CITY OF VANCOUVER
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 10, 1996
A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held
on Tuesday, December 10, 1996, in the Council Chamber commencing at
approximately 2:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor Philip Owen
Councillor Don Bellamy
Councillor Nancy Chiavario
Councillor Jennifer Clarke
Councillor Alan Herbert
Councillor Lynne Kennedy
Councillor Daniel Lee
Councillor Don Lee
Councillor Gordon Price
Councillor George Puil
ABSENT: Councillor Sam Sullivan (Sick Leave)
CITY MANAGER S
OFFICE : Ken Dobell, City Manager
CLERK TO THE
COUNCIL : Maria Kinsella
PRAYER
The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with a prayer
read by the City Clerk.
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CRIME AGAINST COMMISSIONER WILSON
Councillor Chiavario expressed her regret over the recent crime
committed against Commissioner Wilson, Chair - Vancouver Park Board, and
offered him Council's wishes for a speedy recovery. She understood the
Police Department would be investigating the crime.
* * *
"IN CAMERA" MEETING
Council was advised there were property matters to be considered
"In Camera" later this day.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
1. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
November 26, 1996
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the foregoing minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Minutes of Inaugural Council Meeting
December 2, 1996
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the foregoing minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Minutes of Special Council Meeting
(Public Hearing)
November 26, 1996
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the foregoing minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, Mayor
Owen in the Chair.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
REPORT REFERENCE
1. 1997 Budget File: 1607-2
Before Council was an Administrative Report dated December 9, 1996
in which the City Manager addressed the 1997 Budget, and recommended
that Council defer decisions on City programs and grants, except in
special circumstances, until after the proposed public consultation
process. The City Manager also forwarded the following additional
Administrative Reports:
(i) Administrative Report dated December 6, 1996, entitled 1997
Operating Budget Projections.
(ii) Administrative Report dated December 3, 1996, entitled City
Choices - Public Process for 1997 Operating Budget.
(iii)Administrative Report dated December 6, 1996, entitled
City Programs in the Provincial Field.
(iv) Administrative Report dated December 5, 1996, entitled Tourism
Vancouver.
(v) Administrative Report dated December 3, 1996, entitled
Regional Development Cost Charges - Adjustment to Municipal
Assist Factor.
(vi) Administrative Report dated December 6, 1996, entitled
Provincial Funding - Tenant Assistance Program.
Mr. Ken Bayne, Comptroller of Budgets and Research provided a
Report Reference on the 1997 operating budget projections, including the
impact of the provincial funding cuts. He also explained the components
of the proposed public consultation process designed to encourage public
input on how the challenges in the 1997 Operating Budget are to be met.
Some highlights of the information presented were:
* the City provides a wide range of services to the public
with funding being derived from a combination of user
fees, general revenues and property taxes;
* the 1997 budget will be significantly impacted by a
number of changes in expected revenues and expenditures,
largely as a result of the reduction in provincial grant
funding in the amount of $17.2 million;
REPORT REFERENCE (CONT'D)
1997 Budget (cont'd)
* decisions on budget reductions must be made quickly to avoid
deeper cuts in 1997 to meet budget targets;
* although significant increases in taxation, and major program
reductions are undesirable, one or a combination of both will
be necessary;
* to ensure that the community understands the issues facing
Council, and has the opportunity to be involved in making the
choices for the coming year, a public information and
consultation process has commenced, which consists of a series
of focus groups; a public information flyer, to be delivered
through community papers, including those in the Chinese
community, and through libraries, community centres and other
City facilities; a public opinion survey; and a "speakers
bureau" plus public meetings;
* it is anticipated that Council will address the budget at its
meeting of February 4, 1997.
Council members acknowledged the serious situation the City has
been forced to deal with on short notice due to the unprecedented
severity of provincial funding cuts. Staff members were commended for
their precise and focused reports. Council requested that staff ensure
the public information process includes all organizations involved with
rental housing or providing assistance to tenants, as well as the UBCM,
business, trade and community organizations. It was also requested that
Council receive information from organizations that the City has
partnerships with to learn about other areas of funding that have been
cut by the provincial government.
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
A. THAT Council defer decisions, except in special circumstances,
on budget reductions for City programs and grants until after
the public information and consultation process.
B. THAT Council defer any decisions on additional expenditures
until after the public information and consultation process.
C. THAT Council instruct staff to give notice to agencies
receiving funding from the City that their 1997 funding is
under review and may be reduced significantly or not renewed
given provincial government funding cutbacks.
REPORT REFERENCE (CONT'D)
1997 Budget (cont'd)
D. THAT Council consider programs or grants which have been cost
shared with the Province on an individual basis to determine
whether the City funding should be terminated now or the City
should accept the responsibility for its portion of the
funding for the period until the public information and
consultation process is completed.
