Minutes for Regular Council meeting

CITY OF VANCOUVER
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
May 26, 1998
A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, May 26, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Third Floor, City Hall.
PRESENT: Mayor Philip Owen
                  Councillor Don Bellamy
                  Councillor Nancy A. Chiavario
                  Councillor Jennifer Clarke
                  Councillor Alan Herbert
                  Councillor Lynne Kennedy
                  Councillor Daniel Lee
                  Councillor Don Lee
                  Councillor Gordon Price
                  Councillor George Puil
                  Councillor Sam Sullivan
CITY MANAGER'S
OFFICE: Ken Dobell
CLERK TO THE
      COUNCIL:   
Ulli S. Watkiss
PRAYER
The proceedings 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" this day.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
1. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
(City Services and Budgets)
April 30, 1998
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the foregoing minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
(Planning & Environment)
April 30, 1998
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the foregoing minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
(Transportation and Traffic)
May 12, 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 Regular Council Meeting
May 12, 1998
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT the foregoing minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, Mayor Owen in the Chair.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
REPORT REFERENCE
1. Vancouver Valve of the Emergency Salt Water File: 5809
Pumping Station
At the May 12, 1998 meeting of Council, a request was made for background information on and a demonstration of the Vancouver Valve.
Accordingly, Sheri Plewes, Assistant City Engineer, Water, Sewers and Yards explained that the Vancouver Valve is to be used in connection with the Dedicated Fire Prevention System (DFPS), which will provide water and a reliable delivery system for firefighting after an earthquake, and for other uses, when required. The DFPS is a $48 million project that consists of land-based pump stations at False Creek and Coal Harbour, which can pump fresh or salt water, and a dedicated, earthquake-resistant steel pipe that will be installed in the high-density areas of Downtown, Kitsilano, and Fairview Slopes. The pump stations are now in operation and a pipeline has been installed between them. Additional pipelines will be installed on Homer and Pender Streets, with construction of the DFPS being completed in 2004. Ms. Plewes also offered information on events to inform the public about this program.
cont’d
REPORT REFERENCE (CONT’D)
Vancouver Valve of the Emergency Salt Water
Pumping Station (cont’d)
Kevin Van Vliet, Engineering, and Phil Del Giglio, Fire and Rescue Services, provided a demonstration of the Vancouver Valve and explained its operation and uses. This prototype valve was designed by a former employee of Fire and Rescue Services as a more efficient alternative to the cumbersome system that had been in place for many years, which turned out to be less expensive to produce. It was noted that 50 Vancouver Valves have been ordered which will be placed on every fire truck.
Council members congratulated staff for their efforts in this regard.

CITY MANAGER'S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Renewal Option - Contract No. 58-96-05 File: 1805
Supply and Delivery of Cover Material
April 16, 1998
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT Council approve the exercise of the renewal option and that the City enter into a new contract with Poschner Construction (88) Ltd. for the supply and delivery of cover material at the Vancouver Landfill, for an additional 12-month period from July 1, 1998, to June 30, 1999, at an annual estimated cost of $722,788 plus the 7% Goods and Services Tax (less any municipal rebate received).
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

CITY MANAGER'S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT’D)
2. Engine 374 - License with the Owners, Strata Plan LMS2518
File: 1203
May 5, 1998
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT Council approve the City entering into a license agreement with The Owners, Strata Plan LMS2518 for a 6 metre by 3 metre area of Strata Plan LMS2518's property on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services and the General Manager of the Board of Parks and Recreation and that the Director of Legal Services be authorized to execute such license agreement on behalf of the City.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Vanier Park - Renewal of Right-of-Way in favour of BC Tel
File: 5807
May 5, 1998
MOVED by Cllr. Herbert,
A.THAT Council consent to a renewal of the Right-of-Way in favour of BC Tel for a further term of five (5) years commencing September 1, 1996, on the same terms and conditions as those governing the most recent relationship.
B.THAT the Director of Legal Services be given standing authority to execute on behalf of the City further renewals of this Right-of-Way in favour of BC Tel for successive five (5) year periods on the same general terms and conditions as those governing the instant renewal when she is:
(a)not aware of any subsisting breaches of the Right-of-Way; and
(b)of the opinion that the City’s security will not be impaired.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

