CITY OF VANCOUVER
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
November 5, 1996
A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held
on Tuesday, November 5, 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 a prayer
read by the City Clerk.
"IN CAMERA" MEETING
Council was advised there were property and personnel matters to be
considered In Camera later this day.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
1. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
(City Services and Budgets)
October 10, 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)
October 10, 1996
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the foregoing minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
October 22, 1996
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
SECONDED by Cllr. Sullivan,
THAT the foregoing minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. Minutes of Special Council Meeting
(Public Hearing)
October 22, 1996
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the foregoing minutes be adopted following amendment to
indicate that Councillor Ip was absent at the meeting.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Hemer,
THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, Mayor
Owen in the Chair.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MANAGER'S REPORTS
1. Administrative Report
October 23, 1996
1996 Partners in Organizational
Development Grant Allocation Files: 2054-2/2154-2
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
A. THAT Council approve a Partners in Organizational Development
grant of $15,000 to the United Way of the Lower Mainland for
subsequent distribution to 11 community service organizations
in the amounts listed in Appendix IA of the Administrative
Report dated October 23, 1996; source of funds to be the 1996
Community Service Grants budget.
B. THAT Council approve a Partners in Organizational Development
grant of $15,000 to the United Way of the Lower Mainland for
subsequent distribution to 19 cultural organizations in the
amounts listed in Appendix IIA of the Administrative Report
dated October 23, 1996; source of funds to be the 1996
Cultural Grants budget.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
AND BY THE REQUIRED
MAJORITY
(Councillors Clarke and Price were not present for the vote)
2. Administrative Report
October 25, 1996
Tender No. 39-96-03
Supply of Refuse Transfer Semi-Trailers File: 1801-6
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
THAT Council accept the low bid from Knight Trailer Company for six
Knight model KC312 refuse transfer semi-trailers at a total cost of
$500,286 ($79,500.50 each, plus $1,492.50 each for truck & trailer tire
fenders, plus $2,388 each for T-1 steel sub frame), plus the Provincial
Sales Tax, the 7% Goods and Services Tax (less any municipal rebate
received) and the Provincial Environmental Levy, subject to a contract
satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillors Clarke and Price were not present for the vote)
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
3. Administrative Report
October 18, 1996
Award of Tender No. 56-96-02:
Supply of Propane Gas and Storage Tanks File: 1801-6
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT Council accept the low bid from Super-Save Propane, for the
supply of propane gas in contractor-owned and City-owned storage tanks,
and cylinder rentals, as, if and when required, for a 24-month period
from date of acceptance, at an estimated total cost of $461,000, plus
the 7% Goods and Services Tax (less any municipal rebate received),
subject to a contract satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillors Clarke and Price were not present for the vote)
4. Administrative Report
October 21, 1996
Award of Contract No. 9610 for the
Construction of a Pressure Reducing Valve
(PRV) Station at 14th Avenue & Rupert Street File: 1801-6
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
A. THAT Contract No. 9610 for the Construction of a Pressure
Reducing Valve Station at 14th Avenue & Rupert Street be
awarded to the low bidder meeting specifications, Westport
Construction Group in the amount of $232,190, being the total
tender amount.
B. THAT funding for the Construction of a Pressure Reducing Valve
Station at 14th Avenue & Rupert Street project be provided
from account 17/35/4200/999 "Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV)
Stations".
C. THAT the General Manager of Engineering Services be authorized
to enter into a contract with Westport Construction Group in
the amount of $232,190, in consultation with the Director of
Legal Services.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillors Clarke and Price were not present for the vote)
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
5. Administrative Report
October 8, 1996
Document Imaging/Management System - Second Phase
File: 1007
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
A. THAT Council approve the financing of the second phase of the
Document Imaging/Management System with a loan of up to
$500,000 from the Capital Financing Fund (Solid Waste Capital
Reserve), to cover the one-time costs to convert paper
documents in the Data Resource Centre, on terms and conditions
as determined by the Director of Finance.
B. THAT Council approve funding for equipment and furniture at an
estimated one-time cost of $90,000, covered under "A" above.
