CITY OF VANCOUVER
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 10, 1996
A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver
was held on Tuesday, September 10, 1996, in the Council Chamber,
commencing at approximately 2:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor Owen
Councillors Bellamy, Chiavario,
Clarke, Hemer, Ip,
Kennedy, Kwan, Price,
Puil and Sullivan
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE: Ken Dobell, City Manager
CLERK TO THE COUNCIL: Maria Kinsella
PRAYER
The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with
prayer read by the City Clerk.
"IN CAMERA" MEETING
Council was advised there were property matters to be
considered "In Camera" later this day.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
1. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
(City Services & Budgets)
July 25, 1996
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ADOPTION OF MINUTES (CONT'D)
2. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
(Planning & Environment)
July 25, 1996
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
July 30, 1996
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
SECONDED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the Regular Council Minutes of July 30, 1996, be
adopted following amendment to page 8 to indicate that
Councillors Clarke and Ip arrived prior to the vote being taken
regarding the 1996 Capital Grant Allocation, and not after the
vote, as stated in the Minutes.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. Minutes of Vancouver Traffic
Commission Meeting
July 25, 1996
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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At this point in the proceedings,
Councillor Price joined the meeting.
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ADOPTION OF MINUTES (CONT'D)
5. Minutes of Special Council Meeting
(Public Hearing - Heritage Designation)
July 23, 1996
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
6. Minutes of Vancouver Liquor
Licensing Commission Meeting
July 25,1996
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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At this point in the proceedings,
Councillor Clarke joined the meeting.
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7. Minutes of Special Council Meeting
(Public Hearing)
August 1, 1996
Also before Council was a late distribution which suggested
amendments to Application number three on pages 24 and 25 of the
Minutes as follows:
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT the application be approved, subject to the
conditions as set out in this minute of the Public Hearing,
and subject to the proposed amendment to Section 5 of the
draft CD-1 By-law, as outlined in this minute, and subject
to the following proposed amendment to Condition (c)(v):
"(c)(v) register an option to lease (with the form of
lease attached) by which the Owner of Site B at
his own cost must construct, fit, finish and equip
at least 2,500 sq.ft. of indoor space including a
kitchen and washrooms and lease same together with
required parking to the City for 2000 years at
nominal rent.
cont'd
ADOPTION OF MINUTES (CONT'D)
Minutes of Special Council Meeting
(Public Hearing)
August 1, 1996 (cont'd)
The maximum total direct and indirect contribution
to be made by the Owner either in cash or kind to
construct, fit, finish and equip the community
space and to defray the cost of operating and
programming the community space is to be $850,000.
If the property is subdivided by strata plan, the
lease area shall be common property
(alternatively, if so determined by the City and
Director of Legal Services, the leased area shall
be made a separate strata lot and conveyed to the
City, at no cost, with the strata plan unit
entitlement to be to the satisfaction of the City
Manager). The cash portion of the contribution of
approximately $500,000 (or such other sum to be
determined by the City Manager according to the
obligations assumed by the City under the lease or
by ownership of the strata lot) is to be paid by
the Owner to the City upon the completion and
occupation of the community space. The annual
interest from this endowment will be used to
defray the cost of operating and programming the
space. The agreement shall be drawn to the
satisfaction of the City Manager and the Directors
of Social Planning and Legal Services and be
registered in priority over all charges which may
defeat or delay these rights.
(Note: The Owner has proposed this community space
in collaboration with the Fairview slopes
Residents Association which feels it can put the
space to uses for the benefit of the community.
Use of this space by the association shall be the
subject of a separate report to Council.)"
