CITY OF VANCOUVER
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held
on Tuesday, January 9, 1996, in the Council Chamber, commencing at
approximately 2:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Deputy Mayor Clarke
Councillors Bellamy, Chiavario, Hemer,
Ip, Kennedy, Kwan, Price,
Puil and Sullivan
ABSENT: Mayor Owen (Civic Business)
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.
"IN CAMERA" MEETING
Council was advised there were items to be considered "In Camera"
later this day including property matters.
VARY ORDER OF THE AGENDA
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT the order of the agenda be varied to consider Communication
No. 1 at this time.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COMMUNICATIONS AND/OR PETITIONS
1. Appointment of Deputy Mayor
for January File: 1251-3
In a memorandum dated January 5, 1996, Mayor Owen advised he would
be absent from the City on civic business from January 5-14, 1996,
inclusive. Mayor Owen recommended Council appoint Councillor Jennifer
Clarke as Deputy Mayor of the City of Vancouver for the month of January
1996, thereby conferring upon her all the powers and duties which, by
virtue of the Vancouver Charter, are vested in the Mayor.
It was also recommended the Deputy Mayor Roster for 1996 be amended
to appoint Councillor Maggie Ip as Deputy Mayor for the month of
February.
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT the foregoing recommendations of the Mayor be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting (Planning &
Environment) of December 7, 1995, be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ADOPTION OF MINUTES (CONT'D)
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT the Minutes of the Vancouver Traffic Commission Meeting of
December 7, 1995, be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Hemer,
THAT the Minutes of the Vancouver Liquor Licensing Commission
Meeting of December 7, 1995, be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Sullivan,
THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting (with the exception
of the 'In Camera' portion) of December 12, 1995, be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
SECONDED by Cllr. Ip,
THAT the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting (Public Hearing) of
December 12, 1995, be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Hemer,
THAT the Minutes of the Special Council Meeting (Public Hearing) of
December 14, 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 December 14, 1995, be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Hemer,
THAT the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting (Planning &
Environment) of December 14, 1995, be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Sullivan,
THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole,
Deputy Mayor Clarke in the Chair.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
REPORT REFERENCE
1. CityPlan in Neighbourhoods File: 5340-2
Before Council was a Policy Report dated November 30, 1995, from
the Director of City Plans and Director of Community Planning, in
consultation with the CityPlan Department Heads Steering Committee,
submitting the following recommendations:
A. THAT Council approve the release of the discussion paper
entitled "Bringing CityPlan to Neighbourhoods".
B. THAT Council invite public review of the discussion
paper, during January through March 1996, and that
Council approve the review process described in the
Policy Report dated November 30, 1995 (including
distributing a summary of the discussion paper to the
CityPlan mailing list; staff presentations, discussion
groups, and city-wide workshop).
C. THAT the Planning Department report back in May 1996 on
the results of the public review of the discussion paper
and on a proposed approach to implementing CityPlan in
Neighbourhoods, including staff and budget requirements.
D. THAT Council approve carrying forward the remaining
CityPlan budget of approximately $72,000 and using
$23,800 for the public review noted in "B" above, and
$44,000 for preparation of "neighbourhood planning
guides" - with costs as detailed in Appendix B to the
Policy Report dated November 30, 1995.
cont'dREPORT REFERENCE (CONT'D)
CityPlan in Neighbourhoods (cont'd)
Dr. Ann McAfee, Director, City Plans Division, with the aid of a
slide presentation, provided Council with an overview of CityPlan
activities, and outlined the proposal to bring CityPlan to
neighbourhoods. Dr. McAfee noted that on June 6, 1995, Council adopted
CityPlan which provides directions for Vancouver. There have been a
number of activities during the past several months which support
CityPlan, including:
- the establishment of integrated service teams in 15
neighbourhoods.
- issues around CPTED (Crime Prevention Through
Environmental Design) and community based policing.
- the adoption of the Greenways Plan in July.
- the establishment of the Transportation Plan Process
which is expected to report to Council by mid-1996.
- Steps to Better City Government.
- Public Process Review.
These various activities and initiatives support CityPlan and are
making "Directions for Vancouver" happen.
