CITY OF VANCOUVER
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
A Special Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held
on Thursday, November 16, 1995, at approximately 7:30 p.m., in the
Council Chamber, Third Floor, City Hall.
PRESENT: Mayor Owen
Councillors Bellamy, Ip, Kennedy, Kwan,
Price, Puil and Sullivan
ABSENT: Councillor Chiavario (Sick Leave)
Councillor Clarke (Leave of Absence)
Councillor Hemer (Leave of Absence)
CLERK TO THE COUNCIL: D. Back
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
THAT this Council resolve itself into a Court of Revision for the
purpose of hearing complaints against the proposed assessments or the
accuracy of frontage measurements, or any other complaint which persons
interested may desire to make and which is by law cognizable by the
Court, Mayor Owen in the Chair.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COURT OF REVISION
LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS
Projects by Petition
(Court No. 570)
Lane Lighting
Pavement, Curbs & Trees - Local Residential
Collector Sidewalks
Sidewalks - Local Residential
Lane Pavement - Local Residential
Speed Deterrent Humps - Local Residential
Projects by Initiative
(Court No. 571)
Pavement, Curbs and Trees - Arterial
Pavement, Curbs and Trees - Higher Zoned
Pavement, Curbs and Trees - Local Residential
Lane Pavement - Higher Zoned
Lane Pavement - Residential Zoned
Speed Humps
Pedestrian Collector Sidewalks
Sidewalk Reconstruction
Lane Lighting
Underground Wiring
Projects by Initiative
(Court No. 572)
Robson Street BIA
Projects by Initiative
(Court No. 573)
Kerrisdale BIA
LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS (CONT'D)
Before Council was a report from the Collector of Taxes dated
November 16, 1995 concerning the projects "By Petition", advising that
the projects in the report had been requested by the majority of the
assessed owners by means of a sufficiently signed petition.
In a further report from the Collector of Taxes dated November 16,
1995, concerning the projects "By Initiative", Council was advised that
Item Nos. 1, 2, 4, 8, 10, 18, 27, 28, 30, 44, 48, 55, 61, 77, 79, 87 and
96 were objected to by at least one half the owners of the properties
who represent at least one half the total value of all the properties on
each project. Therefore, the foregoing projects should be defeated.
The Collector of Taxes also advised that for Project Nos. 571/9 and 16,
there were a sufficient number of objections to defeat the project,
however, they represented insufficient value to do so. Based on the
number of owners objecting, the Collector of Taxes recommended these two
projects also be defeated.
In a supplementary report from the Collector of Taxes, Council was
provided with information concerning the withdrawal of signatures from
projects in petition Court No. 570. It was recommended that Items 22
and 37 be reballoted, and that Item 34 be reduced in scope to include
the lane south of Eighth Avenue, from Alma Street to Dunbar Street only.
In a supplementary report from the Collector of Taxes, Council was
advised of late objections received for projects within Court No. 571.
Although additional objections have been received to Items 7, 34 and 63,
these objections were still not sufficient to defeat the project. It
was recommended Item 80 be defeated on the basis that had the objection
been received by the due date, there would have been a sufficient number
of signatures to defeat the project.
The Collector of Taxes also reported on Court No. 572 concerning
the Business Improvement Area for Robson Street, and advised that no
objections had been received.
In a report from the Collector of Taxes concerning Court No. 573
for the Kerrisdale Business Improvement Area, Council was advised there
were an insufficient number of owners objecting to defeat this project.
LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS (CONT'D)
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Ip,
THAT the report of the Special Assessment Roll for Court Nos. 570,
571, 572 and 573, submitted by the Collector of Taxes, dated November
16, 1995, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
RISE FROM COURT OF REVISION
MOVED by Cllr. Ip,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the Court of Revision rise and report.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COUNCIL
RECEIVE REPORT OF COURT OF REVISION
MOVED by Cllr. Ip,
SECONDED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the report of the Court of Revision be received.
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Administrative Reports
(October 31 and November 9, 1995)
Local Improvements -
Subsequent Procedure
Prior to considering the recommendations in the Administrative
Reports dated October 31 and November 9, 1995 relevant to Court Nos.
