CITY OF VANCOUVER REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, July 11, 1995, in the Council Chamber, commencing at approximately 2:00 p.m. PRESENT: Mayor Owen Councillors Chiavario, Clarke, Hemer, Kennedy, Kwan, Price, Puil and Sullivan ABSENT: Councillor Bellamy (Sick Leave) Councillor Ip (Leave of Absence) CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE: Ken Dobell, City Manager CLERK TO THE COUNCIL : M. Kinsella PRAYER The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with prayer read by the City Clerk. ADOPTION OF MINUTES MOVED by Cllr. Clarke, SECONDED by Cllr. Hemer, THAT the Minutes of the Vancouver Traffic Commission meeting of June 20, 1995, be adopted following an amendment on page 5 of the Minutes to delete the following words where they appear in Clause E of Councillor Chiavario's motion: if the street improvements of Recommendation C are approved and constructed. - C A R R I E D UNANIMOUSLYADOPTION OF MINUTES (CONT'D) MOVED by Cllr. Hemer, SECONDED by Cllr. Kwan, THAT the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting (Court of Revision) of June 22, 1995, be adopted. - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY MOVED by Cllr. Puil, SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke, THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting (City Services & Budgets) of June 22, 1995, be adopted. - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY MOVED by Cllr. Price, SECONDED by Cllr. Puil, THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting (Planning & Environment) of June 22, 1995, be adopted. - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy, SECONDED by Cllr. Hemer, THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting (with exception of the 'In Camera' portion) of June 27, 1995, be adopted. - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Cllr. Clarke, SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy, THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, Mayor Owen in the Chair. - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. City of Vancouver Parking Policy File: 5650/5653-2/5654 Before Council were two Administrative Reports, both dated June 7, 1995, as follows: (i) Operation of City-owned Off-Street Parking Facilities (ii) On-Street Parking Control Equipment Also before Council was a memorandum dated July 6, 1995 from Mr. Brent MacGregor, Deputy City Engineer, responding to recommendations submitted by the Parking Corporation of Vancouver. Mr. Brent MacGregor, Deputy City Engineer, briefly reviewed the recommendations contained in the two Administrative Reports, as well as those contained in his memorandum dated July 6, 1995. Mr. Brian Lees, President and Managing Director, Parking Corporation of Vancouver, advised Council the Parking Corporation supports the recommendations contained in the two Administrative Reports, but has submitted additional recommendations in an effort to raise the standards of public service on City facilities and raise net revenues, accountability and future utility of the parking for transportation demand management. Mr. Lees also encouraged Council to adopt the Parking Corporation's recommendations concerning the consolidation of City-owned parking stalls currently remaining outside the operation of the Parking Corporation. Alternatively, Mr. Lees suggested Council consider regulating the rates and business practices of private operators of City parking facilities in order to eliminate the advantage they currently hold over the Parking Corporation. MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy, THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Engineering Services, as contained in the Administrative Report dated June 7, 1995, entitled "Operation of City Owned Off-Street Parking Facilities", and quoted below, be approved: THAT Council authorize the General Manager of Engineering Services and the Director of Legal Services to enter into an updated operating agreement for the City's off-street parking facilities consolidating, where possible, those facilities now operated by the Parking Corporation of Vancouver. - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY UNFINISHED BUSINESS (CONT'D) City of Vancouver Parking Policy (cont'd) MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy, THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Engineering Services, as contained in the Administrative Report dated June 7, 1995, entitled "On-Street Parking Control Equipment", and quoted below, be approved: A. THAT Engineering Services continue its ongoing review of on-street parking equipment options to ensure that the technology used by the City of Vancouver provides the best value for the citizens of the City. Currently electronic parking meters provide the best value with the potential for future use of debit card technologies. B. THAT the General Manager of Engineering Services in consultation with the Director of Permits & Licenses and Director of Finance evaluate the options for an In Vehicle Parking Meter (IVPM) program, initially for use by commercial vehicles, and