Ms. Ronda Howard, CityPlan, reviewed the various recommendations
contained in the Policy Report dated November 30, 1995, and requested
Council to approve the release of the discussion paper "Bringing
CityPlan to Neighbourhoods" for public discussion. The intention is to
implement CityPlan on a neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood basis over the
next several years. The proposed process is to develop "Neighbourhood
Visions" in each of the City's 22 neighbourhoods. The public will be
encouraged to participate in developing a vision for their
neighbourhood, and it is expected to require approximately six months to
complete each neighbourhood vision. Existing staff resources will be
reassigned to undertake these activities, and it is proposed to work on
two neighbourhood vision programs concurrently, completing four per
year. At the same time, there will also be a City-wide process to
assist neighbourhood visions to build toward a consistent response to
CityPlan.
cont'dREPORT REFERENCE (CONT'D)
CityPlan in Neighbourhoods (cont'd)
Ms. Judy Rogers, Assistant City Manager, provided information
concerning the integrated service teams and advised the public can
obtain information on the integrated service teams through community
centres and the Vancouver Public Library.
During discussion of the report, members of Council noted the need
to involve youth in the neighbourhood visioning process, and to
communicate with community and business groups on this work.
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the recommendation of the City Manager, as contained in the
Policy Report dated November 30, 1995 and quoted herein, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
* * *
AWARDS PRESENTATION
Mr. Scott Martin, Bicycling Magazine, advised that during the past
six months Bicycling Magazine has surveyed its 300,000+ readers in an
effort to identify the top ten cities for bicycling in North America.
Vancouver was selected as one of the top ten cities, and Mr. Martin
congratulated City Council and everyone involved in the bicycling
program for the achievements which have been made. Mr. Martin presented
Deputy Mayor Clarke with a plaque in recognition of this achievement.
Mr. Robin Coope, Cycling British Columbia, also presented Deputy
Mayor Clarke with a plaque in recognition of the City's expansion of its
bicycle network and for enacting the Bicycle Parking By-law. Mr. Coope
noted these are concrete steps towards improving bicycling in British
Columbia.
* * *
The Council recessed at 4:05 p.m. for an "In Camera" meeting
in the Mayor's Office and reconvened at 5:20 p.m.
* * *
ANNOUNCEMENT - "IN CAMERA" DECISIONS
Deputy Mayor Clarke advised that Council, at an "In Camera" meeting
held earlier this day, ratified a Memorandum of Agreement with the
Vancouver Firefighters' Union for the period January 1, 1995 to December
31, 1996.
Council also resolved to review the issuance of the business
license for Senorita Frogs, 99 Powell Street, at a meeting on January
16, 1996, at 10:30 a.m.
DELEGATIONS
1. 435 West Pender Street -
Niagara Hotel - Class 'A' Pub
- Change of Hours File: 2611-30
At its meeting on December 7, 1995, the Vancouver Liquor Licensing
Commission considered a report in which the Deputy Chief License
Inspector presented for consideration an application by the Niagara
Hotel for a change of hours in the Class 'A' Pub at 435 West Pender
Street. The proposed change of hours is to allow the pub to open from
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. on Monday to Saturday, instead of 10:00 a.m. to
12:00 midnight.
As the decision of the Vancouver Liquor Licensing Commission was
not unanimous, the applicant was permitted an opportunity to address
Council.
Mr. Brian Salmi, representing the Niagara Hotel, advised that the
current management took over operation of the hotel in September 1994,
and has demonstrated its ability to run the hotel without problems since
that time. Mr. Salmi noted there was no opposition expressed as a
result of the neighbourhood notification which was conducted with
respect to this application. Approxi-mately 2300 of the 2600 notices
sent were to businesses which close at 6 p.m. The hotel is prepared to
respond to the Planning Department's concern regarding livability by
ensuring the live music ceases at 12:30 a.m. The Niagara Hotel provides
an opportunity for local bands to perform. The later closing time gives
the hotel the ability to compete with other licensed premises in the
area on an equal basis. Mr. Salmi requested Council to approve the
change in hours unconditionally.
cont'dDELEGATIONS (CONT'D)
435 West Pender Street -
Niagara Hotel - Class 'A' Pub
- Change of Hours (cont'd)
Mr. Paul Teichroeb, Deputy Chief License Inspector, responded to
questions from Council and advised that the Provincial Government has
not confirmed whether the City could roll back the hours of operation
once approved if, in the future, the later closing time were deemed to
be a problem. Mr. Teichroeb also indicated that a referendum in the
subject area would not be all that meaningful at this time as there are
only 400-500 residents currently living in the area. This would not
give a clear indication of the neighbourhood impact which can be
expected in the future as the area develops. Staff would be prepared to
support the change in hours if there were some assurance that the hours
could be rolled back in the future should there be a need to do so.
