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CITY OF VANCOUVER

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

OCTOBER 4, 2005

A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Vancouver was held on Tuesday, October 4, 2005, at 2:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, Third Floor, City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Larry Campbell

Councillor Fred Bass Councillor David Cadman Councillor Jim Green Councillor Peter Ladner Councillor Raymond Louie Councillor Tim Louis Councillor Anne Roberts Councillor Tim Stevenson Councillor Sam Sullivan Councillor Ellen Woodsworth

CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE: Judy Rogers, City Manager

CITY CLERK’S OFFICE: Syd Baxter, City Clerk Tarja Tuominen, Meeting Coordinator

PRAYER The proceedings in the Council Chamber were opened with a prayer read by the City Clerk. PRESENTATION – BY ADAMA (File 1051) Council welcomed Adama who performed “Morenica”. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT - WORLD SUMMIT AWARDS (File 1051) The Mayor acknowledged the City of Vancouver was named as a winner in the e-government category by the World Summit Awards, a global contest for selecting and promoting the world’s best electronic and online content. The City’s website was judged as a best practice in the ways it helps inform, educate and engage citizens by providing enriched, value-added content. "IN CAMERA" MEETING MOVED by Councillor Woodsworth SECONDED by Councillor Cadman

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THAT Council will go into a meeting later this day which is closed to the public, pursuant to Section 165.2(1) of the Vancouver Charter, to discuss matters related to paragraph(s): (b) personal information about an identifiable individual who is being considered

for an award or honour, or who has offered to provide a gift to the city on condition of anonymity;

(e) the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the

Council considers that disclosure might reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the city;

(h) litigation or potential litigation affecting the city; (i) the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including

communications necessary for that purpose.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTION OF MINUTES 1. Business License Hearing – September 13, 2005 MOVED by Councillor Cadman SECONDED by Councillor Woodsworth

THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 2. Special Council (Capital Plan) – September 13, 2005 MOVED by Councillor Cadman SECONDED by Councillor Roberts

THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3. Business License Hearing – September 14, 2005 MOVED by Councillor Louis SECONDED by Councillor Cadman

THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY


4. Regular Council (City Services and Budgets) – September 15, 2005 MOVED by Councillor Louis SECONDED by Councillor Cadman

THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 5. Regular Council (Planning and Environment) – September 15, 2005 MOVED by Councillor Roberts SECONDED by Councillor Cadman

THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 6. Special Council (Public Hearing) – September 15, 2005 MOVED by Councillor Cadman SECONDED by Councillor Stevenson

THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7. Regular Council – September 20, 2005 MOVED by Councillor Cadman SECONDED by Councillor Stevenson

THAT the foregoing Minutes be approved. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Councillor Cadman SECONDED by Councillor Roberts

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

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY


MATTERS ADOPTED ON CONSENT MOVED by Councillor Woodsworth

THAT Council adopt Administrative Reports A1 to A5, and A8, on consent. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

REPORT REFERENCE 1. Report from Mayor’s Working Group on Immigration (File 6001) Councillor Raymond Louie and Zool Suleman, Co-Chairs, presented a Report Reference on the Mayor’s Working Group on Immigration. Referring to the Administrative Report Report from Mayor’s Working Group on Immigration dated September 21, 2005, they outlined the background, process and preliminary recommendations of the Working Group. They also sought Council’s approval of recommendations urging specific Federal and Provincial Government actions, and requested an extension of the Group’s mandate to permit more detailed analysis of issues and potential strategies, and additional community consultations. MOVED by Councillor Louie

A. THAT to build on and strengthen the City’s role regarding immigration issues, Council endorse in principle the six Priority Areas as proposed in this report, as a framework to guide and develop future discussions and initiatives concerning immigration issues at a civic level; the six Priority Areas being:

1. Vision and Values 2. Policy and Program Development 3. Economics, Education and Employment 4. Access to Services 5. Support to Refugees 6. Integration, Engagement and Anti-racism

B. THAT Council recommend to the incoming Council the approval of an extension

of the mandate and membership of the Mayor’s Working Group on Immigration at their earliest convenience, and ask for a report back with further details on a proposed Framework including potential policy and program directions concerning immigration issues for the City by 2006;

C. THAT the Mayor on behalf of Council, write to the Federal Ministers responsible for Immigration and Human Resources urging the following: 1) that the Federal Government include municipalities in future government

discussion and dialogue on immigration and settlement issues;


2) that the Federal Government provide increased funding to settlement and language training programs as well as economic development initiatives aimed at new immigrants in BC; and

3) that the Federal Government provide resources to municipalities, including the City of Vancouver, to assist in developing locally-based integration programs and services for newcomers;

D. THAT the Mayor on behalf of Council, write to the Provincial Ministers responsible for Immigration and Economic Development urging the following: 1) that the Provincial Government include municipalities in future discussion

and dialogue on immigration and settlement issues; and 2) that the Provincial Government provide increased funding to settlement

and language training programs as well as economic development initiatives aimed at new immigrants in BC;

E. That Mayor and Council forward copies of this report to GVRD municipalities, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM), the Vancouver School Board, the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation, and all city organizations providing services to immigrants and refugees, for their information.

CARRIED (Councillor Ladner opposed to B) 2. Emergency Preparedness (File 3601) A Report Reference on Emergency Preparedness was presented by Trish Doge, Director of Risk and Emergency Management, Ron Martin, Emergency Planning Coordinator, and Brian Inglis, Manager, Urban Search & Rescue. Ms. Doge and Mr. Martin provided a status report on emergency preparedness in Vancouver, highlighting infrastructure upgrades, sheltering, emergency social services, cross jurisdictional preparedness, and the neighbourhood emergency preparedness program. Mr. Inglis presented a brief report on the Urban Search & Rescue Team’s involvement in providing assistance to victims of Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana. CIVIC RECOGNITION (File 1051) At this point in the proceedings, Council recognized the members of the Urban Search & Rescue Team who assisted victims of Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana.

