Vancouver City Council

COUNCIL MEETING FOLLOWING
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT MEETING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2004

DECISIONS

For information, please contact
Diane M. Clairmont, Meeting Coordinator, at 604-871-6371 or
e-mail diane_clairmont@city.vancouver.bc.ca

1. 231 East King Edward Avenue - Warning to Prospective Purchasers

A. THAT the City Clerk be directed to file a 336D Notice against the title to 231 East King Edward Avenue (Lot 10 S Hlf, Block A, District Lot 301, Plan 5112) in order to warn prospective purchasers that there are contraventions of the Zoning and Development and Vancouver Building By-laws related to this building.

B. THAT the Director of Legal Services is hereby authorized, in her discretion, to commence a legal action or proceeding in relation to the premises located at 231 East King Edward Avenue and may, in her discretion, seek injunctive relief in that action or proceeding, in order to bring this building into compliance with City By-laws.

2. Liquor Retail Policy and Guidelines

A. THAT consideration and decision on Recommendations A and B of the Policy Report Liquor Retail Policy and Guidelines dated July 6, 2004, be postponed in order to receive a report back from staff on what would be involved in a community consultation process related to Retail Liquor Policy and Guidelines; and

FURTHER THAT the report back would include a review of policies implemented by other municipalities, including Burnaby.

B. THAT Council, through the Mayor, write to the Premier and relevant Ministers urging the Province to follow the recommendations of the B.C. Provincial Health Officer to monitor public health and safety impacts; increase prevention programming; monitor and enforce laws on sales to underage and intoxicated persons; enhance the treatment and rehabilitation system; and evaluate prevention policies and programs.

C. THAT in the annual review of Business License fees for 2004 and subsequent years, the Chief License Inspector take into consideration any additional City enforcement costs that are associated with liquor retail outlets, such as policing and inspections.

3. Report Back on Leaf Blower Regulation - Prohibition in the West End

A. THAT the area of the West End, where the use of leaf blowers is prohibited, will generally confirm with the area outlined in black on the map attached as Schedule F (Option2) of the Policy Report Leaf Blower Regulation - Prohibition in the West End, dated June 21, 2004, thereby conforming more closely to the City definition of West End (stopping at the mid-line of Georgia Street, from the centre line of Burrard Street to Stanley Park, on the North) and excluding the property south of Beach Avenue.

B. THAT the Park Board annual operating budget be increased by the amount of $39,000, with the 2004 amount being pro-rated from the effective date of the bylaw.

C. THAT staff report back to Council in one year regarding the leaf blower initiative.

NEW BUSINESS

1. Leave of Absence - Councillor Sullivan

THAT Councillor Sullivan be granted Leave of Absence for the Public Hearing on September 30, 2004.

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