570, 571, 572 and 573, the following delegations were heard, and actions
taken as follows:
Project No. 570/5
Mr. Richard Wallis, 2200 Block Parker Street, indicated support for
the project.
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT this project be approved.
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Project No. 570/6
Mr. Ming Su, Unit Block West 28th Avenue, indicated support for the
project.
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kwan,
THAT this project be approved.
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Project No. 570/7
Ms. Mary Bendfeld, 200 Block Talisman Avenue, indicated support for
the project, and requested clarification concerning location of the lane
lighting poles.
Ms. Carol Delafranier, Acting Street Lighting & Utilities Engineer,
advised Mrs. Bendfeld of the pole locations.
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Ip,
THAT this project be approved.
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UNANIMOUSLYAdministrative Reports
(October 31 and November 9, 1995)(cont'd)
Project No. 570/13
Mr. E. Vulgaris, 4300 Block West 16th Avenue, indicated support for
the project.
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Sullivan,
THAT this project be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Project No. 570/22
Mr. Dick Meerkerk, 3400 Block East 27th Avenue, expressed concern
regarding the petition process, and suggested the total cost for each
property, as well as the annual amortized cost, should be indicated on
the petition form, rather than just the per-foot cost. Mr. Meerkerk
advised that one of the property owners who had signed the petition had
now withdrawn his support for the project. Mr. Meerkerk also requested
that if this project proceeds, either now or in the future, the street
should be paved at an 11 metre width.
Mr. Raymond Lewis, 3400 Block East 27th Avenue, also spoke in
support of paving the street at the wider width.
Ms. S. Chan, 3300 Block East 27th Avenue, indicated her opposition
to the project.
Mr. Ted Batty, Streets Design and Local Improvements Engineer,
advised the proposed paving width is 8.5 metres, which is in keeping
with the City's standard for single-family residential areas. Roads
developed at an 11 metre width tend to increase the volume and speed of
traffic.
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
THAT this project be reballoted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Administrative Reports
(October 31 and November 9, 1995)(cont'd)
Project No. 570/23
Ms. O. Costello, 900 Block East 30th Avenue, and Ms. M. Bennett,
4500 Block Windsor Street, both indicated support for the project.
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT this project be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Project No. 570/29
Mr. P. Gaita, 3000 Block East 25th Avenue, expressed his opposition
to this project.
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT this project not proceed.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Councillor Kennedy arrived at the meeting
at this point in the proceedings.
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Project No. 570/34
Mr. M. Armanini, 2400 Block Dunbar, and Ms. N. Taylor, 3600 Block
West 8th Avenue, both appeared in opposition to this project.
Council was advised that a counter petition had been submitted to
have the lane west of Dunbar from 8th Avenue to the lane south of 8th
Avenue, withdrawn from the proposed lane pavement project. The counter
petition was submitted by property owners who had not signed the
original petition. It was recommended the scope of the project be
reduced to include the lane south of 8th Avenue from Alma Street to
Dunbar Street only.Administrative Reports
(October 31 and November 9, 1995)(cont'd)
Project No. 570/34 (cont'd)
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kwan,
THAT this project be approved on the basis of a reduced scope to
include the lane south of 8th Avenue from Alma Street to Dunbar Street
only.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Project No. 571/1
The following speakers all appeared in opposition to this project:
Ms. S. Surh, 2000 Block West 33rd Avenue
Mr. S. O'Young, 1900 Block West 33rd Avenue
Mr. J. Richardson, 1900 Block West 33rd Avenue
Mr. R. Paris, 1900 Block West 33rd Avenue
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kwan,
THAT this project be defeated.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Project No. 571/2
Mr. H. Weinstein, 1000 Block Alberta Street, and Mr. W. Marquardt,
200 Block West 5th Avenue, both indicated opposition to this project.
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT this project be defeated.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Administrative Reports
(October 31 and November 9, 1995)(cont'd)
Project No. 571/3
Mr. T. Merike and Ms. L. Richardson, both of 2100 Block Alberta
Street, indicated support for the project, however, they were concerned
with regard to the cost of the proposed pavement, curbs and trees
project.
