CITY OF VANCOUVER

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

December 14, 1999

A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, December 14, 1999 at 2:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, Third Floor, City Hall.

PRESENT: Mayor Philip Owen

Councillor Fred Bass
*Councillor Jennifer Clarke
*Councillor Lynne Kennedy
Councillor Don Lee
Councillor Tim Louis
Councillor Sandy McCormick
Councillor Gordon Price
Councillor George Puil
Councillor Sam Sullivan

ABSENT: Councillor Daniel Lee (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.

PRAYER

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

RECOGNITION

N.I.S.T. HOMES Program

The HOMES Program, administered by the Neighbourhood Integrated Service Teams, has been operating in the Mount Pleasant and Hastings-Sunrise areas as a pilot project forthe past seven months. This is a crime prevention program for property owners and managers to increase livability in Vancouver neighbourhoods. The Mayor acknowledged the first four buildings that have completed the program by issuing the owners the HOMES sign to display on the exterior of their properties. Present in the Council Chambers to receive the signs were John Koenig, Aldo Gazzola, and Harold Torraville.

Remembrance Day Poem

Arrangements had been made for Nadia Kyne, a grade 9 student at Little Flower Academy to be recognized for her poignant poem which she read at the Remembrance Day Ceremony, however, Ms. Kyne was not able to be present. The presentation will be re-arranged for a future meeting of Council.

"IN CAMERA" MEETING

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

ITEMS ARISING FROM THE “IN CAMERA” MEETING
OF NOVEMBER 30, 1999

· Acquisition of Statutory Right of Way and Transfer of Closed Road
Council authorized the transfer of 128 feet of a lot on 4th Avenue East near Clarke Drive to the abutting owner, Burlington Northern Railway.

· Sale of City-owned Land
Council approve the sale of City-owned land to the adjoining owner at 3505 E. 11th Avenue and 3541 Cornett Road.

· Modification of Ground Leases
Council approved the modification of two ground leases between the City of Vancouver and the False Creek Co-operative Housing Association, and between the City and La Petite Maison Housing Co-op.

· Civic Recognition
Council granted Freedom of the City to Joseph Segal.

· Bus Impact Task Force
Council approved Barry Salter to replace Randy Peacock as the Charter Bus Lines representative on the City’s Bus Impact Task Force.

· The Dance Foundation (Vancouver Dance Centre)
Council approved the release of a capital grant to the Dance Foundation.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

1. Regular Council

(Transportation and Traffic)
November 30, 1999

MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,

THAT the foregoing minutes be approved.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2. Regular Council

(with the exception of the “In Camera” portion)
November 30, 1999

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

THAT the foregoing minutes be approved.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

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

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

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

REPORT REFERENCE

1. Phase 2 Rapid Transit Commercial Drive West - Consultants’ Report

December 10, 1999 File: 5559/RTS: 1165

Arrangements had been made for Jane Bird, Project Manager Vancouver Rapid Transit Office, and Bob Post, BRW Inc., consultant, to provide Council with a Report Reference on Phase 2 of the Broadway/Lougheed Rapid Transit Line - Commercial Drive West. The purpose of the report was to review the reasons for undertaking the study of therapid transit route and technology options for the Broadway corridor between the existing Broadway SkyTrain station at Commercial Drive and UBC; to provide the results of the consultants’ work; and to recommend a public consultation process.

The relevant Administrative Report dated December 10, 1999, was before Council for consideration.

MOVED by Cllr. Price,
A. THAT Council receive the consultants’ report “ Broadway/Lougheed Rapid Transit Line Phase II - Commercial Drive West” for information.

B. THAT staff obtain feedback from the public on the consultants’ report using the process outlined in the Administrative Report dated December 10, 1999 and report back to Council at the end of February as to the results and the need for further consultation.

C. THAT staff make recommendations to Council, having regard to the findings and conclusions of the consultant’s report and the results of the public process, as to the City’s preferred technology or technologies, routes and station locations for the corridor.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

CITY MANAGER'S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

1. Purchase of Rescue Vehicle

November 24, 1999 File: 3651/RTS: 989

MOVED by Cllr. Louis,

THAT City Council approve the purchase of a 3/4 ton four-wheel drive medium duty rescue vehicle described in the Administrative Report dated November 24, 1999 and that the necessary funding of $46,000 be provided from City of Vancouver Plant Account.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2. Extension of Building Permit No. BU406876 - 7400 Oak Street

November 24, 1999 File: 2607/RTS: 1139

MOVED by Cllr. Louis,

THAT City Council approve a further extension of Building Permit No. BU406876 (and 19 related Building Permits) for 7400 Oak Street until May 28, 2000 subject to the site being maintained in a tidy condition and the submission and approval of revised plans complying with the new Vancouver Building By-law prior to the commencement ofconstruction.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3. Lease Renewal: 2849-2881 St. George Street and 395 East 6th Avenue, to the Boys’ and Girls’ Club of Greater Vancouver

November 19, 1999 File: 5104/RTS: 1104

The Manager of Real Estate Services, Bruce Maitland, provided information not included in the report which indicated that the value of the two grants was $570,000 for 2849-2881 St. George Street and $360,000 for 395 East 6th Avenue.

