CITY OF VANCOUVER
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
JUNE 25, 1996
A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held
on Tuesday, June 25, 1996, in the Council Chamber, commencing at
approximately 2:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor Owen
Councillors Bellamy, Chiavario,
Clarke, Hemer, Ip,
Kennedy, Price, Puil
and Sullivan
ABSENT: Councillor Kwan (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.
CONDOLENCES
Mayor Owen advised Council of the recent passing of Mr. Prentice
Bloedel, Freedom of the City recipient. It was agreed that a letter of
condolence be sent to Mr. Bloedel's family.
"IN CAMERA" MEETING
There were matters to be considered "In Camera" later this day,
including property and personnel matters.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
1. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
June 11, 1996
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Hemer,
THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Minutes of Special Council Meeting
(Court of Revision)
June 11, 1996
MOVED by Cllr. Ip,
SECONDED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
A member of Council referred to the Lane Pavement Project No.
574/63, considered at the June 11, 1996 Court of Revision, where it was
decided that a reballot be conducted to determine whether the residents
would prefer a wider or narrower width of pavement. The Councillor
urged staff to proceed with the reballot as soon as possible in the
interest of not delaying this project.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, Mayor
Owen in the Chair.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
REPORT REFERENCE
1. Better City Government Presentation File: 1006-3
In a memorandum dated June 15, 1996, Ms. Pat Kostuk, Service
Improvement Manager, Community Services, submitted a status report on
each of the 15 Better City Government projects currently under way in
the City.
Resubmitted for Council's information was an Administrative Report
dated November 27, 1995, previously considered by Council, which
provided the initial update on the implementation of the Better City
Government program.
Mr. Ken Dobell, City Manager, provided an overview of the Better
City Government program, noting it commenced approximately one and a
half years ago with Council's approval of the program. The program is
being coordinated by the Service Improvement Manager, with the
assistance of consultants where required.
Council then received a detailed update on five of the 15 projects
from the respective project teams, as follows:
Development and Building Regulation
Ms. Joanne Baxter, Planning Department, and Ms. Laurel Clarke,
Permits and Licenses Department, reported on the process assessment
(Phase 1) and project redesign (Phase 2) for the Development and
Building Regulation Review. The goal of the project is to radically
improve the way the City does its business with respect to development
and building regulation, emphasizing quality, service and efficient
processes. In Phase 1 of the project, the following issues were
identified:
- complex and confusing rules, by-law conflicts;
- long and unpredictable process cycle times;
- poor communication, cooperation between processes;
- process needs staff, industry, community partnership;
- poor inspection data recording and field communications;
- long and costly enforcement process;
- inadequate information technology;
- liability drives many decisions.
Cont'd
REPORT REFERENCE (CONT'D)
Better City Government Presentation (cont'd)
Through Phase 2, project redesign, it is intended to design a new,
integrated process including privately initiated rezonings, subdivision,
strata council, development permits, building permits, trade permits,
occupants permits, Board of Variance and Building Board of Appeal. It
is also intended to significantly improve the timeliness, consistency
and predictability of the process, and ensure it is equitable and
continues to produce safe and neighbourly development.
Payroll, Benefits, Records Processing
Mr. John Beckett, Occupational Safety and Rehabilitation, provided
a review of the human resources information and payroll replacement
project. The vision is to develop an on-line, real time processing of
information resulting in City-wide informed staff. The intention is to
eliminate all non-value added work and develop integrated systems. The
present system uses old, mainframe based technology and provides data
that is hard to access and interpret. The proposed system will provide
better information for performance management and absence
administration. It will also provide a singular payroll system for both
hourly and salaried employees. One of the key objectives is to provide
managers with modern tools to better manage City resources, and to
support Better City Government priorities. Implementation of the new
system will start this year with full implementation targeted for
completion in 1998.
City Clerk's Operation
Mr. Gary MacIsaac, City Clerk's Office, reviewed the Customer
Service Process Improvement Project under way in that department. The
project has concentrated on those services which directly relate to
Council activities. The department's customers were surveyed where it
was determined that they would like better and faster access to
information, including electronic format. The department's customers
also called for a faster response to correspondence and complaints, and
improvement of the mainframe data base. Following an analyses of the
various processes and a comparison with other cities, these processes
were redesigned and a number of major changes are being implemented.
Among the various changes being pursued, is the goal of achieving
one-stop shopping wherever possible and the introduction of a document
management system. This will include a mail log for the Councillors'
Secretariat, which should be available this Fall.
Cont'd
REPORT REFERENCE (CONT'D)
Better City Government Presentation (cont'd)
Police Department Operations
Inspector Max Chalmers and Inspector Gary Greer reviewed the
project under way in the Police Department, noting the following
specific objectives:
- service improvement;
- enhanced crime prevention and neighbourhood problem solving;
- increase personnel, community contacts;
- increase organizational effectiveness;
- enhance investigative capabilities;
- support career enrichment/job enhancement.
One aspect of the project relates to a restructuring of the
department, which is aimed at a better utilization of technology and
resources, with a customer service focus. It is also intended to
reinforce line level decision making and program delivery. The
reorganization will result in an elimination of ranks and a flattening
of the department. However, this is not to be construed as downsizing
or an effort to reduce costs. The restructuring will be cost neutral
and achieved through attrition.
Council was also provided with a review of community based policing
initiatives in the City, intended to apply police resources more
effectively and use community partnerships. Through community based
policing, it is hoped to improve the effectiveness of the department,
and enhance crime prevention and neighbourhood problem solving. The
types of community partnerships and community offices include crime
prevention offices, neighbourhood police offices and police/community
storefronts. The Patrol Division community initiatives include
Integrated Service Teams, Citizen Police Academy and the Mobile
Community Crime Prevention Office.