- - - - - Council recessed at 4:10 p.m. and following a reception, reconvened in open session at 4:30 p.m. with all members present, with the exception of Councillor Sullivan.

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UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. 2901 East Hastings (Hastings Racecourse) – Public Benefits and Other Matters

(File 8009/2633) At the Standing Committee of Council on Planning and Environment meeting on September 22, 2005, Council heard from 32 speakers regarding the public benefits package for Hastings Racecourse. Council postponed discussion and decision on this matter to the Regular Council meeting on October 4, 2005. Before Council was the Administrative Report 2901 East Hastings Street (Hastings Racecourse) – Public Benefits and Other Matters dated September 15, 2005. Also before Council was a memorandum, dated October 3, 2005 from the Deputy City Manager providing additional information in response to Council requests and proposing the following additional recommendations: H. THAT the operating agreement between HEI and the City provide for the

development of a 500 car space underground parking structure by HEI with a construction start in the first year of the renewal period, but after the racing season.

I. THAT HEI pay the childcare operating subsidy for the temporary childcare

program (first two years) and for all 44 spaces in the permanent facility for the full remaining term of the Operating Agreement (20 years).

Brent MacGregor, Deputy City Manager; Mario Lee, Social Planner; and Sue Harvey, Managing Director of Cultural Services; responded to questions on the public benefits offered by Hastings Entertainment Inc. MOVED by Councillor Louie

A. THAT Council approve and accept a public benefit offering from Hastings Entertainment Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “HEI”), as described in the Administrative Report 2901 East Hastings Street (Hastings Racecourse) – Public Benefits and Other Matters dated September 15, 2005, for:

i. a community legacy fund to be paid on the day of slots becoming

operational, ii. a local hiring program, iii. a childcare program, iv. the creation of a local groom school, v. funding for a learning centre, and vi. movie nights and community days at the track.

FURTHERMORE, that the Director of Legal Services be authorized to enter into legal agreements with HEI to secure these offerings on terms and conditions acceptable to the Director of Legal Services in consultation with the City Manager. No development permit for the installation of slot machines shall be


issued until these public benefits are secured to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services.

B. THAT Council instruct the City Manager to secure a formal protocol between

the Vancouver Police Department, the Pacific National Exhibition (hereinafter referred to as the “PNE”), and HEI, to the satisfaction of the City Manager, which will outline a cooperative approach to safety and security issues for guests and the surrounding community at Hastings Park.

C. THAT Council instruct the City Manager to ensure that all revenue generated

from the Operating Agreement between the City of Vancouver and HEI be allocated to the Hastings Park Improvement Fund, as described in the Administrative Report 2901 East Hastings Street (Hastings Racecourse) – Public Benefits and Other Matters dated September 15, 2005.

D. THAT Council instruct the Director of Social Planning to secure a formal

protocol between the City and HEI to provide for annual consultation/dialogue meetings between representatives from HEI and the community.

E. THAT the introductory paragraph and paragraphs a. and b. of Council’s

preliminary approval for the CD-1 Text Amendment for 2901 East Hastings (Hastings Racecourse), which was approved following the Public Hearing on July 22, 2004 (see Appendix C of the Administrative Report 2901 East Hastings Street (Hastings Racecourse) – Public Benefits and Other Matters dated September 15, 2005), be adjusted to reflect the fact that HEI’s proposed development no longer requires Council’s approval of an amended form of development and to read as follows:

“THAT the application by Hastings Entertainment Inc. and British Columbia

Lottery Corporation to amend CD-1 By-law No. 3656 for 2901 East Hastings Street (Hastings Park) to permit slot machines at Hastings Racecourse, generally as outlined in Appendix A of the Policy Report dated November 17, 2003 entitled “CD-1 Text Amendment – 2901 East Hastings Street (Hastings Park)” be approved, subject to the following:

a) THAT the applicant shall obtain approval of a development application

by the Development Permit Board, which shall have particular regard to the following:

i) initial approval to be given to no more than 600 slot machines if

parking can be satisfactorily accommodated and traffic circulation issues can be resolved.

ii) arrangements to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning in

consultation with the General Manager of Engineering Services having due regard to neighbourhood considerations including:

• the provision of improvements to McGill Street and

Renfrew Street adjacent or in proximity to the site and new or modified signalization as required;


• the location and design of access to/from, and circulation routes within, the site;

• the number and arrangements of parking spaces; • the design of all parking areas, and passenger and goods

loading facilities; • traffic management, curb zone and trip reduction

measures; • improvements to support pedestrians, bicyclists and

transit riders; and • minimize all destination and truck traffic from Renfrew in

order to mitigate traffic problems on the street.

iii) arrangements for the costs of any mitigation of community impacts, which may include traffic, parking, noise, or policing to be paid by the proponents.

iv) arrangements to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning for

signage to be compatible with the Sign By-law.

v) special consideration to be given to a high standard of architecture, landscaping and finishes.

vi) public benefits to the satisfaction of City Council.

vii) design development to ensure strong mitigation measures for any light or noise pollution created at the Racetrack.

b. THAT in pursuance of sub-paragraph a(vi) (public benefits to the

satisfaction of City Council), the following be secured: • resources to be invested in the Hastings Park greening process; • resources to improve the community outside Hastings Park

through consultation between the Racetrack operator, staff and community representatives;

• commitment to local hiring, childcare, creating a grooming school and expansion of the learning centre.”

F. THAT the City Manager be authorized to carry out any notification and

procedural requirements relating to the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (hereinafter called “BCLC”) in respect of the Hastings Racecourse slot machines proposal.

G. THAT the Director of Social Planning report back within a year of the slot

machines becoming operational, with an assessment of impacts arising from this activity.

H. THAT the operating agreement between HEI and the City provide for the





J. THAT Council strongly recommend to the Development Permit Board that the

primary entrance/exit for the northwestern parking lot for HEI/racetrack patrons be off McGill Street through a new Gate 8.