C. THAT Council approve the establishment of a Transition Team
consisting of 4.0 F.T.E. of temporary full-time positions for
up to one year, subject to job evaluation by the Director of
Human Resource Services, to provide indexing service to
converted paper documents at the Data Resource Centre, at an
estimated one-time cost of $132,000, covered under "A" above.
D. THAT Council approve the establishment of a regular full-time
clerical position, subject to job evaluation by the Director
of Human Resource Services, to provide written and verbal
information pertaining to the legal occupancy of properties,
at an estimated cost of $40,000.
E. THAT Council approve the 'fee for service' for providing
information related to legal occupancy of properties as the
repayment method for the $500,000 loan and to fund cost of the
additional regular full-time position, with the fee schedule
proposed as follows:
Residential Properties $20 per request
Commercial Properties $100 per request.
F. THAT Council approve the issuance of tender document for the
design, supply and implementation of the paper document
conversion process in the Data Resource Centre.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillors Clarke and Price arrived during
consideration of the foregoing)
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
6. Administrative Report
October 28, 1996
Freedom of Information and Protection of
Privacy Act: Staffing Requirements Files: 1150-3/1306-9
This report was withdrawn by the City Manager.
7. Administrative Report
October 10, 1996
Award of Proposal No. 8-96-04:
Microcomputer Systems File: 1801-6
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT Council accept the overall low bid meeting specifications,
from Microserve Business Computer Services, for the supply of
Microcomputer Systems, as, if and when required for a 12 month period
from date of acceptance, at a total estimated value of $2,472,255.00,
plus the Provincial Sales Tax and the 7% Goods and Services Tax (less
any municipal rebate received), subject to a contract satisfactory to
the Director of Legal Services.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
8. Administrative Report
October 28, 1996
Status of Proposed Charter Amendments File: 114
Due to the fact that delegation requests were received, this report
was deferred to a future Standing Committee meeting.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Councillor Kwan declared a conflict of interest on Reports A9 and
A10, due to a potential conflict with her status as an MLA, and left the
meeting.
9. Administrative Report
October 30, 1996
Protocol Agreements on the Development
of LRT and Review of Transportation
Governance and Funding in the GVRD File: 5551-3
Also before Council was a memorandum from the General Manager of
Engineering Services which referred to a letter sent to the GVRD from
the Provincial Government dated October 29, 1996 that recommended minor
amendments to the protocols. The General Manager of Engineering
Services advised these amendments were minor and recommended they be
approved.
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the following recommendations of the General Manager of
Engineering Services be approved:
A. THAT Council approve the Protocol Agreement on the development
of Light Rail Transit in Greater Vancouver and authorize the
Mayor to sign on behalf of the City of Vancouver.
B. THAT Council receive the Protocol Agreement for a
Comprehensive Review of Transportation Governance and Funding
in Greater Vancouver for information and request the GVRD to
provide the municipalities regular updates on the status of
the negotiations.
FURTHER THAT Council support the amendments set out in the October
29, 1996 letter from the Provincial Government to the GVRD.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT Council reiterate its position that it is opposed to the use
of residential property tax to fund rapid transit.
- carried
Cont'd
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
Administrative Report
October 30, 1996 (cont'd)
Protocol Agreements on the Development
of LRT and Review of Transportation
Governance and Funding in the GVRD (cont'd)
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke (in amendment),
THAT the foregoing motion be amended by adding the words "unless it
is offset by the Provincial Government agreeing to reduce the property
tax contribution used to pay for some other service" at the end of the
resolution.
- LOST
(Councillors Bellamy, Hemer, Ip, Kennedy, Puil
and the Mayor opposed)
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the foregoing motion of Councillor Puil be referred.
- LOST
(Councillors Bellamy, Hemer, Ip, Puil, Sullivan
and the Mayor opposed)
The motion to refer having lost, the motion by Councillor Puil was
put and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT the City ask the GVRD to negotiate a protocol agreement with
B.C. Transit to consult with affected municipalities and neighbourhoods
before making any decisions related to transit.
- CARRIED
(Councillors Price and Sullivan opposed)
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
10. Administrative Report
October 25, 1996
Establishment of a City of Vancouver and
Ministry of Attorney General
Safety Funding Program
Files: 3701-6/1756-3
As a delegation request was received, this report was deferred to a
future Standing Committee.