(UNDERLINING DENOTES SUGGESTED AMENDMENT)
ADOPTION OF MINUTES (CONT'D)
Minutes of Special Council Meeting
(Public Hearing)
August 1, 1996 (cont'd)
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT the Minutes of Special Council Meeting (Public Hearing)
of August 1, 1996, be adopted with the following amendments:
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT the application be approved, subject to the
conditions as set out in this minute of the Public Hearing,
and subject to the proposed amendment to Section 5 of the
draft CD-1 By-law, as outlined in this minute, and subject
to the following proposed amendment to Condition (c)(v):
"(c)(v) register an option to lease (with the form of
lease attached) by which the Owner of Site B at
his own cost must construct, fit, finish and equip
at least 2,500 sq.ft. of indoor space including a
kitchen and washrooms and lease same together with
required parking to the City for 2000 years at
nominal rent.
The maximum total direct contribution to be made
by the owner to construct, fit, finish and equip
the community space is to be $350,000. If the
property is subdivided by strata plan, the lease
area shall be common property (alternatively, if
so determined by the City and Director of Legal
Services, the leased area shall be made a separate
strata lot and conveyed to the City, at no cost,
with the strata plan unit entitlement to be to the
satisfaction of the City Manager). The maximum
cash contribution of $500,000 (or such other sum
to be determined by the City Manager according to
the obligations assumed by the City under the
lease or by ownership of the strata lot) is to be
paid by the Owner to the City upon the completion
and occupation of the community space. The annual
interest from this endowment will be used to
defray the cost of operating and programming the
space. The agreement shall be drawn to the
satisfaction of the City Manager and the Directors
of Social Planning and Legal Services and be
registered in priority over all charges which may
defeat or delay these rights.
cont'd
ADOPTION OF MINUTES (CONT'D)
Minutes of Special Council Meeting
(Public Hearing)
August 1, 1996 (cont'd)
(Note: The Owner has proposed this community space
in collaboration with the Fairview slopes
Residents Association which feels it can put the
space to uses for the benefit of the community.
Use of this space by the association shall be the
subject of a separate report to Council.)"
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillors Kennedy, Kwan, Puil and Sullivan
were excused from voting)
(UNDERLINING DENOTES AMENDMENT APPROVED BY COUNCIL)
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At this point in the proceedings,
Councillor Clarke left the meeting.
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ADOPTION OF MINUTES (CONT'D)
8. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
(City Services & Budgets)
August 1, 1996
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
(Planning & Environment)
August 1, 1996
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
10. Minutes of Special Council Meeting
August 29, 1996
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the
Whole, Mayor Owen in the Chair.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COMMUNICATIONS AND/OR PETITIONS
Conflict of Interest
Councillor Kwan declared a conflict of interest on the
following item due to a potential conflict with her status
as an MLA, and left the meeting.
1. Health Region Financing File: 4106
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the recommendations of the Mayor, as contained in his
memorandum dated September 9, 1996, and quoted below, be
approved:
A. THAT the Premier and Minister of Health be advised
that consideration of property tax funding for
Health Regions is totally unacceptable.
B. THAT UBCM be requested to pass an emergency
resolution advising the Province that any
consideration of property tax funding for Health
regions is totally unacceptable, and requesting
the Minister of Health to commit to this
principle.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
At this point in the proceedings,
Councillor Kwan returned to the meeting.
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MANAGER'S REPORTS
1. Administrative Report
(July 23, 1996)
Contract Extension
Contract No. 58-95-07 -
Supply of De-Icing Salt File: 1801-6
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of
Engineering Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
2. Administrative Report
(August 14, 1996)
Strata Title Conversion:
638 and 644 Hawks 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
3. Administrative Report
(August 19, 1996)
Tender No. 35-96-02
Supply of 85 HP Tractor Hoe Loaders File: 1801-6
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of
Engineering Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. Administrative Report
(August 22, 1996)
Extension of Building Permit No. BU400090
725 - 747 South East Marine Drive File: 5306-3
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Community
Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
5. Administrative Report
(August 27, 1996)
3350 East Hastings Street
Emergency operations and
Communications Centre
Proposed Road Closures File: 5753-3
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of
Engineering Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
6. Administrative Report
(August 22, 1996)
Payment-in-Lieu Parking Application:
1240 Homer Street File: 5651-3
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of
Engineering Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
7. Administrative Report
(August 27, 1996)
Local Improvement Reballots File: 5802-6
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of
Engineering Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
8. Administrative Report
(August 26, 1996)
Local Improvements -
Projects to be Cancelled File: 5802-6
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of
Engineering Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9. Administrative Report
(August 30, 1996)
1997 Interest Rate on Property Tax Arrears File: 1551-3
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Corporate
Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
A member of Council noted that it has been several years
since Council reviewed the interest rate paid on advance taxes
and taxes paid on a monthly basis, and requested staff conduct a
review for report to Council.