Carried AMENDMENT MOVED by Councillor Woodsworth

THAT H be amended to read as follows: THAT the operating agreement between HEI and the City of Vancouver provide for the development of a 500 car space underground parking structure to be constructed by HEI be completed in the first phase and be owned and operated by the City.

LOST (Councillors Green, Ladner, Louie, Stevenson, Sullivan and the Mayor opposed) The amendment having lost, the motion was put. Council requested to separate the components in the Motion for the vote.

A. THAT Council approve and accept a public benefit offering from Hastings Entertainment Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “HEI”), as described in the Administrative Report 2901 East Hastings Street (Hastings Racecourse) – Public Benefits and Other Matters dated September 15, 2005, for: i. a community legacy fund to be paid on the day of slots becoming


FURTHERMORE, that the Director of Legal Services be authorized to enter into legal agreements with HEI to secure these offerings on terms and conditions acceptable to the Director of Legal Services in consultation with the City Manager. No development permit for the installation of slot machines shall be issued until these public benefits are secured to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services.

CARRIED (Councillors Bass, Cadman and Louis opposed)




CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

C. THAT Council instruct the City Manager to ensure that all revenue generated from the Operating Agreement between the City of Vancouver and HEI be allocated to the Hastings Park Improvement Fund, as described in the Administrative Report 2901 East Hastings Street (Hastings Racecourse) – Public Benefits and Other Matters dated September 15, 2005.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

D. THAT Council instruct the Director of Social Planning to secure a formal protocol between the City and HEI to provide for annual consultation/dialogue meetings between representatives from HEI and the community.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY



“THAT the application by Hastings Entertainment Inc. and British Columbia Lottery Corporation to amend CD-1 By-law No. 3656 for 2901 East Hastings Street (Hastings Park) to permit slot machines at Hastings Racecourse, generally as outlined in Appendix A of the Policy Report dated November 17, 2003 entitled “CD-1 Text Amendment – 2901 East Hastings Street (Hastings Park)” be approved, subject to the following: a) THAT the applicant shall obtain approval of a development application





















b. THAT in pursuance of sub-paragraph a(vi) (public benefits to the

satisfaction of City Council), the following be secured: • resources to be invested in the Hastings Park greening process; • resources to improve the community outside Hastings Park



CARRIED (Councillors Bass, Cadman, Louis, Roberts, Woodsworth)

F. THAT the City Manager be authorized to carry out any notification and procedural requirements relating to the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (hereinafter called “BCLC”) in respect of the Hastings Racecourse slot machines proposal.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY




CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

H. THAT the operating agreement between HEI and the City provide for the development of a 500 car space underground parking structure by HEI with a construction start in the first year of the renewal period, but after the racing season.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

I. THAT HEI pay the childcare operating subsidy for the temporary childcare program (first two years) and for all 44 spaces in the permanent facility for the full remaining term of the Operating Agreement (20 years).

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

J. THAT Council strongly recommend to the Development Permit Board that the primary entrance/exit for the northwestern parking lot for HEI/racetrack patrons be off McGill Street through a new Gate 8.

CARRIED (Councillors Bass, Louis and Roberts opposed) MOVED by Councillor Woodsworth

THAT the replacement of the horse barns and the relocation of service yards also be completed in the first phase so that the New Brighton connection can be set up.

LOST (Councillors Green, Ladner, Louie, Stevenson, Sullivan and the Mayor opposed) MOVED by Councillor Ladner K. THAT capital improvements to Renfrew Street begin as early as possible in

2006, subject to theapproval of the 2006-2008 Capital Plan. CARRIED (Councillors Bass, Cadman, Louis, and Roberts opposed) MOVED by Councillor Cadman L. THAT staff secure provisions for the safe, on-going public access to the infield

of the racetrack to the satisfaction of the Development Permit Board.


CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY FINAL MOTION AS APPROVED

A. THAT Council approve and accept a public benefit offering from Hastings Entertainment Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “HEI”), as described in the Administrative Report 2901 East Hastings Street (Hastings Racecourse) – Public Benefits and Other Matters dated September 15, 2005, for:

i. a community legacy fund to be paid on the day of slots becoming


FURTHERMORE, that the Director of Legal Services be authorized to enter into legal agreements with HEI to secure these offerings on terms and conditions acceptable to the Director of Legal Services in consultation with the City Manager. No development permit for the installation of slot machines shall be issued until these public benefits are secured to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services.



C. THAT Council instruct the City Manager to ensure that all revenue generated

from the Operating Agreement between the City of Vancouver and HEI be allocated to the Hastings Park Improvement Fund, as described in the Administrative Report 2901 East Hastings Street (Hastings Racecourse) – Public Benefits and Other Matters dated September 15, 2005.

D. THAT Council instruct the Director of Social Planning to secure a formal

protocol between the City and HEI to provide for annual consultation/dialogue meetings between representatives from HEI and the community.




“THAT the application by Hastings Entertainment Inc. and British Columbia

Lottery Corporation to amend CD-1 By-law No. 3656 for 2901 East Hastings Street (Hastings Park) to permit slot machines at Hastings Racecourse, generally as outlined in Appendix A of the Policy Report dated November 17, 2003 entitled “CD-1 Text Amendment – 2901 East Hastings Street (Hastings Park)” be approved, subject to the following:

a) THAT the applicant shall obtain approval of a development application





















b. THAT in pursuance of sub-paragraph a(vi) (public benefits to the satisfaction of City Council), the following be secured: • resources to be invested in the Hastings Park greening process; • resources to improve the community outside Hastings Park



F. THAT the City Manager be authorized to carry out any notification and

procedural requirements relating to the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (hereinafter called “BCLC”) in respect of the Hastings Racecourse slot machines proposal.



H. THAT the operating agreement between HEI and the City provide for the




J. THAT Council strongly recommend to the Development Permit Board that the

primary entrance/exit for the northwestern parking lot for HEI/racetrack patrons be off McGill Street through a new Gate 8.