Members of Council reviewed some of the initiatives currently
underway with community policing offices.
* * * *
Councillor Kwan returned from Conflict of Interest
at this point in the proceedings.
* * * *
CIVIC RECOGNITION
Mayor Owen presented a Civic Merit citation and medal to Kathleen
Heddle in recognition of her Civic Merit Award.
This was immediately followed by a reception in the foyer.
* * * *
Council recessed at 3:45 p.m., and following an "In Camera"
meeting in the Mayor's Office, reconvened in open session
at 5:10 p.m., with the same members present.
* * * *
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
11. Administrative Report
October 29, 1996
Warning to Prospective Purchasers of
2688 South West Marine Drive File: 2701-6
This report was withdrawn by the City Manager due to the fact that
the property has been sold.
Members of Council noted that while the property has been sold, the
neighbours of this site are still left with an illegal development, and
requested that the City Manager pursue this matter and investigate
enforcement.
12. Administrative Report
October 30, 1996
Certificates of Judgment filed
pursuant to the Offence Act File: 110
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
A. THAT Council authorize a By-Law Fines Clerk employed by the
City of Vancouver to file and sign Certificates on behalf of
the City of Vancouver under Section 72(6) of the Offence Act.
B. THAT Council authorize the purchase of additional computer
equipment, estimated to cost $5,000.00 to assist the By-Law
Fines Clerk in processing Certificates of Judgment pursuant to
the Offence Act, funding to come from Contingency Reserve.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
13. Administrative Report
October 22, 1996
Sale of Residential Lots: 3580 and 3587
Petersham Avenue and 6236 Arlington Street File: 5111
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
A. THAT Council accept the Offer to Purchase City-owned Lot 40 NE
1/4 of District Lot 339, Plan LMP 27811 (PID 023-388-170) from
Carrie Mitamura in the amount of $267,000 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 15 NE
1/4 of District Lot 339, Plan LMP 27811 (PID 023-387-874) from
Eamonn Brady in the amount of $270,118 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 4 NE
1/4 of District Lot 339, Plan LMP27811 (PID 023-387-751) from
Mirko and Angela Jukic in the amount of $290,000 under the
terms and conditions contained in the City's "Offer to
Purchase" tender form.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Clarke was not present for the vote)
1. Policy Report
October 17, 1996
CD-1 Text Amendment - 555 West 12th Avenue (City Square)
File: 5304-3
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
A. THAT the application by Moodie Consultants, to amend CD-1
By-law No. 6072 for City Square Shopping Centre (Lot 4,
except part in Plan LMP1503, Block 380, District Lot 526, Plan
21466) to permit a broader range of retail, commercial service
and cultural/recreational uses, be referred to a Public
Hearing, together with:
Cont'd
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
Policy Report
October 17, 1996 (cont'd)
CD-1 Text Amendment - 555 West 12th Avenue
(City Square) (cont'd)
(i) draft CD-1 By-law amendments, generally as contained in
Appendix A of the Policy Report dated October 17, 1996;
and
(ii) the recommendation of the Director of Land Use and
Development to approve the application.
FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to
prepare the necessary CD-1 Amendment By-law for consideration
at Public Hearing.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Clarke was not present for the vote)
2. Policy Report
October 22, 1996
Proposed Rezoning of 4477-4679 Puget Drive File: 5307-3
In a Policy Report dated October 22, 1996, the Director of Land Use
and Development outlined the physical, social and economic disruption
posed by redevelopment on an incremental basis under outright approval
of RS-1 regulations for siting of new dwellings on properties along a
specific portion of Puget Drive. The report contained the following
recommendation:
A. THAT the Director of Land Use and Development convene a
meeting to discuss the development potential under current
RS-1 zoning regulations, with particular regard to the front
and rear yard regulations and the implications of development
on the existing streetscape character and resident views;
FURTHER THAT the registered property owners of 4477-4679 Puget
Drive and those immediately across the lane to the southwest
be invited to this meeting;
Cont'd
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
Policy Report
October 22, 1996 (cont'd)
Proposed Rezoning of 4477-4679 Puget Drive (cont'd)
FURTHER THAT the Director of Land Use and Development be
instructed to make application to rezone 4477-4679 Puget Drive
from RS-1 to an amended RS-1 requiring a greater front yard
and lesser rear yard, if there appears to be support for such
a rezoning on the basis of the above-noted meeting;
AND FURTHER THAT this application (if made) be referred to
Public Hearing and the Director of Legal Services be
instructed to prepare the necessary by-law, including
Subdivision, Sign and Parking By-law consequential amendments.
