CITY OF VANCOUVER

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

SEPTEMBER 21, 1999

A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, September 21, 1999 at 2:05 p.m., in the Council Chamber, 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 Sam Sullivan

ABSENT: Councillor Nancy A. Chiavario (Civic Business) Councillor George Puil (Leave of Absence)

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.

ANNOUNCEMENT - Communities in Bloom

The Mayor announced that Vancouver has won the Communities in Bloom “National Award” in the category of cities with a population of 300,000 or more. Park Commissioner Laura McDiarmid, former Chair of the Communities in Bloom Competition Organizing Committee, thanked the volunteers, organizations, sponsors and staff of the Park Board and City Departments for their hard work and explained that Vancouver received high ratings inall eight categories of the competition.

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Council recessed at 2:15 p.m. and following a Public Hearing, reconvened
the Regular Council session at 2:20 p.m.
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"IN CAMERA" MEETING

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

ITEMS ARISING FROM THE FOLLOWING “IN CAMERA” MEETINGS

September 14, 1999

· Vancouver Public Library - Canadian Health Network

Council authorized the City Manager and Director of Legal Services to negotiate and conclude on behalf of the City an agreement with OPC-COIP Inc. whereby the Vancouver Public Library will become the Western Region Operating partner in the Canadian Health Network.

· Appointment to E-Comm Board

Council re-appointed Patti Marfleet, Director of Risk and Emergency Management as the City’s E-Comm Board Member for 1999-2000.

· Bus Impact Task Force - Appointment of Replacement Member

Council appointed Dayna Lembcke to the Bus Impact Task Force to replace Tammy Power as the representative for Tourism Vancouver.

September 16, 1999

· Board of Variance - Appointment of New Member

A. THAT Council appoint Darlene Marzari to the Board of Variance for a three year term commencing October 1, 1999.

B. THAT pursuant to subsection 572(2) of the Vancouver Charter, theappointment of Jane Wong be continued until the appointment of Darlene Marzari takes effect.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

1. Regular Council Meeting

(With the exception of the “In Camera” portion)
September 14, 1999

MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke,

THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2. Special Council Meeting

(2000-2002 Capital Plan)
September 14, 1999

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

THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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

REPORT REFERENCE

1. Hastings Institute 10th Anniversary RTS: 943/File: 1304

Lorna McCreath, Executive Director of the Hastings Institute, provided a review ofthe information contained in an Administrative Report dated September 8, 1999, which recognized the contribution of the Hastings Institute in building more inclusive and welcoming workplaces over the past ten years. The Institute operates on a fee-for-service basis and offers training for both the City and outside organizations, on issues related to employment and service equity, diversity, cross-cultural relations, literacy, and harassment-free workplaces. Council members were thanked for their ongoing support.

MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,

THAT the Report Reference on the Hastings Institute’s 10th Anniversary, as outlined in the Administrative Report dated September 8, 1999, be received for information.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

1. 2000-2002 Capital Plan and Waterworks Capital Plan

RTS: 980 & 950/File: 1611

At a Special Council meeting on the evening of September 14, 1999, City Council heard speakers on the 2000-2002 Capital Plan and referred a decision to the Council meeting of September 21, 1999.

The following materials were before Council for consideration:

· Administrative Report dated September 15, 1999, entitled 2000 - 2002 Capital Plan - Final Approval
· Administrative Report dated September 3, 1999, entitled 2000 - 2002 Waterworks Capital Plan;
· Minutes of the September 14, 1999 Special Council meeting.

The following materials also refer and had been previously distributed (on file in the City Clerk's Office):

· Administrative Report dated June 30, 1999, entitled Priorities for the 2000 -2002 Capital Plan;
· Memorandum from Director, Financial Planning & Treasury dated September 13, 1999, regarding the public consultation campaign.

Ken Bayne, Comptroller of Budgets and Research, reviewed the mandate behind development of the Capital Plan and explained the components of the recommended Plan. Mr. Bayne recalled that the draft plan was presented to Council in July at which time theCorporate Management Team and Staff Review Group indicated the priorities around the $173 million financial limit (excluding Waterworks), based on submissions from departments. Council then held a special meeting to hear the views of the public. Council was now being asked to confirm or adjust this amount, leading to approval of a financing plan, including identification of borrowed funds and revenue funds and on proposed wording for plebiscite questions to be put to the voters in November.