Cont'd
REPORT REFERENCE (CONT'D)
Better City Government Presentation (cont'd)
Vehicle and Equipment
Mr. Jim Hall, Engineering Services, reviewed the Vehicle Outfitting
Service Enhancement Project recently completed in that department. It
was noted the City has approximately 3,400 vehicles with an asset value
of $80 million. Approximately 400 new vehicles or pieces of equipment
are purchased annually, at a cost of $7-$10 million, and the department
has a broad range of customers. The process of outfitting vehicles
includes painting, decal application, light bar and radio installation
in police cars, and the installation of mirrors, shelving and cone
holders in Waterworks and Sanitation trucks. The review of this process
was based on a customer focussed and team driven approach, and the
consulting firm of Coopers and Lybrand were engaged to assist with the
process review. The Steering Committee also included the department's
major customers. The review of this process was completed in
approximately three months, and has resulted in reducing the time
required to deliver a vehicle/equipment to the customer by 50-85%.
There has also been a corresponding reduction in the cost of outfitting
a vehicle.
Following the foregoing presentations, the City Manager and Service
Improvement Manager responded to a number of questions from Council.
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the foregoing progress reports on Better City Government
projects be received for information.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
* * * *
Councillor Clarke arrived during the foregoing presentation
and prior to the vote on the motion.
* * * *
COMMUNICATIONS AND/OR PETITIONS
1. Appointment of Deputy Mayor File: 1251-3
In a memorandum dated June 18, 1996, Mayor Owen advised that
Councillor Kwan has been given leave of absence without pay for the
period June 24 to August 1, 1996, inclusive. As Councillor Kwan had
been appointed Deputy Mayor for the month of June, it is necessary to
appoint a new Deputy Mayor for the period June 24 to 30, 1996,
inclusive. Therefore, the Mayor recommended that Councillor Chiavario
be appointed as Deputy Mayor for this period of time.
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the foregoing recommendation be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MANAGER'S REPORTS
1. Administrative Report
(June 4, 1996)
PIBC 1996 Awards for Excellence
in Planning File: 1306-6
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT this report be received for information.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Administrative Report
(June 5, 1996)
Vancouver Police Department
312 Main Street
Office Renovations (Phase Two) File: 1306-4
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Corporate
Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
3. Administrative Report
(June 6, 1996)
1996 Barriers to Bridges
Neighbourhood Development Grant File: 2001-3
In an Administrative Report dated June 6, 1996, the Director of
Community Services, Social Planning Department, recommended approval of
a Barriers to Bridges Neighbourhood Development Grant to be distributed
to eight community service agencies.
The General Manager of Community Services submitted the foregoing
recommendation for consideration.
A member of Council observed that certain of the applications do
not appear to match the intent of the program, and suggested this report
be deferred pending clarification.
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT this report be deferred, and staff be requested to provide
clarification concerning the intent of the projects in relationship to
the Barriers to Bridges Neighbourhood Development Grant Program goals.
- CARRIED
(Councillor Chiavario opposed)
CIVIC RECOGNITION
Council gave formal recognition to the transfer of responsibility
for operating the City's two Continuing Care Facilities, Taylor Manor
and Cordova House, to the Little Mountain Residential Care and Housing
Society and the Wilberforce Cooper Care Society. This transfer
completes the City's withdrawal as a direct provider of health services.
The Mayor presented a framed certificate of recognition to the
following resident representatives:
Taylor Manor Walter Sealy, President
Residents' Council
Cordova House Gordon Layes, Chair
Residents' Council.
Cont'd
CIVIC RECOGNITION (CONT'D)
The Mayor also made a presentation to each of the staff
representatives:
Taylor Manor Evelyn Klein and Imelda Perreault
Cordova House Earl Scott and Mary McCaskill.
This was followed by a reception in the foyer.
* * * *
Council recessed at 3:55 p.m., for an "In Camera" meeting
in the Mayor's Office, and reconvened in open session at
5:15 p.m., with all members present except Councillor Kwan.
Councillor Price was not present for the portion
of the meeting prior to the recess.
* * * *
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
4. Administrative Report
(June 11, 1996)
Grant Recommendation:
Youth Work Co-ordination File: 2154-2
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT Council approve a grant of $20,000 to the Sunset Community
Centre Association for a youth work co-ordinator position, to strengthen
the co-ordination of youth services in Vancouver, to research and map
existing services and to facilitate integration of services for all
children and youth. Source of funds to be $20,000 from the 1996
Community Services Grant budget reserve.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
AND BY THE REQUIRED
MAJORITY
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
5. Administrative Report
(June 7, 1996)
Re-approval of Strata Title Conversion:
1310-1360 West 4th Avenue File: 5313
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Community
Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Bellamy was not present for the
vote on the foregoing motion.)
6. Administrative Report
(June 11, 1996)
Re-approval of Strata Title Conversion:
1549 Kitchener Street File: 5313
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Community
Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Bellamy was not present for the
vote on the foregoing motion.)
7. Administrative Report
(June 12, 1996)
Annual Report on Council
Remuneration and Expenses File: 1251-3
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
THAT this report be received for information.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Bellamy was not present for the
vote on the foregoing motion.)
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
8. Administrative Report
(June 11, 1996)
1996 Permissive Tax Exemptions -
Community Care Facilities File: 1554
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Corporate
Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
AND BY THE REQUIRED
MAJORITY
9. Administrative Report
(June 11, 1996)
Proposal No. 28-96-01:
Travel Agency Services File: 1801-5
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Corporate
Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Bellamy was not present for the
vote on the foregoing motion.)
10. Administrative Report
(June 11, 1996)
Proposed Closure of Portion of the West Side
of Nanaimo Street, South of 35th Avenue File: 5753-3
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Engineering
Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Bellamy was not present for the
vote on the foregoing motion.)
MANAGER'S REPORT (CONT'D)
11. Administrative Report
(June 14, 1996)
Election Systems and Municipal Government File: 131-3
In an Administrative Report dated June 14, 1996, the City Clerk
provided information, as requested by Council, on the history of
governance in Vancouver and current at-large/ward experiences in other
North American cities. It was recommended the report be provided as a
source of factual background information for citizens in support of the
upcoming referendum discussions.
Responding to questions from Council, Ms. Maria Kinsella, City
Clerk, advised that, if approved by Council, the report will be mailed
to all neighbourhood associations, and made available at community
centres and libraries throughout the city. A copy of the report will
also be available through the City Clerk's Office, as well as the City's
Internet site.
