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CITY OF VANCOUVER

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL ON
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT

DECEMBER 16, 1999

A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Thursday, December 16, 1999, at 4:40 p.m., in Committee Room 1, Third Floor, City Hall, following the Standing Committee on Planning and Environment meeting, to consider the recommendations of the Committee.

PRESENT:	Deputy Mayor Gordon Price Councillor Fred Bass Councillor Jennifer Clarke Councillor Lynne Kennedy Councillor Don Lee Councillor Tim Louis Councillor Sandy McCormick Councillor George Puil Councillor Sam Sullivan
ABSENT:	Mayor Philip Owen (Civic Business) Councillor Daniel Lee (Leave of Absence)
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE:	Judy Rogers, City Manager
CLERK TO THE COUNCIL:	Laura Kazakoff

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

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

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

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Report of Standing Committee on Planning and Environment
December 16, 1999

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

Cl.1: Demolition of Nuisance/Dangerous Building at 2543 Fraser Street
Cl.2: Warning to Prospective Purchasers of 120 Cassiar Street

Lot 1 Block 30 District Lot THSL Plan 363

Cl.3(a) Business Improvement Area (BIA) Program
Cl.3(b) Approval of Council Initiative - Proposed Strathcona Area BIA
Cl.3(c) Approval of Council Initiative - Proposed Marpole BIA
Cl.3(d) Approval of Council Initiative - Proposed Commercial Drive BIA
Cl.3(e) Approval of Council Initiative - Proposed Fraser Street BIA
Cl.4 Process for Considering a Granville Island Development

Proposal for 1253 Johnston Street (Expansion of Granville Island Hotel)

Clauses 1 - 4, inclusive

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,

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

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

RISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,

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. Clarke,

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

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

BY-LAWS

1. A By-law to amend Schedule A to By-law No. 6650, By-law No. 8145

being the False Creek North Official Development Plan
[International Village (88 West Pender Street)]

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Deputy Mayor 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. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Deputy Mayor 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 Puil excused from voting)

2. A By-law to amend By-law No.6747, being a By-law By-law No. 8146

which amended the Zoning and Development By-law
by rezoning an area to CD-1 [International Village
(88 West Pender Street)]

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Deputy Mayor 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. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Deputy Mayor 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 Puil excused from voting)

3. A By-law to amend By-law No. 4450, being the By-law No. 8147

License By-law [Entertainment Centre]

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Deputy Mayor 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. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Deputy Mayor 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 Puil excused from voting)

ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS

1. Leave of Absence - Councillor Don Lee File No. 1254

MOVED by Cllr. McCormick,
SECONDED by Cllr. Sullivan,

THAT Councillor Don Lee be granted Leave of Absence for the evening of Thursday, December 16, 1999.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2. Leave of Absence - Councillor Kennedy File No. 1254

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Don Lee,
THAT Councillor Kennedy be granted Leave of Absence for January 11, 2000.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

The Council adjourned at 4:45 p.m.

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REPORT TO COUNCIL

STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL
ON PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT

DECEMBER 16, 1999

A Regular Meeting of the Standing Committee of Council on Planning and Environment was held on Thursday, December 16, 1999, at 2:00 p.m., in Committee Room Number 1, Third Floor, City Hall.

PRESENT:	Councillor Lynne Kennedy, Chair Councillor Fred Bass Councillor Jennifer Clarke Councillor Don Lee Councillor Tim Louis *Councillor Sandy McCormick * Councillor Gordon Price *Councillor George Puil Councillor Sam Sullivan
ABSENT:	Mayor Philip Owen (Civic Business) Councillor Daniel Lee (Leave of Absence)
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE:	Judy Rogers, City Manager
CLERK TO THE COMMITTEE:	Laura Kazakoff

*Denotes presence for part of meeting.

