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CITY OF VANCOUVER
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on
Thursday, April 25, 1996, at 10:50 a.m., in Committee Room No. 1,
Third Floor, City Hall, following the Standing Committee on City
Services and Budgets meeting, to consider the recommendations of the
Committee.
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: Tarja Tuominen
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole,
Mayor Owen in the chair.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Report of the Standing Committee
on City Services and Budgets
April 25, 1996
Council considered the recommendations of the Committee, as
contained in the following clauses of the attached report:
Cl. 1: 1995 Financial Statements
Cl. 2: 1996 Park Board Global Budget
Cl. 3: 1996 Operating Budget - Final Report
Cl. 4: Reconsideration of Community
Services Grants Applications
Cl. 5: Reconsideration of 1996
Cultural Grant Recommendations
Cl. 6: 1996 'Other' Grants - AIDS Vancouver,
McLaren Housing Society of B.C., and
B.C. Persons with AIDS Society
Clause 1 and 3
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the recommendations of the Committee, as contained in
Clauses 1 and 3 of this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
1996 Park Board Global Budget
Clause 2
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the recommendations of the Committee, as contained in Clause
2 of this report, be approved.
- CARRIED
(Councillor Puil opposed to Recommendation C)
Clauses 4 and 5
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the recommendations of the Committee, as contained in
Clauses 4 and 5 of this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND
BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY
1996 'Other' Grants - AIDS Vancouver,
McLaren Housing Society of B.C., and
B.C. Persons with AIDS Society
Clause 6
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the recommendations of the Committee, as contained in Clause
6 of this report, be approved.
- CARRIED BY THE
REQUIRED MAJORITY
(Councillors Puil and Sullivan and
the Mayor opposed to Recommendation D)
RISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ADOPT REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS
Leave of Absence - Councillor Bellamy File: 1254
MOVED by Cllr. Ip,
SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT Councillor Bellamy be granted Leave of Absence for May 9,
1996.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Leave of Absence - Councillor Chiavario File: 1254
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
SECONDED by Cllr. Ip,
THAT Councillor Chiavario be granted Leave of Absence for the
morning of May 9, 1996.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
UBCM/GVRD Conflict with Council Meetings File: 3201-10/3252-5
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT Council request the Union of B.C. Municipalities and the
Greater Vancouver Regional District to avoid scheduling meetings on
Tuesdays or Thursdays because of conflict with Council's meeting
schedule.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The Council adjourned at approximately 10:55 a.m.
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REPORT TO COUNCIL
STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL
ON CITY SERVICES AND BUDGETS
APRIL 25, 1996
A Regular Meeting of the Standing Committee of Council on City
Services and Budgets was held on Thursday, April 25, 1996, at 9:30
a.m., in Committee Room No. 1, Third Floor, City Hall.
PRESENT: Councillor Puil, Chair
Mayor Owen
Councillor Bellamy
Councillor Chiavario
Councillor Clarke
Councillor Hemer
Councillor Ip
Councillor Kennedy (Clauses 2 to 6 -
on Civic Business)
Councillor Kwan
Councillor Price
Councillor Sullivan
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE: Ken Dobell, City Manager
CLERK: Tarja Tuominen
Vary Order of Agenda
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT the order of the agenda be varied to deal with Items 5 and 6
first.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
RECOMMENDATION
1. 1995 Financial Statements File: 1754
The Committee had before it a letter dated April 15, 1996 (on
file), from the Director of Finance submitting the City of Vancouver
Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 1995, audited as
of April 15, 1996, by KPMG Peat Marwick Thorne, the City's external
auditors.
Hugh Creighton, Director of Finance, introduced Bob Shaw of KPMG
Peat Marwick Thorne and Roberta Hui, Manager of Accounting Services.
Mr. Shaw briefly commented on the conduct of the audit for 1995.
