CITY OF VANCOUVER

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

MARCH 14, 2000

A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, March 14, 2000, at 2:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, Third Floor, City Hall.

PRESENT: Mayor Philip Owen

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

ABSENT: Councillor Lynne Kennedy (Leave of Absence)

CITY MANAGER'S
OFFICE: Judy Rogers, City Manager

CITY CLERK'S
OFFICE:

Ulli S. Watkiss, City Clerk

Gail Johnson, Meeting Coordinator

* Denotes presence during part of the meeting.

PRAYER

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

CONDOLENCES

The Mayor offered condolences to the family of Jean Coulthard, Freeman of the City, who passed away on March 9, 2000. Ms. Coulthard was granted Freedom of the City in March 1978, as a distinguished citizen of Vancouver, whose contributions to music havegained national and international acclaim.

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

THAT the Mayor send a letter of condolence to Ms. Coulthard's family, on behalf of Council.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

RECOGNITION

The Mayor presented Certificates of Commendation on behalf of her Excellency the Governor General to Captain Harry Trueman and Mr. George Harding in recognition of their heroic actions on November 9, 1998, when they rescued several sailors from an overturned lifeboat belonging to the freighter "Iolcos Grace". The Certificates are awarded on the recommendation of the Canadian Decorations Advisory Committee, to honour those who have risked their lives to save or protect others.

PROCLAMATION

The Mayor proclaimed March 21, 2000 as the International Day to Eliminate Racial Discrimination and Lorna McCreath, Director, Equal Employment Opportunity Program, spoke about the City's commitment and efforts to foster cultural and racial harmony among its diverse communities. In 1966, The United Nations declared March 21 as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, in recognition of the 1960 Sharpeville massacre in South Africa, where many peaceful apartheid demonstrators were wounded or killed by police.

"IN CAMERA" MEETING

MOVED by Cllr. Louis,
SECONDED by Cllr. McCormick,

THAT Council will go into a meeting later this day which is closed to the public, pursuant to Section 165.2 of the Vancouver Charter, to discuss matters related to paragraphs:

(a) personal information about an identifiable individual who holds or is being considered for a position as an officer, employee or agent of the city or another position appointed by the city.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ITEMS ARISING FROM THE "IN CAMERA" MEETING OF MARCH 7, 2000

· Lease of 2610 Victoria Drive to the Greater Vancouver Mental Services Society

Council approved the lease of the building located at 2610 Victoria Drive to the Greater Vancouver Mental Health Services Society for a term of five years.

· Legal Authority of Director of Planning

Council approved the appointment of Larry Beasley as Director of Planning for the purposes of exercising authority under various City By-laws, the Vancouver Charter and for administration of the Heritage Conservation Act.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

1. Regular Council

(Transportation and Traffic)
February 22, 2000

MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bass,

THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted with an amendment to clause 3 - Seaside Bike Route along West 1st Avenue, to delete "AND FURTHER THAT staff consider the possible use of Molson Indy Legacy funds for as much of the construction of the shoreline route as possible, with appropriate community consultation." and substitute "AND FURTHER THAT staff consider the use of Molson Indy Legacy funds to extend the bike route westward from Science World along the shoreline route as far as possible and do so with appropriate community consultation.".

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2. Special Council

(Public Hearing)
February 22, 2000

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

THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3. Regular Council

(City Services and Budgets)
February 24, 2000

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

THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4. Regular Council

(Planning and Environment)
February 24, 2000

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

THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5. Special Council

(Public Hearing)
February 24, 2000

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bass,

THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6. Regular Council

March 7, 2000

MOVED by Cllr. Louis,
SECONDED by Cllr. Sullivan,

THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

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

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

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

1. Draft Regional Strategic Transportation Plan File: 5560/RTS: 1270

Regional Transportation Program Plan 2000 File: 5560/RTS: 1271

Vancouver City Council, following the meeting of the Standing Committee on Transportation and Traffic held on March 14, 2000 at 9:30 a.m., and upon the hearing of speakers, postponed deliberations on the above items to today's Regular Council meeting.

