CITY OF VANCOUVER
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
JULY 9, 1996
A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held
on Tuesday, July 9, 1996, in the Council Chamber, commencing at
approximately 2:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor Owen
Councillors Bellamy, Chiavario,
Clarke (arrived 3:00
p.m.), Hemer, Kennedy,
Price, Puil and Sullivan
ABSENT: Councillor Ip (Leave of Absence)
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
The Mayor advised Council of the recent passing of Mr. Fritz
Bowers, former City Manager and Freedom of the City recipient.
Mr. Bowers was active in local politics, having been twice elected
to the Vancouver School Board, and subsequently served on City Council
from 1973 to 1976. On January 1, 1977, Mr. Bowers resigned his position
with the University of British Columbia to become City Manager of the
City of Vancouver. During the 13 years he served as City Manager, Mr.
Bowers earned the trust, admiration and affection of all members of City
Council. His integrity and accessibility endeared him to Vancouver
citizens.
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT a letter of condolence be sent, on behalf of Council, to the
family of Mr. Bowers.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
"IN CAMERA" MEETING
There were matters to be considered "In Camera" later this day,
including property matters.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
1. Minutes of Vancouver Traffic Commission
June 12, 1996
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
(City Services & Budgets)
June 13, 1996
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
(Planning & Environment)
June 13, 1996
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Hemer,
THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
June 25, 1996
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Sullivan,
THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, Mayor
Owen in the Chair.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
REPORT REFERENCE
1. Transportation Plan - Choices Survey
Response and Proposed Direction File: 5551-3
Before Council was an Administrative Report dated June 21, 1996, in
which the General Manager of Engineering Services and Director of City
Plans provided the results of the Transportation Plan Choices Survey and
associated meetings. The report also presents the direction for
development of the draft Transportation Plan.
The General Manager of Engineering Services and Director of City
Plans submitted the following recommendation:
A. THAT staff be instructed to prepare a draft Transportation
Directions Plan on the basis of feedback from the public on
the Choices Survey proposals;
B. THAT staff be instructed to undertake a public consultation
program on the draft Plan in September;
C. THAT the Mayor and Council meet with Provincial Government
representatives to explore the following:
(i) Immediate increase in the number of buses serving
Vancouver routes; and
(ii) Improvement of customer services, such as timetabling,
easier fare payment, etc.; and
(iii)Ways of making the bus system more responsive to
the needs of City of Vancouver residents.
Cont'd
REPORT REFERENCE
Transportation Plan - Choices Survey
Response and Proposed Direction (cont'd)
Mr. Peter Judd, Assistant City Engineer - Transportation Planning
Project, provided Council with a review of the Transportation Plan
process and the work which has been done to date. Council was advised
the Transportation Plan is an extension of CityPlan, and is intended to
propose a strategy to implement the CityPlan goals on transportation.
As part of the Transportation Plan process, a Choices Paper was produced
which presented proposals where there were real trade-offs to be made in
terms of changing the use of street space. Approximately 35,000 copies
of the Choices Survey were produced, with 7,000 mailed to
randomly-selected Vancouver addresses. An additional 7,000 copies of
the Choices Survey were mailed to addresses on the CityPlan mailing
list. A total of 2,600 responses were received. Comments were also
received from over 1,000 residents at Public Meetings which were held.
Overall, the responses received to most of the 23 transportation
choices/proposals were very positive, and could form the framework for
the draft Transportation Plan.
Mr. Judd, with the aid of an overhead presentation, provided a
review of the overall direction proposed. Based on the feedback the City
has received both through the surveys and the Public Meetings, the
current direction has three main components:
- improve transportation alternatives, primarily transit;
- give pedestrians more priority in neighbourhoods and on
neighbourhood-serving streets;
- create a street network that gives more priority to transit,
calms traffic, and still allows for the private automobile.
