CITY OF VANCOUVER

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

NOVEMBER 2, 1999

A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, November 2, 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:

Gail Johnson, Administrative Assistant to Council

PRAYER

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

CONDOLENCES

The Mayor referred to the recent tragic death of Greg Moore, a native of Maple Ridge, B.C., which took place during an auto racing event in California, U.S.A. Both the community at large and the auto racing community in particular have been saddened by his untimely death. The Mayor spoke of his personal contact with Mr. Moore, a well-liked and well-respected individual who seemed at ease with his celebrity status in the racing world. The Mayor and Council members unanimously agreed to write to Mr. Moore’s family and offer their condolences.

PRESENTATIONS

Vancouver Baseball Club

The Mayor welcomed Gary Arthur, General Manager, Vancouver Baseball Club, and proclaimed November 2, 1999 as “The Vancouver Canadians Baseball Club Day” recognizing the Club’s recent win of the Triple A (AAA) World Series Championship in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Mayor noted that Council was pleased to have the opportunity to congratulate the team and express its appreciation for all the enjoyment that the Canadians’ games have brought to citizens and visitors in Vancouver at Nat Bailey Stadium.

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The Council recessed at 2:20 p.m., and following an ‘In Camera’ meeting
in the Mayor’s Office, reconvened at 3:40 p.m. with all members present.
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Grey Cup Committee

The Mayor welcomed Jack Farley, President, Grey Cup Committee, acknowledging that 1999 is B.C.’s Grey Cup Year, and on November 28, the 87th Grey Cup Game will be played at B.C. Place Stadium. Mr. Farley provided a brief history of the Grey Cup, which was on display in the Council Chamber, and noted that November 27 has been designated as Community Fan Day in the Stadium with many events taking place which includes both Grey Cup teams.

"IN CAMERA" MEETING

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

ITEMS ARISING FROM THE “IN CAMERA” MEETING
OF OCTOBER 19, 1999

· Soil Remediation - 150 Dunsmuir Street, Block 48, Revised Budget

Council approved an increase in the previously approved budget for soil remediationat 150 Dunsmuir Street.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

1. Regular Council

(Planning and Environment)
October 7, 1999

MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
SECONDED by Cllr. Sullivan,

THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2. Regular Council

(With the exception of the “In Camera” portion)
October 19, 1999

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

THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3. Regular Council

(Transportation and Traffic)
October 19, 1999

MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,

THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4. Special Council

(Public Hearing)
October 19, 1999

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,
SECONDED by Cllr. Herbert,

THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted after amending the record to show Councillor Clarke on Civic Business.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5. Special Council

(Show Cause Hearing - Elena’s Cafe)
October 20, 1999

MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Sullivan,

THAT the foregoing Minutes be adopted.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Chiavario,

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

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

REPORT REFERENCE

1. Lower Mainland Treaty Advisory Committee

“First Principles” Paper File: 3139

Council was provided with a Report Reference on the Lower Mainland Treaty Advisory Committee’s (LMTAC) “First Principles” Paper, as outlined in an Administrative Report dated October 13, 1999 (see Administrative Report #3), in which the City Clerk recommended that Council endorse the continued elaboration of the “First Principles” by the Lower Mainland Treaty Advisory Committee. The “First Principles” were developed in a series of workshops attended by representatives of Lower Mainland municipalities, including the City of Vancouver and consist of a series of guiding principles on topics such as lands,resources, governance and jurisdiction, and fiscal matters. The LMTAC will use the First Principles as a starting point for a more detailed exploration of specific treaty-related issues in future interest papers.

Paul Hancock, Manager of Corporate Information and Privacy, and the City of Vancouver alternate LMTAC Representative, presented an overview of the contents of the Administrative Report, followed by Councillor Nancy Chiavario, LMTAC Chair and City of Vancouver Representative, who reviewed the role of LMTAC and provided a summary of the Committee’s recent work. David Didluck, LMTAC Executive Director, explained the basis of the “First Principles” and how they were developed.

