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CITY OF VANCOUVER
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
July 29, 1997 A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, July 29, 1997, commencing at approximately 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, third floor, City Hall.
Ken Dobell, City Manager
Maria Kinsella
PRAYER
The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with a prayer read by the City Clerk.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Mr. Glen McIntosh, Regional Manager, ICBC Vancouver, presented Mayor Owen with a cheque for $372,515 representing a contribution from ICBC towards safety improvements along the Broadway Corridor.
IN CAMERA MEETING
Council was advised there were property and personnel matters to be considered "In Camera" later this day.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
1. Minutes of Regular Council
(Planning and Environment)
July 10, 1997
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the foregoing minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTION OF MINUTES (CONT'D)
2. Minutes of Special Council Meeting
(City Services and Budgets)
July 10, 1997
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT the foregoing minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
July 22, 1997
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the foregoing minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, Mayor Owen in the Chair.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COMMUNICATIONS AND/OR PETITIONS 1. FCM Resolutions File: 3253
In a memorandum dated July 22, 1997 Mayor Owen presented for Council’s consideration two resolutions prepared for submission to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
Also before Council was a letter from John Westwood, British Columbia Civil Liberties Association, opposing the resolutions before Council and requesting that Council defer voting on the motions until the public has had a chance to make its views known to Council.
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the following resolutions be endorsed and submitted to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities:
INTERPRETATION OF THE CHARTER
WHEREAS the presence of organized and individual criminal activity threatens the sense of security of our communities; and
WHEREAS the application of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms has reduced the effectiveness of our police agencies and the justice system to control crime, to the detriment of our communities; and
WHEREAS our inability to enforce effectively against criminal activity has resulted in a loss of confidence in the justice system;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Federation of Canadian Municipalities request the Minister of Justice introduce legislation to increase the effectiveness of law enforcement, utilizing where necessary section 33 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms to limit in a selective fashion the application of the Charter to correspond more closely with the values of our communities and our law abiding citizens.
COMMUNICATIONS AND/OR PETITIONS (CONT’D) FCM Resolutions (cont’d)
ENFORCEMENT AGAINST CRIME
WHEREAS communities where people feel secure, are able to come and go at will, and have faith in their institutions to protect them are central to our vision of Canada; and
WHEREAS the visible presence of criminal activity and its direct and indirect impacts on the people of our communities are challenging their security, their freedom to live their lives free from the impact of criminal behavior, and their freedom to come and go at will, such that the fabric of the community is threatened and the administration of justice is in disrepute in the community; and
WHEREAS the balance between the rights of individuals and the rights of the larger community is established in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms; and
WHEREAS the interpretation and application of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms is vested in the Judiciary;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Federation of Canadian Municipalities respectfully advise the Justices of the Supreme Court of Canada, the Federal Court, and the Provincial Courts that the communities of Canada are threatened by criminal activity, and request that the interests of the community and its law abiding members receive greater weight in their deliberations.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Council also agreed that the letter dated July 29, 1997 from the British Columbia Civil Liberties Association be forwarded to the FCM.
COMMUNICATIONS AND/OR PETITIONS (CONT’D) 2. Lions Gate Crossing File: 5752-2
In a memorandum dated July 28, 1997, Mayor Owen presented for Council’s consideration a draft letter to the Honourable Lois Boone, Minister of Transportation and Highways, which responded to the Minister’s request for Vancouver’s feedback on the Lions Gate Crossing project.
Also before Council was a letter to the Honourable Lois Boone from George Puil, Chair, GVRD, advising of the position of the GVRD regarding this issue.
