CITY OF VANCOUVER REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, May 30, 1995, in the Council Chamber, commencing at approximately 2:00 p.m. PRESENT: Mayor Owen Councillors Chiavario, Clarke, Hemer, Ip, Kennedy, Kwan, Price, Puil and Sullivan ABSENT: Councillor Bellamy (Sick Leave) CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE: Ken Dobell, City Manager CLERK TO THE COUNCIL : Maria Kinsella PRAYER The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with prayer read by the City Clerk. * * * * * Council recessed at 2:00 p.m., for a Public Hearing, and reconvened at 2:15 p.m. * * * * * "IN CAMERA" MEETING Council was advised there were items to be considered "In Camera" later this day including: ˜ Appointments to Boards ˜ Property Matters ADOPTION OF MINUTES MOVED by Cllr. Puil, SECONDED by Cllr. Hemer, THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting (City Services & Budgets) of May 4, 1995, be adopted. - C A R R I E D UNANIMOUSLY MOVED by Cllr. Price, SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy, THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council meeting (Planning & Environment) of May 4, 1995, be adopted. - C A R R I E D UNANIMOUSLY MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy, SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke, THAT the Minutes of the Vancouver Liquor Licensing Commission meeting of May 4, 1995, be adopted. - C A R R I E D UNANIMOUSLY MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario, SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy, THAT the Minutes of the Special Council (Public Hearing) meeting of April 27/May 16, 1995, be adopted. - C A R R I E D UNANIMOUSLY MOVED by Cllr. Ip, SECONDED by Cllr. Kwan, THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting (with exception of the 'In Camera' portion) of May 16, 1995, be adopted following an amendment on page 21 of the record to show that the motion on Policy Report No. 1 (3655 Clark Drive) was 'Carried Unanimously'. - C A R R I E D UNANIMOUSLYCOMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Cllr. Clarke, SECONDED by Cllr. Puil, THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, Mayor Owen in the Chair. - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY VARY THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA MOVED by Cllr. Puil, THAT the order of the Agenda be varied and that Administrative Report No. 1 be considered at this time. - CARRIED BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY (Councillor Kwan opposed) MANAGER'S REPORTS ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 1. Administrative Report (May 9, 1995) Southeast Shore of False Creek - File: 8010-14 Development Consultant and Budget In an Administrative Report dated May 9, 1995, the Manager of Real Estate, in consultation with the Associate Director of Planning - Central Area, recommended that Stanley Kwok of Stanley Kwok Consultants Inc. be awarded a contract to act as development consultant for the City's lands on the Southeast Shore of False Creek. The General Manager of Corporate Services supported this recommendation and noted that while it is Council's policy generally to tender for consulting contracts, there is precedent for hiring a development consultant directly based on knowledge and experience of track record. cont'dMANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D) Southeast Shore of False Creek - Development Consultant and Budget (cont'd) Also before Council was a memorandum from the City Manager commenting on the absence of a competitive process, noting that a direct appointment is appropriate in this circumstance, for the reasons identified in the memorandum. The City Manager advised that if Council wishes to receive proposals for the development consultant role, the following is recommended in lieu of recommendations A and B, as contained in the Administrative Report: D. THAT staff be instructed to prepare terms of reference for a proposal call and seek proposals for the development consultant role for the southeast shore of False Creek, and that a committee of two Council members and two staff who have not been involved in this recommendation be appointed to review the terms of reference and the proposals when submitted. Council also had before it a letter dated May 29, 1995 from the Tenants Rights Action Coalition, suggesting this matter requires input and opinion from concerned groups and members of the public before a decision is made. In a note from the City Clerk, Council was advised a similar request was also received from Dayle Moseley, Assistant Executive Director, D.E.R.A. MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario, THAT recommendation C of the General Manager of Corporate Services, as contained in this report and quoted below, be approved: THAT the Associate Director of Planning - Central Area, report back by July 1995 on the City resources, process and timing required to prepare a policy framework and plan for the Southeast Shore of False Creek. FURTHER THAT staff be instructed to prepare terms of reference for a proposal call and seek proposals for the development consultant role for the southeast shore of False Creek, and that a committee of two Council members and two