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CITY OF VANCOUVER

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

MARCH 23, 1999

A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, March 23, 1999, 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 Alan Herbert Councillor Lynne Kennedy Councillor Daniel Lee Councillor Don Lee Councillor George Puil +Councillor Sam Sullivan
ABSENT:	Councillor Jennifer Clarke (Leave of Absence) Councillor Gordon Price (Leave of Absence)
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE:	Judy Rogers, City Manager
CLERK TO THE COUNCIL:	Ulli S. Watkiss

+Denotes presence during part of the meeting only.

PRAYER

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

ANNOUNCEMENT

The Mayor took pleasure in referring to the many awards that had been bestowed on the City due to staff achievements and noted that a new award had been recently granted by the Board of Examiners, Ministry of Municipal Affairs, to the City Manager, Judy Rogers. A major function of the Board is the granting of certificates in Municipal Administration and Municipal Management to senior local government officials. Ms. Rogers was commended on this achievement which recognizes both her academic qualifications and work experience. Members of Council and the Mayor offered their congratulations and presented Ms. Rogers with a framed certificate.

"IN CAMERA" MEETING

Council was advised there were matters to be considered "In Camera" later this day.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

1. Regular Council Meeting

(City Services & Budgets)
February 25, 1999

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,

THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2. Regular Council Meeting

(Planning & Environment)
February 25, 1999

MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Herbert,

THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ADOPTION OF MINUTES (CONT'D)

3. Regular Council Meeting

March 9, 1999

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Daniel Lee,

THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4. Special Council Meeting

(Nhu-Y Sandwich Shop)
March 9, 1999

MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,

THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5. Special Council Meeting

(Court of Revision)
March 9, 1999

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
SECONDED by Cllr. Herbert,

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. 2000-2002 Capital Plan File: 1611 RTS: 601

Estelle Lo, General Manager of Corporate Services, provided an overview of the financial policies and limits which were recommended to govern development of the 2000-2002 Capital Plan, as outlined in the Administrative Report dated March 9, 1999. Council was shown a video which will be used to provide the public with information on how the capital budget relates to City Services. Ms. Lo advised the draft Capital Plan will be completed for Council's consideration in June, and public input will be sought over the summer, leading to a public meeting and final approval of the Capital Plan and accompanying Financial Plan in September. Attention was also drawn to the Municipal Service Reports, which were previously circulated to Council and can be viewed in the City Clerk's Office. These reports were developed by civic departments and boards, and contain their requests for capital funding.

Hugh Creighton, Director of Finance, in reviewing the Administrative Report, recommended the guideline financial limit be set at $184 million, subject to final consideration by Council prior to the adoption of the Plan in September.

The City Manager commented in the report that the Corporate Management Team was concerned about the projected 13% increase in capital expenditures, and felt it would be prudent for the Capital Plan Staff Review Group to start off with a funding limitation equal to the previous plan, plus an inflation allowance of 2% per year. This would result in a Plan amounting to $173 million.

Following questions to Ms. Lo, Mr. Creighton, and Mr. Ken Bayne, Comptroller of Budgets and Research, Council expressed reservations about commencing the Capital Plan Review at the $184 million limit, concurring with the Corporate Management Team's recommendation.

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,

A. THAT Council set the guideline financial limit for the 2000-2002 Capital Plan at $173 Million (excluding Waterworks) as outlined in the Administrative Report dated March 9, 1999, subject to final consideration by Council prior to the adoption of the Plan in September, and that the Staff Review Group report back on those projects which they would recommend be added to the Plan, should Council wish to increase the funding by a further $11 million.

B. THAT Staff Review Group report to Council on a recommended 2000-2002 Water Capital Plan based on consideration of program needs and projected financial impacts on water user fees.

cont'd

REPORT REFERENCE (CONT'D)

2000-2002 Capital Plan (cont'd)

C. THAT the Capital Plan Staff Review Group provide Council with recommendations for the Park Board capital funding for the 2000-2002 Plan within the context of the overall financial limits and corporate priorities for the Plan.

