CITY OF VANCOUVER 1
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
November 26, 1996
A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held
on Tuesday, November 26, 1996, in the Council Chamber commencing at
approximately 2:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor Owen
Councillor Bellamy
Councillor Chiavario
Councillor Clarke
Councillor Hemer
Councillor Ip
Councillor Kennedy
Councillor Price
Councillor Puil
Councillor Sullivan
ABSENT: Councillor Kwan
CITY MANAGER S OFFICE: Judy Rogers
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 legal and property matters to be
considered "In Camera" later this day.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
1. Minutes of Special Council Meeting
(Public Hearing)
September 10/October 22, 1996
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the foregoing minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
(City Services and Budgets)
October 24, 1996
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the foregoing minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
(Planning and Environment)
October 24, 1996
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the foregoing minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. Minutes of Vancouver Liquor Licensing
Commission Meeting
October 24, 1996
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Hemer,
THAT the foregoing minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ADOPTION OF MINUTES (CONT'D)
5. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
November 5, 1996
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
SECONDED by Cllr. Ip,
THAT the foregoing minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
6. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
(City Services and Budgets)
November 7, 1996
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT the foregoing minutes be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
7. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
(Planning and Environment)
November 7, 1996
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the foregoing minutes be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, Mayor
Owen in the Chair.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COMMUNICATIONS AND/OR PETITIONS
1. Provincial Government's Financial Plan
for saving Medicare and Education Files: 1263-3/1756-3
Before Council was a letter dated November 26, 1996 from the
Honourable Dan Miller, Minister of Municipal Affairs to Mayor Owen and
Council regarding restructuring and reduction in grants to
municipalities.
Mr. Hugh Creighton, Director of Finance, reviewed the letter from
the Minister which resulted in the following implications for the City
of Vancouver:
Reduction from Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
- Municipal General Grant $20,448,341.00
- Municipal Basic Grant 60,000.00
- Special Grants/Grants in Lieu 0.00
Reductions from other Ministries
- Independent Police Equalization Grant $ 794,220.00
- Emergency Planning Grant 25,000.00
- Weed Control Subsidy 0.00
- Economic Development 0.00
- CAP to Municipalities 1,905,100.00
- Secondary Highways 0.00
- Arterial Roads 0.00
TOTAL TRANSFER REDUCTION $23,232,661.00
New Transfers
- Equalization $ 6,019,200.00
- Small Communities Protection 0.00
TOTAL TRANSFERS $ 6,019,200.00
ESTIMATED 1997/98 NET TRANSFERS (REDUCTIONS) (17,213,461.00)
Mr. Creighton advised that the reduction in grants represents 3% of
the City s operating budget. Given that there are a number of fixed
costs in the budget, this could result in an overall tax increase of
5.2%, or reductions in staffing budgets of 5%.
cont'd
COMMUNICATIONS AND/OR PETITIONS (CONT'D)
Provincial Government's Financial Plan
for saving Medicare and Education (cont'd)
Ms. Judy Rogers, Deputy City Manager, advised staff will be
reporting back on December 10 with recommendations for a budget process
similar to previous budget management programs. This report will
include recommendations on measures for public consultation on the grant
reductions.
Council members requested information regarding the Provincial
Government plans for the funding provided to non-profit service
providers. It was also requested that staff advise of the amount of
Federal funding being withheld from the Province due to the three month
residency requirement for social assistance.
