Regular Council Minutes - April 8, 1997

CITY OF VANCOUVER
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
April 8, 1997
A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, April 8, 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: Maria Kinsella
PRAYER
The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with a prayer read by the City Clerk.
IN CAMERA MEETING
Council was advised there were personnel matters to be considered In Camera later this day.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
1. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
(Transportation and Traffic)
March 11, 1997
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the foregoing minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Minutes of Special Council Meeting
(Public Hearing)
March 12, 1997
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the foregoing minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
(City Services and Budgets)
March 13, 1997
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the foregoing minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
(Planning & Environment)
March 13, 1997
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the foregoing minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
March 25, 1997
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the foregoing minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
6. Minutes of Special Council Meeting
(Public Hearing)
March 25, 1997
MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
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. Model TDM Program at University
of Washington (U-Pass)
March 25, 1997 File: 5340-1/5551-1
In a Policy report dated March 25, 1997, the Director of City Plans, in consultation with the General Manager of Engineering Services, provided a summary of the University of Washington U-Pass Program and documented the possible relevance of this program to the UBC Official Development Plan process.
Dr. Ann McAfee, Director of City Plans advised that the City of Vancouver has taken an active interest in minimizing the potential impacts of the proposed new development at UBC. Dr. McAfee introduced Mr. Bill Roach, Supervisor of Market and Service Development, Metro Transit Seattle.
Mr. Roach provided background on the U-Pass which was implemented in 1991 by the University of Washington, in cooperation with the City of Seattle and Metro Transit. The U-Pass budget is approximately $7.2 Million (U.S.) per year, comprised of the following revenue sources:
Sale of U-Pass: 49%
Parking Fees: 37.5%
Parking Fines 5.5%
State Subsidy 8.3%
The cost of pass is $9.00 per month for students and $12.50 per month for faculty. The fees are collected from students each term through tuition, and a student has the choice of cancelling the U-Pass. Both the students and faculty voted to approve this manner of billing.
Mr. Roach advised that parking permits have increased from $24 per month prior to U-Pass, to $42 per month. Increased parking fees are an important element of any program of this nature. Results have shown that transit use for students increased from 21% to 34% for students and from 11% to 19% for faculty. The number of vehicle trips during the morning peak decreased by 13% since the program began, and 24 hour vehicle trips decreased by 1%.
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT this report be received for information.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Cllr. Bellamy absent for the vote)
2. 1997 Operating Budget - Interim Report
April 2, 1997 File: 1605-1
In an Administrative Report dated April 2, 1997, the Director of Finance reviewed the 1997 Operating Budget as revised since Council considered the Preliminary Report on February 4, and sought Council approval of the measures necessary to finalize the estimates. The report also reviewed the Park Board Global Budget arrangement and recommended a funding level for parks and recreation programs for 1997.
Mr. Ken Bayne, Comptroller of Budgets and Research, with the aid of a visual slide presentation, reviewed the budgeting process to date and summarized the results of the detailed administrative review of the budget. Council approval was sought to finalize the estimates, bringing the budget into balance.
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
A.THAT Council approve the interim estimates of the 1997 Operating Budget as reviewed in this report and presented in Appendix 1 of the April 2, 1997 Administrative Report. The interim estimates represent a balanced budget position, including the provision for a 4.5% general purposes tax increase as approved by Council.
B.THAT Council approve the provision of $1,837,600 in transition funding to annualize new revenues within the 1997 estimates, source of funding to be $1,531,600 through a reduction in the provision for Capital from Revenue and $306,000 from the elimination of the balance in the Demolition Fee Reserve.
C.THAT Council instruct the Director of Finance to submit the final report on the 1997 Operating Budget to City Services and Budgets Committee on April 24, 1997 for "in principle" approval. Final budget approval and presentation of the appropriate rating bylaws is anticipated to be before Committee on May 15, 1997.
D.THAT Council approve the Park Board Global Budget of $37,184,200, including $258,400 for added basic costs.
E.THAT Council approve the purchase of the following vehicles from the Plant Account:
Engineering - Sewers 1 Service Van $38,000
Property Management 2 - 3/4ton Vans $45,000
F.THAT the City Debenture issue, Bylaw# 5257, be redeemed in June 1997, and that the unfunded principle repayments due at that time be funded from the Debt Charges Equalization Reserve ($746,000) and the Water Rates Stabilization Reserve ($746,000).