D. THAT the Staff Review Group report on the recommended funding for the Supplementary Capital Plan, based on an assessment of the demand for funding for emergent issues.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

1. Extension of Building Permit No. BU402238 -

75 East Pender Street File: 2608
February 26, 1999 RTS: 571

MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,

THAT City Council approve a further extension of Building Permit No. BU402238 until August 27, 1999.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT'D)

2. Emergency Preparedness - Engineering Services File: 3601

March 5, 1999 RTS: 212

MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,

A. THAT an Emergency Coordinator excluded position be established at a cost of $63,000 to undertake the following activities:

i) one half time to manage Emergency preparedness in Engineering Services; and

ii) one half time to manage the Heavy Urban Search and Rescue Program reporting to the General Managers of Fire and Rescue and Engineering Services.

B. THAT an existing Civil Engineer II position responsible for Structures be upgraded to a Civil Engineer III at a cost of $10,000 and that an annual budget of $15,000 be established for emergency preparedness support costs.

C. THAT the total cost of $88,000 from the foregoing recommendations be funded by the elimination of a vacant Superintendent position.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3. Form of Development: 450 Denman Street/425 Cardero Street

DE403782/DE403783 - CD-1 By-law Number 7232
Owner of Development: Aoki Corporation File: 2605
February 26, 1999 RTS: 549

MOVED by Cllr. Herbert,

THAT the form of development for these portions of the CD-1 zoned site known as 1601 West Georgia Street (450 Denman Street and 425 Cardero Street being the application addresses) be approved generally as illustrated in Development Application Numbers DE403782 and DE403783, prepared by Cochrane PBK Engineering Ltd. and stamped "Received, City Planning Department November 25, 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

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT'D)

4. Consulting Contract: Dedicated Fire Protection System -

False Creek Crossing File: 1805
March 9, 1999 RTS: 577

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,

THAT the General Manager of Engineering Services, in consultation with the Director of Legal Services, be authorized to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Golder Associates for a value of $126,000.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5. Reconstruction of Victoria Drive and Argyle Street

from SE Marine Drive to North Kent Avenue File: 5753
March 8, 1999 RTS: 594

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,

A. THAT the existing strip pavement on Victoria Drive from SE Marine Drive to North Kent Avenue be reconstructed at a width of 10 metres at an estimated cost of $130,000, with funding to be provided from Streets Basic Capital Unappropriated SAP Order 30000034 ($130,000).

B. THAT the existing strip pavement on Argyle Street from SE Marine Drive to North Kent Avenue be reconstructed at a width of 10 metres at an estimated cost of $140,000, with funding to be provided from Streets Basic Capital Unappropriated SAP Order 30000034 ($140,000).

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT'D)

6. Addition of Union Gospel Mission Housing Society

and Mennonite Central Committee (BC)
Social Housing Society to the List of Approved
Sponsor Groups for Non-Market Housing File: 4664
March 9, 1999 RTS: 561

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,

A. THAT the Union Gospel Mission Housing Society be added to the list of approved sponsor groups for non-market housing.

B. THAT the Mennonite Central Committee (BC) Social Housing Society be added to the list of approved sponsor groups for non-market housing.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

(Councillor Sullivan absent for the vote)

7. Grants-in-Lieu of City's General Purposes Taxes File: 2205

March 9, 1999 RTS: 600

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
A. THAT Council approve the grants-in-lieu of taxes for general purposes amounting to $57,591.30 as set out in this report; source of funds to be the 1999 Other Grants Budget.

B. THAT the City approach the Provincial Government to discuss a similar grant in lieu process for the School portion of the taxes.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
AND BY THE REQUIRED
MAJORITY

(Councillor Sullivan absent for the vote)

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT'D)

8. Information Report on Rapid Transit Technology

Alignment Review, West of Commercial Drive File: 5559
March 15, 1999 RTS: 619

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,

THAT the Administrative Report dated March 15, 1999, be received for information.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

9. Form of Development: 1001 Hornby Street

DE403708 - CD-1 By-law Number 7971

Owner of Development: Wall Financial Corporation File: 2606

February 26, 1999 RTS: 530

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,

THAT the form of development for this portion (Site 2) of the CD-1 zoned site known as 1001 Hornby Street, 1050 and 1088 Burrard Street, (1001 Hornby Street being the application address) be approved generally as illustrated in Development Application Number DE403708, prepared by Busby and Associates Architects and stamped "Received, City Planning Department" October 21, 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

10. Keep Vancouver Spectacular 1999 File: 3501

March 12, 1999 RTS: 584

MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
A. THAT Council officially support the Keep Vancouver Spectacular 1999 clean-up event, to be held May 1 to May 31, 1999.