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT this report be received for information.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MANAGER'S REPORTS
1. Administrative Report
November 4, 1996
Extension of Combined Development
and Building Permit No. DB40110 D3 -
6083 Wiltshire Street File: 2609-3
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT City Council approve an extension of Combined Development and
Building Permit No. DB401103 until May 17, 1997.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
2. Administrative Report
November 8, 1996
Strata Title Conversion - 1208 Homer Street File: 5313
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the application to convert the previously-occupied building at
1208 Homer Street (Lot 11, Block 76, D.L. 541, Plan 3469) to strata
title ownership be approved in principle, but that pursuant to Section
9(1) of the Condominium Act, the Certificate of Approval (Form 10) shall
not be issued unless the following condition has been met within one
year of this approval:
Completion of all work now underway, to the satisfaction of the
City Building Inspector and in accordance with the approved plans
and permits, and issuance of an Occupancy Permit, all at no cost to
the City, in order that this building substantially complies with
all relevant City by-laws.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Administrative Report
November 8, 1996
Library Square Project - Final Financing Plan File: 4004-3
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
A. THAT Council approve the final expenditures and revenues
associated with the Library Square capital budget as detailed
in the Administrative Report dated November 8, 1996.
B. THAT Council approve the financing plan to fund the $6.413
million shortfall in revenue for the Library Square project
with a loan from Capital Financing Fund (Solid Waste Capital
Reserve) as described in this report. The loan will be repaid
on terms and conditions as determined by the Director of
Finance, with the source of funds for the repayment of the
loan to be debt charges as funded in the annual operating
budget.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
A member of Council suggested it may be worthwhile for staff and
Council to review the experience gained from the construction of the new
library.
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
4. Administrative Report
November 5, 1996
Demolition of Nuisance/Dangerous Building
2284 McLean Drive
Lot 7 of B, Block 155, District Lot 264A, Plan 1305 2701-6
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
A. THAT Council declare that the above building is a nuisance and
dangerous to public safety, pursuant to Section 324A of the
Vancouver Charter.
B. THAT Council approve the attached Resolution and order the
Registered owner of the property to remove the building and
all demolition debris from the site within 14 days of a copy
of the resolution being served pursuant to Section 324A of the
Vancouver Charter.
C. THAT in the event of the failure of the owner to comply with
the order of Council as set forth in paragraph B, Council
further orders and hereby authorizes the City Building
Inspector to have the building and all demolition debris
removed at the expense of the owner.
D. THAT the City Clerk be directed to file a 336D Notice Against
the Certificate of Title to the Property at 2284 McLean Drive
in order to warn prospective purchasers that as a result of
the condition of the building and Council's resolution, the
purchaser could suffer a significant expense if the By-law
were enforced against him.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
5. Administrative Report
November 18, 1996
Freedom of Information &
Protection of Privacy Act:
Staffing Requirements File: 1306-9
As a delegation request was received, this matter was referred to
the November 28, 1996 City Services and Budgets meeting.
6. Administrative Report
November 7, 1996
File: 3701-6
A member of Council referenced the statement in the Administrative
Report which advised that the Police Department has the capability of
providing the required analysis, and requested that staff advise whether
this capability will be impacted by the grant reductions from the
Provincial Government.
7. Administrative Report
November 13, 1996
Pacific Centre Parkade -
Stairwell and Elevator Vestibule Upgrades File: 5653-3
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT Council approve funds up to $130,000 for the upgrading of
stairwells and elevator vestibules in the Pacific Centre Parkade.
Source of funds to be Parking Sites Reserve.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
8. Administrative Report
November 12, 1996
Development of the John Street Greenway Extension,
and Staff Policy for the Construction of
Similar Neighbourhood Greenways File: 5761
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
A. THAT Council be notified by memo of any future Neighbourhood
Greenway projects that fall within the spending authority of
the General Manager of Engineering Services and do not change
existing traffic patterns.
B. THAT Council approve the development of the John Street
Greenway Extension, and that funding of $31,000 be allocated
from the Streets Basic Capital Unallocated Account No.
12/31/6801/999 for this proposal.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9. Administrative Report
November 13, 1996
Encroachment By-law Fees File: 113
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
A. THAT the General Manager of Engineering Services be instructed
to cancel immediately all encroachment agreements other than
those for which no annual fee is charged and those that in the
opinion of the Director of Legal Services have appropriate
provisions set out in the agreement.
