CITY OF VANCOUVER
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MAY 14, 1996
A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held
on Tuesday, May 14, 1996, in the Council Chamber, commencing at
approximately 2:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor Owen
Councillors Bellamy, Chiavario,
Clarke, Hemer, Ip,
Kwan, Price, Puil
and Sullivan
ABSENT: Councillor Kennedy (Leave of Absence)
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.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT Councillor Kennedy be granted leave of absence for the week of
May 13, 1996.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Council recessed at approximately 2:00 p.m., for a
Public Hearing, and reconvened at 2:20 p.m.
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"IN CAMERA" MEETING
Council was advised there were matters to be considered "In Camera"
later this day, including personnel matters.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
1. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
(City Services & Budgets)
April 25, 1996
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
(Planning & Environment)
April 25, 1996
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Ip,
THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
May 7, 1996
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kwan,
THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, Mayor
Owen in the Chair.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MANAGER'S REPORTS
1. Administrative Report
(April 19, 1996)
Proposed Closure of a Portion of the Lane South
of 6th Avenue, East from St. George Street File: 5753-3
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
THAT the recommendations of the General Manager of Engineering
Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Administrative Report
(April 30, 1996)
Award of Contract No. 9602 for the Installation of
Steel Pipelines and Related Work - False Creek Area
(Dedicated Fire Protection System, First Phase) File: 1801-5
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT the recommendations of the General Manager of Engineering
Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Administrative Report
(April 23, 1996)
Local Improvements by Petition - June 11, 1996
First and Second Step Report File: 5802-5
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT the recommendations of the General Manager of Engineering
Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
4. Administrative Report
(April 30, 1996)
1996 Cultural Grant Requests -
Organizational Development Fund File: 2054-1
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
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 30, 1996)
Public Art Commission -
901 West Hastings Plaza File: 3130-3
In an Administrative Report dated April 30, 1996, the Director of
Cultural Affairs recommended City Council commission Daniel Laskarin's
public art proposal "Working Landscape" for 901 West Hastings Plaza.
Responding to a question from Council, Mr. Bryan Newson, Public Art
Program Manager, advised that funding has been set aside for the purpose
of the ongoing maintenance associated with this public art work.
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Community
Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
6. Administrative Report
(April 30, 1996)
Warning to Prospective Purchasers
3638 and 3650 Pine Crescent File: 2701-5
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Community
Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
7. Administrative Report
(April 25, 1996)
Capital Grant to Mount Pleasant
Family Centre File: 2204
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Community
Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
AND BY THE REQUIRED
MAJORITY
8. Administrative Report
(April 24, 1996)
1997-99 Capital Plan Process -
CityPlan, Staff Review Group, and
Public Information Program File: 1611-3
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Corporate
Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
9. Administrative Report
(April 30, 1996)
Renaming of a Portion of Granville Street;
Renaming of a Portion of 51st Avenue; and
Naming of New Streets in 46th and
Arlington Subdivision File: 5527-3
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the recommendation of the City Manager, as contained in this
report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
10. Administrative Report
(May 6, 1996)
1996 Basic Capital Budget File: 1604-1
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Corporate
Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
11. Administrative Report
(May 1, 1996)
1996 Supplementary Capital Budget File: 1604-1
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Corporate
Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
During discussion of this report, a member of Council enquired
concerning the installation of a voice mail system in the Police
Department, and the City Manager undertook to advise when this system is
completed and available.
