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CITY OF VANCOUVER
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 5, 1999
A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, October 5, 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 SullivanCITY MANAGER'S
OFFICE: Judy Rogers, City ManagerCLERK TO THE
COUNCIL:Ulli S. Watkiss
PRAYER
The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with a prayer read by the City Clerk.
PRESENTATION
Raymond Greenwood, Chair, Vancouver Fireworks Society, offered words of appreciation and a plaque to Council members and City staff for their continued support and participation in the “Benson & Hedges Symphony of Fire” event, which celebrated its tenth anniversary in 1999.
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Council recessed at 2:10 p.m. and following a Public Hearing, reconvened
the Regular Council session at 2:35 p.m.- - - - -
"IN CAMERA" MEETING
Council was advised there were matters to be considered “In Camera” later this day.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
1. Regular Council
(City Services and Budgets)
September 16, 1999MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Special Council
(Show Cause Hearing - Elena’s Cafe)
September 21, 1999MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Herbert,
THAT the foregoing minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Special Council
(Public Hearing - Heritage)
September 21, 1999MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
SECONDED by Cllr. Chiavario,
THAT the foregoing minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. Regular Council
(With the exception of the “In Camera” portion)
September 21, 1999MOVED by Cllr. Herbert,
SECONDED by Cllr. Daniel Lee,
THAT the foregoing minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5. Special Council
(Public Hearing)
September 21, 1999MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the foregoing minutes be adopted as amended below:
THAT the motion in Clause 4 - Rezoning: 2450 West 2nd Avenue be amended by deleting the words “staff find an off-site parking solution at the level outlined in the Policy Report dated July 9, 1999, either through a satisfactory agreement with the Strata Council of 2490 West 2nd Avenue or another site, without relaxation of the parking standard.....” and by substituting “that all parking including off-site parking and any relaxations be in accordance with the parking bylaw, and that visitor parking as specified by the City Engineer be provided on-site:” and by deleting condition (c)(iii) “make suitable arrangements to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Engineering Services and the Director of Legal Services for off-site parking”.
Therefore, the motion as amended is:
"THAT the application by Stuart Howard Architects to rezone 2450 East 2nd Avenue from RM-4 to a CD-1, to permit additions to the existing care facility, be approved, subject to the following conditions, with the added condition that all parking including off-site parking and any relaxations be in accordance with the parking bylaw, and that visitor parking as specified by the City Engineer be provided on-site:
(a) THAT the proposed form of development be approved by Council in principle, generally as prepared by Stuart Howard Architects and stamped "Received City Planning Department, June 15, 1999", provided that the Director of Planning may allow minor alterations to this form of development when approving the detailed scheme of development as outlined in (b) below.
(b) THAT, prior to approval by Council of the form of development, the applicant shall obtain approval of a development application by the Director of Planning, who shall have particular regard to the following:
(i) design development to reduce the height of the building by:
A. eliminating the proposed roof access stair tower, and instead providing access by means of a hatch; and
B. reducing all parapet heights at the roof level to the minimum necessary for good building practice;
(ii) design development to soften the impact at the lane by providing landscaping adjacent to the surface parking areas;
(iii) design development to the landscape design for the front yard, to increase the sense of openness to the street, and to achieve a softer, more residential character;
[Note to applicant: the need for some hard surface area in the front yard is acknowledged; however, some redesign to make the area both more visible and more residential in character is encouraged.]
(iv) provision of a plan indicating how the owner proposes to deal with construction disruptions in the daily lives of the residents;
(v) design development to take into consideration the principles of CrimePrevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), having particular regard to reducing opportunities for graffiti on the lane. Graffiti is prevalent in Vancouver and its removal is an expense to owners. Opportunities for graffiti can be mitigated by reducing areas of exposed wall, by covering these walls with vines, hedges or lattice or steel mesh or by using a protective coating material. Contact Helen Chomolok, Graffiti Coordinator at 873-7927 for further information.