CITY MANAGER'S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT’D)
4. Form of Development: 1010 Pacific Boulevard File: 2608
DE403063 - CD-1 By-law Number 7248
Owner of Development: Concord Pacific Development Ltd.
May 7 1998
MOVED by Cllr. Herbert,
THAT the form of development for this portion (Sub-Area 4, Site 4H) of the CD-1 zoned site known as 1010 Pacific Boulevard be approved generally as illustrated in the Development Application Number DE403063, prepared by Davidson Yuen Simpson Architects and stamped "Received, City Planning Department February 20, 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 UNANIMOUSLY
Jacquie Forbes-Roberts, Director of Community Planning, in responding to questions about the foregoing report, agreed to bring to the attention of the applicant, a suggestion that the form of development reflect the bridge in some way, and she will provide an information memo on the anticipated timeframe for inclusion of the ‘George Wainborn’ park.
(Councillor Kennedy absent for the vote)
5. Annual Report on Council Remuneration and Expenses
File: 1255
April 22, 1998
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT the foregoing Administrative Report be received for information.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Kennedy absent for the vote)

CITY MANAGER'S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT’D)
6. Authority to Travel to Hong Kong for 11th Rehabilitation File: 1254
International Asia and Pacific Regional Conference,
August 23-28, 1998
May 7, 1998
Councillor Sullivan declared a conflict of interest because he is requesting authority to travel to Hong Kong for the 11th Rehabilitation International Asia and Pacific Regional Conference. Therefore, he left the meeting at 2:55 p.m., and did not return until the conclusion of the vote on this item.
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT Council authorize Councillor Sam Sullivan to travel to Hong Kong for the 11th Rehabilitation International Asia and Pacific Regional Conference, August 23-28, 1998, at an estimated cost of $2,083 (Cdn).
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Sullivan was not present for the vote)
Councillor Sullivan returned to the meeting at 3:00 p.m.
7. Local Improvements by Petition - June 16, 1998 File: 5802
First and Second Step Report
May 4, 1998
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
A.THAT petition projects listed in Appendix I of the Administrative Report dated May 4, 1998 be brought before a Court of Revision on June 16, 1998.
B.THAT the reports of the City Engineer and Director of Finance be adopted together with details of the Second Step Report as summarized in Appendix II of the Administrative Report dated May 4, 1998.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Sullivan was not present for the vote)

CITY MANAGER'S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT’D)
8. Proposed Lease of a Portion of the Lane File: 5104
North of Broadway, West from Arbutus Street
May 12, 1998
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
A.THAT Council close, stop-up and lease to Shell Canada Products Limited, that portion of the lane north of Broadway, west from Arbutus Street, shown within the heavy outline on the plan attached hereto as Appendix A, subject to the following conditions:
i.The term of the lease to be five years, commencing January 1, 1996, with a three month notice of cancellation, by either party.
ii.The lease to contain three-five year options, each option to be on the same terms and conditions, except rent which will be reviewed prior to the commencement of each five year period.
iii.The annual rental (inclusive of a payment in lieu of taxes) to be $6,800 per year for the first five years.
iv.The lease area to be used as part of the ingress and egress to a service station on Lot 11, except the North 10 feet now lane and the associated parking on Lot 10, except the South 10 feet now lane, both Block 324, District Lot 526, Plan 590 and each shown hatched on the plan attached hereto as Appendix A. There are to be no buildings or structures to be placed on the lease area.
v.The Lessee is to maintain the lease area, including responsibility for drainage, in a manner satisfactory to the General Manager of Engineering Services.
vi.Upon expiry or termination of the lease, the Lessee is to be responsible for restoration of the lease area to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Engineering Services.
vii.The City and utility companies are to have the right of entry, at any time, to the lease area for the purpose of installing, maintaining and repairing public utilities.
cont’d

CITY MANAGER'S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT’D)
Proposed Lease of a Portion of the Lane
North of Broadway, West from Arbutus Street
May 12, 1998 (cont’d)
viii.The Lessee shall be responsible for, and indemnify the City for, any environmental contamination existing on the lease area as of the commencement date by the lease, as well as any environmental contamination occurring during the term of the lease.
ix.The lease agreement to contain such other terms and conditions to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services, the General Manager of Engineering Services and the Manager of Real Estate Services.
It should be noted that no legal right or obligation is created and none shall arise until execution of the lease.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9. Spending the Pacific Press Site File: 1755
Development Cost Levy (DCL) Funds
May 14, 1998
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
THAT Council approve the spending of some of the Pacific Press site DCL funds as follows:
(a)$1,064,000.00 from the park allocation for the purchase of a portion of the Pacific Press site for park use, and $157,000.00 for the design and development of this site; and
(b)$1,339,000.00 from the highway allocation for the design and development of the new 5th Avenue, and other related infrastructure work.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

