Minutes of City Council Meeting

CITY OF VANCOUVER
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 29, 1998
A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, September 29, 1998, at 2:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, 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, City Manager

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 personnel and property matters to be considered "In Camera" later this day.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
1. Special Council Meeting Minutes
(Court of Revision)
September 8, 1998
MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Regular Council Meeting Minutes
(Planning and Environment)
September 10, 1998
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
SECONDED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Regular Council Meeting Minutes
(Transportation and Traffic)
September 15, 1998
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Sullivan,
THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ADOPTION OF MINUTES (CONT’D)
4. Regular Council Meeting Minutes
September 15, 1998
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Daniel Lee,
THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5. Special Council Meeting Minutes
(Public Hearing)
September 15, 1998
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Herbert,
THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, Mayor Owen in the chair.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
REPORT REFERENCE
1.Lower Mainland Treaty Advisory Committee (LMTAC) File: 3139
Arrangements had been made for the Chair of the Lower Mainland Treaty Advisory Committee (LMTAC), Councillor Nancy A. Chiavario, along with Mr. David Didluck, LMTAC’s Policy and Aboriginal Affairs Analyst, to provide a report reference to Council on the Lower Mainland treaty negotiation process and the impacts of the recent Delgamuukw decision.
Accordingly, Councillor Chiavario provided background on the history, goals, key activities and structure of LMTAC, which includes representatives from 23 municipalities and three regional districts. Its mandate is to coordinate and represent the interests of local government jurisdictions and their constituents, in Lower Mainland treaty negotiations. Councillor Chiavario outlined the current status of treaty negotiations, noting there are six stages to the process, and the key issues to be addressed. It was pointed out it is too soon to determine the full impact of the court decision relating to Delgamuukw, it does indicate that senior governments must work more closely with First Nations to ensure that their unceeded title to the land is not infringed.
David Didluck, referred to the implications of the recent agreement for the Nisga’a First Nations people, which has not yet been ratified. He briefly addressed some of the terms of the agreement, pointing out that Lower Mainland treaty negotiations are linked through three key areas of interest: land claims resolution; jurisdiction over resources; and money for economic and community development.
In conclusion, Councillor Chiavario referred to local government priorities regarding treaty negotiations which should include identifying individual interests by developing a detailed interest inventory that includes, but is not limited to, municipal assessment boundaries, water service sites, proposed city greenways, library and community centre operations, community planning processes, and legacy/heritage programs.
MOVED by Cllr. Herbert,
THAT Council request City staff to begin the process of interest identification and inventory to be completed within 12 months, and that the Park, School and Library Boards, as well as the Departments of Fire and Rescue Services, and Police, be requested to participate in developing the interest inventory.
-deferred
cont’d
REPORT REFERENCE (CONT’D)
Lower Mainland Treaty Advisory Committee (LMTAC) (cont’d)
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
THAT consideration of Councillor Herbert’s motion be deferred to the Council meeting of November 3, 1998 at which time Council will receive a report back from the City Manager on the implications to staff time to carry out the directions in the above motion.
- CARRIED
(Councillor Chiavario opposed)
2.Public Involvement Review (PIR) - Evaluation Phase Report File: 3055
Jacquie Forbes-Roberts, Director of Community Planning and Bryan Johnston, Consultant (Context Research Ltd.), provided a report reference on the Policy Report dated August 18, 1998, which summarized the results of the consultant evaluation of the City’s public involvement practices. The evaluation was undertaken as a Better City Government initiative which identified public involvement as a priority for improvement to existing processes where required and for establishing a broader set of relationships and links to communities. In general, the consultant felt the City does a good job of public involvement, although there are some areas that require improvement. Accordingly, recommendations from the consultant included sixteen directions for corporate organizational, training, and communication improvements.
As a delegation requests had been received, Council deferred consideration of the recommendations contained in the Policy Report to a future Standing Committee meeting, at which time delegations will be heard.
Councillor Price requested that planning staff investigate the cost factor and possibility of the City undertaking to educate members of the public about the planning processes associated with rezoning and development permit applications, similar to that being provided by the University of Portland.
REPORT REFERENCE (CONT’D)
3. Planning for the Next Capital Plan File: 1611
Estelle Lo, General Manager of Corporate Services, provided a report reference on the preparation of the Capital Plan for the period 2000 to 2002, as outlined in the Administrative Report dated September 14, 1998, which was before Council for consideration. It was proposed that the planning horizon for the City’s next Capital Plan be a three-year period beginning in the year 2000, with a phased planning process. The final version of the 2000-2002 Capital Plan must be approved by Council by September 1999 so that the necessary borrowing questions can be put to the voters during the November municipal election.
