Vancouver City Council

REPORT TO COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL ON PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT OCTOBER 7, 2004

A Regular Meeting of the Standing Committee of Council on Planning and Environment was held on Thursday, October 7, 2004, at 2:00 p.m., in Council Chamber, Third Floor, City Hall.

PRESENT:	Councillor Anne Roberts, Chair Councillor David Cadman Councillor Jim Green, Vice-Chair Councillor Peter Ladner Councillor Raymond Louie Councillor Tim Louis Councillor Tim Stevenson Councillor Sam Sullivan
ABSENT:	Mayor Larry Campbell (Leave of Absence – Civic Business) Councillor Fred Bass (Leave of Absence) Councillor Ellen Woodsworth (Leave of Absence)
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE:	Judy Rogers, City Manager
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE:	Nicole Ludwig, Meeting Coordinator

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

The Minutes of the Standing Committee on Planning and Environment meeting of September 16, 2004, were adopted.

PRESENTATION

1. Vancouver International Airport Update (File 8025)

Larry Berg, President and CEO, Anne Murray, Vice-President Community and Environment Affairs, and Jane Fleming, Director and the City’s nominee to the YVR Board, gave an update on Vancouver International Airport, specifically airport operations and capital projects, environmental and community projects.

Mr. Berg and Ms. Murray responded to questions regarding taxation and rent, the relationship with regional transportation infrastructure and municipal and regional planners, plans for residential use of land, noise issues particularly in the Marpole area, reducing pollution from idling airplanes, the airport improvement fee, employment, commercial development in the next two years, growth patterns for cargo and parcel post, and implications for ridership of the future RAV line.

MOVED by Councillor Louis
THAT the Committee recommend to Council

THAT Council receive for information, an update on Vancouver International Airport, as presented at the Standing Committee on Planning and Environment meeting on October 7, 2004.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

RECOMMENDATION

2. 7690 Fraser Street – Warning to Prospective Purchasers (File 2701)

The Committee had before it an Administrative Report, dated September 13, 2004, in which the City Building Inspector requested approval to file a 336D Notice against the title to 7690 Fraser Street, to warn prospective purchasers of By-law violations.

Peter Sweeney, Manager of Building Inspections Branch, reviewed the report and responded to questions regarding extensions to the notice, implications for the new owner and potential options for the completion of repairs.

Surinder Dutta, Property Owner, indicated changes had not been done due to family commitments over the summer, followed by his hospitalization and heart surgery in August. Since that time, Mr. Dutta has had no income and is not in a financial position to do the required changes. Mr. Dutta further indicated that the bill of sale for the house shows that the sundeck is not authorized.

MOVED by Councillor Louis
THAT the Committee recommend to Council

THAT the City Clerk be directed to file a 336D Notice against the title to 7690 Fraser Street (Lot 1, Block 2, District Lot 326B, Plan 1672) in order to warn prospective purchasers that there are contraventions of the Zoning and Development and Vancouver Building By-laws related to this building

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3. 827 East 18^th Avenue – Warning to Prospective Purchasers (File 2701)

The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated September 15, 2004, in which the City Building Inspector requested approval to file a 336D notice against the title to 827 East 18^th Avenue to warn prospective purchasers of By-law violations and to request approval to seek injunctive relief.

Peter Sweeney, Manager of Building Inspections Branch, reviewed the report and responded to questions regarding time limits and delaying injunctive action.

John Bekiou, Property Owner, indicated he and his family have been having a series of planning, personal and infrastructure problems related to the house. Due to these problems, they have been unable to live in the house and are facing associated financial issues as well. Mr. Bekiou requested Council not approve the injunctive relief as they are actively preparing building permits and liaising with the City Planning department.
Mr. Sweeney indicated because Mr. Bekiou has been actively liaising with City Planning, and, in response to a statement by Councillor Louie, staff will not be pursuing injunctive relief immediately.

MOVED by Councillor Louis
THAT the Committee recommend to Council

A. THAT the City Clerk be directed to file a 336D Notice against the title to 827 East 18^th Avenue (Lot 9, Block 79, District Lot 301, Plan 187) 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 827 East 18^th 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.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

The Committee adjourned at 3:25 p.m.

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CITY OF VANCOUVER REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL ON PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT OCTOBER 7, 2004

A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Thursday, October 7, 2004, at 3:25 p.m., in Council Chamber, Third Floor, City Hall, following the Standing Committee on Planning and Environment meeting, to consider the recommendations and actions of the Committee.

PRESENT:	Deputy Mayor David Cadman Councillor Jim Green Councillor Peter Ladner Councillor Raymond Louie Councillor Tim Louis Councillor Anne Roberts Councillor Tim Stevenson Councillor Sam Sullivan
ABSENT:	Mayor Larry Campbell (Leave of Absence) Councillor Fred Bass (Leave of Absence) Councillor Ellen Woodsworth (Leave of Absence)
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE:	Judy Rogers, City Manager
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE:	Nicole Ludwig, Meeting Coordinator

“IN CAMERA” MEETING

MOVED by Councillor Louie
SECONDED by Councillor Louis

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 could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the city.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

MOVED by Councillor Louis
SECONDED by Councillor Louie

THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, Deputy Mayor Cadman in the Chair.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Report of Standing Committee on Planning and Environment
October 7, 2004

Council considered the report containing the recommendations and actions taken by the Standing Committee on Planning and Environment. Its items of business included:

1. Vancouver International Airport Update - Presentation
2. 7690 Fraser Street – Warning to Prospective Purchasers
3. 827 East 18^th Avenue – Warning to Prospective Purchasers

MOVED by Councillor Roberts

THAT the recommendations and actions taken by the Standing Committee on Planning and Environment at its meeting of October 7, 2004, as contained in Items 1 to 3, be approved.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

RISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

MOVED by Councillor Roberts

THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ADOPT REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

MOVED by Councillor Louis
SECONDED by Councillor Roberts

THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

MOTIONS

A. Administrative Motions

None.

B. Motions on Notice

1. Maintaining Respect for Democracy in Vancouver (File 1251)

The following Motion was submitted by Councillor Sullivan at the Regular Council meeting on October 5, 2004. Councillor Louie called Notice under Section 5.4(c) of the Procedure By-law.

MOVER: Councillor Sullivan
SECONDER: Councillor Ladner

WHEREAS,

- During the September 28^th Vancouver City Council meeting a group of people attended and due to their shouting and abusive behavior prevented the Council from conducting business for one hour.

- The Counsul General of France had come to address the Council and one of Vancouver’s fine musicians was scheduled to perform and neither of them were able to present to the Council.

- Democratic government is an achievement that deserves the respect of all its citizens.

- The democratic processes of Vancouver work for the benefit of all its citizens and should not be compromised by any group.

- In previous Council meeting during this term Council has tolerated interruptions by protesters give the impression that it is acceptable to disrupt the functioning of a democratic institution.

- Our Council has mechanisms to allow everyone with concerns about the city’s decisions to be heard in an organized and civilized manner.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT City staff be asked to provide options on ways to ensure that democratic processes be respected and permitted to function and that the rules of Council be observed.

LOST
(Councillors Green, Louis, Louie, Roberts, Stevenson and the Deputy Mayor opposed)

NEW BUSINESS

1. Leave of Absence – Mayor Campbell (File 1254)

MOVED by Councillor Green
SECONDED by Councillor Louie

THAT Mayor Campbell be granted a Leave of Absence for Civic Business for the Standing Committee on Planning and Environment meeting on October 7, 2004.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

The Council adjourned at 4:00 p.m.

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