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CITY OF VANCOUVER REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 6, 2004 |
A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, July 6, 2004, at 2:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, Third Floor, City Hall.
PRESENT: |
Deputy Mayor Sam Sullivan
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ABSENT: |
Mayor Larry Campbell (Sick Leave) |
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE: |
Judy Rogers, City Manager |
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE: |
Syd Baxter, City Clerk
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PRAYER
The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with a prayer read by the City Clerk.
PROCLAMATION: LEONARD COHEN WEEK (File 1051)
The Mayor proclaimed the week of July 12 to 18, 2004 as Leonard Cohen Week.
PRESENTATION: by CHRISTINA MARIA AND MYLES KUMP (File 1051)
Council welcomed Christina Maria and Myles Kump, who performed "Away".
"IN CAMERA" MEETING
MOVED by Councillor Ladner
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):
(c) labour relations or employee negotiations;
(d) the security of property of the city;
(e) the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the Council considers that disclosure might reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the city;
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
1. Regular Council (Transportation and Traffic) - June 8, 2004
MOVED by Councillor Bass
SECONDED by Councillor Cadman
THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Regular Council (City Services and Budgets) - June 10, 2004
MOVED by Councillor Louis
SECONDED by Councillor Woodsworth
THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Regular Council (Planning and Environment) - June 10, 2004
MOVED by Councillor Roberts
SECONDED by Councillor Louie
THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. Business License Hearing - June 10, 2004
MOVED by Councillor Stevenson
SECONDED by Councillor Green
THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5. Regular Council - June 22, 2004
MOVED by Councillor Ladner
SECONDED by Councillor Louie
THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved, subject to the following amendment:
Page 21, second Amendment Moved by Councillor Sullivan, be amended to read as follows:
THAT the Sustainable and Ethical Procurement policy apply to citywide contracts only, and to Department discretionary funds.
(Italics denote amendment)
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
6. Special Council (Public Hearing) - June 22, 2004
MOVED by Councillor Green
SECONDED by Councillor Stevenson
THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Councillor Bass
SECONDED by Councillor Louis
THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, Deputy Mayor Sullivan in the Chair.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MATTERS ADOPTED ON CONSENT
MOVED by Councillor Cadman
THAT Council adopt Administrative Reports A1, A5, A6, A13, A15, A16 and A18, on consent.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Proposed Lease of Portions of Granville Street
June 16, 2004 (File 5104)
THAT Council close, stop-up and lease to the abutting owner (the "Lessee") the surface of all those portions of Granville Street adjacent to 1502 West 3rd Avenue, being Lots 16, 17, 18 and the North 25 feet of Lot 19, Block 240, District Lot 526, Plan 18153 as shown hatched and cross-hatched on the plan attached as Appendix A to the Administrative Report Proposed Lease of Portions of Granville Street dated June 16, 2004, subject to the conditions as noted in Appendix B of the Administrative Report.
It should be noted that no legal right or obligation is created and none shall arise until execution of the lease.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
2. New Public Street Name - Waterfront Road
June 14, 2004 (File 5527)
MOVED by Councillor Green
A. THAT the new at grade public road between Howe Street and the north end of Thurlow Street be named Waterfront Road.
B. THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to bring forward the appropriate amendment to the Street Name By-law.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Councillor Green requested a staff to provide a copy of Street Naming guidelines and a memo advising whether any streets have been named after union leaders.
3. Replacement Plan for Extrication Tools
May 31, 2004 (File 3651)
MOVED by Councillor Louie
A. THAT Council approve the allocation of $488,000 from the Truck and Equipment Plant Account to replace eight (8) hydraulic extrication tools, and that Council approve the allocation of $540,000 from the Truck and Equipment Plant Account to replace thirty (30) electric extrication tools, for inclusion in Vancouver Fire & Rescue Services (VFRS) equipment fleet.
B. THAT Council approve funding of approximately $18,000 from the Contingency Reserve for 2004 Annual Capital Rental Rate charges and that Council approve an increase to VFRS Operating Budget of $81,000 starting in 2005 to cover the Annual Capital Rental Rate charges and anticipated maintenance charges. Further that Council approve an addition of $71,000 starting in 2006 to cover Annual Capital Rental Rate charges. Increases to VFRS Operating budget in 2005 and beyond are subject to budget review.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. Award of Contract PS03006 - Supply and Services of Fleet Tires
June 16, 2004 (File 1805)
The Chair noted a request to speak has been received. Council agreed to refer the report to a meeting on July 8, 2004.
