CITY OF VANCOUVER
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
June 24, 1997
A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held
on Tuesday, June 24, 1997, commencing at approximately 2:00 p.m. in the
Council Chamber, third floor, City Hall.
PRESENT: Mayor Philip Owen
Councillor Don Bellamy
Councillor Jennifer Clarke
Councillor Alan Herbert
Councillor Daniel Lee
Councillor Don Lee
Councillor Gordon Price
Councillor George Puil
Councillor Sam Sullivan
ABSENT: Councillor Nancy A. Chiavario
(Leave of Absence)
Councillor Lynne Kennedy (Sick Leave)
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.
CONDOLENCES
Mayor Owen advised of the recent passing of Dr. Sydney Segal, a
former Civic Merit recipient, and long-time Chair of the Family
Court/Youth Justice Committee.
Dr. Segal was an internationally recognized pediatrician and
acknowledged authority on standards of medical ethics, family and
children s law, and drug dependency.
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT a letter of condolence be sent, on behalf of Council, to the
family of Dr. Segal.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
"IN CAMERA" MEETING
Council was advised there were property matters to be considered
In Camera later this day.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
1. Minutes of Regular Council
(Transportation and Traffic)
June 3, 1997
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the foregoing minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
June 17, 1997
MOVED by Cllr. Daniel Lee,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the foregoing minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Don Lee,
THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, Mayor
Owen in the Chair.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
REPORT REFERENCE
1. Review of Alcohol and Drug Services in Vancouver
File: 4101
Mr. Jeff Brooks, Manager of Community Services, Social Planning,
provided a report reference on a document entitled "Review of Alcohol
and Drug Services in Vancouver". This report was sponsored by the
Ministry for Children and Families and the Vancouver/Richmond Health
Board.
The purpose of the review was to recommend a program model and
organizational structure which will best meet Vancouver's growing
service needs, and to make recommendations on resource requirements.
The review identified the following main problems and issues that
need to be addressed:
shifting responsibility for Alcohol and Drug Services (ADS);
restricted ability for regions to respond strategically with
flexibility to local issues;
inadequate planning and information infrastructure to
strategically manage resources and deal with local trends and
issues;
program and service inconsistencies with issues being
addressed on an ad hoc basis, which has led to a variety of
differences in programs and fragmentation of service;
access to service has been a problem for some of the more
vulnerable populations;
insufficient resources.
Solutions promoting quality, effectiveness and efficiency include:
One regional-based management structure that is accountable
for ADS in Vancouver;
a continuum of care from health promotion to treatment and
support for adults, children and youth, families and older
adults;
appropriate integration of services and consistent with
Ministry of Children and Families and Vancouver/Richmond
Health Board;
a model of detox and treatment case management, and service
utilization assessment;
the development of a coherent harm reduction management
approach;
improved access to service for certain special needs
populations;
a regional data and information system to support
decision-making;
an ability to generate and analyse the data in order to set
strategic directions, and to be held more accountable for
outcomes.
The action plan will include the following steps:
work to integrate the current school-based prevention services
and school health services;
streamline detox and treatment services;
restructure existing alcohol and drug services to outpatient
clinics;
review residentially-based treatment and support services;
establish a community information bank on the epidemiology of
drug and alcohol use;
implement an injection drug use harm reduction strategy;
development of appropriate medical services for people facing
severe withdrawal syndrome and multiple diagnosis.
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT Council endorse the report entitled Review of Alcohol and
Drug Services in Vancouver and the Provincial Government be urged to
act immediately on the report.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Charitable Gaming
June 23, 1997 File: 2633
Before Council was an Administrative Report dated June 23, 1997
from the Director of Community Services Division, Social Planning which
informed Council of changes related to the charitable gaming model in
British Columbia, and how these changes could affect charities in the
City of Vancouver.
Mario Lee, Social Planning Analyst, advised that on June 20, 1997,
at a by-invitation-only meeting, the Lotteries Advisory Committee of the
Provincial Government released further information regarding the
expansion of gaming in B.C. Staff believe this is the development of a
complete new model for charitable gaming in the B.C.
At present the government revenue generated by the casinos and
bingo operations is $14 million, the owners/operators revenue is $73
million (operation costs are paid out of this portion), while charities
receive $112 million from both activities. Once the expansion is fully
implemented, the Government revenue form charitable gaming could
increase to $344 million, owners/operators revenue could increase to
$284 million, while the charities portion could increase to $172
million.
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT Council request the Provincial Government to allow the City of
Vancouver to retain the monies derived from traffic fines in Vancouver
and a portion of photo radar revenue, thereby enabling the City to
augment its meagre police resources to adequately cope with a problem
which is being compounded by Victoria s policies on gaming.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT this report be received for information, and
FURTHER THAT this report be forwarded to the UBCM along with the
report from Detective Randy Peterson, Vancouver Police Department and
Coordinated Law Enforcement Unit, which was delivered at International
Conference on Gambling and Risk Taking in Montreal.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
THAT information be forwarded to the Governor of Washington State
advising of the adverse impacts being felt in B.C. from gaming
activities in Washington, and the expansion of gaming which is
occurring as B.C. tries to keep pace.