E. THAT Council advise Tourism Vancouver that the allocation of
the Hotel Tax is under review and that the City may allocate a
portion of the Hotel Tax for the support of Infocentres and
APEC and reduce or withdraw its funding for these activities.
F. THAT Council review its decision to provide 50% Municipal
Assist to reduce the impact of Regional Development Levies.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(i) Administrative Report
December 6, 1996
1997 Operating Budget Projections
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the Administrative Report dated December 6, 1996 entitled
"1997 Operating Budget Projections" be received for information.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
REPORT REFERENCE (CONT'D)
(ii) Administrative Report
December 3, 1996
City Choices: Public Process
for 1997 Operating Budget
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT recommendation A as contained in the Administrative Report
dated December 3, 1996 and quoted below, be approved:
THAT Council approve the components of the public process
related to the 1997 Operating Budget as detailed in this
report, at an estimated total cost of $80,000; source of funds
to be the 1996 Operating Budget (Strategic Initiatives Fund).
AND THAT recommendation B be amended and approved as follows:
THAT Council approve retaining the Angus Reid Group at
an estimated cost of $50,000 to carry out the public
opinion polling and focus group work as detailed in
this report; source of funds to be the $80,000 noted in
Recommendation A.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
*underlining denotes amendment
(iii)Administrative Report
December 6, 1996
City Programs in the Provincial Field
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the Administrative Report dated December 6, 1996,
entitled City Programs in the Provincial Field, be received
for information.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
REPORT REFERENCE (CONT'D)
(iv) Administrative Report
December 5, 1996
Tourism Vancouver
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
A. THAT the contract for publication services with
Tourism Vancouver not be renewed for 1997.
B. THAT Council direct Tourism Vancouver to allocate
within their annual business plan and budget for
1997, a minimum $600,000 to keep at least one
Infocentre in operation at current service levels.
C. That Council direct Tourism Vancouver to fund at
least 50% of the additional City costs associated
with APEC, taken from the Hotel Tax portion of
Tourism Vancouver's 1997 business plan.
- deferred
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT the motions by Councillor Puil be deferred pending
the public consultation process on the 1997 budget.
- CARRIED
(Councillor Puil opposed)
The motion to defer having CARRIED, Councillor Puil's
motions were deferred pending the public consultation process.
(v) Administrative Report
December 3, 1996
Regional Development Cost Charges
Adjustment to Municipal Assist Factor
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
A. THAT Council adjust the municipal assist factor
applicable to regional development cost charges from
50% to 0.0%, and require new development to pay the
full amount upon introduction of the regional By-law
January 1, 1997.
REPORT REFERENCE (CONT'D)
Regional Development Cost Charges
Adjustment to Municipal Assist Factor (cont'd)
B. THAT the General Managers of Community and Corporate
Services advise the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and
Drainage District and development industry of this
action.
- deferred
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the motions by Councillor Puil be deferred pending
the public consultation process on the 1997 budget.
- Carried
(Councillor Puil opposed)
The motion to defer having CARRIED, Councillor Puil's
motions were deferred pending the public consultation process.
(vi) Administrative Report
December 6, 1996
Provincial Funding - Tenant Assistance Program
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
A. THAT Council approve 6 months' funding for DERA's
housing relocator for the period July 1, 1996, to
December 31, 1996, in the amount of $10,116, with
funding to be provided from the Demolition Fee
Reserve.
B. THAT Council approve funding to the end of April
1997 to the YWCA for the Vancouver Housing Registry
for a total of $52,000 with funding to be provided
from the 1997 "Other" Grants Budget.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MANAGER'S REPORTS
1. Administrative Report
(November 18, 1996)
Contract Extension - Contract No.
57-96-02 - Supply and Delivery
of 610mm Steel Water Pipe File: 1801-6
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT Council approve the extension of the contract to
Itochu Canada Ltd. for the supply and delivery of 610mm steel
water pipe, for an additional 12-month period, at an annual
estimated cost of $301,000 plus the 7% Goods and Services Tax
(less any municipal rebate received) and the Provincial Sales
Tax.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Administrative Report
November 20, 1996
Award of Tender No. 58-97-02
Supply of Ready-Mixed Concrete File: 1801-6
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT Council accept the following bids for the supply
ready-mixed concrete as, if and when required from January 1,
1997 to December 31, 1997, subject to contracts satisfactory
to the Director of Legal Services:
ESTIMATED
DETAIL FIRM COST
A. Ready-mixed concrete, *$553,910
picked up by city vehicles
from suppliers depots
Item Nos. 1-9 inclusive, *Lafarge
- low bid per item after Construction
hauling costs are Materials
considered
*Ocean Construction
Supplies Ltd.