(vi) provision of a detailed landscape plan clearly illustrating all proposed plant material;
(vii) provision of dimension tree protection barriers (illustrated on the Landscape Plan) around all existing trees 20 cm caliper or greater to be retained on the development site, all existing neighbouring trees 20 cm caliper or greater located within 2.0 m of the property line and around all existing street trees located adjacent to the development site as per City of Vancouver Guidelines; and
(viii) design development to provide a layered planting strip within the inside boulevard (between the sidewalk and property line) along West 2nd Avenue, as per joint Planning and Engineering policies for "Special City Boulevard Treatment". The planting strip shall be comprised of layered low planting [mature height and width not to exceed 0.9 m x 0.9 m (3 ft. x 3 ft.)] with a minimum 0.3 m (1 ft.) grass or ground cover strip adjacent to the sidewalk.
(c) THAT, prior to enactment of the CD-1 By-law, and at no cost to the City, the registered owner shall:
(i) make arrangements to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services and the Approving Officer to consolidate the site;
(ii) make arrangements to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Engineering Services and the Director of Legal Services for an encroaching wall on West 2nd Avenue;
(iii) deleted
(iv) make arrangements for all electrical and telephone services to be undergrounded within and adjacent the site from the closest existing suitablepoint; and
(iv) pay to the City a Community Amenity Contribution of $10,965.68;
AND FURTHER THAT staff deal with the issue of assigned visitor parking at the development permit stage."
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6. Special Council
(Show Cause Hearing - Macarena Pizza & Donair)
September 22, 1999MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
SECONDED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT the foregoing minutes be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Puil,
THAT this Council resolve itself into Committee of the Whole, Mayor Owen in the Chair.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CITY MANAGER'S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. Local Improvement Reballots from June 22, 1999 Court of Revision
September 15, 1999 RTS: 996/File: 5804-3
MOVED by Cllr. Herbert,
A. THAT Court #590, Item #034, not be approved for lane paving on the lane east of Trafalgar Street from 43rd Avenue to 45th Avenue.
B. THAT Court #590, Item #036, be approved for lane paving on the lane south of 10th Avenue from the lane west of Waterloo Street to Blenheim Street
C. THAT Court #590, Item #042, not be approved for speed humps on the lane south of 35th Avenue from Maple Street to Cypress Street
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Extension of Building Permit No. BU 402238
75 East Pender Street RTS: 970/File: 2608
MOVED by Cllr. Daniel Lee,
THAT City Council approve a further extension of Building Permit No. BU402238 for 75 East Pender Street, until February 27, 2000.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. Lease for Kiwassa Neighbourhood House
September 15, 1999 RTS: 973/File: 5104
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
A. THAT Council approve a 5-year lease for the site and improvements at 2425 Oxford Street, being the easterly portion of Lot B of Lot 1, THSL, Plan LMP509, as shown on the plan attached as Appendix A to the Administrative Report dated September 15, 1999, to Kiwassa Neighbourhood Services Association, at a nominal basic rent of $1 (one dollar) per annum, including the terms generally described in the report.
B. THAT Council approve a partial discharge of the existing 60 year lease of Lot B of Lot 1, THSL, Plan LMP509 to Kiwassa Housing Society from that easterly portion of Lot B and a modification of the existing lease to accommodate the changes required by the lease of the easterly portion to Kiwassa Neighbourhood Services Association.
C. THAT Council grant certain easements over the easterly portion of Lot B to Kiwassa Housing Society and accept certain easements over the leasehold interest in the westerly portion of Lot B from Kiwassa Housing Society, asrequired by the Approving Officer, to allow for rights such as shared underground parking use, common pathways, and so on.