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Council recessed at 4:10 p.m. and following an In Camera
meeting in the Mayor’s Office reconvened at 4:20 p.m.,
with the same members present.
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COMMUNICATIONS AND/OR PETITIONS
1. Season Pass for Pay Parking at the
Jericho Beach Area Parking Lots
March 26, 1997 File: 4151-1/5653-1
In a memorandum dated March 26, 1997, Mr. Vic Kondrosky, General Manager, Board of Parks and Recreation, advised of the following motion which was passed at the Regular Board meeting on March 24, 1997:
1.THAT the Board request City Council forgo their 1/3 share of pay parking at Jericho to enable the continued volunteerism and community service of the Jericho Sailing Centre.
2.THAT staff explore with Jericho Sailing Centre means by which an exemption to pay parking for Jericho Sailing Centre be implemented.
3.THAT this motion does not bind the Board to an exemption for Jericho Sailing Centre from Jericho pay parking.
The Director of Finance commented that he did not support this request from the Park Board, as it is contrary to the global budget arrangement which Council has with the Park Board.
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the Communication be received for information.
- CARRIED
(Cllr. Sullivan opposed)
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT City and Park Board staff review the global budget process in its entirety, and if necessary, report back withrecommendations.
- CARRIED
(Cllr. Sullivan opposed)
2. Vancouver Liquor Licensing Commission: File: 3125
Change to Membership
April 7, 1997
In a memorandum dated April 7, 1997, Mayor Owen advised that Councillor Chiavario has requested that she be appointed as an alternate member of the Vancouver Liquor Licensing Commission, rather than a full member. Councillor Herbert is currently the alternate member, and would be pleased to become a full member of the Commission. Mayor Owen recommended the following:
THAT Council amend the membership of the Vancouver Liquor Licensing Commission by appointing Councillor Herbert as a member, and Councillor Chiavario as the alternate.
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the recommendation of Mayor Owen be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CITY MANAGER’S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Sale of Residential Lot:
3526 Petersham Avenue
March 18, 1997 File: 5102
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT Council accept the Offer to Purchase City-owned Lot 9 NE 1/4 of District Lot 339, Plan LMP 27811 (PID 023-387-815) from Ms. Lan-Yun Chang in the amount of $270,000 under the terms and conditions contained in the City's "Offer to Purchase" tender form.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. False Alarm Reduction Program
- Staffing Requirements
February 19, 1997 File: 3701-1
MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
THAT Council approve the conversion of two (2) Full Time Equivalent (F.T.E.) temporary clerical help positions to two (2) regular full time clerical positions in the False Alarm ReductionProgram, at no additional costs, subject to a job evaluation by the Director of Human Resources.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Advocate's Workplan
March 24, 1997 File: 4102-1
MOVED by Cllr. Herbert,
THAT Council approve the Child and Youth Advocate's workplan for 1997/98 as outlined in the Administrative Report dated March 24, 1997.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. Proposed Renovations to the
Second Storey, East Wing
March 11, 1997 File: 5106
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
A.THAT Council approve the renovation of the second floor, East Wing (as per attached floor plan B in the Administrative Report dated March 11, 1997) in order to optimise the available floor space to accommodate the changes resulting from the implementation of the new License Plus System, and to provide better customer service and provide a more productive work space for the Property Use Inspectors, Correspondence Branch, Data Resource Centre, Development Information Application Centre and Tree Review Branches, in keeping with the Better City Government Initiatives.
B.THAT Council approve the redirection of $100,000 of the funding already approved for the Backfile Conversion Project in the Data Resource Centre, to offset the shortfall in renovation costs estimated for optimising the use of the second floor.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5. North Shore False Creek Transit Service
March 24, 1997 File: 5551-1
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
A.THAT the new bus service for False Creek North/Yaletown and the improvements to the #1 Beach Avenue route be approved.
B.THAT the specific route proposals shown in Appendices A and B of the Administrative Report dated March 24, 1997, be referred to a further public meeting of BC Transit (toinclude the attendees at the February workshop), with a report back by staff on the outcome.