Transit is the main alternative for most people, most of the time,
for trips around the city. For transit to be a more viable service, the
public has said they need more frequent and less crowded service,
whether it is rail or bus. However, the public also want a service that
is faster relative to the car, and this involves trade-offs; for
example, fewer stops and conversion of traffic lanes to bus only lanes.
These types of improvements need not be implemented all at one time, and
a start could be made with the implementation of express routes in the
city, with further improvements being implemented as conditions warrant.
Although transit is a fundamental part of both the Regional Plan and the
Cont'd
REPORT REFERENCE
Transportation Plan - Choices Survey
Response and Proposed Direction (cont'd)
City Transportation Plan, neither the City nor the Region control what
gets done. The projected funding included in BC Transit's 10-year plan
falls short of what the GVRD estimates will be required to meet the
objectives of Transport 2021. Further, improvements proposed by BC
Transit for Vancouver buses is not believed to be sufficient to deliver
the level of service the city will require.
The second major direction is to shift priorities more towards
pedestrians in neighbourhoods and in neighbourhood-serving commercial
areas. This involves traffic calming, which is mainly intended to
create a better environment for pedestrians and thus improve livability.
The third major direction is to create a street network that can
give better transit service, calms traffic, and provides for private
automobile use. With the current transportation system, all motorized
modes compete for the same space. Generally to improve service for one
mode of transportation, it is necessary to improve it for all modes.
Unfortunately, this may work against livability and other objectives.
It is suggested that the existing specialization of use be acknowledged
in terms of design, mitigation and modal priority.
The draft Transportation Plan will also be guided by existing
Council and Regional policies, including the following:
- That there be no freeways in the city.
- That downtown parking be limited.
- That there be no increase in peak period road capacity into
the city.
- That the highest priority is for pedestrians, then cycling,
transit, goods and automobiles.
- The Clouds of Change recommendations on improving alternatives
for environmental reasons.
- Safer Cities' recommendations on improving the pedestrian and
transit environment for safety reasons.
- CityPlan goals of improving livability and improving
transportation alternatives.
Cont'd
REPORT REFERENCE
Transportation Plan - Choices Survey
Response and Proposed Direction (cont'd)
- The Livable Region Strategy and Transport 2021, which lay out
a regional strategy that would not increase peak period road
capacity into the city.
While Transport 2021 does not project increased traffic volumes
into the city at peak periods, there will be more traffic due to
internal trips if the City continues providing capacity and if
alternatives are not improved.
On the other hand, if the City limits capacity to match the traffic
volumes currently experienced and at the same time improves
alternatives, then the outcome will be more in line with CityPlan and
Regional directions.
The current street system is a product of incremental change, and
not major initiatives. The direction Council sets through the
Transportation Plan will also be implemented through incremental change,
which will allow people to adapt. The Transportation Planning Team is
intending to bring forward a draft Plan for public review in September.
* * * *
Councillor Clarke arrived during the foregoing presentation.
* * * *
Responding to a question from a Council Member, Mr. Judd advised
the current trolley system in Vancouver has a projected remaining life
expectancy of approximately seven years. BC Transit does not have any
plans in place to replace the existing trolley buses.
A member of Council noted the Provincial Government has imposed a
freeze on all Capital Projects, which will result in Vancouver realizing
very little in terms of transportation improvements.
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Engineering
Services and the Director of City Plans, as contained in the
Administrative Report dated June 21, 1996, and quoted herein, be
approved;
Cont'd
REPORT REFERENCE
Transportation Plan - Choices Survey
Response and Proposed Direction (cont'd)
FURTHER THAT Council make representation to BC Transit Board for
the maintenance, replacement and expansion of the trolley system in
Vancouver, and other transit needs of the City;
AND FURTHER THAT Councillor Kwan be replaced as Vancouver's
appointment on the Vancouver Regional Transit Commission due to her
recent election to the Provincial Legislature.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
* * * *
Council recessed at 3:55 p.m., and following an "In Camera" meeting in
the Mayor's Office, reconvened in open session at 4:50 p.m.