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
10. Administrative Report
(August 27, 1996)
Sale of Residential Lots:
3522, 3552 and 3562 East 46th Avenue,
6208 & 6218 Kings Lynn Street
and 6246 Arlington Street File: 5111
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Corporate
Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
A member of Council suggested that in the future, the Park
Board should be consulted prior to declaring City lands surplus.
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Councillor Clarke joined the meeting
prior to the vote being taken on the following item.
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11. Administrative Report
(August 26, 1996)
Better City Government Initiative -
Review of Vancouver Fire & Rescue
Services' Senior Management Structure File: 3651-6
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Fire &
Rescue Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED
(Councillor Kwan opposed)
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
12. Administrative Report
(September 3, 1996)
Possible Withholding Action for
2891 West 44th Avenue - West Kerrisdale
Interim Zoning Review Study Area File: 2605-3
Before Council was an Administrative Report from the
Director of Community Planning, dated September 3, 1996, which
recommended
that the Combined Development and the Building Permit for the
proposed development at 2891 West 44th Avenue be withheld for a
30-day period, expiring September 21, 1996, and for a further
60-day period, expiring November 22, 1996, pursuant to Section
570 (2) of the Vancouver Charter.
Alternatively, a resolution was presented for Council's
consideration which would instruct staff to process the Combined
Building and Development Application for the proposed development
at 2891 West 44th Avenue in the normal manner.
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT recommendation A, as contained in the Administrative
Report dated September 3, 1996 and quoted below, be approved:
THAT in accordance with Council's instruction of July
30, 1996 to refer a portion of West Kerrisdale to
Public Hearing, Council withhold for 30 days in
accordance with the provisions of Section 570(1) of the
Vancouver Charter, the Combined Development and
Building Permit for the proposed development at 2891
West 44th Avenue, expiring September 21, 1996 and for a
further 60-day period, expiring November 22, 1996, for
a total of 90 days from the date of submission,
pursuant to Section 570(2) of the Vancouver Charter.
- CARRIED
(Councillor Puil opposed)
Following the adoption of this resolution, a delegation
request was received from the owners of the property at 2891 West
44th Avenue. Council agreed to hear the delegation at the
September 12, 1996 Standing Committee on Planning & Environment,
noting, however, that in order for Council to instruct staff to
process the Combined Building and Development Application in the
normal manner, the original motion of Council would have to be
rescinded. This would require a two-thirds affirmative vote of
the members present.
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
13. Administrative Report
(September 4, 1996)
Proposed Placement of a
Commemorative Plaque on Island Park Walk
between First Avenue and Anderson Street File: 1051
Before Council was an Administrative Report dated September
4, 1996, in which the General Manager of Engineering Services
presented for Council's consideration a proposal for Greenpeace
to construct a commemorative plaque on Island Park Walk, between
First Avenue and Anderson Street.
