CITY OF VANCOUVER
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 25, 1997
A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held
on Tuesday, March 25, 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 Alan Herbert
Councillor Lynne Kennedy
Councillor Daniel Lee
Councillor Don Lee
Councillor Gordon Price
Councillor George Puil
Councillor Sam Sullivan
ABSENT: Councillor Jennifer Clarke (Leave of Absence)
CITY MANAGER S
OFFICE: Ken Dobell, City Manager
Judy Rogers, Deputy 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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Council recessed and following a Public Hearing, reconvened at 2:25 p.m.
CONDOLENCES
Mayor Owen advised of the recent passing of Mr. Bruce Eriksen, a
former City Councillor from 1981 to 1993, and a passionate and dedicated
worker for the Downtown Eastside. The Mayor requested a letter of
condolence be sent to Mr. Eriksen's family.
Mayor Owen also advised of the sudden passing of Mr. Wilf
Greensill, a long-time employee in the Engineering Department, who was
fatally injured by an automobile while on the job. Council expressed
its sorrow regarding this tragic accident, and requested a letter of
condolence be sent to Mr. Greensill's family.
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 Regular Council Meeting
(City Services and Budgets)
February 27, 1997
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the foregoing minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Councillor Kennedy declared a Conflict of Interest prior to
consideration of Minutes 2, due to the fact she earlier declared a
conflict at this meeting relating to 1238 Seymour Street.
2. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
(Planning and Environment)
February 27, 1997
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the foregoing minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
A member of Council referred to the decisions relating to 1238
Seymour Street, and requested that members of Council be provided with
status memoranda on resolutions of by-law infractions, floor space
issues, and other matters in the 60-day period prior to filing of the
Section 336d notices.
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Councillor Kennedy returned from Conflict
of Interest at this point in the proceedings.
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3. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
March 11, 1997
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the foregoing minutes be adopted.
- 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
VARY ORDER OF AGENDA
The order of the agenda was varied in order to permit Report
Reference 1 to be considered later in the meeting.
REPORT REFERENCE
2. Vancouver Museum Commission Presentation File: 4001-1
Before Council was a report from the Vancouver Museum Commission
(on file in the City Clerk s Office) which reviewed activities for the
period August 1996- March 1997.
Mr. Greg Evans, Executive Director reviewed the report before
Council which highlighted issues of governance, exhibits, attendance,
staffing, renovations, fundraising, partnerships/community liaison, and
reintegration into the Museum community. Mr. Michael Lambert, Vancouver
Museum Commissioner, and Mr. Jim Wright, Matsuzaki Wright Architects,
were also present to respond to questions from members of Council.
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT this report be received for information.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Expanded Gaming Activity
March 24, 1997 File: 2633-1
Before Council was an Administrative Report dated March 24, 1997
in which the City Manager provided Council with information regarding
recent announcements by the Provincial Government for the expansion of
gaming within the Province of British Columbia.
Ms. Judy Rogers, Deputy City Manager advised on March 13, 1997 the
Provincial Government released a new report on gaming in British
Columbia, titled Gaming Review - Expansion Options and Implications .
On the same day, March 13, 1997, the Provincial Government
outlined some aspects of their new Gaming Policy and Processes which
will expand gaming opportunities within British Columbia. The review of
the new initiatives, is based on news releases and an interview with
Peter Clark, Chair of the new Lotteries Advisory Committee. The
expansion will include:
- enhancement of charitable casinos by allowing higher betting
limits, new games, and the placement of slot machines (Maximum
allowable will be 30 tables and 300 slot machines);
- new "destination-style" casinos will be introduced and will
operate under the same guidelines as a charity casino;
- a Las Vegas style casino will not be permitted, nor will VLT s
be introduced;
- slot machines will be permitted in destination and charity
casinos and race tracks (if requested). VLT s and slot
machines will not be allowed in bars and pubs;
- electronic bingo will be permitted in Charitable Bingo Halls;
- revenue from the expanded gaming activity will be largely used
to help protect health care and education;
- local impacts, additional costs (police and infrastructure)
will be taken into account when destination facilities are
established;
- the Province will fund dedicated police and prosecution
resources to address illegal gaming;
- a gaming addiction program will be established by the Ministry
of Children and Families;
- there will be a minimum gaming age of 19 in British Columbia;
- a new Lotteries Advisory Committee (LAC) has been established
to implement the Government s new policy. Peter Clark will
chair; other committee members include: Richard McIntosh,
retiring chair of the BC Gaming Commission; Lorna Romilly,
Chair of the BC Racing Commission; Guy Simonis, President of
the BC Lottery Corporation; Steve Letts, Director, Gaming
Audit and Investigation Office of the Ministry of Attorney
General.