B. THAT Council authorize annual funding of $35,000 for this year's and future Keep Vancouver Spectacular events, to be added to the Solid Waste Utility Budget starting in 1999.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

POLICY REPORTS

1. CD-1 Text Amendment: 1610-1650 Bayshore Drive

(Bayshore Gardens Neighbourhood) File: 5303
March 9, 1999 RTS: 536

Before Council for consideration was a Policy Report dated March 9, 1999 in which the Director of Central Area Planning, in consultation with the General Manager of Engineering Services, the Manager of the Housing Centre and the Director of Social Planning, assessed an application to amend CD-1 Bylaw No. 7232 for the Bayshore Gardens Neighbourhood, and related changes to the site's form of development.

Also before Council was a memorandum dated March 23, 1999 in which Larry Beasley, Co-Director of Planning, recommended that an additional provision form part of the draft CD-1 bylaw amendments being referred to Public Hearing, as outlined in the memorandum.

MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,

THAT the application by Hancock Bruckner Eng and Wright Partners Architects to amend CD-1 By-law No. 7232 for 1610-1650 Bayshore Drive (Lots L , M and N, D.L.. 185; all of the Public Harbour of Burrard Inlet Plan LMP12980) to allow (i) increases in the height of the buildings, (ii) an increase in the permitted size of the rental incentive units and (iii) a decrease in the parking requirement, be referred to Public Hearing together with:

(i) plans received dated November 13, 1998;
(ii) draft CD-1 By-law amendments generally as presented in Appendix A of the Policy Report dated March 9, 1999, and in the memorandum dated March 23, 1999;
(iii) draft CD-1 Guideline amendments (including among other consequential amendments, a reduction in the height of Building K), generally as presented in Appendix B of the Policy Report dated March 9, 1999; and
(iv) the recommendation of the Director of Central Area Planning to approve, subject to conditions contained in Appendix C of the Policy Report dated March 9, 1999.

FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to prepare the necessary CD-1 By-law for consideration at the Public Hearing.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

POLICY REPORTS (CONT'D)

2. Rezoning: 600 Pacific Street (Beach Neighbourhood Area 1A)

and CD-1 Text Amendment: 500 Pacific Street
(Beach Neighbourhood Area 1B) File: 5307
March 8, 1999 RTS: 377

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,

A. THAT the application by Pacific Place Developments Corp. to rezone 600 Pacific Street (Area 1A) from BCPED to CD-1 to permit residential, commercial, and marina uses and to amend CD-1 By-law No. 7675, 500 Pacific Street (Area 1B) to permit residential and commercial uses, be referred to a Public Hearing, together with:

(i) plans received July 31, 1998;

(ii) draft CD-1 By-law provisions, generally as contained in Appendix A;

(iii) draft CD-1 By-law amendments, generally as contained in Appendix B;

(iv) the recommendation of the Director of Central Area Planning to approve the application, subject to conditions of approval contained in Appendix C;

(v) draft design guidelines included as Appendix D; and

(vi) consequential amendments to the False Creek North Official Development Plan, generally as contained in Appendix E.

FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to prepare the necessary by-laws for consideration at Public Hearing, including amendments to the Sign By-law to establish regulations for the CD-1 in accordance with Schedule B (DD).

B. THAT Council approve the form of the road connection between the existing Beach Avenue to the west of Granville Street and the proposed Beach Avenue within the Beach Neighbourhood Area 1A as either:

(i) THAT Council require a connection linking Beach Avenue to Granville Street, with a right-out only diverter for vehicular connections to Granville Street, and full public access for pedestrians and cyclists;

- OR -

cont'd

POLICY REPORTS (CONT'D)

Rezoning: 600 Pacific Street (Beach Neighbourhood Area 1A)
and CD-1 Text Amendment: 500 Pacific Street
(Beach Neighbourhood Area 1B)
March 8, 1999 (cont'd)

(ii) THAT Council require that vehicular traffic be terminated in a cul-de-sac on Beach Avenue before Granville Street, with measures to allow pedestrian, cyclist and emergency vehicle access to Granville Street.