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT this request be referred to the Park Board for
consideration of erecting a plaque in a park or community
facility.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
14. Administrative Report
(September 6, 1996)
Possible Withholding Action for
2431 West 47th Avenue - West Kerrisdale
Interim Zoning Review Study Area File: 2605-3
Before Council was an Administrative Report dated September
6, 1996, from the Director of Planning which recommended that the
Combined Development and Building Permit for proposed development
at 2431 West 47th Avenue be withheld for a 30-day period,
expiring September 11, 1996 and for a further 60-day period,
expiring November 10, 1996, pursuant to Section 570 (2) of the
Vancouver Charter, unless within the 60-day period Council,
having heard from the applicant, resolves to instruct the
Director of Community Planning to issue the Combined Development
and Building Permit. Alternatively, presented for Council's
consideration was a resolution instructing staff to process the
Combined Building and Development Application for the proposed
development at 2431 West 47th Avenue in the normal manner.
cont'd
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
Possible Withholding Action for
2431 West 47th Avenue - West Kerrisdale
Interim Zoning Review Study Area (cont'd)
The City Clerk advised a delegation request had been
received on this matter prior to the meeting and is scheduled for
the September 12, 1996 Standing Committee on Planning &
Environment. However, the initial 30-day withholding period
expires on September 11, 1996, so it is necessary for the report
to be considered this day. Recommendation A has been written in
a manner which would permit Council to meet the 30-day
withholding requirement and allow Council to continue its usual
practice of hearing delegations at Standing Committee. In the
event that Council wishes to pursue Option B at the Standing
Committee on Planning & Environment, a simple majority vote would
be required.
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT recommendation A, as contained in the Administrative
Report dated September 6, 1996 and quoted below, be approved:
THAT in accordance with Council's instruction of July
30, 1996 to refer a portion of West Kerrisdale to
Public Hearing, Council withhold for 30 days in
accordance with the provisions of Section 570 (1) of
the Vancouver Charter, the Combined Development and
Building Permit for the proposed development at 2431
West 47th Avenue, expiring September 11, 1996 and for a
further 60-day period, expiring November 10, 1996, for
a total of 90 days from the date of submission,
pursuant to Section 570 (2)of the Vancouver Charter,
unless within the 60-day period Council, having heard
from the applicant, resolved to instruct the Director
of Community Planning to issue the Combined Development
and Building Permit.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
Conflict of Interest
Mayor Owen declared a Conflict of Interest on the following
matter due to the fact he is a shareholder in a television
company, and left the meeting. Deputy Mayor Price assumed
the Chair.
1. Policy Report
(September 3, 1996)
Submission to CRTC
re New Television Broadcast Licence File: 5805
In an Administrative Report dated September 3, 1996, the
City Manager sought Council's endorsement for a submission to the
CRTC setting out interests that the City believes the CRTC should
take into consideration in determining whether to issue a new
television broadcast licence, and criteria for selecting an
applicant.
The City Manager also requested that should Council endorse
a submission, it direct whether the presentation should be made
by staff, or a member of Council.
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
A. THAT Council endorse the letter from the City Manager
to the CRTC dated September 3, 1996, and its
presentation to the hearings on a new broadcast
television licence.
B. THAT the City Manager or Deputy City Manager be
directed to make the presentation to the CRTC on behalf
of the City.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT the Commission require the station's presence to
positively reflect local planning guidelines and the issues
affecting its immediate area.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
After the conclusion of this item, Mayor Owen returned
to the meeting and assumed the Chair.
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FREEDOM OF THE CITY AWARD
Mayor Owen presented a Freedom Scroll and Parking Pass to
Mr. Morris Wosk in recognition of his Freedom of the City Award.
This was immediately followed by a reception in the foyer.
* * * *
Council recessed at 4:05 p.m., and following an
"In Camera" meeting in the Mayor's Office,
reconvened at 5:00 p.m. with all members present.
