DATED: JANUARY 20, 1999
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - JANUARY 26, 1999
AGENDA
COUNCIL CHAMBER - 2:00 P.M.
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PRAYER
ROLL CALL
CONDOLENCES
Ron Thompson - former City Clerk
3:45 PM: SAP RECOGNITION
After 15 months of intensive effort by a dedicated team of City employees, the first phase of the new SAP computer system, involving the Finance and Materials Management modules, was implemented on January 1, 1999. Work is well underway on the next major phase of SAP implementation, the Human Resources/Payroll system, scheduled to go live May 7, 1999. The Mayor and Council wish to recognize the outstanding effort of the individuals associated with this enormous undertaking. Liane McKenna, Project Director, SAP Implementation, will provide a brief overview on the success of the SAP project.
"IN CAMERA" MEETING
There are matters to be considered "In Camera" later this day.
ITEMS ARISING FROM "IN CAMERA" MEETING
OF JANUARY 12, 1999
Appointments to Various Civic Agencies - Appendix A refers.
Public Opinion related to the 1999 Operating Budget
Council agreed that the City should undertake a public polling process regarding the 1999 Operating Budget, in response to the cuts in Equalization Grants from the Province.
Appointment of Deputy City Manager
Council appointed Brent MacGregor, currently Deputy City Engineer, as the new Deputy City Manager.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
1.Regular Council meeting (Transportation & Traffic) - January 5, 1999
2.Regular Council meeting (City Services & Budgets) - January 7, 1999
3.Regular Council meeting (Planning & Environment) - January 7, 1999
4.Regular Council meeting (Transportation & Traffic) - January 12, 1999
5.Regular Council meeting (with the exception of the In Camera portion) - January 12, 1999
6.Special Council meeting (Provincial Liquor Licensing Regulations) - January 14, 1999
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Policies for Changes to the
Provincial Liquor Licensing Regulations
On January 14, 1999, Vancouver City Council heard from delegations who appeared to offer their comments on the proposed policies contained in a Policy Report, dated January 12, 1999, entitled "Policies for Changes to the Provincial Liquor Licensing Regulations".
Council agreed to consider the proposed policies at the January 26, 1999 Council meeting.
Minutes 6 refer.
COMMUNICATIONS AND/OR PETITIONS
LATE DISTRIBUTION
1. FCM Resolutions
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 1.1998 Baxter Fund Grants Information Report
2.1270 Chestnut Street (Vancouver Academy of Music) - Lease
3.Insurance Corporation of British Columbia - Funding for Road Safety Improvements
4.Contract Extension - Contract No. 58-98-03; Supply of Ready-mixed Concrete
5.Form of Development: 2934 East 22nd Avenue
DE403702 - CD-1 By-law Number 5343
Owner of Development: Three Links Care Centre
6.Form of Development: 1601 West Georgia Street
DE403684 - CD-1 By-law Number 7232
Owner of Development: Aoki Corporation
8.City Lease of a Low-Income Artist Live/Work Studio in a Market Development at 428 West 8th Avenue
POLICY REPORTS
1.CD-1 Rezoning of 1316-1336 West 11th Avenue
2.Proposed Regional Context Statement Official Development Plan
3.Co-management Principles - Major Road Network
RISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
ADOPT REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
BY-LAWS
1.A By-law to amend By-law No. 6510, being the Sign By-law (6691-6699 Victoria Drive)
2.A By-law to amend By-law No. 7832, being the Solid Waste and Recycling By-law
3.A By-law to amend By-law No. 6510, being the Sign By-law (Amendments to Establish New Regulations for Downtown Granville Street)
4.A By-law to amend By-law No. 7246, being a By-law which amended the Zoning and Development By-law by rezoning an Area to CD-1 (7246 Burrard Street [former Vancouver Public Library] Transfer of Density for 1200 Hamilton Street)
5.A By-law to amend By-law No. 7246, being a By-law which amended the Zoning and Development By-law by rezoning an area to CD-1 (750 Burrard Street [former Vancouver Public Library] Transfer of Density for 1001 Hornby Street [Second Transfer for this Property])
6.A By-law to amend By-law No. 3575, being the Zoning and Development By-law (1001 Hornby Street, 1050 and 1088 Burrard Street [Wall Centre] Rezoning - DD to CD-1)
MOTIONS
NOTICE OF MOTION
ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS
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