* * * *
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. 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, submitted the following
recommendation:
THAT Council approve a Neighbourhood Development grant of $15,000
to be distributed to eight community service organizations in the
amounts listed as follows; source of funds to be the 1996 Other
Grants:
$1,000 to Downtown Eastside Youth Activity Society
$1,000 to Douglas Park Community centre Association
$2,000 to grunt gallery
$2,200 to Mount Pleasant Healthy Communities Committee/
Mount Pleasant Community Centre
$2,500 to Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House
$2,000 to South Vancouver Neighbourhood House
$2,300 to West End Community Centre Association
$2,000 to Yaletown Neighbourhood Health Group.
Cont'd
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (CONT'D)
1996 Barriers to Bridges Neighbourhood
Development Grant (cont'd)
The General Manager of Community Services submitted the foregoing
recommendation for consideration.
This report was initially before Council on June 25, 1996, at which
time it was deferred pending receipt of additional information on the
recommended projects.
Accordingly, Council also had before it a memorandum dated July 3,
1996 from the Director of Community Services, Social Planning,
submitting the additional information as requested. It was noted in the
memorandum that the Grunt Gallery has informed Social Planning that the
original recommended funding of $2,000 to its grant application is not
sufficient for it to implement the program effectively and, therefore,
wish to withdraw its grant application. Social Planning has reassessed
the recommended applications and redistributed the $2,000 originally
recommended to Grunt Gallery to several other community groups.
Therefore, the Director of Community Services, Social Planning,
submitted the amended recommendation:
THAT Council approve a neighbourhood Development grant of $15,000
to be distributed to seven community service organizations in the
amounts listed as follows; source of funds to be in the 1996 Other
Grants:
$1,000 to Downtown Eastside Youth Activity Society
$1,000 to Douglas Park Community Centre Association
$2,500 to Mount Pleasant Healthy Communities Committee/
Mount Pleasant Community Centre
$2,800 to Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House
$2,400 to South Vancouver Neighbourhood House
$2,800 to West End Community Centre Association
$2,500 to Yaletown Neighbourhood Health Group.
Cont'd
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (CONT'D)
1996 Barriers to Bridges Neighbourhood
Development Grant (cont'd)
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT the recommendation of the Director of Community Services,
Social Planning, as contained in the memorandum dated July 3, 1996, and
noted herein, be approved;
FURTHER THAT staff:
(a) monitor the various activities funded by these grants and
provide Council with an evaluation at the conclusion of the
projects;
(b) report to Council on granting criteria in the event the
Barriers to Bridges Grant Program is continued.
- CARRIED BY THE
REQUIRED MAJORITY
(Councillor Puil opposed)
MANAGER'S REPORTS
1. Administrative Report
(June 14, 1996)
Demolition of Nuisance/Dangerous
Building - 331 East 38th Avenue Files: 2701-6/5111
MOVED by Cllr.Clarke,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Community
Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED
(Councillor Price opposed)
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
2. Administrative Report
(June 18, 1996)
Status of Light Rail Transit
and the City's Role File: 5558
In an Administrative Report dated June 18, 1996, the General
Manager of Engineering Services and Director of City Plans provided
information on the status of the implementation of the Broadway Light
Rapid Transit project.
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT this report be received for information.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the Mayor appoint a task force to consider various funding and
planning issues associated with the Broadway Light Rapid Transit
project.
- CARRIED
(Councillors Bellamy and Puil opposed)
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT Council reiterate its opposition to the use of the local
property tax to fund capital costs of transportation.
- referred
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the foregoing motion be referred to the Broadway Light Rapid
Transit Task Force.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Administrative Report
(June 25, 1996)
Sale of Residential Lot:
3592 Petersham Avenue File: 5111
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Corporate
Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
4. Administrative Report
(June 27, 1996)
5055 Connaught Drive:
Emissaries of Divine Light File: 2701-6
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT this report be considered by the Standing Committee on City
Services and Budgets at its July 11, 1996 meeting.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5. Administrative Report
(June 18, 1996)
City Funding for Development of a
New Downtown Eastside Women's Centre File: 4651-3/8007-9
In an Administrative Report dated June 18, 1996, the Director of
Community Services, Social Planning, and Manager of Housing Centre,
requested Council approval of a capital contribution for the development
of a Social Service Centre at the Bridge Society Non-Profit Housing
Project, 100 East Cordova Street.