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
12. Administrative Report
(April 6, 1996)
Minor Amendments to the Vancouver
Electrical By-law No. 5563 File: 2501-3
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Community
Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
13. Administrative Report
(May 10, 1996)
Adoption of 1996 Operating Budget,
Taxation Resolutions and By-laws File: 1607-1
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Corporate
Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Kwan opposed to recommendation B) 1. Policy Report
(April 30, 1996)
CD-1 Amendment and Rezoning -
3350 East Hastings Street (Emergency
Operations and Communication Centre) File: 5303-3/2501-3
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Community
Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
2. Policy Report
(April 30, 1996)
Proposed CD-1 Text Amendment -
3250 Commercial Drive:
East Vancouver Farmer's Market File: 5303-3/2501-3
In a Policy Report dated April 30, 1996, the Director of Land Use &
Development, in consultation with the Directors of Permits & Licenses
and Environmental Health, and General Manager of Engineering Services,
reviewed the East Vancouver Farmer's Market which operated at the
Croatian Cultural Centre on Commercial Drive for 11 weeks during the
Summer and Fall of 1995. While the Croatian Cultural Centre views the
Farmer's Market as a positive influence on the community and the centre,
there are a number of issues including possible parking conflicts and
the general impact on the area which need to be addressed. Staff were
reluctant to recommend the amendments to the CD-1 By-law and, therefore,
submitted the following for Council's consideration:
A. THAT the Director of Land Use & Development be instructed to
make application to amend CD-1 By-law No. 5411 pertaining to
the Croatian Cultural Centre at 3250 Commercial Drive to
permit a "Farmers' Market", generally in accordance with
Appendix A of the Policy Report dated April 30, 1996;
FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to
prepare the necessary by-law;
AND FURTHER THAT the application and by-law be referred to a
Public Hearing;
B. THAT, if A is approved, the guidelines established by the
Director of Environmental Health in determining which food
products can be safely sold at the Farmers Market be
endorsed.
During discussion of the foregoing report, a member of Council
requested that an inspection be carried out of the skytrain route from
Commercial and Broadway to the Croatian Cultural Centre, with regard to
the accumulation of garbage along this section of the skytrain route.
The Councillor also suggested the City request BC Transit to allow a
banner, advertising the market, to be
Cont'd
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
Policy Report
(April 30, 1996) (cont'd)
Proposed CD-1 Text Amendment -
3250 Commercial Drive:
East Vancouver Farmer's Market
attached to the guideway, and to look into the possibility of placing
benches in the nearby park designated by the Province. It was also
suggested the annual development fee charged to the market is onerous
and the Councillor requested that consideration be given to charging an
annual license fee instead.
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the application to amend the CD-1 By-law No. 5411 not be
referred to Public Hearing at this time, and that the contents of this
report be referred to the next meeting of the Standing Committee on
Planning & Environment on May 16, 1996, for discussion and clarification
of the issues.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Policy Report
(May 3, 1996)
Wholesale Clubs in Industrial Districts File: 5317/5302-5
In a Policy Report dated May 3, 1996, the Director of Land Use &
Development recommended amendments to the Zoning & Development By-law to
clarify that "wholesale club", "warehouse store", "discount warehouse"
and "factory outlet" are retail uses. An amendment was also proposed to
make retailing, which is ancillary to a wholesale use in industrial
districts, a conditional approval use and subject to a development
permit requirement.
Mr. Phil Mondor, Planner, referred to a letter dated May 14, 1996,
submitted by Price Costco, requesting a deferral of the report to
provide them with an opportunity to review the proposals and explain
their intentions. Mr. Mondor advised that Price Costco will have an
opportunity to clarify its concerns prior to a Public Hearing should
Council decide to refer the application to Public Hearing at this time.
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Community
Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Councillor Kwan left the meeting at this
point in the proceedings.
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4. Policy Report
(April 30, 1996)
Proposed Rezoning:
1730 West Georgia Street File: 5304-3
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Community
Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5. Policy Report
(May 2, 1996)
Proposed Rezoning:
901-67 and 940-90 Seymour Street File: 5307-3
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Community
Services, as contained in 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. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Ip,
THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
BY-LAWS
1. A By-law to amend By-law No.
6580, being the Health By-law
(Amendments re Smoke-Free Indoor Air)
Councillor Bellamy excused himself from the discussion and vote on
this By-law due to a conflict of interest, as he is the former Executive
Director of the B.C. Restaurants Association.
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.