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
A. THAT Council approve the lease renewal of 2849-2881 St. George Street to the Boys’ and Girls’ Club of Greater Vancouver on the following general terms and conditions:

(a) Rent: $1.00 per annum, to be paid in advance at the commencement of the lease.
(b) Term: 5 years and 5 months commencing August 1, 1999 plus an option to renew for another 5 years.
(c) Others: Other terms and conditions to be similar to the existing lease. The lease is to be drawn to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Service, the Director of Social Planning and the Manager of Real Estate Services. No right or legal obligation is hereby created and none shall arise until execution of the lease; and

B. THAT Council approve the lease renewal of 395 East 6th Avenue to the boys’ and Girls’ Club of Greater Vancouver on the following general terms and conditions:

(a) Rent: $1.00 per annum, to be paid in advance at the commencement of the lease.
(b) Term: 5 years commencing January 1st, 2000 plus an option to renew for another 5 years.
(c) Others: Other terms and conditions to be similar to the existing lease. The lease is to be drawn to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services, the Director of Social Planning and the Manager of Real Estate Services. No right or legal obligation is hereby created and none shall arise until execution of the lease.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND
BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY

(Councillor Clarke absent for the vote)

4. Award of Tender PS99061: Supply and Delivery of Ductile Iron Water Pipe

November 22, 1999 File: 1805/RTS: 1147

MOVED by Cllr. Price,

THAT Council accept the low bid from Canada Pipe Company Ltd. for the supply and delivery of ductile iron water pipe as, if, and when required for a 36-month period from the date of the purchase order, at an estimated cost of $1,779,228 plus the 7% Goods and Services Tax (less any municipal rebate received) and the Provincial Sales Tax, subject to a contract satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

(Councillors Clarke and Kennedy absent for the vote)

5. Award of Contract No. 9921: Construction of PRV Station at 1st Avenue and Rupert Street

November 30, 1999 File: 1805/RTS: 1038

MOVED by Cllr. Louis,
A. THAT Contract No. 9921 for the Construction of a Pressure Reducing Valve Station at 1^st Avenue and Rupert Street be awarded to the low bidder meeting the contract requirements, Ponte Bros. Contracting Ltd., for a total tender price of $375,056.40 (GST included); with funding available from the 1999 Capital PRV Stations Replacement Program (order group C07E1C).

B. THAT the General Manager of Engineering Services, in consultation with the Director of Legal Services, be authorized to enter into a construction services contract with Ponte Bros. Contracting Ltd., for Contract No. 9921, for the construction of a PRV station at 1^st Avenue and Rupert Street.

C. THAT the bid bonds of the unsuccessful tenderers be returned upon execution of the construction services contract.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

(Councillors Clarke and Kennedy absent for the vote)

6. Authority to Invest Funds - Year 2000

November 26, 1999 File: 1701/RTS: 1155

MOVED by Cllr. Price,

THAT the Director of Finance be authorized, for the year 2000, to invest the funds of the following accounts as same become available, and to vary the investments from timeto time as may be expedient, in accordance with Section 201, 259 and 260 of the Charter.

A. For Sinking Fund Account, Property Endowment Fund, Cemetery Perpetual Maintenance Fund, Captain Vancouver’s Grave Maintenance Trust Fund, Capital Financing Fund, Taylor Manor Trust Funds

- Securities of or guaranteed by the Government of Canada;

- Securities of or guaranteed by a Province of Canada;
- Securities of the City of Vancouver;

- Securities of the Greater Vancouver Water District;
- Securities of the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District;
- Securities of the Greater Vancouver Regional District;
- Securities of the Municipal Finance Authority;
- Securities of or guaranteed by any chartered bank in Canada;
- Securities or deposits in, or share or other evidence of indebtedness of, a Credit Union incorporated under the Credit Unions Act.

