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CITY OF VANCOUVER
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
DECEMBER 8, 1998 A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, December 8, 1998, at 2:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, Third Floor, City Hall.
Councillor Jennifer Clarke (Leave of Absence)
Councillor Daniel Lee (Civic Business)
CITY MANAGER'S
OFFICE:Ken Dobell, City Manager
Ulli S. Watkiss
*denotes presence during part of the meeting
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" later this day.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
1. Regular Council Meeting
(City Services & Budgets)
November 19, 1998
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Sullivan,
THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Regular Council Meeting
(Planning & Environment)
November 19, 1998
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Regular Council Meeting
December 1, 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. Herbert,
THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, Mayor Owen in the chair.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Major Roads - Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority File: 5562
At its meeting of November 17, 1998, City Council postponed consideration of a Policy Report dated November 10, 1998 on the above matter, to allow time for staff to provide further information as requested by Council members.
Accordingly, the following documents had been previously circulated to Council:
·520·Memorandum dated November 30, 1998 from the General Manager of Engineering Services, General Manager of Community Services; and Director of Legal Service;·520
·520·Memorandum dated December 1, 1998 from the Director of Environmental Health;·520
·520·Policy Report dated November 10, 1998 entitled "Major Roads - Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority.·520
Dave Rudberg, General Manager, Engineering Services, summarized the options before Council and responded to questions of Council.
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At this point in the proceedings, the Mayor left the meeting
and Deputy Mayor Puil assumed the Chair.
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MOVED by Cllr. Price,
A.THAT Council express its support in principle for the establishment of a Major Road Network including the Vancouver component of that network.
B.THAT there needs to be established a system of co-management of the Major Road Network which addresses both regional and municipal interests.
C.THAT until there is a better definition of that co-management system which deals with issues such as standards and "people moving capacity", Vancouver will withhold its consent to designation of City streets.
Cont’d
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (CONT’D)
Major Roads - Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority (cont’d)
D.THAT Vancouver invite other municipalities to join in discussions with the GVTA leading to agreement which will provide greater certainty in the co-management of the Major Road Network.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Mayor Owen absent for the vote)
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 1. Management of the Animal Control Branch
November 20, 1998 File: 1365
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT Council create a new exempt position of "Manager - Animal Control" to be funded through the current Animal Control Budget.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Mayor Owen absent for the vote)
2. New Trade and Convention Facilities (Portside)
Options to Purchase Lands for Road Purposes
November 24, 1998 File: 6007
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
A.THAT the City exercise:
(i)the Station Viaduct Option to Purchase granted to the City for the Cordova Connector, and registered under numbers BJ231531 to BJ231533; and
(ii) the Northerly Extension Option to Purchase granted to the City for the Canada Place viaduct extension and registered under numbers BJ231505 to BJ231508,
Cont’d
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT’D)
New Trade and Convention Facilities (Portside)
Options to Purchase Lands for Road Purposes
November 24, 1998 (cont’d)
by giving notice to the optionors in accordance with the provisions of the option agreements; provided that the timing of the delivery of notice of exercise shall be at the discretion of the Deputy City Engineer in consultation with the Director of Legal Services.
B.THAT the Deputy City Engineer and the Director of Legal Services be authorized to negotiate and settle: any amendments to the Options to Purchase; and conveyancing, right-of-way and other documents necessary to carry out the transfers of the optioned lands (as such lands may be modified); it being recognized that no legal relations shall arise and none shall occur until such documents, provided they are drawn to her satisfaction, are executed on behalf of the City by the Director of Legal Services.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Mayor Owen absent for the vote)
3. Childcare Endowment Reserve Report 1 of 2
November 17, 1998 File: 2402
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
A.THAT Council authorize payment of an operating subsidy of up to a total of $36,000 to the Vancouver Society for Children’s Centres for the 12 infant/toddler spaces at Library Square Children’s Centre for the period January 1 -December 31, 1998. Source of funds: City Childcare Endowment Reserve.
B.THAT Council authorize payment of an operating subsidy of up to a total of $72,000 to the Vancouver YWCA for the 24 infant/toddler spaces at the Leslie Diamond Centre for the period January 1 - December 31, 1998. Source of funds: City Childcare Endowment Reserve.
C.THAT Council authorize payment of an operating subsidy of up to a total of $72,000 to Collingwood Neighbourhood House for the 24 infant/toddler spaces for the period January 1 - December 31, 1998. Source of funds: City Childcare Endowment Reserve.