C.THAT BC Transit be requested to provide at least a 12 minute service frequency for the daytime Monday to Saturday False Creek North route.
D.THAT BC Transit be requested to review the proposed evening, Sunday, and holiday route for False Creek North and Beach Avenue over the next year, to determine whether a more frequent or less circuitous service should be provided.
E.THAT staff report back on route details, bus stop locations and, as necessary, modifications to roadways, traffic management measures, bus stop amenities (including shelters and waste receptacles) and other details of the route implementation, including funding requirements, following the public meeting.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
6. 1997 Cultural Grants: Operating and
Project Grant Allocations
March 26, 1997 File: 2052-1
In an Administrative Report dated March 26, 1997, the Director, Office of Cultural Affairs, recommended 1997 Cultural Grant allocations in the Operating and Project categories for all applications not referred to the reconsideration process. The following recommendation from the Director, Office of Cultural Affairs was before Council:
THAT Council approve 77 Operating Grants totalling $1,239,900 and 27 Project Grants totalling $63,500, as listed in Appendix A, for a total of $1,303,400 including conditions on grants, where noted. Source of funds to be the 1997 Cultural Grants budget.
The General Manager of Community Services submitted the foregoing for consideration.
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the recommendation of the Director, Office of Cultural Affairs, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
AND BY THE REQUIRED
MAJORITY
7. 1997 Community Services Grants Allocations
March 26, 1997 File: 2152-1
MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
A.THAT Council approve 91 grants totalling $2,741,922, as listed in Appendix A of the Administrative Report dated March 26, 1997, including conditions on the grants, where noted in Appendix C;
B.THAT Council approve the following reserves (listed in Appendix A as No. 204 - 208) to be reported on, with specific allocation recommendations, at a later date:
1) United Way -
Partners in Organizational Dev. $15,000
2) Emergencies, unforeseen circumstances $24,538
3) Cross-Cultural Expertise $20,000
4) Support to Multicultural Families $25,000
C.THAT Council approve a rent subsidy grant of $22,610 to the B.C. Coalition of People with Disabilities, and that the Community Services Grants budget be increased accordingly.
D.THAT Council approve a rent subsidy grant of $8,220 to Central City Mission for the Dugout, and that the Community Services Grants budget be increased accordingly.
E.THAT Council approve a rent subsidy grant of $5,205 to End Legislated Poverty and that the Community Services Grants budget be increased accordingly.
F.THAT Council approve a rent subsidy grant of $4,500 to the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre and that the Community Services Grants budget be increased accordingly.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND
BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY
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Councillor Puil left the meeting at this point in the proceedings.
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8. Tender No. 9706 - Construction of P.C. Concrete Curbs
and Gutters and Asphaltic Concrete Pavement on Sundry Streets
March 20, 1997 File: 1801-1
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
A.THAT Tender Number 9706 - Construction of P.C. Concrete Curbs and Gutters, and Asphaltic Concrete Pavement on Sundry Streets, from Columbia Bitulithic Limited, the low bidder, in the amount of $2,282,510.55, be accepted, subject to a contract satisfactory to the Director ofLegal Services.
B.THAT the Director of Legal Services execute the contract on behalf of the City. No legal rights shall arise hereby and none shall arise until execution of the contemplated Agreement.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9. Council's Participation at 10th International
Conference on Gambling in Montreal
March 25, 1997 File: 1254
In an Administrative Report dated March 25, 1997 the City Manager requested approval for a Councillor to attend the 10th International Conference on Gambling and Risk-Taking from May 31 through June 4, 1997 in Montreal, Quebec. The following recommendation was before Council:
THAT Council authorize a Councillor to be selected by the Mayor, to attend and participate in the 10th International Conference on Gambling and Risk-Taking in Montreal, at a cost of $1,555 (Cdn).
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT the recommendation of the City Manager be approved with an amendment adding the words "and or staff" following the word Councillor.
