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CITY OF VANCOUVER
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 17, 1998 A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, February 17, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber , Third Floor, City Hall.
Ken Dobell, City Manager
Ulli S. Watkiss
PRAYER
The proceeding in the Council Chamber were opened with a prayer read by the City Clerk.
"IN CAMERA" MEETING
Council was advised there were property matters to be considered "In Camera" later this day.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
1. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
(City Services and Budgets)
January 20, 1998
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the foregoing minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
February 3, 1998
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT the foregoing minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
(Transportation and Traffic)
February 3, 1998
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the foregoing minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ADOPTION OF MINUTES (CONT’D)
4. Minutes of Special Council Meeting
(Court of Revision)
February 3, 1998
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the foregoing minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5. Minutes of Special Council Meeting
(GVTA)
February 10, 1998
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Don Lee,
THAT the foregoing minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, Mayor Owen in the chair.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY REPORT REFERENCE
1. Better City Government - Progress Report File: 1002
Mr. Ken Dobell, City Manager, explained that the Better City Government Program commenced in 1995 and was undertaken to improve the way the City conducts business for customers and staff, by utilizing resources in a more effective and efficient manner. Council approved an implementation report which identified fifteen major processes for redesign and also contained supporting strategies for human resources, information technology and financing. Project activity commenced gradually in various areas and by mid 1996 every department was participating in the Better City Government Program. The most significant of these are the Development and Building Regulation pilot process for rezoning, permitting and inspections (DBR), and the Financial and Human Resource systems replacement (SAP). Funding for the Program came out of existing budgets.
Mr. Dobell concluded there is still much work to be done and the Program encourages staff to generate new ideas to improve service delivery. Staff are committed to the success of the program which is evident in the results.
Ms. Pat Kostuk, Manager, Service Improvement Projects, spoke to the difficulties that are created when major changes occur, however, staff believes that the results are worth the struggle.
Also before Council was an Administrative Report dated January 21, 1998 which provided background, evaluation, and a listing of project highlights for the Better City Government Program, and a letter dated February 9, 1998 from the Better City Government Coordinating Team providing an update on the progress of the projects included in the Program.
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the verbal Report Reference on the Better City Government Program and the accompanying Administrative Report dated January 21, 1998 be received for information.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
REPORT REFERENCE (CONT’D)
2. Preliminary Operating Budget File: 1605
Before Council for its consideration was an Administrative Report dated February 12, 1998 from the Director of Finance providing a preliminary overview of the Operating Budget and seeking Council instruction on the overall budget envelope to meet Council’s budgetary targets. Subsequent reports, to be submitted in April 1998, will provide detailed estimates for Council’s final consideration and approval.
Mr. Ken Bayne, Comptroller of Budgets and Research, provided a verbal report, using visual aids, on the components of the preliminary operating budget. Estimates presented in the report have not been reviewed in detail, however, it was clear that without expenditure reductions, Council’s target of a tax increase in the range of local inflation cannot be achieved. This reflects Council-approved capital programs and a period of peak debt charges, and cost increases outside Council’s control – loss of non-tax revenue, an arbitrated settlement for police officers significantly beyond inflation, and increases in regional sewer levies. Base departmental budgets have not increased beyond inflationary levels. Mr. Bayne reviewed the current position of the 1998 Operating Budget, excluding costs and revenues associated with water and sewer utilities, which estimates revenues to be approximately $459,772,400 and expenditures to be $475,615,400 with a resulting shortfall of $(15,843,000). Based on the budget estimates as submitted, property tax increases after detailed review of the budget, could amount to approximately 2.5%. An implementation strategy for sewer fees will come before Council in March and if sewer user fees are not implemented in 1998, the tax levy will be increased to about 3.2%, based on an increase in costs of 7.1% over 1997.
In his report, the Director of Finance put forward the following recommendations:
A.THAT Council receive the preliminary estimates of the 1998 Operating Budget for information and refer them to the Corporate Management Team and the Budget Office for detailed review and report back.
B. THAT in reviewing the estimates as submitted by departments, staff be instructed to:
-bring departmental budgets within appropriate target levels, reflecting only the cost of providing 1997 service levels at 1998 costs.
