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CITY OF VANCOUVER

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL ON

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT

JULY 31, 1997

A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Thursday, July 31, 1997, at 6:50 p.m., in the Council Chamber, Third Floor, City Hall, following the Standing Committee on Planning & Environment meeting, to consider the recommendations of the Committee.

PRESENT: Mayor Philip Owen

Councillor Don Bellamy

Councillor Nancy A. Chiavario

Councillor Alan Herbert

Councillor Lynne Kennedy

Councillor Daniel Lee

Councillor Don Lee

Councillor Gordon Price

Councillor Sam Sullivan

ABSENT: Councillor Jennifer Clarke (Leave of Absence)

Councillor George Puil

CITY MANAGER'S Ted Droettboom, General Manager of Community OFFICE: Services

CLERK TO THE

COUNCIL: Nancy Largent

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,

SECONDED by Cllr. Herbert,

THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, Mayor Owen in the chair.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Report of Standing Committee on Planning & Environment

July 31, 1997

Council considered the recommendations of the Committee, as contained in the following clauses of the attached report:

Cl.1: 711 West Broadway

Development Application Number DE 402361

Expansion of Existing Casino

Cl.2: Planning Principles and Concept Plan for Mole Hill

MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,

THAT the recommendations of the Committee, as contained in Clauses 1 and 2 of this report, be approved.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

CITY MANAGER’S POLICY REPORT

1. City Solid Wastes Container Services

July 9, 1997 File: 3756

MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,

A.THAT Council receive the Ernst and Young report "Lift-on-Board Container Service Study" for information.

B.THAT Council authorize the continuation of the City’s Container Service into 1998, with continuation in future years subject to annual reporting on business operations.

C. THAT Council authorize the establishment of a temporary Manager’s position and temporary Container Marketing position with classification subject to approval by the General Manager of Human Resources.

cont’d

CITY MANAGER’S POLICY REPORT (CONT’D)

1. City Solid Wastes Container Services

July 9, 1997 (Cont’d) File: 3756

D.THAT the 1997 costs of $69,000 be funded from Contingency Reserve and the ongoing annual cost of $139,000 be funded from the revenues from the City’s Solid Waste Container Services.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

CITY MANAGER’S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT

1. Award of Tender No. 41-97-03,

Supply of Front Loader Packer Refuse Trucks

June 23, 1997 File: 1805

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,

THAT Council accept: for Item 1, the bid which offers best value to the City from Kamloops Mack Trucks for three Mack model MR688S cab & chassis at a total cost of $317,031.81 ($104,950.97 each, plus $726.30 each for air conditioning); and for Item 2, the low bid from Universal Handling Equip Co. for three model UFL-8-38-HP/FE2 front packers at a total cost of $170,208 ($56,736 each), plus the Provincial Sales Tax, the 7% Goods and Services tax (less any municipal rebate received) and the BC Environmental Levy, subject to contracts satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

COMMUNICATIONS

1. Funding for the Purchase and Installation

of Parking Meter Equipment File: 5654

Council had before it a memorandum from the General Manager of Engineering Services dated July 30, 1997, clarifying funding for the purchase and installation of parking meters approved at Council's meeting of July 29, 1997.

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COMMUNICATIONS (CONT’D)

1. Funding for the Purchase and Installation

of Parking Meter Equipment (Cont’d) File: 5654

MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,

THAT the July 30, 1997 memorandum from the General Manager of Information Services be received for information.

- 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. Kennedy,

THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS

1. Major Gaming Policy Decisions and Request for Proposals

Councillor Kennedy advised a communication has been received from the Lottery Advisory Committee containing a Request for Proposals for additional gaming facilities in British Columbia, and outlining major gaming policy decisions. Councillor Kennedy indicated that several items set out in this communication have not been adequately discussed with the City, including:

·400·linked and electronic bingo to be introduced this Fall;·400

Cont’d

ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS (CONT’D)

1. Major Gaming Policy Decisions and Request for Proposals (Cont’d)

·400·host local governments to design their own appropriate approval mechanisms for new casinos and bingo halls;·400

·400·formulae for division of bingo hall and charitable gaming revenues;·400

·400·a statement that the Attorney General is committed to funding dedicated policies and prosecution resources to combat illegal gaming.·400

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,

SECONDED by Cllr. Chiavario,

THAT staff report back in September on the Lottery Advisory Committee's Request for Proposals, including clarification on the foregoing issues.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2. Enforcement of Policy on Newspaper Boxes

Councillor Herbert referenced a July 25, 1997 letter received from the Georgia Straight, requesting City Council to reconsider enforcement of its policy regarding newspaper vending boxes in a specific area of the downtown core.

