CITY OF VANCOUVER
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 26, 1996
A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held
on Tuesday, March 26, 1996, in the Council Chamber, commencing at
approximately 2:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor Owen
Councillors Bellamy, Chiavario,
Kennedy, Kwan, Price, Puil
and Sullivan
ABSENT: Councillor Clark (Leave of Absence)
Councillor Hemer
Councillor Ip (Leave of Absence)
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE: Ken Dobell, City Manager
CLERK TO THE COUNCIL: Dennis Back
PRAYER
The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with prayer read
by the Deputy City Clerk.
"IN CAMERA" MEETING
Council was advised there were items to be considered "In Camera"
later this day including legal and property matters.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
1. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
(City Services & Budgets)
February 29, 1996
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ADOPTION OF MINUTES (CONT'D)
2. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
(Planning & Environment)
February 29, 1996
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
March 12, 1996
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Sullivan,
THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. Minutes of Special Council Meeting
(Public Hearing)
March 12, 1996
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kwan,
THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, Mayor
Owen in the Chair.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COMMUNICATIONS AND/OR PETITIONS
1. March 29, 1996 GVRD Board Meeting File: 3201-9
In a memorandum dated March 25, 1996, Mayor Owen noted that
Councillor Kennedy would be unable to attend the GVRD Board meeting on
March 29, 1996, as would her alternate. Likewise, Councillor Clarke is
on leave of absence for the week of March 25-29, and her alternate is
unable to attend.
Therefore, the Mayor recommended that Councillors Chiavario and
Sullivan be appointed to represent the City at the GVRD Board meeting on
March 29, 1996, in place of Councillors Kennedy and Clarke,
respectively.
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the foregoing recommendation be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MANAGER'S REPORTS
1. Administrative Report
(February 20, 1996)
Award of Tender No. 57-96-03 - File: 1801-5
Supply and Delivery of
Butterfly Valves and Actuators
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Engineering
Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Administrative Report
(February 20, 1996)
Proposed Closure of a Portion of
Street and Portion of Lane Easterly -
518 Beatty Street File: 5753-3
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Engineering
Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
3. Administrative Report
(March 7, 1996)
Proposed CD-1 Text Amendment:
475-487 Alexander Street File: 5303-1
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Community
Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. Administrative Report
(February 29, 1996)
Photo Radar in the City of Vancouver File: 3701-5
Before Council was an Administrative Report dated February 29,
1996, in which the Chief Constable provided information concerning the
use of photo radar and requested Council's endorsement of the use of
photo radar in the City of Vancouver.
Also before Council was a memorandum dated March 4, 1996 from the
Vancouver Police Board noting the Board, at its meeting on February 28,
1996, passed the following resolution:
THAT the Vancouver Police Board support the position of the
Chief Constable to utilize photo radar in the City of
Vancouver;
AND THAT the Chief Constable sign the Integrated Traffic
Camera Unit Memorandum of Understanding between the Vancouver
Police Department, other Municipal Police Departments, RCMP,
and Ministry of Attorney General and the Ministry of
Transportation and Highways;
AND FURTHER THAT the Vancouver Police Board pursue the issue
of revenue-sharing relative to photo radar with the Province
of British Columbia.
Cont'd
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
Administrative Report
(February 29, 1996) (cont'd)
Photo Radar in the City of Vancouver (cont'd)
In a further Administrative Report dated March 14, 1996, the
General Manager of Engineering Services and the Chief Constable reported
on the use of photo radar in other cities, and submitted the following
recommendations:
A. THAT Council endorse the usage of photo radar in the City
of Vancouver.
B. THAT the Province of British Columbia be requested to
share a portion of the net revenue from the Speed
Management Program in Vancouver with the City to fund
safety programs in Engineering Services and the Police
Department.
C. THAT staff report back on the allocation of these funds.
In the report, the City Manager recommended endorsation of a six-
month trial of photo radar with further approval contingent upon
successful negotiation on revenue-sharing with the Provincial
Government.
Cst. Pat Cardinell, Vancouver Police Department, with the aid of a
slide presentation, provided Council with a review of the Photo Radar
Program. Council was advised that British Columbia has the highest
collision rate of any jurisdiction in Canada. A Traffic Management Plan
has been introduced by the government and contains a series of traffic
safety initiatives, including the use of photo radar.