-remove any supplemental requests that reflect increase in service levels, new programs or staffing, and instruct departments to bring those requests to Council for consideration, with appropriate offsetting expenditure reductions or revenue increases.
cont’d
REPORT REFERENCE (CONT’D)
Preliminary Operating Budget (cont’d)
C. THAT the Director of Finance, in consultation with the Corporate Management Team, report back to Council with the interim estimates and a plan for bringing the budget into balance."
The City Manager put forward the following additional recommendations for reasons outlined in the Administrative Report:
D. THAT Council direct staff to submit a two year plan to manage the 1998 and 1999 tax increases, reflecting a number of circumstances – an anticipated 1997 surplus, the implementation of utilities in 1998 and 1999, and significant cost increases from capital programs and authorized service level increases.
E.THAT, as a part of that two year plan, staff report back, with the Interim Estimates, on $3.5 and $7.0 million dollar expenditure reductions (roughly equal to 1% and 2% taxes) beyond those achieved through normal budget review process for consideration in developing the two year taxation plan.
F. THAT Council direct staff, in consultation with the GVRD Labour Relations Department, to develop a submission to the provincial government requesting changes in the legislation governing police and fire wage arbitration.
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
THAT recommendations A through F be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Council also requested staff to include in the pending budget discussions, information on the projected overall increase to property tax payers, adjusted to reflect utility user fees. Further, the Corporate Management Team was requested to explore the potential for cost savings using a five-day work week, when it is considering the implications of service delivery and the City’s current four-day work week.
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RECOGNITION OF RETIRING EMPLOYEE
Mayor Owen presented a gift, on behalf of Council, to Ken Stoke, retired General Manager of Corporate Services. Mr. Stoke was a valued City employee for 35 years and he was wished all the best in his retirement.
This was immediately followed by a reception in the foyer.
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Council recessed at 4:00 p.m. and, following an ‘In Camera’ meeting
in the Mayor’s Office, reconvened at 4:55 p.m. with all members present.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Review of the Proposed Funding and Governance for the
Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority (GVTA) File: 5562
In a memorandum dated February 12, 1998, the City Clerk forwarded to Council, a
Policy Report dated January 26, 1998 from the City Manager, General Manager of Engineering Services, and Director of Finance, containing a review of the Proposed Funding and Governance for the Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority (GVTA). Minutes of the Special Council meeting held February 10, 1998 at which time delegations were heard in respect of this subject, were included in the Council package, as well as many items of correspondence. A Report Reference had been provided to Council at its meeting of February 3, 1998.
The Policy Report provided an assessment of the benefits and risks associated with the proposed Funding and Governance for the GVTA and staff recommended that Council urge the GVRD Board to endorse the Recommended Agreement and that the GVRD and Province address several issues in negotiating the details of implementation.
cont’d
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (CONT’D)
Review of the Proposed Funding and Governance for the
Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority (GVTA) (cont’d)
Also before Council was a memorandum dated February 13, 1998 from the General Manager of Engineering Services which supported inclusion of the following additions to the recommendations contained in the Policy Report to capture the key issues arising from the delegations at the Special Council Meeting:
"B6 Expand the Purpose of the Agreement by incorporating the following principles:
a. The need to support economic development as well as the regional growth strategy,
b. Improvements in the quality and availability of pedestrian and cycling facilities,
c. Support for a major road network to improve the movement of goods and services.
B7Expand the section on Accountability by amending the public consultation process to include stakeholder committee(s) that would work with the Authority by providing input in the development of plans and policies."
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the recommendations contained in the Policy Report dated January 26, 1998 be approved, as amended to include the additional recommendations of the General Manager of Engineering Services, as follows:
A.THAT Council recommend to the GVRD Board that it endorse the Recommended Agreement on Transportation Governance and Funding for Greater Vancouver for implementation.
B.THAT Council recommend that the GVRD and Province address the following issues in negotiating the details of implementation:
1.Greater reallocation of funding from the Province to reduce the projected funding shortfalls arising from the proposed service expansion.
2.The ability to use Provincial administrative structures (ICBC) to collect vehicle charges.
