CITY OF VANCOUVER

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL ON
CITY SERVICES AND BUDGETS

JULY 29, 1999

A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Thursday, July 29, 1999, at 11:45 a.m., in Committee Room No. 1, Third Floor, City Hall, following the Standing Committee on City Services and Budgets meeting, to consider the recommendations of the Committee.

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:	Judy Rogers, City Manager
CLERK TO THE COUNCIL:	Tarja Tuominen

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

MOVED by Cllr.Puil ,
SECONDED by Cllr.Bellamy,

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

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Report of Standing Committee on City Services and Budgets
July 29, 1999

Council considered the recommendations of the Committee, as contained in the following clauses of the attached report:

Cl.1: 1999/2000 Theatre Rental Grants
Cl.2: 1999 Capital Grant Allocations
Cl.3: Horse-Drawn Carriage Licensing
Cl.4: 1999 Childcare Grants Allocation - Report 2 of 3
Cl.5: Childcare Endowment Reserve Report 2 of 2

Clauses 1 and 4

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,

THAT the recommendations of the Committee, as contained in Clauses 1 and 4 of this report, be approved.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND
BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY

Clause 2

MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,

THAT the recommendation of the Committee, as contained in Clause 2 of this report, be approved.

- CARRIED, BY THE REQUIRED

MAJORITY

(Councillor Puil opposed to the grant to Community Radio
Education Society/Co-op Radio)

Clause 3

MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,

THAT the recommendation of the Committee, as contained in Clause 3 of this report, be approved.

- CARRIED

(Councillor Puil opposed)

Clause 5

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,

THAT the recommendation of the Committee, as contained in Clause 5 of this report, be approved.

- 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. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr.Bellamy,

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

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

BY-LAWS

1. Authorize the Assumption, Indemnity, or Guarantee

of Certain Mortgage Obligations By-law No.

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
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. Puil,
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

2. Amend Zoning & Development By-law No. 3575

(Rezoning RS-1 to CD-1 5750 Oak Street) By-law No.

MOVED by Cllr.Puil,
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. Puil,
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

3. Amend Schedule “A” of building By-law 6134

(Reduction in Fees for Building Envelope Repairs) By-law No.

MOVED by Cllr. Daniel Lee,
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. Daniel Lee,
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

4. Adopt British Columbia Building Code and

Provide Regulations for the Design,
Construction and Safety of Buildings and
Repeal Building By-law No. 6134 By-law No.

MOVED by Cllr. Daniel Lee,
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. Daniel Lee,
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

5. Amend Borrowing By-law 6586

(Appointing Montreal Trust Company of Canada
as Transfer Agent) By-law No.

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

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.Sullivan,

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

6. Amend Borrowing By-Law No. 7272

(Appointing Montreal Trust Company of Canada
as Transfer Agent) By-law No.

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

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. Sullivan,

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

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS

1. Ministry for Children Proposal for Youth Allowance Agreements

The Mayor advised of a Vancouver Police Board motion opposing the recently announced proposal from the Provincial Ministry for Children to set up youth agreements to provide allowances for youth to live independently instead of in group homes. The Board will be forwarding the motion to the Attorney General and the Minister for Children.

MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke,

THAT the Mayor send a letter to the Attorney General and the Minister for Children advising of Council’s opposition to the proposal.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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

THAT the following be submitted to the UBCM for consideration as an emergency issue for discussion at the UBCM convention in September 1999:

WHEREAS Vancouver City Council and the Vancouver Police Board were made aware of the proposed plan by the Ministry of Children & Families to enable some young people aged 16 to 18 to live independently with support from the Province;

AND WHEREAS Council and the Board were advised the youth in the program would be handled out of the Adolescent Services Unit, located at 550 Cambie Street, Vancouver, in the Downtown Eastside, and therefore, would pick up their monthly cheques there;

AND WHEREAS Council, the Board and the Vancouver Police Department are concerned about the potential for youth to be coming to the Downtown Eastside where they could be drawn into substance abuse and illicit activity;

AND WHEREAS it is felt some of these young people will seek housing in SROs and be exposed to an unhealthy environment and placed at risk;

AND WHEREAS given the current efforts by the three levels of government, the Vancouver Police Department, and other stakeholders to improve the safety and quality of life in the Downtown Eastside, Council is concerned the already mammoth challenges will be exacerbated with the addition of further youth at risk in the area;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the UBCM take action to oppose the introduction of the proposed plan by the Ministry of Children & Families to set up youth agreements to provide the allowances for youth to live independently.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Councillor Price requested a briefing by staff on the issue in September. The City Manager so agreed.

2. Panhandling/”Spare Change” Parking Meters

Councillor Kennedy requested staff to report back on how to implement a panhandling/”spare change” parking meter program, similar to that in Kamloops, in the City of Vancouver.

The Mayor so directed.