The Photo Radar Program will provide for a total of 104 Police
personnel across the province paid for by the Attorney General. These
will be located in four regions of the province, being Kamloops, Lower
Mainland, Vancouver Island and Prince George. Tickets issued for
speeding violations will be sent to the registered owner of the vehicle
and there is a procedure for responsibility for the ticket to be
transferred to the driver. It is intended that registered owners will
receive tickets in the mail no later than 10 days following the
violation. Warning notices will be issued during the initial phase of
the program, following
Cont'd
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
Administrative Report
(February 29, 1996) (cont'd)
Photo Radar in the City of Vancouver (cont'd)
which speeders will be issued tickets in the amount of $100.00 for
speeding, or $150.00 for excessive speeding (40 km or more over the
posted speed limit). There will be speeding tolerances provided for in
the program based on a 10 kph minimum and 19 kmp maximum depending on
the posted speed and the average speed of the traffic on a particular
street.
Cst. Cardinell explained the process which will be followed to
consult with the community in determining the sites where photo radar
will be used. The sites will include those where there is a long
history of accidents, or where complaints of speeding have been
received. All sites must be pre-approved. The Photo Radar Program is
expected to achieve a significant reduction in personal injuries and
loss of lives, as well as cost savings.
Council was advised that a delegation request had been earlier
received from Mr. Ronald Niven, SENSE (Safety by Education Not Speed
Enforcement).
There was a discussion on whether the delegation be heard at this
time or that the matter be deferred for consideration at a later date at
Standing Committee.
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT the delegation be heard at this time.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Mr. Michael Caine, Director of Research, SENSE, advised that he
represents an independent group of private citizens opposed to the use
of photo radar. The group feels that photo radar does not address the
root of the problem and there is not an adequate ability for individuals
to defend themselves. Communities have not heard both sides of the
issue. While there is no disagreement that sensible speed limits are
justifiable in school zones and residential areas, there is concern that
drivers are being targeted in other areas while travelling at a safe and
reasonable speed. It is felt that photo radar will be abused and used
as a revenue-generating tool by the Province. While photo radar has
been used in New Zealand and Australia, it is only part of a larger
program to address traffic management. Photo radar
Cont'd
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
Administrative Report
(February 29, 1996) (cont'd)
Photo Radar in the City of Vancouver (cont'd)
does not address drug and alcohol use, and may set up a false sense of
security for the public. Council has a responsibility to its voters
that information on photo radar is accurate. SENSE does not oppose the
use of conventional radar, only photo radar, as conventional radar
presents an opportunity for the Police to judge whether a driver is in
fact capable of operating a vehicle.
Mr. Ian Adam, Assistant City Engineer, Transportation Division,
advised there are a number of measures being undertaken to address
traffic management, including enforcement, education and engineering
(proper street facilities). An overall traffic management program is
required and not just enforcement.
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT recommendations A, B and C of the City Manager, as contained
in the Administrative Report dated March 14, 1996 and noted herein, be
approved.
- CARRIED
(Councillor Puil opposed to recommendation A)
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the usage of photo radar in the City of Vancouver be endorsed
on a six-month trial with further approval contingent upon successful
negotiation on revenue-sharing with the Provincial Government.
- CARRIED
(Councillors Chiavario and Kwan opposed)
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT when photo radar is in use, signs be posted notifying the
public to this effect.
- LOST
(Councillors Bellamy, Chiavario, Kennedy, Kwan, Price,
Sullivan and the Mayor opposed)
Cont'd
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
Administrative Report
(February 29, 1996) (cont'd)
Photo Radar in the City of Vancouver (cont'd)
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the recommendation of the Chief Constable, as contained in the
Administrative Report dated February 29, 1996, be approved.
- CARRIED
(Councillor Puil opposed)
* * * *
CIVIC RECOGNITION
Mayor Owen, on behalf of Council, presented a Civic Merit Award to
Mr. Edmund Desjardins, in recognition of his many years of dedicated
service and devotion to the cause of rehabilitation and health care
reform.
This was immediately followed by a reception in the foyer.
* * * *
Council recessed at 4:30 p.m., and following an
"In Camera" meeting in the Mayor's Office,
reconvened in open session at 5:15 p.m.
* * * *
5. Administrative Report
(March 6, 1996)
Award of Contract No. 9601 for the
Upgrading of the Chilco and
Alberni Chlorinating Station File: 1801-5
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Engineering
Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
6. Administrative Report
(March 5, 1996)
Extension of Contract No. 57-95-01 -
Supply & Delivery of Reinforced Concrete
Pipe, Manhole Sections and Tops File: 1801-5
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Engineering
Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
7. Administrative Report
(March 12, 1996)
Grants Equal to Theatre Rent -
Spring 1996 Update File: 2054-1
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
A. THAT Council confirm its previous approval of 11 rental grants
for uses of the Civic Theatres in Spring 1996, including an
adjustment to the Vancouver Symphony's grant, for a total of
$909,775, as listed in Table 1 of the Administrative Report
dated March 12, 1996; source of funds to be the 1996 Cultural
Grants budget.
