CITY OF VANCOUVER CITY OF VANCOUVER
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
September 12, 2000
A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, September 12, 2000, at 2:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, Third Floor, City Hall.
PRESENT: |
+Mayor Philip Owen
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ABSENT: |
Councillor Lynne Kennedy (Leave of Absence) |
CITY MANAGER'S
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Judy Rogers, City Manager |
CITY CLERK'S
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Jan Gibson, Acting City Clerk
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+Denotes presence for a portion of the meeting
PRAYER
The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with a prayer read by the City Clerk.
DELEGATION
MOVED by Cllr. Louis,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bass,
THAT Council hear from a representative of the Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users (VANDU) on the 90-day moratorium on new services, housing or resources in the Downtown Eastside.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Dean Wilson, Vice-President, VANDU, opposed the 90-day moratorium in the Downtown Eastside and urged Council take action on consideration of an application for a new Drug Resource Centre to be located in the Downtown Eastside. Mr. Wilson also urged Council to end the moratorium immediately.
Several Council members requested staff to provide a report on an incident in the Downtown Eastside in which homeless people had their belongings soaked by a flushing truck. The City Manager agreed to provide the requested report back.
PRESENTATION
Councillor McCormick provided a power-point slide presentation and report on her visit to Nunavut to meet the St. Roch II on its voyage through the Northwest Passage.
"IN CAMERA" MEETING
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke,
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:
(b) personal information about an identifiable individual who is being considered for an award of honour, or who has offered to provide a gift to the city on condition of anonymity;
(h) litigation or potential litigation affecting the city.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ITEMS ARISING FROM THE "IN CAMERA" MEETING OF July 25, 2000
· Acquisition of a Statutory Right of Way from 1885 Clark Drive
Council approved the acquisition of a Statutory Right of Way from 1885 Clark Drive.
· E-COMM Board of Directors
Council made appointments to the E-COMM Board.
· Gastown Historic Area Planning Committee
Council appointed a Community Engineer representative to the Gastown Historic Area Planning Committee for a term expiring December 2001.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
1. Business License Hearing - July 11/24, 2000
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. McCormick,
THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Regular Council (Transportation and Traffic) - July 25, 2000
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Don Lee,
THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Regular Council - July 25, 2000
MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
SECONDED by Cllr. Louis,
THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. Regular Council (City Services and Budgets) - July 27, 2000
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Sullivan,
THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5. Regular Council (Planning and Environment) - July 27, 2000
MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Sullivan absent for the vote)
6. Special Council (Public Hearing) - July 25/26/27, 2000
MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
SECONDED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Sullivan absent for the vote)
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Daniel Lee,
THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, Mayor Owen in the Chair.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Sullivan absent for the vote)
REPORT REFERENCE
1. Vancouver-Whistler 2010 Olympic Bid File: 4209
Judy Rogers, City Manager; Marion Lay, the Chair of the Vancouver-Whistler 2010Olympic Bid; and Don Calder, CEO of the Bid; with the aid of a power-point presentation, gave a report reference outlining the history and current status of the bid, a "Legacies Now" initiative, and the projected benefits of a successful bid.
Ms. Rogers advised reports will be provided to Council on a regular basis which will expand on the City's role and responsibilities as preparations for the International Bid go forward. The International Olympic Committee will award the Games to the successful city in July 2003.
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT the report reference be received for information.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COMMUNICATIONS
1. FCM Green Municipal Enabling Fund
September 7, 2000 File: 3253
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the memorandum, dated September 7, 2000, from the General Manager of Engineering Services on the FCM Green Municipal Enabling Fund be received for information.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CITY MANAGER'S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Canadian Institute of Planning - National Honour Award:
Southeast False Creek Policy Statement
August 10, 2000 File: 8206/RTS: 1638
MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
THAT this report be received for information.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The Council recessed at 4:10 p.m., and following an In Camera meeting
in the Mayor's Office, reconvened at 5:30 p.m.
2. Form of Development: 1000 Quebec Street
August 15, 2000 File: 2608/RTS: 1647
MOVED by Cllr. McCormick,
THAT the form of development for the CD-1 zoned site known as 101 Terminal Avenue (1000 Quebec Street being the application address) be approved generally as illustrated in the Development Application Number DE405027, prepared by Gomberoff Bell Lyon Group of Architects Inc. and stamped "Received, City Planning Department April 7, 2000", provided that the Director of Planning approve design changes which would not adversely affect either the development character of this site or adjacent properties.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Clarke absent for the vote)
3. Form of Development: 1299 West Hastings Street
August 16, 2000 File: 2606/RTS: 1648
MOVED by Cllr. Louis,
THAT the form of development for the CD-1 zoned site known as 501 Bute Street (1299 West Hastings Street being the application address) be approved generally as illustrated in the Development Application Number DE404821, prepared by Davidson Yuen Simpson Architects and stamped "Received, City Planning Department January 21, 2000", provided that the Director of Planning may approve design changes which would not adversely affect either the development character of this site or adjacent properties.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Clarke absent for the vote)
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At 5:32 p.m., Councillor Price declared Conflict of Interest because his request to attend a conference was to be considered. Therefore he left the Council Chamber and didnot return until the conclusion of the vote on the following matter.
