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CITY OF VANCOUVER
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
JUNE 22, 2004
A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, June 22, 2004, 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 Coordinator* Denotes absence for a portion of the meeting
PRAYER
The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with a prayer read by the City Clerk.
PROCLAMATIONS - (File 1051)
· NATIONAL ABORIGINAL DAY
The Mayor proclaimed June 21, 2004 as National Aboriginal Day.
· STONEWALL
The Mayor proclaimed June 25, 2004 as 35th Anniversary of Stonewall.
PRESENTATION: BY ONE VOICE HARMONIC CHOIR (File 1051)
Council welcomed One Voice Harmonic Choir who performed "Daramsala".
"IN CAMERA" MEETING
MOVED by Councillor Ladner
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):
(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
ITEMS ARISING FROM THE "IN CAMERA" MEETING OF JUNE 8, 2004
Council approved appointments to the Vancouver-UBC Area Transit Plan Public Advisory Committee. Names of those appointed are available from the City Clerk's Office.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
1. Regular Council (City Services and Budgets) - May 20, 2004
MOVED by Councillor Louis
SECONDED by Councillor Cadman
THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Regular Council (Planning and Environment) - May 20, 2004
MOVED by Councillor Roberts
SECONDED by Councillor Cadman
THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Special Council (Public Hearing) - May 20, 2004
MOVED by Councillor Cadman
SECONDED by Councillor Roberts
THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. Regular Council - June 8, 2004
MOVED by Councillor Cadman
SECONDED by Councillor Bass
THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5. Special Council (Hastings Park/PNE) - June 1/7/8, 2004
MOVED by Councillor Cadman
SECONDED by Councillor Louie
THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
6. Special Council (Court of Revision) - June 9, 2004
MOVED by Councillor Louie
SECONDED by Councillor Cadman
THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Councillor Roberts
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 Ladner
THAT Council adopt Administrative Reports A1 and A2, A4 to A6, A8 to A12, A14 to A16, and Policy Reports P1 and P2, on consent.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Report of Vancouver Electoral Reform Commission (File 1103)
On June 8, 2004, Commissioner Thomas Berger presented a Report Reference on A City of Neighbourhoods: Report of the 2004 Vancouver Electoral Reform Commission. Vancouver City Council received the report and postponed discussion and consideration of the report to the Regular Council meeting of June 22, 2004.
MOVED by Councillor Louis
THAT discussion and consideration of the Report of the 2004 Vancouver Electoral Reform Commission be referred to the Standing Committee on City Services and Budgets meeting on June 24, 2004.
Carried
MOVED by Councillor Woodsworth
THAT the question be put on the motion to refer consideration of the Commission's report.
CARRIED
(Councillors Ladner and Sullivan opposed)
The motion on the question having carried, the motion on referring consideration of the Report of the 2004 Vancouver Electoral Reform Commission was put and CARRIED with Councillors Ladner and Sullivan opposed.
MOVED by Councillor Sullivan
THAT Councillors be permitted to state their questions for the Commissioner on his report to be considered at the City Services and Budgets meeting.
CARRIED
(Councillor Stevenson opposed)
Councillor Louis asked City Clerk to advise on whether the motion is in order. The Clerk advised the motion is in order, given the Mayor's previous commitment.
Councillor Louie rose on a point of order and requested the City Clerk to explain his advice. The City Clerk explained.
Councillor Louie rose on a point of privilege respecting a reference by Councillor Sullivan on the appointment of the Electoral Reform Commission.
Councillors Ladner and Stevenson rose on points of order requesting Council members to keep to stating questions rather than entering into debate. The Mayor so requested.
MOVED by Councillor Cadman
THAT the question be put to end the receipt of questions for Commissioner Berger's comment.
CARRIED
(Councillors Ladner and Sullivan opposed)
2. Hastings Park/PNE - Four Approaches for the Future
At a Special Council meeting on June 1, 2004, which was subsequently reconvened on June 7 and 8, 2004, Council heard from 80 speakers on Hastings Park/PNE - Four Approaches for the Future, and referred its discussion and decision to the Regular Council meeting on June 22, 2004.
Before Council were the following:
· Administrative Report Hastings Park/PNE - Four Approaches for the Future dated May 6, 2004;
· Letter dated June 1, 2004, from the General Manager, Vancouver Park Board;
· Memorandum dated June 7, 2004 from the Hastings Park/PNE Steering Committee
· Memorandum dated June 17, 2004 from the Hastings Park/PNE Steering Committee
Sue Harvey, Project Manager, Hastings Park/PNE, presented a brief overview of the four Approaches and issues, and referred to the memorandum dated June 17, 2004 from the Hastings Park/PNE Steering Committee which submitted alternative recommendations for consideration.
MOVED by Councillor Cadman
A. THAT Council accept a modified approach between Option 3 and Option 4 as outlined in the Administrative Report Hastings Park/PNE - Four Approaches for the Future dated May 6, 2004.
B. THAT Council request staff to report back on the following areas:
1. The relocation of the horse barns into the track oval, and/or to the northwest corner where the parking lot is currently located.
2. The heritage value of the livestock building and the costs associated with the restoration of the barns.
3. Relocation options for Hastings Community Centre from its current location.
4. Governance models for the detailed planning and design work in the next stage of planning as well as the implementation, maintenance and long-term operations of Hastings Park/PNE/Playland.
5. The configuration of Playland with options:
(i) for increasing the number of permanent rides from 5 to 15, and possibilities for retaining the 15 additional temporary rides;
(ii) for a Playland design that maximizes green space;
6. Connection between Hastings Park and New Brighton Park with the stream course outside the racetrack oval.
7. Future options for the park area south of Hastings Park along Hastings Street.
Amended
Council requested to separate the components in the Motion for the vote.
PART A. THAT Council accept a modified approach between Option 3 and Option 4 as outlined in the Administrative Report Hastings Park/PNE - Four Approaches for the Future dated May 6, 2004.
Amended
AMENDMENT MOVED by Councillor Bass
THAT A be amended to replace the word "accept" with "explore".
CARRIED
(Councillors Cadman, Green, Louie, Roberts and Stevenson opposed)
The amendment having carried, A, as amended, was put and CARRIED with Councillor Sullivan opposed.
PART B.1 THAT Council request staff to report back on the following areas:
1. The relocation of the horse barns into the track oval, and/or to the northwest corner where the parking lost is currently located.