The Council adjourned at 12:00 p.m.

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REPORT TO COUNCIL

STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL
ON CITY SERVICES AND BUDGETS

JULY 29, 1999

A Regular Meeting of the Standing Committee of Council on City Services and Budgets was held on Thursday, July 29, 1999, at 9:30 a.m., in Committee Room No. 1, Third Floor, City Hall.

PRESENT:	Councillor George Puil, Chair 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 Sam Sullivan
CITY MANGER’S OFFICE: CLERK TO THE COMMITTEE:	Judy Rogers, City Manager Tarja Tuominen

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

The Minutes of the Standing Committee on City Services and Budgets meeting of

July 8, 1999, were adopted.

RECOMMENDATION

1. 1999/2000 Theatre Rental Grants File: 2055

The Committee had before it an Administrative Report, dated July 12, 1999, in which the Director, Office of Cultural Affairs recommended approval of 11 rental grants for uses of the Civic Theatres in Fall 1999 and approval, in principle, of 11 rental grants for uses to the Civic Theatres in Spring 2000.

Clause No. 1 (cont’d)

Alice Niwinski, Cultural Planner, advised the usual adjustment to offset the Civic Theatre rate increase was not needed for the Fall 1999 season, as a number of groups shifted uses from the Fall to the Spring season. However, the adjustment will be needed for the Spring 2000 season.

The following motion by the Mayor was put and carried. The Committee, therefore,

RECOMMENDED

A. THAT Council approve 11 rental grants for uses of the Civic Theatres in Fall 1999, within base levels and totalling $668,070 as listed in Table 1 of the Administrative Report, dated July 12, 1999, source of funds to be the 1999 Theatre Rental Grants budget.

B. That Council approve, in principle, 11 rental grants for uses to the Civic Theatres in Spring 2000, within base levels and totalling $877,430 as listed in Table 1 of the Administrative Report, dated July 12, 1999, subject to the 2000 Operating Budget Review process, and noting that an increase in the Year 2000 Theatre Rental grant budget will be required to offset the 1999 Civic Theatre rate increase.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2. 1999 Capital Grant Allocations File: 2005

The Committee had before it an Administrative Report, dated July 10, 1999, in which the Directors of Community Services, Social Planning, and the Office of Cultural Affairs recommended allocations for eight 1999 Capital grants, totalling $270,600.

The following motion by Cllr. Clarke was put and carried. The Committee, therefore,

RECOMMENDED

THAT Council approve 8 Capital Grants, totalling $270,600, as listed in Appendix A of the Administrative Report, dated July 10, 1999, including conditions on the grants, where noted.

- CARRIED

(Councillor Puil opposed to the grant to Community Radio
Education Society/Co-op Radio)

3. Horse-Drawn Carriage Licensing File: 2640

The Committee had before it a Policy Report, dated July 14, 1999, in which the General Manager of Engineering Services, and the Chief License Inspector, recommended by-law amendments to regulate the use of horse-drawn carriages on city streets, including: requiring the licensing of all horse-drawn carriages on city streets, increasing the existing limit of annual licenses from 8 to 20 and creating a new one-day category for occasional and special event street use.

Rowan Birch, Streets Administration Engineer, reviewed the report, provided a rationale for the proposed recommendations and responded to questions on the recommended amendments and changes to the existing guidelines and routes.

Brian Nelson, Vancouver Regional Branch, SPCA (brief filed), advised the SPCA has a history of opposition to horses on city streets; horses and traffic do not mix. The SPCA has concerns with the risk of accidents, the welfare of the horses, acceptable loads, enforcement, driver training and transport of the horses. The SPCA was opposed to any increase in the number of licenses, one-day permits and horse-drawn carriages in City limits without a permit. The guidelines should be better written; mandatory, not discretionary; and enforced.

Gerry O’Neil, AAA Horse and Carriage, shared some of the views of the SPCA.

Mr. O’Neil would like to have an additional two licenses to his six. However, he is uneasy about the recommended increase of up to 20 licenses. There should be inspections of carriages for one-day licenses.

Bill Pate, Old Tyme Carriage Rides, supported the concerns noted by Mr. O’Neil. Mr. Pate did not support one-day permits; growth should be gradual. It is important horses are very well trained; cannot be breed specific in the guidelines. Mr. Pate supports making guidelines mandatory and not discretionary. He also largely approved the changes on the route map except for the prohibited use of Burrard Street.

Kathryn O’Neil, AAA Horse and Carriage, supported a maximum number of annual licenses of 14.

During discussion, it was requested staff monitor the horse-drawn carriage operations over the existing season, and apprise Council of issues, such as congested areas, problems with new operations and other difficulties.

Clause No. 3 (cont’d)

The following motion by Cllr. Chiavario was put.

A. That a license or permit be required to operate a horse drawn carriage on City street allowance except in the RA-1 zoned area (Southlands).

