CITY OF VANCOUVER
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 2, 1996
A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held
on Tuesday, April 2, 1996, in the Council Chamber, commencing at
approximately 2:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor Owen
Councillors Bellamy, Chiavario,
Clarke, Hemer, Ip,
Kennedy, Kwan, Price,
Puil and Sullivan
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE: Ken Dobell, City Manager
CLERK TO THE COUNCIL: Dennis Back
PRAYER
The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with prayer read
by the Deputy City Clerk.
"IN CAMERA" MEETING
Council was advised there were items to be considered "In Camera"
later this day.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
1. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
(Planning & Environment)
March 14, 1996
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ADOPTION OF MINUTES (CONT'D)
2. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
(City Services & Budgets)
March 14, 1996
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Minutes of Vancouver Liquor
Licensing Commission
March 14, 1996
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Hemer,
THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. Minutes of Vancouver Traffic Commission
March 14, 1996
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
March 26, 1996
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Hemer,
THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, Mayor
Owen in the Chair.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MANAGER'S REPORTS
1. Administrative Report
(February 22, 1996)
Cassiar Connector - Land Exchange File: 5751-3
between the City and Ministry of
Transportation & Highways
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Engineering
Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Administrative Report
(March 15, 1996)
Tender 9605: Construction of P.C. Concrete File: 1801-5
Curbs and Gutters, and Asphaltic Concrete
Pavement on Sundry Streets
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Engineering
Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Administrative Report
(March 14, 1996)
Award of Tender No. 57-96-04: File: 1801-5
Supply and Delivery of Copper Water Tube
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Engineering
Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D
4. Administrative Report
(March 19, 1996)
Local Improvements Reballots File: 5802-5
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Engineering
Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5. Administrative Report
(March 20, 1996)
Smokers' Shelter at City Hall File: 1301-3/4105-3
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Corporate
Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED
(Councillor Kennedy opposed)
6. Administrative Report
(March 19, 1996)
1996 Cultural Grants - Operating File: 2054-1
and Project Grant Allocations
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
THAT Council approve 87 Operating Grants totalling $1,342,000, and
27 Project Grants totalling $51,000, as listed in Appendix A to the
Administrative Report dated March 19, 1996, for a total of $1,393,000,
including conditions on grants, where noted; source of funds to be the
1996 Cultural Grants Budget.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
AND BY THE REQUIRED
MAJORITY
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
7. Administrative Report
(March 15, 1996)
1996 Community Services File: 2154-1
Grants Allocations
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
A. THAT Council approve 87 grants totalling $2,706,572, as listed
in Appendix A, including conditions on the grants, where noted
in Appendix C tothe Administrative Report dated March15, 1996.
B. THAT Council approve the following reserves (listed in
Appendix A as No. 204 - 208) to be reported on, with specific
allocation recommendations, at a later date:
1) United Way - Partners in
Organizational Development $15,000
2) Emergencies, unforeseen circumstances $19,428
3) Cross-Cultural Expertise $25,000
4) Support to Multicultural Families $30,000
5) Youth Work Coordination $20,000
C. THAT Council approve a rent subsidy grant of $22,610 to the
B.C. Coalition of People with Disabilities, and that the
Community Services Grants budget be increased accordingly.
D. THAT Council approve a rent subsidy grant of $7,980 to Central
City Mission for the Dugout, and that the Community Services
Grants budget be increased accordingly.
E. THAT Council approve a rent subsidy grant of $5,205 to End
Legislated Poverty and that the Community Services Grants
budget be increased accordingly.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
AND BY THE REQUIRED
MAJORITY
(Councillor Kennedy was not present for the
vote on the foregoing item.)
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
8. Administrative Report
(March 8, 1996)
Central Library Staffing - Interim Report File: 4004-3
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the recommendation of the Director of the Vancouver Public
Library, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
1. Policy Report
(March 26, 1996)
Vancouver Museum Commission File: 4002-1
In a Policy Report dated March 26, 1996, the Director of the Office
of Cultural Affairs requested approval to proceed with the creation of
the Vancouver Museum Commission in accordance with the objects and by-
laws as proposed in the report.
Also before Council was a memorandum from the City Manager
clarifying the role definitions for the Commission, as well as the role
and accountability of the Transition Coordinator.