- CARRIED
(Councillor Puil 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. Chiavario,
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 Puil opposed)
2. A By-law to amend By-law No. 2807,
being the Second-hand Dealers By-law
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
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. Price,
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
BY-LAWS (CONT'D)
3. A By-law to amend By-law No. 4450,
being the License By-law (Junk Dealer)
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
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. Price,
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
4. A By-law to designate heritage property,
and to amend By-law No. 4837, being
the Heritage By-law (Designation of
906 West 19th Avenue - former "472" Schoolhouse)
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke,
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. Clarke,
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)
5. A By-law to designate heritage property,
and to amend By-law No. 4837, being
the Heritage By-law (Designation of
577-579 Richards Street)
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke,
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. Clarke,
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
6. A By-law to designate heritage property,
and to amend By-law No. 4837, being
the Heritage By-law (Designation of 638
and 644 Hawks Avenue)
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Chiavario,
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. Chiavario,
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)
7. A By-law to designate heritage property,
and to amend By-law No. 4837, being
the Heritage By-law
(Designation of 1200 Homer Street)
This By-law was withdrawn at the request of the Director of Legal
Services.
8. A By-law to amend By-law No. 5563,
being the Electrical By-law
(Adoption of 1994 Codes)
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke,
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. Clarke,
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)
9. A By-law to Limit Commercial
Property Tax Increases for 1996
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
10. A By-law to levy rates on all taxable
real property in the City to raise a sum
which, added to the estimated revenue of
the City from other sources, will be
sufficient to pay all debts and
obligations of the City falling due within
the year 1996 and not otherwise provided for
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
BY-LAWS (CONT'D)
11. A By-law to levy a rate on property to
raise monies required to be paid to the
Greater Vancouver Regional Hospital District
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
12. A By-law to levy a rate on property to
raise monies required to be paid to
the Greater Vancouver Regional District
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
BY-LAWS (CONT'D)
13. A By-law to Authorize Council Entering
into a Heritage Revitalization Agreement
with the Owner of Heritage Property
(1288 Richards Street - Canadian Linen)
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Chiavario,
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. Chiavario,
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 of Volumetric Portions
of the Lane South of 6th Avenue,
East from St. George Street File: 5753-3
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
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. Portions of the building constructed on Lot J, Block 101,
District Lot 264A, Plan LMP 27972, encroach onto the lane
south of Sixth Avenue, east from St. George Street.
3. The portion of lane encroached upon, abutting said Lot J, was
dedicated by the deposit of Plan 4930;
Cont'd
MOTIONS
Closing of Volumetric Portions
of the Lane South of 6th Avenue,
East from St. George Street (cont'd)
4. To provide for the registration of an easement to contain the
said encroachments, as required by Section 7 of the
Condominium Act, it is necessary to raise title to the portion
of lane encroached upon;
5. To enable Council to grant the required easement to contain
the encroachments, it is necessary for Council to close and
stop-up the volumetric portion of lane encroached upon;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Director of Legal Services be
authorized to make application on behalf of the City of Vancouver, to
raise title in the name of the City of Vancouver to that portion of lane
dedicated by the deposit of Plan 4930, and included within the bold
outline on a Reference Plan, attested to by Johnson C. Tam, B.C.L.S.,
representing a survey completed on April 4, 1996, marginally numbered
SZ-3414; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT all that volumetric portion of lane
dedicated by the deposit of Plan 4930, south of Sixth Avenue east from
