CITY OF VANCOUVER


                           REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING



        A Regular Meeting of the Council of the  City of Vancouver was held
   on Tuesday,  October 17,  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.





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             Council recessed at 2:00 p.m, for a Public Hearing,
                         and reconvened at 2:10 p.m.

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   "IN CAMERA" MEETING

        Council  was advised there were items to  be considered "In Camera"
   later this day including property matters.

   ADOPTION OF MINUTES

   MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
   SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
        THAT the Minutes of  the Regular Council  Meeting (City Services  &
   Budgets) of September 14, 1995, be adopted.

                                                - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY


   MOVED by Cllr. Price,
   SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
        THAT  the  Minutes  of  the  Regular  Council  Meeting  (Planning &
   Environment) of September 14, 1995, be adopted.

                                                - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY


   MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
   SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
        THAT  the  Minutes  of  the  Regular  Council  Meeting  (with   the
   exception  of  the 'In  Camera'  portion)  of  September  26,  1995,  be
   adopted.

                                                - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY


   MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
   SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
        THAT the Minutes  of the  Special Council Meeting  (Public Hearing)
   of September 26, 1995, be adopted.

                                                - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY


   MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
   SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
        THAT the Minutes of  the Regular Council  Meeting (City Services  &
   Budgets) of September 28, 1995, be adopted.

                                                - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY


   MOVED by Cllr. Price,
   SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
        THAT  the  Minutes  of the  Regular  Council  Meeting  (Planning  &
   Environment) of September 28, 1995, be adopted.

                                                - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
   COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

   MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
   SECONDED by Cllr. Hemer,
        THAT  this Council  resolve  itself into  Committee  of the  Whole,
   Mayor Owen in the Chair.

                                                - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY



                               REPORT REFERENCE

   1.   Official Community Plan                                 File:  8037
        Electoral Area "A" (UBC Area)

        Mr. Hugh Kellas, Administrator, Policy  Development, GVRD Strategic
   Planning, briefed Council on  a process which is underway  to prepare an
   Official Community Plan for the University of British Columbia.

        In the past,  UBC has been in  a position in terms  of develop-ment
   with setting  and writing and marking its own  examinations.  There is a
   recognition that as  more non-institutional development occurs,  such as
   Hampton Place, there is a need for a public process.


        UBC, GVRD, and the  Minister of Municipal  Affairs, are all  active
   participants  in this process.  GVRD will  prepare an Official Community
   Plan but  the development process  will still be  the responsibility  of
   UBC  within that context.   The  University has  agreed not to  take any
   irrevocable  land use decisions until March 1996,  when a draft Official
   Community Plan is expected to be ready.

        Mr.  Kellas outlined  the various  types  of issues  which  will be
   reviewed  in this land use plan, and  indicated that issues which affect
   Vancouver,   such  as  transportation  and  public  involvement  in  the
   development process, will be considered.   The attempt is to create,  as
   much  as possible, a development process that  replicates what one would
   find in a municipality. 

        Responding  to  questions  from  members  of  Council,  Mr.  Kellas
   clarified  the  GVRD   and  the  Minister  of   Municipal  Affairs  will
   ultimately adopt the plan, but  legislation requires it be circulated to
   adjacent municipalities for prior comment.



                                            cont'dREPORT REFERENCE (CONT'D)


   Official Community Plan
   Electoral Area "A" (UBC Area) (cont"d)


        Mr. Ted Sebastian,  Planner, City Plans Division,  highlighted four
   broad  City  concerns  which  are   outlined  in  the  October  2,  1995
   Administrative Report.  These are as follows:

        -    Traffic impacts

             -    The Official  Community Plan  needs to  be  clear in  its
                  direction that housing  at UBC should be oriented  to the
                  needs  of  the   daytime  campus  users;     that  strong
                  transportation demand  management policies  are in  place
                  to  reduce vehicular  traffic;   and  that the  plan will
                  limit  retail  and   service  floor  space  to   a  level
                  necessary  to  meet   the  daily  needs  of   the  campus
                  population;