Cont’d
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT’D)
Childcare Endowment Reserve Report 1 of 2
November 17, 1998 (cont’d)
D.THAT Council authorize payment of Phase II start-up funding of up to $110,400 to the Vancouver Society of Children’s Centres to cover the start-up costs for the childcare programs at Dorothy Lam Children’s Centre. This grant is to be disbursed over the period September 1, 1998 to August 31, 2000, at the discretion of the Director of Social Planning. Source of funds: City Childcare Endowment Reserve.
E.THAT Council authorize payment of an operating subsidy of up to a total of $24,000 to the Vancouver Society of Children’s Centres for the 24 infant/toddler spaces at the Dorothy Lam Children’s Centre for the period September 1 - December 31, 1998. Source of funds: City Childcare Endowment Reserve.
F.THAT Council instruct staff to prepare an interim Operating Agreement with Vancouver Society of Children’s Centres for the Dorothy Lam Children’s Centre for the period September 1 - December 31, 1998, in keeping with the existing operating agreement for Library Square Children’s Centre.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
AND BY THE REQUIRED
MAJORITY
(Mayor Owen absent for the vote)
4. 1998 Childcare Grants Allocation Report 3 of 3
November 24, 1998 File: 2401
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
A.THAT Council approve one Childcare Research, Policy Development and Innovations grant of $5,000 to Britannia Community Centre to research supports needed to manage and co-ordinate the child care "Hub" model approach. Source of funds: 1998 Childcare Grants Funds, 1998 Operating Budget.
Cont’d
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT’D)
1998 Childcare Grants Allocation Report 3 of 3
November 24, 1998 (cont’d)
B.THAT Council approve one Childcare Research, Policy Development and Innovations grant of $1,500 to the Vancouver YWCA to investigate the opportunities for generating additional childcare revenue through maximizing enrollment capacity based on daily attendance fluctuations in full-time group infant/toddler care. Source of funds: 1998 Childcare Grants Funds, 1998 Operating Budget.
C.THAT Council approve one Childcare Research, Policy Development and Innovations grant of $5,000 to Vancouver Society of Children’s Centres to investigate the opportunities for achieving cost efficiencies in the operating costs of infant/toddler programs through a "clustering" approach. Source of funds: 1998 Childcare Grants Funds, 1998 Operating Budget.
D.THAT Council approve one Childcare Research, Policy Development and Innovations grant of $10,000 to Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre to develop, implement and evaluate, in partnership with the Vancouver Aboriginal Centre, a culturally appropriate family childcare training pilot project focused on the Vancouver aboriginal community. Source of funds: 1998 Childcare Grants Funds, 1998 Operating Budget.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
AND BY THE REQUIRED
MAJORITY
(Mayor Owen absent for the vote)
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT’D)
5. Single Source Supply of Ford Crown
Victoria Police Interceptor Vehicles
November 17, 1998 File: 1805
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
A.THAT Council direct the normal bidding process be waived and that the Manager of Purchasing Services negotiates directly with the Ford Motor Company of Canada to establish the base price of Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor vehicles.
B.THAT subject to satisfactory negotiations and a contract satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services, a contract be awarded to a local Ford dealer for the supply of the Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor vehicles at a total estimated cost of $3,500,000 including the Provincial Sales Tax, the Provincial Environmental Levy and the 7% Goods and Services Tax (less the anticipated receipt of the municipal rebate).
C.THAT the cost of purchasing and outfitting the vehicles, estimated at $4.2 million, be funded from existing vehicle replacement funds ($1.4 million) and from an advance from the Plant Account ($2.8 million), on terms acceptable to the Director of Finance, to be repaid from the normal annual vehicle replacement and maintenance allocations in future Police Department budgets.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Mayor Owen absent for the vote)
6. 1999 Building and Trade Permit Fees
November 26, 1998 File: 1758
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
A.THAT Council approve an across-the-board 1.0% increase (as reflected in the fee schedules attached to the November 26, 1998 Administrative Report) in building and trade permit fees to compensate for inflationary increases in the City’s costs, to be effective February 1, 1999.
Cont’d
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT’D)
1999 Building and Trade Permit Fees
November 26, 1998 (cont’d)
B.THAT Council instruct the Director of Legal Services to prepare the necessary By-law amendments to implement the revised fee schedules.