St. George Street, included within the heavy outline and illustrated
isometrically on a plan of a survey completed on the 8th day April 1996,
and certified correct by Johnson C. Tam, B.C.L.S., and marginally
numbered SU-946, be closed, stopped-up and that an easement be granted
to the abutting owner of Lot J, Block 101, District Lot 264A, Plan LMP
27972, to contain the portions of the existing building which encroach
onto the said lane.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOTIONS (CONT'D)
B. Allocation of Land for Lane Purposes
(North 4 feet of Lot 20, Block 1,
District Lot 647, Plan 1504) File: 5807
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
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: 014-593-017
The North 4 feet of
Lot 20
Block 1
District Lot 647
Plan 1504
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
C. Allocation of Land for Lane Purposes
(East 2.5 feet of Lot 19, Block 1,
District Lot 734, Plan 1391) File: 5807
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
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: 014-797-127
The East 2.5 feet of
Lot 19
Block 1
District Lot 734
Plan 1391
Cont'd
MOTIONS (CONT'D)
Allocation of Land for Lane Purposes
(East 2.5 feet of Lot 19, Block 1,
District Lot 734, Plan 1391) (cont'd)
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
D. Adoption of 1996 Budget Estimates (Vancouver Charter)
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
WHEREAS the Vancouver Charter, Section 219 requires that the
Director of Finance submit to Council by April 30 each year the detailed
estimates of revenue and expenditure of the City for the year;
AND WHEREAS the Vancouver Charter, Section 372 requires that
Council adopt the estimates of revenues and expenditures for the City as
soon thereafter as possible:
AND WHEREAS on January 16, 1996, Council instructed that the
revenue and expenditure estimates of the City for the year 1996 be
developed on the basis of a general purposes tax increase that did not
exceed 1%;
AND WHEREAS Council has reviewed reports on the 1996 estimates
prepared by the Director of Finance dated April 9, 1996, and April 22,
1996, and has recommended certain amendments thereto;
AND WHEREAS the total estimated expenditures of the City to pay all
debts and obligations of the City falling due in the year 1996, exclusive of the amounts required for school, the Greater Vancouver
Regional Hospital District, the Greater Vancouver Regional District, the
British Columbia Assessment Authority, the Municipal Finance Authority,
and B.C. Transit purposes and not otherwise provided for, as amended by
Council amount to $545,233,000;
Cont'd
MOTIONS (CONT'D)
Adoption of 1996 Budget Estimates (Vancouver Charter)
AND WHEREAS the total estimated expenditures as aforesaid is the
sum of the appropriation requests of all departments and boards properly
supported by detailed analyses of those expenditures and listings of the
salaried staff;
AND WHEREAS the total estimated revenue of the City for 1996 from
sources other than real property taxes, as amended by Council, amounts
to $216,848,019;
AND WHEREAS the amount of the General Tax Levy so required is
$328,384,981;
THEREFORE be it resolved that the said estimates, both as to totals
and individual items pertaining thereto, of the Director of Finance as
so amended by Council be and the same are hereby adopted by Council.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
E. 1996 Property Tax Policy (School Act)
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT WHEREAS pursuant to the School Act, the Surveyor of Taxes for
the Province of British Columbia in each year levies a tax on the net
taxable value of all land and improvements in the City of Vancouver;
AND WHEREAS on April 25, 1996 the Lieutenant-Governor in Council
levied the following tax rates on Class 1 - Residential and Class 6 -
business and other:
Class 1 - residential 2.7279
Class 6 - business and other 9.9000
being dollars of tax for each one thousand dollars of taxable value, for
the 1996 taxation year, which when applied to the net taxable value of
all land and improvements in the respective Classes in the City of
Vancouver would raise the following sums:
Class 1 - residential $ 144,504,434
Class 6 - business and other $ 120,255,051
Cont'd
MOTIONS (CONT'D)
1996 Property Tax Policy (School Act)
AND WHEREAS on March 26, 1996, pursuant to provisions of the
Vancouver Charter, Council approved an adjustment of the net taxable
value of land in Class 1 - residential and Class 6 - business and other,
within the City of Vancouver;
AND WHEREAS the net taxable value and the adjusted taxable value
pursuant to the Council by-law of March 26, 1996, of land in the
above-noted Classes subject to taxation under the School Act for the
year 1996 are as follows:
Net Taxable Value Adjusted Taxable Value
Class 1 - residential $ 52,972,775,360 $ 51,656,091,943
