CITY OF VANCOUVER
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
February 4, 1997
A regular meeting of the Council of the City of
Vancouver was held on Tuesday, February 4, 1997, commencing at
approximately 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, third floor, City Hall.
PRESENT: Mayor Philip Owen
Councillor Don Bellamy
Councillor Nancy A. Chiavario
Councillor Jennifer Clarke
Councillor Alan Herbert
Councillor Lynne Kennedy
Councillor Daniel Lee
Councillor Don Lee
Councillor Gordon Price
Councillor George Puil
Councillor Sam Sullivan
CITY MANAGER S
OFFICE: Ken Dobell, City Manager
Judy Rogers, Deputy City Manager
CLERK TO THE
COUNCIL: Gary MacIsaac
PRAYER
The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with a prayer
read by the Clerk to the Council.
IN CAMERA MEETING
Council was advised there were property matters, as well as
appointments to Special Advisory Committees, to be considered In Camera
later this day.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
1. Minutes of Special Council Meeting
(Public Hearing)
January 16, 1997
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the foregoing minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
January 28, 1997
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the foregoing minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Puil ,
THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, Mayor
Owen in the Chair.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
REPORT REFERENCE
1. 1997 Operating Budget - Preliminary Report File: 1605-1
The following information was before Council:
. Administrative Report dated January 30, 1997 entitled 1997
Operating Budget - Preliminary Report;
(i) Administrative Report dated January 23, 1997 entitled Funding
Environment - Community Services and Cultural Non-Profit
Organizations;
(ii) Administrative Report dated December 5, 1996 entitled Tourism
Vancouver;
(iii)Administrative Report dated December 3, 1996 entitled
Regional Development Cost Charges Adjustment to Municipal
Assist Factor;
(iv) Administrative Report dated December 6, 1996 entitled City
Programs in the Province Field.
Mr. Ken Stoke, General Manager of Corporate Services, advised the
staff report before Council proposes a strategy to deal with the budget
situation, taking into account the following messages heard from the
public communication program:
User fees before property taxes;
Property tax increases before major service cuts;
Selective service cuts;
Strong support for Police, Fire, Traffic and Planning
services.
From a beginning budget deficit of $27.5 Million, Council have
already approved additional revenues of $3.6 Million through increases
in permit fees. Staff recommend a 2% tax increase which would generate
an additional $6.6 Million, as well as 1% tax increase for the sewer
utility, for an additional $3.3 Million. This would reduce the budget
shortfall to $14 Million.
Mr. Stoke advised that in terms of the reports before Council, the
following direction is required:
Advise staff on an appropriate tax increase;
Advise staff on budget reduction targets by departmental
service area, as set out in Appendix II of the January 30,
1997 Administrative Report;
Instruct staff to report back on new revenue opportunities;
Refer reports on Tourism Vancouver, Regional Development Cost
Charges and City Programs in the Provincial Field to the
February 6, 1996 City Services and Budgets Committee;
Instruct staff to report back on the options for application
of a 1997 tax increase;
Receive preliminary 1997 Operating Budget estimates and
instruct staff to proceed with a budget review based on
Council decisions.
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
A. THAT Council approve revenue and user fee increases totalling
approxi-mately $7.5 million as set out in Appendix II of this
report and including those fee increases of January 30, 1997
to include an increase in revenue from meter parking,
residential parking permits, sewer connection fees, utility
company overhead charges, restructuring of the PowerSmart
loan, establishing a Board of Variance appeal fee, raising the
single family residential demolition fee, and the recovery of
BIA costs through the BIA levy.
- amended
Moved by Cllr. Puil (in amendment),
A(i). THAT Library fines be increased (estimated additional
revenue of $75,000).
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOVED by Cllr. Puil (in amendment),
A(ii). THAT the City charge for Building By-law equivalences
(estimated additional revenue of $150,000).