RECOMMENDATION

1. Demolition of Nuisance/Dangerous Building

at 2543 Fraser Street File # 2701-1

The Committee had before an Administrative Report dated October 18, 1999, in which the City Building Inspector reported on the condition of the building at 2543 Fraser Street and recommended Council declare the building a nuisance and dangerous to public safety and order it to be demolished and a chain-link fence be erected around the perimeter of the property. It was also recommended that a 336D Notice be filed against the Certificate of Title to the property to warn prospective purchasers of Council's resolution.

Peter Sweeney, Manager, Building Inspection, with the aid of overheads, reviewed the current condition of the building and the history of previous orders and inspections related to it. Cst. Steve Callender responded to questions concerning Police involvement with regard to the subject property.

Alan Cole, Bronk, Cole Barristers & Solicitors, speaking on behalf of the owner, believed the building was sound and that a contractor and architect had been contacted with regard to repairing the building. He requested Council either defer consideration of this matter for 90 days to allow the applicable permits to be applied for, or if the order to demolish is approved, that it be removed should the required permits be obtained within 90 days.

The following motion by Councillor Louis was put and carried. The Committee, therefore,

RECOMMENDED

A. THAT Council declare that the building at 2543 Fraser Street (Pcl D of 13 to 15 of B Block 156 District Lot 264A Plans 390 and 1771, PID 006-821-561) is a nuisance and dangerous to public safety pursuant to Section 324A of the Vancouver Charter.

B. THAT Council approve the Resolution attached to the Administrative Report dated October 18, 1999, and order the Registered Owners of the property to demolish the building and remove all demolition debris from the site and erect a chain-link fence around the perimeter of the property within 14 days of a copy of the Resolution being served pursuant to Section 324A of the Vancouver Charter.

C. THAT in the event of the failure of the owner to comply with the order of Council, Council further orders and hereby authorizes the City Building Inspector to have the building demolished and have all demolition debris removed and to have a chain-link fence erected around the perimeter of the property, at the expense of the owner.

D. THAT the City Clerk be directed to file a 336D Notice against the Certificate of Title to the property at 2543 Fraser Street in order to warn prospective purchasers that as a result of the condition of the building and Council's Resolution, the purchaser could suffer significant expense if the order of Council were enforced against him.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

( Councillor Price absent for the vote)

2. Warning to Prospective Purchasers of 120 Cassiar Street

Lot 1 Block 30 District Lot THSL Plan 363 File # 2701-1

The Committee had before an Administrative Report dated November 30, 1999, in which the City Building Inspector reviewed the condition of the single family dwelling at 120 Cassiar Street in terms of unauthorized work which has been carried out, and recommended that a 336D Notice be filed against the Certificate of Title to the property to warn prospective purchasers of By-law contraventions related to this building.

Carlene Robbins, Manager, By-law Administration and Records, provided an overview of the Administrative Report. Peter Sweeney, Manager, Building Inspection, advised a modified Development Application, which is in compliance with floor space regulations, had recently been submitted. The 336D Notice is recommended for the interim in the event the Development Application is not approved.

Damaino Di Popolo, owner, advised permits have been applied for and explained the delay in submitting the revised application was due to the time it took to locate the original contractor.

The following motion by Councillor Louis was put and carried. The Committee, therefore,

RECOMMENDED

A. THAT the City Clerk be directed to file a 336D Notice against the Certificate of Title to the property at 120 Cassiar Street (Lot 1 Block 30 District Lot THSL Plan 363), in order to warn prospective purchasers that there are contraventions of the Zoning and Development and Vancouver Building By-laws related to this building.

B. THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to commence injunction proceedings to obtain compliance with City by-laws at this address.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

(Councillor Price absent for the vote)

3. Business Improvement Area Program Reports:

(a) Business Improvement Area (BIA) Program File 8300

The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated November 30, 1999, in which the Director of City Plans outlined the BIA process and summarized the recent applications to establish new BIAs.

Peter Vaisbord, Coordinator, Business Improvement Program, reviewed the process for establishing new BIAs. He advised there were four reports on the Agenda dealing with sponsor groups wishing to establish BIAs in their area, noting they were currently at the Council initiative stage, and subject to Council's approval, would proceed to the Court of Revision on February 1, 2000.