LOST
(Cllrs. Bellamy, Herbert, Don Lee, Puil and Mayor Owen opposed)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. City Hall Pay Parking Proposal to Reduce Auto Commuting
File: 1301/5651
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
THAT this matter be deferred to a future meeting of the Standing
Committee on Transportation and Traffic, at which time staff are to
provide additional information, and a delegation from the Union can be
heard.
- CARRIED
(Cllr. Puil opposed)
* * * *
Council recessed at 4:00 p.m., and following an "In Camera"
meeting in the Mayor's Office, reconvened at 4:25 p.m.,
with the same members present.
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COMMUNICATIONS AND/OR PETITIONS
1. Resolutions for 1997 UBCM Convention File: 3252
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the following resolution 1(b), be endorsed for submission to
the Union of British Columbia municipalities:
1(b) Delegation of Routine Strata Title Conversion Approvals
WHEREAS the Condominium Act establishes a Municipal Council as
the approving authority for existing buildings seeking to
convert to strata title ownership, and outlines certain
requirements that the Council must ensure are met before
approval may be given, including consideration of "priority of
rental accommodation over privately-owned housing in the
area";
AND WHEREAS the Municipal Council may have no policy objection
to conversion of industrial/commercial buildings to strata
title ownership, or the conversion of very specific types of
residential buildings (e.g., an existing one-family dwelling
on the same site as a newly-constructed infill dwelling);
AND WHEREAS the Municipal Council may prefer to avoid the
applicant delay and staff resources required to bring such
routine applications to Council for approval;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Condominium Act be amended
to enable the Municipal Council to delegate its strata title
approval authority to its subdivision Approving Officer (or
other municipal officer as chosen by the Council) for those
types of existing buildings prescribed by Council resolution,
and subject to any additional limitations or conditions
established by the Council.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Note From Clerk: Resolution 1(a) was withdrawn by the Chief Constable.
CITY MANAGER'S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Asbestos Control Program and Staffing
June 6, 1997 File: 1306-2
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
A. THAT Council approve the Asbestos Control Program as ongoing
and until such time as it is no longer required under Workers
Compensation Board Regulations.
B. THAT Council approve the establishment of three regular
Asbestos Surveyor/Worker positions replacing the existing
temporary positions at no additional cost to the Operating
Budget.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. New Position - Treasury Analyst
June 3, 1997 File: 1306-5
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT a position of Treasury Analyst be created, subject to
classification review by the Director of Human Resources, at an
estimated cost of $70,000, with funding from the Operating Budget.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Annual Report on Council Remuneration and Expenses
June 11, 1997 File: 1255
This report was withdrawn by the Director of Finance.
4. Award of Tender No. 35-97-02,
Supply of 4.5 Cubic Meter Wheel Loader
June 6, 1997 File: 1805
MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
THAT Council accept the bid which represents best value to the City
from Finning Ltd. for one (1) Caterpillar model 980G at a total cost of
$370,203.00, plus the Provincial Sales Tax, the 7% Goods and Services
tax (less any municipal rebate received) and the BC Environmental Levy,
subject to a contract satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5. Interurban Car Fund Raising
June 9, 1997 File: 5558/5051
MOVED by Cllr. Herbert,
A. THAT Council approve the application to heritage societies,
namely, British Columbia Heritage Trust, in an effort to raise
funds for Interurban Cars 1207 and 1231.
B. THAT Council approve efforts to raise funds for Interurban
Cars 1207 and 1231 through promotion of requests for private
and corporate donations.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
6. Extension of Combined Development and
Building Permit Nos. DB401168 (for construction)
and DB401169 (for demolition)
1076 West 51st Avenue (to be changed to
1088 West 51st Avenue)
June 5, 1997 File: 2605
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT City Council approve an extension of Combined Development and
Building Permit Nos. DB401168 and DB401169 until November 28, 1997.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
7. Reconstruction of 4600 Block West 8th Avenue
May 22, 1997 File: 5809-1
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
A. THAT the 4600 Block of West 8th Avenue be reconstructed with
an 8.5 m pavement and corner bulges at each end of the block.
B. THAT $75,000 be allocated from Streets Basic Capital
Unallocated Account No. 12/31/2802/999 - Local Street
Reconstruction.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
8. Amendment to Aoki Public Art Agreement
June 12, 1997 File: 3130/1203
This report was withdrawn at the request of the Manager, Public Art
Program.
9. Form of Development: 1701 Bayshore Drive
D.E. 402045 - CD-1 By-law Number 7232
Owner of Development: Aoki Corporation
June 12, 1997 File: 2604
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the approved form of development for Sub-Area 2 of the CD-1
zoned site known as 1601 West Georgia Street (1701 Bayshore Drive being
the application address) be generally approved as illustrated in
Development Application Number DE402045, prepared by Henriquez Partners
Architects and stamped "Received, City Planning Department, January 15,
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. Extension of Building Permit No. BU400090
725 - 747 South East Marine Drive
June 11, 1997 File: 2607
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT City Council approve an extension of Building Permit No.
BU400090 until July 31, 1997.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
11. 1997 Public Art Allocations from 1997/99 Capital Plan
June 12, 1997 File: 2401
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
A. THAT Council approve $75,000 for the 1997 Community Public Art
Program with specific projects to be reported back, and source
of funds to be the Public Art Unallocated Budget.