The General Manager of Community Services noted the report
recommends the City disburse its capital contribution of $210,000 to the
Social Service Centre as soon as the Bridge Society has raised an
additional $240,000 from other sources. This would allow the
construction to begin on the housing project as soon as possible.
However, this arrangement does raise the possibility that the Society
will not be able to come up with the final $250,000 necessary to
complete the Centre. This poses a risk for the City and, therefore, the
General Manager of Community Services suggested one way of eliminating
this risk would be to disburse the City's contribution only when the
Bridge Society has raised all the additional $490,000 required to
complete the Centre, noting this would delay construction of the housing
project.
Cont'd
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
Administrative Report
(June 18, 1996) (cont'd)
City Funding for Development of a
New Downtown Eastside Women's Centre (cont'd)
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT recommendations A and B, as contained in the Administrative
Report dated June 18, 1996, be approved subject to the further
conditions:
- That the City funds not be released until the Bridge Housing
Society has raised all the additional $490,000 required to
complete the Centre.
- That these funds are to be raised within six months of Council
approval of the lease terms for the site.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
AND BY THE REQUIRED
MAJORITY
6. Administrative Report
(June 25, 1996)
Harbour Green Neighbourhood - Proposed Closure
of Portions of Unnamed Roads North of Hastings
Street from Jervis Street to Thurlow Street File: 5753-3
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Engineering
Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
7. Administrative Report
(July 2, 1996)
Burrard Bridge Bicycle Lane Trials File: 5553-6/5751-3
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Engineering
Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
1. Policy Report
(June 25, 1996)
Review of Miscellaneous Fees File: 1755-3
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Engineering
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. Hemer,
THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
BY-LAWS
1. A By-law to amend By-law No. 6059, being
the Parking By-law (Relaxation and
Payment-in-Lieu (75-77 East Pender Street)
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
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. Clarke,
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 amend the Street Name
By-law, being By-law No. 4054
(Kings Lynn Street, Petersham Avenue,
Anderson Street, Staulo Crescent)
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
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. 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 UNANIMOUSLY
3. A By-law to amend Schedule A to By-law
No. 6650, being the False Creek North
Official Development Plan
(750 Pacific Boulevard)
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared
the By-law open for discussion and amendment.
There being no amendments, it was
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor
and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COUNCILLORS CLARKE, KWAN AND SULLIVAN WERE EXCUSED
FROM VOTING ON BY-LAW 3.
BY-LAWS (CONT'D)
4. A By-law to amend By-law No. 3575, being
the Zoning and Development By-law
(Rezoning BCPED to CD-1: 750 Pacific
Boulevard - Plaza of Nations)
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared
the By-law open for discussion and amendment.
There being no amendments, it was
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor
and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COUNCILLORS CLARKE, KWAN AND SULLIVAN WERE EXCUSED
FROM VOTING ON BY-LAW 4.
5. A By-law to amend By-law No. 4450,
being the License By-law
(Family Sports and Entertainment Centre)
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared
the By-law open for discussion and amendment.
Cont'd
BY-LAWS (CONT'D)
A By-law to amend By-law No. 4450,
being the License By-law
(Family Sports and Entertainment Centre)(cont'd)
There being no amendments, it was
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor
and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COUNCILLORS CLARKE, KWAN AND SULLIVAN WERE EXCUSED
FROM VOTING ON BY-LAW 5.
