CITY OF VANCOUVER
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 22, 1996
A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held
on Tuesday, October 22, 1996, in the Council Chamber commencing at
approximately 2:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor Owen
Councillors Bellamy, Chiavario,
Clarke, Hemer,
Ip (arrived at the
conclusion of A13),
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 a prayer
read by the City Clerk.
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Council recessed and following the Public Hearing
reconvened at 2:10 p.m.
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"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 and Budgets)
September 26, 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 and Environment)
September 26, 1996
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the foregoing minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Minutes of Vancouver Liquor
Licensing Commission Meeting
September 26, 1996
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the foregoing minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. Minutes of Vancouver Traffic Commission
September 26, 1996
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the foregoing minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
October 8, 1996
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the foregoing minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ADOPTION OF MINUTES (CONT'D)
6. Minutes of Special Council Meeting
(Public Hearing)
October 8, 1996
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the foregoing minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, Mayor
Owen in the Chair.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MANAGER'S REPORTS
1. Administrative Report
September 30, 1996
Fraser Lands Capital Improvements Budget
File: 8030-6
In an Administrative Report dated September 30, 1996, the Manager
of Real Estate Services analyzed the current status of the capital
improvements budget for the Fraser Lands Project and requested approval
to close approximately 60% of the project's capital budget accounts and
set new budget amounts for the remaining accounts. The Manager of Real
Estate recommended the following:
A. THAT Council approve the closure of 35 and adjustment to 25
Fraser Lands capital improvements budget accounts including
the transfer of $1,269,372 of surplus funds to Fraser Lands
contingency accounts, as listed in Appendix A of this report.
Cont'd
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
Administrative Report
September 30, 1996 (cont'd)
Fraser Lands Capital Improvements Budget (cont'd)
The following motions were submitted for Council's Consideration:
B. THAT Council instruct staff to prepare a design and budget for
the installation of a sidewalk along S.E. Marine Drive as
described in this report, and report back for approval
including source of funding.
C. THAT Council approve the installation of a screenings walk
along Boundary Road, as described in this report at an
estimated cost of $28,000, with funds provided by the P.E.F. s
Fraser Lands capital budget contingency account.
The Manager of Real Estate did not recommend approval of C. The
General Manager of Engineering Services recommended approval of A, B,
and C, while the General Manager of Corporate Services recommended
approval of A, and presented B and C for consideration, noting that the
projects reflected in B and C are not related to the PEF funded
development of the Fraser Lands and should be appropriately funded from
Engineering capital accounts.
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
A. THAT Council approve the closure of 35 and adjustment to 25
Fraser Lands capital improvements budget accounts including
the transfer of $1,269,372 of surplus funds to Fraser Lands
contingency accounts, as listed in Appendix A of the
Administrative Report dated September 30, 1996.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
B. THAT Council instruct staff to prepare a design and budget for
the installation of a sidewalk along S.E. Marine Drive as
described in the Administrative Report dated September 30 ,
1996, and report back for approval including source of
funding.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Cont'd
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
Administrative Report
September 30, 1996 (cont'd)
Fraser Lands Capital Improvements Budget (cont'd)
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
C. THAT Council approve the installation of a screenings walk
along Boundary Road, as described in the September 30, 1996
Administrative Report, at an estimated cost of $28,000, with
funds provided by the P.E.F. s Fraser Lands capital budget
contingency account.