- LOST
(Councillors Bellamy, Clarke, Kennedy, Don Lee, Price and Mayor Owen
opposed)
MOVED by Cllr. Puil (in amendment),
A(iii). THAT the recommendations of the Police Department for
increasing revenue through fees for ICBC related
enquiries, inspection fees, and police services used for
private functions be accepted (estimated additional
revenue of $100,000).
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOVED by Cllr. Puil, (in amendment),
A(iv). THAT parking fines be increased from $20 to $25 and from
$40 to $50 (estimated additional revenue of $100,000).
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOVED by Cllr. Puil (in amendment),
A(v). THAT fees for property tax searches be raised from $15 -
$25 (estimated additional revenue of $1.25 Million).
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The amendments to the motion having been considered, and amendments
made through motions A(i), A(iii) A(iv) and A(v), Councillor Clarke s
motion, as amended, was put and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Staff were also instructed to report back on the possibility of
levying fines for developers who locate dumpsters on City sidewalks or
streets without approval, as well as potential license fee increases
for business licenses issued to banks and other financial institutions.
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
B. THAT Council approve the following budget reduction targets
for City departments and agencies: $300,000 for the Police
Department, $200,000 for the Fire Department, $700,000 for the
Park Board, $550,000 for the Library, $500,000 for the
Corporate Services Group, $76,000 for the City Clerk s
Department, $400,000 from the Community Services Group
inclusive of Community and Cultural grants, $300,000 from
Engineering and Public Works.
- not put
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
B(i) THAT the budget reduction target for the Police Department be
$300,000.
- carried
MOVED by Cllr. Puil (in amendment),
THAT the budget reduction target for the Police Department be
increased from $300,000 to $500,000.
- LOST
(Councillors Bellamy, Chiavario, Clarke, Kennedy, Daniel Lee,)
Don Lee, Price and Mayor Owen opposed)
The amendment having lost, Councillor Clarke s motion was put and
CARRIED with Councillors Bellamy and Chiavario opposed.
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
B(ii) THAT the budget reduction target for the Fire Department
be $200,000.
- CARRIED
(Councillors Bellamy and Chiavario opposed)
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
B(iii) THAT the budget reduction target for the Park Board be
$700,000.
- carried
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan (in amendment),
THAT the budget reduction target for the Park Board be reduced from
$700,000 to $400,000.
- LOST
(Councillors Bellamy Clarke, Kennedy, Herbert, Daniel Lee, Don Lee,
Price, Puil and Mayor Owen opposed)
The motion to amend having lost, the motion by Councillor Clarke
was put and CARRIED with Councillors Chiavario and Sullivan opposed.
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
B(iv) THAT the budget reduction target for the Library be
adjusted to reflect the increase in fines as outlined in
Motion A(i), for a final budget reduction target of
$475,000.
- carried
MOVED by Cllr. Puil (in amendment),
THAT the budget reduction target for the Library be $550,000.
-LOST
(Councillors Clarke, Herbert, Kennedy, Daniel Lee, Don Lee, Price,
Sullivan and Mayor Owen opposed)
The motion to amend having lost, the motion by Councillor Clarke
was put and CARRIED with Councillors Bellamy, Chiavario and Puil
opposed.
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
B(v) THAT the budget reduction target for the Corporate Services
group be $500,000.
- CARRIED
(Councillors Bellamy and Chiavario opposed)
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
B(vi) THAT the budget reduction target for the City Clerk s
Department be $76,000.
- CARRIED
(Councillors Bellamy and Chiavario opposed)
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
B(vii) THAT the budget reduction target for the Community
Services Group, inclusive of community and cultural
grants, be $400,000.
- amended
MOVED by Cllr. Puil (in amendment),
THAT the budget reduction target for the Planning and Development
Section of the Community Services Group be increased by $100,000,
through cuts to the Secondary Suite Program.
- CARRIED
(Councillors Clarke, Kennedy, Daniel Lee and Price opposed)
The amendment having passed, the amended motion by Councillor
Clarke was put and CARRIED with Councillors Bellamy, Chiavario and Puil
opposed.
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
B(viii) THAT the budget reduction target for Engineering and Public
Works be
$300,000.