* Supplier will be selected depending on the proximity of
the depot to the job site.
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
Administrative Report
November 20, 1996 (cont'd)
Award of Tender No. 58-97-02
Supply of Ready-Mixed Concrete (cont'd)
B. Ready-mixed concrete,
delivered to job sites
by suppliers
Item Nos. 1, 3, 4 & 7 Rempel Bros. $958,870
- low bid Concrete Ltd.
Item Nos. 5, 6, 8 & 9 Kask Bros. $119,366
- low bid Ready-Mix Ltd.
Item No. 2 - low bid after
minimum load charge is considered
including the 7% Goods and Services Tax (less the
anticipated receipt of the municipal rebate) and the
Provincial Sales Tax.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Administrative Report
November 15, 1996
Award of Tender No. 58-97-01 -
Supply and Delivery of Mineral Aggregates File: 1801-6
MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
THAT Council accept the following bids for the supply and
delivery of mineral aggregates as, if and when required from
January 1, 1997 to December 31, 1997, subject to contracts
satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services:
ESTIMATED
FIRM DETAIL COST
Lafarge Item No. 11 - low bid $ 922,277
Construction Item No. 17 - low bid meeting
specifications
Item No. 17(Alternative Bid)
- low bid
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
Administrative Report
November 15, 1996 (cont'd)
Award of Tender No. 58-97-01 -
Supply and Delivery of Mineral Aggregates (cont'd)
Mainland Sand Item Nos. 9, 15 & 22
& Gravel - low bid $1,202,176
Pitt River Item Nos. 5, 13 & 21
Quarries - low bid $ 564,015
Allard Item Nos. 3 & 4 - low bid $ 50,130
Contractors Ltd.
Construction Item Nos. 7 & 10 - low bid $ 41,184
Aggregates
Item No. 1 is not to be awarded and Item No. 2 is to be
cancelled.
Costs include the 7% Goods and Services Tax (less the
anticipated receipt of the municipal rebate) and the
Provincial Sales Tax, where applicable.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. Administrative Report
November 18, 1996
Award of Tender No. 39-96-04,
Supply of Light Trucks File: 1801-6
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT the Award of Tender No. 39-96-04, Supply of Light
Trucks be deferred until the 1997 Operating Budget has been
set.
- LOST
(Councillors Bellamy, Chiavario, Herbert,
Don Lee, Daniel Lee, Kennedy, Puil
and the Mayor opposed)
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
Administrative Report
November 18, 1996 (cont'd)
Award of Tender No. 39-96-04,
Supply of Light Trucks (cont'd)
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT Council accept the low bid from Metro Motors Ltd.
for:
A) Twelve (12) compact pickups at a total cost of
$193,850 ($16,400 each, less $2,500 for one for a
regular cab, less $50 each for nine to delete the
tailgate)
B) Three (3) extended cab pickups at a total cost of
$59,790 ($17,950 each, plus $1,980 each for extended
cabs)
C) Two (2) pickups at a total cost of $39,990 ($19,995
each), 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
(Councillors Clarke and Price opposed)
5. Administrative Report
November 15, 1996
Award of Tender No. 39-96-05,
Supply of Refuse Recycling Trucks
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT Council accept the low bid to meet specifications
from Rollins Machinery Limited for eleven (11) Mack MS-300P
chassis with LaBrie Top Select 1000 refuse recycling bodied
trucks at a total cost of $1,315,248 ($117,945 each, plus $500
each for MD-3060P transmission, plus $264 each for partition
relock verification, plus $859 each for frame reinforcement),
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
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
6. Administrative Report
November 20, 1996
Form of Development: 3418 Vanness Avenue
D.E. 401424 - CD-1 By-law No. 7639
Owner of Development - Greystone Properties Ltd. File: 5308-3
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the approved form of development for the CD-1 Zoned
site known as 5104 - 5156 Joyce Street (3418 Vanness Avenue
being the application address) be generally approved as
illustrated in Development Application Number DE401424,
prepared by Musson Cattell Mackey Partnership and stamped
"Received, City Planning Department, October 22, 1996",
provided that the Director of Planning may approve design
changes which would not adversely affect either the
development character of this site or adjacent properties.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
7. Administrative Report
November 20, 1996
Form of Development - 183 Drake Street
D.E. 401574 - CD-1 By-law Number 7156
Owner of Development - C.A.R.E. Housing Society File: 5304-3
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the approved form of development for this portion of
the CD-1 zoned site known as 1200-1300 Pacific Boulevard (183
Drake Street being the application address) be generally
approved as illustrated in Development Application Number
DE401574, prepared by Bing Thom Architects and stamped
"Received, City Planning Department, October 28, 1996",
provided that the Director of Planning may approve design
changes which would not adversely affect either the
development character of this site or adjacent properties.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
8. Administrative Report
November 12, 1996
Amendment to the License By-law
Postal Box Rental Services File: 2501-3
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
A. THAT the License By-law be amended to require
businesses operating a postal box rental service to
verify the name and current residential address of
every person who rents, leases, owns or has
possession of a post box on the premises by means of
requiring every person who rents, leases, owns or
has possession of a post box on the premises to
produce defined identification; and requiring the
businesses operating a post box rental service to
record the type of identification used.