C. THAT the Chief Building Inspector advise the development and building community of this change prior to implementation.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Mayor Owen and Councillor Price absent for the vote)
7. 1998 Partners in Organizational Development
Grant Allocation
November 24, 1998 File: 2201
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT Council approve a Partners in Organizational Development grant of $15,000 to the United Way of the Lower Mainland for subsequent distribution to nine community services organizations in the amounts listed in Appendix AI of the Administrative Report dated November 24, 1998, source of funds to be the 1998 Community Services grants budget.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
AND BY THE REQUIRED
MAJORITY
(Mayor Owen absent for the vote)
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT’D)
8. Amendments to Vehicle for Hire By-law No. 6066
November 26, 1998 File: 2801
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
A.THAT Vehicle for Hire By-law No. 6066 Section 20.(1) be amended to allow up to 40 dual cabs in any one year.
B.THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to bring forward the necessary by-law amendments.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Mayor Owen absent for the vote)
9. 869-871 Beatty Street - Proposed Closure of a Portion File: 5753
of the Westerly Side of Beatty Street, Northerly of
Smithe Street and the Lane, Westerly of Beatty Street,
Northerly of Smithe Street
November 24, 1998
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
A.THAT Council authorize the Director of Legal Services to sign on behalf of the City a Reference Plan attested to by Grant Butler, B.C.L.S. on November 17, 1998, marginally numbered DWG: 2245-3 (a reduced copy of which is attached as Appendix "A" to the Administrative Report dated November 24, 1998) defining the horizontal limits of the encroachments onto the westerly side of Beatty Street, northerly of Smithe Street and the lane westerly of Beatty Street, northerly of Smithe Street, by the building at 869 -871 Beatty Street and apply to raise a title to the portion of Beatty Street and the portion of lane defined on the said Reference Plan in the name of the City of Vancouver.
Cont’d
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT’D)
869-871 Beatty Street - Proposed Closure of a Portion
of the Westerly Side of Beatty Street, Northerly of
Smithe Street and the Lane, Westerly of Beatty Street,
Northerly of Smithe Street
November 24, 1998 (cont’d)
B.THAT all those volumetric portions of the westerly side of Beatty Street northerly of Smithe Street included within the heavy outline and illustrated isometrically on a plan of survey, certified correct on the 17th day of November 1998 by Grant Butler, B.C.L.S. and marginally numbered DWG: 2245-2 (a reduced copy of which is attached as Appendix "B" to the Administrative Report dated November 24, 1998) be closed, stopped-up and that an easement be granted to the owner of abutting Lot B, Block 68, District Lot 541, Plan VAP23202 to contain the portions of the existing building which encroach onto Beatty Street. The easement to be for the life of the encroaching portion of the existing building on said Lot B, and to be to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services.
C.THAT all those volumetric portions of the lane westerly of Beatty Street, northerly of Smithe Street including within the heavy outline and illustrated isometrically on a plan of survey, certified correct on the 17th day of November 1998 by Grant Butler, B.C.L.S. and marginally numbered DWG: 2245-2 (a reduced copy of which is attached as Appendix "B" to the Administrative Report dated November 24, 1998) be closed, stopped-up and that an easement be granted to the owner of abutting Lot B, Block 68, District Lot 541, Plan VAP23202 to contain the portions of the existing building which encroach onto the said portion of lane. The easement to be for the life of the encroaching portion of the existing building on said Lot B, and to be to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services.
D.THAT the fees for document preparation, registration and use of the easements referred to in Recommendations "B" and "C" are to be in accordance with those charged for in an agreement prepared pursuant to the Encroachment By-Law.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Mayor Owen absent for the vote)
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT’D)
10. Membership in the Vancouver Board of Trade
November 30, 1998 File: 3251
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT Council authorize the General Manager of Corporate Services Group to become a member of the Vancouver Board of Trade at a 1999 cost of $675.00 and thereafter an annual cost of $520. Source of funds is from the Corporate Services Training Account.
- CARRIED
(Councillor Chiavario and Deputy Mayor Puil opposed)
(Mayor Owen absent for the vote)
11. Staffing Modifications - Councillors’ Offices
November 25, 1998
File: 1361
MOVED by Cllr. Herbert,
THAT consideration of the Administrative Report dated November 25, 1998 be deferred.