- carried
MOVED by Cllr. Puil (in amendment),
THAT the budget reduction target for Engineering and Public Works
be increased from $300,000 to $500,000.
- LOST
(Councillors Bellamy, Clarke, Daniel Lee, Price, Sullivan and Mayor Owen
opposed)
The motion to amend having lost, the motion by Councillor Clarke
was put and CARRIED with Councillor Bellamy opposed.
REPORT REFERENCE (CONT D)
1997 Operating Budget - Preliminary Report (cont d)
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
B(ix) THAT staff report back on the implementation of a
cost-saving measure identified by an Engineering staff
member in 1993 pertaining to duplication of services
between parking and meter checkers.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
C. THAT Council approve a base general purposes tax increase of
2.0% to provide for inflation, new programs and structural
changes as reflected in the City s 1997 Operating budget.
D. THAT Council approve an incremental tax increase of 1.0% over
the 1997 base increase to provide for inflation and growth in
the costs of operating the City s sewer system.
E. THAT Council approve an incremental tax increase target of
1.5% as an alternative to major cuts in those areas that
received strong support from the public and to maintain the
liveability of the City.
- deferred
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT motions C, D and E be deferred to the February 6, 1997
meeting of the City Services and Budgets Committee to allow staff an
opportunity to clarify the impact of Council s earlier decisions this
day.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Price was absent for the vote )
The motion to defer having carried, Councillor Clarke s motion was
DEFERRED to the February 6, 1997 City Services and Budgets Committee.
REPORT REFERENCE (CONT D)
1997 Operating Budget - Preliminary Report (cont d)
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
F. THAT the reports on Tourism Vancouver, Regional Development
Cost Charges and City Programs in the Provincial Field
previously submitted to Council on December 10, 1996, be
referred to the City Services and Budgets Committee on
February 6, 1997 for consideration and appropriate action.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Price was absent for the vote)
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
G. THAT the remaining City grants in the health field totalling
approximately $200,000 be referred to the Vancouver Health
Board for funding as of April 1, 1997, the day the Vancouver
Health Board gains control over its budget and that the Mayor
send the Vancouver Health Board a letter to this effect.
- CARRIED
(Councillor Chiavario opposed)
(Councillor Kennedy was absent for the vote)
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
H. THAT Council approve the investigation of a restructuring of
the City s civic cultural institutions to provide cost savings
and efficiences.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Council members clarified that the Pacific Space Centre, Vancouver
Art Gallery, Vancouver Maritime Museum and Vancouver Museum are included
in the foregoing motion.
REPORT REFERENCE (CONT D)
1997 Operating Budget - Preliminary Report (cont d)
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
I. THAT staff be directed to identify items to eliminate the
additional shortfall in he 1997 operating budget for further
Council consideration through a combination of revenue
increases, service cuts or administrative adjustments.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
J. THAT Council instruct staff to report back on February 20,
1997 on the impact of the selected service level
reductions/budget reduction targets, allowing sufficient time
for delegations to arrange to speak to these items before the
cuts are confirmed for immediate implementation. Any
transitional issues will be reported as well.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
K. THAT funds designated as Capital from Revenue on the lower
priority list supplied by the Corporate Management Team dated
January 31, 1997 to include items such as the relocation of
the Library Outreach Program, the upgrade of The Orpheum
washrooms, etc., be considered for annualizing and
transitioning revenue increases and service reductions and be
provided on a one-time basis with specifics reported back to
Council at an appropriate time.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
During discussion of the foregoing matter, it was clarified that
the transition requirements will not be known until later. All Capital
from Revenue items will be included for consideration as transition
funding.