CITY MANAGER'S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT’D)
10. Granville Loops Park/Open Space File: 5767
April 28, 1998
Piet Rutgers, Manager of Park Acquisition and Research, Parks and Recreation, responded to questions of Council concerning the west loop plan and changes.
Brent MacGregor, Deputy City Engineer, responded to questions concerning the 5th Avenue reconfiguration and possible generation of new parking spaces. He agreed the Engineering Department would work with B.C. Transit, and all other stakeholders in connection with the proposed Richmond RapidBus, if approved, to ensure that every option is explored to obtain additional parking spaces in this area.
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the conceptual design for the East Granville Bridge loop bounded by 4th Avenue and Granville Street, the new 5th Avenue and Fir, as illustrated in Diagram I of the Administrative Report dated April 28, 1998, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
11. Street Works for the East Granville Bridge File: 5752-1
Loop Park/Open Space
May 12, 1998
Brent MacGregor, Deputy City Engineer, advised Council members that a citizens group had requested deletion of all references to the Richmond RapidBus in this Administrative Report as a decision on the RapidBus proposal has not yet been made. He had no objection to this request as the references are not substantive in terms of the reason for the report.
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
A.THAT deletion of the circular on-ramp to the Granville Bridge, associated street works on Granville, 4th/6th Diversion, Hemlock, realignment of the existing pedestrian tunnel under Granville, and the creation of the new 5th Avenue in the 1400 block between Hemlock and Granville proceed as described in this report at a cost of $1,339,000 to be funded from the Development Cost Levy of the Pacific Press Development.
cont’d

CITY MANAGER'S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT’D)
Street Works for the East Granville Bridge
Loop Park/Open Space
May 12, 1998 (cont’d)
B.THAT a traffic signal at Hemlock and the 4th/6th Avenue Diversion be installed in conjunction with the street works at an estimated cost of $80,000, to be funded in advance of the 1998 Traffic Signal Capital Program approval.
C.THAT Council acknowledges a decision has not yet been made on the proposed Richmond RapidBus, therefore, all references to the RapidBus should be removed from the Administrative Report dated May 12, 1998.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
12. Vancouver Public Library Staffing - File: 1380
New Positions/Consolidation of Hours
March 25, 1998
Council had for its consideration an Administrative Report dated March 25, 1998 in which the Director of the Vancouver Public Library recommended the establishment of four new positions to meet the needs of the Vancouver Public Library, to be funded from the Library’s existing operating budget.
During discussion of this report, Council raised several concerns which were addressed by the City Manager. The Director was requested to provide an information memo responding to the following questions:
"1.What is the reason for the Library Board’s recommendation that a regular full time position be established for a Marketing and Development Director, rather than continuing with a contract position?
2.What is the reason for the different title in the text of the report, for this position, i.e., Marketing, Development and Communications Director, as compared with the title in recommendation ‘C’.
3.With regard to branch staffing, what is meant by "Neighbourhood Service level"?"
cont’d

