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CITY OF VANCOUVER
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 16, 2004
A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, November 16, 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:
Dave Rudberg, Acting 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.
PRESENTATION: BY THE TOWN PANTS (File 1051)
Council welcomed The Town Pants who performed "Old Vancouver Town".
"IN CAMERA" MEETING
MOVED by Councillor Louis
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 paragraphs:
(a) personal information about an identifiable individual who holds or is being considered for a position as an officer, employee or agent of the city or another position appointed by the city;
(g) litigation or potential litigation affecting the city.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Sullivan absent for the vote)
ITEMS ARISING FROM THE "IN CAMERA" MEETING OF NOVEMBER 2, 2004
· Council granted the 2004 Cultural Harmony Awards to:
- Buddhist Compassion Relief TZU CHI Foundation Canada (Organization Award)
- Roz Davidson (Individual Award)
· Council approved appointments to the City of Vancouver Front-Line Transit Operator Advisory Committee. Names of those appointed are available from the City Clerk's Office.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
1. Regular Council (City Services and Budgets) - October 21, 2004
MOVED by Councillor Louis
SECONDED by Councillor Woodsworth
THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Sullivan absent for the vote)
2. Regular Council (Planning and Environment) - October 21, 2004
MOVED by Councillor Roberts
SECONDED by Councillor Woodsworth
THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Special Council (Public Hearing) - October 21, 2004
MOVED by Councillor Bass
SECONDED by Councillor Louie
THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. Regular Council - November 2, 2004
MOVED by Councillor Roberts
SECONDED by Councillor Bass
THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Councillor Cadman
SECONDED by Councillor Louie
THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, Mayor Campbell in the Chair.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MATTERS ADOPTED ON CONSENT
MOVED by Councillor Louis
THAT Council adopt Administrative Reports A1 to A4, on consent.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Strata Title Conversion - 1526 Arbutus Street
October 28, 2004 (File 5311)
THAT the application to convert the previously occupied building at 1526 Arbutus Street (Lot 1, Except the South 2 Feet Now Lane, Block 195, D.L. 526, Plan 1123) to strata title ownership be approved in principle, but that pursuant to Section 242(3) of the Strata Property Act, the Certificate of Approval (Form T) shall not be issued unless the following conditions have been met within one year of the date of this approval:
i) Completion of all work under the necessary permits, at no cost to the City and to the satisfaction of the City Building Inspector, in order for the building to substantially comply with all relevant By-laws.
ii) Dedication of the north 2.134 m (7.00 ft.) of the site to the City for "road" purposes.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
2. Payment-in-Lieu of Parking Application - 19 West Cordova Street
October 22, 2004 (File 5655)
A. THAT Council approve in principle, for deposit into the Payment-in-lieu Parking Reserve, the offer of payment-in-lieu in the amount of $14,500 by Uta Nagel of Cordova Development for the waiver of 1 parking spaces required by Section 4.1.2 of the Parking By-law.
B. THAT the Director of Legal Services be requested to bring forward a by-law to amend Schedule A of the Parking By-law pursuant to Section 4.12.5 to effect this waiver.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
3. City's Participation in the Canada/British Columbia Infrastructure Program and Consultant Appointment for the Burrard Bridge Seismic Upgrading Project
October 21, 2004 (File 5752-3)
A. THAT, subject to the conditions set out in D, E and F, Council authorize the City to participate in the Canada/British Columbia Infrastructure Program by entering into an Agreement with the Province whereby Federal and Provincial funding of up to $2 million will be provided for the Burrard Bridge Seismic Upgrade project.
B. THAT, in addition to the Canada/British Columbia Infrastructure Program funding, Council approve the allocation of $2.5 million as the City's share of the project, source of funding to be the $20 million of borrowing authority approved through the 2003 - 2005 Capital Plan plebiscite to provide the City share of cost shared projects.
C. THAT, subject to the conditions set out in D, E and F, Council authorize the General Manager of Engineering Services to engage the firm of Buckland & Taylor Ltd. for the contract administration, design finalization and inspection during construction of the Burrard Bridge Seismic upgrading at the estimated cost of $120,000, subject to a contract satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services.