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
A. THAT Council, recommend to UBCM that it seek a meeting of the
Joint Council established for provincial-municipal liaison to
discuss gaming policy including problem gaming and expanded
bingo halls, prior to Council considering participation on a
Committee to advise the Lottery Advisory Committee on
procedures for municipal involvement in gaming.
B. THAT Council, reiterate its demand to the Provincial
Government for a comprehensive Gaming Act before any expanded
or new gaming activity goes forward.
C. THAT Council, in collaboration with UBCM, request a meeting
with the Minister of Municipal Affairs, Mike Farnworth, and
the Minister of Employment and Investment, Dan Miller, to
request the Government provide the opportunity for input from
municipalities and the public, prior to setting gaming policy
that impacts all British Columbians.
D. THAT Council advise the Minister of Municipal Affairs and the
Minister of Employment and Investment, that Vancouver opposes
the addition of slot machines as an expanded gaming option.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOVED by Cllr. Herbert,
THAT Council urge the Minister of Municipal Affairs and the
Minister of Employment and Investment, to ensure the Provincial gaming
policy addresses those issues which are discrete to the City of
Vancouver, particularly as Vancouver is a major focus of tourism, as
well as a focus of social problems.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the City communicate with the Chair of the Pacific Racing
Commission to advise that the Pacific Racing Association lease with the
City of Vancouver does not permit an additional use, such as the
introduction of slot machines.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT the City of Vancouver officially express its concern with the
inappropriateness of the decision to fund gambling addiction services
through the Ministry for Children and Families.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Council recessed at 3:50 p.m., and following
an In Camera meeting, reconvened at 4:10 p.m.
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1. 1997 Engineering Basic Capital Budget
March 11, 1997 File: 1602-1
Before Council was an Administrative Report from the General
Manager of Engineering Services dated March 11, 1997 which provided an
overview of the 1997 Engineering Department Basic Capital Budget,
including submissions for:
Streets $ 21,641,000
Communications $ 465,000
Street Lighting $ 1,540,000
Sewers $ 16,660,000
Waterworks $ 23,100,000
Mr. Dave Rudberg, General Manager of Engineering Services, provided
an overview of the Engineering Capital Budget, noting that approval for
individual projects will need to be reported to Council.
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Councillor Bellamy left the meeting at 4:30 p.m., with Council Leave of
Absence.
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MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
A. THAT the 1997 Streets, Sewers, Waterworks, Street Lighting and
Communications Basic Capital Budgets, as reported here and
detailed in Appendix 1 of the Administrative Report dated
March 11, 1997, be approved with funding as shown in Table 1,
with the Capital from Revenue portion, subject to approval of
the 1997 Operating Budget.
B. THAT the transfer of Capital Funds, as detailed in Appendix 2
of the Administrative Report dated March 11, 1997, for
Streets, Sewers, Traffic Signals and Yards Capital closeouts
be approved.
C. THAT the public sewer connection fees for 1997 be increased by
approximately 1.7% as shown in Appendix 3 of the
Administrative Report dated March 11, 1997.
D. THAT the Director of Legal Services be requested to amend the
Plumbing By-Law in accordance with the approved
recommendations in this report.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Daniel Lee absent for the vote)
CITY MANAGER'S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Extension of Building Permit No. BU401770
375 - 377 Terminal Avenue
March 6, 1997 File: 2609-1
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT City Council approve an extension of Building Permit No.
