CITY OF VANCOUVER
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
May 13, 1997
A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held
on Tuesday, May 13, 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
CLERK: 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 property matters to be considered
"In Camera" later this day.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Mayor Owen acknowledged the presence of Masha Krioutchkoua in the
Council Chamber. Ms. Krioutchkoua, a grade 6 student from North
Vancouver, was the winner of an essay contest sponsored by BCTV and as
contest winner, was spending a day with the Mayor of Vancouver.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
1. Minutes of Regular Council
(Transportation and Traffic)
April 22, 1997
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Don Lee,
THAT the foregoing minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Minutes of Special Council Meeting
(Public Hearing)
April 22, 1997
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the foregoing minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
(Planning and Environment)
April 24, 1997
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the foregoing minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
(City Services and Budgets)
April 24, 1997
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the foregoing minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
May 6, 1997
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Sullivan,
THAT the foregoing minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, Mayor
Owen in the Chair.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
REPORT REFERENCE
1. Richmond Rapidbus Project
May 2, 1997 File: 5555-1/5560-1
In an Administrative Report dated April 17, 1997, the General
Manager of Engineering Services advised BC Transit is now planning the
Richmond Rapidbus project in partnership with Vancouver and Richmond.
The report introduced the issues which must be dealt with over the next
few months, including a public consultation process, and those issues
which can be addressed after implementation.
Wayne Pledger, Strategic Transit and Transportation Engineer,
introduced Glen Leicester, Executive Director, Strategic and Corporate
Planning, BC Transit, who advised this project was proposed in the BC
Transit 10 year plan and more recently in the 5-year plan. Until now,
the project has been on hold as part of the Provincial capital funding
freeze.
Mr. Leicester advised this project is scheduled for completion for
the Fall of 1999. However an application has been made for funds under
the Federal Infrastructure Program which could see the project begin
operation as early as the Fall of 1998.
With the aid of a slide presentation, Mr. Leicester described the
benefits of a Rapidbus, the proposed route, the required infrastructure,
the frequency of service, as well as a proposed public consultation
program.
Members of Council commented this project is a breakthrough for BC
Transit and congratulated them on their efforts with regard to the
Rapidbus. Transit officials were urged to complete as much of the
project by 1998 as possible.
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
THAT this report be received for information.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Workers Compensation System
May 12, 1997 File: 1303
Before Council was a Preliminary Submission from Mr. Ken Dobell,
City Manager, to the Royal Commission on the Workers Compensation
System.
With the aid of a slide presentation, Mr. Dobell summarized the
submission to the Royal Commission. An overview of the submission is as
follows:
- The City is resolutely of the view that it is not the role of the
WCB to provide a safety net against social and economic events
which have primary origins outside the workplace;
- All parties have a role to play in preventing workplace injuries in
the worker's compensation system - employers, employees, unions and
the WCB. The City believes the system should require employees to
be more accountable for their safety;
- There is currently a double-standard between large and small
employers. If you are large, you are expected to comply and even
lead in development of new regulations while if you are a small
employer, you rarely if ever see a WCB inspector. This must
change;
- The City believes there are too many levels of appeal within the
WCB structure, costing over $ 12 million a year. A scaled down
model will work for one quarter of the costs, as it has for Alberta
and Nova Scotia;
- The City remains steadfast in its resolve that the economic test
used to decide if a worker is "thereby disabled from earning full
wages at the work at which he was employed" remains in place.
Mr. Dobell advised the City submission will raise the following
specific concerns:
- Interpretation of Schedule B regarding cancer and heart disease;
- Chronic stress and pain;
- Return to work procedures.
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT Council endorse the submission of the City Manager to the
Royal Commission on the Worker's Compensation System.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CITY MANAGER S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Warning to Prospective Purchasers of
3683 West 49th Avenue
Lot B, Block 4, DL 314 Group 1 New Westminster,
District Plan LMP 17867
April 21, 1997 File: 2701-1
Due to the fact that a delegation request was received, this matter
was deferred to a future Standing Committee meeting.
2. Form of Development - 3301 East Pender Street
D.E.401542 - CD-1 By-law Number 7672
Owner of Development - City of Vancouver
April 29, 1997 File: 2608-1
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the approved form of development for the CD-1 zoned site known
as 3350 East Hastings Street (3301 East Pender Street being the
application address) be generally approved as illustrated in Development
Application Number DE401542, prepared by Architectura Architects and
stamped "Received, City Planning Department July 29, 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
3. Direct Purchase of Police Motorcycles
April 25, 1997 File: 1801-1
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT Council approve the direct purchase from Trev Deeley
Motorcycles Ltd., a division of Fred Deeley Imports Ltd., of twenty-one
1998 Harley-Davidson FLHPI Road King police motorcycles, at a total
price of $294,000, plus the 7% Goods and Services Tax (less the
anticipated receipt of the municipal rebate), the Provincial Sales Tax,
and the Provincial Environmental Levy, subject to a contract
satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
A member of Council requested information on what could be done to
reduce the level of noise associated with police motorcycles. Mr. Paul
Philcox, Fleet Administrator, Vancouver Police Department, agreed to
provide written information to Council on this matter within one week.