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the recommendation of the City Manager, as contained in this
report, and quoted below, be approved:
A. THAT Council receive the report, Election Systems and
Municipal Government, for information.
B. THAT Council approve the printing and distribution of the
report to interested groups and individuals, at an estimated
cost of $8,000. Source of funds to be Contingency Reserve.
C. THAT the City Clerk, in consultation with the Director of
Legal Services, report back on the proposed wording of the
referendum question for the November 1996 election, regarding
wards or an at-large system.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Bellamy was not present for the
vote on the foregoing motion.)
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
12. Administrative Report
(June 12, 1996)
Non-Market Housing Sponsor Selection
for City-owned 27 West Pender Street
and 1205-1213 Seymour Street Sites File: 4656-3
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Community
Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
13. Administrative Report
(May 23, 1996)
Structural Design Review Pilot Project File: 4551-3
MOVED by Cllr. Ip,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Community
Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
14. Administrative Report
(June 17, 1996)
Appointment of By-law Process Server File: 1306-5
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Corporate
Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
1. Policy Report
(June 6, 1996)
Proposed Rezoning of 1179 Keefer Street File: 5305-3
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Community
Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Policy Report
(June 12, 1996)
Proposed Rezoning of 245-295 Alexander Street File: 5303-3
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Community
Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Policy Report
(June 14, 1996)
Powell Street Relocation to Accommodate
the Port Roadway Connection File: 8040-8
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the recommendations of the General Manager of Engineering
Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. Policy Report
(June 12, 1996)
Proposed I-2 Light Industrial Zoning
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Community
Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
5. Policy Report
(June 12, 1996)
CD-1 Rezoning of 705 West Broadway
(Holiday Inn) File: 5301-3
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Community
Services, as contained in this report, and quoted below, be approved:
THAT the application by C. Brook Development Planning Inc., to
rezone 705 West Broadway (Lot A, Block 338, D.L. 526, Plan 11309)
from C-3A to CD-1, to permit a multiple dwelling and community
space on the Holiday Inn parking lot, in addition to the existing
hotel currently exceeding the maximum C-3A density of 3.0 FSR, be
referred to a Public Hearing, together with:
(i) plans received April 28, 1995;
(ii) draft CD-1 By-law provisions, generally as contained in
Appendix A of the Policy Report dated June 12, 1996; and
(iii)the recommendation of the Director of Land Use and
Development to approve, subject to conditions contained in
Appendix B of the Policy Report dated June 12, 1996;
FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to
prepare the necessary CD-1 By-law for consideration at Public
Hearing, including a consequential amendment to the Sign By-law to
establish regulations for this CD-1 in accordance with Schedule "B"
(C-3A) of the Policy Report dated June 12, 1996.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
6. Policy Report
(June 18, 1996)
Rezoning of 2197 West 11th Avenue and Files: 5303-3/5304-3/5308-3
2625-27 Arbutus Street (Bastion-Intracorp),
and 2176 West 10th Avenue (City Works Yard)
In a Policy Report dated June 18, 1996, the Director of Land Use
and Development submitted rezoning proposals previously considered and
approved in principle by Council at a Public Hearing in May 1994.
However, these changes were not pursued to enactment. The principal
changes involve adjustments to parcel sizes and related public
rights-of-way.
The City Manager also submitted the following for inclusion in
Recommendation A, as contained in this report:
AND FURTHER THAT, subject to the City Manager's review of the
administrative processes required to enact a rezoning, if
approved, that Council refer to Public Hearing.
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Community
Services, as contained in this report, be approved, with the addition to
Recommendation A, as proposed by the City Manager, and noted herein.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COMMISSION AND OTHER REPORTS
I. Report of Special Advisory Committee
on Cultural Communities
(June 5, 1996)
Immigrant Services Society
Media Project
(Clause 1)
In a report dated June 5, 1996, the Special Advisory Committee on
Cultural Communities provided information concerning a media project
being proposed by the Immigrant Services Society to survey the current
ethnic media coverage, and encourage both the ethnic and mainstream
media to circulate positive economic and social stories about immigrants
and multiculturalism to the public. The project will also work on a
media strategy.
The Special Advisory Committee on Cultural Communities identified
this project as paralleling the objectives of its own "Thumbs Up -
Thumbs Down" media program and, if agreeable to Council, propose to join
the Immigrant Services Society in the collaborative project it has
initiated.
Therefore, the Committee submitted the following recommendations:
A. THAT the Special Advisory Committee on Cultural Communities
endorse, in principle, The Immigrant Services Society of
British Columbia's "Setting the Record Straight" project.
B. THAT, if Vancouver City Council agrees, the Cultural
Communities Committee will no longer work on its own media
conference project, but rather join with The Immigrant
Services Society of British Columbia to participate in their
collaborative project currently underway;
FURTHER THAT, subject to approval of the above, Mr. Muneshwar
Prasad be designated the Cultural Communities Committee
liaison to the ISS project, with Ms. Yukiko Shiroki designated
as alternate.
Cont'd
COMMISSION AND OTHER REPORTS
Report of Special Advisory Committee
on Cultural Communities
(June 5, 1996) (cont'd)
Immigrant Services Society
Media Project (cont'd)
The City Manager recommended approval of the foregoing
recommendations, noting the collaborative effort as proposed, involving
other levels of government and non-profit agencies, makes good sense.