3.More explicit commitment to GVTA-Province cooperation on the implementation of tolls.
cont’d
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (CONT’D)
Review of the Proposed Funding and Governance for the
Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority (GVTA) (cont’d)
4.A commitment to cost sharing for future major transit and roadway projects.
5.Prescribed management arrangements between the GVTA, municipalities, and the Province.
6.Expand the Purpose of the Agreement by incorporating the following principles:
a.The need to support economic development as well as the regional growth strategy,
b. Improvements in the quality and availability of pedestrian and cycling facilities,
c. Support for a major road network to improve the movement of goods and services.
7.Expand the section on Accountability by amending the public consultation process to include stakeholder committee(s) that would work with the Authority by providing input in the development of plans and policies.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CITY MANAGER'S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 1. Proposed National Technical Guide for Urban Infrastructure
January 20, 1998 File: 5768
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the City of Vancouver support the preparation of a National Technical Guide for Urban Infrastructure, subject to reporting back and approval of suitable cost sharing arrangements.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CITY MANAGER'S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT’D) 2. Strata Title Conversion - 638 and 644 Hawks Avenue
January 29, 1998 File: 5311
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the application to convert the previously-occupied buildings at 638 and 644 Hawks Avenue (Parcel A, Block 82, D.L. 181, Plan LMP28640) to strata title ownership be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Puil absent for the vote)
3. Strata Title Conversion - 364 West 10th Avenue
January 27, 1998 File: 5311
MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
THAT the application to convert the previously-occupied building at 364 West 10th Avenue (Lot C, Block K, D.L. 526, Plan LMP31527) 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 approval:
Completion of all work required by the City Building Inspector, under the required permits, 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
(Councillor Puil absent for the vote)
4. Nuisance/Dangerous Building
209 - 211 East 58th Avenue
Pcl B of Amended Lot 8, Block 9, District Lot 656, Plan 2744
January 28, 1998 File: 2701-1
This report was withdrawn at the request of the Permits and Licenses Department as the subject building has been demolished.
CITY MANAGER'S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT’D) 5. 2201 Burrard Street - Proposed Closure of a Portion
of the West Side of Burrard Street, between 6th Avenue and 7th Avenue
January 22, 1998 File: 5753
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
A.THAT Council authorize the Director of Legal Services to sign on behalf of the City, a Reference Plan defining the horizontal limits of the encroachments onto the west side of Burrard Street, between 6th Avenue and 7th Avenue, a reduced copy of which is attached as Appendix "A" to the Administrative Report dated January 22, 1998, by the building at 2201 Burrard Street, and apply to raise title to the said portion of Burrard Street, defined on the said Reference Plan in the name of the City of Vancouver.
B.THAT all those volumetric portions of the west side of Burrard Street, between 6th Avenue and 7th Avenue included in the heavy outlines and illustrated isometrically on a plan of survey, and certified correct by Robert G. Flynn, B.C.L.S. on the 13th day of January, 1998, and marginally numbered 96-276.VOL., a reduced copy of which is attached as Appendix "B" to the Administrative Report dated January 22, 1998, be closed, stopped-up and that an easement be granted to the owner of abutting Lot H, Block 287, District Lot 526, Plan 21532, to contain the portions of the building which encroach onto Burrard Street. The easement to be for the life of the encroaching portion of the existing building on said Lot H, and to be to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services.
C.THAT the fees for document preparation, registration and use of the easement referred to in Recommendation "B" are to be in accordance with those charged for an agreement prepared pursuant to the Encroachment By-law.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Puil absent for the vote)
CITY MANAGER'S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT’D) 6. Strata Title Conversion - 2201 Burrard Street
February 3, 1998 File: 5311
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT the application to convert the previously-occupied building at 2201 Burrard Street (Lot H, Block 187, D.L. 526, Plan 21532) 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 now underway, to the satisfaction of the City Building Inspector and in accordance with the approved plans and permits, at no cost to the City, and issuance of an Occupancy Permit, in order that this previously-occupied building substantially complies with all relevant City by-laws.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Puil absent for the vote)
7. Form of Development: 2901 East Hastings Street - Hastings Park/PNE
DE402825 - CD-1 By-law Number 3656
February 3, 1998 File: 2606
(Councillor Bellamy declared a Conflict of Interest and left the Council Chambers)
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT the revised form of development for the CD-1 zoned site known as 2901 East Hastings Street (Hastings Parking/PNE) be approved generally as illustrated in the Development Application Number DE402825, submitted by Vancouver Park Board and stamped "Received, City Planning Department November 12, 1997".