4. Warning to Prospective Purchasers of 188 West 22nd Avenue
Lot 2, Block 623, DL 526, Plan 2913
April 18, 1997 File: 2701-1
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the City Clerk be directed to file a 336D Notice against the
Certificate of Title to the property at 188 West 22nd Avenue in order to
warn prospective purchasers that there is a contravention of the Zoning
and Development and Vancouver Building By-laws related to this building.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5. FCM Grant Request for FCM Municipal
Rights-of-Way Defense Fund
May 7, 1997 File: 3253-2/2201
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT Council approve the request of the FCM for a grant of $14,155
to contribute to a Municipal Rights-of-Way Fund from Contingency
Reserve.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND
BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY
6. Adoption of 1997 Operating Budget,
Taxation Resolutions and Bylaws
May 10, 1997 File: 1605-1
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
A. THAT Council adopt the 1997 Operating Budget estimates which
are summarized in Appendix A of the Administrative Report
dated May 10, 1997, by approving the budget resolution
attached as Appendix B.
B. THAT Council approve the 1997 Property Taxation Limitation
Bylaw limiting the growth in Class 6, Commercial and Other,
property taxes for 1997 as submitted this day.
C. THAT Council approve the 1997 rating bylaw for the City's
general purposes property taxes as submitted this day.
D. THAT Council approve the 1997 rating by-laws for the property
tax requisitions of the Greater Vancouver Regional District
and the Greater Vancouver Regional Hospital District.
E. THAT Council approve the resolutions attached as Appendices C
through F, adopting adjusted tax rates for the Provincial
Schools, the B.C. Assessment Authority, the Municipal Finance
Authority, and the Vancouver Regional Transit Commission
levies, pursuant to the Vancouver Charter and the Averaging
Bylaw No. 7715 adopted by Council on March 25, 1997.
- CARRIED
(Cllrs. Chiavario and Puil opposed)
7. Form of Development - 88 West Pender Street
D.E. 401840 - CD-1 By-law Number 6747
Owner of Development - Henderson Land Holdings Ltd.
May 9, 1997 File: 2608-1
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the approved form of development for this portion of the CD-1
zoned site known as International Village (Sub-Area 4) be generally
approved as illustrated in Development Application Number DE401840,
prepared by Kirkor Architects and stamped "Received, City Planning
Department, May 9, 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
CITY MANAGER'S POLICY REPORTS
1. CD-1 Rezoning - 5338-5490 Larch Street
April 25, 1997 File: 5305-1
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
A. THAT the application by Brook Development Planning Inc. to
rezone 5338-5490 Larch Street (Lots 10-16 of Lot 12, Block 17,
D.L. 526, Plan 3946) from RS-1 to CD-1, to permit 46 dwelling
units in 3-storey townhouse and stacked units, be referred to
a Public Hearing, together with:
(i) plans received March 26, 1997;
(ii) draft CD-1 By-law provisions, generally as contained in
Appendix A of the Policy Report dated April 25, 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
April 25, 1997.
B. THAT, subject to approval of the rezoning at a Public Hearing,
the Subdivision By-law be amended as set out in Appendix C of
the Policy Report dated April 25, 1997; and
FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to
bring forward the amendment to the Subdivision By-law at the
time of enactment of the zoning by-law.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. CD-1 Text Amendment, 800-1100 Pacific Boulevard
(Quayside Neighbourhood, Concord Pacific Place)
Payment-in-Lieu for Non-Family Non-Market Housing
May 6, 1997 File: 5307-1
Prior to consideration of this matter, members of Council noted
that it was part of a late distribution, and Council had little time to
consider the implications of the report.
Responding to a question from a member of Council, Kevin Murphy,
Concord Pacific, advised there is additional risk associated with a
delay of this report as efficiencies can be realized by coordinating
building construction, and a tight schedule is in place. However,
Concord Pacific understands the rationale for a deferral, and with the
commitment of City staff to fast track the project, can accommodate this
request.
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT this report be deferred to the May 27 Regular Council meeting
with the understanding that should Council refer this project to public
hearing, the public hearing be scheduled for July 9 or an alternate
date which will not delay the timing of the project, and
THAT Council be provided with an opportunity to meet with
appropriate staff prior to dealing with this referral report.
- 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 limit Commercial Property
Tax Increases for 1997 (Commercial
Property Tax Increase Limitation By-law)
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared
the By-law open for discussion and amendment.
There being no amendments, it was
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor
and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. A By-law to levy rates on all taxable real
property in the City to raise a sum which,
added to the estimated revenue of the City
from other sources, will be sufficient to
pay all debts and obligations of the City
falling due within the year 1997 and not
otherwise provided for
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared
the By-law open for discussion and amendment.
