CITY OF VANCOUVER
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held
on Tuesday, September 12, 1995, in the Council Chamber, commencing at
approximately 2:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor Owen
Councillors Bellamy, Chiavario,
Clarke, Hemer, Ip, Kennedy,
Kwan, Price, Puil and Sullivan
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. Chiavario,
THAT the Minutes of the Vancouver Traffic Commission meeting of
July 13, 1995, be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Hemer
THAT the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting (Public Hearing) of
July 18, 1995, be adopted.
- C A R R I E D
UNANIMOUSLYADOPTION OF MINUTES (CONT'D)
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Ip,
THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting (City Services &
Budgets) of July 20, 1995, be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting (Planning &
Environment) of July 20, 1995, be adopted following an amendment on page
9 of the attached report of the Standing Committee on Planning &
Environment, to delete Councillor Ip as being opposed to Councillor
Chiavario's motion as she was excused from the discussion and vote on
this item.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kwan,
THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting (with the exception
of the 'In Camera' portion) of July 25/27, 1995, be adopted following an
amendment on page 8 of the Minutes to change the last clause of
Councillor Clarke's motion to read:
- to include the property in the eastside of the 6100-Block
Cambie Street in the high priority sub-area.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
*underlining denotes amendment
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting (Show Cause
Hearing) of July 25, 1995, be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ADOPTION OF MINUTES (CONT'D)
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting (City Services &
Budgets) of July 27, 1995, be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting (Planning &
Environment) of July 27, 1995, be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Hemer,
THAT the Minutes of the Vancouver Liquor Licensing Commission
Meeting of July 13, 1995, be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting (Public Hearing) of
July 27, 1995, be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, Mayor
Owen in the Chair.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
REPORT REFERENCE
1. 100% No Smoking By-law Initiative File: 4105-2
Dr. John Blatherwick, Medical Health Officer, advised that a Policy
Report proposing that smoking be prohibited in all indoor public places
is currently being distributed to Council, and public delegations on
this No Smoking Initiative will be heard on September 28, 1995. A
meeting had been held with the hospitality industry who have indicated
the report fairly reflects the concerns of the industry and its
opposition to the proposal. The work which has been done represents the
efforts of a large team of people and includes the co-ordination of
seven Health Units and 17 municipali-ties. The B.C. Lung Association,
Heart & Stroke Association and the Canadian Cancer Society have also
joined in this initiative, and the Canadian Cancer Society has taken on
a publicity program for the initiative.
Mr. David Garth, Manager, Chamber of Commerce, San Luis Obispo,
California, had been invited to address Council at the invitation of the
Canadian Cancer Society.
Mr. David Garth advised that the San Luis Obispo Chamber of
Commerce initially opposed the No Smoking By-law adopted by that city in
1989. The business community was very concerned the By-law would force
customers, including tourists, to go elsewhere, resulting in a
significant loss of business. There were also fears the By-law would
have social implications due to a polarization of smokers and non-
smokers, and the conflicts this would cause in the bars and restaurants.
Notwithstanding the opposition by the Chamber of Commerce, the City
Council in San Luis Obispo proceeded to adopt the By-law as there was
general support for this initiative within the community of 50,000
population. Although the State of California has been in a recession
since 1989, sales tax revenues and occupancy tax revenues have increased
in San Luis Obispo and kept pace with surrounding areas that do not have
a similar by-law. On this basis, the Chamber of Commerce has had to
reassess its position, given the reality that the By-law has not had the
impact on the business economy as predicted. Since the By-law was
enacted, there has also been an increase in the number of restaurants
operating in that city. Other cities in California have enacted No
Smoking By-laws based on the positive experience in San Luis Obispo.
cont'd
REPORT REFERENCE (CONT'D)
100% No Smoking By-law Initiative (cont'd)
In January, 1995, the State of California passed Workplace
Legislation guaranteeing employees the right to work in a smoke-free
environment. While this legislation does not currently pertain to bars,
it will be extended to include bars as of January 1997.
