Agenda Index City of Vancouver

CITY OF VANCOUVER

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

MARCH 24, 1998

A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, March 24, 1998, at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Third Floor, City Hall.

PRESENT:

Mayor Philip Owen (until Report A4)

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
Councillor Sam Sullivan
ABSENT:
Councillor Jennifer Clarke (Leave of Absence)
CITY MANAGER'S
OFFICE:

Ken Dobell

CLERK TO THE
COUNCIL:

Ulli S. Watkiss

PRAYER

The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with a prayer read by the City Clerk.

CONDOLENCES

The Mayor announced with sadness that the former City Clerk, Maria Kinsella, had passed away suddenly on March 21, 1998. Ms. Kinsella had been an employee of the City since 1961 and had only recently retired from her position as City Clerk, which she had held since 1987.

Council members requested the Mayor send a letter of condolence to Ms. Kinsella’s family, expressing their deepest sympathy.

"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

(Transportation and Traffic)

March 3, 1998

MOVED by Cllr. Price,

SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,

THAT the foregoing minutes be adopted.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting

(City Services and Budgets)

March 5, 1998

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,

SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,

THAT the foregoing minutes be adopted.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting

March 10, 1998

MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,

SECONDED by Cllr. Price,

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

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

1. CD-1 Text Amendment - File: 5303-2

4255 Arbutus Street (Arbutus Village Centre)

Before Council for its consideration was a Policy Report dated November 12, 1997, entitled CD-1 Text Amendment 4255 Arbutus Street (Arbutus Village Centre), and an Administrative Report dated January 26, 1998 entitled Community Amenity Contribution - 4255 Arbutus Street, CD-1[78], By-law No. 4634. Also circulated was a memorandum dated March 24, 1998 from Bruce Maitland, Manager of Real Estate Services, entitled 4255 Arbutus St. - Community Amenity Contribution (CAC).

Council expressed concern over the lateness in receiving Mr. Maitland’s memorandum, which commented on points raised in a letter dated March 13, 1998 from Mr. Michael Geller questioning staff’s method for calculating CAC’s.

CD-1 Text Amendment -

4255 Arbutus Street (Arbutus Village Centre)(cont’d)

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,

THAT the Policy Report dated November 12, entitled "CD-1 Text Amendment 4255 Arbutus Street (Arbutus Village Centre)", the Administrative Report dated January 26, 1998entitled "Community Amenity Contribution - 4255 Arbutus Street, CD-1[78], By-law No. 4634", the memorandum dated March 24, 1998 from Bruce Maitland, Manager of Real Estate Services entitled "4255 Arbutus St. - Community Amenity Contribution", and the corresponding letter dated March 13, 1998 from Michael Geller, be referred to the Standing Committee on Planning and Environment for further review, at which time staff will provide a report back clarifying points raised in Mr. Geller’s letter and:

a) the intended use for this project;

b)the standards used by the City when determining Community Amenity Contributions for other major projects.

- CARRIED

(Councillors Bellamy and Puil opposed)

COMMUNICATIONS AND/OR PETITIONS

1. Vancouver Landfill - Agreement with Delta File: 3757

Before Council were copies of letters dated March 16, 1998 from the City Clerk to the Mayor and Council of the Corporation of Delta, and March 13, 1998 from Mayor Owen to the Mayor of the Corporation of Delta concerning the Vancouver Landfill Agreement with Delta, which had been discussed at a previous meeting of Council.

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,

THAT the City’s position as presented in the letters to the Mayor and Council of the Corporation of Delta be endorsed.

- CARRIED

(Councillors Chiavario and Price opposed)

2. Report Back on Vanier Park Bus Access File: 8014

and Other Impacts

Councillor Puil stated that he was in a conflict of interest as he lives in the Kits Point area, therefore he left the Council Chambers at 2:35 p.m. and did not participate in the discussion and voting on this item.

