CITY OF VANCOUVER

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

JANUARY 26, 1999

A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, January 26, 1999, at 2:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, Third Floor, City Hall.

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

PRAYER

The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with a prayer read by the City Clerk.

CONDOLENCES

The Council acknowledged that on December 16, 1998, Ron Thompson, a former City Clerk, passed away at the age of 88. Mr. Thompson was City Clerk for 28 years, having retired in 1973, and was remembered and respected for his fairness and kindness as well as his dedication to customer service. It was agreed the Mayor would send a letter of condolence to Mr. Thompson’s family, on behalf of Vancouver City Council.

"IN CAMERA" MEETING

Council was advised there were matters to be considered "In Camera" later this day.

ITEMS ARISING FROM "IN CAMERA" MEETING

OF JANUARY 12, 1999

·Appointments to Various Civic Agencies

Council appointed individuals to various civic agencies. Names of those appointed were attached to the Council agenda for the meeting of January 26, 1999.

·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

MOVED by Cllr. Price,

SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,

THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2. Regular Council Meeting

(City Services & Budgets)

January 7, 1999

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,

SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke,

THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3. Regular Council Meeting

(Planning & Environment)

January 7, 1999

MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,

SECONDED by Cllr. Daniel Lee,

THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ADOPTION OF MINUTES (CONT’D)

4. Regular Council Meeting

(Transportation & Traffic)

January 12, 1999

MOVED by Cllr. Price,

SECONDED by Cllr. Chiavario,

THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5. Regular Council Meeting

January 12, 1999

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,

SECONDED by Cllr. Sullivan,

THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6. Special Council Meeting

(Provincial Liquor Licensing Regulations)

January 14, 1999

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,

SECONDED by Cllr. Herbert,

THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,

SECONDED by Cllr. Price,

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

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLYUNFINISHED BUSINESS

1. Policies for Changes to the File: 2610

Provincial Liquor Licensing Regulations RTS: 468

Before Council for its consideration was a Policy Report dated January 12, 1999, in which staff explained that a fast-tracked liquor licensing policy review has been undertaken by the Provincial Government. Accordingly, the staff report recommended policy on changes to the Provincial Liquor Licensing Regulations, for issues of liquor licensing that are of significant concern to the City. A special meeting of Council had been held on January 14, 1999 at which time speakers addressing the report were heard.

Following a review of the report by Paul Teichroeb, Chief License Inspector, Councillor Kennedy provided information on a Liquor Policy Review Meeting held January 22 and 23, 1999, which she attended as an observer, on behalf of the UBCM. The workshop was facilitated by Jo Surich, Transformation Solutions, the consultant responsible for the Provincial Liquor Licensing Review.

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,

THAT the following policies and issues be forwarded to the consultant responsible for the Provincial Liquor Licensing Review:

(a)THAT high potency alcohol products (e.g., rice cooking wine & ginseng brandy) be regulated by reducing the permitted alcohol content to under 20 percent and requiring all products over 20 percent alcohol to be sold through liquor stores.

(b)THAT transfer of existing liquor licenses be facilitated by changes to the provincial regulations that would allow greater flexibility in relocation and conversion of all license categories, specifically Class ‘A’ Pubs in the Downtown Eastside and require municipal presite clearance/endorsement for liquor license applications for properties where an existing liquor license had previously been located.

(c)THAT timely enforcement under Liquor Control and Licensing Branch regulations be implemented which reflects the severity of the infractions by revamping the appeal process to shorten the preparation time for the appeal, and provide automatic penalties for specific infractions in the Liquor Act regulations with no provision to delay the penalty through appeal, similar to the system in Washington State.

Cont’d

UNFINISHED BUSINESS (CONT’D)

Policies for Changes to the Provincial

Liquor Licensing Regulations (cont’d)

(d)THAT trial or probationary periods for new licenses, amendments to existing licenses and transfers of existing licenses to new owners be introduced.

(e)THAT coordination of the City of Vancouver business license suspensions/closures and provincial liquor license suspensions/closures be improved by changing the regulations to require the liquor license operator to hold a valid subsisting municipal business license in good standing at all times (for those municipalities that issue business licenses) and, therefore, a suspension of the municipal business license will result in a suspension of the liquor license for the same time period and vice versa.