B. THAT the Director of Legal Services in consultation with the
General Manager of Engineering Services be instructed to
report back to Council on recommended amendments to the
Encroachment By-law, if any, and possible changes to the
administration of encroachments in City streets.
C. THAT City costs for cancelling charges from title will be
funded from encroachment fee revenues.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
10. Administrative Report
November 20, 1996
Direct Purchase from Tender No. 35-96-02,
Supply of 85HP Tractor Hoe Loaders 1801-6
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT Council award a contract to Parker Pacific Equipment Sales for
two Case Model 590SL backhoes at a total cost of $184,260 ($86,855 each,
plus $1,050 each for bucket rippers, plus $4,225 each for extending
booms), plus the Provincial Sales Tax, the 7% Goods and Services Tax
(less any municipal rebate received) and the BC Environmental Levy,
subject to a contract satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
1. Policy Report
November 7, 1996
Pergola at 4208 West 15th Avenue File: 2605-3
This report was withdrawn.
2. Policy Report
November 12, 1996
Zoning Amendments in RT-4 and RT-5 Districts File: 5301-3
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
A. THAT the Director of Land Use and Development be instructed to
make application to amend the RT-4 and RT-4N, and RT-5 and
RT-5N Districts Schedule of the Zoning and Development By-law,
and to add RT-4A, RT-4AN, RT-5A, RT-5AN to the Districts
Schedule, generally in accordance with Appendix A of the
Policy Report dated November 12, 1996;
FURTHER THAT the Director of Land Use and Development be
instructed to make application to rezone the areas shown in
Figure 2 from RT-4 and RT-4N to RT-4A and RT-4AN; and from
RT-5 and RT-5N to RT-5A and RT-5AN;
cont'd
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
Policy Report
November 12, 1996 (cont'd)
Zoning Amendments in RT-4 and RT-5 Districts (cont'd)
FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to
prepare the necessary by-law for consideration at the Public
Hearing, including amendments to the Sign By-law to extend the
current provisions for RT-4 and RT-4N, and RT-5 and RT-5N, to
RT-4A and RT-4AN and RT-5A and RT-5AN, respectively;
FURTHER THAT the application and by-laws be referred to Public
Hearing, together with the conditions of approval recommended
by the Director of Community Planning contained in Appendix B
of the Policy Report dated November 12, 1996;
FURTHER THAT, subject to approval of the rezoning at Public
Hearing, the Subdivision By-law and Parking By-law be amended
to extend the provisions for RT-4 and RT-4N, and RT-5 and
RT-5N, to RT-4A and RT-4AN and RT-5A and RT-5AN, respectively;
AND FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed
to bring forward the amendments to the Subdivision By-law and
Parking By-law at the time of enactment of the Zoning By-law.
B. THAT beginning 55 days from the Public Hearing date, the
Director of Land Use and Development be instructed to report
to Council development applications which are contrary to the
proposed zoning amendments for possible withholding pursuant
to Section 570 of the Vancouver Charter.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
3. Policy Report
November 12, 1996
Proposed Rezoning of 1235 West Pender Street File: 5307-3
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the application by Paul Merrick Architects to rezone 1235 West
Pender Street (Lots 19 and 20, Block 29, D.L. 185, Plan 29) from DD
Downtown District to CD-1 Comprehensive Development District be referred
to Public Hearing, together with:
i) plans received July 31, 1996;
ii) the draft CD-1 By-law provisions, generally as contained in
Appendix A of the Policy Report dated November 12, 1996; and
iii) the recommendation of the Director of Central Area Planning to
approve the application, subject to conditions contained in
Appendix B of the Policy Report dated November 12, 1996.
FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to
prepare the necessary by-laws for consideration at the Public Hearing,
including an amendment to the Sign By-law to establish sign regulations
for this CD-1 in accordance with Schedule B (DD).