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
L. THAT the preliminary 1997 Operating Budget estimates as set
out in Appendix A of Report RR1 dated January 30, 1997, be
received for information.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
REPORT REFERENCE (CONT D)
1997 Operating Budget - Preliminary Report (cont d)
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
M. THAT the preliminary 1997 Operating Budget estimates be
referred to the Budget Office and the respective departments
for review to fit within the budget recommendations approved
by Council this day in accordance with Council policy as
follows:
- That departmental estimates be reduced as necessary to
provide only those funding levels required to maintain
current service levels;
- That increases in standards of service be eliminated from
supplemental budget estimates, allowing only those that
are safety related or demonstrate economic benefit;
- That all service reduction items/new revenue
opportunities arising from this budget process be
reported back to Council for approval; and
- That an interim report reflecting a balanced 1997
operating budget be presented to Council for
consideration and approval on April 10, 1997.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
N. THAT the Provincial Government be requested to reconsider its
withdrawal of $1.9 million that represents CAP funding to City
facilities which provide services to those most in need of our
City s residents;
FURTHER THAT Council endeavour again to work with the senior
levels of government to revisit the elimination of the Canada
Assistance Program and the Canada Assistance for Children
funding decisions which were made in 1996 by the Federal and
Provincial Governments.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Don Lee was absent for the vote)
REPORT REFERENCE (CONT D)
1997 Operating Budget - Preliminary Report (cont d)
MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
O. THAT the Director of Finance be instructed to report back to
Council with policy options around the implication of the 1997
property tax increase approved by Council this day, including
an exploration of weighting the tax increase a little more on
the residential sector.
- CARRIED
(Councillor Puil opposed)
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
P. THAT Council confirm that the Parking Corporation of Vancouver
shall operate, maintain and fix rates for any City owned
off-street parking facility.
- deferred
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT the foregoing motion be deferred to the February 20, 1997
meeting of the City Services and Budgets Committee, and that staff be
requested to report back and clarify the issue of potential revenue
increases through enforcement, and the potential impacts on Civic
departments.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Reference was also made to the brief presented to Council by CUPE
Local 15, and in particular staff were requested to respond to Item # 24
on Page 4 of the brief, which stated that all excluded staff should be
included in the re-engineering process. It was also suggested that staff
review potential revenue increases and cost savings identified in the
brief and report back.
Reference was also made to a submission from the Vancouver City
Planning Commission which recommended that a program be undertaken to
inform people of the cost of everyday activities, and the need for
full-cost accounting. Staff were requested to report back on this
matter.
* * * *
The Council recessed at 5:00 p.m. and following an In Camera meeting
in the Mayor s Office, reconvened in open session at 5:30 p.m.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Photo Radar Revenue Sharing File: 3701-1/1756-1
On March 26, 1996, City Council endorsed Photo Radar in Vancouver
for a six-month trial period, with further approval to be contingent
upon successful negotiation of revenue sharing with the Provincial
Government.
Before Council was a letter from Mayor Owen, Chair of the Vancouver
Police Board, advising that efforts to negotiate Photo Radar revenue
sharing with the Provincial Government have proven unsuccessful. As the
six-month trial period has expired, the Board submits the issue of
continued Photo Radar for Council s consideration.
Responding to questions from members of Council, Mr. Ray Canuel,
Chief Constable advised there are six members of the Vancouver Police
Department assigned to the photo radar unit, but at no cost to the City
of Vancouver. These costs are assumed by the Province. If this
program is discontinued, these positions will be returned to VPD once
the operating agreement has expired, and the additional staff will be
reduced through attrition.
Members of Council enquired whether photo radar is resulting in
improved safety or a reduction in ICBC claims. Mr. Canuel advised there
has been limited consultation with the B.C. Municipal Police Chiefs and
B.C. Association of Chiefs of Police on these issues. Updates have been
requested on several occasions from the Motor Vehicle Branch and ICBC,
but they have not been forthcoming.
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT Council withdraw the use of photo radar in the City of
Vancouver.
- amended
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (CONT D)
Photo Radar Revenue Sharing (cont d)
MOVED by Cllr. Price (in amendment),
THAT the foregoing motion be amended to add the words until such
time as the benefits with respect to public safety and rate of accidents
and impacts can be demonstrated, and until the information requested by
the Vancouver Chief of Police is supplied.