B. THAT the License By-Law be amended to include
businesses operating a mail drop service. The
amendment will include a requirement for the
business operating a mail drop service to verify the
name and current residential address of every person
who for or on behalf of whom that business collects
mails by means of requiring every person for or on
behalf for whom that business collects mails to
produce defined identification; and requiring the
businesses operating a mail drop service to record
the type of identification used.
C. THAT the Director of Legal Services be authorized to
bring forward the appropriate amendments.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
A member of Council requested that staff deal with the
question of people living in rooming houses or those without a
permanent address and those people without photo
identification who legitimately require postal box rental
services. Clarification of acceptable identification should
be considered.
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
9. Administrative Report
November 5, 1996
Authority to Invest Funds - 1997 File: 1704
MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
THAT the Director of Finance be authorized, for the year
1997, to invest the funds of the following accounts as same
become available, and to vary the investments from time to
time as may be expedient, in accordance with Section 201, 259
and 260 of the Charter.
- For Sinking Fund Account, Property Endowment Fund,
Cemetary Perpetual Maintenance Fund, Captain
Vancouver's Grave Maintenance Trust Fund, Capital
Financing Fund, Taylor Manor Trust Funds
- Securities of or guaranteed by the Government
of Canada;
- Securities of or guaranteed by a Province of
Canada;
- Securities of the City of Vancouver;
- Securities of the Greater Vancouver Water
District;
- Securities of the Greater Vancouver Sewerage
and Drainage District;
- Securities of the Greater Vancouver Regional
District;
- Securities of the Municipal Finance Authority;
- Securities of or guaranteed by any chartered
bank in Canada;
- Securities or deposits in, or share or other
evidence of indebtedness of, a Credit Union
incorporated under the Credit Unions Act.
- For General and Capital Accounts
- Securities of or guaranteed by the Government
of Canada;
- Securities of or guaranteed by a Province of
Canada;
- Securities of or guaranteed by any chartered
bank in Canada;
- Securities of the GVRD, GVWD, MFA, or City of
Vancouver which mature within one year from the
date of acquisition;
- Securities or deposits in, or shares or other
evidences of indebtedness of, a Credit Union
incorporated under the Credit Unions Act.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
10. Administrative Report
November 5, 1996
Annual Financial Authorities - 1997 File: 1612-3
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
A. THAT the Director of Finance be authorized for the
period of January 1 to December 31, 1997, in
accordance with Section 215 and 216 of the Vancouver
Charter, to draw warrants for payment and to report
same in writing to the City Clerk for the
information of Council within 15 days after the end
of each month in which the warrant is drawn.
B. THAT the Director of Finance be authorized to
temporarily use, during the period January 1 to July
15, 1997, such capital funds as are available, for
other expenditures of the City, pending collections
of taxes, as provided by Section 259 (b) of the
Vancouver Charter.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
11. Administrative Report
November 4, 1996
1997 Grant Installments File: 1704
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT installments be made to the following organizations,
beginning January 1997, in advance of consideration of the
individual 1997 operating grants :
1997 Installments
Van Art Gallery Assoc $155,500 Monthly
Van City Planning Comm 3,900 Monthly
Van Museum Commission 25,200 Biweekly
Van Maritime Museum Soc 10,600 Biweekly
Pacific Space Centre Soc 17,700 Biweekly
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
12. Administrative Report
November 21, 1996
Annual Review of Water Rates for 1997 File: 1755
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
A. THAT flat water rates for single dwelling units be
increased from $195 to $218 and that other flat
water service charges (Schedule "B" and Schedule
"C"), charges for metered water service (Schedule
"D"), and charges for temporary water service during
construction (Schedule "F") be increased by 11.9%,
and that the rates as detailed in this report be
approved effective January 1, 1997.
B. THAT flat rate connection and removal fees (Schedule
"A" and Schedule "A.1"), meter service charges
(Schedule "E") and flat rate fees for installation
of water meters (Schedule "G") be increased by 1.0%
to reflect inflation, and the rates as detailed in
this report be approved effective January 1, 1997.