- Lost (Tie Vote)
(Councillors Bellamy, Hemer, Kennedy, Puil and the Mayor opposed)
(Councillor Ip was not present for the vote)
2. Administrative Report
October 10, 1996
Reallocation of Waterworks Capital Funding
File: 1604-2
Moved by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT Council authorize the transfer of $1.06 million from the 1996
Waterworks Transmission Replacement program into other Waterworks
capital programs as follows:
Amount Program
$800,000 Pit Cast Iron Pipe Replacement
$260,000 Lined Cast Iron Pipe Replacement
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
3. Administrative Report
October 3, 1996
Payment-In-Lieu Parking Application
869 Beatty Street File: 5651-3
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
A. THAT Council approve in principle the offer of payment-in-lieu
in the amount of $26,600 by Hong Kong Construction Ltd. for DE
401419, for the waiver of 2 parking spaces required by Section
4.1.2 of the Parking By-law; and
B. THAT the Director of Legal Services be requested to bring
forward a by-law to amend Schedule A of the Parking By-law
pursuant to Section 4.11.5 to effect this waiver.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. Administrative Report
October 8, 1996
1997 Pound Fee Review File: 1755-3
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
A. THAT Council approve adjustments to the licence, impoundment
and other fees in the Licence and Pound By-laws as outlined in
the Administrative Report dated October 8, 1996, and detailed
in Appendix I, including maintaining licence fees at the 1993
level.
B. THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to amend the
Licences and Pound By-laws accordingly, to be effective
January 1, 1997.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
5. Administrative Report
October 8, 1996
Sale of Residential Lots: 6216 Arlington Street,
6238 Kings Lynn Street, 3546 and 3556 Petersham
Avenue and 3532 East 46th Avenue File: 5111
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
A. THAT Council accept the Offer to Purchase City-owned Lot 2 NE
1/4 of District Lot 339, Plan LMP 27811 (PID 023-387-696) from
Sarawak Enterprises Ltd. in the amount of $290,088 under the
terms and conditions contained in the City's "Offer to
Purchase" tender form.
B. THAT Council accept the Offer to Purchase City-owned Lot 11 NE
1/4 of District Lot 339, Plan LMP 27811 (PID 023-387-831) from
Apex Insurance Services Ltd. in the amount of $270,018 under
the terms and conditions contained in the City's "Offer to
Purchase" tender form.
C. THAT Council accept the Offer to Purchase City-owned Lot 12 NE
1/4 of District Lot 339, Plan LMP 27811 (PID 023-387-840) from
Apex Insurance Services Ltd. in the amount of $270,018 under
the terms and conditions contained in the City's "Offer to
Purchase" tender form.
D. THAT Council accept the Offer to Purchase City-owned Lot 23 NE
1/4 of District Lot 339, Plan LMP 27811 (PID 023-387-955) from
Sarawak Enterprises Ltd. in the amount of $265,103 under the
terms and conditions contained in the City's "Offer to
Purchase" tender form.
E. THAT Council accept the Offer to Purchase City-owned Lot 31 NE
1/4 of District Lot 339, Plan LMP 27811 (PID 023-388-081) from
Sarawak Enterprises Ltd. in the amount of $287,011 under the
terms and conditions contained in the City's "Offer to
Purchase" tender form.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
6. Administrative Report
October 1, 1996
Proposed Encroachment of a Pedestrian Bridge
over the Lane for Edith Cavell Hospital File: 5807
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
THAT Council agree to the encroachment of the pedestrian bridge
over the lane south of 12th Avenue, west of Sophia Street subject to the
following conditions:
i) The annual rental to be $1842, subject to review every 5
years, in accordance with the recommendation of the Manager of
Real Estate Services.
ii) Subject to the approval of Council, the encroachment agreement
may be cancelled upon 6 months notice, if the area is required
for municipal purposes.
iii) The agreement to be to the satisfaction of the Director
of Legal Services.
iv) No legal right or obligation shall be created and none shall
arise hereafter, until the documents are executed.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
7. Administrative Report
October 1, 1996
Ridgeway Greenway - Design between
Granville and Oak Streets, and at Ontario Street File: 5767
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
A. THAT the proposed bulges between Granville and Oak Streets and
the proposed right-out diverter at Granville Street not be
constructed.
B. THAT the proposed closure of a half block of Ontario Street
south of 37th Avenue not be constructed.
C. THAT a traffic circle with corner bulges be constructed at the
intersection of Ontario Street and 37th Avenue.