Council was advised that as delegation requests had been received, arrangements had been made to hear speakers at the November 4, 1999 meeting of the Standing Committee on Planning and Environment. However, in view of the anticipated volume of speakers and the Committee’s already heavy agenda, the Chair of that Committee recommended the matter be put over to the December 2, 1999 meeting of the Standing Committee on City Services and Budgets.

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,

THAT Council advise the Lower Mainland Treaty Advisory Committee that it supports the Greater Vancouver Regional District’s Comments on the “First Principles” document.

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MOVED by Cllr. Puil,

THAT the following motions approved by Vancouver City Council on March 9, 1999 be re-submitted to the new Federal Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs and the new Provincial Ministers of Aboriginal Affairs and Municipal Affairs:

Musqueam Leasehold

THAT Vancouver City Council urge the Federal Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs and the Provincial Ministers of Aboriginal Affairs and Municipal Affairs to:

a) provide a mediator to work with the residents of the Musqueam Leaseholders Association and the Musqueam Band for the purpose of resolving the Musqueam Leasehold issue;

b) develop a consultation process regarding future matters of mutual interest between Musqueam Leaseholders and the Musqueam Band; such consultation to include, where appropriate, consultation with the City of Vancouver(particularly in regard to Service Agreements and dispersion of taxes paid for services such as School taxes);

c) ensure that any agreements which currently exist between the Federal, Provincial and Municipal Governments not be included in a Final Treaty; and further, that negotiations of issues contained in existing agreements must be open and transparent, according to the British Columbia Treaty Commission’s treaty process.

Bill C-49: First Nations Land Management Act

A. THAT Council request that the Federal Government and the Senate to delay enactment of Bill C-49, the First Nations Land Management Act (the “LMA”) until such time as the following issues are addressed:

i) full public, local government and Provincial government consultation and input;

ii) establishment of consultation, negotiation, mediation, and dispute resolution mechanisms between First Nations, and local governments, Provincial governments, and the Federal Government;

iii) establishment of a model to clarify the level of First Nations governance in relation to existing governments;

iv) resolution of questions concerning the compatibility of land uses between local governments and First Nations and other issues of mutual concern;

v) clarification of the impact of the LMA on the British Columbia Treaty process to ensure that the Treaty process is not compromised by the LMA;

vi) resolution of the questions being raised regarding the rights of Aboriginal peoples on an off-reserve, status and non-status, and non-aboriginals on reserve.

B. THAT Council request the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) to review and consult with local governments regarding the LMA, and take findings, concerns and recommendations to their respective conventions for approval by their memberships; and to advise the Federal Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs that enactment of the LMA should not proceed until the UBCM and FCM input is received.

C. THAT the Provincial Government be advised of Council’s concern about the lack of involvement of the Provincial Government in the process resulting in the LMA; and ask that the Provincial Government now become involved by requesting that the Federal Government delay enactment of Bill C-49 until such time as these issues areaddressed.

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MOVED by Cllr. Puil,

THAT consideration of the Administrative Report dated October 13, 1999 and the foregoing motions be referred to the December 2, 1999 meeting of the Standing Committee on City Services and Budgets.

- CARRIED

(Councillors Chiavario, Herbert and Kennedy opposed)

2. Earthquake Recovery in Taiwan File: 3603

Arrangements had been made for Doug Smith, Structures Engineer, and member of the Urban Search and Rescue team, to present his observations regarding the devastating earthquake which occurred in Taiwan on September 21, 1999 at approximately 2:00 a.m. local time. Mr. Smith visited Taiwan two weeks after the earthquake as part of a nine person Canadian investigation contingent hosted by the Federal National Research Council.

