Vancouver City Council |
| These minutes will be adopted at the Regular Council meeting on February 15, 2005. |
REPORT TO COUNCIL
STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL
ON CITY SERVICES AND BUDGETSJANUARY 20, 2005
A Regular Meeting of the Standing Committee of Council on City Services and Budgets was held on Thursday, January 20, 2005, at 9:45 a.m., in the Council Chamber, Third Floor, City Hall.
PRESENT:
Councillor Tim Louis, Chair
Councillor Fred Bass
Councillor David Cadman
Councillor Jim Green
*Councillor Peter Ladner
Councillor Anne Roberts
Councillor Sam SullivanABSENT:
Mayor Larry Campbell (Leave of Absence - Civic Business)
Councillor Raymond Louie (Leave of Absence - Civic Business)
Councillor Tim Stevenson (Leave of Absence)
Councillor Ellen Woodsworth, Vice-Chair (Civic Business)CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE:
Brent MacGregor, Deputy City Manager
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE:
Denise Salmon, Meeting Coordinator
*Denotes absence for a portion of the meeting.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the Standing Committee on City Services and Budgets meetings of December 2, and 16, 2004, were adopted.
RECOMMENDATION
1. 2005 Assessment Roll Report (File 1551)
The Committee had before it the City of Vancouver 2005 Assessment Roll Report dated January 4, 2005, prepared by the BC Assessment Authority, which provided property and value information for taxation purposes.
Ken Bayne, Director of Financial Planning and Treasury, introduced Jason Grant, Area Assessor, BC Assessment Authority, who gave a presentation on the assessment trends reflected in the report. Mr. Grant, accompanied by Deborah Francis and David Lee, Deputy Assessors, responded to questions regarding the new Assessment Roll totals, appeals and assessments of certain commercial properties.
MOVED by Councillor Bass
THAT the Committee recommend to Council
THAT the BC Assessment Authority presentation and City of Vancouver 2005 Assessment Roll Report dated January 4, 2005, be received for information.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Ladner absent for the vote)
2. 357 Davie Street - Cactus Cafe Yaletown Ltd. Permanent Change of Hours of Operation (Food Primary Liquor License - Restaurant Class 1) (File 2612-1)
Guy Gusdal, License Coordinator, requested Council postpone this item to allow for further information from the applicant which could impact staff's recommendations.
MOVED by Councillor Bass
THAT the Committee recommend to Council
THAT this item be postponed to a future meeting.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Ladner absent for the vote)
3. False Creek Ferry Dock Licence Agreement (File 1203)
The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated December 21, 2004, in which the General Manager of Engineering Services in consultation with the Director of Legal Services, sought Council approval to enter into a license agreement with the two ferry companies operating in False Creek for equal access to all ferry docks covered by the license agreement. Council was also requested to approve an increase in the annual fees payable by the two ferry companies operating in False Creek and to consolidate all ferry dock expenditures and revenues under one account structure.
Michelle Harris, Blueways Manager, provided a brief overview of the report and in response to questions from Council, advised there is currently one ferry accessible to the disabled; no further provisions are included in the new agreement. Geoff Pratt, Aquabus Ferry Ltd., provided additional information on the possibility of integrating the ferries into the transit system, and the availability of weekly/monthly/annual passes.
MOVED by Councillor Bass
THAT the Committee recommend to Council
A. THAT Council authorize the Director of Legal Services, in consultation with the General Manager of Engineering Services, to negotiate and execute a Licence Agreement with Granville Island Ferries Ltd. and Aquabus Ferry Ltd. granting a non-exclusive licence to both companies to use certain docks located in False Creek for the purpose of boarding and disembarking passengers, generally on the terms and conditions set out in the Administrative Report dated December 21, 2004, entitled "False Creek Ferry Dock Licence Agreement".
B. THAT the Park Board 2005 net revenue operating budget of $8,000 received from these ferry companies for use of the Aquatic Centre dock and the Stamps Landing dock, and all other revenues from and expenditures on all City owned, leased, or managed docks in False Creek be consolidated under Engineering Greenways which will result in the Park Board Global budget being increased by $8000.