B. For General and Capital Accounts

- Securities of or guaranteed by the Government of Canada;
- Securities of or guaranteed by a Province of Canada;
- Securities of or guaranteed by any chartered bank in Canada;
- Securities of the GVRD, GVWD, MFA, or City of Vancouver which mature within one year from the date of acquisition;
- Securities or deposits in, or shares or other evidences of indebtedness of, a Credit Union incorporated under the Credit Unions Act.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

(Councillors Clarke and Kennedy absent for the vote)

7. Annual Financial Authorities - Year 2000

November 26, 1999 File: 1612/RTS 1156

MOVED by Cllr. Louis,
A. THAT the Director of Finance be authorized for the period of January 1 to December 31, 2000, in accordance with Section 215 and 216 of the Vancouver Charter, to draw warrants for payment and to report same in writing to the City Clerk for the information of Council within 15 days after the end of each month in which the warrant is drawn.

B. THAT the Director of Finance be authorized to temporarily use, during the period January 1, to July 15, 2000 such capital funds as are available, for other expenditures of the City, pending collections of taxes, as provided by Section 259 (b) of the Vancouver Charter.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

(Councillor Clarke absent for the vote)

8. PNE Playland “Turbo Shot” Ride - Form of Development: 2901 East Hastings Street

November 30, 1999 File: 2606/RTS: 1152

Council had for its consideration an Administrative Report dated November 30, 1999 in which the Director of Current Planning sought Council’s advice on the proposal for a new ride at the PNE, including approval for the revised form of development.

In addition, the Director of Current Planning had provided Council with a memorandum dated December 8, 1999 which indicated there was little neighbourhood opposition to the proposal.

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,

THAT the Director of Planning be advised that Council supports approval of the form of development for the CD-1 zoned site known as 2901 East Hastings Street generally as illustrated in the Development Application Number DE404628, prepared by Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) and stamped “Received, City Planning Department November 10, 1999”, for a temporary period of time of three years, expiring December 31, 2002 and provided that the Director of Planning may impose conditions and approve design changes which would not adversely affect either the development character of this site.

- CARRIED

(Councillors Bass and Louis opposed)

- - - - -
The Council recessed at 3:55 p.m. and, following an ‘In Camera’ meeting
in the Mayor’s Office, reconvened at 4:35 p.m., with all members present
except Councillor Daniel Lee.
- - - - -

9. Granville Island Planning Programme: Resources and Schedule

December 2, 1999 File: 8208/RTS: 962

MOVED by Cllr. Louis
A. THAT a two-step planning process for the revision of the “Reference Document for Granville Island,” jointly-managed by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation - Granville Island and City Staff, as outlined in the Administrative Report dated December 2, 1999, be endorsed.

B. THAT the decision on whether to proceed to Step Two of the planning process will be taken by Council at the conclusion of Step One, following advice from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation - Granville Island, with respect to continuing the planning process.

C. THAT the resources and budget, identified on page 5 of the Administrative Report dated December 2, 1999, to review and prepare a revised “Reference Document for Granville Island,” be approved at a total cost of $110,700, on a cost recovery basis, to be contributed in up to two payments by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation - Granville Island, with the first payment of $36,700 to be paid up front at the beginning of Step One and the second payment of $74,000 to be paid up front at the beginning of Step Two, should Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation - Granville Island agree to pursue Step Two of the planning process (and that staff not expend the Step Two funding if the cost recovery payment is not forthcoming).

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

10. Liquor License Review for the West End and Central Business District

November 26, 1999 File: 2611/RTS: 1131

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
A. THAT Council endorse the review time line and process, for the development of liquor licensing policy in the West End and the Central Business District, as outlined on the Administrative Report dated November 26, 1999.

B. THAT the resources and budget for the West End review, identified in the Administrative Report dated November 26, 1999, at a total cost of $25,500, be approved: funding to be provided in the 2000 Operating Budget.

C. THAT the resources and budget for the Central Business District review, identified in the Administrative Report dated November 26, 1999, at a total cost of $15,000 be approved: funding to be provided in the 2000 Operating Budget.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

11. Hastings Park Restoration - Year 2000 Funding

November 26, 1999 File: 8009/RTS: 1150

MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,

THAT Council authorize the expenditure of $3.75 million on Phase 3 of the Hastings Park Restoration, with specific contracts for landscape design, engineering, removal of asphalt, landscape construction and planting to be let by the Vancouver Park Board: Sourceof funds to be borrowing authority approved as part of the 2000 - 2002 Capital Plan ($2.9 million) and the Hastings Park Reserve ($850,000).