Dave Rudberg, General Manager, Engineering Services, briefly reviewed the Waterworks Capital Plan submitted in the amount of $58.95 million. The proposed Plan includes the categories of Aging Infrastructure Replacement; Addressing Growth; Emergency Planning; Investigation, Monitoring and Control, and Water Quality. Mr. Rudberg noted that Vancouver’s water system operates as a utility, with all funding recovered through its rates and fees. The total funding recommended for the 2000-2002 Capital Plan, including Waterworks, is $231,950.

During discussion, Council members agreed that an adjustment should be made to the Capital Plan to address the City’s responsibilities with respect to seismic upgrading at community centres.

MOVED by Cllr. Price,
1. THAT the funding limit for the 2000-2002 Capital Plan be set at $175 million, which includes an increase of $2 million for the Park Board component, and that the Director of Finance and Park Board staff report back on the implications of this adjustment.

2. THAT the Director of Finance be instructed to report back on October 5,1999 with a financial plan to support the Capital Plan, including the breakdown of funding between borrowed funds and revenue funds, and on proposed wording for the borrowing questions to be put to the voters during the civic election.

3. THAT Council approve the components of the 2000-2002 Capital Plan, as set out in Appendix 1 of the Administrative Report dated June 30, 1999, except that the Park Board funding be increased to reflect motion #(1) .

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

(ii) Administrative Report dated September 3, 1999 regarding 2000-2002 Waterworks Capital Plan

MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,

THAT Council approve the 2000-2002 Waterworks Capital Plan at a total cost of $58.95 million, with funding to be provided from borrowing authority approved by Councilon an annual basis.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

CITY MANAGER'S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

1. Reallocation of Streets Basic Capital Infrastructure Funding

September 14, 1999 RTS: 993/File: 5768

MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,

THAT funding of $720,000 for Streets Capital projects to rehabilitate the pavement on Georgia St. from Burrard St. to Howe St. and for Hot in Place Recycling be reallocated to three other projects as detailed in the Administrative Report dated September 14, 1999.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2. Collingwood Neighbourhood Safety Office -

Payment from CAC for Completion of Construction
September 7, 1999 RTS: 966/File: 3703

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,

THAT City Council approve payment of $10,000 to Concert Properties Ltd. (formerly Greystone Properties) from the Community Amenity Contribution collected for the rezoning of 5104-56 Joyce Street to help pay for the costs of completing the construction of the Collingwood Neighbourhood Safety Office.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3. Sale of Residential Lot: 4150 St. Catherines Street

September 7, 1999 RTS: 975/File: 5102

MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,

THAT Council accept the Offer to Purchase City-owned Lot G, Block 27, District Lot 391, Plan LMP35879 from Slavko Ivanda of Mate Construction Ltd. in the amount of $190,000, under the terms and conditions contained in the City's "Offer to Purchase" tender form.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4. 3325 Kingsway - Development Permit Number DE404251

September 9, 1999 RTS: 969/File: 2606

Council had before it an Administrative Report dated September 9, 1999 in which the Director of Current Planning sought advice on a development application proposing a building height relaxation and floor space ratio in excess of that recommended by the C-2 Residential Guidelines. Planning staff supported revisions to the application with design conditions.

Also before Council was a letter dated September 16, 1999 from Michael Barley, Architect providing further information on the application.

MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,

A. THAT the Director of Planning be advised that Council does not favour the approval for the construction of a four-storey retail/office/residential building at 3325 Kingsway as submitted under DE404251. Council would, however, support revisions to the development application that address height, massing and floor space ratio (FSR) issues as discussed in the Administrative Report dated September 9, 1999.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

(Councillor Price absent for the vote)

5. 2000 Interest Rate on Property Tax Arrears

September 14, 1999 RTS: 994/File: 1551

MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,

THAT City Council instruct the Director of Legal Services to draw the necessary by-law to implement an interest rate of 10.00% per annum for real property tax arrears to be effective after December 31, 1999, for approval on or before September 30, 1999.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