B. THAT Council cancel the 39 base level uses of the Vancouver
Playhouse allocated to Festival Concert Society, which is no
longer operating.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
AND BY THE REQUIRED
MAJORITY
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
8. Administrative Report
(March 7, 1996)
Payment-In-Lieu Parking Application
- 390 West Hastings Street File: 5651-3
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Engineering
Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Chiavario was not present for
the vote on the foregoing item.)
9. Administrative Report
(March 15, 1996)
Brokerage and Consulting Services:
Property Insurance File: 1202
In an Administrative Report dated March 15, 1996, the Director of
Risk & Emergency Management and the Risk Management Committee (City
Manager, Corporation Counsel, General Manager of Corporate Services)
recommended the reappointment of Marsh & McLennan Limited as the City's
broker of record for property insurance for a period of three years,
renewable for a further two years at the option of Council.
Also before Council was a memorandum dated March 21, 1996 from the
Director of Risk & Emergency Management, advising that Marsh & McLennan
had mistakenly based their premium quotation on 1994 year-end values
instead of 1995 year-end values. This has been confirmed by staff and,
therefore, the annual premium for Marsh & McLennan should be changed
from $597,000 to $623,138, in addition to the $35,000 premium which
remains unchanged.
Cont'd
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
Administrative Report
(March 15, 1996) (cont'd)
Brokerage and Consulting Services:
Property Insurance (cont'd)
Council was also advised there was a typographical error for the
total combined amount for A&A Reed Stenhouse, which should read
$896,200.
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the recommendation of the City Manager, as contained in the
Administrative Report dated March 15, 1996, be approved based on the
amended annual premium as noted in the memorandum from the Director of
Risk & Emergency Management.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Chiavario was not present for
the vote on the foregoing item.)
10. Administrative Report
(March 19, 1996)
Tender for Travel Agency Services File: 1801-5
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the recommendation of the General Manager of Corporate
Services, as contained in this report, be approved.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
1. Policy Report
(March 4, 1996)
1997-1999 Capital Plan - Funding Limits File: 1611-3
In a Policy Report dated March 4, 1996, the Director of Finance, in
consultation with the Corporate Management Team, submitted
recommendations with respect to developing the 1997-1999 Capital Plan.
The report also recommended a process for reviewing the Park Board
portion of the Plan and sought confirmation of the financial policies
and funding limits for the Plan.
The General Manager of Corporate Services submitted the following
recommendations:
A. THAT the following general priorities be established for
evaluating proposals for the 1997-1999 Capital Plan:
Category A: First Priority
1) maintain existing capital plant
2) address safety and security concerns
3) undertake mandated environmental improvements
Category B: Second Priority
4) maintain existing service levels
5) remedy service deficiencies
Category C: Third Priority
6) increase service levels
7) provide new services
8) non-mandated environmental improvements
9) beautification
B. THAT Council set the financial limit for the 1997-1999 Capital
Plan at $175 million (excluding waterworks) as outlined in
this report, subject to public input during the review process
and subject to any adjustments Council decides to make to the
final content of the Plan before its approval in September.
C. THAT the General Manager of Engineering Services report to
Council on proposals for the 1997-99 Water Capital Plan and
that the financial limits be established for that Plan based
on projected impacts on user fees.
Cont'd
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
Policy Report
(March 4, 1996) (cont'd)
1997-1999 Capital Plan - Funding Limits (cont'd)
D. THAT Council approve the allocation equal to 14% of the
financial limit to the Park Board for project review purposes
and instruct the Park Board to report back to the Capital Plan
Review Committee by June 13, 1996 with the details of the
Board s proposed Capital Plan.
E. THAT Council approve an allocation to Supplementary Capital of
$5.0 million.
Also before Council was a letter dated March 26, 1996 from the
General Manager of Board of Parks & Recreation, advising that the Board,
at its meeting on March 25, 1996, passed the following motions:
THAT the Board request Council to increase the allocation from
14% to a minimum of 15.3%. This is the historic average
received by the Board in the past three Capital Plans.