BU401770 until August 28, 1997.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Strata Title Conversion: 1896 West 15th Avenue
and 3108 Cypress Street
March 5, 1997 File: 5311-1
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the application to convert the previously-occupied buildings
at 1896 West 15th Avenue and 3108 Cypress Street (Lot 1, Block 467, D.L.
526, Plan 3557) to strata title ownership be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Mountainview Cemetery Consultant
February 27, 1997 Files: 1801-1/5127-1
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
THAT Council approve retaining Philips Wuori Long Inc in
association with Harris Hudema Consulting Group Ltd and Pechet & Robb
Design as the Mountainview Cemetery consultant team for a fee of $85,700
plus GST and disbursements estimated at $1,500 to $2,000, with funding
provided from the Strategic Initiatives account in the Operating Budget.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. Strata Title Conversion: 2651 West 5th Avenue
March 7, 1997 File: 5311-1
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
THAT the application to convert the previously-occupied building at
2651 West 5th Avenue (Parcel F, Block 11, D.L. 192, Plan LMP28004) 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 the date of this approval:
Completion of all work required by the City Building
Inspector, under the required permits, at no cost to the City,
and issuance of an Occupancy Permit, in order that this
previously-occupied building substantially complies with all
relevant by-laws.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5. Fire Department 1997 Capital Funding Request
March 7, 1997 File: 1602-1
Prior to consideration of Report A5, Glen Maddess, General Manager
of Fire & Rescue Services, advised that as a result of negotiations
involving the Emergency Operations and Communications Centre, staff
request that the recommendation in the Administrative Report be amended
to permit funding approval for the reconstruction of Firehall No. 3 or
Firehall No. 15.
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT Council approve the 1997 Fire Protection Capital Budget
totalling $1.27 million with funding allocated as follows:
(1) Reconstruction of either Firehall No. 3 (design), $500,000
or Firehall No. 15
(2) Phase II of the Fire Training Facility $770,000
source of funding to be from borrowing authority as provided in the
1997-1999 Capital Plan.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
6. Local Improvements Subsequent Procedure
March 5, 1997 File: 5802-1
This report was withdrawn and will be considered at the March 27,
1997 Court of Revision.
7. Form of Development - 4255 Arbutus Street
D.E. 401339 - CD-1 By-law Number 4634
(Amending By-law Number 6955)
Owner of Development: Maple Leaf Holdings Ltd.
March 11, 1997 File: 2604-1
This report was deferred at the request of the applicant.
8. Minor Amendments to Trade Permit Fee Schedules
February 25, 1997 File: 1755-1
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
A. THAT Council approve minor amendments to the Electrical By-law
(B/L 5563) and the Secondary Suite By-law (B/L 6553) to ensure
consistency with the recent comprehensive fee review.
B. THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to prepare
the necessary By-law amendments.
C. THAT upon approval of this report, the Director of Permits &
Licenses notify the construction industry and the general
public of the new fees.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9. Form of Development - 4255 Laurel Street
D.E. 402074 - CD-1 By-law Number 4542
Owner of Development: G.F. Strong Rehabilitation Centre
March 11, 1997 File: 2606-1
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
THAT the approved form of development for this portion of the CD-1
zoned site known as 988 West 26th Avenue/4255 Laurel Street (4255 Laurel
Street being the application address) be generally approved as
illustrated in Development Application Number DE402074, prepared by
Cohos Evamy Anderegg Architects and stamped "Received, City Planning
Department February 26, 1997", 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
10. Strata Title Conversion:
1203 and 1209-1211 East 15th Avenue
March 10, 1997 File: 5311-1
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
THAT pursuant to Section 9(1) of the Condominium Act, the
application to convert the previously-occupied buildings at 1203 and
1209-1211 East 15th Avenue (Lot J, Block 172, D.L. 264A, Plan LMP31445)
to strata title ownership be approved in the following manner:
1. as relating to 1203 East 15th Avenue: that approval in
principle be granted, subject to completion of the following
conditions, within one year of the date of this approval:
(a) issuance of the permit under Building Application No.
