CITY OF VANCOUVER
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
July 22, 1997
A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held
on Tuesday, July 22, 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.
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Council recessed and following a Public Hearing, reconvened at 2:20 p.m.
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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
(City Services and Budgets)
June 26, 1997
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the foregoing minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Minutes of Special Council Meeting
(Planning and Environment)
June 26, 1997
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
SECONDED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT the foregoing minutes be adopted with the following
amendments:
Page 2 of the Council minutes and Page One of the Committee report
should be amended to reflect that the Committee reconvened at 9:45
a.m. rather than 9:15 a.m.
Page 4 of the Council minutes should be amended by replacing
Councillor Hemer with Councillor Herbert.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ADOPTION OF MINUTES (CONT'D)
3. Minutes of Special Council Meeting
(Public Hearing)
June 26, 1997
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the foregoing minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
July 8, 1997
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the foregoing minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5. Minutes of Special Council Meeting
(Public Hearing)
July 9, 1997
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT the foregoing minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ADOPTION OF MINUTES (CONT'D)
6. Minutes of Special Council Meeting
(Public Hearing)
July 8, 1997
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT the foregoing minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
7. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
(Transportation and Traffic)
July 8, 1997
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT the foregoing minutes be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT the resolution contained in Clause 2 of the Minutes that the
previously closed portion of 37th Avenue west of Fraser at Mountain View
Cemetery be made a one-way street eastbound, be rescinded.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND
BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY
Cont'd
ADOPTION OF MINUTES (CONT'D)
Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
(Transportation and Traffic)
July 8, 1997 (cont'd)
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT the foregoing matter be referred to the July 29, 1997
Transportation and Traffic Committee for consideration.
- LOST
(Councillors Bellamy, Clarke, Daniel Lee, Don Lee, Puil and Mayor Owen
opposed)
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT the foregoing matter be referred to a September meeting of the
Transportation and Traffic Committee for consideration.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
8. Minutes of Special Council Meeting
(Public Hearing)
July 14, 1997
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT the foregoing minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, Mayor
Owen in the Chair.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
REPORT REFERENCE
1. Progress Report - Equal Employment Opportunities 1986-1996
June 2, 1997 File: 1302
In an Administrative Report dated June 2, 1997 the Director of the
Equal Employment Opportunity Program submitted for Council s information
a report providing a ten-year history of implementing equal employment
opportunities in all civic departments and illustrating the progress
that has been made in moving towards a more representative workforce. A
further report entitled "Equal Employment Opportunity Program Progress
Report 1986-1996" dated May 9, 1997 also accompanied the report.
Also before Council was a letter from Ben Ostrander, Co-Chair,
Special Advisory Committee on Disability Issues, which identified
concerns that the EEO report failed to include any type of objective
evaluation or measurement of the numbers of people with disabilities who
are currently employed with the City, and of changes in their numbers
over time, despite repeated requests to provide this information.
Council was requested to direct EEO to begin collecting objective,
numerical or other data, on a number of issues on a timely basis.
Also before Council was a letter from Joanna Brockley, Acting
Secretary-Treasurer, CUPE Local 15 outlining areas of concern with the
report.
Lorna McCreath, Director of Equal Employment Opportunity Program,
reviewed the training programs that have been implemented, the efforts
that have been made to remove systemic barriers to employment, and the
various initiatives that have been undertaken to create a more welcoming
and inclusive workplace. Dave Rudberg, General Manager of Engineering
Services and Allan Argent, Director of Recreation, Board of Parks and
Recreation, reviewed the various initiatives undertaken in their
respective departments in the past ten years.
Responding to a question from a member of Council, Ms. McCreath
advised EEO Department does not collect data in the manner suggested by
the Disability Issues Committee because the numbers would create
divisions and make it harder to accept diversity. Instead staff in EEO
work with people in every department to facilitate change and as people
become allies of EEO, change begins to happen and continues onward.
Cont'd
REPORT REFERENCE (CONT'D)
Progress Report - Equal Employment Opportunities 1986-1996
June 2, 1997 (cont'd)
In response to issues raised in the letter from CUPE Local 15, Ken
Dobell, City Manager, advised that to the best of his recollection, no
one from the Union has ever approached his office regarding concerns for
hiring practices for entry level positions. Ms. McCreath also advised
that CUPE Local 15 is a member of Employment Equity Committee and a lot
of work had taken place in this forum. Ms. McCreath advised she would
be happy to continue discussing areas whether further collaboration may
occur.
