CITY OF VANCOUVER

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

MARCH 30, 1999

A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, March 30, 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 Jennifer Clarke Councillor Alan Herbert Councillor Lynne Kennedy Councillor Daniel Lee Councillor Gordon Price Councillor Don Lee Councillor George Puil Councillor Sam Sullivan
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE:	Judy Rogers, 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 matters to be considered "In Camera" later this day.

ITEMS ARISING FROM "IN CAMERA" MEETING
OF MARCH 23, 1999

· Election of Co-Chairs - Family Court/Youth Justice Committee

Council approved Sev Araujo and Anthony Williams as Co-Chairs of the Family Court/Youth Justice Committee.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

1. Regular Council Meeting

(City Services & Budgets)
March 11, 1999

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke,

THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted with an amendment to show that Councillor Clarke was present for the Council meeting convened immediately after the City Services and Budgets meeting.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2. Regular Council Meeting

(Planning & Environment)
March 11, 1999

MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,

THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ADOPTION OF MINUTES (CONT'D)

3. Special Council Meeting

(Sister Icee's Hemp BC & Cannabis Cafe)
December 8,10, 1998, January 26,
February 4, and March 8, 1999

MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Herbert,

THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Regular Council Meeting
March 23, 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. Kennedy,

THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, Mayor Owen in the chair.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

1. Widening of Oak Street North of 41st Avenue File: 5809

March 1, 1999 RTS: 573

MOVED by Cllr. Herbert,

THAT Oak Street, at the northeast corner of 41st Avenue, be re-constructed to widen the sidewalk by 0.95 m and the roadway by 1.20 m at a total cost of $93,000, with BC Transit contributing $13,000 and with the City of Vancouver contributing $80,000, to be funded from the 1999 Streets Basic Capital Budget.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2. Award of Tender No. 35-98-09 File: 1805

March 15, 1999 RTS: 617

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,

THAT Council accept the bid which represents best value to the City from Rollins Machinery Ltd. for thirteen (13) New Holland Model TN55D Utility Turf Tractors at a total cost of $354,258 ($445,258 less $91,000 for 13 trade-ins), plus the Provincial Sales Tax, the 7% Goods and Services Tax (less any municipal rebate received), and the Provincial Environmental levy, subject to a contract satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3. A New Vision for Urban Transportation File: 5551

March 18, 1999 RTS: 622

MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
A. THAT the City of Vancouver endorse the principles embodied in the Transportation Association of Canada document, "A New Vision for Urban Transportation".

B. THAT this endorsement be forwarded to the Transportation Association of Canada for its information.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

cont'd

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT'D)

A New Vision for Urban Transportation
March 18, 1999 (cont'd)

MOVED by Cllr. Herbert,
A. THAT Council requests the Transportation Association of Canada's Urban Transportation Council look at the issues related to rail transportation for goods and passengers.

B THAT issues related to rail transportation and funding from senior governments be explored.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

MOVED by Cllr. Price,

THAT staff report back on the City's free parking pass policy, providing information on their value and when they are issued, and how their use fits into approved transportation strategies.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4. Payment-in-Lieu of Parking Application File: 5655

633 Gore Avenue RTS: 603
March 10, 1999

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
A. THAT Council approve in principle, the offer of payment-in-lieu in the amount of $27,000 by Gomberoff-Policzer-Bell-Lyon for DE 403856, for the waiver of 2 parking spaces required by Section 4.1.2 of the Parking By-law.

