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.