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CITY OF VANCOUVER
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
December 9, 1997 A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, December 9, 1997, in the Council Chamber, Third Floor, City Hall.
Ken Dobell, City Manager
Gary MacIsaac
PRAYER
The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with a prayer read by the Clerk to the Council.
"IN CAMERA" MEETING
Council was advised there were property matters to be considered "In Camera" later this day.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
1. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
(City Services & Budget)
November 20, 1997
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the foregoing minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
(Planning & Environment))
November 20, 1997
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the foregoing minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
December 2, 1997
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the foregoing minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, Mayor Owen in the
Chair.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY CITY MANAGER'S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Authority to Invest Funds - 1998 File: 1701
November 19, 1997
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
THAT the Director of Finance be authorized, for the year 1998, to invest the funds of the following accounts as same become available, and to vary the investments from time to time as may be expedient, in accordance with Section 201, 259 and 260 of the Charter.
A.For Sinking Fund Account, Property Endowment Fund, Cemetery Perpetual Maintenance Fund, Captain Vancouver's Grave Maintenance Trust Fund, Capital Financing Fund, Taylor Manor Trust Funds
-Securities of or guaranteed by the Government of Canada;
-Securities of or guaranteed by a Province of Canada;
-Securities of the City of Vancouver;
-Securities of the Greater Vancouver Water District;
-Securities of the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District;
-Securities of the Greater Vancouver Regional District;
-Securities of the Municipal Finance Authority;
-Securities of or guaranteed by any chartered bank in Canada;
-Securities or deposits in, or share or other evidence of indebtedness of, a Credit Union incorporated under the Credit Unions Act.
B.For General and Capital Accounts
-Securities of or guaranteed by the Government of Canada;
-Securities of the GVRD, GVWD, MFA, or City of Vancouver which mature within one year from the date of acquisition;
-Securities or deposits in, or shares or other evidences of indebtedness of, a Credit Union incorporated under the Credit Unions Act.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CITY MANAGER'S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT'D)
2. Annual Financial Authorities - 1998 File: 1612
November 19, 1997
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
A.THAT the Director of Finance be authorized for the period of January 1 to December 31, 1998, in accordance with Section 215 and 216 of the Vancouver Charter, to draw warrants for payment and to report same in writing to the City Clerk for the information of Council within 15 days after the end of each month in which the warrant is drawn.
B.THAT the Director of Finance be authorized to temporarily use, during the period January 1 to July 15, 1998, such capital funds as are available, for other expenditures of the City, pending collections of taxes, as provided by Section 259 (b) of the Vancouver Charter.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Single-Family (RS) Zoning Information Improvements File: 5301
November 19, 1997
Mr. Peter Simpson, Executive Director, Greater Vancouver Home Builders Association, answered questions and commended staff for their assistance with this endeavour.
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT the Administrative Report referred to above, be received for information.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CITY MANAGER'S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT'D)
4. Award Of Tender No. 35-97-04 File: 1805
Supply of 13.6 Tonne 4-Wheel Drive Crane
November 25, 1997
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
THAT Council accept the low bid to meet specifications from Terratech Equipment for two Galion model 150FA cranes at a total cost of $415,656 plus the Provincial Sales Tax, the 7% Goods and Services tax (less any municipal rebate received) and the BC Environmental Levy, subject to a contract satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5. Award of Tender No. 35-97-04 File: 1805
Supply and Delivery of Mineral Aggregates (Landfill)
November 21, 1997
MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
THAT Council accept the low bid from Columbia Bitulithic Ltd. for the supply and delivery of mineral aggregates (Item No.’s 1A, 2A and 3A) for the landfill as, if, and when required for a 12-month period from the date of the purchase order, at an annual estimated cost of $427,600 including the 7% Goods and Services Tax (less the anticipated receipt of the municipal rebate) and the Provincial Sales Tax where applicable, subject to a contract satisfactory to the Director of Legal Services.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CITY MANAGER'S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT'D)
6. Strata Title Conversion: 1688 West Broadway File: 5311
and 2555 Commercial Drive
November 25, 1997
MOVED by Cllr. Herbert,
THAT the application to convert the previously-occupied buildings at 1688 East Broadway and 2555 Commercial Drive (Lots J and K, Block 161, D.L. 264A, Plan LMP 10187) to strata title ownership be approved in principle, but that pursuant to Section 9(1) of the Condominium Act, the Certificate of Approval (Form 10) shall not be issued unless the following condition has been met within one year of the date of this approval:
Completion of all work required by the City Building Inspector, under the required permits and at no cost to the City, in order that these previously-occupied buildings substantially comply with all relevant by-laws.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
7. Security Review - New Position File: 1369
November 6, 1997
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
A.THAT Council approve the global conclusions discussed in the body of this report arising from the report of the security consultant commissioned to review the City's security function, and further instruct staff to implement the specific departmental recommendations advanced by the security consultant when and if practicable and after consultation with departmental managers and heads of outside boards.