The following motion by Councillor Louis was put and carried. The Committee, therefore,

RECOMMENDED

THAT the Administrative Report dated November 30, 1999, be received for INFORMATION.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

(Councillor Price absent for the vote)

(b) Approval of Council Initiative - Proposed Strathcona Area BIA File: 8314

The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated December 3, 1999, in which the Director of City Plans put forward for Council's consideration that Council approve the Strathcona Area Merchants Society (SAMS) as sponsor of, and commence a

Council Initiative for, the proposed Strathcona Area BIA, and that the BIA application be forwarded to the Court of Revision. The Director of City Plans also put forward for Council's consideration the alternative that Council defer the aforesaid approval and request SAMS do further outreach to community groups in the area and that staff report back on the results of the society's outreach.

Peter Vaisbord, Coordinator, Business Improvement Program, reviewed the boundaries of the proposed BIA and the outreach undertaken by SAMS in this regard.

The following delegations spoke in favour of the application to establish a Strathcona Area BIA, making reference to safety concerns, and street clean-up requirements:

Harry Jung, Strathcona Area Merchants Society
Wayne Nelson, Strathcona Area Merchants Society
Wayne Kennedy, Strathcona Area Merchants Society
Rick Hui, Strathcona Area Merchants Society (brief filed)
Guy Campbell, Strathcona Area Merchants Society
Kim Little, resident
Mark Budgeon, Strathcona Community Policing Centre Advisory Committee
Yvonne De Valone, Downtown U-Lok Mini Storage Ltd.

Frank Gilbert, Downtown Eastside Residents Association, advised he was supportive of the previous speakers' comments, but suggested that three coalition groups (referenced in Recommendation C) in the area be contacted regarding this initiative prior to the application going to the Court of Revision. Mr. Gilbert also expressed concern regarding the large amount of funds allocated to security in the proposed operating budget, noting there had been previous problems in the area with regard to private security guards.

The following motion by Councillor Puil was put and carried. The Committee, therefore,

RECOMMENDED

A. THAT Council approve the Strathcona Area Merchants Society as sponsor for the proposed Strathcona Area BIA.

B. THAT Council approve the commencement of a Council Initiative to establish the proposed Strathcona Area BIA, and that Council forward the application of the Strathcona Area Merchants Society to a hearing of the Court of Revision.

C. THAT the City notify the property owners, tenants and all affected community organizations, including, but not limited to, Community Directions, Urban Core Workers, and the Downtown Eastside Strathcona Coalition, in the area (outlined in Appendix A of the Administrative Report dated December 3, 1999) of the proposed BIA and BIA levy.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

(c) Approval of Council Initiative - Proposed Marpole BIA File: 8304

The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated November 29, 1999, in which the Director of City Plans recommended approval of the Marpole Business and Landlord's Association as sponsor of, and commencement of a Council Initiative for, the proposed Marpole BIA, and that the BIA application be forwarded to the Court of Revision.

Peter Vaisbord, Coordinator, Business Improvement Program, reviewed the Administrative Report and the boundaries of the proposed BIA.

The following motion by Councillor Don Lee was put and carried. The Committee, therefore,

RECOMMENDED

A. THAT Council approve the Marpole Business and Landlord's Association as sponsor for the proposed Marpole BIA.

B. THAT Council approve the commencement of a Council Initiative to establish the proposed Marpole BIA, and that Council forward the application of the Marpole Business and Landlord's Association to a hearing of the Court of Revision.

C. THAT the City notify the property owners and tenants in the area (outlined in Appendix A of the Administrative Report dated November 29, 1999) of the proposed BIA and BIA levy.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

(d) Approval of Council Initiative - Proposed Commercial

Drive BIA File: 8307

The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated November 29, 1999, in which the Director of City Plans recommended approval of the Commercial Drive Business Society (CDBS) as sponsor of, and commencement of a Council Initiative for, the proposed Commercial Drive BIA, and that the BIA application be forwarded to the Court of Revision.