As requested at the March 10, 1998 meeting of Council, the General Manager of Engineering Services, in a memorandum dated March 23, 1998, provided a report back on the issue of Kits Point and Vanier Park Bus Access.

MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,

THAT the memorandum dated March 23, 1998 from the General Manager of Engineering Services be received for information on the understanding that staff will continue to pursue with Canadian Pacific Railway the land use issue concerning the proposed extension of Fir Street, and report back on conclusion of these discussions.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

(Councillor Puil absent for the vote)

CITY MANAGER'S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

1. Extension of Building Permit No. BU402238 - File: 2608

75 East Pender Street

February 27, 1998

MOVED by Cllr. Herbert,

THAT City Council approve an extension of Building Permit No. BU402238 until August 27, 1998.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

(Councillor Puil absent for the vote)

2. Information Report on 1997 Baxter Fund Grants File: 2301

March 5, 1998

MOVED by Cllr. Price,

THAT the Administrative Report dated March 5, 1998, be received for information.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

(Councillor Puil absent for the vote)

(Councillor Puil returned to the Council Chambers at 3:00 p.m.)

3. Strata Title Conversion - File: 5311

2023-2029 West 4th Avenue

March 3, 1998

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,

THAT the application to convert the previously-occupied building at 2023-2029 West 4th Avenue (Lot G, Block 235, D.L. 526, Plan 21742) 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, 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

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At this point in the proceedings, the Mayor left the meeting

to participate in a memorial service for Bill Reid,

and Councillor Kennedy assumed the Chair.

* * * * *

4. Granville and Broadway School Board Site - File: 5753

Proposed Roadway Changes

February 27, 1998

MOVED by Cllr. Price,

A.THAT 10th Avenue between Fir and Granville be widened to 11.5m to accommodate transit and facilitate access to the School Board site.

B.THAT left-turn bays be installed on Fir Street at Broadway (northbound) and 10th Avenue (southbound), as shown on drawing YA 128-1.

C.THAT the Broadway express bus turnaround be relocated to 10th Avenue.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

(Councillor Bellamy absent for the vote)

5. Stanley Park Works Yard Redevelopment - File: 4155

Funding Transfers

March 9, 1998

(Councillor Bellamy returned to the meeting)

Council had for its consideration an Administrative Report dated March 9, 1998 in which the Acting General Manager sought Council’s approval for the Stanley Park Works Yard Parking lot project as part of the Park Board 1998 Capital Plan and for funding transfers to finance the project.

Council members were divided in their opinions about the need for the parking lot and the request for transferring funds.

Stanley Park Works Yard Redevelopment -

Funding Transfers (cont’d)

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,

A.THAT Council approve the Stanley Park works yard parking lot project as part of the Park Board 1998 capital plan.

B.THAT Council authorize the transfer of $100,000 from each of the following accounts:

1) Stanley Park Transportation

2) General Parks Asphalt

3) Stanley Park Zoo Redevelopment

to the Stanley Park service yard parking lot project.

C.THAT Council authorize the temporary transfer of $255,000 as a loan from the Stanley Park Zoo Redevelopment account, to be repaid over 3.5 years from pay parking revenue, to the service yard parking lot project.

- LOST

(Councillors Bellamy, Chiavario, Puil and Daniel Lee

and Deputy Mayor Kennedy opposed)

6. Design and Management of Control Processes - File: 1372

SAP Software

March 9, 1998

MOVED by Cllr. Herbert,

THAT Council approve the establishment of a regular-full time position to be responsible for control design and management, subject to job evaluation by the Director of Human Resource Services, at an estimated annual cost of $75,000; with funds to be provided from within the existing departmental operating budget.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7a. Proposed Closure of a Portion of the Lane East File: 5753

of Granville Street, South from 5th Avenue -Pacific Press Redevelopment

February 26, 1998

Brent MacGregor, Deputy City Engineer, responded to questions of Council concerning vehicle access to Granville Street and the bridge and development schemes for the area.