Using visual aids, Mr. Smith explained that the earthquake registered 7.6 on the Richter earthquake scale and resulted in 100,000 people homeless, 2,300 deaths, 2,000 landslides and 50 bridges damaged, and the estimated cost of the damage sustained is $9.2 billion (US). Significant movement occurred along the fault lines and in some areas as much as 5 metres of vertical lift was experienced. New bridges and buildings with improved seismic design (within the last 10 years) withstood the earthquake fairly well. Older structures (more than 10-15 years) sustained considerable damage. Some liquefaction and sinkholes occurred during the earthquake particularly at some harbour terminals built on fill (similar to False Creek).

Reports of post traumatic stress disorder were common, and hundreds of "tent cities" sprung up after the earthquake in school yards, parks, municipal areas, and open spaces. In addition, pre-fabricated buildings were erected for temporary housing. Authorities in Taiwan are now proposing ‘no-building' regulations on existing fault lines and are developing policies to use these spaces only for parks. Mr. Smith noted that, had the earthquake taken place during the day, many more fatalities would have been inevitable.

MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,

THAT the Report Reference on the earthquake in Taiwan be received for information.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

1. Text Amendment: 3624 Fraser Street File: 1401-15

At this point in the proceedings, Councillor Puil assumed the Chair, as the Mayor was not present at the Public Hearing on October 19, 1999 when Council concluded the hearing of speakers for a Text Amendment to 3624 Fraser Street (see Minutes 4).

At that meeting, Council deferred its decision on this application to its regular meeting on November 2, 1999 and requested staff to provide additional information on the status of the liquor license, permitted and proposed uses, and rental restrictions at this location. Accordingly, a memorandum dated October 29, 1999 from the Director of Current Planning was before Council providing the requested information and recommending an additional condition of approval.

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,

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 denied.

- CARRIED

(Councillors Bellamy, Herbert and Sullivan opposed)
(Councillors Chiavario, Clarke, Daniel Lee and the Mayor not eligible to vote)

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The Mayor resumed the Chair at this point in the proceedings.

COMMUNICATIONS

1. City of Vancouver Remembrance Day Observance Committee File: 3058

In a letter dated October 27, 1999, the Chair of the Remembrance Day Observance Committee requested that Council support the Royal Canadian Legion’s millennium project the “Wave of Silence”, seeking observance of two minutes of silence at 11:00 a.m. on November 11, 1999 and encouraging businesses to respect Remembrance Day by remaining closed until after 11:30 a.m. A copy of the letter from the Royal Canadian Legion was attached explaining that at the close of the Millennium, it is hoped that all Canadians willhave the opportunity to take two minutes to pause and reflect on the sacrifices made by fellow Canadians during this century.

MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,

THAT Vancouver City Council express its support for the two Minutes Wave of Silence on November 11, 1999 and encourage businesses to respect Remembrance Day by remaining closed until after 11:30 a.m.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

CITY MANAGER'S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

1. Organizational Change File: 1377 / RTS: 990

October 18, 1999

MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,

A. THAT Council authorize the elimination of one vacant Manager position in Fire and Rescue Services.

B. THAT Council authorize the General Manager of Fire Rescue Services subject to classification by the General Manager of Human Resources, to create three regular full time clerical support positions and one regular full time stores driver position to be funded from the existing Fire & Rescue Services operating budget.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

2. Year 2000 Program Status Report File: 1193 / RTS: 1058

October 12, 1999

The City Manager, Judy Rogers, provided a review of the Administrative Report dated October 12, 1999, explaining this is the fourth and final status report on the City’s Year 2000 program prior to the New Year’s transition. The City’s Y2K program has been completed on schedule and has included remediation work by all City Departments and related organizations, a pro-active public communications program, continuous external liaison, and extensive contingency planning. There is a high level of confidence that City services will continue to be reliable through the millennium.

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,

THAT the Administrative Report dated October 12, 1999 be received for information.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3. Lower Mainland Treaty Advisory Committee

“First Principles” Paper File: 3139 / RTS: 1009
October 13, 1999

Please see Report Reference 1.