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the draft letter from Mayor Owen to the Honourable Lois Boone, Minister of Transportation and Highways, be endorsed.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY MOVED by Cllr. Price,
THAT Council hear from the public on this matter in the Fall, prior to adopting a position on the Lions Gate Crossing project.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CITY MANAGER’S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 1. Award of Consulting Contract: Value Engineering Services
for Dedicated Fire Protection System
July 14, 1997 File: 1805
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
A.THAT the contract for Value Engineering Services to review the DFPS pipeline conceptual and detail design be awarded to Value Management Strategies Inc., at an estimated fee of $75,000 including GST. Funds are available from the project budget Account Code 18/37/2300/999
B.THAT the General Manager of Engineering Services be authorized to enter into a Professional Services Agreement contract with Value Management Strategies Inc. in consultation with the Director of Legal Services.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 2. Flow-Through Funding - "Visit The Arts" Program
July 14, 1997 File: 2151
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
A.THAT Council receive a grant totalling $23,000 from the Vancouver Foundation for the "Visit the Arts" Program; and
B.THAT Council disburse the above flow-through funds to the Vancouver Cultural Alliance.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND
BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY CITY MANAGER’S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT’D)
3. Amendment, Aoki Public Art Agreement
July 8, 1997 File: 2130/1203
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT City Council approve amendment of Aoki Corporation’s public art agreement to enable the developer to pursue an Option C public art program, noting that no legal relations are created hereby and none shall arise until an agreement incorporating the terms hereinafter set forth (Appendix A of the Administrative Report) and otherwise drawn to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services is executed by the developer and the City.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 4. City-owned Childcare Facilities Capital Grants to
Grandview Terrace Child Care Society and
City Hall Child Care Society
July 15, 1997 File: 2402
In an Administrative Report dated July 15, 1997 the Director of Community Services, Social Planning recommended two child care capital grants. The following recommendations were before Council:
A.THAT Council approve a grant of up to $10,000 to the Grandview Terrace Child Care Society to pay for playground renovations and capital equipment required to open a new 16 space licensed preschool program in a City-owned child care portable. Source of funding: City-owned Social Services Facilities Child care Component; 1997 Capital Budget.
B.THAT Council approve a grant of up to $30,000 to City Hall Child Care Society to renovate the existing infant/toddler area in City Hall Child Care Centre Source of funding: City-owned Social Services Facilities Child care Component; 1997 Capital Budget.
CITY MANAGER’S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT’D) City-owned Child care Facilities Capital Grants to
Grandview Terrace Child Care Society and
City Hall Child Care Society
July 15, 1997 (cont’d)
The General Manager of Community Services presented the foregoing for consideration.
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
THAT the recommendation of the Director of Community Services, Social Planning, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND
BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY 5. 1997 Cultural Grants:
Organizational Development Requests
July 14, 1997 File: 2051
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT Council approve the following three grants, totalling $2,250, towards arts administration training costs, source of funds to be the Organizational Development component of the 1997 Cultural Grants budget:
(1) Rumble Theatre Productions
$750
(2) Theatre la Seizieme
$750
(3) Workshops in the Performing Arts
$750
Approval of the foregoing will leave an unallocated balance of $27,750 in the Organizational Development component of the 1997 Cultural grants budget.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND
BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY CITY MANAGER’S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT’D)
Vary Order of Agenda
The order of the agenda was varied in order to permit Report A8 to be considered prior to Report A6.
8. Parking Meter Program Review
July 14, 1997 File: 5654
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the purchase of parking meter equipment totalling $310,000 be approved as detailed in the Administrative Report dated July 14, 1997, funding to be from increased meter revenue.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 6. Award of Tender No. 54-97-01: Supply of Parking Meters
July 14, 1997 File: 1805
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT Council accept the bid from Trafco (Canada) for the supply of 250 Mackay model MKV 97-2HD c/w Guardian mechanisms, complete twin electronic parking meters, 100 Mackay model MKV 97HD c/w Guardian mechanisms, complete single electronic parking meters, 1001 Mackay Guardian fully electronic mechanisms and 600 card slot with smart card reader options, at a total purchase price of $467,742.24 plus the Provincial Sales Tax, subject to a contract satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CITY MANAGER’S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT’D) 7. 3837 Point Grey Road - Proposed Closure of a Portion
of the North Side of Point Grey Road, at Wallace Street
July 10, 1997 File: 5753
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT Council close, stop-up and convey to the abutting owner, that portion of the north side of Point Grey Road at Wallace Street, shown hatched on the plan attached as Appendix "A"of the Administrative Report dated July 10, 1997, subject to the following conditions:
1. The abutting owner to pay $100,000 plus G.S.T., if applicable, as the value for the approximately 78.1 square metre (841 square feet) portion of Point Grey Road to be closed, in accordance with the recommendation of the Manager of Real Estate Services.
2.The portion of Point Grey Road 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".
3.The abutting owner to be responsible for any necessary plans and documents.
4.Arrangements to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Engineering Services for the present and future access to the utilities and services in the vicinity of the closure.
5.Any agreements are to be to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services.
6.No legal right or obligation shall be created hereby and none shall arise hereafter until the documents are executed.
If Council approves this report, the Formal Resolution to close this portion of Point Grey Road will be before Council later this day for approval.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CITY MANAGER’S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT’D) 9. Proposed Closure of a Portion of the Lane South
of Kingsway, East of Knight Street
July 15, 1997 File: 5753
Due to the fact that a delegation request was received, this report was referred to a Standing Committee meeting in September.