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

12. Joint City of Vancouver and Ministry of Attorney-General Community Safety Funding Program

November 30, 1999 File: 3703&1756/RTS: 1164

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
A. THAT Council continue its participation in the joint City of Vancouver and Ministry of Attorney-General Community Safety Funding Program for the year 2000 at a cost of $150,000, source of funding to be 2000 operating budget.

B. THAT Council instruct the Chief Constable and the Director of Community Services, Social Planning, to report back before July with a comprehensive plan for Community Policing Centres / Neighbourhood Safety Offices in Vancouver and the Community Safety Funding Program, including future directions, sustainability and working relationships between the funding and operating partners and the community.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND

BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY

13. 1999 Capital Budget: City-owned Childcare and Cultural Facilities

December 2, 1999 File: 1602/RTS: 1138

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
A. THAT Council allocate $240,000 from the “City-owned Social Services and Cultural Facilities” account in the 1997-1999 Capital Plan towards a maximum total cost of $440,000 for the supply and installation of a portable building to be used for South Vancouver Family Place programs, operated by the Vancouver Life Skills Society.

B. THAT Council approve capital funds of $50,000 for repairs to three City-owned cultural facilities as outlined in this report; source of funds to be the 1999 Capital Budget.

C. THAT Council approve a capital grant in the amount of $29,300 to Kiwassa Neighbourhood Services Association for studies undertaken by Kiwassa, at the City’s request, to assess the feasibility of a Hastings Racetrack childcare facility; source of funding to be the 1999 Capital budget.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

AND BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY

14. 2000 Property Tax Land Averaging

November 29, 1999 File: 1551/RTS: 1141

MOVED by Cllr. Louis,
A. THAT, pursuant to legislative requirements in the Assessment Act, the City Clerk be instructed to notify the Assessment Commissioner before January 1, 2000 that the City is considering three-year land averaging and/or land phasing as property tax calculation option for 2000. It should be noted that this notice of intent is revocable should Council, at a later date, decide not to proceed with either of these taxation options.

B. THAT the Director of Finance be instructed to report back in the new year on the projected taxation impacts of three-year land averaging, based on the assessment values provided by the BC Assessment Authority in the 2000 Consolidated Roll.

C. THAT the Area Assessor for Vancouver be invited to address Council in the new year on the assessment trends reflected in the 2000 Consolidated Roll.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

15. Gastown Heritage Management Program

December 1, 1999 File: 5051/RTS: 1108

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,

THAT Council approve the work plan and terms of reference for the Gastown Heritage Management Plan and the Review of Legal Implications of Transferring Heritage Designations as described in Appendix B of the Administrative Report dated December 1, 1999, at a cost not to exceed $66,000; funding to be provided in the 2000 Operating Budget.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

16. Building By-law Review for Existing Buildings

December 2, 1999 File: 113/RTS: 1109

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,

THAT Council approve the work program to complete a review of the Vancouver Building By-law for Existing Buildings as outlined in this report at a cost not exceeding $30,000; funding to be provided in the year 2000 Operating Budget.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

17. Vancouver’s Coalition for Crime Prevention and Drug Treatment - A Coalition Building Plan for the year 2000

December 8, 1999 File: 3703/RTS: 1172

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,

THAT Council approve the request for funding of $140,000 to support Vancouver’s Coalition for Crime Prevention and Drug Treatment activities for the year 2000; source of funds to be 2000 Operating Budget.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

18. Business License Hearing Panels for January 2000

December 14, 1999 File: 2711-1/RTS: 1183

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,

THAT Council approve the following schedule delegating the holding of three business license hearings for the month of January 2000 to a panel of three Council Members as identified, pursuant to Section 277.1 of the Vancouver Charter:

A. That the business license hearing of January 10, 2000, pursuant to Section 275 of the Vancouver Charter, regarding an application for a year 2000 business license from 395392 BC Ltd., doing business as the Stadium Inn Public House, 340 Cambie Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, be delegated to the following Members of Council:
· Councillor Daniel Lee
· Councillor George Puil
· Councillor Fred Bass
· Councillor Gordon Price (alternate)

B. That the business license hearing of January 18, 2000, pursuant to Section 275 of the Vancouver Charter, regarding an application for a year 2000 business license by James Sabation Moozhayit, doing business as Star City Grocery, 356 Powell Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, be delegated to the following Members of Council:
· Councillor Sam Sullivan
· Mayor Philip Owen
· Councillor Sandy McCormick
· Councillor Lynne Kennedy (alternate)