Class 6 - business & other 12,146,974,842 12,141,738,607
AND WHEREAS Council is obliged to vary the rate set by the
Lieutenant-Governor in Council in order to produce the same amount of
revenue that would have been raised if the net taxable value of the
specified land had not been adjusted;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, in the case of Class 1 -
residential, the rate of 2.79743 is hereby substituted for the rate of
2.7279; and in the case of Class 6 - business and other, the rate of
9.90427 is substituted for the rate of 9.9000 for taxation pursuant to
the School Act within the City of Vancouver for the 1996 taxation year.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
F. 1996 Property Tax Policy
(British Columbia Assessment Authority Act)
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT WHEREAS pursuant to the British Columbia Assessment Authority
Act, the British Columbia Assessment Authority in each year levies a tax
on the net taxable value of all land and improvements in the City of
Vancouver (excluding property that is taxable for school purposes only
by special act);
Cont'd
MOTIONS (CONT'D)
1996 Property Tax Policy
(British Columbia Assessment Authority Act) (cont'd)
AND WHEREAS on March 12, 1996, the Authority, with the Approval of
the Lieutenant-Governor in Council, levied the following tax rates on
Class 1 - residential and Class 6 - business and other:
Class 1 - residential 0.1215
Class 6 - business and other 0.3803
being dollars of tax for each one thousand dollars of taxable value, for
the 1996 taxation year, which when applied to the net taxable value of
all land and improvements in the respective Classes in the City of
Vancouver (excluding property taxable for school purposes only by
special act) would raise the following sums:
Class 1 - residential $ 6,436,085
Class 6 - business and other $ 4,599,508
AND WHEREAS on March 26, 1996, pursuant to provisions of the
Vancouver Charter, Council approved an adjustment of the net taxable
value of land in Class 1 - residential and Class 6 - business and other,
within the City of Vancouver;
AND WHEREAS the net taxable value and the adjusted taxable value
pursuant to the Council by-law of March 28, 1996, of land in the
above-noted Classes subject to taxation under the British Columbia
Assessment Authority Act for the year 1996 are as follows:
Net Taxable Value Adjusted Taxable Value
Class 1 - residential $ 52,971,894,460 $ 51,655,211,043
Class 6 - business & other 12,094,421,242 12,089,185,407
AND WHEREAS Council is obliged to vary the rate set by the British
Columbia Assessment Authority in order to produce the same amount of
revenue that would have been raised if the net taxable value of the
specified land had not been adjusted;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, in the case of Class 1 -
residential, the rate of 0.12460 is hereby substituted for the rate of
0.1215; and in the case of Class 6 - business and other, the rate of
0.38046 is substituted for the rate of 0.3803 for taxation pursuant to
the British Columbia Assessment Authority within the City of Vancouver
for the 1996 taxation year.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOTIONS (CONT'D)
G. 1996 Property Tax Policy
(Municipal Finance Authority Act)
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT WHEREAS pursuant to the Municipal Finance Authority Act, the
British Columbia Assessment Authority in each year levies a tax on the
net taxable value of all land and improvements in the City of Vancouver
(excluding property that is taxable for school purposes only by special
act);
AND WHEREAS on March 7, 1996, the Authority, with the Approval of
the Lieutenant-Governor in Council, levied the following tax rates on
Class 1 - residential and Class 6 - business and other:
Class 1 - residential 0.0003
Class 6 - business and other 0.0004
being dollars of tax for each one thousand dollars of taxable value, for
the 1996 taxation year, which when applied to the net taxable value of
all land and improvements in the respective Classes in the City of
Vancouver (excluding property taxable for school purposes only by
special act) would raise the following sums:
Class 1 - residential $ 15,892
Class 6 - business and other $ 4,838
AND WHEREAS on March 26, 1996, pursuant to provisions of the
Vancouver Charter, Council approved an adjustment of the net taxable
value of land in Class 1 - residential and Class 6 - business and other,
within the City of Vancouver;
AND WHEREAS the net taxable value and the adjusted taxable value
pursuant to the Council by-law of March 28, 1996, of land in the
above-noted Classes subject to taxation under the Municipal Finance
Authority Act for the year 1996 are as follows:
Net Taxable Value Adjusted Taxable Value
Class 1 - residential $ 52,971,894,460 $ 51,655,211,043
Class 6 - business & other 12,094,421,242 12,089,185,407
Cont'd
MOTIONS (CONT'D)