Mr. R. Dalton, 2100 Block Alberta Street, spoke against the project
on the basis of costs.
Ms. Betty Norris, Local Improvements Clerk, explained that 25%
relief is available for owner-occupied residential uses within higher
zoned areas.
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Ip,
THAT this project be approved.
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Project No. 571/5
Ms. G. Fordyce, representing the Salvation Army, 3200 Block Ash
Street, noted the Salvation Army is being assessed for approximately 40%
of the overall project cost. The Salvation Army operates a shelter for
indigent women and children at this location, and receives its operating
funds from the Provincial Government. Funding is not available for
capital costs to cover work such as new pavement, curbs and trees as
proposed. While the Salvation Army supports the proposed improvements,
it cannot afford the cost. There should be special consideration given
to the Salvation Army in this situation.
The Mayor explained there is no provision to grant special relief
to the Salvation Army on the basis of ability to pay.
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT this project be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Administrative Reports
(October 31 and November 9, 1995)(cont'd)
Project No. 571/9
Mr. H. Gallant, 200 Block Templeton Street, opposed this project on
the basis that the work is not required given that the road was repaved
approximately 5 - 7 years ago.
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT this project be defeated.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Project No. 571/11
Mr. B. Chu, 2100 Block Dundas Street, opposed this project on the
basis of cost and that the work is not required.
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT this project be reballoted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Project No. 571/12
Ms. M. Spracklin, 800 Block West 16th Avenue, opposed this project.
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT this project be approved.
- C A R R I E D
UNANIMOUSLYAdministrative Reports
(October 31 and November 9, 1995)(cont'd)
Project No. 571/30
Mr. H. Goldberg, 200 Block East Pender Street, opposed this
project.
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT this project be defeated.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Councillor Ip left the meeting
at this point in the proceedings
and did not return.
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Project No. 571/34
Mr. A. Davis, appeared on behalf of Sangran Investments & Ottmann
Properties Ltd., of 1700 Block Haro Street and 1700 Block Robson Street.
Mr. Davis advised these two property owners represent a majority of the
frontage for this proposed lane pavement project. While they are not a
majority of the owners, they do represent a majority of the property
value involved in this project. These two owners are opposed to the
project.
Mr. R. Wong, 1700 Block Robson Street, supported the lane pavement
project in order to improve the safety in the lane.
Ms. M. Munkley, 1700 Block Haro Street, indicated support for the
project.
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT this project be defeated.
- LOST
(Councillors Kennedy, Kwan, Price and the Mayor opposed)
Administrative Reports
(October 31 and November 9, 1995)(cont'd)
Project No. 571/34 (cont'd)
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT this project be approved.
- CARRIED
(Councillors Bellamy, Puil and Sullivan opposed)
Project No. 571/35
Mr. J. Kuharchuk, Cressey Developments, 2500 Block West 4th Avenue,
advised this property is now a 73-unit strata title complex, which was
not reflected in the initiative process for this project.
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT this project be reballoted.
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Project No. 571/36
Mr. S. Southas, 2600 Block West 3rd Avenue, opposed this project as
it would not benefit the residents on 3rd Avenue, but only the
commercial users on 4th Avenue. Mr. Southas explained this is a dead-
end lane with a gravelled surface. There is also a concern regarding
the B.C. Hydro man pit which would probably need to be adjusted if the
lane were paved.
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT this project be approved, subject to the concerns expressed by
Mr. Southas being addressed prior to the project proceeding.
- CARRIED
(Councillor Puil opposed)
Administrative Reports
(October 31 and November 9, 1995)(cont'd)
Project No. 571/43
Mr. A. Luke, 6500 Block Chambord Street, opposed the project on the
basis that residents of the 68-unit complex where he resides will not be
able to use the lane due to a "No Right Turn" sign at the exit of this
property. Mr. Luke was also concerned regarding the chance of flooding
if the speed bumps are installed without proper drainage.
Mr. F. Anselmo, 3600 Block East 48th Avenue, indicated support for
the project, but requested a "No Left Turn" sign be installed on
Boundary Road at the lane.