C. THAT Council approve the marina in Area 1A as either:

(i) THAT the expansion of the marina be allowed in Area 1A, with a requirement, all to be secured by legal agreement, for visitor moorage, other public benefits, and for access and servicing to be provided from either:

1. The adjacent Provincial land lot to the west of the Marina site,

- OR -

2. The upland Pacific Place lands within Area 1A following approval of any necessary changes to the plan, which may include a text amendment, all to the satisfaction of the Director of Central Area Planning and General Manager of Engineering Services.

- OR -

(ii) THAT no expansion of the marina in Area 1A be allowed.

D. THAT Council authorize the General Manager of Engineering Services and Director of Legal Services to enter an agreement with Pacific Place Holdings Ltd. permitting the proposed parking tunnel under dedicated street along the shoreline walkway at a nominal fee on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager of Engineering Services and Director of Legal Services.

E. THAT Council authorize the General Manager of Engineering Services and the Director of Legal Services to enter an agreement with Pacific Place Holdings Ltd. permitting Pacific Place's usage of the water area over the City's dedicated street for marina use at a nominal fee.

POLICY REPORTS (CONT'D)

Rezoning: 600 Pacific Street (Beach Neighbourhood Area 1A)
and CD-1 Text Amendment: 500 Pacific Street
(Beach Neighbourhood Area 1B)
March 8, 1999 (cont'd)

F. THAT Recommendations A, B and C be adopted on the following conditions:

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

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

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

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3. DE403652 for 1286 Cartwright Street

(Addition to Arts Umbrella) and Amendments to the
Reference Document for Granville Island File: 2604
March 9, 1999 RTS: 446

MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,

THAT Council communicate its support to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) for the following amendments to the Reference Document for Granville Island:

(i) increase of the land use allocation for "Institutional" in Table 5 to 17 651.0 m¾ (189,000 sq. ft.), to recognize existing development of 16 954.0 m¾ (182,500 sq. ft.) and provide for an addition to the Arts Umbrella of 604.0 m¾ (6,500 sq. ft.); and

cont'd

POLICY REPORTS (CONT'D)

DE403652 for 1286 Cartwright Street (Addition to Arts Umbrella)
and Amendments to the Reference Document for Granville Island
March 9, 1999 (cont'd)

(ii) increase of the following land use categories in Table 5 to recognize existing development:

… "Maritime" to 8 547.0 m¾ (92,000 sq. ft.);
… "Office" to 4 831.0 m¾ (52,000 sq. ft.); and
… "Hotel" to 2 601.0 m¾ (28,000 sq. ft.).

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

OTHER REPORTS

I. Report to Council

Special Advisory Committee on Cultural Communities
March 8, 1999

Annual Report File: 3055-1
Clause 1 RTS: 502

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,

That clause 1 of the Report of the Special Advisory on Cultural Communities, dated March 8, 1999, be received for information.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

OTHER REPORTS (CONT'D)

II. Report to Council

Special Advisory Committee on Cultural Communities
March 10, 1999

Building on a Strong Foundation for the 21st Century
New Directions for Immigration and
Refugee Policy and Legislation (white paper) File: 111
Clause 1 RTS: 610

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
A. i) THAT the City of Vancouver prepare a submission to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration;

ii) THAT the issues outlined by the Special Advisory Committee be incorporated in the City's submission.

B. THAT Council express its concern about the challenges of community integration, and the current exclusion of municipalities in the decision-making process particularly as it affects the distribution of settlement and integration resources.

C. THAT any new immigration and refugee legislation effectively encourage business immigration. Strengthened language requirements and higher-education attainment, as well as an increase in net worth and investment requirements, will likely discourage such immigration.

D. THAT City Council, in its submission to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, should include comments on the section in the white paper entitled "Strengthening Refugee Protection." Specifically, the issue of "shifting the balance toward protection rather than the ability to settle successfully in selecting refugees" must be addressed.