10. Street Access to the 2600-Block Vanness Avenue
July 15, 1997 File: 5762
MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
A.THAT the City-owned Lots 8 and 9 (Block A, D.L. Sec. 46 S HLF THSL, Plan 1380) on the 4200-block Penticton Street, east side, be retained in the Property Endowment Fund and reserved for road purposes; and
B.THAT the Manager of Real Estate Services and the General Manager of Engineering Services be instructed to report back with recommendations if and when B.C. Hydro notifies the City that it wishes to terminate its lease to the City for the right-of-way in the SkyTrain corridor from Slocan Street to the 2600-block Vanness Avenue.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CITY MANAGER’S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT’D) 11. Strata Title Conversion -
1873-1879 West 12th Avenue
July 11, 1997 File: 5311
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the application to convert the previously-occupied building at 1873-1879 West 12th Avenue (Lot 18, Block 387, D.L. 526, Plan 1949) to strata title ownership be approved in principle, but that pursuant to Section 9(1) of the Condominium Act, the Certificate of Approval (Form 10) shall not be issued unless the following condition has been met within one year of the date of this approval:
Completion of all work required by the City Building Inspector, under the required permits and at no cost to the City; and issuance of an Occupancy Permit, in order that this previously-occupied building substantially complies with all relevant by-laws.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 12. 3837 Point Grey Road
Development Application Number DE402280
Owner of Development - Jericho Tennis Club
July 16, 1997 File: 2608
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT this report be received for information.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CITY MANAGER’S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT’D) 13. Insurance Corporation of British Columbia
Funding for Safety Improvements - Broadway Corridor
July 15, 1997 File: 1751
MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
A.THAT Council accept a contribution of up to $400,000 from the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) loss prevention program for safety improvements along the Broadway corridor.
B.THAT the Mayor write to ICBC to express thanks for its contribution and its positive approach to resolution of joint traffic safety problems.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 14. Millennium Celebration Project
July 10, 1997 File: 4208
In an Administrative Report dated July 10, 1997 the General Manager of Parks and Recreation recommended the following:
A.THAT City Council authorize the Park Board to establish a Millennium Steering Committee to research the scope of possible and planned Millennium celebrations being considered for the year 2000 and recommend an appropriate role for the City in participating in and supporting these activities.
B.THAT this Steering Committee report back to the Board and City Council during December, 1997.
C.THAT City Council approve a budget of $7,750 to support the work of the Steering Committee, source of funds to be Contingency Reserve.
CITY MANAGER’S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT’D) Millennium Celebration Project
July 10, 1997 (cont’d)
Also before Council was a memorandum dated July 25, 1997 from Mayor Philip Owen and Duncan Wilson, Chair, Board of Parks and Recreation advising of additional discussions on this matter, and setting out the following revised recommendations:
A.THAT Council establish a time-limited Millennium Steering Committee, including representatives from Council, the Park Board, School Board and community organizations involved in the arts, multicultural community, sports organizations, and the business community.
B.THAT the Steering Committee report back to Council, Park Board and School Board in December, 1997, with recommendations for City participation and support of these activities, and the role of the Committee, if any.
C.THAT the report from the General Manager of Parks and Recreation on the Millennium Celebration Project be received for information.
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the revised recommendations, as contained in the memorandum dated July 25, 1997 from Mayor Owen and Chair Wilson, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY A member of Council advised of a recent meeting held with an individual campaigning for peace, and suggested the theme of peace could be incorporated into the millennium celebrations.
CITY MANAGER’S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT’D) 15. Waterfront Pedestrian/Bicycle Route Design and
Marinaside Crescent Beautification - Quayside Neighbourhood
July 15, 1997 File: 5653/8204
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
A.THAT Council approve the design of the waterfront pedestrian/bicycle route for the Quayside Neighbourhood as shown in Appendix A of the Administrative Report dated July 15, 1997.
B.THAT Council approve the design and location of handrails as proposed by the developer and the additional locations as recommended by the City Engineer and shown in Appendix B.
C.THAT Council approve the design of the Marinaside Crescent beautification for the Quayside Neighbourhood as shown in Appendix A.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 16. Roof Replacement - Old Continental Residence,
1390 Granville Street
July 15, 1997 File: 4651
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT Council approve the roof replacement at the Old Continental Residence at an estimated cost of $70,000; source of funding to be the Affordable Housing Fund.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 17. Burrard Place, A New Public Street Name
July 14, 1997 File: 5527
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
A.THAT a new public street running northwest from Burrard Street, across Thurlow Street and ending at Burrard Inlet be named Burrard Place.