CITY MANAGER’S ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS (CONT’D)

4. Proposed Closure and Lease of a Portion of

Davie Street and Marinaside Crescent File: 1203 / RTS: 1033
October 8, 1999

MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,

A. THAT Council close, stop-up and lease to the abutting owners, Pacific Place Holdings Ltd., all that portion of Davie Street and Marinaside Crescent shown hatched on the sketch marked Appendix "A" to the Administrative Report dated October 8, 1999, subject to the following conditions:

1. That the term of the lease to be forty (40) years, with a right to renew for a further term of forty (40) years;

2. The rental to be a nominal fee of $10.00 for the term;

3. The lessee to provide a public floating pier for year-round public moorage, secure visitor moorage in the gated areas of the marina and a ferry dock to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Engineering Services;

4. The City to have right to terminate the lease if the marina and public floating pier are not constructed within ten (10) years of executing this lease agreement;

5. The lease to provide for public access on portions of the floating marina walkways and adjacent water areas to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Engineering Services;

6. The lease to provide for access by the City to the lease area and to the adjacent shoreline protection and walkway to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Engineering Services for the inspection, maintenance and replacement of the City works. This may involve the relocation of the marina or any works at the lessee's cost;

7. The lessee is to maintain the lease area in a manner satisfactory to the General Manager of Engineering Services;

8. The City reserves a public utility right-of-way over the entire leased premises;

9. Upon expiry or termination of the lease, the lessee is to be responsible for the restoration of the lease area to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Engineering Services;

10. The applicant to supply plans of the lease area to the satisfaction of the City Surveyor;

11. Arrangements are to be made to the satisfaction of the General Manager of Engineering Services for ramps connections to the seawall and for any utility connections through the seawall;

12. Any agreements are to be to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services and the General Manager of Engineering Services, and may contain other terms and conditions deemed necessary or desirable;

13. No legal right or obligation shall be created and none shall arise hereafter until the documents are signed.

B. THAT Council authorize the Director of Legal Services to execute plans and documents as necessary to achieve registration of the lease in the Land Title Office.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

5. Strata Title Conversion - 2496 West 5th Avenue File: 5311 / RTS: 1074

October 19, 1999

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,

THAT the application to convert the previously-occupied building at 2496 West 5th Avenue (Lot E, Block 261, D.L. 526, Plan LMP41198) to strata title ownership be approved in principle, but that pursuant to Section 9(1) of the Condominium Act, the Certificate of Approval (Form 10) shall not be issued unless the following condition has been met within one year of the date of this approval:

Completion of all work in accordance with the approved plans and permits, and issuance of an Occupancy Permit, all at no cost to the City and to the satisfaction of the City Building Inspector, in order that this previously-occupied building substantially complies with all relevant by-laws.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

6. Strata Title Conversion - 1098 Salsbury Drive File: 5311 / RTS: 1065

October 19, 1999

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,

THAT the application to convert the previously-occupied building at 1098 Salsbury Drive (Parcel A, Block 30, D.L. 264A, Plan LMP37840) to strata title ownership be approved.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

7. Finning Public Art Process File: 3130 / RTS: 1077

October 20, 1999

MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,

THAT due to the short time between public hearing and the enactment of the zoning by-law, in this instance City Council waive the requirement in the Public Art Policy that an applicant electing Option A of the public art process must submit to the City an approved public art plan prior to enactment of the zoning by-law, and instead require that the applicant submit an approved preliminary public art plan within six months of enactment of the zoning by-law.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

8. Local Improvement Reballots from

June 22, 1999, Court of Revision File: 5804-3 / RTS: 997
October 18, 1999

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,

A. THAT Court #590, Item #045, not be approved for a traffic circle located at the intersection of 31st Avenue and Crown Street.