K. THAT capital improvements to Renfrew Street begin as early as possible in

2006, subject to theapproval of the 2006-2008 Capital Plan. L. THAT staff secure provisions for the safe, on-going public access to the infield

of the racetrack to the satisfaction of the Development Permit Board.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 1. Contract 2005-08 Canoe Creek Sewer Separation Phase II – Recommendation for

Award September 7, 2005 (File 1805)

A. THAT Contract No. 2005-08 (Canoe Creek Sewer Separation Phase II) be awarded to the low bidder meeting the contract requirements, Pedre Contractors Ltd., for a total tender price of $2,528,258.00 (GST included); with partial funding provided by both the federal and provincial governments under the Canada-British Columbia Infrastructure Program.


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 Pedre Contractors Ltd. for Contract No. 2005-08, Canoe Creek Sewer Separation Phase II.

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

of the construction services contract. ADOPTED ON CONSENT 2. Year 2006 Business License Fee Amendments and Miscellaneous License By-law

Amendments September 13, 2005 (File 2640)

A. THAT with the exception of liveaboards and the charitable or non-profit categories detailed in Appendix A of the Administrative Report Year 2006 Business License Fee Amendments and Miscellaneous License By-law Amendments dated September 13, 2005, Council approve an across-the-board increase in business license fees for Year 2006 of approximately 2.75 percent (when rounded) for an inflationary adjustment reflecting the estimated growth in City costs.

B. THAT the definition of Limited Service Food Establishment in Section (2) be

amended to prohibit the sale of alcoholic drinks to customers for consumption on the premises.

C. THAT the definition of Fitness Centre in Section (2) be amended to be

consistent with the definition of “Fitness Centre” in the Zoning and Development By-Law.

D. THAT a new $10 fee be incorporated for requests to change license categories.

E. THAT the Director of Legal Services be requested to prepare the necessary By-

law amendments to the License By-law to be effective January 1, 2006. ADOPTED ON CONSENT 3. Year 2006 Annual Control Dog License Fee Amendments September 13, 2005 (File 3507)

A. THAT the license fee for unaltered dogs be increased from $64 to $65 for Year 2006.

B. THAT the license fee for altered dogs remain at $35 for Year 2006.

C. THAT the $10 early payment discount be eliminated.


D. THAT the Director of Legal Services be instructed to prepare the necessary By-law amendments to the Animal Control By-Law to implement the revised Schedule of Fees and Charges to be effective January 1, 2006.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT 4. Councillor Eligible Activities for April 1 through June 30, 2005 September 13, 2005 (File 1251)

THAT Council approve the eligible activities as defined by By-law No. 8904 undertaken by Councillor Woodsworth during the period of April 1 – June 30, 2005.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT 5. Year 2006 Zoning, Building and Trade Permit Inflationary Fee Increases and Fee

Errata September 2, 2005 (File 1755)

A. THAT Council approve an across-the-board 2.75% increase (as reflected in the attached fee schedules) in all zoning, subdivision, sign, tree removal, secondary suite inspection, “flat fee” building and trade permit fees, and miscellaneous fees, to compensate for inflationary increases to the City’s costs, to be effective January 1, 2006;

FURTHER THAT the revised fee schedules incorporate fee adjustments to correct minor errors or omissions and to reflect recent experience in cost-recovery of some specific services, as reflected in the attached fee schedules;

FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services bring forward for enactment the by-law amendments to correct the fee for cultural facilities and to establish a more realistic fee for legality research requests, generally in accordance with Appendix A of the Administrative Report Year 2006 Zoning, Building and Trade Permit Inflationary Fee Increases and Fee Errata dated September 2, 2005;

AND FURTHER THAT the Director of Legal Services bring forward for enactment the necessary by-law amendments to By-laws Nos. 5585, 5208, 8057, 5563, 6553, 3507, 6510, 7347 and 5644, generally in accordance with the fee schedules attached to the Administrative Report Year 2006 Zoning, Building and Trade Permit Inflationary Fee Increases and Fee Errata dated September 2, 2005.

B. THAT the Director of Development Services and the Chief Building Official

advise the development and building community of these changes. ADOPTED ON CONSENT


6. Sustainable Purchasing Policy Development August 24, 2005 (File 6001) MOVED by Councillor Roberts

A. THAT Council disband the Ethical Purchasing Policy Task Force with thanks for their work, which is now completed.

B. THAT Council approve the recommended membership and role of the

Sustainable Purchasing Task Force as outlined in the Administrative Report Sustainable Purchasing Policy Development dated August 24, 2005, and appoint Councillor Tim Louis as co-chair to the Task Force.

C. THAT Council invite the Vancouver Park Board, Vancouver Public Library Board,

the Vancouver Police Board, and the Vancouver School Board to each nominate a member of their governing body as a representative on the task force

D. THAT the Task Force provide a report back within 6 months.

Amended AMENDMENT MOVED by Councillor Ladner

THAT a Councillor not be appointed as co-chair to the Task Force. LOST (Councillors Bass, Cadman, Green, Louie, Louis, Roberts, Stevenson, Woodsworth and the Mayor opposed) AMENDMENT MOVED by Councillor Green

THAT the Task Force be an advisory one as proposed in the Administrative Report Sustainable Purchasing Policy Development dated August 24, 2005.

CARRIED (Councillors Bass, Louis, Roberts and Woodsworth opposed) The amendment having carried, the motion as amended was put and CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. FINAL MOTION AS AMENDED AND ADOPTED

A. THAT Council disband the Ethical Purchasing Policy Task Force with thanks for their work, which is now completed.

B. THAT Council approve the recommended membership and role of the

Sustainable Purchasing Advisory Task Force as outlined in the Administrative Report Sustainable Purchasing Policy Development dated August 24, 2005, and appoint Councillor Tim Louis as co-chair to the Task Force.