In response to a query, Dave Rudberg, General Manager of Engineering Services, advised that Engineering staff will continue to take enforcement action under the Street and Traffic By-law unless otherwise instructed by Council.

MOVED by Cllr. Herbert,

SECONDED by Cllr. Chiavario,

THAT staff provide Council with a memorandum providing clarification of the City's by-law with respect to newspaper vending boxes.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

The Council adjourned at 7:00 p.m.

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REPORT TO COUNCIL

STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL

ON PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT

JULY 31, 1997

A Regular Meeting of the Standing Committee of Council on Planning & Environment was held on Thursday, July 31, 1997, at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Third Floor, City Hall.

PRESENT: Councillor Sam Sullivan, Vice-Chair

Mayor Philip Owen

Councillor Don Bellamy

Councillor Nancy A. Chiavario

Councillor Alan Herbert

Councillor Lynne Kennedy

Councillor Daniel Lee

Councillor Don Lee

Councillor Gordon Price

Councillor George Puil

ABSENT: Councillor Jennifer Clarke, Chair (Leave of Absence)

CITY MANAGER'S

REPRESENTATIVE: Ken Dobell, City Manager (Clause 1)

: Ted Droettboom, General Manager of Community Services (Clause 2)

CLERK TO THE

COMMITTEE: Nancy Largent

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

The Minutes of the Standing Committee on Planning & Environment meeting of July 10, 1997, were adopted.

RECOMMENDATION

1. 711 West Broadway

Development Application Number DE402361

Expansion of Existing Casino File: 2604

On April 22, 1997, the Mayor instructed staff to bring forward for Council's consideration, where appropriate, any building or development applications related to casino expansion. Accordingly, the Committee had before it for information an Administrative Report dated July 15, 1997 (on file), in which the Director of Community Planning, on behalf of Land Use and Development, reported on a development application submitted by the operators of Great Canadian Casino seeking permission for a 3,000 square foot expansion of the casino facility. It was noted that the Director of Planning intends to refuse this application, but before doing so, is reporting it to City Council in accordance with Council's instructions.

Jacqui Forbes-Roberts, Director of Community Planning, noted this report was before the Committee for information only, and the Committee need take no action on it, unless it wished to provide any advice to the Director of Planning.

Lynne Rippon, Manager, Development Applications, reviewed the rationale for refusing the application. There is neighbourhood opposition to the proposal, and staff also consider that the proposed expansion would generate more activity, traffic and noise, which, combined with the expanded gaming hours for casinos, would negatively impact on adjacent residents. Parking is another concern of area residents, and the application does not meet the minimum requirements of the Parking By-law. Ms. Rippon also noted that the Police, while acknowledging that Great Canadian Casino's operators have always been cooperative, have concerns regarding the potential for criminal activity associated with casinos.

Bill Works, Alexander Holburn Beaudin & Lang (brief filed), represented Great Canadian Casino. Mr. Works considered that civic staff are not opposed to the application on the grounds set out in the Administrative Report, but out of concern that the expansion will be used to accommodate slot machines which City Council does not wish to see introduced into Vancouver. As regards parking, the casino is prepared to provide sufficient additional rented parking with valet service. As regards criminal activity in the area, this likely originates from a nearby karaoke bar. The Committee was urged to approve the application, and to take up the issue of slot machines with the provincial government rather than obstruct this legitimate business' expansion

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Clause No. 1 (Cont’d)

Ken Dobell, City Manager, cautioned that Council has recently referred the question of zoning regulation of electronic versus non-electronic gaming to Public Hearing. Therefore, Council should not discuss this issue.

