NOTICE OF MEETING
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
| DATE: | Tuesday, March 24, 2015 |
| TIME: | 9:30 am |
| PLACE: | Council Chamber |
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WELCOME
ROLL CALL
PROCLAMATION – International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Video Clip of this Item
IN CAMERA MEETING Video Clip of this Item
THAT Council will go into meetings later this week which are 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;
(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;
(k) negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of an activity, work or facility that are at their preliminary stages and that, in the view of the Council, could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the city if they were held in public.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES Video Clip of this Item
1. Public Hearing – February 24 and 26, 2015 
2. Regular Council – March 3, 2015
3. Regular Council (City Finance and Services) – March 4, 2015
4. Chauffeur’s Permit Appeal Hearing – March 4, 2015
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MATTERS ADOPTED ON CONSENT Video Clip of this Item
REPORT REFERENCE
1. City’s Emergency Response to the Port Metro Vancouver Chemical Fire Video Clip of this Item
Sadhu Johnston, Deputy City Manager, to present on this matter.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
General
1. Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) and Lower Mainland Local Government Association (LMLGA) Membership Fees for 2015 to 2016 Video Clip of this Item
Requires eight affirmative votes.
2. Amended 2015 Tipping Fees and Solid Waste By-law Video Clip of this Item
3. Approval of 2015-2016 Business Improvement Area (BIA) Budgets Video Clip of this Item
4. Response to Council Motion on City Action to Ensure Innovative, Increased Taxi Service Video Clip of this Item
Finance
5. 2014 Council Remuneration and Expenses Video Clip of this Item
6. 2014 Property Tax Exemptions Video Clip of this Item
POLICY REPORTS
1. Issues Report - Rezoning Policy for 725 Southeast Marine Drive Video Clip of this Item
Referral to Public Hearing
2. Miscellaneous Amendments to the Zoning and Development By-law, Downtown Official Development Plan (DODP), Downtown Eastside Oppenheimer District Official Development Plan (DEOD ODP), the Southeast Granville Slopes Official Development Plan (SEGS ODP) Housekeeping Video Clip of this Item
3. CD-1 Text Amendment: 2610 Victoria Drive (Immigrant Services Society of British Columbia) Video Clip of this Item
4. CD-1 Rezoning: 508 Helmcken Street Video Clip of this Item
RISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
ADOPT REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
BY-LAWS
LINK TO BY-LAWS Video Clip of this Item
1. A By-law to Grant Money for a Business Promotion Scheme in the Commercial Drive Business Improvement Area
2. A By-law to Designate a Business Improvement Area in that area of the City known as Commercial Drive for the term April 1, 2015 to March 31, 2022
3. A By-law to Grant Money for a Business Promotion Scheme in the Hastings North Expansion Business Improvement Area
4. A By-law to Designate a Business Improvement Area in that area of the City known as Hastings North Expansion
5. Heritage Taxation Exemption By-law (9 West Cordova Street)
Requires two-thirds affirmative votes of those members present.
6. A By-law to authorize the amendment of a Heritage Revitalization Agreement Authorized by By-law No. 9743 (9 West Cordova Street)
7. A By-law to amend Parking By-law No. 6059 with regard to CD-1 Districts Parking requirements (3323-3367 East 4th Avenue)
8. A By-law to assess real property to defray 2014 costs for the South Fraser Street Collective Parking Project
9. A By-law to assess real property to defray 2014 costs for the East Hastings Street Collective Parking Project
10. A By-law to assess real property to defray 2014 maintenance costs for the Trounce Alley and Blood Alley Square Local Improvement Project
11. A By-law to amend Ticket Offences By-law No. 9360 regarding housekeeping amendments related to the Water Shortage Response By-law and the Water Works By law
12. A By-law to amend Building By-law No. 10908 regarding miscellaneous housekeeping amendments and clarification regarding accessory and existing buildings
13. A By-law to amend Solid Waste By-law No. 8417 regarding fees and definitions
Subject to approval of Administrative Report 2.
14. A By-law to designate certain real property as protected heritage property (454 West 12th Avenue – The Wilcox House)
Councillor Louie not present for this item at Public Hearing, Councillor Meggs not present at the Regular Council meeting where the decision was made, and Councillor De Genova not on Council at the time of Public Hearing.
15. A By-law to authorize Council entering into a Heritage Revitalization Agreement with the Owner of Heritage Property (454 West 12th Avenue – The Wilcox House)
Councillor Louie not present for this item at Public Hearing, Councillor Meggs not present at the Regular Council meeting where the decision was made, and Councillor De Genova not on Council at the time of Public Hearing.
16. A By-law to enact a Housing Agreement for 2806 Cambie Street, 2850 Cambie Street, 454 West 12th Avenue and 465 West 13th Avenue
17. A By-law to amend Vehicles for Hire By-law No. 6066 regarding licences for taxicabs and dual taxicabs
Subject to approval of Administrative Report 4.
18. A By-law to enact a Housing Agreement for 2239 West 7th Avenue
MOTIONS
A. Administrative Motions Video Clip of this Item
1. Approval of Form of Development – 1480 Howe Street
MOVER: Councillor
SECONDER: Councillor
2. Approval of Form of Development - 3323-3367 East 4th Avenue
MOVER: Councillor
SECONDER: Councillor
B. Motions on Notice
1. Request for Leave of Absence – Councillor Deal Video Clip of this Item
MOVER: Councillor
SECONDER: Councillor
2. Request for Leave of Absence – Councillor Jang Video Clip of this Item
MOVER: Councillor
SECONDER: Councillor
3. Resourcing Local Governments for Oil and Hazardous and Noxious Substances (HNS) Emergency Planning and Response Video Clip of this Item
MOVER: Deputy Mayor Andrea Reimer
SECONDER: Acting Mayor Louie
4. Increase Protections for Vancouver Renters Video Clip of this Item
MOVER: Mayor Robertson
SECONDER:
5. Support 100% Renewable Energy in Vancouver Video Clip of this Item
MOVER: Mayor Robertson
SECONDER: Deputy Mayor Reimer
NOTICE OF MOTION
NEW BUSINESS
ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS
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