. Council discussion ensued on the need to look at appropriate vehicle type and usage in all size categories, potential impacts of a regional police force, and possibility of partnerships with motor vehicle manufacturers and some bike companies.
Brent MacGregor, Deputy City Manager, advised the Police Fleet Review was completed in 2002, and this was one reason a report back and full review is recommended in 2005.
MOVED by Councillor Louie
THAT the Committee recommend to Council
A. THAT a sustainable replacement program be established for the existing Police fleet, patterned after the replacement programs used for the City of Vancouver and Park Board fleets, at an additional cost of $314,000 in 2004 and as projected in Table 4 for subsequent years, subject to Budget Review, with funding to be added to the Police Operating Budget, and with capital purchases funded from the Plant Account.
B. THAT 19 Crown Victoria Marked Police Vehicles be added to the Police fleet to address the existing marked vehicle shortage, at an additional cost of $320,000 in 2004 and as projected in Table 4 for subsequent years, subject to Budget Review, for capital, operating and maintenance, with funding to be added to the Police Operating Budget.
C. THAT Council requests the Vancouver Police Board and the General Manager of Engineering Services to provide a status report on the implementation of recommendations in the Joint Police Fleet Review in January 2005.
D. THAT the 27 unmarked mid-sized low mileage cars not be replaced to provide a budget offset for the increase of 19 marked vehicles in 2005 and beyond. Further, that the Vancouver Police Board be requested to provide budget justification for fleet size, vehicle type, and usage, prior to submission of the 2005 Budget request.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The Committee adjourned at 12:10 p.m.
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CITY OF VANCOUVER REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 11, 2004 |
A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Thursday, March 11, 2004, at 12:10 p.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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CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE: |
Judy Rogers, City Manager |
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE: |
Denise Salmon, Meeting Coordinator |
*Denotes absence for a portion of the meeting.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Councillor Cadman
SECONDED by Councillor Green
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
March 11, 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:
1a. Reports Deferred to the 2004 Operating Budget
1b. 2004 Operating Budget: Interim Estimates (Strathcona Park)
2. Joint Police Fleet Review
Clause 1a
MOVED by Councillor Louis
THAT the recommendations and actions taken by the Standing Committee on City Services and Budgets at its meeting of March 11, 2004, as contained in Item 1a, be approved.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
and Recommendation E BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY
Clauses 1b and 2
MOVED by Councillor Louis
THAT the recommendations and actions taken by the Standing Committee on City Services and Budgets at its meeting of March 11, 2004, as contained in Items 1b 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 Cadman
SECONDED by Councillor Bass
THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
BY-LAWS
MOVED by Councillor Stevenson
SECONDED by Councillor Louie
THAT Council enact the by-law listed on the agenda for this meeting as number 1, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign and seal the enacted by-law.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
1. A By-law to contract a debt by the issue and sale of 2.25% - 4.65% non-callable serial debentures in the aggregate principal amount of $100,000,000 in lawful money of Canada for the objects set out in Schedule "B" (By-law No. 8808)
NOTICE OF MOTION
1. Application by Guys & Dolls Ltd. (File 2612-1)
MOVER: Councillor Green
SECONDER:
THAT final decision on the application by Guys & Dolls Ltd. for a 93 seat Liquor Primary liquor license (Billiard Hall) at 2434 Main Street be postponed to the May 20, 2004, meeting of the Standing Committee on Planning and Environment to allow staff to implement amendments to the License Bylaw and have the applicant remove the Arcade use from the premise and enter into a "Good Neighbour" agreement with the City."
notice
The Motion will be considered at the next Regular Council meeting which will be held later today, Thursday, March 11, immediately following the Standing Committee on Planning and Environment meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
1. A By-law to amend Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575 (re Casinos)
(By-law No. 8807)
RECONSIDERATION MOVED by Councillor Louie
SECONDED by Councillor Ladner
THAT Council reconsider the By-law to amend Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575 (re Casinos), as noted above.