(f)THAT a City of Vancouver closure of a hotel result in a Liquor Control and Licensing Branch closure of the hotel’s pub/beer parlour by making the constant availability of the hotel rooms a condition for the validity of the hotel’s provincial liquor license.

(g)THAT the effectiveness of the existing 24 hour liquor license suspensions be improved by changing the regulations to allow the Police Department or Liquor Control and Licensing Branch inspectors to invoke the suspension within seven (7) days from the date of the infraction.

(h)THAT changes to Class ‘C’ Cabaret hours of operation, subject to municipal endorsement, to permit an earlier opening time be implemented, similar to the old supper or dinner clubs, with the condition that food service be provided and required and that the suggested opening time be 4:00 or 5:00 p.m.

(i)THAT City staff enters into discussion with the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch to facilitate changing cabaret hours to permit a later closing time so that entertainment could continue, but liquor service would still terminate at 2:00 a.m., noting that the following issues need to be discussed as part of this process:

1) All alcohol is ‘off the tables’ immediately once the closing tolerance period has expired.

Cont’d

UNFINISHED BUSINESS (CONT’D)

Policies for Changes to the Provincial

Liquor Licensing Regulations (cont’d)

2)No minors are permitted during the non-alcohol service hours of operation.

3)Closing time would be limited to sometime between 4:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m.

4)Cabarets in close proximity to residential uses require an acoustical assessment.

5)The liquor license must be maintained in good standing at all times and should infractions occur, the hours will be rolled back.

(j)THAT changes be implemented to licensing regulations to allow for specific areas or districts which would have regulations specifically tailored to the needs of that district based on municipal consultation, provided a thorough public process has been undertaken to establish municipal policy for the area.

(k)THAT the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch remove the provision which allows the licensing of non Coast Guard approved motor vessels for Class ‘A’ Lounges.

(l)THAT no changes be made to the licensing regulations for restaurants. The existing legislation allows for holding bars in restaurants and staff recommends that this not be considered for expansion until improved enforcement procedures are in place.

(m)THAT Council reaffirm its position with respect to Council policy on the following issues:

·520·support for regulation of U-Brews and U-Vins,·520

·520·non-support for the licensing of billiard hall establishments,·520

·520·non-support for active games or gambling in restaurants,·520

·520·non-support (at that time) for the opening of liquor store outlets on Sunday and statutory holidays,·520

·520·non-support (at that time) for the use of credit cards at liquor store outlets,·520

·520·non-support for the licensing of casino establishments.·520

UNFINISHED BUSINESS (CONT’D)

Policies for Changes to the Provincial

Liquor Licensing Regulations (cont’d)

(n)THAT taxation revenues generated by liquor sales be used to monitor and enforce liquor regulations and for treatment and social services related to liquor abuse.

- amended

AMENDMENT MOVED by Cllr. Puil,

THAT item (i) be amended to delete ....."but liquor service would still terminate at 2:00 a.m."... and substitute...."but liquor service would still terminate at 3:00 a.m...."

- LOST

(Councillors Bellamy, Chiavario, Herbert, Kennedy, Daniel Lee, Don Lee,

Price, Sullivan and the Mayor opposed)

AMENDMENT MOVED by Cllr. Puil,

THAT item (i) 3. be deleted and the following substitution be made:

"3. Closing time would be 4:00 a.m.."

- LOST

(Councillors Bellamy, Chiavario, Clarke, Herbert, Kennedy, Daniel Lee, Don Lee,

Price, Sullivan and the Mayor opposed)

AMENDMENT MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,

THAT item (m) be amended to delete the words "non-support for the licensing of casino establishments" and substitute "non-support for the licensing of casino and gaming establishments, including those located on First Nations land."

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Cont’d

UNFINISHED BUSINESS (CONT’D)

Policies for Changes to the Provincial

Liquor Licensing Regulations (cont’d)

MOTION AS AMENDED:

THAT the following policies and issues be forwarded to the consultant responsible for the Provincial Liquor Licensing Review:

(a)THAT high potency alcohol products (e.g., rice cooking wine & ginseng brandy) be regulated by reducing the permitted alcohol content to under 20 percent and requiring all products over 20 percent alcohol to be sold through liquor stores.