Accordingly, the Administrative Reports entitled Draft Regional Strategic Transportation Plan and Regional Transportation Program Plan 2000, both dated February 28, 2000 were before Council for consideration.

Council members requested that the vote for each motion be taken separately.

a) Draft Regional Strategic Transportation Plan

MOVED by Cllr. Louis,

That staff review the actions proposed in the Regional Strategic Transportation Plan and progress on those actions, and report back as necessary on issues including new routes, the proposed replacement and expansion of the trolley fleet, service standards and improvements to service.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
A. THAT Council support in principle the directions proposed for regional transportation in the next three to five years as outlined in the Draft Regional Strategic Transportation Plan dated January 12, 2000.

B. THAT Council request TransLink to make every effort to secure the funding levels required to implement the Plan noting that Council's priority is for increasing transit services to reduce overcrowding and pass-ups on heavily traveled routes and locations, such as to Downtown, Central Broadway, and the Regional Town Centres.

C. THAT Council inform TransLink that in principle it supports parking charges as an effective TDM measure, but that application of ad valorem parking charges to the Downtown without similar charges on other commercial parking could result in serious harm to the Livable Region Strategic Plan, and encourage suburbanization.

- carried

(Councillors Bass and Louis opposed)

POSTPONEMENT MOVED by Cllr. Louis,

THAT Councillor Puil's motions be postponed, pending further review of the Livable Region Strategic Land Use Plan by the GVRD.

- LOST

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

AMENDMENT MOVED by Cllr. Bass,

THAT motion `A' be amended by adding the words "and that specific targets for reduction of car use be set." at the end of the motion.

- LOST

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

AMENDMENT MOVED by Cllr. Louis,

THAT motion `B' be amended by inserting the words "excepting any raise in transit fares," after the word "Plan" and before the word "noting".

- LOST

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

AMENDMENT MOVED by Cllr. Louis,

THAT motion `C' be amended as follows:

"That Council inform TransLink that in principle it supports parking charges as aneffective TDM measure, but opposes the application of ad valorem parking charges to the Downtown without similar charges on other commercial parking which would result in serious harm to the Livable Region Strategic Plan, and encourage suburbanization."

- LOST

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

The motions to amend having lost, Councillor Puil's motions were put and CARRIED, with Councillors Bass and Louis opposed.

b) Regional Transportation Program Plan 2000

MOVED by Cllr. Louis,
A. THAT Council support in principle the actions outlined in the draft TransLink Program Plan 2000 dated January 12, 2000 including:

- increasing bus service by 5% or 175,000 new service hours over 1999 levels
- providing relief from transit overcrowding and low frequencies.
- further development of a grid of express bus routes throughout the City, with the addition of limited stop services on Granville Street (Richmond/Vancouver 98 B-Line) and 41st Avenue
- funding for transportation infrastructure and programs that support cycling, transit priority, safety, TDM and goods movement

B THAT Council request staff to review, as part of the Vancouver /University Endowment Lands Transit Area Plan process or sooner, the implications of the following proposed Transportation Plan 2000 transit initiatives:

- reduction of peak period service on Fraser Street;
- innovative small bus/van services in Vancouver Heights and elsewhere;
- local traffic impacts resulting from the proposed express bus services along 41^st and other streets;
- remaining problems for transit routes in the city which, despite improved services, continue to experience overcrowding and pass-ups; and

- adequacy of funding levels for HandyDART services.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

CITY MANAGER'S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

1. Strata Title Conversion: 283-285 West 17th Avenue

February 29, 2000 File: 5311/RTS: 1177

MOVED by Cllr. Louis,

THAT the application to convert the previously-occupied building at 283-285 West 17th Avenue (Lot A, Block 502, D.L. 526, Plan LMP40206) to strata title ownership be approved in principle, but that pursuant to Section 9(1) of the Condominium Act, the Certificate of Approval (Form 10) shall not be issued unless the following conditions have been met within one year of the date of this approval:

i. Completion of all work and issuance of an Occupancy Permit, in accordance with the approved plans and permits, all to the satisfaction of the City Building Inspector and at no cost to the City, in order that this previously-occupied building substantially complies with all relevant City by-laws; and

ii. Negotiation, approval by Council and registration of a Heritage Revitalization Agreement, to provide certainty regarding future site redevelopment.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2. Enhancement of Pedestrian Facilities at