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
A.THAT the next Capital Plan be for the period 2000 – 2002 with the plebiscite for borrowing authority held at the same time as the 1999 civic election.
B.THAT Council approve the process for developing the next Capital Plan as outlined in the Administrative Report dated September 14, 1998.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Council recessed at 4:30 p.m., and following an "In Camera" meeting
in the Mayor’s Office, reconvened at 5:55 p.m., with all members present
except Councillor Sullivan.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1.1025 to 1075 East Pender Street - Proposed Closure
of the North Side of East Pender Street,
West of Glen Drive File: 5753
August 31, 1998
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT Council close, stop-up and convey, to the abutting owner, that portion of the north side of East Pender Street, west of Glen Drive, shown hatched on the plan attached to the Administrative Report dated August 31, 1998, as Appendix "A", subject to the following conditions:
(1)The portion of road to be closed to be consolidated with the abutting Lot 10, Lot 11, except the South 7 feet, now road, Lot 12 and Lot 13, Block 64, District Lot 181, Plan 196, to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services.
(2)The abutting owner to pay $7,000, plus G.S.T., if applicable, as the value for the 175 square foot portion of road to be closed in accordance with the recommendation of the Manager of Real Estate Services.
(3)The abutting owner to be responsible for any necessary plans and documents.
(4)Any agreements are to be to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services.
(5)No legal right or obligation shall be created and none shall arise hereafter until the documents are executed.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Sullivan absent for the vote)
Councillor Bellamy requested that staff advise Council about the applicant’s plans for this site.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT’D)
2.Local Improvements by Initiative - December 1, 1998
- First and Second Step Report
September 10, 1998 File: 5802
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
A.THAT the projects listed in Appendix I of the Administrative Report dated September 10, 1998 be advanced as Local Improvements on the Initiative and brought before a Court of Revision on December 1, 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 September 10, 1998, and Council declare it is desirable that the projects set out in Appendix I of this report be undertaken and deems that each will specially benefit the real property abutting it.
C.THAT sidewalk projects Numbered 24-44 inclusive, as described in Appendix I, be designated as "pedestrian collector routes" so that the abutting residential property owners' rates are reduced by the required 25%.
D.THAT the City-owned parcels on the list attached to the Detailed Second Step Report be declared "assessable for the local improvements projects".
E.THAT the Granville Mall Decorative Street Tree Lighting Special Project be advanced as a local improvement initiative to a Court of Revision on December 1, 1998.
F.THAT Watson Street from Broadway to 10th Avenue Sidewalk and Street Work Special Project be advanced as a local improvement initiative to a Court of Revision on December 1, 1998.
G.THAT Watson Street from 10th Avenue to 11th Avenue Sidewalk and Street Work Special Project be advanced as a local improvement initiative to a Court of Revision on December 1, 1998.
cont’d
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT’D)
Local Improvements by Initiative - December 1, 1998
- First and Second Step Report
September 10, 1998 (cont’d)
H.THAT Watson Street from 14th Avenue to 15th Avenue Sidewalk and Street Work Special Project be advanced as a local improvement initiative to a Court of Revision on December 1, 1998.
I.THAT 14th Avenue from Fraser Street to Prince Albert Street Sidewalk and Pavement Special Project be advanced as a local improvement initiative to a Court of Revision on December 1, 1998.
J.THAT 31st Avenue from Victoria Drive to Gladstone Street Sidewalk and Pavement Special Project be advanced as a local improvement initiative to a Court of Revision on December 1, 1998.
K.THAT Council instruct the Director of Legal Services to prepare the necessary By-laws for the above Special Projects.
L.THAT Council adopt a policy of providing the arterial level of relief (25%) to residential properties, as defined by the Local Improvement By-law, for pavement and curb local improvements on streets developed as bike routes.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
RECOMMENDATION B WAS CARRIED BY THE
REQUIRED MAJORITY
(Councillor Sullivan absent for the vote)
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT’D)
3.Non-Conforming Sign/Structure -
151-177 East Broadway; Lot 9 Ex N 24' and 10,
Block 51, District Lot 200A
June 9, 1998 File: 2851
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT Council approve the attached Resolution and order the Registered owner of the property at 151-177 East Broadway in accordance with Subsection 571A(2) of the Vancouver Charter, to remove the non-conforming sign and structure located on the roof within 14 days of a copy of the Resolution being served pursuant to Section 324A of the Vancouver Charter.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Sullivan absent for the vote)
4.1999 Interest Rate on Property Tax Arrears
September 14, 1998 File: 1552
MOVED by Cllr. Daniel Lee,
THAT City Council instruct the Director of Legal Services to draw the necessary by-law to implement an interest rate of 10.00% for real property tax arrears to be effective after December 31, 1998, for approval on or before September 30, 1998.