        -    It is  important  to  include  a  provision  in  the  Official
             Community Plan  that UBC will  pay its share  of all  regional
             costs,   whether  it  be  sewer,  water,  parks,  solid  waste
             disposal or other regional services;

        -    There should  be a  provision in  the plan  to compensate  the
             City  for  additional  costs   resulting  from  transportation
             demands or community services demands;

        -    There  is  a need  for  a  better  public  process  after  the
             Official Community  Plan is  adopted.   In the past  residents
             have been dissatisfied with the UBC planning  process, and the
             Official  Community   Plan  should   ensure  that   meaningful
             notification  and participation of  adjacent municipalities in
             future campus planning is accommodated.

        Members  of  Council  expressed  concern  with  the  size   of  the
   development potential and the impacts  that market housing would have on
   Vancouver services and  residents.  It was suggested  that UBC should be
   treated in a similar fashion  to other mega projects, in  which specific


   community amenities are identified early in the planning process.

   MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
        THAT  the  recommendation  of  the  General  Managers  of Community
   Services and Engineering Services be amended and approved as follows:

                                                                     cont'd
                          REPORT REFERENCE (CONT'D)


   Official Community Plan
   Electoral Area "A" (UBC Area) (cont"d)

        THAT the GVRD be asked to  ensure that the preparation of  the
        UBC  Official  Community  Plan  addresses  the following  City
        concerns:

        -    Traffic movement to  and from the UBC campus  through the
             City.  Adding students and  jobs on the campus will  be a
             concern in  adjacent neighbourhoods  unless the  Official
             Community Plan incorporates:

             -    housing appropriate  for students, staff,  and other
                  workers;

             -    significant traffic demand management policies;

             -    retail development  limits tied  to the daily  needs
                  of campus users and residents.

        -    Payment  of  appropriate levies  by  UBC for  the  use of
             regional services is a current and on-going concern.

        -    Future development of UBC lands could produce  additional
             demands for City services including:

             -    road/transit/traffic control improvements;
             -    schools;
             -    recreation facilities and services;
             -    libraries, etc.

             Adequate  planning,  provision,  and  funding  of   these
             facilities  and services  is  a  concern.   The  Official
             Community Plan  should identify  specific amenities  that
             will benefit the community as a whole.

        -    There is also a concern that the Official Community  Plan
             should  provide for consultation  with adjacent residents
             on more detailed plans and development proposals.

        -    All environmental  implications need  to be addressed  in
             the Official Community Plan.

                                                - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
   *underlining denotes amendment
                              MANAGER'S REPORTS


   1.   Administrative Report
        (September 15, 1995) 

   Additional Security/First Aid                             File:  1306-10
   Coverage at City Hall        


   MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
        THAT  the  recommendation  of  the  General  Manager  of  Corporate
   Services, as contained in this report, be approved.

                                                - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY



   2.   Administrative Report
        (September 25, 1995) 

   Proposed Agreement with                                    File:  8015-4
   Pacific Racing Association -
   PNE Parking Rate Reduction  

   MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
        THAT  the  recommendation  of  the  General  Manager  of  Corporate
   Services, as contained in this report, be approved.

                                                - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY



   3.   Administrative Report 
        (October 3, 1995)    

   New Plumbing By-law                                           File:  113

   MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
        THAT  recommendations  A,  B  and  C  of  the  General  Manager  of
   Community Services, as contained in this report, be approved.

                                                - CARRIED

                (Councillor Kwan opposed to recommendation C)

        Members of Council enquired about  the costs involved with having a
   private organization publish  the proposed  by-law.   Staff advised  the
   actual  costs  are  unknown  at present,  but  are  not  expected to  be
   significant.  This information will be reported to Council.
                          MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)


   4.   Administrative Report
        (September 28, 1995) 

   Curb and Sidewalk Realignment                         File:  5757-2/5808
   1965 to 1991 Cornwall Avenue 

   MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
        THAT  the recommendation  of  the  General Manager  of  Engineering
   Services, as contained in this report, be approved.