C. THAT Council invite the Vancouver Park Board, Vancouver Public Library Board, the Vancouver Police Board, and the Vancouver School Board to each nominate a member of their governing body as a representative on the advisory task force

D. THAT the Advisory Task Force provide a report back within 6 months.

MOVED by Mayor Campbell

THAT, due to time constraints, consideration of Administrative Report A7 and Motion B.1 be postponed to the Regular Council meeting immediately following the Standing Committee on City Services and Budgets meeting on October 6, 2005. AND FURTHER THAT the In-Camera meeting scheduled for October 4, be rescheduled to 9:00 a.m. on October 6, 2005.

CARRIED (Councillor Sullivan opposed) 7. Woodward’s – 101 West Hastings Street – Non-Profit Childcare Facility Operator and

Non-Profit Tenant Selection Processes September 16, 2005 (File 8104/4102)

Due to time constraints, consideration of the Administrative Report Woodward’s – 101 West Hastings Street – Non-Profit Childcare Facility Operator and Non-Profit Tenant Selection Processes dated September 16, 2005, was postponed to the Regular Council meeting immediately following the Standing Committee on City Services and Budgets meeting on October 6, 2005. 8. 2006-2008 Capital Plan: Financial Plan and Plebiscite Questions September 29, 2005 (File 1611)

A. THAT Council approve the allocation of debenture authority, capital from revenue and development cost levy funding to programs/projects in the 2006 – 2008 Capital Plan as summarized in Appendix A of the Administrative Report 2006-2008 Capital Plan: Financial Plan and Plebiscite Questions dated September 29, 2005.

B. THAT the 2006 - 2008 Capital Plan borrowing plebiscite contain four questions in the

following categories:

Public Works $74,100,000 Public Safety and Civic Facilities $42,400,000 Parks and Recreation $19,070,000 Community Legacy Projects – City Share $35,000,000

AND THAT the wording of the questions be generally as set out in Appendix B of the Administrative Report 2006-2008 Capital Plan: Financial Plan and Plebiscite Questions


dated September 29, 2005, subject to any modifications required by Director of Legal Services to ensure consistency with the requirements of the Vancouver Charter.

ADOPTED ON CONSENT RISE FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Councillor Cadman

THAT the Committee of the Whole rise and report. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY ADOPT REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MOVED by Councillor Roberts SECONDED by Councillor Woodsworth

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

BY-LAWS MOVED by Councillor Woodsworth SECONDED by Councillor Roberts

THAT Council, except for those members excused as noted in the agenda, enact the by-laws listed on the agenda for this meeting as numbers 1 to 3, and 5, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign and seal the enacted by-laws.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 1. A By-law to amend Zoning and Development By-law No. 3575 to rezone an area to

CD-1 re 1380 Hornby Street (By-law No. 9116) (Councillor Woodsworth and Mayor Campbell excused from voting on By-law No. 1) 2. A By-law to amend Downtown District Official Development Plan By-law No. 4912

re 1380 Hornby Street (By-law No. 9117) (Councillor Woodsworth and Mayor Campbell excused from voting on By-law No. 2) 3. A By-law to amend Sign By-law No. 6510 re 1380 Hornby Street (By-law No. 9118) (Councillor Woodsworth and Mayor Campbell excused from voting on By-law No. 3) 5. A By-Law to Contract a Debt by the Issue and Sale of 3.15% - 4.10% Non-Callable

Serial Debentures in the Aggregate Principal Amount of $120,000,000 in Lawful Money of Canada for the Objects Set Out in Schedule “B” (By-law No. 9115)


MOVED by Councillor Woodsworth SECONDED by Councillor Roberts

THAT Council enact the by-law listed on the agenda for this meeting as number4, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign and seal the enacted by-law.

CARRIED (Councillors Bass and Louis opposed) 4. A By-law to amend By-law No. 3656 which amended Zoning and Development By-

law No. 3575 by rezoning an area to CD-1 re 2901 East Hastings Street (By-law No. 9119)

MOTIONS A. Administrative Motions 1. Establishing Road over the northerly portion of Lot 179, False Creek, Plan 21847 at

1800 Spyglass Place (File 5753) MOVED by Councillor Louie SECONDED by Councillor Stevenson

THAT WHEREAS the registered owner, the City of Vancouver wishes to establish for road purposes lands in the City of Vancouver, Province of British Columbia, more particularly known and described as follows:

All that portion of Lot 179, False Creek, Plan 21847, as shown heavy outlined on plan of survey completed on March 22, 2005, and attested to by Fred Wong, B.C.L.S., and marginally numbered LB778, a print of which is attached hereto.

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 are hereby accepted and allocated for road purposes and declared to form and to constitute a portion of a road.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 2. Approval of Form of Development: 1380 Hornby Street (File 2606) MOVED by Councillor Cadman SECONDED by Councillor Roberts

THAT the form of development for the CD-1 zoned site known as 1380 Hornby Street be approved generally as illustrated in Development Application No. DE408825 prepared by Christopher Bozyk Architects, and stamped “Received, City of Vancouver Planning Department, May 27, 2005.”, 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 3. Closing portions of road in South East False Creek in the vicinity of Lot 56, except

Plan BCP5395, District Lot 2064, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 5568 (File 5753)

MOVED by Councillor Louie SECONDED by Councillor Roberts

THAT WHEREAS: 1. The City of Vancouver is the owner of all the streets and lanes lying within the

limits of the City of Vancouver; 2. There is a proposal to redevelop certain City-owned parcels in South East False

Creek; 3. The proposal requires the closure of:

Firstly: a portion of road dedicated by the deposit of Reference Plan 2923 on August 4, 1945 and being adjacent to Lot 180, False Creek, Plan 21847;

Secondly: a portion of road dedicated by the deposit of Plan 590 on August

4, 1891 and being adjacent to Lot 56, except Plan BCP5395, District Lot 2064, Plan 5568;

Thirdly: a portion of road dedicated by the deposit of Plan 5832 on

August 3, 1927 and being adjacent to Lot 1, except part in Explanatory Plan 16373, now Road, Block 1, District Lot 302, Plan 5832; and

Fourthly: That Part of Lot K in LMP28213, Block 279, District Lot 526,

Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 20199 established as Road by document filed BK133883 on May 3, 1996.