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT Council endorse the application by the Niagara Hotel for a
change of hours in the Class 'A' Pub at 435 West Pender Street, subject
to the Provincial Government granting the City of Vancouver authority to
roll back the hours of operation if the need arises.
- LOST
(Councillors Bellamy, Chiavario, Hemer, Kwan, Price,
Puil, Sullivan and Deputy Mayor Clarke opposed)
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
THAT Council endorse the application by the Niagara Hotel for a
change of hours in the Class 'A' Pub at 435 West Pender Street, having
considered the opinion of the neighbourhood through neighbourhood
notification.
- carried
MOVED by Cllr. Kwan,
THAT the foregoing motion be deferred to allow staff to discuss
with the community, through the Victory Square process, the matter of
extending the hours of operation for the Niagara Hotel.
- LOST
(Councillors Bellamy, Chiavario, Hemer, Ip, Kennedy, Price,
Puil and Sullivan opposed)
The motion to defer having lost, Councillor Hemer's motion was put
and CARRIED with Councillors Kennedy and Kwan opposed.
MANAGER'S REPORTS
1. Administrative Report
(December 5, 1995)
Proposed Amendment to Fee Schedule
of the Encroachment By-law to
Reflect Full Cost Recovery for Easements
Granted on Portions of Streets and Lanes File: 1755-2
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Engineering
Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Administrative Report
(December 14, 1995)
Warning to Prospective Purchasers
of 85 East 30th Avenue File: 2701-4
This report had been withdrawn as the owner had complied with the
conditions set out by the Board of Variance.
3. Administrative Report
(December 21, 1995)
Urban Soundscape Task Force File: 3755-2
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the following recommendation of the General Manager of
Community Services be approved:
A. THAT Council approve the terms of reference and program
outlined in the Administrative Report dated December 21,
1995, for the Urban Soundscape Task Force.
- amended
cont'd
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
Administrative Report
(December 21, 1995)(cont'd)
Urban Soundscape Task Force (cont'd)
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan (in amendment),
THAT the foregoing motion be amended by deleting the word
'Soundscape' and substituting therefor the word "Noise".
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The amendment having carried, the motion as amended was put and
CARRIED with Councillor Kwan opposed.
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the following recommendations of the General Manager of
Community Services, as contained in this report, be approved:
B. THAT Council approve expenditures of up to $30,000 to
cover the costs of the program in advance of the 1996
Budget.
C. THAT the Mayor appoint two councillors to the Task Force.
D. THAT the Assistant City Manager be appointed staff's
liaison to the Task Force and that appropriate City staff
be authorized to provide reasonable assistance to the
Task Force.
- CARRIED
(Councillor Kwan opposed)
cont'd
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
Administrative Report
(December 21, 1995)(cont'd)
Urban Soundscape Task Force (cont'd)
MOVED by Cllr. Kwan,
THAT staff report on all of the noise complaints received over the
last three years by category, as well as current staffing levels;
FURTHER THAT this report be circulated to the community for
comment.
- LOST
(Councillors Bellamy, Chiavario, Hemer, Ip, Kennedy, Price,
Puil, Sullivan and Deputy Mayor Clarke opposed)
In response to a question from Council, Mr. Losito advised the City
Clerk would solicit nominations for membership in the normal manner.
COMMISSIONS AND OTHER REPORTS
I. Report of Vancouver
Liquor Licensing Commission
(December 7, 1995)
435 West Pender Street - Niagara Hotel
Class 'A' Pub - Change of Hours
(Clause 1) File: 2611-30
For Council action, see page 7.
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
4. A By-law to authorize the
borrowing of certain sums of money
from January 9, 1996 to
January 7, 1997, pending the collection
of real property taxes (Borrowing $60,000,000)
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 Deputy
Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
BY-LAWS (CONT'D)
10. A By-law to contract a debt by the
issue and sale of debentures in the
aggregate principal amount of
$100,000,000 in lawful money of Canada
for the objects set out in Schedule B
(10 year debenture at 7 1/2% interest)
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
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. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Hemer,
THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Deputy
Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOTIONS
A. Acceptance and Allocation of Lands
for Lane Purposes
(The West 0.762 metres of Lot 14,
Except the East 7 feet, now road,
South 1/2 of District Lot 718,
Plan 2245, Group 1, NWD) File: 5807
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
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: 013-955-403
The West 0.762 metres of Lot 14, except the East 7 feet, now
road, South 1/2 of District Lot 718, Plan 2245, Group 1, New
Westminster District, the same as shown heavy outlined on plan
prepared by A. Di Nozzi, B.C.L.S., dated November 9th, 1995,
and marginally numbered LE 15910.
AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to
accept and allocate the said lands for lane purposes;
BE IT RESOLVED that the above described lands so conveyed be, and
the same are hereby accepted and allocated for lane purposes and
declared to form and to constitute a portion of a lane.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
B. Balcony Enclosure Guidelines File: 2501-3
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the amended document entitled "Balcony Enclosure Guidelines"
be adopted by Council, subject to approval of the by-law, to use by
applicants and staff for development applications in districts and
official development plan areas which permit enclosed balconies to be
excluded from floor space ratio.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOTIONS (CONT'D)
C. Acceptance and Allocation of
Lands for Road Purposes
(The West 2.134 metres of Lot 4
of Lots 6 and 7, Blocks 1 to 6
and 12 of Block C, District Lots 319,
323 and 324, Plan 2167, Group 1, NWD) File: 5807
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
THAT WHEREAS the registered owner will be conveying to the City of
Vancouver for road purposes land in the City of Vancouver, Province of
British Columbia, more particularly known and described as follows:
City of Vancouver
Parcel Identifier: NO PID
The West 2.134 metres of Lot 4 of Lots 6 and 7, Blocks 1
to 6 and 12 of Block C, District Lots 319, 323 and 324,
Plan 2167, Group 1, New Westminster District, shown heavy
outlined on plan of survey completed on the 6th day of
December, 1995, attested to by A. Di Nozzi, B.C.L.S., and
marginally numbered LD 3242.
AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to
accept and allocate the said lands for road purposes;
BE IT RESOLVED that the above described lands to be conveyed are
hereby accepted and allocated for road purposes and declared to form and
to constitute a portion of a road.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
NOTICE OF MOTION
The following Notices of Motion were submitted by Councillor
Puil and recognized by the Chair:
1. Replacement or Reform of GST File: 1555
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
WHEREAS the Federal Government has indicated that it intends to
harmonize the GST with the PST; and
WHEREAS municipalities currently pay 7% GST on all purchases, but
receive a rebate of 57.14% based on the principle that they should carry
no greater burden under GST than they experienced under the previous
Municipalities Sales Tax;
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED:
(a) THAT Vancouver communicate immediately with Prime
Minister Jean ChrÇtien, Finance Minister Paul Martin, and
local Members of Parliament to seek assurance that the
municipal governments will have no greater federal and
provincial tax burden imposed on them through replacement
or reform of the GST.
(b) THAT Vancouver communicate immediately with the
provincial Premier to seek assurance that municipal
governments will have no greater federal and provincial
tax burden imposed on them through replacement or reform
of the GST.
(c) THAT Vancouver use all means available to highlight to
the local media that they are calling upon the federal,
provincial, and territorial governments to ensure that no
greater federal and provincial tax burden is imposed on
municipal governments, and hence property taxpayers
through replacement or reform of the GST.
- Notice
NOTICE OF MOTION (CONT'D)
2. Infrastructure Program File: 5750-1
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
WHEREAS the Canada Infrastructure Works Program has generated more
than $4 billion in matching commitments from other levels of government
and initiated 12,000 projects which created 100,000 jobs;
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED THAT the City of Vancouver urge the
Federal Job Strategy Committee to renew the Infrastructure Program under
the following guiding principles:
- municipal sponsorship must be retained and projects must
be identified by municipal governments;
- the program must be accessible to all municipal
governments;
- the three orders of government should be equal partners
in the management of the program;
- the program should build on the success of the National
Infrastructure Program including the allocation formula
for the provinces;
- spending should be incremental; and
- criteria for eligibility must be reasonable as not to
preclude municipal governments from participating.
- Notice
ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS
Leave of Absence
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
SECONDED by Cllr. Hemer,
THAT Councillors Kennedy and Puil be granted leave of absence for
January 11, 1996;
FURTHER THAT Councillor Sullivan be granted leave of absence for
the afternoon of January 11, 1996.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Council to Reconvene
Due to the lateness of the hour, Council agreed to recess and
reconvene on Thursday, January 11, 1996, immediately following the
meeting of the Standing Committee on Planning & Environment.