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT the recommendation of the City Manager, as contained in the
Policy Report dated March 26, 1996, and quoted below, be approved:
THAT Council approve the objects and by-laws for the
Vancouver Museum Commission and authorize staff to
proceed with registration as a non-profit society and to
make application for charitable status under the Income
Tax Act.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CIVIC RECOGNITION
Council gave special recognition to Dr. John Blatherwick, Medical
Health Officer for the City of Vancouver. Dr. Blatherwick became
Medical Health Officer in 1984 and although he continues as Medical
Health Officer for the City, on January 1, 1996, the responsibility for
public health services transferred from the City to the Vancouver Health
Board. Mayor Owen highlighted Dr. Blatherwick's many accomplishments
over the years, both professional and personal. It was noted that Dr.
Blatherwick presided over a Health Department that has pioneered
programs and services that are models for health care in North America
and the world.
The Mayor presented Dr. Blatherwick with a gift on behalf of the
City of Vancouver, and thanked him for his continuing contributions to
the City in the area of public health services.
* * * *
The Council recessed at 3:50 p.m., and following an "In Camera"
meeting in the Mayor's Office, reconvened at 4:30 p.m.
* * * *
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Nelson Park File: 5053
It was noted that Council had held a series of Special Meetings on
December 12, 1995, and January 30 and February 1, 1996, to hear
delegations on Nelson Park. The decision with respect to Nelson Park
was deferred to this meeting.
Before Council were the following reports and correspondence:
- Policy Report dated November 23, 1995, entitled Nelson Park
Site Land Use Study Report;
- Memorandum from City Manager dated November 28, 1995,
commenting on the Policy Report;
- Administrative Report dated November 20, 1995, entitled
Proposed Dr. Peter Centre;
- Letter dated December 5, 1995, conveying the Park Board's
action at its December 4, 1995 meeting.
Cont'd
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (CONT'D)
Nelson Park (cont'd)
Mr. Pieter Rutgers, Planning Manager, Vancouver Park Board,
provided an overview of the report on the Nelson Park Site Land Use
Study, on behalf of the staff team who worked on this project. Mr.
Rutgers advised that the initial aim of the project was to achieve a
balance between park space, heritage retention, provision of low cost
housing and a return on the City's $15 million asset. A consultant was
retained in 1995 to undertake a land use study, and significant public
input has been received and a series of options have been identified.
Mr. Rutgers provided an explanation of the various options, as well
as an explanation of the economic analyses.
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
A. THAT the block between Comox and Pendrell Streets, from Bute
to Thurlow Streets, be named "Mole Hill".
B. THAT the Mole Hill lands be recognized as a City resource and
that the land not be sold in whole or part;
FURTHER THAT leasehold arrangements can be considered.
C. THAT all existing residents will be accommodated on site as
renovation takes place.
D. THAT the City's existing policy of mixed communities will be
maintained;
FURTHER THAT priority be given to housing for low-end-of-
market rental.
E. THAT all the City-owned heritage-listed buildings ("A", "B"
and "C") be retained;
FURTHER THAT the City's existing heritage policies will apply;
AND FURTHER THAT, in the event that buildings are moved or
infill occurs, the existing scale and streetscape of Mole Hill
should be respected.
Cont'd
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (CONT'D)
Nelson Park (cont'd)
F. THAT revenues for renovation of the housing will be generated
from the site;
FURTHER THAT the transfer of density policy may be used to
achieve value from the unused development potential of the
site.
G. THAT the policies of CityPlan will be used as the basis for
demonstration options, including innovative infill, new forms
of housing, community gardens, greenways, etc.;
FURTHER THAT lane and/or street closures may be considered.
H. THAT other options for use of the buildings and land will be
considered, such as day care, hospices, parks, and other
facilities that meet City needs.
I. THAT staff will be asked to develop options for a labour
training program as the site is renovated.
J. THAT staff report back on a public planning process.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOVED by Cllr. Kwan,
K. THAT Council affirm the commitment that there will be no
demolition of the houses or movement of the houses.
L. THAT Council affirm that all houses remain publicly owned
rentals.