B.THAT the Director of Legal services be instructed to bring forward the appropriate amendments to the Street Name By-Law.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CITY MANAGER’S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT’D) 18. Possible Withholding Action for 4656 West 5th Avenue -
West Point Grey Interim Zoning Review Study Area
July 25, 1997 File: 2605
This report was withdrawn as a result of Council’s decision at the July 28 Public Hearing to retain RS-1 zoning in the West Point Grey study area.
19. Possible Withholding Action for 4405 West 6th Avenue -
West Point Grey Interim Zoning Review Study Area
July 25, 1997 File: 2608
This report was withdrawn as a result of Council’s decision at the July 28 Public Hearing to retain RS-1 zoning in the West Point Grey study area.
20. Form of Development - 1198 Pacific Boulevard
DE402446 - CD-1 By-law Number 7248
Owner of Development - Concord Pacific Development Ltd.
July 28, 1997 File: 2608
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT, subject to enactment of text amendments to the CD-1 By-law later this day, the approved form of development for this portion (Sub-Area 4, Site 4AG) of the CD-1 zoned site known as 800-1100 Pacific Boulevard (1198 Pacific Boulevard being the application address) be generally approved as illustrated in Development Application Number DE402446, prepared by James Cheng, Architect and stamped "Received, City Planning Department June 2, 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) 21. Form of Development - 1090 Pacific Boulevard
DE402423 - CD-1 By-law Number 7248
Owner of Development - Concord Pacific Development Ltd.
July 28, 1997 File: 2608
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT, subject to enactment of text amendments to the CD-1 By-law later this day, the approved form of development for this portion (Sub-Area 4, Site 4AG) of the CD-1 zoned site known as 800-1100 Pacific Boulevard (1090 Pacific Boulevard being the application address) be generally approved as illustrated in Development Application Number DE402423, prepared by James Cheng, Architect, and stamped "Received, City Planning Department May 26, 1997", provided that the Director of Planning may approve design changes which would not adversely affect either the development character of this site or adjacent properties.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CITY MANAGER’S POLICY REPORTS 1. CD-1 Text Amendment - 6475 Elliott Street
July 15, 1997 File: 5304-1
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the application by Lloyd Plishka, Architect, to amend CD-1 By-law No. 3914 (13B) for 6475 Elliott Street (Lot 2 of 3, Block C, D & E, D.L. 336, NW 1/4, Plan 10861) to permit 100 non-market seniors rental dwellings and 90 market dwellings be referred to a Public Hearing, together with:
(i)revised plans received March 21, 1997;
(ii)draft CD-1 amending by-law provisions, generally as contained in Appendix A of the Policy Report dated July 15, 1997; and
(iii)the recommendation of the Director of Central Area Planning on behalf of the Director of Land Use and Development to approve the application, subject to conditions contained in Appendix B.
CITY MANAGER’S POLICY REPORTS (CONT’D) CD-1 Text Amendment - 6475 Elliott Street
July 15, 1997 (cont’d)
FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to prepare the necessary by-law for consideration at Public Hearing.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 2. RS Options - Kitsilano RS-1S Area
July 17, 1997 File: 5301
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
A.THAT the Director of Land Use and Development be instructed to make application to rezone the Kitsilano RS-1S area shown in Figure 1 from RS-1S to RS-5S and the application be referred to Public Hearing; and
FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to prepare the necessary by-law for consideration at the Public Hearing.
B.THAT the Director of Community Planning be instructed to report to Council development applications which are contrary to the proposed zoning amendments for possible withholding pursuant to Section 570 of the Vancouver Charter.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3. Eligibility for Heritage Density Bonus - 440 Cambie
July 15, 1997 File: 5051
MOVED by Cllr. Herbert,
THAT the "B" listed heritage building at 440 Cambie Street be eligible for a heritage density bonus.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CITY MANAGER’S POLICY REPORTS (CONT’D) 4. Heritage Density Bonus Policy and Transfer of Density Policy
- Proposed Amendments
July 15, 1997 File: 5051
In a Policy Report dated July 15, 1997 the Director of City Plans in consultation with the Director of Legal Services recommended the following:
A.THAT the Bonus for Heritage Preservation provisions as contained in the "Heritage Policies and Guidelines", be amended to specify that increases in density are to be determined at the time the building is protected and not be awarded for prior improvements to the building.
B.THAT the "Transfer of Density Policy and Procedure" be amended so that all references to "rezoning", also include the option of a Heritage Revitalization Agreement, as contained in Appendix A of the Policy Report dated July 15, 1997.
C.THAT various non-consequential changes be made to the "Transfer of Density Policy and Procedure" in order to clarify current wording and procedures, as contained in Appendix A.