CARRIED
(Councillors Green, Ladner, Stevenson, Sullivan and the Mayor opposed)
PART B.2 The heritage value of the livestock building and the costs associated with the restoration of the barns.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
PART B.3 Relocation options for Hastings Community Centre from its current location.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
PART B.4 Governance models for the detailed planning and design work in the next stage of planning as well as the implementation, maintenance and long-term operations of Hastings Park/PNE/Playland.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
PART B.5(i) The configuration of Playland with options:
(i) for increasing the number of permanent rides from 5 to 15, and possibilities for retaining the 15 additional temporary rides;
Amended
AMENDMENT MOVED by Councillor Louie
THAT B(5)(i) be amended to read as follows:
...and possibilities for retaining the 17 additional permanent rides; (italics denote amendment)
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The amendment having carried, B(5)(i), as amended, was put and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
PART B.5(ii) For a Playland design that maximizes green space;
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
PART B.6 Connection between Hastings Park and New Brighton Park with the stream course outside the racetrack.
CARRIED
(Councillors Ladner, Stevenson, Sullivan and the Mayor opposed)
PART B.7 Future options for the park area south of Hastings Park along Hastings Street.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
AMENDMENT MOVED by Councillor Ladner
THAT B.5 be amended by adding the following:
(iii) for a Playland that minimizes the cost of relocation
(iv) retaining the current footprint as much as possible
Amended
Councillor Louie rose on a point of order and requested the City Clerk to advise whether the proposed amendment was contrary to Options 3 and 4. The City Clerk advised the motion was in order.
AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDMENT MOVED by Councillor Louie
THAT B.5(iii) be amended by adding the following words after "relocation": "to Options 3 and 4".
CARRIED
(Councillors Bass, Ladner, Stevenson, Sullivan and the Mayor opposed)
The amendment to the amendment having carried, B.5(iii), as amended, was put and CARRIED with Councillors Ladner, Stevenson, Sullivan and the Mayor opposed.
AMENDMENT B.5(iv): retaining the current footprint as much as possible
LOST
(Councillors Cadman, Green, Louie, Louis, Roberts and Woodsworth opposed)
AMENDMENT MOVED by Councillor Louie
THAT the report back from staff include:
8. an assessment of employment impacts of 1 through 7.
Amended
AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDMENT MOVED by Councillor Sullivan
THAT B.8 be amended to read as follows:
An assessment of funding, financing and employment impacts of 1 through 7.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The amendment to the amendment having carried, B.8, as amended, was put and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
AMENDMENT MOVED by Councillor Sullivan
THAT staff provide a memorandum on the pros and cons of a proposal to build a smaller stadium on industrial lands as opposed to Empire Stadium
Not Put
The Mayor ruled the motion out of order.
AMENDMENT MOVED by Councillor Bass
THAT the report back from staff include the following:
9. Alternative cost sharing arrangements for parking.
CARRIED
(Councillors Louie and Stevenson opposed)
FINAL MOTION AS AMENDED AND ADOPTED
A. THAT Council explore a modified approach between Option 3 and Option 4 as outlined in the Administrative Report Hastings Park/PNE - Four Approaches for the Future dated May 6, 2004.
B. THAT Council request staff to report back on the following areas:
1. The relocation of the horse barns into the track oval, and/or to the northwest corner where the parking lot is currently located.
2. The heritage value of the livestock building and the costs associated with the restoration of the barns.
3. Relocation options for Hastings Community Centre from its current location.
4. Governance models for the detailed planning and design work in the next stage of planning as well as the implementation, maintenance and long-term operations of Hastings Park/PNE/Playland.
5. The configuration of Playland with options:
(i) for increasing the number of permanent rides from 5 to 15, and possibilities for retaining 17 additional permanent rides;
(ii) for a Playland design that maximizes green space;
(iii) for a Playland that minimizes cost of relocation to Options 3 and 4.
6. Connection between Hastings Park and New Brighton Park with the stream course outside the racetrack oval.
7. Future options for the park area south of Hastings Park along Hastings Street.
8. an assessment of funding, financing and employment impacts of 1 through 7.
9. Alternative cost sharing arrangements for parking.
COMMUNICATIONS
1. 2004 UBCM Resolutions (File 3252)
MOVED by Councillor Bass
THAT the following resolutions be endorsed for submission to the 2004 UBCM Annual Convention:
(a) Riparian Area Regulations
WHEREAS the UBCM resolved in 2002 that a new riparian assessment regulation:
· Provide liability protection for local government when making land use decisions based on a report by a Qualified Environment Professional on fish habitat;
· Ensure that no new responsibilities are downloaded on local government and that all training and management costs required to implement the new regulation are paid for by either the federal or provincial government;
· Ensure the process is timely and cost effective, from the community perspective;
· Ensure an integrated approach is implemented to avoid conflicts between the different levels of government;
· Ensure that a balance is maintained between development and protection of the environment.
AND WHEREAS for the past two years, the Province has been proceeding with development of the "Riparian Area Regulation" without open consultation with local governments, therefore let it be further resolved that the UBCM membership not endorse the tripartite agreement to implement the provisions of the "Riparian Area Regulation" unless the following conditions have been met:
· A legal and logistical review of the regulation is conducted to determine the implications to local governments;
· Full liability protection for local governments is assured in the regulation;
· Local governments are involved in the development of the "Guidebook" for implementation of the regulations; and
· Local governments are involved in the development of the compliance and enforcement strategy.