- CARRIED
(Councillor Herbert opposed)
(Councillor Sullivan absent for the vote)
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT’D)
5.Authority to Travel to Johannesburg,
South Africa, for the International Conference for
Crime Prevention Partnerships to Building
Community Safety, October 26-30, 1998
September 18, 1998 File: 1254
Councillor Kennedy left the Council Chambers at 6:03 p.m. and was not present during discussion and voting on this matter. She returned to the Chambers at 6:04 p.m..
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
THAT Council authorize Councillor Lynne Kennedy to travel to Johannesburg, South Africa to present two papers to the International Conference for Crime Prevention Partnerships to Build Community Safety, at an estimated cost of $3,895.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Sullivan absent for the vote)
6.Waterfront Handrail Design -
Quayside Neighbourhood
September 1, 1998 File: 8204
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
THAT Council approve the revised design of the seawall walkway to exclude handrails from the locations shown in Appendix A of the Administrative Report dated September 1, 1998.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Sullivan absent for the vote)
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT’D)
7.Award of Contract No. 9812 - Construction of the
New Asphalt Plant and Aggregate Handling Facility
August 14, 1998 File: 1805
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
A.THAT Contract No. 9812 for the construction of the Asphalt Plant, Aggregate Stacker and Conveying System, Site Services and Civil Works be awarded to the low bidder, Spantec Constructors Ltd., for a total tender price of $11,756,933.76; with the source of funds being the $15,482,000 funding earlier approved by Council for the New Asphalt Plant, Aggregate Handling Facility, and Materials Testing Laboratory.
B.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 Spantec Constructors Ltd., for Contract No. 9812, for the construction of New Asphalt Plant and Aggregate Handling Facility.
C.THAT Council approve additional funding of $800,000 for the New Asphalt Plant, Aggregate Handling Facility, and Materials Testing Laboratory, including Consultant Services. The source of funding is a Capital Financing Fund Loan.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Sullivan absent for the vote)
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At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Sullivan joined the meeting.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT’D)
8.UBCM Position Paper on the Gaming Act
September 23, 1998 File: 3252
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT Vancouver City Council endorse the UBCM submission on a Gaming Act.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
9.Alder Bay Housing Co-op Explosion
September 22, 1998 File: 3759
In addition to the Administrative Report dated September 22, 1998, Council had before it for information, a memorandum dated September 29, 1998 from the City Building Inspector forwarding a copy of the report prepared by B.C. Research on behalf of the Alder Bay Housing Co-op.
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
A)THAT the City Building Inspector be authorized to retain a consultant/s to provide advice with regard to any hazard to buildings associated with soil gas emissions in the south False Creek area.
B)THAT $30,000 be provided from contingency reserve as an interim budget for this work and that staff report back for approval of additional funding if the consultant’s estimate for this work exceeds this budget.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
POLICY REPORTS
1.Central Waterfront Port Lands Shell CD-1
September 17, 1998 File: 8109
MOVED by Cllr. Daniel Lee,
THAT the Co-Director of Planning on behalf of Land Use and Development be instructed to make application to:
(I)rezone the area as shown in Figure 1 (labelled as Area A) from Central Waterfront District (CWD) to Comprehensive Development District (CD-1), generally in accordance with the draft CD-1 By-Law provisions contained in Appendix A of the Policy Report dated September 17, 1998;
(ii) zone the unzoned area as shown on Figure 1 (labelled as Area B) to CWD;
(iii)amend the Central Waterfront Official Development Plan (CWODP) to reflect changes to the CWD boundaries, generally in accordance with Appendix B of the Policy Report dated September 17, 1998; and
(iv) amend the Sign By-law to ensure that existing provisions continue to apply.
FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to prepare the necessary by-laws for consideration at the Public Hearing;
AND FURTHER THAT the application and by-laws be referred to a Public Hearing together with the recommendation of the Co-Director of Planning on behalf of Land Use and Development to approve.