Nanaimo Street and Broadway
February 25, 2000 File: 5702/RTS: 1324

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,

THAT the right-turn channelization on Nanaimo Street at Broadway be removed and the intersection normalized as part of upgrade of signals at the intersection, with funding of $50,000 provided from Streets Basic Capital Unappropriated Account # 30000159 - Arterial Miscellaneous Modifications.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

(Councillor Sullivan absent for the vote)

3. Award of Contract 9923 - Clark Drive Retaining Walls

March 1, 2000 File: 1805/RTS: 1310

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
A. THAT Contract Number 9923 for the construction of the Clark Drive Retaining Walls, be awarded to the low tenderer, JJM Construction Ltd., for the total lump sum tender price of $1,067,860.00, with funding provided fromStreets Basic Capital Account Number 10000767 - Clark & 1^st Left Turn Bay Contract.

B. THAT the Director of Legal Services execute the Contract on the behalf of the City. No legal rights shall arise hereby and none shall arise until execution of the contract agreement.

C. THAT Council approve $40,000 for temporary staffing and computer/communication equipment to ensure a greater level of service to the public through increased communication of this, and the numerous other construction related projects planned for this season, with funding provided from Streets Basic Capital Unappropriated Account Number 30000161 - Clark Drive and 1^st Avene Left Turn Bay.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

(Councillor Sullivan absent for the vote)

4. Contract Extension - Contract No. PS99037
Supply and Delivery of Municipal Castings
March 1, 2000 File: 1805/RTS: 1323

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
THAT Council approve a 24-month contract extension for Westview Sales Ltd. to supply and deliver municipal castings at the cost of $447,890 over two years, plus the 7% Goods and Services Tax (less the anticipated receipt of the municipal rebate) and the Provincial Sales Tax.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5. Southeast False Creek: Schedule, Staffing and
Budget for the Official Development Plan
January 13, 2000 File: 8206/RTS: 711

MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
A. THAT the Director of Current Planning be instructed to proceed with the planning process outlined in Appendix A to the Administrative Report dated January 13, 2000, to create an Official Development Plan for Southeast False Creek.

B. THAT a budget for the planning process for an Official Development Plan for Southeast False Creek, as outlined in Appendix B to the Administrative Report dated January 13, 2000, be approved at a cost of $385,000 to be covered bythe Property Endowment Fund; that this supersede previous approved budgets for this work; and that this amount be credited against future rezoning fees incurred by the Property Endowment Fund for the site.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6. Dedication of a Portion of City-owned
Land for Lane - 546 Prior Street
March 3, 2000 File: 5101/RTS: 1330

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
A. THAT Council approve the dedication of the south 10 feet of City-owned Lot 5, Block 107, District Lot 196, Plan 196 for lane purposes.

B. THAT Council authorize the Director of Legal Services to execute the subdivision plan on behalf of the City.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7. FCM and UBCM Membership Fees: 2000-2001
March 3, 2000 Files: 3252; 3253/RTS: 1333

MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT grants to the following organizations for the 2000-2001 membership fees be approved, the source of funds being the 2000 Operating Budget:

(a) Federation of Canadian Municipalities $50,472.78
(b) Union of British Columbia Municipalities $35,465.27

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND
BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY

CITY MANAGER'S POLICY REPORTS

1. CD-1 Text Amendment: 3075 Slocan Street (Italian Centre)
February 29, 2000 File: 5307/RTS: 1208

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
A. THAT the application by Joe Finamore, President of the Italian Cultural Centre Society, to amend CD-1 By-law No. 4954 for 3075 Slocan Street (Lot 5, Block A, THSL, Plan 20567) to permit an elementary and secondary school,be referred to a Public Hearing, together with:

(i) draft CD-1 By-law amendments, generally as contained in Appendix A of the Policy Report dated Februry 29, 2000; and

(ii) the recommendation of the Director of Current Planning to approve, subject to conditions contained in Appendix B of the Policy Report dated February 29, 2000, including an agreement to limit the school to an upper limit of Grade 9;

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

B. THAT, at the Public Hearing, staff provide responses to questions raised by Council members, including:

- why is the proposed school needed in the community and why in this location?
- why can the City impose an upper limit of Grade 9, yet not require that the existing Day Care Centre remain at the site?
- can the full 25 spaces for day care be re-arranged for another site in the area?
- who certifies the operation of a school?
- confirmation that the Beaconsfield Park playing field will be available for use by the school.