MOVED by Cllr. Herbert,

That consideration of the Administrative Report dated February 26, 1998, entitled Proposed Closure of a Portion of the Lane East of Granville Street, South from 5th Avenue -

Pacific Press Redevelopment, be postponed pending further information from staff on bus access to Granville Street and the public consultation process, and on the cost to reconfigure Anderson Street between second and fourth avenues.

LOST

(Councillors Bellamy, Chiavario, Don Lee, Daniel Lee, Price, Puil, Sullivan

and Deputy Mayor Kennedy opposed)

MOVED by Cllr. Price,

THAT Council close, stop-up and convey to the abutting owner, all that portion of the lane east of Granville Street, south from 5th Avenue, shown hatched on the plan attached as Appendix A to the Administrative Report dated February 26, 1998, subject to the following conditions:

1)The conveyance to occur for a nominal fee of $10.00 plus G.S.T. if applicable, for the (48.3 square metre) 520 square foot portion of lane to be closed;

2)The closed lane to be subdivided with the abutting lands, to create a single parcel, the same as generally shown within the heavy outline on Appendix A to the Administrative Report dated February 26, 1998, dedicating for road:

(a)A 1.6 metre wide strip for widening of Granville Street from:

i)Lot 4, except Part in Plan 14045, Block 271, District Lot 526, Plan 590; and

ii)Lot 17, Block 271, District Lot 526, Plan 14045;

(b)A further 2.0 metre by 2.0 metre corner-cut from the northwest corner of said Lot 4;

(c)A 1.0 metre by 1.0 metre corner-cut from the northeast corner of said Lot 17; and

(d)That portion of said Lot 17 required to create a new 20.0 metre wide 5th Avenue;

each dedication as generally shown on the plan attached as Appendix A of the Administrative Report dated February 26, 1998, and all to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services and the Approving Officer;

3)The statutory right-of-way registered on the title to said Lot 17 as 526063M and depicted on Explanatory Plan 10881, be extended over the portion of closed lane to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services;

4)Conveyance of City-owned Lot 4, except Part in Plan 14045, Block 271, D.L. 526, Plan 590, to the abutting owner;

5)The abutting owner to be responsible for any necessary plans, documents and Land Title Office fees;

6)Any agreements are to be to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services;

and

7)No legal right or obligation shall be created and none shall arise hereafter, until the documents are executed.

- CARRIED

(Councillor Herbert opposed)

7b. Proposed Sale of City-owned Lot 4, Block 271, File: 5753

on Granville Street adjacent to the Pacific Press site to the adjoining owner; and road dedication and extension of utilities right-of-way affecting City-owned land

MOVED by Cllr. Herbert,

A.THAT Council approve the sale of City-owned Lot 4, except part in Plan 14045, Block 271, D.L. 526, Plan 590 (P.I.D. 015-219-534) heavy- outlined in Appendix "A" to the Administrative Report dated March 11, 1998, and about 1.27 square feet of Lot 3, Block 271, D.L. 526, Plan 590 (P.I.D. 015-219-526) shown shaded in Appendix "C" to the Administrative Report dated March 11, 1998, to the abutting owner, for $150,000 plus any applicable GST, on the terms and conditions contained in an agreement of sale and purchase dated February 18, 1998 amended March 10, 1998 between Bosa Development Corporation and the City.

B.THAT Council authorize the Director of Legal Services to sign, on behalf of the City, a subdivision plan dedicating as road the City-owned Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 271, D.L. 526, Plan 590 (P.I.D. 015-219-500, 015-219,518 and 015-219-526) and that portion of Lot B, except part in Plan 14045, Block 271, D.L. 526, Plan 9031 (P.I.D. 009-805-974), shown hatched in Appendix "A" to the Administrative Report dated March 11, 1998, except about 1.27 square feet of the said Lot 3 shown shaded in Appendix "C" to the Administrative Report dated March 11, 1998, all to the satisfaction of the Approving Officer.