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT the recommendations of the Special Advisory Committee on
Cultural Communities, as contained in its report dated June 5, 1996, and
noted herein, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
RISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
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 contract a debt by the issue and
sale of debentures in the aggregate principal
amount of $2,166,547.97 in lawful money of
Canada for certain pavement and curb, lane
paving and cement walks and speed ramp projects
constructed as local improvements and for imposing
an annual special rate on real property
specially benefitted by such local improvements
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)
2. A By-law to contract a debt by the issue and
sale of debentures in the aggregate principal
amount of $50,580.76 in lawful money of Canada
for certain Lane Lighting Projects constructed
as local improvements and for imposing an annual
special rate on real property specially benefitted
by such local improvements
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
3. A By-law to amend the Impounding By-law,
being By-law No. 3519 (Towing Service Contract)
MOVED by Cllr. Ip,
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. Ip,
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)
4. A By-law to amend By-law No. 7524, being a
by-law which exempted certain lands from
taxation (Adding a Community Care Facility)
MOVED by Cllr. Ip,
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. Ip,
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
5. A By-law to amend By-law No. 4531,
being the Refuse By-law (New Drop-Off Fees)
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Hemer,
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. Hemer,
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. Allocation of Land for Lane Purposes
(East 2.5 feet of Lot 28, South 1/2
of District Lot 718, Plan 2245) File: 5807
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Ip,
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: 013-957-015
The East 2.5 feet of
Lot 28
South 1/2 of
District Lot 718
Plan 2245
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
B. Allocation of Land for Lane Purposes
(North 4 feet of Lot 21, Block 1,
District Lot 647, Plan 1504) File: 5807
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Ip,
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: 014-593-025
The North 4 feet of
Lot 21
Block 1
District Lot 647
Plan 1504
Cont'd
MOTIONS (CONT'D)
Allocation of Land for Lane Purposes
(North 4 feet of Lot 21, Block 1,
District Lot 647, Plan 1504) (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
C. Allocation of Land for Lane Purposes
(North 4 feet of Lot 22, Block 1,
District Lot 647, Plan 1504) File: 5807
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Ip,
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: 014-593-033
The North 4 feet of
Lot 22
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
MOTIONS (CONT'D)
D. Establishment of Land for Road Purposes
(All that portion of Lots 9 to 16,
Block 5, District Lot 730, Plan 9586,
Group One, New Westminster District) File: 5807
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Ip,
WHEREAS the City of Vancouver is the registered owner of Lots 9 to
16, Block 5, District Lot 730, Plan 9586, Group One, New Westminster
District;
AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to
establish portions of the above described land for road purposes;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that all that portion of Lots 9 to 16,
Block 5, District Lot 730, Plan 9586, Group One, New Westminster
District, shown heavy outlined on plan of survey completed on the 24th
day of May 1996, attested to by Fred Wong, B.C.L.S. and marginally
numbered LD3318, is hereby established for road purposes and declared to
form and constitute portion of road.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
E. Pavement and Curbs - 15th Avenue
from Willow Street to Heather Street
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Ip,
WHEREAS a pavement and curbs project on 15th Avenue from Willow
Street to Heather Street (hereinafter called the "project") was advanced
as a local improvement on the initiative principle to a Court of
Revision on December 6, 1994, and was approved by Council on that date
to be paid for in part by special assessment upon the real property to
be benefited thereby;
AND WHEREAS the project has now been certified by the City Engineer
as completed and the By-law assessing the benefitting properties for the
costs of the project has been passed;
Cont'd
MOTIONS (CONT'D)
Pavement and Curbs - 15th Avenue from
Willow Street to Heather Street (cont'd)
AND WHEREAS on July 22, 1980, Council passed a resolution which
reads in part as follows:
"THAT Council approve Special Local Improvement Relief to
underdeveloped properties which front on pavement and curb
improvements as follows:
the relief to be such that the owners pay only seventy-five
percent of the rate for their zoning;
the relief to be limited to owner-occupied single-family
dwellings, the ownership of which precedes the assessment of
the local improvement;
the relief to be given on a year-to-year basis so long as the
properties remain eligible;
the relief to commence with ... projects placed on the Tax
Roll in 1980 for the first time;
the Collector of Taxes be instructed to bring forward each
year the list of properties in a formal resolution under
Section 67 of By-law 3614 as amended, to give effect to this
policy.";
AND WHEREAS on October 16, 1982, Council passed a resolution which
reads as follows:
"THAT current policies for local improvements remain in effect
except that property owners rates shall never be adjusted lower
than residential rates.";
AND WHEREAS on March 8, 1983, Council passed a resolution which
amended portions of the earlier resolutions as follows:
"THAT special relief applied to people owning and occupying
single-family dwellings in higher zoned areas, ownership of which
precedes the local improvement, as cited in Clause No. 2 of the
City Manager's report dated January 18, 1983, be amended such that
ownership of property preceding the local improvement is not a
condition of relief.";
Cont'd
MOTIONS (CONT'D)
Pavement and Curbs - 15th Avenue from
Willow Street to Heather Street (cont'd)
AND WHEREAS on April 25, 1989, Council passed a resolution which
amended portions of the earlier resolution as follows:
"B. THAT with respect to all qualifying properties ... the
reduction in taxes for 1989 and all succeeding years shall be
for the remainder of the term of the By-law imposing the local
improvement tax unless a condition set out in the resolution
providing relief is no longer satisfied, in which case the
reduction in taxes shall no longer be available for the
taxation year next following, and Council's instruction to the
Collector of Taxes regarding such reduced taxes shall become
null and void.";
AND WHEREAS on August 2, 1990, Council passed a resolution
extending the granting of special relief to property located at 2294
McLean Drive to "other properties having similar conditions in future
projects";