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Puil absent for the vote)
(Councillor Bellamy returned to the meeting)
CITY MANAGER'S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT’D) 8. Year 2000 Conversion Project Financing
February 3, 1998 File: 1151
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
A.THAT Council allocate $649,000 from the Corporate Systems Replacement Financing Plan, approved in July 1996, to fund the Year 2000 Conversion project outlined in this report.
B.THAT Council approve the creation of four 15 month temporary positions at a cost of $392,000 from the project budget, to perform the necessary application conversion work, with classification subject to review by the Director of Human Resources. This staff will supplement two existing regular positions assigned to the Year 2000 Project.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Puil absent for the vote)
9. Wellness Walkways - Consultant Study and Funding Strategy
February 4, 1998 File: 5767
MOVED by Cllr. Herbert,
A.THAT Council allocate $8,000 from account number 12/31/6907/999 (Neighbourhood Greenways), to conduct a consultant study identifying elements of a Wellness Walkway in Mount Pleasant.
B.THAT $3,000 be allocated from account number 12/31/6907/999 (Neighbourhood Greenways), to fund enhancements to the sidewalk replacement on Sophia Street between 13th and 16th Avenues, in anticipation of the implementation of the Wellness Walkways.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CITY MANAGER'S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT’D) 10. Award of Tender No. 57-98-01
Supply and delivery of PVC sewer pipe and fittings
February 2, 1998 File: 1805
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
That Council accept the low bid from Grinnell Supply Sales for the supply and delivery of PVC sewer pipe and fittings, as, if, and when required, for a 12-month period from the date of the purchase order, at an annual estimated cost of $469,749 plus the 7% Goods and Services Tax (less any municipal rebate received) and the Provincial Sales Tax, subject to a contract satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
11. Sale of Residential Lots: 3596 Petersham Avenue,
6278 and 6268 Kings Lynn Street
February 10, 1998 File: 5102
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT Council accept the Offers to Purchase City-owned Lots 18, 19 & 20, all of NE 1/4 of District Lot 339, Plan LMP 27811 (PIDs 023-387-904, 023-387-912 and 023-387-921) from Khera Enterprises Ltd. the amount of $240,000 each under the terms and conditions contained in the City’s "Offer to Purchase" tender form.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CITY MANAGER'S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT’D) 12. City Participation in Investigation of Gastown Collective
Parking/Earthquake Upgrading
January 29, 1998 File: 8107/3603/5651
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
A.THAT the City agree to fund one half of the projected cost of the proposed investigation of the potential for a joint parking/earthquake upgrading solution for the north side of the unit block of Water Street, to a maximum of $15,000, subject to:
·confirmation of the availability of funding from the owners and or the Gastown Business Improvement Society, and
·an appropriate letter agreement between the proponents and the City.
·the City's share of funding to be provided in the 1998 Operating Budget.
B.THAT Council advise the proponents of the investigation that its financial support does not represent endorsement of any specific development proposal.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CITY MANAGER'S POLICY REPORTS
1. Report Back on Mechanisms to Inform Nearby Residents
about Noise Impacts for Theatre Row Entertainment District
January 28, 1998 File: 2610
Before Council for its consideration was a Policy Report in which the Director of Central Area Planning, in consultation with the Director of Legal Services, put forward recommendations to provide mechanisms for notifying owners and residents of residential properties in the vicinity of Theatre Row (700 to 900 block of Granville Street), that the area is near an Entertainment District and increased noise and other impacts can be expected. Recommendations for mitigating noise impacts on the residential properties were also included.
Also before Council was a letter dated January 30, 1998 from the Vice-Chair of the Downtown South Redevelopment Impacts Committee expressing support for the recommendations.