M. THAT Council affirm that there would be no infill developments
at the rears of the lots in order to maximize on-site
recreational space.
N. THAT Council immediately make available all the vacant units
for rental.
- LOST
(Councillors Bellamy, Chiavario, Clarke, Hemer, Ip, Kennedy,
Price, Puil, Sullivan and the Mayor opposed)
RISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ADOPT REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Hemer,
THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
BY-LAWS
1. A By-law to amend By-law No. 6510,
being the Sign By-law
(RS-6 [South Shaughnessy/Granville])
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared
the By-law open for discussion and amendment.
There being no amendments, it was
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor
and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
BY-LAWS (CONT'D)
2. A By-law to amend By-law No. 3575,
being the Zoning & Development
By-law (Heritage Density Transfer)
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.
- CARRIED
(Councillor Kwan opposed)
The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared
the By-law open for discussion and amendment.
There being no amendments, it was
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor
and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.
- CARRIED
(Councillor Kwan opposed)
(Councillors Ip and Kennedy were excused from voting on By-law 2)
BY-LAWS (CONT'D)
3. A By-law to amend the Downtown
Official Development Plan, being
Schedule A to By-law No. 4912
(Heritage Density Transfer)
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.
- CARRIED
(Councillor Kwan opposed)
The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared
the By-law open for discussion and amendment.
There being no amendments, it was
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor
and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.
- CARRIED
(Councillor Kwan opposed)
(Councillors Ip and Kennedy were excused from voting on By-law 3)
BY-LAWS (CONT'D)
4. A By-law to amend various By-laws
dealing with qualifications for Council
appointments to Public Boards and
Commissions (Amendment of various By-laws
Establishing Boards and Commissions to
delete the Canadian Citizenship requirements)
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Sullivan,
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared
the By-law open for discussion and amendment.
There being no amendments, it was
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Sullivan,
THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor
and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5. A By-law to Grant Monies for a
Business Promotion Scheme in the
Kerrisdale Business Improvement
Area (Grant Allocation By-law
Kerrisdale Business Association)
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared
the By-law open for discussion and amendment.
There being no amendments, it was
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor
and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
BY-LAWS (CONT'D)
6. A By-law to Grant Monies for a
Business Promotion Scheme in the
Robson Street Business Improvement
Area (Grant Allocation By-law -
Robson Street Business Association)
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared
the By-law open for discussion and amendment.
There being no amendments, it was
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor
and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
7. A By-law to amend By-law
No. 4243, being the Encroachment
By-law (Administration Fee for
Easements over Streets
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared
the By-law open for discussion and amendment.
There being no amendments, it was
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor
and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
BY-LAWS (CONT'D)
8. A By-law to amend By-law No. 3575,
being the Zoning & Development By-law
(Rezoning DD to CD-1: 350 Robson Street)
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared
the By-law open for discussion and amendment.
There being no amendments, it was
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor
and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOTIONS
A. Closing Blake Street, the lane east
of Blake Street, and Frontenac Street,
all from 46th Avenue, southerly to the
lane north of 47th Avenue
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT WHEREAS:
1. The City of Vancouver is the owner of all the streets and
lanes lying within the limits of the City of Vancouver;
2. There is a proposal to re-subdivide City-owned Lots 48-91,
North East Quarter of District Lot 339, Plan 17100;
Cont'd
MOTIONS (CONT'D)
Closing Blake Street, the lane east
of Blake Street, and Frontenac Street,
all from 46th Avenue, southerly to the
lane north of 47th Avenue (cont'd)
3. The proposal requires the closure of portions of:
a) Blake Street, from 46th Avenue, southerly to the lane
north of 47th Avenue;
b) the lane east of Blake Street, from 46th Avenue,
southerly to the lane north of 47th Avenue; and
c) Frontenac Street, from 46th Avenue, southerly to the lane
north of 47th Avenue;
4. The said portions of City roads and lanes to be closed were
dedicated by the deposit of Plan 17100;
5. The said portions of City roads and lanes to be closed are no
longer required by the City for road or lane purposes;
6. The City will be re-subdividing the said roads and lanes to be
closed, with the abutting City-owned Lots 48-91 dedicating new
roads and lanes as required.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following described portions of
road and lane in the Northeast Quarter of District Lot 339, dedicated by
the deposit of Plan 17100, and adjacent to Lots 48 to 91, North East
Quarter of District Lot 339, Plan 17100:
FIRST
All that portion of road dedicated by the deposit of Plan 17100,
North East Quarter of District Lot 339, Group One, New Westminster
District, described as follows:
Bounded on the west by the easterly limit of Lots 81 to 91, North
East Quarter of District Lot 339, Plan 17100;
Bounded on the north by a line joining the northeasterly corner of
said Lot 91 to the northwesterly corner of Lot 71, North East
Quarter of District Lot 339, Plan 17100;
Cont'd
MOTIONS (CONT'D)
Closing Blake Street, the lane east
of Blake Street, and Frontenac Street,
all from 46th Avenue, southerly to the
lane north of 47th Avenue (cont'd)
Bounded on the east by the westerly limit of Lots 70 to 80, North
East Quarter of District Lot 339, Plan 17100;
Bounded on the south by a line joining the southwesterly corner of
said Lot 80 to the southeasterly corner of said Lot 81.