AND WHEREAS the special relief referred to and approved by Council
was based on the relief approved by Council on March 8, 1983 for local
improvements in the West End, such relief being as follows:
"(a) THAT Council approve the additional special relief to
owner-occupied multiple conversion dwellings having no more
than four suites including the owner's suites affected by the
West End Improvement Project (east of Denman), according to
the relief formula set out in the City Manager's report dated
February 9, 1983";
AND WHEREAS the annual special rate levied by the By-law imposing
the local improvement tax expires in 2010;
AND WHEREAS Lot 8, Block 478A, District Lot 526, Plan 2118
(hereinafter called the "lot") abuts the project and contains an
owner-occupied single-family dwelling;
AND WHEREAS the owner of the lot has applied for special relief by
way of a reduction in taxes;
AND WHEREAS the lot is zoned RM-4 (Multiple) District under the
Zoning and Development By-law;
Cont'd
MOTIONS (CONT'D)
Pavement and Curbs - 15th Avenue from
Willow Street to Heather Street (cont'd)
AND WHEREAS the Collector of Taxes is satisfied that the lot is
eligible, under the provisions of the resolutions of Council cited
herein, for the relief requested;
AND WHEREAS a special annual assessment for the said project
imposed on the lot for a period of fifteen (15) years if assessed as
RM-4 (Multiple) District would be $508.04;
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that for the foregoing reasons Council, by
not less than two-thirds of all its members, hereby deems and declares
that the lot is especially, inequitably or unjustly affected by such
special assessment and, having met the criteria required by the
resolutions cited herein, shall be subject to a reduced special
assessment for the year 1996 and each subsequent year up to and
including 2010 of $381.03 and hereby directs the Collector of Taxes, so
long as the Collector is satisfied that the lot remains eligible, to
enter onto the Tax Rolls against the lot the amount of the reduced
special assessment. The difference between the said amounts shall be
provided out of the general funds of the City.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
AND BY THE REQUIRED
MAJORITY
F. Pavement and Curbs - 7th Avenue
from Keith Drive to Clark Drive
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Ip,
WHEREAS a pavement and curbs project on 7th Avenue from Keith Drive
to Clark Drive (hereinafter called the "project") was advanced as a
local improvement on the initiative principle to a Court of Revision on
June 22, 1995, and was approved by Council on that date to be paid for
in part by special assessment upon the real property to be benefited
thereby;
AND WHEREAS the project has now been certified by the City Engineer
as completed and the By-law assessing the benefitting properties for the
costs of the project has been passed;
Cont'd
MOTIONS (CONT'D)
Pavement and Curbs - 7th Avenue from
Keith Drive to Clark Drive (cont'd)
AND WHEREAS on July 22, 1980, Council passed a resolution which
reads in part as follows:
"THAT Council approve Special Local Improvement Relief to
underdeveloped properties which front on pavement and curb
improvements as follows:
the relief to be such that the owners pay only seventy-five
percent of the rate for their zoning;
the relief to be limited to owner-occupied single-family
dwellings, the ownership of which precedes the assessment of
the local improvement;
the relief to be given on a year-to-year basis so long as the
properties remain eligible;
the relief to commence with ... projects placed on the Tax
Roll in 1980 for the first time;
the Collector of Taxes be instructed to bring forward each
year the list of properties in a formal resolution under
Section 67 of By-law 3614 as amended, to give effect to this
policy.";
AND WHEREAS on October 16, 1982, Council passed a resolution which
reads as follows:
"THAT current policies for local improvements remain in effect
except that property owners rates shall never be adjusted lower
than residential rates.";
AND WHEREAS on March 8, 1983, Council passed a resolution which
amended portions of the earlier resolutions as follows:
"THAT special relief applied to people owning and occupying
single-family dwellings in higher zoned areas, ownership of which
precedes the local improvement, as cited in Clause No. 2 of the
City Manager's report dated January 18, 1983, be amended such that
ownership of property preceding the local improvement is not a
condition of relief.";
Cont'd
MOTIONS (CONT'D)
Pavement and Curbs - 7th Avenue from
Keith Drive to Clark Drive (cont'd)
AND WHEREAS on April 25, 1989, Council passed a resolution which
amended portions of the earlier resolution as follows:
"B. THAT with respect to all qualifying properties ... the
reduction in taxes for 1989 and all succeeding years shall be
for the remainder of the term of the By-law imposing the local
improvement tax unless a condition set out in the resolution
providing relief is no longer satisfied, in which case the
reduction in taxes shall no longer be available for the
taxation year next following, and Council's instruction to the
Collector of Taxes regarding such reduced taxes shall become
null and void.";
AND WHEREAS on August 2, 1990, Council passed a resolution
extending the granting of special relief to property located at 2294
McLean Drive to "other properties having similar conditions in future
projects";
AND WHEREAS the special relief referred to and approved by Council
was based on the relief approved by Council on March 8, 1983 for local
improvements in the West End, such relief being as follows:
"(a) THAT Council approve the additional special relief to
owner-occupied multiple conversion dwellings having no more
than four suites including the owner's suites affected by the
West End Improvement Project (east of Denman), according to
the relief formula set out in the City Manager's report dated
February 9, 1983";
AND WHEREAS the annual special rate levied by the By-law imposing
the local improvement tax expires in 2010;
AND WHEREAS Lot 8, Block 112, District Lot 264A, Plan 442
(hereinafter called the "lot") abuts the project and contains an
owner-occupied single-family dwelling;
AND WHEREAS the owner of the lot has applied for special relief by
way of a reduction in taxes;
Cont'd
MOTIONS (CONT'D)
Pavement and Curbs - 7th Avenue from
Keith Drive to Clark Drive (cont'd)
AND WHEREAS the lot is zoned RM-4 (Multiple) District under the
Zoning and Development By-law;
AND WHEREAS the Collector of Taxes is satisfied that the lot is
eligible, under the provisions of the resolutions of Council cited
herein, for the relief requested;
AND WHEREAS a special annual assessment for the said project
imposed on the lot for a period of fifteen (15) years if assessed as
RM-4 (Multiple) District would be $443.95;
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that for the foregoing reasons Council, by
not less than two-thirds of all its members, hereby deems and declares
that the lot is especially, inequitably or unjustly affected by such
special assessment and, having met the criteria required by the
resolutions cited herein, shall be subject to a reduced special