Lou Hillford, B. C. Association for Charitable Gaming, advised that 546 charities received over $12 million from charitable gaming last year, which could not be offset from other sources if it could no longer be obtained through gaming. Mr. Hillford supported expansion of the Great Canadian Casino at this time to provide more funds for Vancouver charities.

The following motion by Mayor Owen was put and carried. The Committee, therefore,

RECOMMENDED

THAT the Administrative Report dated July 15, 1997, regarding a development application for expansion of the Great Canadian Casino at 711 West Broadway, be received for information.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2. Planning Principles and Concept Plan for Mole Hill File: 5053

The Committee had before it a Policy Report dated July 21, 1997 (on file), in which the Director of Central Area Planning, in consultation with the Manager of the Housing Centre, Director of Social Planning and General Manager of Engineering Services, reported on the Mole Hill planning process to date, including development principles and concept plans generated by both the Mole Hill Working Group and civic staff. The General Manager of Community Services and Director of Central Area Planning recommended the adoption of staff's principles and concept plan as completion of phase 1 of the planning process and as a basis for the next stage, set out as follows:

A.THAT the principles for the development of Mole Hill put forward by staff, as set out in Appendix B of the Policy Report dated July 21, 1997, be endorsed by Council;

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Clause No. 2 (Cont’d)

B.THAT the Concept Plan based on staff’s principles as shown on Appendix B page 3, be adopted by Council as the basis for the next phase of planning;

C.THAT the adoption of A and B above, constitute the end of Phase I of the planning of Mole Hill and that Phase II commence immediately, involving the Mole Hill Working Group and the general public in further refining the plan and implementation strategies;

D.THAT funding for Phase II of Mole Hill planning, in the amount of $50,000 as described in the Policy Report dated July 21, 1997, be approved;

FURTHER THAT the 1997 portion of this, in the amount of $25,000, come from Contingency Reserve Fund and the balance be included in the 1998 departmental operating budget; and

E.THAT to expedite the first phase of the Mole Hill childcare development already approved by Council (i.e. the new construction of a childcare facility and an infill family dwelling unit suitable for licensed family childcare) being undertaken by the B.C. Wood Specialities Group, and to extend the useful life of the existing two adjacent houses, Council authorize the Manager of Real Estate and Director of Facility Development in consultation with staff from Heritage Planning to proceed with required service and life safety building upgrade work, basic maintenance, and minor heritage "revealing" work to the exteriors of the existing houses at 1129 and 1137 Pendrell;

FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to work with B.C. Wood Specialities Group to explore sources for donated materials which will facilitate the current and future exterior heritage work in Mole Hill; and

F.THAT Engineering and Planning staff report back on the treatment of the public lane, taking into consideration infill sites, services, pedestrian use, and vehicular access.

cont’d

Clause No. 2 (Cont’d)

Also before the Committee were the principles developed by the Mole Hill Working Group (set out in Appendix C of the Policy Report dated July 21, 1997), and the following alternative recommendations A - H (Appendix F of the Policy Report):

A.THAT the principles for the development of Mole Hill put forward by the Working Group, as set out in Appendix C, be endorsed by Council;

B.THAT the Concept Plan based on the Working Group's principles as shown on Appendix C, page 6, be adopted by Council as the basis for the next phase of planning;

C.Same as foregoing staff recommendation C;

D.Same as foregoing staff recommendation D;

ESame as foregoing staff recommendation E;

F.Same as foregoing staff recommendation F;

G.THAT Council and the Working Group explore partnerships with other non-market and private industry agencies. These partnerships could be for demonstration, innovation, and skill-training projects which will bring in equity and expertise and may have transferability to other city-wide initiatives; i.e. CityPlan or the Southeast Shore of False Creek;

H.THAT Council direct staff and the Working Group to oversee the renovation of 1 or 2 houses (for example, 1129 and 1137 Pendrell) as a demonstration project to preserve the houses as a heritage resource functioning as low-end of market rental housing and to achieve a more clear understanding of the renovation costs. Note that if this project is successful both staff and the Working Group will gain valuable information which is necessary in order to make a reasonable judgment on how to proceed with the remaining houses on the block.