B. THAT Council approve grants up to a total of $10,000 for art
fabrication materials for the community centre associations
listed in Appendix A of the June 12, 1997 Administrative
Report, with funds to be released on authority of the Director
of Cultural Affairs, and source of funds to be the Public Art
Unallocated Budget.
C. THAT Council approve $16,000 for Greenway Ridgeway art works
to complete the current Ridgeway Pilot project, with the
source of funds to be the Pubic Art Unallocated Budget.
D. THAT Council approve up to $16,000 for 1997 Public Art Program
expenses as described in this report, with the source of funds
to be the Public Art Unallocated Budget.
E. THAT Council approve up to $30,000 for "Working Landscape",
with the source of funds to be $15,000 from the Public Art
Unallocated Budget and $15,000 from the Public Art General
Reserve.
F. THAT Council authorize the Director of Finance to issue
tax receipts for donations received by the City for
"Working Landscape".
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND
BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY
12. Re-approval of Strata Conversion:
2025 and 2027 East Kent Avenue North
June 13, 1997 File: 5311
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the application to convert the previously-occupied buildings
at 2025 and 2027 East Kent Avenue North (Lot E, Block O, D.L. 328, Plan
8555) to strata title ownership be reapproved 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 re-approval:
Completion of all work required by the City Building
Inspector, under the required permits, at no cost to the City,
in order that the previously-occupied principal building on
this site substantially complies with all relevant by-laws.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
13. Possible Withholding Action for 4396 Locarno Crescent
- West Point Grey Interim Zoning Review Study Area
June 19, 1997 File: 2606
In an Administrative Report dated June 19, 1997, the Director of
Community Planning reported on a possible withholding of a development
application received on June 3, 1997. The following recommendation was
before Council.
A. THAT Council instruct staff to process the Development Permit
Application for the proposed alterations at 4396 Locarno
Crescent in the normal manner.
Alternatively, the following resolution was submitted for
consideration:
B. THAT in accordance with Council's instruction of April 22,
1997, to refer portions of West Point Grey to Public Hearing,
Council withhold for 30 days in accordance with the provisions
of Section 570(1) of the Vancouver Charter, the Development
Permit for the proposed addition at 4396 Locarno Crescent,
expiring July 2, 1997, and for a further 60-day period,
expiring August 31, 1997, for a total of 90 days from the date
of submission, pursuant to Section 570(2)of the Vancouver
Charter.
The General Manager of Community Services recommended approval of
A, and if Council did not approve A, submitted B for consideration.
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Community
Services be approved.
- 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. Puil,
THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
BY-LAWS
1. By-law to contract a debt by the issue and sale of debentures in
the aggregate principal amount of $36,370.17 in lawful money of
Canada for certain Lane Lighting projects constructed as local
improvements and for imposing an annual special rate on real
property specially benefitted by such local improvements
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
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. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor
and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. By-law to contract a debt the issue and sale of debentures in the
aggregate principal amount of $2,258,137.56 in lawful money of
Canada for certain pavement and curb, lane paving and cement walks
and speed ramp projects constructed as local improvements and for
imposing an annual special rate on real property specially
benefitted by such local improvements
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
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. Puil,
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
3. By-law to contract a debt by the issue and sale of debentures in
the aggregate principal amount of $166,181.52 in lawful money of
Canada for certain street beautification projects constructed as
local improvements and for imposing an annual special rate on real
property specially benefitted by such local improvements
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
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. Puil,
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
4. A By-law to levy rates on qualifying real property located in the
Gastown Business Improvement Area
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
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. Clarke,
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
5. A By-law to levy rates on qualifying real property located in the
Kerrisdale Business Improvement Area
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
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. Clarke,
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
6. A By-law to levy rates on qualifying real property located in the
Mount Pleasant Business Improvement Area
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
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. Clarke,
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
7. A By-law to levy rates on qualifying real property located in the
Robson Street Business Improvement Area
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
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. Bellamy,
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
8. A By-law to levy rates on qualifying real property located in the
Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Area
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
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. Bellamy,
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. Pavement, Curbs and Trees on Alberta
Street from 5th Avenue to 6th Avenue File: 5809
MOVED by Cllr. Herbert,
SECONDED by Cllr. Daniel Lee,
WHEREAS a pavement, curbs and trees project on Alberta Street from
5th Avenue to 6th Avenue (hereinafter called the "project") was advanced
as a local improvement on the initiative principle to a Court of
Revision on November 16, 1995, and was approved by Council on that date
to be paid for in part by special assessment upon the real property to