The Mayor thanked Mr. Garth for his presentation and the
information he provided on the experience of San Luis Obispo.
MANAGER'S REPORTS
1. Administrative Report
(August 2, 1995)
1996 Interest Rate
on Property Tax Arrears File: 1553
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Corporate
Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
2. Administrative Report
(August 10, 1995)
Dedication of a Corner Cutoff
for Left-turn on Clark Drive
at Broadway: 1300 East Broadway
(Queen Alexandra Elementary School) File: 5761-2
In an Administrative Report dated August 10, 1995, the Manager of
Real Estate and General Manager of Corporate Services recommended that a
corner cut-off from the Queen Alexandra Elementary School site at Clark
Drive and Broadway be dedicated for road purposes, and that funding in
the amount of $40,800 be approved for the relocation of the retaining
wall.
Mr. Don Brynildsen, Assistant City Engineer - Streets Division,
responded to questions from Council and advised that discussions have
been held with the Vancouver School Board regarding traffic issues at
this intersection, and that the proposed pedestrian overpass is not
being considered further.
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Corporate
Services, as contained in this report and noted herein, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOVED by Cllr. Kwan,
THAT residents in the area of the Queen Alexandra Elementary School
and Vancouver School Board representatives be invited to meet with the
Vancouver Traffic Commission to discuss traffic issues in the area and
potential solutions.
- deferred
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT Councillor Kwan's motion be deferred pending a report back by
the General Manager of Engineering Services on the status of discussions
which have been held with the Vancouver School Board pertaining to
traffic issues in the area of Clark Drive and Broadway.
- CARRIED
(Councillor Kwan opposed)
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
3. Administrative Report
(August 16, 1995)
Form of Development - 3696 Rae Avenue File: 2608-2
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Community
Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. Administrative Report
(August 22, 1995)
Award of Contract No. 9508 -
Granville Bridge Seismic Upgrading
Phase III File: 1801-4/5751-2
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Engineering
Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
5. Administrative Report
(August 25, 1995)
Contract Extension -
Contract No. 8-93-01
Microcomputer Systems File: 1801-4
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Corporate
Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
* * *
Councillor Price was not present for the vote
on the foregoing item.
* * *
6. Administrative Report
(August 29, 1995)
Food Services Contract:
Evelyne Saller Centre File: 1801-4
In an Administrative Report dated August 29, 1995, the Manager of
Non-Market Housing sought Council's direction in regard to extending the
current food service contract with Versa Services or calling for
proposals.
The General Manager of Community Services recommended the City
authorize negotiation of a five-year contract with Versa Services, as
Versa is providing satisfactory food service at the Evelyne Saller
Centre, as well as at Cordova House and Taylor Manor, and its charges
are competitive.
Ms. Shirley Chan, Manager - Non-Market Housing Division, responded
to questions from Council and provided a rationale for an extension of
the current contract with Versa Services. The costs of a tender call
will be in the order of $5,000 and would require a considerable amount
of time for bidders to put proposals together. The City is aware of
three other firms that would be capable of providing this service.
cont'd
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
Administrative Report
(August 29, 1995)(cont'd)
Food Services Contract:
Evelyne Saller Centre (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:
THAT City Council authorize negotiation of a five-year
contract with Versa Services with terms and conditions
satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
7. Administrative Report
(August 29, 1995)
Local Improvement: Pavement, Curbs
and Tree Planting on 2nd Avenue
from Nanaimo Street to Kamloops Street File: 5802-4
As a delegation request had been received, this report was referred
to the appropriate Standing Committee.
8. Administrative Report
(August 27, 1995)
Services for the Frail Elderly File: 4101-4
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Community
Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
9. Administrative Report
(August 30, 1995)
Increase in Minimum Penalties File: 1755-2
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Corporate
Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
* * *
Councillor Bellamy was not present for the votes
on the following two items.