B. THAT the Director of Legal Services be requested to bring forward a by-law to amend Schedule A of the Parking By-law pursuant to Section 4.11.5 to effect this waiver.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT'D)

5. Proposed Lease Terms for Non-Market Housing File: 5104

3298 Vanness Avenue RTS: 560
March 16, 1999

MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario

THAT the PEF lease the property at 3298 Vanness Avenue, legally described as Lot A, Blocks 149-153, D.L. 37, Plan LMP39697, to L.T.D. Homes Society, as per the Standard Charge Terms registered in the Land Title Office under ST941002, with the following specific terms and conditions:

1) a term of 60 years;

2) a total prepaid lease rent of $1,200,250;

3) commencement date being the earlier of the date of signing the lease by all parties or 120 days from Council approval of the lease terms;

4) The City may cancel the lease if construction has not commenced within 12 months of the date of commencement of the lease; and

5) Such further and other terms as are acceptable to the Director of the Housing Centre and the Director of Legal Services, it being noted that no legal obligation shall arise until execution of the lease.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6. Lower Mainland Treaty Advisory Committee Negotiations File: 3139

March 9, 1999 RTS: 591

MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,

THAT the Mayor notify the Lower Mainland Treaty Advisory Committee (LMTAC) that the City of Vancouver has information on land/property within the city boundary and that it will respond to specific requests through the LMTAC.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT'D)

7. Form of Development: 1800 Skeena Street File: 2608

March 12, 1999 RTS: 589

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,

THAT the revised form of development for this portion of the CD-1 zoned site known as Skeena Street and 5th Avenue (1800 Skeena Street being the application address) be approved generally as illustrated in Development Application Number DE403780, prepared by K.C. Mooney Architect and stamped "Received, City Planning Department" February 22, 1999 , 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

8. Bosa Neighbourhood Funded Developments File: 4151

March 4, 1999 RTS: 523

MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,

THAT Council approve the expenditure of $62,000, (including GST and staff time) from the Bosa Development Fund to install a relocatable playground in Creekside Park.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

9. 1999 Cultural Grants: File: 2051

Operating and Project Grant Allocations RTS: 557
March 16, 1999

MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,

THAT Council approve 75 Operating Grants totalling $1,173,400 and 23 Project Grants totalling $66,000, as listed in Appendix A of the Administrative Report dated March 16, 1999, for a total of $1,239,400, including conditions on grants where noted. Source of funds to be the 1999 Cultural Grants budget.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
AND BY THE REQUIRED
MAJORITY

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT'D)

10. 1999 Community Services Grants Allocations File: 2151

March 16, 1999 RTS: 596

MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
A. THAT Council approve 89 Community Services Grants totalling $2,780,902, as listed in Appendix A of the Administrative Report dated March 16, 1999, including conditions on the grants, where noted in Appendix C of the Administrative Report dated March 16, 1999.

B. THAT Council approve the following reserves (listed in Appendix A of the Administrative Report dated March 16, 1999 as No. 201 - 204) to be reported on, with specific allocation recommendations, at a later date:

1) United Way - Partners in Organizational Dev. $18,000
2) Cross-Cultural Expertise $20,000

3) Emergencies, unforeseen circumstances $13,198

4) Family and Youth Support $30,000

C. THAT Council approve a rent subsidy grant of $29,770 to the B.C. Coalition of People with Disabilities, and that the Community Services Grants budget be increased accordingly.

D. THAT Council approve a rent subsidy grant of $8,640 to Central City Mission for the Dugout, and that the Community Services Grants budget be increased accordingly.

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

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

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
AND BY THE REQUIRED
MAJORITY

RISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,

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. Chiavario,

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

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

BY-LAWS

1. A By-law to amend By-law No. 2849,

being the Street and Traffic By-law
(Amendments re Yaletown Truck Routes) By-law No. 7997

MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,

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

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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

There being no amendments, it was

MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,

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

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

BY-LAWS (CONT'D)

2. A By-law to average land assessments for 1999 By-law No. 7998

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 amend Schedule A to By-law No. 6650,

being the False Creek North Official Development Plan
(FCNODP - Non-Market Housing) By-law No. 7999

MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,

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

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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

There being no amendments, it was

MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,

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

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

COUNCILLORS CLARKE AND SULLIVAN EXCUSED
FROM VOTING ON BY-LAW 3

BY-LAWS (CONT'D)