C. THAT the meter testing charge described in section
38 of the Water Works By-law be updated from $75 to
$110, to reflect inflation since the fee was last
updated and appropriate cost-sharing for this work.
D. THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to
bring forward the necessary amendments to the Water
Works By-law for approval.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
13. Administrative Report
November 26, 1996
1997 Property Tax Options File: 1554
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
A. THAT, pursuant to legislation requirements, the City
Clerk be instructed to notify the Assessment
Commissioner before January 1, 1997 that the City is
considering three-year land averaging and/or land
phasing as property tax calculation options for
1997. It should be noted that this notice of intent
is revocable should Council, at a later date, decide
not to proceed with either of these taxation
options.
B. THAT the Director of Finance be instructed to report
back in the early new year on the projected taxation
impacts of three-year land averaging and land
phasing, based on the assessment values provided by
the B.C. Assessment Authority in the 1997
Consolidated Roll.
C. THAT the Area Assessor for Vancouver be invited to
address Council in the early new year on the
assessment trends reflected in the 1997 Consolidated
Roll.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
14. Administrative Report
November 20, 1996
1996 Childcare Grants Allocation
Report 4 of 4 File: 2401-3
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
A. THAT Council approve one Program Development grant
of $3,533 to the Eagles In The Sky Association to
assist with the costs of opening up a licensed
preschool program at MacDonald School. Source of
funds: 1996 Childcare Grants Funds, 1996 Operating
Budget.
B. THAT Council approve one Childcare Research, Policy
Development and Innovations grant of $4,400 to
Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre to update and
expand the collection of translated childcare and
child development materials for use by parents,
childcare staff and other professionals working with
young children and their families. Source of funds:
1996 Childcare Grants Funds, 1996 Operating Budget.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
AND BY THE
REQUIRED MAJORITY
15. Administrative Report
November 26, 1996
Demolition of House - 5333 Chester Street File: 5111
MOVED by Cllr. Dan Lee,
A. THAT Council approve the demolition of the
residential rental building at 5333 Chester Street
legally described as Lot 19, Block 2, District Lots
668, 669 and 670, Plan 1209, with the cost of
demolition estimated to be $8500.00 charged to the
Sundry Rental Account 60/09/9114/396.
B. THAT Council authorize the Director of Legal
Services to execute a reference Plan on behalf of
the City establishing the South 17 feet of Lot 19
for road and West 2 feet for lane.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
16. Administrative Report
November 22, 1996
Proposed Closure of a Portion of
Homer Street, Davie Street and
Hamilton Street - 1208 Homer Street File: 5753-3
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
A. THAT Council authorize the Director of Legal
Services to sign on behalf of the City a Reference
Plan defining the horizontal limits of the
encroachments onto Homer Street, a reduced copy of
which is attached as Appendix "A" to the
Administrative Report dated November 22, 1996, by
the building at 1208 Homer Street, and apply to
raise title to the portion of Homer Street defined
on the said Reference Plan in the name of the City
of Vancouver.
B. THAT all those volumetric portions of Homer Street,
Davie Street and Hamilton Street included within the
heavy outline and illustrated isometrically on a
plan of survey, completed on the 21st day of
October, 1996 by J.J. Ward, B.C.L.S., and marginally
numbered 2112 06006-2, a reduced copy of which is
attached to the Administrative Report dated November
22, 1996 as Appendix "B", be closed, stopped-up and
that an easement be granted to the owner of the
abutting Lot E, Block 76, District Lot 541, Plan LMP
30764, to contain the portions of the existing
building which encroach onto Homer Street, Davie
Street, and Hamilton Street. The easement to be for
the life of the encroaching portion of the existing
building on said Lot E, and to be to the
satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services.
C. THAT the fees for document preparation, registration
and use of the easement referred to in
Recommendation "B", are to be in accordance with
those charged for in an agreement prepared pursuant
to the Encroachment By-law.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
17. Administrative Report
November 13, 1996
Award of Tender No. 57-96-05 -
Supply and Delivery of
PVC Sewer Pipe and Fittings File: 1801-6
As a delegation request was received, this matter was
referred to the December 12, 1996 Planning & Environment
Committee meeting.
18. Administrative Report
November 26, 1996
Award of Tender No. 39-96-08 -
Supply of Full Size Police Package Cars File: 1801-6
This report was withdrawn by the Manager of Purchasing
Services.