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MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
2. Policy Report
(September 4, 1996)
Update On Tree Voucher Program of the
Green Streets Canada Application File: 5301-3
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT this report be received for information.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
DELEGATIONS
1. 602 Dunsmuir Street - Okim Holdings Ltd. File: 2611-31
(St. Regis Hotel), Reallocation of Seats
and Change in Hours in Class 'A' Pub
At its July 25, 1996 meeting, the Vancouver Liquor Licensing
Commission considered a report in which the Chief License
Inspector presented for consideration an application by Okim
Holdings Ltd. for reallocation of seats and change in hours in
the Class 'A' Pub at 602 Dunsmuir Street. As the decision of the
Commission was not unanimous, the application was referred to the
July 30th Council meeting. Subsequently, Council on July 30,
1996, deferred consideration of this matter pending notification
of the applicant.
cont'd
DELEGATIONS (CONT'D)
602 Dunsmuir Street - Okim Holdings Ltd.
(St. Regis Hotel), Reallocation of Seats
and Change in Hours in Class 'A' Pub (cont'd)
Prior to the hearing of the delegations, the following
motion was introduced:
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the Vancouver Liquor Licensing Commission endorse the
request by Okim Holdings Ltd. for a reallocation of 52 seats from
the Class 'A' Pub to the Class 'A' Lounge and for a change in
hours as follows, in the Class 'A' Pub at the St. Regis Hotel,
602 Dunsmuir Street, having considered the support of residents
and business operators of the community, as determined by
neighbourhood notification:
To: Monday to Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Midnight
and, in principle, endorse a request for an extension of one hour
(Monday to Saturday) to 1:00 a.m. when the City receives
Provincial authority to roll back hours;
FURTHER THAT approval be subject to a development permit
being issued on the full site.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
On behalf of the applicant, Mr. Rick Erdman requested
clarification on the change of hours, and in response to
Councillor Kennedy's motion, advised the applicant had no further
comments.
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. 5208,
being the Subdivision By-law
(Deletion of 5625 Senlac Street
as a Consequence of Rezoning)
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,
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. Kennedy,
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 Downtown
Eastside/Oppenheimer ODP, being
Schedule 'A' to By-law No. 5532
(Artist Live/Work Studios)
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer
declared the By-law open for discussion and amendment.
There being no amendments, it was
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the
Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CLLRS. BELLAMY, CHIAVARIO, IP, KENNEDY AND KWAN
WERE EXCUSED FROM VOTING ON BY-LAW 2
3. A By-law to amend By-law No. 3575,
being the Zoning & Development
By-law (Artist Live/Work Studios)
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer
declared the By-law open for discussion and amendment.
There being no amendments, it was
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the
Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CLLRS. BELLAMY, CHIAVARIO, IP, KENNEDY AND KWAN
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 & Development
By-law (Artist Live/Work Studios)
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer
declared the By-law open for discussion and amendment.
There being no amendments, it was
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the
Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CLLRS. BELLAMY, CHIAVARIO, IP, KENNEDY AND KWAN
WERE EXCUSED FROM VOTING ON BY-LAW 4
5. A By-law to amend By-law No. 6059,
being the Parking By-law
(Artist Live/Work Studios)
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer
declared the By-law open for discussion and amendment.