B.THAT Council approve the establishment of a new position titled Manager of Security Services to head up the City's central security function, subject to review and classification by the General Manager of Human Resource Services. The estimated annual cost of this position (mid-range including fringe benefits) is $63,000, with funding provided from the current, approved Corporate Services' operating budget.
cont'd....
CITY MANAGER'S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT'D)
Security Review - New Position
November 6, 1997 (cont'd)
C.THAT, subject to approval of Recommendation B and the result of recruitment, a security position be held vacant pending a future staffing review of the security services function, and the remaining central security positions be reviewed in the meantime for appropriate classification in the normal manner. This action will produce a budget savings to partly offset the cost of the new position.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Council members noted that in the future, it would be helpful if the security policies and procedures manual could be circulated to Council prior to approval. Members of Council also raised the matter of safety audits and the need to continue these audits.
8. Replacement of Firehalls No. 15 and No. 18 File: 3651
Appointment of Architects
November 25, 1997
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
A. THAT Matsuzaki Wright Architects Inc. be appointed prime consultants for the reconstruction of Firehall No. 15 (or No. 3, if reprioritized), 3003 East 22nd Avenue; and
B.THAT Ib. G. Hansen Architect Ltd. in association with The Iredale Partnership, be appointed prime consultants for the reconstruction of Firehall No. 18, 1375 West 38th Avenue;
AND FURTHER THAT the architects’ fees for A and B be based on the Architectural Institute of British Columbia Tariff of Fees for fire stations (5.75 percent of construction budget) and architects’ consultants fees be based on the Association of Professional Engineers Guidelines for Engineering Services, as outlined in this report; source of funding to be the Capital Plans Funding for Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CITY MANAGER'S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT'D)
9. Water Conservation: Leak Detection Program File: 5801
November 20, 1997
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
A.THAT the proactive leak detection and repair program be adjusted to maintain a proactive hydrant maintenance program, but that City-wide leak detection for mains and services be conducted on a five year cycle, rather than every year, at an annual cost of $40,000.
B.THAT fire hydrant operational training be provided at a cost of $5,000, for all applicable city employees and that current practices that include hydrant inspection be given higher priority. Funding will be provided from the 1998 Leak Detection budget.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
10. Development Permit Board Appointment File: 3104
November 24, 1997
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT Council approve the appointment of Mr. Ian Adam, Assistant City Engineer, Transportation, as an alternate to the City Engineer position on the Development Permit Board.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
11. Federation of Canadian Municipalities: File: 6031
Quality of Life Reporting System
November 19, 1997
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT Council endorse continuing participation by Vancouver City staff in the development of the FCM Quality of Life Reporting System, at a cost of $5,000, to be funded through the Social Planning budget.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CITY MANAGER'S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT'D)
12. Grant Allocation: Multicultural Family Support Project File: 2401
November 20, 1997
Before Council was an Administrative Report dated November 20, 1997, in which the Director of Community Services, Social Planning Department, recommended a grant to the Immigrant Services Society, in partnership with MOSAIC.
The General Manager of Community Services submitted this report for Council’s consideration.
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT Council approve a grant of $24,915 to the Immigrant Services Society, in partnership with MOSAIC, for a Multicultural Family Support Project; the source of funds to be a $25,000 reserve in the 1997 Community Services Grants budget.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
AND BY THE REQUIRED
MAJORITY
13. Insurance Corporation of British Columbia - File: 5761
Funding For Road Safety Improvements
November 26, 1997
MOVED by Councillor Price,
THAT Council accept a contribution of up to $107,000 from the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) Road Safety Improvement Program for various safety improvement projects.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
A member of Council requested that the Mayor write to the Attorney General seeking a meeting with him to discuss the City obtaining its share of funds from traffic fines.
CITY MANAGER'S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT'D)
14. Storm Flooding Update and Proposed Assistance Program File: 5809
November 28, 1997
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
A.THAT the General Manager of Community Services and the General Manager of Engineering Services review and report back to Council on the expansion of private property impermeability controls to further address aesthetic and infrastructure issues.