(b)THAT transfer of existing liquor licenses be facilitated by changes to the provincial regulations that would allow greater flexibility in relocation and conversion of all license categories, specifically Class ‘A’ Pubs in the Downtown Eastside and require municipal presite clearance/endorsement for liquor license applications for properties where an existing liquor license had previously been located.

(c)THAT timely enforcement under Liquor Control and Licensing Branch regulations be implemented which reflects the severity of the infractions by revamping the appeal process to shorten the preparation time for the appeal, and provide automatic penalties for specific infractions in the Liquor Act regulations with no provision to delay the penalty through appeal, similar to the system in Washington State.

(d)THAT trial or probationary periods for new licenses, amendments to existing licenses and transfers of existing licenses to new owners be introduced.

(e)THAT coordination of the City of Vancouver business license suspensions/closures and provincial liquor license suspensions/closures be improved by changing the regulations to require the liquor license operator to hold a valid subsisting municipal business license in good standing at all times (for those municipalities that issue business licenses) and, therefore, a suspension of the municipal business license will result in a suspension of the liquor license for the same time period and vice versa.

Cont’d

UNFINISHED BUSINESS (CONT’D)

Policies for Changes to the Provincial

Liquor Licensing Regulations (cont’d)

(f)THAT a City of Vancouver closure of a hotel result in a Liquor Control and Licensing Branch closure of the hotel’s pub/beer parlour by making the constant availability of the hotel rooms a condition for the validity of the hotel’s provincial liquor license.

(g)THAT the effectiveness of the existing 24 hour liquor license suspensions be improved by changing the regulations to allow the Police Department or Liquor Control and Licensing Branch inspectors to invoke the suspension within seven (7) days from the date of the infraction.

(h)THAT changes to Class ‘C’ Cabaret hours of operation, subject to municipal endorsement, to permit an earlier opening time be implemented, similar to the old supper or dinner clubs, with the condition that food service be provided and required and that the suggested opening time be 4:00 or 5:00 p.m.

(i)THAT City staff enters into discussion with the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch to facilitate changing cabaret hours to permit a later closing time so that entertainment could continue, but liquor service would still terminate at 2:00 a.m., noting that the following issues need to be discussed as part of this process:

1.All alcohol is ‘off the tables’ immediately once the closing tolerance period has expired.

2.No minors are permitted during the non-alcohol service hours of operation.

3.Closing time would be limited to sometime between 4:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m.

4.Cabarets in close proximity to residential uses require an acoustical assessment.

5.The liquor license must be maintained in good standing at all times and should infractions occur, the hours will be rolled back.

Cont’d

UNFINISHED BUSINESS (CONT’D)

Policies for Changes to the Provincial

Liquor Licensing Regulations (cont’d)

(j)THAT changes be implemented to licensing regulations to allow for specific areas or districts which would have regulations specifically tailored to the needs of that district based on municipal consultation, provided a thorough public process has been undertaken to establish municipal policy for the area.

(k)THAT the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch remove the provision which allows the licensing of non Coast Guard approved motor vessels for Class ‘A’ Lounges.

(l)THAT no changes be made to the licensing regulations for restaurants. The existing legislation allows for holding bars in restaurants and staff recommends that this not be considered for expansion until improved enforcement procedures are in place.

(m)THAT Council reaffirm its position with respect to Council policy on the following issues:

·520·support for regulation of U-Brews and U-Vins,·520

·520·non-support for the licensing of billiard hall establishments,·520

·520·non-support for active games or gambling in restaurants,·520

·520·non-support (at that time) for the opening of liquor store outlets on Sunday and statutory holidays,·520

·520·non-support (at that time) for the use of credit cards at liquor store outlets,·520

·520·non-support for the licensing of casino and gaming establishments, including those located on First Nations land.·520

(n)THAT taxation revenues generated by liquor sales be used to monitor and enforce liquor regulations and for treatment and social services related to liquor abuse.

- CARRIED

(Councillor Sullivan opposed to item (a), and Councillor Puil opposed to item (h) )

Cont’d

UNFINISHED BUSINESS (CONT’D)

Policies for Changes to the Provincial

Liquor Licensing Regulations (cont’d)

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,

THAT Council communicate to the Province its position that any changes to liquor regulations or policies specific to entertainment endorsements, seating capacity, service of alcohol without food in restaurants, off-sales, liquor license renewals, enforcement, hours of operation, minors in licensed premises and definition changes for licensed premises, be considered only after local governments have been given an opportunity for direct input into the process; and

THAT copies of the Policy Report dated January 12, 1999 entitled "Policies for Changes to the Provincial Liquor Licensing Regulations" and resulting Council action be sent to:

General Manager, Liquor Control and Licensing Branch,

Jo Surich, Transformation Solutions,

Ken Vance, Union of British Columbia Municipalities, (UBCM).