Prior to consideration of this matter, the Director of City Plans advised that Planning staff wished to defer consideration of Recommendation C. Therefore, the following changes in Appendix A would not be made:
Clause (6)(a) middle of Page one of three; and
clauses (9) and (10) bottom of Page 3 of 3.
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT recommendations A and B, as contained in the Policy Report dated July 15, 1997, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CITY MANAGER’S POLICY REPORTS (CONT’D) 5. Accessible and Usable Dwellings Project (AUDP)
July 15, 1997 File: 4551
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
A.THAT the individuals and organizations participating in the Accessible and Usable Dwellings Project, as noted in Appendix B, be thanked for their contributions thus far.
B.THAT the Accessible and Usable Dwellings Project draft report, "Dwellings Designed for Everyone" (Appendix A), be received for information and forwarded for comment to individuals and organizations with an interest in "aging-in-place" and "independent-living" as they relate to Vancouver’s residential building stock.
FURTHER THAT staff report back, after receipt of comments, with the final report of the Accessible and Usable Dwellings Project and recommendations for further Council actions.
C.THAT, in the interim period before the final Accessible and Usable Dwellings Project report is submitted, staff report on any implementation initiatives undertaken by others that are consistent with the recommendations of the draft report and that may benefit from participation by the City.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
OTHER REPORTS I. Report to Council
Special Advisory Committee on Cultural Communities
July 9, 1997 File: 3055
Vancouver School Board Budget Cuts
(Clause 1)
In a report to Council dated July 9, 1997, the Special Advisory Committee on Cultural Communities expressed concern with cuts to the Vancouver School Board budget. These budget reductions have resulted in the recommendation of staff cuts which will include the elimination of four District First Nations Resource teachers, the entire seven person ESL team, the sole position dedicated to Anti-Racism in the district and the position of the Equity Staff Development Co-ordinator. The following recommendation was before Council:
THAT Council express its great concern to the Vancouver School Board with regard to the impact that the proposed cuts will have, if implemented, and urge the School Board not to target the areas of multiculturalism, First Nations, anti-racism and ESL education for its cuts.
The City Manager commented the School Board is a separate entity from the City of Vancouver, facing significant cuts to their operating budget, and suggested it would be inappropriate for Council to comment on School Board budget decisions.
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the report from the Special Advisory Committee on Cultural Communities be received for information.
- CARRIED
(Councillor Chiavario opposed)
OTHER REPORTS (CONT’D) II. Report to Council
Special Advisory Committee on Cultural Communities
July 9, 1997 File: 3055
Proposed Cultural Harmony Park Site
(Clause 1)
In a report dated July 9, 1997, the Special Advisory Committee on Cultural Communities advised Council of its deliberations with the Park Board to obtain a park site where future Cultural Harmony Award trees could be planted in a single location. Through discussions a site has been identified but installation and construction costs will be $10,000. The Park Board does not wish to assume this cost. The following recommendation was before Council:
A.THAT Vancouver City Council endorse the concept of a Cultural Harmony Park, to be located in the green area east of Burrard Bridge by the Marina, where all future Cultural Harmony Award trees will be planted.
In addition, the following was submitted for Council’s consideration:
B.THAT the improvements to the Cultural Harmony Award Park, as described in this report, at a cost of $10,000, to be funded from Contingency Reserve, be approved;
OR C.THAT the improvements to the Cultural Harmony Award Park, as described in this report, be cost-shared with the Park Board at a cost of $5,000 each, to be funded from Contingency Reserve.
The City Manager commented he did not support Recommendation A and recommended Council advise the Committee that a site be determined within the current park site system that can accommodate the planting of the trees that requires no special site preparation or cost.
OTHER REPORTS (CONT’D) Report to Council
Special Advisory Committee on Cultural Communities
July 9, 1997 (cont’d)
Proposed Cultural Harmony Park Site (cont’d)
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT Vancouver City Council advise the Special Advisory Committee on Cultural Communities that a site be determined within the current park site system that can accommodate the planting of the trees that requires no special site preparation or cost.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT the Park Board be requested to review the history of the Board’s involvement with the Cultural Harmony Award to determine what commitments were made to the Special Advisory Committee on Cultural Communities by a previous Park Commissioner.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
* * * * * Staff Recognition
Maria Kinsella - Retiring City Clerk
On behalf of Council, Mayor Owen presented a bouquet of flowers to Maria Kinsella, retiring City Clerk, and thanked Mrs. Kinsella for the high level of service and dedication she has shown over her career with the City.
* * * * * Council recessed at 3:40 p.m., and following an In Camera meeting in
the Mayor's Office, reconvened at 5:10 p.m., with the same members present.