- 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. Clarke,
SECONDED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
BY-LAWS
1. A By-law to amend the Impounding By-law,
being By-law No. 3519
[New Charges (Towing Service Contract)]
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared the By-law open for discussion and amendment.
There being no amendments, it was
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
BY-LAWS (CONT’D)
2. A By-law to amend By-law No. 3614,
being the Local Improvement Procedure By-law
(Housekeeping Amendments)
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared the By-law open for discussion and amendment.
There being no amendments, it was
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Clarke left the meeting.
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BY-LAWS (CONT’D)
3. A By-law to amend By-law No. 4243, being
the Encroachment By-law, By-law No. 4450,
being the License By-law, By-law No. 4781,
being the Street Vending By-law, By-law No. 6580,
being the Health By-law and By-law No. 7347,
being the Private Property Tree By-law
(Housekeeping Amendments to Several By-laws)
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared the By-law open for discussion and amendment.
There being no amendments, it was
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Clarke absent for the votes)
BY-LAWS (CONT’D)
4. A By-law to provide for the imposition of
interest on delinquent real property taxes
for the year 1999 (Real Property Tax - Interest on Arrears)
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared the By-law open for discussion and amendment.
There being no amendments, it was
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Clarke absent for the votes)
MOTIONS

A. Closing a portion of the lane east of Cambie Street,
south from Cordova Street,
adjacent to the Woodward’s Building File: 5807
MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
SECONDED by Cllr. Daniel Lee,
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.There is a proposal to redevelop the lands at the southwest corner of Cordova Street and Abbott Street, being the former Woodward’s building;

3.The proposal requires the closure of a portion of the lane east of Cambie Street, south from Cordova Street;

4.Lot 21, Block 4, Old Granville Townsite, Plan 19435, has been established for lane purposes under Document Filed 21749;
5.The portion of the said lane to be closed, being a portion of said Lot 21, is no longer required for lane purposes;
6.The balance of said Lot 21 will be dedicated as lane on a plan of subdivision;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT all the portion of Lot 21, Block 4, Old Granville Townsite, Plan 19435, included with Lot E on a Plan of Subdivision, completed on the 2nd day of February, 1998, attested to by D.W. Parker, B.C.L.S., and marginally numbered 6258SD1, be closed, stopped-up and conveyed to the abutting owner; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the balance of said Lot 21 be dedicated as lane on the said Plan of Subdivision, to the satisfaction of the Approving Officer.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Clarke absent for the vote)
MOTIONS (CONT’D)
B. Establishing Road, West Side Knight Street,
South of 41st Avenue, adjacent to 5769 Knight Street File: 5807
MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
SECONDED by Cllr. Daniel Lee,
THAT WHEREAS the registered owner will be conveying to the City of Vancouver for lane purposes land in the City of Vancouver, Province of British Columbia, more particularly known and described as follows:
City of Vancouver
All that portion of Lot 2 of Lots 1 and 6 to 8, Block 2, District Lot 714, Plan 8240, the same as shown heavy outlined on plan of survey completed on the 9th day of September, 1998, attested to by A. DiNozzi, B.C.L.S., and marginally numbered LD3532;
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
(Councillor Clarke absent for the vote)
MOTIONS (CONT’D)
C. Closing a portion of the north side of East
Pender Street, west of Glen Drive adjacent to
1025 to 1075 East Pender Street File: 5807
MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
SECONDED by Cllr. Daniel Lee,
THAT WHEREAS:
1.The City of Vancouver is the owner of all the streets and lanes lying within the limits of the City of Vancouver;
2.The South 7 feet of Lot 11, Block 64, District Lot 181, Plan 196 have been established for road purposes under Filing 40818;

3.The said South 7 feet of Lot 11 is no longer required for road purposes;
4.The owner of Lot 11, except the South 7 feet, now road, Block 64, District Lot 181, Plan 196, has made application to purchase the said South 7 feet of Lot 11 that is no longer required for road purposes.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the said South 7 feet of Lot 11, Block 64, District Lot 181, Plan 196, now road, be closed, stopped-up and conveyed to the abutting owner; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the said South 7 feet of Lot 11 be consolidated with the balance of said Lot 11, and adjacent Lots 10, 12 & 13, Block 64, District Lot 181, Plan 196 to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Clarke absent for the vote)
NOTICE OF MOTION
Council agreed to waive the Notice of Motion.