- LOST
(Councillors Chiavario, Kennedy, Don Lee, Gordon Price,
Sullivan and Deputy Mayor Puil opposed)
(Mayor Owen absent for the vote)
MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
A.THAT an exempt position, Council Services Coordinator, be established to provide direction and facilitate the administrative function of the Councillors’ Offices at pay grade 427 as approved by the General Manager of Human Resources.
B.THAT $10,000 be established to provide members of Council with research support which will expedite their ability to respond to public issues.
C.THAT the cost of Recommendations A and B be funded through an increase in the 1999 Operating Budget.
- CARRIED
(Councillor Herbert opposed)
(Mayor Owen absent for the vote)
POLICY REPORTS
1. CD-1 Text Amendment - 4500 Oak Street
November 19, 1998 File: 5306
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the application by Children’s and Women’s Health Centre of British Columbia to amend CD-1 By-law No. 5091 for 4500 Oak Street (Block 1009 Bal. Exc. Pl. 12393, 12719 & 14318 DL 526 Plan 10359) to allow an increase in the floor space ratio, be referred to a Public Hearing, together with:
(i)draft CD-1 By-law amendments, generally as contained in Appendix A of the Policy Report dated November 19, 1998; and
(ii)the recommendation of the Director of Central Area Planning on behalf of Land Use and Development to approve.
FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to prepare the necessary By-law for consideration at Public Hearing.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Mayor Owen absent for the vote)
2. CD-1 Rezoning - 5750 Oak Street: Lubavitch Centre
November 24, 1998 File: 5306
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
A.THAT the application by the Central Organization for Jewish Education/Lubavitch - British Columbia, to rezone 5750 Oak Street (Lot 1 of Lot A, Block 1008, DL 526, Plan 13567 NWD) from RS-1 to CD-1 to permit replacement of the existing Lubavitch Centre and 53 dwellings units, be referred to a Public Hearing, together with:
(i)plans received September 8 and November 17, 1998;
Cont’d
POLICY REPORTS (CONT’D)
CD-1 Rezoning - 5750 Oak Street: Lubavitch Centre
November 24, 1998 (cont’d)
(ii)draft CD-1 By-law provisions, generally as contained in Appendix A of the Policy Report dated November 24, 1998; and
(iii)the recommendation of the Director of Central Area Planning on behalf of Land Use and Development to approve, subject to conditions contained in Appendix B of the Policy Report dated November 24, 1998.
FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to prepare the necessary CD-1 By-law for consideration at Public Hearing.
B.THAT, subject to approval of the rezoning at a Public Hearing, the Subdivision By-law be amended as set out in Appendix E of the Policy Report dated November 24, 1998; and
FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to bring forward the amendment to the Subdivision By-law at the time of enactment of the Zoning By-law.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Mayor Owen absent for the vote)
3. CD-1 Text Amendment: 5605 Victoria Drive
November 24, 1998 File: 5308
MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
THAT the application by James KM Cheng Architects Inc. to amend CD-1 By-law No. 7715 for 5605 Victoria Drive (Lots 1 and 2, DL 707 South Half, Plan 13918) to allow additional development which would include an 80-unit residential building with a large retail store, two small commercial buildings and a parkade, be referred to a Public Hearing, together with:
(i)plans received September 8, 1998;
Cont’d
POLICY REPORTS (CONT’D)
CD-1 Text Amendment: 5605 Victoria Drive
November 24, 1998 (cont’d)
(ii)draft CD-1 By-law amendments, generally as contained in Appendix A of the Policy Report dated November 24, 1998; and
(iii)the recommendation of the Director of Central Area Planning on behalf of Land Use and Development to approve, subject to conditions contained in Appendix B of the Policy Report dated November 24, 1998.
FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to prepare the necessary by-law for consideration at Public Hearing.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Mayor Owen absent for the vote)
4. A Review of Financing the Costs of Growth
December 2, 1998 File: 1755
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
A.THAT Council approve a review of the opportunities for financing the costs of growth, as outlined in this report and detailed in Appendix A to the Policy Report dated December 2, 1998.
B.THAT Council approve funding of $240,000 to cover the cost of staff, consultants and a program of public and industry consultation, as outlined in this report and detailed in Appendix B to the Administrative Report dated December 2, 1998, with the source of funding from the 1999 Operating Budget;
AND THAT the temporary positions be subject to classification by the General Manager of Human Resources.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Mayor Owen absent for the vote)
POLICY REPORTS (CONT’D)
5. Interim City-wide Development Cost Levy (DCL)
By-law and Interim City-wide Community Amenity
Contribution (CAC) Policy
December 2, 1998 File: 1755
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
A. THAT Council receive this report and refer Recommendations B and C to Council Committee in January 1999 to allow adequate time for delegations to be heard.