be benefited thereby;
AND WHEREAS the project has now been certified by the City Engineer
as completed and the By-law assessing the benefitting properties for the
costs of the project has been passed;
AND WHEREAS on July 22, 1980, Council passed a resolution which
reads in part as follows:
"THAT Council approve Special Local Improvement Relief to
underdeveloped properties which front on pavement and curb
improvements as follows:
the relief to be such that the owners pay only seventy-five
percent of the rate for their zoning;
the relief to be limited to owner-occupied single-family
dwellings, the ownership of which precedes the assessment of
the local improvement;
the relief to be given on a year-to-year basis so long as the
properties remain eligible;
the relief to commence with ... projects placed on the Tax
Roll in 1980 for the first time;
the Collector of Taxes be instructed to bring forward each
year the list of properties in a formal resolution under
Section 67 of By-law 3614 as amended, to give effect to this
policy.";
AND WHEREAS on October 16, 1982, Council passed a resolution which
reads as follows:
"THAT current policies for local improvements remain in effect
except that property owners rates shall never be adjusted lower
than residential rates.";
AND WHEREAS on March 8, 1983, Council passed a resolution which
amended portions of the earlier resolutions as follows:
"THAT special relief applied to people owning and occupying
single-family dwellings in higher zoned areas, ownership of which
precedes the local improvement, as cited in Clause No. 2 of the
City Manager's report dated January 18, 1983, be amended such that
ownership of property preceding the local improvement is not a
condition of relief.";
AND WHEREAS on April 25, 1989, Council passed a resolution which
amended portions of the earlier resolution as follows:
"B. THAT with respect to all qualifying properties ... the
reduction in taxes for 1989 and all succeeding years shall be
for the remainder of the term of the By-law imposing the local
improvement tax unless a condition set out in the resolution
providing relief is no longer satisfied, in which case the
reduction in taxes shall no longer be available for the
taxation year next following, and Council's instruction to the
Collector of Taxes regarding such reduced taxes shall become
null and void.";
AND WHEREAS the annual special rate levied by the By-law imposing
the local improvement tax expires in 2011;
AND WHEREAS:
Lot D of Lots 11 and 12, Block 14, District Lot 302, Plan 5832
hereinafter called the "lot", abuts the project and contains an
owner-occupied single-family dwelling;
AND WHEREAS the owners of the lot have applied for special relief
by way of a reduction in taxes;
AND WHEREAS the lot is zoned I-1 (Industrial) under the Zoning and
Development By-law;
AND WHEREAS the Collector of Taxes is satisfied that the lot is
eligible, under the provisions of the resolutions of Council cited
herein, for the relief requested;
AND WHEREAS a special annual assessment for the said project
imposed on the lot for a period of fifteen (15) years if assessed as I-1
(Industrial) would be $445.03;
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that for the foregoing reasons Council, by
not less than two-thirds of all its members, hereby deems and declares
that the lot is especially, inequitably or unjustly affected by such
special assessment and, having met the criteria required by the
resolutions cited herein, shall be subject to a reduced special
assessment for the year 1997 and each subsequent year up to and
including 2011 of $333.77 and hereby directs the Collector of Taxes, so
long as the Collector is satisfied that the lot remains eligible, to
enter onto the Tax Rolls against the lot the amount of the reduced
special assessments. The difference between the said amounts shall be
provided out of the general funds of the City.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
AND BY THE
REQUIRED MAJORITY
B. Pavement, Curbs and Trees on 15th
Avenue from Willow Street to Heather Street File: 5809
MOVED by Cllr. Herbert,
SECONDED by Cllr. Daniel Lee,
WHEREAS a pavement, curbs and trees project on 15th Avenue from
Willow Street to Heather Street (hereinafter called the "project") was
advanced as a local improvement on the initiative principle to a Court
of Revision on December 6, 1994, and was approved by Council on that
date to be paid for in part by special assessment upon the real property
to be benefited thereby;
AND WHEREAS the project has now been certified by the City Engineer
as completed and the By-law assessing the benefitting properties for the
costs of the project has been passed;
AND WHEREAS on July 22, 1980, Council passed a resolution which
reads in part as follows:
"THAT Council approve Special Local Improvement Relief to
underdeveloped properties which front on pavement and curb
improvements as follows:
the relief to be such that the owners pay only seventy-five
percent of the rate for their zoning;
the relief to be limited to owner-occupied single-family
dwellings, the ownership of which precedes the assessment of
the local improvement;
the relief to be given on a year-to-year basis so long as the
properties remain eligible;
the relief to commence with ... projects placed on the Tax
Roll in 1980 for the first time;
the Collector of Taxes be instructed to bring forward each
year the list of properties in a formal resolution under
Section 67 of By-law 3614 as amended, to give effect to this
policy.";
AND WHEREAS on October 16, 1982, Council passed a resolution which
reads as follows:
"THAT current policies for local improvements remain in effect
except that property owners rates shall never be adjusted lower
than residential rates.";
AND WHEREAS on March 8, 1983, Council passed a resolution which
amended portions of the earlier resolutions as follows:
"THAT special relief applied to people owning and occupying
single-family dwellings in higher zoned areas, ownership of which
precedes the local improvement, as cited in Clause No. 2 of the
City Manager's report dated January 18, 1983, be amended such that
ownership of property preceding the local improvement is not a
condition of relief.";
AND WHEREAS on April 25, 1989, Council passed a resolution which
amended portions of the earlier resolution as follows:
"B. THAT with respect to all qualifying properties ... the
reduction in taxes for 1989 and all succeeding years shall be
for the remainder of the term of the By-law imposing the local
improvement tax unless a condition set out in the resolution