D. THAT the Director of Legal Services be authorized to execute and deliver on behalf of the City all legal documents required to implement A and C.
E. THAT all such legal documents be on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager of Engineering Services and the Director of Legal Services.
F. THAT no legal rights or obligations will be created by Council's adoption of A, C, D and E above unless and until such legal documents are executed and delivered by the Director of Legal Services.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
4. Mountain View Cemetery - Initial Implementation Plan - Adjustment of Design Budget
November 1, 2004 (File 5127)
A. THAT Council increase the approved contract amounts of the design for Phase I of Mountain View Cemetery Master Plan by $459,545 to a total of $1,346,335; source of funding to be the cemetery business plan approved by Council on July 8, 2004.
B. THAT the Director of Facility Design & Management, in consultation with the Mountain View Cemetery Committee and the Director of Legal Services, be authorized to enter into consulting contracts with the following consultants:
i. E. Lees and Associates Consulting Ltd. for the infrastructure, landscape and memorialization improvements at a fee of $421,280 and estimated disbursements of $20,000 exclusive of GST;ii.
iii. Birmingham and Wood, Architects for building design at a fee of $630,555 and estimated disbursements of $48,000 exclusive of GST; and
iii. BTY Group for costing services at a fee of $57,500 and estimated disbursements of $2,000 exclusive of GST.
ADOPTED ON CONSENT
5. Lease and Maintenance of City-owned Capital Asset at 390 Main Street
November 8, 2004 (File 1203)
MOVED by Councillor Louis
A. THAT Council direct staff to finalize a lease for 390 Main Street legally described as: Parcel Identifier 015-684-016, Amended Lot 10 (see135890 L), Block 10, District Lot 196, Plan 184 for five years commencing January 1, 2005, for a nominal rent of $10.00 per year, and on such further other terms and conditions as may be acceptable to the Director of Legal Services, in consultation with the Directors of Real Estate Services, Social Planning, Risk and Emergency Management, Facilities Design and Management and Current Planning, it being noted that no rights or obligations hereby arise or take effect pursuant to this resolution until the agreement has been executed by the Director of Legal Services on behalf of the City and the non profit society ("the Society") being incorporated by the Vancouver Agreement to help implement the Downtown Eastside Economic Revitalization Plan and Employment Strategy.
B. THAT Council authorize the allocation of $3,312 to Building Services for property insurance and annual inspections, without offset; source of funds to be 2005 Operating Budget with an ongoing increase to the annual operation budget without offset thereafter.
C. THAT 390 Main Street Capital Asset be added to the City's Structural and Physical Plant Upgrading Programs in future capital plans so that it can be considered for repairs as funds are available.
D. THAT $630,000 for phase two of capital improvements in 390 Main Street be authorized to accommodate the Centre for Business and Community Economic Development, for report back to Council for approval after tenders are received; source of funding $230,000 from the 2003 DTES Unallocated Funding Account and $400,000 from Western Economic Diversification and the Province.
E. THAT the contract for Architectural basic services be awarded to the Iredale Partnership at an estimated fee of $50,000; said fee to be based on the Architectural Institute of British Columbia tariff of fees for such work.
CARRIED BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY
(Councillor Ladner opposed)
(Councillor Stevenson absent for the vote)
OTHER REPORTS
I. Peace and Justice Committee
November 8, 2004 (File 3120-1)
1. World Peace Forum 2006
MOVED by Councillor Cadman
A. THAT Council approve the creation of a reserve fund to hold the $65,000 donation received from the Simons Foundation to support the City's peace initiatives as directed by the donor.
B. THAT Council instruct the City Manager to contract for up to $10,000 for services in relation to conducting a feasibility report, as outlined in the body of this report, on holding a World Peace Forum in conjunction with the World Urban Forum in 2006. Source of funds, the Peace Initiative Reserve Fund.