D. THAT Council authorize the City to enter into such lease, partial discharge, lease modification, and easements on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Manager of Real Estate Services and Director of Legal Services along with such other ancillary documents with such parties, all as the Manager and Director may consider necessary.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY
4. Better City Government: Street Survey and Design Process Review
September 21, 1999 RTS: 1010/File: 1375
MOVED by Cllr. Herbert,
A. THAT following the successful integration of digital technology into the Streets Survey and Design sections (with the ongoing saving of two full time equivalent positions less equipment replacement costs after the year 2002), that the reorganization of the Streets Design and Construction and Information Services Branches now be approved, involving further staff changes as outlined below;
i) the creation of an EA II position in the Streets Design and Construction Branch,
ii) the elimination of an EA 1 position in the Information Services Branch,
iii) the elimination of an EA III position and creation of an EA II position in the Information Services Branch,
along with other budget adjustments as outlined in this report at no net cost to the budget.
B. THAT the new positions created in the foregoing be subject to a classification review by the Director of Human Resources.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Price absent for the vote)
5. 2000 - 2002 Capital Plan
September 29, 1999 RTS: 1037/file: 1611
MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
THAT Council approve the 2000-2002 Capital Plan for Parks & Recreation for a total of $31,500,000 as outlined in Appendix I to the Administrative Report dated September 29, 1999.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Price absent for the vote)
6. 2000 - 2002 Capital Plan: Financial Plan and Plebiscite Questions
September 30, 1999 RTS:981/file:1611
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
A. THAT the 2000 - 2002 Sewer and Waterworks Capital Plans be funded from debenture authority as provided for in the Section 236 and 242 of the Vancouver Charter:
Sewer $51,045,000
Water $58,950,000AND THAT the balance of the 2000 - 2002 Capital Plan be approved in total at $123,955,000, including an additional $2.0 million for Parks and Recreation, with funding as follows:
Debenture Borrowing $ 85,955,000
Capital from Revenue $ 38,000,000
Total $123,955,000AND THAT the allocation of debenture authority and capital from revenue be as detailed in Appendix A to the Administrative Report dated September 30, 1999.
B. THAT the 2000 - 2002 Capital Plan borrowing plebiscite contain two questions in the following categories:
Public Works and Fire Facilities $59,495,000
Parks and Recreation $26,460,000AND THAT the wording of the questions be generally as set out in Appendix B to the Administrative Report dated September 30, 1999, subject to any modifications required by Corporation Counsel to ensure consistency with the requirements of the Vancouver Charter.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
CITY MANAGER'S POLICY REPORTS
1. Liquid Waste Management Plan: Policies and Commitments
September 21, 1999 RTS: 948/File: 3753
Jeff Addis, Acting Assistant City Engineer, Water, Sewer and Yards, provided an audio visual presentation on the Liquid Waste Management Plan, summarizing the findings of the Plan.
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
A. THAT Council advise the GVRD Board of its endorsement of the Liquid Waste Management Plan (LWMP) Stage 2 Policies and Commitments report.
B. THAT Council continue to fund the sewer main separation program, to replace approximately 1% of the sewer system annually, to target elimination of Combined Sewer Overflows by the year 2050.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
OTHER REPORTS
I. Report to Council
Vancouver Liquor Licensing Commission
September 16, 1999Provincial Liquor Review
(Clause 1) File: 2611-1MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT Clause 1 of the Vancouver Liquor Licensing Commission Report be received for information.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Provincial Liquor License - Bill 80
(Clause 2) File: 2611-1MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT Clause 2 of the Vancouver Liquor Licensing Commission Report be received for information.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
1236 West Broadway - The Big Bam Boo Cabaret
(Clause 3) File: 2613-14MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT Clause 3 of the Vancouver Liquor Licensing Commission Report be received for information.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
1240 Thurlow Street - Oasis Restaurant
Class ‘D’ Neighbourhood Pub File: 2615-14/RTS: 785
(Clause 4)MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT Council advise the Liquor Control & Licensing Branch it will not consider endorsing the request by Oasis Restaurants Ltd. for a 65-seat with 20-seat patio Class
'D' Neighbourhood Pub with off-premise sales at 1240 Thurlow Street until a planning policy review of licensed seats in the area bordered by Davie, Denman, Robson and Burrard Streets has been conducted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Herbert absent for the vote)
50 West Cordova Street - Hildon Hotel
Change in Hours of Operation in Class ‘A’ Pub File: 2612-1/RTS: 810
(Clause 5)AMENDMENT MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
A. THAT Council, having considered that the majority of area residents and business operators of the community are in favour of the application as determined by neighbourhood notification, endorse the request by Newton Investments Ltd. for a change in hours of operation in the Class 'A' Pub at the Hildon Hotel, 50 West Cordova Street subject to Newton Investments Ltd. signing a legal agreement with the City following provisions agreed to by the applicant:
i) to roll back closing hours if complaints are received from the neighbourhood
ii) to maintain the current number of SRO units in the development
iii) to hold the seating capacity to current numbers regardless of any changes to the seating capacity regulations as a result of the provincial liquor license review
iv) hours of operation: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnightFURTHER THAT this agreement must be executed by the Applicant before the matter is sent to the LCLB for approval.