* * *
10. Administrative Report
(August 23, 1995)
Canada-B.C. Infrastructure Award:
Main Street at S.E. Marine Drive -
Left Turn Bay File: 5750-1
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Engineering
Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
11. Administrative Report
(August 29, 1995)
Funding for Chaldecott Water Park File: 4151-2
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Park Board, as
contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
12. Administrative Report
(August 29, 1995)
Fraser Lands Status Report
and Budget Submission File: 8030-4
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Corporate
Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED
(Councillor Kwan opposed)
13. Administrative Report
(August 30, 1995)
Establish a Data Administrator/
Data Base Administrator Position File: 1301-2
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Corporate
Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
14. Administrative Report
(August 29, 1995)
Local Improvements by Initiative -
November 23, 1995
First and Second Step Report File: 5802-4
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Engineering
Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
15. Administrative Report
(September 1, 1995)
Sister City Program File: 1041-2
In an Administrative Report dated September 1, 1995, the City Clerk
and Director of Economic Development requested Council approval to
accept the invitation for a Council delegation to visit the Cities of
Yokohama and Guangzhou in October and November respectively.
The General Manager of Corporate Services submitted the following
recommendations:
A. THAT Council accept Yokohama's invitation to visit that
City in early October and request the Mayor of Vancouver
to appoint two members of Council and a member of the
Economic Development Office staff to attend. The City of
Yokohama to cover all costs except for a budget of $5,000
to be allocated from contingency reserve to cover gifts
and miscellaneous expenses.
B. THAT Council accept Guangzhou's invitation to send a
delegation this Fall and request the Mayor of Vancouver
to appoint two members of Council and a staff member of
the Economic Development Office to attend with the City
of Guangzhou covering hotels, meals and local
transportation. The budget of $14,000 to be allocated
from contingency reserve.
C. THAT a City of Vancouver business mission be assembled by
the Economic Development Office to accompany the official
delegation to Guangzhou at their own expense.
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Corporate
Services, as contained in this report and noted herein, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
cont'd
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
Administrative Report
(September 1, 1995)(cont'd)
Sister City Program (cont'd)
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT those members of Council interested in participating in either
the Yokohama or Guangzhou visit submit their names to the Mayor's Office
and that the selection of the two members of Council to participate in
each of the two tours be made by lot draw.
- LOST
(Councillors Chiavario, Clarke, Hemer, Ip, Kennedy,
Price, Sullivan and the Mayor opposed)
16. Administrative Report
(September 5, 1995)
Council Remuneration and
Local Expenses By-laws File: 1255
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Corporate
Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED
(Councillors Kwan and Puil opposed)
* * *
CIVIC RECOGNITION
The Mayor introduced the Lord Provost of Edinburgh, the Rt. Hon.
Norman Irons, and Mrs. Irons, and welcomed them to Vancouver. The
honoured guests were invited to join members of Council for a reception
in the foyer.
* * *
Council recessed at 3:55 p.m. and following
an 'In Camera' Meeting in the Mayor's Office,
reconvened at 5:25 p.m.
* * *
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
17. Administrative Report
(September 6, 1995)
Proposed Charter Amendments File: 114
In an Administrative Report dated September 6, 1995, the
Corporation Counsel submitted a number of amendments to the Vancouver
Charter which are proposed for submission to the Provincial Legislature.
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the recommendation of the City Manager, as contained in this
report, be approved.
- CARRIED
(Councillor Kwan opposed to amendment No. 3
contained in Appendix A)
VARY THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA
Council agreed to vary the order of the agenda and consider Report
II (Report of Special Advisory Committee on Cultural Communities) at
this time.
COMMISSIONS & OTHER REPORTS
II. Report of Special Advisory Committee
on Cultural Communities
(September 6, 1995)
Negative Media Coverage -
Cultural Diversity
(Clause 1)
The Special Advisory Committee on Cultural Communities, in its
report dated September 6, 1995, recommended Council write the Editorial
Board of the Vancouver Sun expressing concerns regarding recent articles
which are considered harmful to Council's promotion of cultural harmony,
and invite the Board to meet with the Special Advisory Committee to
discuss these concerns.
