Agenda Index City of Vancouver

CITY OF VANCOUVER

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

December 14, 1999

* Denotes presence during part of the meeting.

PRAYER

RECOGNITION

N.I.S.T. HOMES Program

Remembrance Day Poem

"IN CAMERA" MEETING

ITEMS ARISING FROM THE “IN CAMERA” MEETING
OF NOVEMBER 30, 1999

· Acquisition of Statutory Right of Way and Transfer of Closed Road
Council authorized the transfer of 128 feet of a lot on 4th Avenue East near Clarke Drive to the abutting owner, Burlington Northern Railway.

· Sale of City-owned Land
Council approve the sale of City-owned land to the adjoining owner at 3505 E. 11th Avenue and 3541 Cornett Road.

· Modification of Ground Leases
Council approved the modification of two ground leases between the City of Vancouver and the False Creek Co-operative Housing Association, and between the City and La Petite Maison Housing Co-op.

· Civic Recognition
Council granted Freedom of the City to Joseph Segal.

· Bus Impact Task Force
Council approved Barry Salter to replace Randy Peacock as the Charter Bus Lines representative on the City’s Bus Impact Task Force.

· The Dance Foundation (Vancouver Dance Centre)
Council approved the release of a capital grant to the Dance Foundation.

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

1. Regular Council

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

2. Regular Council

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

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

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

REPORT REFERENCE

1. Phase 2 Rapid Transit Commercial Drive West - Consultants’ Report

MOVED by Cllr. Price,
A. THAT Council receive the consultants’ report “ Broadway/Lougheed Rapid Transit Line Phase II - Commercial Drive West” for information.

B. THAT staff obtain feedback from the public on the consultants’ report using the process outlined in the Administrative Report dated December 10, 1999 and report back to Council at the end of February as to the results and the need for further consultation.

C. THAT staff make recommendations to Council, having regard to the findings and conclusions of the consultant’s report and the results of the public process, as to the City’s preferred technology or technologies, routes and station locations for the corridor.

1. Purchase of Rescue Vehicle

MOVED by Cllr. Louis,

2. Extension of Building Permit No. BU406876 - 7400 Oak Street

MOVED by Cllr. Louis,

3. Lease Renewal: 2849-2881 St. George Street and 395 East 6th Avenue, to the Boys’ and Girls’ Club of Greater Vancouver

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
A. THAT Council approve the lease renewal of 2849-2881 St. George Street to the Boys’ and Girls’ Club of Greater Vancouver on the following general terms and conditions:

B. THAT Council approve the lease renewal of 395 East 6th Avenue to the boys’ and Girls’ Club of Greater Vancouver on the following general terms and conditions:

(Councillor Clarke absent for the vote)

4. Award of Tender PS99061: Supply and Delivery of Ductile Iron Water Pipe

MOVED by Cllr. Price,

(Councillors Clarke and Kennedy absent for the vote)

5. Award of Contract No. 9921: Construction of PRV Station at 1st Avenue and Rupert Street

MOVED by Cllr. Louis,
A. THAT Contract No. 9921 for the Construction of a Pressure Reducing Valve Station at 1st Avenue and Rupert Street be awarded to the low bidder meeting the contract requirements, Ponte Bros. Contracting Ltd., for a total tender price of $375,056.40 (GST included); with funding available from the 1999 Capital PRV Stations Replacement Program (order group C07E1C).

B. THAT the General Manager of Engineering Services, in consultation with the Director of Legal Services, be authorized to enter into a construction services contract with Ponte Bros. Contracting Ltd., for Contract No. 9921, for the construction of a PRV station at 1st Avenue and Rupert Street.

C. THAT the bid bonds of the unsuccessful tenderers be returned upon execution of the construction services contract.

(Councillors Clarke and Kennedy absent for the vote)

6. Authority to Invest Funds - Year 2000

MOVED by Cllr. Price,

A. For Sinking Fund Account, Property Endowment Fund, Cemetery Perpetual Maintenance Fund, Captain Vancouver’s Grave Maintenance Trust Fund, Capital Financing Fund, Taylor Manor Trust Funds

- Securities of or guaranteed by a Province of Canada;
- Securities of the City of Vancouver;

B. For General and Capital Accounts

- Securities of or guaranteed by the Government of Canada;
- Securities of or guaranteed by a Province of Canada;
- Securities of or guaranteed by any chartered bank in Canada;
- Securities of the GVRD, GVWD, MFA, or City of Vancouver which mature within one year from the date of acquisition;
- Securities or deposits in, or shares or other evidences of indebtedness of, a Credit Union incorporated under the Credit Unions Act.