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
4. Policy Report
November 1, 1996
CD-1 Rezoning - 3062-3188 West 41st Avenue File: 5304-3
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
THAT the application by Neale Staniszkis Doll Adams, Architects, to
rezone 3062-3188 West 41st Avenue (Lots 1, 2, 3, East 1/2 Lot 4, West
1/2 Lot 4, Lot 5, Plan 1987 and Lot A of 6 and 7, Plan 5869, all of
Blocks 1 to 3, D.L. 321) from RT-2 to CD-1, to permit 58 dwelling units
in a 3-storey, plus basement, multiple dwelling at 1.35 FSR, be referred
to a Public Hearing, together with:
i) plans received August 15, 1996;
ii) draft CD-1 By-law provisions, generally as contained in
Appendix A of the Policy Report dated November 1, 1996; and
iii) the recommendation of the Director of Land Use and Development
to approve, subject to conditions contained in Appendix B of
the Policy Report dated November 1, 1996.
FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to
prepare the necessary CD-1 By-law for consideration at Public Hearing.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
A member of Council requested that the public hearing on this
matter be held in the community.
RISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ADOPT REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
BY-LAWS
1. A By-law to amend By-law No. 5585,
being the Zoning & Development By-law
(Increases to Fees for Development
Permits in RS Districts)
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
2. A By-law to amend By-law No. 3575,
being the Zoning & Development By-law
(Industrial Lands Strategy -
I-2 District Schedule)
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared
the By-law open for discussion and amendment.
There being no amendments, it was
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor
and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(COUNCILLORS KENNEDY, PRICE AND PUIL WERE EXCUSED
FROM VOTING ON BY-LAW 2)
BY-LAWS (CONT'D)
3. A By-law to amend By-law No.
3575 , being the Zoning & Development
By-law and to Repeal Certain CD-1
By-laws (Industrial Lands Strategy)
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared
the By-law open for discussion and amendment.
There being no amendments, it was
MOVED by Cllr. 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 KENNEDY, PRICE AND PUIL WERE EXCUSED FROM VOTING
ON BY-LAW 3)
4. A By-law to amend By-law no. 6654,
being a by-law which amended the
By-law No. 3575 by rezoning an area
to CD-1 (Industrial Lands Strategy -
Still Creek)
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared
the By-law open for discussion and amendment.
cont'd
BY-LAWS (CONT'D)
A By-law to amend By-law no. 6654,
being a by-law which amended the
By-law No. 3575 by rezoning an area
to CD-1 (Industrial Lands Strategy -
Still Creek)(cont'd)
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 KENNEDY, PRICE AND PUIL WERE EXCUSED FROM VOTING
ON BY-LAW 4)
5. A By-law to amend By-law No. 6510,
being the Sign By-law (Industrial
Lands Strategy - I-2 Rezoning)
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
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. Bellamy,
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 KENNEDY, PRICE AND PUIL WERE EXCUSED FROM VOTING
ON BY-LAW 5)
BY-LAWS (CONT'D)
6. A By-law to amend By-law No. 6059,
being the Parking By-law (Industrial
Lands Strategy - Parking By-law)
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
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. Bellamy,
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 KENNEDY, PRICE AND PUIL WERE EXCUSED FROM VOTING
ON BY-LAW 6)
7. A By-law to amend By-law No. 6555,
being the Noise Control By-law
(Consequential Amendments to I-2 Rezoning)
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
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. Bellamy,
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
BY-LAWS (CONT'D)
8. A By-law to amend By-law No. 6510,
being the Sign By-law
(Sign By-law - Various Sites)
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
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. Price,
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
9. A By-law to Designate Heritage
Property, and to amend By-law No.