Cont'd
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
Administrative Report
October 1, 1996 (cont'd)
Ridgeway Greenway - Design between
Granville and Oak Streets, and at Ontario Street (cont'd)
D. THAT the Streets Maintenance Budget be increased by $500
without offset, for the maintenance of the traffic circle
proposed in this design, starting in 1997.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Bellamy was not present for the vote)
8. Administrative Report
October 3, 1996
Extension of Contract No. 57-96-01 - Supply & Delivery
of 4", 6", 8" & 12" Ductile Iron Water Pipe
File: 1801-6
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
THAT Council approve the extension of the contract to Canada Pipe
Company Ltd. for the supply and delivery of 4", 6", 8" & 12" ductile
iron water pipe, for an additional 12-month period, including a $0.70
per foot price increase, if required, on 4" Tyton joint pipe and the
removal of any obligation to provide Tyton to mechanical joint pipe, at
an annual estimated cost of $512,023 plus the 7% Goods and Services Tax
(less any municipal rebate received) and the Provincial Sales Tax.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Bellamy was not present for the vote)
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
9. Administrative Report
October 8, 1996
Proposed Closure of a Portion of the
East Side of Arbutus Street South of 11th Avenue File: 5753-3
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
THAT Council close, stop-up and convey to the abutting owner all
that portion of the east side of Arbutus Street, south of 11th Avenue,
as shown hatched on the plan attached as Appendix A, subject to the
following conditions:
1. The abutting owner to pay $83,840.00 plus G.S.T. if
applicable, for the 103.6 square metre (1115 square foot)
portion of Arbutus Street to be closed, in accordance with the
recommendation of the Manager of Real Estate Services;
2. The closed road is to be subdivided with the abutting Lot B
(see 463920L), Block 385, District Lot 526, Plan 1949,
dedicating for road the 6.2 square metre (67 square foot)
portion of Lot B as shown cross-hatched on the plan attached
as Appendix A, to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal
Services and the Approving Officer;
3. The abutting owner to be responsible for any costs to relocate
any services, if required, to the satisfaction of the General
Manager of Engineering Services;
4. The abutting owner to be responsible for any necessary plans,
documents and Land Title Office fees;
5. Any agreements are to be to the satisfaction of the Director
of Legal Services;
6. No legal right or obligation shall be created and none shall
arise hereafter, until the documents are executed.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Bellamy was not present for the vote)
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
10. Administrative Report
October 10, 1996
Sale of Residential Lots: 906 and 916 East King Edward
File: 5111
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
A. THAT Council accept the Offer to Purchase City-owned Lot A of
Lot D, Blocks 26 and 27, District Lot 391, Plan LMP 21361 (PID
019-143-133) from Saeed Khan in the amount of $205,000 under
the terms and conditions contained in the City's "Offer to
Purchase" tender form.
B. THAT Council accept the Offer to Purchase City-owned Lot B of
Lot D, Blocks 26 and 27, District Lot 391, Plan LMP 21361 (PID
019-143-141) from Saeed Khan in the amount of $205,000 under
the terms and conditions contained in the City's "Offer to
Purchase" tender form.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Bellamy was not present for the vote)
11. Administrative Report
October 2, 1996
Award of Consulting Contract: Design and
Construction Supervision for Replacing Three
Existing Pressure Regulating Stations File: 1801-6
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
A. THAT the contract for Design and Construction Supervision for
replacing Three Existing Pressure Regulating Stations be
awarded to Omni Engineering Ltd., at an estimated fee of
$115,979.44 including GST. Engineering consulting services
contract funds are available from the Project budget Account
Code 17/35/4240/999.
B. THAT the General Manager of Engineering Services be authorized
to enter into a Professional Services Agreement contract with
Omni Engineering Ltd., in consultation with the Director of
Legal Services.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Bellamy was not present for the vote)
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
12. Administrative Report
October 8, 1996
Building By-law Amendment and Staffing Increase
Files: 113/1306-12
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT Council approve conversion of four existing temporary
positions to regular full-time positions to coordinate and support the
increasingly complex addressing function. The 1997 salary and related
costs of $190,400 and one time costs of $ 47,700 to be funded by
collecting the $383.00 Address Change fee, as included in the Building
By-law (B/L 6134), from all applicants requesting any address change.
