CITY OF VANCOUVER
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MAY 7, 1996
A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday,
May 7, 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: Maria Kinsella
PRAYER
The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with prayer, read by the City
Clerk.
"IN CAMERA" MEETING
Council was advised there were matters to be considered "In Camera" later this
day, including property matters.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
1. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
(City Services & Budgets)
April 18, 1996
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Hemer,
THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ADOPTION OF MINUTES (CONT'D)
2. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
(Planning & Environment)
April 18, 1996
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Minutes of Vancouver Traffic Commission
April 18, 1996
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. Minutes of Vancouver Liquor
Licensing Commission
April 18, 1996
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Hemer,
THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
April 23, 1996
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kwan,
THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ADOPTION OF MINUTES (CONT'D)
6. Minutes of Special Council Meeting
(Public Hearing)
April 23, 1996
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
SECONDED by Cllr. Sullivan,
THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, Mayor Owen in the
Chair.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
REPORT REFERENCE
1. Transportation Plan File: 5551-3
Mr. Peter Judd, Project Director, Transportation Plan, provided Council with an
update on the Transportation Plan process. The purpose of the Transportation Plan is
to recommend a strategy for achieving the transportation future that the public told
the City they wanted through the CityPlan process. In September 1995, the
Transportation Plan started with public meetings and symposia which were used to
develop the initial proposals. Many of these proposals are now contained in the
Transportation Choices Paper which is available at community centres, libraries and
City Hall. The Choices Paper contains proposals that in whole or in part could be
included in the final Transportation Plan. The purpose of the Paper is to obtain
feedback from the public on the individual proposals. The Choices Paper has been sent
out to 7,000 people who were on the mailing list for CityPlan or who have indicated
they wish to participate. Another 7,000 will be mailed out as part of a random
distribution. There are a series of public meetings scheduled around the city over
the next couple of months and these meetings will be publicized by way of posters and
direct contact with community groups. The City is also prepared to hold separate
meetings with individual groups as requested. A total of 25 meetings are scheduled.
Cont'd
REPORT REFERENCE (CONT'D)
Transportation Plan (cont'd)
At the end of June, there will be a report back to Council with the results of
the survey, together with recommendations on proposals to be included in the draft
Transportation Plan. There will be a public process on the draft Plan in September.
The public is encouraged to become involved in the Transportation Plan process, and
copies of the Choices Paper and survey can be obtained by calling 871-6060, or it can
be accessed through the City's internet web site.
Responding to a question from Council, Mr. Judd indicated there will be a better
connection between the Transportation Plan and the Clouds of Change report in the
draft Plan.
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT the foregoing report be received for information.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Council recessed at 3:35 p.m. for an "In Camera"
meeting in the Mayor's Office, and reconvened
in open session at 4:10 p.m.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Metropolitan Board of Health File: 3254
Before Council was an Administrative Report dated March 1, 1996, in which the
General Manager of Community Services provided information concerning the Metropolitan
Board of Health. As the City transferred the Health Department to Vancouver Health
Board on January 1, 1996, Council no longer has responsibility for the provision of
public health services. Therefore, membership on the Metropolitan Board of Health is
neither required nor desirable, and the General Manager of Community Services
recommended the City should serve notice of withdrawal.
The General Manager of Community Services submitted the following
recommendation:
THAT City Council resolve to withdraw from the Metropolitan Health Board,
effective December 3, 1996, and that the Chairman of the Metropolitan
Health Board be served with a copy of this resolution.
Also before Council was a letter dated April 1, 1996 from Dr. John Blatherwick,
Secretary to the Metropolitan Board of Health, noting that the Board, at its meeting
on March 27, 1996, voted to end the Metropolitan Board of Health agreement between the
City Councils of Vancouver, Burnaby and Richmond, the School Boards of Vancouver,
Burnaby and Richmond, and the North Shore Union Board of Health. Dr. Blatherwick
noted the terms of the Metropolitan Board agreement require that Council pass a
resolution to withdraw from the Metropolitan Board of Health and inform the Chair of
the Board by the end of June 1996. It was also noted the Metropolitan Board of Health
will recommend that the Regional Boards set up a coordinating body and include Simon
Fraser Health Board and the South Fraser Health Board in that body.