providing relief is no longer satisfied, in which case the
reduction in taxes shall no longer be available for the
taxation year next following, and Council's instruction to the
Collector of Taxes regarding such reduced taxes shall become
null and void.";
AND WHEREAS on August 2, 1990, Council passed a resolution
extending the granting of special relief to property located at 2294
McLean Drive to "other properties having similar conditions in future
projects";
AND WHEREAS the special relief referred to and approved by Council
was based on the relief approved by Council on March 8, 1983 for local
improvements in the West End, such relief being as follows:
"(a) THAT Council approve the additional special relief to
owner-occupied multiple conversion dwellings having no more
than four suites including the owner's suites affected by the
West End Improvement Project (east of Denman), according to
the relief formula set out in the City Manager's report dated
February 9, 1983";
AND WHEREAS the annual special rate levied by the By-law imposing
the local improvement tax expires in 2010;
AND WHEREAS:
Lot 6, Block 478A, District Lot 526, Plan 2118
hereinafter called the "lot", abuts the project and contains an
owner-occupied dwelling containing two dwelling units;
AND WHEREAS the owners of the lot have applied for special relief
by way of a reduction in taxes;
AND WHEREAS the lot is zoned RM-4 (Multiple) District under the
Zoning and Development By-law;
AND WHEREAS the Collector of Taxes is satisfied that the lot is
eligible, under the provisions of the resolutions of Council cited
herein, for the relief requested;
AND WHEREAS a special annual assessment for the said project
imposed on the lot for a period of fifteen (15) years if assessed as
RM-4 (Multiple) District would be $579.03;
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that for the foregoing reasons Council, by
not less than two-thirds of all its members, hereby deems and declares
that the lot is especially, inequitably or unjustly affected by such
special assessment and, having met the criteria required by the
resolutions cited herein, shall be subject to a reduced special
assessment for the year 1997 and each subsequent year up to and
including 2010 of $482.53 and hereby directs the Collector of Taxes, so
long as the Collector is satisfied that the lot remains eligible, to
enter onto the Tax Rolls against the lot the amount of the reduced
special assessments. The difference between the said amounts shall be
provided out of the general funds of the City.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
AND BY THE
REQUIRED MAJORITY
C. Pavement, Curbs and Trees on
Cambridge Street from Nanaimo Street
to Kamloops Street File: 5809
MOVED by Cllr. Herbert,
SECONDED by Cllr. Daniel Lee,
WHEREAS a pavement, curbs and trees project on Cambridge Street
from Nanaimo Street to Kamloops Street (hereinafter called the
"project") was advanced as a local improvement on the initiative
principle to a Court of Revision on June 22, 1995, and was approved by
Council on that date to be paid for in part by special assessment upon
the real property to be benefited thereby;
AND WHEREAS the project has now been certified by the City Engineer
as completed and the By-law assessing the benefitting properties for the
costs of the project has been passed;
AND WHEREAS on July 22, 1980, Council passed a resolution which
reads in part as follows:
"THAT Council approve Special Local Improvement Relief to
underdeveloped properties which front on pavement and curb
improvements as follows:
the relief to be such that the owners pay only seventy-five
percent of the rate for their zoning;
the relief to be limited to owner-occupied single-family
dwellings, the ownership of which precedes the assessment of
the local improvement;
the relief to be given on a year-to-year basis so long as the
properties remain eligible;
the relief to commence with ... projects placed on the Tax
Roll in 1980 for the first time;
the Collector of Taxes be instructed to bring forward each
year the list of properties in a formal resolution under
Section 67 of By-law 3614 as amended, to give effect to this
policy.";
AND WHEREAS on October 16, 1982, Council passed a resolution which
reads as follows:
"THAT current policies for local improvements remain in effect
except that property owners rates shall never be adjusted lower
than residential rates.";
AND WHEREAS on March 8, 1983, Council passed a resolution which
amended portions of the earlier resolutions as follows:
"THAT special relief applied to people owning and occupying
single-family dwellings in higher zoned areas, ownership of which
precedes the local improvement, as cited in Clause No. 2 of the
City Manager's report dated January 18, 1983, be amended such that
ownership of property preceding the local improvement is not a
condition of relief.";
AND WHEREAS on April 25, 1989, Council passed a resolution which
amended portions of the earlier resolution as follows:
"B. THAT with respect to all qualifying properties ... the
reduction in taxes for 1989 and all succeeding years shall be
for the remainder of the term of the By-law imposing the local
improvement tax unless a condition set out in the resolution
providing relief is no longer satisfied, in which case the
reduction in taxes shall no longer be available for the
taxation year next following, and Council's instruction to the
Collector of Taxes regarding such reduced taxes shall become
null and void.";
AND WHEREAS on August 2, 1990, Council passed a resolution
extending the granting of special relief to property located at 2294
McLean Drive to "other properties having similar conditions in future
projects";
AND WHEREAS the special relief referred to and approved by Council
was based on the relief approved by Council on March 8, 1983 for local
improvements in the West End, such relief being as follows:
"(a) THAT Council approve the additional special relief to
owner-occupied multiple conversion dwellings having no more
than four suites including the owner's suites affected by the
West End Improvement Project (east of Denman), according to
the relief formula set out in the City Manager's report dated
February 9, 1983";
AND WHEREAS the annual special rate levied by the By-law imposing
the local improvement tax expires in 2011;
AND WHEREAS:
The West ´ of Lot 904, except part in Plan 6071, Town of Hastings,
Plan 6675
The East ´ of Lot 904, except Part in Plan 6071, Town of Hastings,
Plan 6675
hereinafter collectively called the "lots", abut the project and each
contains an owner-occupied dwelling containing three dwelling units.
