updated March 23, 2006
NOTICE OF MEETING
Standing Committee of Council
on City Services and Budgets
AGENDA
DATE:
Thursday, March 23, 2006
TIME:
9:30 a.m.
NOTE: This will be a full day meeting.
PLACE:
Council Chamber
Third Floor, City Hall
PLEASE NOTE:
• A complete video stream of the meeting will be available the day following the meeting.
• Agendas and reports are available on the City of Vancouver web site at http://www.vancouver. ca /ctyclerk/councilmeetings/meeting_schedule.cfm approximately one week before the meeting date.
For information, or to register to speak, please call Denise Salmon, Meeting Coordinator, at 604.873.7269, e-mail denise.salmon@vancouver.ca
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
The minutes of the meetings of February 16, and March 2, 2006, to be adopted.
NOTE: Due to technical problems, portions of the video are without sound.
1. Vancouver Economic Development Commission ("VEDC") Changes to Term of Service Contract, Board Size, and Term of Appointment for Board Members (Video Item 1)
The attached Administrative Report dated March 7, 2006, refers.
2. Vancouver Economic Development Commission ("VEDC") 2005 Operating and Financial Results (Unaudited), 2006-2008 Business Plan and 2006 Operating Budget (Video Item 2)
The attached Administrative Report dated March 10, 2006, refers.
Also attached (Limited Distribution - on file in City Clerk's Office) is a copy of the 2006-2008 VEDC Business Plan & Budget dated February 21, 2006.
3. 2006 Property Taxation: Distribution of the Tax Levy
WITHDRAWN - will be rescheduled.
4. Permit Processing- Completion of Resources Strategy (Video Item 4)
The attached Administrative Report dated February 28, 2006, refers.
5. Employee Relations & Advisory Services - Development Plan (Video Item 5)
The attached Administrative Report dated March 8, 2006, refers.
6. Continuation of Drug Policy Program (Video Item 6a) (Video Item 6b)
The attached Administrative Report dated March 10, 2006, refers.
7. Area Planning Public Process Funding (Video Item 7)
The attached Administrative Report dated March 2, 2006, refers.
8. Vancouver Heritage Register Upgrade Program (Video Item 8)
The attached Policy Report dated March 10, 2006, refers.
The report has been sent to interested parties, some of whom may wish to speak.
9. World Urban Forum 2006 - Budget Request (Video Item 9)
The attached Administrative Report dated March 7, 2006, refers.
The report has been sent to interested parties, some of whom may wish to speak.
10. Funding for Feasibility Study: Pacific Foundation for the Advancement of Minority Equality (The Centre - LGTB Community Centre) (Video Item 10)
The attached Administrative Report dated March 8, 2006, refers.
The report has been sent to interested parties, some of whom may wish to speak.
11. Additional Staffing to Bring the Vision Implementation Team to Full Strength (Video Item 11)
The attached Administrative Report dated March 9, 2006, refers.
The report has been sent to interested parties, some of whom may wish to speak.
12. Final Approval of the Extended Hours of Liquor Service Policy and the Business Premises Regulation of Hours By-law for Standard Hours Liquor Establishments and Extended Hours Liquor Establishments
WITHDRAWN - rescheduled to April 6, 2006.
13. Business License Fees for Extended Hours Liquor Establishments
WITHDRAWN - rescheduled to April 6, 2006.
14. 2006 Property Tax Options: Averaging Effects (Video Item 14)
Vancouver City Council, at its meeting on February 16, 2006, authorized the Director of Finance to place advertisements advising the public that Council is considering enacting an averaging by-law and inviting input at today's meeting.
The relevant Policy Report dated January 30, 2006, and extract from the February 16th meeting are attached and refer.
The relevant by-law (LATE DISTRIBUTION) will be dealt with at the Council meeting immediately following the City Services and Budgets meeting.
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NOTICE
A Regular Council meeting will be convened immediately following the Standing Committee meeting.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING (Video of Council Portion)
AGENDA
ROLL CALL
"IN CAMERA" MEETING
THAT Council will go into a special meeting on April 3, 2006, 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;
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
1. Standing Committee of Council on City Services and Budgets
Thursday, March 23, 2006
Approval of recommendations and actions.
RISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
ADOPT REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
BY-LAWS
LATE DISTRIBUTION
1. A By-law to Average Land Assessments for 2006
MOTIONS (Video of Motions)
A. Administrative Motions
None
B. Motions on Notice
1. International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
MOVER: Councillor Cadman
SECONDER:
2. Property Tax Abatement for Legions
MOVER: Councillor Louie
SECONDER:
NEW BUSINESS
ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS
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