(Councillors Clarke and Kennedy absent for the vote)

7. Annual Financial Authorities - Year 2000

MOVED by Cllr. Louis,
A. THAT the Director of Finance be authorized for the period of January 1 to December 31, 2000, in accordance with Section 215 and 216 of the Vancouver Charter, to draw warrants for payment and to report same in writing to the City Clerk for the information of Council within 15 days after the end of each month in which the warrant is drawn.

B. THAT the Director of Finance be authorized to temporarily use, during the period January 1, to July 15, 2000 such capital funds as are available, for other expenditures of the City, pending collections of taxes, as provided by Section 259 (b) of the Vancouver Charter.

(Councillor Clarke absent for the vote)

8. PNE Playland “Turbo Shot” Ride - Form of Development: 2901 East Hastings Street

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,

(Councillors Bass and Louis opposed)

- - - - -
The Council recessed at 3:55 p.m. and, following an ‘In Camera’ meeting
in the Mayor’s Office, reconvened at 4:35 p.m., with all members present
except Councillor Daniel Lee.
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9. Granville Island Planning Programme: Resources and Schedule

MOVED by Cllr. Louis
A. THAT a two-step planning process for the revision of the “Reference Document for Granville Island,” jointly-managed by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation - Granville Island and City Staff, as outlined in the Administrative Report dated December 2, 1999, be endorsed.

B. THAT the decision on whether to proceed to Step Two of the planning process will be taken by Council at the conclusion of Step One, following advice from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation - Granville Island, with respect to continuing the planning process.

C. THAT the resources and budget, identified on page 5 of the Administrative Report dated December 2, 1999, to review and prepare a revised “Reference Document for Granville Island,” be approved at a total cost of $110,700, on a cost recovery basis, to be contributed in up to two payments by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation - Granville Island, with the first payment of $36,700 to be paid up front at the beginning of Step One and the second payment of $74,000 to be paid up front at the beginning of Step Two, should Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation - Granville Island agree to pursue Step Two of the planning process (and that staff not expend the Step Two funding if the cost recovery payment is not forthcoming).

10. Liquor License Review for the West End and Central Business District

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
A. THAT Council endorse the review time line and process, for the development of liquor licensing policy in the West End and the Central Business District, as outlined on the Administrative Report dated November 26, 1999.

11. Hastings Park Restoration - Year 2000 Funding

MOVED by Cllr. Clarke,

12. Joint City of Vancouver and Ministry of Attorney-General Community Safety Funding Program

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,
A. THAT Council continue its participation in the joint City of Vancouver and Ministry of Attorney-General Community Safety Funding Program for the year 2000 at a cost of $150,000, source of funding to be 2000 operating budget.

B. THAT Council instruct the Chief Constable and the Director of Community Services, Social Planning, to report back before July with a comprehensive plan for Community Policing Centres / Neighbourhood Safety Offices in Vancouver and the Community Safety Funding Program, including future directions, sustainability and working relationships between the funding and operating partners and the community.

BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY

13. 1999 Capital Budget: City-owned Childcare and Cultural Facilities

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
A. THAT Council allocate $240,000 from the “City-owned Social Services and Cultural Facilities” account in the 1997-1999 Capital Plan towards a maximum total cost of $440,000 for the supply and installation of a portable building to be used for South Vancouver Family Place programs, operated by the Vancouver Life Skills Society.

AND BY THE REQUIRED MAJORITY

14. 2000 Property Tax Land Averaging

MOVED by Cllr. Louis,
A. THAT, pursuant to legislative requirements in the Assessment Act, the City Clerk be instructed to notify the Assessment Commissioner before January 1, 2000 that the City is considering three-year land averaging and/or land phasing as property tax calculation option for 2000. It should be noted that this notice of intent is revocable should Council, at a later date, decide not to proceed with either of these taxation options.

B. THAT the Director of Finance be instructed to report back in the new year on the projected taxation impacts of three-year land averaging, based on the assessment values provided by the BC Assessment Authority in the 2000 Consolidated Roll.

C. THAT the Area Assessor for Vancouver be invited to address Council in the new year on the assessment trends reflected in the 2000 Consolidated Roll.