(b) The Public Library Role In Early Childhood Development
WHEREAS research consistently demonstrates the crucial importance of pre-school learning and literacy in ensuring an individual's subsequent success in school and later life;
AND WHEREAS BC public libraries are in every BC community, run thousands of children's and early literacy programs and are the only social institutions mandated to foster literacy skills in pre-school children and to support and empower their parents in creating a learning environment;
AND WHEREAS the Provincial Government in its most recent Speech From the Throne stated its commitment to "ensure that all children have every opportunity to experience the excitement of learning and be the best that they can be";
AND WHEREAS the Provincial Government is creating a strategic plan to direct its future involvement with public libraries.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Union of BC Municipalities strongly encourage the Provincial Government to recognize the indispensable role that BC public libraries play in fostering early childhood education;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Province's strategic plans for both Early Childhood Development and public libraries recognize the important role public libraries play by enhancing and funding support for BC public libraries in early childhood education endeavours;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Provincial Government ensure that BC public libraries are represented on all provincial advisory committees on literacy and Early Childhood Development.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Stevenson absent for the vote)
2. Adoption of Building By-law Changes Related to Secondary Suites (By-law No.7) (File 4654)
MOVED by Councillor Bass
THAT implementation of the "suite ready" provisions related to secondary suites be deferred for a more detailed examination of the issue and consultation with the construction industry.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Stevenson absent for the vote)
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Closure of a Portion of Lane South of 250 West 10th Avenue East from Alberta Street
May 19, 2004 (File 5753)
THAT Council close, stop-up and convey all that portion of the lane south of Lot D, Block N, District Lot 526, Plan 19327, as shown hatched on the plan attached as Appendix A to the Administrative Report Closure of a Portion of Lane South of 250 West 10th Avenue East from Alberta Street dated May 19, 2004, subject to the following conditions:
1. The abutting owners to pay $60,000.00 Plus GST if applicable for the 500 square foot (46.4 square metres) portion of lane to be closed in accordance with the recommendation of the Director of Real Estate Services;
2. The subject lane to be closed is to be consolidated with the said Lot D to form a single parcel to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services;
3. The abutting owners to be responsible for any plans, documents and Land Title Office fees;
4. The sale proceeds to be credited to the Property Endowment Fund (the "PEF");
5. Any agreements are to be to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services;
6. No legal right or obligation shall be created and none shall arise hereafter, until the documents are executed by the parties thereto.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
2. New Public Street Name - Cedar Cottage Mews
June 1, 2004 (File 5527)
A. THAT the lane located in the new development of King Edward Village be named Cedar Cottage Mews for addressing purposes.
B. THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to bring forward the appropriate amendment to the Street Name By-law.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
3. Form of Development: 1201 West Hastings Street
June 4, 2004 (File 2606)
MOVED by Councillor Louie
THAT the form of development for the CD-1 zoned site known as 1201 West Hastings be approved generally as illustrated in the Development Application Number DE408040, prepared by Downs Archambault and Partners Architects and stamped "Received, City of Vancouver Community Service Group Development Services, May 19, 2004", provided that the Director of Planning approves design changes which would not adversely affect either the development character of this site or adjacent properties.
CARRIED
(Councillor Bass opposed)
(Councillors Green and Stevenson absent for the vote)
4. Form of Development: 2487 East 26th Avenue
June 4, 2004 (File 2609)
THAT the form of development for the CD-1 zoned site known as Nanaimo Street and 26th Avenue (2487 E 26th Avenue being the application address) be approved generally as illustrated in the Development Application Number DE408294, prepared by Fernandes Homes Limited and stamped "City of Vancouver, Community Service Group - Development Services May 26th, 2004", provided that the Director of Planning may impose conditions and approve design changes which would not adversely affect either the development character of this site or adjacent properties.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
5. Proposed Closure of Portions of Unnamed City Streets for Vancouver Convention Centre Expansion Project Ltd. (VCCEP)
June 1, 2004 (File 6007)
A. THAT Council close, stop-up and convey to the owner of the abutting lands, Vancouver Convention Centre Expansion Project Ltd. (VCCEP), all those portions of unnamed City Streets as shown hatched on the plan attached as Appendix A to the Administrative Report Proposed Closure of Portions on Unnamed City Streets for Vancouver Convention Centre Expansion Project Ltd. (VCCEP) dated June 1, 2004, subject to the following conditions:
1. The approximate 0.540 hectare portion of closed road to be consolidated with the adjacent Parcel D and Parcel E, both Plan BCP1698 and Lot 23, Plan LMP29892, all of the Public Harbour of Burrard Inlet to form a single parcel as shown in heavy outline and labelled Proposed Consolidation on Appendix A to the Administrative Report;
2. The portion of closed road to be conveyed for a nominal fee of $10.00;
3. That the agreement contemplated in B be executed prior-to conveyance of the portions of unnamed City Streets;
4. VCCEP to be responsible for the preparation of all necessary plans and Land Title Office registration fees;
B. THAT Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate and implement an agreement with VCCEP, including reports back to Council as necessary for replacement connections, roads or access points to Burrard Inlet as well as around the VCCEP site, including a waterfront walkway/bikeway and any other things as may be required or deemed necessary by the General Manager of Engineering Services, the Director of Legal Services and the City Manager;
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 Director of Legal Services that she be authorized to execute and deliver such documentation and plans on behalf of the City.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
6. Sale of CD-1 (Residential) Lot - 5464 Ormidale Street
June 2, 2004 (File 5102)
THAT Council accept the Offer to Purchase the City-owned property at 5464 Ormidale Street, legally described as PID: 013-361-899 Lot 29, Block 6, District Lots 36 and 49, Plan 2889, from Mehsem Holding Ltd. in the amount of $220,000.00 under the terms and conditions contained in the City's "Tender Form-Offer to Purchase" and this report. Funds to be credited to the Property Endowment Fund.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
7. Transfer of E-911 Service to E-Comm
June 1, 2004 (File 3603)
MOVED by Councillor Louie
THAT Council advise the Greater Vancouver Regional District that it consents to the passage of GVRD Bylaw No. 1011, 2004, A Bylaw to Convert and Repeal the Service of E-911 Emergency Telephone System.
CARRIED
(Councillors Louis, Roberts and Woodsworth opposed)
8. Repairs to Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House, 800 East Broadway
June 4, 2004 (File 1805)
A. THAT Council approve emergency repairs to the building envelope at Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House at an estimated cost of $620,000; source of funding to be the Capital Facilities Reserve.
B. THAT Council award the contract for repairs to Sunrise Projects Limited for $397,580, excluding GST.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
9. 2004 Capital Grant Allocations
June 8, 2004 (File 2005)
A. THAT Council approve the following Capital Grants, totalling $44,146, including conditions on the Grants as noted in Appendix A of the Administrative Report 2004 Capital Grant Allocations dated June 8, 2004:
Organization |
Recommended Grant |
Bard on the Beach Theatre |
$ 5,600 |
Carousel Theatre |
$ 2,200 |
Crisis Intervention & Suicide Centre of BC |
$ 18,534 |
Little Mountain Nbhd House Childcare |
$ 6,400 |
Pomme d'Api Preschool |
$ 11,412 |
Source of funding is the 2004 Capital Budget.