4. Only portions of the roads to be closed are still required for municipal

purposes; 5. The Council approval of the road closures requires:

Firstly: the consolidation of the said portions of road with the following City-owned parcels, more particularly described as:

a. PID: 006-865-968


Lot 139, except Plan BCP5395, False Creek, New Westminster District, Plan 20090; and

b. PID: 016-682-408

Lot 56, except Plan BCP5395, District Lot 2064, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 5568; and

Secondly: the establishment as road of portions of the newly consolidated

parcel still required for road purposes. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT all those portions of:

Firstly: road dedicated by the deposit of Reference Plan 2923, District Lot 526, Group One, New Westminster District, adjacent to Lot 180, False Creek, Plan 21847;

Secondly: road dedicated by the deposit of Plan 590, District Lot 526,

Group One, New Westminster District, adjacent to Lot 56, except Plan BCP5395, District Lot 2064, Plan 5568, said Group One, lying northwesterly of the southwesterly production of the southeasterly limit of Lot 1, except part in Explanatory Plan 16373, now road, Block 1, District Lot 302, Plan 5832, said Group One, and extending from the easterly limit and its northerly production of Lot 244, False Creek, Plan BCP6247, to the easterly limit of Said District Lot 526;

Thirdly: road dedicated by the deposit of Plan 5832, District Lot 302,

Group One, New Westminster District, adjacent to Lot 1, except part in Explanatory Plan 16373, now road, Block 1, District Lot 302, Plan 5832, lying northwesterly of the southwesterly production of the southeasterly limit of said Lot 1, and extending from the westerly limit of said District Lot 302 to the westerly limit and its northerly and southerly productions of said Lot 1;

all being the same as shown heavy outlined on an Explanatory Plan of

Survey certified correct by Fred L. Wong, B.C.L.S., completed on the 14th day of September, 2005 and marginally numbered LE 20977, and

Fourthly: That Part of Lot K in LMP28213, Block 279, District Lot 526,

Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 20199 established as Road by document filed BK133883 on May 3, 1996.

be closed and stopped up; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the said portions of road to be closed be consolidated with the following City-owned parcels, more particularly described as:

a. PID: 006-865-968 Lot 139, except Plan BCP5395, False Creek, New Westminster District, Plan 20090; and


b. PID: 016-682-408

Lot 56, except Plan BCP5395, District Lot 2064, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 5568

all to form a single parcel to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Director of Legal Services advance the necessary plans and documents to establish as road the portions of the single parcel still required for road purposes.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

4. Closing portions of road in South East False Creek in the vicinity of Lot 56, except

Plan BCP5395, District Lot 2064, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 5568 (File 5753)

MOVED by Councillor Louie SECONDED by Councillor Roberts

THAT WHEREAS: 1. The City of Vancouver is the owner of all the streets and lanes lying within the

limits of the City of Vancouver; 2. There is a proposal to redevelop certain City-owned parcels in South East False

Creek; 3. The proposal requires the closure of a portion of the north side of 1st Avenue,

east of Cambie Street, more particularly described as That Part of Lot 1 in Explanatory Plan 16373, Block 1, District Lot 302, Plan 5832;

4. That Part of Lot 1 in Explanatory Plan 16373, Block 1, District Lot 302, Plan

5832 (“Part Lot 1”) was established as road by document filed K67318, deposited in the Land Title Office on October 19, 1982;

5. Only a portion of Part Lot 1 still required for municipal purposes; 6. The Council approval of the road closure requires:

Firstly: the consolidation of the said portion of established road with the following City-owned parcels, more particularly described as:

a. PID: 011-071-711

Lot 1, except part in Explanatory Plan 16373, now Road, Block 1, District Lot 302, Plan 5832;

b. PID: 011-071-184 Lot 2, Block 1, District Lot 302, Plan 5832;


c. PID: 011-071-192 Lot 3, Block 1, District Lot 302, Plan 5832; d. PID: 011-071-214 Lot 4, Block 1, District Lot 302, Plan 5832; e. PID: 011-071-257 Lot 5, Block 1, District Lot 302, Plan 5832; f. PID: 011-071-273 Lot 6, Block 1, District Lot 302, Plan 5832; g. PID: 011-071-290 Lot 7, Block 1, District Lot 302, Plan 5832; h. PID: 011-071-320 Lot 8, Block 1, District Lot 302, Plan 5832; i. PID: 011-071-346 Lot 9, Block 1, District Lot 302, Plan 5832; j. PID: 024-716-367 Lot 10, Block 1, District Lot 302, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 5832; k. PID: 011-071-401 Amended Lot 11, Block 1, District Lot 302, Plan 5832; and l. 016-679-831

Lot 55, except Plan BCP5395, District Lot 2064, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 5568; and

Secondly:the establishment as road of portions of the newly consolidated parcel still required for road purposes.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT That Part of Lot 1 in Explanatory Plan 16373, Block 1, District Lot 302, Plan 5832, established as road by document filed K67318, be closed and stopped-up; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the said That Part of Lot 1 in Explanatory Plan 16373, to be closed be consolidated with the following City-owned parcels, more particularly described as: a. PID: 011-071-711

Lot 1, except part in Explanatory Plan 16373, now Road, Block 1, District Lot 302, Plan 5832;

b. PID: 011-071-184 Lot 2, Block 1, District Lot 302, Plan 5832;


c. PID: 011-071-192 Lot 3, Block 1, District Lot 302, Plan 5832; d. PID: 011-071-214 Lot 4, Block 1, District Lot 302, Plan 5832; e. PID: 011-071-257 Lot 5, Block 1, District Lot 302, Plan 5832; f. PID: 011-071-273 Lot 6, Block 1, District Lot 302, Plan 5832; g. PID: 011-071-290 Lot 7, Block 1, District Lot 302, Plan 5832; h. PID: 011-071-320 Lot 8, Block 1, District Lot 302, Plan 5832; i. PID: 011-071-346 Lot 9, Block 1, District Lot 302, Plan 5832; j. PID: 024-716-367 Lot 10, Block 1, District Lot 302, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 5832; k. PID: 011-071-401 Amended Lot 11, Block 1, District Lot 302, Plan 5832; and l. 016-679-831 Lot 55, except Plan BCP5395, District Lot 2064, Group 1,