MOTIONS
A. Establishment of Land for Road Purposes
(That part of Lot Z in Plan 4368 of Lots 52
to 68, Block 161, District Lot 264A, Plan 2475,
Parcel Identifier 013-737-872) File: 5807
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Hemer,
WHEREAS the City of Vancouver is the registered owner of:
That part of Lot Z in Plan 4368 of Lots 52 to 68, Block 161,
District Lot 264A, Plan 2475, Parcel Identifier 013-737-872;
AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to
establish the above described land for road purposes;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that that part of Lot Z in Plan 4368 of
Lots 52 to 68, Block 161, District Lot 264A, Plan 2475, Parcel
Identifier 013-737-872 is hereby established for road purposes and
declared to form and constitute portion of road.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOTIONS (CONT'D)
B. Establishment of Land for Road Purposes
(That part of Lot Y in Plan 4368 of Lots 52 to
68, Block 161, District Lot 264A,Plan 2475,
Parcel Identifier 013-737-856) File: 5807
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Hemer,
WHEREAS the City of Vancouver is the registered owner of:
That part of Lot Y in Plan 4368 of Lots 52 to 68, Block 161,
District Lot 264A, Plan 2475, Parcel Identifier 013-737-856;
AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to
establish the above described land for road purposes;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that that part of Lot Y in Plan 4368 of
Lots 52 to 68, Block 161, District Lot 264A, Plan 2475, Parcel
Identifier 013-737-856 is hereby established for road purposes and
declared to form and constitute portion of road.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
C. Establishment of Land for Road Purposes
(That part of Lot 85 in Plan 4368,
Block 161, District Lot 264A, Plans 222
and 1771, Parcel Identifier 015-521-486) File: 5807
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Hemer,
WHEREAS the City of Vancouver is the registered owner of:
That part of Lot 85 in Plan 4368, Block 161, District Lot
264A, Plan 222 and 1771, Parcel Identifier 015-521-486;
AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to
establish the above described land for road purposes;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that that part of Lot 85 in Plan 4368,
Block 161, District Lot 264A, Plan 222 and 1771, Parcel Identifier
015-521-486 is hereby established for road purposes and declared to form
and constitute portion of road.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOTIONS (CONT'D)
D. Establishment of Land for Lane Purposes
(West 2 feet of the East 10 feet of Lot 9,
Block 9, West 1/2 of District Lot 632,
Plan 476, Parcel Identifier 015-264-777) File: 5807
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Hemer,
WHEREAS the City of Vancouver is the registered owner of:
The West 2 feet of the East 10 feet of Lot 9, Block 9, West
1/2 of District Lot 632, Plan 476, Parcel Identifier
015-264-777;
AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to
establish the above described land for lane purposes;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the West 2 feet of the East 10 feet
of Lot 9, Block 9, West 1/2 of District Lot 632, Plan 476, Parcel
Identifier 015-264-777 is hereby established for lane purposes and
declared to form and constitute portion of lane.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
E. Establishment of Land for Lane Purposes
(South 10 feet of Lot A of Lot 16,
Block 5, District Lot 314, Plan 5228,
Parcel Identifier 011-203-781) File: 5807
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Hemer,
WHEREAS the City of Vancouver is the registered owner of:
The South 10 feet of Lot A of Lot 16,
Block 5, District Lot 314, Plan 5228,
Parcel Identifier 011-203-781;
AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to
establish the above described land for lane purposes;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the South 10 feet of Lot A of Lot 16,
Block 5, District Lot 314, Plan 5228, Parcel Identifier 011-203-781 is
hereby established for lane purposes and declared to form and constitute
portion of lane.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOTIONS (CONT'D)
F. Establishment of Land for Lane Purposes
(South 10 feet of Lot B of Lot 16,
Block 5, District Lot 314, Plan 5228,
Parcel Identifier 011-203-811) File: 5807
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Hemer,
WHEREAS the City of Vancouver is the registered owner of:
The South 10 feet of Lot B of Lot 16,
Block 5, District Lot 314, Plan 5228,
Parcel Identifier 011-203-811;
AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to
establish the above described land for lane purposes;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the South 10 feet of Lot B of Lot 16,
Block 5, District Lot 314, Plan 5228, Parcel Identifier 011-203-811 is