5. Sidewalk Funding and Local Improvement By-law Revisions
June 21, 2004 (File 5802)
A. THAT Council approve the re-allocation of $1.0 million from various 2004 Local Improvement Street and Lane Construction programs to the recently revised New Sidewalk Construction program. The funding will be re-allocated from the following sources:
i. $50,000 to be provided from the Unappropriated account for Streets Basic Capital for Higher Zoned Streets (SCA5b).
ii. $610,000 to be provided from the Unappropriated account for Streets Basic Capital for Residential Streets (SCA5c).
iii. $340,000 to be provided from the Unappropriated account for Streets Basic Capital for Residential Lanes (SCA5e).
B. THAT to apply the reduced rates for sidewalks approved on April 8, 2004, Council request the Director of Legal Services to bring forward the necessary amendments to By-law No. 3614 (Local Improvement Procedure By-law) to modernize the language of the by-law, to revise the cost share divisions for new projects undertaken by Council after the date the by-law takes effect, and to make other amendments to the by-law necessary to give effect to the revised cost share divisions. The revised cost share divisions before reliefs are applied will be expressed in percentages of the total project costs as follows:
iv. All New Sidewalk Projects:
City pays 65% and Property Owners pay 35%
v. Residential Street Pavement and Curb Projects:
City pays 40% and Property Owners pay 60%
vi. Residential Lane Pavement Projects:
City pays 30% and Property Owners pay 70%
vii. Higher Zoned Street Pavement and Curb Projects:
City pays 10% and Property Owners pay 90%
viii. Higher Zoned Lane Pavement Projects:
City pays 10% and Property Owners pay 90%
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
6. 695 Cambie Street - Greater Vancouver Media Association - Liquor Primary Application for Outdoor Patio Seating
June 22, 2004 (File 2612-1)
THAT Council, having considered that the opinion of area residents and business operators as determined by on-site sign, the proximity of residential developments, noise impacts and relevant City policy as outlined in the Administrative Report 695 Cambie Street, Greater Vancouver Media Association, Liquor Primary Application for Outdoor Patio Seating, dated June 22, 2004, endorse the request by the Greater Vancouver Media Association, for a 24 seat Liquor Primary patio at the Greater Vancouver Media Association, 695 Cambie Street, subject to:
i. Adherence to clean air practices.
ii. The signing of a Good Neighbour Agreement with the City.
iii. The patio ceasing all liquor service by 11:00 p.m.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
7. Temporary Repairs - 1321 Richards Street
June 22, 2004 (File 4659)
MOVED by Councillor Woodsworth
THAT Council approve temporary repairs to the heating and air conditioning systems and to the roof at 1321 Richards St., to enable it to reopen as a temporary cold/wet weather shelter, at a total estimated cost of $28,000 with funding to be provided from the 2004 Capital Plan allocation to the Affordable Housing Reserve.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
8. Renovation of the Granville Residence: 1261 Granville Street
Revised Renovation Estimate
June 22, 2004 (File 4664)
MOVED by Councillor Green
A. THAT Council approve an additional $1.4 million for a total estimated capital budget of $3.9 million for the renovation of the Granville Residence to create 82 self-contained units and two retail units, with the funding to be provided from the Downtown South Development Cost Levies
B. THAT staff report back on the value of the retail space which will be purchased by the Property Endowment Fund.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9. Grant Request and Housing Agreement for 2001 Cassiar Street (Beulah Gardens Homes Society)
June 24, 2004 (File 2005)
MOVED by Councillor Woodsworth
A. THAT the Housing Agreement for 2001 Cassiar Street appended to the Administrative Report Grant Request and Housing Agreement for 2001 Cassiar Street (Beulah Gardens Homes Society) dated June 24, 2004, be approved, provided that this resolution does not create any legal rights or obligations and none shall arise until the agreement as authorized by a by-law is signed.
B. THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to bring forward a by-law to enter into the Housing Agreement.
C. THAT Council approve a grant in the amount of $250,000 to the Beulah Gardens Homes Society, to be held subject to signing of the operating agreement with BC Housing. Source of funds will be the 2004 Capital Plan allocation to the Affordable Housing Reserve.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND
BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY
10. Childcare Endowment Reserve Report
June 17, 2004 (File 2402)
MOVED by Councillor Roberts
A. THAT Council authorize payment of an operating subsidy of up to a total of $99,000 to the Vancouver Society for Children's Centres for the 60 infant/toddler spaces at Dorothy Lam Children's Centre, Quayside and Library Square for the period January 1 - December 31, 2004. Source of funds: City Childcare Endowment Reserve.
B. THAT Council authorize payment of an operating subsidy of up to a total of $39,600 to the Vancouver YWCA for the 24 infant/toddler spaces at the Leslie Diamond Centre for the period January 1 - December 31, 2004. Source of funds: City Childcare Endowment Reserve.