                                                - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY


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           At this point in the proceedings, Councillors Chiavario
                         and Price left the meeting.

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   5.   Administrative Report
        (September 29, 1995) 

   Amendments to the Building By-law                          File:  3053-8
   Relating to Access for 
   Persons with Disabilities        

   MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
        THAT  the  recommendation  of  the  General  Manager  of  Community
   Services, as contained in this report, be approved.

                                                - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY


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             At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Price 
                           returned to the meeting.

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                          MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)


   6.   Administrative Report
        (October 2, 1995)    

   Payment-in-Lieu Parking Application                        File:  5657-2
   799 Homer Street - Ford Theatre    

        Councillor Hemer declared a conflict  of interest and left the room
   during consideration of this matter.

   MOVED by Cllr. Kwan,
        THAT  the recommendation  of  the  General Manager  of  Engineering
   Services, as contained in this report, be approved.

                                                - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY



   7.   Administrative Report
        (October 3, 1995)    

   Award of Tender No. 58-95-07 -                             File:  1801-4
   Supply of De-Icing Salt       

   MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
        THAT  the recommendation  of  the  General Manager  of  Engineering
   Services, as contained in this report, be approved.

                                                - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY



   8.   Administrative Report
        (September 28, 1995) 

   Local Improvement by Petition -                            File:  5802-4
   November 16, 1995              

   MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
        THAT  the recommendation  of  the  General Manager  of  Engineering
   Services, as contained in this report, be approved.


                                                - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY


                          MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)


   9.   Administrative Report
        (September 28, 1995) 

   Local Improvement Reballots                                File:  5802-4

   MOVED by Cllr. Ip,
        THAT  the recommendation  of  the  General Manager  of  Engineering
   Services, as contained in this report, be approved.

                                                - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY




   10.  Administrative Report
        (September 20, 1995) 

   Motor Vessel "Miss Vancouver" -                            File:  2611-1
   Class 'A' Lounge Liquor License

   MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
        THAT  the  recommendation  of the  General  Manager  of Community  
   Services, as contained in this report, be approved.

                                                - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY




   11.  Administrative Report
        (October 2, 1995)    

   Vancouver's Food Policy Coalition                          File:  4101-4

   MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
        THAT this report be received for information.

                                                - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

                          MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)


   12.  Administrative Report
        (September 25, 1995) 

   Skeena/Cambridge Property                                  File:  5001-4

   MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
        THAT  the recommendation  of  the  General Manager  of  Engineering
   Services, as contained in this report, be approved.

                                                - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY



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           At this point in the proceedings, Councillors Chiavario


                      and Hemer returned to the meeting.
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   13.  Administrative Report
        (October 6, 1995)    

   Funding the Interim Economic                               File:  1401-2
   Development Commission      

        In an Administrative Report dated  October 6, 1995, the Director of
   Finance presented a  proposed budget for funding the work of the Interim
   Economic  Development Commission.    In  a subsequent  memorandum  dated
   October  17, 1995, Mr. Sam Kuzmick, Deputy  Director of Finance, advised
   that upon reflection, staff would  prefer that funding is made available
   but administered internally.  No grant is required in this instance,  as
   all  expenditures would  be City expenditures,  approved by the Director
   of Finance.

   MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
        THAT Council  approve funding up to an  amount of $10,000 to assist
   in the development of  the final report,  with funds to be  administered
   by the Director of Finance,  and with funding to be provided out  of the
   Contingency Reserve.

                                                - carried


                                                                     cont'd
                          MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)



   Funding the Interim Economic  
   Development Commission (cont'd)

   MOVED by Cllr. Kwan,
        THAT  this motion  be deferred  until  terms of  reference  for the
   Interim Economic Development Commission are known.