AND WHEREAS the owners of the lots have applied for special relief
by way of a reduction in taxes;
AND WHEREAS the lots are zoned RM-3A (Multiple) District under the
Zoning and Development By-law;
AND WHEREAS the Collector of Taxes is satisfied that the lots are
eligible, under the provisions of the resolutions of Council cited
herein, for the relief requested;
AND WHEREAS a special annual assessment for the said project
imposed on the lots for a period of fifteen (15) years if assessed as
RM-3A (Multiple) District would be:
$430.18 for the East ´ of Lot 904
$430.19 for the West ´ of Lot 904
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that for the foregoing reasons Council, by
not less than two-thirds of all its members, hereby deems and declares
that the lots are especially, inequitably or unjustly affected by such
special assessment and, having met the criteria required by the
resolutions cited herein, shall be subject to a reduced special
assessment for the year 1997 and each subsequent year up to and
including 2011 of:
$376.41 for the East ´ of Lot 904
$376.42 for the West ´ of Lot 904
and hereby directs the Collector of Taxes, so long as the Collector is
satisfied that the lots remain eligible, to enter onto the Tax Rolls
against the lots the amounts of the reduced special assessments. The
difference between the said amounts shall be provided out of the general
funds of the City.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
AND BY THE
REQUIRED MAJORITY
D. Pavement, Curbs and Trees on Windsor
Street from 7th Avenue to 8th Avenue File: 5809
MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
SECONDED by Cllr. Daniel Lee,
WHEREAS a pavement, curbs and trees project on Windsor Street from
7th Avenue to 8th Avenue (hereinafter called the "project") was advanced
as a local improvement on the initiative principle to a Court of
Revision on November 16, 1995, and was approved by Council on that date
to be paid for in part by special assessment upon the real property to
be benefited thereby;
AND WHEREAS the project has now been certified by the City Engineer
as completed and the By-law assessing the benefitting properties for the
costs of the project has been passed;
AND WHEREAS on July 22, 1980, Council passed a resolution which
reads in part as follows:
"THAT Council approve Special Local Improvement Relief to
underdeveloped properties which front on pavement and curb
improvements as follows:
the relief to be such that the owners pay only seventy-five
percent of the rate for their zoning;
the relief to be limited to owner-occupied single-family
dwellings, the ownership of which precedes the assessment of
the local improvement;
the relief to be given on a year-to-year basis so long as the
properties remain eligible;
the relief to commence with ... projects placed on the Tax
Roll in 1980 for the first time;
the Collector of Taxes be instructed to bring forward each
year the list of properties in a formal resolution under
Section 67 of By-law 3614 as amended, to give effect to this
policy.";
AND WHEREAS on October 16, 1982, Council passed a resolution which
reads as follows:
"THAT current policies for local improvements remain in effect
except that property owners rates shall never be adjusted lower
than residential rates.";
AND WHEREAS on March 8, 1983, Council passed a resolution which
amended portions of the earlier resolutions as follows:
"THAT special relief applied to people owning and occupying
single-family dwellings in higher zoned areas, ownership of which
precedes the local improvement, as cited in Clause No. 2 of the
City Manager's report dated January 18, 1983, be amended such that
ownership of property preceding the local improvement is not a
condition of relief.";
AND WHEREAS on April 25, 1989, Council passed a resolution which
amended portions of the earlier resolution as follows:
"B. THAT with respect to all qualifying properties ... the
reduction in taxes for 1989 and all succeeding years shall be
for the remainder of the term of the By-law imposing the local
improvement tax unless a condition set out in the resolution
providing relief is no longer satisfied, in which case the
reduction in taxes shall no longer be available for the
taxation year next following, and Council's instruction to the
Collector of Taxes regarding such reduced taxes shall become
null and void.";
AND WHEREAS on August 2, 1990, Council passed a resolution
extending the granting of special relief to property located at 2294
McLean Drive to "other properties having similar conditions in future
projects";
AND WHEREAS the special relief referred to and approved by Council
was based on the relief approved by Council on March 8, 1983 for local
improvements in the West End, such relief being as follows:
"(a) THAT Council approve the additional special relief to
owner-occupied multiple conversion dwellings having no more
than four suites including the owner's suites affected by the
West End Improvement Project (east of Denman), according to
the relief formula set out in the City Manager's report dated
February 9, 1983";
AND WHEREAS the annual special rate levied by the By-law imposing
the local improvement tax expires in 2011;
AND WHEREAS:
Lot B, Block 110, District Lot 264A, Plan 7094
Lot 13, Block 109, District Lot 264A, Plans 369 and 1771,
hereinafter collectively called the "lots", abut the project and Lot B
contains an owner-occupied single-family dwelling, and Lot 13 contains
an owner-occupied dwelling containing two dwelling units;
AND WHEREAS the owners of the lots have applied for special relief
by way of a reduction in taxes;
AND WHEREAS the lots are zoned RM-4 (Multiple) District under the
Zoning and Development By-law;
AND WHEREAS the Collector of Taxes is satisfied that the lots are
eligible, under the provisions of the resolutions of Council cited
herein, for the relief requested;
AND WHEREAS a special annual assessment for the said project
imposed on the lots for a period of fifteen (15) years if assessed as
RM-4 (Multiple) District would be:
$ 749.35 for Lot B
$1,228.55 for Lot 13
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that for the foregoing reasons Council, by
not less than two-thirds of all its members, hereby deems and declares
that the lots are especially, inequitably or unjustly affected by such
special assessment and, having met the criteria required by the
resolutions cited herein, shall be subject to a reduced special
assessment for the year 1997 and each subsequent year up to and