- CARRIED
(Cllr. Kennedy opposed)
10. Visit to Seattle by Councillors Kennedy and Herbert
April 7, 1997 File: 1254
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT Council authorize Councillors Kennedy and Herbert to visit the City of Seattle on Friday, April 11, 1997 at a cost of $480 Canadian.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CITY MANAGER’S POLICY REPORTS
1. Contaminated Sites Legislation
March 18, 1997 File: 111-1
In a Policy report dated March 18, 1997, the Manager of Environmental Protection, in consultation with the Approving Officer, Director of Planning, City Building Inspector, General Manager of Engineering Services, and Director of Legal Services advised the new Contaminated Sites Legislation will require the City to make changes in its current processes, and sought Council’s approval to effect those changes. The following recommendations were before Council:
A.THAT Council direct staff to revise the current "interim policy" for contaminated sites, to incorporate the Waste Management Amendment Act (the "Act") and accompanying Contaminated Sites Regulations, including a process for reviewing of site profiles.
B.THAT the Mayor, on Council's behalf, write to the Minister of Environment requesting: (a) that the review of the municipal fee allowed by the Regulations for site profile assessment be carried out immediately, and not await the three years as proposed by the Minister; and (b) that the Act and Regulations be amended at the earliest opportunity to adopt the recommendations of the independent Canadian Bar Association panel whose Report, dated June 5, 1995, advocated better liability protection for local governments and approving officers than currently provided in the legislation.
The General Manager of Engineering Services recommended approval of the foregoing.
In a further memorandum dated April 2, 1997, the Manager of Environmental Protection advised of the following additional recommendation:
THAT Council approve the charging of $50.00 for review of each Site Profile and that the Director of Legal Services bring forward the changes necessary in appropriate bylaws.
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
THAT the recommendations of the General Manager of Community Services and the recommendation contained in the April 2, 1997 memorandum be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Updated Strathcona Policies including Policy to
Support Rezonings of Remaining Small Industrial
Sites in Kiwassa from I-2 and M-1 to RT-3
March 19, 1997 File: 5301-1
Prior to consideration of this matter, Ms. Francie Connell, Director of Legal Services, drew Council’s attention to Item 4 ofPage 2 of Appendix A of the Policy Report, which referred to the registering of a covenant. Ms. Connell recommended this requirement of a covenant be deleted.
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT Council adopt the revised Strathcona Policies contained in Appendix A of the Policy Report dated March 19, 1997, including policy 1.1 which supports owner-initiated rezoning to RT-3 of the small industrial sites within the area bounded generally by the BNR tracks, Union Street, Vernon Drive and the lane north of Pender Street, and
THAT the requirement for a Covenant be deleted, as recommended by the Director of Legal Services, and instead the Director of Planning pursue RS-1 zoning for those portions of Strathcona Park currently zoned industrial and multi-family.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
RISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ADOPT REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Sullivan,
THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
BY-LAWS
1. A By-law to Authorize Council Entering into
a Heritage Revitalization Agreement with the
Owner of Heritage Property
[7400 Oak Street (950 West 58th Avenue)]
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,
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. Kennedy,
THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COUNCILLOR CLARKE WAS EXCUSED FROM VOTING ON BY-LAW 1
2. A By-law to amend By-law No. 7639, being a
By-law which amended the Zoning and
Development By-law by rezoning an area to CD-1
(3418 Vanness Avenue)
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
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. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COUNCILLOR PUIL WAS EXCUSED FROM VOTING ON BY-LAW 2
3. A By-law to amend By-law No. 3575,
being the Zoning and Development By-law
[7252 Kerr Street (Southview Lodge)]
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Don Lee,
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared the By-law open for discussion and amendment.
There being no amendments, it was
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Don Lee,
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 3
4. A By-law to amend By-law No. 2952,
being the Parking Meter By-law
(Amendments to Reduce Exemptions)
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared the By-law open for discussion and amendment.
There being no amendments, it was
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5. A By-law to amend By-law No. 6510,
being the Sign By-law (5605 Victoria Drive)
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Daniel Lee,
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared the By-law open for discussion and amendment.
There being no amendments, it was
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Daniel Lee,
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
6. A By-law to amend By-law No. 5563,
being the Electrical By-law
(Additional Amendments to Fee Schedule)
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Herbert,
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared the By-law open for discussion and amendment.
There being no amendments, it was
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Herbert,
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
7. A By-law to amend By-law No. 6553,
being a By-law which established reduced
fees for inspections of secondary suites
(Secondary Suite Inspections - Amendment to Fee)
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Herbert,
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared the By-law open for discussion and amendment.