C.THAT Council approve the extension of the statutory right-of-way agreement registered under No. 305803-M in the Vancouver/New Westminster Land Title Office, over a 40 feet wide area on the City-owned Lot B, except part in Plan 14045, Block 271, D.L. 526, Plan 9031 (P.I.D. 009-805-974), generally shown cross-hatched in Appendix "A" to the Administrative Report dated March 11, 1998, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the Director of Legal Services.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8. Form of Development: 3088 West 41st Avenue File: 2605

DE402672 - CD-1 By-law Number 7834 - Owner of Development: Polygon Development 101 Ltd

March 10, 1998

.

MOVED by Cllr. Price,

THAT the form of development for the CD-1 zoned site known as 3088 West 41st Avenue be approved generally as illustrated in the Development Application Number DE402672, prepared by Neale Staniszkis Doll Adams Architects, and stamped "Received, City Planning Department December 16, 1997 and February 24, 1998", 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

(Councillors Bellamy and Puil opposed)

9. Award of Contract No. 9807 - File: 1805

Supply and Installation of Distribution Watermain

March 6, 1998

MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,

A.THAT Contract No. 9807 for the supply and installation of distribution watermain, be awarded to the low bidder meeting the contract requirements, Pedre Contractors Ltd., for a total tender price of $680,594.26 (GST included); with the source of funds to be account code 17/36/1004/999.

B.THAT the bid bonds of the unsuccessful tenderers be returned.

C.THAT the General Manager of Engineering Services, in consultation with the Director of Legal Services, be authorized to enter into a construction services contract with Pedre Contractors Ltd., for Contract No. 9807, for the supply and installation of distribution watermain.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

10. Downtown South Development Cost Levy By-law File: 8106

February 23, 1998

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,

A.THAT Council approves a change in the Downtown South Development Cost Levy Bylaw to permit the use of levies to include the improvement of parkland.

B.THAT Council instruct the Director of Legal Services to bring forward the necessary amendments to the Downtown South Development Cost Levy Bylaw No. 6924.

C.THAT Council eliminate the 5% allocation to street trees to conform to legislation, and reallocate Downtown South DCL proceeds, resulting in the following distribution: Replacement Housing 47.25%, Parks 45.35 % and Daycare 7.40%.

D.THAT the City Manager and General Manager of Corporate Services be directed to consider all sources of funding for capital works in developing proposals for the next capital plan and present an integrated plan to Council consideration.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

11. 1998 Cultural Grants - File: 2051

Operating and Project Grant Allocations

March 10, 1998

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,

A.THAT Council approve the transfer of $21,715 from the Operating Grants category to the Project Grants category, providing for an Operating Grants budget of $1,264,900, and a Project Grants budget of $91,715.

B.THAT Council approve 74 Operating Grants totalling $1,264,900, and 30 Project Grants totalling $78,000, as listed in Appendix A of the Administrative Report dated March 10, 1998, for a total of $1,342,900, including conditions on grants where noted. Source of funds to be the 1998 Cultural Grants budget.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

AND BY THE

REQUIRED MAJORITY

12. GVRD Request for Comments on Arts and File: 3132

Culture in Vancouver: Contributing to a Livable Region, a Report of the Regional Cultural Plan Steering Committee

March 11, 1998

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,

THAT Council endorse the Phase I report, including the workplan for Phase II of the initiative (attached to the Administrative Report dated March 11, 1998, as Appendix A) and forward City comments as outlined in the Administrative Report, to the Chair of the GVRD Communications, Education and Culture Committee.

- CARRIED

(Councillor Price absent for the vote)

13. 1998 Community Services File: 2151

Grant Allocations

March 10, 1998

MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,

A.THAT Council approve 94 Community Services Grants totalling $2,771,022, as listed in Appendix A of the Administrative Report dated March 10, 1998, including conditions on the grants, where noted in Appendix C of the foregoing report.