There being no amendments, it was
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the
Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CLLRS. BELLAMY, CHIAVARIO, IP, KENNEDY AND KWAN
WERE EXCUSED FROM VOTING ON BY-LAW 5
BY-LAWS (CONT'D)
6. A By-law to amend By-law No. 6510,
being the Sign By-law
(3211-3245 Oak Street)
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,
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. Kennedy,
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
CLLRS. BELLAMY AND PUIL EXCUSED FROM VOTING ON BY-LAW 6
7. A By-law to amend By-law No. 4243,
being the Encroachment By-law
(Miscellaneous Fees Amendment)
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
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. Kennedy,
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. Acceptance and Allocation of
Land for Lane Purposes
(The East 2 feet of Lot 19,
Block 11, D.L. 668-670,
Plan 1860) File: 5807
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,
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: 004-381-254
The East 2 feet of
Lot 19
Block 11
District Lot 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)
B. Acceptance and Allocation of
Land for Lane Purposes
(The East 2.5 feet of Lot 27,
South 1/2 of D.L. 718,
Plan 2245) File: 5807
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,
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: 013-225-685
The East 2.5 feet of
Lot 27
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
MOTIONS (CONT'D)
C. Amendments to the Artist Studio Guidelines File: 4663-3
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT the amended document entitled "Artist Studio
Guidelines", dated September, 1996, be adopted by Council for use
by applicants and staff for development applications involving
artist studios and the associated residential units.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
D. Brewery Creek IC-3 Guidelines File: 5301-3
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT the document entitled "Brewery Creek IC-3 Guidelines",
be adopted by Council for use by applicants and staff for
development applications in the Brewery Creek IC-3 District.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
E. Artist Studios in Industrial Districts
Strata Title Conversion Guideline File: 4663-3
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT the document entitled "Artist Studios in Industrial
Districts Strata Title Conversion Guideline", be adopted by
Council for use by applicants and staff for strata title
conversions of artist studios in all I, IC, M and MC Districts,
with the exception of the IC-3 District.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOTIONS (CONT'D)
F. C-1 Residential Guidelines, C-2B, C-2C and
C-2C1 Guidelines, C-2 Residential Guidelines,
Burrard Slopes C-3A Guidelines, Broadway Station
Area C-3A Guidelines, Central Broadway C-3A
Urban Design Guidelines, Main Street
C-3A Guidelines, Arbutus Neighbourhood C-7 and C-8
Guidelines, East False Creek FC-1 Guidelines and
the Burrard Slopes IC Districts Interim Policies
File: 5301-3
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT the documents entitled "C-1 Residential Guidelines",
"C-2B, C-2C and C-2C1 Guidelines", "C-2 Residential Guidelines",
"Burrard Slopes C-3A Guidelines", "Broadway Station Area C-3A
Guidelines", "Central Broadway C-3A Urban Design Guidelines",
"Main Street C-3A Guidelines", "Arbutus Neighbourhood C-7 and C-8
Guidelines", "East False Creek FC-1 Guidelines" and "Burrard
Slopes IC Districts Interim Policies", previously approved by
Council, be amended for use by applicants and staff for rezoning
and development applications in these Districts.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
G. Downtown District and IC-3 District
Policies and Procedures for
low cost rental Artist Studios File: 4663-3
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT the document entitled "Downtown District and IC-3
District Policies and Procedures for Low Cost Rental Artist
Studios", be adopted by Council for use by applicants and staff
for development applications which involve the provision of low
cost rental artist studios in the Downtown District and the IC-3
District.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOTIONS (CONT'D)
H. Acceptance and Allocation of
Land for Road Purposes
(All that portion of Lots 17 of
Lot 2, Block K, D.L. 182, Plan
176, Group One, NWD) File: 5807
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT WHEREAS the registered owner will be conveying to the
City of Vancouver for road purposes lands in the City of
Vancouver, Province of British Columbia, more particularly known
and described as follows:
All that portion of Lots 17 of Lot 2, Block K, District
Lot 182, Plan 176, Group One, New Westminster District,
shown heavy outlined on plan of survey completed on the
4th day of September, 1996, attested to by Fred Wong,
B.C.L.S. and marginally numbered LD 3327, a print of
which is attached hereto.
AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public
interest to accept and allocate the said lands for road purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED that the above described lands to be conveyed
are upon conveyance hereby accepted and allocated for road
purposes and declared to form and to constitute a portion of a
road.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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At this point in the proceedings,
Councillor Puil left the meeting.
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ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS
1. Construction Work -
37th Avenue and Granville Street File: 5809-3
Councillor Bellamy advised the construction work underway at
this location is routine in nature and not related to the
proposed greenway.
2. Hastings Street
between Columbia Street and Main Street File: 3701-6
Councillor Bellamy referred to the ongoing problems
associated with this block and requested this be brought to the
attention of the Chief Constable.
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The meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m.