Expanded fee collection is to begin on November 1, 1996. The foregoing
positions are subject to job evaluation by Human Resource Services.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
13. Administrative Report
October 18, 1996
Family Sports and Entertainment Centre Files: 113/2633-3
Due to the fact that a delegation request was received, this matter
was referred the October 24, 1996 Standing Committee on City Services
and Budgets.
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Councillor Ip arrived at this point in the proceedings.
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MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Councillor Kwan declared a conflict of interest on Report A14, due
to a potential conflict with her status as an MLA, and left the meeting.
14. Administrative Report
October 16, 1996
Club Keno in Liquor Licensed Premises File: 2633-3
Due to the fact that a delegation request was received, this matter
was referred to the October 24, 1996 Standing Committee on Planning and
Environment.
Members of Council reviewed the history of various attempts by the
Province to introduce a casino, and other forms of gambling into
Vancouver, as well as Council's actions to date.
A member of Council referred to a recent article in a Las Vegas
newspaper in which a company named United Casino referred to a public
stock offering related to a waterfront casino in B.C., and asked staff
to contact United Casino to obtain further information.
Staff were also requested to update Council on the possibility of
Steve Wynn and Mirage casinos being in negotiations to locate a major
casino in Vancouver, as well as any proposals for First Nations Gaming.
1. Policy Report
October 4, 1996
Banner Signs (Proposed Amendment to the Sign By-law)
File: 2851
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to prepare an
amendment to the Sign By-law to allow banner signs, generally in
accordance with Appendix A of the Policy Report dated October 4, 1996,
and that the By-law be referred to Public Hearing, together with the
recommendation of the Director of Land Use and Development to approve
the amendment.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Kwan was not present for the vote)
Cont'd
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
Policy Report
October 4, 1996 (cont'd)
Banner Signs (Proposed Amendment to the Sign By-law) (cont'd)
A member of Council requested that staff provide additional
information at the Public Hearing regarding potential anomalies arising
from the restriction on the percentage of the sign that can be used for
a logo, as well as the dimension requirement that the sign must be twice
as long as it is wide.
2. Policy Report
October 7, 1996
Preliminary Development Application
No. DE401430, 428 West 8th Avenue for
Commercial and Artist 'Live/Work' Studio Uses File: 2605-3
Before Council was a Policy Report dated October 7, 1996 in which
the Chair of the Development Permit Board sought Council advice in
confirming that Council has no objection to consideration of artist
'live/work' studio use in this sub-area of C-3A, given its proximity to
the I-1 industrial area, and to give consideration to amending the
guidelines accordingly.
The following recommendations were before Council:
A. THAT the Development Permit Board be advised that Council
supports the artist 'live/work' studio use proposed in
Preliminary Development Application No. DE401430, located at
428 West 8th Avenue.
B. THAT staff report back to Council on amending the Cambie
Street (East Side) C-3A Guidelines to allow consideration of
artist 'live-work' studios under appropriate conditions,
whereas conventional residential use would continue to be
unacceptable.
Cont'd
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
Policy Report
October 7, 1996 (cont'd)
Preliminary Development Application
No. DE401430, 428 West 8th Avenue for
Commercial and Artist 'Live/Work' Studio Uses (cont'd)
Also before Council was the following consideration motion which
was presented in the event Council did not wish to approve A and B:
C. THAT the Cambie Street (East Side) C-3A Guidelines regarding
the unacceptability of residential be reaffirmed,
acknowledging that this includes artist 'live/work' studios.