BU405533, thereby permitting alterations to the existing
one-family dwelling to convert it to two dwelling units;
and
(b) completion of all work approved and required under
DE401615 and BU405533, once issued, in accordance with
the approved plans and permits, and issuance of an
Occupancy Permit, in order for this building to
substantially comply with all relevant City by-laws; and
2. as relating to 1209-1211 East 15th Avenue: that approval be
granted without conditions.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
11. Electoral Area "A" Official Community Plan (UBC) and
Governance Study
March 10, 1997 File: 131-1
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
A. THAT Council request UBC and the GVRD forward information to
be considered at fourth reading of the OCP to the City for
review prior to action on the OCP by the GVRD Board.
B. THAT Councillor Clarke be appointed as the City of Vancouver
representative to the Electoral Area A Governance Study
Restructure Committee.
C. THAT City staff do an analysis of the costs and revenues
associated with Option 2.4.3, Inclusion of all or part of
Electoral Area A in the City of Vancouver, and report the
results to Council by October 1997 for consideration by the
Restructure Committee.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
12. Local Government Interests in
Lower Mainland Area Treaty Organizations
March 13, 1997 File: 3139-1
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
A. THAT Council receive the attached report on Lower Mainland
Area Treaty Organizations for information.
B. THAT Council's feedback and support on the document be
channelled through Council s representative to the Lower
Mainland Treaty Advisory Committee (LMTAC).
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
A member of Council enquired whether the City has designated a
staff liaison to the Lower Mainland Treaty Advisory Committee. The
City Manager advised that Sam Kuzmik, Director of Operations Support,
Finance Department, has been assigned this responsibility.
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT Sam Kuzmik be approved as the staff liaison to the Lower
Mainland Treaty Advisory Committee.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
13. Award of Contract No. 9705: Installation of
Valve Chambers and Related Work at Three Sites -
Dedicated Fire Protection System(DFPS)
March 13, 1997 File: 1801-1
MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
A. THAT Contract No. 9705 for the Installation of Valve Chambers
and Related Work at Three Sites be awarded to the low bidder
meeting the contract requirements, KWH Constructors Ltd., for
the net total tender price of $801,782.90, using the funding
sources identified. (The applicable G.S.T. rebate has been
subtracted from the total tendered price.)
B. THAT the bid bonds from the unsuccessful tenderers be
returned.
C. THAT the Director of Legal Services be authorized to enter
into a construction services contract with KWH Constructors
Ltd. for Contract No. 9705, for the Installation of Valve
Chambers and Related Work at Three Sites for the DFPS, in
consultation with the General Manager of Engineering Services.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
14. Interurban Car 1231 (B.C. Transit's Car in Victoria)
March 10, 1997 File: 5558-1
MOVED by Cllr. Herbert,
A. THAT Council approve the following final terms and conditions
for an agreement with British Columbia Transit, the owner of
Interurban Car 1231 (the "Car"):
1) Form of Agreement: Lease;
2) Term: 20 years;
3) Renewal: The City may renew for one additional 20 year
term (40 years total) provided that the City is not in
default of any terms of the agreement;
4) Fee: $100 for the first 20 year term and, if the lease
is renewed, $100 at the time of entering the second 20
year term;
5) Restoration: The City is to complete the restoration of
the Car up to a maximum cost of $80,000) to be spent by
July 31, 1997;
6) Storage: The City is obligated at its sole cost to
provide secure, ventilated storage in a leak-proof
building for the Car as of July 31, 1997;
7) Termination: The City may terminate the agreement on 6
months notice. The owner may only terminate the
agreement if the City is in default;
8) Decision Powers: Decisions relating to the operation, if
the City obtains the necessary power and authority to
operate the Car, and the display of the Car are at the
City's sole discretion, except for decisions relating to
any work or improvements to the Car and the storage of
the Car;
9) Transport: The City shall be responsible for all
transportation costs related to the Car, including
bringing the Car to Vancouver from Victoria and the
eventual return of the Car to BC Transit's Surrey yard at
the end of the term. This is in addition to the $80,000
obligation of the City to restore the Car and the cost of
moving the Car to Vancouver will be incurred by no later
than July 31, 1997;
10) Insurance: The City shall be responsible to insure the
Car against loss or damage from all causes. The
Agreement shall bear the entire risk of loss, theft and
damage to the Car from every cause whatsoever until the
termination of the Agreement;
11) Indemnity: Transit is requiring that the City indemnify
and save harmless British Columbia Transit against all
liability related to Car 1231 and all liability and
damages to any persons or property, including death and
personal injury relating to the Car or the use or
operation of the Car while in the custody of the City and
all actions or omissions of the City in connection with
the lease and the restoration, transportation,
possession, repair or maintenance of the Car; and
12) Additional Terms: Such further and other arrangements as
seem appropriate to the General Manager of Engineering
Services and the Director of Legal Services.