B.THAT Council approve the following reserves (listed in Appendix A as No. 201 - 204 of the Administrative Report dated March 10, 1998) to be reported on, with specific allocation recommendations, at a later date:

1) United Way -

Partners in Organizational Dev. $15,000

2) Emergencies, unforeseen circumstances $23,078

3) Cross-Cultural Expertise $20,000

4) Support to Multicultural Families $40,000

C.THAT Council approve a rent subsidy grant of $24,770 to the B.C. Coalition of People with Disabilities, and that the Community Services Grants budget be increased accordingly.

D.THAT Council approve a rent subsidy grant of $8,400 to Central City Mission for the Dugout, and that the Community Services Grants budget be increased accordingly.

E.THAT Council approve a rent subsidy grant of $5,685 to End Legislated Poverty and that the Community Services Grants budget be increased accordingly.

F.THAT Council approve a rent subsidy grant of $4,500 to the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre and that the Community Services Grants budget be increased accordingly.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND BY THE

REQUIRED MAJORITY

During Council consideration of the 1998 Community Services Grant Allocations, the issue of the needle exchange program was introduced. Members of Council questioned whether the purpose of the program has been met. The lack of accountability for the program, and the concentration of facilities in Chinatown and Gastown were also questioned.

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,

THAT the Mayor request a meeting with the Minister of Health to discuss the Needle Exchange Program, specifically seeking an independent audit of the Program and responses to questions, including:

a) Where do the addicts come from?

b) How many needles are used?

c) What method is used to dispose of the needles?

d) What is the number of needles returned?

f) How effective is the program?

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

cont’d

MOVED by Cllr. Price,

A.THAT staff provide a report back to the April 7, 1998 meeting of Council, on the terms of operation and activities planned for the new resource centre at the Sunrise Hotel and the lack of a public consultation process for this facility, and also advising how the proposed use meets the City’s bylaws.

B.THAT in preparation for the meeting with the Minister of Health, staff provide a report back to the April 21, 1998 Council meeting on the accountability of the needle exchange programs, including information on needle distribution, locations, concentrations, and public health policies.

C.THAT staff provide a report back examining methadone sites that are currently in operation.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,

THAT the Mayor invite the Police Board to meet with Council members for a discussion on the Needle Exchange Program.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

14. Appointment of By-law Process Servers File: 1372

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,

THAT Council approve the appointment of Antoine Belot Foureau as a By-law Process Server, to serve summonses for infractions of City By-laws, effective immediately. - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

(Councillors Bellamy, Daniel Lee and Sullivan absent for the vote)

15. Award of Contract: Hardware and File: 1805

Operating Software for SAP Applications (Core Corporate Systems Project)

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,

A.THAT Council approve the award of contract to IBM Canada Limited, at a total cost of $1,491,351 plus applicable taxes, for the purchase and install of hardware and operating software related to the implementation of SAP software applications, including a three-year maintenance and support contract. The source of funds for the one-time capital purchase is from the SAP project budget previously approved by Council on September 9, 1997. Funds for the maintenance and support will initially be funded from the capital budget, and later from operating savings with the phase-out of mainframe costs.

B.THAT Council instruct the Director of Legal Services to execute the contract with IBM Canada Limited to the satisfaction of the Chief Information Officer.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

(Councillors Bellamy, Daniel Lee and Sullivan absent for the vote)

16. E-Comm - Banking and Investment Arrangements File: 3603

(Councillors Bellamy, Daniel Lee and Sullivan

returned to the meeting)

Council’s attention was drawn to an amendment to Recommendation ‘C’ which was requested by the Director of Finance.

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,

A.THAT the City accept funds from E-Comm, in trust, to be disbursed from time to time, in accordance with E-Comm’s directions, and that the City invest any surplus funds in money market instruments, in accordance with City investment policies and the timing of cash requirements of E-Comm.

B.THAT the City provide accounting and other related services for E-Comm, based on full recovery of costs, to continue until the end of 1998 or such later date as the parties mutually agree.