C. THAT Council provide a grant of $45,000 to the World Peace Forum Society to offset travel and organizational costs of holding a preparatory forum involving the local, national and international community to assess the feasibility of holding a World Peace Forum in conjunction with the World Urban Forum in 2006. Source of funds, the Peace Initiative Reserve Fund.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND
BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY
RISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cadman
THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ADOPT REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Councillor Cadman
SECONDED by Councillor Bass
THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
BY-LAWS
MOVED by Councillor Louis
SECONDED by Councillor Cadman
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 4 inclusive, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign and seal the enacted by-laws.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
1. A By-law to amend Street Name By-law No. 4054 re widening Pacific Boulevard and Nelson Street (By-law No.8949)
2. A By-law to amend Noise Control By-law No. 6555 (1120 West Georgia Street) (By-law No. 8950)
3. A By-law to designate certain real property as protected heritage property (1885-1895 Venables Street) (By-law No. 8951)
(Councillors Bass, Louis, Stevenson and Sullivan excused from voting on By-law 3)
4. A By-law to amend Sign By-law No. 6510 (Proposed video sign - 798 Granville Street) (By-law No. 8952)
(Councillors Bass and Green excused from voting on By-law 4)
The City Clerk advised the following By-law will be referred to a Regular Council meeting on Thursday, November 18, 2004 following clarification of the By-law:
A By-law amending Security Alarm System By-law No. 7111 with respect to second and subsequent alarm cancellation fees
MOTIONS
A. Administrative Motions
None.
B. Motions on Notice
1. FITNESS20 BY 2010 (File 4209)
The following Motion was submitted by Councillor Ladner for the Regular Council meeting of November 16, 2004:
WHEREAS Vancouver will play host to the World's largest winter sporting event in 2010;
AND WHEREAS the City of Vancouver is already partnering with 2010 LegaciesNow through their HostingBC program;
AND WHEREAS the City of Vancouver has developed a strategy to increase physical activity for our youth;
AND WHEREAS the City of Vancouver is already engaged in making citizens more active through its FitCity initiative;
AND WHEREAS the Province of BC has committed to increasing physical activity levels in BC by 20% by 2010;
AND WHEREAS 2010 LegaciesNow is encouraging all municipalities to become Active Communities and accept the 20 by 2010 challenge for their citizens and employees;
AND WHEREAS obesity levels amongst our youth are become alarmingly high;
AND WHEREAS adult obesity rates have increased by more than 2.5 times in the past two decades, adding significantly to the burden of disease in the population exerting a tremendous cost;
AND WHEREAS increased physical activity can significantly reduce the risk contracting many illnesses such as breast cancer, heart disease, strokes, Type 2 Diabetes;
AND WHEREAS the benefits of increased physical activity can lead to a more productive and healthier citizenry and workforce;
AND WHEREAS the Canadian Medical Association has challenged all provincial jurisdictions to increase physical activity by at least 10% by 2010;
AND WHEREAS the City of Vancouver would be the first municipal jurisdiction to join the 20 by 2010 physical activity challenge;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Vancouver work with 2010 LegaciesNow and the Provincial Government to help meet a target of increasing physical activity amongst its citizens and employees by 20% by 2010;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City of Vancouver conduct a review of its current policies to ensure that we are facilitating increased physical activity within the city;
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED THAT a copy of this motion be forwarded to each municipality in the province in order that they can join the City of Vancouver in making our population more physically active by 2010.
Not Moved
2. Traffic Fine Revenue Allocation (File 1756)
MOVED by Councillor Ladner
SECONDED by Councillor Sullivan
WHEREAS the B.C. government has given the City of Vancouver $7.8 million from traffic fine revenue, intended for specific purposes such as community policing, crime prevention and neighbourhood safety;
AND WHEREAS these are top-ranking concerns of the citizens of Vancouver, according to the city's most recent budget survey of public opinion;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Vancouver allocates this $7.8 million to balancing the budget for 2004 fiscal year, with the remaining funds, and further traffic revenue funds in future years, directed to public safety initiatives.
Referred
The Chair advised a request to speak to Motion B.2 has been received. Council agreed to refer consideration of the motion to the Standing Committee on City Services & Budgets meeting on Thursday, November 18, 2004.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Preservation of Farmland for Food Production in the Agricultural Land Reserve (File 1263)
MOVED by Councillor Louis
SECONDED by Councillor Cadman
WHEREAS Citizens of the City of Vancouver receive health, environmental, social, cultural and economic benefits through the maintenance of a sustainable and productive land base to support a regional food system; and
WHEREAS Vancouver City Council adopted and reaffirmed an Agricultural Land Reserve Policy (November 20, 1979, March 8, 1988) which supports the preservation of farmland for food production in the region's remaining Agricultural Land Reserve designated lands
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Vancouver go on record and inform the BC Agricultural Land Commission that the City of Vancouver opposes the removal of 920 acres of land from the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) in Abbotsford.