B. THAT Council authorize the General Manager of Engineering
Services and/or the director of Legal Services to execute the
necessary documents to effect the above recommendations. No
legal obligation shall arise until the document is fully
executed.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
15. Transfer of Residual Funds from Demolition Fee Reserve
March 18, 1997 File: 1755-1
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT a portion of the Demolition Fee Reserve residual funds in the
amount of $250,000 be transferred to City Reserves to be available for
grant to the Heritage Conservation Foundation over a three-year period
for operating costs, on receipt of an operating plan satisfactory to
Council and achievements of that plan over time.
- CARRIED
(Councillor Puil opposed)
16. 1997 Capital Budget: Vancouver Museum
Revitalization Program - Phase 2
March 14, 1996 File: 1602-1
Before Council was an Administrative Report dated March 14 in which
the Director of Finance, in consultation with the Director of the Office
of Cultural Affairs and Manager of Facilities Development requested
approval of capital funds of $850,000 for Phase 2 of the Vancouver
Museum revitalization project. The request is in advance of Council s
consideration of the 1997 Capital Budget in order to dovetail the Museum
Commission s proposed construction schedule with that of the Pacific
Space Centre.
The following motion was presented for Council s consideration:
THAT Council approve capital funds of $850,000 in advance of the
1997 Capital Budget, for phase 2 of the Museum Revitalization
Program, including improvements to the public areas of the Museum
and Pacific Space Centre, source of funds to be the 1997 Capital
Budget (Capital from Revenue).
The General Managers of Community and Corporate Services presented
the foregoing motion for consideration, while the City Manager
recommended approval of the foregoing motion.
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CITY MANAGER S POLICY REPORTS
1. CD-1 Text Amendment: 505-595 West Pender Street
(Conference Plaza, 526-528 West Hastings Street)
March 14, 1997 File: 5307-1
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the application by Malcolm Elliot, to amend CD-1 By-law No.
7209 (Lots 1 and 2, Plan LMP 28567, and LMS 2371, all of Block 24, DL
541) to add Service Uses to the list of uses permitted on the site, be
referred to a Public Hearing, together with:
(i) draft CD-1 amending by-law, generally as contained in Appendix
A of the Policy Report dated March 14, 1997; and
(ii) the recommendation of the Director of Land Use and Development
to approve the application.
FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to
prepare the necessary by-law for consideration at the Public Hearing.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Proposed Rezoning of 1762 Davie Street
(including Transfer of Heritage Density
from 750 Burrard Street)
March 12, 1997 File: 5304-1
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the application by Baker McGarva Hart Architects Inc. to
rezone the site at 1762 Davie Street (Lot 12 E´ and W´, Block 62, D.L.