staff who have not been involved in this recommendation be appointed to review the terms of reference and the proposals when submitted. - C A R R I E D UNANIMOUSLY REPORT REFERENCE 1. CityPlan: Directions for Vancouver File: 5340-2 & City of Vancouver Response to GVRD Livable Region Strategic Plan Before Council was a Policy Report dated May 16, 1995, in which the CityPlan Department Heads Steering Committee, including Associate Director of Planning - City Plans, General Managers of Engineering Services, Corporate Services, Community Services, and Parks and Recreation, and Manager of Housing Centre recommended the adoption of the draft CityPlan: Directions for Vancouver (February 1995), with the additions and amendments noted in Appendix B attached to the report. A series of recommendations were also submitted concerning CityPlan implementation. Also before Council was a second Policy Report dated May 16, 1995, in which the Associate Director of Planning - City Plans and General Manager of Engineering Services responded to the GVRD Livable Region Strategic Plan, and submitted a series of recommendations for Council's consideration. In a letter dated May 30, 1995, the Acting General Manager of the Park Board advised that the Board, at its meeting on May 29, 1995, endorsed Recommendations A through J in the CityPlan Council Report dated May 16, 1995. Dr. Ann McAfee, Associate Director of Planning - City Plans, advised there were three reports before Council which link to CityPlan. The first of these is the Policy Report on CityPlan, which contains an overview of the implementation initiatives. The second Policy Report responds to the GVRD Livable Region Strategic Plan. Finally, a Policy Report proposing the development of a Transportation Plan for the City. The report recommending the adoption of CityPlan is being presented for information at this time, and will be followed by a meeting on June 1st, when Council will hear from public delegations on this report. It is intended to re-submit the report on June 6th, for Council decision on the recommendations. Dr. McAfee, with the aid of a slide presentation, provided a review of CityPlan, and noted it covers a broad range of topics including directions for neighbourhoods, for communities, for the environment and the economy. Some of the implementation work has been approved by Council and is already underway, and there are new cont'dREPORT REFERENCE (CONT'D) CityPlan: Directions for Vancouver & City of Vancouver Response to GVRD Livable Region Strategic Plan (cont'd) initiatives which Council has yet to act on. Dr. McAfee also reviewed some of the comments received on CityPlan to date. City Plan proposes to keep those things which people value, while setting new directions for the City. In the neighbourhood area, there are major new directions suggesting more variety of jobs and housing closer to where people live, more housing variety throughout the City and ways to maintain character in existing neighbourhoods. If adopted, CityPlan would change the City significantly with respect to neighbourhood centres and through complete communities, which would reduce travel and increase choice. To create more complete neighbourhoods or complete communities will require a variety of more detailed initiatives on a neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood basis. This will mean creating some form of neighbourhood plan to address: ˜ increasing housing choice ˜ addressing housing cost ˜ character of neighbourhoods ˜ transit and greenway links within and between neighbourhoods and the rest of the City ˜ greater variety of jobs closer to home ˜ customizing City services to meet the needs of a particular neighbourhood ˜ a variety of safety initiatives. The next step is to talk to people about how the planning program should occur, how services should be delivered in neighbourhoods, and what the character of neighbourhood should become. In the past few years, there have been two linked programs happening. One program was talking about what is happening in neighbourhoods and the other was addressing the broad issue of Better City Government. There may be an opportunity to combine these proposals and look at how the City facilitates community participation, while at the same time using as an example how the City undertakes planning in neighbourhoods. It is proposed that staff report back in July on the process to seek public input on how to plan neighbourhoods. If approved by Council, the remainder of 1995 will be used to determine how to consult with neighbours cont'dREPORT REFERENCE (CONT'D) CityPlan: Directions for Vancouver & City of Vancouver Response to GVRD Livable Region Strategic Plan (cont'd) and communities and to do neighbourhood plans. Neighbourhood planning would then commence in 1996. It was noted the report suggests that while the City should not stop rezonings in the next number of months, applications for rezoning should not be based solely on the premise that they support neighbourhood centres. Staff will be reporting back by the end of this year on a process for considering rezonings while neighbourhood planning is underway. Much of the work in the communities section of CityPlan is already underway. This includes integrated