SECONDLY
All that portion of lane dedicated by the deposit of Plan 17100,
North East Quarter, District Lot 339, Group One, New Westminster
District, described as follows:
Bounded on the west by the easterly limit of Lots 70 to 80, North
East Quarter, of District Lot 339, Plan 17100;
Bounded on the north by a line joining the northeasterly corner of
said Lot 70 to the northwesterly corner of Lot 69, North East
Quarter of District Lot 339, Plan 17100;
Bounded on the east by the westerly limit of Lots 59 to 69, North
East Quarter of District Lot 339, Plan 17100;
Bounded on the south by a line joining the southwesterly corner of
said Lot 59 to the southeasterly corner of said Lot 80.
THIRDLY
All that portion of road dedicated by the deposit of Plan 17100,
North East Quarter of District Lot 339, Group One, New Westminster
District, described as follows:
Bounded on the west by the easterly limit of Lots 59 to 69, North
East Quarter of District Lot 339, Plan 17100;
Bounded on the north by a line joining the northeasterly corner of
said Lot 69 to the northwesterly corner of Lot 48, North East
Quarter of District Lot 339, Plan 17100;
Cont'd
MOTIONS (CONT'D)
Closing Blake Street, the lane east
of Blake Street, and Frontenac Street,
all from 46th Avenue, southerly to the
lane north of 47th Avenue (cont'd)
Bounded on the east by the westerly limit of Lots 48 to 58, North
East Quarter of District Lot 339, Plan 17100;
Bounded on the south by a line joining the southwesterly corner of
said Lot 58 to the southeasterly corner of said Lot 59.
The same as all are shown heavy outlined on plan prepared by Fred
Wong, B.C.L.S., dated February 2, 1996, and marginally numbered LE
16085, be closed, stopped-up and re-subdivided with the abutting
City-owned Lots 48 to 91, North East Quarter of District Lot 339,
Plan 17100, dedicating required new roads and lanes, to the
satisfaction of the Approving Officer.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
B. Acceptance and Allocation of
Lands for Road Purposes
(All that portion of Lots 186 and
187, Plan LMP, False Creek)
(Dedication of a Portion of Ash Street)
THAT WHEREAS the registered owner will be conveying to the City of
Vancouver for road purposes lands in the City of Vancouver, Province of
British Columbia, more particularly known and described as follows:
All that portion of Lots 186 and 187, Plan LMP, False
Creek, shown heavy outlined on reference plan completed on the
28th day of March, 1996, attested to by Fred L. Wong, B.C.L.S.
and marginally numbered LB 645, a print of which is attached
hereto.
AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to
accept and allocate the said lands for road purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED that the above described lands to be conveyed are
hereby accepted and allocated for road purposes and declared to form and
to constitute a portion of a road.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOTIONS (CONT'D)
C. Heritage Density Transfers
in the Central Area
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the amended document entitled "Transfer of Density Policy and
Procedure", dated April 1996, be adopted by Council for use by
applicants and staff for rezoning and development applications which
involve the transfer of density from one site to another.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
D. Acceptance and Allocation
of Lands for Lane Purposes
(The North 4 feet of Lot 11,
Block 1, DL 648, Plan 1748)
THAT WHEREAS the registered owner will be conveying to the City of
Vancouver for lane purposes land in the City of Vancouver, Province of
British Columbia, more particularly known and described as follows:
City of Vancouver
Parcel Identifier: 014-398-800
The North 4 feet of
Lot 11
Block 1
District Lot 648
Plan 1748
AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to
accept and allocate the said lands for lane purposes;
BE IT RESOLVED that the above described lands, upon conveyance, are
hereby accepted and allocated for lane purposes and declared to form and
to constitute a portion of a lane.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOTIONS (CONT'D)
1. Burrard Bridge File: 5751-3
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT WHEREAS City Council is expected to make a choice with respect
to a cycling lane on the Burrard Bridge from one of three options:
- expand bridge outwards
- remove a lane
- maintain status quo
AND WHEREAS there is no consensus on any single option, and there
remains a lack of information on the possible effects of such a
decision;
AND WHEREAS other decisions affecting the bridge have not been made
(The Hornby ramp, intersection design at both ends of the bridge, left-
hand turn bays on Burrard Street);
AND WHEREAS there is an immediate need to address problems on
routes leading to the bridge, in particular the Seawall on the North
Shore of False Creek and English Bay;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council defer the decision on the Burrard
Bridge until after a series of trials has been undertaken over the next
six months to experiment with possible options and to monitor the
impacts;
AND THAT the Burrard Bridge Advisory Committee and Bicycle Advisory
Committee be asked to develop a program of trials and to monitor their
impact for a report back to Council;
AND THAT these trials be held in conjunction with various events
already scheduled as appropriate;
AND THAT the City and Park Board immediately address those problems
on routes leading to the bridge (in particular the Seawall on the North
Shore of False Creek and English Bay).
- CARRIED
(Councillors Bellamy, Kwan, Puil and the Mayor opposed)
Cont'd
MOTIONS (CONT'D)
Burrard Bridge (cont'd)
Also before Council was an Administrative Report dated April 1,
1996, in which the General Manager of Engineering Services submitted the
following recommendation in the event that a trial program for cycling
is approved:
THAT the funding in the amount of $50,000 in Streets
Basic Capital Unallocated Account No. 12/01/1817/999
- (Burrard, Pacific Boulevard, and Bridge) be
released for a program of trial cycling use on
Burrard Bridge over the Summer of 1996.
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Engineering
Services, as contained in the Administrative Report dated April 1, 1996,
and quoted above, be approved.
- CARRIED
(Councillors Bellamy, Kwan, Puil and the Mayor opposed)
ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS
1. Remedial Work - 350 West 2nd Avenue File: 2701-5
Councillor Chiavario expressed concern that remedial work related
to fire safety issues on the building at 350 West 2nd Avenue, ordered by
the City to be completed, has not been done by the developer. There may
be some question related to enforceability of the Order, and Councillor
Chiavario requested the City Manager to look into the matter.
The Mayor so directed.
ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS (CONT'D)
2. Illicit Activities - File: 1010
500 Block East Hastings Street
Councillor Kwan advised she had received a letter from a business
operator in the 500 Block East Hastings Street, formally complaining of
illicit activities including drug use and the sale of drugs, which may
be taking place at the following retail businesses:
- Lucky Deli
- Casablanca Karaoke Bar
- Vibe Jewellers.
Councillor Kwan requested this matter be brought to the attention
of the Vancouver City Police Department and consideration be given to
holding Show Cause Hearings for these businesses.
The Mayor so directed.
3. HOV Lanes File: 5762-5
Councillor Sullivan informed Council that the matter of HOV lanes
had been discussed at the March 29, 1996 GVRD meeting. Councillor
Sullivan expressed concern that HOV lanes may impact on East Vancouver
and suggested Vancouver should be pressing the GVRD to ensure the
standard for use of HOV lanes be established at a minimum of three
people per vehicle.
Mayor Owen suggested the materials considered by the GVRD on March
29, and the motions resulting from that meeting, be provided to Mr.
Peter Judd, Assistant City Engineer, Transportation Planning Project.
* * * *
The Council adjourned at 6:20 p.m.