REPORT TO COUNCIL

STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL
ON PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT

DECEMBER 14, 2000

A Regular Meeting of the Standing Committee of Council on Planning and Environment was held on Thursday, December 14, 2000, at 2:15 p.m., in Committee Room No. 1, Third Floor, City Hall.

PRESENT:	Councillor Lynne Kennedy, Chair Mayor Philip Owen Councillor Fred Bass * Councillor Jennifer Clarke Councillor Daniel Lee Councillor Don Lee, Vice-Chair Councillor Tim Louis Councillor Sandy McCormick Councillor Gordon Price * Councillor George Puil Councillor Sam Sullivan
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE:	Judy Rogers, City Manager
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE:	Diane M. Clairmont, Meeting Coordinator

*denotes presence for a portion of the meeting.

RECOMMENDATION

1. Approval of Council Initiative - Robson Street BIA Renewal File: 8312

The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated December 5, 2000, in which the Director of City Plans requested Council endorse approval to commence the second step of the Robson Street Business Association (RSBA), which is to reconfirm the RSBA as BIA sponsor, to approve a Council initiative to renew the BIA, to forward the renewal application to the Court of Revision and to approve the proposed 5-year funding ceiling. The General Manager of Community Services supported the recommendations.

Peter Vaisbord, Planning, reviewed the Administrative Report and responded to questions.

Clause No. 1 (cont'd)

T. K. Cheah, Past President of the Robson Street BIA, spoke in favour of the recommendations and responded to questions relating to the budget and street ambience.

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

RECOMMENDED

A. THAT Council re-confirm the Robson Street Business Association as sponsor for the Robson Street BIA.

B. THAT Council approve the commencement of a Council Initiative to re-establish (renew) the Robson Street BIA, for a period of five years commencing April 1, 2001; AND THAT Council forward the application of the Robson Street Business Association to a hearing of the Court of Revision.

C. THAT the City notify property owners and tenants within the area (outlined as Appendix A of the Administrative Report dated December 5, 2000) of the proposed BIA renewal and levy.

D. THAT Council approve a 5 year (2001 -2006) funding-ceiling of $1,645,852 for the Robson Street BIA, subject to Council approval of the renewal at a Court of Revision.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

(Councillors Clarke and Puil not present for the vote)

2. Approval of Council Initiative - Proposed Collingwood BIA File: 8317

The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated December 6, 2000, in which the Director of City Plans requested Council endorse the recommendation to commence the second step of creating a BIA, which is to approve the Collingwood Business Association as sponsor of, and to commence a Council Initiative for, the proposed Collingwood BIA, and to forward the BIA application to the Court of Revision. The General Manager of Community Services supported the recommendations.

Peter Vaisbord, Planning, reviewed the Administrative Report and responded to questions.

Clause No. 2 (cont'd)

The following spoke in favour of the recommendation:
Mary-Ann Mustonen, President, Collingwood BIA
Chris Taulu, Community Policing Centre Coordinator

Comments included:
· BIA has met with those in opposition to resolve issues
· the proposed BIA has a large residential and long-term business base
· neighbourhood revitalization has been largely on a volunteer basis
· volunteer groups will continue but are seeking business participation

The following spoke in opposition to the recommendations:
John Weir, representing BC Federation of labour and Health Sciences Association
David Rice, representing the Canadian Labour Congress
(joint brief dated December 14, 2000 submitted)

Comments included:
· not opposed to application per se, but as non-profits are not businesses, they wish to be excluded from financial obligations to the BIA
· Canadian Labour Congress feel they did not receive sufficient notification

Staff responded to questions regarding procedures for non-profit organizations and the possibility of non-voting associate memberships. It was also noted the BIA levy is the responsibility of the property owner who makes the decision whether or not to pass the cost on through rental agreements.

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

RECOMMENDED

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

B. THAT Council approve the commencement of a Council Initiative to establish the proposed Collingwood BIA, AND THAT Council forward the application of the Collingwood Business Association to a hearing of the Court of Revision.