B. THAT Court #590, Item #046, not be approved for a traffic circle located at the intersection of 37th Avenue and Crown Street.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

9. Renovation and Redevelopment of Mole Hill File: 5053 / RTS: 1071

October 25, 1999

MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,

A. THAT Council give approval in principle to the partnership between the City,BC Housing, the Vancouver/Richmond Health Board, the Mole Hill Community Housing Society, and the Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation to renovate and redevelop Mole Hill as set out in the Memorandum of Understanding attached as Appendix A to the Administrative Report dated October 25, 1999, with final approval to be subject to report back to Council in early 2000.

B. THAT Council authorize the expenditure of $25,000 from Contingency Reserve to pay the cost of a land survey for Mole Hill.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
AND BY THE REQUIRED
MAJORITY

10. SAP Computer Software System Implementation Update

October 25, 1999 File: 1194 / RTS: 1101

Brent MacGregor, Deputy City Manager, provided a review of the Administrative Report dated October 25, 1999 which outlined the SAP implementation project status, and requested approval of consulting contract services, including an increase to the project budget.

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,

A. THAT Council authorize the City Manager to approve change orders to contracts with Ernst and Young and SAP Canada, and to engage Deloitte Consulting, to provide consulting services on a per diem basis, for stabilization of the SAP Computer Software System.

B. THAT the SAP project scope be adjusted and the budget be increased by $3.0 million to cover the stabilization cost, post “go live” implementation, with funding from the Information Systems Long Range Financing Plan.

C. THAT staff report back in early 2000 on the long term plan to sustain the SAP system and initiatives to achieve cost savings from the system.

- CARRIED

(Councillors Chiavario and Herbert opposed)

OTHER REPORTS

I. Report to Council

Community/Industry Advisory Committee for the
Rezoning, Permitting and Inspection Process
October 15, 1999

Third Report to Council
(Clause 1)

Council had for its information the third report of the Community/Industry Advisory Committee for the Rezoning, Permitting and Inspection Process, dated October 15, 1999, which indicated the Committee is pleased with the direction that the process is moving.

MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,

THAT the report of the Community/Industry Advisory Committee be received for information and that Council extend its appreciation to the Committee members for their efforts.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

II. Report to Council

Bicycle Advisory Committee
October 26, 1999

Lions Gate Bridge Sidewalk Safety
(Clause 1)

In a report from the Chair of the Bicycle Advisory Committee dated October 26, 1999, the Committee expressed concern that the safety of sidewalk users on the Lions Gate Bridge is being compromised by unplanned closures to accommodate the revised bridge rehabilitation schedule. Accordingly, the Committee recommended that Council send a letter to the Ministry of Transportation and Highways requesting the immediate implementation of a shuttle service for cyclists across the Lions Gate Bridge, with frequency of service to allow a maximum waiting time of 10 minutes during peak travel times and 15 minutes during non-peak travel times.

The report included a comment from the City Manager, Judy Rogers, explaining it is understood that the Ministry of Transportation and Highways is examining options and working towards alternatives to transport individuals and bikes across the Lions Gate Bridge due to sidewalk closures during the bridge rehabilitation. Ms. Rogers believed that a letter from City Council to the Ministry supporting transportation alternatives, without specifying waiting times would be appropriate.

MOVED by Cllr. Price,

THAT the City Manager and the Chair of the Bicycle Advisory Committee collaborate on the drafting of a letter to the Ministry of Transportation and Highways with respect to Lions Gate Bridge Sidewalk Safety.