report back to Council. C. THAT consultant be retained to assist staff in reviewing the security of Vancouver's parking meter operations and its structure at an estimated cost of $40,000. Funds for this work to be provided from the Parking Meter Replacement Reserve. - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy, THAT the recommendations of the Parking Corporation of Vancouver, as contained in the July 6, 1995 memorandum from the Deputy City Engineer, be approved with the amendments proposed by the Deputy City Engineer as follows: A. Vancouver Parking Corporation (VPC) budgets continues to be co-ordinated with Engineering Services and Corporate Services for eventual approval. cont'dUNFINISHED BUSINESS (CONT'D) City of Vancouver Parking Policy (cont'd) B. Engineering Services continue to advise, assist and monitor VPC operations, enforcement and administration. C. Corporate Services continue to advise, assist and monitor VPC accounting, financial reporting, risk management and annual audit. E. VPC Board continue to have a Council Representa-tive. G. Municipal parking program to be reviewed as part of City's Transportation Study. - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY *underlining denotes amendment MANAGER'S REPORTS 1. Administrative Report (June 15, 1995) Strata Title Conversion: File: 5312 52-58 West 10th Avenue MOVED by Cllr. Hemer, THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Community Services, as contained in this report, be approved. - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D) 2. Administrative Report (June 21, 1995) Reserve Fund for Andy Livingstone File: 4151-2 Artificial Turf Playing Fields MOVED by Cllr. Puil, THAT recommendation A of the General Manager of Park Board, as contained in this report, be approved. - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY MOVED by Cllr. Kwan, THAT recommendation B of the General Manager of Park Board, as contained in this report, be approved. - LOST (Councillors Clarke, Hemer, Kennedy, Price, Puil, Sullivan and the Mayor opposed) 3. Administrative Report (June 15, 1995) Closure and Lease of a File: 5753-2 Portion of Bentley Street, South of 75th Avenue - S.S. Master Society MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan, THAT recommendation A of the General Manager of Engineering Services, as contained in this report, be approved; FURTHER THAT the annual rental to be $1.00, as requested by the S.S. Master Society. - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D) 4. Administrative Report (June 16, 1995) Roundhouse Neighbourhood Public Art File: 8010-2 In an Administrative Report dated June 16, 1995, the General Manager of Engineering Services, in consultation with the Associate Director of Planning - Central Area and Director - Office of Cultural Affairs, requested Council's approval to proceed with public art selected for the Davie Street end, as the work is a different interpretation of the concept identified for Davie Street end in the approved design guidelines, and encroaches into the view corridor. The General Manager of Engineering Services submitted the following for consideration: A. THAT Council approve installation of the public art selected for Davie Street in Roundhouse Neighbourhood, acknowledging that the work is in lieu of the Roundhouse CD-1 guidelines for the treatment of the Davie Street end, and extends into the Davie Street end view corridor. B. THAT staff instruct the developer to prepare a revised Davie Street end and adjacent shoreline design which references the art work and addresses any urban design concerns resulting from its installation. OR C. THAT Council reaffirm the current urban design for the Davie Street end including beacons, pavilions, and a pergola, and confirm current views and walkway policies, acknowledging that this will preclude the current public art proposal. cont'dMANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D) Roundhouse Neighbourhood Public Art (cont'd) Also before Council was a memorandum dated July 11, 1195 from the Chair, Public Art Committee, advising that the Public Art Committee strongly supports recommendations A and B as contained in the Administrative Report dated June 16, 1995. MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario, A. THAT Council approve installation of the public art selected for Davie Street in Roundhouse Neighbourhood, acknowledging that the work is in lieu of the Roundhouse CD-1 guidelines for the treatment of the Davie Street end, and extends into the Davie Street end view corridor. B. THAT staff instruct the developer to prepare a revised Davie Street end and adjacent shoreline design which references the art work and addresses any urban design concerns resulting from its installation. FURTHER THAT the memorandum dated July 11, 1995 from Public Art Committee be received. - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 5. Administrative Report (June 22, 1995) Tender No. 39-95-04: Supply of File: 1801-3 100-Foot Aerial Pumper Fire Truck MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan, THAT the recommendation of