- CARRIED
(Councillors Puil and Herbert opposed)
(Councillor Chiavario was absent for the vote)
The motion to amend having passed, Councillor Puil s amended
motion was put and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
(Councillor Chiavario was absent for the vote)
* * * *
Councillor Chiavario returned to the meeting at this point in the
proceedings.
* * * *
COMMUNICATIONS AND/OR PETITIONS
1. FCM Resolutions File: 3253-1
Before Council were two resolutions from the Chief Constable which
were submitted for Council s consideration prior to the FCM Annual
Conference in June, 1997.
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the following resolution be approved:
WARRANT RADII ISSUED FOR CRIMINAL CODE OFFENCES
WHEREAS many individuals, to avoid arrest and hence
prosecution, flee the jurisdiction for which a warrant for
their arrest is in effect; and
WHEREAS the radius of a warrant for a particular criminal
offence varies between jurisdictions resulting in an
inconsistent approach to law enforcement across Canada; and
WHEREAS the inconsistent radii of issued warrants for arrests
results in costs not equitably being shared by issuing
jurisdictions and allow criminals to avoid arrest and
prosecution;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Vancouver urge the
Government of Canada in conjunction with all the Provincial
Attorney Generals, to commit to adopting a national policy for
establishing warrant radii across jurisdictions and hence
ensuring a consistent approach to enforcement of the law.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COMMUNICATIONS AND/OR PETITIONS (CONT D)
FCM Resolutions (cont d)
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy ,
That the following resolution be approved:
BY-LAWS REGULATING MASSAGE PARLOURS, ESCORT AGENCIES
AND OTHER HEALTH ENHANCEMENT CENTRES
WHEREAS prostitution poses significant problems in many
municipalities across Canada;
AND WHEREAS massage parlours, escort agencies and other
"Health Enhancement Centres" are often fronts for
prostitution;
AND WHEREAS Municipalities are responsible for enacting
by-laws regulating business within their boundaries;
AND WHEREAS it is important to regulate the activities of
these massage parlours, escort agencies and "Health
Enhancement Centres";
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities urge all Municipalities in Canada to enact
by-laws regulating the operation of escort agencies, massage
parlours and "Health Enhancement Centres";
AND THAT such by-laws address the following:
- age of employees to be at least 19 years;
- requirement that potential employees be interviewed by
local police;
- police will perform a Criminal Record check and take a
picture and the fingerprints of the potential employee
for their records;
- individual employee to be licensed and license will not
be issued unless the police confirm the requirements of
the by-law are met;
- the police have the authority to check the business
establishments and their business records on a regular
basis;
- significant penalties for non-compliance.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COMMUNICATIONS AND/OR PETITIONS (CONT D)
2. Molson Indy Vancouver
Site Considerations after 1997 Race File: 4205
In a Communication dated February 4, 1997, Mayor Owen advised that
over the past few weeks, his office has been contacted in writing and by
telephone by concerned residents responding to the Molson Indy Vancouver
organization s attempt to secure a new race site in the Hastings Park
Area.
Given the overwhelming response by the citizens, both in favour and
opposed to the Indy race, staff have been instructed to work with the
Molson Indy Vancouver organization to investigate the options available
for an appropriate site after the 1997 race. Council will receive a
full report back on this issue from staff within two weeks.
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT this communication be received for information.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CITY MANAGER S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Form of Development - 2698 Vine Street
D.E. 401684 - CD-1 By-law Number 7460
Owner of Development - Intergulf Development Group
January 17, 1997 File: 2609-1
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the approved form of development for this portion of the CD-1
zoned site known as 2790 Vine Street (2698 Vine Street being the
application address) be generally approved as illustrated in Development
Application Number DE401684, prepared by Graham Crockart Architects and
stamped "Received, City Planning Department, October 30, 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
(Councillor Don Lee was absent for the vote)
CITY MANAGER S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT D)
2. Sign By-law Fees
January 17, 1997 File: 113/2851
MOVED by Cllr. Puil ,
A. THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to prepare
an amendment to the Sign By-law, generally in accordance with
Appendix A of the Administrative Report dated January 17,
1997, to:
(i) increase existing fees for sign permit applications and
encroachments by 35 percent; and
(ii) establish new fees to allow the public to make
application to amend the regulations of the Sign By-law,
and
B. THAT the Directors of Permits and Licenses, Finance, and Legal
Services and the City Engineer be instructed to consider
incorporating Sign By-law encroachment fees into the
Encroachment By-law for report back to Council.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Council members also raised the issue of an appropriate mechanism
to retain heritage signage in the City. It was agreed this matter would
be referred to the Heritage Commission, with a request they report back
to Council.