B.THAT one Sewer Operations position and one Plumbing Inspector position, subject to position evaluation by Human Resource Services, be added for a one year term at an estimated cost of $130,000 with funding from the 1997 surpluses in the Sewer Connection Permits Account .
C.THAT approval be given for the lease of a vehicle, supplies, equipment and operating expenses for a one year period at a cost of $20,000 with funding from the 1997 surpluses in the Sewer Connection Permits Account.
D.THAT $40,000 be approved from Contingency Reserve, with an ongoing annual cost of $15,000, to establish office space at 456 West Broadway to relocate sewer and plumbing staff involved in the sewer separation, connection inspection and flood assistance programs.
E.THAT $50,000 be reallocated from the special structure inspection program to the precautionary rodding program, in the Sewer Maintenance account of the 1998 Operating Budget, to allow for additional sewer connection rodding.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Staff was requested to obtain statistics on rainfall trends in the Vancouver area for the past 25 years, and forward it to Council.
CITY MANAGER'S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT'D)
15. Update on Opsal Steel Building - 97 East second Avenue File: 4657
December 1, 1997
As a delegation request had been received on this matter, this report was referred to the Standing Committee on City Services & Budgets for consideration at its meeting of December 11, 1997.
16. Strata Title Conversion - 720 Jervis Street File: 5311
December 1, 1997
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the application to convert the previously-occupied building at 720 Jervis Street (Lot H, Block 31, D.L. 185, Plan LMP26341) to strata title ownership be approved in principle, but that pursuant to Section 9(1) of the Condominium Act, the Certificate of Approval (Form 10) shall not be issued unless the following condition has been met within one year of the date of this approval:
Completion of all work required by the City Building Inspector, under the required permits, at no cost to the City, and issuance of an Occupancy Permit, in order that this previously-occupied building substantially complies with all relevant by-laws.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
17. Taxicab Fare Increase File: 2801
December 2, 1997
MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT Council advise the four licenced Vancouver taxi companies as well as the Motor Carrier Commission that it will not consider a fare increase until after the Motor Carrier Commission rules on the regional fare;
AND FURTHER THAT Council will not consider a fare increase until staff provide a report back early in the New Year on the following issues related to taxis:
cont'd....
CITY MANAGER'S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT'D)
Taxicab Fare Increase
December 2, 1997 (cont'd)
a) the significant increase in complaints by users about taxi service;
b)continued safety concerns which has resulted in several taxicabs being taken off the road following recent inspections;
c)the inordinate number of taxi drivers functioning with Taxi Host Identifications that are displayed inconsistently and/or say "temporary";
d)assistance has not been forthcoming from ICBC and the Motor Carrier Commission in joining Council with the development of the Taxi Host Program on a region-wide basis to improve the industry.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
18. Warning to Prospective Purchasers of 122-126 West Hastings File: 2701-1
Street and 130-132 West Hastings Street
Lots 12 - 15, Block 28, District Lot 541, Plan 210, LD 36
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT the City Clerk be directed to file a 336D Notice against the Certificate of Titles to the properties at 122 - 126 West Hastings Street and 130 - 132 West Hastings Street in order to warn prospective purchasers that there are Building By-law deficiencies in these buildings and that the City is in the process of obtaining an executed operating agreement between the current property owners and the City with respect to the securing and regular patrolling of these buildings by a private security firm in order to ensure that they remain unoccupied.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CITY MANAGER'S POLICY REPORTS
1. CD-1 Text Amendment - 4255 Arbutus Street File: 5303-2
(Arbutus Village Centre)
November 12, 1997
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT consideration of this report be deferred until after the In-Camera meeting of Council.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
For Council action, see page 16.
2. Eligibility for Heritage Density Bonus - File: 5051
Hotel Georgia, 801-835 West Georgia
November 24, 1997
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT the "B" listed heritage building at 801-835 West Georgia Street be eligible for a heritage density bonus.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. 1998 Property Tax Options File: 1552
November 25, 1997
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
A.THAT, pursuant to legislation requirements, the City Clerk be instructed to notify the Assessment Commissioner before January 1, 1998 that the City is considering three-year land averaging and/or land phasing as property tax calculation options for 1998. It should be noted that this notice of intent is revocable should Council, at a later date, decide not to proceed with either of these taxation options.
B.THAT the Director of Finance be instructed to report back in the early new year on the projected taxation impacts of three-year land averaging and land phasing, based on the assessment values provided by the BC Assessment Authority in the 1998 Consolidated Roll.
cont'd....