Following the Board's review of its Capital Plan the Board may
request Council for increased funding.
THAT the Board request Council to approve an additional and
separate allocation of $5 million for the redevelopment of
Hastings Park which is consistent with its treatment in the
1994-1996 Capital Plan.
Mr. Hugh Creighton, Director of Finance, with the aid of a slide
presentation, reviewed the general priorities and proposed financial
limits for the 1997-1999 Capital Plan. Mr. Creighton explained that
once the priorities and financial limits are approved by Council, there
will be a detailed review of the Capital Plan submissions. Staff will
be reporting back to Council in late June or late July, and in early
September there will be a public meeting to receive input on the
proposed Capital Plan. Council approval of the Capital Plan will be
sought at that time, as well as a decision with respect to the
plebiscite to be submitted to the electorate. Mr. Creighton explained
the purpose of the financial limit and advised the previous policies
guiding Capital Plan development are aimed at maintaining the City's AAA
rating with
Cont'd
MANAGER'S REPORTS (CONT'D)
Policy Report
(March 4, 1996) (cont'd)
1997-1999 Capital Plan - Funding Limits (cont'd)
the financial review agencies. There are a number of challenges facing
the City with the next Capital Plan including growth in the regional
debt charges, increased borrowing related to the infrastructure program
and the slow growth in taxation revenue. Council was asked to decide on
whether to set the financial limit for the Capital Plan at $175 million,
or to reduce the level of the City's capital expenditures to accommodate
growth in the regional debt charges. Mr. Creighton also explained the
rationale for allocating an amount equal to 14% of the financial limit
to the Park Board and why this should include the cost for Hastings Park
redevelopment.
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT recommendations A to E inclusive, as submitted by the General
Manager of Corporate Services, and contained in the Policy Report dated
March 4, 1996, be approved.
- CARRIED
(Councillor Chiavario opposed to recommendation D)
MOVED by Cllr. Kwan,
THAT Council approve additional funding in the amount of $5 million
for the redevelopment of Hastings Park in addition to the financial
limit allocated to the Park Board.
- LOST
(Councillors Bellamy, Kennedy, Price, Puil, Sullivan
and the Mayor opposed)
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. Sullivan,
THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
BY-LAWS
1. A By-law to amend By-law No. 5964,
being the Plumbing By-law
(Sewer Connection Fees)
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
BY-LAWS (CONT'D)
2. A By-law to amend By-law No. 3575,
being the Zoning & Development By-law
(Text Amendment - RT-3 District [Strathcona)
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
(Councillor Sullivan was excused from voting on By-law 2)
3. A By-law to amend By-law No. 6254,
being a By-law which amended the
Zoning & Development By-law by
rezoning an area to CD-1
(Angus East Lands [1779 West 75th Avenue])
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
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. Bellamy,
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
(Councillor Sullivan was excused from voting on By-law 3)
BY-LAWS (CONT'D)
4. A By-law to Re-Designate a Business
Improvement Area in that area of the
City known as Kerrisdale (Re-Designation
of Kerrisdale as a Business Improvement
Area 1996-2001)
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared
the By-law open for discussion and amendment.
There being no amendments, it was
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor
and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5. A By-law to Re-Designate a Business
Improvement Area in that area of the
City known as Robson Street
(Re-Designation of Robson Street as a
Business Improvement Area 1996-2001)
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
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. Kennedy,
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)
6. A By-law to assess certain real property
in the year 1996 for the purpose of defraying
the costs of maintenance of decorative
lighting pertaining to the Granville Street
Phase II Local Improvement Project
(1995 Maintenance Costs for Local Improvements)
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared
the By-law open for discussion and amendment.
There being no amendments, it was
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor
and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
7. A By-law to assess certain real property in the
year 1996 for the purpose of defraying the costs
and charges with respect to two collective parking
projects (Collective Parking Projects -
1995 Maintenance Costs for Local Improvements)
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared
the By-law open for discussion and amendment.
There being no amendments, it was
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor
and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
BY-LAWS (CONT'D)
8. A By-law to amend By-law No. 3575,
being the Zoning & Development By-law
(RS-6 South Shaughnessy/Granville)
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared
the By-law open for discussion and amendment.
There being no amendments, it was
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor
and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillors Bellamy and Kennedy were excused from
voting on By-law 8)
9. A By-law to amend By-law No. 3575,
being the Zoning & Development By-law
(Rezoning RS-1 to RS-6 South Shaughnessy/Granville)
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared
the By-law open for discussion and amendment.