3. Watermain Flushing Program
January 17, 1997 File: 5809-1
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
A. THAT the water main flushing program be significantly
increased with a goal of flushing all water mains of less than
16 inch diameter annually.
B. THAT the 1997 waterworks operations budget be increased by
$210,000 to accommodate the new program and that an additional
$24,000 be allocated for equipment expenditures in the first
year, all of which will be funded through water rates.
C. THAT Council request to the GVWD Board that the City receive a
credit for the water used in this program.
CITY MANAGER S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT D)
Watermain Flushing Program
January 17, 1997 (cont d)
D. That Engineering Services report back to Council after
completion of the 1997 program with results and proposed
refinements.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. Extension of Building Permit No. BU401988
4087 South West Marine Drive
January 21, 1997 File: 2607-1
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT City Council approve an extension of Building Permit No.
BU401988 until July 16, 1997.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5. Payment-In-Lieu Parking Application
1118 Homer Street
January 16, 1997 File: 5651
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
A. THAT Council approve in principle the offer of payment-in-lieu
in the amount of $39,900 by Ledingham McAllister Property Ltd.
for DE 401787, for the waiver of 3 parking spaces required by
Section 4.1.2 of the Parking By-law; and
B. THAT the Director of Legal Services be requested to bring
forward a by-law to amend Schedule A of the Parking By-law
pursuant to Section 4.11.5 to effect this waiver.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CITY MANAGER S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT D)
6. Form of Development - 2799 Yew Street
D.E. 401656 - CD-1 By-law Number 7460
Owner of Development - Greystone Properties Ltd.
January 21, 1997 File: 2609-1
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the approved form of development for this portion of the CD-1
zoned site known as 2790 Vine Street (2799 Yew Street being the
application address) be generally approved as illustrated in Development
Application Number DE401656, prepared by Roger Hughes Architects and
stamped "Received, City Planning Department, December 11, 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. Form of Development - 2788 Yew Street
D.E. 401657 - CD-1 By-law Number 7460
Owner of Development - Greystone Properties Ltd.
January 21, 1997 File: 2609-1
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the approved form of development for this portion of the
CD-1 zoned site known as 2790 Vine Street (2788 Vine Street being the
application address) be generally approved as illustrated in Development
Application Number DE401657, prepared by Roger Hughes Architects and
stamped "Received, City Planning Department, December 11, 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
CITY MANAGER S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT D)
8. Form of Development -321 Railway Street
D.E. 401724 - CD-1 By-law Number 7645
Owner of Development - Rossmore Enterprises
January 22, 1997 File: 2608-1
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the approved form of development for the CD-1 zoned site known
as 303 Railway Street (321 Railway Street being the application address)
be generally approved as illustrated in Development Application Number
DE401724, prepared by Robert Leshgold, Architect, and stamped "Received,
City Planning Department, September 18, 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
9. Declassification of Provincial Roads
February 3, 1997 File: 5750-1
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
A. THAT Council advise the Province that the proposed
declassification of roads in the Region is contrary to the
spirit and purpose of the "Framework Agreement for Negotiation
on Transportation Governance and Funding in Greater
Vancouver".