- carried
(Mayor Owen absent for the vote)
MOVED by Cllr. Price, (in amendment)
A.THAT Council receive this report and refer Recommendations B, C, and Consideration items D and E, to Council Committee in January 1999 to allow adequate time for delegations to be heard.
- CARRIED
(Councillor Kennedy opposed)
(Mayor Owen absent for the vote)
Councillor Chiavario requested the report be forwarded to the Park Board for discussion.
OTHER REPORTS
I. Report of Special Advisory Committee
on Disability Issues
November 24, 1998
Greystone Portside Convention Centre Proposal
(Clause 1) File: 3053
Council had for its consideration a report from the Special Advisory Committee on Disability Issues which alerted Council to its stated concerns, arrived at upon review of the Portside Trade and Convention Centre expansion proposal.
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
THAT Council endorse the intent of the recommendations put forward by the Special Advisory Committee on Disability Issues, listed below, and forward them to Greystone, City staff working on the project and the GVTA:
-THAT Council recognize the area containing the SeaBus and SkyTrain terminals is a key transportation node;
-THAT Council request that the Trade and Convention Centre development improve and enhance the public transportation linkages between the SeaBus, buses, SkyTrain and the West Coast Express;
-THAT Council seek to ensure any modification of any element of this transportation node result in the shortest possible travel times and travel distances;
-THAT Council seek to ensure that all access is safe, comfortable and convenient for all members of the public, including those with a range of disabilities;
-THAT Council consider including of the Heliport as part of the transportation node at this site, and that the above recommendations be expanded to include the Heliport.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Mayor Owen absent for the vote)
OTHER REPORTS (CONT’D)
II. Report of Vancouver Liquor Licensing Commission
November 26, 1998
The Council considered this report which contains six clauses identified as follows:
Cl. 1:NFL Football - BC Place Stadium, August 15, 1998
Cl. 2:1400 Robson Street - Empire Landmark Hotel and Convention Centre
Cl. 3:871 Beatty Street - 472120 B.C. Ltd.: Manufacturer’s License in Class ‘D’ Neighbourhood Pub
Cl. 4:Policies and Procedures for Cabarets not Licensed to Serve Alcohol (Non-Alcoholic Dance Halls)
Cl. 5:810 Granville Street - Cabaret (Non-Alcoholic Dance Hall): John Margetis
Cl. 6:Provincial Liquor Policy Review
NFL Football - BC Place Stadium, August 15, 1998
(Clause 1) File: 2616-1
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the verbal report by staff and representatives of the BC Place Stadium be received for information.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Mayor Owen absent for the vote)
1400 Robson Street - Empire Landmark Hotel
and Convention Centre
(Clause 2) File: 2612-8
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT Council endorse the application by Global Gateway Corp., for an increase in seating capacity from 75 to 179 in the Class ‘A’ Lounges at the Empire Landmark Hotel and Conference Centre, 1400 Robson Street, having considered the support of residents and business operators of the community as determined by neighbourhood notification and subject to a time-limited development permit or legal agreement and the applicant signing a Good Neighbour Agreement prior to the issuance of the license.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Mayor Owen absent for the vote)
OTHER REPORTS (CONT’D)
Report of Vancouver Liquor Licensing Commission
November 26, 1998 (cont’d)
871 Beatty Street - 472120 B.C. Ltd.:
Manufacturer’s License in Class ‘D’ Neighbourhood Pub
(Clause 3) File: 2615-12
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT Council endorse the request by 472120 B.C. Ltd., for a manufacturer’s license in the Class ‘D’ Neighbourhood Pub at 871 Beatty Street, subject to the applicant signing a Good Neighbour Agreement prior to the issuance of the license.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Mayor Owen absent for the vote)
Policies and Procedures for Cabarets not Licensed File: 2610
to Serve Alcohol(Non-Alcoholic Dance Halls)
(Clause 4)
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
A.THAT the following policies and procedures be adopted for processing development permit applications for cabarets which are not licensed to serve alcohol.