assessment for the year 1996 and each subsequent year up to and
including 2010 of $332.95 and hereby directs the Collector of Taxes, so
long as the Collector is satisfied that the lot remains eligible, to
enter onto the Tax Rolls against the lot the amount of the reduced
special assessment. The difference between the said amounts shall be
provided out of the general funds of the City.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
AND BY THE REQUIRED
MAJORITY
MOTIONS (CONT'D)
G. Pavement and Curbs - Woodland Drive
from Broadway to 7th Avenue
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Ip,
WHEREAS a pavement and curbs project on Woodland Drive from
Broadway to 7th Avenue (hereinafter called the "project") was advanced
as a local improvement on the initiative principle to a Court of
Revision on December 6, 1994, and was approved by Council on that date
to be paid for in part by special assessment upon the real property to
be benefited thereby;
AND WHEREAS the project has now been certified by the City Engineer
as completed and the By-law assessing the benefitting properties for the
costs of the project has been passed;
AND WHEREAS on July 22, 1980, Council passed a resolution which
reads in part as follows:
"THAT Council approve Special Local Improvement Relief to
underdeveloped properties which front on pavement and curb
improvements as follows:
the relief to be such that the owners pay only seventy-five
percent of the rate for their zoning;
the relief to be limited to owner-occupied single-family
dwellings, the ownership of which precedes the assessment of
the local improvement;
the relief to be given on a year-to-year basis so long as the
properties remain eligible;
the relief to commence with ... projects placed on the Tax
Roll in 1980 for the first time;
the Collector of Taxes be instructed to bring forward each
year the list of properties in a formal resolution under
Section 67 of By-law 3614 as amended, to give effect to this
policy.";
AND WHEREAS on October 16, 1982, Council passed a resolution which
reads as follows:
"THAT current policies for local improvements remain in effect
except that property owners rates shall never be adjusted lower
than residential rates.";
Cont'd
MOTIONS (CONT'D)
Pavement and Curbs - Woodland Drive
from Broadway to 7th Avenue (cont'd)
AND WHEREAS on March 8, 1983, Council passed a resolution which
amended portions of the earlier resolutions as follows:
"THAT special relief applied to people owning and occupying
single-family dwellings in higher zoned areas, ownership of which
precedes the local improvement, as cited in Clause No. 2 of the
City Manager's report dated January 18, 1983, be amended such that
ownership of property preceding the local improvement is not a
condition of relief.";
AND WHEREAS on April 25, 1989, Council passed a resolution which
amended portions of the earlier resolution as follows:
"B. THAT with respect to all qualifying properties ... the
reduction in taxes for 1989 and all succeeding years shall be
for the remainder of the term of the By-law imposing the local
improvement tax unless a condition set out in the resolution
providing relief is no longer satisfied, in which case the
reduction in taxes shall no longer be available for the
taxation year next following, and Council's instruction to the
Collector of Taxes regarding such reduced taxes shall become
null and void.";
AND WHEREAS on August 2, 1990, Council passed a resolution
extending the granting of special relief to property located at 2294
McLean Drive to "other properties having similar conditions in future
projects";
AND WHEREAS the special relief referred to and approved by Council
was based on the relief approved by Council on March 8, 1983 for local
improvements in the West End, such relief being as follows:
"(a) THAT Council approve the additional special relief to
owner-occupied multiple conversion dwellings having no more
than four suites including the owner's suites affected by the
West End Improvement Project (east of Denman), according to
the relief formula set out in the City Manager's report dated
February 9, 1983";
Cont'd
MOTIONS (CONT'D)
Pavement and Curbs - Woodland Drive
from Broadway to 7th Avenue (cont'd)
AND WHEREAS the annual special rate levied by the By-law imposing
the local improvement tax expires in 2010;
AND WHEREAS Lot 13 of C, Block 155, District Lot 264A, Plan 2882
(hereinafter called "Lot 13") and Lot 12 of F, Block 155, District Lot
264A, Plans 1625 and 1771 (hereinafter called "Lot 12") (Lot 13 and Lot
12 are hereinafter together called the "lots") abut the project and
contain owner-occupied single-family dwellings;
AND WHEREAS the owners of the lots have applied for special relief
by way of a reduction in taxes;
AND WHEREAS the lots are zoned RM-4 (Multiple) District under the
Zoning and Development By-law;
AND WHEREAS the Collector of Taxes is satisfied that the lots are
eligible, under the provisions of the resolutions of Council cited
herein, for the relief requested;
AND WHEREAS a special annual assessment for the said project
imposed on the lots for a period of fifteen (15) years if assessed as
RM-4 (Multiple) District would be $1,175.27 for Lot 13 and $1,174.75 for
Lot 12;
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that for the foregoing reasons Council, by
not less than two-thirds of all its members, hereby deems and declares
that the lots are especially, inequitably or unjustly affected by such
special assessment and, having met the criteria required by the
resolutions cited herein, shall be subject to a reduced special
assessment for the year 1996 and each subsequent year up to and
including 2010 of $293.78 for Lot 13 and $293.69 for Lot 12 and hereby
directs the Collector of Taxes, so long as the Collector is satisfied
that the lots remain eligible, to enter onto the Tax Rolls against the
lots the amount of the reduced special assessments. The difference
between the said amounts shall be provided out of the general funds of
the City.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
AND BY THE REQUIRED
MAJORITY
MOTIONS (CONT'D)
H. Pavement and Curbs - Willow Street,
west side, from 15th Avenue to 16th Avenue
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Ip,
WHEREAS a pavement and curbs project on Willow Street, west side,
from 15th Avenue to 16th Avenue (hereinafter called the "project") was
advanced as a local improvement on the initiative principle to a Court
of Revision on June 16, 1994, and was approved by Council on that date
to be paid for in part by special assessment upon the real property to
be benefited thereby;
AND WHEREAS the project has now been certified by the City Engineer
as completed and the By-law assessing the benefitting properties for the
costs of the project has been passed;
AND WHEREAS on July 22, 1980, Council passed a resolution which
reads in part as follows:
"THAT Council approve Special Local Improvement Relief to
underdeveloped properties which front on pavement and curb
improvements as follows:
the relief to be such that the owners pay only seventy-five
percent of the rate for their zoning;
the relief to be limited to owner-occupied single-family
dwellings, the ownership of which precedes the assessment of