cont’d

Clause No. 2 (Cont’d)

Larry Beasley, Director of Central Area Planning, noted City staff have been working with stakeholder groups to flesh out Council's instructions with respect to the Mole Hill site. Mr. Beasley acknowledged the substantial contribution by members of the Mole Hill Working Group, as well as staff of various departments

Ian Smith, Planner, reviewed the report and rationale for staff's recommendations with the use of visual aids. In particular, Mr. Smith highlighted areas of agreement and disagreement between the positions of staff and the Mole Hill Working Group. The following were cited as areas of agreement:

·400·location for Dr. Peter and the YMCA Daycare facilities;·400

·400·maintaining heritage listed houses on their current sites;·400

·400·consideration of demolition of substandard building additions;·400

·400·creating a pedestrian environment in the lane;·400

·400·minimizing parking by removing rear yard rental parking;·400

·400·preserving open space in the rear yards, including space for community gardens;·400

·400·developing heritage gardens;·400

·400·maintaining existing tenants, including an option to relocate off-site during renovations; and·400

·400·banking heritage density.·400

Mr. Smith cited the following as areas of disagreement:

·400·staff recommend more diversity in housing types and tenure;·400

·400·the social and economic mix, including housing for families;·400

·400·staff recommend demolition of two non-listed houses;·400

·400·consideration of residential infill;·400

·400·level of renovations;·400

·400·pace of renovations; and·400

·400·provision of parking.·400

Richard Johnson, Planner, reviewed the staff option, Working Group option, and a high return option preferred by neither. Mr. Johnson also reviewed funding implications and steps which would have to be undertaken to proceed with implementation.

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Clause No. 2 (Cont’d)

Bruce Maitland, Manager of Real Estate, responded to a variety of questions regarding costs and return, needed renovations, rental rates, bonus calculation, long-term leases, and parameters for sale of heritage density.

Penny Coates, Daycare Coordinator, responded to queries concerning operation of the childcare facility. Ms. Coates also noted family childcare units are a new concept , and will be looking at how to provide single parent families with opportunity for peer support.

John Jessup, Senior Housing Planner, confirmed that the possibility of shared funding for the low-rent housing portion will be discussed with BC Housing and Mortgage Corporation.

Don Luxton, Mole Hill Working Group, reviewed the diverse make-up of the Working Group, which has nevertheless achieved nearly unanimous consensus on the Working Group Principles and its recommendations to City Council. Mr. Luxton noted the Working Group vision differs from that of staff in a number of respects; areas of disagreement were summarized as follows:

·400·under the staff proposal, nearly half the site will be converted to higher end market housing, with the loss of at least 72 badly-needed units of rental housing affordable to lower income earners;·400

·400·options for open space are minimized under the staff proposal;·400

·400·the Working Group sees no need for any demolitions at this time;·400

·400·the existing scale of Mole Hill should be preserved without increasing density;·400

·400·the pace and level of renovations proposed by staff is too high, and inflates cost estmates unnecessarily;·400

·400·market driven renovations would seriously detract from the heritage value of the site;·400

·400·the Working Group has problems with the nature of infill being proposed for the site and would prefer to see non-msrket infill expanded; ·400

·400·Council has directed staff to recover costs from the site, but the Working Group believes much of this cost can be recovered through the sale of heritage density;·400

·400·there are issues about private development and 99-year leases.·400

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Clause No. 2 (Cont’d)

Mr. Luxton felt the main issue is the issue of public benefit. The Working Group proposal provides greater public benefit by:

·400·retaining all Mole Hill houses as part of the unique Mole Hill historic area;·400

·400·supporting a mixed community of adult singles, seniors, mentally and physically challenged individuals, and families;·400

·400·generating a positive economic value of up to $5M considering the transferable density to have an estimated market value of $8M;·400

·400·including the Dr. Peter AIDS Hospice and Daycentre, the expanded Childcare facility, and the Watson House Special Needs Residential Facility all within Mole Hill's one city block;·400