New Westminster District, Plan 5568; all to form a single parcel to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Director of Legal Services advance the necessary plans and documents to establish as road the portions of the single parcel still required for road purposes.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 5. Closing a portion of Ontario Street and two portions of Columbia Street north of

1st Avenue (File 5753) MOVED by Councillor Louie SECONDED by Councillor Roberts

THAT WHEREAS:


1. The City of Vancouver is the owner of all the streets and lanes lying within the limits of the City of Vancouver;

2. There is a proposal to redevelop certain City-owned parcels in South East False

Creek; 3. The proposal requires the closure of:

Firstly: a portion of Ontario Street north of 1st Avenue dedicated by the deposit of Plan 12958 on March 28, 1968 and being adjacent to Lot 44, except part in Plan 12958, District Lot 2037, Plan 5568;

Secondly: a portion of Columbia Street north of 1st Avenue dedicated by the

deposit of Plan 197 on October 8, 1885 and being adjacent to Lot 51, District Lot 2064, Plan 5568; and

Thirdly: a portion of Columbia Street north of 1st Avenue dedicated by the

deposit of Plan 5832 on August 3, 1927 and being adjacent to Lot 51, District Lot 2064, Plan 5568;

6. The said portions of Ontario Street and Columbia Street are no longer required

for municipal purposes; 7. The Council approval of the road closures requires the consolidation of the said

portions of Ontario Street and Columbia Street with the following City-owned parcels, more particularly described as:

a. PID: 016-659-627

Lot 44, except part in Plan 12958, District Lot 2037, Plan 5568;

b. PID: 016-663-179 Lot 45, District Lots 2037 and 2064, Plan 5568;

c. PID: 016-664-990

Lot 46, District Lot 2064, Plan 5568;

d. PID: 016-665-678 Lot 47, District Lot 2064, Plan 5568;

e. PID: 016-669-011

Lot 48, except Plan BCP5395, District Lot 2064, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 5568;

f. PID: 016-673-506


g. PID: 016-674-464



h. PID: 016-674-995

Lot 50A, except Plan BCP5395, District Lot 2064, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 5568;

i. PID: 016-675-053


j. PID: 016-675-274 Lot 51A, except Plan BCP5395, District Lot 2064, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 5568;

k. PID: 004-670-680

Lot 1, Block 1, District Lot 200A, Plan 197;

l. PID: 004-670-698 Lot 2, Block 1, District Lot 200A, Plan 197;

m. PID: 004-670-701


n. PID: 004-670-710 Lot 4, Block 1, District Lot 200A, Plan 197;

o. PID: 004-670-728


p. PID: 004-670-736 Lot 6, Block 1, District Lot 200A, Plan 197;

q. PID: 004-670-744


r. PID: 004-670-752 Lot 8, Block 1, District Lot 200A, Plan 197;

s. PID: 015-535-649

Lot A (Reference Plan 2368) of Lot 13, Block 1, District Lot 200A, Plan 197; and

t. PID: 015-535-576

That Part of Lot 1 in Explanatory Plan 5090, Block 2, District Lot 200A, Plan 197.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT all those portions of:

Firstly: Ontario Street north of 1st Avenue, dedicated by the deposit of Plan 12958 adjacent to Lot 44, except part in Plan 12958, District Lot 2037, Plan 5568 more particularly described as:


Bounded on the west by the easterly limit of Lot 45, District Lots 2037 and 2064, Plan 5568;

Bounded on the north by the southerly limit of said portion of Lot 44;

Bounded on the east by the westerly limit of Lot 4, Block E, District Lots 200A and 2037, Plan 12958;

Bounded on the south by the southerly limit of said District Lot 2037;

and being the same as shown heavy outlined on an Explanatory Plan of Survey certified correct by Fred L. Wong, B.C.L.S., completed on the 14th day of September, 2005 and marginally numbered LE 20979;

Secondly: Columbia Street north of 1st Avenue dedicated by the deposit of

Plan 197 adjacent to Lot 51, District Lot 2064, Plan 5568 more particularly described as:

Bounded on the west by the westerly limit of District Lot 200A;

Bounded on the north by the northerly limit of said District Lot 200A;

Bounded on the east by the westerly limit of Lot 1, Block 1, District Lot 200A, Plan 197;

Bounded on the south by the westerly production of the southerly limit of said Lot 1;

and being the same as shown heavy outlined on an Explanatory Plan of Survey certified correct by Fred L. Wong, B.C.L.S., completed on the 14th day of September, 2005 and marginally numbered LE 20978, a reduced copy of which is attached hereto; and

Thirdly: Columbia Street north of 1st Avenue dedicated by the deposit of

Plan 5832 adjacent to Lot 51, District Lot 2064, Plan 5568 more particularly described as:

Bounded on the west by the easterly limit of That Part of Lot 27 lying to the north of the Right of Way marked “V. V. & E. RY. & N. CO.” on Plan 5832, Block 1, District Lot 302, Plan 5832;

Bounded on the north by the northerly limit of said District Lot 302;

Bounded on the east by the easterly limit of said District Lot 302;