The City Manager noted the leadership role that Council has played
in embracing and celebrating the cultural diversity of Vancouver
citizens through its various policies, civic committees and departmental
work. The City Manager encouraged Council to support the Special
Advisory Committee entering into dialogue with the Vancouver sun, and
that the more appropriate contact would be the Managing Editor, not the
Editorial Board.
Ms. Eleanor Atienza, Chair - Special Advisory Committee on Cultural
Communities, spoke to the report and encouraged Council to adopt the
Committee's recommendation.
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT the recommendation of the Special Advisory Committee on
Cultural Communities, as contained in its report dated September 6,
1995, and noted herein, be amended and approved as follows:
THAT Vancouver City Council write to the Editor-in-chief of
the Vancouver Sun, inviting him to dialogue with the Special
Advisory Committee on Cultural Communities regarding the
concerns and opportunities raised in the report of the
Committee dated September 6, 1995, for media's role in
promoting cultural harmony in the city.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
cont'd
COMMISSIONS & OTHER REPORTS
Report of Special Advisory Committee
on Cultural Communities
(September 6, 1995)(cont'd)
Negative Media Coverage -
Cultural Diversity
(Clause 1)(cont'd)
MOVED by Cllr. Kwan,
THAT staff be requested to report back on a strategy to deal with
the apparent increase in racial tension and discrimination in Vancouver,
and the status of the recommendations from the Barriers to Bridges
initiative of the Special Advisory Committee on Cultural Communities.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
1. Policy Report
(July 31, 1995)
Impaired Driving Legislation File: 111-2
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the recommendation of the Chief Constable, as contained in
this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
2. Policy Report
(August 17, 1995)
Development Application -
Artist Live/Work Studios
453 West 6th Avenue (C-3A) File: 2608-2
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Community
Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Policy Report
(August 25, 1995)
Solid Waste Utility (SWU) File: 3756-2
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the recommendation of the General Managers of Engineering and
Corporate Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED
(Councillor Kwan opposed)
4. Policy Report
(August 17, 1995)
Sewer Utility File: 3753-4
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the recommendation of the General Managers of Corporate and
Engineering Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED
(Councillor Kwan opposed)
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
5. Policy Report
(August 29, 1995)
Accessible and Usable Dwellings
for Everyone (Including People with
Varied and Varying Physical Abilities) File: 4653-2
In a Policy Report dated August 29, 1995, the Associate Director of
Planning - Land Use and Development Division, in consultation with the
Directors of Permits & Licenses, Law, Engineering, Health, Social
Planning and the Housing Centre, noted existing municipal policies
respond in a limited way to the residential accessibility and usability
needs of people with varied and varying physical disabilities. The City
officials proposed the development of a response to current and future
accessibility and usability needs, and requested approval for the
project and funding to cover the associated costs to a maximum of
$20,000.
Also before Council was a report dated September 7, 1995 from the
Special Advisory Committee on Disability Issues recommending that all
the steps outlined in the report be approved to proceed at this time,
and that the project funding to a maximum of $40,000 be approved.
The City Manager recommended against increasing the funding and
committing to a large work program before the results of the first phase
are known.
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Community
Services, as contained in the Policy Report dated August 29, 1995 and
quoted below, be approved:
A. THAT the Accessible and Usable Dwellings Project be
endorsed as outlined in the Policy Report dated August
29, 1995. The project will develop practical strategies
within the context of adaptable design to improve
accessibility and increase long-term usability of
Vancouver's housing stock. The project will be carried
out by a working team including people with disabilities,
seniors, housing industry representatives and staff.
cont'd
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
Policy Report
(August 29, 1995)(cont'd)
Accessible and Usable Dwellings for
Everyone (Including People with Varied
and Varying Physical Abilities)(cont'd)
B. THAT costs associated with pursuing this project be
funded from the Contingency Reserve Fund to a maximum of
$20,000.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COMMISSIONS & OTHER REPORTS
I. Report of Interim Advisory Commission
on Safer City Initiatives
(July 26, 1995)
Proceeds of Crime
(Clause 1)
This report was withdrawn by the City Manager.
II. Report of Special Advisory Committee
on Cultural Communities
(September 6, 1995)
Negative Media Coverage -
Cultural Diversity
(Clause 1)
For Council action see page 15.
RISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ADOPT REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
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. 6510,
being the Sign By-law
(2750 Slocan St.)
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
SECONDED by Cllr. Chiavario,
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. Chiavario,
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
(Cllrs. Bellamy & Kennedy were excused from voting on By-law
1)BY-LAWS (CONT'D)
2. A By-law to amend By-law No. 3575,
being the Zoning & Development By-law
(Text Amendment - Rate of Change)
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
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. Hemer,
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
(Cllrs. Bellamy & Kennedy were excused from voting on By-law 2)
3. A By-law to amend By-law No. 3575,
being the Zoning & Development By-law
(Text Amendment - Demolition of
Nuisance Buildings)
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
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. Hemer,
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
(Cllrs. Bellamy & Kennedy were excused from voting on By-law 3)
BY-LAWS (CONT'D)
4. A By-law to amend By-law No. 3575,
being the Zoning & Development By-law
(Internal Connections)
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
(Cllrs. Bellamy & Sullivan were excused from voting on By-law 4)
5. A By-law to amend By-law No. 3575,
being the Zoning & Development By-law
and to Repeal a Comprehensive
Development By-law (Rezoning CD-1 to
RS-1 - 4001-4199 West 4th Avenue)
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
(Cllrs. Bellamy & Sullivan were excused from voting on By-law 5)
BY-LAWS (CONT'D)
6. A By-law to amend By-law No. 3614,
being the Local Improvement Procedure
By-law (Residential Street Design -
Corner Bulges and Traffic Circles)
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
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. Kennedy,
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
BY-LAWS (CONT'D)
7. A By-law to amend the Street Name
By-law, being By-law No. 4054
(Street Name By-law:
1. Terry Fox Way
2. EXPO Boulevard
3. Bayshore Drive
4. Coal Harbour Seawalk
5. Coal Harbour Quay
6. Balsam Place)
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Ip,
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.
- CARRIED
(Councillor Kwan 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. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Ip,
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
(Councillor Kwan opposed)
BY-LAWS (CONT'D)
8. A By-law to amend By-law No. 3575,
being the Subdivision By-law
(Addition of 4001-4199 West 4th Avenue
- Jericho Park - as a
Consequence of Rezoning)
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
9. A By-law to Provide Remuneration
for the Members of Council
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.
- CARRIED
(Councillors Kwan and Puil 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. 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
(Councillors Kwan and Puil opposed)
BY-LAWS (CONT'D)
10. A By-law to Provide for the
Reimbursement of Local Expenses
Incurred by Members of Council
in the Discharge of Their Duties
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.
- CARRIED
(Councillors Kwan and Puil 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. 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
(Councillors Kwan and Puil opposed)
BY-LAWS (CONT'D)
11. A By-law to contract a debt by the
issue and sale of 7 1/8 - 8.00 %
serial debentures in the aggregate
principal amount of $50,000,000 in
lawful money of Canada for the
objects set out in Schedule "B"
(Debenture - $50,000,000)
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. Closing portion of the north-
westerly side of Wall Street,
northeasterly of Powell Street
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
SECONDED by Cllr. Hemer,
THAT WHEREAS:
1. The City of Vancouver is the owner of all the streets
and lanes lying within the limits of the City of
Vancouver;
2. There is a proposal to redevelop portions of Lots 1 to
5, Plan 178, and Lot 22 of Lot B, Plan 8567, all of
Block 18, District Lot 184;
3. The proposed development requires the closure of a
portion of the northwesterly side of Wall Street,
northeasterly of Powell Street;
4. Council approved a resolution on the 21st day of
February, 1995, relating to the required closure of a
portion of the northwesterly side of Wall Street,
