CITY OF VANCOUVER

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL
ON PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT

MARCH 25, 1999

A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Thursday, March 25, 1999, at 2:00 p.m., in Committee Room No. 1, Third Floor, City Hall, before the Standing Committee on Planning and Environment meeting, to consider By-laws and Motions.

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 George Puil Councillor Sam Sullivan
ABSENT:	Councillor Gordon Price (Leave of Absence)
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE:	Judy Rogers, City Manager
CLERK TO THE COUNCIL:	Nancy Largent

At the Council meeting following the Standing Committee on Planning and Environment meeting earlier this day, there was not a sufficient quorum present to deal with the By-laws. Therefore, Council referred the By-laws and Motions on its agenda to this meeting, and agreed to deal with them as the first order of business.

BY-LAWS

1. A By-law to amend By-law No. 3575, being the Zoning and Development By-law (6112-6138 Cambie Street - Rezoning RT-2 to CD-1)
By-law No. 7995

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy
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. Kennedy,
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 Bellamy, Chiavario, Daniel Lee
and Puil excused from voting)

2. A By-law to amend By-law No. 3575, being the Zoning and Development By-law (1742-1752 West 2nd Avenue - Rezoning IC-1 to CD-1)
By-law No. 7996

MOVED by Cllr. Chiavario
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. Chiavario,
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 Bellamy, Clark, Kennedy
and Puil excused from voting)

MOTIONS

A. Form of Development - 1742 West 2nd Avenue File: 2608

MOVED by Cllr. Herbert,
SECONDED by Cllr. Daniel Lee,

THAT the form of development for the CD-1 zoned site known as 1742 West 2nd Avenue be approved generally as illustrated in Development Application No. 403759 prepared by T. Ecker, and stamped "Received, City of Vancouver Planning Department, November 12, 1998", provided that the Director of Planning may approve design changes which would not adversely affect either the development character and livability of this site or adjacent properties.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

B. Establishing Road, East Side Knight Street,

South of 41st Avenue, adjacent to 5828 Knight Street File: 5807

MOVED by Cllr. Herbert,
SECONDED by Cllr. Daniel Lee,

THAT WHEREAS the registered owner will be conveying to the City of Vancouver for lane purposes land in the City of Vancouver, Province of British Columbia, more particularly known and described as follows:

City of Vancouver
All that portion of Lot K, Block 1, District Lot 715, Plan 8370, Group 1, New Westminster District, the same as shown heavy outlined onplan of survey completed on the 19th day of February, 1999, attested to by A. DiNozzi, B.C.L.S., and marginally numbered LD3588, a print of which is attached hereto;

AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to accept and allocate the said lands for lane purposes;

BE IT RESOLVED that the above described lands, upon conveyance, are hereby accepted and allocated for lane purposes and declared to form and to constitute a portion of a lane.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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Council recessed at 2:08 p.m. to hold the Regular Meeting of the Standing Committee on Planning and Environment.

Council reconvened with the same members present at 2:47 p.m., following the Standing Committee on Planning and Environment meeting, to consider the recommendations of the Committee.

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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Herbert,

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

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Report of Standing Committee
on Planning and Environment
March 25, 1999

Council considered the recommendations of the Committee, as contained in the following clauses of the attached report:

Cl.1: Sale of Meat and Dairy Products at East Vancouver Farmers' Market
Cl.2: Proposed Greater Vancouver Regional Greenway Vision
Cl.3: Nuisance Properties - 2410 and 2418 East 19th Avenue
Cl.4: Nuisance Building - 1977 Harrison Drive

Clauses 1 to 4 (inclusive)

MOVED by Cllr. Clarke ,

THAT the recommendations of the Committee, as contained in Clauses 1 to 4, inclusive, of this report, be approved.

- 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. Bellamy ,
SECONDED by Cllr. Herbert,

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

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

OTHER BUSINESS

1. Change of Meeting Time File: 1253

The Mayor advised that the City Services and Budgets meeting on Thursday, April 1, 1999, scheduled for 9:30 a.m., would conflict with a function of the Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority.

Council agreed to reschedule the meeting for 2:00 p.m. on April 1, 1999.

[NOTE: This meeting was subsequently re-scheduled
for 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 30, 1999.]

The Council adjourned at 2:50 p.m.

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REPORT TO COUNCIL

STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL
ON PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT

MARCH 25, 1999

A Regular Meeting of the Standing Committee of Council on Planning and Environment was held on Thursday, March 25, 1999, at 2:00 p.m. in Committee Room No. 1, 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 George Puil Councillor Sam Sullivan
ABSENT:	Councillor Gordon Price (Leave of Absence)
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE:	Judy Rogers, City Manager
CLERK TO THE COMMITTEE:	Nancy Largent

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

The Minutes of the Standing Committee on Planning and Environment of February 25, 1999, were approved.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

RECOMMENDATION

1. Sale of Meat and Dairy Products at East Vancouver Farmers' Market
File: 3501

The Committee had before it a Policy Report dated March 1, 1999 (on file), in which the Director of Environmental Health submitted for consideration a request from the organizers of the East Vancouver Farmers' Market Society to Vancouver City Council, dated October 13, 1998, to amend the food safety guidelines developed in conjunction with the Vancouver/Richmond Health Board to include the sale of meat and dairy products.

Domenic Losito, Director of Environmental Health, advised that safety of the food products is not an issue, and he would be prepared to approve the expansion under the conditions set out in the Policy Report. However, Council may wish to consider whether this change would affect nearby local merchants unfairly.