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT this report be received for information.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COMMUNICATIONS AND/OR PETITIONS
1. 1997 UBCM Annual Convention - Grant Request File: 3252
In a memorandum dated July 17, 1997 Mayor Owen advised that the
UBCM annual convention will be held in Vancouver this year, and it is
traditional for the host city to provide a grant to be used toward the
general operation of the convention. Mayor Owen recommended the
following:
THAT the Vancouver City Council approve a hospitality grant of
$10,000 toward the UBCM Convention, source of funds to be the
Contingency Reserve.
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the recommendation of Mayor Owen be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND
BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY
CITY MANAGER S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Civic Theatres Capital Plan - Phase II Design
June 26, 1997 File: 4251
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT Council approve allocation of $600,000 for Schematic Design
and Design Development of the next phase of major capital upgrades to
the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver Playhouse and Orpheum; source of
funds to be a loan from the Property Endowment Fund (PEF) to be repaid
from the income to the Civic Theatres Capital Reserve, terms to be
acceptable to the Director of Finance and Director of Civic Theatres.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Form of Development - 5518 Ormidale Street
D.E. 402409 - CD-1 By-law Number 6323
Owner of Development - Davinder Ghataurah
July 2, 1997 File: 2607
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the approved form of development for this portion of the CD-1
zoned site known as 5448-5666 Ormidale Street (5518 Ormidale Street
being the application address) be generally approved as illustrated in
Development Application Number DE402409, prepared by Palad Designs and
stamped "Received, City Planning Department May 23, 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 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT'D)
3. 5880 Kerr Street - Proposed Closure of a Portion of the East Side
of Kerr Street, North of 45th Avenue
June 26, 1997 File: 5753 MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT Council close, stop-up and convey to the abutting owner, that
portion of the east side of Kerr Street, north of 45th Avenue, shown
hatched on the plan attached as Appendix "A" to the Administrative
Report dated June 26, 1997, subject to the following conditions:
1. The abutting owner to pay $28,037 plus G.S.T., if applicable,
as the value for the approximately 18.7 foot wide (615 square
feet) portion of Kerr Street to be closed, in accordance with
the recommendation of the Manager of Real Estate Services.
2. The portion of Kerr Street to be closed is to be consolidated
with the abutting lands, to form a single parcel, the same as
shown within the heavy outline on the plan attached as
Appendix "A" to the Administrative Report dated June 26, 1997.
3. The abutting owner to be responsible for any necessary plans
and documents.
4. Any agreements are to be to the satisfaction of the Director
of Legal Services.
5. No legal right or obligation shall be created hereby and none
shall arise hereafter until the documents are executed.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. Annual Report on Council Remuneration and Expenses
July 3, 1997 File: 1255
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT this report be received for information.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
A member of Council noted errors in the Administrative Report and
requested the final report be corrected for the record.
CITY MANAGER'S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT'D)
5. East 18th Avenue and Slocan Street -
Subdivision and Sale
July 3, 1997 File: 5102
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
A. THAT Council authorize the Manager of Real Estate Services to
submit a subdivision application for Lot C, Block F, Section
44, Town of Hastings, Suburban Lands New Westminster District,
Plan LMP30472, and if approved, instruct the Director of Legal
Services to sign the subdivision plan on behalf of the City.
B. THAT the Manager of Real Estate Services be authorized to sell
the subdivided lots subject to Council approval of the sale
terms.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
6. Construction of Alberta Wheat Pool Roadway
July 11, 1997 Files: 1203/5809
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
A. THAT Council authorize the City to enter into an agreement
with Alberta Wheat Pool concerning the construction of an
access roadway containing the following terms and conditions:
(1) The City's obligations are to:
(a) construct a new roadway, sidewalk and bridge, on
City-owned land immediately north of the C.P.R.
Right-of-Way from Commissioner Street to the
northeast boundary of Lot Y, Town of Hastings and of
the Bed and Foreshore of Burrard Inlet Plan 19378
(the "Alberta Wheat Pool Roadway"), at a cost of
approximately $1.6 M.