- 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. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Puil,

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

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

BY-LAWS

1. A By-law to amend By-law No. 3575, being the Zoning and Development By-law (2450 West 2nd Avenue: RM-4 to CD-1) By-law No. 8111
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

(Councillors Clarke and Puil excused from voting on By-law 1)

2. A By-law to amend By-law No. 5705, being a By-law which amended the Zoning and Development By-law by rezoning an area to CD-1 (2657-2693 West 10th Avenue [& 2676-2696 West Broadway]) By-law No. 8112
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

(Councillor Puil excused from voting on By-law 2)

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

(600 Pacific Street) By-law No. 8113

MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,
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. Clarke,
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

4. A By-law to amend By-law No. 6117, being a By-law which

amended the Zoning and Development By-law by rezoning an
area to CD-1 (2177 West 42nd Avenue) By-law No. 8114

MOVED by Cllr. Bellamy,
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. Bellamy,
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, Clarke, Daniel Lee and the Mayor
excused from voting on By-law 4)

5. A By-law to amend By-law No. 7158, being a By-law which

amended the Zoning and Development By-law by rezoning an
area to CD-1 (951 Boundary Road) By-law No. 8115

MOVED by Cllr. Herbert,
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. Herbert,
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, Clarke, Daniel Lee and the Mayor
excused from voting on By-law 5)

6. A By-law to amend By-law No. 8044, being a By-law which

amended the Zoning and Development By-law by rezoning an
area to CD-1 (6184 Ash Street) By-law No. 8116

MOVED by Cllr. Herbert,
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. Herbert,
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

7. A By-law to amend By-law No. 6555,

being the Noise Control By-law (400 Great Northern Way) By-law No. 8117

MOVED by Cllr. Herbert,
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. Herbert,
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

8. A By-law to amend By-law No. 4559, being a By-law which amended

the Zoning and Development By-law by rezoning an area to CD-1
(400 Great Northern Way - formerly 415 East 5th Avenue) By-law No. 8118

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

(Councillor Sullivan excused from voting on By-law 8)

ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS

1. Building Line Study File: 5301

Councillor Herbert requested that staff provide Council with an information memo on the status of the Building Line Study. The Councillor specifically asked if the study is underway at this time; when will it be completed; will it consider the pros and cons of retaining the building line; and will it be registering the building lines on title?

The Mayor so agreed.

2. Rave Parties File: 2601

Councillor Herbert indicated he had recently received conflicting information on the City’s permit process for ‘rave’ parties and was seeking clarification of the City’s position with respect to issuing permits or stopping these events from taking place. The Councillor requested that staff provide an information memo to Council.

The Mayor so agreed.

3. Leave of Absence File: 1254

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
SECONDED by Cllr. Price,

THAT Mayor Owen be granted Leave of Absence for November 4, 1999.

- CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4. Gaming File: 2633

Councillor Kennedy advised that the provincial government has appointed Dr. Peter Meekison to write a process for relocation of casinos. The Councillor was pleased to advise that Dr. Meekison indicated the memorandum of agreement affirms that Vancouver does have the power to determine what action should be taken within its boundaries with respect to casinos.

5. First Annual Heritage Antiques Fair

Councillor Kennedy provided a reminder that the First Annual Heritage Antiques Fair will be held on November 13 and 14, 1999 at the Seaforth Armouries.

6. Kitsilano Chamber of Commerce

Councillor Chiavario presented a framed photograph from the Kitsilano Chamber of Commerce in appreciation of Council and staff’s support for the sign at the entrance to Kitsilano.

7. Compressed Work Week File: 1302

Councillor Chiavario recalled that when Council had voted on removal of the compressed work week, the former City Manager had provided information on how the change would be implemented. As it has come to the Councillor’s attention that some staff are still on a four day week, she requested a memo providing up to date information on the implementation of the five day work week, the impact of the cost of overtime, and on the reason for some departments retaining the four day work week.

The Mayor so agreed.

8. Building Permits File: 2603

Councillor Chiavario referred to a recent article in a local newspaper which reported that, in 1998, a building permit had been issued to a major organization, for work completed prior to 1998. The Councillor requested an information memo from staff explaining the policy for issuing permits retroactively.

The Mayor so agreed.

The Council adjourned at 6:20 p.m.

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