REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - NOVEMBER 17, 1998

A C T I O N S

COUNCIL CHAMBER - 2:00 P.M.

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PRAYER

ROLL CALL

"IN CAMERA" MEETING

There were personnel and property matters considered "In Camera" later this day.

ITEMS ARISING FROM “IN CAMERA” MEETING OF NOVEMBER 3, 1998

The following were appointed to the Vancouver Heritage Commission:

Brad Alberts (1999-2000)	John Ivison (Balance of 1998-1999)
James Burton (1999-2000)	Hal Kalman (1999-2000)
Susanna Houwen (1999-2000)	Henry Tom (1999-2000

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

1. Regular Council Meeting (City Services & Budgets) - October 22, 1998

ADOPTED

2. Regular Council Meeting (Transportation & Traffic) - November 3, 1998

ADOPTED

3. Regular Council Meeting - November 3, 1998

(with the exception of the ‘In Camera’ portion)
ADOPTED

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

REPORT REFERENCE

NOTE FROM CLERK: The report reference on Vancouver Trends has been put over to the December 1st Council meeting.

1. (a) Major Roads Network - GVTA

(b) Air Quality Impacts of Major Road Network

(a) Major Roads Network - GVTA

MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,

THAT Council postpone consideration of the Policy Report dated November 10, 1998 to the Council meeting of December 8, 1998, at which time staff will provide updated information, where possible, on the following:

(a) the status of section 21(1) of the Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority Act (the Act) which provides that a municipality cannot ‘reduce or limit’ people-carrying capacity on a street;

(b) the status of amendments to the Act to “grandfather” all existing City of Vancouver truck prohibitions;
(c) the types of standards to be imposed by the GVTA for the management, operation,construction and maintenance of the Major Road Network, which have a direct impact on funding provided to the municipalities;
(d) the issue of expropriation and existing agencies;
(e) the options available (i.e., at a fixed point in time or at a theoretical maximum before gridlock) for establishing a people-carrying capacity’ baseline for the City of Vancouver;
(f) conversion of information contained on page 11 of the Policy Report dated October 20, 1998 and entitled “Air Quality Impacts of Major Road Network” which expressed emissions in grams per vehicle kilometre for older diesel buses,“clean” diesel buses, and cars, to measurement in fine particles (PM2.5);
(g) the implications of not designating the major road network at this time;
(h) the implications of designating the major road network before changes to the existing legislation regarding truck routes are in place.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

cont’d

(b) Air Quality Impacts of Major Road Network

MOVED by Cllr. Price,

A. THAT the G.V.R.D., in cooperation with the Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Health, and Lower Mainland Regional Health Authorities be requested to sponsor a Scientific Panel review of Diesel Exhaust health concerns to provide a better understanding of the risks and trade-offs involved (Partial funding may be available through a recently announced Clean Air Research Fund co-administered by the Canadian Petroleum Products Institute, Ministry of Environment and GVRD);

B. THAT the G.V.R.D. Air Quality Department be requested to initiate near-source monitoring of fine particulates in the vicinity of the Major Road Network, with an emphasis on fine particles of diesel origin;

C. THAT the G.V.R.D. Air Quality Department be urged to expand the number and location of PM2.5 monitoring sites as soon as possible with priority to sites near major road networks;

D. THAT, until such time as the science and technology of the various engine and fuel options and their associated risks and trade-offs are better understood, the GVTA (B.C. Transit) be requested to keep all options open as far as the choice of engine technology and energy source for their fleet;

E. THAT the GVTA (B.C. Transit) be urged to maintain and extend the electric trolley fleet (and other electric-powered mass transit options) on the Major Road Network as an effective means of reducing air quality impacts from transit operations on major arterials and highways;

F. THAT the GVTA (B.C. Transit) be urged to give early consideration to incorporating fuel cell or comparable alternative technology into the Fleet beyond the current commitment to 3 Ballard buses;

G. THAT the Director of Environmental Health and Medical Health Officer, in consultation with the G.V.R.D. Air Quality Department and GVTA (B.C. Transit), report back to Council on completion of the Scientific Panel’s review or as further significant developments become known.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2. Civic Youth Strategy Progress Report

MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,
A. THAT Council endorse the City Clerk’s Office initiative to work with the Civic Youth Strategy Core Committee to examine strategies to improve youth participation in civic elections, including enhanced civic voter education for young people.

B. THAT Council direct Human Resource Services staff to work with youth, youth employment services providers, civic unions, other civic departments, Park Board and School Board and to examine ways to enhance opportunities for youth employment, work experience and mentorship within civic workplaces, and report back in 12 months.

C. THAT organizers of conferences involving youth-related issues in which the City of Vancouver participates be encouraged by the City to include seats for young people without charge.

D. THAT Council allocate annual financial support to Youth Week coordination at $5,000, to be added to the Child and Youth Advocate’s budget, without offset, out of the 1999 operating budget.