·400·recognizing the entire laneway and the back portions of the large Mole Hill lots as a public space;·400

·400·providing a minimum of 165 affordable rental housing units , similar to the current diverse mix in the community.·400

Hal Kalman, Vancouver Heritage Commission (brief filed - Appendix G of July 21, 1997 Policy Report), advised the Commission has not addressed issues such as the social mix on the site, but has dealt with the matter from the perspective of conservation of heritage resources. With those exclusions noted, the Commission generally supports the position of the Working Group, and puts forward the following recommendations:

•that all buildings and streetscape on the site be protected, through appropriate zoning and/or designation;

•that no structure be demolished;

•that no or few structures be moved;

•that intervention to individual buildings be kept to a minimum;

•that a set of design guidelines be produced to address the entire site, including:

-the restoration/rehabilitation of existing housing stock,

-infill housing,

-new construction,

-landscaping;

•that a programme be drawn up for the continued maintenance and ongoing preservation of the site;

•that the City takes advantage of the density transfer options that are available;

•that the Heritage Planning Group and the Heritage Commission continue to be involved in all further stages of the planning and development process for Mole Hill.

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Clause No. 2 (Cont’d)

Mr. Kalman also advised that while the Commission has no objection to the Dr. Peter Centre or the child care facility, there is concern about the piecemeal approval process. It was also suggested that work be carried out by heritage specialists to enhance Mole Hill's value as a heritage amenity, not a money-making venture.

Elizabeth Murphy, Vancouver City Planning Commission (brief filed - letter dated July 30, 1997), advised the Commission supports the recommendations put forward by staff in the July 21, 1997 Policy Report. In the Commission's view, the staff report strikes a balance between recognizing that the Mole Hill lands are a citywide and community resource, and responding to the needs and interests of the on-site residents. Future planning should include participation from the entire West End community, and should allow for design experimentation.

The following speakers supported the Mole Hill Working Group recommendations:

Dorothy Milne

Tom Laviolette, Carnegie Community Association and

Portland Hotel Society

Elyn Dobbs, Roberts Annex Parents Council

Cheryl Mixon, Family Services of Greater Vancouver

Jenny Shaw, West End Seniors Network

Don Allison (also read letter from McLaren Housing Society)

Andy Hiscox, Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation

Paul Keating, Mole Hill tenant

Merrilee Robson, Grandview-Woodlands Area Council

Renee Jensen

Jo Scott-B, Heritage Vancouver

Blair Petrie

Helen Spiegelman (also read letter from Cedar Cottage

Neighbourhood Association)

Barbara Waldern

Wayne MacKinnon, Mole Hill Living Heritage Society

Vanessa Geary, Friends of Mole Hill

Ga-Ching Kong, Environmental Youth Alliance

Tom Durning, Tenants Rights Coalition

Mike Walker, Tenants Rights Coalition

Bob Grace, neighbourhood tenant

Frank Gilbert, Downtown Eastside Residents Association

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Clause No. 2 (Cont’d)

Eva Riccius, South East False Creek Working Group

Barry Hastings (on behalf of Kathleen Boyes, Main and

Hastings Community Development Society)

Pat Hogan, Mole Hill Gardens and Tours Project

Linda Diano, Mole Hill Living Heritage Society

Tammie Tupechka, Our Own Backyard Project

Lorraine Fralin

The foregoing supported one or more of the Mole Hill Working Group recommendations based on one or more of the following grounds:

·400·the proposal provides more affordable rental housing, of which there is a serious shortage;·400

·400·Mole Hill is already a mixed community, with low and middle income earners, an AIDS centre, and even a SNRF, especially when considered as part of the surrounding West End, so it is unnecessary to add high-end market housing to create a mixed community;·400

·400·the proposal does more to preserve heritage features of Mole Hill, which is a unique and valuable survival of Vancouver's earlier history;·400

·400·people are more important than profits;·400

·400·Mole Hill has existed as non-subsidized low-cost rental housing for years and can continue to do so;·400

·400·funding partnerships and sponsorships can be explored to reduce costs to the City;·400

·400·the heritage value of the streetscape is more valuable than any large-scale development could be, especially in an area where more open space is a welcome sight;·400