4837, being the Heritage By-law
(Designation of 901 Seymour Street)
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
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. Price,
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
BY-LAWS (CONT'D)
10. A By-law to designate heritage property,
and to amend By-law No. 4837, being the
Heritage By-law
(Designation of 364 West 10th Avenue)
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
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. Kennedy,
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
11. A By-law to designate Heritage
Property, and to amend By-law
No. 4837, being the Heritage
By-law (Designation of 364 West 10th Avenue)
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
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. Kennedy,
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
BY-LAWS (CONT'D)
12. A By-law to amend By-law No. 2849,
being the Street and Traffic By-law
(Housekeeping Amendments to Snow
Clearing Provisions)
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
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. Kennedy,
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
13. A By-law to amend By-law No. 3575,
being the Zoning & Development
By-law (3350 East Hastings Street -
Rezoning Cd-1 and RS-1S to CD-1)
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared
the By-law open for discussion and amendment.
There being no amendments, it was
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor
and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(COUNCILLORS KENNEDY, KWAN AND PUIL WERE EXCUSED FROM VOTING
ON BY-LAW 13)
BY-LAWS (CONT'D)
Prior to consideration of By-law No. 14, Councillor Kennedy
declared a Conflict of Interest and left the meeting.
14. A By-law to amend By-law No. 3575,
being the Zoning & Development
By-law (901-967 and 940-990
Seymour Street - Rezoning DD to CD-1)
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared
the By-law open for discussion and amendment.
There being no amendments, it was
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor
and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(COUNCILLORS KENNEDY, KWAN AND PUIL WERE EXCUSED FROM VOTING
ON BY-LAW 14)
* * *
Councillor Kennedy returned at this point in the proceedings.
* * *
15. A By-law to amend Schedule A to
By-law 6650, being the False Creek
North Official Development Plan
(Beach Neighbourhood East)
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
BY-LAWS (CONT'D)
16. A By-law to amend By-law No. 3575,
being the Zoning & Development By-law
(500 Pacific 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
17. A By-law to amend Schedule A to
By-law No. 6754, being the Coal
Harbour Official Development Plan
(Consequential Amendment to
Rezoning of 301 Jervis 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
(COUNCILLORS BELLAMY AND KENNEDY WERE EXCUSED FROM VOTING
ON BY-LAW 17)
BY-LAWS (CONT'D)
18. A By-law to amend the Zoning & Development
By-law, being By-law No. 3575
(301 Jervis Street Rezoning CWD to CD-1)
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
(COUNCILLORS BELLAMY AND KENNEDY WERE EXCUSED FROM VOTING
ON BY-LAW 18)
19. A By-law to amend Schedule A
to By-law No. 6754, being the
Coal Harbour Official Development
Plan (Burrard Landing)
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared
the By-law open for discussion and amendment.
There being no amendments, it was
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor
and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(COUNCILLORS CHIAVARIO AND HEMER WERE EXCUSED FROM VOTING
ON BY-LAW 19)
BY-LAWS (CONT'D)
20. A By-law to amend By-law No. 3575,
being the Zoning and Development
By-law (201 Burrard Street -
Rezoning CWD to CD-1)
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared
the By-law open for discussion and amendment.
There being no amendments, it was
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor
and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(COUNCILLORS CHIAVARIO AND HEMER WERE EXCUSED FROM VOTING
ON BY-LAW 20)
21. a By-law to amend Schedule A
to By-law No. 6754, being the
Coal Harbour Official Development
Plan (Consequential Amendment to
Rezoning of 501 Bute 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
(COUNCILLORS BELLAMY AND KENNEDY WERE EXCUSED FROM VOTING
ON BY-LAW 21)
BY-LAWS (CONT'D)
22. A By-law to amend the Zoning and
Development By-law, being By-law
No. 3575 (501 Bute Street -
Rezoning CWD to CD-1)
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
(COUNCILLORS BELLAMY AND KENNEDY WERE EXCUSED FROM VOTING
ON BY-LAW 22)