B. THAT the Aboriginal Mother Centre Society be requested to resubmit an application for a Capital Grant by September 30, 2004, which provides sufficient information, to the satisfaction of the Director of Social Planning, to enable a fair and complete assessment of their proposal.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT AND
BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY
10. Housing/Youth Service Partnership: 1134 Burrard Street
June 7, 2004 (File 5104)
A. THAT, subject to issuance of the necessary Development and Building Permits, Council approve the lease of 1134 Burrard St. (PID:007-074-531: Lot G, Block 90, District Lot 541, Plan 18877) to Family Services of Greater Vancouver for the renovation of the existing building on the site for an integrated youth service centre on the terms and conditions contained in the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Vancouver and Family Services of Greater Vancouver dated June 1, 2004, attached as Appendix A to the Administrative Report Housing/Youth Service Partnership: 1134 Burrard Street dated June 7, 2004, including:
- a lease term of 5 years, with the option to renew for a further 5 years; and
- a rent of $68,500/year with a rent review if the option to renew is exercised;
B. THAT Council approve In Principle the partnership between the City of Vancouver and Family Services of Greater Vancouver for the future redevelopment of 1134 Burrard St. for low-income housing and an integrated youth service centre as outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Vancouver and Family Services of Greater Vancouver dated June 1, 2004, attached as Appendix A to the Administrative Report;
C. THAT no legal rights or obligations shall arise or be created from the approval of A or B until all legal documentation has been fully executed on terms and conditions to the satisfaction of the City's Director of Legal Services;
D. THAT Council advise Human Resources Development Canada and the Supporting Community Partnerships Initiatives Steering Committee that Family Services of Greater Vancouver's proposed integrated youth service centre at 1134 Burrard St. is a City priority for funding through the 2004 SCPI proposal call;
E. THAT the Ministry of Family and Child Development be asked to provide 24 hours/day and 7 days/week operating funding for the integrated youth services centre proposed for 1134 Burrard St; and
F. THAT the Property Endowment Fund be reimbursed for 75% of the $3,600,000 purchase price of the 1134 Burrard St., with the source of funds to be the Development Cost Levies allocated to replacement housing in Downtown South.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
11. City of Vancouver 2003 Statement of Financial Information
June 11, 2004 (File 1503)
THAT Council approve the City of Vancouver 2003 Statement of Financial Information for filing with the Ministry of Community, Aboriginal and Women's Services.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
12. Renewal Option of Contract PS03019, Mineral Aggregates for Canada British Columbia Infrastructure Program
June 4, 2004 (File 1805)
A. THAT subject to the conditions set out in C, D and E, Council approve the exercise of the renewal option and that an agreement be entered into with Mainland Sand and Gravel Ltd. for mineral aggregates picked up by City trucks from the supplier's depot for an additional 18-month period at an estimated $1,152,750 (to be partially funded by the Canada-British Columbia Infrastructure Program, as discussed in this report) plus GST (less any municipal rebate received) and PST (where applicable) subject to a contract satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services, the General Manager of Engineering Services and the Manager of Materials Management.
B. THAT, if Council approves A, and subject to the conditions set out in C, D and E, Mainland Sand and Gravel Ltd. be awarded a contract for an 18-month term.
C. THAT all legal documentation is to be in a form which is satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services, the General Manager of Engineering Services and the Manager of Materials Management.
D. THAT upon approval of the legal documentation by the Director of Legal Services, the General Manager of Engineering Services and the Manager of Materials Management, that the Director of Legal Services, the Manager of Materials Management and the General Manager of Engineering Services be authorized to execute and deliver the necessary agreement on behalf of City Council.
E. THAT no legal rights or obligations shall arise hereby and none shall arise or be granted hereafter unless and until all contemplated legal documentation has been executed and delivered by all parties.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
13. Civic Theatres Ticket Surcharge Increase
June 8, 2004 (File 4251)
MOVED by Councillor Green
THAT Council approve an increase in Civic Theatres ticket surcharge of $ 0.25 per ticket and increase the exemption to apply to tickets over $ 15.00 in face value, effective July 1, 2004.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Bass absent for the vote)
14. Theatre Rental Rates for September 1, 2004 to August 31, 2005
May 4, 2004 (File 4251)
A. THAT Council approve the Schedule of Rental Rates for Civic Theatres, as contained in Appendix A of the Administrative Report Theatre Rental Rates for September 1, 2004 to August 31, 2004 dated May 4, 2004, effective September 1, 2004.
B. THAT Council approve in principle an increase in the funding for theatre rental grants for the last four months of 2004 to offset this rental rate increase, if needed; source of funds to be Contingency Reserve.
C. THAT Council approve the flexible rental rate for commercial concerts and confirm its use for the future.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
15. Civic Theatres Capital Projects - Funding
June 4, 2004 (File 4251)
A. THAT Council approve allocation of $375,000 from Civic Theatres Capital Reserve, with interim financing from the Property Endowment Fund, as follows:
1. $75,000 for fees and expenses to support fund raising for the proposed redevelopment of the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, and
2. $140,000 for Phase 1 of Final Design for the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Redevelopment project.
3. $160,000 for equipment upgrades as listed in Appendix A of the Administrative Report Civic Theatres Capital Projects - Funding dated June 4, 2004.
The PEF loan will be established based on terms acceptable to the Director of Finance.
B. THAT if A-1 is approved, Council also approve the continuation of Bridge Communications as the support consultant for the fund raising project at a cost not to exceed $60,000.
C. THAT $200,000 allocated in the 2004 Basic Budget Capital to replace QET carpeting be re-designated to refurbish Orpheum seating.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
16. Revenue Systems Replacement - Request for Proposal PS03029
June 8, 2004 (File 1805)
A. THAT Council approve the replacement of the Revenue Services billing and collection systems at an implementation cost of $4,632,800; source of funding to be $2,500,000 allocated in the 2003 Capital Budget; $750,000 from the Water, Sewer and Solid Waste utilities and $1,382,800 to be provided by an internal loan from the Capital Financing Fund on terms satisfactory to the Director of Finance to be repaid from net operating savings over a period of five years.
B. THAT, subject to the conditions set out in F, G, and H, that Council authorize the General Manager of Corporate Services to enter into negotiations and subject to achieving a contract satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services, an agreement be entered into with Tempest Development Group Inc. to implement Tempest software modules to meet the billing and collection requirements for property tax, utilities, sanitation, bylaw fines and an integrated point of sale system at a cost not to exceed $2,089,000 (plus applicable taxes), source of funding to be provided from the project budget.
C. THAT subject to the conditions set out in F, G, and H, Council authorize the General Manager of Corporate Services to enter into negotiations and subject to achieving a contract satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services, an agreement be entered into with Fairfax Imaging, Inc. to implement mail extraction and remittance processing hardware and software at a cost not to exceed $348,000 (plus applicable taxes), source of funding to be provided from the project budget.