(b) operate and maintain the Alberta Wheat Pool Roadway.
Cont'd
CITY MANAGER'S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT'D)
Construction of Alberta Wheat Pool Roadway
July 11, 1997 (cont'd)
(2) The Alberta Wheat Pool is to reimburse the City the total
cost of construction of the Alberta Wheat Pool Roadway
including all drainage costs, estimated to be $1.6 M plus
interest charges at the same rate as Local Improvement
projects, by way of 15 annual payments. Prior to the City
commencing construction of the Alberta Wheat Pool
Roadway, the Alberta Wheat Pool shall post security for
$1.6 M by way of providing to the City a Letter of Credit
in a form acceptable to the Director of Legal Services in
the amount of $1.6 M; and
(3) Such other terms and conditions as are acceptable to the
General Manager of Engineering Services, and the
Director of Legal Services, it being noted that no legal
obligations shall arise until the execution of the
documents contemplated herein; and
B. The Director of Legal Services be authorized to execute such
documents as are necessary to complete the transactions
contemplated by this Council Report.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
7. Award of Tender No. 35-97-03,
Supply of 35 Ton Landfill Compactor
July 2, 1997 File: 1805
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT Council accept the low bid from Finning Ltd, for one (1)
Caterpillar Model 826G Landfill Compactor at a total cost of $359,375,
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
CITY MANAGER'S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT'D)
8. Coal Harbour Community Centre - Funding Recommendations
July 4, 1997 File: 4160
Also before Council was a memorandum from the General Manager of
Parks and Recreation which advised of Park Board concurrence with the
recommendations contained in the Administrative Report, and of the
following Board resolution:
THAT the Board concur with the recommendations in the
Administrative Report dated July 4, 1997, to use Triangle West
Community Contribution funds to finance the City portion of the
Coal Harbour Community Centre, and
THAT the Park Board expresses its concerns to Council that the
amount of money allocated to parking is excessive as it approaches
50% of the cost of this development, and
THAT Council reconsider the parking requirement for this project,
and
THAT Council look at reallocating those funds for more appropriate
uses that will be of greater benefit to the community.
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
A. THAT Council allocate $4,640,000 from the Community Amenity
Contributions collected in the "Triangle West" area to fund
the City's share of the capital cost of the Coal Harbour
Community Centre.
B. THAT Council allocate $1,080,000 from the Community Amenity
Contributions collected in the Triangle West area, as a loan
to be recovered from the budget for the non-market housing
when it proceeds, to fund the underground parking for the
future 40 units of non-market housing which will be built on
the adjacent site.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Council recessed at 3:45 p.m., and following an In Camera meeting in the
Mayor's Office, reconvened at 4:50 p.m., with the same members present.
CITY MANAGER'S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT'D)
9. Award of Tender No. 41-97-03,
Supply of Front Loader Packer Refuse Trucks
June 23, 1997 File: 1805
This report was deferred to a future meeting of Council.
10. Extension of Street Activities Enforcement Staff
July 7, 1997 File: 2630
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
A. THAT the existing (one year temporary) by-law enforcement
position created to assist in enforcement of illegal vending,
sidewalk cafes and other street based activities be made
regular.
B. THAT an additional position be created for a 6 month period
annually to allow for enforcement coverage 7 days per week
during the busy season, to be funded from increased revenues
from the street activity programs.
C. THAT a computer be purchased for administration of enforcement
action and the Produce Display program at a cost of
approximately $2,850 with funds to be recovered from the
Produce Display and Sidewalk Cafe programs.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
11. RM-5B Multiple Dwelling Development: Rate of Change
1171 Barclay Street - D.E. 402145
Owner of Development: Carriage Lane Fine Homes Ltd.
July 4, 1997 File: 2604
MOVED by Cllr. Herbert,
THAT Council confirm a 12-month rate of change of 0.11 percent is
acceptable for the West End neighbourhood, and that the intent of the
guidelines regarding "rate of change" is being met.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CITY MANAGER'S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT'D)
12. Award of Tender No. 39-97-04,
The Supply of 75' Aerial Ladder and Pumper Fire Truck
June 30,1997 File: 1801
As a delegation request was received on this matter, the report was
referred to the July 24th meeting of the Standing Committee on Planning
and Environment.