As an alternative to the foregoing, the following was submitted
for CONSIDERATION:
B. THAT the Director of Planning be instructed to continue to
approve, without intervention, development applications in
RS-1 areas which comply with provisions of the RS-1 District
Schedule.
The General Manager of Community Services recommended approval of
A, and submitted B as an alternative for Consideration.
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
A. THAT the Director of Land Use and Development convene a
meeting to discuss the development potential under current
RS-1 zoning regulations, with particular regard to the front
and rear yard regulations and the implications of development
on the existing streetscape character and resident views;
FURTHER THAT the registered property owners of 4477-4679 Puget
Drive and those immediately across the lane to the southwest
be invited to this meeting;
FURTHER THAT the Director of Land Use and Development be
instructed to make application to rezone 4477-4679 Puget Drive
from RS-1 to an amended RS-1 requiring a greater front yard
and lesser rear yard, if there appears to be support for such
a rezoning on the basis of the above-noted meeting;
Cont'd
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
Policy Report
October 22, 1996 (cont'd)
Proposed Rezoning of 4477-4679 Puget Drive (cont'd)
AND FURTHER THAT this application (if made) be referred to
Public Hearing and the Director of Legal Services be
instructed to prepare the necessary by-law, including
Subdivision, Sign and Parking By-law consequential amendments.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Policy Report
October 22, 1996
Amendment of Zoning and Development Fee By-law
Files: 1755-3/2501-3
MOVED by Cllr.Puil,
A. THAT Schedule 2, Zoning By-law Amendments, of the Zoning and
Development Fee By-law No. 5585 be readjusted to 1996 as
shown in Appendix A of the Policy report dated October 22,
1996;
FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services bring forward the
necessary by-law amendments.
B. THAT refunds reflecting the difference between the current
fees established in Schedule 2 and the proposed fees be
provided for rezoning applications submitted after August 1,
1996.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
4. Policy Report
October 11, 1996
Proposed CD-1 Text Amendment for 1606 West 1st Avenue
File: 5304-3
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the application by Burrowes Huggins Architects to amend CD-1
By-law No. 7476 for 1606 West 1st Avenue [Lot I, Block 219, DL 526, Plan
LMP 24606] to expand the permitted office uses to include Health Care
Office and Health Enhancement Centre, be referred to a Public Hearing,
together with:
(i) the draft CD-1 By-law amendment, generally as contained in
Appendix A of the Policy Report dated October 11, 1996; and
(ii) the recommendation of the Director of Land Use and Development
to approve the application, subject to the condition contained
in Appendix B of the Policy Report dated October 11, 1996;
FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to
prepare the necessary by-law for consideration at the Public Hearing.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
OTHER REPORTS
I. Report of Bicycle Advisory Committee
October 16, 1996 File: 3062-12/5751-3
Burrard Bridge
(Clause 1)
In a report dated October 16, 1996 the Bicycle Advisory Committee
advised Council of the following resolutions it has forwarded to the
General Manager of Engineering Services, regarding the Burrard Bridge.
These resolutions were based on the trials conducted over the summer:
- The need for bike lanes on both sides and both approaches to
the Burrard Bridge (south end from 4th Avenue to the bridge
and the north end from Pacific to Davie).
Cont'd
OTHER REPORTS
Report of Bicycle Advisory Committee
October 16, 1996 (cont'd)
Burrard Bridge (cont'd)
- The bike lanes on the south end of the bridge be considered in
conjunction with the proposed left-turn bay project at
Cornwall and Burrard.
- A simple intersection be considered at the north end of the
bridge at Pacific instead of the Committee's previously
supported Hornby off-ramp.
The Committee submitted the following recommendation for Council's
consideration:
THAT Council request BC Transit to explore the use of
alternate fuel buses (not diesel) where they can best be
implemented to positively serve cyclists.