There being no amendments, it was
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor
and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. A By-law to levy a rate on property to raise
monies required to be paid to the Greater
Vancouver Regional District (1997 Rating
By-law - Greater Vancouver Regional District)
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared
the By-law open for discussion and amendment.
There being no amendments, it was
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor
and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. A By-law to levy a rate on property to raise
monies required to be paid to the Greater
Vancouver Regional Hospital District
(1997 Rating By-law - Greater Vancouver
Regional Hospital District)
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared
the By-law open for discussion and amendment.
There being no amendments, it was
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor
and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5. A By-law to amend By-law No. 5664,
being the Miscellaneous Fees (Planning)
By-law (Addition of Site Profile Review Fees)
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared
the By-law open for discussion and amendment.
There being no amendments, it was
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor
and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOTIONS
A. Conveyance, Acceptance and Allocation
of Lands for Road Purposes
(All that portion of Lot J, Block 1,
D.L. 715, Plan 8370, Group 1, NWD) File: 5807
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Sullivan,
THAT WHEREAS the registered owner will be conveying to the City of
Vancouver for road purposes lands in the City of Vancouver, Province of
British Columbia, more particularly known and described as follows:
All that portion of Lot J, Block 1, District Lot 715, Plan 8370,
Group 1, New Westminster District, the same as shown heavy outlined
on plan of survey completed on the 25th day of April, 1997,
attested to by A. Di Nozzi, B.C.L.S. and marginally numbered LD
3397.
AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to
accept and allocate the said lands for road purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED that the above described lands to be conveyed are
upon conveyance hereby accepted and allocated for road purposes and
declared to form and to constitute a portion of a road.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
B. Conveyance, Acceptance and Allocation
of Lands for Lane Purposes
(All that portion of Lot 6, Block 37,
D.L. 51, Plan 1735, Group 1, NWD) File: 5807
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
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: 002-648-555
All that portion of Lot 6, Block 37, District Lot 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 6, and
extending from the southeasterly limit of said Lot 6 to the
northwesterly limit of said Lot 6, the same as shown heavy outlined
on plan prepared by J.W. Larson, B.C.L.S., dated January 8, 1997,
and marginally numbered LE 16645.
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 Lands for Lane Purposes
(All that portion of Lot 7, except the east
22 feet, Block 37, D.L. 51, Plan 1735,
Group 1, NWD) File: 5807
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
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: 014-319-322
All that portion of Lot 7, except the east 22 feet, Block 37,
District Lot 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 7, and extending from the southeasterly limit of said
Lot 7 to the northwesterly limit of said Lot 7, the same as shown
heavy outlined on plan prepared by J.W. Larson, B.C.L.S., dated
December 12, 1996, and marginally numbered LE16555.
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
The following Motion was submitted by Councillor Kennedy and
recognized by the Chair:
1. Workplace Exposure to Environmental
Tobacco Smoke File: 4105-1
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy
SECONDED by Cllr. Price
WHEREAS there is strong evidence that exposure to Environmental
Tobacco Smoke (second-hand smoke) is a significant workplace hazard,
especially in the food and beverage industry; and
WHEREAS, to date, the Workers Compensation Board of BC has seen
fit to exempt the hospitality industry from a proposed workplace smoking
prohibition; and
WHEREAS the Workers Compensation Board of Alberta has recently
settled worker compensation claims relating to exposure to second-hand
smoke in the workplace; and
WHEREAS there is strong support for municipal by-laws controlling
second-hand smoke in the food and beverage industry; and
WHEREAS these by-laws have generated strong reaction for the need
for a level playing field within the food and beverage industry and
between municipalities; therefore
BE IT RESOLVED that the UBCM request that the Workers' Compensation
Board enact regulations which will protect all workers in BC from
exposure to Environmental Tobacco Smoke, including those workers in the
food and beverage industry.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS
1. Casino Public Opinion Poll File: 2633-1
Councillor Clarke referred to a request made for information
pertaining to a poll conducted for the Ministry of Employment and
Investment gathering public opinion on gaming. The documents released
by the Provincial Government do not include the entire poll and were
accompanied by a press release which was contradictory in some areas.
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
SECONDED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT the City request that the Provincial Government release the
entire public opinion poll, including a breakdown of the responses by
region.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. National Crime Prevention Council of
Canada Report File: 3701-2
Councillor Kennedy referred to a report from the National Crime
Prevention Council regarding incarceration in our prison system, and the
cost of same, as well as the need to look at other options.
Mayor Owen directed that a copy of this report be distributed to
all members of Council.
3. Speed Table File: 5757-1
Councillor Clarke referred to a memorandum received from
Engineering Staff which advised that the cost of constructing a speed
table at Prince Edward Street and 37th Avenue was $55,000. It was
requested that staff provide a further breakdown of this expenditure.
The Mayor so directed.
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Council recessed at 5:15 p.m. for an
"In Camera" meeting in the Mayor's Office.