B. THAT Newton Investments Ltd. be required to enter into a Good Neighbour Agreement with the City prior to any license approval reflecting changes.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Sullivan absent for the vote)
Italics denote amendments
1098 Davie Street - Pacific Inn Transit Association
Class ‘A’ Liquor License (Social Club) File: 2612-1\RTS: 916
(Clause 6)
Councillor Kennedy advised this item had been withdrawn prior to the meeting of the Vancouver Liquor Licensing Commission.
Clarification of Interpretation and Practise of
Council Liquor License Policy File: 2611
(Clause 7)MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT Clause 7 of the Vancouver Liquor Licensing Commission Report be received for information.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
1025 Davie Street - Class ‘D’ Neighbourhood Pub
Fountainhead Pub - Referendum Results File: 2615-7\RTS: 964
(Clause 8)AMENDMENT MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT Council, having considered that the majority of area residents and business operators of the community are in favour of the application as determined by neighbourhood notification and having considered the proximity of residential developments, traffic patterns, road access, availability of parking, noise impacts and the overall design, advise the General Manager, Liquor Control & Licensing Branch, that it supports the application by Fountainhead Pub Ltd., 1025 Davie Street, for a 65-seat Class 'D' Neighbourhood Pub with 20-seat patio on private property subject to:
i) no off-premise sales
ii) hours of operations:
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight Monday to Thursday
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight Sundayiii) the patio closing at 11:00 p.m.
iv) signing of Good Neighbour Agreement and legal agreementv) holding the seating capacity to current numbers regardless of any changes to the seating capacity regulations as a result of the provincial liquor license review
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Italics denotes amendments
893 Homer Street - Voda Lounge
(Clause 9)MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
THAT Clause 9 of the Vancouver Liquor Licensing Commission Report be received for information.