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4. Authority to Travel from Vancouver to Edmonton, to attend
the Transportation Association of Canada Conference -
September 30 - October 2, 2000
July 28, 2000 File: 1254/RTS: 1646
MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
THAT Council authorize Councillor Gordon Price to travel from Vancouver to Edmonton, to attend the Transportation Association of Canada Conference, at an estimated cost of $1,332.
- CARRIED
(Councillor Louis opposed)
(Councillors Clarke and Price absent for the vote)
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At 5:33 p.m., Councillor Price returned to the Council Chamber.
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5. Form of Development: 1281 West Cordova Street
August 25, 2000 File: 2604/RTS: 1665
MOVED by Cllr. Louis,
THAT the interim form of development for this portion of the CD-1 zoned site known as 501 Bute Street (1281 West Cordova Street being the application address) be approved generally as illustrated in the Development Application Number DE405254, prepared by and stamped "Received, City Planning Department July 19, 2000", 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 or adjacent properties.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Clarke absent for the vote)
6. Continuation of Greater.vancouver TV series
August 24, 2000 File: 1192/RTS: 1654
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
A. THAT City Council approve continuation of the television program "Greater.vancouver" for a further one-year period, as outlined in the Administrative Report dated August 24, 2000.
B. THAT Council approve funds of up to $80,000 as the City's share of the cost of producing the 2001 season of the "Greater.vancouver" TV show. Source of the City's funds to be $50,000 from the 2000 Contingency Reserve, with the balance of $30,000 funded from the 2001 Operating Budget.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Clarke absent for the vote)
7. Proposed Sale of Single Family Lot: 2400 Block SE Marine Drive
August 29, 2000 File: 5102/RTS: 1667
MOVED by Cllr. Daniel Lee,
A. THAT Council approve to dedicate, by subdivision plan, approximately 85 square metres (915 sq. ft.) of City-owned (P.I.D. 016-766-814) Lot 255, Block 72, Fraserview, Plan 10905 for lane purposes.
B. THAT Council authorize the Director of Legal Services to execute the subdivision plan on behalf of the City to the satisfaction of the Approving Officer.
C. THAT Council approve for the Director of Real Estate Services to sell the remaining parcel by tender.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Clarke absent for the vote)
8. 2000/2001 Theatre Rental Grants
August 29, 2000 File: 2055/RTS: 1548
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
A. THAT Council approve changes in the base levels of five Theatre Rental grant applicants and the creation of a reserve use pool, within existing base level uses, as detailed in Table 2 of the Administrative Report, dated August 29, 2000.
B. THAT Council approve 11 rental grants, within base levels and totalling $686,965, for uses of the Civic Theatres in Fall 2000, as listed in Table 3 of the Administrative Report, dated August 29, 2000, source of funds to be the 2000 Theatre Rental Grants budget.
C. THAT Council approve, in principle, 11 rental grants for uses to the Civic Theatres in Spring 2001, within base levels and totalling $792,980, as listed in Table 3 of the Administrative Report, dated August 29, 2000, subject to the 2001 Operating Budget Review process.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND
BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY
(Councillor Clarke absent for the vote)
9. Award of Contract - Seismic Upgrading of Burrard Bridge (Bent 24)
August 25, 2000 File: 1805/RTS: 1592
MOVED by Cllr. Louis,
A. THAT Contract Number 2000-08 for the construction of the Seismic Upgrading of the Burrard Bridge (Bent 24), be awarded to the low tenderer, B.G.M. Construction Ltd., for the total lump sum tender price of $547,609.95 (incl. GST), with funding available in Streets Basic Capital Accounts Numbered 10006453 to 10006458, and 10000446 - Granville Bridge Phase III Seismic Upgrading.
B. THAT the Director of Legal Services execute the Contract on behalf of the City. No legal rights shall arise hereby and none shall arise until execution of the contract agreement.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Clarke absent for the vote)
10. Award of Proposal No. PS00028 - Lease of Duct Space to Novus Telecom Group Inc. for Telecommunications Purposes
August 28, 2000 File: 1805/RTS: 1668
MOVED by Cllr. Louis,
THAT the General Manager of Engineering Services and Director of Legal Services be authorized to conclude negotiations, and execute and deliver, a lease with Novus Telecom Group Inc. or an affiliate of that entity, for leasing one 5650 metre three inch City owned duct loop, installed above the Dedicated Fire Protection System, for the installation of fibre optic cables for telecommunications purposes, incorporating the general terms and conditions outlined in this report and such other terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager of Engineering Services and the Director of Legal Services. No legal obligations will be created or will arise until execution of the Agreement.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Clarke absent for the vote)
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At 5:45 p.m., the Mayor declared Conflict of Interest for Administrative Reports 11 and 13, as he lives in the immediate vicinity of the Concord Pacific Place Lands and will be considered for appointment as the City's representative as a member of the Vancouver/Whistler 2010 Bid Corporation.