In an accompanying memorandum dated April 24, 1996 from the City Clerk, Council
was advised that the Administrative Report had been on the March 12, 1996 Council
agenda, but had been withdrawn at the request of the Medical Health Officer and was
being resubmitted at this time.
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Community Services, as
contained in the March 1, 1996 Administrative Report, and noted herein, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MANAGER'S REPORTS
1. Administrative Report
(April 11, 1996)
Funding for the Gathering
Place Health Centre File: 4659
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Community Services, as
contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Administrative Report
(April 16, 1996)
Administrative Changes - Short Term Borrowing File: 113
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Corporate Services, as
contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Administrative Report
(April 17, 1996)
Property Acquisition for Road Improvements
on the East Side of Oak Street at 71st
Avenue: 991-995 West 71st Avenue File: 5103
MOVED by Cllr. Ip,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Corporate Services, as
contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
4. Administrative Report
(April 23, 1996)
Approval of Grant for $140,000 to Habitat
for Humanity Society of Greater Vancouver File: 2204
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Community Services, as
contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
AND BY THE REQUIRED
MAJORITY
5. Administrative Report
(April 24, 1996)
1996 Trade Permits Fee Review File: 1755-3
In an Administrative Report dated April 24, 1996, the Director of Permits and
Licenses, in consultation with the Director of Finance, submitted for approval a
schedule of trade permit fees and recommended increases to maintain cost recovery
levels.
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
THAT the recommendation of the General Managers of Corporate and Community
Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- amended
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke (in amendment),
THAT the plumbing permit fee for sprinklers (first head, one or two family
residence) increase from $72.00 to $192.00 be phased in over a period of three years.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The motion to amend having carried, Councillor Sullivan's motion as amended was
put and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
6. Administrative Report
(April 23, 1996)
Grant - DERA Housing Information
and Relocation Service File: 2204
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Community Services, as
contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
AND BY THE REQUIRED
MAJORITY
7. Administrative Report
(April 25, 1996)
Strata Title Conversion:
3152 and 3178 West 49th Avenue
and 6550 Balaclava Street File: 5313
In an Administrative Report dated April 25, 1996, the Director of Land Use and
Development submitted for approval an application to convert the previously occupied
buildings at 3152 and 3178 West 49th Avenue, and at 6550 Balaclava Street, to strata
title ownership.
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT this matter be deferred to a future meeting of the Standing Committee on
Planning and Environment, and that staff provide a report back at that time with
background information on the site and previous Council dealings with this site,
together with the impact which this proposed strata titling would have on the
neighbourhood and on the Southlands Area Plan;
FURTHER THAT the neighbourhood be notified when this application comes back to
the Planning and Environment Committee.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
8. Administrative Report
(April 29, 1996)
Status Report on Emergency
Management in the City File: 3603-3
In an Administrative Report dated April 29, 1996, the Director of Risk and
Emergency Management, in consultation with the Emergency Management Committee,
submitted an update on the progress of emergency management initiatives ongoing in the
city.
Ken Dobell, City Manager, provided a review of the report and the various
emergency management initiatives and, in particular, the progress to date on the new
Emergency Operations and Communications Centre, and shared radio system.
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
THAT this report be received for information.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT a letter be written on behalf of Council to the Premier and the Minister of
Economic Development, Small Business and Trade, encouraging the Province to
incorporate the proposed ambulance facility and transportation management centre into
the new Emergency Operations and Communications Centre.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
* * * *
Councillor Sullivan declared a conflict of interest on the following item as he
is a tenant in the respective building, and was excused from the discussion and vote
on this item.