OTHER REPORTS (CONT’D) III. Part Report to Council
Vancouver Liquor Licensing Commission
July 24, 1997
The Council considered this report which contains two clauses identified as follows:
Cl. 4: 900 Granville Street - Class D Neighbourhood Pub File: 2613-2
and Brew Pub 490811 B.C. Ltd.
Cl. 5: 952 Granville Street - Class D Neighbourhood Pub File: 2615-2
Gilligan’s Entertainment Inc.
These reports were considered concurrently by Council.
The following recommendations of the Commission were contained in the Part Report to Council:
Clause 4
THAT the Vancouver Liquor Licensing Commission endorse the request by 490811 B.C. Ltd. for a Class D Neighbourhood Pub and Brew Pub with 65 seats (plus a potential 20-seat patio on private property and subject to the patio closing at 10:00 p.m.) at 900 Granville Street, having considered the proximity to other facilities, traffic and parking issues, noise impacts in the neighbourhood, the opinion of the area residents and business operators as determined through the neighbourhood notification process and subject to there being no off-site sales or exotic dancers; and
THAT the Vancouver Liquor Licensing Commission request that the General Manager, Liquor Control and Licensing Branch consider approving two or more Class D Neighbourhood Pubs located in close proximity in the Granville Street Entertainment District.
OTHER REPORTS (CONT’D) Part Report to Council
Vancouver Liquor Licensing Commission
July 24, 1997 (cont’d)
Clause 5
THAT the request by Gilligan’s Entertainment Inc. for a 65-seat Class D Neighbourhood Pub, (plus a possible 20-seat patio on private property and subject to the patio closing at 10:00 p.m.) at 952 Granville Street, be referred to Council;
FURTHER THAT staff be requested to report back at that Council meeting concerning the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch process for considering applications and timing implications.
Also before Council was a memorandum dated July 28, 1997 from Paul Teichroeb, Chief License Inspector, which responded to the Commission’s request for staff to provide further information which might assist Council in dealing with these applications, particularly as it relates to the processing by the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch. The memorandum advised that Council had four options. They were:
1.Refuse to endorse any application until the review of proposals is complete, and in the interim seek an agreement with the province about the timing of licence processing. (This issue has already been discussed with the province and there is no guarantee an agreement can be developed).
2. Endorse both applications.
3.Endorse 900 Granville, as recommended by the Vancouver Liquor Licensing Commission, and refer 952 Granville back to the proposal process for evaluation. (In this event, the 900 Granville application may be deferred in the LCLB process while the existing 952 Granville application to the LCLB is being processed.)
4.Formally "not endorse" 952 Granville. This still leaves the provincial application in process, and conceivably delays other applications in the same area.
OTHER REPORTS (CONT’D) Part Report to Council
Vancouver Liquor Licensing Commission
July 24, 1997 (cont’d)
Prior to consideration of this matter, Ken Dobell, City Manager, referred Council to the actions taken at the June 19, 1997 Standing Committee on Planning and Environment, where Council approved a strategy for reviewing new liquor license applications for the Theatre Row Entertainment District which included a proposal call. At the same meeting, however, Council resolved that two applications currently before them be referred to the July meeting of the Liquor Licensing Commission. Mr. Dobell concluded that the two resolutions may be seen to be contradictory, as the applications before Council could be perceived as having an unfair advantage over applications which might be forthcoming through the process approved by Council.
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
A.THAT Council not endorse the Class ‘D’ Neighbourhood Pub application by 490799 B.C. Ltd. (doing business as Gilligans Entertainment Inc.) at 952 Granville Street.
B.THAT Council not endorse the Class ‘D’ Neighbourhood Pub application by 490811 B.C. Ltd., at 900 Granville Street.
C.THAT Council instruct that these two applications for 900 and 952 Granville Street be evaluated as part of the Theatre Row Entertainment District proposal call, consistent with the recommendations approved on June 19, 1997.
D.THAT Council instruct the City Manager and the Chief License Inspector to continue discussions with the Provincial Liquor Control and Licensing Branch in order to address the conflict between the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch’s regulations pertaining to priority of applications and the City’s desire to evaluate applications based on individual merit, and established Council policy.