service delivery, community policing, arts initiatives and greenways. The principal area where the public expressed concerns in the communities section of the plan was in regard to housing costs and ways to ensure that lower cost housing remains in the City. While Vancouver has been a leader across the country in housing initiatives, the public wants to know what else can be done. The public do not see tax increases as a way to make CityPlan happen, rather CityPlan should be used to direct future budgets. One proposal is to use the next Capital Plan to develop specific initiatives around housing and public places. A variety of directions deal with a diverse economy, how to move people around the City, and the quality of the environment. Over 5,000 copies of CityPlan have been mailed out. Comments have been received from the GVRD indicating its support for the Plan and noting it links closely with the Livable Region Strategy. The cities of Burnaby and Richmond have also offered their participation, particularly in regard to transportation planning. The Vancouver Airport and BC Transit have both indicated support for the Plan, although they have requested more information on people and goods movement and how rapid transit lines may be used to support development in the City. It is intended to invite their participation in the transportation planning project. In response to the Downtown Business Association's concern that there is not a separate section on the downtown, a page will be added to the Central Area to ensure broad coverage of all city issues. cont'dREPORT REFERENCE (CONT'D) CityPlan: Directions for Vancouver & City of Vancouver Response to GVRD Livable Region Strategic Plan (cont'd) Dr. McAfee also reviewed the Policy Report containing the City's response to the GVRD Livable Region Strategic Plan. Dr. McAfee referred to a number of issues contained in the Livable Region Strategic Plan, and advised if CityPlan is adopted, it will become the basis for addressing the Livable Region Strategic Plan. MOVED by Cllr. Puil, THAT the foregoing Policy Reports on CityPlan and the GVRD Livable Region Strategic Plan be referred to the Special Council Meeting on June 1, 1995, to hear public delegations, and subsequently referred to the June 6, 1995 Regular Council Meeting for decision. - C A R R I E D UNANIMOUSLY 2. Process - Development of File: 5551-2 a Transportation Plan In a Policy Report dated May 26, 1995, the General Manager of Engineering Services and Associate Director of Planning (CityPlan) proposed the framework for transportation planning and identified some immediate priority transportation needs. Mr. Ian Adam, Assistant City Engineer - Transportation Division, provided a review of the proposal to develop a Transportation Plan for the City over the next year. It is proposed to assemble an inter-departmental team to work on this project, consisting of representatives from the Engineering Department, Community Services Department, and others. The work will start with a creation of a vision to guide where the plan is going. This will be followed by an analytical stage where transportation projections and travel needs will be studied. Proceeding concurrently with the analysis will be the development of various components of the overall Transportation Plan. It is expected to report back to Council this Fall with choices, which will in turn be discussed with the public. cont'dREPORT REFERENCE (CONT'D) Process - Development of a Transportation Plan (cont'd) Mr. Adam noted there are other transportation programs which have been started and cannot wait for the completion of the Transportation Plan. These include: ˜ CityPlan Process ˜ Goods movement studies ˜ Support/Entertainment Districts ˜ ICTS Priorities ˜ Airport Expansion ˜ South False Creek Priorities ˜ Provincial Transportation Study Mr. Adam recommended these projects proceed currently with the analytical stage. MOVED by Cllr. Price, THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Engineering Services and Associate Director of Planning (CityPlan), as contained in this report and quoted below, be approved: A. THAT the City proceed with the development of a Transportation Plan as outlined in the Policy Report dated May 26, 1995 and based on the strategic directions established in the Livable Region Plan, Transport 2021 and CityPlan. B. THAT a Transportation Planning staff team be established with seconded staff from Engineering Services and Planning and a preliminary 1995 budget of $185,000 for administrative and public process costs to be funded from Contingency Reserve. C. THAT staff continue to work with communities, to pursue the transportation concepts as outlined in CityPlan, including transportation links between neighbourhood centres, neighbourhood protection from traffic impacts, community-level transit services and promotion of pedestrian and bicycle- friendly communities. cont'dREPORT REFERENCE (CONT'D) Process - Development of a Transportation Plan (cont'd) D. THAT immediate priority be directed to continuing analysis of the ICTS lines described in Transport 2021, including route priorities, corridor definition, technology, supporting land use strategies and community mitigation. E. THAT staff prepare proposals for