B. That a maximum of 12 annual licenses be issued under the Vehicles-for- Hire By-law. (Fees to remain unchanged.)

C. That Council adopt the guidelines, routes and times of operation shown in Appendix I and II of the Policy Report, dated July 14, 1999, with the City Engineer or his delegate having the ability to amend route designations from time to time as he considers appropriate without further report to Council;

FURTHER THAT the guidelines be mandatory.

D. That the Director of Legal Services prepare the appropriate by-law amendments to reflect the foregoing recommendations.

(amended)

The following amendment by Cllr. Clarke was put and carried.

THAT Recommendation B be amended to change the maximum number of annual licenses to be 16.

- CARRIED

(Councillor Puil opposed)

The amendment having carried, the motion, as amended, was put and the Committee, therefore,

RECOMMENDED

A. That a license or permit be required to operate a horse drawn carriage on Citystreet allowance except in the RA-1 zoned area (Southlands).

B. That a maximum of 16 annual licenses be issued under the Vehicles-for- Hire By-law. (Fees to remain unchanged.)

Clause No. 3 (cont’d)

C. That Council adopt the guidelines, routes and times of operation shown in Appendix I and II of the Policy Report, dated July 14, 1999, with the City Engineer or his delegate having the ability to amend route designations from time to time as he considers appropriate without further report to Council;

FURTHER THAT the guidelines be mandatory.

D. That the Director of Legal Services prepare the appropriate by-law amendments to reflect the foregoing recommendations.

- CARRIED

(Councillor Puil opposed)

The following motion by Cllr. Price was put and lost.

THAT one-day Vehicle-for-Hire licenses for commercial use and one-day permits under the Street and Traffic By-law for non-commercial use be made available at a cost of $50.000 per day to accommodate occasional use and special events, subject to the applicable guidelines.

- LOST

(Councillors Bellamy, Chiavario, Herbert, Kennedy, Daniel Lee,
Don Lee, Puil and the Mayor opposed)

4. 1999 Childcare Grants Allocation - Report 2 of 3 File: 1753

The Committee had before it an Administrative Report, dated July 9, 1999, in which the Director of Community Services, Social Planning recommended approval of 19 Childcare Program Enhancement Grants totalling $121,000 and 22 Inner-city Childcare Sustaining Grants totalling $213,000.

Clause No. 4 (cont’d)

The following motion by Cllr. Clarke was put and carried. The Committee, therefore,

RECOMMENDED

A. THAT Council approve 19 Childcare Program Enhancement Grants totalling $121,000 as listed in Appendix I of the Administrative Report, dated July 9, 1999, with conditions as noted; source of funds: 1999 Childcare Grants Funds, 1999 Operating Budget.

B. THAT Council approve 22 Inner-city Childcare Sustaining Grants totalling $213,000 as listed in Appendix I of the Administrative Report, dated July 9, 1999, with conditions as noted; source of funds: 1999 Childcare Grants Funds, 1999 Operating Budget.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5. Childcare Endowment Reserve Report 2 of 2 File: 2402

The Committee had before it an Administrative Report, dated July 12, 1999, in which the Director of Community Services, Social Planning provided the status of the City Childcare Endowment Reserve, proposed further work on sustainability options and recommended an immediate reduction of 30% to the maximum operating subsidy available for eligible infant/toddler spaces for 1999.

Penny Coates, Childcare Coordinator, responded to questions on the sustainability of the Childcare Endowment Reserve.

Jeff Brooks, Director of Community Services, Social Planning, reiterated the Endowment Reserve is in a real dilemma.

Carl Chan, Collingwood Neighbourhood House, expressed concern with the proposed reduction in the operating subsidy. Mr. Chan supports the establishment of a task force andwishes to participate.

XiChi Zheng and Sandra Menzer, Vancouver Society of Children’s Centres, supported the recommendations in the report. The Society wishes to participate in the task force. The proposed 30% reduction in endowment funds is a concern and the agency has begun an aggressive fund-raising campaign.

Clause No. 5 (cont’d)

Lois Hollstedt, YWCA, expressed concern about the sustainability of the reserve.

Ms. Hollstedt endorses the recommendations and is very anxious to participate in the task force.

The following motion by Cllr. Clarke was put and carried. The Committee, therefore,

RECOMMENDED

A. THAT Council direct Social Planning to strike a task force on infant/toddler care sustainability to report back within six months on viable funding options including the building of a specific or broader endowment;

B. THAT Council set the maximum 1999 infant/toddler operating subsidy for the 3 eligible childcare operators at $2,100 per space. Source of funds: The Childcare Endowment Reserve;

C. THAT Council direct the Law Department to provide new Operating Agreements to the Vancouver YWCA, Vancouver Society of Children’s Centres and Collingwood Neighbourhood House for a one year term.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

The Committee adjourned at 11:45 a.m.

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