185, Plan 92) from C-5 to CD-1, to permit a mixed-use development
consisting of commercial uses at grade and six storeys of dwelling use
above, be referred to a Public Hearing, together with:
i) revised plans received February 24, 1997;
ii) draft CD-1 By-law provisions, generally as contained in
Appendix A of the Policy Report dated March 12, 1997, which
would allow an increase in the maximum floor space ratio from
2.2 to 3.4 in conjunction with a transfer of heritage density
from 750 Burrard Street; and
iii) the recommendation of the Director of Land Use and Development
to approve the application, subject to conditions contained in
Appendix B of the Policy Report dated March 12, 1997;
FURTHER THAT the Director of Land Use and Development make
application to amend CD-1 By-law No. 7246 for 750 Burrard Street, to
reduce the maximum floor space ratio from 13.17 to 12.76, and this
application be referred to a Public Hearing;
AND FURTHER THAT the Director of Land Use and Development make
application to amend the Sign By-law to establish sign regulations for
this CD-1 site in accordance with Schedule B (C-5);
AND FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to
prepare the necessary by-laws for consideration at the Public Hearing.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Proposed Rezoning of 1410 Granville Street
March 10, 1997 File: 5304-1
Prior to consideration of the foregoing matter, a member of Council
requested clarification regarding Page 4 of the Policy Report in which
staff advise they do not support the request that Lot 4 be leased to the
Dance Centre. Mr. Ken Dobell, City Manager, clarified for members of
Council that referral to Public Hearing would not preclude Council from
considering this matter separately, and staff will report back to
Council on this issue separately.
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the application by Architectura Waisman Dewar Grout Carter
Inc., in association with Arthur Erickson, to rezone 1410 Granville
Street (Lot 2, Blk 123, DL 541) from BC Place/Expo District (BCPED) to
CD-1 Comprehensive Development District be referred to a Public Hearing,
together with:
(i) plans received August 16, 1996;
(ii) draft CD-1 by-law provisions generally as contained in
Appendix A of the Policy Report dated March 10, 1997; and
(iii) the recommendation of the Director of Central Area
Planning to approve the application, subject to
conditions of approval contained in Appendix B of the
Policy Report dated March 10, 1997; and
FURTHER THAT the application by the Director of Land Use and
Development to amend the Sign By-law to establish regulations for this
CD-1 in accordance with Schedule "B" (DD) also be referred to Public
Hearing along with the recommendation of the Director of Planning to
approve the application;
AND FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to
prepare the necessary by-laws for consideration at Public Hearing
including consequential amendments to the False Creek North Official
Development Plan (FCN ODP), generally as presented in Appendix C of the
Policy Report dated March 10, 1997.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
OTHER REPORTS
I. Report to Council
Vancouver Liquor Licensing Commission
March 13, 1997
The Council considered this report which contains five clauses,
identified as follows:
Cl. 1: 15 Water Street - Purple Onion Cabaret Inc.
Increase in Seating Capacity - Class 'C' Cabaret
Cl. 2: Pacific Racing Association, Hastings Park Racecourse
Class 'E' Stadium Liquor License
Cl. 3: Provincial Liquor Policy Review File
Cl. 4: Dropping the Moratorium on New Licensed Seats on Theatre
Row
Cl. 5: Other Business
(i) Ivanhoe
(ii) Public Enquiries and Complaints
(iii) Media Luna
15 Water Street - Purple Onion Cabaret Inc.
Increase in Seating Capacity - Class 'C' Cabaret
Clause 1
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the recommendation of the Commission, as contained in Clause 1
of its report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Price was not present for the vote on Clause 1)
* * * *
At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Puil left the meeting.