                                                - LOST

             (Councillors Bellamy, Chiavario, Clarke, Hemer, Ip, 
            Kennedy, Puil, Price, Sullivan and the Mayor opposed)


        The motion to defer  having lost, the  motion by Councillor  Clarke
   was put and CARRIED with Councillor Kwan opposed.




   14.  Administrative Report
        (October 4, 1995)    

   1995 Citizen Peace Award                                     File:  1051

   MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
        THAT  the recommendation of the City Manager,  as contained in this
   report and quoted below, be approved:


        THAT Council  discontinue  its  participation in  the  Citizen
        Peace  Award, and that the future sponsorship  of the Award be
        left  to the discretion of  the United  Nations Association in
        Canada (Vancouver Branch).

                                                - CARRIED

                          (Councillor Kwan opposed)


                          MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)



   1.   Policy Report
        (September 15, 1995)

   Proposed Rezoning of                                       File:  5303-2
   1100-1114 Hornby Street

   MOVED by Cllr. Price,
        THAT the  recommendation  of  the General  Manager  of  Community  
   Services, as contained in this report, be approved.

                                                - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY



   2.   Policy Report
        (October 3, 1995)

   Monitoring of RT-3 Zoning and Guidelines                   File:  5302-4

   MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
        THAT  the  recommendation  of the  General  Manager  of  Community 
   Services, as contained in this report, be approved.

                                                - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

        A  member of Council  referred to  a letter dated  October 16, 1995
   from the  Strathcona Residents'  Association, which  requested continued
   monitoring on  duplex  development applications.    It was  agreed  this
   would be considered at the Public Hearing.
   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
        (1600-1636 West 1st Avenue)       

   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. Chiavario and Ip were excused from voting on By-law 1)

                               BY-LAWS (CONT'D)


   2.   A By-law to amend By-law No. 6059,
        being the Parking By-law
        (Amendments to Bicycle Parking 
        Requirements)                     

   MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
   SECONDED by Cllr. Hemer,
        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. Hemer,
        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




   3.   A By-law to amend By-law No. 6134,
        being the Building By-law
        (Amendments for Shower/Change Facilities)

   MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
   SECONDED by Cllr. Hemer,
        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. Hemer,
        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 designate Heritage Property,
        and to amend By-law No. 4837,
        being the Heritage By-law
        (Designation of Facade of 225-255 E. Broadway)

   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



                                   MOTIONS


   A.   Establishment for Road Purposes                         File:  5807
        (South 7 feet of Lot 67,
        Block 70, District Lot 2027,
        Plan 3066, Group One, NWD)     


   MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
   SECONDED by Cllr. Ip,
        WHEREAS the City of  Vancouver is the registered owner of the south
   7 feet  of Lot 67,  Block 70, District Lot  2027, Plan 3066,  Group One,
   New Westminster District;

        AND WHEREAS it is  deemed expedient and  in the public interest  to
   establish the above described land for road purposes;

        THEREFORE  BE IT RESOLVED  that the south 7  feet of  Lot 67, Block
   70, District Lot 2027,  Plan 3066, Group  One, New Westminster  District
   is hereby  established  for  road purposes  and  declared  to  form  and
   constitute portion of road.


                                                - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
                               MOTIONS (CONT'D)


   B.   Establishment for Road Purposes                         File:  5807
        (South 7 feet of Lot 16 of Lot A,
        Block 73, District Lot 2027,
        Plan 3386, Group One, NWD)       

   MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
   SECONDED by Cllr. Ip,
        WHEREAS the City of Vancouver is the registered owner of the 
   south 7  feet of Lot  16 of  Lot A,  Block 73, District  Lot 2027,  Plan
   3386, Group One, New Westminster District (PID 012-945-781);

        AND WHEREAS it is  deemed expedient and in  the public interest  to
   establish the above described land for road purposes;

        THEREFORE BE IT  RESOLVED that the south 7 feet of Lot 16 of Lot A,
   Block  73, District  Lot 2027,  Plan  3386, Group  One,  New Westminster
   District (PID  012-945-781) is hereby established  for road purposes and
   declared to form and constitute portion of road.