E. THAT City Council, in its submission, request clarification of the term "personal suitability" and the identification of criteria for determination.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

OTHER REPORTS (CONT'D)

III. Report to Council

Special Advisory Committee on Disability Issues
March 8, 1999

Split-Island Gasoline Service Stations - Hours of Operation File: 3053-1
Clause 1 RTS: 510

WITHDRAWN AT THE REQUEST OF THE CITY MANAGER

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. Don Lee,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,

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

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

BY-LAWS

1. A By-law to assess certain real property in the year 1999

for the purpose of defraying the costs and charges
with respect to two collective parking projects
(1998 Maintenance Costs)

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
SECONDED by Cllr. Daniel Lee,

THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared the By-law open for discussion and amendment.

There being no amendments, it was

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
SECONDED by Cllr. Daniel Lee,

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

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

BY-LAWS (CONT'D)

2. A By-law to assess certain real property in 1999

for the purpose of defraying the costs of maintenance
of the Trounce Alley and Blood Alley Square
Local Improvement Project (Trounce Alley and
Blood Alley Local Improvement Project - 1998 Maintenance Costs)

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
SECONDED by Cllr. Daniel Lee,

THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared the By-law open for discussion and amendment.

There being no amendments, it was

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
SECONDED by Cllr. Daniel Lee,

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

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

BY-LAWS (CONT'D)

3. A By-law to assess certain real property in the year 1999

for the purpose of defraying the costs of maintenance of
decorative lighting pertaining to the Granville Street Mall
Phase II Local Improvement Project
(1998 Maintenance Costs for Local Improvements)

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
SECONDED by Cllr. Daniel Lee,

THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared the By-law open for discussion and amendment.

There being no amendments, it was

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
SECONDED by Cllr. Daniel Lee,

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

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

BY-LAWS (CONT'D)

*Due to a lack of a quorum for voting on the following bylaws, consideration was referred to the Council meeting immediately following the Standing Committee on City Services and Budgets meeting to be held on March 25, 1999. *

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

Zoning and Development By-law
(6112-6138 Cambie Street - Rezoning RT-2 to CD-1)

Councillors Bellamy, Chiavario, Daniel Lee and
Puil excused from voting on By-law 4

5. A By-law to amend By-law No. 3575, being the

Zoning and Development By-law
(1742-1752 West 2nd Avenue - Rezoning IC-1 to CD-1)

Councillors Bellamy, Clarke, Kennedy and
Puil excused from voting on By-law 5

BY-LAWS (CONT'D)

6. A By-law to amend By-law No. 6059, being the

Parking By-law (Relaxation and
Payment-in-Lieu - 881 Granville Street)

MOVED by Cllr. Herbert,
SECONDED by Cllr. Daniel Lee,

THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared the By-law open for discussion and amendment.

There being no amendments, it was

MOVED by Cllr. Herbert,
SECONDED by Cllr. Daniel Lee,

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

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

BY-LAWS (CONT'D)

7. A By-law to amend the Street Vending By-law,

being By-law No. 4781 (New Rates)

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
SECONDED by Cllr. Daniel Lee,

THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared the By-law open for discussion and amendment.

There being no amendments, it was

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
SECONDED by Cllr. Daniel Lee,

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

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

MOTIONS

*Due to a lack of a quorum for voting on the following motions, consideration was referred to the Council meeting immediately following the Standing Committee on City Services and Budgets meeting to be held on March 25, 1999. *

A. Form of Development - 1742 West 2nd Avenue

B. Establishing Road, East Side Knight Street,

South of 41st Avenue, adjacent to 5828 Knight Street

ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS

1. Leave of Absence

MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,

THAT a leave of absence be granted to Councillor Daniel Lee for June 1, 1999.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2. New Provincial Liquor License Regulations File: 2610

Councillor Kennedy referred to the recent announcement regarding new liquor license regulations and the fact that many of the changes proposed by the Province are contrary to Council's stated position and policies. The new regulations will provide additional opportunities for liquor consumption in the City, while further eroding the City's control over such consumption. The Councillor indicated that forums are being planned by the Province on April 29, and 30, 1999 to hear from the public. It was strongly suggested that the City Manager be requested to coordinate a staff team to prepare a response for presentation at one of these forums, outlining the City's concerns about the new regulations.

The Mayor so agreed.

The Council recessed at 4:25 p.m., to reconvene "In Camera".

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