Council agreed to vary the agenda to consider the reports consecutively. The Mayor left the Council Chamber and did not return until the conclusion of the vote on both reports.
Deputy Mayor Louis assumed the Chair.
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11. Concord Pacific Place Lands - Early Roundhouse School Construction
August 30, 2000 File: 1203/8201/RTS: 1673
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the Director of Legal Services, in consultation with the City Manager, be instructed to make the necessary amendments to the Beach Neighbourhood Shoreline Protection Works Agreements and the Beach Neighbourhood Park Works Agreements to accommodate the items listed below, on the condition that Pacific Place Holdings Ltd. (`PPHL") terminates their occupation of the lands, legally described as Lot 214 False Creek Plan LMP10733 and noted in Appendix A as "School", by March 1, 2001:
(a) defer completion of the portion of the shoreline and open space works as shown in Appendix B of the Administrative Report dated August 30, 2000, until December 31, 2008; and
(b) grant PPHL a licence to occupy the portion of the City's dedicated street (as shown hatched in Appendix B of the Administrative Report dated August 30, 2000) for access and parking use until December 31, 2008, at a nominal fee.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Mayor absent for the vote)
13. 2010 Olympic Winter Games Bid: Appointment of City Representative
and Indemnification of Directors
June 23, 2000 File: 4209/RTS: 1613
MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
A. THAT Council appoint the Mayor (or, if the Mayor is not present or is unable to act, then the City Manager) as the City's representative in matters relating to the City's role as a member of the Vancouver/Whistler 2010 Bid Corporation (the "Corporation").
B. THAT Council authorize the Mayor and City Manager to act as directors of the Corporation, including participating in any committees of the Corporation, and that such participation shall be deemed to be included in the performance of their duties as Mayor and City Manager respectively for the purposes of the Liability Indemnification By-law (By-law No. 6579).
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Mayor absent for the vote)
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At 5:53 p.m., the Mayor returned to the Council Chamber
and assumed the Chair.
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12. Gaming Control Act
September 5, 2000 File: 2633/RTS: 1660
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT Council submit the attached information to the Provincial Government and to the UBCM, as the City of Vancouver's official response to the Gaming Control Act (Bill 30-2000).
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Price absent for the vote)
RISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Price absent for the vote)
ADOPT REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
SECONDED by Cllr. Sullivan,
THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Price absent for the vote)
BY-LAWS
1. A By-law to amend By-law No. 8093, being the Sewer and Watercourse By-law
(Sewer Connection Rates) By-law No. 8258
MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
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. Don Lee,
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
(Councillor Price absent for the vote)
2. A By-law to amend By-law No. 5208, being the Subdivision By-law
(Deletion of Jericho Lands from RS-1 to RS-6 subdivision standards)
By-law No. 8259
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
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. Puil,
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 Price absent for the vote)
(Councillors Clarke and Kennedy excused from voting on By-law 2)
3. A By-law to amend By-law No. 5208, being the Subdivision By-law
(Amendment re Consideration of Form of Development) By-law No. 8260
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
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 openfor discussion and amendment.
There being no amendments, it was
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
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
(Councillors Clarke and Kennedy excused from voting on By-law 3)
NOTICE OF MOTION
The following Notice of Motion was submitted by Councillor Louis and recognized by the Chair:
Take Back the Night March - September 16, 2000 File: 4201
WHEREAS, in Canada a woman is raped every 17 minutes; and British Columbia currently experiences the highest reported rate in Canada of violence against women;
AND WHEREAS, Vancouver Rape Relief and Women's Shelter for sexually assaulted and battered women operates a 24-hour shelter and crises centre that serves up to 3000 Vancouver women a year;
AND WHEREAS, since 1993 Vancouver Rape Relief and Women's Shelter has organized an annual Take Back the Night march in downtown Vancouver with more than 2500 women expected to participate in this year's Take Back the Night on Sat., Sept. 16, 2000;
AND WHEREAS, Vancouver Rape Relief and Women's Shelter receives no funding from the City of Vancouver and relies wholly on community and provincial support;
AND WHEREAS, City of Vancouver permit fees related to conducting Take Back the Night present a considerable financial burden to Vancouver Rape Relief and Women's Shelter;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the City of Vancouver support Take Back the Night and back efforts to prevent violence to women by waiving all special event permitfees that may apply to Vancouver Rape Relief and Women's Shelter as sponsors of the Sept. 16, 2000 Take Back the Night.
- Notice
A member of Council requested staff report back to the next regular meeting on the costs and implications of waiving all special event permit fees that may apply for this event. The City Manager agreed to provide the report back.
The Council adjourned at 6:07 p.m.
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