·520·hours are limited to 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. Monday to Thursday but they may operate continuously from Friday 7:00 a.m. to Monday at 2:00 a.m. on weekends as set out in the License By-law;·520
·520·hours may be extended for recognized public holidays by the Chief License Inspector as permitted in the License By-law;·520
·520·capacity is to be limited to 200 patrons at any one time;·520
·520·admittance will be limited to those of 19 years or older;·520
·520·notification of residents and businesses within a 1,000-foot (305 m) radius;·520
·520·only time-limited development permits will be granted with a condition that no alcohol sales or consumption shall be permitted in the premises;·520
·520·exotic dancing will not be permitted;·520
Cont’d
OTHER REPORTS (CONT’D)
Report of Vancouver Liquor Licensing Commission
November 26, 1998 (cont’d)
Policies and Procedures for Cabarets not Licensed
to Serve Alcohol(Non-Alcoholic Dance Halls)
(Clause 4)(cont’d)
·520·a good neighbour agreement, similar to those applying to cabarets, will be required;·520
·520·a legal agreement satisfactory to the Chief Constable and applicant which guarantees police access to the premises will be required;·520
·520·applications must follow the pre-site clearance requirements applying to Cabarets and Class II - Restaurants; and·520
·520·locations for new applications for late night non-alcohol dance halls will be limited to the Granville Street Entertainment District (700, 800 and 900 blocks).·520
AND FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be requested to report back on whether amendments to the License By-Law could be made or whether there are other means to guarantee police authority to enter cabarets not licensed to serve alcohol.
B.THAT staff, in developing or reviewing policy related to late night venues, coordinate their work with the Child-Youth Advocate, in accordance with Recommendation E of the Civic Youth Strategy Progress Report, adopted by Council on November 17, 1998.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Mayor Owen absent for the vote)
OTHER REPORTS (CONT’D)
Report of Vancouver Liquor Licensing Commission
November 26, 1998 (cont’d)
810 Granville Street - Cabaret (Non-Alcoholic Dance Hall) File: 2614-11
John Margetis
(Clause 5)
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT Council endorse the request by John Margetis for a 160-seat cabaret without alcohol at 810 Granville Street, having considered the support of residents and business operators of the community as determined by neighbourhood notification and subject to the following conditions:
i)a time-limited Development Permit with a condition that the sale of alcohol will not be permitted;
ii)the LCLB be informed that the City does not support a liquor license at this location;
iii)a Good Neighbour Agreement signed prior to the issuance of a Business License;
iv) a legal agreement, satisfactory to the Chief Constable and applicant, which guarantees police access to the premises;
v)exotic dancing not be permitted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Mayor Owen absent for the vote)
Provincial Liquor Policy Review
(Clause 6)
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the verbal presentation by Dick Gibbons, on behalf of the Hospitality Industry Coalition, be received for information.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Mayor Owen absent for the vote)
RISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
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. Herbert,
THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY REPORT REFERENCE
1. 30th Anniversary of Social Planning in Vancouver File: 1367
Ted Droettboom, General Manager, Community Services, referred to the publication "Social Planning - Celebrating Thirty Years, 1968 to 1998" which had been previously circulated to Council members. He provided many examples of social and cultural legacies that exist in the City, all of which were accomplished by successive Councils, in partnership with the community of non profit organizations. Council members were thanked for their commitment to Social Planning and were asked to join present and former staff, and other community partners in honouring the 30th anniversary of Social Planning in the City of Vancouver.
This was immediately followed by a reception in the foyer.
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The Council recessed at 4:00 p.m. and, following an ‘In Camera’ meeting
in the Mayor’s Office, reconvened at 4:45 p.m., with all members present
except Councillors Clarke, Daniel Lee and Sullivan.