C. THAT Council authorize payment of an operating subsidy of up to a total of $39,600 to Collingwood Neighbourhood House for the 24 infant/toddler spaces for the period January 1 - December 31, 2004. Source of funds: City Childcare Endowment Reserve.
D. THAT Council direct staff to report back in 2005 with a plan for sustainability of the Childcare Endowment Fund.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND
BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY
11. Co-ordinated Neighbourhood Response Program
June 22, 2004 (File 3703)
MOVED by Councillor Stevenson
A. THAT Council endorse the Co-ordinated Neighbourhood Response Program as generally outlined in the Administrative Report Co-ordinated Neighbourhood Response Program dated June 22, 2004, beginning with a pilot program in the West End.
B. THAT Council approve $200,000.00 in funding for the Co-ordinated Neighbourhood Response Program over a two-year period. For 2004, $60,000.00 is to be allocated from the Contingency Reserve and the balance, ($140,000.00) be added to the CSG 2005 Operating Budget without offset.
C. THAT Council approve the creation of a temporary Project Co-ordinator position, (Planner II) at approximately $81,000.00 per year, subject to classification by the General Manager of Human Resources, and $3,600.00 for one-time technology costs, to be funded from the Neighbourhood Response Program funding.
D. THAT staff report back in six months from the initiation of the Program on a work plan and within one year on the selection of further neighbourhoods.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
12. Acquisition of 139 Additional LPE 200 Portable Radios via the E-Comm Levy
June 21, 2004 (File 3701)
MOVED by Councillor Louis
A. THAT Council approve the purchase of 139 LPE200 radios previously utilized by the Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services which will be added to the E-Comm levy at an annual cost of $183,500. For 2004 funding of approximately 6 months of prorated fees, $91,750, is to be provided from Contingency Reserve and for 2005 funding of $183,500 is to be added to the 2005 Operating Budget without offset, subject to Budget Review.
B. THAT Council direct the Vancouver Police Department, in consultation with Corporate Finance, to report back on the radio needs assessment currently being conducted the Vancouver Police Department, including any opportunities to improve radio utilization.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
13. Wildland Fire Preparedness
June 17, 2004 (File 4151)
THAT the Administrative Report Wildland Fire Preparedness dated June 17, 2004 be received.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
14. City Non-Market Housing Awards: 2004 Governor General's Medal for Architecture and 2004 Heritage Canada Special Achievement Award
June 22, 2004 (File 4656)
MOVED by Councillor Green
THAT Council receive the Administrative Report City Non-Market Housing Awards: 2004 Governor General's Medal for Architecture and 2004 Heritage Canada Special Achievement Award dated June 22, 2004, for information and congratulate:
· Henriquez Partners and Lore Krill Housing Co-operative for the 2004 Governor General's Award for Architecture for 65 West Cordova St., and
· Sean McEwen and Hotson Bakker Architects and the Mole Hill Community Housing Society for the 2004 Heritage Canada Award for Special Achievement.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
15. Rick Hansen Accessibility Award to Community Services Group and Vancouver Parks & Recreation
June 23, 2004 (File 1051)
THAT the Administrative Report Rick Hansen Accessibility Award to Community Services Group and Vancouver Parks & Recreation dated June 23, 2004 be received for information.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
16. John Jenkins Award presented to Arkady Tsisserev
June 25, 2004 (File 1051)
THAT the Administrative Report John Jenkins Award presented to Arkady Tsisserev dated June 25, 2004 be received for information.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
17. Question on Wards for the Opinion of the Electors
June 25, 2004 (File 1103)
MOVED by Councillor Louis
A. THAT Council instruct the Director of Legal Services to bring forward a by-law for the consideration of Council, substantially in the form set out in Appendix A of the Administrative Report Question on Wards for the Opinion of the Electors dated June 25, 2004, containing the question to be submitted for the opinion of the electors on October 16, 2004.
B. THAT Council approve a budget of $550,000 for conducting the election, the source of funds to be the 2004 Contingency Reserve.
Carried
AMENDMENT MOVED by Councillor Woodsworth
THAT the question to be submitted for the opinion of the electors on October 16, 2004 referred to in A be amended by striking out the word "adopting"; therefore the question to read as follows:
___YES, I am in favour of a ward system
___NO, I am opposed to a ward system
Lost
AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDMENT MOVED by Councillor Roberts
THAT the question be further amended by deleting the phrase "or are you opposed to".
Lost
POSTPONEMENT MOVED by Councillor Roberts
THAT consideration of the wording of the question be postponed to the Regular Council meeting of July 20.
LOST (Tie Vote)
(Councillors Cadman, Green, Ladner, Louie and Stevenson opposed)
The postponement motion having lost, the amendment to the amendment was put and LOST with Councillors Bass, Cadman, Green, Ladner, Louie, Louis, Roberts, Stevenson, Sullivan and Woodsworth opposed.