Peter Vaisbord, Coordinator, Business Improvement Program, reviewed the Administrative Report and the boundaries of the proposed BIA.

The following speakers spoke in favour of the application for the proposed Commercial Drive BIA, citing safety concerns related to increased criminal activities in the area:

Alexandra Temple, Commercial Drive Business Society
Irma McInnis, Commercial Drive Business Society
Paul Migliuri, Spartano Realty

The following motion by Councillor Don Lee was put and carried. The Committee, therefore,

RECOMMENDED

A. THAT Council approve the Commercial Drive Business Society as sponsor for the proposed Commercial Drive BIA.

B. THAT Council approve the commencement of a Council Initiative to establish the proposed Commercial Drive BIA, and that Council forward the application of the Commercial Drive Business Society to a hearing of the Court of Revision.

C. THAT the City notify the property owners and tenants in the area (outlined in Appendix A of the Administrative Report dated November 29, 1999) of the proposed BIA and BIA levy.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

(Councillor McCormick absent for the vote)

(e) Approval of Council Initiative - Proposed Fraser Street BIA File: 8313

The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated November 30, 1999, in which the Director of City Plans recommended approval of the Fraser Business Association as sponsor of, and commencement of a Council Initiative for, the proposed Fraser Street BIA, and that the BIA application be forwarded to the Court of Revision.

Peter Vaisbord, Coordinator, Business Improvement Program, reviewed the Administrative Report.

Dr. Tony Gill, Fraser Business Association, expressed support for the BIA application.

The following motion by Councillor Louis was put and carried. The Committee, therefore,

RECOMMENDED

A. THAT Council approve the Fraser Business Association as sponsor for the proposed Fraser Street BIA.

B. THAT Council approve the commencement of a Council Initiative to establish the proposed Fraser Street BIA, and that Council forward the application of the Fraser Business Association to a hearing of the Court of Revision.

C. THAT the City notify the property owners and tenants in the area (outlined in Appendix A of the Administrative Report dated November 30, 1999) of the proposed BIA and BIA levy.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

(Councillor Puil absent for the vote)

4. Process for Considering a Granville Island Development

Proposal for 1253 Johnston Street
(Expansion of Granville Island Hotel) File: 2603

The Committee had before it a Policy Report dated November 29, 1999, in which the Director of Current Planning advised Council of a proposal to expand the Granville Island hotel which would require amendment to the "Reference Document for Granville Island" and sought direction on an appropriate process for handling the potential amendment and ultimately the specific proposal.

The Director of Current Planning and General Manager of Community Services recommended that the amendment to the Reference Document be considered through a process similar to that for amending an official development plan.

The Director of Current Planning also put forward for consideration, as an alternative to the foregoing recommendation, that Council communicate its support to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation for immediately amending the Reference Document to allow for expanded hotel use, and that the detailed proposal then be processed similarly to a development application by the Development Permit Board.

Larry Beasley, Director of Current Planning, provided an overview of the Policy Report and the recommended process.

Norm Hotson, Hotson Bakker Architects, and Diamond Karim, Granville Island Hotel owner, expressed support for the alternative process put forward in the Policy Report, noting they feel that there is general support in the community for the proposed hotel expansion.

The delegations and staff responded to questions regarding timelines, and community consultation, in particular with regard to Co-op and Strata residents adjacent the Granville Island Hotel.

The following motion by Councillor Louis was put and carried. The Committee, therefore,

RECOMMENDED

THAT Council communicate its support to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation for immediately amending the Reference Document for Granville Island, to allow hotel use to a maximum of 4 400 m¾ [47,363 sq. ft.]; and that the detailed proposal is to be processed similarly to a development application, which may be reviewed by the Development Permit Board who may seek Council's advice on the issuance of the permit if concerns are raised in the community; and

FURTHER THAT staff consult with Co-op residents and Strata Councils of residential buildings on the south shore of False Creek and advise Council if significant concerns develop.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

The Committee adjourned at 4:40 p.m.
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