Council's consideration to address the issue of goods movement within the City, with particular reference to the Industrial Lands Strategy and the False Creek Flats development, as a high priority. F. THAT the Terms of Reference for a Transportation and Parking Study of the cultural/entertainment district be approved as presented in the Policy Report dated May 26, 1995, and that the General Manager of Engineering Services report back on the appointment of a consultant. Further, that $20,000 be allocated as the City share of this study, subject to cost sharing by major facility owners, with the source of funding to be Contingency Reserve. G. THAT the Vancouver International Airport Authority be requested to conduct a study of access requirements related to airport expansion and the Open Skies Agreement, and staff report back on implications of this study when received. H. THAT the GVRD, BC Transit, Vancouver International Airport, Vancouver Port Corporation, B.C. Ferries and Ministry of Transportation and Highways be advised of the City's intention to develop a Transportation Plan and be invited to share information and participate in the development of the Plan. - C A R R I E D UNANIMOUSLY cont'dREPORT REFERENCE (CONT'D) Process - Development of a Transportation Plan (cont'd) MOVED by Cllr. Price, THAT the City Manager be requested to report back on a management structure for a continuing role for Council in, and ongoing monitoring of, the transportation process. - C A R R I E D UNANIMOUSLY MOVED by Cllr. Price, THAT the City Manager be requested to report back on the benefit and cost of a creative symposium to provide a commentary on the Transportation Plan. - C A R R I E D UNANIMOUSLY * * * CIVIC RECOGNITION John Mulberry - Director of Legal Services Council gave special recognition to Mr. John Mulberry, who retired as Director of Legal Services from the City of Vancouver. Mr. Mulberry was employed by the City for 34 years, and served as Director of Legal Services since 1980. The Mayor presented Mr. Mulberry with a gift on behalf of the City of Vancouver and thanked him for his long and faithful service. * * * Council recessed at 4:10 p.m. and following an 'In Camera' Meeting in the Mayor's Office, reconvened at 6:10 p.m. * * * COMMUNICATIONS AND/OR PETITIONS 1. Appointment to FCM Board File: 3253-3 In a memorandum dated May 26, 1995, Mayor Owen recommended that Councillor Puil be appointed as Vancouver's nominee on the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario, THAT the foregoing recommendation from the Mayor be approved. - CARRIED (Councillor Kwan opposed) 2. Fire and Police Services File: Collective Bargaining Act (Bill 35) In a memorandum dated May 30, 1995, Mayor Owen submitted information concerning Bill 35 - Fire and Police Services Collective Bargaining Act, together with copy of a May 26, 1995 letter from Mr. Mark Leffler, Manager of Personnel and Labour Relations, GVRD, to the Minister of Skills, Training and Labour. In the letter to the Minister, the GVRD requested: ˜ That the proposed legislation be withdrawn; or ˜ That the proposed legislation be amended to apply only to the situation which has directly prompted its introduction; or ˜ That if neither of the foregoing requests are accepted, then the proposed legislation be held in abeyance until the GVRD has had an opportunity to meet personally with the Minister to express its concerns. Mayor Owen recommended Council endorse the position contained in the GVRD letter and that Vancouver MLAs be advised of the City's concern. Also submitted was a news release dated May 30, 1995, on this issue for distribution later this day. cont'dCOMMUNICATIONS AND/OR PETITIONS (CONT'D) Fire and Police Services Collective Bargaining Act (Bill 35) (cont'd) MOVED by Cllr. Puil, THAT the foregoing recommendation of the Mayor to endorse the GVRD position on Bill 35, be approved. - CARRIED (Councillor Kwan opposed) 3. The Opening of Library Square File: Mayor Owen, in a memorandum dated May 30, 1995, expressed appreciation to the Architect, Project Manager, and those City employees involved with the Library Square Project, and thanked them for their expertise, effort and commitment in ensuring this project was completed on time and on budget. On behalf of Council, the Mayor expressed his thanks to these people and the many other employees who well served the City and the new Library through the construction of this project. MOVED by Cllr. Puil, THAT the foregoing memorandum from the Mayor be received for information. - C A R R I E D UNANIMOUSLY MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D) ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT'D) 1. Administrative Report (May 9, 1995) Southeast Shore of False Creek - File: 8010-14 Development Consultant and Budget For Council action see page 3. MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D) ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT'D) 2. Administrative Report (May 3, 1995) Strata Title Conversion: File: 5312 1846 S.E. Marine Drive MOVED by Cllr. Puil, THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Community Services, as contained in this report, be approved. - C A R R I E D UNANIMOUSLY 3. Administrative Report (May 11, 1995) Sale of City-owned