B. THAT the negotiations on funding and governance of
transportation in the Region be the mechanism to determine
the apportionment between the Province and Region of funding
of construction and maintenance of roads in the Region.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CITY MANAGER S POLICY REPORTS
1. CD-1 Rezoning - 2940-2970 East 22nd Avenue
January 14, 1997 File: 5308-1
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the application by Buttjes and Gordon Architects to rezone
2956-2970 East 22nd Avenue [Lots 5 and 6, Section 48 NW¨, Plan 7436]
from C-1 to CD-1 and to amend CD-1 By-law No. 5343 for 2940-2944 East
22nd Avenue [Lot 1, Section 48 NW¨, Plan 18185], to permit the expansion
of a Special Needs Residential Facility - Community Care - Class B, be
referred to a Public Hearing, together with:
(i) plans received September 17, 1996;
(ii) draft CD-1 By-law amendments, generally as contained in
Appendix A of the Policy Report dated January 14, 1997; 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
January 14, 1997.
FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to
prepare the necessary by-laws for consideration at Public Hearing,
including a consequential amendment to the Sign By-law to establish sign
regulations for this CD-1 in accordance with Schedule "B" (C-1).
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CITY MANAGER S POLICY REPORTS (CONT D)
2. Policy for Residential Rezonings in the Central
Business District and Related Zoning Amendments
January 21, 1997 File: 5300/8007-4
In a Policy Report dated January 21, 1997, the Director of Central
Area Planning recommended updated residential zoning and refinement of
policy for residential rezonings in and around the Central Business
District. The zoning changes will implement the approved Central Area
Plan.
The following recommendation was before Council:
A. THAT the Director of Land Use and Development be instructed to
make application to amend the Downtown Official Development
Plan to provide revised density provisions for residential and
non-residential uses in the Downtown District, generally in
accordance with Appendix A; and
FURTHER THAT the application and draft by-law provisions be
referred to a Public Hearing, together with design guideline
amendments attached as Appendix B, and the recommendation of
the Director of Central Area Planning that the application be
approved;
AND FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed
to prepare the necessary by-laws for consideration at the
public hearing.
B. THAT the Central Area Plan, adopted by Council on December 3,
1991, be amended to include the policy for Residential
Rezonings in the Central Business District, attached as
Appendix C.
C. THAT staff report back with a Development Cost Levy By-law for
Triangle West and adjacent Alberni Street sites.
In addition, the following motion was submitted for Council s
Consideration:
D. THAT as a condition of development permit approval, covenants
be placed on the title of dwelling units where they are
located on development sites on the east side of the 800 and
900 blocks of Howe Street, the purpose of the covenant being
to forewarn the purchaser that there is an entertainment
district on adjacent blocks of Granville Street and there may
be noise impacts.
CITY MANAGER S POLICY REPORTS (CONT D)
Policy for Residential Rezonings in the Central
Business District and Related Zoning Amendments
January 21, 1997 (cont d)
The General Manager of Community Services recommended approval of
A, B and C, and submitted D for Consideration.
In a memorandum dated January 31, 1997, the Director of Central
Area Planning advised the Director of Legal Services wishes to have the
opportunity to confirm the sound legal basis for the approach described
in Consideration D. It was suggested that Council could choose to defer
Item D until report back by the Director of Legal Services, or amend D
by adding the following words:
... subject to report back by the Director of Legal Services on the
legality and practical feasibility of such a covenant.
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
A. THAT the Director of Land Use and Development be instructed to
make application to amend the Downtown Official Development
Plan to provide revised density provisions for residential and
non-residential uses in the Downtown District, generally in
accordance with Appendix A; and
FURTHER THAT the application and draft by-law provisions be
referred to a Public Hearing, together with design guideline
amendments attached as Appendix B, and the recommendation of
the Director of Central Area Planning that the application be
approved;
AND FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed
to prepare the necessary by-laws for consideration at the
public hearing.
B. THAT the Central Area Plan, adopted by Council on December 3,
1991, be amended to include the policy for Residential
Rezonings in the Central Business District, attached as
Appendix C.
C. THAT staff report back with a Development Cost Levy By-law for
Triangle West and adjacent Alberni Street sites.
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CITY MANAGER S POLICY REPORTS (CONT D)
Policy for Residential Rezonings in the Central
Business District and Related Zoning Amendments
January 21, 1997 (cont d)
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT Consideration of item D be deferred, pending a report back
from the Director of Legal Services.