the General Managers of Engineering and Fire & Rescue Services and the City Purchasing Agent, as contained in this report, be approved. - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D) 6. Administrative Report (June 21, 1995) Tobacco Sales to Minors - File: 4105 Enforcement Funding In an Administrative Report dated June 21, 1995, the Director of Environmental Health recommended approval to receive $110,000 of federal funding, routed through the Provincial Ministry of Health, to carry out a 30-month monitoring and enforcement program related to Tobacco Sales, specifically tobacco sales to minors. MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy, THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Community Services, as contained in this report and quoted below, be approved on the basis that this monitoring and enforcement program will be part of the package of programmes that will be transferred within the Health Regionalization Program: A. THAT Council approve the receipt of Ministry of Health funding in the amount of $110,000 for a 30 month monitoring and enforcement program related to Federal and Provincial Tobacco Sales Legislation. B. THAT Council approve the establishment of the following temporary full-time positions with costs 100% recoverable from the Ministry of Health at a total cost of $110,000. 1.0 Environmental Health Officer (9 months, term ending December 31, 1995) 1.0 environmental Health Officer (19 months, term ending October 31, 1996) The positions are subject to job evaluation by the General Manager of Human Resources. - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D) 7. Administrative Report (June 19, 1995) Healthy Beginnings Program File: 4102-3 MOVED by Cllr. Clarke, THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Community Services, as contained in this report, be approved. - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8. Administrative Report (June 21, 1995) Fire and Rescue Services Training File: 1801-3 Facility - Award of Contract for Consulting Engineering Services In an Administrative Report dated June 21, 1995, the Manager of Facilities Development recommended approval of the contract award for the design of a drill tower and draft pit for the Vancouver Fire & Rescue Services Training Facility on Chess Street. MOVED by Cllr. Clarke, THAT this report be deferred pending receipt of additional information concerning the availability of other drill towers in the region, the total cost for all phases of developing the Fire & Rescue Services Training Facility in Vancouver and the rationale for recommending acceptance of a proposal from other than the low bidder. - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D) 9. Administrative Report (June 22, 1995) Integrated Services for the File: 1008-2/4106 Frail Elderly Program - Aids to Independent Living MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy, THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Community Services, as contained in this report, be approved. - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 10. Administrative Report (June 26, 1995) Intake Review and Improvement Project File: 1008-2/4106 MOVED by Cllr. Puil, THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Community Services, as contained in this report, be approved. - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 11. Administrative Report (June 26, 1995) Downtown South Community Health Centre File: 4101-3 MOVED by Cllr. Puil, THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Community Services, as contained in this report, be approved. - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D) 12. Administrative Report (June 26, 1995) Re-Approval of Strata Title Conversion: File: 5312 869-883 East Hastings Street MOVED by Cllr. Hemer, THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Community Services, as contained in this report, be approved. - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 13. Administrative Report (June 27, 1995) Heritage Revitalization Agreement File: 5051-3 for 347 East Cordova Street and Victory House Replacement In an Administrative Report dated June 27, 1995, the Associate Director of Planning - Land Use and Development and the Manager of the Housing Centre recommended approval of a proposal by the St. James Social Service Society to relocate the Victory House (SNRF) from 391 Powell Street to 353 East Cordova Street. The report also identified a use and sponsor for the City-owned site at 391 Powell Street, and recommended a Heritage Revitalization Agreement to restore the building at 347 East Cordova Street. Mr. Rick Scobie, Associate Director of Planning - Land Use and Development, responded to questions from Council concerning the possible future uses for the City-owned site at 391 Powell Street, noting that the Housing Centre considers non-market housing as the preferred use for this site. Mr. Gerry McGeough, Heritage Planner, provided Council with an explanation of Heritage Revitalization Agreements and the manner in which these differ from the responsibilities associated with