the local improvement;
the relief to be given on a year-to-year basis so long as the
properties remain eligible;
the relief to commence with ... projects placed on the Tax
Roll in 1980 for the first time;
the Collector of Taxes be instructed to bring forward each
year the list of properties in a formal resolution under
Section 67 of By-law 3614 as amended, to give effect to this
policy.";
Cont'd
MOTIONS (CONT'D)
Pavement and Curbs - Willow Street, west side,
from 15th Avenue to 16th Avenue (cont'd)
AND WHEREAS on October 16, 1982, Council passed a resolution which
reads as follows:
"THAT current policies for local improvements remain in effect
except that property owners rates shall never be adjusted lower
than residential rates.";
AND WHEREAS on March 8, 1983, Council passed a resolution which
amended portions of the earlier resolutions as follows:
"THAT special relief applied to people owning and occupying
single-family dwellings in higher zoned areas, ownership of which
precedes the local improvement, as cited in Clause No. 2 of the
City Manager's report dated January 18, 1983, be amended such that
ownership of property preceding the local improvement is not a
condition of relief.";
AND WHEREAS on April 25, 1989, Council passed a resolution which
amended portions of the earlier resolution as follows:
"B. THAT with respect to all qualifying properties ... the
reduction in taxes for 1989 and all succeeding years shall be
for the remainder of the term of the By-law imposing the local
improvement tax unless a condition set out in the resolution
providing relief is no longer satisfied, in which case the
reduction in taxes shall no longer be available for the
taxation year next following, and Council's instruction to the
Collector of Taxes regarding such reduced taxes shall become
null and void.";
AND WHEREAS on August 2, 1990, Council passed a resolution
extending the granting of special relief to property located at 2294
McLean Drive to "other properties having similar conditions in future
projects";
AND WHEREAS the special relief referred to and approved by Council
was based on the relief approved by Council on March 8, 1983 for local
improvements in the West End, such relief being as follows:
Cont'd
MOTIONS (CONT'D)
Pavement and Curbs - Willow Street, west side,
from 15th Avenue to 16th Avenue (cont'd)
"(a) THAT Council approve the additional special relief to
owner-occupied multiple conversion dwellings having no more
than four suites including the owner's suites affected by the
West End Improvement Project (east of Denman), according to
the relief formula set out in the City Manager's report dated
February 9, 1983";
AND WHEREAS the annual special rate levied by the By-law imposing
the local improvement tax expires in 2010;
AND WHEREAS Lot 10, Block 477A, District Lot 526, Plan 2118
(hereinafter called the "lot") abuts the project and contains an
owner-occupied single-family dwelling;
AND WHEREAS the owner of the lot has applied for special relief by
way of a reduction in taxes;
AND WHEREAS the lot is zoned RM-4 (Multiple) District under the
Zoning and Development By-law;
AND WHEREAS the Collector of Taxes is satisfied that the lot is
eligible, under the provisions of the resolutions of Council cited
herein, for the relief requested;
AND WHEREAS a special annual assessment for the said project
imposed on the lot for a period of fifteen (15) years if assessed as
RM-4 (Multiple) District would be $547.84;
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that for the foregoing reasons Council, by
not less than two-thirds of all its members, hereby deems and declares
that the lot is especially, inequitably or unjustly affected by such
special assessment and, having met the criteria required by the
resolutions cited herein, shall be subject to a reduced special
assessment for the year 1996 and each subsequent year up to and
including 2010 of $159.78 and hereby directs the Collector of Taxes, so
long as the Collector is satisfied that the lot remains eligible, to
enter onto the Tax Rolls against the lot the amount of the reduced
special assessment. The difference between the said amounts shall be
provided out of the general funds of the City.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
AND BY THE REQUIRED
MAJORITY
MOTIONS (CONT'D)
I. Pavement and Curbs - St. George Street
from 15th Avenue to 16th Avenue
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Ip,
WHEREAS a pavement and curbs project on St. George Street from 15th
Avenue to 16th Avenue (hereinafter called the "project") was advanced as
a local improvement on the initiative principle to a Court of Revision
on December 6, 1994, and was approved by Council on that date to be paid
for in part by special assessment upon the real property to be benefited
thereby;
AND WHEREAS the project has now been certified by the City Engineer
as completed and the By-law assessing the benefitting properties for the
costs of the project has been passed;
AND WHEREAS on July 22, 1980, Council passed a resolution which
reads in part as follows:
"THAT Council approve Special Local Improvement Relief to
underdeveloped properties which front on pavement and curb
improvements as follows:
the relief to be such that the owners pay only seventy-five
percent of the rate for their zoning;
the relief to be limited to owner-occupied single-family
dwellings, the ownership of which precedes the assessment of
the local improvement;
the relief to be given on a year-to-year basis so long as the
properties remain eligible;
the relief to commence with ... projects placed on the Tax
Roll in 1980 for the first time;
the Collector of Taxes be instructed to bring forward each
year the list of properties in a formal resolution under
Section 67 of By-law 3614 as amended, to give effect to this
policy.";
Cont'd
MOTIONS (CONT'D)
Pavement and Curbs - St. George Street
from 15th Avenue to 16th Avenue (cont'd)
AND WHEREAS on October 16, 1982, Council passed a resolution which
reads as follows:
"THAT current policies for local improvements remain in effect
except that property owners rates shall never be adjusted lower
than residential rates.";
AND WHEREAS on March 8, 1983, Council passed a resolution which
amended portions of the earlier resolutions as follows:
"THAT special relief applied to people owning and occupying
single-family dwellings in higher zoned areas, ownership of which
precedes the local improvement, as cited in Clause No. 2 of the
City Manager's report dated January 18, 1983, be amended such that
ownership of property preceding the local improvement is not a
condition of relief.";
AND WHEREAS on April 25, 1989, Council passed a resolution which
amended portions of the earlier resolution as follows:
"B. THAT with respect to all qualifying properties ... the
reduction in taxes for 1989 and all succeeding years shall be
for the remainder of the term of the By-law imposing the local
improvement tax unless a condition set out in the resolution
providing relief is no longer satisfied, in which case the
reduction in taxes shall no longer be available for the
taxation year next following, and Council's instruction to the
Collector of Taxes regarding such reduced taxes shall become