The City Manager recommended the motion on alternate fuel buses be
supported and provided the following comments on the remaining
recommendations:
- the need for bike lanes on the north and south approaches to
the Burrard Street Bridge will be addressed with the report on
the Burrard Bridge and also within a related report on Burrard
Street from the south end of the bridge to 4th Avenue, which
includes the left-turn bay design for the intersection of
Burrard at Cornwall.
- the inclusion of an at-grade intersection from the north end
of the bridge to Hornby is an option that will be considered
at the time of a decision on the overall Bridge project.
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the recommendations of the Bicycle Advisory Committee, as
contained in its report dated October 16, 1996, be approved;
FURTHER THAT staff report back on the implications of the
Provincial Government's plan to remove the exemption on fuel tax for
alternative fuels in the Fall of 1997.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
OTHER REPORTS (CONT'D)
II. Report of the Special Advisory Committee
on Cultural Communities
(October 23, 1996) File: 3055-12
Cultural Harmony Award
(Clause 1)
In a report dated October 23, 1996, the Special Advisory Committee
on Cultural Communities provided Council with an update on preparations
currently underway for the 1997 Cultural Harmony Award, and funding
required for the 1997 event.
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT a budget of $400 be authorized to fund the 1997 Cultural
Harmony Award Program; funding to be added to the City Clerk's special
occasion budget.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
A member of Council also requested an information memorandum be
provided to Council explaining why the plaques associated with the 1996
award have not been installed.
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. Puil,
THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
BY-LAWS
1. A By-law to amend the Animal Control
By-law, being By-law No. 7528
(1997 Fees and Charges)
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
(Councillor Clarke was not present for the vote on By-law 1)
2. A By-law to amend By-law No.
6059, being the Parking By-law
(Relaxation and Payment-in-Lieu
- 869 Beatty Street)
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
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. Kennedy,
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
(Councillor Clarke was not present for the vote on By-law 2)
BY-LAWS (CONT'D)
3. A By-law to amend By-law No. 3575,
being the Zoning and Development By-law
(M-2 to CD-1: 303 Railway 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
(Councillor Clarke was not present for the vote on By-law 3)
(Councillors Kwan, Puil and Sullivan were excused
from voting on By-law 3)
VARY THE ORDER OF THE BY-LAWS
Council varied the order of the By-laws to consider By-laws 4 and
13 last.
BY-LAWS (CONT'D)
5. A By-law to amend By-law No. 5585,
being the Zoning and Development Fee
By-law (Rollback of Fee Increases)
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Hemer,
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared
the By-law open for discussion and amendment.
There being no amendments, it was
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Hemer,
THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor
and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Clarke was not present for the vote on By-law 5)
6. A By-law to amend By-law No. 3575,
being the Zoning and Development By-law
(2750 East 18th Avenue)
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
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. Sullivan,
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
(Councillors Chiavario, Clarke, Ip and Puil were
excused from voting on By-law 6)
BY-LAWS (CONT'D)
7. A By-law to amend By-law No. 575,
being the Zoning and Development By-law
(705 West Broadway)
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
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. Chiavario,
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
(Councillor Clarke was not present for the vote on By-law 7)
(Councillors Kennedy, Kwan, Puil and Sullivan were
excused from voting on By-law 7)
8. A By-law to amend By-law No. 3575,
being the Zoning and Development By-law
(7400 Oak Street)
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
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. Hemer,
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 Clarke and Kwan were excused from voting on By-law 8)
BY-LAWS (CONT'D)
9. A By-law to amend By-law No. 4597, being a
by-law which amended the Zoning and Development
By-law by rezoning an area to CD-1 (3655 Clark Drive)
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
(Councillor Clarke was not present for the vote on By-law 9)
(Councillors Bellamy and Kennedy were excused
from voting on By-law 9)
10. A By-law to amend By-law No. 3575,
being the Zoning and Development By-law
(4492-4500 Arbutus Street)
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
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. Puil,
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 Bellamy, Clarke and Hemer were excused
from voting on By-law 10)
BY-LAWS (CONT'D)
11. A By-law to amend By-law No. 3575,
being the Zoning and Development By-law