Some changes are being proposed in accounting principles for
governments in Canada, and the City will be required to make changes
in accounting practices and disclosures. A letter finalizing the 1995
audit will be distributed to Council for information within the next
few weeks. Mr. Shaw commended the Accounting Division staff for their
assistance with the audit.
The following motion by the Mayor was put and carried. The
Committee, therefore,
RECOMMENDED
THAT the City External Auditor's Report and the Financial
Statements of the City of Vancouver for the year ended
December 31, 1995, be received for information.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. 1996 Park Board Global Budget File: 1601-3\3102-3
The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated April
14, 1996 (on file), in which the Director of Finance sought approval
for the 1996 Park Board Global Budget and submitted a request from the
Park Board for transition funding to allow the Board to make some
adjustments to its revenue and expenditure programs.
The General Manager of Corporate Services recommended approval of
the Global Budget and Added Basic funding, and submitted the request
for transition funding for consideration.
Ken Bayne, Comptroller of Budgets & Research, briefly reviewed
the report and responded to questions on the required adjustments to
the Global Budget, the transition funding, and the effect of seasonal
fluctuations on the Global Budget.
Doug Holden, Director of Finance, and Philip Joseph, Revenue
Manager, Park Board, responded to questions on comparison of revenues
over the past few years. Mr. Joseph advised staff have not seen any
change in the number of visitors to Stanley Park; however, where they
are going is different.
During discussion, concerns about global funding were expressed.
It was suggested an extensive review, with an outside analysis, of the
operation of the Park Board be done in the near future.
The following motion by Councillor Chiavario was put and carried.
The Committee, therefore,
RECOMMENDED
A. THAT Council approve the Park Board global budget base
of $35,330,700 for 1996; source of funds to be the 1996
Operating Budget.
B. THAT Council approve Added Basic funding of $441,000 to
be added to the Park Board base budget recommended in A
above; source of funds to be the 1996 Operating Budget.
C. THAT Council approve transition funding of $356,000 to
give full affect in 1996 to the global budget
adjustments proposed by the Park Board; source of funds
to be the 1996 Operating Budget.
- CARRIED
(Councillor Puil opposed to C)
3. 1996 Operating Budget - Final Report File: 1607-1
The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated April
22, 1996 (on file), in which the Director of Finance sought approval
of the final adjustments to ensure all appropriate revenue and
expenditure estimates are included in the 1996 Operating Budget. The
General Manager of Corporate Services recommended approval.
Ken Bayne, Comptroller of Budgets & Research, reviewed the
recommendations and responded to questions.
In response to a question on litter carts in the Engineering -
Street Cleaning budget, Brent MacGregor, Deputy City Engineer, advised
the Engineering Department is assessing the need for additional litter
carts as it is recognized they are doing an effective job.
The following motion by Councillor Bellamy was put and carried.
The Committee, therefore,
RECOMMENDED
A THAT Council approve the final adjustments to the 1996
Operating Budget Revenue and Expenditure estimates as
presented in the Administrative Report dated April 22,
1996 and summarized in Appendix 1 of the report.
B. THAT Council approve creation of 3.0 FTE positions at
the Vancouver Public Library as detailed in the
Administrative Report dated April 22, 1996; source of
funding to be the 1996 Library Operating Budget.
C. THAT Council approve the purchase of new and
replacement trucks and equipment for Engineering -
Street Cleaning ($48,000 from the Workers Compensation
Board); the Building Management Division ($40,000 from
the Plant Account); and the Fire Department ($1.3
million from the Plant Account) as detailed in the
Administrative Report dated April 22, 1996.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. Reconsideration of File: 2154-1
Community Services Grants Applications
The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated April
9, 1996 (on file), in which the Director of Community Services, Social
Planning, recommended approval of the Department's earlier
recommendations of a grant of $10,000 to the Western Institute for the
Deaf & Hard of Hearing and no grant to Vancouver Peretz Institute.
The General Manager of Community Services submitted the
recommendations for consideration.
The following motion by Councillor Hemer was put and carried.