There being no amendments, it was
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor
and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillors Bellamy and Kennedy were excused
from voting on By-law 9)
BY-LAWS (CONT'D)
10. A By-law to amend By-law No. 5585,
being the Zoning & Development Fee By-law
(Amendment for RS-6 Development Application)
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared
the By-law open for discussion and amendment.
There being no amendments, it was
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor
and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
11. A By-law to amend By-law No.
6059, being the Parking By-law
(RS-6 South Shaughnessy/Granville)
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared
the By-law open for discussion and amendment.
There being no amendments, it was
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor
and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
BY-LAWS (CONT'D)
12. A By-law to average Land Assessments
for 1996 (Class 1 [Residential] and
Class 6 [Business and Other]
Assessments over the years 1994-1996)
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
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. 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
(Councillor Kwan opposed)
MOTIONS
A. Closing of Volumetric Portions
of Beatty Street, southerly
from Pender Street, and the
lane easterly of Beatty Street
and southerly of Pender Street
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
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. Portions of the building constructed on Lot B, Block 39,
District Lot 541, Plan LMP 19253 encroach onto the lane
easterly of Beatty Street, southerly of Pender Street;
3. The portion of lane encroached upon, abutting said Lot B was
dedicated by the deposit of Plan 23011;
4. To provide for the registration of an easement to contain the
said encroachments, as required by Section 7 of the
Condominium Act, it is necessary to raise title to the portion
of lane encroached upon;
5. To enable Council to grant the required easement to contain
the encroachments, it is necessary for Council to close and
stop-up the volumetric portion of lane encroached upon;
6. Portions of the building constructed on Lot B, Block 39,
District Lot 541, Plan LMP 19253 encroach onto Beatty Street,
southerly from Pender Street;
7. The portion of Beatty Street encroached upon, abutting said
Lot B was dedicated by the deposit of Plan 210;
8. To provide for the registration of an easement to contain the
said encroachments, as required by Section 7 of the
Condominium Act, it is necessary to raise title to the portion
of lane encroached upon;
Cont'd
MOTIONS (CONT'D)
Closing of Volumetric Portions of Beatty
Street, southerly from Pender Street, and
the lane easterly of Beatty Street and
southerly of Pender Street (cont'd)
9. To enable Council to grant the required easement to contain
the encroachments, it is necessary for Council to close and
stop-up the volumetric portion of Beatty Street encroached
upon;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Director of Legal Services be
authorized to make application on behalf of the City of Vancouver, to
raise title in the name of the City of Vancouver to that portion of lane
dedicated by the deposit of Plan 23011 and included within the bold
outline on a Reference Plan, attested to by J.M. Parnell, B.C.L.S.,
representing a survey completed on January 25, 1996; marginally numbered
D-838; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Director of Legal Services be
authorized to make application on behalf of the City of Vancouver, to
raise title in the name of the City of Vancouver to that portion of
Beatty Street dedicated by the deposit of Plan 210 and included within
the bold outline on a Reference Plan, attested to be J.M. Parnell,
B.C.L.S., representing a survey completed on January 25, 1996;
marginally numbered D-837, a copy of which is attached hereto; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT all that volumetric portion of lane
dedicated by the deposit of Plan 23011, easterly of Beatty Street,
southerly of Pender Street included within the heavy outline and
illustrated isometrically on a plan of a survey completed on the 25th
day of January, 1996, and certified correct by J.M. Parnell, B.C.L.S.,
and marginally numbered D-840, be closed, stopped-up and that an
easement be granted to the abutting owner of Lot B, Block 39, District
Lot 541, Plan LMP 19253, to contain the portions of the existing
building which encroach onto the said lane; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT all that volumetric portion of Beatty
Street, dedicated by the deposit of Plan 210, southerly from Pender
Street, included within the heavy outline and illustrated isometrically
on a plan of a survey completed on the 25th day of January, 1996, and
certified correct by J.M. Parnell, B.C.L.S., and marginally numbered D-
839, be closed, stopped-up, and that an easement be granted to the
abutting owner of Lot B, Block 39, District Lot 541, Plan LMP 19253, to
contain the portions of the existing building which encroach onto Beatty
Street.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOTIONS (CONT'D)
B. Acceptance and Allocation of Lands
for Lane Purposes
(The East 2 ft of Lot 13, North 1/2
of DL 706, Plan 2091A)
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: 004-284-739
The East 2 feet of
Lot 13
North 1/2 of
District Lot 706
Plan 2091A
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 to be conveyed are
hereby accepted and allocated for lane purposes and declared to form and
to constitute a portion of a lane.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
C. Acceptance and Allocation of Lands for Lane
Purposes (The West 4 ft of the East 8 ft of
Lot 17, Blk 1, DL 648, Plan 1748, Group One, NWD)
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
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: 002-400-073
The West 4 feet of the East 8 feet of Lot 17, Block 1, District Lot
648, Plan 1748, Group One, New Westminster District, the same as
shown heavy outlined on plan prepared by J.W. Larson, B.C.L.S.,
dated February 27, 1996, and marginally numbered LE 16144.