Clause No. 2 (cont'd)

C. THAT the City notify the property owners and tenants in the area (outlined in Appendix A of the Administrative Report dated December 6, 2000) of the proposed BIA and BIA levy.

- CARRIED

(Councillors Bass and Louis opposed)

3. Approval of Council Initiative - Kerrisdale BIA Renewal File: 8318

The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated December 6, 2000, in which the Director of City Plans sought Council endorsement to commence the second step in the BIA renewal process, which is to re-confirm the Kerrisdale Business Association as BIA sponsor, to approve a Council Initiative to renew the BIA, to forward the renewal application to the Court of Revision, and to approve the proposed 5 year funding ceiling. The General Manager of Community Services supported the recommendations.

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

RECOMMENDED

A. THAT Council re-confirm the Kerrisdale Business Association as sponsor for the Kerrisdale BIA.

B. THAT Council approve the commencement of a Council Initiative to re-establish (renew) the Kerrisdale BIA, for a period of five years commencing April 1, 2001; AND THAT Council forward the application of the Kerrisdale Business Association to a hearing of the Court of Revision.

C. THAT the City notify property owners and tenants within the area (outlined as Appendix A of the Administrative Report dated December 6, 2000) of the proposed BIA renewal and levy.

D. THAT Council approve a 5 year (2001 -2006) funding-ceiling of $1,225,000 for the Kerrisdale BIA, subject to Council approval of the renewal at a Court of Revision.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4. 952 Granville Street - Pravda Enterprises Ltd. Partnership

Class 'C' Cabaret File: 2614-20

The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated November 6, 2000, in which the Chief License Inspector recommended Council endorse the request by Pravda Enterprises Ltd. Partnership for a 130-seat Class 'C' Cabaret at 952 Granville Street, subject to the closure or relocation of the 124-seat cabaret at 686 Powell Street. The General Manager of Community Services supported the recommendation.

Paul Teichroeb, Chief License Inspector, provided an overview of the Administrative Report and responded to questions.

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

RECOMMENDED

A. THAT Council endorse the request by Pravda Enterprises Ltd. Partnership (Pravda Enterprises Ltd., General Partner) (Pravda) (formerly Gilligan's Entertainment Inc.) for a 130-seat Class `C' Cabaret at 952 Granville Street having considered the support of the majority of the residents and business operators of the community as determined by neighbourhood notification and subject to:

i) A Time-Limited Development Permit;

ii) A signed legal Operating Agreement for a new establishment which shall include the following provision:

a) holding the seating capacity to current numbers, regardless of any changes to the seating capacity regulations as a result of the provincial liquor license review;

iii) The permanent closure or relocation of the 124-seat Class `B/C' Dual Liquor License located at 686 Powell Street subject to a legal agreement to the satisfaction of the Chief License Inspector and the Director of Legal Services and that this legal agreement be signed within 9 months from the date of Council's resolution;

Clause No. 4 (cont'd)

iv) the hours of operation are limited to 7:00 p.m. to Midnight on Sunday and 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. on Monday through Saturday;

v) a signed Good Neighbour Agreement prior to business license issuance;

vi) the applicant satisfying condition "iii" above within the specified time limit and that failure to do so will result in the staff notifying the General Manager of the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch that Council no longer supports the applicant's request; and

vii) no off-site sales or exotic dancing.

B. THAT the property owner for 686 Powell Street be notified that Council will not support the issuance of a new Class `C' Cabaret liquor license at 686 Powell Street.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5. Schroeder Properties Ltd. "tech-park.com" Development

(1098 Station Street - Preliminary DE405088) - Lease-Back Concept File: 2608

The Committee had before it a Policy Report dated December 11, 2000, in which the General Manager of Engineering Services and the Director of Current Planning recommended Council endorse the concept of, upon dedication to the City of roads along the internal axes of the Schroeder site, leasing for a nominal fee portions of the undersurface of such roads for use as underground parking and other facilities in connection with the development of the tech-park.com development on adjacent lands. The City Manager supported the recommendation.