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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SAP Recognition

At this point in the proceedings, Council received a brief presentation from the Project Director, SAP Implementation, Liane McKenna, on the success of the SAP project. Ms. McKenna explained that 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 members joined the City Manager in congratulating the individuals associated with this enormous undertaking, recognizing their outstanding effort.

This was immediately followed by a reception in the foyer.

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The Council recessed at 4:10 p.m. and, following an ‘In Camera’ meeting

in the Mayor’s Office, reconvened at 5:45 p.m., with all members present.

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COMMUNICATIONS AND/OR PETITIONS

1. FCM Resolutions File: 3253

MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,

THAT the following resolutions be forwarded to the FCM Secretariat for submission to the FCM Annual Conference, June 4-7, 1999:

(a) Year 2000

"WHEREAS there is international concern over the fact that computerized business systems and equipment may not work properly when processing dates on or beyond January 1, 2000;

AND WHEREAS this concern may affect public services provided by all levels of governments, the specifics of which may be impossible to identify in advance, even with the exercise of due care and diligence in preparing for the transition to the year 2000;

AND WHEREAS it is in the public interest and in the interest of all levels of government to promote the free exchange of information on how systems and facilities are likely to function during the transition to the year 2000.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the FCM petition the Federal Government to enact legislation, in conjunction with or supplemental to Provincial legislation if appropriate,

·520·to hold harmless all levels of government from any claims and all liability that arises from any Year 2000 compliance deficiency, and ·520

·520·to hold harmless anyone who provides information about the compliancy of systems or equipment, from any claims and all liability associated with the accuracy of the information provided the information is provided honestly and in good faith"·520

Cont’d

COMMUNICATIONS AND/OR PETITIONS (CONT’D)

FCM Resolutions (cont’d)

(b) GST on Street Parking Fees

WHEREAS the collection of GST on parking meters and other street parking fees on municipal streets is clearly a tax on local government revenues;

AND WHEREAS the payment of GST is not made directly by the user of parking meters, but by the municipality as most parking meters cannot be adjusted to add 7%;

AND WHEREAS other similar coin-operated equipment such as pay phones and vending machines have been exempted;

AND WHEREAS many services are being downloaded by senior governments on to municipalities without adequate funding;

BE IT RESOLVED that the FCM urge the Federal Government to amend the GST tax legislation to properly exempt Street parking fees from GST.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

1. 1998 Baxter Fund Grants Information Report File: 2300

January 6, 1999 RTS: 449

MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,

THAT the Administrative Report, dated January 6, 1999, be received for information.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT’D)

2. 1270 Chestnut Street File: 1203

(Vancouver Academy of Music) RTS: 477

January 6, 1999

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,

THAT Council approve a new lease and license of the City-owned premises at 1270 Chestnut Street (Building 14, Vanier Park) to the Vancouver Academy of Music for a period of twenty years at a nominal rate ($1), subject to terms and conditions as outlined in this report and to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services, in consultation with the Director, Office of Cultural Affairs.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3. Insurance Corporation of British Columbia - File: 5762-1

Funding for Road Safety Improvements RTS: 207

December 17, 1998

MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,

A.THAT the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) be thanked for its ongoing support of safety improvements in the City of Vancouver.

B.THAT Council accept 1998 contributions from ICBC Road Safety Improvement Program for various safety improvement projects as specified in this report, and that the Director of Legal Services be authorized to enter into agreements relating thereto, provided they are drawn to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services and the General Manager of Engineering Services.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT’D)

4. Contract Extension - Contract No. 58-98-03 File: 1805

Supply of Ready-mixed Concrete RTS: 445

January 4, 1999

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,

THAT Council approve the extension of the contract for the supply of ready-mixed concrete to Lafarge Construction Materials, Rempel Bros. Concrete Ltd. and Kask Bros. Ready Mix Ltd. with a $2 per cubic metre price increase, and to Ocean Construction Supplies Ltd. with a $3 per cubic metre price increase, for a 12-month period, at annual estimated costs of $547,710, $940,155, $142,094 and $529,580 respectively, plus the 7% Goods and Services Tax (less any municipal rebate received) and the Provincial Sales Tax, where applicable.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5. Form of Development: 2934 East 22nd Avenue File: 2609