D. THAT subject to the conditions set out in F, G, and H, Council authorize the General Manager of Corporate Services to enter into negotiations and subject to achieving a contract satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services, an agreement be entered into with Tempest Development Group to provide support services for the Tempest software modules for a period of five years from date of system acceptance at a estimated cost $873,000 (plus applicable taxes), source of funding to be offset from the financial benefits realized in the annual operating budget.
E. THAT subject to the conditions set out in F, G, and H, Council authorize the General Manager of Corporate Services to enter into negotiations and subject to achieving a contract satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services, an agreement be entered into with Fairfax Imaging, Inc. to provide support and maintenance services for mail extraction and remittance processing hardware and software for a period of five years at an estimated cost of $178,000 (plus applicable taxes), source of funding to be offset from the financial benefits realized in the annual operating budget.
F. THAT all legal documentation is to be in a form which is satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services and the General Manager of Corporate Services.
G. THAT upon approval of the legal documentation by the Director of Legal Services and the General Manager of Corporate Services that the Director of Legal Services be authorized to execute and deliver the necessary agreement on behalf of City Council.
H. THAT no legal rights or obligations shall arise hereby and none shall arise or be granted hereafter unless and until all contemplated legal documentation has been executed and delivered by all parties.
I. THAT Council authorize the creation of 18 temporary full-time positions for up to two years in Financial Services and Information Technology departments of the Corporate Services Group to support the implementation of the new revenue billing and collection system project, source of funding to be the project budget.
J. THAT Council approve the creation of two new Systems Analyst positions at an annual cost of $144,000, source of funding to be savings from the elimination of three Data Entry positions in Information Technology department effective at go-live date anticipated to occur at the end of 2005.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
17. Implementation of a Sustainable/Ethical Procurement Policy
June 15, 2004 (File 3501)
MOVED by Councillor Louis
A. THAT Council, as Phase I of the development of a Sustainable and Ethical Procurement Policy, create a task force to prepare and present a draft policy to Council on the purchase of apparel and fair trade agricultural products. The task force shall be co-chaired by Councillors Louie and Louis and be composed of City staff, members of the following business, labour and NGO's: LogoTex, MEC, Maquila Solidarity Network, NoSweat SFU and UBC, Oxfam Canada, Vancouver and District Labour Council, VanCity, Vancouver Fair Trade Coffee Network; and any additional organizations that are deemed necessary. The policy is to be based on best practices of similar organizations and to be implemented by December, 2004. Staff will also report on resources required to implement the policy.
B. THAT Council direct staff, on a Phase II work plan to report back by December, 2004 including resource requirements for developing and implementing a comprehensive Sustainable and Ethical Procurement Policy that incorporates environmental and social objectives.
C. THAT Council direct staff in the interim to purchase fair trade certified coffee, at the expiration of current contracts, and where there are no contracts, as soon as is practicable.
Carried
AMENDMENT MOVED by Councillor Sullivan
THAT the second sentence in A be amended to strike out the following words: "members of the following business, labour and NGO's: LogoTex, MEC, Maquila Solidarity Network, NoSweat SFU and UBC, Oxfam Canada, Vancouver and District Labour Council, VanCity, Vancouver Fair Trade Coffee Network; and any additional organizations that are deemed necessary"
LOST
(Councillors Bass, Cadman, Green, Ladner, Louie, Louis, Roberts, Stevenson, Woodsworth and the Mayor opposed)
AMENDMENT MOVED by Councillor Sullivan
THAT the Sustainable and Ethical Procurement policy apply to contracts only, paid for by the City.
LOST
(Councillors Bass, Cadman, Green, Louie, Louis, Roberts, Stevenson, Woodsworth and the Mayor opposed)
The amendments having lost, the motion was put and CARRIED with Councillor Sullivan opposed to A and C.
POLICY REPORTS
1. Building By-law Amendments and approval to recover costs associated with remediation of hazardous conditions on properties used for illegal marijuana grow ops and clandestine drug laboratories
May 19, 2004 (File 113)
A. THAT Council approve the amendments to the Building By-law as summarized in Appendix A of the Policy Report Building By-law Amendments and approval to recover costs associated with remediation of hazardous conditions on properties used for illegal marijuana grow ops and clandestine drug laboratories dated May 19, 2004.
B. THAT Council approve the recovery of the service costs incurred in the disconnection, disassembly, removal, transportation, storage and disposal of equipment, substances, materials and other paraphernalia associated with remediation of grow ops and clandestine drug laboratories. Such service costs to be recovered by entry on the real property-tax roll.
C. THAT Council authorize the Director of Legal Services to prepare and bring forward for enactment the by-law amendments generally in accordance with Appendix A of the Policy Report.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
2. CD-1 Rezoning: 1001-1015 Denman Street
June 8, 2004 (File 5304)
A. THAT the application by Spaxman Consulting Group, to rezone 1001-1015 Denman Street (North Half and South Half of Lot 1, East Half of Lot 2, Block 69, DL 185, Group 1, Plan 92, NWD; PID 009169601; 009205632; 009205632) from C-5 and RM-5B to CD-1, to permit a five-storey mixed-use building with two levels of commercial and three levels of residential above at an overall FSR of 1.96, be referred to a Public Hearing, together with:
(i) plans received February 11, 2004;
(ii) draft CD-1 By-law provisions, generally as presented in Appendix A of the Policy Report CD-1 Rezoning: 1001-1015 Denman Street dated June 8, 2004; and
(iii) the recommendation of the Director of Current Planning to approve, subject to conditions contained in Appendix B of the Policy Report.
FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to prepare the necessary CD-1 By-law generally in accordance with Appendix A of the Policy Report for consideration at Public Hearing, including a consequential amendment to the Sign By-law to establish regulations for this CD-1 in accordance with Schedule B (C-5) as set out in Appendix C of the Policy Report.