- carried

(Councillors Bass and Louis opposed)

REFERRAL MOVED by Cllr. Bass,
THAT consideration of the Policy Report dated February 29, 2000 entitled "CD-1 Text Amendment - 3075 Slocan Street (Italian Centre), be referred to the March 30, 2000 meeting of the Standing Committee on Planning and Environment, to hear from the applicant.

- LOST

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

The Referral motion having lost, Councillor Puil's motions were put and CARRIED, with Councillors Bass and Louis opposed.

In addition, staff was requested to provide notification of the Public Hearing within a four block radius of the site, rather than the usual two block radius.

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. Clarke,
SECONDED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

BY-LAWS

1. A By-law to amend By-law No. 6074, being a By-law which amended
the Zoning and Development By-law by rezoning an area to CD-1
(2490 West 37th Avenue - St. Mary's Church) By-law No. 8167

MOVED by Cllr. Louis,
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. Louis,
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

2. A By-law to amend By-law No. 3575, being the Zoning and Development By-law (Exterior Wall Exclusion) By-law No. 8168

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
SECONDED by Cllr. McCormick,
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. McCormick,
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. A By-law to amend various CD-1 By-laws (Exterior Wall Exclusion)

By-law No. 8169

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
SECONDED by Cllr. McCormick,
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. McCormick,
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. A By-law to amend various Official Development Plans (Exterior Wall Exclusion)

By-law No. 8170

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
SECONDED by Cllr. McCormick,
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. McCormick,
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. A By-law to Designate a Business Improvement Area in that area of the City known as Fraser Street (2000-2005) By-law No. 8171

MOVED by Cllr. Louis,
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. Louis,
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

6. A By-law to Designate a Business Improvement Area in that area of the City known as Marpole (2000-2005) By-law No. 8172

MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bass,
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. Bass,
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

7. A By-law to Designate a Business Improvement Area in that area of the City known as Commercial Drive (2000-2005) By-law No. 8173

MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
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. Sullivan,
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

8. A By-law to Designate a Business Improvement Area in that area of the Cityknown as Strathcona (2000-2005) By-law No. 8174

MOVED by Cllr. Louis,
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. Louis,
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

9. A By-law to Designate a Business Improvement Area in that area of the City known as Chinatown (2000-2005) By-law No. 8175

MOVED by Cllr. Daniel Lee,
SECONDED by Cllr. Don Lee,
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

(Councillor Louis opposed)

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

(Councillor Louis opposed)

10. A By-law to Designate a Business Improvement Area in that area of the City known as Downtown Vancouver (2000-2010) By-law No. 8176

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

NOTICE OF MOTION

The following Notice of Motion was submitted by Cllr. Louis and recognized by the Chair:

Pedestrian Safety

WHEREAS, 22 pedestrians were killed on Vancouver roads in 1999, 19 in 1998 and 16 in 1997;

AND WHEREAS, four of these fatalities remain unresolved hit-and-run investigations;

AND WHEREAS, Vancouver Police report that close to 600 pedestrians were injured on Vancouver streets in 1999;

AND WHEREAS, The City Transportation Plan indicates that pedestrians should be able to cross roads safely, easily and comfortably;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Council strike a Pedestrian Safety Task Force comprised of representatives from Police, Traffic and Engineering, the Vancouver RichmondHealth Board, ICBC and interested members of the community, to consult with the public and report back to Council on measures that can be taken to improve pedestrian safety;

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Council appoint an ongoing Pedestrian Safety Advisory Committee made up of members of the general public, interested community groups, Police, ICBC, Traffic and Engineering, and the Vancouver Richmond Health Board, to advise Council on issues of pedestrian safety.

- Notice

The Council recessed at 5:00 p.m., to reconvene In Camera.

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