DE403702 - CD-1 By-law Number 5343 RTS: 435

Owner of Development: Three Links Care Centre

January 8, 1999

MOVED by Cllr. Herbert,

THAT the form of development for the CD-1 zoned site known as 2940-2970 East 22nd Avenue (2934 East 22nd Avenue being the application address) be approved generally as illustrated in the Development Application Number DE403702, prepared by Buttjes & Gordon Architects and stamped "Received, City Planning Department "November 2, 1998, provided that the Director of Planning may approve design changes which would not adversely affect either the development character of this site or adjacent properties.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT’D)

6. Form of Development: 1601 West Georgia Street File: 2605

DE403684 - CD-1 By-law Number 7232 RTS: 453

Owner of Development: Aoki Corporation

January 8, 1999

MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,

THAT the form of development for Sub-Area 4 of the CD-1 zoned site known as 1601 West Georgia Street be approved generally as illustrated in the Development Application Number DE403684, prepared by Downs Archambault & Partners Architects and stamped "Received, City Planning Department" October 7, 1998, provided that the Director of Planning may approve design changes which would not adversely affect either the development character of this site or adjacent properties.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7. Authority to Travel to Calgary, Alberta for the File: 1504

Urban Transportation Council Meeting -February 27-28, 1999 RTS: 467

January 14, 1999

MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,

THAT Council authorize Councillor Gordon Price to travel to Calgary, Alberta, for the Urban Transportation Council Meeting, February 27-28, 1999 at an estimated cost of $736.37.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

(Councillor Price was absent for the vote)

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT’D)

8. City Lease of a Low-Income Artist Live/Work Studio File: 4656

in a Market Development at 428 West 8th Avenue RTS: 430

January 14, 1999

MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario,

A.THAT Council approve the lease to the City of Artist Live/Work Studio #223, as identified on plans received by the Planning Department stamped "Received June 7, 1997" in conjunction with application DE#401430 to develop a site at 428 West 8th Avenue, legally described as LOT D, BLOCK 23, DISTRICT LOT 302, PLAN LMP34716, (hereinafter referred to as "the Studio"), together with exclusive use of one parking stall in the building, from the Soho Developments Corp., for a term of 15 years at nominal rent, subject to the terms and conditions described in this report (Appendix C), and other terms and conditions to the satisfaction of the Director of the Office of Cultural Affairs, the Director of the Housing Centre and the Director of Legal Services.

B.THAT Council approve the sub-lease of the Studio to a low-income artist selected by the City, for a term of 3 years, at a monthly rent equal to the maximum GAIN shelter allowance for single persons (currently, $325 per month), plus utilities including hydro, telephone and cable, subject to the terms and conditions described in this report (Appendix C), and other terms and conditions to the satisfaction of the Director of the Office of Cultural Affairs, the Director of the Housing Centre and the Director of Legal Services.

C.THAT Council approve Recommendations A and B on the basis that no legal rights or obligations are hereby created and none shall arise hereafter except upon execution of all necessary legal documents by all of the parties.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

POLICY REPORTS

1. CD-1 Rezoning of 1316-1336 West 11th Avenue File: 5304

January 8, 1999 RTS: 433

MOVED by Cllr. Herbert,

THAT the application by Polygon Development 100 Limited to rezone 1316-1336 West 11th Avenue (Lot 7, Plan 1276 and Lot D, Plan LMP36970, Both of Block 392, D.L. 526) from RM-3 to CD-1, to permit retention of the exiting Rose Court multiple dwelling, be referred to a Public Hearing, together with:

(i)plans received May 6, 1998;

(ii)draft CD-1 By-law provisions, generally as contained in Appendix A of the Policy Report dated January 8, 1999; and

(iii)the recommendation of the Director of Central Area Planning on behalf of Land Use and Development to approve, subject to conditions contained in Appendix B of the Policy Report dated January 8, 1999; and

FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to prepare the necessary CD-1 By-law for consideration at Public Hearing.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2. Proposed Regional Context Statement File: 5340

Official Development Plan RTS: 220

January 7, 1999

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,

A.THAT the amended Regional Context Statement Development Plan, in Appendix A of the Policy Report dated January 7, 1999, be adopted, to replace the Regional Context Statement Development Plan adopted by Council on February 5, 1998.