The Committee, therefore,
RECOMMENDED
A. THAT Council approve Social Planning's original
recommendation of a Community Services Grant of $10,000
to the Western Institute for the Deaf & Hard of
Hearing, with the condition that "a report on the use
of the interpretation service be submitted to Social
Planning by August 1, 1996".
B. THAT Council not approve a grant to Vancouver Peretz
Institute, in accordance with Social Planning's
original recommendation.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND
BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY
5. Reconsideration of File: 2054-1
1996 Cultural Grant Recommendations
The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated April
9, 1996 (on file), in which the Director of the Office of Cultural
Affairs recommended approval of the Director's original
recommendations for Cultural grants to three organizations and no
grants to another three organizations.
The following motion by Councillor Clarke was put and carried.
The Committee, therefore,
RECOMMENDED
A. THAT Council approve the Director of Cultural Affairs'
original recommendations for Cultural Grants to the
following three organizations that have requested
reconsideration:
Jewish Community Centre $3,000 Project
Kootenay School of Writing 2,500 Operating
Vancouver Opera Guild 300 Operating
TOTAL $5,800
B. THAT Council not approve Cultural Grants in the Project
category to the following three organizations that have
requested reconsideration:
Digital Earth
Historical Performance Society
National Youth Orchestra
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND
BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY
6. 1996 'Other' Grants - AIDS Vancouver, File: 2204
McLaren Housing Society of B.C., and
B.C. Persons with AIDS Society
The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated April
9, 1996 (on file), in which the Director of Finance and the General
Managers of Corporate Services and Community Services submitted for
consideration requests for grants from three organisations: AIDS
Vancouver, McLaren Housing Society of B.C. and B.C. Persons with AIDS
Society. The Director and General Managers also recommended the grant
program for the three organisations be terminated at the end of 1996
and staff be instructed to assist the organisations to secure the
necessary funding from the Ministry of Health and/or the Vancouver
Health Board.
Rick Marchand, Executive Director, AIDS Vancouver, thanked the
Committee for the City's long-standing support of his and other
AIDS-related organizations. The support allowed AIDS Vancouver to
build its infrastructure. The City's support is important to send a
message that it is not okay to discriminate or stigmatize AIDS
victims. The support also recognizes that AIDS is a health issue in
the city. Mr. Marchand expressed a concern that it will take several
years before funding for AIDS programs is transferred to the Regional
Health Board and requested the City not withdraw its support before
the transition is complete.
Ian McEown, Executive Director, McLaren Housing Society,
explained the City's support has been an important part of the
Society's budget. Mr. McEown concurred with the concern expressed by
the previous speaker.
During discussion, some members of the Committee felt it was
important to give a message it was not abandoning funding of the AIDS
organizations until the necessary provincial funding was in place.
Other members felt it was important the City not lose its bargaining
position, and to send a strong message to the Province the City will
not be continuing to fund the organizations.
The following motion by Councillor Clarke was put and carried.
The Committee, therefore,
RECOMMENDED
A. THAT Council approve a 1996 grant of $85,986 to AIDS
Vancouver; source of funds to be the 1996 'Other
Grants budget.
B. THAT Council approve a 1996 grant of $30,906 to McLaren
Housing Society of B.C.; source of funds to be the 1996
'Other Grants budget.
C. THAT Council approve a 1996 grant of $83,538 to B.C.
Persons with AIDS Society; source of funds to be the
1996 'Other' Grants budget.
D. THAT Council advise AIDS Vancouver, McLaren Housing
Society of B.C., and B.C. Persons with AIDS Society
that their grant program will be terminated at the end
of 1996, subject to necessary funding being secured;
and instruct staff to assist the three organisations to
secure the necessary funding from the Ministry of
Health and/or the Vancouver Health Board.
- CARRIED BY THE
REQUIRED MAJORITY
(Councillors Puil and Sullivan and
the Mayor opposed to D)
The meeting adjourned at approximately 10:50 a.m.
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