Amended
AMENDMENT MOVED by Councillor Ladner
SECONDED by Mayor Campbell
THAT the motion be amended by deleting the following words from the resolve: "920 acres of" and "in Abbotsford".
CARRIED
(Councillor Louis opposed)
The amendment having carried, the motion as amended was put and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
MOTION AS AMENDED AND APPROVED
WHEREAS Citizens of the City of Vancouver receive health, environmental, social, cultural and economic benefits through the maintenance of a sustainable and productive land base to support a regional food system; and
WHEREAS Vancouver City Council adopted and reaffirmed an Agricultural Land Reserve Policy (November 20, 1979, March 8, 1988) which supports the preservation of farmland for food production in the region's remaining Agricultural Land Reserve designated lands
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Vancouver go on record and inform the BC Agricultural Land Commission that the City of Vancouver opposes the removal of land from the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR).
2. Leave of Absence - Councillor Stevenson (File 1254)
MOVED by Councillor Louie
SECONDED by Councillor Woodsworth
THAT Councillor Stevenson be granted a Leave of Absence due to Civic Business for the evening of November 18, 2004.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Leave of Absence - Councillor Green (File 1254)
MOVED by Councillor Stevenson
SECONDED by Councillor Louie
THAT Councillor Green be granted a Leave of Absence due to Civic Business for the evening of November 18, 2004.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS
1. National Child Care System (File 4102)
Councillor Roberts reported on the national child care policy conference sponsored by the Canadian Council on Social Development held in Winnipeg on November 11 to 13. She advised she will be introducing motions related to the national child care system at the Regular Council meeting on November 30, 2004.
2. Taxi Only Right Turns onto Robson from Howe or Hornby Streets (File 5762)
Councillor Green requested the City Engineer to provide a memorandum on the feasibility of a taxi only right turn on and off Howe and Hornby Streets onto Robson.
3. Traffic Light at Victoria and Graveley Streets (File 5761)
Councillor Green requested staff to provide information on installing a traffic light at Victoria and Graveley Streets following the recent pedestrian fatality at that location. The Acting City Manager advised the location is presently being evaluated and staff will be reporting back either as part of the annual traffic signal program or before, in a separate report.
4. Resources for Research on Neighbourhood or District Councils (File 1251)
Councillor Green requested staff to provide references for website and publication information so that Councillors would be able to do their own research on neighbourhood councils, such as Portland, Oregon, and St. Paul's, Minnesota, and district councils, such as Barcelona, Spain.
5. Graduated Fine Process for By-law Infractions (File 2701)
Councillor Louie requested staff to provide a memo on a graduated by-law fine process in certain circumstances
6. Workshop on Impact of Treaty Developments (File 1253)
Councillor Woodsworth requested a Staff/Council briefing on the impact of treaty developments to be held as soon as possible.
7. Ethical Purchasing Policy (File 6001)
Councillor Bass requested information on whether the City's review of ethical purchasing considers issues such as selling of armaments for a war which some may consider inappropriate or illegal.
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Council recessed at 3:30 p.m. and following an In Camera meeting in the Mayor's Office, reconvened in open session at 3:45 p.m. with all members present.
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PRESENTATION - SIGNING OF AN ABORIGINAL EMPLOYMENT PARTNERSHIP INITIATIVE AGREEMENT (File 1051)
The Mayor joined Murray Coell, Minister for Community, Aboriginal and Women's Services; Keith Henry, Executive Director, Metis Provincial Council of BC; Dave Rudberg, Acting City Manager; Mike Zora, General Manager, Human resource Services; Paul Faoro, President, CUPE 15; and Ken Davidson, President, CUPE 1004; in the signing of an Aboriginal Employment Partnership Initiative.
This was followed immediately by a reception in the foyer.
The Council adjourned at 4:05 p.m.
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