- CARRIED
(Councillors Bellamy, Herbert and Sullivan opposed) 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. Chiavario,
THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
BY-LAWS 1. A By-law to amend By-law No. 3575, being the Zoning and
Development By-law (Zoning to RS-5 Southlands Elementary School)
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
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. Bellamy,
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 CLARKE, KENNEDY AND PUIL EXCUSED FROM VOTING
ON BY-LAW 1
BY-LAWS (CONT’D)
2. A By-law to amend By-law No. 3575, being the Zoning and
Development By-law (Rezoning - RS-1 to RS-5 - Dunbar RS-1)
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
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. Bellamy,
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 CLARKE, KENNEDY AND PUIL EXCUSED FROM VOTING
ON BY-LAW 2
BY-LAWS (CONT’D) 3. A By-law to amend By-law No. 3575, being the Zoning and
Development By-law (RS-5 and RS-5S Districts Schedule)
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
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. Bellamy,
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 CLARKE, KENNEDY AND PUIL EXCUSED FROM VOTING
ON BY-LAW 3
BY-LAWS (CONT’D) 4. A By-law to amend By-law No. 3575, being the Zoning
and Development By-law (Rezoning - RS-1S to RS-5S -
Dunbar and Douglas Park RS-1S)
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
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. Price,
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 CLARKE, KENNEDY AND PUIL EXCUSED FROM VOTING
ON BY-LAW 4
BY-LAWS (CONT’D) 5. A By-law to amend By-law No. 6510, being the Sign By-law
(Addition of Standards for New RS-5S District)
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 6. A By-law to amend By-law No. 6059, being the Parking By-law
(Addition of Standards for New RS-5S District)
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) 7. A By-law to amend By-law No. 5585, being the Zoning and
Development Fee By-law (Addition of RS-5S)
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 8. A By-law to amend By-law No. 5208, being the Subdivision By-law
(Addition of Standards for New RS-5S District)
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Herbert,
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared the By-law open for discussion and amendment.
There being no amendments, it was
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Herbert,
THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
BY-LAWS (CONT’D) 9. A By-law to Authorize Council Entering into a Housing Agreement
(Landco 932 Properties Ltd. Respecting 932 Granville Street)
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 10. A By-law to Authorize Council Entering into a Housing Agreement
(St. James’ Parish Foundation Respecting 344 Cordova Street)
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
BY-LAWS (CONT’D) 11. A By-law to amend By-law No. 3575, being the Zoning and
Development By-law (Rezoning - RS-1 to RS-5 - North Kerrisdale RS-1)
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Don Lee,
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared the By-law open for discussion and amendment.
There being no amendments, it was
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Don Lee,
THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COUNCILLORS CHIAVARIO AND KENNEDY EXCUSED FROM VOTING
ON BY-LAW 11
BY-LAWS (CONT’D) 12. A By-law to amend By-law No. 3575, being the Zoning and
Development By-law (Rezoning - RS-1S to RS-5S - North Kerrisdale RS-1S)
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Don Lee,
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared the By-law open for discussion and amendment.
There being no amendments, it was
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Don Lee,
THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COUNCILLORS CHIAVARIO AND KENNEDY EXCUSED FROM VOTING
ON BY-LAW 12
BY-LAWS (CONT’D) 13. A By-law to amend By-law No. 3575, being the Zoning and
Development By-law (Rezoning - RS-1 to RS-5 - South Kerrisdale RS-1)
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Don Lee,
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared the By-law open for discussion and amendment.
There being no amendments, it was
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Don Lee,
THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COUNCILLORS CHIAVARIO AND KENNEDY EXCUSED FROM VOTING
ON BY-LAW 13
BY-LAWS (CONT’D) 14. A By-law to amend By-law No. 7248, being a By-law which amended the
Zoning and Development By-law by rezoning an area to CD-1
(C-1 Text Amendment - 800-1100 Pacific Boulevard [Quayside])
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
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. Price,
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
COUNCILLORS KENNEDY AND DANIEL LEE EXCUSED FROM VOTING
ON BY-LAW 14
BY-LAWS (CONT’D) 15. A By-law to amend Schedule A to By-law No. 6650,
being the False Creek North Official Development Plan
(Official Development Plan Text
Amendment - 800-1100 Pacific Boulevard [Quayside])
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
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. Price,
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
COUNCILLORS KENNEDY AND DANIEL LEE EXCUSED FROM VOTING
ON BY-LAW 15
MOTIONS A. Closing Portion of East Side of Kerr Street,
North of 45th Avenue File: 5753
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT WHEREAS:
1.The City of Vancouver is the owner of all the streets and lanes lying within the limits of the City of Vancouver;
2.The West 33 feet of Lot 8, North West 1/4 of Block 17, District Lot 50, Plan 3316, have been established for road purposes under Document Filed 45134;
3.Only a portion of the said West 33 feet of Lot 8 is required for road purposes;