C. That the business license hearing of January 20, 2000, pursuant to Section 275 of the Vancouver Charter, regarding an application for a year 2000 business license by Nargis Malik, doing business as Rainbow Grocery, 120 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, be delegated to the following Members of Council:
· Councillor Gordon Price
· Councillor Jennifer Clarke
· Councillor Tim Louis
· Councillor Don Lee (alternate)

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

CITY MANAGER'S POLICY REPORTS

1. Barrett Commission of Inquiry into the Quality of Condominium
Construction in British Columbia
Recommendations for Municipal Review of Zoning and Development By-laws
November 24, 1999 File: 2603/RTS: 82

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,

THAT Council refer Options A and B, identified below, to Public Hearing:

A. THAT the Director of Planning be instructed to make application to amend the applicable sections of the Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575, Official Development Plans (ODPs), and CD-1 By-laws, generally in accordance with Appendix A of the Policy Report dated November 24, 1999, to provide a Floor Space Ratio exclusion that removes disincentives for improved exterior wall construction resulting in thicker walls, in response to the recommendations of the Barrett Commission of Enquiry into Condominium Construction in British Columbia;

FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to prepare the necessary by-laws;

AND FURTHER THAT the application and by-laws be referred to a Public Hearing.

B. THAT should Council, at Public Hearing, not approve the amendment outlined in A, the Director of Planning be instructed to continue to measure floor area to include the entire exterior wall, as is currently required, with no exclusions for improved wall construction to control building leaks.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

OTHER REPORTS

I. Report to Council
Special Advisory Committee on Cultural Communities
December 1, 1999 File: 3055-1/RTS: 1142

1999 Annual Report
(Clause 1)

MOVED by Cllr. Louis,

THAT the 1999 Annual Report of the Special Advisory Committee on Cultural Communities be received for information.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. McCormick,

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

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

BY-LAWS

1. By-law to amend By-law No. 6510, being the Sign By-law (500-800 Canada Place Way; 555 Great Northern Way; 750-770 Pacific Boulevard) By-law No. 8140
MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke,

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. Clarke,

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

2. By-law to amend By-law No. 6510 being the Sign By-law (600 Nicola Street)

By-law No. 8141

MOVED by Cllr. Price
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy

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

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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

There being no amendments, it was

MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,

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

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3. By-law to exempt from taxation certain lands and improvements pursuant to section 396 of the Vancouver Charter (Seniors Housing) By-law No. 8142
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,

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

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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

There being no amendments, it was

MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,

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

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4. By-law to amend By-law No. 4848, being the Water Works By-law (2000 Fees)

By-law No. 8143

MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke,

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. Clarke,

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. By-law to amend By-law No. 7253, being the Procedure By-law

By-law No. 8144

MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke,
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. Clarke,

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

ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS

1. Vancouver’s Coalition for Crime Prevention and Drug Treatment File: 3703

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,

THAT Council authorize the City Manager to finalize the Contribution Agreement between the Minister of Justice and the City of Vancouver and Vancouver’s Coalition for Crime Prevention and Drug Treatment;

FURTHER THAT Council authorize the City Manager to sign the Agreement on behalf of the City of Vancouver.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2. Fraser Lands File: 8023

Councillor Don Lee explained that members of the Killarney Community Centre have expressed concern over the lack of services such as transit, churches, schools, and convenience stores in the Fraser Lands area. He requested information on the status of this issue.

The Mayor suggested the Councillor contact Jim Moodie, the consultant for the Fraser Lands development.

3. Overpass - Gladstone Street and S.E. Marine Drive File: 5702/RTS: 1196

Councillor Don Lee referred to recent incidents taking place at the Gladstone Street overpass whereby rocks are being thrown onto S.E. Marine Drive creating a hazardous situation for motorists. He enquired what measures are being undertaken to address this problem.

The Mayor agreed to seek information from staff.

4. Smoke-free Environment in the Workplace File: 4105

Councillor Bass suggested that, in the spirit of unity, and in celebration of the January 1, 2000 deadline to create smoke-free environments everywhere in the City, thus protecting workers from second hand smoke, the Mayor should send a letter of congratulations to the Premier, on behalf of Council.

The Mayor so agreed and asked Councillor Bass to draft the letter.

5. Appointment of Special Advisory Committees and Liaisons File: 3002

MOVED by Cllr. Louis,
SECONDED by Cllr. Puil,

THAT Council’s motion of December 6, 1999 approving appointments to Boards andCommissions for the period December 6,1999 to December 2, 2002 be rescinded.

- LOST

(Councillors Clarke, Kennedy, Don Lee, McCormick, Price,
Puil, Sullivan and the Mayor opposed)

The Council adjourned at 6:00 p.m.

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