including 2011 of:
$562.01 for Lot B
$614.28 for Lot 13
and hereby directs the Collector of Taxes, so long as the Collector is
satisfied that the lots remain eligible, to enter onto the Tax Rolls
against the lots the amount of the reduced special assessments. The
difference between the said amounts shall be provided out of the general
funds of the City.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
AND BY THE
REQUIRED MAJORITY
E. Lane Pavement on the lane east of
Hudson Street from 70th Avenue
to the lane north of 71st Avenue File: 5809
MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
SECONDED by Cllr. Daniel Lee,
WHEREAS lane pavement on the lane east of Hudson Street from 70th
Avenue to the lane north of 71st Avenue (hereinafter called the
"project") was advanced as a local improvement on the initiative
principle to a Court of Revision on June 22, 1995, and was approved by
Council on that date to be paid for in part by special assessment upon
the real property to be benefited thereby;
AND WHEREAS the project has now been certified by the City Engineer
as completed and the By-law assessing the benefitting properties for the
costs of the project has been passed;
AND WHEREAS on July 22, 1980, Council passed a resolution which
reads in part as follows:
"A. Council adopt a standing policy of giving special relief as
follows with respect to lane paving local improvements where
properties are used residentially but zoned for higher use:
1. the relief to be such that they pay only one-half of the
rate for their zoning;
2. the relief to be limited to owner-occupied single-family
dwellings, the ownership of which precedes the assessment
of the local improvement;
3. the relief to be given on a year-to-year basis as long as
the properties remain eligible;
4. the relief to commence with projects placed on the Tax
Roll in 1977."
AND WHEREAS on October 16, 1982, Council passed a resolution which
reads as follows:
"THAT current policies for local improvements remain in effect
except that property owners rates shall never be adjusted lower
than residential rates.";
AND WHEREAS on March 8, 1983, Council passed a resolution which
amended portions of the earlier resolutions as follows:
"THAT special relief applied to people owning and occupying
single-family dwellings in higher zoned areas, ownership of which
precedes the local improvement, as cited in Clause No. 2 of the
City Manager's report dated January 18, 1983, be amended such that
ownership of property preceding the local improvement is not a
condition of relief.";
AND WHEREAS on April 25, 1989, Council passed a resolution which
amended portions of the earlier resolution as follows:
"B. THAT with respect to all qualifying properties ... the
reduction in taxes for 1989 and all succeeding years shall be
for the remainder of the term of the By-law imposing the local
improvement tax unless a condition set out in the resolution
providing relief is no longer satisfied, in which case the
reduction in taxes shall no longer be available for the
taxation year next following, and Council's instruction to the
Collector of Taxes regarding such reduced taxes shall become
null and void.";
AND WHEREAS the annual special rate levied by the By-law imposing
the local improvement tax expires in 2010;
AND WHEREAS:
Lot 13, Block 17, District Lot 318, Plan 1749
hereinafter called the "lot", abuts the project and contains an
owner-occupied single-family dwelling;
AND WHEREAS the owner of the lot has applied for special relief by
way of a reduction in taxes;
AND WHEREAS the lot is zoned RM-3A (Multiple) District under the
Zoning and Development By-law;
AND WHEREAS the Collector of Taxes is satisfied that the lot is
eligible, under the provisions of the resolutions of Council cited
herein, for the relief requested;
AND WHEREAS a special annual assessment for the said project
imposed on the lot for a period of fifteen (15) years if assessed as
RM-3A (Multiple) District would be $221.08;
AND WHEREAS application of the relief policies would result in a
rate lower than residential rates;
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that for the foregoing reasons Council, by
not less than two-thirds of all its members, hereby deems and declares
that the lot is especially, inequitably or unjustly affected by such
special assessment and, having met the criteria required by the
resolutions cited herein, shall be subject to a reduced special
assessment for the year 1997 and each subsequent year up to and
including 2010 of $122.46 and hereby directs the Collector of Taxes, so
long as the Collector is satisfied that the lot remains eligible, to
enter onto the Tax Rolls against the lot the amount of the reduced
special assessments. The difference between the said amounts shall be
provided out of the general funds of the City.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
AND BY THE
REQUIRED MAJORITY
F. Lane Pavement on the lane east of Osler Street
from 67th Avenue to the lane north of 70th Avenue
and the lane north of 70th Avenue from Osler Street
to the lane east of Osler Street File: 5809
MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
SECONDED by Cllr. Daniel Lee,
WHEREAS lane pavement on the lane east of Osler Street, from 67th
Avenue to the lane north of 70th Avenue and the lane north of 70th
Avenue from Osler Street to the lane east of Osler Street (hereinafter
called the "project") was advanced as a local improvement on the
initiative principle to a Court of Revision on June 11, 1996, and was
approved by Council on that date to be paid for in part by special
assessment upon the real property to be benefited thereby;
AND WHEREAS the project has now been certified by the City Engineer
as completed and the By-law assessing the benefitting properties for the
costs of the project has been passed;
AND WHEREAS on July 22, 1980, Council passed a resolution which
reads in part as follows:
"A. Council adopt a standing policy of giving special relief as follows
with respect to lane paving local improvements where properties are
used residentially but zoned for higher use:
1. the relief to be such that they pay only one-half of the rate
for their zoning;
2. the relief to be limited to owner-occupied single-family
dwellings, the ownership of which precedes the assessment of
the local improvement;
3. the relief to be given on a year-to-year basis as long as the
properties remain eligible;
4. the relief to commence with projects placed on the Tax Roll in
1977."
