CITY OF VANCOUVER

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

JANUARY 14, 1999

A Special Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Thursday, January 14, 1999, at 9:30 a.m., in Committee Room No. 1, Third Floor, City Hall.

PRESENT:	Mayor Philip Owen Councillor Don Bellamy Councillor Jennifer Clarke Councillor Alan Herbert Councillor Lynne Kennedy Councillor Daniel Lee Councillor Don Lee Councillor Gordon Price Councillor George Puil Councillor Sam Sullivan
ABSENT:	Councillor Nancy A. Chiavario (Civic Business)
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE:	Judy Rogers, City Manager
CLERK TO THE COUNCIL:	Tarja Tuominen

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

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

THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, Mayor Owen in the Chair.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

1. Policies for Changes to the Provincial

Liquor Licensing Regulations
January 12, 1999 File: 2610/RTS 468

Council had before it a Policy Report, dated January 12, 1999, entitled “Policies forChanges to the Provincial Liquor Licensing Regulations”, in which the Chief Licensing Officer advises the provincial government has undertaken a fast-tracked liquor licensing policy review. The Chief Licensing Officer identifies and explains liquor licensing issues of significant concern to the City and suggests changes to regulations. In the report , the Chief Licensing Officer recommends policies as the City’s position on changes to the Provincial Liquor Licensing Regulations.

The Special Council meeting was held to allow delegations to be heard on this matter.

The following delegations appeared to offer their comments on the proposed policies:

· Richard Floody, Restaurant & Foodservices Association of BC and Yukon
· Brian Lees, Downtown Vancouver BIA
· Vance Campbell, BC Cabaret Owners’ Association
· Steven Bauer
· John Teti
· Luke McKeehan
· Dave Crown, Neighbourhood Pub Owners’ Association of BC
· Richard Gibbons, BC & Yukon Hotels Association
· Bill Ballant
· Vince Marino.

The Mayor advised Council will discuss the proposed policies at the January 26, 1999 Council meeting.

ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS

1. Gaming File: 2633

Councillor Clarke advised the B.C. Court of Appeal, this morning, upheld the City’s right to ban slot machines in casinos.

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. Don Lee,

THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

The Special Council adjourned at 11:20 a.m.

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