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
A. THAT the Development Permit Board be advised that Council
supports the artist 'live/work' studio use proposed in
Preliminary Development Application No. DE401430, located at
428 West 8th Avenue.
B. THAT staff report back to Council on amending the Cambie
Street (East Side) C-3A Guidelines to allow consideration of
artist 'live-work' studios under appropriate conditions,
whereas conventional residential use would continue to be
unacceptable.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Kwan was not present for the vote)
3. Policy Report
October 8, 1996
CityPlan Community Visions Pilot Project -
Selection of Two Pilot Communities File: 5340-3
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT Council endorse the recommendations of the October 5 CityPlan
Public Forum and select Dunbar and Kensington-Cedar Cottage as the two
communities for the CityPlan Community Visions Pilot Project, based on
the criteria approved by Council and additional criteria developed at
the Forum.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Kwan was not present for the vote)
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Councillor Kwan returned from Conflict of Interest at this point in the
proceedings.
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MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
4. Policy Report
October 8, 1996
Proposed Rezoning of 5299 Arbutus Street File: 5303-3
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
A. THAT the application by Hugh Shirley Architect to rezone the
site at 5299 Arbutus Street (Lot 10 & 11, Sub 7, Block 19,
D.L. 526, Plan 4855) from RS-1S to CD-1, to permit a range of
commercial uses in an existing, non-conforming retail
building, be referred to a Public Hearing, together with:
(i) draft CD-1 By-law provisions, generally as contained in
Appendix A; and
(ii) the recommendation of the Director of Land Use and
Development to approve the application, subject to
conditions contained in Appendix B;
FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to
prepare the necessary CD-1 By-law for consideration at Public
Hearing.
B. THAT, subject to approval of the rezoning at a Public Hearing,
the Subdivision By-law be amended to delete the site from the
maps forming part of Table 1 of Schedule A;
FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to
bring forward the amendment to the Subdivision By-law at the
time of enactment of the CD-1 By-law.
C. THAT, subject to approval of the rezoning at a Public Hearing,
the Sign By-law be amended to establish sign regulations for
this CD-1 site in accordance with Schedule B (C-1);
FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to
bring forward the amendment to the Sign By-law at the time of
enactment of the CD-1 By-law.
- 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. Sullivan,
THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
BY-LAWS
1. A By-law to amend By-law No. 3575,
being the Zoning and Development By-law
(2950 Laurel Street)
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
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. Sullivan,
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
(Councillors Chiavario, Clarke and Ip were excused
from voting on By-law 1)
BY-LAWS (CONT'D)
2. A By-law to amend By-law No. 3575,
being the Zoning and Development By-law
(5104-5156 Joyce Street)
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
SECONDED by Cllr. Ip,
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. Chiavario,
SECONDED by Cllr. Ip,
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 Bellamy, Clarke, Hemer, Kwan and
Puil were excused from voting on By-law 2)
3. A By-law to amend By-law No. 6134,
being the Building By-law
(Mandatory Sprinkler Systems for New Buildings)
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)
4. A By-law to amend By-law No. 4450,
being the License By-law
(Family Sports and Entertainment Centre)
As a delegation request was received, this By-law, together with
the relevant report (A13), was referred to the October 24, 1996 Standing
Committee on City Services and Budgets meeting.
5. A By-law to amend By-law No. 4450,
being the License By-law
(Video Lottery Terminals - Club Keno)
As a delegation request was received, this By-law, together with
the relevant report (A14), was referred to the October 24, 1996 Standing
Committee on Planning and Environment meeting.