13. Form of Development - 2701 Arbutus Street
D.E. 402052 - CD-1 By-law Numbers 7317 and 7654
Owner of Development - Greystone Properties Ltd.
July 8, 1997 File: 2604
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
THAT, subject to enactment of text amendments to the CD-1 By-laws
later this day, the approved form of development for this portion of the
CD-1 zoned sites known as 2135 West 12th Avenue and 2725 Arbutus Street
(2701 Arbutus Street being the application address) be generally
approved as illustrated in Development Application Number DE402052,
prepared by Neale Staniszkis Doll Adams Architects and stamped
"Received, City Planning Department June 4, 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 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT'D)
14. Proposal No. 28-97-02 Broker/Consultant
Services for the Supply of Natural Gas.
July 10, 1997 File: 1805
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
A. THAT Council approve the proposal from ECNG Inc. for the
supply of broker/consultant services for arranging the supply
of natural gas to the City and that ECNG Inc. be appointed as
agent for the City with respect to the direct purchase,
administration and management of the City's natural gas
requirements including the arrangement of "Buy/Sell",
"T-Service" agreements and other Gas Supply arrangements with
local distributors of natural gas, subject to agency
agreements satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services.
B. THAT the Director of Legal Services be authorized to approve
any Buy-Sell, Alternate Supply or T-Service contracts arising
from these arrangements.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
15. Appointment of By-law Process Server
July 10, 1997 File: 1372
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
THAT Council approve the appointment of Sukhbeer Mangat as a By-law
Process Server, to serve summonses for infractions of City By-laws,
effective immediately.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CITY MANAGER'S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT'D)
16. Downtown Historic Railway Alignment Options
July 10, 1997 File: 5558
MOVED by Cllr. Herbert,
. THAT Council authorize a consultant study for the Downtown
Historic Railway Alignment Options as described in this
report.
. THAT $56,000 be appropriated from the Stadium Parking Account
#12/31/6905/999 and $28,000 from the Streets Basic Capital
Account #12/31/9813/999 to fund the Downtown Historic Railway
Alignment Options study.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
A member of Council requested that the terms of reference for the
consultant study include the longer term possibility of extensions into
the Downtown that might provide loop-type service, as well as
clarification that all stakeholders will be involved.
17. Possible Withholding Action for 4612 West 9th Avenue
- West Point Grey Interim Zoning Review Study Area
July 17, 1997 File: 2607
In an Administrative Report dated July 17, 1997 the Director of
Community Planning reported on a possible withholding for a development
application received on June 25, 1997. The following recommendation was
before Council:
A. THAT Council instruct staff to process the Combined Building
and Development Application for the proposed development at
4612 West 9th Avenue in the normal manner.
Cont'd
CITY MANAGER'S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT'D)
Possible Withholding Action for 4612 West 9th Avenue
- West Point Grey Interim Zoning Review Study Area
July 17, 1997 (cont'd)
Alternatively, the following was submitted for CONSIDERATION:
B. THAT in accordance with Council's instruction of April 22,
1997, to refer a portion 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 Combined
Development and Building Permit for the proposed development
at 4612 West 9th Avenue, expiring July 25, 1997, and for a
further 60-day period, expiring September 23, 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 submitted B for consideration, in the event that Council did not
approve A.
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT Recommendation A, as contained in the report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CITY MANAGER S POLICY REPORTS
1. City Solid Wastes Container Services
July 9, 1997 File: 3756
This report was deferred to a future meeting of Council.
CITY MANAGER'S POLICY REPORTS (CONT'D)
2. Keep Vancouver Spectacular 1997
July 8, 1997 Files: 3500/4200
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
A. THAT Vancouver City Council officially support the Keep
Vancouver Spectacular 1997 clean-up event, to precede and
culminate with the Asia Pacific Economic Conference this Fall.
B. THAT Vancouver City Council request staff to report back on a
similar Keep Vancouver Spectacular campaign for the spring of
1998, based on this year's experience.