- 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. Price,
THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
BY-LAWS
1. Amend CD-1 By-law No. 3897
(4925 Cambie Street and 4950 Heather Street) By-law No. 8078MOVED 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
(Councillors Clarke and Puil were excused from voting on By-law 1)
2. Amend Zoning and Development Fee By-law No. 5585
(Time-Limited Development Permits for Licensed Establishments)By-law No. 8079
MOVED by Cllr. Herbert,
SECONDED by Cllr. Sullivan,
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
(Councillor Clarke absent for the vote)
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. Herbert,
SECONDED by Cllr. Sullivan,
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 Clarke absent for the vote)
3. Amend Business Premises Regulation of Hours By-law No. 8022
By-law No. 8080
MOVED by Cllr. Herbert,
SECONDED by Cllr. Sullivan,
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. Herbert,
SECONDED by Cllr. Sullivan,
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. 1999 Rate Levying By-law (Kerrisdale Business Improvement Area)
By-law No. 8081
MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
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. Don Lee,
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
5. Amend Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575
(RS-1 to CD-1; 4470 West 8th Avenue) By-law No. 8082
MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
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. Don Lee,
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, Kennedy and Price
were excused from voting on By-law 5)6. Amend Subdivision By-law No. 5208 (4470 West 8th Avenue)
By-law No. 8083
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
7. Authorization to Enter into a Housing Agreement with
the Owner of 2855 Sophia Street By-law No. 8084
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
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. Sullivan,
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, Price and Puil were excused from voting on By-law 7)
8. Authorization to Enter into a Housing Agreement with the
Owner of 296 East 12th Avenue By-law No. 8085
MOVED by Cllr. Daniel Lee,
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. Daniel Lee,
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 Clarke, Price and Puil were excused from voting on By-law 8)
9. Authorization to Enter into a Housing Agreement with the
Owner of 333 East Pender Street By-law No. 8086
MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
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. Don Lee,
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
(Councillors Bellamy, Chiavario, Daniel Lee and Puil
were excused from voting on By-law 9)10. Amend Parking By-law No. 6059
(Relaxation and Payment-in-Lieu, 952 Granville Street) By-law No. 8087
MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
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. Sullivan,
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
11. Amend Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575
(DEOD to CD-1, 306 East Cordova Street) By-law No. 8088
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
12. Amend Heritage By-law No. 4837
(Designation of 2640 Oxford Street) By-law No. 8089
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
13. Amend Heritage By-law No. 4837
(Designation of 42 West 10th Avenue) By-law No. 8090
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
14. Amend Heritage By-law No. 4837
(Designation of 46 West 10th Avenue) By-law No. 8091
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
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. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,
THAT the By-law be given second and third readings and the Mayor and City Clerkbe authorized to sign and seal the By-law.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
15. Amend Heritage By-law No. 4837
(Designation of 1641 Dunbar Street) By-law No. 8092
MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
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. 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 UNANIMOUSLY
16. Debenture By-law ($80,000,000) By-law No. 8077
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
1. Small-Engine Vehicles File: 3755
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Herbert,
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.
- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. Employment Insurance File: 1263
MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Bellamy,
WHEREAS according to the Chief Actuary’s report on Employment Insurance rates for 1999 the current surplus in the EI account is $10 billion larger than is necessary;
AND WHEREAS this surplus will continue to grow at approximately $7 billion per year;
AND WHEREAS the current rate of Employment Insurance deductions on municipal payrolls are “excessive” and represent an unfair burden on municipal resources and employees;
THEREFORE be it resolved that the Federal Government be asked to reduce employer and employee contributions to the EI account, and that the excess surplus be given back to the municipalities, companies and their workers who have created this extraordinary surplus,
AND FURTHER THAT the Federal Government, B.C. Senators and M.P.’s and Lower Mainland Municipalities be advised of Council’s action.
- CARRIED
(Councillor Herbert opposed)
ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS
1. “Portrait V2K” File: 4008
Councillor Clarke referred to the “Portrait V2K” program at the Vancouver Museum, which describes Vancouver in story and pictures. The Councillor invited members of the public to submit their stories and photos about Vancouver’s past or predictions for the future. Appreciation was extended to the City’s Millennium Committee and staff for theirparticipation in this program.
The Mayor so agreed.
2. Earthquake Measures File: 3603
Councillor Kennedy advised that at the recent UBCM Conference, an interesting discussion took place concerning other municipalities’ pro-active planning for rebuilding in case of a major earthquake. The Councillor requested an information memo from staff about Vancouver’s plans for issuing permits for rebuilding following a major earthquake.
The Mayor so agreed.
3. Skateboarding Damage File: 4151
Councillor Bellamy referred to his previous enquiry concerning corrective measures to deal with complaints about skateboarding damage in the area of Hornby Street, north of Hastings Street. The Councillor acknowledged that some measures have been taken but the process has not gone far enough, and requested staff to continue addressing the problem.
The Mayor so agreed.
The Council adjourned at 4:40 p.m.
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