Regular Council Meeting Actions

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - DECEMBER 8, 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 property matters considered "In Camera" this day.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

The following Minutes were adopted:

1. Regular Council Meeting (City Services & Budgets) - November 19, 1998
2. Regular Council Meeting (Planning and Environment) - November 19, 1998
3. Regular Council Meeting (with the exception of the ‘In Camera’ portion) -December 1, 1998

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

REPORT REFERENCE

1. 30th Anniversary of Social Planning in Vancouver

Arrangements were made for Council to be provided with a Report Reference to mark the 30th Anniversary of Social Planning in Vancouver, at its meeting of December 8, 1998 at 3:45 p.m. The following representatives spoke to the matter:

Burke Taylor, Director, Office of Cultural Affairs
Jeff Brooks, Director, Community Services, Social Planning
Diane McKenzie, Gathering Place.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

1. Major Roads - Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority

At its meeting of November 17, 1998, City Council postponed consideration of a Policy Report dated November 10, 1998 on the above matter, to allow time for staff to provide further information as requested by Council members. Accordingly, the following documents refer:

- Memorandum dated November 30, 1998 from the General Manager of Engineering Services, General Manager of Community Services; and Director of Legal Service;

- Memorandum dated December 1, 1998 from the Director of Environmental Health;

- Policy Report dated November 10, 1998 entitled “Major Roads - Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority.

MOVED by Cllr. Price,

A. That Council express its support in principle for the establishment of a Major Road Network including the Vancouver component of that network.

B. That there needs to be established a system of co-management of the Major Road Network which addresses both regional and municipal interests.

C. That until there is a better definition of that co-management system which deals with issues such as standards and “people moving capacity”, Vancouver will withhold its consent to designation of City streets.

D. That Vancouver invite other municipalities to join in discussions with the GVTA leading to agreement which will provide greater certainty in the co-management of the Major Road Network.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

1. Management of the Animal Control Branch - RECOMMENDATION APPROVED

2. New Trade and Convention Facilities (Portside) Options to Purchase Lands for Road Purposes - RECOMMENDATIONS A & B APPROVED

3. Childcare Endowment Reserve Report 1 of 2

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,

A. THAT Council authorize payment of an operating subsidy of up to a total of $36,000 to the Vancouver Society for Children’s Centres for the 12 infant/toddler spaces at Library Square Children’s Centre for the period January 1 -December 31, 1998. Source of funds: City Childcare Endowment Reserve.

B. THAT Council authorize payment of an operating subsidy of up to a total of $72,000 to the Vancouver YWCA for the 24 infant/toddler spaces at the Leslie Diamond Centre for the period January 1 - December 31, 1998. Source of funds: City Childcare Endowment Reserve.

C. THAT Council authorize payment of an operating subsidy of up to a total of $72,000 to Collingwood Neighbourhood House for the 24 infant/toddler spaces for the period January 1 - December 31, 1998. Source of funds: City Childcare Endowment Reserve.

D. THAT Council authorize payment of Phase II start-up funding of up to $110,400 to the Vancouver Society of Children’s Centres to cover the start-up costs for the childcare programs at Dorothy Lam Children’s Centre. This grant is to be disbursed over the period September 1, 1998 to August 31, 2000, at the discretion of the Director of Social Planning. Source of funds: City Childcare Endowment Reserve.

E THAT Council authorize payment of an operating subsidy of up to a total of $24,000 to the Vancouver Society of Children’s Centres for the 24 infant/toddler spaces at the Dorothy Lam Children’s Centre for the period September 1 - December 31, 1998. Source of funds: City Childcare Endowment Reserve.

F. THAT Council instruct staff to prepare an interim Operating Agreement with Vancouver Society of Children’s Centres for the Dorothy Lam Children’s Centre for the period September 1 - December 31, 1998, in keeping with the existing operating agreement for Library Square Children’s Centre.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND
BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY

4. Childcare Grants Allocation Report 3 of 3

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,

A. THAT Council approve one Childcare Research, Policy Development and Innovations grant of $5,000 to Britannia Community Centre to research supports needed to manage and co-ordinate the child care “Hub” model approach. Source of funds: 1998 Childcare Grants Funds, 1998 Operating Budget.

B. THAT Council approve one Childcare Research, Policy Development and Innovations grant of $1,500 to the Vancouver YWCA to investigate the opportunities for generating additional childcare revenue through maximizing enrollment capacity based on daily attendance fluctuations in full-time group infant/toddler care. Source of funds: 1998 Childcare Grants Funds, 1998 Operating Budget.

C. THAT Council approve one Childcare Research, Policy Development and Innovations grant of $5,000 to Vancouver Society of Children’s Centres to investigate the opportunities for achieving cost efficiencies in the operating costs of infant/toddler programs through a “clustering” approach. Source of funds: 1998 Childcare Grants Funds, 1998 Operating Budget.