MOTIONS
A. RS-5 Guidelines File: 5301-3
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT the document entitled "RS-5 Design Guidelines" be adopted by
Council for use by applicants and staff for development applications in
all RS-5 districts.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
B. Approval of Form of Development
CD-1: 2950 Laurel Street File: 2606-3
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT the approved form of development for the CD-1 zoned site known
as 2950 Laurel Street be amended generally as illustrated in Development
Application No. DE401470, prepared by John Currie Architect, submitted
to the City of Vancouver Planning Department on July 24, 1996, provided
that the Director of Planning may approve design changes which would not
adversely affect either the development character and livability of this
site or adjacent properties.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOTIONS (CONT'D)
C. Allocation of Lands for Road Purposes
(All that portion of Lot A, except part
in Plan 4094, of Lots 10 to 12, Block 113,
District Lot 264A, Plans 1030 and 1771,
Group One, New Westminster District) File: 5807
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
SECONDED by Cllr. Puil,
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 Lot A, (Reference Plan 497), except part
in Plan 4094, of Lots 10 to 12, Block 113, District Lot 264A,
Plans 1030 and 1771, Group One, New Westminster District,
shown heavy outlined on plan of survey completed on the 24th
day of June, 1996, attested to by Fred Wong, B.C.L.S. and
marginally numbered LD 3331, 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
ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS
1. Bridging Canada Celebration File: 4201-3
Councillor Chiavario referred to a notice received by Council
members inviting residents of Vancouver to join with them to celebrate
unity. The event will be held on Sunday, October 27, 1996.
Participants should gather at 9:00 a.m. at Sunset Beach to walk across
the Burrard Bridge for a 10:00 a.m. rally at Vanier Park.
2. Retention of Significant Trees File: 5301-3
Councillor Chiavario expressed appreciation to Michael von hausen,
Senior Landscape Architect, for successfully negotiating retention of a
significant sequoia tree in West Kerrisdale. The Councillor also
expressed appreciation for the assistance and support given by
Arbour-care and the West Kerrisdale Residents Association.
Councillor Chiavario also requested staff to include in the report
back on the Tree By-law strategies to prevent some developers from
taking inappropriate advantage of the one tree a year clause in the
By-law.
CIVIC RECOGNITION
Mayor Owen presented a Civic Merit citation and medal to Mimie Ho,
in recognition of her Civic Merit Award.
This was immediately followed by a reception in the foyer.
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Council recessed at 4:10 p.m., and following an "In Camera"
meeting in the Mayor's Office, reconvened at 5:05 p.m.,
with Councillor Chiavario absent.
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ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS (CONT'D)
3. Question on Method of Electing Councillors File: 132
Councillor Kwan raised the issue of the wording of this question
and whether it is in contravention of the Vancouver Charter. A motion
was put forward on this matter, but was not considered when it was not
seconded by a member of Council.
Also before Council was a memorandum from Mr. Terry Bland,
Corporation Counsel, dated October 22, 1996 which stated that the
wording of the question has not changed. What has changed is the manner
of indicating what a voter's opinion is.
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT Council ratify the changes made by the City Clerk, in
consultation with the Corporation Counsel, to the ballot on the Method
of Electing Councillors.
- carried
The Mayor ruled that a rescinding motion was not required before
Council voted on Councillor Puil's motion, whereupon, Councillor Kwan
challenged the ruling of the Chair.
On the question being put "Shall the ruling of the Chair be
upheld?", the vote was in the affirmative, with Councillor Kwan opposed.
As the required two-thirds majority voted in the affirmative, the
ruling of the Chair was SUSTAINED.
The question on Councillor Puil's motion was then put and CARRIED,
with Councillor Kwan opposed.
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Councillor Puil left the meeting at this
point in the proceedings.
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ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS (CONT'D)
4. Illegal Use of Building on Pendrell Street
File: 4651-3
Councillor Price referred to a building on Pendrell Street which is
renting rooms on a daily basis, and is advertising as a full service
hotel The City Manager was requested to have staff address this matter
and report back to Council immediately if there are problems enforcing
the City's regulations.
The Mayor so directed.
5. Impact of Events in Sports and Culture Zone
File: 5762-6
Councillor Price referred to traffic problems in the Downtown area
when vehicles are leaving large sporting or cultural events. The
concern is that residents that were not attending these events are
caught in the traffic jams. It was requested that staff report back on
signage or other forms of communication which could be used to direct
traffic to use alternate routes.
The Mayor so directed.
6. Leave of Absence File: 1254
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT Cllr. Kwan be given Leave of Absence for Thursday, October 24,
1996.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The Council adjourned at 5:45 p.m.