1. Policy Report
(April 24, 1996)
Interim CD-1 Zoning for Plaza of Nations
(750 Pacific Boulevard South) File: 5307-3
In a Policy Report dated April 24, 1996, the Director of Land Use and
Development reviewed the proposed development of a Family Sports and Entertainment
Centre at the Plaza of Nations site. It was noted this proposed development was
linked to the establishment of a CD-1 for the site, which was considered at a Public
Hearing on May 16, 1995. As there will be a delay in fulfilling the conditions of
approval established at the Public Hearing, the applicant for the Family Sports and
Entertainment Centre can only obtain an interim development permit of three years,
which is insufficient for his purposes. Therefore, the General Manager of Community
Services recommended the creation of an "interim" CD-1 for the Plaza of Nations site,
principally to allow the Family Sports and Entertainment Centre, thereby allowing the
Director of Land Use and Development to approve the relevant development application
on an unlimited time basis.
Mr. Rick Scobie, Director of Land Use and Development, advised this issue has
been further discussed with Corporation Counsel, and both are of the opinion the
application could proceed to Public Hearing, and if properly conducted, the Public
Hearing would be without taint.
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Community Services, as
contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED
(Councillor Kwan opposed)
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Councillor Sullivan returned to the meeting.
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
2. Policy Report
(February 18, 1996)
Sponsorship of City Activities and Facilities File: 1008-3
MOVED by Cllr. Kwan,
THAT this report be received for information only.
- LOST
(Councillors Bellamy, Chiavario, Clarke, Hemer, Ip, Kennedy,
Price, Puil, Sullivan and the Mayor opposed)
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
THAT the recommendation of the City Manager, as contained in this report, be
approved.
- CARRIED
(Councillor Kwan opposed)
COMMISSION AND OTHER REPORTS
I. Report of Vancouver Liquor
Licensing Commission
(April 18, 1996)
Molson Indy - Class 'E' Stadium Liquor
License: Pacific Auto Racing Inc.
(Clause 1) File: 2615-8
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the recommendation of the Commission, as contained in clause 1 of this
report, be approved.
- CARRIED
(Councillor Kwan opposed)
COMMISSION AND OTHER REPORTS (CONT'D)
II. Report of Bicycle Advisory Committee
(April 17, 1996)
MOTH Liaison to the Bicycle
Advisory Committee
(Clause 1) File: 3062-10
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the recommendation of the Committee, as contained in clause 1 of this
report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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. Hemer,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
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
(350 Robson Street; 2897 West 41st Avenue;
34 West Pender Street)
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
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. Hemer,
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
2. A By-law to amend By-law No. 7507,
being a By-law to authorize the borrowing
of certain sums of money from January 9,
1996 to January 7, 1997, pending the
collection of real property taxes
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
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. Puil,
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
MOTIONS
A. Establishment of Land for Road Purposes
(All that portion of Lot B, except part in
Plan 4094, of Lots 10 to 12, Block 113,
District Lot 264A, Plans 1030 and 1771,
Group One, NWD; and all that portion of
Lot C of Lots 10 to 12, Block 113,
District Lot 264A, Plans 1030 and 1771,
Group One, NWD; and all that portion of
Lot D of Lots 10 to 12, Block 13,
District Lot 264A, Plans 1030 and 1771,
Group One, New Westminster District)
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Hemer,
WHEREAS the City of Vancouver is the registered owner of Lot B (Reference Plan
497), except part in Plan 4094 and Lot C (see 360479L) and Lot D (see 499069L) all of
Lots 10 to 12, Block 113, District Lot 264A, Plans 1030 and 1771, Group One, New
Westminster District;
AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to establish a
portion of the above described land for road purposes;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that all that portion of Lot B (Reference Plan 497),
except part in Plan 4094, of Lots 10 to 12, Block 113, District Lot 264A, Plans 1030
and 1771, Group One, New Westminster District, shown heavy outlined on plan of survey