CITY MANAGER'S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT’D)
Vancouver Public Library Staffing -
New Positions/Consolidation of Hours
March 25, 1998 (cont’d)
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
A.THAT Council approve the establishment of a new position of Library Assistant 1 for the Collingwood Branch Library. The estimated annual cost of this position (midrange including fringe benefits) is $29,200.00 with funding provided from the current, approved Vancouver Public Library budget.
B.THAT Council approve the establishment of one new position of Library Assistant I in the Language & Literature Division of the Vancouver Public Library. The estimated annual cost of this position (midrange including fringe benefits) is $29,200.00 with funding provided from the current, approved Vancouver Public Library operating budget.
D.THAT Council approve the establishment of a new position of Support Desk Assistant for the Vancouver Public Library, Systems Department. The estimated annual cost of this position (midrange including fringe benefits) is $37,200.00 with funding provided from the current, approved Vancouver Public Library budget.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT consideration of recommendation C, as quoted below, be referred to the Council portion of the May 28, 1998 meeting of the Standing Committee on Planning and Environment:
THAT Council approve the establishment of a new position of Marketing and Development Director for the Vancouver Public Library. The estimated annual cost of this position (midrange including fringe benefits) is $68,800.00 with funding provided from the current, approved Vancouver Public Library budget.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CITY MANAGER'S POLICY REPORTS
1. CD-1 Text Amendments in the Arbutus Industrial Area File: 5302
(Molson’s, Bastion Intracorp and Twinpak Sites)
Residential Loading Bay Requirements
May 12, 1998
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the Director of Land Use and Development be instructed to make application to amend Schedule B of CD-1 By-law No. 7461 (2790 Vine Street - Molson’s site), CD-1 By-law No. 7654 (2725 Arbutus Street - Twinpak site) and CD-1 By-law No. 7879 (2111 & 2197 West 11th Avenue and 2176 West 10th Avenue - Bastion Intracorp site) as follows:
·470·Under the Off-street Parking and Loading sections of each By-law, delete the words "one loading bay must be provided for every 200 dwelling units" and replace with "the number of loading bays will be provided to the satisfaction of the City Engineer".·470
THAT the application be referred to Public Hearing;
AND FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to prepare the necessary amending by-laws for consideration at Public Hearing.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Daniel Lee absent for the vote)
Council members requested that staff provide an information memo advising if there is a way to make minor adjustments to meet the requirements of CD-1 by-laws, without referring the matter to a public hearing.
CITY MANAGER'S POLICY REPORTS (CONT’D)
2. FCM Report on the 1998 Federal Budget File: 111
May 11, 1998
Before Council for its consideration were the following materials:
·470·Administrative Report dated May 11, 1998, in which the General Manager of Corporate Services, in consultation with the Deputy City Manager, General Manager of Engineering Services, and the General Manager of Community Services put forward several recommendations to support the FCM in its pursuit of federal funding to address municipal concerns in areas such as infrastructure, crime prevention, and social housing.·470
·470·Memorandum dated May 21, 1998, in which the General Manager of Engineering Services provided updated information relating to recent project award announcements for the Canada Infrastructure Works (CIW) Program. Pursuant to this information, the General Manager recommended a revision to the recommendation in the May 11 report related to this Program.·470
Council members were unanimous in their agreement that more funding must be made available for infrastructure works.
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
A.THAT the Mayor write to the Minister of Public Works and the Premier of British Columbia to:
(1)reiterate the need for a long term Canada Infrastructure Works Program that reflects municipal infrastructure needs;
(2)request a speedy decision on project awards for the more than $30 million in funding still outstanding under the current Canada/B.C. Infrastructure Works Program.
cont’d
CITY MANAGER'S POLICY REPORTS (CONT’D)
FCM Report on the 1998 Federal Budget
May 11, 1998 (cont’d)

B.THAT the Mayor write to the Minister of Public Works and the President of the Treasury Board to:
(1)urge the Federal Government to continue to pay its fair share of property taxes beyond 1998 based on the assessment and taxation practices in each province and territory;
(2)urge the Federal Government to consult with municipal officials and FCM in their review of the Federal Payment-In-Lieu-Of Taxes Program;
C.THAT the Mayor write to the Minister of Justice and the Solicitor General to request ongoing funding for FCM, beyond the June 1998 drug prevention seminar, to enable FCM to continue its policy work on crime prevention issues.
D.THAT the Mayor write to the Executive Director of the National Crime Prevention Centre (NCPC), to inform NCPC that FCM should provide input on guidelines and priorities for funding and that municipalities be consulted.
E.THAT the Mayor write to the Minister of Public Works, responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, to remind the Federal Government of its social responsibility and, that it should provide funding for social housing programs in Canada’s urban centres.
F.THAT the Mayor write to the Minister of Finance to request amendments to the Income Tax Act, such that:
(1)immovable heritage property could be qualified for tax deductions equal to 100% of net income, as in the case with movable property;
cont’d
CITY MANAGER'S POLICY REPORTS (CONT’D)
FCM Report on the 1998 Federal Budget
May 11, 1998 (cont’d)