MOVED by Cllr. Herbert,
THAT consideration of the recommendations contained in the Policy Report dated January 28, 1998, and entitled "Report Back on Mechanisms to Inform Nearby Residents About Noise Impacts for Theatre Row Entertainment District" be postponed to allow additional time for issues on the Robson Street portion of this area to be addressed.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CITY MANAGER'S POLICY REPORTS (CONT’D)
2. Miscellaneous Amendments to the Zoning and Development By-law,
Official Development Plan By-laws, the Parking By-law,
and Other Related By-laws
February 3, 1998 File: 113/5301
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
A.THAT the Director of Land Use and Development be instructed to make application to amend the Zoning and Development By-law (including amendments to various CD-1 By-laws) and Official Development Plan By-laws, generally in accordance with Appendix A of the Policy Report dated February 3, 1998;
FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to prepare the necessary by-laws for consideration at the Public Hearing; and
AND FURTHER THAT the application and amendments to the Zoning and Development By-law and Official Development Plan By-laws be referred to Public Hearing, together with the recommendation of the Director of Central Area Planning on behalf of Land Use and Development to approve.
B.THAT the amendments to the Parking By-law, the Zoning and Development Fee By-law and By-law No. 6788 (a By-law to Facilitate Demolition for Social Housing) be approved, generally in accordance with Appendix B; and
FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to bring forward the necessary By-laws for enactment.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CITY MANAGER'S POLICY REPORTS (CONT’D)
3. Policy on Personal Web Pages for Members of Council.
February 5, 1998 File: 1150
Before Council for its consideration was a Policy Report from the Director of Communications responding to Council’s direction to report back on a policy for Councillors’ personal websites. Accordingly, the following three options were proposed:
ATHAT the City provide no more web-based information about Members of Council than is currently on the City website, that is, name, phone and fax numbers, email address, photograph, number of years on Council and remuneration.
OR
B. THAT the City website display web pages containing standardized biographical information about members of Council, including a photograph, a biography listing non-Council business activities, relevant civic committee memberships and duties, and expanded contact information.
OR
C. THAT the City website display web pages containing standardized biographical information about members of Council, including a photograph, a biography listing non-Council business activities, relevant civic committee memberships and duties, expanded contact information and a reference to a non-City website that would be removed in the period between issuing of Notice of Nominations and the City election (a period of 76 days)."
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT option A be approved.
- LOST
(Mayor Owen, Councillors Clarke, Herbert, Kennedy,
Daniel Lee, Don Lee, Price and Sullivan opposed)
cont’d
CITY MANAGER'S POLICY REPORTS (CONT’D)
Policy on Personal Web Pages for Members of Council.
February 5, 1998 (cont’d)
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
THAT option C be approved.
- LOST
(Mayor Owen, Councillors Bellamy, Chiavario, Clarke,
Kennedy, Daniel Lee, Puil and Sullivan opposed)
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT option B be approved.
- CARRIED
(Councillors Bellamy, Chiavario and Puil opposed)
4. City of Burnaby Draft Official Community Plan
February 10, 1998 File: 5320
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the Mayor, on behalf of Council, thank the City of Burnaby for forwarding its draft Official Community Plan for review and invite the City of Burnaby to continue to work together with the City of Vancouver to plan for new transit services and land uses along the Lougheed-Broadway rapid transit corridor.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
OTHER REPORTS
I. Report of Vancouver City Planning Commission
February 3, 1998
Request for Funding for Broadway Corridor LRT Event
Clause 1 File: 3107
The Council had for its consideration a report from the Vancouver City Planning Commission dated February 3, 1998 which requested a grant in the amount of $20,000 to cover expenses directly associated with an event designed to explore the issues the City faces in connection with the proposed LRT line along the Broadway Corridor.
Ms. Jane Bird, Chair, Vancouver City Planning Commission responded to questions from Council related to how the VCPC’s event would fit in with other consultation processes taking place.
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT consideration of the Vancouver City Planning Commission’s request for a grant in the amount of $20,000 to fund an event related to the proposed LRT line along the Broadway Corridor be postponed until the March 3, 1998 meeting of Council, by which time the proposed Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority agreement will have been dealt with by the Board of the GVRD.