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 CD-1 Rezoning: 1001-1015 Denman Street dated June 8, 2004; 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.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
3. Broadway-Arbutus Neighbourhood Centre - Proposed Policies and Draft Broadway-Arbutus C-3A Guidelines
June 8, 2004 (File 8001)
MOVED by Councillor Roberts
A. THAT Council refer consideration of Recommendation B to a special public meeting to hear speakers.
and, following the special public meeting,
B. THAT Council approve the "Broadway-Arbutus Proposed Policies" as outlined in Appendix A of the Policy Report Broadway-Arbutus Neighbourhood Centre - Proposed Policies and Draft Broadway-Arbutus C-3A Guidelines dated June 8, 2004, and the "Broadway-Arbutus C-3A Guidelines" generally as outlined in Appendix B of the Policy Report, and appropriate consequential amendments to related Policies and Guidelines.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Stevenson absent for the vote)
4. CD-1 Rezoning - 2876 West 33rd Avenue
June 8, 2004 (File 5308)
MOVED by Councillor Louie
A. THAT the application by Art Cowie, Eikos Planning Inc., to rezone 2876 West 33rd Avenue (Lot 2, Block 48, DL 2027, Plan 2283) from RS-5 to CD-1, to permit a three-unit fee simple rowhouse under the Neighbourhood Housing Demonstration Program, be referred to a Public Hearing, together with:
(i) revised plans received June 1, 2004;
(ii) draft CD-1 By-law provisions, generally as presented in Appendix A of the Policy Report CD-1 Rezoning - 2876 West 33rd Avenue dated June 8, 2004; and
(iii) the recommendation of the Director of Current Planning to approve, subject to conditions (a), (c) and (d) contained in Appendix B of the Policy Report.
FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to prepare the necessary CD-1 By-law generally in accordance with Appendix A for consideration at a Public Hearing.
B. THAT, subject to approval of the rezoning at a Public Hearing, the Subdivision By-law be amended to exclude the site from the minimum street frontage requirement as set out in Appendix A of the Policy Report; and
FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to bring forward the amendment to the Subdivision By-law at the time of enactment of the zoning By-law.
C. THAT, as an alternative to condition (a) in Appendix B of the Policy Report to approve the form of development in principle, condition (b) in Appendix B be approved to require redesign of the proposal using RS-5 contextual design.
CARRIED
(Councillor Ladner opposed to C)
(Councillor Stevenson absent for the vote)
5. 1285 West Pender Street - Proposed Conversion of an Office Building to Residential Use
June 4, 2004 (File 2607)
The Chair advised a request to speak has been received. Council agreed to refer consideration of the report to the Standing Committee on Planning and Environment meeting on June 24, 2004.
RISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Councillor Louie
THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Stevenson absent for the vote)
ADOPT REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Councillor Louie
SECONDED by Councillor Roberts
THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Stevenson absent for the vote)
BY-LAWS
MOVED by Councillor Ladner
SECONDED by Councillor Louie
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 12 inclusive, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign and seal the enacted by-laws.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Stevenson absent for the vote)
1. A By-law to contract a debt by the issue and sale of debentures in the aggregate principal amount of $1,372, 018.13 for certain local improvement street work projects, including pavement, curbs, trees and bulges, cement walks, lane pavement and speed ramps, and for imposing an annual special rate on real property specially benefited by such local improvements (By-law No. 8871)
2. A By-law to contract a debt by the issue and sale of debentures in the aggregate principal amount of $2,871.66 for certain local improvement traffic circle projects, and for imposing an annual special rate on real property specially benefited by such local improvements (By-law No. 8872)
3. A By-law to contract a debt by the issue and sale of debentures in the aggregate principal amount of $13,190.81 for certain local improvement lane lighting projects, and for imposing an annual special rate on real property specially benefited by such local improvements (By-law No. 8873).
4. A By-law to amend Single Room Accommodation By-law No. 8733 regarding Schedule A deletions (By-law No. 8874).
5. A By-law to amend Building By-law No. 8057 regarding unsafe conditions (re grow-ops and clan labs) (By-law No. 8875).
6. A By-law to amend Street Name By-law No. 4054 re Cedar Cottage Mews (By-law No. 8876).
7. A By-law to amend Building By-law No. 8057 regarding secondary suites (By-law No. 8877).
8. A By-law to authorize Council entering into a Heritage Revitalization Agreement with the Owner of heritage Property (1380 Hornby Street) (By-law No. 8878).
(Councillor Woodsworth and the Mayor excused from voting on By-law 8)
9. A By-law to designate certain real property as protected heritage property (re 1380 Hornby Street) (By-law No. 8879)
(Councillor Woodsworth and the Mayor excused from voting on By-law 9)
10. A By-law to amend Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575 (re 1402-1436 Kingsway and 4050 Knight Street) (By-law No. 8880).
(Councillors Green and Louis excused from voting)
11. A By-law to amend Sign By-law No. 6510 (1402-1436 Kingsway and 4050 Knight Street) (By-law No. 8881).
(Councillors Green and Louis excused from voting)
12. A By-law to amend By-law No. 8093, being the Sewer and Watercourse By-law (Adjustments of 2004 Sewer BOD/TSS/Flow Rates) (By-law No. 8882).
MOTIONS
A. Administrative Motions
1. Closing a portion of road dedicated by the deposit of Plan 538, west of Vernon Drive, adjacent to Lot C, Block 77, District Lot 264A, Plan 9531 (File 5753)
MOVED by Councillor Louie
SECONDED by Councillor Ladner
THAT WHEREAS:
1. The City of Vancouver is the owner of all the streets and lanes lying within the limits of the City of Vancouver;
2. The owners of certain privately owned lands in the False Creek Flats propose to consolidate their holdings into a single parcel;
3. The proposal requires the closure and conveyance of a portion of road, west of Vernon Drive, adjacent to Lot C, Block 77, District Lot 264A, Plan 9531;
4. The said portion of road was dedicated by the deposit of Plan 538 on April 4, 1891;
5. The said portion of road is no longer required by the City for municipal purposes;
6. Council originally approved the closure and conveyance of said portion of road on October 9, 1914 and reconfirmed their support on November 30, 1999;
7. The said portion of road to be closed and conveyed to the abutting owners is to be consolidated with:
a) PID: 016-607-261
Lot 16 (Explanatory Plan 4483), Group 1, New Westminster District, except Parts in Plans 13823, LMP11216 and BCP6033, Block I (Reference Plan 1341), District Lot 2037;
b) PID: 016-549-767
That Part of Block 68 Lying West of Vernon Drive shown on Plan filed under DF 43392, except the North 59 Feet, District Lot 264A, Plans 185 and 1771;
c) PID: 015-251-292
Lot 14, Block 69, District Lot 264A, Plans 533 and 1771;
d) PID: 015-251-306
Lot 15, Block 69, District Lot 264A, Plans 533 and 1771;
e) PID: 015-251-322
Lot 16, Block 69, District Lot 264A, Plans 533 and 1771;
f) PID: 015-251-331
Lot 17, Block 69, District Lot 264A, Plans 533 and 1771;