heritage designation. cont'dMANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D) Heritage Revitalization Agreement for 347 East Cordova Street and Victory House Replacement (cont'd) MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario, THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Community Services, as contained in this report and quoted below, be approved: A. THAT Council authorizes a Heritage Revitalization Agreement (HRA) to restore and protect the heritage building at 347 East Cordova Street; FURTHER THAT the City agree to accept surrender of the lease for Victory House at 391 Powell Street, coincident with the occupancy permit for a Special Needs Residential Facility (SNRF) at 353 East Cordova Street and on the basis that the City acceptance of the lease surrender is full consideration and compensation to St. James Social Service Society for the HRA for 347 East Cordova Street. B. THAT the City-owned site at 391 Powell Street be used for non-market housing and that St. James Social Service Society be named as sponsor, subject to review if provincial funding for the project is not forthcoming by the end of 1996. C. THAT Council instruct the delegate of the Director of Finance to make a development application for any future use of the City owned site at 391 Powell Street. - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D) 14. Administrative Report (June 27, 1995) Occupational Health Services File: 1306-17 - Restructure As a delegation request had been received, this report was referred to the Standing Committee on City Services & Budgets meeting of July 13, 1995. 15. Administrative Report (June 27, 1995) Queen Elizabeth Theatre - File: 4253 Asbestos Abatement Project MOVED by Cllr. Hemer, THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Corporate Services, as contained in this report, be approved. - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 16. Administrative Report (June 29, 1995) Demolition of Dangerous Building File: 2701-3 55 Southwest Marine Drive MOVED by Cllr. Hemer, THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Community Services, as contained in this report, be approved. - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D) 17. Administrative Report (June 28, 1995) Extension of Completion Date: File: 5111 Sale of Portions of Road on the Northwest Side of Wall Street (1985 Powell Street) MOVED by Cllr. Puil, THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Corporate Services, as contained in this report, be approved. - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 18. Administrative Report (June 28, 1995) Extension of Combined Development File: 2605-2 and Building Permit Nos. JP806750, JP806751, JP806752 (for demolition) and Building Permit No. BP214363 (for construction) 1340 West 14th Avenue MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy, THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Community Services, as contained in this report, be approved. - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 19. Administrative Report (July 4, 1995) Civic Theatres Phase I (1995) File: 1801-4 - Award of Contracts MOVED by Cllr. Hemer, THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Corporate Services, as contained in this report, be approved. - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D) 20. Administrative Report (July 10, 1995) Legislation on Railway Taxation File: 1263-2/1551-2 In an Administrative Report dated July 10, 1995, the General Manager of Corporate Services described the proposed legislation intended to reduce railway taxation and the impact which this would have on the City of Vancouver. Attached to the report was a letter dated July 7, 1995 from the Mayor of the City of New Westminster urging the City of Vancouver to support a petition calling on the Provincial Government to withdraw the proposed legislation as contained in Bill 55, the Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act (No. 3) 1995. Also before Council was a letter dated July 10, 1995 from the Honourable Darlene Marzari, Minister of Municipal Affairs, providing additional information concerning the proposed legislation on railway taxation and expressing the Province's commitment to consult with local governments on these taxation changes before decisions are made. The General Manager of Corporate Services recommended Council endorse the petition circulated by the City of New Westminster and immediately communicate this action to the Premier. MOVED by Cllr. Puil, THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Corporate Services, as contained in this report and quoted below, be approved: THAT Council endorse the petition circulated by the City of New Westminster as set out in the Appendix to the Administrative Report dated July 10, 1995 on the withdrawal of the proposed changes to the assessment and taxation of railway properties in the Province, and immediately communicate this action to the Premier. - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D) 1. Policy Report (June 16, 1995) Amendment to the Building By-law File: 2651-3/2501-2 