CITY MANAGER'S POLICY REPORTS

1. Administrative CD-1 Text Amendments

September 7, 1999 RTS: 971/File: 5303

MOVED by Cllr. Herbert,

THAT the Director of Current Planning be instructed to make application to amend CD-1 By-laws No. 7158 for 951 Boundary Road (Taylor Manor) and No. 8044 for 6184 Ash Street (Peretz Institute) in accordance with Appendix A to the Policy Report dated September 7, 1999, and that the application be referred to a Public Hearing;

FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to prepare the necessary amending by-laws for consideration at Public Hearing.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2. CD-1 Text Amendment - 3624 Fraser Street

August 30, 1999 RTS: 955/File: 5304-1

MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,

THAT the application by Gospel Church in Christ, to amend CD-1 By-law No. 7157 for 3624 Fraser Street (Lot N, Block 43, D.L. 301, Plan 11092, Strata Plan LMS2499) to allow Church, Public Authority Use, Community Centre, and Library in conjunction with Community Centre as permitted uses, be referred to a Public Hearing, together with:

(i) draft CD-1 By-law amendments, generally as contained in Appendix A to the Policy Report dated August 30, 1999;

(ii) the recommendation of the Director Current Planning to approve subject to conditions contained in Appendix B to the Policy Report dated August 30, 1999;

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

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3. CD-1 Rezoning: 600 Nicola Street

September 8, 1999 RTS: 866/File: 5306

Council had for its consideration a Policy Report dated September 8, 1999 in which the Director of Current Planning assessed an application to rezone a site at 600 Nicola Street.
Also before Council was a memorandum dated September 21, 1999, in which the Director of Current Planning recommended that Sections 3.2.5 Port and Water Uses be amended.

MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,

THAT the application by Henriquez and Partners Architects to rezone from CWD (Central Waterfront District) to CD-1 (Comprehensive Development District) for 600 Nicola Street (Lot 7, Block 42, District Lot 185, Plan LMP12354) to permit a commercial, residential and ‘live/work’ building, be referred to Public Hearing, together with:

(i) plans received July 9, 1999.

(ii) draft CD-1 By-law provisions generally as presented in Appendix A to the Policy Report dated September 8, 1999;

(iii) draft consequential amendments to the Coal Harbour Official Development Plan generally as presented in Appendix B to the Policy Report dated September 8, 1999;
(iv) draft consequential amendments to the Sign By-law to establish regulations for this CD-1 in accordance with Schedule B (CWD), noting that Billboards will not be permitted on this site;
(v) draft Design Guidelines for the development of the 1400 blocks West Hastings Street and West Pender Street as presented in Appendix C to the Policy Report dated September 8, 1999; and
(vi) the recommendation of the Director of Current Planning to approve, subject to conditions contained in Appendix D to the Policy Report dated September 8, 1999;
(vii) the recommendation of the Director of Current Planning that Section 3.2.5 Port and Water Uses be amended to state that “1 898 square metres of space and servicing facilities shall be provided at the westerly part of the site” (bold denotes amendment) contained in the memorandum dated September 21, 1999.

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

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4. 750 Pacific Boulevard - Plaza of Nations:

Reduction in Pay-in-Lieu Parking Payment
September 14, 1999 RTS: 968/File: 5655

Councillor Sullivan declared a Conflict of Interest and left the Council Chamber at 3:40 p.m., returning at 3:47 p.m. The Councillor did not participate in the discussion or vote on this item.

MOVED by Cllr. Price,

A. THAT Council compensate the owner of 750 Pacific Boulevard (Plaza ofNations) for the extra costs of accommodating the future tram right-of way above the proposed parking structure on this site, by allowing the pay-in-lieu parking proceeds for 750 Pacific Boulevard (Plaza of Nations site) to be reduced by $90,000.

B. THAT if Council approves A, that the owner execute an agreement to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services and the General Manager of Engineering Services, permitting the owner to pay an amount per space for the parking shortfall, with the total amount to be reduced by $90,000.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

(Councillor Sullivan absent for the vote)

5. Electoral Area A Governance Study:

Update and Amalgamation Issues
September 14, 1999 RTS: 885/File: 8026

Councillor Clarke provided an overview of the Governance Study, the issues related to amalgamation, and the recommendations contained in the Policy Report, noting that approval represents the first step in the process.

MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,

A. THAT Council approve the "Principles for Amalgamation" outlined in Appendix A to the Policy Report dated September 14, 1999, and summarized as follows, such that if amalgamation proceeds with Electoral Area A, they will form the basis of City policy:

i. involve the University of British Columbia, area residents, and area property/business owners in development and servicing decisions affecting their area;

ii. support, through land use policies and service delivery, the qualities which foster a unique sense of community, as defined by the Electoral Area “A” Official Community Plan;

iii. respect the wishes of the residents of the University Endowment Lands to maintain their existing single-family zoning by creating area specific District Zoning Schedules based on the existing SF-1 and SF-2 District Schedules; and

iv. respect the University of British Columbia's desire to preserve theintrinsic value of their lands through pre-agreed planning processes which enable predictable development, as outlined in the Official Community Plan for Part of Electoral Area A, and through arrangements for financing the costs of growth such that projects developed under the OCP which provide full major project servicing will not be subject to additional city-wide Community Amenity Contributions and Development Cost Levies.

B. THAT this report be distributed to the Electoral Area A Governance Committee and, if the principles outlined in Appendix A to the Policy Report dated September 14, 1999, are generally supportable, that a consultation process be undertaken, involving the Province, UBC, GVRD, and resident members of the Governance Committee, on the key issues of financing amalgamation and provision of services.

C. THAT the discussion of financing amalgamation and service delivery include consideration of options for phasing amalgamation and for amalgamation of some, though not necessarily all, of Electoral Area A.

D. THAT if the Principles for Amalgamation, after some discussion and agreed changes, are not acceptable to the Governance Committee, the City requests the Governance Committee to formally conclude not to pursue the Amalgamation Option.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6. Staffing Requirement - False Alarm Reduction

Program Premises - False Alarm Reduction Program
August 31, 1999 RTS: 965/File: 1376

MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,

A. THAT Council approve the addition of one Full Time clerical position in the False Alarm Reduction Program at an annual cost of $33,150 (prorated for fiscal 1999); source of funds to be increased program revenue.

B. THAT Council approve the request for funding for improvements to the existing False Alarm Reduction Program office and includes computer software and hardware upgrades, at an estimated cost of $49,000, with offset through the increase in program revenue.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

OTHER REPORTS

I. Report to Council

Chinatown Historic Area Planning Committee
September 14, 1999 File: 3136-1

CHAPC Funding Request: Dr. David Lai’s Visit
re Chinatown Gate Proposal
(Clause 1)

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,

THAT Council approve funds, in the amount of four hundred dollars ($400.00), to cover expenses for Dr. David Lai's visits as follows:

· August 23rd visit and session with the Chinatown Historic Area Planning Committee ($200.00); and

· two hundred dollars ($200.00) for a follow-up visit by Dr. Lai, scheduled for September 21, 1999.

Funds to be taken from the City Clerk's Operating Budget.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

(Councillor Clarke absent for the vote)

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. Daniel Lee,
SECONDED by Cllr. Herbert,

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

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

BY-LAWS

1. Amend Parking Meter By-law No. 2952 (New Meters - West 4th Avenue

[Burrard to Balsam] and Yew Street [Cornwall to 1st Avenue])

By-law No. 8072

MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,

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. Bellamy,

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

2. Amend Zoning & Development By-law No. 3575

(RT-2 to CD-1: 6162-6188 Cambie Street) By-law No. 8073

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Daniel 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. Daniel 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 Bellamy, Chiavario and Clarke were excused from voting on By-law 2)

3. Authorization to Enter into a Heritage Revitalization Agreement

with the Owner of 1234 Matthews Avenue/3611 Selkirk Street

By-law No. 8074

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
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. Don Lee,
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

4. Amend Heritage By-law No. 4837 (Designation of 1234 Matthews Avenue)

By-law No. 8075

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
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. Don Lee,
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

5. 2000 Real Property Tax Interest By-law No. 8076

MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,

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. Clarke,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,