Pacific Racing Association, Hastings Park Racecourse
Class 'E' Stadium Liquor License
(Clause 2)
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT Vancouver City Council endorse the request by Pacific Racing
Association, for a Class 'E' Stadium liquor license at Hastings Park
Racecourse, subject to the following conditions:
(i) the betting area be excluded from the licensed area;
(ii) no other forms of gaming be permitted in any location of the
Hastings Park Racecourse;
(iii) approximately 50% of the seats and public area be
designated non-drinking;
(iv) the licensed areas be clearly marked and supervised by trained
staff, and further;
(v) endorsement of this application be subject to the following
conditions concerning the sale of liquor in general public
areas, as suggested by the applicant:
- no hawking alcoholic beverages in the stands;
- additional security costs will be paid for by the license
which has its own security personnel;
- liquor service in the general public areas will cease at
some point prior to end of the last race or end of event;
Underlining denotes amendment
- hours in Table Terrace will end three or four hours after
the last race to permit dinner service;
- erect a picket fence or other fencing across the apron
between grandstand and fence around the track with
security checkpoint at entry to ensure no beer is carried
out;
- beer would be served in the general public areas in
single use containers with plastic lids;
- size of beer would be approximately 12 oz. of beer in 14
oz. cup;
- beer containers would be distinguishable from other
containers; and
- food and non-alcoholic drinks will be available and
hawked in the stands.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Clauses 3 and 4
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the recommendations of the Commission, as contained in Clauses
3 and 4 of its report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Other Business
(Clause 5)
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT Clause 5 be received for information.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
RISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ADOPT REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
BY-LAWS
1. A By-law to average land assessments for 1997
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
2. A By-law to assess certain real property in the year 1997
for the purpose of defraying the costs of maintenance of
decorative lighting pertaining to the Granville Street Mall
Phase II Local Improvement Project (Granville Mall Decorative
Lighting - 1996 Maintenance Costs for Local Improvements)
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
3. A By-law to amend By-law No. 6510,
being the Sign By-law (Banners)
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Sullivan,
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. Sullivan,
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 HERBERT, KENNEDY AND PUIL EXCUSED
FROM VOTING ON BY-LAW 3
4. A By-law to amend By-law No. 3575,
being the Zoning and Development By-law
(Rezoning - C-2 to CD-1 5605 Victoria Drive)
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Sullivan,
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. Sullivan,
THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor
and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COUNCILLOR PUIL EXCUSED FROM VOTING ON BY-LAW 4
COUNCILLOR KENNEDY EXCUSED FROM VOTING ON
BY-LAW 4, DUE TO CONFLICT OF INTEREST
5. A By-law to amend By-law No. 6072 being a By-law which
amended the Zoning and Development By-law by rezoning
an area to CD-1 (Amendment to By-law No. 6072
555 West 12th Avenue (City Square)
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Sullivan,
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. Sullivan,
THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor
and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COUNCILLOR PUIL EXCUSED FROM VOTING ON BY-LAW 5
6. A By-law to amend By-law No. 7204, being a By-law which
amended the Zoning and Development By-law by rezoning an
area to CD-1 (Text Amendment - By-law No. 7204
3550 Vanness Avenue)
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Sullivan,
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. Sullivan,
THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor
and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COUNCILLOR PUIL EXCUSED FROM VOTING ON BY-LAW 6
7. A By-law to designate heritage property, and to amend
By-law No. 4837, being the Heritage By-law
(Designation of 1554 East 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
8. A By-law to designate heritage property, and to amend
By-law No. 4837, being the Heritage By-law
(Designation of 2006 West 15th 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
9. A By-law to designate heritage property, and to
amend By-law No. 4837, being the Heritage By-law
[Designation of 326 West Pender Street (North Facade)]
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
MOTIONS
A. Closing Portions of the lane South of York
Avenue between Arbutus Street and Maple Street File: 5753-1
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,
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 F, Block 205,
District Lot 526, Plan LMP 10255 encroach onto the lane South
of York Avenue, between Arbutus Street and Maple Street;
3. The portion of lane encroached upon, abutting said Lot F, was
dedicated by the deposit of Plan LMP 10255;
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. 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 the lane, South of York
Avenue, between Arbutus Street and Maple 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 lane