completed on the 5th day of February, 1996, attested to by Fred Wong, B.C.L.S. and
marginally numbered LD 3262;
and
all that portion of Lot C (See 360479L) of Lots 10 to 12, Block 113, District Lot
264A, Plans 1030 and 1771, Group One, New Westminster District, shown heavy outlined
on plan of survey completed on the 5th day of February, 1996, attested to by Fred
Wong, B.C.L.S. and marginally numbered LD 3262;
and
all that portion of Lot D (See 499069L) of Lots 10 to 12, Block 113, District Lot
264A, Plans 1030 and 1771, Group One, New Westminster District, shown heavy outlined
on plan of survey completed on the 5th day of February, 1996, attested to by Fred
Wong, B.C.L.S. and marginally numbered LD 3262, are hereby established for road
purposes and declared to form and constitute portion of road.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOTIONS (CONT'D)
B. Acceptance and Allocation of Lands
for Road Purposes (All that portion
of Lot G, except part on Plan LMP27631,
Block 31, District Lot 185, Group One,
New Westminster District, Plan LMP12583)
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Hemer,
THAT WHEREAS the registered owner will be conveying to the City of Vancouver for
road purposes land in the City of Vancouver, Province of British Columbia, more
particularly known and described as follows:
City of Vancouver
Parcel Identifier: No PID
All that portion of Lot G, except part on Plan LMP27631, Block 31, District Lot
185, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan LMP12583, the same as shown heavy
outlined on plan of survey completed on the 1st day of April, 1996, attested to
by A. Di Nozzi, B.C.L.S., and marginally numbered LD 3300;
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
1. British Columbia's Commercial Fleet
As Councillor Kwan's motion did not have a seconder, it was not considered by
Council.
ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS
1. Flea Market - Bute and Pendrell Streets File: 1010/2501-3
Councillor Price expressed concern regarding the flea market, which is operating
on public right-of-way in the area of Bute and Pendrell Streets. He noted the flea
market is becoming a public nuisance inasmuch as it is forcing pedestrians out on to
the street, blocking traffic, and generally creating a negative impact on the people
who live in the area. Councillor Price strongly recommended that a consistent effort
be made to discourage this activity.
Mrs. Maria Kinsella, City Clerk, advised this matter has been discussed with the
Engineering and Police Departments, and attempts have been made to encourage vendors
to move to an approved location. The Liquor Distribution Branch has agreed to remove
the low cost, high alcohol products from the shelves of the nearby liquor store, where
much of the proceeds from the flea market sales are being spent. Consideration is
also being given to erecting a sign in the area indicating that vending is not
permitted.
2. B.C. Parks and Recreation Association
Councillor Chiavario noted that the B.C. Parks and Recreation Association, at
its annual conference on May 4, 1996, bestowed an honourary life membership on Mr.
George Wainborn, former Park Board Commissioner. This award brings great pride and
recognition to the City of Vancouver.
3. Skateboarding Facility File: 5762-5
Councillor Kwan referred to a request made last year for a report back on the
options for developing a skateboarding facility, and requested the City Manager to
provide information concerning the status of this report.
Councillor Chiavario noted a group of rollerbladers are also looking at this
same issue, and advised she has more information available on this proposal.
ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS (CONT'D)
4. Railway Police File: 3701-5/8040-8
Councillor Bellamy advised it is his understanding the CP Rail yard has recently
reduced its police force from approximately 17, down to two officers.
Mayor Owen indicated the City Manager and himself will be meeting with Port
officials on May 9th, where these issues will be discussed.
5. Census Day File: 1051
Mayor Owen advised the City has proclaimed the week of May 13 as Census Canada
Week, recognizing that Census Day is May 14, 1996. The Mayor noted this is an
important day for Vancouver citizens, and encouraged everyone to count themselves in
by filling out the special forms that are now being delivered to residences. The
Mayor advised the information collected on Census Day helps the City in a number of
ways. Grants from senior levels of government are based on census counts, and an
accurate count means the City will obtain a fair share of revenue for programs and
services. Furthermore, the City's planning efforts are based on census counts.
* * * *
Council adjourned at 5:55 p.m.