hereby established for lane purposes and declared to form and constitute
portion of lane.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
G. Allocation of Land for Lane Purposes
(West 2 feet of Lot 26, Block 11,
District Lots 668 to 670, Plan 1860,
Parcel Identifier 014-262-339) File: 5807
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Hemer,
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: 014-262-339
The West 2 feet of Lot 26, Block 11
District Lots 668 to 670, Plan 1860
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)
H. Closing portion of the west side of
Nanaimo Street, south of 35th Avenue) File: 5753-3
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Hemer,
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. The East 27 feet of Lots 23 and 24 of Lot 2, Block 2, District
Lot 394, Plan 2050, have been established for road purposes
under Filing 41703;
3. Only a portion of the said East 27 feet of Lots 23 and 24 are
required for road purposes;
4. The owner of Lots E and F of Lot 2, Block 2, District Lot 394,
Plan VAP 23091 has made application to purchase the portions
of the said East 27 feet of Lots 23 and 24 that are no longer
required for road purposes;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the said East 27 feet of Lots 23 and
24 of Lot 2, Block 2, District Lot 394, Plan 2050, now road, be closed,
stopped-up and conveyed to the abutting owners, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the said East 27 feet of Lots 23 and 24
be subdivided with the said Lots E and F of Lot 2, Block 2, District Lot
394, Plan VAP 23091, dedicating the portions of the said East 27 feet of
Lots 23 and 24 still required for road purposes, to the satisfaction of
the Approving Officer.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Councillor Hemer left the meeting.
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ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS
1. Tax Collection by Federal Government File: 3253-6
Councillor Puil referred to a proposal raised by Revenue Minister
Jane Stewart, during the last Throne Speech, to redistribute Federal
government powers. This includes establishment of a mega-agency to
collect all taxes, including municipal property tax. The hope is to
have the enabling legislation in place by January 1, 1998.
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT Council request the FCM to investigate the Minister's proposal
and advise member municipalities on the intent of the proposal and its
impact on municipalities;
FURTHER THAT the UBCM be advised of Council's request.
- CARRIED UNAMINOUSLY
2. Proposed Skateboarding Park File: 5762-6
Councillor Kennedy advised she recently became aware of a proposal
to create a skateboarding park under the Burrard Street Bridge in the
vicinity of Vanier Park. Apparently, the Park Board is working with the
proponents to develop the proposal. The Councillor requested
information on ownership of the property on which the park would be
developed; whether residents have been consulted and what Council's role
is in this. The Mayor so directed.
3. Illegal Vending in the West End File: 2630
Councillor Kennedy expressed concern with the increase in the
number of illegal vendors in the West End and requested information on
what department residents can call to have this activity stopped. The
Mayor so directed.
ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS (CONT'D)
4. Traffic Hazard in Stanley Park Files: 5762-6/4155-3
Councillor Chiavario expressed concern about the traffic hazard
that has been created with the relocation of bus parking and rerouting
of traffic in Stanley Park. She requested the General Manager of
Engineering Services assess the situation and work with the Park Board
and others to resolve. The Mayor so directed.
5. City Hall Landscaping File: 5125
Councillor Sullivan recently received a letter from the Vancouver
Natural History Society proposing the Society and the City embark on a
joint project to redesign the City Hall gardens as an example of good
stewardship. The redesign would incorporate the principles of water
conservation, healthy living through enhancement of the natural
environment in urban areas and rehabilitation of habitat for small
wildlife. Councillor Sullivan requested the City Clerk forward the
request to the appropriate City department for consideration. The Mayor
so directed.
6. Designation of lst Avenue as a Regional Road File: 5551-3
Councillor Sullivan referred to a 430-signature petition he
received rejecting the proposal within the Transportation Plan "Choices"
to designate lst Avenue as a Regional Road. He requested the City Clerk
forward the petition to the Transportation Plan Office for response.
The Mayor so directed.
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The Council adjourned at 6:15 p.m.