(M-2 to CD-1: 245-295 Alexander Street)
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
(Councillor Clarke was not present for the vote on By-law 11)
(Councillors Kwan, Puil and Sullivan were excused
from voting on By-law 11)
12. A By-law to designate heritage property, and
to amend By-law No. 4837, being the Heritage
By-law (Designation of 950 West 58th Avenue
- {7400 Oak Street})
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
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. Hemer,
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 Clarke and Kwan were excused from voting on By-law 12)
BY-LAWS (CONT'D)
14. A By-law to amend By-law No. 3575,
being the Zoning and Development By-law
(RM-4 and RM-4N to CD-1 - 2855 Sophia 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
(Councillor Clarke was not present for the vote on By-law 14)
(Councillors Bellamy and Kennedy were excused
from voting on By-law 14)
15. A By-law to amend By-law No. 3575,
being the Zoning and Development By-law
(RS-1 to CD-1: 5592-5650 Oak Street)
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Chiavario,
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. Chiavario,
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
(Councillor Clarke was not present for the vote on By-law 15)
(Councillors Bellamy, Kennedy and Kwan were excused
from voting on By-law 15)
BY-LAWS (CONT'D)
16. A By-law to amend Schedule A to By-law 6650,
being the False Creek North Official
Development Plan (International Village)
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
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. Price,
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
(Councillor Clarke was not present for the vote on By-law 16)
(Councillors Bellamy and Kennedy were excused
from voting on By-law 16)
BY-LAWS (CONT'D)
17. A By-law to amend By-law 6747, being a by-law
which amended the Zoning and Development By-law
by rezoning an area to CD-1
(International Village - 572 Beatty Street)
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
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. Price,
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
(Councillor Clarke was not present for the vote on By-law 17)
(Councillors Bellamy and Kennedy were excused
from voting on By-law 17)
4. A By-law to amend By-law No. 6066,
being the Vehicle for Hire By-law
(Amendments for Driver Training and Identification)
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
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. Clarke,
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 Puil and Sullivan were not present for the vote)
* * * *
Councillors Puil and Sullivan left the meeting at this point
in the proceedings and did not return.
* * * *
BY-LAWS (CONT'D)
13. A By-law to amend By-law No. 3575,
being the Zoning and Development By-law
(M-1 to CD-1: 2725 Arbutus Street - Twin Pak)
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
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. Clarke,
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 and Sullivan were excused
from voting on By-law 13)
MOTIONS
A. Allocation of Land for Lane Purposes
(East 2 feet of Lot 41, Block 13,
District Lot 352, Plan 1515) File: 5807
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
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: 014-585-901
The East 2 feet of
Lot 41
Block 13
District Lot 352
Plan 1515
AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to
accept and allocate the said lands for lane purposes;
BE IT RESOLVED that the above described lands, upon conveyance, are
hereby accepted and allocated for lane purposes and declared to form and
to constitute a portion of a lane.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
B. Approval of Form of Development -
CD-1: 2750 East 18th Avenue File: 2605-3
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the approved form of development for the CD-1 zoned site known
as 2750 East 18th Avenue be amended generally as illustrated in
Development Application No. DE401373, prepared by Tielker Sim and
Associates, Architects, received by the City of Vancouver on June 11,
1996, as indicated by a perforated stamp, 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 Land for Lane Purposes
(East 2 feet of Lot 55, Block 13,
District Lot 352, Plan 1515) File: 5807
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
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: 014-586-142
The East 2 feet of
Lot 55
Block 13
District Lot 352
Plan 1515
AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to
accept and allocate the said lands for lane purposes;
BE IT RESOLVED that the above described lands, upon conveyance, are
hereby accepted and allocated for lane purposes and declared to form and
to constitute a portion of a lane.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOTIONS (CONT'D)
D. Allocation of Land for Lane Purposes
(East 2 feet of Lot 44, Block 13,
District Lot 352, Plan 1515) File: 5807
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
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: 010-064-982
The East 2 feet of
Lot 44
Block 13
District Lot 352
Plan 1515
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)
E. Allocation of Land for Lane Purposes
(East 2 feet of Lot 62, Block 13,
District Lot 352, Plan 1515) File: 5807
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