23. A By-law to amend By-law No.
3575, being the Zoning and
Development By-law (550 West
14th Avenue - Rezoning RT-2 to CD-1)
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
(COUNCILLORS HEMER, IP AND KENNEDY WERE EXCUSED FROM VOTING
ON BY-LAW 23)
MOTIONS
A. Arcade Guidelines File: 2633-3
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT the document entitled "Arcade Guidelines" be adopted by
Council for use by applicants and staff for development applications for
an arcade, including any redevelopment of the premise.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
B. Allocation of Land for Lane
Purposes (East 2 ft. of Lot 49,
Block 13, D.L. 352, Plan 1515) File: 5807
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Chiavario,
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: 008-591-393
The East 2 feet of
Lot 49
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
C. CD-1 Guidelines:
901-967 and 940-990 Seymour St. File: 5307-3
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT the document entitled "901-967 and 940-990 Seymour Street CD-1
Guidelines" be adopted by Council for use by applicants and staff for
development applications at 901-967 and 940-990 Seymour Street.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOTIONS (CONT'D)
D. CD-1 Guidelines:
550 West 14th Avenue File: 5304-3
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT the document entitled "550 West 14th Avenue CD-1 Guidelines"
be adopted by Council for use by applicants and staff for development
applications at 550 West 14th Avenue.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
E. CD-1 Guidelines:
Beach Neighbourhood East
(500 Pacific Street) File: 5307-3
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT the document entitled "Beach Neighbourhood East (500 Pacific
Street) CD-1 Guidelines" be adopted by Council for use by applicants and
staff for development applications at Beach Neighbourhood East (500
Pacific Street).
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
F. CD-1 Guidelines:
Harbour Green Neighbourhood
(501 Bute Street) File: 5303-3
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT the document entitled "Harbour Green Neighbourhood (501 Bute
Street) Cd-1 Guidelines" be adopted by Council for use by applicants and
staff for development applications at Harbour Green Neighbourhood (501
Bute Street).
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
G. CD-1 Guidelines:
Burrard Landing
(201 Burrard Street) File: 5303-3
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT the document entitled "Burrard Landing (201 Burrard Street)
Cd-1 Guidelines" be adopted by Council for use by applicants and staff
for development applications at Burrard Landing (201 Burrard Street).
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOTIONS (CONT'D)
H. CD-1 Guidelines:
Marina Neighbourhood Sub-Area 1B
(301 Jervis Street) File: 5305-3
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT the document entitled "Marina Neighbourhood Sub-area 1B (301
Jervis Street) CD-1 Guidelines" be adopted by Council for use by
applicants and staff for development applications at Marina
Neighbourhood Sub-area 1B (301 Jervis Street).
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
1. To Deter the Criminal Use of Knives Files: 111-6/3701-6
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT WHEREAS in 1995 alone, criminal offences that were committed
and reported in Vancouver which involved the use of knives were as
follows:
Murders 9
Attempted Murders 19
Aggravated Assault 74
Assault with weapon
(including sexual assaults) 280
Sexual Assault with Weapon 14
Prohibited Weapon 57
Restricted Weapon 17
Other Weapon 126
Robbery 309
Robbery 185
Kidnapping 18
Extortion 3
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TOTAL: 1111
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AND WHEREAS criminal offences committed in the City of Vancouver
involving the use of knives is on the increase;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor, on behalf of City
Council, request the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) to urge
the Federal Minister of Justice to bring in reasonable changes to the
Criminal Code that will have the effect of reducing the use of knives as
offensive weapons.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS
1. Leave of Absence File: 1254
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT leave of absences be granted for Councillor Hemer on November
28 and Councillor Ip for the morning of November 28.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Street Cleaning and Leaf Pickup File: 5802-6
Councillor Chiavario requested that the General Manager of
Engineering Services provide Council with information regarding the
location and timing of street cleaning and leaf pickup, and the
responsibilities associated with this cleanup.
The Mayor so directed.
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The Council recessed at 3:50 p.m. for an
"In Camera" meeting in the Mayor's Office.
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