ROLL CALL

CONDOLENCES – Mel Tobias

IN CAMERA MEETING

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;

(c) labour relations or other employee relations;

(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;

(g) litigation or potential litigation affecting the city;

(i) the receipt of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose;


(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

1. Regular Council – November 14, 2017PDF

2. Public Hearing – November 14, 2017 PDF

3. Regular Council (City Finance and Services) – November 15, 2017 PDF

 

MATTERS ADOPTED ON CONSENT

 

REPORT REFERENCE

1. Housing Vancouver Strategy (2018 - 2027) and 3-Year Action Plan (2018 – 2020)

Gil Kelley, General Manager, Planning, Urban Design and Sustainability, will present on the Policy Report dated November 15, 2017.

2. Implementation Update - Healthy City Action Plan (2015-2018)

Mary Clare Zak, Managing Director, Social Policy and Projects, will present on the Administrative Report dated November 16, 2017.
Recommendations B and C require affirmative votes of at least two-thirds of all of Council members pursuant to Section 206(1) of the Vancouver Charter

 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

1. TEXT AMENDMENT: 1523 Davie Street (Gabriola Mansion)

On November 14, 2017, Vancouver City Council heard from speakers at a Public Hearing on the above-noted application and, following the close of the receipt of public comments, referred discussion and decision to the Regular Council meeting on November 28, 2017, as Unfinished Business.

The following previously distributed documents refer:

• Policy Report dated October 3, 2017, entitled “CD-1 Text Amendment: 1523 Davie Street (Gabriola Mansion)”; PDF
• Summary and Recommendation PDF
• Minutes 2 of this agenda package.

 


ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

1. Capital Grant for 2720 East 48th Avenue (Fair Haven United Church Homes) for Social Housing
Recommendation B requires an affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of all of Council pursuant to Section 206(1) of the Vancouver Charter

2. Approval of Council Initiatives - BIA Renewals and Expansion – 2018

3. 2018 – 2021 Artist Studio Award Program
Recommendations B and C require affirmative votes of at least two-thirds of all of Council members pursuant to Section 206(1) of the Vancouver Charter

4. CAC Policy Update: Simplifying CACs on New Rental Housing and Commercial Development

5. Acquisition of Social Housing at 1488 Robson Street

6. Amendments to Business Improvement Area (BIA) Approvals Policy and Model Grant Allocation By-law

7. 2018 Land Assessment Averaging: Notice to BC Assessment Authority

8. Business Licence/Chauffeur's Permit Appeal Hearing Panels - January to June 2018

9. Supporting Small Businesses Through Provincial Tax Reform - WITHDRAWN

10. Proposed Amendment to Vancouver Affordable Housing Agency Ltd. (VAHA) Governance Structure

 

OTHER REPORTS

1. Naming of West End Lanes and New Temporary City Hall Plaza

 

BY-LAWS

1. A By-law to amend Noise Control By-law No. 6555 (2395-2469 Kingsway)

2. A By-law to amend Parking By-law No. 6059 with regard to CD-1 Districts Parking requirements (CD-1 District Parking requirements 2395-2469 Kingsway)

3. A By-law to amend Sign By-law No. 11879 (2395-2469 Kingsway)
(Councillors Affleck, Ball and Louie absent for this item at Public Hearing; Councillor Bremner not on Council at the time of Public Hearing, however at the Regular Council meeting on November 14, 2017, they advised they had reviewed the proceedings of the meeting)


4. A By-law to amend Building By-law No. 10908 regarding Fees for 2018

5. A By-law to amend Electrical By-law No. 5563 Regarding Fees for 2018

6. A By-law to amend Gas Fitting By-law No. 3507 Regarding Fees for 2018

7. A By-law to amend Miscellaneous Fees By-law No. 5664 Regarding Fees for 2018

8. A By-law to amend Noise Control By-law No. 6555 Regarding Fees for 2018

9. A By-law to amend Protection of Trees By-law No. 9958 Regarding Fees for 2018

10. A By-law to amend Secondary Suite Inspection Fee By-law No. 6553 Regarding Fees for 2018

11. A By-law to amend Subdivision By-law No. 5208 Regarding Fees for 2018

12. A By-law to amend Zoning and Development Fee By-law No. 5585 Regarding Fees for 2018

13. A By-law to amend Noise Control By-law No. 6555 (530 Drake Street)

14. A By-law to amend Parking By-law No. 6059 with regard to CD-1 Districts Parking requirements (CD-1 District Parking requirements 530 Drake Street)

15. A By-law to amend Sign By-law No. 11879 (530 Drake Street- Covenant House)
(Councillor Louie absent for the Public Hearing, however at the Regular Council meeting on November 14, 2017, he advised he had reviewed the proceedings of the meeting; Councillor Bremner not on Council at the time of Public Hearing, and at the Regular Council meeting on November 14, 2017, he declared a Conflict of Interest on this matter and is ineligible to vote)

16. A By-law to amend Noise Control By-law No. 6555 (801 Pacific Street)

17. A By-law to amend Parking By-law No. 6059 with regard to CD-1 Districts Parking requirements (CD-1 District Parking requirements 801 Pacific Street)

18. A By-law to amend Sign By-law No. 11879 (801 Pacific Street)
(Mayor Robertson absent for the Public Hearing)

19. A By-law to designate certain real property as protected heritage property (1775 West 16th Avenue- Elson Residence, 1785 West 16th Avenue - Bayne Residence, 1795 West 16th Avenue - Maguire Residence)
(All Council members were present at Public Hearing)

20. A By-law to designate certain real property as protected heritage property (1920 South West Marine Drive - Casa Mia)
(All Council members were present at Public Hearing)

21. A By-law to designate certain real property as protected heritage property (2205 West 45th Avenue Ryerson United Church)
(Councillor De Genova was absent for a portion of the Public Hearing; Councillor Bremner not on Council at the time of Public Hearing, however at the Regular Council meeting on November 14, 2017, they advised they had reviewed the proceedings of the meeting. Councillor Stevenson declared Conflict of Interest on this matter and is ineligible to vote)

22. A By-law to authorize the amendment of a Housing Agreement authorized by By-Law No. 10560 (1030 Denman Street)

23. A By-law to amend Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575 to rezone an area to CD-1 (1037 West King Edward Avenue)
(Mayor Robertson absent for a portion of the Regular Council meeting where the decision was made; Councillor Bremner not on Council at the time of Public Hearing)

24. A By-law to amend the by-law Notice Enforcement By-law No. 10201 to allow for the Enforcement of the Vacancy Tax By-law

MOTIONS

A. Administrative Motions

 

1. Approval of Form of Development – 1030 Denman Street (Coast Plaza Hotel)

2. Approval of Form of Development – 530 Drake Street (Covenant House)
Subject to approval of By-law 15

B. Motions on Notice

1. Request for Leave of Absence

2. Equitable Parental Leave at the City of Vancouver

3. Clarity and Transparency Around a Future Canada Line Station at 57th and Cambie

4. Funding Support for Park Board Service Costs Associated With Key Problem Parks

5. Retaining Older Purpose Built Rental Accommodation

NOTICE OF MOTION

NEW BUSINESS

ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS

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