C. THAT the General Manager of Engineering Services be authorized
to spend $50,000 for the 1997 Keep Vancouver Spectacular
event, source of funds to be the Solid Waste Capital Reserve.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Amendment to Stadium Parking
July 10, 1997 File: 5655
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the request by Concord Pacific to reallocate the locations of
built and paid-in-lieu stadium parking stalls be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CITY MANAGER'S POLICY REPORTS (CONT'D)
4. Regulation of Casinos
July 14, 1997 File: 2633-1
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
A. THAT the Director of Land Use and Development be instructed to
make application to amend the Zoning and Development By-law
and Downtown Official Development Plan, generally in
accordance with Appendix A to the Policy Report dated July 14,
1997, to:
(i) (a) define Casino - Class 1 to be a charity casino not
permitted to have slots or player-operated video
lottery terminals (VLTs);
(b) permit Casino - Class 1 in the DD, C-3A, FC-1, IC-3,
I-2, HA-1, HA-1A, and three CD-1 zoning districts
subject to guidelines (Appendix B) to be adopted by
Council;
(ii) (a) define Casino - Class 2 to be a casino permitted to
have slots or player-operated VLTs;
(b) not permit Casino - Class 2 in any zoning district,
thereby prohibiting the use in the City of
Vancouver;
FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to
prepare the necessary by-laws;
AND FURTHER THAT the application and by-laws be referred to a
Public Hearing, together with the recommendation of the
Director of Land Use and Development to approve the
application subject to Council adoption of guidelines
(Appendix B), and an amendment to the Parking By-law to
establish parking standards for Casino - Class 1, and the
License By-law to establish a fee for casinos, at time of
enactment of the By-law amendments.
B. (i) THAT the Director of Planning advise applicants that
Council s policies with respect to casinos do not support
amendments to the Zoning and Development By-law or any
official development plan to permit Casino - Class 2; and
(ii) THAT the Director of Planning bring to Council s
attention any application made against this advice.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
RISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
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. Clarke,
THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
BY-LAWS
1. A By-law to amend By-law No. 5208,
being the Subdivision By-law
(Deletion of Numerous Properties
as a Consequence of Rezoning)
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. P rice,
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. 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
BY-LAWS (CONT D)
2. A By-law to amend By-law No. 5208, being the
Subdivision By-law (Typographical Correction)
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
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. Clarke,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal
the By-law.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. A By-law to Authorize Council Entering into a
Heritage Revitalization Agreement with the
Owner of Heritage Property (Toyo Enterprises Ltd.
Respecting the Bowmac Sign at 1154-1176 West Broadway)
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.
Cont d
BY-LAWS (CONT D)
A By-law to Authorize Council Entering into a
Heritage Revitalization Agreement with the
Owner of Heritage Property (Toyo Enterprises Ltd.
Respecting the Bowmac Sign at 1154-1176 West Broadway)(cont d)
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 amend By-law No. 2849,
being the Street and Traffic By-law,
By-law No. 2647, being the Club Regulation By-law,
By-law No. 4021, being the Vehicle Licensing By-law,
By-law No. 4837, being the Heritage By-law,
By-law No. 6066, being the Vehicles for Hire By-law, and
By-law No. 7364, being the Freedom of Information and
Protection of Privacy By-law
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
BY-LAWS (CONT D)
5. A By-law to amend By-law No. 7317,
being a By-law which amended the Zoning
and Development By-law by rezoning an area to CD-1
(2135 West 12th 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
COUNCILLORS BELLAMY, KENNEDY AND PUIL WERE EXCUSED
FROM VOTING ON BY-LAW 5
BY-LAWS (CONT D)
6. A By-law to amend By-law No. 7654, being a By-law which
amended the Zoning and Development By-law by
rezoning an area to CD-1 (2725 Arbutus Street)
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
COUNCILLORS BELLAMY, KENNEDY AND PUIL WERE EXCUSED
FROM VOTING ON BY-LAW 6
BY-LAWS (CONT D)
7. A By-law to amend By-law No. 6510,
being the Sign By-law
(Addition of 2750 Granville Street)
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
COUNCILLORS BELLAMY, KENNEDY AND PUIL WERE EXCUSED
FROM VOTING ON BY-LAW 7
BY-LAWS (CONT D) 8. A By-law to designate heritage property, and to amend
By-law No. 4837, being the Heritage By-law
(Designation of 2855 West 6th Avenue)
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
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. Kennedy,