1. The People’s Resolution for a United Canada File: 1260
MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
SECONDED by Cllr. Puil,
WHEREAS the City of Vancouver believes that Canada is a country that is second to none, enriched by the presence of the Aboriginal peoples and their cultures, graced with the vitality of the English and French languages and gifted with the diversity of multiculturalism;
WHEREAS the City of Vancouver believes that all Canadians are equal and all Canadian provinces have equality of status;
WHEREAS the City of Vancouver believes that Canada, with its existing Constitution and Charter of Rights and Freedoms, offers all of its citizens and provinces an equal opportunity to prosper and flourish. The same Constitution has enabled and must continue to enable the Province of Quebec, a fundamental and valued partner of the Canadian confederation, the opportunity to promote and protect its culture, civil law tradition and French language;
WHEREAS the City of Vancouver recognizes the English and French languages, Canada’s two official languages, as a fundamental and enriching part of our heritage as well as an unequivocally important part of its future AND that Canadians and their governments must endeavour, in a spirit of good faith, to ensure the vitality of these two official languages;
WHEREAS the City of Vancouver believes that Canadians and their governments must be committed to the protection and promotion of official language minority communities throughout Canada;
BE IT RESOLVED:
That the City of Vancouver, in a spirit of friendship and unity, proudly adopt this "People’s Resolution for a United Canada" and we hereby urge all Canadian municipalities to join us in this grassroots effort to resolve the issue of Canadian unity.
cont’d
NOTICE OF MOTION (CONT’D)
The People’s Resolution for a United Canada (cont’d)
We, the people, call upon the Government of Canada (and all federal parties) as well as all provincial legislatures/assemblies (and all provincial parties) to join together with municipal governments, the level of government closest to the people, to ensure that all Canadians from all provinces are consulted on the issue of national unity.
We, the people, call upon the Government of Canada and all provincial legislatures/assemblies to ensure the continuance of a united Canada in accordance with the moral, political, legal and constitutional obligations of our nation.
We, the people, demand that the Government of Canada and all provincial legislatures/assemblies ensure that any future constitutional negotiations not lead to the breakup of our country.
That copies of this Resolution be sent to the Prime Minister of Canada and the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, and sent to the Premier of Quebec, Members of the National Assembly, Members of Parliament, all Provincial Legislatures and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Clarke absent for the vote)
ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS
1. Cosy Corner Grocery Store - Hastings and Pender Streets File: 5051
Councillor Chiavario recalled that in May 1998 she had requested Heritage planning staff to provide a report on the heritage aspects of wooden buildings, such as the Cosy Corner Grocery Store. She requested a response from staff advising when Council will be receiving this report and she also requested that an information memo be provided on the status of the damage to the grocery store, following a fire in August.
The Mayor so agreed.
2. Community Courts File: 3252
Councillor Kennedy requested that staff prepare a report to Council, for submission to the UBCM, providing information on:
I) the community court system, which now exists in the United States;
ii) what would be required to introduce the system in Canada;
iii what benefits the community court system could provide.
Councillor Kennedy noted that the B.C. Justice System, bylaw courts, and community courts had been the subject of discussion at a recent UBCM Conference in Penticton, and the Attorney General is interested in learning more about the community court system.
Councillor Chiavario also requested the staff report include information on a different kind of community court process known as healing circles used by First Nations people, such as found in Saskatchewan, which may be applicable to the treaty process.
The Mayor so agreed.
3. Transportation Association of Canada File: 5551
Councillor Price advised he was recently made aware that Don Henderson, Major Projects, Strategic Transportation Planning, has been participating at his own expense, in the Transportation Association of Canada and for the past five years has been the chair of the Committee on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Canada. Council members agreed with Councillor Price that the Mayor should prepare a letter commending Mr. Henderson for his activities in this regard and acknowledging that his contributions will also assist the City of Vancouver.
ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS (CONT’D)
4. Public Washroom Facilities File: 8100
Councillor Price requested that Engineering staff examine the possibility of providing accessible public washrooms in the downtown area and report back. He had recently walked down Granville Street to Pacific Boulevard, at night, and the need for such facilities was quite obvious.
The Mayor so agreed.
5. Ecological Footprint Analysis File: 5302
Councillor Sullivan requested staff to provide Council with a brief information memo on what procedure would be required to include an "Ecological Footprint Analysis" in the planning process for rezoning applications, and whether or not this analysis would be of benefit to the City.
The Mayor so agreed.
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The Council adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
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