D. THAT Council approve one Childcare Research, Policy Development and Innovations grant of $10,000 to Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre to develop, implement and evaluate, in partnership with the Vancouver Aboriginal Centre, a culturally appropriate family childcare training pilot project focused on the Vancouver aboriginal community. Source of funds: 1998 Childcare Grants Funds, 1998 Operating Budget.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND
BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY

5. Single Source Supply of Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor Vehicles -RECOMMENDATIONS A, B and C APPROVED

6. 1999 Building and Trade Permit Fees - RECOMMENDATIONS A, B and C APPROVED

7. 1998 Partners in Organizational Development Grant Allocation

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,

THAT Council approve a Partners in Organizational Development grant of $15,000 to the United Way of the Lower Mainland for subsequent distribution to nine community services organizations in the amounts listed in Appendix AI of this report, source of funds to be the 1998 Community Services grants budget.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND
BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY

8. Amendments to Vehicle for Hire By-law No. 6066 - RECOMMENDATIONS A AND B APPROVED

9. 869-871 Beatty Street - Proposed Closure of a Portion of the Westerly Side of Beatty Street, Northerly of Smithe Street and the Lane, Westerly of Beatty Street, Northerly of Smithe Street - RECOMMENDATIONS A, B, C, D AND E APPROVED

10. Membership in the Vancouver Board of Trade - RECOMMENDATION APPROVED

11. Staffing Modifications - Councillors’ Offices - RECOMMENDATIONS A, B AND C APPROVED

POLICY REPORTS

1. CD-1 Text Amendment - 4500 Oak Street

MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,

THAT the application by Children’s and Women’s Health Centre of British Columbia to amend CD-1 By-law No. 5091 for 4500 Oak Street (Block 1009 Bal. Exc. Pl. 12393, 12719 & 14318 DL 526 Plan 10359) to allow an increase in the floor space ratio, be referred to a Public Hearing, together with:

(i) draft CD-1 By-law amendments, generally as contained in Appendix A; and
(ii) the recommendation of the Director of Central Area Planning on behalf of Land Use and Development to approve.

FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to prepare the necessary By-law for consideration at Public Hearing.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2. CD-1 Rezoning - 5750 Oak Street: Lubavitch Centre - RECOMMENDATIONS A AND B APPROVED

3. CD-1 Text Amendment: 5605 Victoria Drive - RECOMMENDATION APPROVED

4. A Review of Financing the Costs of Growth - RECOMMENDATIONS A AND B APRPOVED

5. Interim City-wide Development Cost Levy (DCL) By-law and Interim City-wide Community Amenity Contribution (CAC) Policy - RECOMMENDATION A APPROVED

OTHER REPORTS

I. Report of Special Advisory Committee on Disability Issues

November 24, 1998

Cl. 1: Greystone Portside Convention Centre Proposal

MOVED by Cllr. Price,

THAT Council endorse the intent of the recommendations put forward by the Special Advisory Committee on Disability Issues, listed below, and forward them to Greystone, City staff working on the project and the GVTA:

A. THAT Council recognize the area containing the SeaBus and SkyTrain terminals is a key transportation node;

B. THAT Council request that the Trade and Convention Centre development improve and enhance the public transportation linkages between the SeaBus, buses, SkyTrain and the West Coast Express;

C. THAT Council seek to ensure any modification of any element of this transportation node result in the shortest possible travel times and travel distances;

D. THAT Council seek to ensure that all access is safe, comfortable and convenient for all members of the public, including those with a range of disabilities;

E. THAT Council consider including of the Heliport as part of the transportation node at this site, and that the above recommendations be expanded to include the Heliport.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

II. Report of Vancouver Liquor Licensing Commission

November 26, 1998

Cl. 1: NFL Football - BC Place Stadium, August 15, 1998 - RECOMMENDATION APRPOVED

Cl. 2: 1400 Robson Street - Empire Landmark Hotel and Convention Centre -RECOMMENDATION APPROVED

Cl. 3: 871 Beatty Street - 472120 B.C. Ltd.: Manufacturer’s License in Class ‘D’

Neighbourhood Pub - RECOMMENDATION APPROVED

Cl. 4: Policies and Procedures for Cabarets not Licensed to Serve Alcohol (Non-Alcoholic Dance Halls) - RECOMMENDATIONS A AND B APPROVED

Cl. 5: 810 Granville Street - Cabaret (Non-Alcoholic Dance Hall): John Margetis -RECOMMENDATION APPROVED

Cl. 6: Provincial Liquor Policy Review - RECOMMENDATION APPROVED

RISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

ADOPT REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

BY-LAWS

1. A By-law to amend Schedule A to By-law No. 6754 being the Coal Harbour Official Development Plan (CHODP - 1529 West Pender Street) - ADOPTED, By-law No. 7955

(Cllrs. Clarke and Puil excused from voting on By-law 1)

2. A By-law to amend By-law No. 7200, being a By-law which amended the Zoning and Development By-law by rezoning an area to CD-1 (1529 West Pender Street) -ADOPTED, By-law No. 7956

(Cllrs. Clarke and Puil excused from voting on By-law 2)

3. A By-law to amend By-law No. 6066, being the Vehicles for Hire By-law -ADOPTED, By-law No. 7957

MOTIONS

A. Closing of volumetric portions of the westerly side of Beatty Street, northerly of Smithe Street, and the lane westerly of Beatty Street and northerly of Smithe Street adjacent to 869-871 Beatty Street - APPROVED

B. Marina Neighbourhood CD-1 Guidelines for Land Development - APPROVED

C. Establishing Road, West Side Knight Street, North of 41st Avenue, adjacent to 5555 Knight Street - APPROVED

NOTICE OF MOTION

ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS

1. Hours of Casinos

Councillor Kennedy explained she had received information which indicated that closing hours of casinos have been extended by the Province, without public consultation, to 3:00 a.m. She requested confirmation of this information, which is of concern to the City of Vancouver.

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,

THAT staff be requested to report back to Concil at its meeting of January 5, 1999, providing confirmation of whether or not closing hours for casinos have been extended and, if so, how does this affect the City of Vancouver and what action can be taken to deal with this situation.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

OTHER BUSINESS

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