1996 Property Tax Policy
(Municipal Finance Authority Act) (cont'd)
AND WHEREAS Council is obliged to vary the rate set by the
Municipal Finance Authority in order to produce the same amount of
revenue that would have been raised if the net taxable value of the
specified land had not been adjusted;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, in the case of Class 1 -
residential, the rate of 0.00031 is hereby substituted for the rate of
0.0003; and in the case of Class 6 - business and other, the rate of
0.00040 is substituted for the rate of 0.0004 for taxation pursuant to
the Municipal Finance Authority Act within the City of Vancouver for the
1996 taxation year.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
H. 1996 Property Tax Policy
(British Columbia Transit Act)
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT WHEREAS pursuant to the British Columbia Transit Act, Sections
11.1, 12 and 14, the Vancouver Regional Transit Commission, with the
approval of the Lieutenant Governor-in-Council, in each year levies a
tax on the net taxable value of all land and improvements in the City of
Vancouver;
AND WHEREAS on April 3, 1996, by Order-in-Council 0431, the
Lieutenant Governor-in-Council approved Regulation 20-1996 of the
Commission adopting a tax rate of 0.9627 on the specified land and
improvements in Class 6 - business and other, being dollars of tax for
each one thousand dollars of taxable value for the 1996 taxation year,
which when applied to the net taxable value of the specified land and
improvements in Class 6 - business and other, in the City of Vancouver
would raise the sum of $11,642,705;
AND WHEREAS on March 26, 1996, pursuant to provisions of the
Vancouver Charter, Council approved an adjustment of the net taxable
value of land in Class 6 - business and other, within the City of
Vancouver;
Cont'd
MOTIONS (CONT'D)
1996 Property Tax Policy
(British Columbia Transit Act) (cont'd)
AND WHEREAS the net taxable value of the specified land and
improvements in the City of Vancouver for the year 1996 is
$12,094,421,242 and the adjusted taxable value pursuant to Council
by-law of March 28, 1996 is $12,089,185,407;
AND WHEREAS Council is obliged to vary the rate set by the
Vancouver Regional Transit Commission in order to produce the same
amount of revenue that would have been raised if the net taxable value
of the specified land had not been adjusted;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the rate of 0.96312 is hereby
substituted for the rate of 0.96270 for taxation pursuant to the
Vancouver Regional Transit Commission Regulation No. 20-1996 within the
City of Vancouver for the 1996 taxation year.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS
1. Garbage Service File: 3756-3
Councillor Puil referred to his enquiry of March 12, 1996, at which
time he noted the City will only pick up three garbage cans in total
from a duplex dwelling, even though each of the two units are separately
owned. It had been suggested at that time that arrangements be made to
pick up the extra cans for the interim period of time pending the
implementation of the solid waste utility and pay-for-service garbage
collection.
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Hemer,
THAT staff be requested to bring back the appropriate by-law
amendments to permit the collection of three garbage cans per unit from
duplex dwellings.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. B.C. Library Association -
Award - Library Square File: 4004-3
Councillor Ip referred to a letter advising that Library Square has
received a merit award for the creative design of the new library, and
the public process which was followed in obtaining community input to
the design for this landmark building.
* * * *
Council recessed at 3:50 p.m., for an "In Camera" meeting in the
Mayor's Office, and reconvened in open session at 4:40 p.m., with all
members present except Councillor Kennedy.
* * * *
REPORT REFERENCE 1. Civic Youth Strategy Progress Report File: 4102-5
Before Council was an Administrative Report dated April 30, 1996,
in which the Social Planning Child & Youth Advocate, together with the
Parks & Recreation Manager of Youth Services, submitted a
progress report on the first year of implementing the Civic Youth
Strategy.
The City Manager recommended approval of the following
recommendation:
THAT Council direct the co-chairs of the Civic Youth
Strategy Core Committee, the Child & Youth Advocate
and the Manager of Youth Services of the Park Board
to provide annual progress reports to Council on the
Civic Youth Strategy.
Also before Council was a letter dated May 14, 1996 from the
General Manager, Board of Parks & Recreation, advising that the Board,
at its meeting held on May 13, 1996, approved a resolution endorsing the
recommendation contained in the Administrative Report dated April 30,
1996, as noted herein.