Bounded on the south by the westerly production of the southerly limit of Lot 1, Block 1, District Lot 200A, Plan 197;

and being the same as shown heavy outlined on an Explanatory Plan of Survey certified correct by Fred L. Wong, B.C.L.S., completed on the 14th day of September, 2005 and marginally numbered LE 20978, a reduced copy of which is attached hereto,

be closed and stopped up; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the said portions of Ontario Street and Columbia Street to be closed be consolidated with the following City-owned parcels, more particularly described as:

a. PID: 016-659-627 Lot 44, except part in Plan 12958, District Lot 2037, Plan 5568;

b. PID: 016-663-179

Lot 45, District Lots 2037 and 2064, Plan 5568;

c. PID: 016-664-990 Lot 46, District Lot 2064, Plan 5568;

d. PID: 016-665-678


e. PID: 016-669-011 Lot 48, except Plan BCP5395, District Lot 2064, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 5568;

f. PID: 016-673-506


g. PID: 016-674-464


h. PID: 016-674-995 Lot 50A, except Plan BCP5395, District Lot 2064, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 5568;

i. PID: 016-675-053


j. PID: 016-675-274 Lot 51A, except Plan BCP5395, District Lot 2064, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 5568;

k. PID: 004-670-680



l. PID: 004-670-698 Lot 2, Block 1, District Lot 200A, Plan 197;

m. PID: 004-670-701


n. PID: 004-670-710 Lot 4, Block 1, District Lot 200A, Plan 197;

o. PID: 004-670-728


p. PID: 004-670-736 Lot 6, Block 1, District Lot 200A, Plan 197;

q. PID: 004-670-744


r. PID: 004-670-752 Lot 8, Block 1, District Lot 200A, Plan 197;

s. PID: 015-535-649

Lot A (Reference Plan 2368) of Lot 13, Block 1, District Lot 200A, Plan 197; and

t. PID: 015-535-576

That Part of Lot 1 in Explanatory Plan 5090, Block 2, District Lot 200A, Plan 197

all to form a single parcel to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal Services.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY B. Motions on Notice 1. Surtax on Imported Bicycles (File 5553) Due to time constraints, consideration of Motion B.1 was postponed to the Regular Council meeting immediately following the Standing Committee on City Services and Budgets meeting on October 6, 2005.

NEW BUSINESS 1. Leave of Absence – Councillor Ladner (File 1254) MOVED by Councillor Woodsworth


SECONDED by Councillor Roberts

THAT Councillor Ladner be granted Leave of Absence for the Public Hearing on the evening of October 6, 2005.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 2. Leave of Absence - Councillor Green (File 1254) MOVED by Councillor Woodsworth SECONDED by Councillor Roberts

THAT Councillor Green be granted Leave of Absence for the Standing Committee on Planning & Environment meeting on October 6, 2005.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 3. Leave of Absence – Councillor Cadman (File 1254) MOVED by Councillor Woodsworth SECONDED by Councillor Roberts

THAT Councillor Cadman be granted Leave of Absence for the Public Hearing on the evening of October 4, 2005.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 4. International Day of Older Persons (File ) MOVED by Councillor Woodsworth SECONDED by Councillor Roberts

WHEREAS the United Nations has designated October 1 as the International Day of Older Persons;

AND WHEREAS City Council established its Advisory Committee on Seniors’ Issues in December, 2003; AND WHEREAS this Committee of volunteers has been actively engaged in listening to seniors’ concerns and promoting initiatives to assist seniors throughout Vancouver; AND WHEREAS City Council has approved the Committee’s recommendations to improve the well-being of seniors; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT City Council proclaim October 1 as the United Nations’ International Day of Older Persons, and commend the continuing efforts of its Advisory Committee on Seniors’ Issues.


CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

NOTICE OF MOTION 1. Community Tourism Program (File 6008) Councillor Stevenson submitted the following Notice of Motion for the Regular Council meeting immediately following the Standing Committee on City Services and Budgets meeting on October 6, 2005 which was recognized by the Chair.

WHEREAS:

1. The Province of British Columbia has established a Community Tourism Program with funding allocated to the municipalities to promote and encourage tourism in the Province;

2. Direct funding grants will be provided to the municipalities and the City of

Vancouver’s allocation for the first phase of the Program amounts to $363,884.54;

3. City staff have been in contact with the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) staff who are administering the funds on behalf of the Province in order to gain information on the application criteria;

4. City staff are currently reviewing opportunities for use of the funding particularly

related to events promoting Vancouver as the Host City of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games; and

5. Tourism Vancouver has contacted the City to explore further opportunities to

promote tourism through the funding of regional initiatives. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:

1. THAT City staff work with Tourism Vancouver to explore opportunities and to report back on how to utilize the funds made available by the Province through the UBCM Community Tourism Program.

Notice 2. Sustainability and Inclusivity of the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games

(File 4209) Councillor Green submitted the following Notice of Motion for the Regular Council meeting immediately following the Standing Committee on City Services and Budgets meeting on October 6, 2005 which was recognized by the Chair.


WHEREAS ensuring that the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games will be environmentally, economically and socially sustainable and inclusive was one of the key commitments made during the Bid process; AND WHEREAS this commitment applied to the federal government, province and City of Vancouver; AND WHEREAS during the Bid process, the Impact of the Olympics on Community Coalition developed 22 recommendations on the issues that require the greatest attention in developing and hosting an inclusive and sustainable Games, many of which were incorporated in the “2010 Winter Games Inner-City Inclusive Commitment Statement”; AND WHEREAS these recommendations focus on housing, civil liberties, the environment, community economic development, including local hiring and procurement, transportation and security, safety and sovereignty; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Vancouver request that the federal and provincial governments review legislation, regulations, funding and policies to ensure that the commitments made as part of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Bid are actualized. This review should be specific to, but not limited to: the Residential Tenancy Act (RTA) and local hiring and procurement, which are not possible without proper funding, training and placement.

Notice 3. Rental Agreements (File 1552) Councillor Green submitted the following Notice of Motion for the Regular Council meeting immediately following the Standing Committee on City Services and Budgets meeting on October 6, 2005 which was recognized by the Chair.

WHEREAS certain establishments have entered into rental agreements with the City of Vancouver to ensure security for low income residents. WHEREAS the City of Vancouver would like to enter into more agreements that would result in stable rents for residents over extended periods of time. AND WHEREAS the value of the establishments are lessened once the agreements have been signed with the City. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Vancouver staff meet with the BC Assessment Authority about establishments that have rental agreements with the City and how the agreements can be recognized when calculating assessments.

Notice

The Council adjourned at 7:20 p.m.


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