The amendment to the amendment having lost, the amendment was put and LOST with Councillors Bass, Cadman, Green, Ladner, Louis, Roberts, Stevenson, and Sullivan opposed.
The amendment having lost, the motion was put and CARRIED with Councillors Ladner and Sullivan opposed.
MOVED by Councillor Roberts
C. THAT Council consider expanded voter outreach strategy including outreach staff, additional promotion and radio ads, plus the development of a 30 second TV advertisement and the purchase of non-prime air time on various local TV channels, at a total cost of $145,000, the source of funds to be the 2004 Contingency Reserve.
CARRIED
(Councillors Ladner and Sullivan opposed)
Council requested the City Manager to report back at her earliest opportunity on the status of Contingency Reserve.
18. Business License Hearing Panel for July 20, 2004
July 5, 2004 (File 2711-1)
THAT Council delegate the holding of a business license hearing presently scheduled for July 20, 2004 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to a panel of three Council Members, pursuant to Section 277.1 of the Vancouver Charter, as follows:
The business license hearing pursuant to Section 275 of the Vancouver Charter regarding a referral to Council by the Chief License Inspector for the year 2004 business licenses of Joo Won Enterprises Co. Ltd. dba Marr Hotel Pub at 401 Powell Street and Joo Won Enterprises Co. Ltd. dba Marr Hotel at 403 Powell Street and the power to make a Council decision in relation to that hearing be delegated to:
Councillor Peter Ladner, Chair
Councillor Fred Bass
Councillor Jim Green
Should any of the above Members of Council be unable to attend the hearing, the hearing and the power to make a Council decision in relation to the hearing be delegated to the remaining two Councillors and alternate Councillor David Cadman.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
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 Roberts
SECONDED by Councillor Woodsworth
THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
BY-LAWS
MOVED by Councillor Bass
SECONDED by Councillor Louis
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 11 inclusive, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign and seal the enacted by-laws.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
1. A By-law to amend Parking By-law No. 6059 (By-law No. 8883)
2. A By-law to amend Building By-law No. 8057 regarding energy utilization (By-law No. 8884)
3. A By-law to enact a Housing Agreement for 2001 Cassiar Street (By-law No. 8885)
4. A By-law to designate certain real property as protected heritage property (re 2036 West 15th Avenue (By-law No. 8886)
(Councillors Bass, Ladner and Sullivan 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 (re 2036 West 15th Avenue) (By-law No. 8887)
(Councillors Bass, Ladner and Sullivan excused from voting on By-law 5)
6. A By-law to amend Central Waterfront Official Development Plan By-law No. 5261 and Southeast Granville Slopes Official Development Plan By-law No. 5752 (By-law No. 8888)
(Councillors Bass, Ladner and Sullivan excused from voting on By-law 6)
7. A By-law to amend Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575 (re miscellaneous text and plan amendments) (By-law No. 8889)
(Councillors Bass, Ladner and Sullivan excused from voting on By-law 7)
8. A By-law to amend By-law No.'s 8536, 8546, and 8740 which amended Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575 by rezoning certain areas to CD-1 (By-law No. 8890)
(Councillors Bass, Ladner and Sullivan excused from voting on By-law 8)
9. A By-law to amend By-law No. 6744 which amended Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575 by rezoning a certain area to CD-1 (By-law No. 8891)
(Councillors Bass, Ladner and Sullivan excused from voting on By-law 9)
10. A By-law to amend Noise Control By-law No. 6555 (re 1402-1436 Kingsway and 4050 Knight Street (By-law No. 8892)
11. A By-law to amend Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575 to rezone an area to CD-1 (re 3837 Point Grey Road) (By-law No. 8893
(Councillors Cadman, Green, Louie and Roberts excused from voting on By-law No. 11)
MOTIONS
A. Administrative Motions
None.
B. Motions on Notice
None.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Leave of Absence - Councillor Louie (File 1254)
MOVED by Councillor Green
SECONDED by Councillor Cadman
THAT Councillor Louie be granted Leave of Absence for the evening of July 22, 2004.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Leave of Absence - Councillor Stevenson (File 1254)
MOVED by Councillor Louie
SECONDED by Councillor Green
THAT Councillor Stevenson be granted Leave of Absence for the morning of July 8, 2004.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS
1. Heritage Incentives for Broadway and Main Area (File 8016)
Councillor Green requested a memo back from staff on the pros and cons of establishing a heritage incentive program for the Broadway and Main area, similar to those for Chinatown, Gastown and the Hastings Street areas.
The Council adjourned at 4:35 p.m.
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