AND WHEREAS on October 16, 1982, Council passed a resolution which
reads as follows:
"THAT current policies for local improvements remain in effect
except that property owners rates shall never be adjusted
lower than residential rates.";
AND WHEREAS on March 8, 1983, Council passed a resolution which
amended portions of the earlier resolutions as follows:
"THAT special relief applied to people owning and occupying
single-family dwellings in higher zoned areas, ownership of
which precedes the local improvement, as cited in Clause No. 2
of the City Manager's report dated January 18, 1983, be
amended such that ownership of property preceding the local
improvement is not a condition of relief.";
AND WHEREAS on April 25, 1989, Council passed a resolution which
amended portions of the earlier resolution as follows:
"B. THAT with respect to all qualifying properties ... the
reduction in taxes for 1989 and all succeeding years shall be
for the remainder of the term of the By-law imposing the local
improvement tax unless a condition set out in the resolution
providing relief is no longer satisfied, in which case the
reduction in taxes shall no longer be available for the
taxation year next following, and Council's instruction to the
Collector of Taxes regarding such reduced taxes shall become
null and void.";
AND WHEREAS the annual special rate levied by the By-law imposing
the local improvement tax expires in 2011;
AND WHEREAS:
Lot D, Except the East 7 Feet and the West 10 Feet, now Highways,
Block 33 of Subdivision B, District Lots 319, 323 and 324,
Plan 2010
hereinafter called the "lot", abuts the project and contains an
owner-occupied single-family dwelling;
AND WHEREAS the owner of the lot has applied for special relief by
way of a reduction in taxes;
AND WHEREAS the lot is zoned RM-3A (Multiple) District under the
Zoning and Development By-law;
AND WHEREAS the Collector of Taxes is satisfied that the lot is
eligible, under the provisions of the resolutions of Council cited
herein, for the relief requested;
AND WHEREAS a special annual assessment for the said project
imposed on the lot for a period of fifteen (15) years if assessed as
RM-3A (Multiple) District would be $158.41;
AND WHEREAS application of the relief policies would result in a
rate lower than residential rates;
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that for the foregoing reasons Council, by
not less than two-thirds of all its members, hereby deems and declares
that the lot is especially, inequitably or unjustly affected by such
special assessment and, having met the criteria required by the
resolutions cited herein, shall be subject to a reduced special
assessment for the year 1997 and each subsequent year up to and
including 2011 of $84.20 and hereby directs the Collector of Taxes, so
long as the Collector is satisfied that the lot remains eligible, to
enter onto the Tax Rolls against the lot the amount of the reduced
special assessments. The difference between the said amounts shall be
provided out of the general funds of the City.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
AND BY THE
REQUIRED MAJORITY
G. Allocation of Land for Road Purposes
(All that portion of Lot 9, Block 24, District Lot 200,
Plan 2591, Group 1, New Westminster District) File: 5807
MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT WHEREAS the registered owner will be conveying to the City of
Vancouver for road purposes land in the City of Vancouver, Province of
British Columbia, more particularly known and described as follows:
City of Vancouver
Parcel Identifier: 010-984-488
All that portion of Lot 9, Block 24, District Lot 200, Plan
2591, Group 1, New Westminster District, the same as shown
heavy outlined on plan of survey completed on the 10th day of
June, 1997, attested to by A. Di Nozzi, B.C.L.S., and
marginally numbered LD 3409.
AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to
accept and allocate the said lands for road purposes;
BE IT RESOLVED that the above described lands, upon conveyance, are
hereby accepted and allocated for road purposes and declared to form and
to constitute a portion of a road.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS
1. Skateboarding File: 4151
Councillor Bellamy advised he had received complaints about damage
to the newly opened portion of the seawall at the foot of Broughton
Street resulting from skateboarders, and asked appropriate officials be
notified of this problem.
On a related matter, Cllr. Bellamy advised he had been approached
by skateboarders requesting repairs to the facility at Broadway and
Clark.
Mayor Owen directed that the latter matter be referred to the Park
Board.
2. Letter of Congratulation File: 1051
Councillor Price advised he had attended a function at Windsor and
37th Avenue the previous weekend, along with the Mayor and Councillor
Don Lee, and was impressed with the local effort at organizing this
event. It was suggested that the Mayor write to local residents
involved congratulating them on the event.
The Mayor undertook to do so.
* * * *
The Council adjourned at 5:20 p.m.