to Allow Simplification by Requiring Mandatory Sprinkler Systems for New Buildings MOVED by Cllr. Hemer, THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Community Services, as contained in this report, be approved. - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY RISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Cllr. Hemer, THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY ADOPT REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy, SECONDED by Cllr. Hemer, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY-LAWS 1. A By-law to amend By-law No. 7381, being a By-law which amended the Zoning & Development By-law by rezoning an area to CD-1 (1054-98 Robson Street) MOVED by Cllr. Price, 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. Price, 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 (Councillors Chiavario and Kennedy were excused from voting on By-law No. 1) BY-LAWS (CONT'D) 2. A By-law to amend By-law No. 6747, being a By-law which amended the Zoning & Development By-law by rezoning an area to CD-1 (International Village Sub-area 2) MOVED by Cllr. Puil, 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. Puil, 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 (Councillors Chiavario and Kennedy were excused from voting on By-law No. 2) BY-LAWS (CONT'D) 3. A By-law to Authorize Council Entering into a Heritage Revitalization Agreement with the Owner of Heritage Property (St. James Social Service Society - 347 East Cordova St.) 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 BY-LAWS (CONT'D) 4. A By-law to amend the Impounding By-law, being By-law No. 3519 (Towing Service Contract) 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 ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS Leave of Absence - Councillor Ip MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario, SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy, THAT Councillor Ip be granted Leave of Absence for the period July 11 - 14 inclusive, 1995. - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS (CONT'D) Dogs in Parks File: 3507-4/4151-2 Councillor Chiavario advised that Councillor Ip and herself are working on a committee who, along with the City's Coordinated Community Support Team, are looking at the issue of dogs in parks and dogs off-leashes. Consideration is being given to designating an area where dogs would be permitted to run at-large and not on leashes. This is being considered as a pilot project working in conjunction with the Trout Lake Community Association, and there will be public consultation before any decisions are made. Councillor Chiavario advised she will keep Council informed of upcoming meeting dates in the community. Library Awards File: 4004-2 Councillor Clarke advised that the Renfrew Branch Library recently received a Merit Award from the B.C. Library Association for its new Library building. In addition, Mr. Kyle Mitchell, Chair, Vancouver Public Library Board, has received the Super Trustee Award for outstanding service from the B.C. Library Trustees Association. Councillor Clarke suggested the Mayor write a letter to the Library Board and Mr. Mitchell acknowledging and congratulating them on receipt of these awards. The Mayor undertook to do so. ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS (CONT'D) GVRD Long-Range Plan File: 3753-3 Councillor Clarke referred to the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of June 29, 1995 which followed the City Services & Budgets Standing Committee meeting, and the enquiry on page 4 of those Minutes. Councillor Clarke advised that the suggestion made on that date was for the GVRD to be invited to present a report reference on the GVRD Long Range Plan and not just the Greater Vancouver Water District Long Range Plan. Local Improvement Project - Blenheim Street File: 5802-4 Councillor Clarke enquired whether the proposed Local Improvement Project on Blenheim Street could be advanced to a Court of Revision this Fall in an effort to expedite the project. The City Manger undertook to follow up on this matter. Motorcycle Noise File: 3755-2 Councillor Price requested information from the Vancouver Police Department concerning the status of enforcement against motorcycles emitting excessive noise, or alternatively, suggested the Police Department be requested to attend a meeting with Council to discuss this matter. The Mayor undertook to follow up on this enquiry with the Police Department. ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS (CONT'D) Prostitution File: 8015-4/3504 Councillor Sullivan acknowledged the efforts of the residents in the Hastings-Sunrise Area in addressing the problem of prostitution in that neighbourhood. - - - CIVIC RECOGNITION The Council recognized ten employees who recently retired from the City with varying lengths of services in excess of 20 years. The Mayor presented each employee with a Certificate on behalf of the City, and thanked them for their long and faithful service. - - - Council recessed at approximately 4:20 p.m. for an 'In Camera' Meeting in the Mayor's Office. * * *