CARRIED BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY
(Councillors Bass and Louis opposed)
(Councillor Woodsworth excused from voting)
(Councillor Sullivan did not vote due to previously declared conflict on the issue)
MOVED by Councillor Cadman
SECONDED by Councillor Louie
THAT Council enact the by-law before it this day, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign and seal the enacted by-law.
CARRIED
(Councillors Bass, Louis and Roberts opposed)
(Councillor Woodsworth excused from voting)
(Councillor Sullivan did not vote due to previously declared conflict on the issue)
2. Exemption from GATS for Local Governments (File: 6001)
MOVED by Councillor Cadman
SECONDED by Councillor Woodsworth
WHEREAS on May 2, 2000, the City of Vancouver passed a resolution urging the Prime Minister to have Canada file a permanent and explicit exemption in the WTO's General Agreement on Trade in Services limiting application to areas of federal jurisdiction to ensure sub-national jurisdictions maintain local flexibility and control over the delivery of public services;
AND WHEREAS the federal government's Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade has informed municipal representatives that they will not seek an exemption from the GATS for local governments;
AND WHEREAS current GATS negotiations include a proposal that governments will have to be able to prove to the satisfaction of a WTO panel that their licensing requirements and standards are "necessary";
AND WHEREAS governments have lost all but one WTO case where they have been challenged to prove that their regulations are "necessary";
AND WHEREAS municipal zoning and regulation of hours of operation have been explicitly identified as regulations "to be disciplined" by this new GATS provision;
AND WHEREAS the US WTO delegation has expressed concern that the new GATS provision would create "unpredictable" jeopardy for governments and could impact sub-federal measures such as building permits;
AND WHEREAS the Canadian WTO delegation currently advocates imposition of this new GATS provision;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
1. THAT City Council urge the federal government to reject imposition of a new GATS provision disciplining domestic regulation in light of the threat it poses to the ability of government to regulate in the public interest;
2. THAT City Council convey this position to federal representatives by sending a delegate to the planned federal consultation on the GATS to be held in Vancouver March 18-19;
3. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT a copy of this motion be circulated to the UBCM and FCM executives for their information.
carried
POSTPONEMENT MOVED by Councillor Sullivan
THAT consideration of this matter be postponed pending receipt of a memorandum from the Legal Department on the allegations contained herein.
LOST
(Councillors Bass, Cadman, Green, Ladner, Louis, Roberts, Stevenson, Woodsworth and the Mayor opposed)
(Councillor Louie absent for the vote - Civic Business)
The motion to postpone having LOST, Councillor Cadman's motion was put and CARRIED with Councillors Ladner and Sullivan opposed and Councillor Louie absent for the vote.
3. Leave of Absence - Councillor Bass (File 1254)
MOVED by Councillor Cadman
SECONDED by Councillor Stevenson
THAT Councillor Bass be granted Leave of Absence from this afternoon's Planning and Environment Committee meeting, from 4:30 p.m.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Louie absent for the vote - Civic Business)
4. Leave of Absence - Councillor Woodsworth (File 1254)
MOVED by Mayor Campbell
SECONDED by Councillor Cadman
THAT Councillor Stevenson be granted Leave of Absence from this afternoon's Planning and Environment Committee meeting, from 3:30 p.m.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Louie absent for the vote - Civic Business)
ENQUIRIES AND OTHERS MATTERS
1. Wal-Mart (File 6001)
Councillor Green requested a report back, as soon as possible, on the role Wal-Mart is playing as a lobbyist on the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) issue.
2. Pickton Farm (File 3701/8104)
Councillor Woodsworth requested the Mayor send sympathies to the families of the missing women. In response to a concern raised by Councillor Woodsworth, the Mayor advised the Health Authority had made the information public due to concerns with the possible health risk of DNA entering into the food chain.The Council adjourned at 12:15 p.m.
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