(2)Community Energy Systems projects could be eligible for accelerated capital cost allowance.
G.THAT the City Clerk send a copy of this report to all MP’s and MLA’s and to Jae Eadie, FCM President.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
H.THAT the Mayor write to the Minister of Indian Affairs expressing concern about the lack of funding for natives living off reserves in urban cities, the federal mandates regarding B.C. treaty negotiations, and the lack of discussion with municipalities and the province, and specifically to point out that:
(1)the $350 million federal ‘Healing Fund’ does not apply to aboriginal people living off reserve in urban municipalities so that municipalities must provide municipal and social services to these people, for which municipalities are not compensated by the federal government, and
(2)the federal budget must expressly address the costs associated with land claims, treaty negotiations and the costs incurred by local government.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
OTHER REPORTS
I Report of the Vancouver Liquor Licensing Commission
May 14, 1998
The Council considered this report consisting of three clauses which are identified as follows:
Cl. 1: 88 West Pender Street (International Village Market Place)
Allen Lai: Class ‘D’ Neighbourhood Brew Pub Liquor License
Cl. 2: 501 Denman Street - Harbour Cruises, HF Management Ltd.
Cl. 3: 7 Alexander Street - Fluid Lounge
88 West Pender Street (International Village Market Place) File: 2615-10
Allen Lai: Class ‘D’ Neighbourhood Brew Pub Liquor License
(Clause 1)
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT Vancouver City Council direct that consideration of the request by Allen Lai for a 65-seat Class ‘D’ Neighbourhood Pub with 20-seat patio and on site brewery, subject to no off-premise sales, the patio closing at 11:00 p.m., and a time limited development permit, at 88 West Pender Street be subject to the results of a referendum conducted in accordance with existing City guidelines.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillors Puil and Sullivan absent for the vote)
501 Denman Street - Harbour Cruises File: 2612-2
HF Management Ltd.
(Clause 2)
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT Vancouver City Council, having considered the opinion of residents and business operators of the community as determined by neighbourhood notification, endorse the application by HF Management Ltd. for limited dockside liquor service prior to departure of the charter cruise vessels M.V. Britannia, M.V. Constitution, M.V. Hollyburn, M.V. Spirit of Vancouver II and M.V. Harbour Princess, operated by Harbour Cruises; and
cont’d
OTHER REPORTS (CONT’D)
501 Denman Street - Harbour Cruises
HF Management Ltd.
(Clause 2)(cont’d)
FURTHER THAT this endorsement be subject to the following conditions:
i)Dockside liquor service be limited to one hour prior to departure.
ii)No dockside liquor service be permitted upon a vessel’s return to dock.
iii)Dockside liquor service for departing vessels be limited to between 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Monday to Sunday.
iv)That all these vessels obtain the required Province of B.C. health permit for food service;
v) Be applicable to the above noted vessels only.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillors Puil and Sullivan absent for the vote)
7 Alexander Street - Fluid Lounge File: 2611
(Clause 3)
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT this clause be received for information.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
RISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Herbert ,
THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ADOPT REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
BY-LAWS
1. A By-law to amend the Building By-law,
being By-law No. 6134
(Fee for Providing Building Grades)
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
(Councillor Puil absent for the vote)
BY-LAWS (CONT’D)
2. A By-law to amend By-law No. 2849, being
the Street and Traffic By-law, By-law No. 5462,
being the Standards of Maintenance By-law,
By-law No. 6580, being the Health By-law
(Miscellaneous Text Corrections - Street and Traffic,
Standards of Maintenance and Health)
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
(Councillor Puil absent for the vote)
MOTIONS
A. Conveyance of Land for Municipal Purposes File: 5807
(The North 2 feet of Lot 32 of Lot 82, Town
of Hastings Suburban Lands, Plan 1367)
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Don Lee,
THAT WHEREAS the registered owner will be conveying to the City of Vancouver for lane purposes land in the City of Vancouver, Province of British Columbia, more particularly known and described as follows:
City of Vancouver
Parcel Identifier: 014-754-827
The North 2 feet of
Lot 32 of
Lot 82
Town of Hastings Suburban Lands
Plan 1367

AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to accept and allocate the said lands for lane purposes;
BE IT RESOLVED that the above described lands, upon conveyance, are hereby accepted and allocated for lane purposes and declared to form and to constitute a portion of a lane.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOTIONS (CONT’D)
B. Conveyance of Land for Municipal Purposes File: 5807
(The North 2 feet of Lot 29 of Lot 82, Town
of Hastings Suburban Lands, Plan 1367)
MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
SECONDED by Cllr. Daniel Lee,
THAT WHEREAS the registered owner will be conveying to the City of Vancouver for lane purposes land in the City of Vancouver, Province of British Columbia, more particularly known and described as follows:
City of Vancouver
Parcel Identifier: 014-754-801
The North 2 feet of
Lot 29 of
Lot 82
Town of Hastings Suburban Lands
Plan 1367

AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to accept and allocate the said lands for lane purposes;
BE IT RESOLVED that the above described lands, upon conveyance, are hereby accepted and allocated for lane purposes and declared to form and to constitute a portion of a lane.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOTIONS (CONT’D)
C. Conveyance of Land for Municipal Purposes File: 5807
(The South 2 feet of Lot 7 of the North ½ of
Lot 82, Town of Hastings Suburban Lands,
Plan 1367)
MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
SECONDED by Cllr. Daniel Lee,
THAT WHEREAS the registered owner will be conveying to the City of Vancouver for lane purposes land in the City of Vancouver, Province of British Columbia, more particularly known and described as follows:
City of Vancouver
Parcel Identifier: 008-146-578
The South 2 feet of
Lot 7 of the North ½ of
Lot 82
Town of Hastings Suburban Lands
Plan 1367

AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to accept and allocate the said lands for lane purposes;
BE IT RESOLVED that the above described lands, upon conveyance, are hereby accepted and allocated for lane purposes and declared to form and to constitute a portion of a lane.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOTIONS (CONT’D)
D. Conveyance of Land for Municipal Purposes File: 5807
(The South 2 feet of Lot 4 of Lot 82, Town
of Hastings Suburban Lands, Plan 1367)
MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
SECONDED by Cllr. Daniel Lee,
THAT WHEREAS the registered owner will be conveying to the City of Vancouver for lane purposes land in the City of Vancouver, Province of British Columbia, more particularly known and described as follows:
City of Vancouver
Parcel Identifier: 014-754-649
The South 2 feet of
Lot 4 of
Lot 82
Town of Hastings Suburban Lands
Plan 1367

AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to accept and allocate the said lands for lane purposes;
BE IT RESOLVED that the above described lands, upon conveyance, are hereby accepted and allocated for lane purposes and declared to form and to constitute a portion of a lane.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOTIONS (CONT’D)
E. Conveyance of Land for Municipal Purposes File: 5807
(The South 2 feet of Lot 8 of Lot 82, Town of
Hastings Suburban lands, Plan 1367)
MOVED by Cllr. Herbert,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
THAT WHEREAS the registered owner will be conveying to the City of Vancouver for lane purposes land in the City of Vancouver, Province of British Columbia, more particularly known and described as follows:
City of Vancouver
Parcel Identifier: 014-754-665
The South 2 feet of
Lot 8 of
Lot 82
Town of Hastings Suburban Lands
Plan 1367

AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to accept and allocate the said lands for lane purposes;
BE IT RESOLVED that the above described lands, upon conveyance, are hereby accepted and allocated for lane purposes and declared to form and to constitute a portion of a lane.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOTIONS (CONT’D)
F. Conveyance of Land for Municipal Purposes File: 5807
(All that portion of Lot 12, except the West
2.5 feet and except the East 7 feet, now highways,
Block 4, District Lot 711, Plan 1383, Group 1,
New Westminster District)
MOVED by Cllr. Herbert,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
THAT WHEREAS the registered owner will be conveying to the City of Vancouver for road purposes land in the City of Vancouver, Province of British Columbia, more particularly known and described as follows:
All that portion of Lot 12, except the West 2.5 feet and except the East 7 feet, now highways, Block 4, District Lot 711, Plan 1383, Group 1, New Westminster District, the same as shown heavy outlined on plan of survey completed on the 24th day of April, 1998, attested to by A. Di Nozzi, B.C.L.S., and marginally numbered LD 3488
AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to accept and allocate the said lands for road purposes;
BE IT RESOLVED that the above describe lands, upon conveyance, are hereby accepted and allocated for road purposes and declared to form and to constitute a portion of a road.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOTIONS (CONT’D)
G. Conveyance of Land for Municipal Purposes File: 5807
(All that portion of Lot 13, except the West
2.5 feet and the East 7 feet, now highways,
Block 4, District Lot 711, Plan 1383, Group 1,
New Westminster District)
MOVED by Cllr. Herbert,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
THAT WHEREAS the registered owner will be conveying to the City of Vancouver for road purposes land in the City of Vancouver, Province of British Columbia, more particularly known and described as follows:
All that portion of Lot 13, except the West 2.5 feet and the East 7 feet, now highways, Block 4, District Lot 711, Plan 1383, Group 1, New Westminster District, the same as shown heavy outlined on plan of survey completed on the 24th day of April, 1998, attested to by A. Di Nozzi, B.C.L.S., and marginally numbered LD 3487
AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to accept and allocate the said lands for road purposes;
BE IT RESOLVED that the above describe lands, upon conveyance, are hereby accepted and allocated for road purposes and declared to form and to constitute a portion of a road.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOTIONS (CONT’D)
H. Conveyance of Land for Municipal Purposes File: 5807
(All that portion of Lot 15, except the East 7
and the West 2.5 feet, now highways, Block 4,
District Lot 711, Plan 1383, Group 1,
New Westminster District)
MOVED by Cllr. Herbert,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
THAT WHEREAS the registered owner will be conveying to the City of Vancouver for road purposes land in the City of Vancouver, Province of British Columbia, more particularly known and described as follows:
All that portion of Lot 15, except the East 7 and the West 2.5 feet, now highways, Block 4, District Lot 711, Plan 1383, Group 1, New Westminster District, the same as shown heavy outlined on plan of survey completed on the 30th day of April, 1998, attested to by A. Di Nozzi, B.C.L.S., and marginally numbered LD 3489
AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to accept and allocate the said lands for road purposes;
BE IT RESOLVED that the above describe lands, upon conveyance, are hereby accepted and allocated for road purposes and declared to form and to constitute a portion of a road.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOTIONS (CONT’D)
1. Lions Gate Bridge File: 5752-2
Councillor Price observed that since his Notice of Motion was made at the May 12, 1998 meeting of Council, the Province announced that a decision has been made to rehabilitate the existing Lions Gate Bridge at three lanes, with a pedestrian sidewalk being cantilevered on the outsides of the bridge. In view of this information, he requested that he be permitted to slightly change the wording of the motion before Council:
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Chiavario,
WHEREAS the Province will be choosing between two options for the First Narrows Crossing by the end of May:
(1)A three-lane rehabilitation of the existing bridge, estimated to cost $78 million, to be paid for by the Province;
(2)A four-lane combination of the existing bridge (two lanes southbound) and a parallel tunnel (two-lanes northbound), estimated to cost slightly less than $400 million, to be paid for with tolls;
WHEREAS a fourth lane in the off-peak direction would add significant new capacity for vehicles, resulting in considerable complications and impacts on neighbourhoods on both sides of the crossing and on Downtown Vancouver;
WHEREAS tolls under current government policy are objected to by all North Shore municipalities and by the region, and would distort traffic patterns to the detriment of east-side neighbourhoods in Vancouver;
WHEREAS the bridge-and-tunnel option does not achieve the desire of the Park Board to remove surface traffic from Stanley Park, and would likely lead to increased development on the North Shore, leading to more pressure on the Park;
WHEREAS the four-lane option with tolls is objected to by all surrounding municipalities, downtown business associations, neighbourhood groups, the GVRD and the M.L.A. for Vancouver Centre;
cont’d
MOTIONS (CONT’D)
Lions Gate Bridge (cont’d)
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Vancouver is pleased that the Province is no longer pursuing four-lane bridge-and-tunnel options and asks that the Province proceed quickly with a rehabilitation of the existing Lions Gate Bridge at three lanes;
AND THAT additional resources be provided to mitigate impacts on Stanley Park, particularly for the provision of land bridges to knit the Park together.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(italics denote amendment)
ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS
1. Supermarket - Kerrisdale Area File: 8012
Councillor Herbert advised that since he last reported on the closure of the IGA store at 41st and Vine, he has received a letter from IGA explaining it has commenced a shuttle bus service from that location to its Dunbar store on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. and returning from the Dunbar store to 41st Avenue at 11:00 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. He congratulated IGA for this initiative.
2. Cosy Corner Grocery Store - Hastings and Pender Streets File: 5051
Councillor Chiavario noted that this store is in an advanced state of deterioration and, in the past, staff have been requested to report on the heritage aspects of wooden buildings such as this one. As no report has been forthcoming, she requested this report be expedited to Council. The Mayor so agreed.
ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS (CONT’D)
3. Maple Tree Square - Gastown File: 5702/8102

Councillor Daniel Lee noted this area of Gastown presents some safety concerns for pedestrians and requested that staff report back on whether or not a marked crosswalk or a traffic signal could be installed here. The Mayor so agreed.

The Council adjourned at 4:05 p.m.
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