Devorah Kahn, East Vancouver Farmers' Market Society, spoke in favour of the sale of meat and dairy products from local producers. The market has never received complaints about competition from area merchants, and Ms. Kahn believed it more likely that the market enhances business by bringing more customers to the area.

Sydney Massey, area resident and Registered Dietitian, also spoke in favour. The Farmers' Market is an asset to the community, and provides access to a healthful variety of locally grown foods.

The following motion by Mayor Owen was put and carried. The Committee, therefore,

RECOMMENDED

THAT the East Vancouver Farmers' Market be permitted to include the sale of pre-packaged fresh meats and cheese products, from approved, government-inspected sources and that the Director of Environmental Health be requested to amend the Health Board's Farmers' Market Guidelines accordingly.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2. Proposed Greater Vancouver Regional Greenway Vision File: 5767

The Committee had before it a Policy Report dated March 9, 1999 (on file), in which the General Managers of Community Services and Engineering Services recommended thatCouncil adopt in principle the GVRD's Draft Greater Vancouver Regional Greenway Vision (on file), with the exception of the designation of environmental corridors in Vancouver. The General Managers also recommended that staff be directed to consult with the GVRD, neighbouring municipalities and other organizations to refine the Draft Greater Vancouver Regional Greenway Vision through their sub-regional sector planning processes.

Alan Duncan, Greenways Planner, reviewed the report and rationale for the recommendations, noting the difficulties which would be created by designating Environmental Corridors at this time. The GVRD has commented that the City's response is supportive, and will be pleased to work further with staff.

The following motion by Mayor Owen was put and carried. The Committee, therefore,

RECOMMENDED

A. THAT the Draft Greater Vancouver Regional Greenway Vision be adopted in principle, except for the designation of Environmental Corridors in Vancouver, to guide sub-regional greenway sector planning.

B. THAT Vancouver greenway routes identified as Environmental Corridors in the Draft Greater Vancouver Regional Greenway Vision be included as components of the Recreational Network.

C. THAT staff be directed to consult with the GVRD, neighbouring municipalities and other organizations, as resources and civic priorities allow, to refine the Draft Greater Vancouver Regional Greenway Vision.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3. Nuisance Properties - 2410 East 19th Avenue and 2418 East 19th Avenue
File: 2701-1

The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated February 19, 1999 (on file), in which the City Building Inspector recommended that Council declare the condition of the properties at 2410 and 2418 East 19th Avenue a nuisance, and order the owners to cut the overgrowth and remove the dismantled vehicles and all miscellaneous and discarded materials.
Michael Twynstra, Manager, Property Use Inspection, and Carlene Robbins, Manager, By-law Administration, reviewed the inspection history of the properties and rationale for the recommendations. It was noted that following Court proceedings, the owners were found guilty of non-compliance with the Untidy Premises By-law.

Mary Tataryn, property owner, and John Tataryn, son of the property owner, requested that Council allow until April 30, 1999 before issuing the order for clean-up. Poor health and involvement in a lawsuit regarding inheritance of the property have left them with limited time to do so fully, although some clean-up has been done. Mrs. and Mr. Tataryn also disputed that the condition of the property is as poor as alleged by City staff.

The following motion by Mayor Owen was put and carried. The Committee, therefore,

RECOMMENDED

A. THAT Council declare that the condition of the properties at 2410 East 19th Avenue and 2418 East 19th Avenue (Lots 44 and 45, Block N, Sec 45, THSL Plan 11660) are a nuisance pursuant to Section 324A of the Vancouver Charter.

B. THAT Council approve the Resolution attached to the Administrative Report dated February 19, 1999, and order the Registered owners of the properties to cut the overgrowth and remove the dismantled vehicles, miscellaneous items and discarded materials from the sites within 14 days of a copy of the Resolution being served pursuant to Section 324A of the Vancouver Charter.

C. THAT in the event of the failure of the owners to comply with the order of Council, Council further orders and hereby authorizes the City Building Inspector to cut the overgrowth and have the dismantled vehicles, miscellaneous items and discarded materials removed from the sites at the expense of the owners.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4. Nuisance Building - 1977 Harrison Drive File: 2701-1

The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated March 10, 1999 (on file), in which the City Building Inspector recommended that City Council declare the building and accessory building at 1977 Harrison Drive a nuisance and order the owner to remove the buildings and all demolition debris. It was also recommended that a 336D Notice be filed against the Title to the property in order to warn any prospective purchasers ofCouncil's order.

Peter Sweeney, Manager, Building Inspection, briefly reviewed the history of inspections and orders in connection with this building.

The Chair enquired whether anyone wished to speak on behalf of the property owner, but no one came forward.

The following motion by Councillor Bellamy was put and carried. The Committee, therefore,

RECOMMENDED

A. THAT Council declare that the building and accessory building at 1977 Harrison Drive (Lot 18, Block 21, District Lot Fraserview) are a nuisance pursuant to Section 324A of the Vancouver Charter.

B. THAT Council approve the Resolution attached to the Administrative Report dated March 10, 1999, and order the Registered Owner of the property to remove the building and accessory building and all demolition debris from the site within 14 days of a copy of the Resolution being served pursuant to Section 324A of the Vancouver Charter.

C. THAT in the event of the failure of the owner to comply with the order of Council, Council further orders and hereby authorizes the City Building Inspector to have the building and accessory building and all demolition debris removed at the expense of the owner.

D. THAT the City Clerk be directed to file a 336D Notice against the Certificate of Title to the property at 1977 Harrison Drive, in order to warn prospective purchasers that as a result of the condition of the buildings and Council's Resolution, the purchaser could suffer significant expense if the order of Council were enforced against him.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

The Committee adjourned at 2:47 p.m.

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