19. Administrative Report
November 26, 1996
Grants-in-Lieu of City's
General Purposes Taxes File: 2001-3
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT Council approve the grants-in-lieu of taxes for
general purposes amounting to $3,537.86 as set out in this
report, source of funds to be Contingency Reserve.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
AND BY THE
REQUIRED MAJORITY
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
20. Administrative Report
November 22, 1996
Contract Extension - Contract No. 56-96-01
The Supply of Asphalts - Liquid Paving
(Grade 80-100 and MC250) File: 1801-6
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT Council approve the extension of the contract to
Imperial Oil for the supply and delivery of Grade 80-100 and
MC250 liquid asphalt, for an additional 12-month period, at an
annual estimated cost of $744,649 including the Provincial
Sales Tax, where applicable, and the 7% Goods and Services Tax
(less the anticipated receipt of the municipal rebate).
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
21. Administrative Report
November 26, 1996
Extension of Combined Development and
Building Permit No. DB400772 (for
construction) and Building Permit No.
BU401158 (for demolition)
4516 Granville Street (to be changed to
1488 Connaught Drive) Files: 2605-3/2604-3
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT City Council approve an extension of Combined
Development and Building Permit No. DB400772 and Building
Permit No. BU401158 until May 22, 1997.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
22. Administrative Report
November 28, 1996
Form of Development: 1300 Marinaside Crescent
D.E. 401051 - CD-1 By-law No. 7156
Owner of Development - Concord Developments Ltd. File: 2607-3
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the approved form of development for this portion of
the CD-1 zoned site known as 1200 - 1300 Pacific Boulevard
(1300 Marinaside Crescent being the application address) be
generally approved as illustrated in Development Application
Number DE401051, prepared by Henriquez & Partners Architect
and stamped "Received, City Planning Department September 17,
1996", provided that the Director of Planning may approve
design changes which would not adversely affect either the
development character of this site or adjacent properties.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
23. Administrative Report
November 29, 1996
1996 General Local Elections Results File: 130-3
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the Administrative Report dated November 29, 1996,
be received for information.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
24. Administrative Report
November 26, 1996
1996 Taxation Exemption By-law -
Seniors Housing File: 1551-3/4661-3
MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
THAT Council approve an amendment to Bylaw No. 7524
authorizing the extension of a property tax exemption to the
Baptist Housing Society of B.C. for 1996.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
25. Administrative Report
November 28, 1996
Form of Development: 5650 Oak Street
D.E. 401604 - CD-1 By-law No. 7656
Owner of Development -
Taddei Developments Group File: 2607-3
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT the approved form of development for the CD-1 zoned
site known as 5592 - 5650 Oak Street (5650 Oak Street being
the application address) be generally approved as illustrated
in Development Application Number DE401604, prepared by
Ekistics Architecture Inc. and stamped "Received, City
Planning Department, October 10, 1996", provided that the
Director of Planning may approve design changes which would
not adversely affect either the development character of this
site or adjacent properties.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
26. Administrative Report
December 3, 1996
Municipal Access Agreement
with MetroNet Vancouver File: 1801-6
This report was withdrawn at the request of MetroNet.
27. Administrative Report
December 4, 1996
Councillors' Secretariat Office -
Receptionist Position File: 1306-9
Before Council were recommendations from the City Clerk
concerning the Councillor's Secretariat Office - Receptionist
Position as quoted below:
A. THAT the temporary position of Councillors'
Secretariat Receptionist be established as a
regular full-time position, effective January
1, 1997, subject to job evaluation by the
Director of Human Resources.
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
Administrative Report
December 4, 1996 (cont'd)
Councillors' Secretariat Office -
Receptionist Position (cont'd)
B. THAT the costs associated with this position be
funded from within the existing City Clerk's
Department Operating Budget.
The City Manager commented, that in view of the
provincial funding reduction, this expenditure should be
considered carefully relative to other services. Accordingly,
he recommended the report be deferred pending Council's
decisions in response to the Provincial budget reductions.
MOVED by Cllr Chiavario
THAT the foregoing recommendations contained in the
Administrative Report dated December 4, 1996 be deferred
pending Council's decisions in response to the Provincial
budget reductions.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
1. Policy Report
November 25, 1996
Proposed Rezoning of the
North-East Corner of the
1200 Block West Hastings Street File: 5305-3
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT the Director of Land Use and Development be
instructed to make application to extend the Coal Harbour
Official Development Plan to cover the Central Waterfront
District portion of the site on the north-east corner of the
1200 Block West Hastings Street (new legal now being
registered is: Lot K, Block 29, D.L. 185, Plans 92 and 15918);
FURTHER THAT this application be referred to Public
Hearing;
AND FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be
instructed to prepare the necessary by-law for consideration
at Public Hearing.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
2. Policy Report
November 21, 1996
Amended CD-1 for 620 West 45th Avenue
(Former Police Station Site) File: 5304
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT the application by Architectura to amend the text of
the existing CD-1 By-law No. 4131 for 620 West 45th Avenue
(Lot A of Lot C, Block 1008, D.L. 526, Plan 10293) be referred
to a Public Hearing, together with:
(i) draft CD-1 by-law provisions generally as contained
in Appendix A of the Policy Report dated November
21, 1996;
(ii) draft conditions of approval contained in Appendix B
of the Policy Report dated November 21, 1996;
(iii)plans received January 22, 1996; and
(iv) the recommendation of the Director of Land Use and
Development to approve the application, as outlined
in the Policy Report dated November 21, 1996.
FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed
to prepare the necessary by-law for consideration at the
Public Hearing.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Policy Report
November 26, 1996
Proposed Rezoning of 6111 Cambie Street
(St. John Ambulance) File: 5303-3
This report was withdrawn at the request of the
applicant.
OTHER REPORTS
I. Report of Vancouver Family Court/
Youth Justice Committee
November 15, 1996
Annual Report
(Clause 1)
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the report of the Vancouver Family/Youth Justice
Committee dated November 15, 1996, be received for
information.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
RISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
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. 5320,
being the Sewer Use Regulation
By-law (Amendments to Implement
New Fees for Discharges)
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
2. A By-law to amend By-law No. 4848,
being the Water Works By-law (1997 Fees)
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. Lynne Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Don 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
BY-LAWS (CONT'D)
3. A By-law to amend By-law No.
4450, being the License By-law
(Increases for 1997 Fees)
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
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. Chiavario,
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
4. A By-law to amend By-law No.
6510, being the Sign By-law
(Various Sites)
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
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. Chiavario,
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)
5. A By-law to amend By-law No. 7524,
being a by-law which exempted
certain lands from taxation
(Correction to Taxation Exemption
By-law to Add a Seniors Housing Project)
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
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. Chiavario,
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
MOTIONS
A. Conveyance, Acceptance and Allocation
of Lands for Lane Purposes
(The West 2 feet of Lot 15, Block 13,
District Lot 352, Plan 1515) File: 5807
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
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: 008-293-759
The West 2 feet of
Lot 15
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)
B. Conveyance, Acceptance and
Allocation of Lands for Lane Purposes
(The East 2 feet of Lot 60, Block 13,
District Lot 352, Plan 1515) File: 5807
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
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: 014-586-274
The East 2 feet of
Lot 60
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)
C. Closing of Volumetric Portions
of Homer Street, Davie Street
and Hamilton Street File: 5753-3
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
THAT WHEREAS:
1. The City of Vancouver is the owner of all the
streets and lanes lying within the limits of the
City of Vancouver;
2. Portions of the building constructed on Lot E, Block
76, District Lot 541, Plan LMP 30764 encroach onto
Homer Street;
3. The portion of Homer Street encroached upon,
abutting said Lot E, was dedicated by the deposit of
Plan 210;
4. To provide for the registration of an easement to
contain the said encroachments, as required by
Section 7 of the Condominium Act, it is necessary to
raise title to the portion of lane encroached upon;
5. Portions of the building constructed on Lot E, Block
76, District Lot 541, Plan LMP 30764 encroach onto
Davie Street;
6. A title exists for the portion of Davie Street upon
which the building encroaches;
7. As required by Section 7 of the Condominium Act, it
is necessary to register an easement to contain the
said encroachment on the title to Davie Street, more
particularly described as Lot C, except part shown
coloured yellow on Plan 4959, Block 76, District Lot
541, Plan 3469;
8. Portions of the building constructed on Lot E, Block
76, District Lot 541, Plan LMP 30764
encroach onto Hamilton Street;
9. A title already exists for the two portions of
Hamilton Street upon which the building encroaches;
MOTIONS (CONT'D)
Closing of Volumetric Portions
of Homer Street, Davie Street
and Hamilton Street (cont'd)
10. As required by Section 7 of the Condominium Act, it
is necessary to register an easement to contain the
said encroachment on the two titles to Hamilton
Street, more particularly described as Lot K, except
(A) part in Plan 4544 (B), portions coloured yellow
on Plan 4959 (C)part in Explanatory Plan 17265,
Block 76, District Lot 541, Plan 3469; and Those
portions of Lot K in Explanatory Plan 17265, Block
76, District Lot 541, Plan 3469;
11. To enable Council to grant the required easements to
contain the encroachments, it is necessary for
Council to close and stop-up the volumetric portions
of Homer Street, Davie Street and Hamilton Street
that are encroached upon;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Director of Legal
Services be authorized to make application on behalf of the
City of Vancouver, to raise title in the name of the City of
Vancouver to that portion of road dedicated by the deposit of
Plan 210 and included within the bold outline on a Reference
Plan, attested to be J.J. Ward, B.C.L.S., representing a
survey completed on October 21st, 1996; marginally numbered
2112 06006-1; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT all those volumetric portions
of Homer Street, Davie Street and Hamilton Street included
within the heavy outlines and illustrated isometrically on a