- LOST
(Mayor Owen, Councillors Chiavario, Clarke, Herbert,
Kennedy, Daniel Lee, Don Lee, Price and Sullivan opposed)
MOVED by Cllr. Herbert,
THAT the VCPC be allocated a one-time grant of $20,000 to cover net expenses directly associated with an event designed to explore the issues the City faces in connection with the proposed LRT line along the Broadway Corridor; source of funds to be the 1998 ‘Other’ Grants budget.
- CARRIED BY THE
REQUIRED MAJORITY
(Councillors Bellamy and Puil opposed)
OTHER REPORTS (CONT’D)
II. Report of the Vancouver Liquor Licensing Commission
February 5, 1998
The Council considered this report consisting of four clauses which are identified as follows:
Cl. 1: Motor Vessel "Black Tie"
Class 'A' Lounge Liquor License
Cl. 2: 800 Granville Street - O-Kool’s Irish Pub Inc.
Class ‘D’ Neighbourhood Pub Liquor License
Cl. 3: B.C. Cabaret Owners’ Association
Cl. 4: Northern Conference for Best Practices and Policies in
Alcohol Management and Oversight
Motor Vessel "Black Tie"
Class 'A' Lounge Liquor License
Clause 1 File: 2612-2
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT Vancouver City Council endorse the request by Rick Bradley for a Class ‘A’ Lounge Liquor License on board the M.V. Black Tie, subject to Liquor Control and Licensing Branch circular number 552.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Daniel Lee absent for the vote)
cont’d
OTHER REPORTS (CONT’D)
Report of the Vancouver Liquor Licensing Commission
February 5, 1998 (cont’d)
800 Granville Street - O’Kool’s Irish Pub Inc.
Class ‘D’ Neighbourhood Pub Liquor License
Clause 2 File: 2615-5
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT Vancouver City Council endorse the request from O'Kool's Irish Pub Inc. (formerly Theatre Row Management Company) for 65 indoor and 20 patio Class 'D' Neighbourhood Pub seats at 800 Granville Street, having considered that the majority of area residents are in favour of this application. The Commission also considered the proximity of other social facility and public buildings, traffic impacts and the availability of parking, possible noise impacts on existing and future residential, the appearance and overall design of the building and compliance with the plan for the area which has been designated as the Theatre Row Entertainment District;
FURTHER THAT this proposal is subject to the following conditions:
i. no off-site sales be permitted
ii. exotic dancing or other similar forms of entertainment not be permitted
iii. the patio is subject to 11:00 p.m. closing
iv.the development permit for this use be restricted to a renewable four-month time limit
v.before the issuance of the business license the applicant sign a "good neighbour" agreement with the City.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Daniel Lee absent for the vote)
cont’d
OTHER REPORTS (CONT’D)
Report of the Vancouver Liquor Licensing Commission
February 5, 1998 (cont’d)
B.C. Cabaret Owners’ Association
Clause 3 File: 2611
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the report be received for information.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Northern Conference for Best Practices and Policies in
Alcohol Management and Oversight
Clause 4 File: 2611
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT Vancouver City Council endorse the continuation of discussions initiated by the Northwest Conference for Best Practices and Policies in Alcohol Management and Oversight, held in Portland Oregon, December 4, 1997.