C. THAT Council authorize increases in the total annual fees payable by Granville Island Ferries Ltd. and Aquabus Ferry Ltd. for use of the seven City owned, managed or leased ferry docks in False Creek from $35,048 to $41,900 totalling an increase of $6852.
D. 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.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The Committee adjourned at 10:20 a.m.
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CITY OF VANCOUVER REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
JANUARY 20, 2005 |
A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Thursday, January 20, 2005, at 10:20 a.m., in the Council Chamber, Third Floor, City Hall, following the Standing Committee on City Services and Budgets meeting, to consider the recommendations and actions of the Committee.
PRESENT: |
Deputy Mayor Anne Roberts
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ABSENT: |
Mayor Larry Campbell (Leave of Absence - Civic Business)
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CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE: |
Brent MacGregor, Deputy City Manager |
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE: |
Denise Salmon, Meeting Coordinator |
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Councillor Bass
SECONDED by Councillor Cadman
THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, Deputy Mayor Roberts in the Chair.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Report of Standing Committee on City Services and Budgets
January 20, 2005
Council considered the report containing the recommendations and actions taken by the Standing Committee on City Services and Budgets. Its items of business included:
1. 2005 Assessment Roll Report
2. 357 Davie Street - Cactus Cafe Yaletown Ltd. Permanent Change of Hours of Operation (Food Primary Liquor License - Restaurant Class 1)
3. False Creek Ferry Dock Licence Agreement
MOVED by Councillor Louis
THAT the recommendations and actions taken by the Standing Committee on City Services and Budgets at its meeting of January 20, 2005, as contained in Items 1-3, be approved.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
RISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Councillor Louis
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 Louis
THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOTIONS
A. Administrative Motions
None.
B. Motions on Notice
1. Support for Provincial Incentives for the Film Industry (File 4201)
MOVED by Councillor Green
SECONDED by Councillor Louis
WHEREAS, the film industry is a vital component of the culture and economy of the City of Vancouver.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, Vancouver City Council support the film industry's request that the Province of British Columbia match new film incentives in Quebec and Ontario.
CARRIED
(Councillors Bass, Ladner and Sullivan opposed)
2. City Support of Film Industry (File 4201)
MOVED by Councillor Green
SECONDED by Councillor Cadman
WHEREAS, the film industry is a vital component of the culture and economy of the City of Vancouver.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff meet with film industry and report back on feasibility of support to the film industry by the following:
· City Real Estate Services Location Fees: Reviewing costs and remaining competitive. Inventory of vacant land for parking alternatives and reasonable rates in downtown core and congested residential areas.
· Consistent guidelines for industries of similar impact: Traffic Control for construction/utility work and film.
· Location Estimation - providing up front cost estimates for City services to assist in budgeting motion pictures.
· Keeping parking costs down, estimating and charging averages rather than full revenue potential from meters.
· Proactive work in the neighbourhoods - clear message to Vancouverites that short-term use of public assets (properties and roadways) for film production is supported by Council.
· Address guidelines and noise bylaw extensions. Understanding the tolerances in our communities and the needs of producer clients. The importance of a "client service" model.
· Council support a clear mandate to facilitate productions in Vancouver.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
NEW BUSINESS
1. Leave of Absence - Councillor Cadman (File 1254)
MOVED by Councillor Bass
SECONDED by Councillor Roberts
THAT Councillor Cadman be granted Leave of Absence due to Civic Business for April 12 and 14, 2005.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS
1. PayDay Loan Companies (File 2711-1)
Councillor Green requested staff report back on the possibility of PayDay Loan companies coming before the City of Vancouver Business License Hearing Panels.
2. Signage on Development Projects (File 2603)
Councillor Green requested a report or memorandum back on a draft policy on information signage on development projects where City enhancements are generated or occur, and requested such signage include information on enhancements and how to access same.
3. Wooden Pavers in Downtown Area (File 5051)
Councillor Green requested staff report back on the feasibility of conserving the wooden pavers in the downtown, and how Engineering can access services while minimizing impact on these pavers. An additional report back on the condition of wooden pavers on Alexander Street between Main and Water, the 200 Block Union and Shanghai Alley was also requested.
The Council adjourned at 10:45 a.m.
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