* * *
Council recessed at 6:35 p.m.
* * *
Council reconvened on Thursday, January 11, 1996, immediately
following the meeting of the Standing Committee on Planning &
Environment, in Committee Room No. 1, commencing at approximately 2:15
p.m. with the following members present: Councillors Bellamy,
Chiavario, Hemer, Ip, Kwan, Price and Deputy Mayor Clark. Mayor Owen
was away on Civic Business and Councillors Kennedy, Puil and Sullivan
were granted Leave of Absence.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Hemer,
THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole,
Deputy Mayor Clarke in the Chair.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
4. Administrative Report
(November 27, 1995)
Traffic Issues, Clark Drive and Broadway
Queen Alexandra School File: 5762-5/5761-3
In an Administrative Report dated November 27, 1995, the General
Manager of Engineering Services provided information concerning traffic
issues in the area of Queen Alexandra School, at the intersection of
Clark Drive and Broadway.
Mr. Ian Adam, Assistant City Engineer - Transportation Division,
presented the report and noted the Clark Drive corridor is a high
accident area. However, the City is pursuing a number of initiatives
aimed at traffic calming. Some of these activities have been in
conjunction with ICBC, and there has been a 20% reduction in the
accident rate and with further changes proposed, is expected the
accident rate will be reduced by up to 50%.
cont'd
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
Administrative Report
(November 27, 1995)(cont'd)
Traffic Issues, Clark Drive and Broadway
Queen Alexandra School (cont'd)
MOVED by Cllr. Kwan,
THAT staff be requested to report back on the cost and design of an
overpass to serve the Queen Alexandra School at Clark Drive and
Broadway.
- CARRIED
(Councillors Hemer, Ip and Price opposed)
MOVED by Cllr. Kwan,
THAT staff be requested to report back on the cost of adult
crossing guards at Clark Drive and Broadway.
- LOST
(Councillors Bellamy, Hemer, Ip, Price and
Deputy Mayor Clark opposed)
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT the Administrative Report dated November 27, 1995 be received
for information.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT the various traffic measures referred to in the Administrative
Report dated November 27, 1995, be referred back to the Vancouver
Traffic Commission for review and consideration.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
5. Administrative Report
(December 20, 1995)
Award of Tender No. 57-96-01 -
Supply and Delivery of 4", 6", 8"
and 12" Ductile Iron Water Pipe File: 1801-5
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Engineering
Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
6. Administrative Report
(December 21, 1995)
Tender No. 56-96-01, Supply of Asphalts -
Liquid and Paving File: 1801-5
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Engineering
Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
7. Administrative Report
(December 22, 1995)
Reapproval of Strata Title Conversion -
611 Main Street File: 5312
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)
8. Administrative Report
(December 21, 1995)
Parking Meter - Operations Review File: 5654
In an Administrative Report dated December 21, 1995, the General
Manager of Engineering Services provided a review of the parking meter
operation and recommended an accelerated meter replacement program.
This would also provide a higher level of public convenience through the
installation of meters with electronic mechanisms. The report also
recommended rate changes to offset meter replacement costs and better
reflect off-street rates.
The General Manager of Engineering Services submitted the following
recommendations:
A. THAT Council approve a three-year parking meter
replacement program as outlined in the Administrative
Report dated December 21, 1995, and detailed in Appendix
A of the Administrative Report dated December 21, 1995,
at an estimated cost of $2,728,000. Funds for this would
be provided from increased parking meter revenues of
approximately $900,000 for 1996 and $1,900 for 1996 and
$1,900,000 annually thereafter.
B. THAT Council approve the parking meter rate changes for
1996 and 1997 as detailed in Appendix B of the
Administrative Report dated December 21, 1995.
C. THAT Council authorize the Director of Legal Services to
bring forward the necessary by-law changes to reflect the
parking meter rate changes.