4.The owner of Lot 8, except the West 33 feet now road, North West 1/4 of Block 17, District Lot 50, Plan 3316, has made application to purchase the portion of the said West 33 feet of Lot 8 no longer required for road purposes.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the said West 33 feet of Lot 8, North West 1/4 of Block 17, District Lot 50, Plan 3316, now road, be closed, stopped-up and conveyed to the abutting owner, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the said West 33 feet of Lot 8 be subdivided with the balance of said Lot 8, dedicating the portion of the said West 33 feet of Lot 8 still required for road purposes, to the satisfaction of the Approving Officer.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOTIONS (CONT’D) B. Closing Portion of North Side of Point Grey Road,
at Wallace Street File: 5753
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT WHEREAS:
1.The City of Vancouver is the owner of all the streets and lanes lying within the limits of the City of Vancouver;
2.That Part of Block 237 (Explanatory Plan 5056) in Explanatory Plan 5386, District Lot 538 has been established for road purposes under document 393450L;
3.That Part of Lot 11 in Explanatory Plan 5386, District Lot 448, Plan 1153 has been established for road purposes under document 393452L;
4.The owner of Lot F, District Lots 448, 538 and 6882, Plan LMP 4279 has made application to purchase the said Part of Block 237 and the said Part of Lot 11;
5.The said Part of Block 237 and the said Part of Lot 11 are no longer required for road purposes.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the said Part of Block 237 (Explanatory Plan 5056) in Explanatory Plan 5386, District Lot 538 and the said Part of Lot 11 in Explanatory Plan 5386, District Lot 448, Plan 1153, now road, be closed, stopped-up and conveyed to the abutting owner, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the said Part of Block 237 and the said Part of Lot 11 be consolidated with Lot F, District Lots 448, 538 and 6882, Plan LMP 4279, to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOTIONS (CONT’D) C. RS-1 and RS-5S Design Guidelines File: 5301
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the document entitled "RS-5 and RS-5S Design Guidelines" be adopted by Council for use by applicants and staff for development applications in the RS-5S District, in addition to the RS-3, RS-3A and RS-5 Districts.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY D. RS-1S and RS-5S Strata Title Guidelines File: 5301
MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
SECONDED by Cllr. Daniel Lee,
THAT the document entitled "RS-1S and RS-5S Strata Title Guidelines" be adopted by Council to apply to strata title conversions of previously occupied dwellings and strata titling of new two-family and multiple dwellings in the RS-5S District, in addition to the RS-1S District.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOTIONS (CONT’D) E. Allocation of Land for Lane Purposes
(The West 2 feet of Lot 36, Block 1,
D.L. 739, Plan 1645) File: 5807
MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
SECONDED by Cllr. Daniel Lee,
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: 014-524-546
The West 2 feet of
Lot 36
Block 1
District Lot 739
Plan 1645
AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to accept and allocate the said lands for lane purposes;
BE IT RESOLVED that the above described lands, upon conveyance, are hereby accepted and allocated for lane purposes and declared to form and to constitute a portion of a lane.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS 1. Development Application - Granville Island File: 2606
Councillor Puil advised of numerous enquiries received pertaining to an application to the Development Permit Board to locate six cinemas above the Granville Island Brewery.
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the Development Permit Board be requested to refer this application to Council for advice, prior to making a final decision.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 2. UBCM Survey and Workshop File: 3252
Councillor Chiavario referred to a proposal by the UBCM Aboriginal Affairs Committee to conduct a survey over the summer months and to schedule a workshop for August 28, and cited difficulties with this scheduling, given that some Councils recess in August, and also given that many people schedule vacation during the summer months.
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
SECONDED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the Mayor, on behalf of Council, write to the UBCM advising of the difficulties involved conducting a survey and holding a workshop over the summer period, given that some Councils recess during this time and also given that many people schedule vacation during the summer months, and respectfully request that the UBCM consider rescheduling its workshop for mid-September.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS (CONT’D) 3. Text Amendment - Downtown Eastside Oppenheimer
District Sub Area 1 File: 5302
Councillor Price referred to the current situation faced by a property owner at Main and Hastings who has found a reputable tenant willing to lease her property, but is unable to complete the lease as law firms are not permitted as a use at this site.
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT the Director of Planning be instructed to refer to Public Hearing a text amendment to the Downtown Eastside Oppenheimer District, Main and Hastings Sub-Area 1, to permit lawyers’ offices in ground floor spaces.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 4. Location of Schools in Major Project Sites File: 3109
Councillor Sullivan referred to the difficulty in attracting families to major housing projects due to the fact that schools are not built until the number of children on site reach an appropriate number. The Councillor noted this policy actually discourages families from moving to the site as there is no assurance school facilities will be provided, and suggested additional dialogue with School Board officials to address this matter.
Council took no action on this matter.
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Council adjourned at approximately 5:50 p.m. * * * * *
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