C.THAT the Director of Legal Services and Director of Finance be empowered to negotiate and execute a contractual agreement on behalf of the City with E-Comm, governing the trust arrangement relating to the holding and investing of E-Comm funds, and related accounting services, which agreement will contain an indemnity by the City in favour of E-Comm, in terms customary to this nature of arrangement.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

* Underlining denotes amendment.

CITY MANAGER'S POLICY REPORTS

1. Amendment to By-law No. 2849 - File: 113

Bicycle Helmets

February 16, 1998

MOVED by Cllr. Price,

A.THAT Council approve an amendment to the Street and Traffic By-law to require that a safety helmet must be worn when operating or riding as a passenger on a cycle on any path and way not considered private property or a highway as defined in the Motor Vehicle Act.

B.THAT, subject to the approval of recommendation A, the Street and Traffic By-law be amended to designate the cycle paths and ways shown on Appendix A of the Policy Report dated February 16, 1998, as public paths and ways where a helmet must be worn as described in recommendation A.

C.THAT, the voluntary payment for an offence against this provision be set at $25.00.

D.THAT the Director of Legal Services be authorized to bring forward the appropriate amendments.

- CARRIED

(Councillor Puil opposed)

2. Proposed CD-1 Text Amendment - File: 5307

750 Pacific Boulevard

March 17, 1998

MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,

A.THAT the application by Architectura (Waisman Dewar Grout Carter Inc.) for 750 Pacific Boulevard (Lot 155, FCP, DL 6352 Plan 21475 Group 1 NWD) to amend CD-1 Comprehensive Development District By-law 7592 be referred to a Public Hearing, together with:

(i)plans received April 1, 1997;

(ii)draft CD-1 by-law provisions generally as contained in Appendix A of the Policy Report dated March 17, 1998.

(iii)consequential amendments to the False Creek North Official Development Plan (FCN ODP), generally as presented in Appendix B of the Policy Report dated March 17, 1998; and

(iv)the recommendation of the Director of Central Area Planning to approve the application, subject to conditions of approval contained in Appendix C of the Policy Report dated March 17, 1998;

FURTHER THAT the application by Architectura (Waisman Dewar Grout Carter Inc.) to amend the Sign By-law to establish regulations for this CD-1 in accordance with Schedule "B" (DD) also be referred to Public Hearing along with the recommendation of the Director of Central Area Planning to approve the application;

AND FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to prepare the necessary by-laws for consideration at Public Hearing.

cont’d

B.THAT Council adopt Recommendation A on the following conditions:

(i)THAT the passage of the above resolution creates no legal rights for the applicant or any other person, or obligation on the part of the City; any expenditure of funds or incurring of costs is at the risk of the person making the expenditure or incurring the cost;

(ii)THAT any approval that may be granted following the Public Hearing shall not obligate the City to enact a by-law rezoning the property, and any costs incurred in fulfilling requirements imposed as a condition of rezoning are at the risk of the property owner; and

(iii)THAT the City and all its officials, including the Approving Officer, shall not in any way be limited or directed in the exercise of their authority or discretion, regardless of when they are called upon to exercise such authority or discretion.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

OTHER REPORTS

I. Report to Council

Special Advisory Committee on Seniors

March 6, 1998

Mandate File: 3057

Clause 1

MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,

THAT Council approve the Committee's proposal for a revised and updated mandate.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

RISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,

THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ADOPT REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,

SECONDED by Cllr. Puil,

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

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

BY-LAWS

1. A By-law to average land assessments for 1998

MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,

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. Bellamy,

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

2. A By-law to amend By-law No. 5555, being a By-law which amended the Zoning and Development By-law by rezoning an area to CD-1 (2131 Renfrew Street - Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House)

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,

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 openfor discussion and amendment.