Mr. Ian Adam, Assistant City Engineer - Streets Division, responded
to questions from Council concerning meter replacement and some of the
experimental activities which have been undertaken.
cont'd
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
Administrative Report
(December 21, 1995)(cont'd)
Parking Meter - Operations Review (cont'd)
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
THAT Council approve a one-year parking meter replacement program
(1300 meter spaces) at an estimated cost of $600,000, together with the
other 1996 costs identified in Appendix A of the Administrative Report
dated December 21, 1995. Funds to be provided from increased parking
meter revenue.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
THAT recommendations B and C of the General Manager of Engineering
Services, as contained in this report and noted herein, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
THAT following the parking meter replacement program and other
measures to reduce vandalism, staff report back in one year on the need
for future meter replacements.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
1. Policy Report
(December 29, 1995)
CD-1 Text Amendment -
1779 West 75th Avenue File: 5307-2
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Community
Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Policy Report
(December 28, 1995)
CD-1 Rezoning - 5625 Senlac Street File: 5307-2
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
(January 2, 1996)
Victory Square Area -
Interim Fire Safety Measures File: 3651-5/8007-9
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Fire & Rescue
Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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 (CONT'D)
1. A By-law to amend By-law No. 3575,
being the Zoning & Development By-law
(Restaurant Seating)
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
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. Bellamy,
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)
2. A By-law to amend By-law No.
4450, being the License By-law
(Consequential Amendments)
MOVED by Cllr. Hemer,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
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. Bellamy,
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.
6580, being the Health By-law
(Consequential Amendments)
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
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. Price,
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 authorize the
borrowing of certain sums of money
from January 9, 1996 to
January 7, 1997, pending the collection
of real property taxes (Borrowing $60,000,000)
For Council action, see page 12.
5. A By-law to amend By-law No. 3575,
being the Zoning and Development
By-law (Balcony Exclusions Options A.2)
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
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. Price,
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
(Councillors Ip and Puil excused from voting on By-law 5)
BY-LAWS (CONT'D)
6. A By-law to amend By-law Nos. 6421,
6688, 6710, 6731, 6757, 6787, 6817,
7006, 7156, 7173, 7189, 7193, 7200,
7204, 7209, 7223, 7224, 7232, 7246,
7248, 7317, 7337, 7340, 7381, 7431
and 7461, being by-laws which amended
the Zoning and Development By-law by
rezoning areas to CD-1
(Balcony Exclusions Option A.2)
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
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. Price,
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
(Councillors Ip and Puil excused from voting on By-law 6)
BY-LAWS (CONT'D)
7. A By-law to amend the Downtown
Official Development Plan, being
Schedule A to By-law No. 4912,
the Downtown-Eastside/Oppenheimer
Official Development Plan, being
Schedule A to By-law No. 5532 and
the Southeast Granville Slopes
Official Development Plan, being
Schedule A to By-law No. 5752
(Balcony Exclusions Option A.2)
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
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. Price,
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
(Councillors Ip and Puil excused from voting on By-law 7)
BY-LAWS (CONT'D)
8. A By-law to amend By-law No. 3575,
being the Zoning and Development
By-law (Acoustic Requirements)
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
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. Price,
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
(Councillors Ip and Puil excused from voting on By-law 8)
BY-LAWS (CONT'D)
9. A By-law to amend By-law Nos. 3712,
4037, 4049, 4397, 4677, 5381, 5836,
5852, 6272, 6310, 6312, 6313, 6314,
6315, 6316, 6317, 6318, 6319, 6320,
6321, 6322, 6323, 6325, 6361, 6362,
6363, 6421, 6425, 6429, 6475, 6489,
6528, 6533, 6564, 6582, 6597, 6663,
6688, 6710, 6713, 6714, 6715, 6730,
6731, 6738, 6739, 6740, 6744, 6747,
6757, 6768, 6779, 6787, 6817, 6827,
6965, 7006, 7087, 7092, 7101, 7114,
7135, 7155, 7156, 7157, 7158, 7163,
7166, 7173, 7174, 7175, 7180, 7189,
7193, 7198, 7200, 7204, 7209, 7223,
7224, 7230, 7232, 7246, 7248, 7317,
7337, 7340, 7381, 7425, 7431, 7434
and 7461, being by-laws which amended
the Zoning and Development By-laws by
rezoning areas to CD-1 (Acoustic Requirements)
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
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. Price,
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
(Councillors Ip and Puil excused from voting on By-law 9)
BY-LAWS (CONT'D)
10. A By-law to contract a debt by the
issue and sale of debentures in the
aggregate principal amount of
$100,000,000 in lawful money of Canada
for the objects set out in Schedule B
(10 year debenture at 7 1/2% interest)
For Council action, see page 13.
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The Council adjourned at approximately 3:25 p.m.
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