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
BY-LAWS (CONT D)
9. A By-law to amend By-law No. 3575, being the Zoning and
Development By-law (Rezoning - RS-1 to RS-5
West Southlands RS-1 - Sub-Area 1)
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
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. Kennedy,
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
COUNCILLORS CHIAVARIO, CLARKE, PUIL AND SULLIVAN
WERE EXCUSED FROM VOTING ON BY-LAW 9
BY-LAWS (CONT D)
10. A By-law to amend By-law No. 3575, being the Zoning and
Development By-law (Rezoning - RS-1 to RS-6
West Southlands RS-1 - Sub-Area 2)
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
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. Kennedy,
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
COUNCILLORS CLARKE AND PUIL WERE EXCUSED
FROM VOTING ON BY-LAW 10
MOTIONS
A. Closing Portion of the South Side of
First Avenue, west of Semlin Drive File: 5807
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT WHEREAS:
1. The City of Vancouver is the owner of all the streets and lanes lying within the limits of the City of
Vancouver;
2. The North 17 feet of Lot 10 of Lot "A", Block 143, District Lot 264A, Plans 377 and 1771 have been
established for road purposes by filing DF 40712;
3. Only a portion of the North 17 feet of Lot 10 is required for road purposes;
4. The owners of Lot 10, except the North 17 feet now road have made application to purchase the portion of
the North 17 feet of Lot 10 that is no longer required for road purposes.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the North 17 feet of Lot 10 of Lot "A", Block 143, District Lot 264A, Plans 377 and
1771, now road, be closed, stopped-up and conveyed to the abutting owners; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the said North 17 feet of Lot 10 be subdivided with the said Lot 10, except the North
17 feet, dedicating the portion of the said North 17 feet of Lot 10 still required for road purposes, to the satisfaction
of the Approving Officer.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOTIONS (CONT D)
1. Bill 44 File: 111
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Puil,
WHEREAS the Provincial Government has withdrawn Bill 44 at the present time;
AND WHEREAS there was no prior consultation with various organizations and municipalities to determine the
effects of the changes to existing labour legislation;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Vancouver go on record as being opposed to substantial changes to the Labour
Relations Code without wide and broad-based consultation with all affected stakeholders.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS
1. Effects of Microwave Transmissions File: 4101
Councillor Don Lee advised of concerns expressed by residents about the proposed location of a transmitting
antenna, and potential negative effects arising from microwave transmissions.
MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
SECONDED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT the Mayor write to the Ministry of Health and Vancouver/Richmond Health Board requesting they take
appropriate action on this matter.
- CARRIED
(Councillors Bellamy and Puil opposed)
ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS (CONT D)
2. UBCM Award for City Website File: 3252
Councillor Kennedy advised the City of Vancouver has received an award from the UBCM Awareness Committee for its
internet website. Further information will be forthcoming on this award.
Council members extended congratulations to those staff involved with this project.
3. Gaming Expansion Update File: 2633-1
Councillor Kennedy advised of a recent meeting she had attended as part of the UBCM executive with Peter Clark,
BC Lotteries Corporation, pertaining to gaming expansion.
4. Report Reference - Vancouver/Richmond Regional Health Board File: 3255
Councillor Chiavario requested that Council be provided with a report reference by the Health Board.
The City Clerk advised there is a report reference scheduled for the Regular Council meeting on October 7.
5. Marilyn Manson Concert File: 4001
Concern was expressed by a number of Councillors about the Marilyn Manson Concert scheduled for the Forum.
Given that the lease has already been signed, the City Manager was requested to ensure that appropriate staff are aware
of the event.
The Mayor so directed.
ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS (CONT D)
6. Horse and Carriage Operator File: 2801
Councillor Chiavario referred to an article in the Vancouver Sun regarding a horse and carriage operator who is
operating beyond the control of the City because he accepts donations for rides, rather than charging a specific fee.
Concern was expressed that staff have not brought forward amendments to close this loophole in the City regulations.
Notwithstanding this, staff were requested to undertake measures necessary to ensure this operator conducts business in a
proper and humane manner.
The City Manager undertook to follow up on this.
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The Council adjourned at 6:00 p.m.