g) PID: 015-251-349
Lot 18, Block 69, District Lot 264A, Plans 533 and 1771;
h) PID: 015-251-357
Lot 19, Block 69, District Lot 264A, Plans 533 and 1771;
i) PID: 015-251-365
Lot 20, Block 69, District Lot 264A, Plans 533 and 1771;
j) PID: 015-251-373
Lot 21, Block 69, District Lot 264A, Plans 533 and 1771;
k) PID: 015-251-381
Lot 22, Block 69, District Lot 264A, Plans 533 and 1771;
l) PID: 015-251-390
Lot 23, Block 69, District Lot 264A, Plans 533 and 1771;
m) PID: 016-552-229
That Part of Block 76 Lying West of Vernon Drive shown on Plans filed under DF 38852 and 43392, except (A) Lot A (Reference Plan 952), (B) That Part comprising 2,306 Square Feet shown outlined in red on Plan filed under DF 43392 and (C) Part in Plan 13823, District Lot 264A, Plans 185 and 1771;
n) PID: 016-550-595
Lot A (Reference Plan 952) of That Part of Block 76 Lying West of Vernon Drive shown on Plans filed under DF 38852 and 43392, District Lot 264A, Plans 185 and 1771;
o) PID: 009-632-948
Lot C, Block 77, District Lot 264A, Plan 9531;
p) PID: 016-554-621
Block 77A, except Part in Plans 13823 and BCP6033, District Lot 264A, Plans 185 and 1771; and
q) PID: 008-016-542
Lot F, District Lots 264A and 2037, Plan 13823,
to form a single parcel.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT all that portion of road dedicated by the deposit of Plan 538 adjacent to Lot C, Block 77, District Lot 264A, Plan 9531, the same as shown heavy outlined on the Reference Plan of Survey, completed on the 31st day of May, 2004, attested to by Grant Butler, B.C.L.S., and marginally numbered LRT214-W-7-RD1, be closed, stopped-up and conveyed to the abutting owners; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT all that portion of road so closed be consolidated with the abutting lands to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Stevenson absent for the vote)
2. Form of Development - 1402-1436 Kingsway and 4050 Knight Street (File 2606)
MOVED by Councillor Louie
SECONDED by Councillor Bass
THAT the form of development for the CD-1 zoned site known as 1402-1436 Kingsway & 4050 Knight Street be approved generally as illustrated in Development Application No. DE408036 (Phase 1) and DE408144 (Phase 2) prepared by Rositch Hemphill and Associates, Architects, and stamped "Received, City of Vancouver Planning Department, March 22, 2004 (Phase 1) and April 22, 2004 (Phase 2)", provided that the Director of Planning may approve design changes which would not adversely affect either the development character and livability of this site or adjacent properties.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Stevenson absent for the vote)
3. Closing of volumetric portions of Dunsmuir Street adjacent to Lot 295, False Creek, Plan BCP 10434 (Costco) (File 5753)
MOVED by Councillor Cadman
SECONDED by Councillor Louie
THAT WHEREAS:
1. The City of Vancouver is the owner of all the streets and lanes lying within the limits of the City of Vancouver;
2. There is a proposal to develop a portion of Lot 295, False Creek, Plan BCP 10434 for commercial/retail purposes;
3. The proposal seeks to make use of a volumetric portion of Dunsmuir Street, below the Dunsmuir Street Viaduct, adjacent to the said Lot 295;
4. The owner of said Lot 295 has applied to lease the volumetric space below the Dunsmuir Street Viaduct;
5. The said portion of Dunsmuir Street was dedicated by the deposit of Plan BCP 1978;
6. The said volumetric space below the Dunsmuir Street Viaduct is not required for municipal purposes;
7. To provide for the registration of said lease, it is necessary to raise a title to the portion of Dunsmuir Street to contain the volumetric lease;
8. To enable the volumetric lease to be registered it is necessary for Council to close and stop-up the volumetric portion of Dunsmuir Street to be leased.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Director of Legal Services be authorized to make application on behalf of the City of Vancouver, to raise title in the name of the City of Vancouver to that portion of road dedicated by the deposit of Plan BCP 1978 and included within the bold outline on a Reference Plan attested to by Gary Sundvick, B.C.L.S., representing a survey completed on the 17th day of June 2004 marginally numbered DWG: 2688-RD1 REV. 3, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT all those volumetric portions of Dunsmuir Street included within the heavy outlines and illustrated isometrically on a plan of a survey completed on the 17th day of June 2004, attested to by Gary Sundvick, B.C.L.S., and marginally numbered DWG: 2688-VOL. 1 REV. 3, be closed, stopped-up and leased to the abutting owner of Lot 295, False Creek, Plan BCP 10434. The lease to be to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Engineering Services and the Director of Legal Services.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Stevenson absent for the vote)
4. Closing of portions of Georgia Street westerly of Expo Boulevard adjacent to Lot 295, False Creek, Plan BCP 10434 (Costco) (File 5753)
MOVER: Councillor Cadman
SECONDER: Councillor Louie
THAT WHEREAS:
1. The City of Vancouver is the owner of all the streets and lanes lying within the limits of the City of Vancouver;
2. There is a proposal to develop a portion of Lot 295, False Creek, Plan BCP 10434 for commercial/retail purposes;
3. The proposal seeks to make use of a volumetric portion of Georgia Street, below the Georgia Street Viaduct, adjacent to the said Lot 295;
4. The proposal requires that a portion of Georgia Street, westerly of Expo Boulevard be closed and stopped-up;
5. The said portion of Georgia Street was dedicated by the deposit of Plan BCP 1978;
6. The closed road will be consolidated with the abutting City-owned Lot C, Block 49, District Lot 541, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan LMP 42064.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT all that portion of Georgia Street westerly of Expo Boulevard dedicated by deposit of Plan BCP 1978 and being the same as shown included within heavy outline on a Reference Plan of a survey completed on the 15th day of June 2004, attested to by Gary Sundvick, B.C.L.S., and marginally numbered DWG: 2688-RD2 REV. 2, be closed, stopped-up and;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the said portion of the Georgia Street to be closed be consolidated with the abutting City-owned Lot C, Block 49, District Lot 541, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan LMP 42064 to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Stevenson absent for the vote)
5. Establishing road under the Georgia Viaduct and adjacent to Lot 295, False Creek, Plan BCP 10434 (Costco) (File 5753)
MOVED by Councillor Cadman
SECONDED by Councillor Louie
THAT WHEREAS:
1. The City of Vancouver is the owner of (Parcel Identifier: ___-___-___) Lot 302, False Creek, Plan BCP _________;
2. It is deemed expedient and in the public interest to establish the lands for road purposes;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the above described lands are hereby accepted and allocated for road purposes and declared to form and to constitute a portion of a road.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Stevenson absent for the vote)
6. Closing of volumetric portions of Georgia Street adjacent to Lot 295, False Creek, Plan BCP 10434 (Costco) (File 5753)
MOVED by Councillor Cadman
SECONDED by Councillor Louie
THAT WHEREAS:
1. The City of Vancouver is the owner of all the streets and lanes lying within the limits of the City of Vancouver;