dedicated by the deposit of Plan LMP 10255 and included within the bold
outline on a Reference Plan, attested to by John Henderson, B.C.L.S.,
representing a survey completed on October 30th, 1996; marginally
numbered No. 960029/DWG.No. C-500; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT all those volumetric portions of the
lane South of York Avenue between Arbutus Street and Maple Street
included within the heavy outlines and illustrated isometrically on a
plan of a survey completed on the 10th day of January, 1997, and
certified correct by John Henderson, B.C.L.S., and marginally numbered
No. 960029/DWG. No. D-78, be closed, stopped-up and that an easement be
granted to the abutting owner of Lot F, Block 205, District Lot 526,
Plan LMP 10255, to contain the portions of the existing building which
encroach onto the lane South of York Avenue between Arbutus Street and
Maple Street. The said easement to be to the satisfaction of the
Director of Legal Services.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
B. Closing of volumetric portions of Burrard Street and the
lane North of West 16th Avenue, West from Burrard Street
File: 5753-1
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,
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 467,
District Lot 526, Plan LMP 28977 encroach onto Burrard Street;
3. The portion of Burrard Street encroached upon, abutting said
Lot E, was dedicated by the deposit of Plan 3557;
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 street encroached upon;
5. Portions of the building constructed on Lot E, Block 467,
District Lot 526, Plan LMP 28977 encroach onto the lane North
of West 16th Avenue, West from Burrard Street;
6. The portion of the lane North of West 16th Avenue, West from
Burrard Street, was dedicated by the deposit of Plan 3557;
7. 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;
8. 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 Burrard Street and the lane
North of West 16th Avenue, west from Burrard 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
and lane be dedicated by the deposit of Plan 3557 and included within
the bold outline on a Reference Plan, attested to be Alan Olsen,
B.C.L.S., representing a survey completed on January 28th, 1997;
marginally numbered 14179RE; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT all those volumetric portions of
Burrard Street, and the lane North of West 16th Avenue, West from
Burrard Street, included within the heavy outlines and illustrated
isometrically on a plan of a survey completed on the 30th day of
January, 1997, and certified correct by Alan Olsen, B.C.L.S., and
marginally numbered 14179 VOL, be closed, stopped-up, and that an
easement be granted to the abutting owner of Lot E, Block 467, District
Lot 526, Plan LMP 28977, to contain the portions of the existing
building which encroach onto Burrard Street and the lane North of West
16th Avenue, West from Burrard Street. The said easement to be to the
satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
C. Approval of Form of Development
CD-1 - 5605 Victoria Drive File: 5308-1
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the approved form of development for the CD-1 zoned site known
as 5605 Victoria Drive be amended generally as illustrated in
Development Permit Nos. DP49894 and DP73721, prepared by Ronald Howard,
Architect, provided that the Director of Planning may approve design
changes which would not adversely affect either the development
character and livability of this site or adjacent properties.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
D. Conveyance, Acceptance andAllocation
of Lands for Lane Purposes
(The West 2 feet of Lot 22 of Lot 2,
Block 4, District Lots 391 and 392, Plan 1635) File: 5807
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Sullivan,
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: 008-204-161
The West 2 feet of
Lot 22 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.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
E. Conveyance, Acceptance and Allocation
of Lands for Lane Purposes
(All that portion of Lot 13, Blocks 37 and 38,
District Lot 51, Plan 1735, Group One, NWD) File: 5807
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Sullivan,
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: 014-319-560
All that portion of Lot 13, Blocks 37 and 38, District Lot 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 13, and extending from the southeasterly
limit of said Lot 13 to the northwesterly limit of said Lot
13, the same as shown heavy outlined on plan prepared by J.W.
Larson, B.C.L.S., dated December 12, 1996, and marginally
numbered LE16560.
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
F. Conveyance, Acceptance and Allocation
of Lands for Lane Purposes
(The East 2 feet of Lot 63, Block 13,
District Lot 352, Plan 1515) File: 5807
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Sullivan,
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: 014-115-948
The East 2 feet of
Lot 63
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
ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS
1. Garbage Bins
3600 Block Dunbar Street File: 3756-1
Councillor Price referred to correspondence received from a
resident in the 3600 Block Dunbar Street regarding the location of trash
bins between West 28th and 29th Avenue, crossing Dunbar Street. This
matter has been ongoing for some time, and Cllr. Price requested that
this correspondence be referred to the City Manager for review.
The Mayor so directed.
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Council adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
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