15. Gastown Heritage Management Program

MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,

16. Building By-law Review for Existing Buildings

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,

17. Vancouver’s Coalition for Crime Prevention and Drug Treatment - A Coalition Building Plan for the year 2000

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,

18. Business License Hearing Panels for January 2000

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,

A. That the business license hearing of January 10, 2000, pursuant to Section 275 of the Vancouver Charter, regarding an application for a year 2000 business license from 395392 BC Ltd., doing business as the Stadium Inn Public House, 340 Cambie Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, be delegated to the following Members of Council:
· Councillor Daniel Lee
· Councillor George Puil
· Councillor Fred Bass
· Councillor Gordon Price (alternate)

B. That the business license hearing of January 18, 2000, pursuant to Section 275 of the Vancouver Charter, regarding an application for a year 2000 business license by James Sabation Moozhayit, doing business as Star City Grocery, 356 Powell Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, be delegated to the following Members of Council:
· Councillor Sam Sullivan
· Mayor Philip Owen
· Councillor Sandy McCormick
· Councillor Lynne Kennedy (alternate)

C. That the business license hearing of January 20, 2000, pursuant to Section 275 of the Vancouver Charter, regarding an application for a year 2000 business license by Nargis Malik, doing business as Rainbow Grocery, 120 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, be delegated to the following Members of Council:
· Councillor Gordon Price
· Councillor Jennifer Clarke
· Councillor Tim Louis
· Councillor Don Lee (alternate)

CITY MANAGER'S POLICY REPORTS

1. Barrett Commission of Inquiry into the Quality of Condominium
Construction in British Columbia
Recommendations for Municipal Review of Zoning and Development By-laws
November 24, 1999 File: 2603/RTS: 82

MOVED by Cllr. Puil,

A. THAT the Director of Planning be instructed to make application to amend the applicable sections of the Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575, Official Development Plans (ODPs), and CD-1 By-laws, generally in accordance with Appendix A of the Policy Report dated November 24, 1999, to provide a Floor Space Ratio exclusion that removes disincentives for improved exterior wall construction resulting in thicker walls, in response to the recommendations of the Barrett Commission of Enquiry into Condominium Construction in British Columbia;

B. THAT should Council, at Public Hearing, not approve the amendment outlined in A, the Director of Planning be instructed to continue to measure floor area to include the entire exterior wall, as is currently required, with no exclusions for improved wall construction to control building leaks.

OTHER REPORTS

I. Report to Council
Special Advisory Committee on Cultural Communities
December 1, 1999 File: 3055-1/RTS: 1142

1999 Annual Report
(Clause 1)

MOVED by Cllr. Louis,

RISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

MOVED by Cllr. Kennedy,

ADOPT REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. McCormick,

BY-LAWS

1. By-law to amend By-law No. 6510, being the Sign By-law (500-800 Canada Place Way; 555 Great Northern Way; 750-770 Pacific Boulevard) By-law No. 8140
MOVED by Cllr. Don Lee,
SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke,

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

2. By-law to amend By-law No. 6510 being the Sign By-law (600 Nicola Street)

By-law No. 8141

MOVED by Cllr. Price
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy

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

3. By-law to exempt from taxation certain lands and improvements pursuant to section 396 of the Vancouver Charter (Seniors Housing) By-law No. 8142
MOVED by Cllr. Price,
SECONDED by Cllr. Kennedy,

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

4. By-law to amend By-law No. 4848, being the Water Works By-law (2000 Fees)

By-law No. 8143

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

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

5. By-law to amend By-law No. 7253, being the Procedure By-law

By-law No. 8144

MOVED by Cllr. Sullivan,
SECONDED by Cllr. Clarke,
THAT the By-law be introduced and read a first time.

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

ENQUIRIES AND OTHER MATTERS

1. Vancouver’s Coalition for Crime Prevention and Drug Treatment File: 3703

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

2. Fraser Lands File: 8023

3. Overpass - Gladstone Street and S.E. Marine Drive File: 5702/RTS: 1196

4. Smoke-free Environment in the Workplace File: 4105

5. Appointment of Special Advisory Committees and Liaisons File: 3002

MOVED by Cllr. Louis,
SECONDED by Cllr. Puil,

(Councillors Clarke, Kennedy, Don Lee, McCormick, Price,
Puil, Sullivan and the Mayor opposed)

The Council adjourned at 6:00 p.m.

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