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RISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report.
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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.
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BY-LAWS
1. A By-law to Authorize Council
Entering into a Housing Agreement
(A1 Gore Development Corp.
Respecting 245 Alexander Street)
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.
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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. 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.
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BY-LAWS (CONT D)
2. A By-law to amend By-law No. 5585,
being the Zoning and Development Fee
By-law (Increases to Fees)
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.
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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. 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.
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BY-LAWS (CONT D)
3. A By-law to amend By-law No. 5664, being the
Miscellaneous Fees (Planning) By-law (New Fees)
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.
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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. 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.
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4. A By-law to amend the Subdivision By-law
being By-law No. 5208 (New Fees)
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.
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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. 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.
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BY-LAWS (CONT D)
5. A By-law to amend By-law No. 3507,
being the Gas Fitting By-law, By-law
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.
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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. 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.
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MOTIONS
A. Conveyance, Acceptance and Allocation
of Lands for Lane Purposes
(The East 2 feet of Lot 46, Block 13,
District Lot 352, Plan 1515) File: 5807
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke,
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: 014-586-029
The East 2 feet of
Lot 46
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.
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MOTIONS (CONT D)
B. Conveyance, Acceptance and Allocation
of Lands for Lane Purposes
(All that portion of Lot 2, Block 37,
District Lots 36 and 51, Plan 1735,
Group One, New Westminster District) File: 5807
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke,
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: 009-861-645
All that portion of Lot 2, Block 37,
District Lots 36 and 51,
Plan 1735,
Group One,
New Westminster District,
lying southwesterly from a line drawn parallel to and 1.067
metres perpendicularly distant northeasterly from the
southwesterly limit of said Lot 2, and extending from the
southeasterly limit of said Lot 2 to the northwesterly limit
of said Lot 2, the same as shown heavy outlined on plan
prepared by J.W. Larson, B.C.L.S., dated December 12, 1996,
and marginally numbered LE16558.
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.
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MOTIONS (CONT D)
C. Conveyance, Acceptance and Allocation
of Lands for Lane Purposes
(All that portion of Lot 9, Blocks 37 and 38,
District Lots 36 and 51, Plan 1735,
Group One, New Westminster District) File: 5807
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke,
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: 004-756-738
All that portion of Lot 9, Blocks 37 and 38, District Lots 36
and 51, Plan 1735, Group One, New Westminster District, lying
northeasterly from a line drawn parallel to and 1.067 metres
perpendicularly distant southwesterly from the northeasterly
limit of said Lot 9, and extending from the southeasterly
limit of said Lot 9 to the northwesterly limit of said Lot 9,
the same as shown heavy outlined on plan prepared by J.W.
Larson, B.C.L.S., dated December 12, 1996, and marginally
numbered LE16559.
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.
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MOTIONS (CONT D)
D. Conveyance, Acceptance and Allocation
of Lands for Lane Purposes
(The West 2 feet of Lot 17 of Lot 2,
Block 4, District Lots 391 and 392,
Plan 1635) File: 5807
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke,
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: 004-546-377
The West 2 feet of
Lot 17 of Lot 2
Block 4
District Lots 391 and 392
Plan 1635
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.
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ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS
1. Street Vending - Bute Street File: 2630
Councillor Kennedy advised she continues to receive calls about
illegal street vending in the area of Bute Street and Pendrell Street,
off Davie Street. It was requested staff investigate this matter.
The Mayor so directed.
2. Schedule of Council Meetings File: 1253-1
Councillor Kennedy requested that in future years, the City Clerk
not schedule Council meetings on the same week where property taxes are
due, in an effort to avoid congestion around City Hall.
3. Cultural Harmony Awards File: 3105-1/3055-1
Councillor Chiavario informed the viewers on Channel 14 that the
deadline for nominations for the Cultural Harmony Award is February 18.
Persons wishing additional information were directed to contact either
the City Clerk s Department or the Social Planning Department.
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The Council adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
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