Cont'd
MOTIONS (CONT'D)
Acceptance and Allocation of Lands for Lane
Purposes (The West 4 ft of the East 8 ft of
Lot 17, Blk 1, DL 648, Plan 1748, Group One, NWD) (cont'd)
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
D. RS-6 Design Guidelines
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the document entitled "RS-6 Design Guidelines" be adopted by
Council for use by applicants and staff for development applications in
the RS-6 One-Family Dwelling District.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
E. Acceptance and Allocation
of Lands for Lane Purposes
(The East 2 feet of Lot 7,
North 1/2 of DL 706, Plan 2091A)
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
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: 014-075-890
The East 2 feet of
Lot 7
North 1/2 of
District Lot 706
Plan 2091A
Cont'd
MOTIONS (CONT'D)
Acceptance and Allocation of Lands for
Lane Purposes (The East 2 feet of Lot 7,
North 1/2 of DL 706, Plan 2091A) (cont'd)
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 to be conveyed are
hereby accepted and allocated for lane purposes and declared to form and
to constitute a portion of a lane.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
F. Acceptance and Allocation
of Lands for Road Purposes
(The South 4 feet of Lot 27,
Block 1, DL 648, Plan 1748)
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
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: 008-130-744
The South 4 feet of
Lot 27
Block 1
District Lot 648
Plan 1748
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)
G. Acceptance and Allocation
of Lands for Road Purposes
(All that portion of Lot K,
Block 279, DL 526, Plan 20199,
Group One, NWD)(CP Rail Systems
- South Shore of False Creek)
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
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:
All that portion of Lot K, Block 279, District Lot 526, Plan
20199, Group One, New Westminster District, described as
follows:
Commencing at the northeasterly corner of said Lot K;
Thence 180 17' 00", 0.5 metres, following in the easterly
limit of said Lot K;
Thence 260 53' 40", 0.788 metres, more or less, to
intersection with the northwesterly limit of said Lot K, at a
point 1.0 metres southwesterly from the northeasterly corner
of said Lot K;
Thence 51 20' 10", 1.0 metres, following in the said
northwesterly limit of said Lot K to the POINT OF
COMMENCEMENT.
The same as shown heavy outlined on the Plan prepared by Fred
Wong, B.C.L.S., dated March 19, 1996, and marginally numbered
LE16086.
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, upon conveyance, 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 Notice of Motion was submitted by Cllr. Price and
recognized by the Chair:
Burrard Bridge File Nos. 5553-5/5751-3
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr.
THAT WHEREAS City Council is expected to make a choice with respect
to a cycling lane on the Burrard Bridge from one of three options:
- expand bridge outwards
- remove a lane
- maintain status quo
AND WHEREAS there is no consensus on any single option, and there
remains a lack of information on the possible effects of such a
decision;
AND WHEREAS other decisions affecting the bridge have not been made
(The Hornby ramp, intersection design at both ends of the bridge, left-
hand turn bays on Burrard Street);
AND WHEREAS there is an immediate need to address problems on
routes leading to the bridge, in particular the Seawall on the North
Shore of False Creek and English Bay;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council defer the decision on the Burrard
Bridge until after a series of trials has been undertaken over the next
six months to experiment with possible options and to monitor the
impacts;
AND THAT the Burrard Bridge Advisory Committee and Bicycle Advisory
Committee be asked to develop a program of trials and to monitor their
impact for a report back to Council;
AND THAT these trials be held in conjunction with various events
already scheduled as appropriate;
AND THAT the City and Park Board immediately address those problems
on routes leading to the bridge (in particular the Seawall on the North
Shore of False Creek and English Bay).
- Notice
ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS
Leave of Absence - Councillor Chiavario
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
SECONDED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT Councillor Chiavario be granted leave of absence for Thursday,
March 28, 1996.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
* * * *
The Council adjourned at 6:30 p.m.