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CITY OF VANCOUVER
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL ON
PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT
JUNE 24, 1999
A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Thursday, June 24, 1999, at 3:20 p.m. in Committee Room No. 1, Third Floor, City Hall, following the Standing Committee on Planning and Environment meeting, to consider the recommendations of the Committee.
PRESENT: |
Mayor Philip Owen
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ABSENT: |
Councillor Nancy A. Chiavario (Leave of Absence) |
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CITY MANAGER'S
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Judy Rogers, City Manager |
CLERK TO THE
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Nancy Largent |
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke,
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
June 24, 1999
Council considered the recommendations of the Committee, as contained in the following clauses of the attached report:
Cl.1: VGH Precinct - Medical Biotechnology Proposal
Cl.2: Hastings Park Restoration and Pacific National Exhibition
Arrangements through 2002
Clause 1
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT the recommendations of the Committee, as contained in Clause 1 of this report, be approved.
- CARRIED
(Councillor Puil opposed)
Clause 2
MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT the recommendations of the Committee, as contained in Clause 2 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. Clarke,
THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The Council adjourned at 3:25 p.m.
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REPORT TO COUNCIL
STANDING COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL
ON PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE
JUNE 24, 1999
A Regular Meeting of the Standing Committee of Council on Planning and Environment was held on Thursday, June 24, 1999, at 2:00 p.m., in Committee Room No. 1, Third Floor, City Hall.
PRESENT: |
Councillor Jennifer Clarke, Chair
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ABSENT: |
Councillor Nancy A. Chiavario (Leave of Absence) |
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CITY MANAGER'S
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Judy Rogers, City Manager |
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CLERK TO THE
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Nancy Largent |
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
There were no Minutes for adoption. (The Minutes of the meeting of May 20, 1999, were adopted at the June 7th meeting.)
RECOMMENDATION
1. VGH Precinct - Medical Biotechnology Proposal File: 5308
The Committee had before it a Policy Report dated June 7, 1999 (on file), in which the Director of Central Area Planning reported on a proposal by Mark Betteridge and Associates (MBA) Inc. on behalf of the Vancouver Hospital and Health Sciences Centre (VHHSC), to develop medically oriented biotechnology (bio-tech) uses on parts of the VGH site where redundant facilities are expected to be demolished. Some housing is also proposed. These uses are not currently permitted; therefore, a CD-1 text amendment rezoning would be required to introduce appropriate use terms and added floor space potential.
The Director of Central Area Planning recommended a planning program involving a dedicated staff team based on full cost recovery to review the policy framework, determine the feasibility of accommodating bio-tech development, and respond to a possible subsequent rezoning application. The General Manager of Community Services recommended approval.
Larry Beasley, Director of Central Area Planning, reviewed the benefits of under-taking the proposed planning review, including opportunity to obtain public amenities, possible increased diversity, and the value of medical biotechnology in this location. Any new agreement reached on issues such as open space would have to be equal to or better than existing agreements. There will be comprehensive community involvement from the early stages.
Tom Phipps, Planner, reviewed the timetable for this process, and summarized the issues which will need to be addressed during the planning process, including:
· the existing open space agreement;
· proposals for retention and re-use of Heather Pavilion;
· possible re-use of the Nurses' Residence for some sort of housing;
· the best mix of uses to serve various needs; and
· sequence of demolitions.
Clause No. 1 Continued
Brent Alley, Director of Planning and Construction, Vancouver Hospital, and Mark Betteridge, Mark Betteridge and Associates, supported the proposed planning program as recommended. Mr. Alley confirmed that Vancouver Hospital agrees to the proposed cost sharing.
Ann Bailey, Universal Gardens Society, supported the recommended planning program and requested that community involvement begin as soon as possible. Ms. Bailey described a vision for new park and greenspace including a wellness walkway, collaboration with garden clubs to provide a rose arbor or other features, a playground, and a quiet sanctuary. This is a bridge-building opportunity for both hospital and community.
Betty Kirkwood, Heather Heritage Society, urged that the Heather Pavilion be retained if at all feasible. This gracious and well-built Victorian-style building can provide functional space of considerable value, with open space and retention of the garden area.
June Binkert, Save Our Parkland, urged Council to remain true to the ideals of the original space agreement. The open space should remain in a contiguous parcel, not be broken up into many small parcels.