B.THAT a by-law to adopt the Regional Context Statement Development Plan (referred to in Recommendation A), as an Official Development Plan, be referred to Public Hearing.

Cont’d

POLICY REPORTS (CONT’D)

Proposed Regional Context Statement

Official Development Plan

January 7, 1999 (cont’d)

C.THAT if following the Public Hearing, Council choses to adopt the Regional Context Statement Development Plan as an Official Development Plan, that before final reading of the ODP, Council refer the Regional Context Statement to the Board of Directors of the GVRD for approval.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3. Co-management Principles - Major Road Network File: 5562

January 12, 1999 RTS: 469

Before Council for its consideration was a Policy Report dated January 12, 1999 in which the General Manager of Engineering Services, in consultation with the Director of City Plans and the Director of Legal Services, outlined proposals to define the co-management of the Major Road Network in a manner which address both regional and municipal interests.

Also before Council was a letter dated January 25, 1999 from Mr. Bill Christian seeking the opportunity to address Council in reference to the Policy Report. The City Clerk noted that several similar requests had been received.

The General Manager of Engineering Services provided a brief review of the report and the background to the recommendations contained therein.

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,

THAT the Policy Report, dated January 12, 1999, be referred for consideration at the City Services & Budgets Committee meeting on February 4, 1999, at which time delegations will be heard.

- 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. Price,

SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,

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

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

BY-LAWS

1. A By-law to amend By-law No. 6510, being the

Sign By-law (6691-6699 Victoria Drive)

MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,

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. Bellamy,

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. 7832, being

the Solid Waste and Recycling By-law

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,

SECONDED by Cllr. Price,

THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.

- CARRIED

(Councillor Chiavario opposed)

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

(Councillor Chiavario opposed)

BY-LAWS (CONT’D)

3. A By-law to amend By-law No. 6510, being

the Sign By-law (Amendments to Establish

New Regulations for Downtown Granville Street)

MOVED by Cllr. Price,

SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,

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. Price,

SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,

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

(Councillor Daniel Lee was excused from voting on By-law 3)

BY-LAWS (CONT’D)

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)

MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,

SECONDED by Cllr. Herbert,

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. Bellamy,

SECONDED by Cllr. Herbert,

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 Clarke and Kennedy were excused from voting on By-law 4)

BY-LAWS (CONT’D)

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])

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,

SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,

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. Don Lee,

SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,

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)

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)

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,

SECONDED by Cllr. Don Lee,

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. Don Lee,

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, Price and Puil were excused

from voting on By-law 6)

ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS

1. Re-instatement of Municipal Equalization Grants File: 1756

Councillor Kennedy advised that in view of the Provincial Government’s recent decision to eliminate municipal equalization grants, and the Minister of Municipal Affair’s reluctance to approach Cabinet seeking restoration of the grants, the UBCM Executive Committee has informed the Minister of Municipal Affairs that it will no longer be participating in the Joint Council.

Councillor Kennedy suggested that the Mayor write to the Minister of Municipal Affairs expressing City Council’s complete dismay that re-instatement of the Province’s unconditional equalization grants would not be discussed.

Other Council members joined Councillor Kennedy in expressing their concern over this loss in revenue, coupled with previous revenue cuts, and their shock at the manner in which the cuts were made.

The Mayor so agreed.

2. Immigration and Refugee Policy File: 6001

Councillor Clarke referred to a white paper entitled "Immigration and Refugee Policy" which has been circulated by the Province, seeking comments from the public by March 31, 1999. She suggested the paper be forwarded to Council’s Advisory Committee on Cultural Communities for review and report back to Council with appropriate comments for consideration.

The Mayor so agreed.

3. Home Invasions File: 3701

Councillor Clarke acknowledged there has been a marked increase in the number of home invasions in Vancouver recently, particularly where elderly people reside. She requested that the Police Department provide a report reference at a future Council meeting on how the community, specifically seniors, can better protect itself against this type of crime.

The Council adjourned at 6:35 p.m.

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