Lot to the File: 5111 Adjoining Owner at 1312 East 8th Avenue MOVED by Cllr. Clarke, THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Corporate Services, as contained in this report, be approved. - C A R R I E D UNANIMOUSLY 4. Administrative Report (May 10, 1995) Review of the Management of Large Events File: 4201-2 in the City of Vancouver MOVED by Cllr. Puil, THAT this report be received for information. - C A R R I E D UNANIMOUSLY MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D) ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT'D) 5. Administrative Report (May 12, 1995) Annual Report from the Vancouver File: 3651-3 Fire & Rescue Services' Citizens' Advisory Committee MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario, THAT this report be received for information. - C A R R I E D UNANIMOUSLY 6. Administrative Report (May 10, 1995) Comfort Station Contracts 1995 File: 1801-3 MOVED by Cllr. Price, THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Engineering Services, as contained in this report, be approved. - C A R R I E D UNANIMOUSLY 7. Administrative Report (May 19, 1995) Lease Terms for 1818 East Pender Street File: 3753-2 MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan, THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Community Services, as contained in this report, be approved. - C A R R I E D UNANIMOUSLY MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D) ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT'D) 8. Administrative Report (May 4, 1995) Local Improvements by Petition File: 5802-3 - June 22, 1995 First and Second Step Report MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy, THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Engineering Services, as contained in this report, be approved. - C A R R I E D UNANIMOUSLY 9. Administrative Report (May 11, 1995) Tender Number 9506 - Reconstruction of File: 1801-3 Portland Cement Concrete Curbs and Gutters & Asphalt Cement Concrete Pavement on Arterial Streets MOVED by Cllr. Hemer, THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Engineering Services, as contained in this report, be approved. - C A R R I E D UNANIMOUSLY 10. Administrative Report (May 11, 1995) RM-3 Rate of Change: 2598 Alder Street File: 2604-2 MOVED by Cllr. Hemer, THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Community Services, as contained in this report, be approved. - C A R R I E D UNANIMOUSLY MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D) ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT'D) 11. Administrative Report (April 26, 1995) Review of Permit Fees File: 1755-2 MOVED by Cllr. Ip, THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Engineering Services, as contained in this report, be approved. - C A R R I E D UNANIMOUSLY 12. Administrative Report (May 18, 1995) Evaluation of Staff Training File: 1308 and Development Initiatives MOVED by Cllr. Clarke, THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Human Resource Services, as contained in this report, be approved. - C A R R I E D UNANIMOUSLY 13. Administrative Report (May 3, 1995) Expansion of Police Fleet File: 3701-3 MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy, THAT the recommendation of the Chief Constable, as contained in this report, be approved. - C A R R I E D UNANIMOUSLY MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D) ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT'D) 14. Administrative Report (May 17, 1995) Engineering Department Truck Fleet Additions File: 1701 MOVED by Cllr. Puil, THAT the recommendation of the General Managers of Engineering Services and Corporate Services, as contained in this report, be approved. - C A R R I E D UNANIMOUSLY 1. Policy Report (May 16, 1995) Proposed Rezoning of 2855 Sophia Street File: 5307-2 and 296 East 12th Avenue MOVED by Cllr. Clarke, THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Community Services, as contained in this report, be approved. - C A R R I E D UNANIMOUSLY 2. Policy Report (May 4, 1995) Water Conservation File: 3753-3 MOVED by Cllr. Clarke, THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Engineering Services, as contained in this report, be approved. - C A R R I E D UNANIMOUSLY STANDING COMMITTEE & OTHER REPORTS I. Part Report of Standing Committee on City Services and Budgets (May 4, 1995) The Council considered this report containing two clauses identified as follows: Cl. 1: Reconsideration of Ten Community Services Grants Applications Cl. 2: Reconsideration of 1995 Cultural Grant Applications Clauses 1 and 2 MOVED by Cllr. Puil, THAT the recommendations of the Committee, as contained in clauses 1 and 2 of this report, be approved. - C A R R I E D UNANIMOUSLY AND BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY RISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Cllr. Clarke, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY ADOPT REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Cllr. Clarke, SECONDED by Cllr. Hemer, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY-LAWS 1. A By-law to Designate Heritage Property, and to amend By-law No. 4837, being the Heritage By-law (Designation of 901-911 Homer St. and 1183 West 10th Ave.) MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy, 