There being no amendments, it was
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Herbert,
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 Land for Lane Purposes
(All that portion of Lot 31, Block 39,
District Lot 51, Plan 1735, Group One, NWD) File: 5807
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Herbert,
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: 012-065-501
All that portion of Lot 31, Block 39, District Lot 51, Plan 1735, Group One, New Westminster District, lying northeasterly of a line drawn parallel to and 1.067 metres perpendicularly distant southwesterly from the northeasterly limit of said Lot 31, and extending from the southeasterly limit of said Lot 31 to the northwesterly limit of said Lot 31, the same as shown heavy outlined on plan prepared by J. W. Larson, B.C.L.S., dated February 12, 1997, and marginally numbered LE 16687.
AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to accept and allocate the said lands for lane purposes;
BE IT RESOLVED that the above described lands, upon conveyance, are hereby accepted and allocated for lane purposes and declared to form and to constitute a portion of a lane.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
B. Conveyance, Acceptance and Allocation
of Land for Lane Purposes
(The North 2 feet of Lot 19, Block 6,
West 1/2 of Section 22, THSL, Plan 1945) File: 5807
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Herbert,
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: 014-188-732
The North 2 feet of
Lot 19
Block 6
West ½ of Section 22
Town of Hastings Suburban Lands
Plan 1945

AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to accept and allocate the said lands for lane purposes;
BE IT RESOLVED that the above described lands, upon conveyance, are hereby accepted and allocated for lane purposes and declared to form and to constitute a portion of a lane.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
C. Conveyance, Acceptance and Allocation
of Land for Lane Purposes
(The West 2 feet of Lot 34, Block 13,
District Lot 352, Plan 1515) File: 5807
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Herbert,
THAT WHEREAS the registered owner will be conveying to the City of Vancouver for lane purposes land in the City of Vancouver, Province of British Columbia, more particularly known and described as follows:
City of Vancouver
Parcel Identifier: 014-585-782
The West 2 feet of
Lot 34
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
D. CD-1 Guidelines - 5299 Arbutus Street File: 5303-1
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT Council’s resolution of March 11, 1997 to approve the form of development for the CD-1 site known as 5299 Arbutus Street, be rescinded;
FURTHER THAT the document entitled "5299 Arbutus Street CD-1 Guidelines" be adopted by Council for use by applicants and staff for development applications at 5299 Arbutus Street.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS
1. Woodwards Housing Project File: 2606-3
Councillor Chiavario (brief on file in the City Clerk’s Office), referred to recent reports in the media that the agreement between the Provincial Government and Fama Holdings Ltd pertaining to the former Woodwards site had fallen through.
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT Council, through the Mayor, expressly request that the Province PUBLICLY RECOMMIT the $25,000,000 for the purpose of, first, the furtherance of the Woodward’s dual housing project or, should that agreement not be resolved, that the $25 million in Provincial funding be committed and directed to other sites and projects for social housing in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver;
AND THAT Council, through the Mayor, offer the Province the benefit of the City’s Housing staff who originally worked to bring about this agreement between the Province and Fama Holdings, to again facilitate with the parties in determining and resolving the difficulties which seem to be interfering with the implementation of the Woodward’s dual housing agreement.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
During discussion of the foregoing matter, Council also referred to its own innovative social housing initiatives, and the need to inform the public of the City’s involvement in this area.
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT the Communications Division report back with an accessible public information strategy to communicate the City’s role, policies, achievements and plans for social housing.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Illegal Vending on Bute Street File: 2630
Councillor Kennedy referred to the ongoing problem of illegal vending on Bute Street, and drew Council’s attention to a memorandum from the General Manager of Engineering Services, outlining enforcement measures to date, and plans to continue enforcement in this area.
3. Expansion of Recycling Program File: 3758-1
Councillor Kennedy referred to the recent announcement from the Ministry of Environment regarding an expansion of the Beverage Container Deposit System. It was requested that staff provide Council with an information memorandum on the impact this will have on the City’s bluebox program. It was also requested that staff provide a memorandum addressing how the City could ensure this initiative increases job opportunities for the people who collect discarded containers, as well as the implications of this on illegal vending in the City.
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The Council adjourned at 5:55 p.m.

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