- 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. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY-LAWS
1. A By-law to Impose a Development Cost Levy on
Development in the Triangle West Neighbourhood Area
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
BY-LAWS (CONT’D)
2. A By-law to amend Schedule A to By-law No. 4912,
being the Downtown Official Development Plan
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 KENNEDY AND SULLIVAN EXCUSED
FROM VOTING ON BY-LAW 2
MOTIONS
A. Closing of Volumetric Portions of the North Side
of West 12th Avenue, East of Vine 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.Portions of the buildings constructed on Lot A and Lot B, District Lot 526, Plan LMP 32154, encroach onto the north side of West 12th Avenue, east of Vine Street;
3.The portion of West 12th Avenue encroached upon, abutting said Lot A and Lot B, was dedicated by the deposit of Plan 2300;
4.To provide for the registration of an easement to contain the said encroachments, as required by Section 7 of the Condominium Act, it is necessary to raise title to the portions of street encroached upon;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Director of Legal Services be authorized to make application on behalf of the City of Vancouver, to raise title in the name of the City of Vancouver to that portion of road dedicated by the deposit of Plan 2300 included within the bold outline on a Reference Plan, attested to by Dieter Soukup, B.C.L.S., representing a survey completed on the 8th day of January, 1998; marginally numbered 4711-W12 DWG.A; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT all those volumetric portions of the north side of West 12th Avenue, east of Vine Street, labelled Volume 1 and Volume 2, included within the heavy outlines and illustrated isometrically on a plan of a survey certified correct on the 8th day of January, 1998, by Deiter Soukup, B.C.L.S., and marginally numbered 4711-W12 DWG.B, be closed, stopped-up, and that an easement be granted to the abutting owner of Lot A and Lot B, Block 362, District Lot 526, Plan LMP 32154, for Volume 1 and Volume 2 respectively, to contain the portions of the existing buildings which encroach onto the said portion of West 12th Avenue. The said easement to be to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOTIONS (CONT’D)
B. Closing of Volumetric Portions of the West Side of
Burrard Street between 6th Avenue and 7th 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.Portions of the building constructed on Lot H, Block 287, District Lot 526, Plan 21532 encroach onto Burrard Street;
3.The portion of Burrard Street encroached upon, abutting said Lot H, was dedicated by the deposit of Plan 12231;
4.To provide for the registration of an easement to contain the said encroachments, as required by Section 7 of the Condominium Act, it is necessary to raise title to the portion of street encroached upon;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Director of Legal Services be authorized to make application on behalf of the City of Vancouver, to raise title in the name of the City of Vancouver to that portion of road dedicated by the deposit of Plan 12231 and included within the bold outline on a Reference Plan, attested to be Robert Flynn, B.C.L.S., representing a survey completed on the 13th day of January, 1998; marginally numbered 96-276.REF; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT all those volumetric portions of the west side of Burrard Street between 6th Avenue and 7th Avenue included within the heavy outlines and illustrated isometrically on a plan of a survey certified correct on the 13th day of January, 1998, by Robert Flynn, B.C.L.S., and marginally numbered 96-276.VOL, be closed, stopped-up, and that an easement be granted to the abutting owner of Lot H, Block 287, District Lot 526, Plan 21532, to contain the portions of the existing building which encroach onto the said portion of Burrard Street. The said easement to be to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOTIONS (CONT’D)
C. DD (Except Downtown South), C-5, C-6,
HA-1 and HA-2 Character Area Descriptions File: 5301
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the document entitled "DD (except Downtown South), C-5, C-6, HA-1 and HA-2 Character Area Descriptions" be amended as described in Appendix A attached to this Motion.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS
1. Vancouver/Richmond Rapid Bus File: 5559
Councillor Puil explained that Councillors have been receiving communications from the public about the proposed Vancouver/Richmond Rapid Bus route down Granville Street and it is apparent that people are misinformed. He requested that Engineering Services staff provide a Report Reference on this subject at the March 3, 1998 Council meeting, and if possible, with staff from B.C. Transit in attendance to respond to questions.
The Mayor so directed.
2. Bill 38 - Revised Builder’s Lien Act File: 111
Councillor Puil advised that on February 3, 1998 he sent a letter to Dan Miller, Minister of Employment and Investment, seeking a meeting to discuss issues related to costs associated with this Act, however, to date he has not received a response. He noted the Real Estate Board has been exempted from setting up a trust fund as has the Province. He requested that staff provide an early response to Council on the financial implications of this proposed legislative amendment on Vancouver.
The Mayor so directed.
ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS (CONT’D)
3. City Protocol re Heritage Matters File: 5050
Councillor Chiavario referred to the following resolution which was passed by the Vancouver Heritage Commission at its meeting of February 16, 1998 when discussing the Canron Building:
"THAT the Vancouver Heritage Commission recommends that specific protocol be developed for situations in which city-owned properties are proposed for redevelopment; and that the protocol would include:
1. Identification of heritage resources.
2.Consideration of heritage aspects, as one of the city’s interests, at the conceptual stage of re-development."
Councillor Chiavario requested that staff provide a report back on the above resolution and the Mayor so directed.
The Council adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
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