CITY MANAGER'S POLICY REPORTS (CONT'D)
1998 Property Tax Options
November 25, 1997 (cont'd)
C.THAT the Area Assessor for Vancouver be invited to address Council in the early new year on the assessment trends reflected in the 1998 Consolidated Roll.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. Bridgehead Design Guidelines File: 5752-1
November 6, 1997
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the document (Appendix A of the Policy Report dated November 6, 1997) entitled "Guidelines for Siting and Massing Buildings adjacent to Downtown Vancouver Bridgeheads" be adopted by Council.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
A member of Council asked that staff advise if the Georgia Viaduct structure was considered when developing the Guidelines.
REPORT REFERENCE
1. Vancouver Heritage Conservation Foundation: File: 5054
Transition to Appointed Board of Directors
December 1, 1997
Ms. Lauren Prentice, Executive Director, Vancouver Heritage Conservation Foundation, introduced Council to the following newly-appointed Board of Directors for the Vancouver Heritage Conservation Foundation. Ms. Prentice stressed that the Foundation’s primary goal and reason for its creation is to marshall financial and human resources in support of heritage conservation. Ms. Prentice also thanked staff for their assistance in achieving this transition.
cont'd....
REPORT REFERENCE (CONT'D)
Vancouver Heritage Conservation Foundation:
Transition to Appointed Board of Directors
December 1, 1997 (cont'd)
Joost Bakker Julie Molnar
Peter Eng Ian Powell
Ana Maria Feuermann Pearl Roberts
Marguerite Ford Gavin Robinson
Michael Kluckner Peter Simpson
Robert Lemon Raymond Young
Donald Luxton Penny Zlotnik
Dale McClanaghan
Councillor Lynne Kennedy (Council liaison).
Following recognition of the members, a brief reception was held.
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The Council recessed at approximately 3:50 p.m., and following an In-Camera
meeting in the Mayor’s Office, reconvened in open session at 6:45 p.m.
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CITY MANAGER’S POLICY REPORTS (CONT'D)
CD-1 Text Amendment - 4255 Arbutus Street
(Arbutus Village Centre)
November 12, 1997 (cont'd)
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT consideration of the policy report referred to above, be deferred pending further discussions with staff regarding legal issues.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
BY-LAWS
1. A By-law to amend By-law No. 6066,
being the Vehicles for Hire By-law
(Fee Increases for 1998)
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared the By-law open for discussion and amendment.
There being no amendments, it was
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
BY-LAWS (CONT'D)
2. A By-law to amend By-law No. 3575,
being the Zoning and Development By-law
(Rezoning RS-1 to CD-1 - 5338-5490 Larch Street)
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
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. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COUNCILLORS CHIAVARIO, CLARKE AND KENNEDY EXCUSED
FROM VOTING ON BY-LAW 2
BY-LAWS (CONT'D)
3. A By-law to amend By-law No. 4848,
being the Water Works By-law
(1998 Fees)
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared the By-law open for discussion and amendment.
There being no amendments, it was
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
BY-LAWS (CONT'D)
4. A By-law to amend By-law No. 4450,
being the License By-law
(1998 Fee Increases)
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The By-law was read a first time and the Presiding Officer declared the By-law open for discussion and amendment.
There being no amendments, it was
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and seal the By-law.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MOTIONS
A. Approval of Form of Development File: 5305
CD-1: 5338-5490 Larch Street
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the form of development for the CD-1 zoned site known as 5338-5490 Larch Street be approved generally as illustrated in Development Application No. DE402666, prepared by Ramsay Worden, Architects, and stamped "Received, City of Vancouver Planning Department, October 6, 1997", provided that the Director of Planning may approve design changes which would not adversely affect either the development character and livability of this site or adjacent properties.
- 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 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS
1. Lane Relocation - Knight & Kingsway File: 5809
Councillor Don Lee asked that staff provide a report back on negotiations regarding the lane relocation in this area which is impacting on new development at 4098 Knight Street.
The City Manager advised that staff are working toward resolving this issue and a report back on the status of the lane will be provided to Council in January 1998.
ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS (CONT'D)
2. Parking on City Streets File: 5652
Councillor Price recalled that Council has passed a by-law restricting vehicles longer than 19 feet from parking on City streets. He has become aware of a problem on Adanac Street where the owner of such a vehicle has no other option but to park on the street. It was requested that staff report back on whether or not there are certain circumstances where exceptions to this by-law requirement can be made. In the meantime, he requested that enforcement action be withheld.
The Mayor so directed.
The Council adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
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