There being no amendments, it was

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,

SECONDED by Cllr. Herbert,

THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

COUNCILLORS CHIAVARIO, KENNEDY AND PUIL

EXCUSED FROM VOTING ON BY-LAW 2

3. A By-law to amend By-law No. 3575, being the Zoning and Development By-law Rezoning RT-2 to RM-4N(2521-2547 Clark Drive)

MOVED by Cllr. Price,

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. Price,

SECONDED by Cllr. Herbert,

THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

COUNCILLORS CHIAVARIO, KENNEDY AND PUIL

EXCUSED FROM VOTING ON BY-LAW 3

4. A By-law to amend By-law No. 3575, being the Zoning and Development By-law

Rezoning: RT-2, RT-5 and RM-4N to RS-1 (Portion of China Creek Park)

MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,

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. Bellamy,

SECONDED by Cllr. Herbert,

THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

COUNCILLORS CHIAVARIO, KENNEDY AND PUIL

EXCUSED FROM VOTING ON BY-LAW 4

5.A By-law to assess certain real property in the year 1998 for the purpose of defraying the costs and charges with respect to two collective parking projects Fraser Street Collective Parking Project and Hastings Street Collective Parking Project (1997 Maintenance Costs for Local Improvements)

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

6.A By-law to assess certain real property in 1998 for the purpose of defraying the cost of maintenance of the Trounce Alley and Blood Alley Square Local Improvement Project

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

7.A By-law to designate heritage property and to amend By-law No. 4837, being the Heritage By-law (679 East Georgia Street)

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,

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. Don Lee

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 KENNEDY AND PUIL

EXCUSED FROM VOTING ON BY-LAW 7

8.A By-law to Impose a Development Cost Levy on Development in the Cedar Cottage/ Welwyn Street Area

MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,

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. Chiavario,

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

9.A By-law to amend By-law No. 3575, being the Zoning and Development By-law Text Amendment - MC-1 (Cedar Cottage) District Schedule

MOVED by Cllr. Herbert,

SECONDED by Cllr. Daniel 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. Herbert,

SECONDED by Cllr. Daniel 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 BELLAMY, CHIAVARIO AND PUIL

EXCUSED FROM VOTING ON BY-LAW 9

10.A By-law to Designate a Business Improvement Area in that area of the City known as Downtown Vancouver (Expansion Area)

MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,

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. Bellamy,

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

11.A By-law to Grant Monies for a Business Promotion Scheme in the DowntownVancouver (Expansion Area) Business Improvement Area

MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,

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. Bellamy,

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

12.A By-law to assess certain real property in the year 1998 for the purpose of defraying the costs of maintenance of decorative lighting pertaining to the Granville Street Mall Phase II Local Improvement Project (Granville Mall Decorative Lighting - 1997 Maintenance Costs for Local)

MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,

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. Bellamy,

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

MOTIONS

A. Cedar Cottage MC-1 Guidelines File: 5301

MOVED by Cllr. Herbert,

SECONDED by Cllr. Daniel Lee,

THAT the document entitled "Cedar Cottage MC-1 Guidelines" be adopted by Council for use by applicants and staff for development applications in the MC-1 District.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS

1. Illegal Vending - Fourth Ave. and Commercial Drive

Councillor Price referred to recent correspondence received by Council members related to problems with illegal vending in this area. He assured the public that staff is working toward resolving this issue.

2. First Trolley Bus

Councillor Price referred to a community initiative to commemorate the first trolley bus which serviced the Cambie/Fraser route, beginning in 1947. It is proposed that a plaque be installed in the Heritage Boulevard at Cambie and 29th Avenue, as this was the site of the first terminus. He requested Council’s support for this initiative, noting that City funding was not involved.

MOVED by Cllr. Price,

SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,

THAT staff from Engineering Services and Heritage Planning work with the community to support the fund-raising initiative related to installing a commemorative plaque in the Heritage Boulevard at Cambie and 29th Avenue, to acknowledge the commencement of the first trolley bus route.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

The Council adjourned at 5:45 p.m.

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