Dave Rudberg, General Manager, Engineering Services and Rob Jenkins, Planning, reviewed the Policy report, made a presentation and responded to questions. Mr. Rudberg noted the Development Permit Board specifically emphasized the importance of not restricting public realm. Larry Beasley, Director of Current Planning, and Brent MacGregor, Deputy City Manager, responded to questions regarding parking and traffic management. It was noted this is a preliminary application and there will be opportunity to resolve issues. Further, it is a precedent-setting proposal as the fundamental principle choice will impact future projects - the current intent is to generate issues to be dealt with in the final process.

Clause No. 5 (cont'd)

The following representatives for the application spoke:

Ken Grasfi, Director of Development, Schroeder Properties

Mark Whitehead, Partner, Musson Cattell Mackey Architects

Paul Bunt, Parking Consultant

Rod Schroeder, President, Schroeder Properties

Comments included:

· concern was expressed that dedication was not discussed at initial meetings between Schroeder and City staff

· Schroeder Properties have responded to Development Permit Board concerns as cited in the Policy Report dated December 11, 2000

· the project does physically knit with the community

· limiting parking stalls does not necessarily limit demand, demand just moves into neighbouring areas

· underground parking is expensive and will not be built unless needed

· Schroeder can provide adequate access and controls as required by the City

· $4 million in off-site service improvements has been completed

· parking charges will exist; it will be up to individual companies as to how they deal with parking fees for employees

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

RECOMMENDED

THAT Council, upon dedication to the City of roads along the internal axes of the Schroeder site, endorse the concept of a lease for a nominal fee, of portions of the undersurface of such roads for use as underground parking and other facilities in connection with the development of the "tech-park.com" development on adjacent lands.

FURTHER THAT the General Manager of Engineering Services and Director of Legal Services report back on recommended arrangements for the leasing of such areas.

- CARRIED

(Councillors Bass and Louis opposed)

The Committee adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
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CITY OF VANCOUVER

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

DECEMBER 14, 2000

A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Thursday, December 14, 2000, at 5:00 p.m., in Committee Room No. 1, Third Floor, City Hall, following the Standing Committee on Planning and Environment meeting, to consider the recommendations of the Committee.

PRESENT:	Mayor Philip Owen Councillor Fred Bass Councillor Jennifer Clarke Councillor Lynne Kennedy Councillor Daniel Lee Councillor Don Lee Councillor Tim Louis Councillor Sandy McCormick Councillor Gordon Price Councillor George Puil Councillor Sam Sullivan
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE:	Judy Rogers, City Manager
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE:	Diane M. Clairmont, Meeting Coordinator

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

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

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

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Report of Standing Committee on Planning and Environment
December 14, 2000

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

Cl.1: Approval of Council Initiative - Robson Street BIA Renewal
Cl.2: Approval of Council Initiative - Proposed Collingwood BIA
Cl.3: Approval of Council Initiative - Kerrisdale BIA Renewal
Cl.4: 952 Granville Street - Pravda Enterprises Ltd. Partnership

Class 'C' Cabaret

C1.5: Schroeder Properties Ltd. "tech-park.com" Development

(1098 Station Street - Preliminary DE405088) - Lease-Back Concept

Clauses 1, 3, 4

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,

THAT the recommendations of the Committee, as contained in Clauses 1, 3 and 4 of this report, be approved.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Clauses 2 and 5

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,

THAT the recommendations of the Committee, as outlined in Clauses, 2 and 5 of this report, be approved.

- CARRIED

(Councillors Bass and Louis opposed)

RISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

MOVED by Cllr. Louis,

THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ADOPT REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

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

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

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

The Council adjourned at 5:05 p.m.

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