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BY-LAWS
1. A By-law to amend Schedule A to By-law No. 6754
being the Coal Harbour Official Development Plan
(CHODP - 1529 West Pender Street)
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
(Councillor Puil excused from voting on By-law 1)
BY-LAWS (CONT’D)
2. A By-law to amend Schedule A to By-law No. 6754
being the Coal Harbour Official Development Plan
(CHODP - 1529 West Pender Street)
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
(Councillor Puil excused from voting on By-law 2)
BY-LAWS (CONT’D)
3. A By-law to amend By-law No. 6066,
being the Vehicles for Hire By-law
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
MOTIONS
A. Closing of volumetric portions of the westerly side
of Beatty Street, northerly of Smithe Street,
and the lane westerly of Beatty Street and northerly
of Smithe Street adjacent to 869-871 Beatty Street File: 5807
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Don 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.Portions of the building constructed on Lot B, Block 68, District Lot 541, Plan VAP 23202 encroach onto the lane westerly of Beatty Street, northerly of Smithe Street;
3.The portion of lane encroached upon, abutting said Lot B was dedicated by the deposit of Plan 2565;
4.To provide for the registration of an easement to contain the said encroachments, as required by Section 7 of the Condominium Act, it is necessary to raise title to the portion of lane encroached upon;
5.To enable Council to grant the required easement to contain the encroachments, it is necessary for Council to close and stop-up the volumetric portion of lane encroached upon;
6.Portions of the building constructed on Lot B, Block 68, District Lot 541, Plan VAP 23202 encroach onto the westerly side of Beatty Street, northerly of Smithe Street;
7.The portion of Beatty Street encroached upon, abutting said Lot B was dedicated by the deposit of Plan 2565;
8.To provide for the registration of an easement to contain the said encroachments, as required by Section 7 of the Condominium Act, it is necessary to raise title to the portion of lane encroached upon;
Cont’d
MOTIONS (CONT’D)
Closing of volumetric portions of the westerly side
of Beatty Street, northerly of Smithe Street,
and the lane westerly of Beatty Street and northerly
of Smithe Street adjacent to 869-871 Beatty Street (cont’d)
9.To enable Council to grant the required easement to contain the encroachments, it is necessary for Council to close and stop-up the volumetric portion of Beatty Street encroached upon;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Director of Legal Services be authorized to make application on behalf of the City of Vancouver, to raise title in the name of the City of Vancouver to that portion of lane dedicated by the deposit of Plan 2565 and included within the bold outline on a Reference Plan, attested to by Grant Butler, B.C.L.S., representing a survey completed on November 17, 1998; marginally numbered DWG: 2245-3; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Director of Legal Services be authorized to make application on behalf of the City of Vancouver, to raise title in the name of the City of Vancouver to that portion of Beatty Street dedicated by the deposit of Plan 2565 and included within the bold outline on a Reference Plan, attested to be Grant Butler, B.C.L.S., representing a survey completed on November 17, 1998; marginally numbered DWG: 2245-3; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT all that volumetric portion of lane dedicated by the deposit of Plan 2565, westerly of Beatty Street, northerly of Smithe Street included within the heavy outline and illustrated isometrically on a plan of a survey completed on the 17th day of November, 1998, and certified correct by Grant Butler, B.C.L.S., and marginally numbered DWG: 2245-2, be closed, stopped-up and that an easement be granted to the abutting owner of Lot B, Block 68, District Lot 541, Plan VAP 23202, to contain the portions of the existing building which encroach onto the said lane; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT all that volumetric portion of Beatty Street, dedicated by the deposit of Plan 2565, northerly of Smithe Street, included within the heavy outline and illustrated isometrically on a plan of a survey completed on the 17th day of November, 1998, and certified correct by Grant Butler, B.C.L.S., and marginally numbered DWG: 2245-2, be closed, stopped-up, and that an easement be granted to the abutting owner of Lot B, Block 68, District Lot 541, Plan VAP 23202, to contain the portions of the existing building which encroach onto Beatty Street.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOTIONS (CONT’D)
B.Marina Neighbourhood CD-1 Guidelines for Land Development File: 5301
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Don Lee,
THAT the amended document entitled "Marina Neighbourhood CD-1 Guidelines for Land Development" be adopted by Council for use by applicants and staff for development applications in the CD-1 District.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
C.Establishing Road, West Side Knight Street,
North of 41st Avenue, adjacent to 5555 Knight Street File: 5807
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
All that portion of Lot 19, except the East 7 feet now road and part in Explanatory Plan 15293 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 17th day of November, 1998, attested to by A. DiNozzi, B.C.L.S., and marginally numbered LD3557;
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
ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS
1. Hours of Casinos File: 2633-1
RTS: 417
Councillor Kennedy explained she had received information which indicated that closing hours of casinos have been extended by the Province, without public consultation, to 3:00 a.m. She requested confirmation of this information, which is of concern to the City of Vancouver.
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
THAT staff be requested to report back to Council at its meeting of January 5, 1999, providing confirmation of whether or not closing hours for casinos have been extended and, if so, how does this affect the City of Vancouver and what action can be taken to deal with this situation.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The Council adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
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