                                                - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY



   C.   Establishment for Road Purposes                         File:  5807
        (South 7 feet of Lot 17 of Lot A,
        Block 73, District Lot 2027, 
        Plan 3386, Group One, NWD)       

   MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
   SECONDED by Cllr. Ip,
        WHEREAS the City of Vancouver is the registered owner of the 
   south  7 feet  of Lot 17  of Lot  A, Block  73, District Lot  2027, Plan
   3386, Group One, New Westminster District (PID 012-945-862);

        AND WHEREAS  it is deemed expedient  and in the public  interest to
   establish the above described land for road purposes;

        THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the south 7 feet of Lot  17 of Lot A,
   Block  73, District  Lot 2027,  Plan  3386, Group  One,  New Westminster
   District (PID 012-945-862)  is hereby established for  road purposes and
   declared to form and constitute portion of road.

                                                - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

                               MOTIONS (CONT'D)


   D.   Establishment for Road Purposes                         File:  5807
        (South 7 feet of Lot 18 of Lot A,
        Block 73, District Lot 2027, 
        Plan 3386, Group One, NWD)       

   MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
   SECONDED by Cllr. Hemer,
        WHEREAS the City of Vancouver is the registered owner of the 
   south  7 feet of  Lot 18  of Lot  A, Block 73,  District Lot  2027, Plan
   3386, Group One, New Westminster District (PID 012-945-871);

        AND WHEREAS it  is deemed expedient  and in the public  interest to
   establish the above described land for road purposes;


        THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that  the south 7 feet of Lot 18 of Lot A,
   Block  73, District  Lot 2027,  Plan  3386, Group  One,  New Westminster
   District (PID 012-945-871) is  hereby established for road  purposes and
   declared to form and constitute portion of road.

                                                - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY


   E.   Bicycle Parking Guidelines                            File:  5553-4

   MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
   SECONDED by Cllr. Hemer,
        THAT the  document entitled  "Bicycle Parking  Guidelines", adopted
   by  Council  December  5,  1991,  and  amended  December  10,  1992,  be
   rescinded.

                                                - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
                                                  AND BY THE 
                                                  REQUIRED MAJORITY


   F.   Bicycle Locker Guidelines                             File:  5553-4

   MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
   SECONDED by Cllr. Hemer,
        THAT  the document entitled "Bicycle Locker Guidelines", adopted by
   Council January 27, 1987, be rescinded.

                                                - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
                                                  AND BY THE 
                                                  REQUIRED MAJORITY


                               MOTIONS (CONT'D)


   G.   Conveyance, Acceptance and Allocation                   File:  5807
        of Lands for Lane Purposes
        (The North 0.762 metres of Lot 22,
        except the South 17 feet now road,
        of Lot 4, Blocks 12 to 21,
        District Lot 666, Plan 1378, 
        Group One, NWD - 1047 East 41st Ave.)

   MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
   SECONDED by Cllr. Hemer,
        THAT WHEREAS the  registered owner will be conveying 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:  014-812-827
        The North  0.762 metres of  Lot 22, except  the South  17 feet
        now road, of  Lot 4, Blocks 12  to 21, District Lot  666, Plan
        1378, Group One, New  Westminster District, the same as  shown
        heavy  outlined  on plan  prepared  by J.W.  Larson, B.C.L.S.,
        dated July 25, 1995, and marginally numbered LE 15653.

        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,  upon conveyance,
   are hereby  accepted and  allocated for  lane purposes  and declared  to


   form and to constitute a portion of a lane.