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. Kennedy, 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 2. A By-law to amend By-law No. 4848, being the Water Works By-law (Amendments for Funding Water Services to One and Two Family Restaurants) MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan, 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. Sullivan, 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 BY-LAWS (CONT'D) 3. A By-law to amend By-law No. 3575, being the Zoning & Development By-law (1575 West Georgia Street - Rezoning CWD & DD to CD-1) MOVED by Cllr. Hemer, 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. Hemer, 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 (Councillor Ip was excused from voting on By-law 3) 4. A By-law to amend By-law No. 4212, being the Park Board By-law (Park Board By-law - Housekeeping) MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy, 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. Kennedy, 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 MOTIONS A. Acceptance and Allocation of Lands for Lane Purposes (All that portion of Lot 14, Block 749, D.L. 526, Plan 6011, Group One, NWD) (4538 Marguerite Street) MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy, SECONDED by Cllr. Price, THAT WHEREAS the registered owner has conveyed to the City of Vancouver for lane purposes land in the City of Vancouver, Province of British Columbia, more particularly known and described as follows: City of Vancouver Parcel Identifier: 011-011-483 All that portion of Lot 14, Block 749, District Lot 526, Plan 6011, Group One, New Westminster District, described as follows: Commencing at the northeast corner of said Lot 14; Thence 213¯ 21' 30", 3.048 metres, following in the easterly limit of said Lot 14; Thence 332¯ 21' 30", 2.955 metres, more or less, to intersection with the northerly limit of said Lot 14, at a point 3.048 metres westerly from the said northeast corner of said Lot 14; Thence 91¯ 21' 30", 3.048 metres, following in the said northerly limit of said Lot 14, to the point of commencement. The same as shown heavy outlined on plan prepared by Michael G. Thomson, B.C.L.S., dated March 23, 1995, and marginally numbered LE15384. AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to accept and allocate the said lands for lane purposes; BE IT RESOLVED that the above described lands so conveyed be, and the same are hereby accepted and allocated for lane purposes and declared to form and to constitute a portion of a lane. - C A R R I E D UNANIMOUSLY MOTIONS (CONT'D) B. Industrial Lands Policies MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy, SECONDED by Cllr. Price, THAT the "Policy on Rezoning in Industrial Areas" dated July 26, 1990 be rescinded; FURTHER THAT the "Southeast False Creek Policies" dated October 16, 1990 and December 3, 1991 be amended to show 2nd Avenue as the southern boundary. - C A R R I E D UNANIMOUSLY C. Approval of Form of Development CD-1 - 1575 West Georgia Street (Norwich Union Site) MOVED by Cllr. Hemer, SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke, THAT the approved form of development for the CD-1 zoned site known as 1575 West Georgia Street be amended generally as illustrated in DA #217020, prepared by Davidson Yuen Simpson, Architects, and stamped "Received, City of Vancouver, Planning Department, November 17, 1994", provided that the Director of Planning may approve design changes which would not adversely affect either the development character and livability of this site or adjacent properties. - C A R R I E D UNANIMOUSLY * * * Councillor Puil left the meeting at this point in the proceedings. * * * ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS Capital Financing in Greater Vancouver Area Councillor Kennedy advised she recently attended a meeting of the Greater Vancouver Regional Hospital District for the purpose of discussing Capital Financing in the Greater Vancouver area. Councillor Kennedy requested staff to prepare a report to Council as soon as possible on Capital Financing for Hospitals, including the cost- sharing formula and future cost projections. The Mayor so directed. APEC Summit Councillor Ip noted Canada will be hosting the 1997 APEC Summit (Asia Pacific Economic Conference). The Councillor suggested the Mayor be authorized to write a letter to the Prime Minister encouraging him to hold the Summit in Vancouver. Mayor Owen undertook to do so. ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS (CONT'D) Noise from Motorcycles Councillor Price advised he is continuing to receive complaints regarding noise from motorcycles, and requested information from the Chief Constable concerning what enforcement is taking place, what impediments there are to enforcement and what is needed to increase enforcement. The Mayor undertook to raise this issue at the next Vancouver Police Board meeting. Rehabilitation Facilities Councillor Sullivan expressed concern that rehabilitation facilities are proposed to be clustered with tertiary hospital care, and advised he has written a letter in support of organizations of people with disabilities opposing this proposal. * * * The Council adjourned at approximately 7:40 p.m. * * *