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: 014-586-363
The East 2 feet of
Lot 62
Block 13
District Lot 352
Plan 1515
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)
F. Allocation of Land for Lane Purposes
(West 2 feet of Lot 11, Block 13,
District Lot 352, Plan 1515) File: 5807
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
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: 014-585-448
The West 2 feet of
Lot 11
Block 13
District Lot 352
Plan 1515
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
G. CD-1 Guidelines - 572 Beatty Street
(International Village) File: 5301-3
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the document entitled "International Village CD-1 Guidelines",
adopted by Council October 23, 1990, be rescinded;
FURTHER THAT the document entitled "International Village (572
Beatty Street) CD-1 Guidelines", be adopted by Council for use by
applicants and staff for development applications at International
Village.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOTIONS (CONT'D)
H. CD-1 Guidelines - 2725 Arbutus Street
(Twin Pak) File: 5301-3
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the document entitled "Arbutus/Vine Industrial Area CD-1
Guidelines", originally adopted by Council June 21, 1994, be used by
applicants and staff for development applications at 2725 Arbutus
Street.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
I. Approval of Form of Development
CD-1: 3655 Clark Drive File: 2604-3
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the approved form of development for the CD-1 zoned site known
as 3655 Clark Drive, be amended generally as illustrated in Development
Application No. DE401097, prepared by Gomberoff-Policzer, Architects,
and stamped "Received, City of Vancouver Planning Department, July 5,
1996" and "Received, City of Vancouver Planning Department, August 12,
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)
J. Allocation of Land for Road Purposes
(Portion of Lot 14, Block 56,
District Lot 185, Plan 92, Group One,
New Westminster District) File: 5807
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT WHEREAS the registered owner will be conveying to the City of
Vancouver for road purposes land in the City of Vancouver, Province of
British Columbia, more particularly known and described as follows:
City of Vancouver
Parcel Identifier: 015-742-903
Portion of Lot 14, Block 56, District Lot 185, Plan 92, Group One,
New Westminster District, the same as shown heavy outlined on plan
prepared by J.W. Larson, B.C.L.S., dated April 27, 1993, and
marginally numbered LE 13126;
AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to
accept and allocate the said lands for road purposes;
BE IT RESOLVED that the above described lands, upon conveyance, are
hereby accepted and allocated for road purposes and declared to form and
to constitute a portion of a road.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS
1. Arbutus Housing Co-op
2250 West 10th Avenue File: 5308-3
Councillor Kwan asked staff to contact Ellie Tamarin at 876-4876 to
clarify for her the zoning guidelines relative to this development.
The Mayor so directed.
2. Development Permit Board Decision
on 1000 Block Broughton Street File: 3104-3
Councillor Kwan asked for a legal opinion as to whether the
Development Permit Board had acted in violation of its powers when it
made a decision on the above application, without first referring the
matter to Council for advice.
Mr. Rick Scobie advised the applicable by-law was amended by
Council to remove the requirement of the Development Permit Board to
report to Council before considering conditional uses. Mr. Scobie
further advised staff has concluded there is a need to report to Council
on how staff currently measure occupancy rates and whether 2% is a
reasonable rate for the West End.
MOVED by Cllr. Kwan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT staff report back on rate of change as it relates to rental
housing stock in the City, including how the rate is currently measured.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT staff include in the requested report options for a 'no net
loss' policy with respect to rental housing stock.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Cont'd
ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS (CONT'D)
Development Permit Board Decision
on 1000 Block Broughton Street (cont'd)
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kwan,
THAT pending Council consideration of the requested report from
staff, the rate of change in the West End be amended to 0%.
- CARRIED
(Councillors Bellamy, Hemer and the Mayor opposed)
* * * *
During consideration of the following matter, Mayor Owen turned the
Chair over to Deputy Mayor Ip. Mayor Owen then left the meeting.
3. Request for Legal Opinion
Councillor Kwan referred to a report in the newspaper on the
Mayor's behaviour towards a newspaper photographer. She requested a
legal opinion from staff on whether the Mayor's conduct violated his
oath of office. The Councillor also asked for an investigation into
whether any members of staff had received threats from any members of
Council. The City Manager advised staff would only respond to a request
of this nature if it were a directive from Council as a whole. Council
took no further action.
* * * *
The Council adjourned at 6:50 p.m.