null and void.";
AND WHEREAS on August 2, 1990, Council passed a resolution
extending the granting of special relief to property located at 2294
McLean Drive to "other properties having similar conditions in future
projects";
AND WHEREAS the special relief referred to and approved by Council
was based on the relief approved by Council on March 8, 1983 for local
improvements in the West End, such relief being as follows:
Cont'd
MOTIONS (CONT'D)
Pavement and Curbs - St. George Street
from 15th Avenue to 16th Avenue (cont'd)
"(a) THAT Council approve the additional special relief to
owner-occupied multiple conversion dwellings having no more
than four suites including the owner's suites affected by the
West End Improvement Project (east of Denman), according to
the relief formula set out in the City Manager's report dated
February 9, 1983";
AND WHEREAS the annual special rate levied by the By-law imposing
the local improvement tax expires in 2010;
AND WHEREAS:
Lot A, Block 99, District Lot 301, Plan 3033 ("Lot A")
Lot B, Block 99, District Lot 301, Plan 3033 ("Lot B")
Lot C of 10 and 11, Block 99, District Lot 301, Plan 3033 ("Lot
C")
Lot E, Block 100, District Lot 301, Plan 2699 ("Lot E")
Lot B, Block 100, District Lot 301, Plan 2699 ("Lot B1")
Lot C, Block 100, District Lot 301, Plan 2699 ("Lot C1")
hereinafter collectively called the "lots", abut the project and contain
owner-occupied single-family dwellings;
AND WHEREAS the owners of the lots have applied for special relief
by way of a reduction in taxes;
AND WHEREAS the lots are zoned RM-4 (Multiple) District and RM-4N
(Multiple) District under the Zoning and Development By-law;
AND WHEREAS the Collector of Taxes is satisfied that the lots are
eligible, under the provisions of the resolutions of Council cited
herein, for the relief requested;
AND WHEREAS a special annual assessment for the said project
imposed on the lots for a period of fifteen (15) years if assessed as
RM-4 (Multiple) District and RM-4N (Multiple) District would be:
$335.51 for Lot A
$335.51 for Lot B
$345.47 for Lot C
$536.63 for Lot E
$536.64 for Lot B1
$625.56 for Lot C1;
Cont'd
MOTIONS (CONT'D)
Pavement and Curbs - St. George Street
from 15th Avenue to 16th Avenue (cont'd)
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that for the foregoing reasons Council, by
not less than two-thirds of all its members, hereby deems and declares
that the lots are especially, inequitably or unjustly affected by such
special assessment and, having met the criteria required by the
resolutions cited herein, shall be subject to a reduced special
assessment for the year 1996 and each subsequent year up to and
including 2010 of:
$279.59 for Lot A
$251.63 for Lot B
$287.89 for Lot C
$402.46 for Lot E
$447.20 for Lot B1
$156.39 for Lot C1
and hereby directs the Collector of Taxes, so long as the Collector is
satisfied that the lots remain eligible, to enter onto the Tax Rolls
against the lots the amount of the reduced special assessments. The
difference between the said amounts shall be provided out of the general
funds of the City.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
AND BY THE REQUIRED
MAJORITY
J. Allocation of Land for Road Purposes
(South 7 feet of Lot 48, Block 1,
District Lot 320, Plan 5985, Group One, NWD) File: 5807
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Ip,
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: 011-038-128
The South 7 feet of Lot 48, Block 1, District Lot 320, Plan 5985,
Group One, New Westminster District, the same as shown heavy
outlined on plan prepared by A. DiNozzi, B.C.L.S, dated April 9,
1996, and marginally numbered LE16217;
Cont'd
MOTIONS (CONT'D)
Allocation of Land for Road Purposes
(South 7 feet of Lot 48, Block 1, District
Lot 320, Plan 5985, Group One, NWD) (cont'd)
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, upon conveyance, are
hereby accepted and allocated for road purposes and declared to form and
to constitute a portion of a road.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
1. Local Improvements Process
At the Special Council meeting (Court of Revision) on June 11,
1996, Notice was called on the following Motion and recognized by the
Chair:
THAT the review being conducted by staff of the Court of Revision
processes include how to ensure all possible options are clear in
the petitions, notifications and initiatives, such as allowing
residents and owners choices of lane paving which are more
cost-effective and environmentally sensitive;
AND THAT changes to the processes be implemented for the next Court
of Revision;
FURTHER THAT staff report back to Council on the changes before
implementation;
AND FURTHER THAT Engineering Services staff report back on how
which may be more cost effective and environmentally sensitive.
Cont'd
MOTIONS (CONT'D)
Local Improvements Process (cont'd)
In a memorandum dated June 18, 1996, the General Manager of
Engineering Services advised that Engineering Services is presently
reviewing the local improvement process with the goal of making it more
responsive to the current needs of citizens in the City of Vancouver.
This review considers not only the administration of the existing
process, but also how the City communicates with the public. The
recommendation submitted by Councillor Chiavario is generally in keeping
with the intention of this review, however, the General Manager of
Engineering Services proposed the following revision to the foregoing
Motion:
THAT in the petition application and notification process and
initiatives, property owners and residents are to be made
aware that two basic options for lane paving in single family
areas are available:
1. Paving the lane full width.
2. Paving only the centre strip of the lane and retaining as
much of the existing green verge as drainage and access
to existing properties allow;
FURTHER THAT these changes be implemented immediately.
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
SECONDED by Cllr. Sullivan,
THAT the Motion on the Local Improvements Process, as submitted at
the June 11, 1996 meeting, and noted herein, be approved following an
amendment to incorporate the recommendation as proposed by the General
Manager of Engineering Services in his memorandum dated June 18, 1996,
and noted herein.
- CARRIED
(Councillors Bellamy and Puil opposed)
ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS
1. Commodore Ballroom File: 2613-16
Councillor Kennedy provided clarification concerning a licensing
issue involving the Commodore Ballroom at 870 Granville Street, and
advised the Vancouver Liquor Licensing Commission will be addressing
this issue once a decision has been reached by the Courts on a related
matter involving these premises.
2. Regional Health Plan File: 4106
Councillor Kennedy noted the newly appointed Minister of Health has
announced she will be undertaking a review of the Regional Health Plan.
The Councillor recommended the Mayor arrange a meeting with the Minister
and members of Council to discuss the Regional Health Plan and, in
particular, cross-boundary issues affecting the six health regions in
this area.
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The Council adjourned at approximately 6:00 p.m.