2. There is a proposal to develop a portion of Lot 295, False Creek, Plan BCP 10434 for commercial/retail purposes;
3. The proposal seeks to make use of a volumetric portion of Georgia Street, below the Georgia Street Viaduct, adjacent to the said Lot 295;
4. The owner of said Lot 295 has applied to lease the volumetric space below the Georgia Street Viaduct;
5. The said portion of Georgia Street was established as road by document filed ____________;
6. The said volumetric space below the Georgia Street Viaduct is not required for municipal purposes;
7. To enable the volumetric lease to be registered it is necessary for Council to close and stop-up the volumetric portion of Georgia Street to be leased.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT all those volumetric portions of Georgia Street included within the heavy outlines and illustrated isometrically on a plan of a survey completed on the 15th day of June 2004, attested to by Gary Sundvick, B.C.L.S., and marginally numbered DWG: 2688-VOL. 2 REV. 2, be closed, stopped-up and leased to the abutting owner of Lot 295, False Creek, Plan BCP 10434. The lease to be to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Engineering Services and the Director of Legal Services.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Stevenson absent for the vote)
B. Motions on Notice
1. Child Care (File 4102)
MOVED by Councillor Roberts
SECONDED by Councillor Woodsworth
WHEREAS, the federal government allocated $50 million to B.C. over the past two years to support child care and early childhood development;
WHEREAS, the B.C. government has reduced funding for child care across the province by $50 million since 2000;
WHEREAS the City of Vancouver is experiencing a crisis in child care caused by provincial cutbacks to subsidies for low and moderate income families, cuts to operating grants and cuts to child-care advocacy organizations;
WHEREAS the City of Vancouver has for the past two years provided subsidies to protect 600 child care spaces for those families who are most in need even though child care funding is a provincial and federal responsibility;
WHEREAS, the City of Vancouver, The Vancouver Park Board and the Vancouver School Board established a Joint Council on Child Care to work together to ensure the protection of existing childcare services, the more efficient provision of childcare services, and the equitable expansion of childcare across the city;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Vancouver endorse the recommendation of the Joint Council on Child Care calling on the Government of Canada to require provinces to:
1. maintain their 2001-2002 baseline spending on child care and related early childhood development programs, and
2. use federal funds to supplement, rather than replace, provincial spending.
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Vancouver forward this motion to the leaders of the major federal political parties running candidates in the federal election and the Government of B.C.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Councillor Woodsworth requested the motion be forwarded to the UBCM and the FCM.
2. Single Room Occupancy Units in Downtown South and Downtown Eastside (File 4657)
At the Council meeting on June 8, 2004, Councillor Green submitted the following Motion. Councillor Ladner called Notice under Section 5.4(c) of the Procedure By-law. The Mayor agreed to place the Motion on the agenda for the Regular Council meeting on June 22, 2004.
MOVED by Councillor Green
SECONDED by Councillor Louie
THAT Council reiterate its intent to ensure a minimum of one to one replacement of Single Room Occupancy units in Downtown South and the Downtown Eastside.
FURTHERMORE THAT residents who are re-located due to renovations etc. will have right of first refusal for tenancy in the renovated units.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
NOTICE OF MOTION
1. Vancouver Maritime Museum (File 4002)
Councillor Ladner submitted the following Notice of Motion for a Council meeting on June 24, 2004. The Motion was recognized by the Chair.
WHEREAS, the Vancouver Maritime Museum is a city-owned asset of great historical and economic value, funded by the City of Vancouver at $340,000 a year;
AND WHEREAS, preventing tour buses from accessing the parking lot since 1999 has resulted in approximately 25% fewer visitors per year, for an estimated annual loss of $25,000;
AND WHEREAS, the Vancouver Maritime Museum is planning to move in the next 6-8 years, a move that will require a significant fund-raising initiative and which will limit the museum's impact on the local neighbourhood;
AND WHEREAS, the Vancouver Maritime Museum parking lot is already used by school buses, Park Board trucks, cars and City maintenance trucks;
AND WHEREAS, Vancouver Trolley visitor buses are natural gas vehicles and idling is prohibited in the Maritime Museum parking lot;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the City of Vancouver confirm its support for the Vancouver Maritime Museum by allowing tour buses to use the Vancouver Maritime Museum parking lot to pick up and drop off passengers.
Notice
NOTE FROM CLERK: The Motion will be considered at the Council meeting immediately following the Standing Committee on City Services and Budgets meeting on June 24, 2004.
2. City Support for University of British Columbia's Community-University Research Alliance (CURA) Project on Participatory Budgeting (File 8026)
Councillor Louis submitted the following Notice of Motion for a Council meeting on June 24, 2004, which was recognized by the Chair.
WHEREAS, City of Vancouver Council on November 18, 2003 unanimously adopted a resolution in support of a University of British Columbia letter of intent to the Community-University Research Alliances (CURA) program of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) to obtain 5-year funding for action research to explore the potential for implementing participatory budgeting processes in Canadian municipalities'
AND WHEREAS, the Vancouver City Council resolution accepted an invitation to collaborate as a community partner in the research project should UBC's CURA proposal on participatory budgeting be successful;
AND WHEREAS, UBC's UCRA research proposal on participatory budgeting has been successful at the letter of intent stage of the CURA grant approving process, and been granted an initial $20,000 to develop a full research funding proposal;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Vancouver City Council re-affirms its support and commitment to participate in the UBC-Community research partnership on participatory budgeting, and that the City commits to:
a) collaborating with that part of the research program which involves analysis of the City's budgeting processes, and
b) explore with the project's academic and community partners the design and implementation of an experimental participatory budgeting process in application to a small component of the City of Vancouver's capital or operating budgets, the specifics of which will be brought back to Council for approval.
Notice
NOTE FROM CLERK: The Motion will be considered at the Council meeting immediately following the Standing Committee on Planning and Environment meeting on June 24, 2004.
ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS
1. TransLink Decision on RAV Line (File 5559)
Councillor Sullivan asked questions on the recent decision by the TransLink Board on the RAV line which were answered by the Mayor.
The Council adjourned at 6:05 p.m.
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