ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT


                                                     Date:  May 24, 1996   
                                                     Dept. File: 2191IC.COV


     TO:       Vancouver City Council

     FROM:     Deputy Chief License Inspector

     SUBJECT:  1936 Grant Street



     INFORMATION

          The General Manager of Community Services submits this report for
          INFORMATION.


     COUNCIL POLICY

     Council directed that staff report back in three months with
     information on this property.


     PURPOSE

     This report is to provide Council with an update on the management of
     the rental property at 1936 Grant Street.


     BACKGROUND

     In 1995, staff and Council members were receiving an increasing number
     of complaints about the rental house located at 1936 Grant Street. 
     Staff, along with the Police Department, investigated the situation
     and determined that the problems stemmed from poor management
     practices.

     On September 13, 1995, the Chief License Inspector held a license
     review hearing with Nancy and Wing Young, the property owners and
     license holders, as to whether or not the business license should be
     suspended.  After reviewing the evidence, the license was suspended
     for a period of two months.  This suspension was subsequently appealed
     to Council.

     On October 17, 1995, a hearing on the appeal of the 1995 business
     license suspension was heard.  After hearing the evidence from staff,
     neighbours and the license holders, the appeal was denied and the
     license suspension upheld.  Council also asked for a report back as to
     whether a satisfactory management structure is in place.


     DISCUSSION

     The owners of 1936 Grant Street have rented both of the dwelling units
     as of February 1, 1996.  They continue to manage the building
     themselves, which initially raised some concerns.  A number of
     meetings have been held to ensure the owners understand their
     responsibilities as license holders.  They now have instituted a
     policy of using rental contracts with their tenants, and appear to be
     properly screening the tenants.

     The neighbours report that the management style appears to have
     changed, and there have not been any problems with the tenants or the
     owners.

     An inspection on May 23 revealed that the building and the yards are
     in good condition.  The building is occupied by two families as per
     the approved use, and there are no outstanding problems.


     CONCLUSION

     The property at 1936 Grant is currently being managed in a
     satisfactory manner.  Staff will continue to monitor the premises and
     should future problems arise, they will be reported to Council
     immediately.



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