E. THAT Council direct the Child and Youth Advocate to work with the appropriate agencies, civic departments, Park Board and School Board to bring forward a report looking at the opportunities and obstacles related to late night social/recreational activities and venues for youth within the City.

F. THAT Council write to the Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority requesting a review of late night public transit use that would include reference to the safety concerns of youth and would include youth as participants in the review.

G. THAT Council continue to support partnerships and projects that meet the need for safe and affordable housing for youth.

H. THAT Council write to the Ministry for Children and Families, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Human Resources, Ministry of the Attorney General, Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs and the Vancouver Richmond Health Board urging them to increase funding immediately for alcohol and drug treatment resources and mental health services for youth in their home communities, and to provide core funding for preventative services and programs.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

COMMUNICATIONS AND/OR PETITIONS

1. Appointments to GVRD Board for 1999

RECOMMENDATIONS APPROVED

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

1. Pacific Place Holdings Ltd. - Area 1B - Beach Neighbourhood Shoreline Licence for

Occupation of Crown Lands - Bed of False Creek
RECOMMENDATIONS APPROVED

2. 1122-1124 Robson Street - Extension of Building Permit Nos. BU407648 (demolition) and BU405866 (new construction)

RECOMMENDATION APPROVED

3. Demolition of Nuisance/Dangerous Building - 421 Hawks Avenue; Lots 21 and 22, Block 67, District Lot 181, Plan 196

As a delegation request has been received, this report has been referred
to a Standing Committee meeting on December 3, 1998.

4. Annual Review of Water Rates for 1999

RECOMMENDATIONS APPROVED

5. Self Funded Leave Plan - Exempt Staff

RECOMMENDATION APPROVED

6. 1998 Partners in Organizational Development -Grant Allocation

RECOMMENDATION APPROVED BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY

7. 2023-2029 West 4th Avenue - Proposed Closure of a Portion of West Fourth Avenue, West of Maple Street

RECOMMENDATIONS APPROVED

POLICY REPORTS

1. Supermarkets in Vancouver

RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION

2. Portside: Comprehensive Development Agreement (the expansion of the Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre and the Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal and associated development)

RECOMMENDATIONS APPROVED

NOTE FROM CLERK: Council approval of this report refers the development to a public review meeting which will be held on December 8, 1998. A report reference will be provided to Council at its meeting of December 1, 1998.

RISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

ADOPT REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

BY-LAWS

1. A By-law to amend By-law No. 5869, being the Development Permit Board and Advisory Panel By-law (Amendments to Composition and Responsibilities of the Board) - APPROVED - BY-LAW NO. 7945

2. A By-law to exempt from taxation certain lands and improvements pursuant to Section 396 of the Vancouver Charter (1999 Taxation Exemption By-law - Seniors Housing) - APPROVED - BY-LAW NO. 7946

3. A By-law to amend By-law No. 5563, being the Electrical By-law (Adoption of 1998 Code) - APPROVED - BY-LAW NO. 7947

4. A By-law to amend By-law No. 3575, being the Zoning and Development By-law (1200 Hamilton Street: Rezoning HA-3 to CD-1) -APPROVED- BY-LAW No. 7948

COUNCILLORS CLARKE, KENNEDY AND PRICE
EXCUSED FROM VOTING ON BY-LAW 4

MOTIONS

A. Closing of volumetric portions of West 4th Avenue adjacent to 2023-29 West 4th Avenue - APPROVED

SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF A7

B. Establishing Road, East Side Knight Street, North of 41st Avenue, adjacent to 5608 Knight Street - APPROVED

C. Establishing Road, East Side Knight Street, North of 41st Avenue, adjacent to 5592 Knight Street - APPROVED

D. Approval of Form of Development - CD-1- 1200 Hamilton Street - APPROVED

SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF BY-LAW 4

1. Sam Kee Building - Waiver of Encroachment Fees

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,

WHEREAS the City has a policy of uniformly charging for all encroachments of buildings onto City-owned lands;

AND WHEREAS at its meeting of November 28, 1996 Council agreed to exempt the Sam Kee building from charges for the area that extends under Pender Street by motion as follows:

“The fees for the areaway encroachment at 8 Pender Street be reduced from the current rate to a nominal fee (noting that the overhead bay windows would still be subject to an annual fee of approximately $260.00), and that the fee reduction be retroactive.”

AND WHEREAS the City has, since then, ceased charging for the exempted encroachment but continued to charge for encroachments for bay windows, cornices and stairways;

AND WHEREAS the owner now requests fee exemption for all encroachments of the building on City lands;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that all fees for encroachments of the Sam Kee building onto City lands are hereby waived and that the waiver be retroactive.

- LOST, NOT HAVING RECEIVED THE REQUIRED MAJORITY

NOTICE OF MOTION

ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS

OTHER BUSINESS

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