plan of a survey completed on the 21st day of October, 1996,
and certified correct by J.J. Ward, B.C.L.S., and marginally
numbered 2112 06006-2, be closed, stopped-up, and that an
easement be granted to the abutting owner of Lot E, Block 76,
District Lot 541, Plan LMP 30764, to contain the portions of
the existing building which encroach onto Homer Street, Davie
Street and Hamilton Street. The said easement to be to the
satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOTIONS (CONT'D)
D. Conveyance, Acceptance and Allocation
of Lands for Road Purposes (All that
portion of Lot 20, except the East
7 feet, now road, and part in Explana-
tory Plan 15235, Block 4, District Lot
711, Plan 1383, Group 1, NWD) File: 5807
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
THAT WHEREAS the registered owner will be conveying to
the City of Vancouver for road purposes lands in the City of
Vancouver, Province of British Columbia, more particularly
known and described as follows:
All that portion of Lot 20, except the East 7 feet,
now road, and part in Explanatory Plan 15235, Block
4, District Lot 711, Plan 1383, Group 1, New
Westminster District, the same as shown heavy
outlined on plan of survey completed on the 21st day
of November, 1996, attested to by A. Di Nozzi,
B.C.L.S., and marginally numbered LB 663.
AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public
interest to accept and allocate the said lands for road
purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED that the above described lands to be
conveyed are upon conveyance hereby accepted and allocated for
road purposes and declared to form and to constitute a portion
of a road.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOTIONS (CONT'D)
E. Conveyance, Acceptance and
Allocation of Lands for Lane Purposes
(The East 2 feet of Lot 59, Block 13,
District Lot 352, Plan 1515) File; 5807
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
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: 014-586-258
The East 2 feet of
Lot 59
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. Conveyance, Acceptance and
Allocation of Lands for Road Purposes
(All that portion of Lot J, Block 1,
District Lot 710, Plan 9725, Group 1, NWD) File: 5807
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
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: 009-466-851
All that portion of Lot J, Block 1, District Lot
710, Plan 9725, Group 1, New Westminster District,
the same as shown heavy outlined on plan of survey
completed on the 5th day of December, 1996, attested
to by A. Di Nozzi, B.C.L.S., and marginally numbered
LD 3360.
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. Gambling File: 2633-3
Councillor Clarke provided background on Council's stated
opposition to the Provincial Government's proposed
introduction of "Club Keno" and a destination casino for
Vancouver. She proposed that Council reiterate its opposition
to a destination casino, in view of the Province's intention
to make a decision early in the New Year, taking into
consideration the addictive nature of gambling, which when
combined with other social problems will have an adverse
effect on the City.
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
SECONDED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT Council reiterate its opposition to a destination
casino for Vancouver as stated in its unanimous motions of
November 1, 1994;
AND THAT Council recommend the Province not proceed with
expanded gambling without first seeking the endorsement of the
Provincial Legislature by introducing a comprehensive Gaming
Act which would fully disclose to the public the Province's
intended program for expanded gaming in the Province with
appropriate oversight and regulatory mechanisms that would be
accountable directly to the Provincial Legislature and not to
Crown Corporation, and appropriately provide for mitigation
programs for problem gamblers;
AND THAT Council request the Province, either through a
Gaming Act or other mechanism, allow for municipal veto over
such expanded gaming measures as is allowed for in a number of
jurisdictions including the Province of Saskatchewan;
AND FURTHER THAT these motions be sent to all Provincial
MLA's and all Municipalities, Regional Districts and the UBCM.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Bellamy was not present in the
Council Chamber when the vote was taken)
ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS (CONT'D)
Councillor Bellamy returned to the Council Chamber
during discussion of the following item.
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2. Consultation Process:
Culinary Wines and Potable Medicinals File: 2610-3
Councillor Kennedy referred to the ongoing problem with
the sale of and illegal consumption of potable medicines and
culinary wines. She referred to a report dated October 16,
1996 prepared for the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch
which provided a summary of discussion sessions with respect
to culinary preparations and potable alcoholic medicinals.
Councillor Kennedy requested the matter be referred to the
Liquor Licensing Commission for review.
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the joint Province/City review of the sale of
potable medicines and Chinese cooking wines, be referred to
the Vancouver Liquor Licensing Commission for review and
liaison with the Province's review group.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The Council recessed at 4:35 p.m. for an
"In Camera" meeting in the Mayor's Office.
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