4. A By-law to amend the Impounding By-law,

being By-law No. 3519 (New Charges - Towing Service Contract)

By-law No. 8000

MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,

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

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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

There being no amendments, it was

MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,

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

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

BY-LAWS (CONT'D)

5. A By-law to Designate a Business Improvement Area

in that area of the City known as Gastown
(Designation of Gastown as a BIA 1999-2004) By-law No. 8001

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

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

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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

There being no amendments, it was

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

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

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

BY-LAWS (CONT'D)

6. A By-law to Grant Monies for a Business Promotion

Scheme in the Gastown Business Improvement Area
(Grant Allocation By-law - Gastown Business Improvement Society)

By-law No. 8002

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

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

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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

There being no amendments, it was

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

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

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

BY-LAWS (CONT'D)

7. A By-law to Designate a Business Improvement Area

in that area of the City known as Mount Pleasant
(Designation of Mount Pleasant as a BIA 1999-2009) By-law No. 8003

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

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

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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

There being no amendments, it was

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

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

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

BY-LAWS (CONT'D)

8. A By-law to Grant Monies for a Business Promotion

Scheme in the Mount Pleasant Business
Improvement Area (Grant Allocation By-law -
Mount Pleasant Commercial Improvement Society)

By-law No. 8004

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)

9. A By-law to amend By-law No. 7535,

being a By-law to Designate a Business Improvement Area
in that area of the City known as Kerrisdale (Kerrisdale BIA)

By-law No. 8005

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)

10. A By-law to Designate a Business Improvement Area

in that area of the City known as South Granville

By-law No. 8006

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)

11. A By-law to Grant Monies for a Business Promotion Scheme

in the South Granville Business Improvement Area

By-law No. 8007

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Herbert,

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

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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

There being no amendments, it was

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Herbert,

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

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

BY-LAWS (CONT'D)

12. A By-law to Designate a Business Improvement Area

in that area of the City known as Yaletown

By-law No. 8008

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Herbert,

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

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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

There being no amendments, it was

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Herbert,

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

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

BY-LAWS (CONT'D)

13. A By-law to Grant Monies for a Business Promotion Scheme

in the Yaletown Business Improvement Area

By-law No. 8009

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Herbert,

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

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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

There being no amendments, it was

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Herbert,

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

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

MOTIONS

A. Establishing Road, West Side Knight Street,

North of 41st Avenue, adjacent to 5645 Knight Street File: 5807

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Herbert,

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 10, except the East 7 feet and the West 2.5 feet, now highways, Block 4, District Lot 711, Plan 1383, Group 1, New Westminster District, the same as shown heavy outlined on plan of survey completed on the 26th day of February, 1999, attested to by A. DiNozzi, B.C.L.S., and marginally numbered LD3590;

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

ENQUIRY AND OTHER MATTERS

1. Gaming File: 2633

Councillor Kennedy advised that letters are being received from other communities in the Province responding to the City of Vancouver's Discussion Paper - "Key Implications of the Province's White Paper on Gaming". The Councillor was pleased to see that a positive information sharing process is underway.

Councillor Kennedy also noted that the UBCM has circulated to all municipalities, its draft paper on gaming, which is based on the results of its consultation process. Responses to the paper are being sought by April 10, 1999. It is apparent that a significant portion of the population oppose Provincial over-riding of municipal bylaws with respect to casinos and the use of slot machines.

2. New Provincial Liquor Licensing Regulations File: 2610

Councillor Kennedy advised that it is anticipated a report on the new liquor licensing regulations will come before Council on April 13, 1999 for response to the Province's Consultant by the end of April.

3. Safe Injection Site File: 4113

Councillor Don Lee referred to the program related to safe injection sites, indicating he has some concerns with the proposal, and would like to have more information.

The Mayor agreed that staff be requested to provide Council members with an information memo on this issue, including the public position of the Vancouver Richmond Health Board with respect to the proposal.

The Council recessed at 3:20 p.m., to reconvene "In Camera" .

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