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT this project be approved.
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Project No. 571/59
Mr. C. Cheung, 2400 Block East 40th Avenue, opposed the project as
he felt the sidewalk was not required.
Mr. Ted Batty, Streets Design & Local Improvements Engineer,
advised the sidewalk is currently a gravel surface and is adjacent to a
bus route.
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kwan,
THAT this project be approved.
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Project No. 571/61
Mr. J. McLean, 2900 Block West King Edward, indicated his
opposition to the project.
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Sullivan,
THAT this project be defeated.
- C A R R I E D
UNANIMOUSLYAdministrative Reports
(October 31 and November 9, 1995)(cont'd)
Project No. 571/80
Mr. S. McLagan, 2000 Block East 8th Avenue, indicated his
opposition to this project.
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Price,
THAT this project be defeated.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Project No. 571/98
Ms. K. Campbell, 2700 Block West 30th Avenue, indicated her
opposition to this project.
Mr. F. Bradley, 2700 Block West 30th Avenue, indicated support for
this project and advised there are now 15 property owners in support of
the proposed underground wiring project.
Ms. E. Vivian, 2700 Block West 30th Avenue, spoke against the
project as the undergrounding of the electrical lines is only cosmetic
and not required. If this project proceeds, Mr. Vivian noted the
utility poles are due for replacement and this should be considered in
the overall project cost resulting in a reduction in the cost to the
property owners.
Ms. Carol Delafranier, Acting Street Lighting & Utilities Engineer,
advised the City has applied to B.C. Hydro for a Beautification Grant on
this project. If the grant is approved, the City will also provide a
one-third grant toward the overall project cost. This would reduce the
cost substantially to the individual property owners.
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Sullivan,
THAT this project be approved.
- C A R R I E D
UNANIMOUSLYAdministrative Reports
(October 31 and November 9, 1995)(cont'd)
Project No. 572 - Robson Street BIA
The following speakers indicated support for the Robson Street BIA
project:
Mr. E. Shinyei, President, Robson Street Business Assn.
Ms. D. Kynoch, 1200 Block Robson Street
Mr. P. Yacht, Robson Street Business Assn.
Mr. R. Fuller
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the renewal of the Robson Street BIA be approved.
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The Council then considered the following Administrative Reports:
Local Improvements - Subsequent Procedure
(October 31, 1995)
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Engineering
Services, as contained in the Administrative Report dated October 31,
1995 and quoted below, be approved, taking into account specific actions
taken this day:
A. THAT the projects "by Petition" in Court No. 570 be
approved except for Item No. 46.
B. THAT Court No. 570, Item No. 46 for lane paving on the
lane south of 22nd Avenue from Inverness Street to Clark
Drive and the lane east of Inverness Street from the lane
south of 22nd Avenue to 23rd Avenue and the lane west of
Clark Drive from the lane south of 22nd Avenue to 23rd
Avenue be reballoted.Local Improvements - Subsequent
Procedure
(October 31, 1995)(cont'd)
C. THAT projects 'by Initiative Principle" in Court No. 571
be approved except for the defeated items and special
items No. 9, No. 16 and No. 97 as indicated in this
report.
FURTHER THAT projects 570/22 and 37 be reballoted.
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BIA Renewal for Robson Street and Kerrisdale
(November 9, 1995)
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Corporate
Services, as contained in the Administrative Report dated November 9,
1995 and quoted below, be approved:
A. THAT Council approve in principle the designation of the
Robson Street BIA, as outlined on Schedule A of the
Administrative Report dated November 9, 1995, with a 5
year funding ceiling of $1,292,500 for the term 1996-
2001;
B. THAT Council approve in principle the designation of the
Kerrisdale BIA, as outlined in Schedule B of the
Administrative Report dated November 9, 1995, with a 5
year funding ceiling of $669,000 for the term 1996-2001;
C. THAT Council instruct the Director of Legal Services to
put forward the appropriate BIA designation by-laws for
the Robson Street and Kerrisdale BIAs.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The Special Council adjourned at approximately 9:30 p.m.
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