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

MOTIONS

A. Establishing Road adjacent Beach Neighbourhood Area 1A

for Sanitary Pump Station Project File: 5807

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

WHEREAS the City of Vancouver is the registered owner of Parcel Identifier 002-618-737, Lot 167, False Creek, Plan 20639;

AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and in the public interest to establish a portion of the above described land for road purposes;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that all that portion of Lot 167, False Creek, Plan 20639, shown in heavy outline on plan of survey completed on the 2nd day of September 1998, attested to by Gary Sundvick, B.C.L.S, under Drawing No: 98785-1, a print of which is attached hereto, be hereby established for road purposes and declared to form and constitute portion of road.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

B. Approval of CD-1 Form of Development for 6162, 6164 and 6188 Cambie Street

File: 5303

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

THAT the form of development for the CD-1 zoned site known as 6162, 6164 & 6188 Cambie Street be approved generally as illustrated in Development Application No. DE404315 prepared by W.T. Leung, Architects, and stamped “Received, City of Vancouver Planning Department, July 7, 1999”, 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

C. Establishing Road, as a widening strip to create left turn bays

at Clark Drive and 1st Avenue File: 5807

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

THAT WHEREAS the registered owner will be conveying to the City of Vancouver for road 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 the East 120 feet of Block 58, except Part shown on Plan 4123, District Lot 264A, Plans 185 and 1771, Group One, New Westminster District, shown heavy outlined on plan of survey completed on the 31st day of May, 1999, attested to by Fred Wong, B.C.L.S. and marginally numbered LD 3616;

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

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

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

NOTICE OF MOTION

The following Notice of Motion was submitted by Councillor Price and recognized by the Chair:

1. Small-Engine Vehicles File: 3755

MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. ,

WHEREAS Vancouver is committed to building livable high-density communities, excessive noise from vehicles can severely affect the quality of life for residents;

AND WHEREAS regulation and enforcement remain particular problems (e.g. noisy motorcycles);

AND WHEREAS Go-Peds (scooters with small motors) are emerging as a transportation alternative but are currently unregulated and unlicensed;

AND WHEREAS gas-powered small motors, whether on scooters, bikes or mopeds, can produce a high-pitched and obnoxious noise (like leaf-blowers on wheels) and have no emission controls;

AND WHEREAS the rapid proliferation of such noisy and polluting vehicles would override their utility as a transportation alternative;

BE IT RESOLVED THAT such vehicles be prohibited until such time as they are equipped with quiet, low- or zero-emission engines (preferably electric motors); and that such vehicles be properly licensed and inspected;

AND THAT City staff report on the regulatory authority needed to implement and enforce such action.

- Notice

ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS

1. Skateboarding Damage File: 4151

Councillor Bellamy referred to a complaint received about skateboarders in the area of Hornby Street, north of Hastings Street. This activity is hazardous to pedestrians and damages flower beds. He requested that staff consider measures to deter this activity.

The Mayor so agreed.

2. National Walk a Child to School Day

Councillor Price observed that October 6, 1999 is National Walk a Child to School Day, a program being coordinated in B.C. by the very successful “Way to Go! SchoolProgram”. The Councillor encouraged parents to walk their children to school, as an alternate to using an automobile.

3. Tree Voucher Program File: 5301

Councillor Kennedy reminded Council that October is arbour month and Vancouver residents can participate in the tree voucher program for a cost of $15.00 per tree.

4. Heritage Incentives File: 5051

Councillor Kennedy advised that Sheila Copps, Minister of Heritage, had recently made an announcement concerning built heritage and tax incentives. The Councillor requested staff to provide Council with more information, including how the City could participate in this program.

5. Leave of Absence File: 1254

MOVED by Cllr. Herbert,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,

THAT Councillor Chiavario be granted Leave of Absence for the evening of September 23, 1999.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6. Vancouver Rowing Club

Councillor Herbert advised that, on behalf of the Mayor, he had recently attended a celebration of the Vancouver Rowing Club’s 100th Anniversary. At that function the City was presented with two Edinburgh crystal glasses, which the Councillor offered to the Mayor for display.

The Council recessed at 4:20 p.m., to reconvene “In Camera” in the Mayor’s Office.

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