                                                - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

                               MOTIONS (CONT'D)


   H.   Closing Portion of the lane south of                  File:  5753-2
        60th Avenue east of the lane east of 
        Ontario 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.   The owner  of the West 34.5 feet of  Lot A (see 89207I), Block
             3, District  Lot 322, Plan  3071, has proposed  to acquire  an
             approximate 11.42  foot wide portion of lane, dedicated by the
             deposit of Plan 7248 and  adjacent to the said West 34.5  feet
             of Lot A;

        3.   The approximate 11.42  foot wide portion of  lane dedicated by
             the deposit of Plan  7248 and abutting the  West 34.5 feet  of
             Lot A (see 89207I),  Block 3, District Lot 322, Plan  3071, is
             no longer required by the City for lane purposes;

        THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED  THAT all that  portion of lane  dedicated
   by the  deposit of Plan  7248, south  of 60th Avenue,  east of  the lane
   east of Ontario  Street, adjacent to  the West 34.5  feet of Lot  A (see
   89207I), Block 3, District Lot 322,  Plan 3071, the same as shown  heavy
   outlined  on a Reference  Plan of  Survey, completed  on the 6th  day of
   October, 1995,  attested to  by   David Lyons,  B.C.L.S. and  marginally
   numbered 95-863.RE1, be closed, stopped-up and  conveyed to the abutting
   owner; 

        BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the  said portion of lane so closed  be
   consolidated with the abutting said West 34.5 feet of Lot A.

                                                - CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

    

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             At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Clarke
                              left the meeting.

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                               MOTIONS (CONT'D)


   1.   Canada Health and Social Transfer                     File:  4101-4

   MOVED by Cllr. Kwan,
   SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
        WHEREAS our national public  system of health  care is of  critical
   importance to the health  and well-being  of Canadians, including  their
   standard of living;  and


        WHEREAS our health care  system ensures that every single  Canadian
   has access to  affordable, quality health care  on the basis of  need of
   care alone, not on the basis of ability to pay;  and

        WHEREAS the  public nature of  this system has  ensured this  equal
   access for all;  and

        WHEREAS the vast  majority of Canadians support the preservation of
   this system  and oppose the  notion of  a two tier  system based on  the
   ability to pay;  and

        WHEREAS  the vast  majority of  Canadians  recognize Medicare  as a
   defining symbol of what it means to be Canadian;  and

        WHEREAS  recently passed  federal  budget legislation  includes the
   Canada Health and Social Transfer (CHST) which is to be the new  program
   through which federal funds for health care are funnelled;  and

        WHEREAS the  design of the CHST will end the federal cash transfers
   for Medicare  over the  next ten  to twelve  years  leaving the  federal
   government  without the  ability to  enforce  the national  standards of
   universality, comprehensiveness,  accessibility, portability, and public
   administration as detailed in the Canada Health Act;  and

        WHEREAS this will open the  door to privatized health insurance for
   health care and destroy our public system;  and

        WHEREAS  every  industrialized  country  in  the  world  except the
   United  States has a  public system of  health care in  which costs as a
   percentage of the economy are far lower than in the United States;  now


                                                     cont'dMOTIONS (CONT'D)


   Canada Health and Social Transfer (cont'd)


        THEREFORE  BE IT RESOLVED  THAT the City of  Vancouver go on record
   in support of maintaining our national, public health care system;  and

        BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED  THAT the City of Vancouver request that the
   federal government act to  amend the Canada  Health and Social  Transfer
   to ensure there will always be a federal  cash transfer for health care;
   and

        BE IT  FINALLY RESOLVED THAT the  week of October  30th to November
   3rd, 1995 be proclaimed as Medicare Week in the City of Vancouver.

                                                - CARRIED

           (Councillors Hemer, Kennedy, Puil and the Mayor opposed)







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             The Council recessed at 3:50 p.m. for an "In Camera"
                        meeting in the Mayor's Office.