northeasterly of Powell Street;
5. The said resolution contained technical errors relating
to the description of one of the portions of road to be
closed and the properties with which it was to be
consolidated;
6. The East 7 feet of Lots 1 to 4, Block 18, District Lot
184, Plan 178, have been established for road purposes
under Filing 43305;
7. The said East 7 feet of Lots 1 to 4 are no longer
required by the City for road purposes;
8. The Southeasterly 7 feet of Lot 23, Block 18, District
Lot 184, Plan 178, has been established for road
purposes under Filing 42095;
9. The said Southeasterly 7 feet of Lot 23, Block 18,
District Lot 184, Plan 178 is no longer required by the
City for road purposes;
cont'd
MOTIONS (CONT'D)
Closing portion of the north-
westerly side of Wall Street,
northeasterly of Powell Street (cont'd)
10. A portion of the lane dedicated by the deposit of Plan
178, on the northwesterly side of Wall Street, adjacent
to Lot 22 of Lot B, Block 18, District Lot 184, Plan
8567, is no longer required by the City for road
purposes;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the resolution of the Council
of the City of Vancouver, passed on the 21st day of February,
1995, and pertaining to the closing of a portion of the
northwesterly side of Wall Street, northeasterly of Powell
Street, be hereby rescinded; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the said East 7 feet of Lots 1
to 4, Block 18, District Lot 184, Plan 178 and the said
Southeasterly 7 feet of Lot 23, Block 18, District Lot 184, Plan
178, now road, be closed, stopped-up and conveyed to the abutting
owner; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT all that portion of lane
dedicated by the deposit of Plan 178 on the northwesterly side of
Wall Street, northeasterly of Powell Street adjacent to Lot 22 of
Lot B, Block 18, District Lot 184, Plan 8567 lying southeasterly
of a line drawn parallel to, and 2.134 metres perpendicularly
distant northwesterly from the northeasterly production of the
southeasterly limit of the Southeasterly 7 feet of Lot 23, Block
18, District Lot 184, Plan 178, the same as shown heavy outlined
on the plan prepared by Michael G. Thomson, B.C.L.S., dated
September 5, 1995, and marginally numbered LE 15778, be closed,
stopped-up and conveyed to the abutting owner; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the said portions of road and
lane so closed be consolidated with Lots 1 to 4 each, except (A)
part shown as the right-of-way of the Canadian Pacific Railway
Company on Plan in DF 67234 and (B), the East 7 feet now road;
and Lot 5, except part shown as the right-of-way of the Canadian
Pacific Railway Company on Plan in DF 67234, all of Block 18,
District Lot 184, Plan 178, and Lot 22 of Lot B, Block 18,
District Lot 184, Plan 8567.
- C A R R I E D
UNANIMOUSLY
AND BY THE
REQUIRED MAJORITY
ENQUIRIES & OTHER MATTERS
Smoking Shelter File: 4105-2
Councillor Kennedy requested the City Manager to report
back on the cost and a possible location
of a shelter for use by City employees
who smoke. Councillor Chiavario noted
she is working with a group of staff to
identify a proper site and will advise
the City Manager of the outcome.
The Mayor so directed.
SUCCESS Forum -
September 17, 1995 File: 3055-7/3502-2
Councillor Kwan advised that SUCCESS is sponsoring a
Forum to be held on September 17
entitled "Unheard Voices - A Challenge
to Government, Education and Media".
The purpose of the Forum is to discuss
issues including the escalation of
racial tension and conflict in the city,
and Councillor Kwan encouraged members
of Council and staff to attend.
Critical Incidence
Stress Program File: 1306-8/1303
Councillor Kwan advised she had attended a function in
August on behalf of the City, at which
time certain members of the Vancouver
Fire Department were presented with WCB
Health & Safety Awards.
Councillor Kwan requested the Mayor, on
behalf of Council, to send a letter to
each of the recipients, congratulating
them on their work and receipt of the
awards.
ENQUIRIES & OTHER MATTERS (CONT'D)
Rationalization of the
Sewer System File: 5809-2
Councillor Puil advised the City of Surrey has commenced
a Court action opposing the GVRD's
rationalization of the sewer system and
challenging the GVRD's authority to make
this change.
Councillor Puil requested the General
Manager of Engineering Services to
report back on this issue at an "In
Camera' meeting.
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Council adjourned at approximately 6:30 p.m.