·400·safe and affordable rental suites should not be standing vacant when so many are in need of such housing;·400

·400·the Working Group proposal is quite flexible;·400

·400·young people are greatly in need of safe affordable housing and should be accommodated as vacancies occur;·400

·400·many Mole Hill tenants are elderly and concerned about change, and stress caused by relocation is greater for the elderly;·400

·400·Mole Hill will be ideal for seniors, with opportunity to garden and a community park at their doorsteps;·400

·400·people with AIDS are greatly in need of affordable accessible accommodation, and Mole Hill is ideally situated close to other facilities needed such as St. Paul's Hospital;·400

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Clause No. 2 (Cont’d)

·400·the Mole Hill Working Group has taken a flexible and cooperative approach, respecting the needs of the community, and it was hoped ways could be found to bridge any gaps as the process continues;·400

·400·Mole Hill provides important connections to the past;·400

·400·it is important to listen to results arrived at through a participatory public process; Council should not break faith with the community;·400

·400·staff proposals are based on economics rather than public benefit;·400

·400·the Province has indicated willingness to discuss a Homes BC contribution to Mole Hill;·400

·400·approval of these proposals will demonstrate a commitment to the principles of CityPlan and encourage other communities as they undertake the neighbourhood visioning process;·400

·400·Mole Hill brings colour and diversity to the West End;·400

·400·public ownership and administration is the fairest option;·400

·400·Council has a responsibility to all citizens, yet poorer residents are being pushed out of the center of the city;·400

·400·the Working Group proposals would create a more sustainable development;·400

·400·there is a need for low-income housing for singles around the downtown core;·400

·400·Council has the opportunity to be a role model for other landlords;·400

·400·the existing Mole Hill community is a strong social network;·400

·400·Mole Hill is "the last of the old growth" and should be kept intact;·400

·400·it is a laudable goal to create more family housing, but there are areas with greater need for it; the West End needs affordable rental for singles;·400

·400·the staff recommendations are the first time it has ever been suggested that more wealth is needed to provide a mixed community; it doesn't all have to happen on one block;·400

·400·there is no lack of opportunity for higher end development, while there certainly is not enough for lower end;·400

·400·Mole Hill retained as it is will draw continuing tourism and film industry interest;·400

·400·Mole Hill will be a central place where people can go and relax;·400

·400·the City should concentrate on maintenance rather than renovations, and use the Mole Hill revenues for that purpose;·400

·400·the City should not adhere slavishly to its policies to the detriment of a public benefit;·400

·400·the West End already has plenty of high end housing;·400

·400·too often, the conclusions of community groups are not reflected in Council's final decision;·400

·400·let's be partners in the process.·400

cont’d

Clause No. 2 (Cont’d)

Noting that the childcare centre has already been approved by Council and that there was no opposition to the recommendation concerning it, the Committee agreed to deal with that item at this time. However, due to time constraints, the Committee agreed to postpone any further debate to a future meeting.

The following motion by Mayor Owen was put and carried. Therefore, the Committee

RECOMMENDED

THAT Council approve the following Recommendation E of the City Manager, as set out in the Policy Report dated July 21, 1997:

E.THAT to expedite the first phase of the Mole Hill childcare development already approved by Council (i.e. the new construction of a childcare facility and an infill family dwelling unit suitable for licensed family childcare) being undertaken by the B.C. Wood Specialities Group, and to extend the useful life of the existing two adjacent houses, Council authorize the Manager of Real Estate and Director of Facility Development in consultation with staff from Heritage Planning to proceed with required service and life safety building upgrade work, basic maintenance, and minor heritage "revealing" work to the exteriors of the existing houses at 1129 and 1137 Pendrell;

FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to work with B.C. Wood Specialities Group to explore sources for donated materials which will facilitate the current and future exterior heritage work in Mole Hill;

AND FURTHER THAT Council defer its decision on the remainder until the next City Council meeting on September 9, 1997.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

(Councillor Puil was not present for the vote on the foregoing)

The Committee adjourned at 6:50 p.m.

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(c) 1997 City of Vancouver