Ms. Penny Parry, Child & Youth Advocate, on behalf of the Core
Committee of the Civic Youth Strategy, provided an overview of the first
year of implementation of the Civic Youth Strategy. Ms. Parry noted
that on March 28, 1995, Council adopted the Vancouver Civic Youth
Strategy, which is a statement of commitment to work in partnership with
youth and the larger community on issues affecting youth, and
establishes a framework for the ongoing work of the Civic Youth
Strategy.
Cont'd
REPORT REFERENCE (CONT'D)
Civic Youth Strategy Progress Report (cont'd)
Ms. Parry introduced three youth members of the Core Committee who
have been part of the working group overseeing the implementation of the
Civic Youth Strategy during the past year. Each of the foregoing
provided a short presentation on specific areas of the Civic Youth
Strategy, as follows:
Ms. Charis Romilly, United Youth Movement, reviewed some of the
work under way in the area of Aboriginal and street youth, and
highlighted the support which has been given to the Aboriginal Safe
House.
Ms. Davola Girvan provided information concerning initiatives
related to sexually exploited children and youth. Ms. Girvan advised
that a goal has been established to raise $40,000 in sponsorships
towards launching a poster campaign similar to what was done in 1995.
The sponsorships secured to date represent approximately 50% of the
overall goal, and anyone interested in participating can do so by
calling 667-9166. This is a media awareness campaign and is being
pursued again this year given the success realized last year.
Mr. Alan Lee advised the Civic Youth Strategy has served to create
a greater awareness of youth as citizens and the contribution which they
can make. The Strategy has also resulted in a better cooperation
between youth and government, and the experience which he has gained has
been invaluable. Likewise, adults working with youth through the Civic
Youth Strategy have also learned and gained a new and meaningful
experience.
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT the recommendation of the City Manager, as contained in the
Administrative Report dated April 30, 1996, and noted herein, be
approved;
FURTHER THAT Council express its appreciation to the many young
people who have been involved in the Civic Youth Strategy initiative,
together with Ms. Penny Parry for her contribution to this work;
AND FURTHER THAT the Vancouver Park Board, Vancouver Public
Library, Vancouver Police Department, Vancouver School Board and the
Vancouver Health Board also consider receiving reports from the Civic
Youth Strategy Core Committee;
AND FURTHER THAT Council endorse the following future directions to
be included in the work plan of the Civic Youth Strategy over the next
12-month period:
Cont'd
REPORT REFERENCE (CONT'D)
Civic Youth Strategy Progress Report (cont'd)
1. Promote the Civic Youth Strategy with youth including outreach
to youth of diverse backgrounds.
2. Promote the Civic Youth Strategy within Vancouver's business
sector.
3. Assist in the implementation of the Vancouver School Board
student forums.
4. Assist in the development of a shared approach within civic
government to involve youth in the City of Vancouver's public
consultation processes such as the upcoming Public Arts
consultation process, Transportation plan and City Plan.
5. Continue to support the development of Vancouver Youth Voices
as a youth-run, City-wide network of youth groups as a way to
ensure direct dialogue between City government, relevant
Boards (e.g., Parks Board, VSB, and the Vancouver Regional
Health Board), and Vancouver youth. Two options which could
be explored are: regular City-wide forums between youth and
civic bodies; regular, dedicated agenda times in Council,
School Board, Park Board, etc. meetings to discuss youth
issues.
6. Pay attention to the committee framework and the maintenance
of links between key partners including youth, various civic
departments, related boards and community service providers.
While project outcomes are the most tangible result of the
strategy, this is a new model of partnership that will require
nurturing as well as review.
7. Support the inter-municipal work of the Child & Youth Advocate
to extend the base of civic government assistance to youth.
8. Assist youth initiatives addressing youth in the media.
AND FURTHER THAT the Core Committee of the Civic Youth Strategy
work with Council and the civic unions to develop partnerships.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The Council adjourned at 5:25 p.m.