Mr. Beasley and Mr. Phipps responded to queries regarding community involvement envisioned (including patients), the potential to retain Heather Pavilion, possible inclusion of some support services in the 10th Avenue commercial area, and the development's relationship to the Broadway corridor. Mr. Beasley confirmed that the intent is to develop significant open spaces with genuine recreation potential.
The following motion by Councillor Price was put and carried. Therefore, the Committee
RECOMMENDED
A. THAT a public policy review and rezoning process and timetable be approved as shown in Appendix A of the Policy Report dated June 7, 1999, to consider a policy framework and the feasibility of options encompassing open space, housing with social benefits and medical biotechnology development for lands within and adjacent to the VGH CD-1 District.
Clause No. 1 Continued
B. THAT the Vancouver Hospital and Health Sciences Centre contribute $280,309 for City work on the policy review and rezoning process, with $151,427 paid in June 1999, and $128,882 to be paid in January 2000, the latter amount to be attributed in part to the required rezoning fee; and
FURTHER THAT if no rezoning application is submitted, the City will refund any funds not actually spent at that time.
C. THAT staff resources and budget totalling $280,309 be approved for the full policy and rezoning process as summarized in Appendix B of the Policy Report dated June 7, 1999, with costs recovered to be received from the Vancouver Hospital and Health Sciences Centre and that staff not expend $128,882 for VGH precinct planning if a rezoning application is not received.
D. THAT an Ambulatory Care Centre Development Application remain subject to the original Open Space Agreement, unless recommendations arising from the Policy Review and Rezoning Process result in Council approval of alternate resolutions.
- CARRIED
(Councillor Puil opposed)
2. Hastings Park Restoration and Pacific National Exhibition
Arrangements Through 2002 File: 8009
The Committee had before it an Administrative Report dated June 24, 1999 (on file), in which the Co-Director of Planning (Central Area), in consultation with the General Manager of Parks & Recreation, recommended Council support for the continued presence and operation of the PNE on Hastings Park for the next three years, in the context of the continued implementation of the Hastings Park Restoration Plan for green park and recreation purposes as currently approved and scheduled. Efforts to relocate the PNE, which remains a priority City objective, have thus far been unsuccessful and active work toward this end by the PNE continues. The General Manager of Community Services recommended approval.
Clause No. 2 Continued
Larry Beasley, Co-Director of Planning (Central Area), briefly introduced the report and responded to questions regarding the daycare provision made at a previous Council meeting. Mr. Beasley clarified that the agreement provision authorizes Council to pursue a daycare should it wish to do so, but does not require it.
Penny Coates, Daycare Co-ordinator, described the daycare needs of race track back stretch employees, and reviewed possible options.
Annette Antoniak, General Manager, Pacific National Exhibition, described relocation efforts which have proven unsuccessful to date. The PNE is now requesting a 3-year extension, and will continue to maintain grounds and facilities at its cost. With the park restoration well underway and loss of some buildings, the PNE will return to its roots, and continue to provide substantial employment.
Doug McCaulder, CUPE Local 1004, and Steve Varty, CUPE Local 1004 PNE employee, supported the recommendations and continued employment. Both speakers requested that Council ensure an operating plan is in place before the conclusion of this agreement.
Piet Rutgers, Director of Planning and Operations, Park Board, advised that an operational plan will be done around the end of the second year for report back to Council and the Park Board.
Elena Schultz, TeleGospel International Ltd., requested to use the Coliseum for a non-denominational gospel music centre offering 24-hour a day programming.
The Chair clarified that the Park Board has custody of the Coliseum and will be considering various requests for its use. Ms. Schultz was advised to contact Mr. Rutgers with her proposal.
Clause No. 2 Continued
The following motion by Councillor Bellamy was put and carried. Therefore, the Committee
RECOMMENDED
A. THAT Council approve the preparation of an Operating Agreement for the occupation and use by the Pacific National Exhibition of Hastings Park (except the Racetrack area) for the 2000-2002 time period, on terms and conditions as generally outlined in the Administrative Report dated June 8, 1999, and all to be finalized to the satisfaction of the City Manager and the Director of Legal Services, in consultation with the Co-Director of Planning (Central Area) and the General Manager of Parks & Recreation;
AND FURTHER THAT the City Manager be authorized to sign such Operating Agreement with the Pacific National Exhibition.
B. THAT the Pacific National Exhibition be requested to provide an annual report to the City on efforts to relocate its operations off Hastings Park.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The meeting adjourned at 3:20 p.m.
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